Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:30 AM
| Monday | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Mountain View: 2:32 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (650) 960-1000 to confirm.
Location & directions
288 Castro StreetMountain View, CA
About Mantra India
Mantra India is an Indian restaurant located at 288 Castro Street in Mountain View, California. It is one of 208 places to eat and drink we list in Mountain View.
Mantra India is open daily, 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Note that it closes between lunch and dinner service on 7 days of the week.
Available service options are dine-in.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible. For questions or orders, call (650) 960-1000.
Quick facts
- Category
- Indian Restaurant
- Address
- 288 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA
- Phone
- (650) 960-1000
- Hours
- Open daily, 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 1 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Indian restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Mantra India’s weekday schedule with 298 other Indian restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:30 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:30 PM.
In total it is open about 59.5 hours a week, 10 hours fewer than the local median of 69. 94% of Indian restaurants in California open on Sundays, and Mantra India is one of them.
Compared with 298 other Indian restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Indian restaurants in California
Based on 73 menus with 6,678 priced items from Indian restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $16.99.
We don’t have Mantra India’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Indian restaurants in California typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Mango Lassi | 78% | $4.99 |
| Chicken Tikka Masala | 66% | $17.99 |
| Garlic Naan | 66% | $4.24 |
| Gulab Jamun | 58% | $4.99 |
| Butter Chicken | 49% | $16.99 |
| Chicken Curry | 48% | $16.99 |
| Malai Kofta | 48% | $15.99 |
| Tandoori Chicken | 48% | $16.99 |
Calculated from 73 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Mantra India there are 78 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 120 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (20), Chinese (14), Pizza (9), and Bakeries & Desserts (9).
Competition is light: 2 other Indian restaurants are within a mile and 16 within three miles. The closest is Sakoon, < 0.1 mi away.
47 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bakeries & DessertsIce Cream Kween< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodNick The Greek< 0.1 mi
- Breakfast & BrunchCrepevine< 0.1 mi
- Chicken & WingsBonchon Chicken< 0.1 mi
- ChineseQueen House< 0.1 mi
What to expect at an Indian restaurant
Indian and South Asian restaurants serve curries, tandoori dishes, breads and rice from across the subcontinent, plus Nepali, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan specialties. North Indian dishes – butter chicken, tikka masala, naan – are the most familiar, while South Indian restaurants focus on dosas, idli and vegetarian thalis.
What to order
- Butter chicken or chicken tikka masala – the mildest and most popular curries
- Dal and chana masala – hearty vegetarian staples
- Biryani – spiced rice layered with meat or vegetables
- Garlic naan – baked in the tandoor
Good to know
- Spice levels are adjustable; “medium” varies widely between restaurants.
- Weekday lunch buffets offer the best value.
- Mango lassi helps cool things down if a dish turns out spicier than expected.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Mantra India's opening hours?
Open daily, 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Is Mantra India open on Sunday?
Yes, Mantra India is open on Sundays: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Mantra India located?
Mantra India is located at 288 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA.
What is the phone number of Mantra India?
You can call Mantra India at (650) 960-1000.
Does Mantra India offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Mantra India. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Mantra India wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible.
Is Mantra India open late?
Yes – Mantra India is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Mantra India?
There are 120 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Mantra India. Nearby options include Ice Cream Kween (< 0.1 mi), Nick The Greek (< 0.1 mi), and Crepevine (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Indian restaurants near Mantra India?
2 other Indian restaurants within a mile. The closest is Sakoon, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do Indian restaurants in California cost?
Based on 73 menus with 6,678 priced items from Indian restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $16.99.
Nearby places
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