Mouthwatering Indian in Riverside

India's Clay Oven

★★★★☆ 4.3 (956) • $$

"Great food, nice staff and very nice restaurant. Had a few of the appetizers- my favorite was the tikki masala fries and their version of onion rings. I had the chicken tikki masala (mild plus) and both the stew, rice and naan were delicious."

Koyla Indian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (987) • $$

"Came here for lunch buffet 10+ years ago. It was so cheap and delicious. Great indian buffet. I remember the tikki masala and the tandoori chicken.Should come back again, glad they're still open."

Punjab Palace

★★★★☆ 4.3 (729) • $$

"Spacious and bright LED-lit interior was what struck me right away. My group visited during lunch hour to eat the special for $12.95 (plus tax and tip). We considered the buffet, however the special was plenty!Water is at your table in a carafe. The staff was helpful and ran down what the lunch special included today. They let us know that it does change. It was very large and colorful served on a platter- chicken tikka masala, chicken curry, paneer, rice, and garlic naan.They asked if we needed more naan periodically and refilled our water. Everything was so hot and fresh, and really rich tasting. They were also mindful of our heat tolerance level and sent us plates with mild spice. We opted out of dessert.A pleasant and delicious experience all around!"

Tandoori Bites

★★★★☆ 4.4 (676) • $$

"My daughter and I visited Tandoori Bites last weekend. I'd been here several times over the years, but it'd been a while, and I wanted her to try it since she was requesting Indian food for her birthday party. I was contemplating using Tandoori Bites for her party since they had their catering menu and prices conveniently available on their website. We were greeted promptly and told we could sit anywhere. We selected a booth and started scanning the menu. We were given waters and upon checkin I noticed the offer for a free mango lassi or samosa. She and I both wanted a mango lassi, so we went with that option. To our surprise, our server was also kind to offer us a complimentary plate of vegetable pakora with two different chutneys as well!We ordered the butter chicken, the dal makhani, tandoori chicken and garlic naan. The butter chicken literally melts in your mouth. The tandoori chicken was served on a sizzling skillet and was probably the best tandoori chicken I've ever had. The dal was good, but I probably would order it with more spice next time. Everything was delicious! The place is smaller in size, but it's been updated over the years. It's cool being able to see them making the food in the kitchen. There's a couple televisions and they were showing football games the couple times I've been there.Fast forward to this weekend. I called their catering number and ordered rice, garlic naan, butter chicken and tandoori chicken for my daughter's birthday party. The price was reasonable, the process was simple, and they accepted cash or card upon pickup of the food. It was ready on time and everyone loved the food!I'd definitely dine here again and would use them for catering as well. Thank you, Tandoori Bites!"

Gandhi Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.2 (602) • $$

"Went by Gandhi Indian Cuisine with one of my classmates recently for tea and samosas. Upon entry, we were surprised by the new decor inside the restaurant! It is so vibrant and colorful, immersing us completely into cultural beauty. Really love the new vibe inside! We were greeted warmly and served quickly, making this the perfect spot to chat and catch up with one another since our recent graduation."

Swad Of India

★★★★☆ 4.1 (509) • $$

"Ladies and Gentlemen!! My fellow Yelpies !!!When you're working out of town and have a craving for fresh Indian food look no further... I mean food that travels via Grub Hub is already hard to find that can satisfy (am I right) so when I received my first order I was blown away by the flavor and freshness.... Sooooo I ordered again (round 2) and again the food is amazing. What I'm getting at here my fellow traveling professionals is that you can enjoy a great home cooked meal on the road even though Grub Hub and get good service while enjoying it in the privacy of your hotel room"

Tikka

★★★★☆ 4.2 (476) • $

"Spice is perfect. The food tastes incredibly fresh. Friendly service and good experience. They even have catering"

Namaste Indian Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.4 (410) • $

"I've been curious about this place for several years but had yet to go inside. I'm not very familiar with Indian cuisine, so I was reluctant to try it. Today was a different day. Not only did I walk into this establishment, but I walked out with some of the best food I've had in a while. Man, those flavors were popping! My wife is from Trinidad and some of their food is Indian inspired, so I have had a lot of curries, lamb, goat, etc. While eating this delicious meal, my wife couldn't help but dig in herself. Her tuna sandwich was long forgotten. The meats were tender, the flavors were popping, and the bread was unlike any bread I have had before. So very good. The man at the counter was very friendly too. This is my new favorite spot, it is close to home, has delicious food, and is priced fairly. I look forward to my next visit.Thanks!!"

Mantra Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.1 (458) • $$

"Excellent excellent!! The food is amazing , service is great and music is a vibe ! Highly recommend this spot especially after a day of shopping . Will definitely be our stop from now on !"

Mantra

★★★★☆ 4.1 (423) • $$

"Food was amazing, and portion size is huge. I got the tandoori platter that came with everything you could possibly want. The service was top notch. Everyone was soo kind and the ambiance is nice and relaxing. Very clean."

Daddy Ji

★★★★★ 4.6 (294) • $$

"Found this spot driving by and so glad we stopped. The inside is clean and bright and nicely decorated. The music sets the ambiance. Kash was our waitress and she was so helpful and friendly. She recommended the spice level as medium and it was just the right amount of spice. The goat curry lunch special highlighted some of their best sides and was cooked perfectly! The naan roll was enough to share if you wanted to. The complimentary dessert is really tasty and reminded me of a Mexican type dessert. The menu has so many options too to choose from, so I feel like there is something for everyone. The prices of all items are also really reasonable."

The Curry Pizza Company - Fontana

★★★★★ 4.7 (254) • $$

"Been wanting to try this place out for a long time & I'm glad we finally did! I ordered a smalll Chicken Tikka Masala pizza & it was amazing. Not over saucy, it wasn't greasy at all and the bread was perfectly cooked/fluffy.My partner & his brother are both lactose intolerant so they ordered a large Savage pizza, vegan cheese, vegan red sauce, bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, sausage, chicken & bacon. They loved it as well!Employee who helped us at the register was very helpful & nice. The restaurant itself was a lot bigger than I expected. Ambiance would be better if more people were inside but I'm happy with this visit! Will be coming back."

Dosalicious

★★★★☆ 4.2 (274) • $$

"Best dosas I've ever had. Super delicate and crispy on the outside... masala dosa is my favorite, even though they also had a pizza dosa as well! Chicken Manchurian is the bomb - best I've ever had. Vada was also delicate and fluffy on the inside while being crispy on the outside, goes great with the coconut chutney. Overall great food, been here a couple times now! Friendly staff, great for large groups too!"

Bawarchi Tandoori

★★★★★ 4.7 (172)

"The location is inside the C Town market - the food was actually delicious, I got the chicken kabob roll and garlic noon bread. Not what I was expecting but so glad I gave it a try. That kabob roll was fresh, perfect and a large portion, well seasoned... I'm definitely going back and I'm not a huge fan of Indian food. A hidden gem for sure - nicest man at counter made sure I had everything I needed. Highly recommend!!"

Papa's India Grill

★★★★★ 4.8 (163) • $$

"Visited this place after a friend suggested it and was very highly impressed! Staff were kind and attentive, expansive menu offering tons of vegetarian options and even light options for kids like chicken tenders! Food was flavorful, generous portion sizes including the naan. I appreciated that the naan comes sliced and not whole, made it easy for sharing. Definitely visiting again! Also noticed while dining that they received A LOT of to go orders and DoorDash orders as well, good sign!"

Taj Cafe

★★★★★ 4.9 (133) • $$

"We found Taj Cafe while looking for a great Indian restaurant to eat at and we were so delighted to find Taj Cafe and try some of their yummy dishes! They have five stars for a reason! The food is phenomenal and the service was in point! Our sever was very nice and attentive. I ordered The mango chicken and it was delicious!! My hubby ordered the chicken tiki and he loved it too! We will definitely be back for more! If you're looking for a great Indian restaurant in Fontana Ca then you have to give Taj Cafe a try. You will be surprised by how good it is!!"

Farm Market

★★★★☆ 4.4 (149) • $

"I usually do not review many food places because everybody has a different taste and that is not fair to the place, but I will say this place was bomb!!!!!I was looking at Yelp for some pizza and this place came up with a 4.7 rating, so I checked it out. I will admit I checked out the web-site and put some pizza and bread in the cart. I didn't say anything for about an hour until my wife was getting hungry and I told her about this place and she said let's give it a try. I placed the orders and paid on-line and it said we could pick up in 20 minutes. We loaded up the dog and drove down the road to Redlands blvd and made a right and pulled into the parking lot. I was surprised how big the place was when we pulled in. I was pleasantly surprised when I walked in as was able to purchase lotto tickets and a few seltzers to go with our pizza. Once we arrived back at the house we were very happy with our pizza and cheese bread!!!I noticed some people commented that the pizza was a little pricey, but I thought $30 bucks to feed four was a good price.And the plus was we ordered a Hawaiian and was very happy it came with bacon.I told the guy behind the counter it was our first order and he said "let us know what you think" so this is what I think.We will be back for sure!!!!!"

Rasoi Indian Food

★★★★★ 4.9 (113)

"The owner of the place works behind the counter... he will let you sample everything on the buffet bar. The combos are awesome!!! The food is delicious.. great customer service.. I have nothing but amazing things to say. If you like Indian food you have to try this place. You will become a regular like us... It is in a strange location but don't let that put you off! Try them asap!"

5 Rivers Cuisine of India

★★★★★ 4.6 (127) • $$

"This review is based on two visits. This is a small-ish Indian buffet. The food here is good and fresh but the selection is small. On my last visit for lunch I had the chicken curry, butter chicken and some paneer cheese dish. The food was very good and it was not busy there. I would like to see Tandoori Chicken offered as well as Palak/Saag Paneer. The buffet comes with plain naan, add garlic naan for a back more. I think the lunch buffet is $17. Four stars!"

Himalayan Aroma Restaurant

★★★★★ 5 (102) • $$

"This place just opened 4 months ago and it is fire!My boyfriend and I had the pleasure of dining for lunch today. We had the cheesy galin Naan, butter chicken, lamb Tikka masala, rice, mango lassi, & pistachio kulfi ice cream. Everything was truly so delish, creamy, and full of flavor. My boyfriend who isn't a fan of Indian food and really enjoyed it. The mango Lassi had a strong mango flavor and color to match. It was easy to drink without being too thick or thin.Pistachio kulfi had a nice reach creamy nutrients that I have missed! Not enough places carry itMy favorite dessertButter chicken had a deep tomato cream flavor. The sauce was on point!Lamb Tikka masala had the most tender and flavorful lamb!Have you ever had a cheesy galic naan with a cheese pull? Need I say more?We plan on trying a combination of both entrees as a butter lamb next time"

Naan Cafe

★★★★★ 4.7 (99) • $$

"My oldest daughter and I wanted Indian food, and I'd had this place on my list to try for a while. It's located at the corner of the shopping center, almost tucked behind the tax place. They have a decent amount of seating inside the restaurant as well. It was quiet when I walked in. A nice young gentleman helped me. He informed me some of the items on the menu aren't available for the combo, which would explain why they weren't in the dropdown options on the website. For the combos, you're limited to the lineup they have on the counter, which is pretty extensive. Additional items can be purchased and made to order--he said about 15 minutes.We ordered two #2 combos. Both had chicken tikka masala. One had dal makhani and the other had saag paneer. Both came with rice and naan--we opted for garlic naan.Portions are decent here as we both had enough for leftovers. The food was delicious and the perfect amount of spice! I'll have to come back to try their butter chicken (my fav)! Their family meal offering looks like a pretty good deal as well!"

Mantra Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.3 (96) • $$

"Really nice update they did. The prices did go up so just come in with that in mind . The food is good. Me an husband shared and it was good amount"

Gandhi Cuisine of India

★★★★☆ 4.2 (95) • $$

"I've been a loyal customer of this chain for a couple of years, but this was my first visit to this particular location. Unfortunately, after today, it will likely be my last.I always order rice with my chicken tikka masala, and I was shocked to see that the price for a side of rice had increased from $4.99 to $6.00. While I understand that inflation has impacted the food service industry, what I received was truly disappointing. The portion of rice was minuscule--far less than what I've received at other locations (Moreno Valley).I can't wrap my head around how the price can go up while the portion size decreases so drastically. I really hate to leave a negative review, but I feel both confused and disappointed by this experience."

Kaur Cafe

★★★★★ 4.7 (75)

"Can you say "delicious". Wow so glad they opened. Food is fresh amazing amd great prices. Friendly and helpful when ordering. I will be returning here weekly."

Cali Tardka

★★★★☆ 4.4 (83)

"This place is legit. Nestled in a neighborhood but if they ever went brick and mortar I'd go. We ordered the aloo gobi for 1, chicken tikka for 2 and got a free mango lassi.The tikka was spicy, samosas has chunks instead of just mush, big pieces of potato and cauliflower that weren't too al dente or mushy and the flavors were bomb. We added a bit of salt to the aloo gobi, but that might just be our taste.Will definitely be back and based on past reviews, they def stepped up their packaging game!"

Curry House

★★★★☆ 4.4 (79)

"This place is heaven. All you smell are the aromatic ingredients in this establishment. I tasted the food soon as I opened the car door. So at first the my family had decided to eat at wing stop. But while walking through the parking lot, I had a change of heart. ( I don't like wingstop anyway).The pictures on the way were even delicious. I ordered the lamb and it was fire. Just the right hint of spice. Everything paired well with each other. While waiting on my order I decided to go on a shopping spree. All the healing herbs were here at this location. Love me some neem, and now I have plenty. Thanks so much for the great food, herb selections and fanominal customer service."

Curry Time

★★★★★ 4.5 (66)

"I came here on a Saturday afternoon. The place was kind of dead. I guess they cater more to students during the regular week days maybe? Food: 5/5I got their chicken tikka masala, one item combo. It was delicious and the staff gave me such a big plate. It was $14 after tip and tax. The curry was very flavorful and had big chunks of chicken. It was very filling. Service: 5/5The staff was quick, but probably because I was the only person there. I think I got in and out in less than 5 minutes. Ambiance: 4/5This place is located in a little dingy plaza next to a coin laundry machine. I would definitely get the food to go, the area seems a little run down."

Punjab Palace

★★★★★ 4.5 (50)

"Stop by on the way home today for some Indian food. There are not any real good Indian restaurants in the area so since Punjab Palace was new, we decided to give it a try.You walk into a non-assuming place, how a few tables that I would think would fill up quickly during lunch or dinner rushes, and a wife open kitchen so you can see your food being made. The place is bright, clean and gave me high hopes for some good food. We were greeted by 3 employees and quickly attended to by a gentleman we would come to find out is the owner, Khendi. Khendi has some super chill vibes with a huge smile and took our order. Turns out his pops wanted to open a spot as his ultimate dream so Khendi decided to make pop's dream a reality. I will say this, I found my new spot for Indian food. We had garlic naan, curry chicken and chicken tikka masala and not one was bad. The naan, dude, if I were Indian that naan would have made me slap my momma! It was good, fluffy, buttery and garlicy. Nothing was over done except that first bite because I swear it was just a cloud of floury yumminess. Y'all know you cannot surprise somebody with that naan, it needs a label to prepare you for just how good it was. I was mad I did not get enough!Long story short, because I can be verbose, this place high all the notes of spices, spiciness, flavor, and tenderness. They are only a few months new and pushing to expand the menu and I will be there every step of the way. From food to customer service Khendi and his dad know how to treat their customers. Their food is so desirable they are already catering so if you go and they are closed when they should be open, understand they are trying to make money for us to continue enjoying their treats.Keep up the good work guys! We're look forward to the growth and to see what you all have up your sleeve next. It's about time we had some good local Indian food so stay around if you don't mind. haha."

Masala Twist

★★★★★ 4.7 (38)

"Walking into this restaurant, it felt like we instantly transported to another place. The cute pink, grey, and blue color scheme was a complete contrast to the darker exterior of the building. The smell of mouthwatering curry and other spices filled the air as my friend and I sat down to order.The staff who took our order was extremely sweet, she was attentive and patient as we figured out what we wanted to order. We ended up choosing the samosas and pani puri for the appetizers and for the main entrees, we decided on the mixed grill and mango chicken curry. We also ordered a side of rice and naan since the curry was al la carte. The order of which the food was brought out was a bit odd, we first got the samosas which made sense, then the mixed grill, followed by the pani puri, then the mango chicken, and finally the rice and naan. Originally, we ordered two servings of the naan and rice but when we saw how large one serving of rice was (it was enough to feed 3 people), the waitress was super sweet to offer to take it back when she saw our shocked expression.Food Review:- Samosas: the freshly fried samosas were a bit small but packed with flavor. They were filled to the brim with potatoes and peas, both were seasoned perfectly. And they were accompany by a tasty sweet sauce and an herby spicy sauce. 8.5/10- Pani Puri: the crunch exterior of the pani puri was perfectly balanced by the soft potatoes and other spices. I love the refreshing herby cold soup (I'm not sure how to describe it) that we add into the pani puri. 9.8/10- Mix Grill: The mix grill consisted of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, shesh kabob, lamb boti, and tandoori fish. When it arrived, both my friend and I were shocked with how large the plate was and how it was filled to the brim. Our personal favorite meat was the tandoori fish which melted in our mouth. However, all the other meats were also grilled really well and were delicious. 8.8/10- Mango Chicken: the curry had a well-balanced blend of savory, sweet, and slightly spicy flavors. The large pieces of chicken were tender and tasty. However, the mango flavor does not really stand out at all. 7.8/10"

Bombay Restaurant cuisine of India

★★★★☆ 4.1 (49)

"We came right at 11:00 a.m. (opening) on a Friday. There were no other customers there but one woman came in by herself about 15 minutes after us.We did the lunch buffet. We had a coupon that came in the mail for buy one get one free buffets, with the purchase of two mango smoothies. Even with the smoothie purchases, it came out a few dollars cheaper than buying two buffets, so definitely a nice coupon We had a 5-year-old and a 3-year-old with us, and both of them were free.We are not too familiar with Indian food, so it was a really good way to try lots of new dishes. Honestly, none of them were amazing, but at the same time, none of them were bad. It's not a place I would necessarily come back to for a long time, but we really enjoyed our experience and getting to try all sorts of new foods. A highlight for me was actually the nice soft potato pieces in the aloo gobi, as well as the tandoori chicken drumsticks. The mango smoothie was also really good as well! My kids enjoyed the veggie fritters, and my husband was a fan of several different dishes, but also the rice pudding for dessert."

Marigold Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4 (37) • $$

"Wow what a great find! Marigold is a new Indian cuisine located right next to the gas station and truck stop but don't let the location fool you, the food is delicious and it's a very clean place. We tried 3 different dishes along with their heavenly garlic naan. We tried chicken curry and 2 more vegetarian curries which came with rice which were readily available behind the counter (in addition to a full menu). If you're unsure if what to get they offer samples of the behind thecounter curries! The staff was helpful, friendly, and the service quick.Overall, the food is flavorful and soulful, we're grateful to find this place instead of hitting a fast food place. We'll be back here for sure, keep it up Marigold!Total cost for curry bowl, naan, curry plate (2 curries, rice, and garlic naan), 2 drinks: $39.Tip: Pick-up & deliver available."

Chicken Tikka Masala Express

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (68) • $

"I'm back Yelp!My wife and I were driving doing chores when ER noticed that a former Subway was taken over by a new Indian spot with the name Chicken Tikka Masala Express. We quickly googled the name and found that they were a new establishment offering $5 plates of food. We returned after finishing our chores and found that the interior looked EXACTLY like Subway--from the bread maker oven, to the chairs, to the soda machine. They even cut our parsley with Subway knives. Coming from a former Subway employee, I felt at home. We talked to the two workers who informed us that they opened their doors on 12/19/22. They only had a few items with different combinations of chicken tikka masala, dhal, or chana masala with rice and bread for a measly five dollars. Literally five dollar footlong converted to five dollar curry. The taste, you ask? For Indian fare, it was pretty tasty. The seasonings were on point although it was slightly watered down. We will be returning customers for sure!"

Tulsi Indian Eatery Express

★★★★☆ 4 (23)

"Omg we just went by and picked up some food and it is so delicious!!! I got the dabeli burger *chefs kiss* my bf got the combo and we were both so happy and will definitely be back soon!"

Indian Eats

★★★★★ 4.5 (15)

"Great food and service. We enjoyed the Tandoori chicken, the butter-chicken was devine, and of course the nann was perfect! Not close enough to enjoy this lace regularly but will definitely come back soon!"

IBB - India Bites and Bazar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (11)

"New Indian store/restaurant. Opened 6 weeks ago. It was spacious, clean, friendly owners. I had the idli sambar and dosa. They were all fresh and yummy. They apparently have Kothu parotta, though not mentioned in their menu, they can prepare it if requested. Unsure if they need advance notice or if they will prepare for one individual. I look forward to visiting this establishment many more times to try their other items! If they add chat to the menu, it will save me the drive to Artesia to get my chat fix!"