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    Guru Curry House

    4.5 (358 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Vegetarian, Vegan
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Good for kids
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    Sad, dry Br04 Garlic Naan
    Umeet S.

    If I had to describe Guru Curry House in one word it would be "bland." This was some of the worst Indian food I've ever had. The garlic and onion naan was dry, flimsy, and soft. There is no way it's seen the inside of a tandoor. I wouldn't be surprised if it was store bought, frozen, and microwaved. The mushroom tikka masala had no flavor and tasted like cream. Their mattar paneer similarly lacked spice and the predominant flavor was a sweetness from the peas? The paneer itself was super rubbery and squeaky. It definitely didn't taste fresh. The daal makhani tasted like canned lentil soup. No makhan or masala in sight. The ras malai tasted store bought. If you're looking for real south asian flavors, I would not dine here.

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    Kevin H.

    This is a true mom and pop Indian spot that almost feels like a front, in the best way. I've been here three times and I'm hooked. The prices are great and the food hits hard with just the right spice level. The tea keeps coming, the service is warm, and it's close enough for me to walk. It's everything I want from a local Indian place. If you're not sure what to order, get the saag paneer and thank me later.

    Mango Lassi V17. Chana Masala BR06. Cheese Naan C05. C04. Chicken Curry
    Taylor V.

    1. Mango lassi is so good 2. garlic/garlic cheese naan so good 3. complimentary chai 4. basmati rice portion enough for 2 5. so many options for both vegan/vegetarians 6. great service guys i love coming here everything ive tried so far has been yummy!

    V20. Tikka Masala A01. Vegetable Samosa
    Johanna V.

    Really good!! Some of the best in the area in my opinion. I always order spicy level because other Indian restaurants don't actually make it spicy but Guru Curry house actually makes their food spicy if you order it at the level!! I was pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed my food so much. The service was super quick. I placed an online order while grocery shopping and stopped by 15 minutes later and my order was ready. This is going to be my new go to Indian spot in the lake Merritt area.

    Beautiful interior decor
    Tiffany M.

    What a wonderful experience. Easily accessible location near Lake Merritt, Oakland. The establishment is clean, spacious, and beautifully decorated. Comforting colors and esthetics with a picturesque mural on the back wall. Looks like a geat location for a family meal. I can tell this a small operation however I am sure if the owner will prepare for large groups when contacted ahead of time. Anyway, I was there for lunch. We ordered Samosa Chaat to start, which I found to be very good. Those Samosas were well made and the different textures of the dish complemented each other well. The other dishes we ordered were Baingan Bharta (eggplant), Prawn Karahi, Garlic Cheese Naan, basmati rice, and (for fun) Acher. The prawn dish, spice level (optional) "hot", delicious !!!! Two stars there. The rice was perfectly cooked, the Naan was hot and tasty. Now, the eggplant was pounded or processed into almost a paste, seasoned well, but once I tasted that prawn dish, the eggplant came second. I love eggplant and missed the bite of it that I usually get. Overall, a very good meal with great customer service. The server was so nice he gave me four quarters for my meter when I asked for change which I thought was very sweet. He insisted that I keep my dollar bill-super sweet. He also guaranteed that the Prawn Karhari dish would be good and said to let him know if it wasn't however it was! He made good on that! Oh, Complementary Chai Self Serve station! Awesome

    L01 Lamb Curry, T01 Chicken Tandoori, B02 Chicken Biryani

    The food was quite delicious! But the service was a bit slow, because there was only one waiter who was serving everyone. Overall, would recommend!

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    Amy S.

    This place exceeded expectations. The staff was super friendly and confidently recommended the shrimp dish I ordered. Baby! This shrimp was plump the sauce was flavorful and spiced so nicely. I ordered spicy and it did not disappoint. The Samosas were great also had great flavor. There's complimentary chai and it also was delicious. The restaurant is bigger than it looks from the outside. Plenty of room for a big group and has smaller tables tucked away perfect for a date night. I will be back for sure!

    Garlic Naam, curry Lamb, balsamic Rice
    Chris C.

    Enjoyied my visit here. Menu was well laid out, service was good and the food was on point. Nothing special, but if you are seeking GOOD indian food in Oakland, add this place to your list. And it happens to be right next door to one of my goto dive bars when hanging out near Lake Merritt.

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    Food is delicious, great environment, and free Chai. Very pleasant. I would highly recommend this restraunt.

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    Did takeout, was fast. Dal was meh. Chicken tikka was good. Coconut chicken was ok. Roti was awful, naan was fine.

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    We love Guru Curry House. Their chicken pakora, tikka masala, and coconut chicken all stand out. But we've loved everything we tried!!

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    I ordered the Papadam (theirs is the best of any Indian food in East Bay), the Saag Dal and the Chicken Saag - consistently exquisite

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    Biryani Tika Kabab

    Biryani Tika Kabab

    4.5
    (435 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Halal
    Healthy dining

    Fantastic Homestyle " Chicken Biyani - Bone - In ". Rice…read morePudding - A.k A. Rice Kheer w/ Almonds has a Special Touch !!! Always Tempting to Start with Dessert. " The Ayurvedic Way " !!!!!! Chef Owners are Awesome to work with !!!!!! A Clean Well Lit Space for Halal Indian-Pakistani Cuisine !!! Homemade Flavors Always !!!!!!

    Overall, would not recommend this place. I encountered very racist and bigoted treatment here…read more I placed an online order last night and went by for the pick up. When I approached the front counter, the lady present was very standoffish with me. I informed her of why I was there and she asked my name for the order. Upon giving her my name she then glared at me and literally asked me to recite my entire order lol! I showed her my online receipt in which she then insisted I still tell her my order. She brushed away my receipt and let another customer cut in front of me. Interestingly, the customer told her his name and she retrieved his order with no issue and was very friendly with him. To note, I was the only Black person present at that time. When I inquired as to why that customer wasn't asked to recite his entire order, she grinned and said that he's a "regular" and that I was "new." She went on to let a few other customers cut in front of me. I then asked for my money back in which she refused to return. Even when I asked for the manager, she said he was very busy. I made several requests for this resulting in her saying no and refusing to return my money. I then noted to her I'm calling the authorities in which I did. Furthermore, while servicing some of the other patrons, she would speak in another language with them while they looked at me and start laughing and staring me down. Eventually, the manager came out. He presented himself professionally and upon explaining what occurred he apologized and said it was unacceptable. He even offered me a drink with my meal and asked that I please accept the order instead and wanted to make things right. I took him at face value and said fine. While the situation was remedied, I definitely will not be returning to this restaurant. I researched some of the other reviews and came across several where other Black patrons have had similar racially motivated experiences here. That tells me there's a common practice of racism here. I refuse to support a business where this kind of behavior is tolerated. I have zero tolerance for bigots of any kind. Overall, the experience was a waste of my time and very dehumanizing. To hate someone you don't even know simply because of their skin pigmentation and ethnicity is irrational at best and bad for business especially in a place like Oakland where it's multicultural. My advice would be to not support this establishment. I especially advise any Black patrons not to come here as they clearly have issue with anyone who is simply Black, despite not knowing them as a person. Don't give your money, nor your valuable time, to hateful individuals who dehumanize others. All in all, this place gets a thumbs down.

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    Bayleaf Indian & Himalayan Cuisine

    Bayleaf Indian & Himalayan Cuisine

    4.3
    (83 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Strong three stars - really solid dining experience. We ordered the chicken tikka masala, garlic…read moreand plain naan, coconut rice, and tandoori salmon, and papadom. Papadom- served with tasty sauces Chicken tikka masala- all down to personal preference, this is a very sweet/tomato heavy flavor profile, not very spicy (we got medium level). Would definitely recommend spiciest level. Naan- average Coconut rice- delicious. Kind of a sticky texture, very strong flavor that paired well with the chicken and salmon. Tandoor salmon- great flavor, served with some roasted vegetables which were tasty. Slightly overcooked but with the fresh lemon juice and rice it wasn't too noticeable. The service was fine, atmosphere pretty lowkey but nicely decorated and clean. Will definitely return to try more dishes and figure out which suit our tastes the best.

    I had been wanting to try this place for a while, but since I'm not really into buffets, I had to…read morewait until I found myself on this side of town around dinner time. The staff here is excellent--very friendly and attentive. On our first visit we ordered the butter chicken, vegetable pakora, and garlic naan. Everything was well seasoned, and the chicken was incredibly tender. I also loved how fluffy the rice was. The garlic naan was spot on. My only complaint was an alarm going off in the kitchen throughout our entire dining experience, which was a bit distracting. Aside from that, it's a place I'd definitely recommend--especially if they get that alarm issue fixed.

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    Himalayan Curry House

    Himalayan Curry House

    4.2
    (217 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    The food is delicious and the service is very good. It is in a tiny place and there is hardly…read moreroom for 5 people, but we squeeze in. The portions are large - always more than I can eat, so I get another meal out of the already very reasonable price. We love that you can choose your spicy level, because our group varies wildly in that preference. I wish they would bring an itemized check to the table, rather than only handing you the little machine that shows the total and suggested tips.

    I ordered Himalayan Curry House through DoorDash and was genuinely impressed. This was my first…read moretime trying them, and it definitely won't be my last. I ordered the butter chicken (which came with rice), goat curry (entrée only), spinach samosas, and two orders of garlic naan. Everything arrived well-packaged and still warm. The butter chicken was ordered medium spicy, but honestly it didn't taste spicy at all. That said, it was still very flavorful. The sauce was rich, creamy, and smooth with tender pieces of chicken throughout. Even without much heat, the flavor was on point and very satisfying over the rice. The goat curry was excellent. Deep, savory flavor with a nice thickness to the sauce. The only thing to note is that there are quite a few bones, which is typical for goat but something to be aware of if you're not used to it. If you don't mind working around bones, it's absolutely worth it. The garlic naan was really good, and they were generous with the portions. Soft, slightly chewy, and perfect for scooping up both curries. Two orders ended up being more than enough. The spinach samosas came as two large pieces. Even though it's only two, they're big and filling. Crispy outside with a flavorful spinach filling inside. Overall, I ordered all of this just for myself and ended up getting four full meals out of it. Great value for the price and everything tasted fresh and well-made. I would absolutely order from here again and look forward to trying more of their menu.

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    Mixed vegetable curry, naan

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    Souley Vegan

    Souley Vegan

    4.0
    (3k reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    If I could give 10 I would!!! So happy to see souley vegan open again. I had my first chicken and…read morewaffles there over 10 years ago!! so I had to come and run it back everything's made in house, chefs kiss! The chicken and waffles was so nostalgic for me, yet better than ever. I love the little waffles! I love me some brussles sprouts and was excited to try them and they were so flavorful. Whatever the white sauce is, don't skip it! I also ordered the cayenne lemonade which was sooo fire it reminded me of drinking the last of the tajin fruit cup . Staff was amazing, super kind, moving and grooving doing their thing! There's music playing which is a whole vibe. I brought my book to chill while I waited, didn't even notice the long wait until the staff apologized kindly as they served my food. Worth the wait!! Bathrooms clean, self serve water. Bartender mentioned this was their soft opening and they'll have their full menu available at the grand opening in July. Can't wait to bring my kids next time. Thank you Tamearra & team

    Souley Vegan's back!! And better than ever!…read more Location looks great, Chef Tamara herself is back behind the lines cooking, everyone on staff was extra kind and helpful. We got some of our old favorites--mac n cheese, potato salad, country-fried tofu, greens, plus tried the "burger that beat Bobby Flay" and a couple mini sweet potato pies. The food is genuinely better than ever. Like it used to be (from the start) one of our favorite restaurants, but I never remembered it even being this good. Last time we went they had a bunch of locations and I got the impression it had been a second since Chef Tamara was doing hands-on cooking, but she's back cooking now and the skill and attention to quality shows. They make hands down the best potato salad out of anywhere, and the best vegan mac. Just explosions of flavor all around. The country-fried tofu was just how we remembered it, and always remember to ask for their housemade hot sauce and garlic aioli. The portion sizes (especially with the combo platter) are maWe easily got twice as much food as we needed, ended up with three boxes of leftovers.

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