Aabha Indian Cuisine Info
Amenities
Service options
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Outdoor seating
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No-contact delivery
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Delivery
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Highlights
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Fast service
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Fireplace
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Great tea selection
Popular for
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Cocktails
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Coffee
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Comfort food
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Halal food
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Hard liquor
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Healthy options
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Organic dishes
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Small plates
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Vegan options
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Vegetarian options
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Wine
Dining options
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Brunch
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Catering
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Dessert
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Seating
Amenities
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Bar onsite
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Restroom
Atmosphere
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Casual
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Cozy
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Trendy
Crowd
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Family-friendly
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Groups
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Tourists
Planning
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Accepts reservations
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
Children
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Good for kids
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High chairs
Parking
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Free parking lot
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Free street parking
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Parking
Best WLM Reviews
Aabha Indian Cuisine: A Pleasant Surprise Along the Big Sur
During our scenic drive along the breathtaking Big Sur coast, we stumbled upon Aabha Indian Cuisine, an unexpected gem that made our journey even more memorable. With our final destination being LA, we decided to take a dinner break a bit early, aiming to reach LA by midnight. The restaurant's location was perfect—nestled in a serene spot with a positive ambiance that instantly made us feel at ease. A significant plus is ample parking space available, which is appreciated after a long drive.
As we entered, it was encouraging to see a mix of patrons, including many Americans, clearly there to savor the rich flavors of Indian cuisine. We started our meal with the Chicken Lentil Soup. However, it turned out to be more like a traditional daal with chunks of tandoori chicken. While it was hearty, it didn't quite meet our expectations as we were hoping for something more distinctive.
For the main course, we opted for the Mint Salmon Tikka and Lamb Biryani. Both dishes were well-prepared, arriving with just the right spice levels, and the portions were generous enough for our family of three (two adults and a 7-year-old). The Mint Salmon Tikka was particularly delightful, with the mint adding a fresh twist to the succulent salmon. The Lamb Biryani, though flavorful, had a slightly tangy undertone that was unexpected but enjoyable.
Overall, our dinner at Aabha Indian Cuisine was a satisfying end to a long day of taking in nature's beauty. If you find yourself near Big Sur and craving some Indian food, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit.
I shared dinner and it was incredible!
Baigan Bharta, Paneer Tikka Masala, Garlic Naan and the Coconut rice just made the perfect side for it! Great vibes with live Indian music and the food was pure perfection! Can't wait to come back.
Came for lunch with my buddies. The food was nice it a buffet, so you get to try everything. Does the job if you have a craving for the type of food.
We had always wanted to try Aabha because we smell it everytime we are at the Barnyard, and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT! We had the lunch buffet, and every dish was delicious. Probably the best Indian food I've had, honestly. The service was great, and I particularly love places that are sweet to my kids. Thanks so much!
Being the only Indian restaurant in Carmel/Carvel Valley keeps them around but do yourself a favor and drive to the others in Monterrey for real Indian food. Their Biryani Rice is basically friend rice with chicken thrown in...no joke...nothing Indian about it but it was "yellow"....yikes...it's not real Biryani. Their Lamb Rogan Josh is definitely not cooked today and is old...no flavor, meat was not fresh or soft and it tasted as if it was made at least yesterday or was leftover from the lunch bugger...and ordered dinner. I called in to the restaurant to see if we could get a new Briyani or be refunded for a new one so we wanted to give them another chance as we easy going people and but the manager tonight or the acting manager was as rude as one could be, saying it is skillet fried and that it's our issue - then don't advertise it at Briyani....I didn't even want to get into the Tandoori Chipotli Chicken which was not even cooked enough to dry the sauce and didn't look like it was even put in a Tandoori Oven and for close to $40 wow....and the "manager"...holy cow this guy...not exactly helpful...so in the end the food was not good and either was the service. I am sorry but your not doing me a favor as they were acting so next time....drive the few extra miles if you are coming up US 1 from your weekend drive or if you are local try the Monterey Indian restaurants...but this one is fortunate to be the only place near by...losing a customer and kind of fortunate...drive the few extra minutes for real Indian food and Indian service.
Aabha is a nice indian restaurant.it serves tasty Indian food. We loved the Avocado chaat , cauliflower Manchurian,samosas and service was quick. Interiors are simple,yet tasteful.
The food was not edible! The broccoli was not boiled properly and smell of raw spices! The quality of food does not match with the price! It seems that they do not have any professional chefs! They need to learn how to cook food first and then need to open the restaurant!
Sooooo delicious! I really couldn't decide what to get off of the menu because everything sounded so tempting. The avocado appetizer we got disappeared in two minutes because it was so heavenly, I couldn't eat it fast enough. Excited to eat my leftovers later. Feeling like Indian food is the only food that makes me truly happy on my trip through Cali so far.
Quick Facts About Aabha Indian Cuisine
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 02:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 02:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 02:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
| Thursday | 02:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
| Friday | 02:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
| Saturday | 02:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
| Sunday | 02:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
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