One of my gfs and I came here for a girls night out. Food was excellent, ambiance was modern and…read moreglamorous. We ordered a bunch of vegetarian dishes as my gf does not eat meat. Everything tasted great. Service was ok. For the price you're paying, I expected more. Minus one star because their coke was not the sparkling glass of happy I was used to getting. Not sure if the machine was out of syrup and/or carbonation. P.S. It was noisy. If your looking for calm and intimate, this isn't the right place for you lol

I came here for a team dinner on Tuesday 6:30PM. Finding parking took 20 minutes because of the…read morebusyness of the plaza. Now, for Jaks' review -- there are a few areas to take note 1) They were understaffed. The restaurant was packed, but it took a while for staff to take our order and for the food to come. Time spent here was mostly waiting. 2) Waitresses who delivered the food did not know what items they were bringing. 3) Their dishes are aesthetically pleasing but flavor is not there. According to my Indian coworkers, the food is not "authentic" and it's more tailored to American taste. 4) The amount of food compared to price did not match. I ordered a Awadhi Nihari and a mocktail that came to $60 without tax or tip. I did not leave with a full stomach -- I went home and ate more.

It wonderful experience and worth driving from SF downtown !! Trely was amazingly attentive for…read moreservice and quick to anticipate. Food is as usual incredible no doubt!! Especially coming from hospitality background me and colleague both had same experience hands down ...

Visited few weeks ago and really enjoyed it. The food was fresh, flavorful, and the service was…read morefriendly and quick. Definitely a great spot if you're craving authentic coastal Indian seafood. Also the vegetarian thali was delicious. Looking forward to coming back!

I'm a huge fan of Maharashtrian food, so while visiting San Jose we had to stop and try the…read morePuranpoli Sharing some thoughts on everything we ate (even though we forgot to take pics of half the dishes!) Misal Pav & Vada Misal - Absolutely loved the Misal! Authentic flavor, perfect spice level, and so hearty. I especially appreciated that it wasn't just sprouted moong--there was moong, matki, yellow peas, black-eyed peas, and green peas. A true protein-packed bowl. Two thumbs up Vada Pav - Another hit! We devoured it Sabudana Vada - Crispy outside, soft inside, and just the right size. Didn't care much for the chutney though. Sabudana Khichdi - This one didn't work for me; it leaned a bit too sweet. Ukadiche Modak & Puranpoli - The stars of the meal! Highly recommend both. The modak was soft, pillowy, and melt-in-your-mouth with a great dough-to-filling balance. The Puranpoli was super soft, ultra-thin dough, and perfectly flavored stuffing--excellent in both taste and quantity Sol Kadhi - Just okay for me; not something I'd return specifically for. Kokam Sharbat - Loved it! Overall, a wonderful spot for authentic Maharashtrian flavors with warm, welcoming staff. I'd definitely come back!

I had ordered takeout from this place during my visit to Santa Clara. My husband is from…read moreMaharashtra, and I've been there many times. My MIL has also made these dishes at home. So I was hoping for some amazing food from here. I haven't seen many Maharashtrian restaurants, so was very excited. Here is all I ordered: - Kothimbir Vadi: this is absolutely delicious. The flavor and seasoning is top notch. Loved it. - Sabudana Vada: we make this often at home and is one of my favorite Maharashtrian dishes. This was not bad. A bit bland for my liking. But was fried well and I loved the crispness. - Sabudana Khichdi: this was not good. I make this at home and what was sent to me was not cooked properly. Most of the grains were not cooked, and was too bland. - Bhakri: this was awful. No taste. No flavor. It was this white roti that was sent. Not at all like the Bhakri I've eaten in Maharashtra. - Puranpoli: I was super excited to try this as I absolutely love Puranpoli. But this didn't hit the mark. It was ok. Needed to be sweeter. There are many other things in the menu and I would love to try next time I'm in the area.

Food was delicious and mint chhas was refreshing. Amit was a very nice server--friendly, attentive,…read moreand made sure everything was perfect. Great experience overall, and I'd definitely come back again!

Was in the area and ended up here due to the high ratings, and boy were they right! We came at an…read moreoff time around a 4pm on a Sunday, so there was only one other party inside. It's clean inside and plenty of natural lighting. Since we were one of two parties inside, the service was quick. I ordered the chicken tikka wrap, as I was feeling something handheld. The chicken tikka was perfectly seasoned, with a good kick of spiciness. I will say, the oil did seep through the naan wrap, so it was definitely a bit messy to eat. But the flavor was so good that it was worth it. AND, the wrap was only $14. In this economy? The prices were really reasonable. One of the best Indian restaurants I've had in the Bay, and I will be back!

The food is amazing here. The garlic naan is just the right amount of crispy and chewy. The mango…read morelassi is more on the tart side than others I've tried, but still very sweet. I enjoyed it. The palak paneer was so flavorful and delicious. The chicken was also juicy and smoky. The interior was very interesting. It has a quaint vibe. Water is self-serve!

One of the few late night food spots in the area. The only other place serving curry this late is…read moreEverest, and this is waaay better. Got the Goat Nihari and was shocked by how well it was cooked. Good oil separation on top and a lot of depth to the broth. The goat itself was the real surprise. Most Indian spots I go to fail braised goat in one of two ways: overcook it and it's dry and chewy, or braise it so long that it falls apart but loses all its succulence. This one was both tender and succulent. Came near closing too and it was still this good. Most places keep the meat stewing all day and that's how it goes bad. Naan was standard and good. Can't wait to come back and try more next time I need a late night fix.

I really wish I tried this sooner. Its so so good. I love meat and so does my husband, so we always…read moreavoided eating at vegetarian restaurants. This is an exception for me. The dosa is crisp and the fermented flavor is delicate. The filtered coffee is popular so I had to try it, and I love it. I'm not sure everyone would like it though. It's a strong coffee, slightly bitter even with sugar. The milk is poured with a long pull to create foam. The foam is light, not creamy or velvety like a latte. It's a very small portion in a small cup, and it's HOT, very HOT. I like it but I can see how other people might not. I was confused the first time I went in to eat because seating and ordering is not typical. When you first walk in, you go to the host and they'll give you a number then you walk to the room to your left to order and pay. You're given a chip if you order a coffee or tea and move over to the right. You give your chip to the person preparing the drinks for you. They ask your preference and hand over the very HOT drink. Then you sit at the table with your number on it. Your food is brought over fairly quickly. They bring extra sambar and chutney if needed, no extra charge. The dosa comes filled with turmeric spiced potato and on the side chutney (not my fave) and sambar which is so so good. You break a little dosa and dip and or scoop some of the sambar/ chutney. It's a casual setting and it gets pretty busy, especially on weekends. There are a ton of these types of restaurants and I'm pretty certain I've found the best one here!

Yummy food. Friendly service. We had never eaten here before, but had noticed crowds outside when…read moredriving by. We had lunch here today at around noon. Very efficient ordering process and delivered to your table. Tables are numbered. The filtered coffee is really good. We got it medium level (versus strong) with jaggerty (a type of sugar versus regular sugar). The coffee chef pours the coffee into small tin cups and then pours hot milk on top and tops it with frothy milk foam. My husband and I ordered a Masala Dosa which came with a white chutney and red chutney and sambar (soup); and a Mega Tiffin which had a more tightly rolled Masala Dosa (with potatoes, greens, onions inside, sambar, the 2 chutneys, 1 idyly (white bun), 2 vadais (donut shaped savory fritter), pongol (creamy grain - lentil and rice combo). I also had a mango lassi. The dosas were crisp and fresh and the filling was not too spicy for us. We really liked the dosas and the variety of other dishes that are also served. The coffee was very good. We had considered getting the Mylapore dosa, but the cashier mentioned it is spicy so we opted for the Masala one instead. Staff were friendly and helpful as we told them it was our first time there. We parked in the parking lot. Our server said often the parking lot is full and people park nearby and walk in. The restaurant was fairly full at that time with only a few tables available. Ambiance was casual and nice with high ceilings, booths or tables. We sat in a booth. Table was pretty and lots of natural light. You go in and get a table number. You take the menu and table card to the cashier and order. Then, you get your coffee and/order mango lassi (or other drink) and take it to your numbered table. A server brings your food out to your table.

Really awesome place if you are craving Chaat…read more 1. Chole Kulche - 5/5, Kulche is the star, so fluffy! Can eat this all day long. 2. Dahi Batata Sev Puri - 5/5, Great flavor 3. Pav Bhaji - 4.5/5, Bhaji had a good spice kick to it 4. Paneer Sandwich - 4.5/5, hit among kids and adults 5. Masala Tea - 3/5, could definitely be improved. Notes: They don't have many tables, so you'll have to stand and eat or eat near car if the tables are full. Plenty of parking.

I was in the area and decided to come here. Overall this was below average for the items I tried…read moreout. Also Chase visa card failed to work here both directly and via Apple pay. Ordered below: 2/5 dahi batata sev puri - this was very cold dahi mixed with spices. It was on sweeter side which overpowered the taste. 1/5 dabeli - totally disappointing. The masala lacks punch and is missing the spiciness you would expect to complement the sweet. It's below average at best. 4/5 aloo tikki chaat - this was decent and the only thing I liked here. The tikki was crispy n hot and paired well with the flavorful chole. You can get this but skip other things. Will likely not recommend place.

What a cute little restaurant. Absolutely loved the interiors. Really cute inside and neatly kept…read morewith nice theming. Service was quite quick, you order at the counter and are served at the table. The masala cheese pav bhajji was amazing with extra pav on the side. We also tried the misal pav. This is my first time trying this dish and I was a little unsure how best to eat it, but all the flavors were incredible. Definitely will be back!!

We really have enjoyed coming here even though we are not vegetarian…read more You order at the counter and wait for a table. The place is small and can get packed by 6:30PM. Specially if you are a big arty of more than two, allow yourself time to get seated. The food is amazing, and the staff is great and helpful. Each time we have come, we asked them for recommendations and they have done a great job with new recommendations. I didn't think there was anything that we did not enjoy here and will be back to try additional menu items.