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Naturally Desi - Reviews

16769 Bernardo Center Dr Suite K 10, 92128 San Diego
All reviews at a glance
429

Reviews

80.9%

Satisfaction

60

negative

22

neutral

347

positive

What people say about Naturally Desi

Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Moderate (16–30 min.)
Vishal P.
Review date: 12/14/2025
9
Authentic Desi Food Experience!
Naturally Desi Cafe & Catering is an absolute must-visit in San Diego if you love authentic desi food. Everything we tried was delicious and full of flavor, truly tasting like home-style Indian cooking. I highly recommend their pav bhaji, samosa chaat, and Indo-Chinese dishes, all were perfectly spiced and super satisfying. For the main course, the paneer khurchan was outstanding, and the garlic naan paired beautifully with it. The place has a warm, welcoming desi vibe that makes the experience even better. You can tell the food is made with care and quality ingredients. Definitely coming back and would strongly recommend it to anyone craving real desi food or looking for great catering options!
  • authentic desi food10
  • delicious and full of flavor10
  • home-style Indian cooking9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Noise Level
  • Quiet
raman N.
Review date: 12/06/2025
8
Pleasant Lunch with a Few Notes
My experience at this restaurant, tucked away behind the main parking area, was for lunch. We tried their veg biryani, which was a bit salty for my personal taste but was well-presented alongside raita. The veg pakora was good, and the Paan ice cream was truly awesome. We're keen to return and explore more of their offerings.
  • veg biryani5
  • veg pakora7
  • Paan ice cream9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Kerala F.
Review date: 11/22/2025
5
Mixed feelings about this place
My experience at this restaurant was mixed. Initially, I found the samosa and vada pav to be good. However, upon a recent revisit, the vada pav tasted weird and bad. I had hoped for more from this establishment.
  • samosa7
  • vada pav2
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
salesofficer
Review date: 11/10/2025
10
Authentic Indian Comfort Food Haven
My experience at Naturally Desi Café was wonderful! The place has a cozy, rustic vibe that instantly makes you feel welcome. The staff is always friendly and attentive, and you can really tell it’s run with passion and care. If you’re craving real Indian comfort food or want to introduce friends to the true taste of India, this is the spot. I highly recommend it for breakfast, brunch, or just a chai break!
  • cozy, rustic vibe10
  • staff10
  • real Indian comfort food10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
kanav
Review date: 11/10/2025
10
Authentic Indian Flavors, Woman-Owned Gem!
My experience at Naturally Desi was truly wonderful! It's amazing to see a woman-owned business serving such authentic Indian food. The flavors are perfect, not oily, and made with pure, fresh taste that reminds me of home. I highly recommend this place!
  • woman-owned business9
  • authentic Indian food10
  • flavors10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Rachel F.
Review date: 10/21/2025
10
Outstanding Food and Service!
I came here for dinner with my dad and had an outstanding experience. The food was incredible, with amazing flavors. We particularly enjoyed the fish curry and fish tikka masala. The service was also outstanding. I will definitely come back!
  • food10
  • fish curry10
  • fish tikka masala10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Chiraag
Review date: 10/11/2025
9
Clean, Quick, and Friendly Service!
My experience at the restaurant was very positive. I really liked the clean and refreshing setup. The food was served really quickly, and the staff was sweet. They even gave us a chai on the house :)
  • clean setup9
  • refreshing setup9
  • food served quickly10
Price per Person
  • $91–$100
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Moderate (16–30 min.)
AnuReviews
Review date: 06/23/2025
2
Disappointing Experience at Naturally Desi
I had high expectations from Naturally Desi, but unfortunately, the experience was quite disappointing. I specifically called ahead and requested the food to be mild, yet what I received was extremely spicy. The gravy was very thin and watery, loaded with artificial color. The food quality was nowhere near what I expected. For the price they charge, I was hoping for much better. Sadly, I will not be ordering again.
  • food quality2
  • spicy1
  • watery gravy2
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Indu G.
Review date: 05/22/2025
9
Delicious North Indian Street Food
My experience at Delhi Tandoori Chaap Sizzler was an absolute delight. The Mirchi Bhaji was a true flavor bomb, bursting with spices. I highly recommend this place for anyone craving North Indian street food.
  • Mirchi Bhaji10
  • North Indian street food9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Tony S.
Review date: 05/09/2025
9
Great Pav Bhaji and Vada Pav!
My experience at the restaurant was fantastic! I absolutely loved the pav bhaji and vada pav. The vibes were good all around, and the service was really fast!
  • pav bhaji10
  • vada pav10
  • vibes8

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