This is my favorite Indian resto. Mear my house there are selverap indian spots but gotta drive a bit further to here for meat dishes:) You can pick spicy level so you won't get upset stomach after. They made dish by dish, so you can tell it's so hot and fresh. The service is nice they are so friendly. I would come back read more

Ashoka Indian Cuisine - Las malai - Indian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Met my daughter here for lunch yesterday and loved all the food. We chose Ashoka because we were hoping they had a lunch buffet. Unfortunately,they shut down their lunch buffet during COVID and never brought it back. All the food at the other tables looked good so we decided to give it a try à la carte. We ordered chicken tikka masala, chicken vindaloo, and tandoori chicken. Since à la cart we als ordered two rice and one garlic naan to go with the curries. Serving sizes were good - not small at all but not huge either. Service was very friendly and consistent.. Tikka masala was thick and flavorful. Over the basmati rice was a perfect bite. Vindaloo was also juicy but felt that the sauce could have been a little thicker. Had also asked for super spicy vindaloo but it didn't feel that hot (but did make me sweat like crazy!). Tandoori was tasty but could have been juicier. Felt like it was precooked and warmed up versus being cooked fresh. The tandoori was a till very tasty though. Cost was a little on the high side since everything is à la carte (rice and naan extra). Three dishes, two rice and a garlic naan came out to $74 with leftovers. Lunch would have been $20-25 each if we only got two dishes instead of three. Overall we plan to return and try other menu items. The friendliness of the staff (I think she was the owner) alone would make us come back, but the food was yummy too! In fact, I think we will door dash some Ashoka for poker tonight! read more

Ashoka Indian Cuisine - Chicken tikka masala, chicken vindaloo, tandoori chicken - Indian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

This casual spot has a bit nicer atmosphere and ambiance compared to other similar strip mall spots. It's not a bad choice for a casual group dinner. It seems to be family owned and service was very cordial and friendly. They were definitely a bit busy so it took a while to get attended. Food was average. We tried the chicken tandoori, the samosas, veggie korma, and lamb curry plus a bread basket. All were fine but nothing stood out. read more

The food is absolutely delicious! It was our first time and we will be back! We had the chicken and fish pakora to start. Both amazing! We had the assorted vegetable pakora too. It was fresh and tasty with the dipping sauces. We also had tandoori chicken, butter chicken, tandoori kabob, korma chicken, plain naan and garlic naan. Each dish was great! I truly can't say enough about the taste and quality of the food. The staff are friendly and attentive. We called ahead as we were a group of 8. The table was ready when we arrived. Great food and great service. read more

Delicious! The staff is sweet and caring and the food was perfect. Our favorites were the chicken tikka masala, mixed meat tandoori and lentil daal. read more

Ordered butter chicken and naan today. Both naan and the chicken had human hair in it. When I called them to let them know, the owner refused to accept that we had hair. His response was , it can't happen but if you come back I can give a new one. Why would I order food again from the place which had hair in their dishes. So disappointing. Never ordering again. read more

The waitress was attentive and kind. The food was incredibly fresh and delicious I can't have spicy food so they were able to make the spice level mild for me. Definitely recommend as a wonderful place to eat!! read more

Finally tried Ashoka and everything we ordered was delicious! Clean, nicely decorated restaurant with friendly service. Medium spice level is an enjoyable amount of heat. Chicken Tikka Masala, tandoori chicken, Lamb Vindaloo and garlic naan are my favorites so far. I'll be back to try more dishes. read more

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Very clean restaurant. Friendly staff. Food was delicious. The butter chicken is a bit unique from other restaurants. The chili chicken is tangy and delicious. The garlic naan was spot on. read more

Love this place. It'sa very small hole in the wall but the food is incredible. Owners creates everything she serves with true passion for her art. Wife also got samosas that came with hot and sweet sauces. Ate them before I thought about reviewing. This is her second time and my first. Prices are fair. Best Indian food I had in this area read more

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Ashoka is such a hidden gem. This family owned Indian spot has been around since 2012 and the moment you walk in, it genuinely feels like home. We tried the samosa chaat, butter chicken with the Ashoka bread basket, tandoori chicken, and onion pakora, and everything was so fresh and flavorful. You can really tell the food is made with care. The naan was amazing and the butter chicken was hands down my favorite. Every dish was comforting, rich, and perfectly spiced. Nothing felt rushed or generic, just really good Punjabi-style food done right. On top of that, the service was so kind and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Ashoka is officially my new favorite Indian restaurant in the East Bay and I will absolutely be coming back. Such a special spot. read more

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Some of the best service I have had in Pleasanton at any restaurant. The food is off the hook, the creamy and spiciness of the butter chicken with addition of garlic naan. Makes this amazing dish come to life. read more

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Had Lamb Rogan Josh & Vindaloo. Flavor was good, especially liked the Rogan Josh sauce. However the lamb was very dry for the Rogan Josh. Not gamey. requested mild spice level and they gave me was too strong for my friends. It blew their palette read more

There was a lack in favor on their Palak paneer. Also the spice needs to mixed in better, got one bite with so much chili .

Food was delicious. The lamb and chicken we had were all so very tender and flavorful. Garlic naan was devoured by all! The service is so friendly. Very family oriented and makes you feel right at home. Prices were also reasonable compared to others. Will definitely return! read more

This place is consistently amazing. Great friendly customer service as well. Hands down the best Indian food in NorCal. Check it out if you get a chance, I promise you, you won't be disappointed! read more

Lunchtime crowds at Subway and McDonald's in this plaza can make parking a challenge, but the food at Ashoka is definitely worth navigating the tiny lot for. Delicious Indian food, served by a wonderful and welcoming family. We had wonderful aloo matter, bengan bertha, butter chicken, bhatura, rice and the bread basket. Everything wowed, and I will definitely be back to try more of their impressive dishes. read more

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Phenomenal Indian food. The best in Pleasanton, don't hesitate to try it out, you will probably be a repeat customer. Very friendly family-run restaurant. Tikka masala was very good. read more

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My family and I was ready to try a new Indian restaurant and we were so happy to find this gem. Not only was the food excellent but the service was also just as superior. Ratesh took care of us and was very friendly! We look forward to future visits! read more

Love that they offer fish on the menu. The food overall was delicious, and the naan was perfectly fluffy. However, the fish tikka masala didn't quite match the flavor that I am normally use to at other Indian restaurants. It tasted very similar to the butter chicken sauce, with little difference between them. read more

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One of the best catering services! I made order online week before my husband's 50th birthday, 1 day before birthday I realised the order wasn't submitted. I went there in person almost in tears and told them what happened. Tha Lady was so kind and still took my order, it wasn't small one. Her kindness and understanding made me cry. Everyone enjoyed the food! read more

An impressive showcase of authentic flavor and texture. The garlic naan was perfectly crisp with just the right char, serving as an ideal complement to the boldly spiced tandoori chicken and tender lamb tikka masala. Each chutney--mango, mint, and tamarind--offered its own vibrant note, enhancing every other bite with a burst of freshness and complexity. The ingredients tasted impeccably fresh, a testament to the kitchen's quality. We'll absolutely be returning. read more

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This is the best Indian food restaurant in all of the east bay. Fremont restaurants are terrible so I decided to try this one in Pleasanton and was amazed by the incredible chicken tikka masala. The bread basket is a must! Very reasonable prices for high quality food. The service is the best and the restaurant is great. read more

Amazing food, great friendly service and very clean. Favorite dishes are Chana Masala, Naan, Dal Makhani & Chicken Vindaloo. read more

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Food is amazing - flavorful and fresh! Highly recommend. The service is very fast and friendly as well. One of my favorite local restaurants! read more

I had a craving for Indian food so I decided to check out this spot in Pleasanton off of Stanley blvd and Bernal Ave. When I walked in, there was one person waiting for an order. I think the owner was in the back getting food. She then came out and asked what I wanted to order. I told her I'd be dining in so she grabbed a plate and utensils and gave me a menu. I was the only one dining at the time but later on more people came in. It looks like they had their regulars who would order for pickup and I think that's always a good sign. I ordered what I usually get at any Indian restaurant which is chicken tikka masala, naan and rice. She suggested the samosas so I had to order it. These did not disappoint! There were hot, flakey crust and inside was so flavorful of spices, veggies, potatoes and lentils. They paired very well with the sauces which were mint and a tamarind sauce. She suggested to mix them together and wow I loved it! Next came my main. They give good portions as I could not finish it all. It was your typical chicken tikka masala, I appreciated a little sweetness to it and of course the rice and naan complimented it just fine. I was plenty full to finish so I ended up having leftovers. I will definitely come back as the service was excellent, she is super nice and food came out pretty fast considering they had lots of to go orders. I'd go for the garlic naan next time and probably try their others dishes. read more

Inwas disappointed with the food after reading all the great reviews . Service was fast and the place was clean but definitely not authentic Indian food . read more

Food was Ok, I ordered chicken tikka, side of rice, garlic naan and mango lassi. Total ~ $24 + tip This felt a little pricy for me as my usual spots are not ala cart for what seems like regular size portions. For and other places I've ordered chicken tikka at include rice with it. Again every place is different I was just happy to try a new spot as I love Indian food. I came in ordered my food and then took a seat. I thought it was strange I wasn't offered water and figured I would ask when the food came. My food came packaged to go, I was a bit disappointed granted I live about $40 minutes away. I said "oh it's packed to go?" The guy stated "Did you want to eat here?" I felt a bit embarrassed and slightly sad as I thought it was common knowledge people normally get the food to dine in unless they request it to go. Anyways I say it's ok I'll just eat in the car, although I didn't really want to but was still a bit embarrassed. He was nice and offered me utensils and a to go foam plate. I asked about sauces and he brought me 2 in the tiny to go sauce containers. Chicken Tikka: I asked for it to be Medium to Spicy and he said so Mild to Medium. I said " No Medium to Spicy." I received a Mild Chicken Tikka. The flavor was alright but I was a bit disappointed as I love spicy food and the tiny extra sauce he gave me was not enough. Rice & Garlic Naan: The were good no complaints. Mango Lassi: I was sadly disappointed as the Mango Lassi felt so liquidy and runny. I was very watery and I was hoping for a slightly thicker consistency. Over all I don't think I will be back. It wasn't bad but there wasn't anything great or amazing either. This is just my opinion and I'm sure the people at the table to my left that were dinning in had a better experience than I did. read more

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Ashoka is one of the fastest, with quality, Indian restaurants! The food came fresh and hot. Everything was great quality with rich flavors. Service was good as well! The owners are so sweet. read more

Best chicken tikka masala in the Bay Area. I would drive miles to eat here. I'm sad they are closed Sundays because it's my favorite day for takeout. Also the people who work there are so sweet. 10 stars read more

Food is fantastic. The Mango lassy was perfectly sweet and not too sweet. All the food was delicious and the staff was excellent

Wonderful food. We ordered Chicken Biryani and Butter chicken with Garlic Naan. Everything came out top notch - so tasty. The only suggestion I have for them is that they offer a lunch menu - perhaps with a side salad to "put out the fire". But the price is reasonable and service was excellent. read more

Ashoka Indian Cuisine - Butter chicken and garlic naan, both great. - Indian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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I'm pretty picky when it comes to curry, having lived in and visited places where there has been access to really good curry restaurants. Since moving to Pleasanton, we've been hard pressed to find a place that provides such flavorful curries, until now. My husband got the lamb, and we both ordered our curries med-hot spicy. We like things spicy, and most places don't take us seriously when we say we want it as spicy as we do, which is usually a 7/10 or 8/10 level of spiciness. Anyway, they hit the level of spice just right for me, but my husband felt the burn, but in a good way. We ordered the bread basket, which was a nice variety of naan. I'm Asian, so the portion of rice was a little small for me. The owner seemed very nice, and we will definitely be back. read more

Came in for take out and was greeted with awesome customer service and very friendly staff who recommended the lamb tikka masala and butter chicken. Truly enjoyed both dishes and will definitely be back! New favorite spot for Indian food in the area! read more

I always get butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, and garlic naan here -- hits the spot every time!

The dishes were below average taste on vegetarian dishes like paneer and gobi Manchurian

The food and service are absolutely fantastic! This little hidden gem may look unassuming from outside but packs a punch of flavors and freshness inside! Sure the ambiance isn't all that, but everything else you experience while there is well worth it! They don't charge too much, the portions are more than reasonable, did I mention how tasty and fresh their food is? May I suggest the bertha! read more

Gobi Manchurian made or topped in Tomato ketchup!!! Never had this anywhere and never going back to this place ever again. It's a small place with 4-5 tables. Great location. We were a big group gone for lunch here. We ordered gobi manchurian , pakodas and a few other appetizers. All were a big turn off! For the main course we ordered - Paneer kadai , malai kofta , bangan bharta , goat biryani and dal tadka. The only things good were the malai kofta, bangan bharta and dal. Portions/Quantity of each were also on the lesser side. Service/ Staff - was great. One lady managing everything. Overall, was disappointed especially based on all the appetizers, with the tomato ketchup based Gobi Manchurian still topping the list. read more

My husband and I were craving authentic Indian food when we came across this hidden gem in Pleasanton. The food was absolutely delicious, the service was top-notch, and the overall experience exceeded our expectations. If you're ever in the Pleasanton area and in the mood for authentic Indian cuisine, you have to try Ashoka! read more

We have been going to Ashoka over 7 years .One of best north Indian food , freshly made every day , request mild spicy to hot spicy, they will make it for with large potions .Great service with chilled glasses for cold beer. Ravi & Nimmi , Pleasanton , CA read more