One of my favorite places for Indian food. The food is always delicious and made fresh.read more

My husband and I were craving for some Indian food. We used to live in the Bay Area & went to…read moreShalimar in Fremont. We were thrilled to find Shalimar in Natomas. Everything we had was tasty and fresh. The staffs were friendly and the restaurant was clean. We'll definitely come back.

Shalimar in South Sac is a solid Pakistani restaurant…read more.. This place has been around for a while and is part of a small chain you will also find in the Bay Area and around Sacramento. Some locations have come and gone over the years, but this South Sac spot has stayed pretty consistent. The food is classic Pakistani style. Nothing fancy, just straightforward, well-executed dishes. I have had a lot of their menu and most of it hits. The kabobs are always a strong choice, the biryani is flavorful and satisfying, and the chicken tikka masala is decent. Not the best I have ever had, but definitely solid enough to enjoy. It is not mind blowing food, but it is reliable. You know what you are getting, and more often than not, it delivers. One thing I will say is that not all locations are the same. The Natomas one, for whatever reason, just does not hit the same. This South Sacramento location is the one to go to if you want a good experience. The vibe is pretty casual and no frills, which fits the food. Area is a bit rough but that's to be expected in this part of town. Overall, if you're craving solid Pakistani food in Sacramento, this is a dependable spot. Not elite, but very consistent and worth coming back to.

I order takeout from here from time to time. I really like their butter chicken and goat karahi…read more The biryani is also delicious. Food here never disappoints. Their naan is a must. I have not had a bad experience here.

10 stars for the biryani's! I've tried both the hyderabadi and vijayawada biryani all together…read moreabout 5 times for lunch at work/doordash- never disappointed. Food was delicious and plentiful! Piping hot, clean tasting and soooo soooo flavorful!! Please if you have not tried any of these biryanis- you're missing out! Head to the restaurant if not doordash it for lunch! (Or dinner!) Highly recommended!

Update: there is a way to order rice, it is just like $5…read more... OG: The chicken tikka masala didn't come with rice and there is no way to order a side of rice so that really took away from the taste for me

I am staying at a nearby hotel and needed to find an easy quick dinner and stumbled upon this…read moreplace. It is unassuming next to the Subway and gas station, a short walk from my hotel. I ordered the Lamb Karahi with rice and garlic naan. It was delicious! But the best part about this restaurant is the people who work there. Two women were working together to make my food and take my order. They were very accommodating and kind. We had some language misunderstandings, but we ended up laughing in the end. I highly recommend this place for good food, fast & friendly service. Between 11AM and 3 PM on weekdays, they have an extensive buffet that looks fantastic. I will have to go back and check it out. I also ended up spilling an entire fountain drink in the front of my vehicle. After getting my food, I went to the minimart next-door and purchased an extra large Coke. Then proceeded to spill the entire thing inside the front of my vehicle. The gentleman, who I believe was the owner of the restaurant came out to help me when he saw what happened. Offered to give me a rag and water to clean things up. It was so kind and helpful and he invited me back another time to enjoy a buffet lunch on him.

Full of flavor. Perfect amount of spice. Customer service…read morewas beyond exceptional. Clean and neat in the restaurant. Chai tea was delicious.

I order takeout from here every once in a while and I don't know what they did this time, but the…read moretandoori chicken leg was amazing!! Really juicy, tender, and flavorful with yummy sauces on the side. Enjoyed it a lot! I'm not sure if the consistency is always there but I'd be lightly interested in going back and trying their other menu items. Maybe would skip the vegetable pakora (not very memorable for me personally).

The area is sketchy, but upon walking in the restaurant, it looks clean, organized, and huge!…read more The buffet selection felt a bit limited, but they were all delicious. They had curries that came in different flavors and protein choices, naan, basmati rice, and a salad bar. We also tried their chai, which was pretty good. It wasn't too sweet, and it was light and was served hot. I can't say too much on the service because it's a buffet style, so you just help yourself. We got sat quickly though, so that was nice.

Great food and service! We had a large group and the food came quickly in good size portions!…read moreDelicious!

Gurpreet was great server and checked on us through out the service. Will be back for the fish…read morepakora and butter chicken.The ambience was nice the restaurant was clean.

Great nihari and delicious fresh kabob! Smelled great inside and busy good ambiance. Great…read moreauthentic Pakistani food!

There should be an option for negative star after my experience today with this restaurant. I just…read morecan't believe how unprofessional these people to serve spoiled rotten food to their customers. Word of advice, check your food before you leave the restaurant to make sure your food was properly prepared/cooked. I am not a person who writes negative reviews but man today was a day. I will never go back to this restaurant.

Came here for some authentic experience which was i was really excited when I saw the set up…read more . They have a bbq charcoal grill set up around 5pm. . Halal Chicken Tikka - tender chicken boneless dark meat marinated with yogurt and spices to make it tender. The chicken was bone fall off. . halal beef Bihari Boti - chunky spices marination sauce like a masala marination. The beef was tender and wasn't over cooked. . The kebabs here pairs so well with the Afghan rice with raisins, juliene cut carrots and lamb cooked in it with spices too. I had a butter naan with it as well. . The kebabs here is wonderful and authentic. I really enjoy it and can't wait to come back for more. The mint chutney is perfect pairing with the proteins. As well love the big parking lot for parking too. Service was great with friendly and welcoming. The ambiance is cozy and family kids friendly. Hope this helps and thanks for reading. Have a yelptastic day.

would not recommend using this as a venue. i love supporting muslim owned businesses but this…read moreplace is over priced (although beautiful) and the owner seriously needs to work on their customer service. For one - we had to bring in our own coke/pepsi/beverages because he didn't offer any as part of the catering service. He is also really rude to the women and I have heard many complaints from the women in my community of how him treating them in an incredibly rude manner, he even tried to argue with one of the ladies when she brought it up.