Came back for lunch buffet and 4.3 stars. $20 after tax and had a good assortment (see video)…read more Standout butter chicken, coconut rice, and paneer dish. Love. Also seel kulfi ice cream here too.

Stopped by for their lunch buffet while visiting downtown Davis. The location is convenient, but…read moreparking can definitely be a challenge, especially during busy hours. The service was great. The lady who seated us was very attentive and welcoming. She quickly brought us fresh naan and kept our water glasses filled throughout the meal. For the buffet price, there was a good selection of dishes, and everything was simple and satisfying. My favorite was the butter chicken. The flavor was delicious, although I do wish the sauce had been a bit thicker. It was a little too watery for my preference, but still enjoyable. Overall, this is a solid lunch buffet and a great value for the price. Friendly service, fresh naan, and decent food make it worth a visit if you're in the area and craving Indian food.

When I was an undergrad over a decade ago, I would only come here for the lunch buffet, and it was…read moremy favorite lunch buffet to go to. Fast forward to now, my husband, sister, and I decided to come here for dinner because yeti restaurant was closed. For those who haven't been in here before, the best way I can describe this restaurant is dark. Paint is dark, booth are dark. Everything is kind of moody and dark. Definitely not my kind of aesthetic, but does that really matter for this restaurant? No. The service is always fine. Staff is always friendly enough and fast. When we got the food, we were pleasantly surprised, like I said before I have only eaten at the buffet here and that was over a decade ago. While we were eating, we noted that we actually enjoyed the flavors here more than we enjoy the flavors at yeti restaurant. Something about the blend of spices just fits our palette more than the other restaurant. We found that there was an adequate amount of food, they didn't skimp out on meats, and we were overall really happy with our meal. Is it the best Indian food I've ever had? No, but it was really good by Davis standards and consider considering that there aren't a ton of Indian places in the Sacramento area. I think this might be our new go to Indian place now! I'm glad I gave this another shot!

First of all, this spot gets a bad rap sometimes and I think it's because people are used to a…read morecertain regional Indian cuisine and people don't realize the variety of the Indian subcontinent. Kathmandu Kitchen is named after a city in Nepal, so it should be no surprise the food here is Indian and Nepali. While I can't speak to the flavor or authenticity of their momos or other Nepali staples, their curries are extremely delicious and distinct from other Indian restaurants and recipes I've tried. I think the first thing you might notice is that a lot of their curries have a touch of sweetness, and pretty much all of their curries have a consistent texture. They do an amazing job making each curry silky and rich and flavorful. Every dish tastes fresh and unique in their own spice profiles and marinades. I highly recommend the paneer tikka masala, chicken makhani (very similar/the same as butter chicken I think), kitchen masala, and basil curry. Also, their actual restaurant experience is very nice too. The staff is very courteous and professional. The restaurant is large, vibey, and clean. There are two reasons I don't give Kathmandu a 5 star. The first that both me and partner almost always need to add salt to the dish. I could see why someone might write off Kathmandu if they went a few times and wrote it off because they never tried adding salt to their dish. The second reason is that the spice level isn't as consistent as I'd like. Sometimes, asking for medium spice level results in almost no heat, sometimes it borders on too much. Sometimes getting hot spice level is hot but enjoyable, sometimes it's very hot even for me. Mild is consistent but Id guess that's because they simply don't add extra hot chili powder or something like that. Overall, I highly recommend this spot if you love Indian food and want to try some Nepali spins and flavors.

Favorite place in downtown Davis…read more Great fresh ingredients, hearty food, cute ambiance inside and fast service. Never crowded, cannot believe its not more busy. I usually get a chicken plate but ypu cannot really go wrong with anything.

I tried the mix (beef/lamb/chicken) meat over rice and it came packed with rice, meat, grilled…read moreonion, cucumber tomato salad, and sauce. The ratio of all of the components was perfect although the rice and salad were a little oil-heavy for my preferences. The meat had nice crispy edges while the inside was succulent. Very reasonably priced meal and good quality of food. The lady that took our order was very sweet. Excited to try the falafel and dolmas next.

Fool me once …read more.. Sorry to do this, but it must be done. My 3rd trip to give your restaurant a try. I don't live in the area - about 20 minutes away. I've shown up during your normal business hours and every time, there's a big closed sign posted on your door. If you do go, don't follow my lead. Definitely call first. As for me and my vegetarian cravings - I'll need to find another. I drove another 10 minutes and found another Indian restaurant (Punjabi Dhaba) Dixon right off the freeway. Already off to a great start .. they were open when they are suppose to be open. .... Response to owner. Thank you for responding to my review. Please update your hours on your website and Yelp. I also remember I tried on a Sunday in February. Around 12pm.

Amazing! I was shocked because I was not expecting Dixon to have such amazing Indian food! Loved…read morethe butter chicken! Great service! Will definitely return!

I kept driving by the gas station this food truck was set up in and decided to finally stop by…read more Chicken pulao: C+ The rice and chicken tasted pretty good but the amount of chicken is so little. It's one drumstick. The side of cucumber and onion were mostly filler so I this plate left more to be desired. Egg shami burger: C- I ordered this because it sounded interesting and was cheap, but the bread was just not enjoyable to me. It was too soft and just tasted like a premade hamburger bun. The egg is okay but doesn't stand out as something that highlights a sandwich/burger. Some contrasting textures would have helped too like a crunchy pickled vegetable. I must say though that the service is super friendly here and they gave samples of one of their spiced drinks.

Drove by Baba's on Anderson while driving the other way and made a mental note to myself to stop by…read moreon the way back. Was definitely glad I did! I got the Samosa Chaat and the Chicken Biryani. Samosa Chaat - really good! Tons of flavor and filling. Great value for 5.99 for two pieces. Spicier then expected! They aren't playing around with the spice level here, you should let them know if you can't handle your spice. Chicken Biryani - overall, pretty solid dish. While the chicken was tender and fall apart, it was a little dry. Not dry enough to make the dish unenjoyable, but definitely a little drier than I expected when comparing to the Samosa Chaat. Service - the two individuals manning the food truck were very nice and explained all the various dishes to me. You also get a little free water with your order. Ambiance - they're located in a gas station parking lot with four or five parking spots nearby adjacent to the tire pressure refilling station. They also have a few tables and chairs set up in the shade behind the food truck if you want to eat there. Conclusion: I will definitely be back to try out some of their other dishes. If you enjoy Pakistani food and can handle your spice, stop by and give them a try.

Great. I Love their…read moresoup. And they meet my requests. I look for healthy, no sugar, nothing fried, and they happily meet my goals. And it tastes great.

Ding How is my favorite place to grab excellent vegan Chinese at a steal of a price in Davis…read more You'll always have leftovers! I've never dined in, only ordered take out to eat at a friend's place or other gathering spot. Orders are fulfilled timely, and we've never had any issues. Their menu is massive, so I do recommend looking over the yelp photos and menu before using the website to order. Nearly everything on the menu can be made vegan. Vegan shrimp, pork, chicken, appetizers, soups, you name it. I may never be able to try everything I want to! The vegan beef tastes just like the real thing....like I've had to really take a look and make sure it's not. Idk how they do this vegan science but it's delicious. I do not miss animal meat. Peace out. Favorite menu items: Mandarin tofu Vegan Beef Chow Fun Wor Wonton Soup Vegan Orange Chicken Chin Ju Crispy Tofu Skin Roll appetizer Vegan Happy Family (medley of vegan proteins made in house like beef, chicken, and shrimp) A great spot to go if you hang out with meat eaters and veggie friendly types. Everybody can be a happy family. It's also convenient for whatever function you're on the way to. I really love Ding How! Check out their lunch specials, hovering around $10. Dinners are closer to $15.

Came to davis after 10 years as i was a student and found out theres a shah Restaurant shop. They…read moreadded new menu items and also options for toppings. The original still tasted great. Chicken and rice or chicken/lamb over rice. Wings were meh. Staff was nice,

As a former UC Davis student and current Davis resident, it's crazy to see how far Shaws has come!…read moreI remember when Shaws and star Ginger were the only food trucks on campus and it was such a great meal at a good deal. Now they have their own storefront with a ton more options to customize your meal, and more options and things to order overall. The storefront is not huge, but I don't think it needs to be. It's clean and pretty well organized. The service is also fine. I ordered a combo rice bowl and was glad to be able to add extra toppings like tomatoes in the such. Now, the one thing that they don't do like the old truck used to do is load up with sauce. The old truck used to drown your bowl in sauce whereas now they're a little more conservative, but I imagine you could ask for more if you wanted more. The bowl itself tasted good. It's not going to be the best Halal food that you'll get in Davis or anywhere else in the world, but it tasted nostalgic, and I really enjoyed the whole thing. My husband who is currently on campus more than I am noted that the storefront gives you more food than the food truck at the silo. He also said that the food tasted better here.