Natraj Indian Bistro & Bar in Irvine, CA

4.4(696)$20–30Irvine, CA
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Good value

Rated 4.4 stars based on 696 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Irvine, CA • Price $20–30 • 4.4★
Quick & casual choice for Indian eats. Local outpost of Indian mini-chain features hearty portions of curry & an extensive lunch buffet.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
24861 Alicia Pkwy Ste b, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, Nellie Gail Ranch, Laguna Hills, CA
Phone
(949) 581-4200
Today
11 AM–10 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.4 (696 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 35/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score35/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
5/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Moderate pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

👍 4.3 weighted · 696 reviews
4.3weighted · raw 4.4 from 696 reviews(↓ 0.12 from raw)
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median696 / 640 median
03,200 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.4) with the city average (4.15) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 3200+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11 AM–10 PM
monday
11 AM–10 PM
saturday
11 AM–10 PM
sunday
11 AM–10 PM
thursday
11 AM–10 PM
tuesday
11 AM–10 PM
wednesday
11 AM–10 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–30
Price range$20–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsLimited vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleAccepts credit cardsAccepts Android PayAccepts Apple Pay

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual QuietGood for groupsGood for kids

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Dine_inNo_contact_deliveryTakeoutReservationsDeliveryOutdoor Seating

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service Great tea selection Serves local specialty

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

7 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Chicken Tikka Masala$27.6070 mentions
  • Saag Paneer$23.0031 mentions
  • Punjabi Chicken Curry$24.1516 mentions
  • Chicken Tandoori$21.8515 mentions
  • Lamb Curry$28.7511 mentions
  • Gulab Jamun$5.757 mentions
  • Aloo Gobi$20.707 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

120 items with prices
  • PEPSI$5.00
  • DIET PEPSI$5.00
  • SIERRA MIST$5.00
  • GINGER ALE$5.00
  • ROOT BEER$5.00
  • ICED TEA$5.00
  • LEMONADE$5.00
  • ARNOLD PALMER$5.00
  • SODA WATER$4.00
  • LASSI$5.00
  • SAN PELLEGRINO$5.00
  • MASALA CHAI$5.00
  • BLACK TEA$5.00
  • COFFEE$5.00
  • BOMBAY ICED TEA$5.00
  • SHIRLEY TEMPLE$5.00
  • MIXED GREEN SALAD$9.20
  • MANGO CORN SOUP$8.05
  • DAL SOUP$8.05
  • TAMATAR KA SHORBA$8.05
  • MULLIGATAWNY SOUP$8.05
  • ASSORTED VEGETABLE PAKORAS$9.20
  • ONION BHAJI$6.90
  • PAPAD PANEER ROLLS$13.80

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

696 reviews

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What is the rating of Natraj Indian Bistro & Bar?

Natraj Indian Bistro & Bar has a 4.4-star rating based on 696 customer reviews.

🛍️Shopping District

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Food & Dining
14
Recreation & Entertainment
13
Retail & Shopping
9
Miscellaneous Services
5
Healthcare & Medical
3
Transportation & Automotive
1

47 nearby places across 8 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

47 places nearby (tech, food, healthcare, services, recreation)

Post Offices

The UPS Store

Post Office

~199 ft

Restaurants

Natraj Cuisine of India

Restaurant

~30 ft
Khao Hom Thai

Restaurant

24881 Alicia Parkway

~240 ft
+1 949 215 7896
Denny's

Restaurant

24445 Alicia Parkway

~0.5 mi
Cabo Kantina

Restaurant

25381 Alicia Parkway

~0.6 miMo-Su 11:00-22:00
+1-949-716-9716Website
Heaven on a Fork

Restaurant

~0.6 mi

Fast Foods

Little Caesars

Fast Food

~277 ft
Website
Carl's Jr.

Fast Food

24901 Alicia Parkway

~409 ft
+1 949-951-3043Website
Taco Bell

Fast Food

24888 Alicia Parkway

~0.2 mi07:00-24:00
+1 949-538-5561Website
Wendy's

Fast Food

24761 Alicia Parkway

~0.2 mi07:00-22:00
+1 949-951-7679Website
Del Taco

Fast Food

24465 Alicia Parkway

~0.4 mi
Website
Five Guys

Fast Food

24391 Alicia Parkway

~0.5 mi11:00-21:30
+1 949-206-1450Website
El Pollo Loco

Fast Food

25371 Alicia Parkway

~0.6 miMo-Fr 09:30-23:00; Sa-Su 10:00-22:00
+1-949-460-9379Website

Cafes

Starbucks

Cafe

24896 Alicia Parkway

~0.1 mi
+1 949-210-3712Website
ChaPlus

Cafe

~0.6 mi

Veterinarys

Trinity Pet Hospital

Veterinary

~15 ft
Laguna Pet Care Center

Veterinary

25361 Alicia Parkway

~0.5 mi

Dentists

Laser Dental Center

Dentist

~147 ft

Beautys

La Mirage Hair Salon

Beauty

~69 ft
Nail Chateua

Beauty

~174 ft

Prep Schools

Kumon

Prep School

~107 ft

Massages

Massage Square Spa

Massage

~257 ft

Charging Stations

Target - Alicia Parkway

Charging Station

~0.4 mi

Parks

Costeau Park

Park

~0.2 mi
Beckenham Park

Park

~0.2 mi
Aliso Creek Open Space

Park

~0.4 mi
Clarington Park

Park

~0.4 mi
Aegean Hills Park

Park

~0.4 mi
Stockport Park

Park

~0.4 mi
Sycamore Park

Park

~0.6 mi
Aliso Creek Park and Wildlife Sanctuary

Park

~0.7 mi

Playgrounds

Costeau Park Playground

Playground

~0.2 mi
Beckenham Park Playground

Playground

~0.2 mi
Clarington Park Playground

Playground

~0.3 mi
Stockport Park Playground

Playground

~0.4 mi

Fitness Centres

LA Fitness

Fitness Centre

24491 Alicia Parkway

~0.4 mi

Electronics

EZ Tech Wireless

Electronics

~81 ft

Collectors

MVP Sportscards

Collector

~95 ft

Sweets

Maw N Paw Kettlekorn

Sweets

24881 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 USA

~98 ft
+1-949-859-3300Website

Department Stores

Big Lots

Department Store

24841 Alicia Parkway

~117 ft
Target

Department Store

24500 Alicia Parkway

~0.5 mi08:00-22:00
+1 949-583-1298Website

Dry Cleanings

Alpha Cleaners

Dry Cleaning

~129 ft

Conveniences

Maw 'n Paw Kettlecore

Convenience

~223 ft
7-Eleven

Convenience

25361 Alicia Parkway

~0.5 mi
+1 949-581-9228Website

Funeral Directors

O'Connor Mortuary

Funeral Directors

25301 Alicia Parkway

~0.5 mi

Fuels

Laguna Hills Car Wash

Fuel

~0.1 mi

Informations

Aliso Creek Adobes

Information

~0.5 mi