Came here for lunch on a weekday with my boyfriend about a month ago. I've been meaning to leave a review because I really enjoyed my dining experience here and want to share it. I used to work nearby and would often smell the delicious food from here, so I told myself I'd eat here someday. Food: My bf ordered the chicken tikka masala and paneer naan while I got the veggie biryani, garlic naan, and samosas appetizer. The food came out quick and everything was warm and delicious. The portions were big and I feel like we could've split everything we ordered into 2-3 regular sized meals. The veggie biryani was spicier than ones I've gotten in other places, but it was still tolerable for me as someone who usually orders mild to medium spice level for dishes. The samosas were huge and crispy with flavorful filling. The naan was soft and huge. Great value since the food was affordable while also coming in generous portions. I went home with leftovers. Service: You walk in and order at the front. There are menus at the front for you to look at. We didn't realize that the utensils and water were self serve at first, so the gentleman who took our order gave us silverware at our table and told us we can grab what we needed. The water was cold and refreshing. I loved the warm complimentary chai by the register. When finished with your meal, you pay at the front. For me, the service was fast and friendly. Ambiance: Small interior with what I remember to be about 10 tables. The booth we chose was comfortable and roomy. Minimal decor and clean. Parking: Ample parking right in front of the restaurant. There's also a parking garage close by in the event the parking lot is ever full, but usually there's available parking. I definitely plan to come back and eat here again! Next time, I'll take pictures of the food. read more

Great food, always flavorful and great environment. Place is self serve and you do have to get your own dishes, drinks, which is minor since the food is great read more

Delicious. Spicy and creamy tikka masala, well-cooked tandoori, and a tangy vindaloo. Add to this they're appropriately priced. The two of us usually get two dishes, plus naan and samosas. We absolutely gorge ourselves at dinner, and I've still got enough leftovers for a hearty lunch the next day. read more

Awsome and delicious Indian food. Service is nice and I can hear and smell the kitchen cooking the yummy food. I ordered the lamb chops tandoori and they were perfect. I also ordered the aloo naan and that was good too. I would love to return. read more

I've been coming here with my son regularly over the years. This restaurant is consistently great. I've never had a bad meal or waited too long. The best on the menu: Cholle, Karahi Chicken, & Chicken Leg Tandoori. The kid loves setting the table. read more

Best food and service!! Been going here for some years now and they have the best staff that cater to the clients. You'll definitely come back and when you do bring a friend read more

Just order to go order worth about $100 from this place. First of it was missing items and also they do not follow any instructions you may provide when ordering. I specially ordered tadka Daal for kids as they don't eat spicy and requested it to be not spicy. They prepared it very spicy and ruined lunch for both my kids. When I called the gentleman (not sure if they are owner) to report, he said Daal is already pre made and cannot be made non-spicy. In that case they should mention it is spicy on menu. And owner did not even offer to refund the money for missing item but rather told me to come at anytime.. what's kind of strange people these restaurant people are.. be aware... my recommendation avoid this place. read more

We've been coming to Anarkali so often that we have a regular order (2 Samosas, Naan, Rice, Bangain Bharta, Chicken Tikka Masala & Saag Paneer). The food has become homestyle comfort food for me; after traveling for work coming back to Anarkali is a helpful ritual for centering back in Concord. The service is friendly, and there are always families getting dinner. It's a calm but lovely ambiance, and perfect for any grouping or solo diners. There are chutneys & water bottles in the fridge, as well as a canteen of hot chai - all free. It's hard to find places like this these days. If you're in town, make a habit of visiting Anarkali's. read more

I've never dined at the restaurant BUT the food is very tasty! It's my go to when I'm craving Indian food. I always order Chicken Tikka Masala with Basmati rice, Naan and, Samosa. I'm obsessed read more

Our favorite family restaurant delicious food when I asked my kids the first thing they say they choosing Anarkali specially chicken, tikka masala and a veggie buriani rice read more

The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and authentic. Love the chai tea too! Always a treat to share a meal here. It is a great local spot! We are so blessed to have such great variety here in Concord. read more

I've noticed a lot of reviews of Anarkali use the word "authentic", but I've never been anywhere in the Middle East and will have to take everyone else's word for it. What I can attest to is that the delicious flavors they serve up are as delicious as they are complex and rich, and that when they say "spicy", they mean it--and I really like that in a place. I love da spice. My favorite dish from here is the Paneer Tikka Masala ("Very Spicy") accompanied by the Garlic Naan. You definitely don't need more than a single serving of this yummy naan, so keep it sensible and just buy one if you're eating solo--it's more than enough. The venue itself is... A tad lackluster. Not much of an ambiance. But I've literally never eaten inside the restaurant and prefer to take my goodies home to enjoy. (My boyfriend doesn't like Indian food so I can actually enjoy it, sans somebody's fingers sliding into my grub every time I'm not looking. Praise be.) Head over to Anarkali and enjoy all the traditional fixin's of some authentic, delicious food. read more

Foods okay. Nothing special definitely more American in my opinion. Sauces were so so. The seekh kabob was good. Chicken Briyani had big ass pieces of chicken so good for protein but definitely not enough rice and chicken was blandish. Chicken Tikka Masala was okay. Idk I wasn't impressed but I also didn't have much high expectations to be honest. Friend recommended it. Served its purpose for my craving. I also drove from Fairfield too because it's halal. Would I eat it again? Probably not! Wouldn't be my first choice that's for sure. read more

We got takeout from Anarkali after a long day of home improvement work. Our friend helping us is vegan, so we had to find a place that would satisfy our hunger and his dietary restrictions. Anarkali fit the bill! Prices are super reasonable and the food was really good - probably the best Indian food I've found since I moved from Fremont many years ago! Samosas 10/5 - I love samosas and these were great examples of them. The chutney that came with it was also delicious. Chana masala 5/5 - Super flavorful and on par with great Indian food I've had in the South Bay. Vegan friendly! Chicken tikka masala 4/5 - My husband always orders the same thing when we get Indian food, which actually gives a good benchmark to compare restaurants! Their version of this dish is good, but not excellent. Bengun bharta 6/5 - I had never had this eggplant based dish before, and my only regret is that I hadn't tried it earlier. So good! And vegan! Tadka daal 5/5 - Great daal, not much else to say about it - if you like lentils you'll like this dish. Also vegan! Overall we were super impressed and will be heading there to dine in the next time we're craving Indian food! read more

Good food Weird location though I ordered 1 breast and 1 leg tandoori but I got 2 legs otherwise very good Buy the garlic naan needs to have a crispy crust please Namaste read more

The best restaurant for ever , baker really nice person he has the talent to take care of all his costumers , i love that person. The restaurant is really clean and very nice costumer service, the food believe me is really really good, I love it, anyway I will go back anytime read more

ANARKALI! This is the BEST Indian food around! Their tikka masala is so flavorful and so perfectly spicy (without needing to ask for it to be!). And it doesn't matter what you put in it. If you're going classic, Chicken Tikka is for you. If you like different meat options, Lamb Tikka is so tender it almost melts in your mouth! I took my mom here once (and she's super adverse to trying new things) and she loved the lamb. If you can't eat meat, that's ok. Vegetable Tikka is equally as good! Don't get me started on their Samosas. The tamarind sauce it comes with is perfection in a container. Do you like Naan? Of course you do. They lamb-stuffed naan. I have never seen that in other restaurants! The service is quick and helpful. When I was still just trying out the place, I called and asked if they could make the Tikka spicy and they were very polite and assured me that it would be. There's plenty of parking here, and plenty of tables and chairs! There's a sectioned off part of the restaurant you can sit at too -- perfect for a party! The vibe of the place is casual, so don't feel the need to dress up. read more

I ordered veggie biriyani and veggie tikka masala. Both are of good taste. The biriyani dish has potatoes, peas, carrots and paneer chunks. The veggie tikka masala has potatoes, carrots, paneer in a tikka masala curry. I like both dishes although I gave 4/5 stars because the spice level is mild in my opinion and I didn't have option to choose spice while ordering. Overall good Indian dishes both for non-Indian and Indian people read more

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Anarkali has been here for decades. inside and outside dining available. offerings: curries, vegetarian, breads, tandoori, seafood, desserts eats: Bhindi Masala (7) -okra cooked with tomatos, onions, house blend of spices. -medium heat was spicier than expected, ate it slowly -slightly oily, drained off the oll. read more

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Huge fan of this place. If you are ever on a time crunch but want some delicious Pakistani/Indian food, I would suggest this place. It's become my favorite, since ordering it off Yelp one night when I was a bit too [adjective] to drive or go out. Anarkali has been my new to-go place compared to other competitor restaurants in the downtown Concord area. My favorite things to get here are the Garlic Naan ($2), Chicken Coconut Curry ($9), Lamb Biryani ($9), and Lamb Vindaloo ($9). There are so many other things that I have been wanting to try, like the Keema Naan ($4) - Naan stuffed with spicy ground lamb, the Paneer Naan ($3) - Naan stuffed with cheese, Khunna ($12) - Fall off the bone Lamb Shank mildly spiced in curry, and the Karahi Prawns ($11) - Stir fried Prawns cooked in spices. Guess I'll have to keep coming back! Pro-Tip: Door-dash charges more for various item, so it's better to order directly through them. Anarkali also has more accurate completion time. read more

Anarkali Concord - Lunch Special Combo valid Mon-Fri from 11am-3pm. Items come with a rice and Naan - Pakistani Near Me - Concord, California

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The food here is most certainly authentic and delicious! The service is also genuine and top notch. The quality, and quantity of food, for the price simply cannot be beaten for the Concord area. For myself, I ordered the onion naan, an order of rice, and the bogosht for a total of $14. I thought for sure something had gone unordered, but I was stuffed when I waddled out. I love this place! read more

The food here is the bomb. Always tastes freshly made and is very very delicious. The Tandoori Fish is the best I've ever had anywhere period. Their Naan bread is also some of the best. We always get the chicken Tikka Masala and Zamosas. They are excellent every single time. read more

One of my fav Indian restaurants in the area. My go to order is the samosa, seekh kebab, chicken karahi and aloo naan which are really good. Didn't really enjoy the chicken tandoori kebab as much as I think it was missing flavors. Portion size is decent and they also have tea for free that you can enjoy while waiting for your food. read more

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We came here because of the yelp ratings and we were somewhat disappointed. The man running the front was gruff. You order from him at the counter and then sit down and they bring your food to you. You pay after you eat. The restaurant felt cold and bare, not cosy or warm. It's a large restaurant with two rooms, you could host a large group here. There was a TV with a Pakistani news station playing, not sure what language it was but I don't think anyone in the restaurant other than the man at the front counter could understand it. One woman asked if he could change the station and he flipped through a couple channels then went back to the same one. Overall the food was pretty good, that was one redeeming factor, and it was very cheap in price. There's ample free parking right out front and it's just two blocks from Todos Santo, so worth a walk to get dessert after dinner. It's also right next to the dollar store and movie theater. read more

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Dinner out on a beautiful evening, new place for me Anarkali - I will be back! Garlic Naan, Chicken Tikka Massala, Tandoori Chicken Breast, Lamb Chops & Prawns and Paneer Tikka with a side of Basmati Rice. All shared with my fellow foodie, Michelle. This little place is a hidden gem tucked behind the Park and Shop center, off to the side of the Dollar Store. Just a few tables outside and they seem to have pretty good take out traffic. Good good at reasonable prices. @anarkaliconcord #pakistani #halal #indianfood read more

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Nestled in the heart of downtown Concord, Anarkali is a culinary gem that brings the rich flavors and vibrant aromas of Pakistani cuisine to life. As soon as you walk through the door, you're greeted with a warm atmosphere, adorned with traditional decor that reflects culture and history. Definitely one of my favorite cuisines. read more

Great food and good prices. I always get chicken tiki masala, rice and naan. Go for the food, not the decor.

We've eaten here many times over the past 4 or 5 years and they are consistently great meals. They have resisted the current trend to gouge customers with price increases and deliver good portions of deliciously spiced food. We often order enough to take home dinner for the next day too and the service is always quick and friendly. read more

Best Pakistani food in the Bay Area ! Service is excellent! They have some vegetarian dishes that are also delicious! My favorite dish is the palak! But they are all great every time! read more

So authentic and delicious food! Their kind staff makes you want to come and delight in the experience of this service again. The ambiance is the "hole in the wall" type vibe but hey im fine to get down with that, after all its about filling our bellies! I also loved the serve your own tea bar! read more

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Ok so this place is located in a same parking lot as a dollar or 99cent store. One or the other parking lot is empty for the most part with maybe 5 to 7 cars. Mostly for the dollar store. I saw this place one day driving through the lot and it was empty. Normally my wife and I go to nann curry. So one day I told my wife let's try. And boy are we glad we did. This place was so good we will never go back to nann curry again. There isn't much good places to eat in concord at-least not to write a good review about. But this place I can say is good I mean very good. It has become my go to place for Indian. I'm from SF and there are many great Indian places in sf. But now I have one in concord. Oh and the gentleman who's behind the counter is also a very nice man. I was surprised because he was very quiet but I was very wrong about that too. The expression don't judge the book by its cover. In this case it's absolutely true. I love this place and will become a regular there. read more

Loved the food! The service was great. Server was very attentive and welcoming. I will be coming back!

This place has some awesome food and prices are very reasonable. The service is very fast and portions are extremely good to share with your guest or partner. Much better than Nan & Curry in downtown Concord. Highly recommended! read more

Lamb Shank was Phenomenal too Good best Shank ever had it's a Self service Restaurant everything was Good .

Every time I come here to pick up takeout, the owner/manager seems to be grumpy and in a bad mood. He is rude, seems miserable and unhappy to be there. The service provided by him is absolutely awful. Each time I go to pick up my food, I inform him of my order and name and he acts irritated and bothered as though I am a nuisance to him by coming there. This guy is terrible! Don't go here. Food is ok but not worth the poor treatment by the owner. read more

This place used to be Indian restaurant I would recommend to friends and family over naan and curry but I am not sure what happened over past year the food taste has gone downhill. It's a watered down curry.. seriously!! Food comes out pretty quickly so I have a commend them for that. Ambiance is nothing to write about. It's alright. Needless to say this place is not a restaurant I would go to for Indian food. There are way better options out there. read more

Moved to Oakley from San Jose so our options have been pretty limited decided to try this spot and now I can say we have a new favorite food was delicious and the staff there super friendly and made us feel like we where at home thank you so much we will definitely be stopping by every other week. read more

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Delicious, affordable meal in a chill restaurant. I had veggie tikka masala with plain naan and gulab jamun (which I only remembered to take a photo of after I had eaten it). I haven't had veggie tikka masala before, so the mix of veggies was wonderful though sweeter (?) than I'm used to. The naan (which I got for free from a Yelp check-in coupon/promo) was beautifully crusty outside and soft inside. The gulab jamun was a great way for my sweet tooth to finish read more

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I was trying to order from Naan n' Curry, but their wait time was 40-50 minutes long. So, I decided to take this chance to try out a different Indian restaurant in the area. Long story short, this place deserves a *chef's kiss*. I ordered the chicken tikka masala ($9), aloo gobi ($7), basmati rice ($2), and garlic naan ($2) to-go. This was a little over 2 servings (maybe 2.5). I would say that $20 for 2-2.5 servings is a mad good deal. Such a bang for your buck. The order took about 15-20 minutes to come out. The chicken tikka masala was sooo creamy and the aloo gohbi was better than Naan n' Curry's tbh. The rice was cooked to perfection and the garlic naan was so flavorful. Tip: air fry the naan for a few minutes when you get home and voilà! You got yourself a, "fresh out of the oven," naan. It does lose its crispiness if you take it to-go since it's wrapped in foil, so it'll be much crispier this way. Hope you give this place a try! It's inexpensive AND delicious, and I call that perfection :) read more

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Very good food. Came out quickly - and was very flavorful, especially after our asking for the seasoning to be mild (for the kids). I loved their Chicken Coconut Curry. Husband got the Karahi prawns. Samosa Chat was good also. Would come back for more when/if in the area. Only drawback was the single bathroom. There was some waiting to be able to use the facilities. read more