# The India Cafe > Small, simple dining space with dim lighting and authentic Indian music sets a quiet, warm atmosphere. Offers extensive vegetarian and vegan options with large portions of freshly made Indian and Nepalese dishes. Popular for takeout, it remains calm even during lunch hours despite reasonable prices. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/TheIndiaCafe - Address: 528 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, California, United States - Phone: +19492009365 - Website: https://www.indiacafecostamesa.com/ - Google rating: 4.2 (352 reviews) ## What it is good for - Curry — 10/10 - Vegetarian — 10/10 - Lunch Spot — 10/10 - Pakoras — 10/10 - Chicken Tikka Masala — 10/10 - Food — 8.8/10 - Indian Food — 8.8/10 - Naan — 8.2/10 - Garlic Naan — 8/10 ## What people say - "The food here is delicious and perfectly spiced." - "I found the naan here to be the best I've ever had." - "I thought the Chicken Tikka Masala was some of the best Indian food I've ever had." ## Good to know - They have lunch specials available for those working in the area. - The restaurant offers an extensive vegetarian menu with many options. - Expect a wait during peak hours when the restaurant is busy. - The prices for curries are around $15.95, reflecting recent increases. - The spiciness of dishes can be adjusted from 1 to 10. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.