Excellent food. Hidden gem. Clean and fresh. Had them cater party for 120 people (service and delivery was great. Have also done take-out many times. Perfect spice level. Standouts: chicken biriyani, tandoori chicken, beef samosas, samosa chaat and Manchurian cauliflower. read more

Food was okay. Bit much oil and spicy. We asked for mild but it was far from it. It's a simple restaurant no ambiance at all which is okay. If you have a spice tolerance of level 6 and below then do not eat here. Also of your stomach can't handle oily food avoid this place. I had a terrible upset stomach after eating here. Just spice and no flavor. read more

Our first time dining here. Everything was delicious and flavorful. The lamb chops are the best tandoori lamb chops we've ever had! We'll be back because there's so many items on the menu we want to try!!! read more

Went with a friend post workout to refuel and we were so happy with the experience. Excellent food, full of flavor and generous portions. Super friendly staff as well. Will be back. read more

Karimi Restaurant - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

The food was fabulous. Loved the lamp chops, chicken malai boti, salmon tandoori, kadhai chicken and chicken biryani. Service was fairly quick and good ambiance read more

We have been here multiple times. Overall this is a very good indopak restaurant. Their tandoori chicken is awesome. We have tried many plates and most if not all are pretty authentic. They have plenty of tables. Usually when you walk in you have to go to the cashier and pay upfront when ordering. When it is less busy, waiters come to take your order. I highly recommend coming here during the week as it is less busy. read more

It's best and delicious food always Always good and best because it's best and very professional and nice service read more

I had the butter chicken and garlic naan for dinner. It was delicious. Lots of tender chicken. You order at the counter, pay then sit down. Service was fast! Parking on the street and parking lot. I would come again! I forgot to take a photo. read more

Dined in for Dinner service tonight...the food was delicious! I ordered chicken tikka masala, garlic naan, chicken rice and the mango lassi beverage. My friends ordered the lamb and the butter masalas, a kabob and butter naan. Everything was piping hot and delicious!!! It was quite filling, and I packed up half of my order as leftovers for lunch tomorrow. The employees were very nice and hospitable-a wonderful experience. Thank you! read more

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Cool little spot, they have everything you want, but most of the menu was a la carte so it got pricey quickly. Good food though.

Dishes are mostly pretty good. Ambience is bare bones, and service is adequate. This is the sort of place you would think you can bring your family to, because you were looking for decent food at decent prices....EXCEPT the reality is different. We ordered 3 dishes, a biryani, and then rice/naan. There were only 3 of us, and we ended up taking some leftovers home, but it was hardly much. Yet somehow, we spent nearly $100. Between $5 for a plate of simple rice (somehow, this one irks me) and them asking for a tip when you pay even though it's a semi-self service place, we ended up paying much more than we expected. This should not be a $100 for 3 people place. It should be a $30-50 for 3 people place. I would hesitate to come back again. There are so many other places to try for the kind of prices we paid. [edit] I appreciate the owner's reply, and glad that we agree. "Moreover, Rice, Biryani, and Naan should not have cost $100.00" However, "and tips are voluntary." Is it though? If you ask for a tip at the end of a meal/service, then the tip is a commentary on how great or not your meal/service was, which should be the only reason to give a tip. If you ask for a tip before the food is even cooked and before the service can be measured, you are subtly saying you are entitled to a tip irrespective of how the meal/service may end up. From the customer's perspective, I feel I HAVE to give a tip lest your staff gets pissed and spits on my food. I have no data point to suggest you are malicious, but that is the lens that you choose for me to see you in. And yes, that by itself leaves a bad taste in my experience no matter how great your food is. read more

We (family of 4) went to Karimi for dinner on Labor Day (9/5/23). Food was delicious and the service was outstanding. When we go to Indian/Pakistani restaurants, our kids barely eat anything. However, at Karimi, it was a different story. Our daughters (7 and 2) really enjoyed malai chicken boti and butter naan (both items were recommended by the owner at the time of ordering). Naan was super fresh and soft. Boti Chicken was extremely juicy and flavorful. They also made sure that the spice level was very mild for the kids which is greatly appreciated. Wife and I ordered goat biryani and chicken achari. Both items were very tasty. We chowed down all of it like there is no tomorrow (literally!). Overall, we had a wonderful time at Karimi. We will surely visit again without a doubt. Lastly, I would highly recommend this place without any reservations. Food quality is top notch and the folks working there go above and beyond to provide exceptional customer service. read more

My wife already put the review. Few things. 1. Gobi Manchurian we ask for mild(baby mouth). It was spicy even for us. Kids didn't eat, Kids were disappointed. 2. Nan's are nice and big. But it can be little softer. 3. Overall oil/butter on Subzi is really really high like any other indian restaurant. Please eat once in Broadway masala in Redwood city which is almost like Michelin star restaurant. We want to enjoy and also not to put on too many calories so we can keep coming back to the restaurant. 4. People who work there are quite nice. Place is nice and big. read more

Ordered takeout. Quick and efficient --was ready when promised. Great chicken tikka masala, well-done rice and decent garlic naan (the naan was a bit chewy, but maybe just a bad batch). read more

One of the top high quality food in north side of San Jose service is amazing we always order online using DoorDash don't forget try there Kebib and birianz read more

Clean huge restaurant Clean restrooms, very well staffed, staff was courteous as usual. The food coming out of the kitchen looked picture perfect. Naan - good Chicken curry - below average. Chicken was good. Spice lacked flavor infact the spices in the gravy felt old. Tandoori leg - decent , huge pieces, too red in color , chicken was grilled and cooked well, but the spice again lacked freshness or a good flavor to it. Goat biryani - looked delicious . It was just ok though , goat and spices cooked together very well in a dum style. Rice looked golden. But when I ate it , the rice was a little on the tougher side and it spoilt the bite. Also again the spice lacked freshness. Chicken samosas are okay too. Nothing fancy , underwhelming compared to good samosas back in India. Chillibgarlic noodles were horrible. One bite and we gave up. Wrong flavors , too much vinegar too. Overall my guess is that the chefs know how to make everything in the menu but no one out there is tasting the food to make sure it is yummy. Spices can be fresh. The huge menu could be the culprit too. Felt like a lot of shortcuts we're being used. A rare combination of fresh food but old spices. Prices were decent. Deceived by the reviews. It looks like most folks are happy with the presentation, quantity and prices. read more

Update: the rush is huge on Fridays, and expect some wait times to get seated. But the food more than makes up for it. Tried the chicken biryani which came with raita and green chutney- really delicious. Also had the lamb seekh kebab which was quite large. Wish they gave atleast two kebabs in one plate. The gaajar ka halwa was warm and the right level of sweet but there was a certain granularity to it which was different than what we usually eat. Overall good place for family dining. Servers are good, humble folks. read more

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I've eaten at a lot of Indian restaurants in this area but Karimi made it to one of the top places on my list! We ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Curry, regular Naan, and Garlic Naan. I ordered a Mango Lassi for myself. - Both the Tikka Masala and Lamb Curry had SO MUCH FLAVOR! Unlike other places, the curries here hit you with umami and spices while also leaving a good lingering aftertaste. - The chicken in the Tikka Masala was tender and well cooked. - The Lamb Curry had layers of flavor as well. However, I wish the lamb was cooked a bit longer because some pieces were still chewy. - The regular Naan was well made and the Garlic Naan has really good flavor. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on this inside like I like it. - The Mango Lassi was like every other place, nothing special, but I would order it again! - The service here is very friendly and accommodating. I am very glad I gave this place a try. I will be back! read more

Karimi Restaurant - Mango lassi - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

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Everything checks out for a perfect 5 star rating. Their food is delicious and Tandoori & Sheikh kababs are outstanding. The service is also super quick and the ambience is perfect. read more

The best food that you can find in San Jose the biryanis are great the goat and chicken biryanis are a must but other curry's are also great the naan is big and fresh it's very good read more

I take out from here once every few months as I work in the area, if you're craving tasty Pakistani food without a lot of hassle, this is the spot. Their food is tasty, probably a little on the pricier side, but hey, it's Silicon Valley, what are you gonna do. I would recommend them for sure. read more

Solid Indian spot. We ate in a couple of times last year, and it was good. We ordered to go recently, and it was not so good... The butter chicken was trash; the meat was chopped up small and dry like it was leftover old chicken from another dish. It was SUPER dry. I prob won't return given all of the Indian restaurants you can choose from! read more

Food is tasty esp the samosas. Only two drawbacks are: 1. They have their own interpretation of recipes. So, if you go in craving for a Kadhai, you will end up disappointed after eating a curry . It's well made stuff, so you will get over it and leave without a protest . 2. The place is used for events too, so finding seats can be tough. Recommend it for to-go. read more

Very disappointed with my order. Visiting here for work and I wanted Indian for dinner. I placed an order with Uber eats only to get my order and noticed I didn't have the rice with it. I contacted the restaurant to let them know my rice was not with the order the person who answered the phone tells me you have to order it separately! Nowhere on Ubereats it states that the price is only for the sauce and you have to pay for the rice to enjoy your meal. The restaurant needs a disclaimer for those traveling that everything À LA CART! Oh let me also add that I also didn't receive any utensils, or a straw to go with my drink. read more

I was excited to try this restaurant due to the high rating, however I was disappointed. We ordered takeout (pesto naan, garlic naan, palak paneer, lamb curry, chicken Tikka masala) and were disappointed that none of the entree dishes came wish a side of rice. It would be nice if their menu had a disclaimer so people can be aware they need to add that to their order (as most places include it). The dishes themselves were ok. The only item that stood out was the palak paneer (extremely delicious and well seasoned) and lamb curry (very tender and flavorful). Everything else was disappointing (the chicken seems old and very tough and I couldn't tell the difference between the 2 naans we ordered. Maybe they accidentally gave us 2 of the same kind). Overall not bad, but not anything I'd come back for again. read more

Karimi Restaurant - Pesto naan and garlic naan - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

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Best Indian food I've had in my life. Nothing compares. The staff are also super friendly and the place is clean inside. It smells so good when you walk in. I love the chicken boti kabab with the mint dipping sauce, the chicken tikka masala, Chana masala, and their butter naan. Always fresh and pipping hot! I love this place. I hope it they stay in business forever! read more

*This was my first and last time eating from this restaurant* I ordered on Doordash and the delivery was quick. I will rate what I ordered. Butter chicken: 1/5 it was incredibly oily-- had one inch of oil/grease on top. I know butter chicken = butter, but this is a bit much even after I mixed it. They did make it medium spicy so spice level was perfect. Chicken Biryani: 2/5 it was ok taste wise but disappointing the chicken was in chunks with bones in all chunks. The menu said the chicken was layered. I was not expecting bones since I have not had bones in other biryani's. Garlic naan: 5/5 truly beyond words. The garlic naan was soooo good. It was fluffy, very fresh and just the right amount of garlic. Do note you have to order your rice separately. It is not included. read more

Karimi Restaurant - Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

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One of the best halal restaurants in San Jose. Butter chicken and tandoori chicken are delicious.

Came in as a group of 20 for Eid; they were super accommodating and the food was amazing.

The food is absolutely delicious, and families can enjoy wholesome, traditional meals together. I highly recommend trying the refreshing lemonade during your visit--it's truly exceptional. read more

Totally a fan of this place. Stumbled upon it randomly and it was a right location at the right time sort of decision, but glad we tried Karimi. Fed 4 people easily and we actually had some leftovers: - Goat Biryani: so flavorful and the meat was soft and had a good spice to it - Lamb Seekh Kababs: the flavor was there, but it was dry so we did drench it in sauce - Samosa Chaat: seems to be a fan fave of the place and we can see why (think of it as a deconstructed samosa) - Butter Chicken: always a safe choice haha no regrets here! The workers were all hustling and they only have one phone so if you call and they don't pick up, they might be helping a customer so wait a few minutes and try again. It is worth the wait to support local businesses! read more

I'm bummed to give three stars for an establishment I absolutely a fan of. But the last few times the quality of my orders have been off. Last night, especially was a bit frustrating. After a long day of work, I do the usual, order ahead and pick up on my way home. This time the dish was the egg curry and the naan. Someone had thought it would be a good idea to place the naan first and add the containers from the dishes on top. Which lost all the fun you get from fresh bread. Typically it's the last item that is stacked on top of the order so it's not soft or soggy. Which is how mine turned out. It's okay, I thought, I'll throw it in the toaster. The second item is where the real disappointment comes in, the Egg Curry. It was a Butter Chicken base curry. Extremely heavy sauce, tossed in couple boiled eggs and called it "egg curry". It was kinda sad, bc I know traditionally it'm can be made with various styles. But the base is never cream heavy. It's mainly a dish with base that is lighter, using tomatoes. Think red meat sauce for pasta. It should feel light. Not Alfredo. If that makes any sense. Both are great, just depends on the mood. I tried to have another bite but again, it was too heavy and just not what I had ordered or was looking for. Indian cuisine has a huge range. And egg curry isn't every ones field of expertise. I get that just don't add it to the menu and imply something is when it's not. It's just looks like you are trying to make an easy profit. My tandoori chicken was also - meh. Everything was just, meh. I did speak to the manager and offered my feedback. Grubhub did offer me a refund on the egg curry as well. read more

Really delicious food and friendly service. There is a parking lot in the back so no issues with parking. When you walk in there are plenty of tables and chairs. We went as a big group and we had no issues finding a place to sit despite the large lunch crowd. We ordered samosas (both beef and veggie), chaat, chicken malai boti, naan, haleem, ctm, lamb saag, navratan korma and a lamb seekh wrap. Everything was so good. Great portions, nothing was overly spicy, and prices were fine for the amount we got. Will be back here soon! read more

Excellent Chicken Samosa's , Veg & non vegetarian , served with chutney, good mango lassi & guava juices. read more

Karimi Restaurant - Unbelievable Chicken Samosas. - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

The other day, during Ramadan, I ordered Chicken Biryani and was looking forward to eating it after Iftar. The main ingredient of Biryani other than the spices and the meat is basmati rice. This biryani seems to have been cooked without basmati rice, and didn't taste as good without it. The rice clearly was plain rice, and definitely not basmati rice. I would NOT recommend their biryani dishes until they cook with basmati rice. read more

Solid food, good portions, fluffy garlic naan. Wholesome Roti. And the chai is $1 They all sell Baklavas out of a box for $2 each. Not bad for a quick fix. We told the guy at the counter it's our first time here. He matched our energy. Bro passed the vibe check, and brought us our food pretty quickly We got the chicken tikka masala, Achari ghost (lamb), and Malai boti chicken Everything was pretty great. The chicken felt it had a bit of an natural color on it (possibly due to certain colored masalas which are a general no-no). I ate it nonetheless because I was starving and it still tasted good. Place could be cleaner, NBD Satisfied read more

Amazing Indian food. Comes out quickly and the portions are decent. Lots of people seem to come so it's fun to sit and people watch while you eat. Parking is plentiful. Service is so friendly. Absolutely a great experience when you come here read more

Okay, so chicken tikka masala starts out in a similar or same marinade as tandoori chicken, so the chicken tikka legs were too spicy, inedible for me. NO STARS removed for this, the guy warmed me in advance that it's pre-marinaded. The chicken tikka masala was good, but a tad too spicy for me and not a place I can return to often but it's Indian so "spicy" is fair game. PORTION: Huge. I only ate half but then hubby bogarted the sauce to dip the naan in! NAAN: oh man...this was some of the BEST butter naan ever! SOOOOO bubbly and chewy and just divine! Perfect! Since hubby ate lots at the table, we ordered extra so he could sneak it in to the movie theater later and he loved it then too! read more

After hearing much about this restaurant I decided to give it a try. I went with the popular items as recommended by Door dash - Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Leg, Lamb Seekh Kabab and Butter Naan. Butter chicken was the worst and felt like a ripoff. Butter Chicken: Per description and per authentic recipe the chicken needs to be BBQ'd/cooked in tandoor. The chicken present was no where near it. In fact I found the chicken stale and smelly from days before. The gravy was no where near how it should be. It felt like the gravy of tikka masala and tomato flavor was overpowering. There was no butter flavor at all. This was the worst butter chicken I had in the bay area. If you are looking for great butter chicken try Kabab & Currys. Chicken Tikka Leg: This was above average. The masala added was good, chicken was cooked nice and I enjoyed eating it. Lamb Seekh Kabab: This was mediocre, the spices added (coriander etc.) were not chopped properly or cleaned from big stems and it felt bad. Butter Nan: Average nothing great. I wouldn't visit again. read more

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I love their Naan. Soft and fresh. Service was good too. We went on weekdays so it was empty. Food came quickly and has a good taste too.