Tucked away in a strip mall, it's easy to drive by unless you're looking for it. It's a cozy space,…read morewhich pretty much says, come here for the food not for the ambiance. And yes, it absolutely delivers on the food. We went here on a Friday evening for their special biryani and enjoyed it! The portions are generous, one biryani can easily feed two people. It a self serve place where they bring your food out to your table, but you pick up your own plates, silverware etc. The Kaachi mutton biryani was packed full of flavor and it was easy to see why they had a steady stream of pick up orders. We also got the kosha chicken which is spicy but not overpoweringly so. To end off our meal, we got the norer gul rosohogulla, a good flavor and mildly sweet. Overall, a solid place for take out and eating at home, since you will not want to move after you've indulged!

We stumbled upon Bongo's during my husband's ongoing quest to find the best Bengali food in the Bay…read moreArea. Bongo's serves authentic Bangladeshi cuisine, which is very close in flavor to Bengali/Kolkata-style food--so we were excited to try it. Our first impression, honestly, wasn't great. It's a very small place with just a few tables--I wouldn't even quite call it a full-fledged restaurant. But since it came highly recommended by several people, we decided to dine in anyway. We started with the fish chop (cutlet) and chicken Mughlai paratha, and both were amazing. The paratha does take a while to prepare, so be prepared to wait--but it's absolutely worth it. Freshly made, rich, and indulgent. For the mains, I tried their Kachi Biryani (available only on Fridays), and my husband ordered the fish dopiaza with polao. The biryani was hands down the best dish of the night--succulent goat pieces, fragrant and flavorful rice, mildly spiced, and perfectly balanced. It was pure comfort food. My husband thoroughly enjoyed the fish curry as well and said it was very delicious and authentic. Overall, the food was amazing, and the service was good too. That said, given the limited space and setup, next time I would probably opt for takeout instead of dining in. If you're craving authentic Bangladeshi/Bengali flavors in the Bay Area, Bongo's is definitely worth trying--just adjust your expectations about the ambience and focus on the food.

Tried the chicken biryani Very good, tasty, and served conveniently…read more Even though they were closed for orders, they still took my order. The service was excellent.

My review about this place is strictly for their meat butcher section and grocery section. I have…read morenot tried their cooked food, so I have no info on them yet. I have purchased goat meat and whole chicken from them couple of times, and I was always happy with the quality. I appreciate that they ask the purpose of the meat, based on which they make the cuts - e.g. Biryani will need bigger pieces, and a goat curry will need a bit small than that. The goat meat has been tender, chicken was fresh, and they give you all parts you want. I was also glad to find Palm Date Jaggery (Khejur er gur - for the Bengalis out there), and I liked the quality too. I learned from my mother early on, how to know the jaggery is of quality, and their product met that quality mark. Also, their grocery section has all the necessary products required for South Asian and Mediterranean cooking, which I find to be convenient.

When there would be a craving for Indian food from the my co-workers, we would always end up here…read more Food was always great and it was close to the office.

A hidden gem in downtown Oakland for late night curries and naan!…read more First time we dined in we tried their Malai Kofta, Lamb Tikka Masala, and Honey Cheese Naan. I got really excited to try out the honey cheese naan, I had never had that combination before but it just makes so much sense and works super well with the curries! The dining area has got a lot of tables for larger parties which is nice. Definitely a great spot that I can't wait to bring more friends to! My favorite dish was the Malai Kofta. Veggie fritters sitting in a smooth and creamy tomato base. It almost reminds me of a sweet tomato soup with some fluffy fritters! It can take a little bit for your food to come out, but trust- it's so worth the wait and everything is made to order! Biryani Kabab has become one of my go to spots for takeout after work.

Food was so freshly cooked, less spiced with awesome taste. Definitely got the authentic homely…read moretaste. Clean place, clean restroom and has prayer arrangements as well.

Absolutely loved our experience at this Bangla restaurant! The food is delicious, authentic, and…read morefull of homestyle flavors. My mom especially loves their Sunday special buffet--it reminds her of the flavors back home and is always something she looks forward to. The variety, taste, and quality make it a wonderful place for anyone craving authentic Bangladeshi food. Highly recommended!

very tasty food we love it we also liked to eat whit Mexican chapati it tast very good are kids…read morelike it to much that is a our favorite place to buy food and meet

Okay so... I know a lot of you have seen my biryani picture. I know this is a small business and…read moreI'm rating the stars because the service was friendly and there seems to be fresh meat. However, I referenced photos from Yelp and Google Maps before coming and I was so excited to try the chicken biryani. I called in ahead and the entire process took 25 minutes. It was... uh... A bunch of lightly seasoned rice and some meat off the bone... I didn't check before I left the store, but I had a conversation with the cashier and she noticed I was buying something spicy. She warned me that the biryani wasn't spicy, to which I replied I knew. I don't know what was wrong with it that day or if it was supposed to be like this? Photos for reference.

I buy fish only from the shop because they provide the fishes which I like to buy it for my home…read more The service is pretty good before cutting the fish or a meat every time they do ask my preference and they do it very well. You can buy a lot of Bengali sweet also. Earlier this shop was known as Bangla Bazar which was located at Wolf Road.

I needed a few things and this place was close to where I was already shopping in Sunnyvale. It is…read morea South Asian grocery store. Went in for some vegetables, the stock is very limited and they had no bags to put the produce in and no one around to help. Went up to the counter to pay and there was no one there. Called for someone and a woman peeked out of the kitchen and went right back in! She came back a few minutes later and was having a conversation over the phone. She started ringing me up and then right in the middle of doing so, she walked away! Didn't come back for a few more minutes. Rang me up but they charge for using anything other than cash. Produce was very limited, as well as the other packaged items. It is a very small place. They also have a kitchen but but it was not busy on a weekday evening. There are plenty of other Indian stores withing a few minutes driving distance and I will not be back here.

Vik's Chaat is so cool! I can't believe we've never truly experienced it until recently. A mix…read morebetween a grocer, fresh food made-to-order, and indoor/outdoor seating to enjoy your purchases/yummies. Located on 4th Street, it's def worthy of checking out during a lovely summer weekend afternoon. I noticed they have happy hour weekly, and the market opening around 10:30a and Chaat around 11a. They have daily specials, and also many kiddo friendly dishes too. Coined "The SF Bay Area's Original Indian Street Food Restaurant", we had such a fun time exploring foods and fare we've never had before. For the market, you can also shop online for delivery/curbside delivery. Food-wise we tried the Vada Pao (fried potato patty in a bun), a Kids Cheese Dosa (served with coconut chutney and tomato chutney), a Mango Lassi, and their signature chicken wrap. Everything was so flavorful and fresh. Nice staff, vibrant atmosphere, plenty of parking in/around Vik's Chaat, and pro-tip: take a nice walk around the area post-meal. We will definitely come back to try more from the menu and maybe next time even come home with a few market items. That coconut chutney..yum!

I've had this bookmarked for quite some time and finally got to try it since I was around the area…read moreand was craving chaat. I have not been so disappointed in a meal in such a long time. We got the sev puri chaat and mixed veggies dosa to share. The chaat had a weird bitter taste and the brown chutney on top (which I assumed must be the mint chutney) was not good at all. Everything was soggy not one big crunchy like what you would expect in a chaat. The only thing good about the dosa was the crispy party. Coconut chutney did not taste coconuty at all. The veggies filling inside was not bad. I was surprised to see how packed it was. I do like the idea of the ordering counter and convenience of it but I will not be returning.

I love this place!!!…read more Let's start with location, very convenient in the mission District The restaurant associates are so wonderful, sweet and welcoming! I love the ambience here you can have a group of people or just be on a date be with a couple of friends or come by yourself. It's just perfect. Now let's talk about my favorite part the yummy food! I am in love with their new appetizers, chicken wings with a delicious sauce on a sizzling plate with onions so delicious and their new item fries with a delicious sauce with a side of chutney. I could've ordered two so good!!! we also ordered our favorite garlic, naan and chicken chicken tikka masala with a white rice so tasty!! I'm a big fan of their Mango lassa drink and their new delicious lychee drink super tasty! Over all 5 stars I can't wait to come back

My daughter's favorite Indian-Pakistani restaurant! I've tried so many in the area, and nothing…read morecompares to this one. Definitely a hidden gem!

Good food and best customer service by Savita and Preet. Very tasty food and also variety of sweets.read more

This place is the best Indian food in Fairfield. I have been coming here for years and they never…read moredisappoint. The food is always fresh and delicious and the portions are always more than reasonable. The inside is decorated nicely with some authentic Indian decor and the staff are always so inviting and attentive. We also got the chai tea And it was so good! I could hear the tandoori chicken as it was coming out of the kitchen because it was sizzling on the cast-iron skillet. It was so moist and juicy and had an amazing flavor. I highly recommend this place if you want some good Indian food.

We scheduled a DoorDash pickup for nihari with naan. When we arrived, we were able to find a…read moreparking lot close to the back of the restaurant, and pick up our order within 5 minutes. We appreciate how the nihari was sealed in a container inside a plastic bag, nestled in a paper bag with handles and reinforced bottom. How though! The nihari brings us back to Pakistan - 20/10. We will be back for other items! The outdoors seating area was bustling as ever.

Let me set something straight. I enjoy the food generally and I had a great experience in Redwood…read moreCity. Our server seems to have issues keeping up but that's OK. What broke it for me is when the server tied his shoes with his black gloves on, then touched his face, then proceeded to continue serving food WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES! I don't care how good the food is but I'm disgusted. Fortunately for our table, he finished serving. I am trying to remain optimistic and trying to believe he didn't do anything disgusting with those black gloves before serving our food. But realistically, I'm not hopeful. Just trying to remain optimistic for the sake of my dinner group.