This is the flavor I'm liking for when I want a chicken tikka masala. The chicken pieces could be…read moremore tender, but they've got the right balance of cream, sweet, and spice. Even their plain naan works quite well with the curry. It's not as soft or fluffy as other places, but the flavor works well when eaten with the curry. I do like that they allow you to adjust the spice for curries and biryanis. The lamb in the lamb biryani was tender and didn't taste too gamey. And I found the addition of tamarind to be interesting, just be careful while eating because they've still got their pits. The samosa chaat was interesting with the use of apples, but I probably wouldn't get it again. This is probably my favorite spot if I am looking for Indian style curry.

The chili momos were the standout, so spicy & so good--both the chicken and vegetable fillings done…read morereally well. I also enjoyed the Sichuan stir-fry noodles, though the portion of chicken was a bit sparse. The masala chai fell short for me, it could have used a stronger spice profile. The butter chicken was just okay and didn't really stand out, with only a few pieces of chicken. The garlic naan and butter naan were also underwhelming, I was hoping for something thicker and more garlicky. Overall, the momos are a must-order and definitely the highlight. Service was solid throughout!!

Nestled in cozy downtown Burlingame, Masala Desi Cafe offers delicious, authentic Indian food…read more I got the butter chicken with an order of white rice and garlic naan. The chicken was tender and the curry was absolutely delicious. It was buttery, hot, smooth and spiced perfectly. The naan was fluffy, garlicky, and paired well with everything else on the plate. Friendly service and a warm, inviting atmosphere, Masala Desi Cate is a fantastic spot for a chill bite to eat with big flavor.

For an authentic taste of the South, Masala desi cafe delivers high-quality food in a clean…read morerestaurant. The Dosa stands out on its own but the chutneys that come with are great too! If you have an appetite, then you must-order idles as well. Service was also prompt, we hardly had any wait time. We were seated promptly and order came within 15 min. All round great service.

Delicious food, incredibly friendly staff, great music. Smells wonderful. Deepak and Sujan were our…read moreservers and we had a fantastic time. Spicy in the best way. AND reasonably priced. Get the garlic naan. Lentil soup is bomb. Candy with your receipt!

RECOMMEND RECOMMEND RECOMMEND…read more Omg. First of all, amazing and friendly staff! We were seated as soon as we got into the restaurant which was nice because I was worried that we would have to make reservations. I was so overwhelmed with the menu but the server recommended the momos as an appetizer. We ordered lamb momos and wow, they were delicious! I'm picky with my lamb but this was hitting the spot and I would definitely go back for it! They're big in size and come with 6 pieces. We ordered the tandoori chicken and vindaloo chicken. Both were delicious. We devoured our plates and also had garlic naan. I truly enjoyed this location and would come back plentiful! If the empty plate doesn't say anything then idk what does..

Great food Mango…read morelassi very good. Got the tikka masala Would go again. Thanks Goood good goood

This is a very overdue review. I've been going to Zareens since my days at Berkeley. And the food…read morehas never been less than perfect. The boti sizzler, the CTM, nihari, the garlic naan, or anything from the brunch menu. Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything. I went back recently and loved the changes. The service was great, we were sat outside quickly. And so many new items on the menu -- I can't say enough good things about the papri chaat, a MUST. We asked if it was possible to make it extra spicy and they did! Excited to eat my way through all the new additions, the mango& Kashmiri frozen yogurt were THE PERFECT sweet treat to end the meal. Zareen continues to be a staple must have for anyone visiting the Bay Area. The best Pakistani food. My favorite restaurant in the Bay.

We tried their Paneer Rice Bowl, Egg Puff, and Rose Tres Leche Cake at the Sunset Farmers Market…read more Everything was super tasty with perfect portion sizes, but the Rose Tres Leche Cake really stood out -- absolutely outstanding! We also had Saffron & Spice handle the desserts for our son's birthday party, and it was a guest favorite. Everyone loved the unique flavors and kept talking about how delicious the desserts were. I'd happily go back to their farmers market stall anytime, and next time we host an event, I'd definitely go to them for full catering.

Saffron and Spice catered our baby shower, and they were the perfect combination of delicious food…read moreand beautiful aesthetics. Their menu is ideal for a graze table, with food that was flavorful, balanced, and visually stunning. Juthika and Kavya were enthusiastic, responsive, and punctual. On the day of the event, they arrived on time, and everything was set up perfectly. The graze table looked gorgeous, and the delicious food was the cherry on top. We ordered samosa pinwheels, masala rounds, paneer sliders, chicken puffs, pani puri, papri chaat, mango panna cotta kheer, and rose milk tres leches. Both desserts were a hit. Everyone loved the mango panna cotta kheer, even though I am usually a tres leches fan. The samosa pinwheels, paneer sliders, and chicken puffs were especially delicious. Juthika also baked the cake for us. She asked which flavor we wanted and suggested a few ideas of her own. We trusted her judgment, and everyone was impressed by the cake. She also advised us to choose a smaller size based on our guest count, which turned out to be perfect. Overall, we could not have asked for a better caterer for our baby shower. I would recommend Saffron and Spice to anyone without a second thought.

Curry & Kabab is our go-to Indian takeout spot and has become a total household staple. We order…read morefrom here regularly, and it never disappoints. Our favorites are the chicken korma, prawn tikka masala, and butter chicken. All three are incredibly flavorful, rich, and perfectly spiced without being overwhelming. Each entrée comes with a side of complimentary rice, which is always appreciated and makes it an easy, complete meal. The portions are generous too. Every container is filled to the brim with sauce, and their garlic naan is perfect for soaking up every last bit. The naan is soft, warm, and has just the right amount of garlic. The food tastes authentic and comforting, with deep, well-balanced flavors that really stand out compared to other places we've tried. You can tell care goes into the preparation. Ordering is also super convenient. We usually order online, but calling in is just as easy, and the process is always smooth. Takeout is consistently ready on time, which makes this an easy choice on busy nights. I've never actually dined in person yet, but I recently heard they offer a lunch buffet, which I'm really excited to try soon. If it's anything like their takeout, I already know it'll be worth the visit. Highly recommend if you're looking for reliable, delicious Indian food with great portions and value. This place is definitely a regular in our rotation.

I'm a sucker for Indian buffets but today I needed to grab a pizza to take home. Curry & Kabab is…read morelocated along El Camino but parking on a Saturday afternoon was not too hard to just pull up along the curb. Pizza takes about 20minutes so calling ahead would save you time. They're very nice here. It's a small restaurant with enough tables and although the buffet is small, they serve goat and that's always a favorite of mine. I ordered the XL CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA $32.88 with tax. I would say the pizza seemed a little dry so there could've been way more sauce and the dough is a little heavier for my liking. Overall an average Indian pizza. Check out my videos of their buffet offers. Or you can also order off their menu a l carte.

Are you prepared for an express surprise (and not a good one)? You never know what you get -…read moreordered delivery multiple times, and got inconsistent orders. First time, an entire dish and a bowl of sambar was missing, but all 3 chutneys were provided. Second time, the coconut chutney was missing.. And it's a shame, cos the idlis were very soft and tender, and this is one of the rare South Indian restaurants in the peninsula serving chocolate dosa. However I shall refrain from ordering again till the quality control issues are resolved. Seems like others also had similar quality issues/ consistency issues. Do yourself an express favor and run away from this like an express

I was seriously let down by the quality/authenticity of the food here. The sambar is watery and…read moredoesn't have great flavour- one of the things I look for in a good South Indian restaurant that serves dosa! The dosa which is the main dish as it's in the name of the place - also was a disappointment- it was too thick and wasn't crispy or aerated like a normal dosa batter. All the while I ate the dosa, I felt that it was cakey and the batter was way off from traditional batter :( next dish we tried is the mysore bonda - we expected nice hot bonda with some potato filling, but what we got was plain batter with no salt or any flavour deep fried and tossed on the plate. Lastly, the chutneys are also very mediocre. Although the people are friendly and you are served too soon, the food is really underwhelming for me to try again!

Splendid food. Really fun menu with lots of intriguing dishes. Had the duck biriyani, lamb chops,…read morethe basil dosa, and they were fabulous. The upstairs is a bit noisy and hard to have a conversation. I want to come again and try more dishes!

Food and service was good. They took the 1:45 pm reservation. We were little late to reach there…read more They said we have to order everything by 2 pm since kitchen will close afterwards. We had to order everything from cocktails to appetizers and main course at once. There Dosa, chutneys and sambhar were really good, potato filling was very wet. The chicken, paneer, egg curries were good. Cocktails were refreshing . Vada pav sliders and Andhra fried chicken were the two items everyone enjoyed a lot. Chutneys were really good! Burlingame downtown has nice vibe. Finding parking can be little challenging.