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329 Market St (at 4th Avenue)
San Diego, CA 92101

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excellent service and indian food in san diego

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Drove down from LA to celebrate a friends birthday at the San Diego Zoo. After a long day, we decided to have dinner in the Gaslamp District. One of my friends recommended the C...

enchanting experience 10/20/2009

My experience at Royal India was enchating. The restaurant from across the street looks more enviting. I was drawn towards the waterfall in the restaurant and the lights at the bar lead me their next. The bar was so nice and clean. We had just wanted to come in for drinks and appetizers. The bartender took wonderful care with us and gave us top attention. I enjoyed the selections on the drink menu and we choose coconut shrimp with chicken lettuce wraps and kabuli naan. The food was amazing. I was impressed how big and plump the coconut shrimp were. You can't even get it that good at an exclusive seafood restaurant. We didn't have room for dessert but should have made room. My eyes followed plates of dessert when I saw how nice the servers had presented them on the plates. Now I will have to come back just for dessert. We were impressed. I think the new it will be always a real hit. more
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Absolutely amazing.. 10/20/2009

I am frequent eater at Royal India and I fell in love with it for its delicious Indian food and unique beautifully decorated Indian restaurant, cozy romantic seating. It has beautiful hanging chandelier, some hand carved wooden full bar, lots of custom stone work, beautiful arches you walk under to reach the waterfall and the best of all is very comfortable spacious seating . The curries are always good and portions big and the clay oven roasted tandoori chicken is served on the sizzling sizzlers served with vegetable beds and one can live on those health flavorful meats. Everything is fresh and if my friends need it mild they get it mild and if they want it hot it comes wild and everyone goes happy. Nans are the ones to die for they are soft and fresh breads. The dessert RusMalai is mouth watering. A creamy dreamy dessert with pistachio and cherry. Wow I am craving while I write. I am addict to Royal India in the Gaslamp I think its the best Indian restaurant in the whole universe more
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utterly delicuious.... 10/20/2009

Having been recommended by a friend who wasn't really a foodie like I am, I happily tried Royal India restaurant in the gaslamp, let me tell you this: whether you've' have Indian or Thai food before or a 'haute cuisine' devotee, you will be utterly happy here. the restuarant has a sleek, chic look, but is easy and casual in demeanor. so you'll be fine whether you're dressed up or dressed down. but it's all about the food: delicious curry like chicken tikka masala or garlic kabab meats, the flavors in curry and marinations for kababs are perfectly done. i've been several times for lunch buffet and dinner and just keep trying different things as the mood takes me. i've recommended it to all my friends and we all agree; it's our 'currant' fav restaurant! more
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Satisfied must try... 10/20/2009

Very pleased with my last visit at Royal India. We went into to celebrate a birthday for my son. It is his favorite restaurant. The food is always good everytime I go but this time I tried something new. I always stick with my favorites every time I go out to eat but we all wanted to share our curries and I was motivated to try something different this time. The mutter paneer was so tasty. I haven't tried the paneer yet and I have been in the restaurant about 8 times already. My server described the paneer as a unique homemade mild Indian cheese. I was so satisfied that I want to go back again next week. more
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excellent food 10/20/2009

Recently ate at Royal India restaurant with a friend, and I think the food was excellent. The lettuce wraps that we ordered for an appetizer were amazing, as was our main course comprising of Chicken chili ginger masala, Lamb korma and Kabuli nan. We also ordered Pista ice cream for desert that was heavenly. The decor is elegant and soothing (wonderful outdoor patio), and the service was incredibly good. Overall, it's a great restaurant, and I would highly recommend Royal India more
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Chicken Garlic kabab on the sizzler was a heaven 10/20/2009

Good Indian food at Royal India give me craving. I just cannot stay away from. I have been eating at Royal India for almost a year and every time they set the bar higher and surpass it. The curries are delicious, nans are soft and the desserts are yum. Pros: good food more
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Delicious, Saag Paneer is incredible 10/20/2009

All I can say is Royal India has very flavorful food. It is a lot different from other Indian restaurants. The best of all Indian restaurant. Its all a plus. Pros: Flavors are unique and the best. more
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Kingfisher beer with spicy lamb curry is yumm 10/20/2009

I can eat lamb curry with kingfisher beer at Royal India everyday and their nan bread is a heaven. The best Indian food in San Diego. Pros: Best meal of my life time more
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Wonderful place.. 10/20/2009

On the recommendation of one of my daughter's teachers, we went to Royal India. I love Indian food and I really enjoyed their Indian food. Yes, they are the Best. I have to tell you that the only reason it is getting five stars is because I never enjoyed another restaurant as this one. The best part , they ask you how spicy you want your food; they give you a three-curry caddy with some crispy peppery cracker-like stuff which probably has a name but I don't know it; the ambiance is more to my taste; they have a wonderful; music played in the baground; the music isn't playing really loud also, feels gud to ears; and the food is best as i told u before. The portions are really great.. i enjoyed it.. Pros: Great portions.. more
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Excellent food with a great atmosphere! 10/20/2009

First time at the restaurant....we were there for Father's Day. The food was very good and the service was very attentive and quick. We especially enjoyed the look and feel of Royal India - very unique. We will definitely go back. more
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love waterfalls..... 10/20/2009

Royal India is where to go when you want to dine like kings and queens. The Gaslamp area restaurant serves authentic Northern Indian cuisine in a refreshing, elegant setting. An outdoor patio offers prime views of downtown foot traffic, while inside, the tall ceilings and open space give the feel of a modern palace, complete with regal d?cor imported from India. Ornate chandeliers cast an elegant glow, while a cascading waterfall offers a backdrop of serenity. The menu is as rich as its surroundings, with flavorful curries, tandoori kababs, and a tempting array of fresh tandoor-baked breads. If you?re unable to make your mind up about the menu, visit during lunch or on Monday evenings, when over 20 dishes are offered buffet-style. more
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amazing place 10/20/2009

Well, now that we got that out of the way: Royal India is my first and last stop for Indian food in the San diego. Sure...it's probably all that authentic, that one cares?!? It's good!!! The servers are really good at pointing you in the right direction if you give them an idea of what you're craving. All of the naans are outstanding. I'm not the type of person that always orders the same thing, but Royal India is the exception--I can't leave there complete without having the chicken tikka masala (as spicy as I can persuade them to make it)! i love going there.. more
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Wonderful Service... Besides The Food.. 10/20/2009

You will become addicted with their garlic nan. Be sure to try the wine from Sula Vineyards (imported from India) they carry a Sauvignon Blanc and a Shiraz, both are fantastic. And if wine is not your thing, they have a full bar, and they feature great varieties on the drink menu - woohoo! The Shrimp Tandoori is excellent, and if they have a special, go for it, it always spot on. Dinner is served with rice and the portions are great to share with a date. So both order an entree and try each others dishes. But make sure you save room for dessert. The service is very warm and friendly. It's quiet right now because many restaurants lacks the proper mqanagement of visitors during the busy hours, but don't here you'll be always happy and no complains for sure. Go in and enjoy greatness.. Pros: best more
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Delicious, I mean absolutely delicious..... 10/20/2009

The first thing you'll notice about Royal India is the aroma from the street. I smelled the restaurant from about a block away before I even had a glimpse of it. more
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the best. 10/20/2009

you'll just love it! must visi THE EXQUISITE INDIAN CUISINE more
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the best. 10/19/2009

you'll just love it! must visi THE EXQUISITE INDIAN CUISINE Delicious! This is probably the best Indian food that we have ever had. We went there for birthday dinner ,The food was superb! We'll definitely go back. thnxx more
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Delicious, I mean absolutely delicious..... 10/19/2009

The first thing you'll notice about Royal India is the aroma from the street. I smelled the restaurant from about a block away before I even had a glimpse of it. I love Indian food. So much so that I'm afraid to try it out in San Diego because of my overwhelming expectation of being disappointed. To my surprise, Royal India held its ground, firmly and impressively. Their Chicken Tikka Masala is delicious, but it was outdone by the even more flavorful Channa Masala, a vegetarian curry with garbanzo beans, garlic, tomato, and onion. It had just the right amount of spicy heat to make you go "Ooh" and then "Ahh" after the flavors settle in. The staff was friendly, the place had cool decor, the atmosphere was chill. They had some new age music playing in the background. We ate till our hearts content (and had plenty to take home!) in a beautiful setting. I would definitely come here again in order to not only try other selections, but to also keep updating my reviews about it. more
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Best Experience at Royal India with Great Food 10/19/2009

We were with our friends who visited us from sanfrancisco for vacation, having city tourand then our friends asked us about Good Indian Restaurant in San Diego and the only one striked to my mind was the royal India restaurant in the gaslamp because UCSD always do their get togethers at Royal India Restaurants, thats the best in san diego and we always love their food. Since we recommended so highly we made sure to visit Royal India. We can not explain how good the food was. It had perfect flavor and so delicious that there is no match to Royal Indias food for Indian food. We heard royal India has been Awarded as the most Elegant Indian restaurant in California and we Agree myself and my wife would rate it as the Best IN Us. good Job we will be back more
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like being there 10/19/2009

we always enjoyed ourselves so much whenever came here for the dinner . the music played in the baground is amazing and ffeels so gud to the ears. the staff and servers are great, always recieved the best sevice even on busy saturday nights.. more
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Great Indian Restaurant 10/19/2009

This is the best Indian Restaurant in San Diego. no doubt :):) more
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Multi Award Winning Indian Restaurant in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter.

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  • Awarded best Indian food in San Diego and voted the most romantic restaurant in San Diego. Royal India is the premier Indian restaurant in San Diego. Royal India serves undeniably delicious Indian food.
    Royal India features authentic North Indian foods in San Diego with vegetables, chicken, lamb and seafood curries as well as fresh tandoori kababs & home made desserts. All within downtown San Diego enjoy fine Indian food dining in architectural decor imported from the palaces of India with royal chandeliers, a unique 10-foot quiet waterfall & a unique custom carved wooden bar. Royal India's large patio is great for outdoor dining & lounging with friends.
    Royal India is located within walking distance from the convention center and all the hotels, Royal India specializes in catering tasty, authentic Indian food for San Diego's corporate events and banquets.

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  • In Short
    From the guys who brought curry and naan to malls across San Diego County, Royal India is an upscale adaptation for the downtown crowd. The interior is decorated with...

  • 2/13/2007 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Daily 11am-12pm
  • Payments: Visa, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Central, Marina, Central San Diego
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