Royal Indian Cuisine

Stopped in here for the lunch buffet this last weekend on my way back from Tahoe. It's a nice change from burgers and the like. I usually only do buffets with Indian food, I guess I just have my fave dishes and that's all I get.The place is nice inside, nothing weird or anything. The buffet runs on the weekends starting on Friday's. I loaded up the on tandoori chicken and the Tikka masala over basmati rice. Naan is included as well. I did like the chicken and it wasn't like some buffets that just use the scrappy pieces for the buffet like backs and rib cages of the chicken. They had the thighs, breasts must be used for something else. The rice was light and fluffy like it's supposed to be and the Tikka Masala was good on it. I had my fill and waddled on out full of tandoori chicken. That's one dish I have no idea how to cook, so I'll do a buffet and eat all I want!

Stopped here for lunch with family and the food was absolutely delicious. Place was clean and well organized. Table and chairs were new. Service was excellent. Will eat here again

Royal Indian Cuisine, located in downtown Auburn, CA, has been serving delicious and delicious Indian cuisine from varied regions of the country since 2018. This fine restaurant is family owned and operated, and serves breakfast and lunch every day of the week except Monday.As you enter the restaurant, you'll be "meeted and greeted" by a friendly staff member at the counter. The dining room is quite spacious and sparsely decorated, but it's truly attractive and comfortable. The furniture has a few booths, but mostly is furnished with tables, each covered by a white tablecloth and already set with silverware, napkins and a water glass. An empty buffet is located at the rear of the restaurant, as lunch today was being served off the menu.Royal Indian Cuisine has been serving amazing Indian cuisine to Auburn, and western Placer County, and is open every day of the week, except for Monday. Lunch and dinner are served, with a 2-hour break in mid afternoon between the lunch and dinner seatings. Great gold country dining!From the "Vegetarian Appetizers" section of the meal, I began my lunch with a couple of "Vegetarian Samosas." Like all appetizers on the menu, my samosas included a cup of "Tamarind" and a cup of "Mint Sauce," for my dipping enjoyment.Each samosa was a savory pastry, stuffed with seasoned mashed potatoes and deep fried to a perfect, crispy golden brown on the outside. The mashed potato filling wasn't your mom's Idaho potato filling, as it was seasoned with Indian spices along with a hint of chickpea. Delicious!The "Mint Sauce," which was my favorite was very thick, and was more like mint chutney than sauce. It was thick, rich with a well-balanced flavor, and was hands-down my favorite, as I enjoyed every drop of it. On the other hand, the "Tamarind" uplifted the taste sensation, as it was thick, sweet, sour, tangy and flavorful. It made quite a contrast between the mint, and I alternated between the two dipping sauces. Such an amazing appetizer!The "Vegetarian Samosa" is listed on the menu as an appetizer, but between the samosas and the dipping sauce, it could almost make for a lunch, albeit it on the light side. Combine this amazing appetizer with a small bowl of lentil soup, and you'd have a complete and delicious vegetarian lunch.From the "Non Vegetarian Entrees" page of the menu, I went with a bowl of "Goat Curry" as my main entree. The menu simply describes this amazing dish as, "Goat cooked in a mildly spiced sauce." Today was my first EVER to enjoy a bowl of "Goat Curry" and I wasn't disappointed. The entree included a good size portion of seasoned goat meat, on the bone, which added to the amazing flavor. I noted the meat was on the sweet side, with just a hint of curry and ginger. The meat was falling-off-the-bone tender and on the chewy side, with robust flavor and mildly spicy. I was surprised at the lack of "gamey" taste that is usually associated with goat meat, as besides the full flavor, the dish was actually quite mild.The rich, thick, savory sauce was simply amazing, and complimented the goat meat. Actually, they were one in the same and made for an amazing stew. I had expected more curry flavor in this dish, and I was surprised there was only a hint of curry, along with ginger. Any way you look at it, this was simply a delicious bowl of stew!My lunch of goat curry, naan and vegetarian samosas was simply delicious, as the food was perfectly cooked, presented beautifully and transported me to India, while enjoying beautiful Auburn. The cuisine of India is certainly showcased at Royal Indian Cuisine!Mumbai meets Auburn at Royal Indian Cuisine, where the food is authentic and delicious, and the staff will treat you like royalty. For some of the finest Indian cuisine in Placer County, visit Royal Indian Cuisine, located in downtown Auburn, CA.Friends... this is five star dining!

Super yummy food and very vegan friendly as well; nice staff too! Also clean and baby friendly

I came here about 45 mins prior to closing, staff was super friendly, the food was delicious. Will definitely be returning on my way home from my next Tahoe trip

Best Indian food in Auburn. Their garlic naan is amazing. Of course, the tikki masala, butter chicken, tandoori chicken and or lamb is great.

It's ok. Buffet has some good things. It's in Auburn. Not S.F. quality. Order off the menu for the best stuff and real curry. Ask them if you want it spicy and their lassies will put out the flames.

We came here for the buffet dinner. I do not eat AYCE buffet style but decided to give it a try after such a raving review on Yelp. You do have an option to order your favorite food plate. For 17 dollars per person for dinner, I was pleased to try it. Everything was tasty and yummy. Indian cuisine here was fresh and traditional. The service was spectacularly pleasant. The dinning area is clean and spacious. We enjoyed the vegetarian dishes and garlic naans. This is a safe restaurant that's good. It definitely held up to the hype. Give it a try and you won't be disappointed.

The Green Chutney is so fresh and authentic. The garlic naan is not overly garlicy, but perfect. I had lunch and will be back with my family.Service was very professional.Rest rooms very clean.

A delicious, fresh and tasty buffet! A wonderful stop on the road to Tahoe from the Bay Area. The Nan was fresh and beautifully buttery. I ate vegetarian, the butter paneer sauce was divine. My husband and kids ate chicken and found it tender and flavorful. Deserts were also excellent. Keep up the good work in the kitchen. We will certainly be back and will plan our drive to include a stop at your restaurant.