Compact counter-serve restaurant plating tandoori dishes, curries & other South Asian fare. Based on 338 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
2031 E 1st St a3, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: (714) 542-2969
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Hours
| Thursday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–2:30 PM, 4–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4–9 PM |
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Los Angeles
The “world famous” Karachi chicken was delicious, full of spices and flavors as well as hot chili peppers. It was served in a wok itself directly from the fire. Chicken curry was different from the watered down curry served elsewhere. This is a real homemade curry with different types of spices in different amounts. Garlic naan was fresh. Gave generous portions of rice for one order. Daal was probably my favorite because it was unlike most other places where daal is usually not fresh and dull. The daal here has a kick, and it is addictive. I just couldn’t stop eating it. Chai was chai, and mango lassi was mango lassi. In other words, nothing unusually better or worse but they tasted like they should. The cashier girl was friendly enough. The prices were reasonable enough. The place was clean enough, too. Not fancy, but good enough for a hole in the wall. I would like to try more stuff here, so I’ll be back.
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Jen Knight
The chicken Tikka masala here was excellent. Chicken was not dry but juicy. Zero atmosphere for dine in, but it looked like a large portion of their business is take out. I knew what I had bargained for when I sought this place out. Service was good but a tad slow again I think because people don’t dine in. Overall this is my new local Tikka masala takeout fix
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Amir Rangwala
Nestled in a charming corner, Niki’s Halal Grill & Karahi completely surpassed my dining expectations. As soon as I stepped foot into this intimate eatery, I knew I had stumbled upon a hidden treasure. This family-owned restaurant offers an inviting atmosphere and serves up the most delightful and authentic homestyle halal cuisine. I ate Nehari and Naan and both were really good. As in California, pricing is also affordable.
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Imran Khan
Came for the world famous Peshawari Chicken Karachi. The prep time is about a hour but worth the wait. This is the worlds best. Loved this will return. This is enough for 8 to 10 people.
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Jarel Gandhi
This is my fav Indian place in so cal. The smaller menu is a turn off for some, but it helps ensure that meals are cooked fresh everytime. Always worth ordering kabobs because they come out incredible. The lamb was tender and full of flavor and spice. For dining in, the seating has improving from the past. But the food is worth the price.
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Sohail
We tried chicken karahi. It tastes like home cooked. We read that it can take quite some time to get your food so we called in advance to place our order. Service was wonderful. You can tell the owner cares about his guests.
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Natasha Ramay
We ordered chicken karhai, gola kabab and chargha. Food tasted really good and quantity was decent. The spice level was just perfect. Would highly recommend.
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Nayaz Pasha
Bought chicken first time taste is good but lots of oil, just for chicken there was a bowl extra oil
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Oscar Parga
First time trying Indian food and it was super delicious. We shared the chicken tikka masala, chicken biryani and a garlic naan.
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Amy Hopkins
Little place with fantastic food! Chicken tikka masala is out of this world! Really enjoyed the Dal as well, and the rice pudding dessert is great, love the touch of rose water!
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