KAHANI - The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

4.6

189 Reviews

$31 to $50

Indian

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2 people

Mar 21, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Romantic

Join Chef Sanjay’s culinary journey from New Delhi to Dana Point and enjoy a contemporary approach to Indian regional specialties that places creative artistry, quality of ingredients, and respect for authentic flavors and ingredients at the forefront of cooking. KAHANI, which means "story" in Hindi, is open from Tuesday through Thursday from 5 - 9 p.m. and Friday - Saturday from 5 - 10 p.m.

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Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 240-2000
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive Chef
Sanjay Rawat

Location
One Ritz Carlton Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629
Neighbourhood
Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Cross Street
Pacific Coast Highway
Parking details
Valet
Additional
BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Taste of KAHANI
US$65.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us for a special 3-course Chef's Inspired dinner for $65 plus tax and staff charge. This offering is available Tuesday to Saturday from 5 pm – 630pm.
Chit, Chaat & Chai
US$138.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 15, 2025 - Apr 19, 2025
Step into a world of vibrant colors and rich flavors as The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel kicks off the Chit, Chaat & Chai afternoon tea series with a Holi celebration on March 15th. This special event marks the beginning of an afternoon tea experience in KAHANI every Saturday throughout April 19. Immerse yourself in an extravagant spread of exquisite teas, flavorful Indian delicacies, and sweet treats thoughtfully crafted to mirror the joyful spirit and colorful traditions of Holi. $115 per adult excluding tax and service charges, and reservations are required. For guests with dietary restrictions, special accommodations may be made in advance. Please contact our Dining Coordinator prior to the date of your reservation at 949.489.5833 or Elizabeth.Claeyssen@ritzcarlton.com, so we may ensure the best experience for your party.

Corn & Cardamom BisqueUS$17.00
Herb Crema, Spice Blend, Ciabatta Bread
Pakoda ChaatUS$18.00
Spinach Fritters, Mango, Smashed Garbanzo, Pomegranate, Tamarind, Yogurt, Mint Sauce
Stone Fruit and BeetsUS$19.00
Chevre, Summer Greens, Pistachio, Avocado Crema, Beet Vinaigrette, Cilantro Oil
Spiced BurrataUS$24.00
Cherry Tomato, Strawberry, Pine Nuts, Micro Greens, Rice Paper, Mint Vinaigrette
Tuna Bhel PuriUS$25.00
Ahi Tuna, Avocado Chutney, Mango, Puffed Rice, Cilantro Chutney, Pomegranate, Onion
Ajwain ScallopUS$28.00
Butternut Squash Puree, Green Pea Masala, Citrus Sauce

Entrées

Lumina LambUS$68.00
Forbidden Rice, Handi Sauce, Yogurt, Mint Sauce, Cashew
Masala Paneer En CrouteUS$38.00
Makhani Sauce, Mango, Pomegranate
Tandoori Spiced GobiUS$35.00
Jeera Aloo, Cilantro Chimichurri, Pickle Radish, Pudina Chutney, Spiced Almond
Snake River Wagyu Short RibUS$68.00
Veal Bone Sauce, Sabudana Khichdi, Chili Aioli, Pickle Shallot
Chennai Sea BassUS$65.00
Bean Ragu, Delicate Squash, Mustard Oil
Old Delhi Chicken BiryaniUS$45.00
Mary's Chicken, Cucumber Raita, Achar

Curry Sampler

Rack of LambUS$225.00
Paneer TikkaUS$145.00
Malai ChickenUS$155.00

Enhancements

Jeera RiceUS$9.00
Garlic NaanUS$9.00
Butter NaanUS$9.00
Mint ChutneyUS$5.00
Tomato ChutneyUS$5.00
RaitaUS$5.00

What 189 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Orange County
Romantic
South Orange County
Romantic

Review summary

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KAHANI at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, offers a "culinary masterpiece" with exquisite Indian cuisine by Chef Sanjay. Guests praise the "phenomenal flavors," "beautiful presentation," and "excellent service." The ambiance is elegant, and the "curry sampler" and "cardamom cheesecake" are highlights. While some find it pricey, the overall experience is "highly recommended."

189 Reviews

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Clint and Louise VIP
San Diego29 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A discovery! We were skeptical of Indian cuisine but we thoroughly enjoyed every bite. The complexity of favors was remarkable. The hosts were most gracious and accommodating of Louise's allergy to onions and chives. Well done!
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Rajvir
Los Angeles1 review
1.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely disgusting. There was 3 long strands of hair from the cooks in my food. My waiter did his part and called for the manager. I saw that he was standing outside of the restaurant door. After the waiter talked to the manager he sent the waiter back to our table and the manager stayed outside. The audacity of the manager in a 5 star restaurant of a prestigious hotel was baffling. I had to call for the manager to come in specifically. Nevertheless the food was super salty. The saag, Dahl, and aloo ghobi especially. The garlic naan was soggy and I had to ask for it to be remade. This is not Indian food. End of the day, I had 3 strands of hair in my food and only found out as I was chewing on the price of food.
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Ashkon VIP
Orange County3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best restaurant ever! The Gm Gorgi tiesia and the chef Sanjaay are truly world class! The best freshest food ever! Highly recommend
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Kimberly VIP
San Francisco17 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing, unique, high quality food. Everything was delicious. Service and ambience were great. This restaurant is definitely a 5 star experience!
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pakoda chaat. To die for. By far best Indian food in oc.
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Amir VIP
Orange County26 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second visit to KAHANI and we were not disappointed!! From the reception and seating to fantastic service and delicious food and calm soothing live music to a meeting both the restaurant Manager and the Chef upon our exit all made for a fantastic night out! Our other home in Manhattan is also surrounded by many wonderful restaurants, however, KAHANI topped most in all aspects! I highly recommend this restaurant without hesitation!!
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Kouroush
Orange County9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Been meaning to try this since it opened and finally last night managed to go and SO PLEASED I did. Excellent Food and Service!
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Bill
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent flavors and service! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Kimberly VIP
Orange County10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time. It was fabulous. The food, service and environment was exceptional. We will be back!
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Ketan
Los Angeles3 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The flavoring of the food was good but a bit too spicy. Also the service was average, could have been better for a restaurant in the Ritz.
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KAHANI - The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is rated 4.6 stars by 189 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 21, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for KAHANI - The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

One Ritz Carlton Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629

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Additional information

Cross Street
Pacific Coast Highway
Neighbourhood
Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Sanjay Rawat
Additional
BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Phone number
(949) 240-2000

KAHANI - The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Taste of KAHANI

Chit, Chaat & Chai

Starters

Corn & Cardamom BisqueUS$17.00

Pakoda ChaatUS$18.00

Stone Fruit and BeetsUS$19.00

Spiced BurrataUS$24.00

Tuna Bhel PuriUS$25.00

Ajwain ScallopUS$28.00

Entrées

Lumina LambUS$68.00

Masala Paneer En CrouteUS$38.00

Tandoori Spiced GobiUS$35.00

Snake River Wagyu Short RibUS$68.00

Chennai Sea BassUS$65.00

Old Delhi Chicken BiryaniUS$45.00

Curry Sampler

Rack of LambUS$225.00

Paneer TikkaUS$145.00

Malai ChickenUS$155.00

Enhancements

Jeera RiceUS$9.00

Garlic NaanUS$9.00

Butter NaanUS$9.00

Mint ChutneyUS$5.00

Tomato ChutneyUS$5.00

RaitaUS$5.00

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