India Garden is truly our favorite local gem in downtown Pleasanton! We come here so often it's…read morebecome our "regular" spot, and for good reason. The food is consistently incredible we never leave without ordering the Chicken Shahi Paneer and the Lachcha Paratha (the perfect combo!). Their Chicken Kebabs and Chicken Curry are also staples for us; they have that authentic, comforting, homemade taste that you just can't find everywhere. But what really makes this place special is the people. "Aunty" is absolutely the sweetest; she is always so incredibly welcoming and warm. She truly makes us feel like family every time we walk through the door. Even my son loves it here! Whether we are dining in or grabbing takeout, the experience is always positive and full of heart. If you're looking for delicious food and genuine hospitality, this is the place to be. We're so grateful to have them in our community!

India Garden is a small Indian restaurant located in downtown Pleasanton. The place is pretty small…read moreand a little isolated. For appetizers, we ordered the chaat papdi and paneer tikka. I didn't try the chaat papdi but heard it was good. The paneer tikka was fine, but it was a little cold, and I wish it were crispier on the outside. For the mains, we got dal makhani, shahi paneer, and a bread basket of naans. We also tried the Amritsari kulcha with chole. I liked the dal and shahi paneer. The naan was soft and warm, and there was a good amount in the basket. The entrees were a little small, though. Service was fine, and the food was decent. It's an option you could consider if you're in the area.

Ak Lounge & Grill opened a year ago where Kimono was. Exterior similar as was parking lot. Interior…read moremay have slight alterations. Didn't see the faint "open" sign in window initially. Walked around the building looking for the entrance. Tripped at least once on uneven payment. Upon entering I was greeted, given a menu, assigned a seat at the bar. Seeing it was a drink menu, I asked for a food menu. After consultation with bartender, I ordered. He gave order to waitress. Never saw him again. 5ish minutes later, waitress came over to inquire what I wanted to drink. "Water" i replied. Water came 12 minutes later with my food. Offerings: South India fare: soup, entrees, salads, entrees, vegetarian, non-vegetarian. Also pasta, India habachi. Bites: Dakshin Chicken Chettinad (18.99) med. Spicy. Small bowl with big spoon -boneless chicken pieces slowly braised in a savory with many spices (garlic, cumin, black pepper, star anise, funnel seeds, kok slaps...), south curry leaves, and coconut. Every bite deliz. -very condensed savory mix with plentiful Unami. Hotness from peppers not chilis. Tandoori garlic naan (3.99) ordered this. Got plain. Tasted plain. Not spiciness. Desired garlic not to repel vampires but to lower my cholesterol. Didn't discover discrepancy till I checked receipt. When finished, I asked the new bartender for bill. He called waitress. She came over and asked can she clear plates? "Ok" I said. She did and disappeared. Asked bartender again for my bill. Decor is lots of bright lites, big dining area, 2 flatscreens tuned to sports. A fish tank with no fish, lots of hanging faux leaves from ceiling & the left wall. 3.5 stars Food wonderful. Service & decor underwhelming. Doubtful repeat.

Food was decent, they were able to customize Service was…read morebad given that it was hardly crowded Need a better liquor collection The plaza that it was in looks diaper dodgy

Great food and service was nice and the manager helped in getting the best food choices, his name…read morewas Daman

1. Typical Mylapore Experience 2. Idli Vada Combo is great…read more3. Coffee is authentic and always good 4. They serve chutney and sambhar always Place can use upgrade. Fremont has better ambience.

Great food- good prices. The inside of the restaurant is a…read morelittle hole in the wall. Server very soft spoken, not sure if there's a cultural gap or soft spoken personality. Really appreciated the depth of flavor of these dishes in order: 1. Chicken Chettianu (sorry spelling is definitely wrong)- the curry is creamy with depth of flavor of curry leaves and cloves and multiple spices make me want to imagine what is inside 8/5 2. V chicken biryani - flavorful, great sauce, great flavor 7/5 3. Chocolate dosa - great option for a kid! Crispy dosa and chocolate sauce, not at all spicy. 5/5 4. Puri kids - puri (large) with a mildly spicy Chana. Unfortunately, too spicy for our 3 year old, but pretty great taste. 5. Palak paneer- a little bit of an iron taste, needed more cream maybe? The paneer was nice, but a little spicy.

We recently ordered the samosa chaat and kadai chicken with garlic naan and white rice from…read morebandiwala/tabla and both were amazing. . Hoping to visit bandiwala for the on site chaat soon! Highly recommended!!

Really solid place to DoorDash from. Ordered the Gobi Manchurian, Vegetarian Chow Mein, and Chicken…read moreMomos. All the food was solid - highlight for me was the Gobi/Cauliflower paired with the rice. That being said texture could have been more fried, and flavor was a bit to intense (rarely have said this about Indian food) to the point where I could only have a little bit at a time to pair with the rice. Good intro to "East Indian Food"!

We really enjoy the steamed momos and Gobi Manchurian here! The dishes are flavorful and delicious…read morewhen fresh. We usually dine in because the gobi manchurian gets soggy when you get it to go and it's just not the same. Staff are usually courteous and service is quick.

Whenever I'm introducing someone to Indian food I always bring them here, and they end up loving…read moreit. Very chill atmosphere on weekdays and the chaat is good.

Had the dahi bhalla, malai kofta, and tawa roti here, and everything was absolutely delicious! But…read morethr dahi bhalla was incredibly soft and the chutneys were perfectly balanced. The malai kofta gravy was rich and flavorful--not too sweet, not too spicy. Plus, the tawa roti felt just like homemade, served fresh and soft. Highly recommend this place if you want a great meal!"

The Dosa here is out of this world! Never had a dosa with so much flavor and spice. I got their…read morespicy dosa, the podi dosa. Was the perfect size too, didn't feel sluggish or too full after eating which sometimes happens when I eat at places that have massive ones. I also tried Andhra Garelu for the first time and it's now my new favorite Indian food. For those who aren't familiar, the best way I can describe it is a savory doughnut without any frosting or toppings (taste a lot like potato/french fries to me, but staff told me it was made with flour not potatoes). It was the perfect thing to dip in the sauces I had leftover from my dosa. The staff here are also incredibly friendly and I enjoy coming here to catch up with them. You can't miss this spot if you are in the Pleasanton area and looking for tasty meal with excellent service!

Terrible experience. The appetizer took 30 minutes to arrive, and after waiting nearly 50 minutes…read morein total, my dosa still hadn't shown up. I eventually walked out without finishing my meal and paid only for the appetizer. The service was unbelievably slow, and the food I did receive tasted stale. Avoid this place.

We can as soon as they opened. Party of 6 for Saturday brunch…read more Food was delicious! The food took a bit longer than expected but well worth the wait.

So so good and took me right back to Indian bandis…read more Concept is great, the cart is decorated well and thereis enough space around to stand and eat. Stands true to its quick bite concept. Even though there was a line when I got there, it moved fast a there were enough staff. Servers were really nice. We tried so many things, chaat, pani puri, bhel puri. They were all so good and flavorful! Quantities were sufficient as well! Definitely check it out. Check timings before you go as its closed on some weekdays.

This is my favorite Indian resto. Mear my house there are selverap indian spots but gotta drive a…read morebit further to here for meat dishes:) You can pick spicy level so you won't get upset stomach after. They made dish by dish, so you can tell it's so hot and fresh. The service is nice they are so friendly. I would come back

Met my daughter here for lunch yesterday and loved all the food…read more We chose Ashoka because we were hoping they had a lunch buffet. Unfortunately,they shut down their lunch buffet during COVID and never brought it back. All the food at the other tables looked good so we decided to give it a try à la carte. We ordered chicken tikka masala, chicken vindaloo, and tandoori chicken. Since à la cart we als ordered two rice and one garlic naan to go with the curries. Serving sizes were good - not small at all but not huge either. Service was very friendly and consistent.. Tikka masala was thick and flavorful. Over the basmati rice was a perfect bite. Vindaloo was also juicy but felt that the sauce could have been a little thicker. Had also asked for super spicy vindaloo but it didn't feel that hot (but did make me sweat like crazy!). Tandoori was tasty but could have been juicier. Felt like it was precooked and warmed up versus being cooked fresh. The tandoori was a till very tasty though. Cost was a little on the high side since everything is à la carte (rice and naan extra). Three dishes, two rice and a garlic naan came out to $74 with leftovers. Lunch would have been $20-25 each if we only got two dishes instead of three. Overall we plan to return and try other menu items. The friendliness of the staff (I think she was the owner) alone would make us come back, but the food was yummy too! In fact, I think we will door dash some Ashoka for poker tonight!

Tried a few things here recently. The aloo tikki was really good--crispy, flavorful, the kind of…read morestart that makes you hopeful for the rest of the meal. The Lahore chicken didn't disappoint either, definitely the highlight. The kadhai paneer and garlic naan were just okay. Same with the chai--drinkable but not memorable. Outdoor seating is a nice touch though, a nice ambiance especially in Pleasanton evenings. Service is good and food came out quickly. Overall, solid spot with a couple standout dishes, but not everything hits the mark.

The BEST Indian food in Pleasanton Downtown! We are regulars and absolutely love the Butter…read moreChicken! Our favorites are their naan (so many to chose from!), Chicken Dum Biryani served in a sealed clay pot (YUM!) and Chicken Tandoori sampler (Succulent and delish!). Their Masala Chai tea and Mango Lassi are our go-to drinks! Wide of beer selection as well! Service is impeccable and ambience is casual and relaxed. Get their warm Gulab Jamun, you will not regret it!