The sign outside this establishment reads Ronak Dhaba, but it is the same place. Stopped off on…read moreour way back from San Francisco. Very unassuming when we parked our car and approached the entrance. It is an outdoor restaurant with a food truck making all the dishes. We ordered the Puri Chole, Mixed Vegetable Parantha, Paneer Bhurji, Rotis, and Raita. The food was amazing! We practically inhaled everything, it tasted so good. It was a bit of a detour for us, but 100% worth it. The hospitality and service was impeccable. It is authentically Punjabi and it did not disappoint. We will definitely be back in the future when driving through.

Great food and amazing hospitality! We stopped here for dinner on our way from LA to Paso Robles…read moreand loved it so much that we stopped again for lunch on our way back. The food is very fresh and very homestyle. We tried the aloo pranthas, chaat, butter chicken and daal. Everything was delicious. We will definitely be back soon

The food is so good! I love the service and the price of the food is very reasonable. I come here…read moreonce a week for dinner and the kids are hooked on the Butter Chicken. I highly recommend this place over a few other Indian restaurants in town. It is our new favorite go to place. Dee and Kids

The food here was overall good. I did takeout and had to…read morepersonally go in to place the order since no one answered the phone. Placed a Butter Chicken and Paneer dish. Both were good, a little runny compared to what I'm used to. The garlic naan was good but I wish they didn't char them so much. I would give them another try again, maybe dine in next timeband try their biryanis.

First of all, I've known this place since it was a food truck in the middle of nowhere, and I've…read morealways been a big fan. I moved out of Bakersfield but every time I visited, I had to make sure I go to this place. This time I brought my friends who also live in bigger cities, but everyone ended up falling in love with this place and couldn't stop talking about it. I'm so happy that they moved from the food truck location to a nicer place and more central to the nicer part of Bakersfield (near riverwalk) . My friends who I took to this place, still rave about the food they had here. It's so authentic, delicious, and just special. You ordered at the counter, and during lunch time there are options to get the lunch combo which are two types of dishes with rice or naan. I usually chose the usual, either tikka masala, butter chicken, or curry. But this time I wanted to try something I never got from the menu, which is the Shahi Matar chicken. Oh.My.God, it was the bomb! It's sooo good. The other thing that I always got was the veggie pakora. It goes sooo well with the curry dishes. Amazing. Services were pretty fast, around 10mins of wait during busy lunch time. If you didn't finish the food (which they give you really good portion), they have the lids for everything and ready to take home. Everytime I go back to Bakersfield, I always ensure to come here and bring my visitor friends here too. I already miss all the food here.

I found about Punjabi Dhaba from a recent Los Angeles Times article, and I was excited to try it…read moreduring a recent Bakersfield visit. They have an extensive menu, and it took me a while to figure out what to order. To her credit, the cashier took her time explaining the various options available and was patient in answering my menu questions. I ended up ordering one of the lunch combos with chole masala, chicken tikka masala, and naan along with a mango lassi. I'm happy that the employee steered me away from the a la carte menu, because the lunch combo was quite a filling meal. Both the chole and chicken tikka masalas were well-seasoned, and the naan had an excellently flaky texture. The ambience was casual, and I felt welcomed by the cashier (though some of the looks by other diners highlighted how much I differed from the primarily South Asian customers during my lunch). I would definitely revisit during a future Bakersfield stop.

We stopped by Heart of India Bar & Restaurant closer to Holidays season during our drive between…read morethe Bay Area and Los Angeles, and it turned out to be an absolute hidden gem for anyone craving authentic Indian food on the road. Located conveniently close to I-5, it's a perfect stop to take a break, enjoy great food, and relax before continuing your journey. We tried several dishes -- Chat Papri, Chole Kulcha, Shahi Paneer, Dal Makhani, Aloo Paratha, Garlic Naan, and Besan Roti -- and every single one was delicious. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, with ingredients that felt locally sourced and prepared with care. They offer restaurant made makhan with parathas, isn't is super cool? :) The server was amazing, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. It's rare to find a place like this that combines authentic taste, quality service, and a warm atmosphere so well. Highly recommended for families and travelers--whether you're going from the Bay Area to LA or vice versa, make this your go-to stop for Indian food. A must-try spot that truly captures the heart of Indian cuisine!

The flavor was excellent The restroom could use some love…read more Service was a'ight. Not busy They have a buffet. But it wasn't cheap. Large selection of choices on the menu. Bar would be fun. My husband loved it

Favorite Indian place in town. Two words: chicken malai - phenomenal! The best Indian food - mild,…read moreyummy, flavor profile! Their tikka masala is good, the yellow rice, and butter chicken are great too.

Came on my lunch break for the lunch buffet. First time ever going, the ambiance is ok. Lots of…read moredark colors used for decor. It wasn't crowded. The food was good. Some of the food was hot while the rice wasn't hot enough. Server came by 2 times to refill water. They bring you your drink and your naan to your table.

Was driving thru town and came here for lunch. The service…read morewas fairly quick. Kids liked their plain dosa. It was crispy. The dabeli was very close to the taste back home. Also got two kinds of vada pav. Bombay Vada Pav and Butter Vada Pav. Both were good, but I preferred the Bombay vada pav. Also got the sev puri which was decent.

I never leave reviews but this place is just too good for me not to, in a city (Bakersfield) with a…read moreseemingly endless sea of mediocre at best restaurants. My GF loves Indian food and extra spicy, but for me it's not a usually a top choice. JBV however is completely different. I'm only in Bakersfield a few days a month but I always try and squeeze in a meal at Jay Bhavani because the food is outstanding. The flavor and texture of each dish is dialed to perfection and the quality is consistently top notch. The servers are always friendly (shout out to Nirav) and they give helpful descriptions/recommendations if, like me, you aren't super familiar with the wide variety of dishes they serve. My favorites are the JB Special Dosa and Vada Pav (great for eating on the go) The food is always made to order and fresh. They also have beer on draft or glass bottled soda (the good stuff) to wash it down with. My spice tolerance is relatively high, but they do offer many dishes mild/no spice by request for those that can't handle the heat. The digs are humble so you won't mistake this place for fine dining, but the important stuff (THE FOOD and SERVICE) are right up there with the best in Bakersfield.

Really really good curry meat is fresh, Nan is also a must get because it's really really fresh…read morewith the charcoal taste

Excellent Indian food at very reasonable prices. It's easy to miss but dont be turned off by the…read moreunassuming frontage. This place is the real deal and the staff is incredibly kind and friendly. When we asked about a couple of the dishes, they brought out a small sample. Highly recommend the spicy chicken burrito, the samosas, naan- well, everything, really. Good for a quick meal for those with a lunch hour that need to get back to the office. If you haven't tried this place- why not? They have been serving up top tier food forever.

We absolutely love this restaurant..The food is fantastic! 10/10 definitely recommend. I…read morepersonally feel like it's the best Indian cuisine in Bakersfield. I love how lowkey the location is. The service was very quick. We basically had the whole place to ourselves other than the people coming to pick up their food.

Forget any preconceived notion of where one can find good Indian food. The Indian Oven is one of…read morethe absolute best Indian restaurants I've been to in my life. In fact I'm hesitant to share because if I have to wait for a table at a restaurant which sits next to an abandoned and boarded up "food store" (that is literally the signage next to 'restaurant' which is for Indian Oven), then I may be somewhat unpleasant to deal with. We started with Aloo Tikki with Channa and Chili Paneer. The Channa was nice and peppery (order mild if you're unaccustomed to Indian spice levels), and the Chili Paneer was delightfully tangy. The mains were lamb vindaloo and goat biryani. The goat is on the bone, so be careful. The meat is nice and tender, the sauces are super flavorful without being overwhelming, and while I wasn't super hungry when I came in, I couldn't stop eating until my date made me. If you're in Bakersfield, make the drive.