Yantra Kitchen

My family and I decided to try Yantra in Artesia for a change, as we usually frequent another Indian restaurant in the area. The ambiance at Yantra was lovely—clean, cozy, and not too crowded, likely because we visited after the lunch rush. We were greeted by a friendly server who promptly took our drink and appetizer orders. I enjoyed a delicious mango lassi, while my wife had a glass of wine. The kids absolutely loved the Indian fusion fries, so much so that we had to order a second round! We also tried the aloo gobi, which was flavorful and perfectly spiced. For our entrées, the lamb rangoli was delicious, though there was a slight delay in getting the mango chutney, which meant the dish cooled down a bit. Despite that small hiccup, everything else was fantastic. My son enjoyed his chicken tikka masala, my wife had a delightful vegetarian dish, and my mom savored the butter paneer masala. Even my daughter, who can be a bit picky, enjoyed her plain pasta. The truffle and garlic naans were the perfect accompaniment to our meal. Overall, we had a wonderful experience at Yantra and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for great Indian cuisine and excellent service.

The food is delicious! I have tried their butter chicken, which is the most famous dish. Cannot miss it! The presentation is beautiful as well. Do visit this place for some real authentic Indian food . Made by the best chef -Sanjay. j

I would give 0 stars if I could. The place and food looked very fancy, but tasted horrible. I ordered paneer pakoras, and it literally came with a slab of uncooked paneer inside. I also ordered soya chap, and I will never have it again. The regular pakoras were fine, but honestly, the food could be much better.

I recently visited Yantra in Artesia, and overall, I was impressed with the food quality and speed of service. The restaurant has a lively urban setting, and the wooden decor is warm and inviting. *Must-Try Dishes:* - *Crispy Gobhi (Aloo Gobi)*: Their cauliflower dish is sautéed to perfection with potatoes in a flavorful Indian garam masala mix. The crispy texture and blend of spices make it a standout. - *Chicken Dishes*: Options like the Yantra's Chicken Kebob and Chicken Tikka Masala Poutine are highly recommended. - *Tea (Chai)*: Their chai is made to order and served hot, perfect for complementing your meal. *Other Highlights:* - *Speedy Service*: The staff is attentive and efficient, ensuring a smooth dining experience. - *Wooden Decor*: The wood accents and decor are truly amazing, adding a cozy touch to the restaurant. *Area for Improvement:* - *Ambiance Issue*: Unfortunately, there was a noticeable stench/stale air in the restaurant that was a bit off-putting. It didn't quite match the otherwise warm and inviting atmosphere created by the wooden decor. *Overall:* Despite the ambiance issue, I'd still recommend Yantra for its delicious food and speedy service. With a bit of attention to ventilation and air quality, this restaurant could truly shine. Rating: 4/5 stars.

This place deserves more good reviews! EVERYTHING was delicious and service was amazing. All the food arrived promptly and was hot and fresh. My friend and I also had vegan options that did not disappoint. Very impressed and hope to return soon.

Yantra is an excellent restaurant. The service is exceptional the food delicious. Every dish is fresh full of aroma. The decor is modern. Loved this place. The naan is fresh.

A decent Indian restaurant serving a good mix of traditional dishes and "westernized" ones. The Samosas filling was oddly dry and the tamarind sauce had a surprisingly viscous, honey-like consistency. Similarly, the mango lassie was topped with rainbow sprinkles...? An odd choice, but it worked well aesthetically. The Tikka Masala was perfectly fine - nothing noteworthy bad nor good. Despite ordering it medium spicy, it had no discernable burn, which may just be a case of the staff overriding my choice. The Garlic Naan, however, was fantastic! If you're in the area and craving British-Indian cuisine, it's a good choice, but there are also a lot of other options literally on the same street,

Came here for my birthday last week and the employees were super accommodating to my last minute large party. We came at 5 and got suuuuper lucky they were able to seat us since they had existing reservations later in the evening. Highly recommend reservations! Anyways the food was absolutely delicious. I started with the crispy cauliflower which was deliciously fried and served with 4 distinctly different sauces. My main was a butter paneer masala and the paneer texture and flavor were on point! Also tried the truffle naan which was a little thicker than the garlic naan and both their respective flavors were upfront and fragrant. My friend got the chai tea which she absolutely loved and I really enjoyed my mango lassi. We got a few creme brulees on the house as part of the celebration which was above and beyond my expectations! The owner served my friend at the bar and really made our table taken care of. The music is popping, decor is culturally modern, and the staff were just terrific. I highly recommended by Yantra Kitchen for anyone craving Indian food because my experience here was just that memorable :)

Great meal, great attention to detail, great service. I don't know why it took me so long to finally try this place, but I hope it succeeds and I hope it gets the praise it deserves. Not only was the food delicious (we only tried the authentic dishes, I will try some of the fusion menu next time), I thought the attention to detail from the flavor of the chutney to the specific flavors was on point. Will be back!

This is a delicious, authentic Indian restaurant, located in Artesia, CA...Little India. I visited this restaurant with friends who were visiting from India. The Mango Lassi is a delicious yogurt beverage. As Indian food can be quite spicy, the yogurt helps to take some of the heat away. At my friend's suggestion, I ordered the Butter Paneer Masala. This is a chicken dish, in a creamy tomato sauce, served over white rice. It too was very good! Portions are generous to share or take home for lunch tomorrow. The staff were excellent. They patiently described menu items to those unfamiliar. The restaurant is well kept, clean and nicely decorated. Parking is available on the street and in a rear parking lot.

Was celebrating a family birthday and the first of honor wanted Indian food. My first thought was Pioneer Blvd in Artesia, which is home to lots of options. Online reservations are only up to 6 people, so I called to reserve my larger group. Easy enough. Parking is plentiful, but if you want to avoid the paid lots (it's cheap though), you may have to drive around. Got a few appetizers: Chicken kebab - flavorful and juicy Samosa - piping hot and delicious Giant prawns - Nicely marinated and although large, not giant imo Main dishes: Chicken Tikka Masala Butter Paneer Masala Delhi 6 Curry Chicken Magnum Lamb Chop Ravioli Best Memory (house Korma) with lamb I can't speak to all of the main dishes for the other guests, but I did try the Chicken Magnum, Delhi 6 Curry and Best Memory, and none of it was particularly memorable. Not bad, but really nothing special. Flavor was okay (we all ordered mild). Prices are a little high compared with some other spots in the area, but I guess it's newer and more of a fusion vibe. But the strangest thing was that a couple weeks after the visit, I received a text saying "Yantra Kitchen: hope you enjoyed your food ps we don't get tips. :) come again eat good and don't leave anything cause we don't know where it goes!" I'm seeing a couple of reviews mentioning something similar. No idea if they're disgruntled employees messing with the system or if there's truth to the claim. Since we had a large party, they added 18% tip. I don't have a problem with that kind of tip, but am concerned whether the tips go to the wait staff.

Came here for lunch on a weekday. The restaurant is clean and decorated nicely making the ambience feel more high quality. The staff was friendly enough. We ordered 1 app and 2 entrees which was waaay more than enough for 3 adults. Food was good and I could eat it butter chicken forever if my stomach allowed. Chicken was a bit dry in my opinion but the flavors were overall good and the food seemed to be of good quality.

Delicious food and great service. I have tried every Indian restaurant on pioneer Blvd this was the last left. I wish I had come here sooner. Can't wait to come back

Great food at Yantra Kitchen. I LOVE their Baingan Bhartha! It is different than other places as there is more of a smoky taste to their Baingan Bhartha, which I really enjoyed. Here are the other items we ordered: - Pakoras (good) gotta eat it with the Mint Chutney and Tamarind sauces - Garlic Naan (always delicious) - Ocean King Prawns (ok, I don't think I would order it again) - Chai (really good, but no free refills) Interior was clean and modern. Service was excellent! But I have been here other times where it was pretty bad. Some staff member gave me extra items that I did not order and was charged for it. Other than that, everyone was very friendly. Thank you Yantra Kitchen for my favorite Baingan Bhartha!

Unique Indian fusion experience. Heavy on the bright colored food and decor. My mango lassi was a dessert in a glass. Very sweet, candy sprinkles included. Really enjoyed the garlic naan. Warm, soft, and fresh. Don't let the tri-colored chicken throw you off. Bright red, bright green, and black. Each color has a flavor all its own. Delicious. Service was good. Plenty of metered parking.

Wasn't really sure if where we parked was their parking lot, as it was a very tight multi-level garage but was complimentary. We went on a Saturday night and it was pretty steady in terms of customers and noise level. Staff are nice and for the most part attentive. We ordered the chicken tikki masala for $20 and the go go coconut curry chicken with a medium spice heat level. Both chicken dishes had a good amount of heat with amazing flavors. It came with rice and it was just chicken in the masala and curry no other ingredients, good amount and good chunks too.

Yantra Kitchen is a very good Indian fusion restaurant located in the heart of Little India. What they offer is a really wide selection of food based in the cuisine of India. What's different about this restaurant, compared to many of the other restaurants in the area, is that they really put just enough of a twist on their dishes that they really become very interesting. The interior of this restaurant is very nicely designed. You can tell that when they took over the space they really did and very nice redesign. The overall area is open, airy, and the tables are well spaced apart. They also have a nice outdoor dining space. So, you have your choice. The one thing I will say is that you really need to be strong about telling the hostess where you want to sit. For example, on my most recent visit to this restaurant, we walked in, and we were the first people there. We were given a table and that was fine. The problem was, the next people that came in the hostess sat them right next to us. So, for a long time, all we could hear was their loud conversation going on just a foot or so away from us. As the restaurant filled up, as the day went on, this became not quite such a problem. But, I believe that they should really teach their staff that it's really the best idea to separate customers when they come in and the restaurant has not yet filled up. This is just something to keep in mind, because I'm sure they're happy to seat you at any table that is open if you ask for a specific location. Overall, I really enjoy this restaurant. The food is very well prepared with very good ingredients. There's a lot of variety you can choose from. And, it's a fun place to eat.

Beautiful interior. Cool outdoor dining area. Food was delicious. Service very friendly. I would definitely come back! I want to try some of those in-house made popsicles. Next time! Update 11/10/23 I received a message letting me know that the staff wasn't being given their tips. If you go, be sure to bring cash -- even if only to tip the staff! Not sure if this is a real claim, but if so, not sure why the owner would find this acceptable. It wont make your people respect or work hard for you.

I've had Yantra bookmarked for a while. Hubby mentioned that he was craving Indian food so I suggested this place and I'm glad we checked it out. My mom was with us and she was excited as it's been a long while since she's had Indian food. Walking in was slightly concerning because only one other party was dining at the time. I realize that it was early-ish (5:30pm on a Saturday) but I wasn't expecting the place to be completely empty. Luckily, the empty dining area was not a reflection of their food because every single item that we ordered was super delicious! We started with the Samosas. They were good. What really caught my attention was the tamarind chutney which I usually skip but this one wasn't overly sweet. https://bit.ly/434vJUl The Papaya Salad, though it wasn't sculpted into a tower as I've seen in their photos, the flavor did wow me. The sweet pieces of cubed papaya were dressed in vinegar and black pepper with a side of arugula and pickled onions. This was a light and refreshing dish and a perfect palate cleanser in between bites of other dishes. https://bit.ly/3Xx2fND The Yellow Dal Tadka wowed me. Like, really wowed me! Not sure what magic is performed from their blend of spices but this is a dish that I would order on every single visit. https://bit.ly/46pjDYO Side note: I don't usually order yellow lentils but when I inquired about the black lentils, the waiter informed me that they were made with ghee. So he recommended the yellow lentils which are already made vegan. The Baingan Bhartha wowed me as well. So much flavor in this tandoori smoked eggplant and tasty onion-tomato masala. Again with the magical blend of spices... so good! https://bit.ly/46uV24I By the time we completed our meal, the dining room was about 1/3rd filled up. The decor is very modern and they were playing a really good playlist. I asked the waitress and she said it was called "Restaurant Lounge" on Spotify. Service was good, friendly, and helpful. The menu marks what is vegetarian but if you visit the online menu, it marks what is vegan. Staff can also help clarify. Parking is easy. There's a large parking lot behind the restaurant that can be accessed through the driveway next to the restaurant or off of 186th St. The first hour is free and each additional hour is only $1. I'm definitely interested in coming back here! I'm thinking this might be a good spot to bring my family for my birthday meal :)

Lovely food and amazing ambience. Tried the dal makhani, paneer tikka, garlic naan and all of them were absolutely amazing. Cannot recommend the restaurant more. The service could be better but definitely the food makes up for it all.

We made a reservation here through my boyfriend's Yelp. We had a party of four and arrived five minutes early. I told the host about our reservation and she seemed confused and asked for the name, I told her the name and showed her the text we received for the reservation. She told us to wait five minutes. They cleared a table for us in between two bigger parties. It was pretty crowded and there were only 2 servers in the whole restaurant. We had been seated for more than 20 minutes, had not received menus, water or any type of service, when it seemed like every one else in the restaurant had food at their tables or were being served. To even look at a menu we had to grab them from the last party next to us that had recently left. We kept asking the waiter that we were ready to order, but he would repeatedly tell us to wait and then go serve or clean tables elsewhere. He then told us that we had to wait even longer for him to clean up for a bigger party that had just arrived and he was going to seat and serve them before us. I understand that they were busy and short staffed, but this was just unacceptable. People should be served based on when they are seated and not party size. That was about the last straw so after waiting almost 30 minutes to get any kind of service we left to get dinner somewhere else.

I'm fairly new to Indian cuisine I've only had it a handful of times but this was my best experience so far. I am familiar with chicken tikka masala and this was one of the best I've had. Their naan was fantastic as well. The service was fantastic and the restaurant was empty however the service made it feel very homey. My only complaint is that the spice level was very low. We ordered medium spice for our dishes (chicken tikka masala and lamb shank) but it was very mild, perhaps they experienced issues with food being too spicy so that may be why. Overall, very good. I'd definitely go back again.

I have visited Yantra's Kitchen many times and have mixed feelings about my experiences. While the food is decent, the service is a miss for me. I found one of the servers to be very rude, which made my dining experience uncomfortable. However, the trio of chicken tikka is probably the best dish there, and the chicken biryani is also pretty good. Most of the dishes are decent but overpriced for the quality of the food and overall experience. I did enjoy the chaat masala margarita, which had a unique twist on traditional Indian flavors to a crowd-favorite drink. Likewise, they attempt at a trendy twist to authentic pan-Indian cuisine, which can be hit or miss. The South Asian flavor inspired pizzas were okay. One issue I had was when I ordered a bottle of ginger beer, and they provided me with an opened, half-used bottle. Even though I brought this to their attention, they were adamant that's what I ordered, so I had to settle for it. I found that disgusting and very frustrating, so I became a bit more assertive. They finally gave me a new bottle of ginger beer. It left a bad taste in my mouth, and I hope they can improve their customer service in the future. The restaurant has a chic ambiance, and you can easily make a reservation online through Yelp. However, the place is poorly ventilated, so you may leave smelling like masala. Some people may love this, while others may hate it. Overall, Yantra's Kitchen is a decent place to try out if you're in the area and looking for Indian food, especially if you're new to South Asian cuisine. It may help easing into it a bit easier, because I know it can get overwhelming. Just be prepared for some hit or miss dishes and a subpar service. Though the service negates the positives here, I think Yantra's Kitchen is deserving of 3 stars for its ambition, but its mediocrity in its attempt.

First time coming here after reading good reviews from my fellow Yelpers. Dropped by on a Saturday at 7pm and there were only two parties dining. Beautifully decorated restaurant with a full bar. We were greeted, given menus and told to sit anywhere we wanted. We noticed two other parties sat down, looked at the menu and left. Overpriced I wonder? Here are my reviews: Roasted cauliflower 3/5. Fried Cauliflower coated with a sweet and sour sauce. Small portion and I wished the cauliflowers were crispier. Butter paneer masala (3.5/5): taste the same as the chicken tikka masala. Chicken tikka masala (3.5/5): solid dish but the chicken was too dry. Coconut curry chicken (3.5/5): appreciate the chicken was not dry. Garlic naan (4/5): standard - came out piping hot and soft. Is it a bad sign when dining in an Indian restaurant located smack in the middle of little India (Artesia) that all the patrons are non-Indian? Hmmm... In any case, the food was fine (nothing outstanding) BUT the prices were steep. Four dishes with naan for $80 before tip? Alittle on the pricey side. Not sure if I'll be coming back.

Good, Service, Ambiance...love their Delhi 66 with the fish...extra spicy....BOMB!!!! Highly Recommended

WARNING: THE OWNER KEEPS 100% OF YOUR TIPS!!!! DO NOT LEAVE TIPS! Ambience was okay, restroom was clean. The food was not bad though nothing exceptional. The service on the other hand was excellent. I'm leaving a 1-star only because the wait staff are not getting any of the big tip we just left. We only found out as we were leaving. I won't come back until they change this scumbaggy practice. The prices are already high as it is and there are plenty of other Indian alternatives. Shame!

I needed a somewhat decent place to take my Valentine to for dinner, wanting to avoid the big box popular places and found this little gem. In the heart of little India, this place stands out due to its modern interior and exterior looks. The dining room is clean and the family working there are providing good service for the evening. The food is on par for the area. Nothing out of the ordinary or special, but solid and authentic. My wife and I enjoyed our food and a nice walk up and down the boulevard to digest afterward. Pricewise, you can find cheaper. But not with the ambiance and cleanliness I saw here. Mike out.

I read the other reviews saying this was a CHEFS kiss restaurant. While true, I consider it more of a food make-out session. Everything was delicious. It was by far the best Indian food I've ever had. The chicken masala is so creamy and cooked to perfection. The mango lassi was rich and refreshing and the truffle naan is pure bliss. I will be back! Service was terrific and the ambiance was kept clean as well. This should be a Michelin star restaurant. Great job by the whole crew!

Been here multiple times: Food is high quality and always tasty no matter what we ordered, authentic but modern take on it. Fresh Great decor, very lounge classy vibe A little pricey but prices are decent Love the pani puri cart outside Service can be a little slow but always polite Great place to have a dinner party, had spoken to the owner about renting it out. Comfortable seating, very accommodating staff

if I can give it negative trust me I would, I was a customer that would dine here lot with my wife and now barley realizing this. We all know who owns it cheap ownership. Unfortunately, he takes advantage of everyone. Why did I notice the boss and his daughter working? | can answer that no one wants to labor like slaves for no pay, which is why everyone quit.. The quality has gone down and there marketing is not helping.

Overall, great food and attentive service. They only serve beer and wine at this time, no cocktails, due to licensing. Was a little disappointed since I wanted to try their spice margaritas. Coconut curry with lamb: My husband loved the curry flavor. Chicken biryani: Huge plate with plenty of big chicken pieces. Definitely a plate to share. Comes with a refreshing side of yogurt. Eggplant curry (baingan bhartha): Just ok. Good flavor, but can't really taste the eggplant since it's all mashed up in with everything else. Chicken Tikki Masada curry: Delicious! Great curry flavor with juicy chicken pieces. Chickpea curry (amritsari chole): Good flavor. Taste almost like the eggplant dish, but with chickpeas rather than eggplant. Love their basmati rice too! Prices are pretty good, considering our family of 4 had so much leftover that we got 2 delicious meals out of this.

Please come eat here!!!!! The food is CHEFS KISS! Butter chicken + Chicken Biryani You won't regret it. The chicken is so juicy and the spice on point! And last but not least, the people who work here- hella kind and deserve more than 5 stars. 24/10!

Giving it 3 stars only for the food. The service was unfortunately not good. We ordered paapdi chaat at the suggestion of the server - it tasted pretty bad, too many things going on and very sour yogurt. We did not eat it at all except for the tasting bite. The service was not very good unfortunately. We sent the paapdi chaat back in the condition shown in the photo. So essentially did not eat it at all, they still charged us for it. Our bill came out to be around $59. We asked them if they could remove the paapdi chaat, they came back with the bill with the exact same amount again - $59! I decided to double check because how could it be the same after removing a $10 item?! We noticed they charged us $1-4 more PER ITEM than what was on the menu! We brought the discrepancy up with the server, they just went in again and brought out the same exact menu with higher prices saying they gave us the "wrong menu". I believe they have a different menu for non Indians vs Indians, and instead of honoring the menu they gave us for the whole dinner, they just charged us the inflated amount. This really ruined the experience. We also ordered 1. Indian seasoned fries - 5/10, really average. 2. Chicken makhani - 9/10 really good 3. Daal Bukhara - 9/10 really rich flavour 4. Butter naan - 9/10 soft on the inside, crunchy on the outside. 5. Chai - 6/10 didn't taste very good, but the Parle G it came with made it better.

So I finally got to try Indian food for the first time and got some dishes that were recommended to me, which was some Chicken Tikka Masala and Garlic Naan. Also decided why not get a side of fries, just to see if they differ from typical American fries. The staff here are friendly and quick with orders so I received mines promptly. As this was my first time I had low expectations but wow the chicken tikka masala was amazing packing with flavor and chicken throughout. The garlic naan was bigger than I thought and was soft, perfect for dipping into the the masala! The fries were honestly better than most American fries iv had especially from fast food places, I'm not sure what seasoning they put on them but it was damn good too! Will definitely be back to try other dishes !

The food is delicious and the presentation is superb. The staff as well is very friendly and helpful. The inside of the restaurant is very elegant and comfortable.

Very nice and clean restaurant! The food was pretty good! We got the king size chaat , aloo tikki with Chana masala, masala fries, chai, and mango lassi. Everything tasted great and came out quickly. I liked how the chai had parle g cookies on the side. It was a nice touch. Service was good.

時間讓深的東西更深， 讓淺的的東西更淺，看的淡一點， 傷就會少一些，時間過了，很多東西自然就散了，人生本來就不可能事事都如意， 要知道人生其實就如一場戲呀～ 談到咖哩， 當然不能只顧日本口味的， 印度咖喱也是另一個完全不同的層次， 嘎意的人，青菜蘿蔔是各有所好的， 第一次來Artesia 的小印度試試這家印度菜， 很好餵養的我， 也是很喜歡， 反正我很少吃印度餐， 整張菜單偶也都有看沒有懂，朋友點啥， 我就吃啥， 每樣都有水準，連沙拉也都好吃，就是豆腐口味的， 應該換成別種肉可能會更好， 因為他們的咖哩的選擇很多，辣度那就看個人喜好，愛吃辣的應該也不失望的！

I came here for lunch yesterday, very unique concept: high end restaurant with a golguppa cart. For my meal i selected the paneer tikka. I appears to be a rare dish these days. My plate's presentation was quite exquisite and the paneer itself was balanced in marinade. My only wish was for the ranch dressing to be replaced by raita.

The restaurants food has, lost its taste, since their head chef was let go. Their service was good - even with the employees being underpaid. The manager/owner would take the staffs tips, either gave them less tips, or no tips at all. The establishment underpaid, over worked, and treated their employees unfairly. Some of their employees were even, international students, who the owner would blackmail. The restaurant ownership is, very unprofessional, and unethical. The owner thinks, he's in India, not abiding to American laws.

The hubby and I had literally just left a different restaurant and were so full. We stopped at the clothing store next door to this restaurant and that's when I lost the hubby. After looking all through the small clothing store, I wandered outside and spotted him...standing in the alley at the small Yantra Kitchen kiosk, EATING...AGAIN! I promise not five minutes earlier he said he was stuffed lol. By the time I got to him he had already devoured 2 of the Gol Gappa(?). They were hollow fried balls dipped into some sort of sauce. I was full so I just tasted the sauce and it was delicious. The hubby said it was amazing! The lady Sharon, that was serving the food was such a sweetheart and so friendly! I went inside of the restaurant because my husband told me I HAD TO GO LOOK AT THE RESTROOMS lol. And he was right, they were gorgeous! The mirrored wall leading into the restrooms was AMAZING and I will be stealing the idea to incorporate into my home, so thank you Yantra Kitchen!!! The next time we're in Artesia we will definitely go inside, sit down and eat here.

I am going to be completely honest, I did not have the highest expectations because it's a 'fancy' menu that clearly caters to the more Western crowd. That being said, I still decided to give them a chance. They have been around for a while and there has to be a reason why. So I came here for a working lunch by myself. I ordered the papdi chaat and and the pav bhaji. And both things were terrible. The papdi chaat was VERY sweet - there was no green chutney, nothing other that papdi, yogurt, tamarind chutney and some chili powder. When I asked for some spices, they said "the chili powder will be good, not the green chutney". Strike 1. Then I got the pav bhaji (potatoes, tomatoes, onion, and mixed vegetable). Other than potatoes and onions, I don't see any other vegetables. There was no green, orange, red.. just beige onions and potatoes. And it's as if they forgot to add pav bhaji masala altogether. Terrible! The chai was microwaved (I heard him microwave it in the back and there was no flavor of masala in it). I made the mistake of ordering butter paneer masala and garlic naan to go. I have yet to try those once I am home, but I am HIGHLY disappointed and DO NOT RECOMMEND this place to anyone who has the least bit of experience eating Indian food. Save your $ and go somewhere else. 1 star for ambiance and somewhat decent service.

Personally, I thought this spot was amazing! I thought the dishes and drinks were very delicious and tasteful! Overall ambiance was modern and refreshing! You got the pineapple chicken salad and the trio chicken appetizer. Pineapple chicken salad was very delicious! The only thing I did not like about it was the hardness of the pineapple. The chicken trio was absolutely amazing. Green sauce on the side was the best compliment to every different flavor of chicken

The food here is awesome the interior is beautiful and modern The service could be better! Nice ppl but some mixups on food orders and such for group I was with Glad I went but if they can work on this I think the restaurant will function much better

Three color chicken he no flavor Paneer tikka was bland Food is great for white people but not authentic Indian They lost flavor because it's more like fusion food

No parking... Only paid city parking. Who built this building? Not a nice person/company.

Had a great experience dining here recently! Located in Artesia's little India, there is a small parking lot in the back with free parking if you can snag a spot, otherwise there's also a larger parking lot behind that with paid parking. The restaurant looks great inside with fun bright colors and just looks very new & clean! Food was great. The menu is pretty large and has lots of yummy sounding fusion dishes. We ordered the pav bhaji, butter paneer masala, chicken tikka masala poutine and some garlic naan. Everything was super flavorful and delicious. Only thing we realized after the fact was that the chicken tikka masala poutine is not served with fries, but instead served on aloo tikki - which was our mistake for not reading the menu closer - but it was delicious! Can't wait to come back and try more dishes.

Came here for lunch with the daughter. Place was very quiet , besides ourselves, there were only one patty of four and a solo diner. Our server was very courteous and quickly took down our orders. We did request mild to medium for the dishes we picked: The chole is a very flavorful stew of chickpeas in a red sauce The sag paneer is rich without being too buttery or oily, with enough chunks of the cheesy slices, Buttery and tender chicken breast pieces in the tikka masala, For starters we got the King papdoi chaat : very crisp puffed wheat wafers that come out like crunchy balls covered with tamarind chutney, yogurt and powdered Indian spices - I could eat the 6 and that's maybe a dozen to a serving. Wry cool and refreshing. Mango lassi is my go to beverage to Indian food and theirs is a hearty amount without extra sugar or other sweetener. I think this time it had a squiggle of grenadine syrup. The garlic naan was the best thing for picking up your food , I think that's the traditional way of eating anyway. Very clean and modern interior. There is also a mobile cart right outside for faster pick up and go foods. Complete your travels from home by eating out more !! Parking is paid with one hour free all along the Little India area.

We have been here a handful of times. This place is awesome!! The modern decor is on point. The food is ridiculous!! Anything lamb is amazing. The ocean prawns is sooo good, especially that neon green sauce!! The staff service is very attentive. Surprised this place isn't booked fuller. Visit this place. You won't be disappointed!!

This place has a pleasant look, the staff is friendly and the service was great. I ordered the chicken tikka masala and my wife ordered shrimp curry. We both shared an order of garlic naan and had mango lassis. My wife loved her shrimp curry. I thought her shrimp curry had very little flavor and very little spice, even though she ordered medium spicy. My chicken tikka masala was just okay. Again, not a lot of flavor or spice for my taste. The garlic naan and mango lassis were good. While the place and the staff were very pleasant, I probably won't be returning, just because the food was not as good as I hoped. I gave it 4 stars because my wife really enjoyed it, so you be the judge.

Yantra was delicious. Modern Indian cuisine that anyone could love. We got the chicken tika masala, the chick leg dish, buttered Nan and the Mango Lassi. All really good and will one day go back to try other dishes. The vibe is a little classy yet casual. The service was excellent as well!

Went there this evening with friends for dinner and drinks. We greeted by our friendly host Sonali. We had the following items below Drinks: Masala Chaat cocktail: 10 out of 10 Lychee Martini: 7 out of 10. Needed to be more chilled Lodi wine: 10 out of 10. Group finished 3 bottles Food: Trio of Chicken: 10(Tender and tasty) Lamb chops- 8 little too sweet Chicken Tikka Masala- 10 Delhi 6 Curry- 9 tasty Our ended perfectly because of our host Sonali who was fun

If you are in Little India in the city of Artesia and want to try a new up and coming Indian restaurant with the best looking store front and decor, then try Yantra Kitchen and bring your appetite! The seating was plentiful and the server was accommodating to us non-Indian customers. We ordered the garlic naan and truffle air naan as well as the vegetable samosas to start, great way to prepare the palate for the savory & spicy flavors to come. We ordered 3 mild dishes: butter chicken, chicken marsala, and goat korma accompanied with white basmati rice. The standout dish was the truffle air naan and the korma. The butter chicken & chicken marsala had good savory flavors, however the actual chicken pieces were rubbery in texture, perhaps slightly overcooked. The sliding doors provided an al ftesca style dining with a view of Pioneer Blvd. on a hot summer night. There was a vendor selling Indian treats outside of the front door entrance as well as a separate take-out only cart located at the side door. There was a small side parking lot with free parking and a back parking lot that you had to pay. So if you want to try Indian food in a more modern type establishment, then go to Yantra and enjoy the air especially the truffle air!

Chicken biryani was really dry. Assorted ponakos were over-fried and also dry. Mango Lassi tasted horribly sweet, absolutely no other dimensions to it.

We ordered Pav Bhaji & the fish and a beer. Food taste is OK. We had ordered Lamb Biryani as well which never came out even after an hour. Extremely slow and poor service. Seemed like there were only two service staffs serving the entire restaurant.

Our server was terrific for lunch service. She was attentive and helpful. On to the food. We ordered: garlic naan Chicken makhni Tikka masala Poutine Crispy cauliflower Everything was delicious and we ordered more than enough. The garlic naan was so good, we ordered another. Only down side was the salad/pickled onion on the crispy cauliflower had a weird lotion-y taste, as if someone with heavy scented lotion grabbed a handful of greens to plate. Side note: - Plenty of parking behind the building, so don't bother paying via the meters out front. - Super clean bathrooms were much appreciated.

Middle of the road type of place. Food 3.5/5 Got 5 items; Crispy Cauliflower - flavor was good but cauliflower wasn't very crispy and small portion. The green sauce was the best part. Chaat - the lentil dumplings were off putting, but the sauces I could enjoy. Yellow dal - it was good, I could taste the spice but really nothing special. Chicken Tikka Masala - good though tough to mess this dish up. Rice - good fluffy and cooked well. Garlic naan - also good. Service 3/5 While the server and bartender gave their all I found myself very disappointed in management/ownership. It's a Friday night and two people are left to run the floor by themselves. This wasn't enough staff as my water was empty for a while during the meal, and I lacked silverware to fully enjoy the food. Service would have been a 4 because the two employees were working their tails off but the fact the manager came out when there were people waiting and the phone rang just to step up to talk to some people at the host stand then vanish again to the back for sure brings it down to 3 and I'm being generous because this guy has to look around assess that the servers are overwhelmed and figure out his place. But to be honest he's probably cooking half the food in the back, probably why it's a 3.5 out of 5. Ambiance 3.5/5 The ambiance would be rated higher but for the fact that the service and the food play into the ambiance. They have ample space in the restaurant on the patio and at the bar top to do something special and they're letting that slip away from them.

Pretty bad service, the staff basically ignored us the entire time. Also we got a text from the restaurant (maybe from a disgruntled employee) that the manager takes all the tips. Explains the poor service.

Food was excellent.... Service was alright. They seem a bit short staffed though. The drinks are can sodas at $5 each, kinda odd not to have fountain drinks with refills