Thanks to fellow Yelpers for helping me find my new favorite Indian spot…read more Fremont has absolutely no shortage of solid Indian restaurants, but Masala Republic still outshines them. I love their version of butter chicken and the Hyderabad mixed vegetable korma (a dish I always order if I can find it). Garlic naan was also delicious. Will be back to try more of the breads and dishes. I've gotten takeout a few times and when I have more time, will be sure to dine in. Update: Dined in a week later for lunch and tried the tandoori chicken and bagara baingan. Excellent!

Had a good dinner at Masala Republic. Tried the Korivepaku Kodi, which was quite different from the…read moreusual dishes--really flavorful with a nice punch of spices and herbs. The garlic naan and bullet naan were both thin, soft, and cooked just right. We also had the chicken tikka masala--not quite the traditional version, but still tasty overall, though it could've used a bit more salt. The kokum sharbat was a great call--super refreshing and perfect for a warm evening. Service was quick, and the place was surprisingly calm for a weekend dinner, which made the experience even better. Overall, a solid spot for a relaxed and flavorful meal.

Anantara was great! We came here to celebrate my grandma's birthday and it was a pleasant…read moreexperience. Service was good and the ambiance is nice, pretty decorations and vibe. It's just a little cold in there for some reason. We started with a watermelon spritz and the inji-puli lotus appetizer since we'd never tried anything like that, and it was very yummy and had such a nice crispy but soft texture. It was also a good portion for all four of us. We got the goat curry and the chettinad spice vegetables, and a few parathas to share. We were afraid it wouldn't be enough but the parathas are actually very filling, and also have a really great texture of both crispy and soft, and delicious flavor. The curries were good, could have used a bit more salt but good spice. The stars of the show were the desserts - this deserves its own section because omg I'm still thinking about the desserts!!! We got the gulab jamun brûlée - an amazingly well done take on creme brûlée with a perfect top, easy to crack and beautifully flavored. The filling was amazing and sweet and so so yummy. They also were kind enough to give us a complimentary chocolate cake which was absolutely amazing. I'm generally not too impressed by chocolate but the quality of this cake was phenomenal with perfect sweetness and richness. I need these two again !! Definitely recommend coming here for an occasion.

Wow. I've never been to an Indian restaurant this posh before -- the moment I walked in I was like,…read more"woah." The space is absolutely beautiful, which explains why reservations are so hard to come by. I somehow snagged a last-minute outdoor reservation for four, but three more people joined us at the last minute. When we arrived, I asked a gentleman who looked like the manager if we could move indoors because it was cold. Even though they were very busy, he found us indoor seats in a perfect spot -- we definitely got lucky. We were a party of seven, half of us vegetarian. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share, and everything was great, but the vegetable biryani stole the show for me. I don't come from India, so take this from a non-native -- it was hands down the best veggie biryani I've ever had. The flavors were incredible, and it came with raita and a chutney that paired perfectly. I kept thinking about it even after trying everything else. Other highlights: the gunpowder idli was mind-blowing, and the lotus root appetizer (my first time trying lotus root) was a delightful surprise -- great texture and flavor. The dosa was soft and exactly how I like it (I'm not into crispy dosa), and the paratha with the vegetable curry was delicious too. The meat dishes my friends ordered got rave reviews from them as well, but I was still daydreaming about that biryani. Service was excellent -- the staff were kind, patient, and especially attentive to the kids in our party. When the restaurant is busy there can be a wait for food, but trust me: every bite is worth the wait. Highly recommend Anantara if you want a beautiful dining experience with outstanding food.

Food quality is consistent and good quality, After placing the order at counter, the food arrives…read morerelatively at your table. The waiters are there consistently moving around to give you additional (free) chutneys and sambhar. Their filter coffee is excellent options include regular or extra strong, a variety of hot milk options and if yoiu like your coffee sweetened they offer jaggery or sugar.

It never disappoints us. Love their onion ravva dosa and coffee. Elegant and traditional Indian…read moredecor is quite elegant .

Food 5 star Service 5 star…read moreEverything tastes so amazing. Staff very friendly Definitely coming back

Last night, my husband and I went to Mumbai Chowk in Fremont. Since it wasn't busy, my husband was…read moreunsure about going in--he doubted the food quality, and the place looked pretty bare with minimal decor. I somehow convinced him to give it a try, and we're so glad we did. The food was fantastic. The owner-chef was extremely friendly and polite and helped us decide what to order. I was craving fried pomfret and prawn balchao, while my husband wanted vegetables and sol kadhi. Everything was excellent. The sol kadhi, fish curry, kismur, and roti were next level, but the fried pomfret and prawn balchao were the real stars of the night. Outstanding quality, incredible taste, and a genuinely kind owner. We'll definitely be back. Ketaki

I have been here three times for dine in (have done takeaways multiple times) but before commenting…read moreanything about the food and its flavor, I would like to say that the service is really very slow (they say that they cook fresh due to which it takes time but sometimes, the customer is too hungry to wait) and honestly I'm not being critical but they really need to work on the service. I revisited after six months only to see that the service hasn't improved a bit.Took almost 50ish mins to get our goat & chicken Mandi. Food however is really nice, have tried their Mandi (chicken & goat both), haleem , chicken 65 (takeaway) & pathar ka gosht and apricot crème as well as tea. If you're someone who enjoys Indian flavors, you will enjoy eating here. Ambiance is nice. Cutlery is clean

Ordered a family pack chicken dum biryani, family pack haleem, and a small goat biryani…read more The Chicken Biryani was a major disappointment of all. It was sweet, flavorless, dry and lacking spice - four out of four people didn't like it. I definitely won't be trying it again. The Mutton Biryani, was flavorful and definitely many times better than chicken biryani. The Haleem was the absolute best item we ordered and a definite hit, making it worth trying again. Be warned about their 'Family Pack'. It's advertised as a family size but serves about two people, not definitely four, which is quite pricey for a 32oz bucket at $40. While the Haleem's quality justified the price as a seasonal item, the 'Family Pack' concept for biryani is poor value. I'd recommend the Haleem and Mutton Biryani, but steer clear of the Chicken Biryani and don't expect the "Family Pack" to feed more than two, 3 at best.

Asli Purani Dilli ka taste, right here in Fremont. We rolled…read morein hungry and ordered chole kulcha, poori aloo, samosa chaat, chai, and mango lassi. Every dish was on point -- chole tangy and rich, kulchas soft and pillowy, poori aloo straight out of a Chandni Chowk Sunday morning. Best part? Not oily, not heavy. Tasted like ghar ka khana, not restaurant fare. Mango lassi was thick and perfect, chai had real kick. Service was warm and on it. Bohot pyaar se khilaya. Dilli waalon, ye jagah miss mat karna.

Yummy! I got a bunch of dishes to try from this place…read more Food ~~ Chilli Soya Chaap: First time trying it and pleasantly surprised. The texture is good the sauce is like chilli paneer a little tangy and sweet and salty. It's definitely heavy on the taste palate and need rice or something to balance it. Malai Kofta + Plain Naan: One of the better malai kofta I have had in the bay! Very flavorful and the kofta was so soft and fluffy. The gravy was nutty and had a great consistency. Def want to get it again. Naan was fresh too and soft. Chole Kulcha: Kulcha was good they stuffed it to the brim. Chole was not bad but nothing really stood out. Mango Lassi: 10/10 mango lassi never misses Vibe~~ Very family friendly. Saw lots of big parties and families dining in. The decor is quite nice not luxury but also not too casual.

Great food and even better customer service!…read more My family has ordered from here many times, and we've even used them for catering at a party. The food is always delicious, fresh, and consistently good. What really stands out is the customer service. The manager is incredibly attentive, caring, and truly goes above and beyond to make sure customers have a great experience. Thank you for the amazing food and excellent service every single time. It's always a pleasure supporting a business that genuinely cares about its customers!

Been getting take out 2/3 times a month from here since they opened. And it never occurred that I…read moreshould review them. Until tonight that is , when I went to dine in with a couple friends. If you walk into a place on a Wednesday night, and all the tables are taken, that's a sign. You walk in and it smells incredible, that's a sign. You see people laughing and chatting while partaking from varied dishes, then that's a sign! We ordered the Naga special chicken curry, the brinjal curry and the shrimp mango curry( that comes with rice), and roti and naan. Portions are ample , place is clean and service is satisfactory. Our sever Gopal took care of us in a timely and friendly fashion. The food itself, I mean , the flavors are all there. Each dish tastes unique and you get a sense you are eating out. No home style simple cooking here, the spices are intense and each dish has a bite. Isn't that why you go out to eat? Prices are really good, if you consider what other places charge for entrees. And everything comes out piping hot and fresh. So don't wait till the weekend to try it out, go today!

Delicious! Come to this place. The food is authentic and made quickly. The garlic nannnnn is so warmread more

We were driving to the South Bay and I was craving Indian. This place popped up and we gave it a…read morego! I was hungry and the food was fabulous, so we didn't get pictures. I started with a mango lassi - loved it! We got samosa chaat to start. It was delicious! Lots of texture and flavor. We ordered palak paneer and butter chicken with rice and garlic naan. The palak paneer was seriously amazing! I could tell that they went the extra step of toasting the spices and then pouring the hot oil over the dish before serving. It was perfection! The garlic naan was some of the best I've had. The butter chicken was a little sweet for my taste, but my husband loved it. The staff was friendly and really happy to have us it seemed. The decor is pleasant. We were there at 2 pm and there was a steady stream of folks coming in. I hope that bodes well for their success!!

You know it's good when your mouth starts watering from the smells in the parking lot, when the…read moreplace is packed even at 9:30 pm, and when every single person looks like they're enjoying the food. Pakwan is the spot. You have to know how to order, because order does matter here! Step 1) Grab a table. May require you to wait. May require you to stage a stake out. May require you to get crafty. They will not let you order until you have a table! Step 2) Order at the counter. Be adventurous. Try something you've never had before. It'll be good, just trust. (Also, if you got Mango Lassi, or other drinks, pick up at the register!) Step 3) They will give you a buzzer. It will go off when your food is ready. Pickup at the window. Dished may come out staggered so be patient. Step 4) Water, utensils, sauces, and straws are all self serve. Cleaning up your dishes once you leave is not. At every stage there was someone to help us along. From the cleaning staff looking out for tables for us to the chef flagging down the manager to pick up my forgotten Mango Lassi. The tandoori chicken blew people away. The saag actually tasted like real spinach. The naan is huge. It's no secret that Pakwan delivers.

This review is for take out only…read more We ordered the chicken karahi and garlic naans to go. The wait time was long, we got our order almost 45 minutes after placing it. But the taste was 10/10. Perfectly spiced, authentic flavors and the naan was great too.

After a long time, I finally got to enjoy authentic Hyderabadi biryani--free from MSG and without…read moreoverpowering spices--allowing the flavor of every grain to shine alongside perfectly cooked meat. I tried both the goat and chicken versions, and each was excellent. It was also my first time trying fish mandi, which turned out to be amazing. The ambience was impressive, a refreshing change from the typically mediocre settings found in similar restaurants. The only downside was the billing process: it's done on a handheld device, and the staff member handling it always seemed rushed and didn't offer a receipt, which felt a bit unusual.

Food: The worse Dum biryani I ever had, it's salty , no flavor, no Aroma. The only dish I liked was…read morethe Shrimp fry. Service :was good Ambiance : is ok at first glance, however I have encountered few flies while eating ,