Hidden in a shopping plaza. Arrived at around 5pm and seated quickly. Place filled up at around…read more6pm. The dosa was yum. The garlic naan arrived piping hot and crispy - great with the butter chicken. Had to try the masala fish as it was noted as one of their popular dishes - spiced well and flavorful. Also ordered the Bhindi Masala - the okra had quite a kick but good. Service was great in that they checked on us often. Food arrived pretty quickly after placing our order. Ended our meal with a cup.of the Chai.

I was really disappointed with this place, especially for the price. I was sick yesterday, so I…read moreordered through DoorDash, after looking through photos and lots of positive reviews, I expected much better quality. The Chicken Tikka Masala was overly sweet and had a thin consistency instead of a rich, creamy sauce. Once mixed with the rice, it honestly just tasted like oil. On top of that, there were only about three to five pieces of chicken. The Palak Paneer was even worse. It was bland, oily, and honestly not edible. I couldn't finish it. Overall, the food felt low quality and overpriced. I know DoorDash prices are higher than ordering directly, but even taking that into account, this wasn't worth it. Based on this experience, I wouldn't order these dishes again or recommend them. On a side note: the garlic naan was not bad. Which is why I'm giving 2 stars

I was seriously let down by the quality/authenticity of the food here. The sambar is watery and…read moredoesn't have great flavour- one of the things I look for in a good South Indian restaurant that serves dosa! The dosa which is the main dish as it's in the name of the place - also was a disappointment- it was too thick and wasn't crispy or aerated like a normal dosa batter. All the while I ate the dosa, I felt that it was cakey and the batter was way off from traditional batter :( next dish we tried is the mysore bonda - we expected nice hot bonda with some potato filling, but what we got was plain batter with no salt or any flavour deep fried and tossed on the plate. Lastly, the chutneys are also very mediocre. Although the people are friendly and you are served too soon, the food is really underwhelming for me to try again!

Was excited to have a South Indian option closer to SF (in San Mateo) rather than having to drive…read moreall the way to Sunnyvale. Dosa Express has an extensive tiffin menu with an Andhra influence (they have punugulu, mirchi bajji, etc) We got the paneer dosa and the mini idlis to share and a masala chai. The dosa was crispy and the paneer was a nice addition to it. However we were disappointed by the chutneys and sambar which were brightly colored but lacked authentic flavor. The chai tasted too milky and had an odd taste so we let it go after a couple of sips. Overall, they will have a lot of room to improve if they want to catch up to the expectations set by other South Indian places in the Bay like Mylapore or Madras Cafe.

Peaceful, welcoming ambience with seriously good food. They…read morehave a variety of dishes that showcase the cuisine of Nepal. The owner/manager is happy to explain the dishes and make recommendations. We got a lamb kebab called lamb choila served with salad and rice. We also got the daal tarkari with chicken curry, a plate of rice, daal, vegetable and chicken curry. All the dishes were flavorful and felt like home. The portions are good sized and we had leftovers to take back home. We will look forward to returning and trying out their other dishes!

RECOMMEND RECOMMEND RECOMMEND…read more Omg. First of all, amazing and friendly staff! We were seated as soon as we got into the restaurant which was nice because I was worried that we would have to make reservations. I was so overwhelmed with the menu but the server recommended the momos as an appetizer. We ordered lamb momos and wow, they were delicious! I'm picky with my lamb but this was hitting the spot and I would definitely go back for it! They're big in size and come with 6 pieces. We ordered the tandoori chicken and vindaloo chicken. Both were delicious. We devoured our plates and also had garlic naan. I truly enjoyed this location and would come back plentiful! If the empty plate doesn't say anything then idk what does..

Nestled in cozy downtown Burlingame, Masala Desi Cafe offers delicious, authentic Indian food…read more I got the butter chicken with an order of white rice and garlic naan. The chicken was tender and the curry was absolutely delicious. It was buttery, hot, smooth and spiced perfectly. The naan was fluffy, garlicky, and paired well with everything else on the plate. Friendly service and a warm, inviting atmosphere, Masala Desi Cate is a fantastic spot for a chill bite to eat with big flavor.

I stopped by for lunch a little late on a Saturday. Still there was a wait. Goat biryani was my…read morefavorite item here. Goat meat was cooked soft. Kadai chicken and garlic naan was a good combination. Masala dosa was good as well. Overall everything was sligtly spicier than I expected.

very yummy! my favorite is the steamed chicken momo's they're super flavorful and cooked very well…read more Also the service is great!

We were on a drive ended up in San Mateo downtown and were trying to go to a restaurant which was…read moreclosed due to holiday weekend and ended up here as this was one the few that was open. Hot and sour Soup was very good and different but the quantity was little less. Surprise is they have used tamarind for sour, which mase it unique. Spoiled by the soup we were looking for of our rest of the order and it was quick as not much crowd was there but constant pickup orders, which I can understand as the ambiance is just ok. Manchurian, Chowmein and fried rice were all decent along with Momo,

Amazing Indian-Pakistani restaurant in Burlingame. We stopped by on our way back from the airport…read more Not too crowded on a Saturday early evening. It gets crowded later as most Indians/Pakistanis eat dinner late in the evening, like 9pm . So pro-tip for Indo-Paki restaurants is to go around 7pm. We ordered Tandoori wings, Mattar Paneer, Shrimp masala and Butter naans. Tandoori wings were served sizzling which was nice. Perfectly cooked. Shrimp masala was good but not quite jumbo sized shrimp but still good. Mattar paneer was standard bay area quality. Our server was nice and courteous. Overall Rasoi is a pretty good choice in SFO airport area and prices were very reasonable despite the inflation.

We have been here a number of times and I do not think we have found something we do not like…read more The HH is delicious! With samosas, chicken pakora, and wings. You cannot go wrong with ANY of those. I'm not a vodka drinker and all of their HH drinks are pretty much vodka based, but they're delicious! We have had chicken madras, chicken biryani, and garlic/regular Naan and it was all delicious. You can choose your spicy level. Come in during the week for their HH which ends at 6:30pm and you cannot go wrong. My husband and I share with our toddler daughter and we all leave very satisfied. The service is also superb. We everyone is nice and welcoming and you are taken care of. The atmosphere is kid friendly and quiet enough to talk with each other but not super quiet that it is awkward. You cannot go wrong with a meal here. Ohhh and we happens to try the rice pudding one day and that was delicious! Although I was skeptical at first.

Such a pleasant experience this last weekend! My friend and I went around 6:30pm for dinner and had…read moreno issues getting seated promptly. The restaurant has such a beautiful interior and was a pleasant greeting from the moment we walked in the door! We shared a plate of delicious, savory Paneer Jal-Frazie, as well as Boti Kabob (lamb) which was served hot, sizzling on a cast iron plate (my mouth is watering thinking of it!). The Boti Kabob came with a side of rice which went well together, along with the complimentary sauces. We also shared a mango lassi which was by far the best I've ever had; highly recommend. To top it all off, they kindly served us a gift of rice pudding, which was chilled and succulent. The creaminess was infused with delicate spices, and the dessert was topped with pistachio. This is clearly a family owned restaurant, which I've come to adore only after one trip. During your meal, you can expect to be cared for as family. I'm so appreciative of the ownership for this lovely experience, and will return when I am back in the area.

My sister and I came here yesterday to celebrate our birthday lunch and had such a lovely…read moreexperience. Our server, a very kind older gentleman, was incredibly attentive and kept checking in on us. He was also so accommodating with my 12 month old baby. The food was excellent! the butter chicken was very tasty and tender, the fish pakora was delicious and baby approved!, the rogan josh lamb was full of flavor, and the garlic naan was so fresh. At the end of our meal he even surprised us with complimentary gulab jamuns for our birthday, which was such a thoughtful touch. Wonderful service and great food. We'll definitely be back!

Friendly, fast service and a flavor that can't be beat! This place rarely disappoints.read more

Raul was awesome made me a great burrito fastest I've seen. Would recommend this spot to anyone…read moregreat food.

Eating area is on the smaller side but the employees are super nice. They gave my daughter a free…read moremango lassi. We went for the lunch buffet and the food was very yum

I'm a sucker for Indian buffets but today I needed to grab a pizza to take home. Curry & Kabab is…read morelocated along El Camino but parking on a Saturday afternoon was not too hard to just pull up along the curb. Pizza takes about 20minutes so calling ahead would save you time. They're very nice here. It's a small restaurant with enough tables and although the buffet is small, they serve goat and that's always a favorite of mine. I ordered the XL CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA $32.88 with tax. I would say the pizza seemed a little dry so there could've been way more sauce and the dough is a little heavier for my liking. Overall an average Indian pizza. Check out my videos of their buffet offers. Or you can also order off their menu a l carte.

This is our third time here, each visit keeps getting better!…read more Highly recommend trying the corn chaat and the white elephant dosa. The chaat has such a perfect balance of sweet, savory, spicy, and has an incredibly addictive chew. The elephant dosa is the best dosa on the peninsula - their spice adds a subtle flavor and aroma that is unmatched. Shoutout to our waitress Jenna who was so professional and was so attentive waiting on us. She made our experience all the much better, thank you Jenna!

The food was delicious. I had my very first Dosa, as a lover of Indian food that was a bit comical…read moreto me! It was very good. The Elephant Dosa came with a side of Sambar, in addition to the potatoes and sauces, which was flavorful. The absolute star of the meal were the Rasa sliders. I could have happily doubled-down on them with cocktails and called it a night. The butter chicken was delicious, a little light on the chicken and heavy on the sauce for a dish intended to be shared; but the sauce was perfection. The ambience... I have mixed feelings. I was told that upstairs is better, but we were placed in a little corner booth style table that was designed to be quite cute, except that I found myself stuck making awkward eye contact with the bartender all night... because he was essentially just stuck there staring out into the dining area abyss. It was funny. The little table lamps were cute, and the lighting is lovely; as are the decorations above the bar. It appears to be a very family friendly environment. Our server was doing too much. Like way too much attention, and left us feeling a bit pressured when we wanted a few minutes to look at the menu, I finally asked him to make his suggestions and then give us 5 minutes to consider!! Mind you, we'd been there mere minutes. That level of attention continued throughout and was annoying. Last complaint, which was not entirely their fault, but there are only 2 gender neutral restrooms; so I was caught in a line 4 deep waiting in the hallway by the kitchen... that is too few restrooms to serve a 2 story restaurant! Also, what appeared to be a complete absence of ventilation in them - it's a bit claustrophobic. Overall, I recommend experiencing Rasa and may go back again.