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Hours
| Friday | 10:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Monday | 10:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 16569 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92606
Phone: (949) 390-7411
Website: https://motimahalindiacuisine.com/
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Reviews
Suraj Gaire
This restaurant is conveniently attached to Starbucks. I was actually craving coffee, and while I was there, I suddenly noticed this Indian–Nepali food spot and decided to give it a try—and I’m glad I did.
They have a huge variety of items on the menu, and everything we ordered was freshly made and felt special. The chicken wings were well-marinated and very tasty. Chicken 65 with medium-spicy achar was awesome. Chicken choila was good as well. Overall, the food quality really stood out.
The service was awesome too. I honestly don’t understand why some people are commenting about bad service. One thing to understand is that the restaurant is currently in soft opening and hasn’t started full service yet, as explained by the server. Once full service begins, they’ll definitely hire more staff.
They also have a self-ordering kiosk, so you don’t have to stand in line. I kept a little patience and was rewarded with great food and a friendly server.
Highly recommended for people living in Orange County or anyone craving authentic Nepali and Indian food. Will definitely be back again next time! ️
… moreThey have a huge variety of items on the menu, and everything we ordered was freshly made and felt special. The chicken wings were well-marinated and very tasty. Chicken 65 with medium-spicy achar was awesome. Chicken choila was good as well. Overall, the food quality really stood out.
The service was awesome too. I honestly don’t understand why some people are commenting about bad service. One thing to understand is that the restaurant is currently in soft opening and hasn’t started full service yet, as explained by the server. Once full service begins, they’ll definitely hire more staff.
They also have a self-ordering kiosk, so you don’t have to stand in line. I kept a little patience and was rewarded with great food and a friendly server.
Highly recommended for people living in Orange County or anyone craving authentic Nepali and Indian food. Will definitely be back again next time! ️
Jon K
Hands down one of the best Indian dining experiences in Irvine! Moti Mahal delivers on everything—the food, the service, and the atmosphere. Every dish was bursting with flavor, perfectly spiced, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. The service was exceptional: warm, attentive, and incredibly efficient. We were seated immediately with no wait time, and everything came out fast and fresh. The staff truly goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome. If you’re looking for amazing food and top-notch service, Moti Mahal is a must-visit. Can’t wait to come back!
… morePankaj Desai
Had an amazing experience at this newly opened Indian & Nepali restaurant in the center of Irvine. You can truly feel the passion behind the food.
The menu has a great variety of both Indian and Nepali dishes, and everything we tried was fresh, flavorful, and authentic. Portions are generous and the prices are very reasonable for the quality and quantity you get.
The place is clean, perfect for both casual dining and family meal
Highly recommend this spot if you’re craving good Indian and Nepali food in Irvine. Wishing them great success — will definitely be coming back!
… moreThe menu has a great variety of both Indian and Nepali dishes, and everything we tried was fresh, flavorful, and authentic. Portions are generous and the prices are very reasonable for the quality and quantity you get.
The place is clean, perfect for both casual dining and family meal
Highly recommend this spot if you’re craving good Indian and Nepali food in Irvine. Wishing them great success — will definitely be coming back!
Elisha Nepal
I was honestly so excited to see Nepali food in OC, especially momo and choila on the menu. It made me really happy to see our cuisine being represented.
The momo was good, but I wanted to share some feedback about the choila. It didn’t really look or taste like traditional Nepali choila. Usually, choila has a smoky flavor, specific texture, and a strong balance of spices that make it very unique. This one felt quite different.
I’m sharing this respectfully because I truly appreciate you bringing Nepali food to the community. I’ve added the second picture for reference of how traditional choila typically looks, and the first picture shows what I received. I would love to see the choila prepared closer to its authentic style. It should be boiled first and then fried and then added spices.
Wishing you all the best!
… moreThe momo was good, but I wanted to share some feedback about the choila. It didn’t really look or taste like traditional Nepali choila. Usually, choila has a smoky flavor, specific texture, and a strong balance of spices that make it very unique. This one felt quite different.
I’m sharing this respectfully because I truly appreciate you bringing Nepali food to the community. I’ve added the second picture for reference of how traditional choila typically looks, and the first picture shows what I received. I would love to see the choila prepared closer to its authentic style. It should be boiled first and then fried and then added spices.
Wishing you all the best!
Saurav Dwibedi
We came for lunch, the ambience was good. The food was great definitely coming next time.
… moreSiam
Nice atmosphere, best delicious food and friendly staffs
… moreMario Creado
Saw this Indian/Nepali restaurant completely by accident when we visited Walmart. Since we hadn’t tried Nepali food before, we thought of giving it a try.
The place was clean and spotless. We ordered the Chicken Momo Sizzler which was amazing! The Momo’s seemed freshly prepared and we could get the taste and flavor of freshly chopped ginger and garlic. The sizzler was nice and spicy! The non-vegetarian assorted appetizer platter was fresh and tasty.
The only drawback was that although the service was friendly, the food took time to arrive. This was probably due the fact that everything seemed to be freshly prepared. Please have a little patience. The food is definitely worth the wait!
The quality of the food and the cleanliness make Moti Mahal stand out. We look forward to trying their lunch buffet the next time we visit.
… moreThe place was clean and spotless. We ordered the Chicken Momo Sizzler which was amazing! The Momo’s seemed freshly prepared and we could get the taste and flavor of freshly chopped ginger and garlic. The sizzler was nice and spicy! The non-vegetarian assorted appetizer platter was fresh and tasty.
The only drawback was that although the service was friendly, the food took time to arrive. This was probably due the fact that everything seemed to be freshly prepared. Please have a little patience. The food is definitely worth the wait!
The quality of the food and the cleanliness make Moti Mahal stand out. We look forward to trying their lunch buffet the next time we visit.
Greg Phillips
Great food, had pekoras and a lamb curry. Lamb was tender and wonderfully flavorful.
My only criticism is the iced tea. I got what was clearly a hot tea with some ice cubes thrown in, I recommend looking into what other restaurants do with iced tea because it’s a different kind of tea and it’s brewed and served differently.
Also could’ve been a lot spicier, they definitely gave me white-people spicy. Can’t blame them for that though, I know my people and they consider mayonnaise to be spicy. Just means I gotta come back enough to build a reputation! I’ll definitely be returning with friends.
… moreMy only criticism is the iced tea. I got what was clearly a hot tea with some ice cubes thrown in, I recommend looking into what other restaurants do with iced tea because it’s a different kind of tea and it’s brewed and served differently.
Also could’ve been a lot spicier, they definitely gave me white-people spicy. Can’t blame them for that though, I know my people and they consider mayonnaise to be spicy. Just means I gotta come back enough to build a reputation! I’ll definitely be returning with friends.
Komal Chanjotra
Just visited the newly opened Moti Mahal in Irvine for Indian and Nepali cuisine, and it was a wonderful experience overall. The food was absolutely excellent—rich flavors, well-balanced spices, and everything tasted fresh and authentic. The service truly stood out; Ankita and Deepak were incredibly warm, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome.
There was a bit of a wait, but that’s completely understandable since this was during their soft opening. Even with the wait, the staff handled everything professionally and kept things moving smoothly. You can tell they’re putting a lot of care into getting things right before their grand opening, which is coming soon.
If this soft opening is any indication, Moti Mahal is going to be a fantastic addition to Irvine’s food scene. Definitely worth checking out, and I’m excited to come back again soon!
… moreThere was a bit of a wait, but that’s completely understandable since this was during their soft opening. Even with the wait, the staff handled everything professionally and kept things moving smoothly. You can tell they’re putting a lot of care into getting things right before their grand opening, which is coming soon.
If this soft opening is any indication, Moti Mahal is going to be a fantastic addition to Irvine’s food scene. Definitely worth checking out, and I’m excited to come back again soon!
Rupinder kaur
I like everything about this restaurant if it’s food or service…. Best place to eat Indian food …. The paneer tikka was awesome
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