First time trying Aama's. Awesome. Friendly staff. Ordered six items, all amazing. Paneer Chili was outrageous. Will return!! read more

Aama's Kitchen - Steamed chicken momo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Hayward, California

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Amazing!!!!! some of the freshest and best Indian food I've ever had. It was absolutely delicious!!

I order chicken tikka masala with naan and chicken biryani. i really love it and it taste delicious.The owner is very nice read more

Aama's Kitchen - Chicken Biryani and Chicken Tikka Masala - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Hayward, California

Had the lunch special as pictured which included Chicken and potato Vindaloo, papaddam, rice, daal, potatoes, pickles and some cucumbers/carrots. Overall- it was good and what I had expected for Indian/nepalese. Appreciated the variety of items. Was not busy for a Tuesday afternoon. Small family owned style restaurant. read more

Aama's Kitchen - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Hayward, California

Aama Kitchen was so delightful. Right when you go in, the owner was so warm and kind. On a Saturday evening, Aama was full. Every single table was taken, but the food service was still very fast. This is definitely a local spot, and it was so beautiful to see many people coming together to eat this delicious food. The momos are different from other momos I've had, and this is the best way to describe it. It has a crisp outside, and the inside was super delicious with different veggie textures. The butter chicken and the palak paneer were delicious! The virgin mango mojito was so good! It's like a sparkling mango slushie! I don't like things that are too sweet, and this was perfect! I also loved the lamb biryani. There were many chunks of soft, tender lamb meat. The rice was flavorful and not oily! The desserts were so good. The owner recommended the rasmali, and he promised I'd love it. The serving size was perfect for this sweet treat at the end of the meal. read more

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Located centrally in downtown Hayward, this unique Nepalese restaurant has a bunch of street parking and parking structures nearby. We started with the appetizers - chicken momos and vegetable samosas! The momos were delectable and the samosas were piping hot. The sauces that came with the samosas paired so well and gave it an extra kick of flavor. For entrees, we ordered the tiki masala with lamb and butter chicken curries and a chicken biryani. We were given the option of spice levels from mild to hot, but we chose mild to be safe. Rice or naan is not provided with the curries, so we ordered garlic and regular naan to eat the curries with. You have to order the butter chicken, it was so creamy and you can really taste all the flavors! We were so satisfied with the plethora of flavors from each dish. Lastly for service, we were asked multiple times how the food was, the water carafe was always refilled, and the manager was so sweet himself asking us how he thought about the food. We were so appreciative of the amazing service and delicious food. Definitely stop by here if you're within downtown Hayward. Definitely will be back! read more

Aama's Kitchen - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Hayward, California

Flavorful and authentic! Service is friendly and sincere Worth it! Love the Chicken Thali, Biryani, and Steamed Momos. read more

I'm someone who cannot eat spicy food to save my life and I was interested in trying Aama's because they let you choose your spice level!! This is hard for me to find when it comes to Indian food. It seems almost every dish here can have the spice adjusted which is super amazing to me! I had the chicken and the vegetable momo fried and steamed, all are delicious! But if forced to choose my favorite I would say the fried chicken momo! Although I think the fried vegetable momo filling kind of taste like pho which was interesting lol. My absolute favorite dish here is the chicken Thali. You can get it with rice or naan, but I like to do rice and then a side order of garlic cilantro naan, best of both worlds! I'm a lover of all sour foods and the mango chutney is probably why I love this dish, it's so sour! And they kindly refill it for me every time. But don't worry, non sour fans, the beauty of thali is you can build your own bite! The chicken is always well cooked and tender. I got the pistachio ice cream for dessert. The home made garnishes of candied watermelon really remind me of those sweets that you eat during Chinese new years. The ice cream is nice and refreshing. There's only street parking but I've never had an issue with finding a spot right away. The inside is cute and clean. The service is great and top notch. read more

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The service was amazing. I was seated once I walked in. I came here before our movie started across the street. The waiter was so nice and attentive, even gave a purple cup to my niece. Made her felt so special with her own cute plate setting, and I had never received such a special treatment elsewhere. My 2 favorite was the shrimp coconut & garlic nann. It was pretty big portion and we took most of it home. read more

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We came here for lunch with moderate expectations and were completely blown away. Do not sleep on this restaurant!! We got traditional Indian dishes and they were absolutely fantastic! Maybe next time we will try some of the Nepalese dishes. Service was very warm and friendly. It did take a while to get the food, but they were crowded. This place is popular! We will definitely, definitely be back! Prices are reasonable given the quality of the food. Again, it was just so flavorful with very generous portions!! read more

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Great service! Butter chicken is a classic, milai kofta was sweet. Loved the little message they left for me and my friends haha. read more

Aama's Kitchen - Malai Kofta , Butter Chicken, basmati rice - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Hayward, California

Seems like a new Nepalese joint in Hayward so came to check it out at lunch with a friend. Parking on the street right out front was fairly easy. Plenty of tables available too. The momos were pretty good and a nice start. I got the briyani which was ok, nothing special. Fish curry was also ok. The only guy ordering and serving was very nice and friendly though. read more

Aama's Kitchen - Vegetarian momo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Hayward, California

Great customer service Food arrived timely All items were delicious and as expected Clean facilities and restroom read more

I am currently obsessed with this place. My go to order is the butter chicken and garlic cilantro naan or the chicken tiki masala and noodles. You can't ever go wrong w anything they have on the menu the food is just amazing. The quality is always fresh and the naan is always so fluffy! read more

Today we asked the ever wise Yelp for a new Indian restaurant to check and boy did it deliver. It's Indian and Nepalese and just wonderful. We've decided this now our go to spot. The restaurant is small. Maybe 10 tables. It's very well ventilated and comfortable. It's nicely decorated and sits on Foothill Blvd just off B street in Hayward. There is parking out front on Foothill. The gentleman at the desk and who takes the orders is just a kind soul who welcomed us, spoke with us and explained some of the dishes. This is the kind of thing I look for in a restaurant. Someone that actually wants you to be there and experience a solid dining experience. Kudos and 50 stars for service. The food we annihilated it. It was so tasty. It was served piping hot and everything to the Naan was fresh. I can't stand food served loop warm. This place did not disappoint me. Here is what we had.... Chicken Tandoori- this chicken was cooked to perfection. It was not dry. It had a very nice yet light sauce on it. It was probably one of the better Tandooris I've tried. Goat Curry (w bone) - I love goat. I have no idea why I just find it to be a great flavorful meat. As a kid we never had meat like goat but when I see it I gravitate to it. The curry was a mix of tomato goat and herbs and spices that just made my mouth happy. The goat is lean but has some fat on it for flavor and it's just good. Try it. Chicken Tika - creamy deliciousness with tons of chicken. The chicken wasn't dry. They made it perfectly for my better half who doesn't like spice. Garlic Naan- it was fresh like they just rolled the dough. It was buttery garlicky with a bit of cilantro and just went well with all that we ordered. I washed it down with a Taj Mahal (beer). If you in Hayward or even beyond look these folks up. Let's remember to support our local business! This one will not disappoint! read more

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First time here, Excellent food, excellent service. We are coming back for sure!!! We had the Nepali Thali which is a good sampler of different flavors and we also ordered de Veggie Jhol Momo, the sauce was delicious! Made with soy beans, sesame seeds spices and yes I recommend you order it mild, it is hot! read more

Ordered take out for the first time from this spot tonight, because it was conveniently close by. I ordered the mixed veggie pakora (to try something new), butter chicken, and garlic cilantro naan. They gave me an estimated time of 20 minutes and it was ready by the time I got there :). the space is kind of small but cozy, and the staff seemed friendly. The Mixed veggie pakora was pretty good and surprisingly still kind of crunchy by the time I got back home, I find that to go fried food usually gets soft/ soggy pretty quick. The butter chicken I ordered in a "medium spice" but it definitely tasted more mild, it still had a hearty flavor to it but I would def prefer more spice, might have to try the "spicy" version next time. Garlic naan was very soft and filling but will definitely like it to be crunchier next time which I'm sure they can accommodate by request. Also they're open pretty late so if you're enjoying the downtown night life I would definitely check this spot out. I'll have to come back to dine in next time :) read more

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Definitely come here!! The staff is amazing. So friendly and patient and kind. The food is incredible too and at such a great price point. Perfect gem hole in the wall. read more

The dining room is small but cute and viby! The owner and his daughter gave us great service and attention! We ordered the lentil chip w the dip and it was delicious! My gf is gluten free and I'm glad they cater to this. We ordered lamb and mutton curry dishes. Both amazingly flavorful and very satisfying! Can't wait to come back! read more

Stopped by for a late lunch and was blown away by the great service and food! I can be a bit skeptical when I see a large menu, but there were absolutely no misses in what we ordered. For a group of 4 we ordered the paneer pakora, a goat biryani, lamb korma curry, chicken tikka masala, and a full serving of chicken tandoori. We also got a side of rice. This was more than enough for our group & we even had leftovers to bring home. All the proteins were well cooked - nice and tender, not a single dry bit. Our favorites were the lamb korma curry and the chicken tikka masala,but honestly everything was delicious and packed with flavor. Where Aama's really shines is with the service however. One member of our party is gluten free and our server was so knowledgeable and accommodating! He reviewed how certain items were prepared to ensure no cross contamination and also brought out extra sauces to ensure that everyone could enjoy them. He was also wonderful at helping us pick spice levels, opting to keep the lamb korma curry at a medium and bumping the tikka masala to a spicy given the cream to help cool it down. Overall a really great meal and I can't wait to return! read more

The food was really good! The food was flavorful and got us full super quick. It was a little on the pricier side, like $17-18 for one of those bowls, but again it got us full fast. Waited maybe 20-30 mins for everything, not bad. read more

Aama's Kitchen - Basmati rice, Chicken Tikka Masala - further from the camera, Butter Chicken - darker orange, closer to the camera, naan - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Hayward, California

Our server (Seantos) (sorry if I spelled it wrong) was exceptionally kind and accurate. The food equally wonderful. Momos and Mango Lassi were my favorite. My companions were equally pleased with their meals! The restaurant is clean and well attended to. It was busy and thriving. read more

Went here for a Friday dinner and the service and food was amazing! The momos and curries are delicious!

Delicious! Service was great. Very friendly people Suggestions for what to eat was right on point read more

Great food!! If you are craving something special I'd recommend try this spot always leave stuffed and amazing service if you go on late week-night read more

Aama's Kitchen - Paneer tikka served with love - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Hayward, California

Come here regularly after work. Great momos! Tried chicken 65 butter chicken Naan and chowmein. Flavor explosion in your mouth. Yummy! Not a fan of their style of saag chicken but that's personal preference. Service is great and friendly! read more

Best take on the butter chicken I have ever had in my life! I went there with my mom after being introduced to it a week before, Aama's kitchen never fails to satisfy all my cravings! We were fortunate enough to meet the owner himself who goes above and beyond with his customer service! We ordered the butter chicken (BESTSELLER), lamb Tika massala, and chicken momo that is with their very delicious garlic cilantro Naan bread. 5/5 stars. Totally recommend! read more

Aama's Kitchen - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Hayward, California

The lamb appetizer tasted strong like Dijon mustard and the onions were raw. I thought there were supposed to be bell Peppers and traditional spices. I love food and am not that picky and I wasted most of this dish read more

Came here for dinner on a Friday evening. It was my second time having Nepalese food, having only had it at the Saturday morning ferry building farmer's market in San Francisco. The staff was super friendly and helpful as we ordered our meal, and were very attentive throughout. All three dishes were delicious and flavorful, steamed momos, veggie samosas and chicken Biriyani. Loved their chai as well. Pros: Friendly staff and delicious dishes Cons: n/a read more

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The food was delicious and the service was impeccable. The garlic naan and the paneer tikka masala are a must! read more

Aama's Kitchen - Paneer Tikka Masala, Basmati Rice (Plain), Chicken Korma - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Hayward, California

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Mmm it's been awhile since I've had Indian food and this place definitely hit the spot. I came with Lucy B. and Joanne J. on a Tuesday evening and we received excellent service. The guy working at the front was very friendly and cheerful! We ordered five items and it was plenty of food. For appetizers, we got the gobi manchurian, which is deep fried cauliflower coated in sauce. Wow, the flavors and textures really made me think I was eating chicken wings. It was so delicious! The chicken tikka masala plus garlic naan is a must. I appreciated how light the chicken tikka masala seemed. Most chicken tikka masalas I've had in the past seem really heavy. The garlic naan was really good too. We got medium spicy for the biryani and it was a mistake. It was a lot spicier than we all expected. I definitely couldn't handle more than a few bites. The fish vindaloo (salmon) was just okay. I feel like there wasn't that much fish! I would definitely go back for the gobi manchurian, chicken tikka masala, and garlic naan :) Will need to ask for less spicy next time for the other dishes. read more

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We ordered the salmon thali, lamb thali, and the steamed chicken momos for my daughters. Everything was delicious, especially the momos! We ended up having to order an extra plate. The friendly service was greatly appreciated, as well. read more

Service is great and consistent. They stay open late which is awesome and convenient. It's hard to get quality food late night. The food never fails. I love the yellow curry and garlic naan. I've only been inside once as I usually do Uber eats but it's clean and offers dine in. read more

The place looked good, pleasant ambiance. Our server was focused, eager to help. My companion very much enjoyed her meal. I tend to avoid hot-spicy food and prefer tasty and flavorful to tongue-burning heat. The garlic naan was tasty and I'm grateful to the server for suggesting the mango lassi. I was led to believe that the shrimp noodles could be acceptable for a baby's palate. Unfortunately, it was not. I ate the shrimp but the noodles were painfully spicy-hot, so I couldn't eat more than a few bites chased with the mango drink. When the server pressed a box to take find the rest, I declined and instead of graceful neutrality, he pushed and then felt compelled to show me his order pad to prove he asked the kitchen for super mild... That felt like undo pressure to me. I was willing to end the meal feeling disappointed... instead, I ended the meal instead feeling disappointed, disrespected, and unwilling to recommend that place to others. Discomfort leaves a bad taste. read more

Yumiest goat stew with bones and spicy chicken momos, mango lassi , naan and chicken tikka masala. I love visiting this busy place in the heart of Hayward. It's warm and welcoming with a very courteous staff. read more

Aama's Kitchen - Khasi ka pakku - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Hayward, California

HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!! Came for a Saturday lunch and right away, the staff were super friendly. They provided recommendations and even checked to see if we prefer spicy foods or not. We ordered: - Fried Chicken Momo: super good! I've had momo before but never fried. It did not disappoint. The sauce and spices paired nicely with the momo. Can't wait to come back and order this again. - Butter chicken: came in a cute serving container. All I can say is that it hit the spot - Garlic Naan: I love garlic naan & they made it well here! - Cheese Naan: I liked the garlic naan better by itself, but surprisingly the cheese naan paired better with our curry dish Mango Lassi: I love how it wasn't too sweet! Service was quick and the food was really good! The friendly staff was a bonus. They were attentive, and checked in on us. I thoroughly enjoyed talking to them--it was a whole experience! Definitely coming back. This will be a new go-to spot for me! read more

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The worst chicken tikka masala i've ever had. I eat Indian food at-least 4 to 5 times a month. There's only the element of spice to this. The flavor has no creaminess to it whatsoever. The chicken is chewy and over cooked or maybe recooked. read more

Aama's Kitchen - Chicken Tikka Masala - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Hayward, California

The food here is just amazing! We tried the butter chicken, goat biryani, chicken momos, veg momos, matar paneer, and mango kulfi and everything was just delicious! This place has a very cute ambience giving it a local feel! The people working here are very kind, polite, and in generally just really nice people. The food, hospitality, and ambience make this place one of my favorites already and I'll definitely be back! read more

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We have been waiting for 40 mins to get the dish we ordered. The service is very very slow. So If you are hungry this is not the place to go. The restaurant was not even that busy read more

This used to be a tiny Filipino restaurant mostly for takeouts but they took the unit next to it so that it is more bigger. Now it has more space for dine in. We met Kish? The owner. Not sure how to pronounce his name correctly. Sorry Kish! A very nice guy and so pleasant. This place is a mix of Nepali and Indian cuisine so you can actually enjoy both. My husband and I loves Indian food and craves it from time to time. I ordered the Lamb Thali(steamed rice w dal, condiments, like raita, tamarind sauce, chutney, papadum and gulab jamun as dessert. It also has a veggie curry. Then my hubby got the chicken curry( lunch special of the day) and we also ordered their chicken tandoori so we can share. There were still lots of leftovers so we ate it the next day. It's good and price is reasonable. We'll definitely come back for sure. We like helping small businesses like this in our area. Parking is challenging at the front so you just have to go on the side of B street for parking. read more

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