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

KAHANI - The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

4.6
4.6
183 Reviews
$31 to $50
Indian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 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.











Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (949) 240-2000
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Sanjay Rawat
  • Area
    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.
    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 183 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Orange County

    Innovative

  • South Orange County

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
KAHANI at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel offers "excellent flavors and service" with standout dishes like Wagyu short ribs and the curry sampler. Guests appreciate the "warm and inviting" ambiance, "refined" food, and "attentive" staff. Though some find it pricey, the "superb quality" makes it a "must-do dining experience."

183 Reviews
  1. Kouroush

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Bill

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  3. Kimberly

    VIP

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    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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  4. Ketan

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    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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  5. Joshua

    VIP

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  6. Amit

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    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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  7. Donald

    VIP

    New York City

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, a great experience of fine Indian dining… with a very good selection of cocktails, appetizers and entrees. Both the sea bass and the short rib were delicious. The tuna bhel was unexpectedly great! We will be back… the biryani is too tempting to not return!

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  8. Manuel

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is incredible, the service very nice, the food very refined, the music subtle and beautiful. I would suggest a little more light, almost impossible to read the menu.

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  9. Ram

    Alabama

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My second visit , this time with my professional colleagues and friends. The entire evening was incredible starting with o gorgeous view of the sunset over Catalina. Food was once again delectable and the service, outstanding.

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  10. Pawan

    Orange County

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Not a good food at all and we wasted our money . Food was worse than normal Indian restaurant.

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KAHANI - The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is rated 4.6 stars by 183 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for KAHANI - The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

One Ritz Carlton Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Pacific Coast Highway
  • Area
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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
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