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    3-3-3

    4.0 (204 reviews)
    InexpensiveKorean, Food Trucks, Indian
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Potstickers
    Adam B.

    Mexican Korean Indian fusion, for when a fusion of two cultures just isn't enough. In practice it was tacos or burritos or rice bowls with flavored protein options from the aforementioned cultures. I felt their Korean game was particularly strong with some delicious spicy pork. Samosa: Pretty standard. Appreciated that they mixed the cilantro mint chutney with some yogurt, making it a creamier dip. Potstickers: It's not a potsticker if it's completely deep fried, since there is no pot to stick to! That aside, it was a tasty deep fried dumpling. The somewhat spicy soy dipping sauce really worked well against the fried shell. Spicy Pork Taco: Didn't expect this, but turned out to my favorite taco. The pork was cooked very well done like bulgogi and was full of marinated goodness. On top were some various pickled banchan that were perfect taco toppings. BBQ Chicken Taco: The chicken seemed a bit bland in comparison to the spicy pork. Was heavily smoky tasting though, so I was digging the BBQ-vibe. Also tasted yummy with the banchan on top. Chicken Tikka Masala Taco: Seemed a bit soupy. Almost like too much curry sauce. I'm also wondering if the chicken was stewed, which might explain the softer-than-tikka texture. Paneer Tikka Masala Taco: Can't go wrong with paneer! The pieces were firmer than the chicken, so helped mitigate the excessive sauce. A bit messy, but still tasty.

    Tikka masala bowl
    Michelle D.

    Not pictured are the samosas. The pastry was not too thick or thin and perfectly crispy. The filling was flavored well and had a nice kick. The tikka masala bowl was ok but I don't think I would order it again. Would like to try their naan and would definitely get samosas from them again.

    Chicken tikka masala bowl, Korean spicy pork taco, tater tots, and Korean potstickers.
    Tom K.

    This truck came to our office for lunch and so group of us tried it. The Indian and Korean and Mexican fusion foods are quite unique and very delicious. Definitely try it if these guys are in your neighborhood.

    Spicy pork rice bowl
    Xiaoying S.

    Got the spicy pork rice bowl from food truck on campus last week. Wow the line was long. But I'm glad that I got it cuz it tasted really good! I also like that they used brown rice. They also have many other bowls and tacos, and this one is about 12 dollars.

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    Georgina E.

    Solid food truck. They were in the Oakland A's Coliseum In September and was able to try them there. Had their chicken tikka masala rice bowl. And it was as good as imagined. It was cold and breezy in the stadium and the hot plate warmed me up. I enjoy Mexican, Korean and Indian food, and this place has a nice way of blending them together, but I must add it was not as spicy as original Indian food usually is. Note to self: recommend trying a taco plate instead of a rice bowl.

    Mushroom tofu Korean tacos
    Tim Y.

    The mushroom tofu Korean taco was amazing! Full of flavor and pretty generous portions. (See the picture I uploaded). My order was ready within 5 minutes. I also tried their strawberry lemonade. It wasn't overly sweet and had bits of lemon. Pretty good but I may try a different drink next time. The burritos look good so I'll get that next time!

    Tater tots
    Ee Vonn Y.

    Audiotistic, July 16, 2018. Tater tots wasn't on their original menu but it was bomb. We asked for cheese on the side, which they happily accommodated. The tots were hot, soft, delicious, comforting, and fluffy. Also the most expensive tater tots I've ever ordered but it's festival food ($14).

    Natalie M.

    Yummy! Wow they have cool stuff to choose from. I got the chicken tikka masala bowl and this came with rice, cucumber chutney and chicken. Yogurt sauce too! I loved the combo of the flavors and the kick of the spiciness. It was very fast to get. The chicken was tender and very flavorful. Soooo good! I'd try their other flavors. I was expecting more of a fusion within the dishes (like Indian and Mexican inside) but this worked well too.

    Freedom 4 - 4 tacos (chicken tika, mushroom tofu, carne asada, and short rib)
    Rita V.

    Yum, I love 3-3-3 when it comes near my area! I was able to get some of their food at a Moveable Feast. We decided to order the Freedom 4 Tacos ($10). Everything just tasted AMAZING! Short rib taco - huge chunks of tender short ribs mixed with some kimchi and cucumber. There is a sauce on top, which tastes great Mushroom Tofu taco - I was really impressed with this vegetarian taco. It was full of flavor and definitely my favorite! Carne Asada Taco - Diced carne asada mixed with some salsa. This was very good. Chicken Tika Taco - The Indian spices was not too strong, so I was able to take a bite of this. Tender chicken and very good overall. Overall, one of the best food trucks I've had. Great Customer service and great food.

    KBBQ with hot sauce on the side
    Sarah K.

    Workplace had them over for lunch and I got to try them today~ I am super happy that they came! I am not sure of the price as it was company bought but I assume it's around $8-9? Anyways, they only had the rice bowls for lunch today even though I was looking forward to trying the burritos ... But no problem!! I had the KBBQ bowl and it was SO GOOD!!! I asked for no sour cream so I don't know how it is with it but instead I for the hot sauce which everyone should get!!! I could eat like 3 of these!!! Size wise, I would say the bowl's radius is about two tennis balls? Hope that helps lol Everyone who had their rice bowl today seemed to have enjoyed it so that's always a positive sign. I hope to try them again - especially their lamb burritos!

    3-3-3 is super good. The food is to die for. Definitely recommend trying out both of these dishes they are my favorite! Would totally come back again! It's my new favorite spot! Their service is super fast and the staff is so friendly!

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    5/5 extremely fun and astonishing experience. The fish fry and the fresh lime soda was absolutely…read moreTO DIE FOR and overall I had a great time. Our waitress was so sweet and compassionate. She really had a great smile and attitude (you rock Shannon!) I felt very comfortable overall there and would not mind coming back. Not to mention the cute ambiance with all the trains and I love the overall style.

    Yelp knows me pretty well by now. It knows I like Indian food, so Vande Bharat kept popping up in…read moremy recommendations. It's been sitting there for a while, so the wifey and I finally decided to drive down to Milpitas and give this Thali place a try. I'm glad we did because their Thali is probably one of the best we've had, if not the best. FYI Thali is LUNCH only. Here is my take. Food (4.5 stars) +The Combo Thali for around $18 is the way to go. Don't overthink it and don't order anything else. You get a little bit of everything, which is exactly why we like Thali. If there's something you don't like, just give it to your partner. My wife doesn't like lamb, so I ended up with double lamb. Bonus for me! + Lamb curry was probably my favorite. Tender meat with a flavorful curry and it went perfectly with the rice. Since my wife donated hers to me, I had plenty! + Fried fish is also very good. You don't get a huge piece, but with so many other things on the plate, it's enough. That's the beauty of Thali--you get a few bites of everything instead of committing to one giant dish. + Chicken curry was also good. Nothing on the plate really needs to be eaten by itself because everything complements each other. You get savory, spicy, sour and even a little sweet throughout the meal. + There are also the usual Thali sides like dal, sumbar, yogurt, dessert and another sour/soupy dish. Rice sits right in the middle and you basically mix and match your way through the entire plate. + I also really like the papadum. It's that thin crispy Indian cracker that gives you a nice crunchy break between all the curries and softer foods. ~ PRO TIP: The only thing to consider is whether you prefer a Thali or an Indian buffet. At a buffet, you can essentially get many of these same types of dishes and eat as much as you want. With a Thali, you're getting smaller portions of everything. Personally, I like the variety and having everything served together, especially when the combo is only around $18. Service/Ambiance (4.5 stars) + We came during lunch and there was only one other customer while we were there, so service was good and the food came out rather quickly. + The restaurant has some really nice paintings along the walls. Some of the scenery almost looked Mediterranean to me, although I'm assuming they're depicting places somewhere in India. Either way, they add some character to the restaurant. + It's a comfortable, casual place to sit down and enjoy a Thali without much fuss. GET THE COMBO! You get fish, lamb, chicken, rice, dal, sides, dessert and all the little extras that make eating Thali fun. Between the two of us, if one person doesn't like something, the other person probably will. In my case, that strategy resulted in double lamb, so I definitely wasn't complaining. Wifey gives Vande Bharat 4.5 stars and I'm right there with her. For the price, variety and flavors, this is easily one of our favorite Thali meals we've had. Yelp got this recommendation right!

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    The food was absolutely amazing and definitely the highlight of our visit. Every dish was full of…read moreflavor and worth the trip. The restaurant was very busy, which likely explains why the service felt a little lacking. The ordering system wasn't my favorite. It felt rushed and not very inviting, almost like a cafeteria or galley-style experience rather than a sit-down restaurant. I was also surprised that no one asked about our preferred spice level. Even with those shortcomings, the quality of the food more than made up for it, and I'd still come back for another meal.

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    Charminar

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    3.7(66 reviews)
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    We had tried umpteen times in San Diego branch and my fam vouched for authentic hyderabadi biryani…read more Took out of state guests craving for some good goat biryani to this new branch(opened barely a month ago) in fremont (prev Saravana Bhavan). Reached almost closing time around 2.45 pm..took our order right away and warned for any orders to be placed as kitchen would close at 3. Ordered chili paneer appetizer followed with vegetarian items(dal tadka, Jeera rice, butter naan, chili paneer) and our guest had goat biryani. Food was fresh and tasted good. Our guest enjoyed the goat biryani and was very happy there were sufficient meat pieces. Since it was closing time and a weekday not much crowd in fact we were the only ones around and they waited for us to finish. Hope they match up to their San Diego spice level and authentic hyd fare..and will give stiff competition in Fremont.

    Check 1 point: The interior colors are nice, which sort of lends to the ambiance. It also…read morepleasantly overlaps with the cutlery, the plates and the forks, the serving dishes etc. Check 2 point: the menu is good, not vast and not minimal. But the manner in which the order is taken and the way in which they bring out the sides, especially the salan for the biryani is definitely disappointing. We ordered two biryani's - an egg biryani and a chicken biryani and they brought a tiny bowl of salan, which all put together is 5 teaspoons for a table of four adults. Really!! Check 3 points: the food is tasty definitely!!! However, the only downside is that the paneer starter is not well marinated; so the masala was only on the top. The insides of the paneer was just flat and insipid!! Cleanliness is lacking, the dirty dishes are in a cart right by the booth that we sat at. So the stench was emanating. We had to ask for water twice when the jug was empty, so the keen sense of observation and customer service is lacking! Overall, a place you can go to perhaps once or twice, but don't expect good service. The food is definitely Yum.

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