Fun new eatery to check out, Hyderabadi cuisine! We grabbed lunch at Hashtag India in Milpitas and had a great experience overall. We ordered the Pachimirchi paneer, chicken tikka burger, veg puffs, garlic naan, street-style noodles, chai, and falooda, and every dish was flavorful and hit the spot. They are known for their very generous Mandi dish, which is a Yemeni dish that gained popularity in Hyderabad due to Yemeni immigrants. It's a combination of flavored rice and a variety of meats. The restaurant was super busy, which speaks to how popular it is, but the service was pretty slow & they were out of many food items as a result. The restaurant has regular seating and, in addition, cute closed booths where you can sit at a low table in the traditional Indian way. They also have some funky prison booths with handcuffs, etc. If you aren't in a massive rush, the food is definitely worth the wait for some solid Indian fusion and street-style favorites. I will be definitely going back to try their famous Mandi Ambiance: 10/10 Service: 8/10 Food: 10/10 Music: 10/10 Seating: indoor & privacy booths Parking: Ample, free parking available Price: $30-$50 per person read more

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We feel like we're back in Hyderabad when we go to Hashtag. They specialize in Mandi and Irani chai. The Zafran chai is beautiful, with pieces of dried rose and saffron. Rich without being too heavy. Mandi is a Yemeni dish that gained popularity in Hyderabad due to Yemeni immigrants to the city. It's a combination of rice and meats. The flavors are more Arabian. Served with Yemeni schug, a green chutney, and tomato onion sauce. I tried fish Mandi and absolutely loved it. The rice was seasoned with hawaij and toasted raisins and almonds, and the fish was nicely crispy and covered in a sauce similar to tikka masala, very tasty. They have a few different kinds of delicious yellow dal that make a great accompaniment to Mandi -- spinach, tomato, mango pickle. The menu is very extensive, with a wide range of Telugu dishes. They have some fun little touches -- Mandi booths and a kitschy jail cell table, which apparently replicates a popular Mandi House in India. The service is very nice and welcoming. read more

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We came here for the first time. Huge place and they have nice cute booths where you can sit at a low table traditional style. They also have some funky booths that represent prison cells. The ambience is overall exciting 5/5. We were surprised by the wide variety of dishes they serve. Biryani s, Mandis, Dosas, kebabs, chaat and many more. You name it and you can find it. We ordered Hariyali chicken and Chicken Fry Biryani. Hariyali Chicken was 4/5. It was nicely done, marinade was great. Enjoyed it. Chicken Fry Biryani was appetizing, served steaming hot, with fried chicken pieces. But the chicken was overfried, hard and had a lot of artificial color looks like, it looked super red. The biryani was not so much layered, so it was somewhere between biryani and pulao. I would still rate it 3/5. Would come back to try more on their menu. read more

Hashtag India - Hariyali Chicken - Indian Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Came here at night. It was very packed even though it was quite late. I just got butter chicken and I didn't expect it but it also came with rice. There was a lot of the butter chicken so that was good and the rice was flavorful but I would be biting into something (probably like a peppercorn), which was unpleasant but whatever. It was still good though. read more

The service was not great. The staff was rude. We had to wait for sooo long to get food. They asked us to get our own cutlery. There was extra charged to sit inside the booths in the mandi place. And the staff said if they take order then there would be 9% more charges. That's sad. The food was good but not great. read more

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Surprisingly good mandi with an Indian twist. We tried the mutton gravy mandi and it was absolutely amazing. The rice was flavorful and filled with nuts and raisins, which I really liked. For takeaway they give the meat and gravy in a separate container which kept the food from being soggy. The creamy gravy made this mandi a unique experience. read more

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Me and my husband went to have dinner here on a weekday. I was a bit skeptical since they seem more trendy so they can be not so authentic but we were pleasantly surprised. My husband was looking forward to Mandi and Nali Ghosh. The food were amazing and come with large portion. For my Mandi, I was able to eat for 3 meals. I also love the baby corn and mushroom. The restaurant say they are self service but there are server that bring the food to you and clean up the table. You only need to get the utensil by yourself. If you want the floor sitting you would need to go when it is not so busy since everybody want those sitting and there are only a few cabin. read more

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Been here around 3-4 times in the last 3 months with different group of friends, initially tried this place for the hype around. Tried Mandi 3x, the taste was different all 3x, the quality dripping from good to below avg. Folks who are trying for first time, watch out for the creaminess on Mandi. If you are true a Mandi fan, don't try Bahubali Mandi, the shrimp and fish are loaded with bread, which is too bad. The Nallakaram Chicken we tried multiple times, out of all times, 1x was bad with chicken being so hard (probably became dry). Their Falooda is a must try for first time. Most of the items in their menu is only one time try. For Fry piece chicken biryani, after finishing eating, you can see the food color like stuck on your hands, not sure if that is food color or what. read more

Hashtag India - Mandi - Indian Near Me - Milpitas, California

We picked up dinner here on New Year's Day. There was a decent amount of indoor and outdoor seating at the restaurant, but it was quite loud inside as the place was fairly busy. We ended up ordering for takeout on this evening, service was sufficient, and it was about a 20-minute wait for our food. We got the hyderabadi mutton curry (spicy), butter chicken (mild), fire naan, and butter naan. The butter chicken dish had pretty sizable chunks of chicken inside, a little too large for my liking and on the dry side. But it was fine as there was plenty of sauce to make up for it. The hyderabadi mutton curry was tasty but not very spicy, even at the highest level of spice. The naan was thin but otherwise of standard quality. Overall, we had a satisfying meal. read more

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Stopped by Hashtag in Milpitas and it was actually pretty good. The chicken mandi and nalli ghost mandi were both flavorful. The garlic gobi was crispy and tasty too, but the nalla karam gobi didn't really hit the mark for me and the pachi mirchi chicken was okay. From the mains, the kaju paneer was decent. I really liked the bullet naan and the goat curry was solid. Few misses but the good stuff really shines! read more

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It's good food, but very specific Telugu taste. So if you like that, you will love this. Otherwise this might not be for you. We ordered the paneer mandi and the mushroom pepper fry. The paneer pieces were quite hard but the mushrooms were perfection. We also got a side of kothu parotta which was good but I would want to order something else next time because they have a super long menu. I have reduced a star because I felt that the food while good didn't seem specifically fresh to me. I think my friend also had a stomach ache but I was fine so can't really complain. The service is more than what they promise. They give you the food even though they call it self service. The ambience is good but not great. It is very clean and tidy though. read more

Hashtag India - Paneer mandi - Indian Near Me - Milpitas, California

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First time coming here after hearing good reviews from people. Food: yummy . I found the stew to be a bit too oily. I liked the various flavors of the faloodeh dessert but it was sweet. Service: took time but that was understood since the dishes looked good. Ambiance: so cool and it felt like another world with the wallpapers . I liked seeing the 'jail' section but we were not able to sit there. The section we were sitting in was a 'sit down on the ground' experience. Cool ! read more

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Tried Hashtag India Restaurant in Milpitas and honestly loved it! The place has such a fun vibe with their Arabian Mandi-style seating -- perfect for hanging out with friends or family. We ordered a mix of veg and non-veg appetizers -- Punugulu, Cut Mirchi, Hashtag Chicken, Guntur Kodi Vepudu, and everything was so flavorful and crispy! The highlight though was the Bahubali Mandi -- it's massive, delicious, and totally worth the hype. Ended our meal with Kesar Pista Falooda and Choco Caramel Falooda, both super refreshing and the perfect way to finish. The staff was really friendly, and I love that they're open late -- great spot for those late-night cravings! read more

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Was looking for a late snack so decided to drop by this place to try it. Unfortunately met with very poor customer service and dismissive attitude from the guy in the Gap shirt. Wont say his name or offer any information about his manager that I can speak to about my poor experience here. They would rather not sell you anything when I was literally offering to buy a couple of items that most Indian restaurants would gladly sell. Someone who has poor customer service and attitude does not have a business being in front of a register. I walked out without buying anything. Will never come back. Many other options in the area. read more

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Food was good especially the mandi, Place is crowded and it reflects on the ambience. Don't go here expecting a decent ambience. They are cleaning up fast and food is okay so if you are okay with that this is your place. Would want to try their falooda next time read more

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Hashtag India recently opened up on the old Hub61 location. I came here on a Friday evening and it was packed. I wasn't able to order ahead of time from their website and ordered in person. I think they must be working out the kinks so the order took whole to be completed. Also, the good was ready at different times so half the food was already cold and soggy but the time we dug into the food. The menu is extensive so they're something for everyone. We ordered the following: Butter naan Garlic naan Samosa Chicken biryani Butter chicken Butter momo Street style noodles Cheese dosa I would skip on the street style noodles next time and the cheese dosa. Dosas need to be eaten fresh. Everything else was pretty good. We'll have to go back another time when it's not as busy to try some more items off the menu. read more

Been wanting to try their mandi and ordered a to-go chicken mandi, sub par for the price. Wouldn't get it again.

Its pretty good! Will let u know if anything changes. The boneless chicken 65 biryani is spicy and delicious. I also tried the falooda drink. Its very good. Only come here if you like very spicy food. Won't suit normal American taste buds who like "main stream" indian food. read more

Tried paneer Mandi, nalla karam chicken, pachi mirchi chicken and some other chicken starter. Loved flavor of Mandi rice. Paneer was juicy and went well along with Mandi rice. All chicken starters were good. Service was good and ambience was decent. read more

Hashtag India - Paneer Mandi - Indian Near Me - Milpitas, California

Food: We got 3 platters of goat and lamb for sharing plus some other chicken dishes. The lamb was juicy and fell right off the bone. Butter chicken was very good. Garlic naan had a nice crisp to the edges but still malleable for scooping up food. For dessert, apricot delight. I certainly did not share it with anyone. I was a good amount of creaminess and sweetness to wash off all the spice and aromatics from the main food. Overall, enjoyed our lunch. Ambiance: Place was bright and clean. We experienced the mandi booth. Shoes off before entering the soft padded floor covered by ornate rugs. You can see it in the pics. There were also outlets if you wanted to charge your phone I guess lol it was nice to have a private little spot with the family. Parking: super easy to find parking. We went around lunch time and had no issue. It's shared with other tenants in the plaza but you won't have trouble finding a spot. read more

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Poor copy of already bad food from India Non courteous amaeturish service. You have to stand in lines to order Took forever to bring my food out Turned out to be the wrong item and when the bought the replacement out it was in a togo box. Tasted below average too. Go only if you miss Hyd food from recent times otherwise just stay away. Lots of options in the menu mostly unhealthy , but probably okay if you want to stuff yourself. read more

We visited Hashtag India (#Milpitas)on a Friday evening with a group of 8 adults, 3 kids, and a toddler and had an excellent overall experience. The restaurant was busy, but our 7:30 pm reservation was honored on time, and parking was easy to find. Our host, SaiKiran, provided outstanding service -- attentive, friendly, and very accommodating with our large group. We ordered the "Mega Bahubali Mandi", which was a true feast with generous portions and flavors that everyone enjoyed sharing. We also tried the Apricot Delight for dessert, which was a perfect sweet finish, though the Irani Chai fell a bit short of expectations. The ambiance was lively yet comfortable, and our corner Mandi table gave us a cozy spot for good food and great conversation. The bill came to about $40 per adult, which felt reasonable for the quantity and quality of food and the overall experience. Would definitely recommend visiting for the Mandi experience and a fun group meal. read more

I am extremely disappointed with my experience at Hashtag Indian in Milpitas. On two separate visits, I was served chicken that had visible blood inside. The first time, they replaced the plate without much concern. On my second visit, I informed the staff beforehand about what happened previously and specifically requested that the food be properly cooked. The staff member laughed when I mentioned it. When I again found blood inside the chicken, there was no apology, and my request for a refund was denied. Food safety should be taken seriously. I am sharing this so others can make an informed decision. I hope the restaurant improves its cooking standards and customer service. read more

Hashtag India - Indian Near Me - Milpitas, California

We purchased a box of Double Ka Meetha, and it had a foul smell and appeared to have gone bad. We reported it to the cashier and received a refund, but they then put the same box back on the shelf with the other Double Ka Meetha boxes. There was no apology, and they made no effort to check the remaining boxes to ensure they weren't spoiled as well. That's very concerning from a food safety standpoint. This was first and last visit. read more

Be careful specially if you don't eat meat. Food is contaminated you might get meat and other stuff in your food if you don't observe. I got chicken along with paneer. They said it doesn't happen but on surface it's not the reality. read more

Hashtag India - Paneer biryani with chicken pieces - Indian Near Me - Milpitas, California

Tried this place . It's still basically south Indian restaurant . Masala Dosa and veg noodles and Black Forest pastry was good chai they don't serve without sugar . That was bummer . Try it out . They have everything veg , non veg , South Indian , North Indian food , Chinese . Lots of variety read more

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Everything about this confusing restaurant is pretentious. Photos and description of food are completely different than what you get: 1) Let's start with ambience: they used extremely bright white tube-lights with horrible colors throughout the restaurant. It literally gives you headache with a chaotic ambience that reminds me of a busy airport restaurant. 0/5 2) Worst Frankie: They use store bought white flour wrap and filled it with chunks of raw onions with cooked chicken. No egg. And call it Frankie. 0/5 3) They give you paper utensils that are flimsy. 0/5 4) Glorified food truck in a poor loud ambience that charges you a high fine dining price. 5) Butter Chicken was good: 4/5 6) Chicken Mandi was good; 3.5/5 7) Kesar Pista Falooda was bad/overly sweet, given in a plastic cup but the photos show Glass Cup. 2/5 All in all: I MISS HUB61. read more

Food is good and the spice level they ask you for items on the normal level. Specialize items have a set spice level. Our older son can't eat much spice and mild was perfect for him. In most South Indian restaurants they don't comprehend mild and medium. Inside is very nice and they have unique seating for extra money and general seating. You order at the counter, take a number and they bring food to your table. read more

Serve good quality food as per the price being charged Paneer was like stone. Hard to eat. And rice was not fresh read more

The food is very tasty!! They have a huge menu and we have tried more than a few options and each one has been very good. Loved the Mandi, also chicken biryani was good read more

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One of the worst restaurant in the Bay Area. The food smells horrible here, I doubt if they are using good quality oil, it smells like pork or beef or some other animal fat yuck. I have ordered biryani and other dishes for an event and all my guests felt the same. Be careful when you are ordering food from here. read more

Very tasty flavorful food. Gutonkayi Mandi. Wish they give more of Gutonkayi. Out of proportion. Lot of rice less of Gutonkayi read more

Hashtag India - Indian Near Me - Milpitas, California

Where do I start! Don't fall on your way to the restroom! Cos it's slippery like ice! God knows why! The place is trying so hard to compete that they forget the basics! Pros - Food is decent! Not over the top! Pricey! The juices are the best bet! Badam, chickoo, mango ! The appetizers from the counter - stay away! It's hard, over heated and taste bad The Mandi is decent! Not the best in any way, but again, given the space it's ok! Service is decent Paper plates, glasses, cutlery are decent, reduces over head costs , but the price - pricey for it Cons- Slippery to the restroom Overpriced dishes Appetizer are hard Limited veg options. It's majorly rice Dessert is alike a after thought Ordering is a pain! It's not coordinated Ambience is a cluster F*** Will I go again. No thanks! Much better options around! read more

I don't write manh reviews, but If you're looking for authentic flavor, this is the spot. The mandi booths provide a charming, intimate dining experience that's perfect for small groups. We didn't have to wait for a table, and the food was seasoned to perfection. read more

Hashtag India - Lamb Mandi - Indian Near Me - Milpitas, California

The food was amazing! The service was fast! We ordered Chicken Juicy Mandi, Spice Mutton Mandi and Fish Mandi. And all were flavorful. The single portion of Mandi was sufficient for 1 person. read more

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Rude staff. The lady helping us take our order was really rude. First time there and as a Caucasian person ordering at an Indian restaurant we needed help. She was really annoyed with our questions and didn't want us to be there. read more

Horribly mismanaged. You order at a counter, they don't give you any receipt or any buzzer, you keep waiting for 30 mins for your food, and when you go and ask, they cross question you to hide their incompetence. Food was very unhygienic, got upset stomach twice in a row. First time, I gave the benefit of doubt, but unlikely to be a coincidence twice. Will steer clear of this place.d read more

Food was very good, me and colleague went late evening. Service was awesome with team responsive and cordial. Tandoori Chicken- 5/5 Hyderabadi Mutton 4/5 (could be done well) Falooda 4.5/5 We could avoid naan, tandoori roti better. Gulab Jamoon 5.5/5 (yes they were the best) Worth visiting the place again. read more

Not sure about the hate it's getting. Tried chicken fry piece pulao and their dum masala chai. Very authentic and good taste. Ambiance reminded of Hyderabadi Mandi setup, nostalgic. Have only tried take out and not dine in. Service was a little slow and they could use some experienced ppl. But for the food options and the taste would highly recommend read more

Hashtag India - Mandi setup - Indian Near Me - Milpitas, California

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We really had a very bad experience, briyani was not fresh and the service was very very very bad. Atiti devo bhava, customers should be your first priority, the way you do hospitality is where you stand with pride. I am really sorry, if you guys really improve the quality and service you guys will go places. read more