Indian Tandoori Kingdom

Surya Punjabi a month ago

Absolutely amazing experience! We were seated right away, and the ambience was beautiful. It’s a great spot for a date night or an evening with friends, with great music, a full bar, and TVs for sports. Every dish was outstanding, especially the pani puri, sizzling paneer tikka, and the mind-blowing malai kofta. A special shoutout to Joban and Guri for being so friendly, welcoming, and attentive. They made sure we had everything we needed without ever making us feel rushed. Their excellent service made the experience even more memorable. In my opinion, this is the best Indian restaurant in Santa Barbara. We will definitely be back!

Jen S 4 months ago

Amazing vegan options, everything is so delicious and flavorful! I love that they cook everything in oil and not butter so you don't have to ask, just make sure you order Roti with no butter for vegan. The restaurant also has very good decor and nice outdoor seating. Very friendly service too!

spoorthi b k 7 months ago

The ambiance at Indian Tandoori Kingdom was really good and the place has a nice vibe. However, the service took quite a long time, and the overall experience was not as expected based on the Google reviews. The food was decent. We ordered two different curries and specifically asked if each curry comes with rice — they said yes. But when the food arrived, they served only one portion of rice, which was disappointing. The rotis were good and well made. We also ordered Dal Makhni, but it was a bit watery. It would have been better if it was thicker and richer in consistency. Overall, an okay experience, but there’s definitely room for improvement in service and consistency.

Ned Gosaynie 7 months ago

We really enjoyed our visit to Indian Tandoori Kingdom. We're vegetarian, and it can be difficult to find healthy vegetarian meals for the whole family. Indian food offers a great option for us We ordered the paneer pakora appetizer for our son, who liked it very much along with a couple of garlic naan slices. My wife ordered the vegetable korma with the daily rice option. She's loved it. It wasn't too creamy, and it was very flavorful with the right amount of spice. She said it may have been the best korma she's ever had. High praise, indeed! I ordered the paneer tandoori, which was served on a hot cast iron platter with a bed of onions and green peppers. It was served with a coriander (cilantro) dipping sauce. The paneer was perfectly charred and spiced for great flavor. Check out the pics. Our server brought us a complimentary rice pudding dessert that my sub devoted l devoured. The vibe was outstanding, as there were several tables of entertainment journalists present for Kate Hudson's appearance at the 2026 Santa Barbara Film Festival at the theater down the street from the restaurant. I highly recommend Indian Tandoori Kingdom for your next Indian meal.

Andrei Vygovskyi 7 months ago

I absolutely loved this Indian restaurant in Santa Barbara. It’s located in a very beautiful area, and the atmosphere inside is calm, clean, and welcoming, with lovely artwork and a peaceful, elegant vibe. The food was outstanding. The shrimp were large and perfectly cooked, the masala sauce was rich and flavorful, the samosas were delicious, and the paneer was excellent. We also tried the masala chai and rice pudding — everything tasted amazing. Every dish was full of flavor and clearly made with care. The service was also exceptional. Joban was very friendly, attentive, and made us feel truly welcome. The service was top-notch. We will definitely be coming back and highly recommend this restaurant.