I was apprehensive after reading some negative reviews but our food was great, hot, fresh, and…read moreappropriately salted and made for a very satisfying travel meal. The gentleman at the window was so helpful and kind and I appreciated that foods that could be made vegan were printed in green. We got veg biryani, yellow dal, pani puri (from the special menu) and naan and it was the perfect ammount of food for two hungry adults and an enthusiastic toddler. I would stop by again the next time I need to charge my car at the Tesla Oasis and the food got plenty of envious stares and questions from others waiting for their cars to charge.

Sorry but the quality of the food has gone so down that once this used to be place we would always…read morestop on our drive to LA but not anymore. I m forced to write this review hoping the owner will read it to improve the quality of food. The stuffed paratha had too much salt. We could barely eat a bite. Not sure about the hygiene of this place either. I ordered a dahi Bhalla Togo and they did not even pack it well. The box opened and everything f dripped out even dirtied our car. Very very bad experience. Never go on a very busy day. Ambience also was not that great.

Such kind service! Food was delicious, loved the masala chai and mango lassi and veggie pakoras…read more Highly recommend!

I highly recommend this place to everyone. I've visited many times and will continue coming back…read more I've also recommended it to my friends, and they enjoy visiting as well. Whenever I drive to Los Angeles, this is the one place I look forward to stopping at for delicious, homestyle food. It has become a tradition for me to visit both on my way to LA and on my return to the Bay Area. The staff is always warm, polite, and welcoming--they truly make you feel at home. There is usually a bit of a wait, but that's because they prepare the food fresh, and they never disappoint. The quality, taste, and consistency make the wait worthwhile. I only wish they would open a franchise in the Bay Area! Until next time, keep growing and serving the same fresh, delicious food. Please continue maintaining the excellent quality that makes this place so special. My rating of this establishment is 10 STARS

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.

Great Food, Paneer Burji and Yellow Dal are their top delicious item. Good service and super tasty…read morefood

My favorite Indian food that I've tried & I've been to 5 other spots in Bakersfield this is by far…read morethe best one by a lot the food is bawm !

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.

We needed to eat near Weedpatch Hwy, so checking the Yelp app, I saw this place. It looks like an…read moreold truck stop. There is no sign on the outside other than "Restaurant". Don't let that fool you. It's clean inside. The servers were nice. They took our order promptly. It took a little longer than I thought to bring to our table. But that's not a problem. You know they are making it fresh. We had the Tikki Chicken Marsala. I know little about Indian Cuisine. This tasted good. I loved the spiciness of the sauce. It paired very well with the delicious naan bread. If your east of town and like Indian food, this place is authentic.

I can't believe this food truck exists in this location! As someone who's Indian and pretty…read moreparticular about Indian food, I was pleasantly surprised. My girlfriend had mentioned this place, and we finally stopped by during our drive to Southern California. Every item we ordered was incredibly flavorful and made fresh to order. Some of the parathas took about 25 minutes, but it was absolutely worth the wait because you could taste the freshness in every bite. This is a must-visit spot if you're passing through. I'm so grateful we found it, and I can't wait to come back!

I got the samosa Chaat and masala chai, the chai was really good, a bit too sweet for my preference…read morebut it's yummy and I would get it again. As for the food, it was subpar. I've never had samosa Chaat so I have nothing to compare it to, but it was a great sized portion but was mildly too sweet (like there was syrup in there) and plenty of raw onion. The food was at a convenient location next to the gas station and the food came out within 5 minutes.

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.

The food was absolutely amazing! Mohit was very helpful and his joy was contagious. We were large…read moreparty that showed up and they handled our party with such care

Went to Heart of India with my sister a few weeks ago and everything was absolutely delicious! I…read moretried the medium-spice butter chicken, fried rice, cheese & garlic naan, and aloo paratha. ‍ We definitely ordered A LOT of food, but it was all so good! The butter chicken was so flavorful and practically melted in my mouth. I probably would've gone with the spicier option because the medium wasn't quite spicy enough for me, but it was still delicious! The naan was also perfect for soaking up all that sauce. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to!