Fav spot for South Indian food. It is such a beautiful restaurant and it has a ton of character…read more The decor has the airs of a street market. You can tell they really put so much work into the wall art as well as the installation of a decorative power line, to make it feel like you are dining outside on a nice, balmy day even if it's actually the middle of winter. The pani puri station is so fun and whimsical, the server prepares each bite for you while you pick which sauce you want to go with it. I felt like I was at a night market. We also ordered the pav bhaji which was hot, buttery and delicious. Tied together with an order of garlic naan and chicken tikka masala, our meal was sumptuous and so satisfying. This is our fourth time coming here and we will definitely be back with our friends and family.

Food is as usual great here!…read more But I'm not writing this review about the food. I wanted to share a wonderful experience I recently had. Just two minutes before entering the restaurant for a snack, I tripped in the parking lot over a parking stopper and fell flat. After being seated, I realized my knee and elbow were bruised and throbbing with pain. My daughter asked for some ice, and the young man at the reception immediately brought a pack of ice. Surprisingly, he also returned with band-aids, alcohol strips, and gauze. I was truly impressed by this kind and thoughtful gesture, and I wanted to share it here as a different but very positive experience.

We were a group of 23 people for an office team lunch. When I called to make the reservation for a…read moreThursday afternoon the owner Ankush himself called back asking what would be our meal preferences and what changes we would like to make in the buffet menu. Even though they don't have chaat on a weekday afternoon he was ready to include a chat item as well as a pani puri fountain. On the day when we were at the restaurant, the staff were very humble and kept checking on us if everything was fine. The food was excellent naan and tandoori rotis were extra soft. Overall a very good experience.

Had a great time here celebrating a birthday dinner! They were able to accommodate our table of 13…read moreby putting two tables together. Raunak is part of a corner plaza and there's parking available but it could be limited during peak eating hours. It has a classy, beautiful interior that has great ambience for dinner with friends or a date with your partner. The staff were friendly, nice, and attentive. I ordered the mutton biryani! It had such a beautiful and colorful presentation from the veggies, meat, and rice combined. It was a bit spicy but it was paired with a great amount of raita to mellow out the flavors. Lots of pieces with bone in, it was tender and delicious. The staff were so nice in setting the mood for our birthday guests by even playing happy birthday in the background. Great experience for fine dining in Milpitas!

VB goat curry, Malabar fish curry, and veg chettinand are so good here. Would recommendread more

Great service, amazing food! I don't live in the area but will absolutely come back to eat here…read moreagain.

Anantara was great! We came here to celebrate my grandma's birthday and it was a pleasant…read moreexperience. Service was good and the ambiance is nice, pretty decorations and vibe. It's just a little cold in there for some reason. We started with a watermelon spritz and the inji-puli lotus appetizer since we'd never tried anything like that, and it was very yummy and had such a nice crispy but soft texture. It was also a good portion for all four of us. We got the goat curry and the chettinad spice vegetables, and a few parathas to share. We were afraid it wouldn't be enough but the parathas are actually very filling, and also have a really great texture of both crispy and soft, and delicious flavor. The curries were good, could have used a bit more salt but good spice. The stars of the show were the desserts - this deserves its own section because omg I'm still thinking about the desserts!!! We got the gulab jamun brûlée - an amazingly well done take on creme brûlée with a perfect top, easy to crack and beautifully flavored. The filling was amazing and sweet and so so yummy. They also were kind enough to give us a complimentary chocolate cake which was absolutely amazing. I'm generally not too impressed by chocolate but the quality of this cake was phenomenal with perfect sweetness and richness. I need these two again !! Definitely recommend coming here for an occasion.

Wow. I've never been to an Indian restaurant this posh before -- the moment I walked in I was like,…read more"woah." The space is absolutely beautiful, which explains why reservations are so hard to come by. I somehow snagged a last-minute outdoor reservation for four, but three more people joined us at the last minute. When we arrived, I asked a gentleman who looked like the manager if we could move indoors because it was cold. Even though they were very busy, he found us indoor seats in a perfect spot -- we definitely got lucky. We were a party of seven, half of us vegetarian. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share, and everything was great, but the vegetable biryani stole the show for me. I don't come from India, so take this from a non-native -- it was hands down the best veggie biryani I've ever had. The flavors were incredible, and it came with raita and a chutney that paired perfectly. I kept thinking about it even after trying everything else. Other highlights: the gunpowder idli was mind-blowing, and the lotus root appetizer (my first time trying lotus root) was a delightful surprise -- great texture and flavor. The dosa was soft and exactly how I like it (I'm not into crispy dosa), and the paratha with the vegetable curry was delicious too. The meat dishes my friends ordered got rave reviews from them as well, but I was still daydreaming about that biryani. Service was excellent -- the staff were kind, patient, and especially attentive to the kids in our party. When the restaurant is busy there can be a wait for food, but trust me: every bite is worth the wait. Highly recommend Anantara if you want a beautiful dining experience with outstanding food.

I called for to go during lunch hour (you cannot say "takeout" with them). Their phone service or…read moremaybe it's me was terrible. Conversation came in and out. Arriving within lunch hour (1245pm) to pick up the food, there were only two customers (same table) eating in. Additionally, strangely, this restaurant comprises an entire business warehouse, it is located within the south Milpitas business center. FOOD I appreciate the top notch takeout containers. Saag corn lunch tiffin - food did not mix - very light - curries are thick - rice is tasty Mutton curry - bitter aftertaste and undertones - two big pieces with cartilage whereas other were dry chunks of meat - very expensive nonetheless Garlic naan - lots of raw garlic chunks - very expensive running at $4 SERVICE - rude - dismissive - customers eating in literally had to scream CAN I GET THE BILL and CAN I GET A BOX... I have never been to India before and do not know if this is the standard but other Indian restaurants here are not this bad??? - DOES NOT UTILIZE APPLE PAY; literally screamed at me, CAN I GET THE CARD AMBIENCE - looks like an Indian party all day every day - I wouldn't eat here myself LOCATION - a business warehouse within the south Milpitas business center - lots of parking - interesting entrances Skip. Not worth it. Not tasty. Tastes old. Rude service.

Was craving Indian food so decided to try this place. I ordered takeout but am definitely planning…read moreto dine-in next time. The restaurant is super clean and spacious, with plenty of tables that can accommodate large parties. Service was super friendly and one of the reasons I will come back! The butter chicken was pretty good, the garlic naan was very garlicky but a little bit burnt, and the butter naan was great. Total price was $33 for an order of butter chicken, garlic naan and butter naan. Portions are kind of small for that price point, but overall my cravings are satisfied!

the service here is so bad, i ordered online for pick up and came at the estimated time, i waited…read more30 minutes in the restaurant for my food past the pick up time. looks like they didnt make it until i got there, what a waste of time the restaurant is small and dirty, they opened about an hour before i got there and all the tables are dirty.

Ordered paneer biryani. It was pathetic. Looked and tasted like fried rice…read more Service is bad too. No one bothered to give glasses for water too. Not going back again.

I felt like I didn't get my daily protein quota today and was looking for a place to get some good…read morespiced chicken. Yelp said this place is open till midnight but I wasn't taking any chances driving from Hayward, so I called their number and they confirmed that they are open till midnight, all days! The truck is parked on a 7-11 parking lot on S. Abbot. They have two tables and 4 chairs for people wanting to sit there and eat. We ordered an Achari chaap ( soya protein) and a Rumali roti for my husband. For myself I got their tandoori chicken which came with 2 drumsticks and two thighs. The chicken itself was juicy and definitely well marinated. The achari chaap was a bit tangy for my husband's liking but had great taste and flavor if you ask me. The Rumali roti was soft and fresh. We also had chai which was creamy and hot! Food came out quite fast even though they had said it would take 15 mins. A couple things that stood out were the portions, which were plentiful and the prices which are very reasonable. Sunny the person at the window was super nice and patient taking our order and didn't mind husband and I going back and forth over what we wanted to eat. Hubs wants to go back and try their chole bhature, and I want to try their chaat items next time.

Update (04/19/26): What's the point of staying open late if half the menu isn't available?…read more We got back late from a trip and specifically called in to order chole bhature, since this is one of the few places near us open till midnight. However, we were told that bhaturas (and anything fried) aren't available after 10 PM, which was really disappointing. We were instead offered chole kulche, and since we didn't have many late-night options, we agreed. We were told the order would be ready in 15-20 minutes, but when we arrived, the food already felt cold, like it had been sitting out for a while. It got worse when we reached home--the kulchas were burnt, making the meal quite unpleasant. After a long day of travel, this was the last thing we expected. We were too tired to go back, but honestly, this was not acceptable. If you're advertising late hours, the quality and availability should match. This experience was really disappointing.

Out of the world Ambience this place is a classic. Friday and Saturday night live music…read more Nepali Food Places are truly awesome for their care hospitality and ambience. I had Paneer Vegetarian Dish with Garlic Naan

This is the kind of butter chicken you crave for…read more Not the fastest service, but it is tasty. Great place to go for dinner- good vibes.

I came here to order a takeaway around 6.30ish. I got spicy…read morepav bhaji, and tried the new items a vada pav and the dabeli. They hand a buzzer which will let you know when the order is ready. The order was ready quickly. The vada pav was very authentic with the dry chutney powder and the chillies. It was crispy and right amount of spicy. The dabeli was tangy and sweet and the right combo with the crispy peanuts The spicy amul pav bhaji was what brought me here. The pav was loaded with butter and spices. The bhaji was a bit large quantity and loaded with butter. The bhaji has little heavy flavor to lavang/elaichi but was good overall. Definitely gonna be back for the other new items

The pav bhaji here is pretty good, one of the best in the bay, just that sometimes it's a little…read moreoily- but what I love best is the speedy friendly service! The masala vada pav and dabeli are great snack items as well. They have a small seating area as well, however all my orders are all pick up :)

I stopped by on a Sunday to take out food. This is a take out only place. Their online ordering…read moresystem was not working, so I had to place order over phone. Pazham pori was my favorite item here. Chicken biryani jeera rice was my next favorite here. Palappam was good too. Kerala beef ularthiyathu had good aroma. It could have had a bit more spices. Pothi choru was a nostalgic item. The fish fry in it was not very fresh. Lunch came with a complimentary gulab jamun, which was nice. The place was run by authentic Mallus from Pala.

My only experience is having this via catering. The fish biriyani is amazing! I did not place the…read morecatering order myself so I cannot say anything about how that went, but the biriyani was so good, I may try them for my next event.