The Best Indian in Riverside

Masala House Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (395) • $$

"Lots of choices for take out in their hot buffet (where you could see everything) and also some tables, if you want to dine in. Got the 2 entree combo for $10.99 with Chili Chicken and Goat Curry ($2.99 upcharge). Comes with naan which we also upgraded to garlic ($1.99). Topped off with a mango lassi ($5.99) and a samosa ($1.49) ... all pretty tasty. Only 2 people waiting on lots of people ... but service was still pretty good. Great place for an easy dinner!"

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."

New Delhi Palace Cuisine of India

★★★★★ 4.5 (829) • $$

"Great place for Indian food in this area. The servers are friendly. Beautiful decor with an awesome pairing along the wall. The tikka masala is incredible. Love that with naan. I'll be back...."

Curry & Kabab - Cuisine of India

★★★★★ 4.6 • $$

"THE BEST INDIAN FOOD ANYWHERE. There, I said it!!We always start the foundation of any meal here with Butter Chicken, Veggie Korma, and Cheese Garlic Naan, then go from there. Mushroom Matter, Bhartha (eggplant), Chana Masala (chickpeas), Fish Curry, Chilli Fish, Fish Tikka Masala, Malai Kofta, Vindaloo, and Samosas are all my personal faves and I've tried just about everything here. Their Chai tea can be hit or miss. Wish they nailed it every time. I also wish they catered my wedding!"

Aroma Indian Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (553) • $$

"Finally get a good Indian restaurant in Upland. Aroma Grill is a great location to get Indian food. The food was awesome. You can't go wrong with garlic naan, and we love the chicken tiki masala. The service is also excellent. They were very nice and helped us find some new dishes that we normally wouldn't have ordered. I highly recommend them."

Tikka

★★★★☆ 4.2 (476) • $

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

Dozza

★★★★★ 4.7 (15)

"The Service , and food are excellent, If you like Vegetarian South Indian freshly prepared food ., this family run Restaurant is worth a try ."

Desi Food

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"Amazing food We ordered biryani, curries some dessert. In No wait time khan came with food which was delicious. Definitely going back and recommending it to my friends. Thanks keep it up"

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!"

New India Sweets and Spices

★★★★☆ 4.1 (135) • $

"I have been coming to this secret restaurant for YEARS like at least 10 or more! My brother who's in the military found this place and got to know the owners and just fell in love! We drive from chino hills just to come here!Haven't been since they locked everything down 3 years ago but you better believe I'm headed there now!! They have by far the best food!! I'll post pics soon!"

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!"

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"

Maharajah India Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.9 (298) • $$

"Just moved to Riverside recently and honestly there ain't ish to eat out here that's good. My wife's friend told her to try Maharajah if we wanted some good Indian food like in Los Angeles. This place does not disappoint. Everything so far has been delicious. We have been coming faithfully since we've been in the IE."

Kissan Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (308) • $$

"YUM YUM YUM!!!!!This place is so cute, I love their dining room set up makes it very homie and inviting. My server was super pleasant and had a beautiful smile! the mango lassi is sooo bomb, I had to savor it to last a while lol. The food was delicious and the spices were not disappointing. Definitely the type of food that just makes you feel good"

Spice Jar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (409) • $$

"Got treated by my friend to a lunch buffet here.First time to try this Indian cuisine here. I love how each dish were flavorful and rich in spices but not too spicy like I have imagined.Buffet included basmati riceVeggie Hakka noodlesVeggie KormaYellow DaalChicken curry Chicken Tandoori Chicken tikka MasalaGreen salad Tamarind Chutney Yogurt Self serve Tea cartGarlic naan bread served at the tableWe ordered the Mango Lassi drinks.Lunch buffet $15.99 / person Since my friend paid for lunch I don't have an Idea how much the mango lassi drink costs.After lunch we went next door and checked out the grocery.All kinds of spices, teas , lentils, jarred chutney and variety of products and ingredients to use for making Indian Cuisine. They have hand made crafts like beaded bracelets thread for sale too. They have Indian Sweets ready for you to indulge with pleasure."

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."

Biryani Heaven

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (21)

"I don't understand why this place has 3 stars. The portions are decent but the flavor is amazing. So damn good...."

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."

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!"

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!"

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."

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."

Divine Dhaaba

★★★★☆ 4 (1)

"Good home cooked, take away meals at a very reasonable price is a nice addition in Redlands. My family enjoys the South Indian meals. The sambar, tomato chutney, lemon rice and tamarind rice are delicious!! The idli and vada are not as soft as it should be. The Baingan Bharta is a must try dish. You will enjoy it if you like a little spicy food.The owner provides good service and she has great potential.The meals can be picked up from her residence or it can be delivered for a small fee."

More Curry!

★★★★★ 4.8 (460) • $$

"More Curry has some delicious Indian cuisine and a full menu of Indian food that has tons of flavor! They also have items that other Indian places don't have such what I ordered in the pictures below. The buttered Naan pizza, shrimp tacos, and Tikka Masala chicken wings. Sooo good! Tons of flavor! You want Indian style pizza and wings? Than this is the place to be! They use their own Naan bread as the pizza crust, pretty good! The place is family owned and great service! You can dine in, take out, or get food delivered through 3rd party delivery. They also serve bottled beer and a good selection of Stubborn Soda flavored drinks. Nice size dinning area with a great ambiance and atmosphere. South Corona has a hidden gem here! Only Indain food place that treats their customers like family and supports the local community!"

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!"

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!"

India Sweets & Grocery

★★★★☆ 3.9 (54) • $

"I think, value for your money, the samosas are a winner at $.99 each: they come at a sizable portion with tamarind chutney and mint pepper sauce. My folks really enjoyed the samosas being that it was just the right consistency and not too expensive or spicy or anything. It was a great afternoon snack.I also ordered a few pieces of Gulab jamun but the bread balls had a chalky, tough to eat consistency, and not as moist as I prefer my balls. The rosewater sweet syrup was good tho. I don't know if I'll buy gulab jamuns again to be honest.The place also served vegetable Indian dishes in really affordable packages - I might try those later on. Indian sweets and snack shop really is the quintessential neighborhood grocery store since it also sells Indian groceries and beauty supplies as well as fresh produce.They also have the big TV playing indian shows to while away your time. Located in a pretty big square on Blaine Street around the university, it's right by the street w plenty of parking in the lot."

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!"

Spice It Up Market And Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (114) • $

"Amazing meat and great customer service. Prices are very reasonable for the meat. Clean and fresh meat and they keep the store very clean too"

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."

Chicken Tikkah Masala Express

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (10)

"You can tell this used to be an old subway as they still have the typical sandwich bread and vegtable photos up. I should've read the reviews first but I love Indian food but this place does not have my love for it. The guy that was serving my food was just staring at me as I was the only customer there. Before I could say hey I'm ready to order. The food has a sour taste to it which I'm not sure... that's not not normal right? On top of that the bread tastes like it came from the grocery store in a bag. The dude happen to drop my bag on the floor in front of meAnd went to the back and grabbed another one. He shouldn't be handling money and food wearing the same gloves all day also. Tbh my stomach is starting to hurt. And maybe the food should be labeled so people know what it is? I'm disappointed .... Should've went to the naan place in Redlands."

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!"

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!"

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

★★★★☆ 4.1 (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 !"