Temecula Restaurant Guide

I love Indian restaurants and have been going to many of them in our area, but nothing stands out at all. Recently we saw Blue Peacock in a local magazine and decided to try it out. It was a "wow" and we ate way more than our capacity. We ordered the Chicken Korma, Chicken Tandoori and Lamb Nirvana, Regular and Garlic Naan, and an order of rice. They were all amazing. The only dish we did not like is the black bean Dal "Dal Sakhani" or something like that. The service was nice and the only waiter there was polite. The restaurant is painted in dark yellow with dark red curtains. The lighting is dim. Very nice for a dinner out. Another thing we did not like is that they have the dancing/Indian music a little too loud. First, it was kinda cool but honestly it got a little annoying. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant to anybody who loves Indian food because the taste is very unique. It seems like they put a lot of flavor from their region as well as their personal touch. Will definitely come back again.

The Blue Peacock is a fabulous restaurant. I moved here from the New York area in 1996 and have tried every Indian restaurant that opened (and closed.) This restaurant is by far the best and more than equal to anything I had on the East Coast. I can definitely recommend the Chicken Tikka and the Palak Paneer. The raita is also wonderful, although I've learned to order mine without sugar. The staff is very helpful and the service is great. Don't miss this one!

I can only agree with the review before mine. Though I am am not a world traveler, I have eaten in Indian restaurants across the US and this is the best Indian food I have ever had. And the people are wonderful and make it such a pleasant dining experience.

Let me start out by saying I am an Indian food connoisseur. I have eaten Indian food at every major city in the U.S. for over 20 years. I think the Blue Peacock restaurant in Temecula is one of the best Indian restaurants in the world. My wife and I dine there sometimes three times a week. We always have a delicious dinner that's served hot. We are continuously amazed at the quality of the food and the enthusiastic staff that are always smiling when they greet you at the door. The chef will prepare any dish to your liking (I prefer things very spicy hot and he is always able to accommodate me). Weekends are always packed, so it's best to make a reservation if you want to get in. The place holds a lot of people and can serve large parties. They serve great wines and some international beers that are exceptional. They also do catering and delivery. My favorite dish is the Tandoori Chicken which is so tender and flavorful. I get it with the Garlic Nan and Basmati Rice and a few chiles on the side. Their Mulagatany Soup is consistently flavorful time after time. My wife gets a spinach and paneer dish (can't remember the name), and she claims her eyesight improves each time she eats it. This restaurant also has some very entertaining Indian TV MTV'ish musicals that are displayed on flat panels throughout the restaurant. The dancing and storylines are captivating and fun to watch. I have eaten at the other Indian restaurants in Temecula and they can't compare. Blue Peacock is exceptional and will most likely be around for many, many years. It is family owned and operated and a lot of love goes into their food and exceptional service. You won't be disappointed.