Perfect example of Indian cuisine in western country ! Vegetarian restaurant with lots of options. We had rajasthani thali which had lot of varieties. Enjoyed the food, ambience and warm service. Highly recommend this place !​​​​ read more

tasty food ,nice recommendations by Rakesh .raj kachori and dal baati was very delicious

A very cute little restaurant that somehow serves fresh made, from scratch authentic Rajasthani fare and legit street style indo Chinese. At first you think - why are these cuisines combined, they could easily be two restaurants. But once you start eating and drinking all the yummy treats there you forget all those questions. So let me address both! Rajasthani - light fluffy and flavorful Raj Kachori, I really liked the stuffing at the bottom of it. The Khichiya papad churi is a good crunchy bite, the moong dal pakoras had deep coriander seed flavor, both would be great with beer. The dal baati churma are the highlight, especially the panchmel dal is as good as it can get. The bajra and jowar rotis were sooo good and millets are so healthy. The gatte ki sabzi was good too but I'd recommend getting it in a thali, it gets monotonic if that's all you are having, The chutneys are very good, don't skip on them especially the red one. Indo Chinese - is equally good and also everything made fresh in a very hot wok. The veggie momos are made from scratch and beautiful, Hakka noodles superbly catch the char of the wok and are light (not like greasy versions elsewhere). The triple Schezwan is a speciality there so I got it and it lived up to the hype! My favorite of all the things I had today, very well executed, great heat and that fantastic street style flavor. The drinks were yummy too and made from scratch. Other Indian places have these drinks too but they are heavily processed and so taste bad, but these are made fresh and so the flavors are there. We got the mango mastani, aam panna, Kala khatta - loved all of them. If you've not had gola in a while you should get the Kala khatta Freshly made and flavorful - that's the mantra of Garam Mirchi, I'll be back for sure read more

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The restaurant itself is very nice with comfortable seating and a pleasant ambiance. The staff is friendly, though the service could definitely be a little bit faster. While the overall experience was decent, the ordering process was frustrating. The server heavily insists that everyone order the Raj Kachori - which is on the pricier side and might not actually be what you want. He went out of his way to convince us not to order the chat platter, making up random excuses like saying the other chaat options would be "too sweet" for us (without even asking if I like sweet food--which I do! ), or claiming he'd "have to check with the cook" if they could even make the platter components individually. If you look around, almost every table has a Raj Kachori because of this hard sell. I've ordered it here multiple times before, but my advice is to be wise, stick to your guns, and just order what you actually want. The Hakka Noodles were disappointing and lacked that authentic taste, so I'd skip them. The Manchurian had good flavor but felt overcooked and slightly burnt, which seems to happen most times. On a random note, the tissue paper they provide is really, really bad. It's so flimsy that you can't even use a single piece properly without it falling apart. It's a good spot for vegetarian food, but I really didn't appreciate the server pushing specific items so aggressively and shooting down our preferences when we didn't ask for recommendations as I've been there many times. read more

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Came specifically for the Raj Kachori -- it's my go-to craving and I was excited to try their aam version (with mango lassi instead of yogurt inside). Cute twist, but the execution was nothing remarkable. What IS remarkable is the audacity of the pricing. $20+ for a single Raj Kachori that every other Indian restaurant charges $10 for is honestly criminal lol. Our total bill came out to $50 for one Raj Kachori and one Pav Bhaji after tax and tip. For that price point you'd expect something transcendent -- this was not it. If I'm spending Rooh or Ettan money, I'm going to Rooh or Ettan -- and getting better food and better service while I'm at it. Hard pass on coming back. read more

Garam Mirchi - Pure Veg Indo-Chinese & Rajasthani Cuisine - Raj Kachori - Indian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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I've come here many times and it's been nice that folks remember us all. Food: Today being Mother's Day, we had Mother's Day special thaali. This was beyond the platinum thalis that we usually order. It has a good mix of everything traditional that's on the regular menu. Generous unlimited portions that keep coming. Kids plates are kids approved as well! Service: Service is just way above par and beyond expectations. Vinay and Vamsi were just awesome. Vinay was superb in his suggestions on options we could take up for our thaalis and gave us mothers extra reason to smile today. Vamsi was superb in his serving and took care of the kids so moms could take a break as well. This all spoke to the amazing attitude the staff has for their guests. Loved it. Thank you so much. Ambience: Chatty and chill vibes. Decor is good as well. Nice Photobook areas as well. Restroom: Clean and well kept. Parking: No issues at all. All in all, great going. Will come again. :) read more

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Tried Garam Mirchi recently and honestly, it was such a satisfying experience. We went for the Platinum thali and it truly felt like a full feast -- so many dishes, and everything kept coming fresh. It's perfect if you want to try a variety instead of just ordering one or two items. The Ker Sangri with Bajra roti especially stood out -- not something you easily find in the Bay Area and it tasted really authentic. They also had a limited-time mango menu, and that ended up being one of the highlights for me. The aam ras puri and mango dahi vada were so good and felt very seasonal and fresh. The place itself is spacious with a nice, modern vibe -- comfortable for families or even bigger groups. Service was friendly and the overall experience felt relaxed, not rushed. If you're looking for a pure veg spot with authentic Rajasthani flavors and lots of variety, this is definitely worth trying. I'd go back again, especially while the mango dishes are still around! read more

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It was our first time trying Rajasthani food and we didn't really know what to order. Our waiter, Rakesh, helped us out with some recommendations of their popular dishes! - Raj Kachori (5/5): I've never tried a chaat like this. It's a large puri ball filled with some potatoes, beetroot and other fillings with yogurt and sweet chutney. It's pretty large and can be a good shareable. Also comes with a side of spicier chutney if you want. We enjoyed the mix of flavors and it looks cool when served! - panchmel daal (6/5): this was our favorite dish. It sounded like such a basic order but we were taken aback by it. It possibly is the best daal I've ever had -bindi ki sabzi (4/5): I wanted to love this, and the flavors were all there but the okra was quite fibrous which made each bite not as enjoyable as they could have been if they were more tender. We ate all of this with rotis as sides and they were perfectly made. I will definitely come back here and curious to try their combos or plates for more variety! read more

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Overall good experience. Went for lunch and got there a bit late as a result of World Cup soccer traffic. The food has great flavors. Very distinct. Very crisp but at times combinations. Service is super fast probably because the kitchen was closing. Not normal low quality ingredients rather very good and tasty. I would go again. read more

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We were lucky enough to hit this new restaurant on Valentine's Day. They had a special menu. The vibes were immaculate. Felt transported to Rajasthan, one of my favorite places on earth. The decor is lovely. We were especially impressed with the mural of the desi woman with the laptop. They offer Rajasthani specialties including sangri, a Thar desert vegetable. The Raj kachori was excellent, great spicing and a satisfying crunch. Dal bhaati churma was delicious. We honestly didn't wanna leave. It was like leaving Rajasthan all over again . read more

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have come here twice - first time we did the thali, manchow soup, a bunch of chaat + guava drink and second time we shared a thali and chaat platter. food is delicious and spicy (which we love)! quality has been consistent and service was better the second time around. our waitress checked in on us a bit and explained some popular options which was much appreciated. lots of seating and restaurant has great rajasthani themed artwork and you can take a picture in a traditional turban which is super cute. would definitely recommend read more

Garam Mirchi - Pure Veg Indo-Chinese & Rajasthani Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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***USP: Vegetarian food from the state of Rajastan, India. A large part of the menu is also dedicated to indo Chinese items. ***AMBIANCE: pretty commendable. Instead of generic decor they have beautiful rajastani style artwork on the walls. They also have rajastani turbans upfront for some photo ops. ***FOOD: they have several levels of unlimited thalis. Understandably they do not allow sharing but they don't have kids size thalis. Ordering those tiny humans a full size thalis would be too much food, so we were forced to drop the idea of getting a thali. We got a chaat platter, veg thukpa, noodles and some momos instead. *chaat platter: 3.5/5: this was four chaat items on a humongous thali. Though it made for a unique sensory dining experience, the items were just about average. The bhelpuri was too tart, the daal kachori was very oily and difficult to eat. *schezuan noodles with veg Manchurian balls: 3/5: they warned us this would be spicy and rightly so. I didn't have any issue with the spice as such but just digging through the dish felt like a chore and not enjoyable at all. Quantity was very generous so no issues there. *veg thukpa: 2/5: as a family we love soupy noodles. We need to have a bowl atleast once a week. The version here was not great at all. It was more like the noodles from the dish above dunked in some tomato flavored soup which had a weird aftertaste. The kids sampled a spoonful and refused to complete it. ***schezuan momos: 3.5/5: my older one requested for this and I obliged. First of all the dish is extremely overpriced for the quantity. The momo filling wasn't great and I guess it was our fault for ordering another dish which had the same schezuan sauce. read more

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Having visited their Fremont location previously, I wanted to give this spot a try. There was a 15 mins wait to be seated on Friday night. The interiors look modern and fresh. Service was okay. Coming to the food: Veg manchurian dry 4.5/5: delicious and well seasoned Baby corn shanghai 4/5: The baby corn had the right level of crispiness. We opted for the sweet and sour (khatta mitha) sauce, which was a bit too sweet for our taste. Veg chowmien Noodle 4/5, Chilli garlic fried rice 3.5/4: both decent main course options. noodles were a bit better. Sweet corn Soup 3.5/5: bit underwhelming and lacking in flavor read more

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The Bhatis were hard and probably stale unlike the Fremont location. Ghee provided with the bhati and dal combo was not 100% ghee. 18% service charge is already added in the bill. Good ambience. Staff is friendly, they asked if they would provide another bhati. read more

Ordered triple schezwan rice along with masala soda and mango lassi on our way back from hike late on the Saturday evening as most of the items weren't available. Food was tasty albeit a bit spicy. Service was good and quick. Garam mirchi has a unique ambience related to Rajasthan state of India. Would like to visit again to try other food items here. read more

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The place where the USA meets the soul of Indian food. Garam Mirchi delivers amazing flavors, amazing people, and extraordinary hospitality every single time. Their food carries the kind of warmth, comfort, and authenticity that instantly makes you feel at home. No one can match the taste of Garam Mirchi or the way they welcome guests like their own family. Every dish feels crafted with love, and the service is filled with genuine care. The Aam Ras here is exceptional, rich, soothing, and absolutely delicious. Truly a place where taste, tradition, and heartfelt treatment come together beautifully. Whether it's Chinese, Nepali, marwari, street food; any dishes you would order... it has its own unique, special flavor read more

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Nice decor . Good food. Great ambience. Kachoris are yummy. The Kachori with Kadhi was the best. We ordered drinks, they are not good at all. Very sweet. Aam Ras loaded with sugar. Good to skip. read more

Garam Mirchi is pure Vegetarian restaurant representing Rajasthani cusine. In addition they also serve Indo Chinese food. It is located in Santa Clara. Although the restaurant was full but we did not have to wait as we had made reservation. Highly recommend for you to reserve , specially on weekends. The drinks are awesome - All are great - Mango Sala (Raw Mango Panha), Mango Mastani, Desi Guava Fire, Kala Khatta etc. Special mention to Paan Shot as everyone liked it, where as Ginger Zest was loved by selected few, but they wanted more of the same. The starters are all good, but the Moong dal pakora is out of this world and we ordered 2 of them and finished everything quickly before the main course order was taken. We ordered multiple dishes including Platinum thali and were happy. The welcome drink was as yogurt drink, called Chachh or Mattha or Taak which is essentially, yogurt (or butter milk) , some water and little bit of masala/spices like cumin powder, salt etc. This was delicious. Starters were Raj Kachori (Small Portion) and Dahi vada. The thali was explained to us and how to eat. You crush the bati, pour ghee and put on Dal- Optionally Gatte ki Subji and churma. They also serve Boondi Raita, Ghee Rice-Pulav, Papad and two types of Chutni's with the Thali . Aamras is not included, but Vivek ji graciously included the same for us at no extra cost. Everything is Unlimited. However, most people will be full with the first serving itself. Every dish was good or excellent. The excellent stuff were Dal, Bati, Churma, Ghee Rice, Papad, Buttermilk, Gatta ki Subji. What I can say is - Many will really relish this food, but none will find it below their liking. I ordered Ker Sangri ( a Traditional Rajasthani Dry subji). The Ker Sangri is out of this world and it goes beyond the level of the other dishes in the establishment. Please do note that you need to develop taste for Ker Sangri as it has a unique bitter, Sour and Spicy (Hot) flavor. We also ordered Chole Bhature- Awesome and Also Haka Noodles with Manchurian Balls- Superb. The desert we ordered was Ghever Rabri, loved by all Service is warm, pleasing and very attentive. We were explained everything by Vivek. And not only him, but everyone went out of their way to help. They also offer Turban / Rajasthani Pagadi which is typical headgear worn in Rajasthan, India. Garam Mirchi. I have worn the pagadi and have attached my photo with this review. For payment, they accept many methods and would charge 3% extra for credit cards, rest all They do give you 3% off such as Cash, Zelle and equivalent payment methods. We will visit again and this place is a gem. I do believe their Ker Sangri is Michelin Star level dish. Best wishes to entire team and specially Vivek. Please keep up the great work. read more

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Had a fantastic Rajasthani meal at Garam Mirchi. Decor and ambience instantly transport you to Rajasthan - warm, colorful, and super inviting. Ker Sangri was incredibly unique, kachori chaat packed with flavor, and the unlimited thali gave the perfect taste of home-style cooking . Loved the paan drink + aam panna too - such a fun, authentic experience overall! Incredible hospitality and service - Highly recommend read more

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I would give this place a 3.5 *. And not because the food was not good but because of the expectation and food quality we had in their Fremont restaurant. lets talk about Service :The service was very quick and fast Ambiance was great, amazing art on wall though they could have done a lot with ceiling. LOt of sitting options , upscale chairs. Coming to food : They have some good chat options dahi puri , really tasty, some good indo Chinese ,chilli paneer was amazing , but I mainly went there for Rajisthani dal bati thali ( since they are best in bay area) Here are few observations Good : They switched from Bati style to bafla ( if you know the difference you know what i am talking ) which is great, the bati is now more soft and fluffy . they added one more sweet in thali along with churma. they had some good options for kids in kids menu . Needs improvements 1. Food: the taste of their dal was not what it used to be in Fremont, they have reduced spice level , and missing that kick. The green chutney served was also different , reduced salt , spice. Ghee quantity has reduced so you can just now use with 1 bati . Gatti ki sabji is more like kadhi now , it used to be so authentic Rajisthani style. 2. Ambience : please add one hand washing station , if you serving dal bati thali , that is a must to have , folks have to wait 5 minutes just to wash hands. But they are still the best Rajisthani thali in bay area. read more

Garam Mirchi wows customers with their ethenic ambience and cool drink. Unlike its name they have delicious appetizers like Raj kachori, large enough to be shared. It's sweet, tangy and delivers on all levels as a great appetizer. They have vegetarian specials from multiple states in India like Pav bhaji from Maharashtra, chat from North, Noodle specials from but strong focus on Rajasthani delicacies and special thali. Great place for get-togethers or celebrations. read more

Garam Mirchi Santa Clara has quickly become one of our go-to spots for consistently delicious Indian food. We've been longtime fans of the Fremont location, and while the Santa Clara restaurant offers the same great food, it has a slightly more upscale and polished feel--without being overly formal. It strikes a great balance between comfort and refinement. The popularity of this location is already impressive. We visited on a Sunday around 6 pm and the restaurant was almost at full capacity, and this is before the grand opening is even officially done. That alone says a lot about how well this place is being received. The food quality is excellent across the board--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The spices are spot on, and every dish feels thoughtfully prepared, true to what Garam Mirchi is known for. Service has been warm, attentive, and seamless. A special mention to the owner, Vivek, who was personally present, checking in with guests, collecting feedback, and making sure everything was running smoothly. Knowing his passion and how involved he is, it's very clear that customers are genuinely taken care of here. Another big plus is the location on El Camino Real, which makes it incredibly convenient and accessible--an easy choice for a casual dinner, family outing, or meeting friends without having to drive far. If you're looking for high-quality Indian food in a comfortable, slightly upscale setting with great service and an owner who truly cares, Garam Mirchi Santa Clara is a fantastic addition to the area. Highly recommended--we'll definitely be back! read more

Loved the food . The staff was friendly and kept asking if we needed any refills every now and then . Everything tasted fresh and was delicious . Will be back for the ghewar and rabadi next :) read more

Garam Mirchi - Pure Veg Indo-Chinese & Rajasthani Cuisine - Food coma ! Amazing food and even better service . - Indian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

This is a great place to visit if you're from Rajasthan and feeling homesick, while also wanting a modern kick. Raj Kachori, Dal Bati Churma, all of it is extremely tasty. Their service and price are on an unreasonable rate, but portion sizes compensate too. The place looks nice and has a vibe too! read more

5 stars all around! Superb taste and great ambience! The owner is a gem - he was walking around making sure everyone is happy! And the servers were all so friendly. A+ for the homely service. We had the Platinum thali, chowmein with Manchurian and AamRas (mango based dessert). The AamRas was so delicious we had multiple orders . My wife mentioned this was one of the most authentic thalis she's tasted! We'll definitely be coming back and bringing lots of families, friends and coworkers too read more

The ambiance of the place is nice. Lots of tables, well lit. Food - average. Unfortunately, the Hakka noodles were too salty. The gobi Manchurian gave me an upset stomach, the chole bhature was average. The Raj kachori was average. Overall, we were disappointed with the dishes we ordered. Will I go back again - maybe. read more

True authentic Dal bati churma, craving for Rajasthani cuisine! This is the place!! We tried the gold thali, and it was delicious.

Food is amazing and relatively unique. Service was phenomenal. Great ambiance as well.

TLDR: Disrespectful, rude, food's alright but it'll come quick. Warning: DO NOT SUGGEST ANYTHING REMOTELY RELATED TO SHARING/TASTING AN ITEM FROM SOMEONE ELSE'S THALI - the owner will come and be downright disrespectful to you. They'd be incredibly rude and you might want to get up and leave. They'll also push really random dishes to you, whether you want it or not. Your politeness will not be reciprocated. I went here expecting the same excellent quality and service like the Fremont location. The service and interactions with the owner left much to be desired. Apart from the disrespect, your food will come quick and it'll be alright. You'll probably like the Dal Bati and maybe some Indo Chinese dishes. If you do get a thali, they'll refill it too. If you're coming hungry - I think you'll enjoy it! Will I come again? Probably not. I'd much rather drive up 30 more minutes and go to Fremont. read more

Came in here the second time, and and had an absolutely fantastic Raj Kachori and Moong dal pakoras. An Aam Ras was also recommended by Cashier Rakesh who had a very welcoming personality. He offered genuine interest in his food suggestions which were all super good! Fantastic western Indian Rajasthani ambience too!! Hope the restaurant maintains its quality in food! read more

Garam Mirchi - Pure Veg Indo-Chinese & Rajasthani Cuisine - Raj Kachori - Indian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

We had a unique catering menu for our event and it couldn't get better than this. We had an all Jain menu and ordered the following: Kachori chaat - Superb Quality filling and chutneys Triple Schezwan Fried Rice - Noodles Rice combination was on point and prepared with very less oil, manchurian gravy was delicious. The best Indo-Chinese choice in the Bay Area Pav Bhaji - It was so flavorful that will make you forget the regular Pav bhaji. One of the best Jain Pav Bhaji we had in the Bay Area Aam Ras - Truly made with real Indian Alphonso Mangoes (No artificial essence). This was also the highlight of our menu as it was loved by everyone Pan Shot - No words for this drink of how good it was, it was literally like eating a Pan but as a drink! We wanted our order to ready by 10:30am but it was ready for pickup at 10am itself which showed professionalism and commitment to delivering on time. I would highly recommend Garam Mirchi for catering orders and especially for Jain Menu! read more

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Such finger licking and fresh food ! This is their second restaurant and it delivers the authenticity as expected as the other location. Im glad they q are closer now . The Daal Baali , Churma with Gatte li sabzi, Moong Dal halwa is very traditional and brings back the taste and memories from homeland! Their Chinese food is what we as Indians crave for ! Beautiful decor and ambience! read more

Garam Mirchi - Pure Veg Indo-Chinese & Rajasthani Cuisine - Moong Dal Halwa and Rabadi ! So yummy - Indian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

- Raj Kachori: 10/10 (best I've had in the Bay Area) - Kadhai Paneer & Roti: 7/10 Limited bread options; roti was very chewy - Great spot for Rajasthani food, chaat, and Indo-Chinese - Ambience is superb and beautiful 10/10 - Service is 10/10. Owner is friendly and cares about customers. We had small issue in the bill and owner took care of that. read more

Garam Mirchi - Pure Veg Indo-Chinese & Rajasthani Cuisine - Raj Kachori - Indian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Food, service and ambience is really good. Good options for jains. Food, service and ambience is really good. Good options for jains. read more

We tried this place on Sunday afternoon. It wasn't too busy and the turnaround was pretty quick, which we appreciated. The interiors are beautiful and have a really nice vibe. The food was tasty and good overall, but not something extraordinary. There are quite a few other similar thali places that offer more variety, so that's something to consider. Overall, a pleasant experience! read more

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Excellent food and customer service. We have eaten at the restaurant before, but this time we picked up the food as take out. We had an issue with the spice level on one of the items and they were gracious enough to honor it next day and provide us with a replacement dish. read more

Loved the food from here. Ordered catering Gobi 65 , was really tasty + samosas & chai. Thx Vivek for delivery & cutlery!

Food is too good and liked very much We tried platinum thali , unlimited food And multiple options Must try read more

Garam Mirchi - Pure Veg Indo-Chinese & Rajasthani Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Food was great (5*) Service was excellent (5*) Price was exorbitant (1*) Amongst all the dishes the Raj Kachori was a standout. read more

Went with a large party of friends to this new location. We were 10 of us. There was ample seating and the decor was beautiful. The staff was friendly, but service was very chaotic. (Appetizers were served and eaten much before drinks started arriving in random order in between main meal items). Perhaps it was because we were a large party. The kachori chaat was very delicious. The paneer chili dry was also excellent. We felt the Singapore Noodles were so-so. They tasted too sweet. The vegetable fried rice and vegetable manchurian were decent. All the drinks we tried (pretty much the whole menu) were excellent. The ghevar rabdi was pretty good. Loved the sweet paan! I look forward to coming back to try the Rajasthani thali. read more