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Royal Khyber, Santa Ana, CA
Kyber's Nectar lamb shank - Royal Khyber, Santa Ana, CA
Royal Khyber, Santa Ana, CA
Royal Khyber, Santa Ana, CA
Royal Khyber, Santa Ana, CA

Royal Khyber

4.6
4.6
521 Reviews
$30 and under
Indian
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).

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Private party contact
    Arun Puri: (714) 743-6787
  • 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 521 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Healthy

  • North Orange County

    Healthy

521 Reviews
  1. Neal

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good dinner experience. Food is amazing, tasty, fresh and very presentable. Service was great also. The entrees were very tasty, fresh, authentic and well cooked.

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  2. ChristinaK

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite Indian restaurant in S California. Always enjoy the garlic naan, saag paneer and the butter chicken. Can't wait to come back for more.

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  3. HariKP

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food. Very good service. Very good value for the money.

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  4. Eatwell

    Orange County

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food great service well priced One of the best Indian restaurants

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  5. AnaV

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Enjoyed the brunch wish they had butter chicken but all other options were good

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  6. DhrumilS

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great food, love the ambience, excellent service. will go again

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  7. FayeP

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food and service at Royal Kheybar keeps getting better and better.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Service was slow and portions were on the small side

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  9. TimB

    Las Vegas

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    For our 35th wedding anniversary we dined at Royal Khyber for the first time. Given its my wife’s favorite food I don’t know why it was our first time apart from being a 22 mile drive, and worth every one of them. A sign of any ethnic restaurant being good is whether the same ethnicity people eat there which was substantially present at Royal Khyber. Waitstaff were delightfully friendly, interesting, genuine and above all efficient. I won’t set you on our menu choices, only to say they were delicious and only the beginning of so many wonderful additional choices for next time, which won’t be long. Enjoy!

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  10. BharathA

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Experience was as good as before, waiter was new and service was not good

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  11. Anita

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Royal Khyber has delicious food, excellent service and wonderful ambience! We really enjoy our experiences at Royal Khyber and highly recommend it!

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  12. Jasmine

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    My one major disappointment, is having to pay for rice. I have never seen that before. The drinks are so watered down with ice , you should be embarrassed to serve them. It’s very apparent, your restaurant is cutting corners and it shows. Additionally, it don’t really care much for your dark, dated decor. Maybe if you get some more light into your restaurant, replace your furniture with some contemporary ones, you would have more patrons. As of now, your restaurant isn’t inviting at all.

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  13. Christopher

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very, very good food and the servicxe was excellent!

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  14. AskMe

    Los Angeles

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Amazing place! I keep going back every weekend …good food, great service and very authentic in their offerings.

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  15. SandyT

    Orange County

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    We enjoyed our dinner very much. We introduced my mom to Indian food and she loved it. The restaurant was almost empty and it made us a little nervous about how they were doing. Hope it was just slow because it was a Wednesday night.

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  16. PeggyH

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service! Very attentive and friendly staff...happy to answer any questions...we'll definitely be back!

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  17. MelvW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food with some delicious dishes we haven’t seen at many other restaurants. Service was friendly and the prices were very reasonable. A big thumbs up.

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  18. KuisineKueen

    Orange County

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always enjoy the brunch here --great flavors and refined Indian cuisine. Lovely hospitality as well. It's a hidden gem--best Indian food in OC by far! Love the authentic tandoor oven--imparts such flavor.

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  19. DeEttraM

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A lovey evening with delicious Indian Food. The staff is always gracious and attentive and the food is outstanding.

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  20. ChristinaK

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Some of the best Indian food I have had since being in India in November. Food, the selection and service is great. I took my executive team from India and they were so happy with the food as well.

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  21. ChiragP

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Just an amazing experience. My family really enjoyed the food & service. Staff were friendly and lots of variety in food options. Flexible staff which was much appreciated knowing we had young kids eating with us. Must visit. Will re-visit for sure next time in Town.

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  22. Tremblay1366

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service at Royal Khyber are top notch. Everything is perfectly spiced and balanced to your specifications. I try to eat here at least once a week and urge others to support our local restaurants.

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  23. MichaelG

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This turned out perfect - my colleagues had the buffet and I had the Mixed Grill. The Tandoori was wonderful, as I remember it. The Buffet choice was quite good and was enjoyed. Nice intimate setting to talk. Thank you and well done. Michael Oh - and I like the Patron’s white beard. !

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service is outstanding they make you feel welcomed and never neglected. The food is amazing and perfect portions.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Poor chicken quality, a little too hard. Samosa arrived cold! Staff overwhelmed.

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  26. SueR

    Orange County

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Excellent service and food

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  27. Karenn

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Was a great find a bit pricier than other like restaurant’s

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  28. PeterG

    Palm Springs

    170 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    170 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The Salmon was delicious; large chunks from a filet in a nicely spiced tomato based sauce. The salmon was so abundant, it was probably from two filets. The garlic nan was tasty

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  29. DanaB

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, great service, good wine list. Excellent choice if attending an event at Segerstrom Center.

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  30. Nupz

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great as always

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  31. mary

    Orange County

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very personable staff & excellent service! Delicious Indian food, can adjust the level of spice.

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  32. MichaelC

    Los Angeles

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been going since day one and Royal Khyber has not missed a beat. Impeccable food and service. Constantly outstanding.

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  33. JimT

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    A little loud in the main dining area. Food was good, quite tasty, but perhaps a bit overpriced.

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  34. ChristinaV

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great meal. Food was delicious. Service was good. The restaurant wasn’t too busy. Very pleasant evening.

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  35. Ushas

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated our 33 marriage anniversary and it was a most fun and happy time with champagne and the most delicious dinner. Thank you Mr and Mrs Puri and Ali. We love Royal khyber it’s ambiance bear food and # service

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  36. Gilbert

    Los Angeles

    68 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall2food1service3ambience2
    We found the food at Royal Khyber disappointing, tasteless lukewarm sauces, my wife had a chicken dish with a few cubes of very tough meat, my dish had 4 shrimps of moderate size although advertised as large @$7.75 a piece or $31 for the dish. A last time patron of the restaurant.

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  37. PeterD

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great place for Indian food. Traditional food and their specialty, Khyber's Nectar is outstanding. Order the tandoori combination for an appetizer. It will give you a taste of what's to come and is plenty for 3-4 people. We've been her as a couple and with the whole family. It never disappoints.

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  38. JulieT

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service with the best authentic Indian food. I have been a customer over the last 30 years and no other Indian restaurant can compare.

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  39. Letsgo23

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Royal Khyber is one of my favorite places for an intimate dinner or a small family celebration. The owners and staff are superb in their attention to your needs and you can feel that they care about making your experience enjoyable. The restaurant itself has a nice warm and intimate atmosphere with modern upscale decor and lighting. But the food is deservedly the star. Every dish I’ve tried has been delicious, authentic and prepared perfectly. I remain consistently pleased, after many smaller dining establishments have struggled after Covid; and thankfully, Royal Khyber seems to have risen to the challenge and has been able to thrive, rather than compromise.

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  40. JimP

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great Indian (South Asian) restaurant. Expect to spend $50 per person including tax and tip.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 4.6 stars by 521 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


Booked 5 times today

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
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (714) 436-1010
  • Catering
    At Premises & Off premises
  • Private party contact
    Arun Puri: (714) 743-6787
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