Royal Curry Cafe

The place is so unassuming but the food is absolutely top notch. I called ahead and found out from a really lovely lady that they serve halal meat in their dishes. A friendly man took our order and suggested medium plus spice level, which turned out to be just the right amount of spice for us. When I read a review from someone calling the lamb korma here being the best, I had to try. They were right. I have not had lamb korma this tasty elsewhere. Silky, creamy, perfectly spiced gravy with soft pieces of lamb, boy oh boy... With their butter naan, each bite was like a piece of heaven. Speaking of, the butter on the butter naan was so sweet and creamy, which really enhanced both the naan and the curries. Staff were excellent: friendly and attentive. The Saag Chicken was great, as were the aloo paratha, onion pakoras, and mango lassi. But I will be dreaming about the lamb korma and butter naan 💭😋

Delicious! Definitely homemade and flavorful! We got dahl, lamb coconut curry, chicken tikka masala, fried rice, and garlic basil naan. All home runs. My boyfriend loves spicy Indian food. I love mild Indian food. We were both happy with our food. For him, some places are not spicy enough. This spot had him blowing his nose throughout the meal. For me, sometimes mild curry is a bit bland but Royal Curry Cafe did not disappoint. My mild curry was still very flavorful and robust without the burn. This was my first time having Indian fried rice. Where have you been all my life? Lovely family run operation. Open late! Hole in the wall building that’s easy to miss. Basic inside but clean and well lit. Great service. Very attentive and generous. Will definitely return when in the area.

I came across they tiktok account on my fyp and saw it was near my area, so I took my family there and had such a good time.The food was brilliant, and the service was so professional! They were the friendliest with serving us!

We were here just two days ago, and the food was extremely tasty. The highlight for us was the juicy chicken on the sampler appetizer. Our favorite dish was the medium spice level sag paneer, which had a pleasantly comforting level of heat at the back of the mouth, making it even more enjoyable. We also loved the mint chutney sauce, which added an extra touch to everything we ordered: the sampler platter, chicken korma, sag paneer, and garlic basil naan. Also, Raj was the best server, providing us with more information about the dishes and how they are prepared. He was really attentive. Overall, we recommend this place for a late-night bite!

Royal Curry Cafe is a hidden Gem! I went there with my family the hospitality of the family who runs the restaurant is very welcoming. We ask for all our dishes to be spicy and they made it all very delicious We look forward to going there again.

I visited this place while i visited LA. We had one of the best Indian food. Family owned and such nice gesture. Food was amazing, price is really decent. Happy I found this place.

We had the pleasure of visiting this restaurant from Canada during our time in Universal city. The food was exceptional, and the service was outstanding—truly a memorable dining experience.”

Amazing, authentic Indian cuisine. It's definitely the best Indian food I've had. They offer different levels of spiciness so everyone can find something to eat. It's a cute little restaurant with incredibly friendly personnel. We love going there on our vacation! Would definitely recommend.

I absolutely LOVE this place! Even though I have to drive 35 miles to get here, I would do it every time without hesitation. Their mango lassi is hands down the best--it's so flavorful, it lingers on your taste buds in the best way. And the chicken coconut curry? Highly recommended! This is, without a doubt, my favorite Indian restaurant. They have set the bar so high that I don't even want to try anywhere else! On top of the amazing food, the owners are the kindest people. One time, they were closing in five minutes, but they still welcomed us in with warmth--that's true passion for their business! I love bringing my friends here, even though it's a bit far from me, because it's always worth it. Highly recommend--you won't regret it!

Review for Delivery order Tldr; Great tikka masala, oddly oversweet sag paneer, mango lasse was also too sweet We ordered chicken tikka masala, one order was medium the other spicy. These both brought the heat and had tons of flavor, with lots of sauce. Recommend ordering mild or adding raita side if you only like a little spice...medium was hotter than expected. Sag Paneer was on par with the level of sweetness and cinnamon as a rice pudding so i was not a fan. Garlic cheese naan was good. Food was ready in a timely manner and arrived still piping hot. I think we'll try again.

I used to order delivery from this place all the time when I lived in North Hollywood, and I still make a point of grabbing takeout whenever I'm passing through the area on my way home. Truly, excellent quality Indian food. Hard to find better anywhere; I have zero complaints. Flavors are always on point. If you're particularly spice-sensitive, go with Mild heat level. For me, though, the tingling sizzle from Medium is perfect. Everything here is good, but if you have no idea what to order, my favorite items are: Lamb Saag Chicken Tikka Masala Garlic Naan

Heavenly. That's the best way to describe the chickpea masala I had from here. I was able to order through Royal Curry's website without issue and then went to pick up my meal about 15 minutes later. The staff here are super sweet! I waited a bit for them to finish up my order then took it home. Everything was packaged well and piping HOT when I opened it. The chickpea masala was INCREDIBLE!! One taste and I already told myself that I'd definitely return to Royal Curry Cafe. I ordered plain rice and plain naan with it. Both carbs were delicious and hearty, and flavorful even though they're mild flavors! I had the masala as medium for my preferred spice level. IMO it's more on the mild side but still has a delicious kick!! It's great because it adds a delicious amount of heat but without taking away the flavor of the sauce. I highly recommend trying it out!

A hidden gem! The food here is delicious and the owners are so sweet. We tried their mango lassi, garlic naan, eggplant bharta, chicken tikka masala, lamb tikka, and gulab jaman which was more than enough food for the 2 of us. Everything was so good and I cannot wait to be back!

My go to spot! Perfect blend of sweetness and spice in their chicken tikka masala! I have been ordering from them for years!

I ordered their chicken tikka masala, chicken makhani (butter chicken), and garlic naan to-go from Royal Curry Cafe, and the total was about $40. Though the amounts weren't plentiful, the chicken dishes were tasty even in medium spicy! I really enjoyed the general spices and how sweet and smoothie-textured they were. At medium spicy, there was a little more than enough of a kick, but that's to be expected! Their garlic naan was okay, and I'm glad to have discovered Royal Curry Cafe!

This food review is for vegetarian food only. Someone might have a different experience with non-veg food, but I highly doubt that. I am literally in shock n disbelief on how the heck this place has so many good reviews. I ordered multiple vegetarian dishes and breads to go. The food was the worst I mean worst I ever had in USA in last 15 years. Every single dish had no flavor whatsoever and tasted like some drunk person cooked it. And don't get me started on breads. Those were the biggest joke. What makes me more mad and sad is it is my son's second birthday and this horrible food is what we had to eat. We ate what we can to curb our hunger and had to throw rest away. And I hate wasting food. If this restaurant is all left in the world, I would rather die hungry than eat there. ------------------------------------ Lol, so the owner of this so called Indian cuisine restaurant replied and claiming that I am a horrible critic. Firstly I haven't reviewed anything in ages and had to do it for you since your disgusting food ruined a special day. Look at my yelp reviews and you are the only one who got this kind of review ever. Also for service, I had put you on 4 stars but what really matters is the food and I wish I could give a negative. Did you ever went to another Indian restaurant and ordered food? May be that will give you an idea whether my review is horrible or what you serve is. I hope you realize why I had bad experience and what went wrong on your end. Lastly to answer your question why I mentioned death in food review is for 2 reasons. To let everyone know on what scale everyone hated the food, it was not just me but 9 other people. Second everything ordered was medium spicy and was way spicy above that. One of my friend threw up after eating a single spoon of your mix vegetables curry and had to chug milk to calm her tummy. If someone else who might be more sensitive, might have a worse reaction. So a tip, use less red chili powder n start using raw green chilies.

My boyfriend and I have been coming to Royal Curry Cafe for over 5 years now. The food is so full of flavor and not once have we been disappointed. We usually get chicken tikka, chicken curry and tandoori wings (not pictured because we eat them so quick). I absolutely looooove the cheese naan, it has just the right amount of cheese and crispness per bite. My boyfriend is a garlic lover and he enjoys his garlic basil naan. They recently expanded the dining area and now have a whole dinning room. The dinning area is very intimate and I enjoy our date nights when we go to eat at royal curry. This restaurant appears to be family owned so the service is always excellent.

I love royal curry. before anyone says hello, you are hit by an incredible aroma of fresh ingredients and the sound of pots and pans doing some WORK in the kitchen. Great food, friendly staff, guy today was making sure i had water in case of a earthquake. I go for the coconut curry chicken medium spice with the pilao rice. classic. i also like the chicken saag and the tikka masala. Samosas rock, lassi is delicious. Cmon dude. Been coming here for 5+ years and this place hits everytime. one of my favorites. incredible lunch special. great if ur in NoHo, studio city/universal area. new dining room is great as well.

This place is ridiculously bad. It used to be a better place a few years ago and the quality of the offerings has gone down. We tried the Paneer Tikka and Dal Makhni paired with Naan. The Tikka tasted like canned food. And the Dal was too salty. It seems like they reheat old food and serve that. The service was great but that that doesn't make up for the quality of the food - if you are looking for good Indian food this is a place to avoid.

Best Indian food in town. The paneer tikka is so so yummy. Garlic and cheese naan are phenomenal. People are so nice. Will always recommend

The best take out ever. The food is amazing. The service is accommodating and friendly.

I ordered take out from this place earlier this month! I enjoyed it. It did take longer than expected to receive the food but the staff was cool, I know they were putting in a great effort to move everything along. I ordered chicken korma and naan. The chicken was a tad dry but still good. Rice was good, naan was good. The space inside is small but cozy. I look forward to dining in one day soon.

Just discovered this place and it has fantastic food. They accommodated our large party last minute so that was fantastic, too.

We tried breakfast here. We felt like we were on vacation in India. All home made and so delicious! Everyone should try this at least once. You will get hooked on it.

4 stars for the flavor of the dishes. Had the lamb vindaloo with medium heat and it was delicious with just the right about of heat. Butter chicken was sweeter that I expected but tasted good as well. Cheese and garlic naan was like having a grilled cheese sandwich. Tasty food. $4 for rice??? Tiny place. We were the only people dining there. Seems like they may get more to go orders.

we always order the same thing every time we come here lol we get the sag paneer, curry chicken, chicken biryani, and lamb masala with the garlic naan and rice Those are the only things we have tried so far but I swear they are soooo good!!! Price is a little up there but worth it. I feel like the take out portions are smaller than if you were to actually dine in. Anyways 10/10

Solid spot! Excellent Indian food in the area. Highly recommend the butter chicken and their garlic nann and mango lassy. Service is good and vibe is decent. Will come back!

Tasty Indian food. Especially like the Tandoori Chicken Tikka, and the chicken tikka masala. I've only ever gotten it for delivery so can't speak to the restaurant itself, but the food is very tasty.

Updating my old review. I still like this place but the portions are smaller than they were a few years ago. The cost per item is also more expensive. I stopped ordering from here for these reasons. When the portions were larger and the delivery was cheaper, this was a great place. The food is just as good. It's just smaller portions and more expensive after inflation happened.

The food is excellent I personally like there chicken tikka masala , chicken tikka, chicken tandoori and chicken biriani and also the owner is very kind and friendly Overall an excellent place to enjoy Indian food

My cousin, friend from out of town, and I ate there for lunch today. The food took about 25 minutes to come out. The chicken tika was so hard and very difficult to chew. It was so over cooked. The chicken korma lacked any flavor. My spicy lamb curry was so salty that it was so hard to finish it. The naan was ok, a bit hard/dry and the mango lassi tasted fine although I would aerve it chilled instead of with ice. This place was recomended to me by a friend as being amazing so I wonder if the issue is a certain cook working at 1:30pm. It looks family owned. I think the dad who brought out our food, as sweet as he was seemed very disoriented about who ordered what and where the food should go. Also, please play some music? It was so silent inside. 1 star for really clean and pretty bathroom

I've heard this is the best most authentic Indian food in Los Angeles, and now I believe it. From the beginning to the end, this was one of the best experiences I have had in a cozy restaurant since moving to California almost 4 years ago. My good friend and I met for dinner and were immediately greeted by Raj, who provided exceptional service from beginning to end. My wife has already eaten my leftovers and has demanded we go next week for date night! Do yourself a favor and give it a try!

We came here after a fun day at Universal Studios. We were hungry and found this place on Yelp, and were curious to try it. Unfortunately, it did not meet expectations nor its 4.5 stars on Yelp. I am very surprised it had this high of a rating. Overall, it was probably similar to Traders Joe's frozen Indian food. Portions were VERY small They DO not have indoor dining so we did take out. We ordered: - Vegetarian Samosas -- soggy, not tasty - no flavor - texture was like when you microwave something - Paneer Masala -- RUBBERY so strange never had something with this type of texture -- - Alo Gobi - this was okay - Basmati rice -- Oddly this was not even good -- I didn't know this could be made badly - Plain Naan -- SOGGY and NO flavor again!! Service -- was nice and decent so we wanted to like it here Parking -- street It's best if you skip this place!

The amount of times i have returned to this restaurant is crazy the food always tastes good and the service is always on point. Definitely will come back with my fam :)

Been coming here since they've opened this place and the food just seems to get better and better throughout time. I love their new dining area a bit more spacious than their previous. Its newly renovated, clean, and super modern. A totally new vibe. As per food their original tandoori hot wings are seriously one of a kind, but they came out with a new recipe called Masala Wings which are just as amazing. Keep in mind the masala sauce is a bit more on the creamy and sweet side so make sure you add spice for the perfect balance of sweet and spicy! The fried rice has always been the best paired with their curries but honestly I love eating it just on its own. Oo also make sure to order the garlic cheese naan omg you will not be disappointed!! Some of my other favorites are volcano chicken curry, lamb vindaloo, and lamb biryani. Seriously the best Indian food i've ever tried. The restaurant is family owned and has been thriving since 2012 I believe. Always appreciate how kind and genuine they are with both their customers and food. Will always come back for more!!

I like this place a lot. The prices are reasonable and the food is quite good. They have pretty good lunch specials - the chicken curry is especially good. Cheese naan if you want an extra treat. Portions were a little small so over-order.

My absolute favorite Indian food anywhere. The chicken korma is my go to comfort food. It's like a warm hug. Absolutely love this place!!!

Don't listen to all these Ericas and Ashleys, this spot has some of the best Indian food in town! The fried onion, chicken masala, along with some flatbread is absolutely delicious! Oh my god and the Mango lassi is everything! I must also mention that the people running this place are very kind and deliver excellent customer service. I placed an order a few weeks ago and completely forgot to order me some rice, and they offered me some on the house! Good people, good food, nothing more you can ask for

Food is good, but the restaurant is not cozy at all. There are no decorations or design in the place. It feels like an office waiting room more than a restaurant. I wouldn't dine in here again, but would get takeout instead.

The best Indian food and our favorite restaurant for takeout. Our go-to is the Bhendi Bhajie, Lamb Vindaloo, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Chicken Tandoori. Can't go wrong with a mango lassi too!

Got terrible !!! Stomach pain immediately after eating take out here. Had to pull trig and felt super bloated right after eating. Stay away. Maybe one bad experience. First time eating here and certainly my last. Got the chicken tikkamasala and butter chicken.

Ordered delivery and kebab was full of oil.!! I asked for extra chutney and they didn't provide it either. Food didn't taste good.

The food was amazing. We had lamb, vindaloo, chicken, curry, and the vegetable, biryani rice. Everything was amazing, including the dosas.

What makes the biggest difference besides good food is always the service. I have always placed service on a high pedestal because you can always go back to any restaurant for good food, but what creates the full experience and give someone the butterflies when they go to a restaurant that means something to them is the customer service, the way you feel when you arrive and royal curry cafe always has the best energy going no matter what time of day.. Food 10/10 service 10/10

This review is based strictly on delivery. I sat on my couch at home searching for the perfect restaurant for Indian food craving. When I found Royal Curry Café I was delighted at the reviews and health rating. I saw that their delivery time was at least an hour, I figured it would take a long time if a lot of people were ordering so it must be good. I waited the hour and heard the knock at the door -- the food had arrived. I ordered the chicken Tikka, the chicken Tikka masala, And garlic naan. The naan was probably the best item I had. I unfortunately found two hair strands in my chicken Tikka. The chicken Tikka masala was very disappointing and overly sweet. Like, dessert swrrt. I will not be ordering from this restaurant again. I ended up cooking my own dinner and wasting money -- very unfortunate.

Best authentic Indian food in Los Angeles with a lot of menu options. Friendly staff. Highly recommend

A hidden gem with delicious, yet reasonably priced Indian food. While their main business seems to be take out, their food shines when you dine-in.

The food was delicious and the place was beautiful and the service was great I recommend their chicken tikka masala and we definitely coming back to this place.

My boyfriend and I came to check this place out after somebody recommended it on Reddit (Their review: "Best Indian food in all the valley is Royal Curry Cafe on Lankershim. It's a hole in the wall with grandma cooking each dish and you may have your order taken by a 7 year old. That's how you know it's legit.") The food we ordered was delicious, flavorful, and rich. We ordered the Paneer Masala and Chicken Vindaloo on medium, but I think I could've done hot. When we finished eating, we both agreed we should come back to try the lunch specials. Service is kind, prices are great, and we came after 6pm so street parking was free. Highly recommend this place!

Always have a great experience here. Food is authentic and so flavorful. Service is great! We moved and came back and the guy in front still recognized my husband! Love this place and will keep coming back for their tikka masala and vegetable biryani with a side of garlic naan!

Can I just say ... the service here is beyond amazing. :) I honestly couldn't be happier. Left here feeling extremely welcomed and grateful for the opportunity to taste their work. We got a few dishes , garlic bread , and this delicious mango drink . Unfortunately I can't remember the name but I do have the receipt. If you get the chance , don't hesitate to try this place . Definitely worth it!

It's a small little place it has 14 settings, and it's really clean.. The food is beyond Amazing .

This is my go to Indian restaurant. Family run business with friendly owner and delicious, authentic food. My favorite is ChickenTikka Marsala so good, just the right thickness of curry and best Raita, not watery. Rest of the menu items are delicious also too many to mention. This is my little gem of a place!

Wow, this is some bad Indian food. I order Indian food at least once a week and though I have my favorite spots, I do like to try other places to see if I'm missing out on anything as good or better. I could not believe how cloyingly sweet everything, with two exceptions, tasted here. It was like eating smoky and earthy vegetables and proteins in dessert sauces. I ordered vegetable korma, which usually has a hint of sweet, but this really was like a dessert dish. The saag dish I ordered was more cream than spinach and almost no herbaceous taste, like the spinach was tossed in whipped cream and a little curry. The raita was like a sweetened yogurt only instead of fruits mixed in, there were carrots and cucumber. Why the need to sweeten it so much? I ordered aloo gobi and tbh, I'm not even sure I received the correct dish. It was swimming in (you guessed it!) a very sweet and dark liquid with what I think were Lima and green beans. I've never had aloo gobi in liquid or with beans, but it could just be their way of preparing it. But the added sugar? The naan and the vegetable samosa were not sweet at all, but there wasn't much flavor happening in the samosa. The absolute travesty of the meal was the fish tikka. I was incredulous at the awful consistency and flavor, it was actually inedible. The fish smelled old and had been blackened and dried down into a tough, mealy, almost jerky-like consistency. It was drowning in what is absolutely the worst Indian sauce I have ever had - sickeningly sweet mixed with the smoky flavor of the old fish. I am literally retching as I write this, remembering the incompatible tastes and smells of that dish. *I really wanted to like Royal Curry,* as they were accommodating of my request of leaving out the paneer from the saag dish and they seem to have a loyal clientele, hence the extra star. I just have never tasted anything so wrong.

Hands down the BEST Indian food my husband and I have ever had. This review is long overdue since this has been our go to Indian spot for the past 7 years after our old place closed down. Blessing in disguise because Royal Curry Cafe is WAY BETTER, with AMAZING service!! The kind of place with owners who welcome you with gratitude if you come back time and time again, and quickly fix your order if something is off, like if it's accidentally too spicy. I'm a classic Chicken Tikka Masala girl and it's the way I test Indian places. For me, the recipe they use here is so rich, flavorful and honestly unlike any other chicken tikka masala I've tried. My husband gets the lamb coconut curry which he also loves, and we both always get garlic naan. Once I accidentally ordered from another place and we were so disappointed from the watered down, less flavorful curries we HAD to get Royal Curry Cafe the next day. Never making that mistake again. This place is special! Although I rarely come for lunch, they also have amazing affordable lunch combo specials I've tried in the past. My husband and I normally do takeout now, which is more expensive but depending on how hungry we are can usually be split into 2 meals because you get quite a bit if you order rice and naan with the curry. If you choose to do this, be aware that it can take 25-40 min -- They get a lot of business especially during busy times like Friday or weekend nights, which is usually when we order so I know. It is SOOOO worth it though so plan accordingly! For all these reasons, Royal Curry Cafe has become our "special food celebration" go to spot. Especially for me, the tikka masala is my ultimate comfort food, it just touches me right in the soul! It's very much one of those local hole in the wall joints, so I'm really glad they didn't close down during COVID. Hopefully it continues to thrive, best Indian food in the neighborhood! :)

Good service, the people were very friendly and considerate! The food was also very delicious! We had the garlic naan (4 pieces I believe), lamb biryani, sag paneer, and the chicken tandoori. The spice level was around medium and it was indeed spicy. Usually, places with spice levels that are adjustable have their mediums as mild but this medium was indeed a medium. The total cost among 3 people came out around $27 each including a $15 tip + tax. The portion sizes were big enough to make us all full by the end. My favorite was the sag paneer and lamb biryani, it was so good and creamy and spicy. Would come again!

I still think about this Indian food even though I live across the city. This is one of the best Indian restaurants, hands down. They have fair pricing and the richest paneer tiki masala. The owners are very kind and sometimes would throw extra naaan in if had been ordering frequently in a shorter amount of time. Much better and less expensive than the places near Los Feliz. The consistency, quality, and hospitality makes it my go to recommendation, no matter where you live in the city. They do take out, delivery, and you can eat in! The eat in area is a few cozy chairs and tables but most people get take away! Parking is easy, right out front or around the corner.