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Curried Mussels - Royal Khyber, Santa Ana, CA

Royal Khyber

4.8
4.8
569 Reviews
$30 and under
Indian

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Royal Khyber ............ A Journey for your palate and mind. The art of Indian cookery lies NOT in high spicing but in the delicacy of spicing. Indian cuisine is universally known for its distinctive flavorings. It was in fact the lure of these spices which first brought the British and the French, the Dutch and the Portuguese to the Indian coast. It is the use of selected spices in a particular manner (whole spices, ground and or spice blends) to bring out the dormant flavors of a dish, which is the real art, practiced by the experienced chefs in the Royal Khyber kitchen.



Royal Khyber is a Fine Indian Cuisine Restaurant, located in South Coast Plaza Village (across from Nordstrom).

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Vegetarian, Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm CURBSIDE LUNCH Fri–Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm CURBSIDE Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (714) 436-1010
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Arun Puri
  • Catering
    At Premises & Off premises
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Ana
  • Cross street
    S Bear St.
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking
  • Entertainment
    Pipi-in music
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 569 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Best Service

  • North Orange County

    Best Food

  • North Orange County

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Royal Khyber is celebrated for its "most authentic Indian restaurant in Orange County" status and "fine dining at really good prices." Guests rave about the attentive service and delicious, elegantly prepared cuisine. The recently renovated space offers a lively atmosphere, making it perfect for memorable dining experiences.

569 Reviews
  1. Sal

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the BEST Indian restaurants in OC in my opinion, period!

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Anita

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our go to place for a great Indian dinner. Quiet and great service.

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  3. Emily

    Los Angeles

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good quality Indian food at a reasonable price. Generous portions, good selection of cocktails

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  4. Renee

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Thanks for the delicious meal and most obliging service last night!

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  5. Leslie

    Orange County

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We LOVE Royal Khyber. LOVE the food and flavors. Love the owners and staff. We were treated like royalty! Anniversary dinner.

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  6. William

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Royal Kyber was a place to go for great Indian cuisine in a quiet atmosphere. The recent remodel replaced the carpet with manufactured wood flooring—the impact on sound is jarring. Food and service were very good as usual, but the noise level from conversation lessened our enjoyment.

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  7. Papan

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is consistently good. That’s all that really matters.

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  8. Al

    Los Angeles

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very welcoming employees. Excellently prepared, delicious food.

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  9. Andrew

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Royal Kyber is definitely the best Indian restaurant in South Orange County. It is a little expensive (iced tea was eight dollars) but the service is excellent and all of the spices are truly authentic. Recently renovated, so it’s pretty cool in there now

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  10. Mark

    Greater Boston

    70 reviews

    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service here are outstanding - certainly among the best Indian cuisine in Orange County CA. Unfortunately, the restraurant remodeled since the last time we were there, and the restaurant is noticably louder (to the point where private conversations are difficult. Okay if you are out for an 'exciting time', but not if you want a quiet meal to catch up with friends.

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FAQs

Royal Khyber does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Royal Khyber also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 436-1010.

Royal Khyber is rated 4.8 stars by 569 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Royal Khyber

3800 S Plaza Dr Suite 53, Santa Ana, CA 92704

Additional information

  • Cross street
    S Bear St.
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Ana
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm CURBSIDE LUNCH Fri–Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm CURBSIDE Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Vegetarian, Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Arun Puri
  • Entertainment
    Pipi-in music
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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