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KAHANI - The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, CA

KAHANI - The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

4.7
4.7
187 Reviews
$31 to $50
Indian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sanjay Rawat

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.
    Taste of KAHANI photo
  • Chit, Chaat & Chai

    US$138.00 per person

    Prepaid

    15 Mar 2025 - 19 Apr 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.
    Chit, Chaat & Chai photo

What 187 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Orange County

    Romantic

  • South Orange County

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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."

187 Reviews
  1. Ashkon VIP

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Kimberly VIP

    San Francisco17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 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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  4. Amir VIP

    Orange County24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 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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  5. Kouroush

    Orange County9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 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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  6. Bill

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent flavors and service! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  7. Kimberly VIP

    Orange County10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 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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  8. Ketan

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 15 February 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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  9. Joshua VIP

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food quality is amazing, can easily say this is the best Indian food ever had (Wagyu short ribs WOW)! Also the service is top notch and everything was handled smoothly even on a busy Valentine's Day. The ambiance is good though not amazing, it's more classy than particularly vibey but that makes sense as this has been other restaurant types in the Ritz in the past. But being in the Ritz means the classy vibes totally add to dinner! Pricing is fairly reasonable given how high quality the food is, so maybe just the drinks are a bit much as those were good but not as good as the food. Overall must-do dining experience in the area!

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  10. Amit

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a fantastic experience across all the staff and food! I absolutely will come back here for special events, occasions, and business meetings!

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KAHANI - The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is rated 4.7 stars by 187 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sanjay Rawat
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