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    Kabila

    3.7 (427 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    buffet: $19 M-F, $25 wknd | Goat Curry (fav), Tandoori & Butter Chix (noms sauce), Saag Paneer, Pakora, Naan, Cucumber, Barfi, Kheer, & Chai
    Nettie S.

    * foodie DEETS here * - review #201 I was initially brought here after fam came for a work lunch, but no buffet on Sats back then. We tried the Union City locay later, but that was much smaller & OG. Thereafter, we came back a couple of times to enjoy this spread. T L ; D R . . . AYCE lunch buffet, 11:30a-2:30p: $19 M-F & $25 wknds (since 4/2025) w/ more items incl pani puri, chaat, & lassi. Good variety of flavorful dishes, but minimal table service. Kept having to shoo flies away throughout my 1st meal, but not by the time I just returned 4.5 mos later. V I B E S . . . After passing their bakery next door, enter into this decent sized resto divided by long banquettes, accompanied by wooden tables & padded chairs. Host/cashier & bar on the left side w/ the buffet along the back wall. N O M S . . . Tried the following: - Karahi Goat | bone-in curry is the reason I go to Indian spots!! spicy tho - Butter Chix | alwaz my fav sauce anywhere - Tandoori Chix | dry - Fish Pakora | crispy df filets, fam's go-to. Mixed Veg avail. - several Veg dishes - Saag Paneer | sautéed spinach not alwaz avail, unfortunately - 3 kinds of Biryani Rice: plain, egg (best), veg (eh) - Cucumbers | old, soggy. I eat them w/ mint cilantro chutney. - Naan | bread basket fresh to table - no soup - Choc Barfi/Burfi | condensed milk squares. too bad they only put out 1 lil tray & wouldn't refill during my 1st visit. - Besan(?) & White Pistachio Barfi | Indian fudge squares, but not creamy. Rather, grainy. Still enjoyable tho some white ones were old. - Kheer | rice pudding, mid w/ lots of soft grains & seemingly less juice here D R I N K S . . . - Chai Tea | milky noms helps calm the spice & gives caffeine kick S E R V I C E , e t c . . . Chubby man is the most friendly. Others not too approachable esp the younger female who was a freakin "mute" hating her job. (Think she had long hair). We tried asked her for things 2-3x. She straight up says nothing in return & just walks away! Rude & unprofessional af. The last time, she eventually returned w/ a brief answer. Weird not to have a place to write a tip on the cc receipt. Guess they don't want any. Prob y they're the way they r. - Return? Def for my goat fix & the price - Restroom sitch (helps gauge resto's cleanliness): decent. 2 enclosed toilet rooms w/in the ladies' to blow up, which most newbs do when Indian curry shocks ur system. IYKYK, lol. - Out the door for 2ppl: 42. - Apple Pay: Yep, who doesn't these days? P.S. If u found what I spent time on to be of help, show this (Asian) sista some love by SMASHing a reaction & FOLLOWing me if u don't already!! ;-P Thx in advance & may there be more noms in our futures...

    Anindita C.

    I went in hoping for a buffet and got exactly that! Great options for vegetarians and each dish I had was delicious. Had the butter chicken, paneer dish, tandoori chicken, chai, mango lassi, naan, and goat dish. Will be coming back when I'm in the east Bay Area. Service was quick when we needed naan and when we needed to be seated when we arrived. Besides that, it was ayce buffet. Beware of the hours but we came in 1 hr before close as all the items were still out and we were able to dine in. The place wasn't too crowded and the ambiance was great. I definitely recommend the place and will be returning!

    Raman C.

    Food was good and music was good too. Only drawback was they forgot to bring our vegetable biryani from the order we placed and bought it after 2-3 times reminder, so we had to pack it and take it home.

    The bakery next door
    Yuri H.

    Wide variety of delicious foods. The hostess and server were very nice, accommodating, and expedient. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with lovely light fixtures and all of the buffet chafers are copper and gold adding to the regal splendor of the atmosphere. I absolutely loved it!

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    Sarah T.

    Spacious bright space and friendly server Good spot to stop after our Costco run 2 veggie entrees + naan was more than we needed for lunch. Decent renditions A tad spicy for this no- spice girl but manageable

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    Nancy P.

    So happy to find an Indian buffet in Bay Area. Many restaurants stopped doing buffets once Covid hit. This one is located in the mall with Ulta as a main anchor. Plenty of seating and very clean inside. You are seated at a table and you can help yourself. Beyond the typical Indian rice, there are also chicken biryani and vegetable biryani. Chai tea and water are served and fresh naan bread is brought to your table. Refills of naan are given and kheer and fruits are available as desserts.

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    Be H.

    It's a good spot to try a variety of Indian food. The food itself weren't bad, really liked the butter chicken and Tabdoori fish - both had great flavors. I wish their salad bar was a bit more than just cucumber and onions. They only had one option for desserts. They do bring out fresh naan once you've been seated. Overall, decent spot - I'd definitely come back. They even have a bar there.

    Nav C.

    My go to place when I go to the Bay Area. Staff is very friendly. I went near closing time and had ordered appetizers and everything was brought out very quickly so I didn't have time to enjoy my pakore. But, I really love this place and recommend you all to try it.

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    BEST INDIAN FOOD I HAVE EVER HAD!!!!! Customer service is absolutely amazing and the food is even better. Sososososo Good

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    I went Kabila with my family. Food is really tasty. Service is wonderful. Also, ambiance is so beautiful. Thank you

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    Ask the Community - Kabila

    Do they have party hall?

    Not a separate hall, but maybe they could transform the large space to fit your vision. See my review for description & pix. Good luck!

    How much is the buffet for adults and for kids?

    AYCE lunch buffet, 11:30a-2:30p: $19 M-F & $25 wknds (since 4/2025) w/ more items incl pani puri, chaat, & lassi. See my review for more deets & pix.

    Has the lunch buffet started?

    Yes

    Is the buffet currently active?

    Yes

    Are you serving buffet in Lunch or dinner? If yes then what days?

    Hello Badal, Buffet is still not on! We are working on it most likely in December.

    Does the restaurant have a banquet hall to host private party?

    Hi Monika Yes we do have a private room with a capacity of 50-55 available to host small parties… Read more

    Is you meat halal?

    Hello Sarah Unfortunately it is not.

    Are the non-vegetarian plates halal?

    Hi, do you have dinner buffet?

    Hello Bill Sorry we only have lunch buffet from 11:30 to 2:30pm from Monday-Saturday.

    Hi is your meat halal?

    Hello Amena Unfortunately it is not halal at the moment.

    How much is the lunch buffet?

    Hello Susan Our lunch buffet is $16+tax. If you have any other questions please let us know. Have a… Read more

    Is there dinner buffet?

    Sorry only lunch buffet Monday to Saturday 11:30-2:30

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    This just became my favorite restaurant of 2026. The presentation of every dish was luxurious and…read moreit completely matched the warm and elevated interior of the restaurant. And not only did everything look good, it tasted phenomenal!! As a butter chicken lover, no other dish beats the flavor for me.. but today every dish was on that same level. The cherry on top was the service. Our server was attentive, perfectly chatty, and knew the menu inside and out. The host was a cutie patootie as well! They ended up giving us samosas that were not on the menu but a gift from the staff. Best samosa I've ever had and hope I'm able to try it again in the future. Will definitely be coming back with every friend group.

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    We had a great time, I nearly took a star off for service - to send a message to the owners to add…read morea server. Six of us dropped in for lunch on Wednesday. Raj was the only server, and although he is excellent, it was a challenge for him to support the 20+ customers across 6 - 7 tables. This location has a new restaurant every few years. The lack of foot traffic and lack of nearby offices hurts. However, there is lots of free parking so, hopefully, they have a better dinner turnout. Cleanliness: although the dining area was fine, the rest rooms and passages need work. Okay, now the best part! The food was delicious! We ordered beer, multiple appetizers, entrees, different rotis and desserts. They ranged from good to excellent! The favorite was the badami chicken. The gravy for the tawa chicken tasted amazing, but there was hardly any chicken there. Got a mumbled reply when we pointed that out. The food came out slow and staggered, even with the robot runner. Took us about two hours to finish our lunch. Glad that we didn't have to go back to work! Definitely recommended for a slow lunch.

    I love that Swaraj opened a branch in the east bay. They offer very good Indian food and has great…read moreservice at very reasonable prices. We came here to try it out and we were very impressed with the quality of the food and the variety of dishes. My family loved mutton - this place has only mutton, no lamb. Their roti and naan is also a little different from what I'm used to. It's thinner and crunchier, which my kids love. Overall, double thumbs up. Can't wait to go back to try the other dishes.

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    4.1
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    4.2 mi
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    Everything was sooo good. As someone who isn't as familiar with South Indian cuisine, I had no idea…read morewhat I was missing out on! Luckily I went with a friend who recommended certain dishes because the menu is quite extensive and overwhelming. We didn't get to order this as our food alone was already so filling, so plan to go in a group if you want to try more items. Their sambar was delicious and comforting. I appreciated that the chutneys added great flavor too! I believe we were given coconut peanut chutney, ginger tamarind chutney, and tomato chutney. RECS: + 2 idly and 2 vada combo ($10.99) was just right! Dunked in sambar and doused with chutney, you can't go wrong with this. I preferred the vada but the idly is obviously healthier since it's not fried + Rava masala dosa ($12.99) was amazing. Loved the crispy, airy exterior and the spiced potato filling

    This review is not regarding the food or customer dining experience, but rather our company's…read moredirect business experience with this establishment. Our company provided services for this business and has had an unpaid invoice outstanding for an extended period of time. We have made multiple attempts to contact them regarding payment and have not received a response or acknowledgment. As a fellow business, communication and professionalism matter. Unfortunately, our experience has been very disappointing due to the lack of response and failure to resolve an outstanding balance. Based on this experience, I would caution other vendors or service providers to make sure payment terms are clearly established and enforced before providing services.

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    4.1
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    Simply concept. Get a bready, doughy item of your choice, and a selection of dips and sauces to dip…read moreit in. Now multiply all those choices together. Bring friends for more options in choosing too! All heat levels, all spice levels, all temperature levels, all crunchy-chewy levels. You can not choose wrong, but you can choose slow, so ask about their daily specials to narrow the menu if you need! Can be busy, can be loud. Happy Hour prices are more than fair!

    Mylapore Express used to be one of my go-to places specifically for dosa and sambar. After visiting…read moreagain recently, I was really disappointed to find that the sambar served with the dosa is no longer the same as before. When I asked the restaurant staff, they mentioned that they are now serving Jain sambar by default instead of the original South Indian sambar, which I believe is now referred to as Ratna Cafe sambar. For me, the main reason to come here was always the dosa with that authentic South Indian sambar. Without it, the experience just does not feel the same anymore. To be fair, the staff did give me the Ratna Cafe sambar when I asked, and that tasted like what I remembered. But I was told this change was a management decision. I am not sure whether this was done for cost reasons or to appeal to a different audience, but as a customer who came here specifically for the traditional dosa and sambar experience, it was a huge disappointment. The dosas are also not cheap, and at that price, I expect to enjoy the full meal. Unfortunately, I do not feel it is worth paying a premium for dosa when the default sambar is not something I enjoy. I have had better sambar at other restaurants, but that is not what I came to Mylapore Express for. I am sad to say this may be my last visit here specifically for dosa and sambar. This restaurant had a strong reputation with me, but this change has really taken away the main reason I used to like it.

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