Mint Restaurant

I recently visited Mint in Laguna Hills, and I was blown away by the incredible flavors and warm hospitality! The chicken tikka masala was absolutely delicious—rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced. The lamb karahi was another standout dish, packed with bold flavors and tender meat. The ambiance is casual and welcoming, making it a great spot for family gatherings or dinners with friends. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, taking the time to explain the menu and offer recommendations. I also loved the butter chicken and Dal Tadka—both were flavorful and paired well with the fresh naan. The portions were generous, and the prices were reasonable for the quality of food. I can’t recommend Mint enough if you’re craving authentic Indian and Pakistani cuisine

Sure! Here’s We had a great dining experience at Mint Restaurant. We ordered the Butter Chicken, Goat Vindaloo, and Lamb Korma, along with garlic naan and rice. The Butter Chicken was a bit too tomato-heavy and lacked the buttery richness we expected, but the Goat Vindaloo was absolutely delicious—bold, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. The Lamb Korma was the highlight, with its rich, creamy sauce and tender lamb. The garlic naan was hot, fresh, and crispy on the outside while soft inside, making it a perfect complement to the curries. The rice was also warm and fluffy. Service was excellent—attentive and friendly—and the restaurant had a classy, inviting ambiance. Overall, while the Butter Chicken wasn’t our favorite, everything else was fantastic. We’d definitely return, especially for the Goat Vindaloo and Lamb Korma!

I’m so thrilled to share that my favorite Pakistani/Indian restaurant has reopened after being closed for some time, and it’s even better than before! The renovations have completely transformed the place—it's upscale, with a softly dimmed ambiance and mellow lighting that creates a cozy, inviting vibe. The projector showing old Indian songs adds a nostalgic touch and is absolutely aesthetically pleasing. The bathrooms are beautifully done and spotless, a nice extra touch. Customer service here is top-notch, with the staff greeting you warmly and always wearing a smile, making you feel right at home. Though the space isn't huge, it was packed on a Sunday night, a true testament to its popularity. As for the food, we ordered a variety of dishes. The chicken karhai was decent but didn’t stand out much. However, the mutton karhai was exceptional—succulent and tender, practically melting in your mouth. The butter chicken was okay, not bad but also nothing spectacular. If you love lamb, the lamb seekh kababs are a must-try—deliciously flavorful! The samosa chaat was a delightful surprise and hit the right spot, with a perfect balance of chutney and yogurt that was simply irresistible. All in all, it was a fantastic experience, and I’ll definitely be back. What’s even better is that the prices are more affordable than places like Khan Sahab, but the quality doesn’t fall short. Highly recommend checking it out!

Wow what a come back. Mint was my favorite halal Pakistani restaurant and my go to for takeout orders. When it had a fire accident few years back, I was sad. Finally they are back and in the same location just way much better. The restaurant has been set up to given an upscale experience. It is in a strip mall and it just so unexpected to see this trendy vibe in that location. There are plenty of parking spaces. I am glad that I made reservations it was full house. We were asked to wait for few minutes while they set up our table. This could have been done before but its ok. Then when we were seated, our waiter pointed us out the popular dishes and drinks. The seating area is nicely decorated with dark green seats and modern chairs. The ambiance is enhanced with dimmed lights and table lights. One wall is brick with a projection tv. Another wall has a big ethnic wood door. It is a nice combination of modern with ethnic elements. The appetizers were really different. Samoosa had a rich sauce on top of it and it had the right amount of spices and perfect crispness. We ordered dal, butter chicken, tandoori chicken and vegetable biryani. All of them well done though butter chicken was too oily and very few pieces of chicken could be found in it. Tandoori chicken was cooked to perfection, the spices were delightful. Naan bread was also good portion with a well balanced dough. Mocktails were a nice touch to our meal. The flavors were unique and playful. The dessert we ordered were nicely served and were appealing to the eye but flavors and textures could have been better. Gelato had a rough texture and macaroon was lacking flavors. Our waiter was very helpful and checked on us several times and explained the dishes. I am so happy to have Mint back in our neighborhood and will definitely be my to go place when Indian food craving hits. Oh bathroom is also so clean and nicely decorated Welcome back Mint!

Such a lovely ambient place to have delicious Indian food. From traditional familiar food to some unexpected new dishes everything was served beautifully and delicious! Our server wasseem was very knowledgeable and helpful in his recommendations and we can’t wait to come again!

Delicious food and super nice staff. The host gave us free naan just because we forgot to order it. Definitely don’t miss the malai kofta and yellow daal.

I am blown away at the service, food and the ambience of this restaurant. Everyone is very friendly and you can tell they love their job. I would too when the food is THIS good! The waiter was unbelievably patient, kind and recommended the best dishes on the menu. The mocktail list is one of the best I’ve seen. And dinner for 2 including appetizer, drinks and dessert well under $100. I will recommend this restaurant to friends and family to come. Thank you for a wonderful dinner experience. I can’t wait to come again May your business continue to prosper ***we ate all VEGAN food 10/10