Rasoi is hands down one of the best Indian restaurants in the Bay Area! We ordered the Chicken Tandoori, Chicken Tikka Masala, garlic basil naan, basmati rice, an IPA, and their complimentary ice cream for dessert. Let me just say... wow! The Chicken Tandoori was one of the best I've ever had. It was perfectly cooked, incredibly juicy, and packed with flavor. This was actually my first time trying Chicken Tikka Masala, and I completely understand why it's such a popular dish. It was rich, flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and not greasy at all. Paired with the garlic basil naan, every bite was absolutely delicious. I'm Middle Eastern Americam Afghan, and our cuisine is known for using a lot of herbs, spices, and bold flavors. Because of that, I'm very picky and skeptical when trying new restaurants. Rasoi exceeded every expectation I had. Every dish was seasoned to perfection and bursting with flavor. I also have to give a huge shoutout to the manager, Axel. He went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing experience. He has outstanding customer service, an incredible personality, and so much passion for both the food and the restaurant. To the owners: you truly found a gem. It's hard to find someone who treats a restaurant like it's their own, and Axel definitely does. I'd also like to recognize our wonderful server. Unfortunately, I forgot her name, but she was working behind the bar making drinks while also taking care of our table. She was incredibly kind, attentive, and such a sweetheart. The entire staff made us feel welcomed from the moment we walked in. The IPA was fantastic ice cold, crisp, and incredibly refreshing, especially on such a hot day. It paired beautifully with the food. To top everything off, they surprised us with complimentary ice cream, which was such a thoughtful and generous gesture. It instantly reminded me of Afghan Qaimaq Chai. It was creamy, refreshing, and the perfect ending to an already incredible meal. I'm already looking forward to coming back with my family. Next time, I can't wait to try their biryani! Thank you, Rasoi, for a great dining experience. You've definitely earned a loyal customer, and I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for authentic, flavorful Indian cuisine paired with exceptional customer service. read more

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By far the BEST Indian food in the Bay Area! We have been coming here for years and it never disappoints. Everything on the menu is delicious. The mixed Tandoori plate is a must, along with the Murgh Masala, Chicken Tikka Masala etc. Great location. Friendly service, always. One thing I will mention is that the food takes long to come out at times, especially if you order tandoori, so be prepared to wait - but I guarantee you it's beyond worth it... Wishing them many more years of success - they deserve it. read more

Rasoi, Burlingame is an Indian restaurant recommended by a friend. We last dined here in 2021. Casual, family-run venue for traditional North Indian & Pakistani fare, plus beer, wine & cocktails. Much more affordable than nearby top rated Rasa. More casual dining room with lots of families, than the decor hints at. The Indian food is definitely very good. Service was average for a restaurant of this type. Their guidance ordering was hit/miss. Prices on their website are old. Food Review Samosas ($8) two crisp vegetable puffs filled with potatoes, peas, and spices are pretty big, enough to be cut up in two. Nice crisp crust and soft interior. 8.5/10 mixed tandoori ($24) assortment of chicken, lamb, fresh fish, and prawns. We had chicken and prawns, with the prawns being the better of the two. You can vary spiciness. 8.5/10 murgh makhani ($19) boneless chicken simmered in a mild creamy tomato sauce was very well done. More creamy than anticipated. Assorted appetizers - samosa, vegetable pakoras, and papadum ($7) is an easy way to try a lot of different items. The samosas and pakoras are full of deep-fried goodness. 8/10 Chicken tikka masala ($19) tandoori boneless chicken sauteed with herbs, spices, tomatoes, and cream is it good version of the classic, not too creamy. Good amount of chicken. 9/10 Chicken Bartha ($19) BONELESS CHICKEN W/ SMOKED EGGPLANT IN A BLEND OF RASOl'S SPICES was a very green dish with chunks of eggplant. 7.5/10 Chicken biryani ($19) chicken with basmati rice, saffron, herbs, and spices comes with ample portion size, good amount of chicken and solid flavors. 8/10 dal saag ($11) fresh spinach with lentils, herbs, and spices was a vegetarian dish we got to balance out the meat. Also well done. pulao ($3) basmati rice with saffron, cumin, cardamom, and cinnamon hit the spot. Need to balance the spiciness. Assorted Bread ($9) allowed us to try all the different ones. Garlic one is nice. Hot out of the clay oven. 8.5/10 tandoori roti ($2) unleavened eggless whole wheat bread. Stick to the regular one. Would not reorder: None Overall - Good Food - Very Good Decor - Very Good Service - Good Value - Good Would we come back - Yes read more

Walking through downtown Burlingame not knowing what to get for dinner, we got flagged down by Axel offering samples of tikka masala and naan. Honestly, that sealed the deal. Rasoi it was. We ordered the Rogan Josh Lamb, Butter Chicken, Onion Kulcha, Garlic Naan, and Pulao, and everything was delicious. We've walked past this place so many times but never stopped in. Definitely a mistake. It's now going into our regular rotation. The Rogan Josh lamb was an awesome recommendation. Deep, savory, and full of flavor. The butter chicken was equally great. Sweet, creamy, and rich. Both the garlic naan and onion kulcha were soft, fresh, and super flavorful. We'll definitely be ordering those again. Also, shoutout to Axel. Without him, we probably would have walked right past again and missed out on how good this place really is. read more

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Came here to try Rasoi and overall had a really good experience. We ordered a mix of appetizers and mains to get a full idea of the menu. The samosas were crispy and well-seasoned, and the tandoori chicken was juicy with great flavor. The curries were definitely the highlight -- rich, creamy, and nicely spiced without being overwhelming. Everything paired really well with the fresh naan. We also tried the biryani, which was fragrant and flavorful, not dry at all. Service was smooth and the food came out at a good pace. Overall, a solid spot for Indian comfort food -- I'd come back to try more dishes. read more

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Located in a prominent neighborhood makes it easy to get more foot fall. As u enter, there is a huge full bar on one wall which appeases. Service is slow. I wish u had 1 server and not 3-4 people who u are constantly repeating to. Deducting 1 star for service - not friendly and not prompt. I wish they hire more people as the current servers were packed with so many people and the restaurant was only half full so either they are slow or they need more servers who can talk in english. In $128 (before tip), we got: Food: - tandoori mushroom - 4/5- the first order we got was entirely burnt :( so we called for a replacement. I am glad, the next time it came was great - assorted app platter - 2/5 - oily veg pakora 2 pc, oily small samosa 2 pc, super oily broken papad underneath it :( nah! - dal - 4/5 - loved the channa dal with its perfect consistency and huge portion size. I wish it came with a side of complimentary rice - pulao - 2/5 - it was just plain white rice :( why call it pulao if it has no veg - saag paneer - 3/5 - i wish the saag was more pureed. Paneer pieces looked fried instead of soft. - naan - 3/5 - the usual! - onion kulcha - 4/5 - soft and fluffy. Good taste! Drinks: - nimbu pani - 5/5 - lovely taste and perfect for the toddler - indian summer - 4/5 - yummy and colorful with vodka and prosecco - pom cosmo - 5/5 - perfect - Moscow mule - 2/5 - too much ice and less alcohol quantity Kept waiting for bowls, cutlery, server, drinks didn't come at same time. Service needs improvement. Price point and drinks were awesome! Will try non veg next time. read more

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My wife and I had time to kill downtown Burlingame and we were craving Indian. Walked in when they just opened , got seated and ordered a few happy hour items to start and a chicken tikka masala and the garlic naan. Fish pakora were freshly fried and had an amazing crunch! We also had the samosas that were delicious! The puff pastry was perfect and the inside mixture was perfectly seasoned! Both apps went great with the chutneys they offered with our meal. We also got the tandoori wings and they had the right amount of seasoning and they came out smoking hot(literally sizzling on a plate) we ended the meal with our curry and naan and I had a few happy hour beers (great selection btw) Sumana was our server and she's made the night for us , great service and great food! We stick to our usuals but definitely gonna expand our horizon on what they recommend next time! Beautiful decoration and lighting, as the night went on they slowly filled up! Shows how good the food and ambience is! read more

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Packed house on a Saturday night. Food was great and very flavorful. Service was a bit hit or miss - it took a while for us to get water, our drinks were brought to the wrong table, etc. Prices are a tad steep but nothing egregious considering their location in Burlingame downtown. Our biggest complaint was our table was really sticky - to the point where our plates and utensils stuck to the table. read more

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Hands-down one of my favorite restaurants EVER. I've been coming here for years and this spot has never let me down with its consistently delish dishes, attentive service, and casual ambiance! I have quite a few favorites here but my top ones are: - chicken tikka masala - saag paneer - aloo paratha - lamb shish kebab I can honestly eat them every day. This time around, we ordered the vegetable pakora and the paneer makhani which was my first time trying them both. The pakora was so crispy and not too oily, and the makhani was so creamy and tasty. I love a super creamy base, so this was perfect for me. I'd definitely order them again. In the many times I've frequented this spot, the service has always been attentive and friendly, my drinks are always topped off. Always a positive experience here and will definitely continue to come back! read more

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Again, great service! The owner, Asif, went out of their way to offer another order of tandoori wings since my previous picture looked too over cooked. I took the offer because we love their food. We went back and ordered the same order as last time. Appetizers, tandoori wings, two orders of Samosas, Chicken Korma, Garlic Naan, and rice. Asif, took care of all our appetizers, which wasn't necessary but we appreciate the service. Thank you again for making things right. We're looking forward to our next visit. In addition to our visit, I loved that the music was more fitting to the ambiance! read more

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Me and a couple friends popped into Rasoi for dinner around 5:30pm. It was quite empty with only one family seated in this large restaurant. I wasn't sure if it was a red flag at first but I later learned that we were just early as more people trickled in for dinner time to the point where the restaurant was mostly full when we left. Anyway, I was immediately acknowledged and seated which I appreciated. We then placed our orders and food came out pretty quickly! We ordered: lamb biriyani, garlic naan, saag paneer, and chicken tikki masala. All of the plates were delicious! However, I do feel like the chicken tikki masala seemed a bit watery and had such small pieces of chicken in there. But, everything else seemed great! We all enjoyed our meal & appreciated the service to the point where my friends and I were chatting about how attentive they were. I'd love to come back here and try other dishes as they had quite a large menu of things I have yet to try. Garlic naan bread was fire! Loved dipping it in the tikki masala sauce and saag paneer. read more

Rasoi - Indian Near Me - Burlingame, California

Service is friendly. It was pretty empty when we arrived but once 6pm hit it was completely filled and busy. We were informed that happy hour is every day not just Monday through Thursday like their menu advertises. We tried the tandoori wings which were delicious, but a few of the wings were a little pink. The pomegranate cosmo was very bright and tart. Have never received a cosmo with a salt rim, so that was different. Flavors of the saag paneer and murgh makani were good, but I wish they had more paneer and chicken in them. Seemed like not enough food for the price point. Quite a few fruit flies around that we kept having to swat to keep from touching our food. Towards the end of dinner, it was pretty busy so the staff didn't end up remembering to bring our check for quite some time. read more

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Review for their VALENTINES DAY 2026 which fell on a Saturday. Most importantly before I begin the review of my first visit for dine-in just want to add I am so grateful that I took the time to make reservations online a day prior just to be 100% we would be given a table guaranteed on one of the busiest night s for dining out with family . This immediate area of Burlingame blvd was a pleasant surprise as I never been here before at night it was pretty lovely. Lots of places to eat and shop , it had clean streets, dog friendly and family friendly . We didn't even have to pay the parking meter and it showed no payment required as my snapped pic shows . That was one less thing to stress about . When we walked in about 10 minutes early- reservation was for 4 persons at 7:15 pm. Absolute first thing I noticed was there was no entry Host anywhere to be found. Eventually I saw them a little farther past the bar. Lots of people celebrated as I saw a crowd of people about a party 10-15 people all dressed in red holding roses so it was definitely a V day celebration. I checked in with the hosts and they told me they were cleaning out the tables for us and it will be 10 minutes . That happened twice and by 7:40 pm we weee finally seated. I understand it is Valentine's Day and chaotic and super busy . The server told us they ran out of lamb and chicken . How does that even happen? Anyways we luckily ordered the tandoori wings which were the highlight of our first dining experience here. Wings were air crispy juicy tender and lots of meat on them tasting super barbecuey . Just wish they had some more kick to them heat .Lots of food app pickups I noted too. I love their open kitchen you can see the chefs and cooks hard at work. I took several pics for food portion reference. Turns out they wore only out of lamb chops only NOT lamb kebabs though .So at the end the food shortage weren't all that bad. Prices were not bad at all. Dinner for four no desert or alcohol a few appetizers your looking at $130 with tip included. The bar looked busy because they offered a free glass of champagne while you waited . But what if you don't drink champagne? Kinda weird offer. There are a few tables outside. Service was lacking due to the volume of diners but the taste of the food salvaged the night . Another thing that was cool is that they were giving out red roses to all the females which is super nice and made them feel special on their specials day. read more

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I really enjoy the food here, even if it's pricier than a place like Zareen's. The ambiance is more formal (good for dates, birthdays, etc.), and the service is prompt and friendly. Their chicken tikka masala and tandoori items are standouts. I also like their saag and kabuli naan. And to top it off, they have an extensive cocktail list. My only gripe (which most people don't care about or even notice) is that they have picture(s) glorifying the army of Pakistan. Why?? Maybe I'm too politically-minded, but I don't see the point in showcasing your pride at an eatery for a military institution from a controversial nation. I don't know, maybe it's just me who thinks it's odd... read more

When you walk into a restaurant for a specific kind of cuisine, you know you're in for something great when you are the only person in the room that looks different or speaks a different language. When you walk into an Indian restaurant and not a single employee or customer is Indian, you should give it some pause. This was the case on our visit to Rasoi. As others posted the music is quite the vibe. Not sure where the club music fits in, but we got a good laugh about it. The restaurant was busy, but by no means full when we visited on a weekend night. It took 45 minutes for two curries to come out. It was only at the 40 minute mark that someone finally said, "your food will be right out." The food was hot and fresh and the portions were about average to a bit small. The assorted breads were hot and nice to get a variety. This Indian restaurant apparently charges you separately for rice and you have to order it. I have never heard of such a thing and you would think the waitstaff would be eager to upsell you on the tiny $3 plate of rice, but nope. After waiting 45 minute for our food we were not interested in waiting another however long for them to bring out a plate of rice. We ate our meal, paid, and left. No reason for us to go back again. read more

Went here for a girls' night on Friday at 6:30 p.m. with a reservation for six. Everything was absolutely delicious, and the staff was incredibly kind and attentive. The cocktails were also fantastic, making the experience even better. Our group included both vegetarians and meat-eaters, and there were plenty of options to accommodate everyone. As a huge butter chicken fan, I was especially impressed--theirs is now one of my favorites. I also loved their assorted breads, but preferred the naan. I can't wait to come back and explore more of the menu! read more

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Food is forever a 5/5 but the overall ambiance and setting makes me feel a bit uncomfortable to eat here. They bring a tray of two dips out to every table and I found bits of someone else's food in it (so it hasn't been changed out or cleaned) and there was a family in the back corner with 2-3 screamingggg children and they kept going out the back door and then back inside so right when you thought you had a break the kids came back. Nothing like dinner and "MOMMY MOMMMY" I do think if this place invested a little money on the inside of the restaurant it would have made up for it. Literally just some light music would have helped a lot but when it's slow you eat dinner in utter quiet which is a bit unsettling. Overall so much potential because I find it to be the best Indian food around but there's simple and obvious changes that would really elevate the space. read more

Very tasty traditional Indian food. Everything was really good and full of flavor. I especially recommend the crispy samosas, warm naan, flavorful lamb curry, seafood biryani, and the vegetarian dish with potatoes and cauliflower read more

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Best service anywhere and this food is not paralleled anywhere, at least not on this continent- always amazing. Best Kulcha ,tandoori , Makhani .... anywhere - not even close. Bar very comfortable and accommodating with Sapporo on draft * caution rasoi cravings will ensue . read more

Had a great experience thanks to Lucky! She makes really good drinks and provides amazing service. Always smiling, helpful, and makes you feel welcome. One of the best! read more

This place has great food and service it can get a little pricey when ordering several dishes but it's well worth it.

We had such a great meal here - the service was great, and the food was delicious. Our 13 year old twins declared it their new favorite restaurant. We had the tandoori mushrooms, the butter chicken and saag paneer - all delicious, as was the garlic naan. Prices were very reasonable and portion sizes good. We will definitely be back. read more

My wife and I were strolling down Burlingame Ave one Saturday evening when we chanced upon Rasoi. We went in with average expectations but came out being highly impressed. Great location and interior ambience: the place is spacious, well-lit and tastefully decorated. The food variety is extensive - both meat and non-meat entrees. The service is outstanding - our waitress, Sumana, was exceptional: attentive, helpful and personable. We ordered the Paneer Tikka Masala and Baingan Bhartaa with the Kabuli Naan. The Paneer Tikka Masala was delicious: good balance of spices, delicate mouth feel and flavorful without being spicy. Baingan Bharta felt a little odd / different as it seemed to have had barbecue sauce to give it roasted flavor. The Kabuli naan was excellent! All in all a great place for Indian food: Recommended! read more

Rasoi - Paneer Tikka Masala (foreground); Baingan Bharta (background), Rotis and Kabuli Naan. Yum! - Indian Near Me - Burlingame, California

So happy to be back!! Let's start with location... still amazing!! Love the openness in the restaurant and how you can see the amazing Chef Asif cooking delicious food! Staff is wonderful so welcoming!! We ordered yummy chicken, tikka masala, garlic, naan, chicken, tandoori, and shrimp Tandori all my favs can't forget the yummy rice! Over all 5 BIG stars!!! Thank you so much for the tasty food can't wait to come back! read more

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Service was ok, but the food was incredible! wish I lived closer so I could come here all the time!

Living in the City we have many choices for Indian cuisine. This evening we were fortunate enough to wander down the Peninsula to find ourselves reservations on Burlingame Ave. The food is amazing. We ordered much too much for the two of us. We highly recommend visiting this restaurant. The service is caring and genuine. The atmosphere is energetic and clean. Thank you Rasoi. read more

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Wish there is less than one star. Milk in daal when ordered without spice. Biriyani with fresh tomatoes and sweet sauce, really? Mango lassi right out of barrel. Not fresh. I really wanted to meet safe but it was way too busy . Absolutely trash food. Ambiance was ok. Do not recommend to anyone who wish to eat Indian food because what I received was not Indian food. read more

Rasoi - Biriyani with sweet sauce and fresh tomatoes - Indian Near Me - Burlingame, California

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I've been coming to Rasoi for years and have always experienced tasty food and wonderful service! Recently I made the choice to switch to a vegan lifestyle, and I've been reaching out to some of my favorite restaurants to inquire about their vegan options. Not only were they able to list several already-vegan items on their menu, but they were so excited to do so and graciously offered to answer any other specific questions I might have. Now I feel even better about continuing to visit Rasoi any chance I get! And just for others who might be interested, here are the items on the list they said were vegan :) I haven't tried them all yet, but I can vouch for the deliciousness of the aloo gobi, dal, chana masala, bhindi masala (my fav), rice, roti, and samosa. Vegan Options: Aloo gobi Bengan Bartha Dal Chana masala Bhindi masala Rice Vegetable briyani Roti (I always ask for no butter just to be sure) Aloo paratha Samosa Vegetable pakora Gobi pakora Tandoori mushroom Kachumber Enjoy! read more

So freaking good! Randomly asked a diner sitting outside about a year ago how it was and they told me it was "incredible". I decided to try it out and I'm so glad I did! It's my favorite place in Burlingame for the following reasons: - lovely staff: shoutout to Sumana (she knows my order by heart) The Paneer Tikka Korma is amazing. - Happy hour! - Delicious food! A friend was worried about vegan options and the staff went out of their way to email her the many options available- I tried them all and they were... delicious! - Tasty drinks! - Love the dipping sauces I like to eat outside on nice nights and when I'm there, I recommend it to everyone walking by who stops to check out the menu. Try it, you won't regret it. read more

PROS: - The flavor was savory throughout all dishes. - Decent ventilation throughout the restaurant. CONS: - The service was very slow even though staff was running around. We sat for over 30 minutes after our meal was over just waiting for staff to bring us boxes and the check. If they could increase staff, I would bump my experience to a solid 4 stars. FAVORITES: - Tandoori mix was the star of the show. The clay roasted flavor was evident through all of the meats, which were all very tender! TIPS: - Be patient on the weekends. Service can be slow due to the crowds. - The tikka masala had a slightly unusual grittiness to it. It is unexpected and an acquired taste. OVERALL: - Food was delicious and savory but service was slow. Would go back again to try. read more

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This was my first time eating Indian food. My friend recently we go and said it was extremely flavorful. She was correct. The food is amazing. The service is ok. The staff need some training they're young and haven't been taught restaurants etiquette. Nothing horrible and it wouldn't keep me from returning read more

Rasoi - Prawns Prawn Korma, Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Burlingame, California

Rasoi is awesome. I come here often. The food is amazing. The bartender Lucky is great!

I find this place as the best Indian food restaurant in the Peninsula. The environment is and calm and relaxing. They have lots of great dishes. The owner is Asif and he is always around making sure everything is up to your taste buds. They make the food per your preference spice levels which is really great option. read more

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The food, service, ambiance is great! The prices are very reasonable. Since our first visit, which this is not, Axel has greeted us with warmth & sincerity. This makes us feel valued as customers. We highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be coming back often. Thank you Axel, Sumana, Lucky and the team you guys are amazing! read more

Dined w/a birthday buddy, had their spinach cheese paneer, okra w/tomato curry, sizzling hot chicken plate & toasty garlic naan, all were outstanding meals plus free flow of hot chai to finish off, it happened the owner cooked that evening plus friendly service, we'll definitely dine here again! read more

This place has been my all-time favorite since I moved to the area years ago. At one point, I was borderline obsessed - dragging friends here, singing its praises, and definitely overindulging. Then, life happened. Meal preps took over, routines kicked in... until BAM! Out of nowhere, that all-too-familiar craving hit. I placed a pickup order last night, and clearly my eyes were doing their own thing because instead of my beloved Chicken Tikka Masala, I accidentally ordered plain old Chicken Tikka. I assumed they were the same... spoiler alert: they are not. When the food arrived and my chicken wasn't floating in that glorious, creamy sauce, I panicked. I called the restaurant and explained my sauce-less situation. Axel, the real MVP, graciously offered to give me some sauce if we were nearby. Of course, I couldn't say no. I sent my boyfriend to pick it up and, plot twist - they gave us a whole new order of Chicken Tikka Masala. Yes, the very thing I was craving. The tender, saucy, dreamy dish I originally meant to order. It absolutely hit the spot. SO YUM. Thanks again, Axel, you made my night and tummy so happy! read more

Great customer service! Food was amazing and filling. Very satisfied. I would recommend this place to all and will definitely come back. read more

Rasoi - Indian Near Me - Burlingame, California

Food was amazing!! Best Indian cuisine I've had! Staff were extremely nice and had fast service. Axel went above and beyond for us. Definitely would recommend! read more

My two friends and I had a great dinner here! Great food and good service in a pleasant environment. We shared the eggplant pakora, chicken tikka, saag paneer, naan, and rice - everything was delicious! The cocktails were good too. The service was friendly, though a bit slow. The space is nice enough, though could stand to be better decorated. The bathroom was clean and spacious. Overall, we had an excellent meal here and look forward to returning! read more

My family and I had such a wonderful experience dining here. Every dish was packed with flavor, clearly made with care, and delicious. The standout of the night was the house‑made rice pudding. The staff made the visit even better. Everyone was warm, attentive, and friendly, creating a relaxed atmosphere that made the meal feel special from start to finish. Looking forward to our next visit! read more