My daughter's favorite Indian food around the area! We got butter chicken and tikka masala . They…read morewere both good. I like the tikka masala more as it has more flavor. The lady was nice and recommended some dishes to us. They also close late so perfect for us later diner!

Wife and i wanted Indian food for dinner. We drove around,…read moretwo previous restaurants were purely Vegetarian. We noticed Gurkha Kitchen and decided to give them a try. Ill start with the positive portion of my review. We ordered Butter Chicken & Garlic Naan. Flavors were very good. I asked to keep spicy on the mild side. It was perfect. We only ordered 1 item because i was a bit put off by the service for a ToGo order. The waiter carried on a LOUD conversation with the other clerk in their language. I felt no opportunity to ask about another dish or appetizers. The restaurant was rather loud with several conversations and laughter going on loudly amongst the young male employees - seemed like they were the owners. As I mentioned, the Butter Chicken was good,, but so is the Butter Chicken from Trader Joe's at 1/4 the price. Conveniently located,, but im not sure I would return,, with another NEW Indian restaurant opening across the freeway ( near SPROUTS).

Others have provided lots of positive comments on the excellent food. See some attached photos…read more I was, honestly, amazed at the service and the staff. We were way late for our dinner reservation but the manager, Aman(?!) was warm and welcoming. The bartender (name?) also doubled as a server. Very helpful with our cocktail orders. Extensive bar. After years, I was served my straight single malt in a chilled glass. Without having to ask! The server, William, is one of the best trained servers that I have come across. Ever. Thoughtful. Efficient. Attentive but not intrusive. (What's a guy like him doing in a place like this! ) The chef (name?) sent each dish out looking elegant. There were six of us, so we had three appetizers, four entrees and a dessert. Impressive plating! He visited us at the table to ensure everyone was happy. As you may know from my reviews, the experience is more important to me than the food. Given that this is a "mall restaurant!," I was blown away! My bride is an amazing Indian cook, and even she was pleased with the food. Above and beyond any expectations!

Came here to celebrate a birthday and left pretty disappointed, honestly…read more We'd booked the first lunch slot , basically the moment they opened and when we arrived, the place wasn't even ready. Staff were still walking in, cutlery was being laid out (loudly), and nobody seemed to know if they were actually open yet. I had to approach someone myself and ask. They looked genuinely unsure until I mentioned I had a reservation, at which point we were seated - though "reluctantly" is the right word. I get that openings can be a bit chaotic, but this is meant to be a fine dining restaurant charging fine dining prices. That expectation of polish and readiness should be table stakes, not an aspiration. As for the food - the champaran mutton was the one bright spot and genuinely good. Everything else ranged from forgettable to underwhelming. For what you're paying, that's not good enough. Wouldn't rush back.

Really impressed by this spot, we don't usually go to San Bruno, but we found ourselves there for a…read morewedding. We were blown away by the thali and dal. Though not officially advertised, I think the place is Punjabi, the rajma chawal is a clear giveaway. The biggest compliment I can give them is that the food was not overly spiced or oiled, which a majority of Indian restaurants are guilty of in order to satisfy the customers. I find that to be 'cheating' in a way, where they are not confident of their abilities to truly shine through the flavor of the dish they're cooking. Clove instead brings out the authentic flavors of the different dishes, like the dal and the aloo by using gentle spices, kadi patta and a bit of ghee. It's like having dessert in Asian countries and actually tasting the underlying flavors like ube, or lemon, or matcha, and not just tasting an overload of sugar. Another funny note. My wife's stomach felt totally fine after, and she usually is queasy after rich restaurant food, especially Indian. Also loved that the roti did not come lathered in ghee and came plain with some simple onions on top. Very authentic. Service was fantastic.

This was the first time I have ever seen something like Rajma Chawal on a menu at an Indian…read morerestaurant. It's one of those things that you eat at home but never find on the menu. This alone told me this restaurant was going to be great. The clove was an absolutely outstanding restaurant. Every single thing we got exceeded expectations. The price is also extremely reasonable and the servings are massive. The customer service is also very good. We chose this restaurant because we were looking for a place that could make Jain food for my Nani. I was delightfully surprised to see just how accommodating they are and how much of the menu can be made jain! Matar paratha - not something you see on the menu too often! My Nani ordered this and it was SO good! The peas provided a very fresh flavor, and truly reminded us of something we would eat at home. Dosa - insanely big. The filling was very good, and the sambar was probably one of the best ones I've ever had. Thali- it's not often that you find a thali in which every single dish is good. In this one, though every dish was so flavorful and so good. It was a great introduction to the food at the restaurant. Soya chaap- it was my first time having this because it's also one of those things you don't find on the menu often. It was delicious though, the sauce was tangy and had just a touch a spice to it. Overall, the food was very good. It was spicy in a way that isn't in your face. We truly loved all the food we got and the whole experience. It is very rare that my Nani actually enjoys what she gets at a restaurant, but the clove was so good that my Nani was asking if we can come back to the next day. The clove provides food that reminds you of home. while the restaurant has more of a modern feel to it, the service and food make it feel homey. My only feedback: bring the appetizer out before the entrées! Not after

I met the owner at the local dog park. We usually get take out most Friday nights but have not done…read moreIndian yet. I retired recently after working in Fremont for many years and have missed the Indian choices in that area. We had a few dishes we know like butter chicken and Naan. We also had the chicken kabob and Kalamata style fish fry and chicken fried rice. All were very good. We will defiantly be going back! Highly recommend. Oh and they gave us a yogurt pudding dessert. That was so good! The perfect desert taste!

We had a absolutely delightful dining experience here! The food was incredibly flavorful and…read morearomatic, hitting that perfect sweet spot without being overly spicy or greasy like many other Indian spots. The host was wonderfully engaging and transparent about wait times, ensuring we felt valued throughout our meal. Everything we ordered was a hit: our toddler gave the Luchi Aloo Dum a solid 5 stars, the Bengali Fried Rice was spectacularly aromatic, and the whole Tandoori Pomfret was cooked to perfection. The Paneer Lababdar and Tandoori Roti rounded out a fantastic dinner with mishit doi as the final hit!. We will definitely be back to explore more of their authentic menu!

We had a great time, I nearly took a star off for service - to send a message to the owners to add…read morea server. Six of us dropped in for lunch on Wednesday. Raj was the only server, and although he is excellent, it was a challenge for him to support the 20+ customers across 6 - 7 tables. This location has a new restaurant every few years. The lack of foot traffic and lack of nearby offices hurts. However, there is lots of free parking so, hopefully, they have a better dinner turnout. Cleanliness: although the dining area was fine, the rest rooms and passages need work. Okay, now the best part! The food was delicious! We ordered beer, multiple appetizers, entrees, different rotis and desserts. They ranged from good to excellent! The favorite was the badami chicken. The gravy for the tawa chicken tasted amazing, but there was hardly any chicken there. Got a mumbled reply when we pointed that out. The food came out slow and staggered, even with the robot runner. Took us about two hours to finish our lunch. Glad that we didn't have to go back to work! Definitely recommended for a slow lunch.

I love that Swaraj opened a branch in the east bay. They offer very good Indian food and has great…read moreservice at very reasonable prices. We came here to try it out and we were very impressed with the quality of the food and the variety of dishes. My family loved mutton - this place has only mutton, no lamb. Their roti and naan is also a little different from what I'm used to. It's thinner and crunchier, which my kids love. Overall, double thumbs up. Can't wait to go back to try the other dishes.

visited this place with my family, and we had a wonderful experience. The staff was very kind and…read morewelcoming, especially Deep, who provided excellent service. The food was absolutely delicious, and we truly enjoyed our time there. Highly recommend this place!

I want to share the lovely experience I had during my recent visit. I came with my parents, and we…read morereceived nothing but delightful service from our waitress, Deep. She was wonderful! She took the time to explain the menu and buffet, and even recommended a few dishes that we really enjoyed. Despite the restaurant being very busy and appearing to be short-staffed, Deep was constantly checking on us and making sure we had everything we needed. Her attentiveness and friendly service truly stood out. I truly believe this place has the potential to be very successful again. The food is good, and with the right staffing and support, the overall experience could be excellent. Thank you, Deep, for making our visit such a pleasant one!

Everything was sooo good. As someone who isn't as familiar with South Indian cuisine, I had no idea…read morewhat I was missing out on! Luckily I went with a friend who recommended certain dishes because the menu is quite extensive and overwhelming. We didn't get to order this as our food alone was already so filling, so plan to go in a group if you want to try more items. Their sambar was delicious and comforting. I appreciated that the chutneys added great flavor too! I believe we were given coconut peanut chutney, ginger tamarind chutney, and tomato chutney. RECS: + 2 idly and 2 vada combo ($10.99) was just right! Dunked in sambar and doused with chutney, you can't go wrong with this. I preferred the vada but the idly is obviously healthier since it's not fried + Rava masala dosa ($12.99) was amazing. Loved the crispy, airy exterior and the spiced potato filling

Their Dosas & chutneys are good…read more Ambience is ok, typical of all south indian restaurants. service is also typical.

This place is made for a good lunchtime buffet. They have a really great selection of Indian food,…read moreand everything I tried was fresh and tasted really good. If I'm not mistaken, I believe the San Ramon location may have been sold to someone else. I recently tried the buffet under the new ownership, and honestly, it still looks very similar to the old buffet and the food still tastes great. I really enjoyed it. The service is also really good. It gets extremely busy during lunchtime, which tells you how popular this place is, but the staff does a good job keeping everything moving. If you're looking for a good Indian lunch buffet with plenty of choices, I would definitely recommend giving this place a try. Great food, good service, and a really enjoyable buffet!

First of all, Kabila changed their name to Reyasat Exquisite Indian Cuisine. We had a hard time…read morelooking for the place. I went inside to ask someone and they confirmed it was the same restaurant. My first impression: they are friendly and welcoming. The place is clean and area where you get the food is nicely set up, and I love their ceiling lighting. It's not too grand, but it gives the place a nice touch. Food: I have to say, everything I tried is quite good, but I have been to other buffet places that offers more dishes selections. I do have to say, this place cater to my taste buds, so I can picture myself coming back to this place real soon. I particularly love the Goat curry, butter chicken, Saag, Paneer, Chicken biryani and Tandori chicken. Their Chai tea compliments their meals and yummy desserts. Let's not forget the rice pudding like dessert at the end of the serving, buffet area. Overall, it's a complete meal. I'm definitely satisfied and we plan to go back. It really is an ideal place to go especially if you work around the area. I recommend you trying it for yourselves. You won't be disappointed.

Simply concept. Get a bready, doughy item of your choice, and a selection of dips and sauces to dip…read moreit in. Now multiply all those choices together. Bring friends for more options in choosing too! All heat levels, all spice levels, all temperature levels, all crunchy-chewy levels. You can not choose wrong, but you can choose slow, so ask about their daily specials to narrow the menu if you need! Can be busy, can be loud. Happy Hour prices are more than fair!

Review for mylapore vs the earlier one was for idli express. I think it might be under the same…read moreownership but deferent recipes and menu now. The staff is friendly and service is usually quick. I like their evening special the most- pesarattu with ginger chutney, adai avial both were excellent. Idli and dosa are good. Their kuttu paratha and uttapams are alright. I really dislike their automated answering service for any query or placing order- they don't pick up the call even if you are somehow able to surpass it. I also don't like their indoor seating.

Amazing food. We had the curry lamb shank and chicken kabobs…read more Lamb was perfectly balanced with moderate spicy yellow curry and rice. The kabob was well seasoned and tender and juicy. Fresh flatbread. And a fresh salad with vinaigrette. Plus two side sauces. a citrusy, vinegar with mild spicy tang. And perfect yogurt sauce with cucumbers. And we got there 10 minutes before closing and they served us with grace. We will be back. Skip the two block line of cars at In -and-out burgers down the street and find yourself a gem!!

Bay area has too many Afghan restaurants, but the food & service at this Afghan restaurants beats…read morethem all! I am from Afghanistan and I love & eat Afghan food every chance I get. I know how authentic Afghan food should taste like, THIS IS IT! The leek bolaani, the pumpkin bolani, manto, ashak, sabzi chaloo and qabli palow with lamb shank are some of the bests that I have tried. If I could, I would be here everyday! Love it!