Best Restaurants North County San Diego

Where you like to nosh great Indian food can be as hotly debated among foodies as where to get the best Chinese. Even so, we’ve got our favorites and we’re not afraid to share them. Let us know where you like to go in the comments section!

1. Royal India

Try a little bit of everything at Royal’s lunch buffet ($14.95) and wash it down with bottomless glasses of champagne or mango lassi (on the weekends). Royal serves all the usual suspects from curries and samosas to tandoori and biryani. And naan, always naan.

2. Punjabi Tandoor

Two words: spicy chicken. Two more: spicy lamb. And fresh naan. Always fresh naan. Punjabi’s locations are small and crowded with lines sometimes out the door – but that spice and that bread make it all worth it.

• Addresses: 5812 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad 92008; 9235 Activity Rd., San Diego, 5424 Morehouse Dr., San Diego 92121
• Website: punjabitandoor.com

3. Nanz Kitchen

Authentic, amazing food that’s only available catered, Nanz (the owner’s name is Nandita) gets rave reviews for putting her heart and soul into the cooking. You can taste the passion – and it’s magically delicious.

4. Delhi Kitchen

A casual spot located near a Carmel Mountain Trader Joe’s, Delhi Kitchen is a great Indian restaurant that serves up a lot of food for the price. Order all-you-can-eat ($7.99), special plates, or make your own meal from several selections – it’s all good. Plus – naan!

5. India Princess

This fantastic restaurant offers a lunchtime buffet of tasty delights that satisfy the most ravenous Indian food cravings. Pile up your plate and ask for a basket of fresh naan be brought to the table.

6. Curry and More

This San Marcos favorite boasts its fair share of loyal fans who swear by contemporary-classic combination of Indian flavors. Serving specialties from northern and southern India, Curry and More is the perfect lunchtime spot for hungry shoppers and workers in the area.