Cardamom - Montrose, California

PS R.

Happy for everyone that enjoyed their food but I found the chicken korma to look and taste like boneless chicken out of a can smothered in a bland yellow sauce. Absolutely no flavor- Like something you'd imagine to be Indian prison food. The garlic naan wasn't crispy at all. Definitely not cooked in a tandoor oven. See for yourself. I won't ever eat here- this is a con job; overpriced slop for people who don't know better. Honestly do yourself a favor and get frozen Indian food from a certain Joe's market instead.

Dean B.

Tried for the first time via an Uber Eats order and really enjoyed it. I had hyderabadi chicken tikka masala, zafran rice, and garlic naan. The rice and naan were both fluffy and warm. The chicken had a nice spice (I got mild). Looking forward to ordering again in the future.

Leah D.

Delightful dining experience! The staff & owners were charming, helpful, and kind - but.... the stars of the restaurant are the chefs! Everything was soooo gooood! We have enjoyed their food as take out previously, and loved it. Let me tell you - DINE IN! It is so vibrant, aromatic & the Laccha Paratha just baked, crisp, & with the perfect bite/chew is krey-vuh-buhl. The Special Grilled Lamb Chops were spiced & cooked to perfection. The Chicken Butter Makhani was velvety with a great kick - The Lamb Vindaloo was tender and flavorful. My very favorite dish was their Saag Paneer - they use fresh spinach & it takes it to the next level! The atmosphere is bright, warm & inviting. I look forward to many more wonderful meals here with friends & family ❤️

D. D. S.

Great service, delicious food. Newly relocated from LA to Montrose, Cardamom is very tasty. The food is made to order, and features delicious top tier ingredients. You can taste the difference there. Plenty of indoor seating, and a hand full of outdoor tables. The restaurant features great staff, well versed in the menu, and constantly attentive, and going above and beyond for a great customer service. Parking is available nearby, and outdoor dog friendly. We got lamb vindaloo (very spicy, and tasty), chicken Masala (creamy and tasty), garlic nan (delicious and light), saffron rice (not a huge upgrade over the plain rice), and the vegetable samosas (very light and crispy; not oily!). The food was very good. They also treated us to complimentary rice pudding. They are working through the process of getting the final touches up (signage, and art). They have redone the kitchen and interior (previously a chinaware restaurant). Very friendly staff, and rooting for their success. Was busy when we arrived, but we were able to be seated instantly. One area to possibility improve is portions; this place is a bit pricey, and the portions are smaller (as compared to our favorite spot Indian’s Flavor). But the quality is great, and they do offer outdoor seating!

Updates: we have been back multiple times, and the team always makes us feel like family. Delicious food, prompt and attentive service. The ingredients are fresh, and the food has depth and flavor as a result.

Rafi K.

All dishes are really delicious and environment is really aesthetic. For date, you can make your day. And their service is really awesome too. I really appreciate them. Best wishes for you guys.

Gopi G.

Paneer tikka masala had so much color lol, but was decent. Garlic naan was below avg felt like some bread with artificial puffiness. Mango lassi was one of the best I had in LA. The other dish was some Parsi dish with Shrimp protein. It was Very tangy and overpriced. Service was pretty avg, not sure why he was unhappy to take the order

Nasir S.

Cardamom indian cuisine is a great addition in Montrose down town. Food is very delicious and they use fresh ingredients. Service is very professional and friendly. Highly recommend.

Leta I. L.

First time visiting the wonderful restaurant. The food was amazing! The gentleman serving us was attentive, friendly and helpful. I can't wait to take my family there!