I get the tikka masala here, takeout. Medium is a tad hotter than at other places, which I really liked. One day I asked if they could go hotter and Ronnie and I got into a long conversation about heat versus flavor. I did get hotter yesterday and it was heavenly. Thanks, Ronnie! After tip, it's about $23.50 for lunch. Totally worth it once a week. Sure, Sausalito's expensive but what am I going to do, get in my car and drive to an inferior restaurant in another town just to save five bucks? Ridiculous. Can't wait to explore the rest of the menu. read more

Great food, extensive menu with affordable prices. Large portions. Really tasty..a hidden gem in Sausalito

My new local go to. It's consistent, quality, friendly and a great value. They have upgraded their space and their menu. Try it you will see. read more

Terrific lunch today. I must say I was surprised because years ago I went to a restaurant by this name several doors away. New management, new location - whatever the reason, it's now an excellent Indian restaurant. We chose medium spice level and it was authentically spicy! read more

Hot Momos are very flavourful, Chow mein was spicy and delicious, Chile Batura is decent too, overall decent place to visit.

Not a terrible establishment on its own, but when compared to most Indian cuisine, spices and flavor are lacking. I dont consider myself to be that picky with food either, but this was just OK and i wouldn't recommend this spot for something in Sausalito. if you are looking for very authentic indian food i wouldn't recommend this place, and i think Sausalito has better restaurants in general with the area specializing in other cuisines. If you don't care for much spice and want something on the VERY mild side, go for this. - The chicken momos had a decent texture but lacked flavor. Which is okay, but the sauce they were given with ALSO lacked flavor. They also took a while to get the momos out, which is okay- but we had hoped to stop by for a quick snack, not order a meal so i thought it would be a bit faster at least- especially since it was listed as an appetizer. - The chicken samosa my sibling had lacked flavor, and it was like eating ground up chicken with little seasoning. - The mango lassi was ok to me- i liked it, but that is because i prefer mango lassi to be less tart, while my parents said it lacked mango flavor. - The samosa chaat wasn't bad and probably the best item we ordered but nothing special. Service: Kind staff, but food did take a particularly long time to get out. Specifically, it took a while to get the momos out, but we had hoped to stop by for a quick snack, not order a meal so i thought it would be a bit faster at least- especially since it was listed as an appetizer. Ambiance: Quaint, small restaurant setting with nice seating. read more

We eat here every week because the food is delicious, nourishing and comforting. They give generous portions and attentive service at a great price. Ronnie is one of the people who works there. He is always so warm and welcoming. He is very attentive and truly cares about making sure you have everything you need for an enjoyable meal. Highly recommend. read more

Delicious flavors, friendly service, inviting atmosphere. Special Nepali dishes and hospitality - their momos are fantastic. Thali, naan, desserts, mango lassi, all are great. Chai bar featuring almond milk chai option is also a unique delight. Extensive menu has us going back often. read more

It was my first time to ever try Indian food. Friend noted it is not that great. It was good enough for a first timer like me. My friend and I loved the chicken (with soup in the picture) with the naan bread. The naan bread was truly yummy. Barbecue chicken for first timers like me was yummy. Service was slow and terrible though. We decided not to order extra naan bread since the service was really slow. At the time of our visit, place wasn't busy. There were only three filled tables including ours. read more

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We adore this place!!! Best Indian food in the Bay Area and excellent service My girls and I come from across the Bay by Ferry just to go to this restaurant, it truly is that good. Their new locations is lovely too and much bigger, would love to see it filled up more with diners as it deserves. read more

One of the best indian Cafés I've ever tried. Service was very friendly and helpful in choosing my dishes, professional and welcoming. Food was amazing, I had some whole wheat chapati, chicken samosas, and spinach kebab with sauces. Very flavourful and complex in taste, simple at the same time. I'd go back again next time I'm going to San Francisco. I ate outside in the Sun, which made the experience even better, as I was soaking up all the sunny weather I could. read more

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A local place to enjoy some OK Indian food. The chai could be stronger and more authentic.

Add vegetarian masala, vegetables were mushy and not enough vegetables. Shrimp vindaloo was a little bit dry with not the most pleasant flavor. One of 2 to 3 tables being served yet service was fair ambience fair ate outside little bit on the cold side would be great to have heaters read more

Portions were small for the price. Food was good. The $4 charge for a very small side of chili pickle was surprising. I've been here quite some time ago and recall having a better experience. Overall a fairly mediocre experience this time. read more

Been back here a few times. Hefty portions, reasonable pricing and delicious food. They were really friendly and accommodating giving me an off menu dish (lamb with spinach). read more

Working in Sausalito, CA for the day. This place was one of the few restaurants open this early in the morning 10:30am. Choices limited I'm this are during this time. I'm glad I stopped here, the good was piping HOT. I ordered the Butter Chicken Platter. Came w/all the fixings, basmati rice, Nan, desert. Pretty & beautiful area to walk by around... ocean views just a few feet away (around the corner) Street parking, one restroom (gender neutral)small dining indoors & outside patio seating as well. read more

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Fantastic service I can not recommend this place enough! The server helped us decide on a few dishes that were fantastic. We had the Nan sampler bowl which was delicious. We also had a few chicken dishes that were also fantastic. read more

I came to Sartaj on a weekday evening and it was easy to get a table inside. It's such a cute place on the outside and cozy inside. My favorite thing about Sartaj is that they have dairy chai and a dairy-free chai! PLUS, it is available during dinner for costumers to serve themselves. The food was super yummy! I usually go to another spot, but Sartaj has become my favorite! Definitely recommend coming hear for a delicious meal. read more

Sartaj India Cafe - Indian Near Me - Sausalito, California

Delicious Indian restaurant in Sausalito! I love ordering their vegetarian platter. They also have delicious chai tea. Lots of outdoor seating, which is nice on a beautiful day. read more

Dropped in on a Sunday. Few empty tables so business was brisk. We were 5 and ordered Bhindi, Malai Kofta, Garlic Basil Chicken Kebab and Mixed tandoori platter along with appetizers. Requested medium spicy The hara kebab was crisp, not oily. You get 5 pcs. A plate of samosas gets you two pieces. Both were easy on the tummy, mildly spiced and tasty. The chutneys were meh. Entrees: I suppose if you are out of towners or want what passes for typical north indian food, the veggie entrees will do. The tandoori platter was a train wreck. You can see the red chilli powder that the chicken and lamb was doused with. One bite and one of the guests cleared all sinuses and orifices. The garlic in the garlic basil made the chicken bitter and dry. Our food had hair in every dish except the rice. It was a windy day but c'mon Service: Food comes out hot and fast. But, they kept forgetting silverware and water. Overall: Had high hopes but won't be eating Indian in Sausalito again thanks to Sartaj. read more

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Sartaj is a North Indian restaurant with outdoor and indoor dining. The chicken tikka marsala with basmati rice I had for a late lunch was tepid (not hot). I also ordered almond milk chai. The dispenser for this is self service but only had a mouthful's worth. Had to wait a long, long time to get my beverage. The place was super busy mid afternoon! Guess the kitchen was too swamped with groups of (majority) Indian diners. But that's a good sign, right? On the fence about trying again as the chicken was dry and needed salt. Food: 3.5 stars Family effort at this restaurant: 5 stars read more

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We crave this place. It's a must for us whenever we want to celebrate or really, indulge in a really delicious meal. We always get an extra order of their lamb tikka masala. My kids love the aloo paratha, my father favors the garlic naan and saag paneer, my husband and I always have to have two orders of the samosas. If you think you've had good Indian food, this place will blow your mind. read more

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We eat at Sartaj religiously. We love it. They know our names and they are always welcoming. Food is consistent and tasty. We prefer take out over dining in. read more

* Average Food, * Below average service, * OK Price. ~ Barely average value overall As others have noted, it's almost like the servers are reluctant to ' be of service', and whatever suggestions we were offered, seemed more like confirmations of what we were questioning, rather than answering any questions we had. And seemed very distracted by who knows what given there was so few people in the restaurant itself. Food quality/taste was just OK at best, and I really didn't appreciate the huge plate of white rice [glycemic index anyone?] forced upon me as 'included' , and of course inflating the $tab, and no substitutions were available either. With a bit of work, effort and thoughtfulness, Sartaj could be a nice destination, but, there's simply too many better food/quality/service/value alternatives close by to second-chance this spot, which is a shame. Seating and interior was pretty spartan , and there's a small amount of outdoor dining area as well . read more

I grew up coming here and I am still a loyal customer. The food is delicious, the owners are very sweet, and the prices are always reasonable. The butter chicken is my favorite but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. read more

Sartaj India Cafe - Indian Near Me - Sausalito, California

What a great spot! We ended up here after our hike in the Marin Headlands, and we are so glad that we stopped by and found this neighborhood gem. Service was super friendly, the food was clean (not oily), flavorsome, appetizing, delightful, and it had just the right amount of fresh herbs and heat! The outdoor seating was perfect for us and our dogs! I will definitely be back to eat here "every time" I saunter the Marin headlands! It's the best -- A+ Simplicity at its Best! read more

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Sartaj India Cafe is a great tasting Indian restaurant in Sausalito! It is off the main road, but totally within walking distance of Sausalito's main tourist area. We came here on a Saturday evening and dined outside where outdoor tables and chairs were set up. Caledonia street was blocked off to vehicles in order for outdoor dining to be set up on the street. We ordered ahead on the phone and walked over to the restaurant, so we didn't have to wait very long for our food. I ordered the Goldy Special Fish Tikka Masala Thali ($13.95), which is tilapia fish cooked in a creamy tomato based sauce. This dish was REALLY GOOD!!! There were plenty of chunks of tilapia and it was nicely cooked, and not deep fried. The creamy tomato sauce was very tasty and went very well with the fish! The dish also came with mixed veggies, which were really good, a piece of Indian tortilla called chapathi, rice, and some raita. It was a very delicious and satisfying meal! We also ordered the Raj Special Vegan Plate with Dhal ($10.95), which is mixed veggie stew, rice, and chapatti. It came with garbanzo beans and was pretty good! They have a good selection of vegetarian and some vegan dishes. They even separate their menu to section vegetarian and non-vegetarian items. I didn't realize till after dinner, but they have a really good hot chai tea! It's not too sweet, but they offer sugar on the side for those that want their tea sweeter. Overall, we had an excellent dinner at Sartaj India Cafe! The restaurant is really small already so being able to eat outside is a plus. The food is excellent and the chai tea is fantastic! Service was also really good. I am definitely looking forward to eating here again. Currently, they are doing take-out and dine outside options. Employees are wearing masks and hand sanitizers are available. read more

Sartaj India Cafe - Fish (Tilapia) Tikka Masala plate ~ $13.99 - Indian Near Me - Sausalito, California

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Sartaj India Cafe is one of those friendly neighborhood restaurants that turns out surprisingly AMAZING food! It doesn't look like much from the outside, but wait until you try their curries! The menu is split into a non-veg and veg section, and you simply can't go wrong with any of their thali plates, which come with a choice of curry along with basmati rice and a chapati flatbread, along with a couple other sides! I started with the lamb korma thali, which was simply mind-blowing! You can customize the spice level of the curries, and spicy is the only way to go! The coconut milk curry was super creamy and came with tender pieces of lamb, sliced almonds, and raisins, which yielded a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors that went perfectly with the rice and chapati. The thali also came with a potato samosa, along with an herb chutney and tamarind chutney for dipping. The samosa was unlike most I've had--the dough was particularly thick (very bready), and I believe the samosa was baked rather than deep-fried. Unlike the curries, however, the samosa filling and chutneys were relatively bland and didn't particularly stand out. I asked for a recommendation for a vegetarian thali, and our server immediately suggested the Mattar Paneer, a delicious, creamy tikka masala curry enveloping cubes of paneer and green peas. In contrast to the korma, this curry was on the sweet/acidic side (thanks to the tomatoes), but it too came with a nice spicy kick! The sauce was the perfect complement to the paneer cheese and the sweet peas, and the plate also came with a delicious dal (lentils) and raita (yogurt sauce) to make for a complete meal! Simply amazing! read more

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Food is always fresh, service is great, family owned, friendly! Ambiancenrepresents a neighborhood family run long time business servingn both locals and tourists wuth authentic indian tastes. read more

Spent the afternoon outside of the city and found the perfect spot for lunch. Food was delicious and prices were even better. Staff were beyond friendly and kind. The Samosas were to die for. W got samosas, chicken tikka, and extra nan. IYKYK. 10/10 will be coming back! read more

Sartaj India Cafe - Indian Near Me - Sausalito, California

Cute little restaurant. Overall the food was good, can't complain about that. Everything was fresh and cooked perfectly. The naan was some of the best Naan ive had in my life. Everything I got, i asked for spicy and they delivered. It was almost hard to eat from the spice alone. So i really love that they didn't give us the "foreigner" spice. The only thing I think they could do better from my experience, is to pay attention and serve you. For the most part they were hanging around watching videos on their phones. read more

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I love this restaurant for aloo gobi with naan and vegetarian momo. Restaurant is in beautiful Sausalito which I love this place for its convenient location and awesome food! read more

Just went for dinner last night for the first time in their new location, which is next-door to the old one. The new location and service were lovely. The food however, was nowhere near as good as it used to be. It's really too bad. We had several dishes that we've had before. The flavors and quality were just not good. They were edible but not very tasty and, weirdly, the dishes sort of tasted like they had sugar or some kind of sweetener in them, which is not typical for any of those dishes. We eat Indian food regularly and, sadly, we will not be back to the "new" Sartaj unless something changes. Seems like someone is putting a lot of money into this new iteration of the restaurant, but isn't paying attention to the most important thing: the flavor and quality of the food. They need to hire a good cook and not skimp on the flavor. It was evident that others have the same opinion. The place was empty on a Friday evening whereas in its old location Sartaj was always bustling. read more

Horrible service. Food takes forever to come out and when it arrives it's cold. Tons of better alternatives in the area.

The vegetable chowmien was hard to swallow as the taste was pretty unusual. It tasted salt less in a sense. The Gobi in the gobi Manchurian wasn't crispy and it was actually soggy. The vegetables in the Manchurian weren't crispy either. They were so-so. The paneer tikka was pretty decent. The daal makhni was good. The garlic naan was good as well and they also gave white rice along with the other curries. We sat outside so it was nice and pleasant. The service was good as well. The boy was polite. read more

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Small restaurant with limited indoor seating. Ordered paneer, chicken tikka, butter chicken, vegetable biryani, and garlic naan. This came with a large shareable sized white rice and was enough for 6 people. The food we ordered was deliciously flavorful. Would come back another time. read more

Casual vibe and outstanding food. I've been coming to this physical location for many years and different owners. The current team is fantastic and the tastes delightful. I like the little extra kick! Great for take-out or a low key meal. Recommended. read more

Food is delicious, consistent, flavorful. Takeout well packed. Friendly service. Great local business in Sausalito.

I really enjoyed Sartaj. It has a great outdoor seating area on a parklet. It's also easier to park around here than in the more touristy parts of Sausalito. I got the Bhindi do Pyaza Thali and it was excellent both in quality and in value. It is better than most of the Indian food I have had in SF. I would highly recommend. read more

Sartaj India Cafe - Bhindi do Pyaza Thali - Indian Near Me - Sausalito, California

Refuses to provide customers tap water! The lack of hospitality at this restaurant inspired a new policy from me. Refusal to provide tap water is an automatic two star deduction. I have never encounter such a customer unfriendly policy before! For water, there only option is $2 for a Kirkland bottle of water. Costco sells these in their vending machine for $0.25 so this an 800% markup. By the case, it's likely a bit cheaper at Costco so this establishment is charging a 1000% markup! For water! Other that terrible water policy, food was good. The momos were particularly good. Also appreciated that the restaurant was accommodating of the dietary restrictions of one member of our party. read more