“ I have searched for good North Indian Punjabi food in Los Angeles for a long time, but no place has stood out to me until I visited Akbar. All the dishes I have tried are incredibly flavorful and mouth watering. There is clearly time, effort, and passion behind every dish. Every dish is also made fresh. My favorite dishes are the following. Chicken Tikka Masala- An absolute must. Extremely flavorful curry, very different from a lot of other Indian restaurants, but absolutely delicious Saag Paneer- This dish is very varied based on the type of restaurant you go to. A lot of restaurants use a lot of cream which dilutes the flavor, but not here at Akbar. Dark green and flavorful, this is the saag paneer I desire when I Have my cravings. Butter Chicken- Another hit! With a buttery sauce and tender pieces of tandoori chicken, it is delicious. A lot of Indian restaurants, Chicken tikka masala and butter chicken taste similar and the curry is similar, but not here. This is a completely different dish from Chicken tikka masala, and its delicious in it's own way! Worth a try for sure! Naan: Soft, doughy, which is my preference. Delicious! Mango Lassi: Thick, not too sweet, and a bit tart. Though some may want a sweeter mango lassi, this is the style of lassi I prefer. Overall, I have to say, Akbar is THE BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT in the Los Angeles area in my opinion. No other place has left an impression in my mind the way this place has. I am now a regular, and it never disappoints! Other Notes: Service is fantastic, ambiance is calm and relaxing ”

“ Six of us went out to enjoy a birthday dinner at this restaurant. We all enjoy Indian food and wanted to try out the new relocation of this restaurant. The interior is a little dark which gives it a nice relaxing ambiance. We ordered our favorite dishes which included chicken tikka masala. We love heat in our food but the waiter told us to stay with the level 3 out of the 5 levels. The food was delicious and the level 3 chili with the side chili sauces had our mouths on fire. ”

“ How many ways can you say that something tasted sublime? My companion and I had lunch here yesterday, and I honestly do not think I have ever tasted a better chicken tikka masala. Sublime describes it, but the spices were so well chosen, and the chicken itself was very tender and moist. The lunch combination plate is a great deal. A giant naan bread made for each person along with four items on the plate, and a condiment dish with three separate additional things to add. My companion's dish was spicy spicy hot and he was pleased with it. Mine was mild and I was likewise happy. Lol. Beautiful presentation, white table cloths and very nice cloth napkins even at lunch, and good service. The combination plate started at $15 and top out at around $20. Last summer I went to that most famous of Indian restaurants in London (Dish...), that has a bunch of locations, and the food there was nowhere near as delicious or memorable as today's humble lunch. I will be back very soon because I want to try everything on the menu. ”

“ We've only ever ordered from Akbar, and while it's not always consistent, it's still a reliable option for Indian food. The biryani is consistently flavorful and one of our favorites. The butter chicken has been good but varies a bit from order to order. The samosas are a bit one-note for me, but my partner enjoys them. Overall, Akbar has its highlights and is a solid choice for those Indian cuisine cravings! ”

“ Akbar is a Pasadena staple. They used to be located in the heart of old town Pasadena but moved to Arroyo Pkwy next to Schneider Diamond. Their food is always solid! My family and I went there for lunch and their lunch specials are very reasonably priced. Today's lunch special came with basmati rice, naan, cucumber salad, and lentils. I ordered the lamb vindaloo and it was flavorful and delicious. One of the best parts is that Akbar is BYOB and there is no corkage fee. Grab some beer or wine from Whole Foods across the street and enjoy your (individually determined level of spice) meal with the beer/wine you bring. My kids love the butter chicken and the chicken tikka masala. Their naan pieces are huge, fluffy, and what my carb dreams are made of! Come enjoy the spacious restaurant and bring your friends! There's plenty for everyone to enjoy. There are vegetarian options and you can let them know how spicy you like it! ”

“ We wanted to try something different and were in the mood for Indian food. We were super happy with the service, ease of street parking and the food. The portions were a good value and we were lucky enough to have some to bring home for a 2nd dinner fo the two of us. We got the tofu madras which was stellar, along with chicken vindaloo, garlic naan and saag paneer. It is nicely decorated inside too. Your server will let you know about the spice options form 1-5. There is a cash discount if you want to bring real $$ instead of a credit card. Highly recommended! ”

“ Nice restaurant ambiance. Chicken Kati roll delicious (recommend)! Garlic and plain naan light and fluffy. Good portions of meat. Mango lassi tasty :) Lunch specials come with rice, naan, cucumber onion salad and dal- very filling. Attentive and friendly service. Worth trying out! ”

“ The food was tasty and fresh. Lacked your traditional Indian heat but that might be because they are tailoring to their local clientele. Had the saag paneer, chicken tikka masala, and garlic naan. Generous portion sizes and quick service. The staff is friendly and attentive. Prices were reasonable. The bathrooms wasn't as clean as it should be. They share the bathroom with the hotel that is located on the same property. ”