I think I've found my favorite Indian restaurant in the area. Everest serves Indian-inspired Nepali…read morecuisine, offering unique dishes like chow mein, momos (Nepali dumplings), and Manchurian chicken, blending Indian flavors with a touch of Chinese influence. On this visit, we ordered the Tawa Okra Fry, and it was easily my favorite dish. If you're an okra fan, this one is a must-try. The smaller okra pieces gave it a nice crunch, and it was packed with flavor. We also had the Aloo Gobi, which was excellent. The potatoes and cauliflower were cooked perfectly and coated in a delicious gravy that paired wonderfully with rice and garlic naan. Another standout was the Chicken Tikka Kabab. It was juicy, flavorful, and simply delicious. The service was top-notch, with the staff being friendly and helpful in guiding us through the menu. The restaurant was also very clean and welcoming. Everest is truly a hidden gem in North San Jose and a place I'll definitely be returning to.

We went there for dinner and even for a late seating, there was still a wait--which really speaks…read moreto how good the food is. It's a small, cozy spot with casual seating, quick service, and a unique menu featuring Indian-inspired Nepali cuisine. Every dish we tried was flavorful and satisfying, but I especially loved their house special paneer and malai kofta. I've been craving them ever since. The quality is consistently excellent, and the experience feels special despite the simplicity of the place. I would highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for delicious and comforting food.

Great dishes/food - quality and variety. The rotating "bread of the day" is appreciated…read more Above-average service for this style/class, too. Have been here for 10+ visits now. Do plan to come back for more.

Extremely overpriced. I paid over $80 for 2 people for lunch buffet with limited options. You can…read morego elsewhere for a better buffet. I understand they mark up the prices because it is one of the only Indian spots in this business-affluent area. The service was good. They took a while to grab our empty plates but they were accommodating in bringing us some plain naan and sodas. Ambiance is great-- it's very clean and pretty on the inside. A little bit of a small space so it gets pretty packed for lunch. I was wanting to try the regular menu items. But that is not available during the lunch buffet.

This restaurant had amazing food, ambiance, and service,. So much on the menu to choose from…read moreamazing employees!

This is it - one good North Indian place in Bay area. I would trust if you say you know a great…read moreSouth Indian spot but I am very skeptical with North Indian restaurant in Bay area. This place changed my opinion for good. Absolutely loved the Chole Kulche and Chole Bature. Also tried the pani puri - it was good. I had better flavors of water in Vancouver but I will take it. I loved the ambience of this place - they have really put effort to bring forth Punjabi small town vibes. Kudos for having that vision. If you are a millennial or older gen this place will bring back childhood memories. From Campa soda to Goli - there are surprises if you look around carefully.

Fun new eatery to check out, Hyderabadi cuisine! We grabbed lunch at Hashtag India in Milpitas and…read morehad a great experience overall. We ordered the Pachimirchi paneer, chicken tikka burger, veg puffs, garlic naan, street-style noodles, chai, and falooda, and every dish was flavorful and hit the spot. They are known for their very generous Mandi dish, which is a Yemeni dish that gained popularity in Hyderabad due to Yemeni immigrants. It's a combination of flavored rice and a variety of meats. The restaurant was super busy, which speaks to how popular it is, but the service was pretty slow & they were out of many food items as a result. The restaurant has regular seating and, in addition, cute closed booths where you can sit at a low table in the traditional Indian way. They also have some funky prison booths with handcuffs, etc. If you aren't in a massive rush, the food is definitely worth the wait for some solid Indian fusion and street-style favorites. I will be definitely going back to try their famous Mandi Ambiance: 10/10 Service: 8/10 Food: 10/10 Music: 10/10 Seating: indoor & privacy booths Parking: Ample, free parking available Price: $30-$50 per person

We feel like we're back in Hyderabad when we go to Hashtag. They specialize in Mandi and Irani…read morechai. The Zafran chai is beautiful, with pieces of dried rose and saffron. Rich without being too heavy. Mandi is a Yemeni dish that gained popularity in Hyderabad due to Yemeni immigrants to the city. It's a combination of rice and meats. The flavors are more Arabian. Served with Yemeni schug, a green chutney, and tomato onion sauce. I tried fish Mandi and absolutely loved it. The rice was seasoned with hawaij and toasted raisins and almonds, and the fish was nicely crispy and covered in a sauce similar to tikka masala, very tasty. They have a few different kinds of delicious yellow dal that make a great accompaniment to Mandi -- spinach, tomato, mango pickle. The menu is very extensive, with a wide range of Telugu dishes. They have some fun little touches -- Mandi booths and a kitschy jail cell table, which apparently replicates a popular Mandi House in India. The service is very nice and welcoming.

I called for to go during lunch hour (you cannot say "takeout" with them). Their phone service or…read moremaybe it's me was terrible. Conversation came in and out. Arriving within lunch hour (1245pm) to pick up the food, there were only two customers (same table) eating in. Additionally, strangely, this restaurant comprises an entire business warehouse, it is located within the south Milpitas business center. FOOD I appreciate the top notch takeout containers. Saag corn lunch tiffin - food did not mix - very light - curries are thick - rice is tasty Mutton curry - bitter aftertaste and undertones - two big pieces with cartilage whereas other were dry chunks of meat - very expensive nonetheless Garlic naan - lots of raw garlic chunks - very expensive running at $4 SERVICE - rude - dismissive - customers eating in literally had to scream CAN I GET THE BILL and CAN I GET A BOX... I have never been to India before and do not know if this is the standard but other Indian restaurants here are not this bad??? - DOES NOT UTILIZE APPLE PAY; literally screamed at me, CAN I GET THE CARD AMBIENCE - looks like an Indian party all day every day - I wouldn't eat here myself LOCATION - a business warehouse within the south Milpitas business center - lots of parking - interesting entrances Skip. Not worth it. Not tasty. Tastes old. Rude service.

Was craving Indian food so decided to try this place. I ordered takeout but am definitely planning…read moreto dine-in next time. The restaurant is super clean and spacious, with plenty of tables that can accommodate large parties. Service was super friendly and one of the reasons I will come back! The butter chicken was pretty good, the garlic naan was very garlicky but a little bit burnt, and the butter naan was great. Total price was $33 for an order of butter chicken, garlic naan and butter naan. Portions are kind of small for that price point, but overall my cravings are satisfied!

Was charging my Tesla next to this place.. didn't expect much…read more. I was so wrong. This place has the best food! The bread., nan I think. Season perfectly. Plus, got some chicken. It was so moist.

This was our first time at this restaurant, and we had read so many good reviews about their live…read morepanipuri and live dosa. They sell six pieces for around $7.99, I believe. When we noticed that they were serving the panipuri with warm dal, we were both surprised and curious about how it would taste. They also give you sides of chopped coriander, onion, carrots and multiple sauces to customize your flavor. When our turn finally came, I tried it a bit reluctantly... and my goodness, it was absolutely delicious. The puri itself was crisp, and the combination of warm dal, spicy pani inside the golgappa (that's what we call it) was mind-blowing. Suddenly the long line made perfect sense. Totally worth every penny. We also tried their Vijayawada biryani and chicken tikka kabob, which were good too. Customer service was great as well. We would go back for those pani puris!

We were a group of 23 people for an office team lunch. When I called to make the reservation for a…read moreThursday afternoon the owner Ankush himself called back asking what would be our meal preferences and what changes we would like to make in the buffet menu. Even though they don't have chaat on a weekday afternoon he was ready to include a chat item as well as a pani puri fountain. On the day when we were at the restaurant, the staff were very humble and kept checking on us if everything was fine. The food was excellent naan and tandoori rotis were extra soft. Overall a very good experience.

Had a great time here celebrating a birthday dinner! They were able to accommodate our table of 13…read moreby putting two tables together. Raunak is part of a corner plaza and there's parking available but it could be limited during peak eating hours. It has a classy, beautiful interior that has great ambience for dinner with friends or a date with your partner. The staff were friendly, nice, and attentive. I ordered the mutton biryani! It had such a beautiful and colorful presentation from the veggies, meat, and rice combined. It was a bit spicy but it was paired with a great amount of raita to mellow out the flavors. Lots of pieces with bone in, it was tender and delicious. The staff were so nice in setting the mood for our birthday guests by even playing happy birthday in the background. Great experience for fine dining in Milpitas!

I'm convinced that whoever develops this chain's recipes has desensitized taste buds. What they are…read moreselling does not match the typical California palette (thinking spicy versus mild local Mexican or Mediterranean food). I've spent my whole life eating local food, and even the "mild" chicken biryani is about medium spicy. Be careful with this if your taste buds are not desensitized, and you don't need a truckload of spices and raw onions to taste anything. That said, the biryani is flavorful, and the food didn't make me sick, so I'm giving them 4 stars. They also have a pretty good score on Santa Clara County Dine Out https://eservices.sccgov.org/FacilityInspection/Home/ShowDetail/PR0301588 so that's good. This place seems to be well-managed.

We took our friends who were visiting us to Paradise on Sunday afternoon for lunch. We were all…read morestarving as went right after church. Got good seating and very greeted well and food came in super fresh and hot too. We ordered gobi Manchurian & chicken tikka for starters and than veg kadhai and chicken labadar for entree with 5 garlic naan and than last but not the least veg biryani, chicken biryani and mutton biryani. When we left we still had leftovers which we packed and took. Also left with hearts full and good memories. Their ambience is good too with some great Indian music in the background.

I felt like I didn't get my daily protein quota today and was looking for a place to get some good…read morespiced chicken. Yelp said this place is open till midnight but I wasn't taking any chances driving from Hayward, so I called their number and they confirmed that they are open till midnight, all days! The truck is parked on a 7-11 parking lot on S. Abbot. They have two tables and 4 chairs for people wanting to sit there and eat. We ordered an Achari chaap ( soya protein) and a Rumali roti for my husband. For myself I got their tandoori chicken which came with 2 drumsticks and two thighs. The chicken itself was juicy and definitely well marinated. The achari chaap was a bit tangy for my husband's liking but had great taste and flavor if you ask me. The Rumali roti was soft and fresh. We also had chai which was creamy and hot! Food came out quite fast even though they had said it would take 15 mins. A couple things that stood out were the portions, which were plentiful and the prices which are very reasonable. Sunny the person at the window was super nice and patient taking our order and didn't mind husband and I going back and forth over what we wanted to eat. Hubs wants to go back and try their chole bhature, and I want to try their chaat items next time.

Update (04/19/26): What's the point of staying open late if half the menu isn't available?…read more We got back late from a trip and specifically called in to order chole bhature, since this is one of the few places near us open till midnight. However, we were told that bhaturas (and anything fried) aren't available after 10 PM, which was really disappointing. We were instead offered chole kulche, and since we didn't have many late-night options, we agreed. We were told the order would be ready in 15-20 minutes, but when we arrived, the food already felt cold, like it had been sitting out for a while. It got worse when we reached home--the kulchas were burnt, making the meal quite unpleasant. After a long day of travel, this was the last thing we expected. We were too tired to go back, but honestly, this was not acceptable. If you're advertising late hours, the quality and availability should match. This experience was really disappointing.

I have only good things to say about this place. My sister and I wanted to have rajma and rice and…read morefound that this place had it on their menu. As soon as you walk up, you're greeted by people standing outside having street style pani puri. It makes it feel very much like India which I've missed! The rajma was delicious as was the Aachari Chicken. The quantities are geared more towards a single serving over family style but still plenty! We ended dinner with a round of Pani Puri. It was the best ending to our meal and wish we had room for more! Everyone at this establishment is so kind and welcoming. We both loved it and will definitely be back for more

Good food. Overall a quality of experience…read more Would expect better service. Try again next time.