Best Indian Food in Santa Barbara

Q: Where are you located?

We are located in Santa Barbara, CA at 718 State Street

Family recipes on State Street since 2019

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Tandoori dishes and curries

Settle in downtown for a menu of tandoori dishes, curries, and drinks at family-owned Apna Indian Kitchen.

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The tandoor

Apna's tandoor turns out chicken tikka, seekh kebab, and fresh naan — smoky, tender, and made to order.

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Catering in Santa Barbara

Bring Apna to your next Santa Barbara gathering. The team offers catering with flexibility and attention to detail.

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Bold, passionate flavors and incredible vegetarian options! The Gobi Manchurian and buttery Dal Makhani were standouts. Accompanied by fluffy garlic naan and served on a beautiful outdoor patio, it was a 10/10 experience. Warm service and generous portions—highly recommended!

Jatin K.

This is truly exceptional Indian food! Some of the best I have had in the U.S. and an absolute gem in Santa Barbara. Worth going in for the in person experience, the old Bollywood movie posters and music set a casual fun ambiance. The chicken vindaloo was such a good sneaky spicy that developed after the first bites. But you cannot go wrong with the chicken tikka masala and the garlic naan. Truly some of the most complex flavors I have ever tasted in this dish. Kind service, fair prices, and…

John E.

I grabbed some chicken and basmati rice to go. It is their tandoori flavor. Super tasty, & generous portions. They packed up my go bag really nicely so I could enjoy it at the beach. I definitely had left overs. The sauce it came with was delicious.

Christina F.

We have tried every Indian food in Santa Barbara, very methodically. We ordered the same thing in every restaurant so that we could have side-by-side accurate research lol. And This is the best Indian food in SB hands down!!

Tom K.

Apna Indian Kitchen has amazing food, service and atmosphere. Curry fries are a great group appetizer, masala tea is free and all-you-can drink and rice is included in most dishes. Small details that make dining here all the more perfect. FYI “medium” spice is actually quite spicy so if you don’t like it too spicy then choose mild. Delicious!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are you known for?

We are known for Halal Food, Tikka Masala, Samosa, Butter Chicken, Basmati Rice, Gulab Jamun, Chana Masala, Tandoori Chicken, Pakora, Masala Chai, Chutneys, Lassi, Dal, Vindaloo, Malai Kofta, Masala, Saag, Garlic Naan, Paneer Tikka Masala, Amritsari Kulcha, Lamb Korma, Roti, Chana, Gobi, Gobi Manchurian, Curry, Saag Paneer, Korma, Naan, Kulcha, Chaat, Bhel Puri, Samosa Chaat, Paneer Tikka, Kebab, Puri, Fries, Gluten Free Food, Vegan Food, Biryani, and Raita

What meals do you serve?

We serve Lunch and Dinner

Do you offer delivery or takeout?

Yes, we offer Delivery and Takeout

Where are you located?

We are located in Santa Barbara, CA at 718 State Street

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Santa Barbara, Mission Canyon, Montecito, Hope Ranch, El Sueno, Eastern Goleta Valley, Summerland, Ortega, Serena Park, Serena, Toro Canyon, La Patera, Goleta, Sandyland, University of California-Santa Barbara, Isla Vista, Old Town, Sandyland Cove, Coromar, and Carpinteria.