Charminar Indian Restaurant & Catering - Orange County

The food tasted good, we ordered Hydrabadi Chicken Biryani and Chicken Ghee roast. The Biriyani was the main attraction and we ended going twice in 10 days! Ambience is very nice, very clean and nicely decorated. Wonderful place to have dinner with friends and family. The staff were super nice and you can trust their recommendations. Absolutely go for it!

Tried take out twice in the last 2 weeks.First time:1. Crispy Cauliflower: Very tasty and flavorful, was bit less crispy then expected, but that could be because its was take out. 4.5/52. Goat sukka: good taste and spicy. If you are used to less spicy foods, suggest to try mild or moderate. 4/53. Paneer biryani: was the highlight , once again very flavorful and spicy. Paneer was plentiful, but a bit hard. 4.9/54. Mango Lassi: With good mango taste and creamy, 4.5/55. Shahi tukda: was good, but could use a bit more sweet and the rabdi. Underwhelming, 3.5/5Second time:1. Chili Paneer: flavorful, but a bit more indian tasting than Indo-chinese. 4/52. Paneer butter masala: the highlight this time. Was very flavorful, the chef has mastered the makhani sauce. Definitely a must try 5/53. Mutton ghee roast: defintely feels like it was made in India. Very flavorful. 4/5Overall, a wonderful , actual Indian restaurant, which is quiet rare in USA.

We came on a Sunday afternoon famished and hangry ... and craving some OG biryani NGL We had their family platter which comes with starter, entrees, biryani, raita, biryani curry, 2 naans of choice, dessert and 2 colas .. it's actually enough 4-5 adults.. starter:kodi velappu was sooo good.. crispy, fried with curry leaves and chillies to perfection Entree: chicken chettinaad was a spicy gravy based dish which was equally delicious served with butter naan Goat biryani is our all time favorite.. and served raita and curry Limca and thumbs up Shahi tukdaaa was served warm and sooo gooood Need to give Aziz a special shoutout for his impeccable recommendation and service They have their khulllar chai served complimentary over the weekend .. it's like icing on the cake...

This review is for their first ever AYCE chaat and pani puri for $7.99/person. The place was clean, and since we arrived early, our wait time was minimal. You stand around the stall, and they keep putting puri's in your plate. The samosa chaat was also pleasant, but the pani puri is what we came for. It had a good amount of spice to it. We ended up ordering the chai and mango lassi as well. The chai was good.

The food at this place is exquisite! The chicken tikka masala is a symphony of rich, aromatic spices, perfectly balanced with a creamy texture that delights each bite. The mutton ghee roast is extraordinary, with tender chunks of meat infused with bold flavors that dance on the palate. Just a word of caution--the mutton ghee roast can pack quite a punch for those sensitive to heat, so be prepared if you prefer milder dishes. To complement the meal, the garlic naan is a must-try; its warm, pillowy softness, enhanced with fragrant garlic, takes every dish to another level when you dip it in the delicious sauces. The service was equally impressive and attentive without intrusive, making the dining experience all the more enjoyable. I will be returning for another round of this culinary delight!

First dine in an Indian restaurant, and it was decent! I came in a little early, so I get seats right away. I heard it gets pretty busy and the service gets a little slow, but last night was an exception. The service staff was attentive and the service is quick. I love the chai tea scenario which you can serve yourself from outside. There's also a guy making rumali roti which was delicious! Nice little touch!For the food, we ordered the feast and I'm mixed about it. The appetizer is chicken 65 and was delicious. Interestingly complex flavors. The butter chicken was the entree and it's quite tasty! BUT the portions are little! I wish they put it in a larger bowl for a family "feast" scenario. The goat biryani however is HUMONGOUS!!! So much rice for so little chicken entree. The taste factor is really nice and the spice level is reasonable! You can survive in the spiciness!The NAANs both garlic and butter naan are just my favorite! Amazing. The dessert is Shahi Tukda which is a toast submerged in a sweet, spiced cream sauce topped with pistachios. Delightful.Not bad for my first try for Indian food! I love the unique flavors and it's so complex! The dishes are delicious, but I feel they can improve the portion sizes for their entrees! The service staff is also nice so it's good!

Food was great and tasty! Tried the chicken angara, mutton pepper curry and mutton biriyani. Everything was delicious. There is not enough staff waiting tables so we had a hard time having quick service. They need to hire more people to maintain good service!

Hyderabadi food fresh, we had Chicken 65, chicken tikka and dum ki goat biryani. Very attentive staff and clean place lots of parking.

We tried to place a phone order for takeout but were unable to for some reason so we had to go in person to order/come back to pick up. Service is otherwise fast and our large food order was ready in 30 minutes. The entrees come with basmati rice which was nice! I'm hoping this location will have lunch specials in the future for lower prices. From what we ordered the Butter Chicken was our favorite but the Chicken Sukka is quite spicy! The flavor is still good but beware if you can't handle spice.

First time tried it love the food , service & ambience We ordered paneer masala , bhagare baingan , chilli chicken & the chicken biryani everything was top notch!But biryani took the crown