Indian Village

Sunil Seth

Food was exceptionally delicious. Most delicious Punjabi food in California. Food made with love and effort and taste is amazing. Must come here.

We stopped here on our way to Vegas just as it was getting late, and the owner was kind enough to keep the restaurant open for us. The food was fantastic and had a wonderful homestyle feel—the rotis were especially amazing! As a dedicated non-vegetarian, I was blown away by how delicious the vegetarian dishes were. To top it off, we accidentally left our laptop bags behind, and the owner literally ran after us to return them. He saved us a huge trip back and showed such incredible honesty.

A Vegetarian friend of mine was in town, we decided to eat at Indian Village. Im not a vegetarian myself, I like a good steak. Anyways ,I was highly impressed with the Indian style food. The taste was to die for. And they treated us like we were the most important customers. Very kind, and helpful, I have a new love for Indian food. And look forward to eating there again. Service was awesome 👌.

We stopped at this restaurant in Bakersfield on our way to Death Valley, and honestly, the exterior and overall floor setup might seem a bit deceiving at first — but don’t let that fool you. The food is absolutely delicious! We ordered Malai Kofta, Sarson Da Saag, Paneer Butter Masala, along with Amritsari Kulcha with Chhole, Garlic Naan, Makke Di Roti, and Tandoor Roti — and everything was outstanding. The real standout was the Amritsari Kulcha with Chhole — just superb. Fresh, authentic, and packed with flavor. The breads were perfectly made — soft, flavorful, and served hot. The owner and staff are incredibly welcoming and kind. You can truly see the pride they take in their service and freshly made, authentic recipes. Everyone in our group, including the kids, loved the food. We will definitely be coming back again!

This was one of the best and authentic Punjabi food I had. The food was so flavorful and simply amazing. The food is homemade and the service takes a bit of time. The wait is worth it. You will be thrilled. Not all the items on the menu are available. They were also able to customize the order for my little one. You will not go wrong by picking this gem!

Hi all, This review is coming straight from the heart — hands down, some of the best food I’ve had recently! The freshness of the ingredients and the unique flavors were unforgettable. Highly recommended for true food lovers. If you appreciate great food, you must try this place — it’s easily the best in town. All stars to the chef! I even called to leave a tip after the meal and learned she is the owner. I will definitely be going back as often as I can. It’s Real Indian food

While driving from LA to SF around dinner time, we searched for a vegetarian place on Google and are so glad we stopped here. The food was absolutely soulful and delicious. We loved the dal fry and saag paneer, and the breads, especially the aloo paratha and roti were incredibly comforting, just like a home-cooked meal my mom would make. The place was clean, and the owner personally checked in with guests. A perfect stop for fresh, tasty vegetarian food on a long drive. Highly Recommended!

We stopped by this Indian vegetarian restaurant for lunch while driving back from Las Vegas to San Jose, and it was a great decision. The food quality truly stood out — everything was freshly made, served hot, and tasted excellent. You can tell a lot of care goes into the preparation and ingredients. This is not a traditional dine-in setup with waiters or table service, so don’t expect someone to seat you or take orders at the table. However, if you are focused on authentic, high-quality vegetarian food rather than formal service, this place delivers very well. Overall, we were very impressed with the food and would absolutely stop here again on our next drive. Highly recommended for anyone looking for good Indian vegetarian food on the road.

We were sceptical initially seeing such high rating, as most of the people had given good reviews. But this was the best decision to come here for lunch. This place is a family run business and the food and hospitality is reflective of that. Everything we ordered was awesome. My favourite was saag and makki di roti. Kids loved the chole and poori. Highly recommended.

If you’re looking for a fancy atmosphere or a quick grab and go meal, this isn’t the place. But if you want incredible vegetarian food that feels like a home cooked meal, Indian Village is a total hidden gem. It’s a "hole in the wall" joint run by a husband and wife team who clearly put a lot of heart into the cooking. We had the Butter Paneer Masala, Channa Masala, Tandoori Roti and Jeera Rice. Unlike a lot of Indian restaurants, the food wasn't greasy or heavy at all. It was just fresh and flavorful. The Tandoori Rotis were the highlight for me. They were so soft and reminded me exactly of the dhaba food back home. A couple of tips before you go: Be patient. Everything is made fresh, so the food doesn't come out instantly. It’s worth the wait. Beat the rush. If you’re on a tight schedule, try to get here early before the main crowd arrives. It’s worth every penny and more. Go for the food, you won't be disappointed!

I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. The food truly feels homemade, fresh, and full of flavor. You can tell they use good-quality ingredients and put a lot of care into every dish. What stood out the most was the warm hospitality—the staff was kind, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. It felt more like eating at home than dining out. If you’re looking for comfort food with great taste and genuine service, this place is definitely worth visiting.

We loved the authentic taste, made to order, so be patient or go with what they have ready and still won’t feel disappointed. They even customized and made one puri when I told my little one would only eat that. Very sweet and kind warm place where you will not just taste home but also feel home in a faraway land!

This is the best Punjabi food I’ve had in Bakersfield — honestly some of the best Indian food I’ve ever tasted. They take a little extra time because everything is made fresh from scratch, and you can taste the authenticity in every bite. The food tastes truly homemade, just like what you’d get in India. The owners are incredibly kind, and even though it’s a small family-run spot, the quality and hospitality are outstanding. Highly recommend.

Ravinder kumar

I've eaten at this restaurant many times and ordered food from here many times as well. But I can honestly say that the food here is so delicious, I've probably never tasted anything this good anywhere else. I just want to tell everyone that the food here is excellent and incredibly tasty. Please, come and try it for yourselves!

Deepti Wz

We stopped here on our way to Vegas just as it was getting late, and the owner was kind enough to keep the restaurant open for us. The food was fantastic and had a wonderful homestyle feel—the rotis were especially amazing! As a dedicated non-vegetarian, I was blown away by how delicious the vegetarian dishes were. To top it off, we accidentally left our laptop bags behind, and the owner literally ran after us to return them. He saved us a huge trip back and showed such incredible honesty.

Ei

We intentionally take 99 so we can stop by this place whenever we visit our family in LA. The food tastes clean and wholesome and the one dish my partner loves is pretty much only served at this restaurant- not on the menu though... It's called, sarsok or sarson, a dish made from Indian mustard greens which is usually replaced by spinach at other restaurants. According to my partner, this authentic dish is a must during winter. This is not your typical "Indian restaurant" you find at most towns but more like a home cooked meal you'd find at that special Indian Aunti's house. I love that dishes are perfectly seasoned and perfectly salted. We usually find dishes too salty when we eat out.

KK Ramamoorthy

If you’re looking for a fancy atmosphere or a quick grab and go meal, this isn’t the place. But if you want incredible vegetarian food that feels like a home cooked meal, Indian Village is a total hidden gem. It’s a "hole in the wall" joint run by a husband and wife team who clearly put a lot of heart into the cooking. We had the Butter Paneer Masala, Channa Masala, Tandoori Roti and Jeera Rice. Unlike a lot of Indian restaurants, the food wasn't greasy or heavy at all. It was just fresh and flavorful. The Tandoori Rotis were the highlight for me. They were so soft and reminded me exactly of the dhaba food back home. A couple of tips before you go: Be patient. Everything is made fresh, so the food doesn't come out instantly. It’s worth the wait. Beat the rush. If you’re on a tight schedule, try to get here early before the main crowd arrives. It’s worth every penny and more. Go for the food, you won't be disappointed!

Nshant Chawla

We were sceptical initially seeing such high rating, as most of the people had given good reviews. But this was the best decision to come here for lunch. This place is a family run business and the food and hospitality is reflective of that. Everything we ordered was awesome. My favourite was saag and makki di roti. Kids loved the chole and poori. Highly recommended.

vishalyesha

Stopped by while traveling from San Jose to Vegas and food was great. It tastes like completely home made food. It was that great that we stoped by while coming back also. We ordered many items but karahi paneer and garlic naan were outstanding.

Saveena Reddy

I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. The food truly feels homemade, fresh, and full of flavor. You can tell they use good-quality ingredients and put a lot of care into every dish. What stood out the most was the warm hospitality—the staff was kind, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. It felt more like eating at home than dining out. If you’re looking for comfort food with great taste and genuine service, this place is definitely worth visiting.

Raghu Kukunoor

We stopped by this Indian vegetarian restaurant for lunch while driving back from Las Vegas to San Jose, and it was a great decision. The food quality truly stood out — everything was freshly made, served hot, and tasted excellent. You can tell a lot of care goes into the preparation and ingredients. This is not a traditional dine-in setup with waiters or table service, so don’t expect someone to seat you or take orders at the table. However, if you are focused on authentic, high-quality vegetarian food rather than formal service, this place delivers very well. Overall, we were very impressed with the food and would absolutely stop here again on our next drive. Highly recommended for anyone looking for good Indian vegetarian food on the road.

Kiranmayi Acharya

The place is small however the heart of the owner is huge as it can be. We had Malai Kofta and Shahi Paneer. Both were amazing. The Rotis were freshly made and hot from Tawa. Naan was great too. People passing through Bakersfield, it's a must visit. Service was exceptional and the owner is friendly and helpful.

Shreya Patel

The food was really good. We ordered the dal fry and baingan bharta, and both were delicious. The portion sizes were generous as well. We stopped here on our way from San Jose to LA and again on the way back. The owner was very friendly too.

Jas G

This is the best Punjabi food I’ve had in Bakersfield — honestly some of the best Indian food I’ve ever tasted. They take a little extra time because everything is made fresh from scratch, and you can taste the authenticity in every bite. The food tastes truly homemade, just like what you’d get in India. The owners are incredibly kind, and even though it’s a small family-run spot, the quality and hospitality are outstanding. Highly recommend.

Dean Maechtle

A Vegetarian friend of mine was in town, we decided to eat at Indian Village. Im not a vegetarian myself, I like a good steak. Anyways ,I was highly impressed with the Indian style food. The taste was to die for. And they treated us like we were the most important customers. Very kind, and helpful, I have a new love for Indian food. And look forward to eating there again. Service was awesome 👌.

Indian Village (Vegetarian Kitchen) serves really good food that truly feels like home-cooked meals. You can confidently order any main course from their menu—everything tastes great. However, they do not offer appetizers; only main courses are available. The main drawback is the service time—it takes around 30–40 minutes for food to be served. They also don’t seem to accept online or phone orders, so it’s best to visit and order in person. The restaurant appears to be understaffed, which may explain the delay. That said, apart from the wait time and limited staff, the food is absolutely finger-licking good and worth trying.

I ordered the Tofu Tikka Masala and it was delicious! The gobi Manchurian was really yummy as well! I also got an order of the garlic naan which was good too! It was empty when I went but it was pretty clean. The lady was friendly. If you go I believe their AC doesn't work it's kind of hot inside.

spoorthi b k

Indian Village (Vegetarian Kitchen) serves really good food that truly feels like home-cooked meals. You can confidently order any main course from their menu—everything tastes great. However, they do not offer appetizers; only main courses are available. The main drawback is the service time—it takes around 30–40 minutes for food to be served. They also don’t seem to accept online or phone orders, so it’s best to visit and order in person. The restaurant appears to be understaffed, which may explain the delay. That said, apart from the wait time and limited staff, the food is absolutely finger-licking good and worth trying.

We had lunch at this place thinking it was a regular dine in restaurant. They didn't appear happy that we were there. Very brusk in our interactions. I believe they are designed to be take away only. We were given a paper plate and a plastic spoon. Twenty plus minutes later, we received the food we ordered. No napkins until we asked and some were dropped on our table. Our food was fine but they do not serve rice with the meal. We didn't know this and asked if rice was included because at every other Indian restaurant we've been served the meal with rice. Instead of telling us no it isn't, they brought out some rice to us halfway through our meal. When we got the bill we found out they charged us an additional $4 for the rice. First time we've ever encountered that in an Indian restaurant. With so many other places to eat, I'd suggest going somewhere else.

Chris Last Name

We had lunch at this place thinking it was a regular dine in restaurant. They didn't appear happy that we were there. Very brusk in our interactions. I believe they are designed to be take away only. We were given a paper plate and a plastic spoon. Twenty plus minutes later, we received the food we ordered. No napkins until we asked and some were dropped on our table. Our food was fine but they do not serve rice with the meal. We didn't know this and asked if rice was included because at every other Indian restaurant we've been served the meal with rice. Instead of telling us no it isn't, they brought out some rice to us halfway through our meal. When we got the bill we found out they charged us an additional $4 for the rice. First time we've ever encountered that in an Indian restaurant. With so many other places to eat, I'd suggest going somewhere else.