Ambience 10/10 Food 10/10…read moreService 10/10 It's a keeper!! All dishes true to the Indian origin!! Shrimp malwani and Bronzino fish masala - amazing appetisers Pressure cooker chicken and kaala maas with garlic naan were amazing too! Amazing flavors in food, spicy and aromatic- it check all the marks to be at the top of Indian restaurant in Bay Area!!

**USP: upscale Indian restaurant. Great location to celebrate special occasions…read more **AMBIANCE: elegant and classy. Lot of spots for photo ops as well. They have a wall filled with Indian artwork which made a great backdrop for pictures. **FOOD: We tried a lot of varieties, across the board the food was decent but not one dish was extraordinary which evoked a wow factor. I asked our server to suggest only the best of the their menu and this is what we got. Andhra chilli chicken-4/5- it was like an indo Chinese dish with corn starch and some Andhra chillies. Authenticity aside, the dish was delicious and lip smacking with a wonderful zip of heat. Flame grilled chicken- 4.5/5- their version of tandoori chicken. It was made well, had a good char and the flavors ran deep into the meat. The chicken was extremely tender as well. Avocado tikki-3.5/5- slightly salty. Come to think of it, the other vegetarian dish we got - water chestnut kofta was a bit salty as well. Crispy outside and very soft inside. Decent but not noteworthy. Kala mutton-3/5- the mutton was tough in parts and the gravy lacked a punch which meat normally needs. Pressure cooker chicken-3.5/5- this was Andhra style chicken gravy and it came directly to our table in a small cooker. The consistency was a bit watery and though the flavors were present it was on the milder side. Donne biryani-4/5- wonderful rich flavor, the rice absorbed the flavors wonderfully as well. Too much meat and very little rice and there was fat accumulated at the bottom. Rose Kulfi experience- Experience-5/5 Rose kulfi-3.5/5 Family enjoyed the experience of watching the liquid nitrogen convert the sweet Rabdi into icecream. We got to crush a frozen red rose into the rabdi as well before it got converted to icecream. Weak point was the cloying sweetness of the rabdi and the consistency of the icecream- parts of it were still liquid and some parts were over frozen.

We came to this place after seeing an ad for their first day of launching the breakfast buffet…read more Totally loved it! There were so many different items and every item was made to perfection. Special mention to their amazing filter coffee. Along with idli, vada, poori, upma, punugulu, you can get a custom dosa made to order. The chutneys taste amazing as well, more like the Andhra style of chutneys and they are a bit on the spicier side exactly how we like them. Loved it so much that we went to this place back to back on 2 weekends

Unique South Indian food, across the street from Mylapore Westgate…read more Loved the Chili Cauliflower and Chennai style Mutton Biryani were delicious. Kumbakonam Coffee had a good kick. Overall, the flavors felt authentic. Chicken 909 was OK, nothing special compared to other Indian restaurants in the Bay Area. It lacked the semi gravy. Suggestions to restaurant: Add brief description of the menu items. For someone not familiar with the cuisine, it was difficult to comprehend. The staff was friendly. However, it felt awkward/uncomfortable to ask too many questions.

Great dishes/food - quality and variety. The rotating "bread of the day" is appreciated…read more Above-average service for this style/class, too. Have been here for 10+ visits now. Do plan to come back for more.

Extremely overpriced. I paid over $80 for 2 people for lunch buffet with limited options. You can…read morego elsewhere for a better buffet. I understand they mark up the prices because it is one of the only Indian spots in this business-affluent area. The service was good. They took a while to grab our empty plates but they were accommodating in bringing us some plain naan and sodas. Ambiance is great-- it's very clean and pretty on the inside. A little bit of a small space so it gets pretty packed for lunch. I was wanting to try the regular menu items. But that is not available during the lunch buffet.

I really enjoyed the food, the service, and the welcoming atmosphere! I have been ordering from…read morehere for over 2 years and am always left feeling satisfied

Food was really tasty, the location was very accessible in the willow glen area and the service was…read morefast and clean

We visited this place recently while we were in the neighborhood. We ordered garlic naan, paneer…read moretikka masala, and a paneer wrap. The paneer tikka masala and naan were amazing. Absolutely delicious. I believe that wrap was OK but the preference would differ for other people. They had a baby chair which was good. And the place was clean. Once you go there, you get parking at the back of the building and there ample parking when we went. When you enter the restaurant, you can view the menu at the front desk, and order the food. And once the food is ready, they will bring it to your table. The staff was friendly too. A nice spot to get some Indian food.

I went to this restaurant with my family at 2:30 PM. We arrived before their break time, which…read morestarted at 3:00 PM. After being seated, we waited 15-20 minutes and no one came to take our order. When we politely asked if someone could take our order, the person who responded spoke to us in a very rude and disrespectful tone. We were shocked and disappointed, especially because we are regular customers and have supported this restaurant many times. What made the experience even worse was that he told us, "Leave the restaurant, I'm the owner." I could not believe that the owner would treat customers this way. As a business owner, you should treat customers with respect and professionalism, not hostility. The customer service was completely unacceptable, and the attitude we received was extremely disappointing. We left feeling unwelcome and disrespected. Unfortunately, if I could give 0 stars, I would.

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!

Not only is the food here absolutely phenomenal, but so is the customer service. The staff here is…read moreso friendly and helpful, and their suggestions are very welcome. They were even happy to help us with how to eat the pani puri, which was both delicious and delightful. I cannot possibly recommend this place highly enough. If you like Indian food, you owe it to yourself to try this restaurant. I will definitely be returning in the future.

I absolutely love Sam & Curry. It reminds me of a Chipotle style setup but for Indian and…read moreMediterranean food. The customization is great, the spices are balanced, and everything tastes fresh. I came back this year and Maria remembered me from before, which says a lot about the customer service. I tried the tacos this time, just like I said I would, and they did not disappoint. Every bite was flavorful and cooked perfectly. Five stars every time.

Would like to give it a second chance in the future, but the flavors and freshness of the food were…read morenot great. I tried a chicken curry burrito and a chicken tikka bowl, both of which came lukewarm and almost cold. The flavors left a sour aftertaste in my mouth which wasn't the most enjoyable. Samosas were stale with barely any filling. Mango Lassi was my favorite item. Workers were nice and patient! Very casual ambience: literally think chipotle!

Great service, we were quickly seated on a Friday evening and were attended to very well. Food was…read moreflavorful, though not very spicy. The muntha masala chaat- innovative, delicious, great flavors all round. Beautiful presentation. Great brightness from the chutney combined with the sweet, earthy ,creamy flavors from the pea mash. Cheese naan- great molten cheese with buttery soft interior, wonderfully crispy exterior. Daal Makhani- deep rich flavor, nice hit of smoky flavor with every bite Lamb- fall off the bone lamb, very rich and tasty. But very spiced though, a little lacking compared to other dishes Almond Crusted Malai Kofta-rich tomato flavor in the curry. Wonderful texture, great bite. Perfect level of acidity to pair with the decadent silky smooth curry. Rabdi Cheesecake- decadent and not too sweet. Beautiful presentation. Saffron flavor doesn't really come through. enough though.

Came here on a weekend, mainly because we accidentally missed our baekjong reservation, and it was…read morepretty empty... a little sad, but wanted to give it a try anyways. They're in santana row, so the usual cute pretty aesthetic. We ate on their outdoor seating. We got the butter chicken, lamb shank and two cocktails. The food tasted pretty good, and we actually weren't able to finish it. Service was good, not too overbearing, which some places can get when there's no one else.

Amazing Indian food, I got the lamb korma and butter chicken in the dinner for 2. Flavors were…read moregreat, the butter chicken almost had a bit of coconut flavor last time I went, but was creamy and delicious. Lamb korma tasted pretty authentic and delicious. Meats were tender in the curries. The garlic naan was quality. I'd definitely regular the place. Mango lassi was fire as well. Prices are great, 65 ish before taxes and tip for 1 chicken, 1 lamb, samosa starter, gulab jamun, and this one other dessert. Added 1.99 per person for mango lassi.

This restaurant doesn't seem to care whether you've requested "mild" , so unfortunately with my…read morehealth conditions when I sometimes require non-spicy food, we're unlikely to return here. Pakoras--good, good sauces, got ten in takeout order Samosas: you get two large, they're spicy, and tasty. The mint sauce is spicy as well Plain naan--good chewy fluffy texture, flavor lacking so garlic is better in our opinion Malai kofta (mild)--good. Second time we had this our mild request was not honored and they were medium-hot. Paneer tikka masala (mild)--good, though paneer harder texture than usual Garlic naan: the garlic butter smell was great, and taste was good Not as good: Navratam korma (medium) no mushroom--medium spicy helped this dish, as it wasn't as tasty as the others. Perhaps too much coconut in the sauce Mixed vegetables (mild) no mushrooms: although we asked for mild, it was spicy. I wasn't a fan of the seasonings under the spiciness, either.

I had a great experience with their special New Year's thali. All the dishes in the thali had such…read moregreat flavors and had just the right amount of salt, oil and spices to remind me of home cooked Bengali food. Standout dishes were the mustard (shorshe) Ilish and the jackfruit with shrimp. I also liked the shukto and aam chutney. Luchi and aloo sabji (not part of the thali) was also flavorful and light. I also tasted some of their veg chowmein and loved the smoky wok he taste. Service was attentive and my glass of water was kept filled at all times Ambiance was calming with the silent television and instrumental music with lovely bits of decorations such as the Bankura style terracota horses near the entrance. Parking was easy and cheap if you park in San Pedro square parking lot. I will certainly be back to try more items off their regular menu.

I held my husband's 45th birthday dinner here with a small group of about 15 of his friends. From…read morethe moment we walked in, the staff were very welcoming and accommodating. The greeted us and made sure we were all comfortable and never rushed us in terms of ordering or needing us to leave. In fact, the staff allowed us to stay until they closed so we could relax and enjoy the company of our friends who we don't get to see often. Arch, the main server was the one who took care of us that evening. He made sure all orders were taken correctly, food was brought out timely, and we had everything we needed. We have some friends who can't handle spicy food or who are not accustomed to India food. Arch made sure their accommodations were met as well as making sure they understood the types of food they were ordering. Some of our friends are not crazy about Indian food but said they really liked this place and would come back again on their own. My husband being Bengali, the food brings back nostalgia of home. Appetizers, main courses, and various drinks were ordered. All we delicious and well prepared. After dinner, the staff played birthday music and brought out a surprise dessert for my husband which was a nice surprise! We enjoyed this place very much and were very appreciative of the extra time allowed to stay with our friends. Food was amazing, staff was very accommodating, and the vibe was very welcoming. I would highly recommend this place if you have a special occasion or just want a night out with some friends.