India Palace

Name: India Palace
Address: 3960 5th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103, US
Telephone: +16192948886
Price range: $$$

IndianVegetarian$$$Hillcrest

$$$ · Expensive
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3960 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103
+16192948886
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About

India Palace serves Indian cuisine in Hillcrest, San Diego, with tandoori dishes, curries, biryanis and a vegetarian selection.

The restaurant specializes in healthy Indian cuisine, with tandoori entrees, curries and biryanis.

Its menu also includes freshly baked naan and other breads alongside vegetarian entrees.

Lunch and dinner are served at the Hillcrest location.

Known for

Tandoori entrees
Biryanis
Freshly baked naan
Vegetarian entrees

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Hours

Monday	11 AM – 10 PM
Tuesday	11 AM – 10 PM
Wednesday	11 AM – 10 PM
Thursday	11 AM – 10 PM
Friday	11 AM – 10 PM
Saturday	11 AM – 10 PM
Sunday	11 AM – 10 PM

Location

3960 5th Ave · Hillcrest, San Diego

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Features

Outdoor seating
Vegan options
Vegetarian friendly

Good for

Dinner · Lunch

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Dashi

Rocko's Modern Taphouse

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The Asian Bistro

Five Guys

Parma Cucina Italiana