They have a great lunch special--$16 base price for two dishes with rice and a bread. Everything…read morewas fragrant, flavorful, and hot! Especially the veggie samosa. Really nice staff. Love that they partner with a program that donates a meal to the local food bank with proof of purchase! I can tell they are very intentional in their practices Also smells amazing inside!! Highly recommend.

I was looking for somewhere to eat with a friend who was visiting out of town and came across this…read moreplace on Yelp. We were in the mood for Indian food. When we arrived, we noticed the sign outside above the door said "Lumpia Factory", but another sign on the ground outside said the actual name of the place, so it was a little hard to find. Unexpectedly, when we walked in, we noticed it was just their kitchen and not actually a restaurant. They have some tables and chairs for you to eat at, but they are not serviced. The food they were making smelled too good, so we decided to just stay and order some food. We got the stuffed onion naan, stuffed cheese naan, samosa chaat potato vindaloo, baingan bharta (eggplant), and bhindi masala (okra). My favorite dish was the potato vindaloo as it had the perfect flavor and the samosa chaat. The stuffed naan isn't really anything by special, but the naan itself was good. Next time, I would just get garlic naan or plain naan. Overall, the food was great and very flavorful and tasty. Would definitely come here again!

Excellent fast service. Did take out and food ready before I got there…read more Food flavor was good. The garlic naan is the best. Wish I got more!

I have ordered from here before, and thought it was ok. Recently it's been not so great. Ordered…read morepakora, Dal Saag and roti today. Not enough (if any) salt on anything. Pakora was dry as if not enough water in the batter. I ordered medium spicy, but the Dal was very bland. It needed salt, and I added cumin and cayenne too. Roti seemed stale and again not enough salt. would not recommend if you like Indian food.

This is one of my favorite Indian takeout restaurants. Almost all of the dishes and breads have…read morebeen great so far. The service is quick and no-nonsense. I'm not sure about its dine-in patronage pre-covid but currently I mostly see its tables empty. The sparse neighborhood doesn't help a lot either.

Quite decent food, and it was empty when we went in for lunch on Sunday. Service was attentive, and…read morethe ambiance was pleasantly quiet. They were burning incense when we arrived, and asked if we'd prefer that they put it out, which was thoughtful. We had plain naan. Chicken tikka masala, rice, and samosas. Everything tasted good. I'd go back and try out more of the menu.

This is my GO-TO for Indian food. The food is always delicious! My favorite dishes are the chicken…read morevindaloo and the chicken momos. I love their samosas as well. I'm always happy with my food.

Grabbed a bite after catching a movie at Grand Lake. Shared the fish pakoda, veggie momos and…read moreveggie tikka masala with my wife, it was all delicious. We came in between lunch and dinner on a Sunday so it was mostly empty, and we got pretty expedient service. Tangent: this used to be Ikaros, and there is still an Ikaros doormat embedded into the floor by the entrance. I told my wife we ate there like 9 years ago and that's where she introduced me to her best friend. She has zero recollection of that.

Am S..o..o Glad that Canada Dry Ginger Ale Can was a Beverage Option dat " Paired Well " with my…read moreAll Time Favorite " Freshly Crafted Chicken Biryani Entree from here for Late Lunch Yesterday !!! It is Appreciated that they do not close after lunch, but stay open Str8 through into Dinner Shift. I had them via Doordash, but have Dined in their Clean, Family Friendly Dining Room before. Looks like ' It's a Small, Family Friendly Outfit near Downtown Oakland !!!!! ENJOY their Fantastic Menu. The Fone is usually answered for Questions & Special Requests. Homestyle Indo-Pakistani Cuisine !!!!!!

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.

I visited Pippal Restaurant in Emeryville recently, and while the food and service were excellent,…read moremy experience was negatively affected by the manager. The service team was friendly, attentive, and did a fantastic job throughout our meal. During our visit, I repeatedly saw the manager calling employees by name from across the restaurant and summoning them over while they were busy. It created an uncomfortable atmosphere for both the staff and the guests. At one point, he interrupted our server while she was taking our order to ask her questions, disrupting the interaction. At the end of our meal, the general manager introduced himself and asked us to leave a positive review, specifically mentioning this location. While I understand the importance of customer feedback, the request felt awkward given what I had observed throughout the meal. A general manager should lead by example. Treating employees with respect and allowing them to focus on serving guests creates a better experience for everyone. I hope this improves because the rest of the team and the overall dining experience were genuinely excellent.

Pippal's Emeryville location is the perfect location for an elevated Indian dining experience…read more Beginning with ambience, the space is comparably serene to its fast-food neighbors, on the second floor of Bay Street Emeryville. One thing to note about the location is that there is no built-in restroom within Pippal, and they share a restroom with the mall's second floor that's around a 3 minute walk away. The space is elegant and tastefully decorated: great for date-nights and gatherings alike. The volume inside the restaurant is not too loud. The service was spectacular - Salman was incredibly funny, accommodating, and gave amazing recommendations for our first time here. We were just in time to experience one of the last days of the Alora x Pippal August collaboration, a fusion between coastal Mediterranean cuisine and regional Indian cuisine. We went with Salman's suggestion of the family-style izgara aile tarzi, a loaded plate of mixed grill of chicken shawarma, lamb adana kebab, shrimp pincho and beef shashlik. We also ordered butter chicken and masala fries, and mango lassi from their non-alcoholic drink menu. The shrimp pincho was undeniably the standout dish. The juicy shrimp meat complemented the vibrant flavor from the adobo marination process, and I loved it even though I never eat shrimp! The butter chicken was also quite tender and flavorful, which I really appreciated. I would definitely recommend it! Thank you to Salman and the Pippal Emeryville team for having us.

Something really missing in this food. It's kinda just ok, but dosnt have any depth of flavor…read more Maybe that is the result of a soulless ghost kitchen. Better Indian food elsewhere .

4.5-star delivery. But it's my first first experience with the restaurant. So I will only give them…read morefour stars. I'll have to order it again our go to the restaurant before I elevate them to five. However, it seems pretty likely because the food was so delicious. The Tandoori Chicken was absolutely excellent. Perfectly seasoned, moist and cooked to temperature and, succulent. I also ordered Palak Paneer (spinach and cheese), which was excellent. I like serving it over their Basmati Rice, which was soft, tender and flavorful. The Garlic Naan was the coup de grâce. I may have found a new favorite. I read good things about the ambience of the restaurant, which I've seen while driving down University Avenue. I hope to check it out soon.

Great authentic Pakistani food and freshly made Chai…read more Prices are very reasonable considering the quality and quantity Yummy to the max

OMGosh, so much to say and so little space! My family and I first stumbled upon this gem for my…read moreson's graduation, and it quickly became one of our absolute favorites. We will happily drive over an hour to get here, and trust me, it is worth every mile! Everything we've tried has been scrumptious, but what makes this place even more special is the owner. She is truly a beautiful soul, and somehow that warmth finds its way right into her food. You can taste the love, care, and pride in every bite. If you haven't eaten here yet, GO! You will not regret it. Just one important tip: don't confuse it with the restaurant down the street with a very similar name. Pay close attention to the spelling! This is the one you want, and once you taste the food, you'll understand exactly why. Come hungry, leave happy, and thank me later!

Namastey Patio has a very nice outdoor dining area that simply draws you in. I'm a huge fan of both…read moreIndian and Nepalese food so of course I had to give Namastey a try. Their menu has a nice selection. The Dahl puri chaat immediately had me curious and for $8, I'm glad I gave this appetizer a try. They're crispy flour puffs filled with tamarind chutney, mini, yogurt, garbanzo beans and chickpeas, lightly fried. It's a guaranteed flavor bomb! Chicken Chilli MoMo $17 was a little too tangy than what I normally like. Despite the name, it's not that spicy to me. Their lunch plates have a nice variety of food and resembles a bit of a cafeteria tray. Butter chicken was $21.99 and lamb curry was $23.99 -- the portions of actual meat was a little sparse but the flavor was good and both meats were tender. Service was friendly and prompt. If you prefer to sit inside, it is beautifully decorated. Total bill was $93.10, including a mango lassi not pictured for $4.50 -- definitely tell they used fresh mangoes! Overall a delightful experience.

Ordered for delivery so can't say much about the ambiance…read more The food was packed tight in a plastic container, and was still pretty hot. I got the chili chicken momos. I always have to try the momos when trying a new Nepalese place. The momos didn't look close to the picture on the menu. My food looked like it was thrown into the container and shipped off, tumbled, upside down, and sideways. The dumpling wrap was almost on the soggy side. A little more time in the sealed box and they would have been soggy. Overall though, the dish was good with a bit of spice level. This is more of a 3.5 stars than a 4 stars.

We had such a fabulous evening at Jaji! We started with the beet hummus and the hummus on pita and…read moreseeded crackers. Devine. We also tried the trout crudo which was delicious. We had also had several of the chicken and lamb kebabs. I had a filet of trout with crispy chili sauce which was amazing! The atmosphere was exciting! They had a belly dancer who did three different performances in 3 different outfits while we were there. There was another lady who did henna designs ( it was free but you needed to tip her) and in the back of the restaurant, they were having a paint and sip ($20.00). The place filled up quickly and everyone was having a blast. Fun night!

My friend and I came here for dinner on a Saturday night. We decided on an early reservation at…read more5:30pm, and when we first arrived, there were only a couple other tables, but the place got packed pretty quickly, and stayed that way (which was lovely to see)! Neither my friend nor I were particularly familiar with all the different flavors or things that were on the menu, so we asked for some suggestions, and ended up trying the following: Bonjon Borani - this was delicious! The giant chunks of eggplant with tomato were delicious and perfectly cooked. Bahar Crudo - I have never seen crude this gorgeous of a red color. More importantly, the flavors were really interesting and delicious. Bolani Triangles - I saw that everyone loved these, and they didn't disappoint! Absolutely delicious, and the chutney was perfection. Mantu - Do not sleep on these, this may have been my favorite thing! The meat was perfectly tender and I could have eaten three plates of this! Lamb Tenderloin - Our server recommended this and honestly, this was the only thing I wouldn't order again. I'm not sure if we just waited too long to eat it and it got a bit cold or if the flavors just weren't my thing? I just don't think it was my cup of tea. Narenj Pallow - Rice with sour orange and pistachio, this was really tasty. Lastly, we finished with the dark chocolate and pistachio cake, which was perfection. I was worried it might be too sweet, but it was perfectly balanced! The atmosphere of the restaurant was lively and fun, while the service was perfect. I also loved that the owners are around and make the rounds checking in on people and their experience, which just made it that much more fun. I would highly recommend and can't wait to go back!