Konarq and Wazwan before them have THE BEST chicken curry in the Bay Area! It is the only place I will eat at in the Emeryville food court, they are that good. Sure all the other offerings there look and smell tempting but I can't find anywhere else in the Bay Area that has the great boneless chicken in "cashew" curry that is made at Konarq and Wazwan before them, and I've been looking at all the Pakistani restaurants in SF for years. I keep asking them to open a location in SF but I guess the rent is way too high for them. read more

Konarq - The best boneless chicken in "cashew" curry available in the SF Bay Area. - Indian Near Me - Emeryville, California

I ate here for the first time in about 6 years, and I've been coming to the public market for more than 25 years. Chicken tikka masala and spinach with cheese was good. Naan was fresh. Service was fast. The ambiance in the public market is usually noisy but that's to be expected. Always able to find a good clean table. read more

Okay Indian restaurant! I say okay because it's good for a dining hall with lots of diverse options, and it's hearty and portions are reasonable for the price. I got the chicken tikka masala with a side of butter naan which is just an additional $2. It's good, definitely sweeter than I thought. read more

I'm a bit bummed about this place. I love that they have Indian here and when I first came a few years ago, people lined up for this place. Every place gets comfortable. I feel that's what happened here. Not really a fan. They stopped trying and it's meh. read more

I love coming to Konarq when I visit Bay Street. Their food has always been consistently good and it keeps bringing me back. I ordered the Chicken Masala with the yellow rice and the cabbage. I also added the Garlic Naan and a Veggie Samosa. Everything was so good! Yum. I always appreciate the employees being so kind and helpful when I wasn't sure what to order. They always give you more than enough, so leftovers are always great to have. Thank you! read more

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Horrible. The chicken tuna masala tasted like sweet tomato sauce, the naan was too thick and doughy and the salad lacked flavor. Customer service was poor- he didn't say hello until he told me the total. I didn't finish the food. I should've gone to another booth. read more

A row of colorful pots lines the counter at Konarq, a casual Indian eatery in Emeryville's Public Market. The wide selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian entrees were ready to be dished up in takeout boxes, and my choices were the Masala Chicken, made of tender chunks of dark meat chicken in a spiced gravy made with tomatoes, dairy, and cashews; and the Saag Paneer, made of puréed spinach and cubes of cottage cheese. While the spices in these items were a bit toned down, I absolutely loved the Fish Curry, which unlike the other entrees, was made to order and came with an entire filet of a meaty Pacific whitefish in an intensely tangy and spicy red-colored curry! With the entrees came a pickled cabbage slaw, and a chewy, doughy naan bread baked fresh in the tandoor oven--perfect for dipping into and eating with the curries! While the spices in some of the dishes were toned down, the food was still delicious and came at a good value with super friendly service (especially for such a casual eatery) and generous portions too! read more

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We enjoyed coming to public market in Emeryville After parousing all the stalls we decided on Konarq...so glad we did!! Delicious! We hit our favorite veg korma: perfect. And the rice, sublime. Amazing naan...freshly made while we enjoyed our food...not even 5 min later fresh and yum read more

Liked the food. May not be 100% authentic in flavor but I liked the taste nevertheless. The side of rice so well made. Please note, it is not one of those usual Indian spice filled biriyani, but I still liked it. It was honest. So many curries to choose from. The naan was a bit sweet, but it was just made in front of me and so fluffy and fresh. Portion size was decent, so was the price. Liked it overall. read more

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First time trying Konarq at the Public Market. I came by for lunch and it wasn't busy at all. Ordered the eggplant and there wasn't much flavor or spice at all. The salad was bland too. The only thing that had flavor was the rice. Probably will try something else or skip next time. Service was minimal. read more

Konarq - Eggplant - Indian Near Me - Emeryville, California

Friendly, quick service at a good price. Will be back for other items. Teen approved read more

Konarq - Curry chicken - Indian Near Me - Emeryville, California

Konarq is located in Public Market- a food hall in Emeryville, CA. There was a live band playing in the background tonight so it was hard to hear, but the vibes were fantastic! I had a chicken tikka masala (which comes with rice and cabbage) and my GF had veggie korma. We also had a samosa and garlic naan. Everything is cooking in little pots and is served quickly and tastes fresh. We were served so much food. I would definitely try this place again. read more

This food court is expensive so we decided to eat here because the prices for a plate seemed reasonable. The chicken tikka masala was $12 plus tax. They lifted the lid and it was a terrifying bright red color. I thought tikka masala was supposed to be orange and less threatening lol They pack the plate with yellow rice and pour a heaping spoonful of masala on your rice. It comes with a tiny side cabbage salad. Overall taste id give it a 2-3. Didn't taste very Indian like. The sauce itself was sweet and didn't have the thicken creamy spiced sauce I am used to. The Indian was tender though. The sauce is what threw me off, the color and the sweetness. Would I get it again? Probably not unless I was in a pinch and needed to eat something hefty and more affordable. read more

I wasn't hoping too much about this place, but it turned out...omg...what a wonderful spot. Their curry sauce was right on spot, the meat was tender, mixed and cooked well with the sauce. Their vegetables, omg, so good. I don't know what sauce or oil they use, but it tastes so good. I came back and asked for more. Their garlic naan is also good yet different than other places. They used minced garlic, rather than freshly chopped garlic. It added some special flavors. I will definitely come back. What a good place. read more

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Loovvvvveeeeee the Chicken Masala (made w coconut milk) - delicious and comforting. Comes with a side of long yellow rice and "salad" (tiny portion of cabbage slaw - which was good). Will be back for sure to order this dish and add a side of Naan. It's addicting... read more

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Since I was a teen I've been coming to Emeryville market. This restaurant is one of few that's been there and survived all the changes. Food is always good! Chicken vindaloo and the lemon honey chicken is always my go to along with their garlic naan. Good portions and flavorful. read more

Konarq - Chicken vindaloo and lemon/honey chicken. SOLit Food! - Indian Near Me - Emeryville, California

The bindhi masala was so bad (tasted not fresh and had hard/over cooked pieces) that I had to throw it out.

If you're fortunate enough to have access to Konarq at the Emeryville Public Market, do not walk, do not pass go, RUN straight there and snag what I think is the best damn meal deal in all in the entire San Francisco area. I got a generous, overflowing container of bindhi masala with a light veggie slaw situation and seasoned yellow rice AND two super stuffed samosa for less than a single cocktail will run these days. In truth, you could be totally full and satisfied with just the samosa alone (and they ring up at 2 for $4!). These babies are coming in hot, steaming with tender curried potatoes and peas, wrapped in a flaky, buttery, and crispy fried pastry, clearly made by hand with care. You're not gonna find food like this in the freezer aisle, or in just any restaurant, for that matter. It's even worth a drive over the Bay Bridge in rush hour traffic- Which is really saying something, IYKYK. read more

Konarq - Samosa - Indian Near Me - Emeryville, California

Konarq replaced Wazwan in the Public Market. Indian food as usual. scoop ready in small pots. all orders come with rice and cabbage salad. . offerings: appetizers, desserts, vegeterian, non-vegeterian, breads, sides, drinks. eats: curry rice (12) -the white rice was fresh and plentiful -the curry wasn't spicy, wasn't as tasty as other places. the chicken was tender, not dry as the norm in some Indian curries. there was a lot of food. didn't finish it all. had the rest for dinner. 3.5 stars possible repeat with another entree. leftovers: -lots of seating in the public market. -parking lot wasn't half full read more

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The menu was a good size--compact enough for food to be freshly made daily, but big enough to give plenty of options. It's always nice when a group of vegetarians can have enough items to order and share. The price and serving size was a good value. The food is all in warming in Dutch ovens and ready to scoop, so service is super fast. The food unfortunately was bland and watery. The over-boiled vegetables barely added flavor or texture, and the sauce overall needed more seasoning and salt. I liked the saag paneer more than the aloo gobi. I ate all of what I ordered, but I left feeling unsatisfied.. I want restaurants in the Public Market to succeed, but the food often matches the general lonely and slightly hollow aesthetic of the eating area. read more

I was looking for something affordable and veggie based before heading to the movies at Bay Street. I walked around the entire food hall and settled on Konarq. My pic isn't the most appealing, sorry, but the saag paneer, rice, and cabbage-cumin salad were all so delicious that my plans of saving half for tomorrow's lunch went out the window. read more

Konarq - Saag paneer combo - Indian Near Me - Emeryville, California

Konarq is the Indian food stall at the Public Market, replacing legendary Wazwan. The website says the crew is the same, and the look and feel of the restaurant is very familiar. So many different colored pots and those amazing aromas. However, I do see some fundamental differences from Wazwan: 1. You have to pretty much pick an entree ($12 or so) and you don't get the freedom of making your own combos. 2. Chicken Spinach was soft and juicy but it was on the saltier side. Good rice and cooked cabbage as sides. 3. Not sure they offer free samples. Would have been nice to try before you buy! read more

Konarq - Chicken Saag (3 stars - meat is slightly on the salty side). I think Wazwan, the predecessor was better - Indian Near Me - Emeryville, California

This is only my second time to the Emeryville Public Market and I'm always at a loss of what to get there. Not because it's choice overload, but moreso because nothing really looks that great. I decided to get some Indian food at Konarq. I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala and it also comes with rice and salad. The chicken was moist and tender which was the best part. The sauce however tasted somewhat watered-down so it didn't have the strongest depth of flavors. The rice was alright but the salad was terrible. It's like they didn't even bother with the salad. For $12 the best thing is that it's a good amount of food for the price, however it comes at the expense of deep/rich flavors. read more

Konarq - Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Emeryville, California

The food was far from authentic Indian cuisine. The chicken curry was bland and lacked flavors you'd expect. The naan was doughy and undercooked, and the samosas had a soft, uncrispy skin with a bland filling. It felt like a throwback to the kind of Indian food you'd find in US about 30 years ago, before the authentic spots started popping up. In today's food scene, this was unexpectedly disappointing. The only thing worth having was the mango lassi. read more

Delicious, one of my go-to spots for lunch. No need to order in advance, just walk up to the line and get fed delicious food. Their Naan was hot right out of the tandoor. read more

Tastes good and is also one of the more affordable joints in the market. Chicken curry isn't too spicy, it was enjoyable over rice with a salad. read more

Soft opening! A fairly new eatery inside the Public Market/Emeryville. It came down to either this place or some kinda gyro, but this one won our simply because I haven't had mutton/lamb/goat curry in awhile. I saw a small line and given it's a soft opening, these customers are clearly curious like me. VERDICT: Mutton curry is delicious. The curry sauce comes with a kick but not enough to make it unbearable. Seasoning is a good savory and the meat was not gamey. The rice was cooked fluffy. FOOD: 3.5. Food was delicious, but I got a lot of bones, probably more than meat. Some pieces of the meat were also on the tough end, so stewing it a little longer might do the trick. Also, maybe a piece of naan might elevate the plate a little (or a lot!) Just a small suggestion! That sauce, though! Yum! SERVICE: 3. Very little and quick interaction. VALUE: 3. PARKING: Private lot across the street. 120 minute limit. OVERALL: 3.25. TIP: Mutton comes with a lot of bones, so be careful not to chip your teeth. (This might apply to their lamb curry and rice as well.) ANOTHER TIP: They do GrubHub and Doordash. Good first run. I hope to find them here still on my next visit here. Might just try the lamb to compare. read more

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Located inside Emeryville Public Market. Parking options include parking lots and street parking and it is easily accessible from the Emery Go-Round. I have not dined here as much as some of the other Public Market options but my solid go to here is the samosas. They are vegetarian and $4 for 2, but be sure to ask for the sauces that come with it. There are lots of premade meal options you can see on display so you can look at most everything before you buy it. read more

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Tucked away in an unassuming food court Konarg was a nice change for me from the Bar & Grill. I chose the Chana Masala with a little heat added. Also how could you not order the Butter Naan? Chix was tender flavorful and bread made on site. This was a very enjoyable dinner and I will come back for more. read more

Konarq - Lunchtime - Indian Near Me - Emeryville, California

I've eaten here before. It used to be pretty good. Unfortunately, I only really get the Chicken Tikka Masala. That may not be the barometer that most people use, but for "food court" Indian food, this is mine. The Tikka Masala I was served a few days ago was lacking in flavor and I had a lot of burnt pieces of the grilled chicken, which didn't help. It didn't have that freshly made taste. I'm not blind, I see the dishes are kept in warming pots, but I have to wonder if this was perhaps left over from the weekend or what. It definitely didn't taste like it was made that day. Too bad. read more

Konarq - Store front in Emeryville Public Market food court - Indian Near Me - Emeryville, California

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I ordered saag paneer, which comes with yellow rice and salad by default, and a rose lassi. (I'm not sure why they offer both saag paneer and palak paneer or if they actually use a different recipe for each of them) I thought the food was decent, it is served cafeteria-style in the sense that they had big pots prepared already of the foods and they serve the food from it into a takeout box, rather than making each individual order only when it is ordered. The lassi was pretty good too, although I would say the food was a better deal than the lassi. There are bathrooms and outdoor seating available at the Emeryville Public Market. read more

Konarq - Saag paneer, rose lassi - Indian Near Me - Emeryville, California

Konarq is soooo good! We were "those" people asking so many questions - how spicy is your spicy, how much dairy, blah blah blah? They let us sample and explained all the options to us. The naan came out hot and fresh. Everything was so flavorful and in huge portions. We each had chicken saag. It was a bit more chicken heavy than I'm used to with saag but still absolutely delicious. We're going back for sure. read more

Konarq - Indian Near Me - Emeryville, California

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Stopped by the market for a quick bite. I was going to pull out Yelp to see what people said. Figured it must be at least a 3, and rolled with it. Gas the chicken tikka masala, and it wasn't great. But I was hungry. And it was cheap, and there was a lot of it. This is mediocre food court Indian food. Big serving, reasonable price. If you aren't expecting more and want a fast cheap meal this is it. read more

Stopped by here for some breakfast after I took care of some business in the area. I took my time checking all of the food vendors near by before I made my decision, and there were many good choices too, but I ended up going for some curry instead. I been to this curry place before, but it was under another name, and staffs a few years back. The food set up still look the same though. They had so many choices of curry, both vegetarian and non vegetarian options, and I wanted to try more than 1, but I ended up picking the mutton curry over rice. The mutton curry ($16) potion was huge, there was much more meat than there was rice. Not sure what is a mutton, but it have a goat/lamb like flavor. The meat have good flavor, it was tender, I had no problem working it with the flimsy folk that they gave me, but I had to used two hand. One complaint that I have is that it does have a decent amount of bone fragments that needed to be fish out carefully. I also really like the side of cabbage that came with the meal, it have a nice tangy taste like sauerkraut, but it still have it crunchy veg texture + the fennel and black mustard seed flavor compliments it quite well. They have the spicy/salty anchar which help cut the richness of the meat well, and you have to ask for it if you want it. After tax/tip the meal was 20 buc which is a normal price for the quality and the amount of food that I got. Would definitely come back to try their other curry of I am in the area again. read more

Konarq - Mutton curry over rice ($16) (very good), spicy anchar on left - Indian Near Me - Emeryville, California

Cheap for the portion size, wide selection, hit or miss items, and streamlined service. Not sure what the relation to Wazwan was, but Konarq is a similar quick service establishment. Their assortment of curries isn't written down anywhere I have seen, but they are all displayed in colorful pots. An order comes with rice, a side salad, and an entree curry of choice (or multiple, but pricing gets wacky when they're combined). My favorite is the chicken tikka masala, a tomato-y, sweet curry adorned with tender chunks of lightly charred chicken. It's probably one of the few I would recommend, as some of the other selections lack seasoning, and, honestly, flavor. I don't want to hold Konarq up to the same standard as its predecessor, but the quality has dropped to a distasteful level. The rice is soggier and clumpier, the side salad is hit or miss, and the prices have gone up. I will say that $13 for a chicken curry combination is absolutely a fair price for the area, but I hope the quality will be better and more consistent. As a regular, I hope to see more transparent pricing, a gilding of the weaker options, and more consistency. Konarq is super quick and convenient for lunch when I have to get back to work, but it's hard to be a fan all the time. read more

Konarq - Menu, does not include combinations of items or any of the sides (naan, samosa) - Indian Near Me - Emeryville, California

Just had a delicious lamb curry at Konarq, in the food court. Very generous portion of curry and rice, with salad on the side. Thanks and see you next time. read more

Pretty good and fresh. And affordable too. Better than a lot of fancy Indian restaurants.

These ppl never let me down! Honey lemon chicken with the tikka masala sauce on top of the rice. Everytime I come here I eat the exact same plate. It's a sweet rich creamy tomato flavor from the sauce, and the chicken has a great grilled taste with hints of sweetness and herbs. If you like sweet and savory you'll like this! If you don't like tomatoes then skip the sauce, it's still good with just rice and chicken. I never get the salad because it's like a vinegar flavor that would throw off the sweet palate of the plate, but do you! read more

Konarq - Indian Near Me - Emeryville, California

Haven't really been here since the huge remodel. Sad to see some places are gone, but wanted to check out some new joints. Checked out reviews for all the places and did see avoidance of places with bad Yelp reviews. My daughter really wanted Indian, so we were hoping reviews weren't too accurate. Portions are big, which is nice, but where's the flavor!!?? I would rather have great tasting food than a huge plate of boring flavorless chicken and tofu. Didn't even finish the meal because it was a waste of time and money. These Yelp reviews are true and unfortunately, we won't be back here again. read more

I had the Shrimp Curry with garlic Naan and omg it was delicious. The lady who took my order was extremely joyful and delightful. The Chai tea comes unsweetened and you can add your own sweetener, which is perfect for a diabetic person like me. Come here for games and a great atmosphere. Large group friendly. read more