"The dessert RusMalai is mouth watering. A creamy dreamy dessert with pistachio and cherry. Wow I am craving while I write."
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Summary
Step out of the ordinary and into Royal India, where the sights and smells of a true Indian Palace come to life. The diverse menu features flavorful curries, tandoori kababs, and freshly baked flat-breads. The restaurant features a daily lunch buffet as well as an evening buffet on Mondays.
One step through the door and you will be whisked away to India as you are surrounded by regal decor and ornate chandeliers. The friendly staff are passionate about their food and they provide great service. They are semi-famous for their delicious Royal Mojitos, which are made with aged Indian Rum.
Food favorites include the Cabbage Bhaji, Tandoor-baked Nan bread, Mango Soup, Chicken Tikka Kabab, Chicken Coconut Pineapple, and Vegetarian Chilli Ginger Masala. These are just a few of the many unique dishes offered. The most popular are the curry dishes served with juicy lamb, chicken or shrimp. Save room for dessert as you will appreciate the great creations like Pistachio Ice Cream and Rusmalai, which is a dish of soft Indian cheeses covered in sweet syrup.
Amenities
- Full Bar
- Outdoor seating
- Fresh Food
- Small Atmosphere
- Premier Location
- Take-Out Available
- Brunch
- Business Dining
- Candle Light
- Catering Services
- Private Parties
- Private Room
- Wheelchair Access
Royal India
Royal India
Neighborhood:
Gaslamp/Downtown
Location:
329 Market Street
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone:
619.269.9999
Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:00am - 2:30pm, Brunch: Sat-Sun 12:00pm - 3:00pm, Dinner: 2:30pm - 10:00pm daily
Restaurant Website:
www.royalindia.com
Additional Info:
Street or Public Parking
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Royal India Information
Restaurant Quick Facts
- Located in the heart of downtown making the Royal India a perfect spot for business lunches and people watching.
- Stop by on Monday evenings for buffet style dining featuring over 20 unique dishes.
- Catering services are available and they provide a great alternative to traditional catered meals.
- They have a large vegetarian selection and healthy dining options.
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TJ14
Feb 25, 2010
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xxx.xxx.17.102
Would recommend to a friend
Date of Stay: February 2010
Went with: a friend
Went for: lunch
Type of visit: leisure
Royal India Restaurant Review
It is just a walking distance from the convention center. This is an elegant Indian restaurant with gorgeous architectural decor. The restaurant offers wide range of meat and vegetarian selections for lunch buffet and also dinner buffet on Mondays. The service was excellent and the food was delicious- can't complain. It was one of the better Indian food that I had in a long time.
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Marvin S. II
Oct 14, 2009
at 6:22 pm
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xxx.xxx.189.134
Would recommend to a friend
Date of Stay: October 2009
Went with: a friend
Went for: brunch
Type of visit: leisure
Royal India Review
I hooked up with this chick that invited me to lunch at the Royal India. I had never had Indian Food but heck, I was all excited to give it a try. They had a huge buffet going on. She helped me pick out the things that weren't too spicy and that she thought I would like. I really like curry so she knew I would like the food there. I wish I remembered what I ate because it all tasted so good.
I wasn't paying but I saw the bill and it was $12 per person. That was well worth it! I asked if I could take home a doggy bag but they would not allow this. I guess I understood why.
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hannah girl
Oct 09, 2009
at 4:53 pm
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xxx.xxx.16.135
Would recommend to a friend
Date of Stay: October 2009
Went with: a group of friends
Went for: lunch
Type of visit: leisure
Re: Royal India
Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Vindaloo, Tandoori Chicken, Saag Paneer, Raita-incase the dish is too hot, Basmati rice and Plain Naan is what is going on...
Aside from Indian food in London, this is the next best thing. Not too pricey either!
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