“The naan here is very delicious and is definitely not greasy like many other places.”
Roger, Google Maps review (2008-01-25)
Indian
India Princess
Hillcrest, San DiegoWorth trying
A Hillcrest Indian buffet Roger rated 3 stars, saying he'd have given 4 if the buffet trays had been refilled, with food that was good but served a bit cold, and garlic naan he praised as less greasy than most.
The documented visit included garlic naan. This record does not turn that order into a recommendation.
What to order
Garlic naan
Best for
Indian buffet lunch, ideally freshly refilled
Source-backed notes
Visit history
2008-01-25day precision · source explicit
★★★☆☆
“The naan here is very delicious and is definitely not greasy like many other places.”
Would have rated the buffet a star higher, but the food trays weren't refilled during the visit and some dishes were served cold. The garlic naan stood out as less oily than usual. Service was attentive and polite, and Roger said he'd give the restaurant another chance.
Roger's Hillcrest cigar-bar pick, run by an owner (Raul) he calls the friendliest in town, open later than most local lounges with a strong Belgian beer selection on tap and bottle.
From the order notes
A cigar paired by Raul · Belgian beer on tap or bottle
A Hillcrest Chinese restaurant Roger says declined after the pandemic, dropping from a two-star review to one star, after an earlier visit he'd already called just okay and Americanized.
A Hillcrest location of the Nishiki Ramen chain -- a separate address from the site's existing Kearny Mesa entry -- rated a middling three stars by Roger.
A quick-service Indian/Pakistani food-court counter Roger calls decent for a fast, filling bite, though not the best Indian food in town and occasionally not the freshest.
