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    Talab

    4.1 (138 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM

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    Classy
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Inside 1
    Chandrika B.

    Its located in the river oaks plaza where we have chase bank, starbucks, subway, a newly opened indian grocery store and now this little gem :) Lots of parking in the lot in front of it and lots of outdoor seating. I love how cutely they have done the inside seating and it looks chic. In $35, we got: - dum aloo - 3.5/5- spicy and thick gravy just how it should be. Only a few pieces of potato which was something i wish we had more of. It would pair perfectly with rice, poori or roti - chicken in green sauce - contains cashewnut- 4/5- flavorful gravy and good quality chicken. Loved the portion size. It paired perfectly with butter naan and rice. We got this to-go and i am deducting 1 star for the paper box takeout (doggy bag) packing for a full size portion which kinda leaked in the car due to excess oil and low quality packaging material. My suggestion would be to use plastic to go containers like other indian/ thai restaurants. The indoor seating looked really inviting so next time i plan to visit and dine in :) #supportlocal

    Reshmi Murgh Kebab
    Rohit K.

    If there were ever a hidden gem in this wide ocean of Indian food in the Bay Area, Talab would be the one. For one, seeing a Bengali owned food joint that has eastern part of India well represented with Kolkata roles, luchi, Bengali biryani AND GUR SANDESH will transport you back to Park Street. Flavor, spices and such tenderness in something as simple as malai kebab will have you going back for more! I'd love to try out more from them including the Puchka stand right outside! To immerse yourself in another facet of the variety of Indian cuisine beyond the typical dishes, definitely check it out!!

    Paratha and dum aloo
    Shreya C.

    Been to Talab on a Friday evening. It was pretty full and I am thankful that I reserved a spot. The wait time is huge. It is a pretty small place with max 6 tables (dine in), however there are outdoor seating as well but not heated. Food at talab is a mix of Bengal ( east India)and north india. I tried egg devil and fish fry. The fish fry was really good. I also tried paratha and aloo dum and mutton dakbunglow. Paratha and aloo dum was yum but I didn't like the mutton. It was too much spice and unevenly seasoned. Considering the overall, the food experience was good but the service was extremely slow. Since it is new and they are still figuring out, I will give it a slack.

    Duckbungalow mutton
    Som M.

    The food quality and service degraded. Removing a star. A restaurant needs attention to the menu and its service, not just its decor.

    Mishti doi
    Manjari M.

    I recently discovered this Bengali restaurant in San Jose. The beautiful interiors and ample seating made for a comfortable dining experience. I am big fan of Bengali food and this place blew my mind with flavorful dishes and delightful desserts. Highly recommended check it out! Aside from the food what excellent was friendly and welcoming Owner . She is a gem of person she went out of way to make sure our dining experience was memorable and created sort of magic in her recommended dishes . They also organize few small activities on weekends which again made the dining experience unique. I attended their live musical night when @sandeepjadwani added the extra fun and spice to our girls night out . ! Food items I tried: Peas poori with Alu Dum Egg Devil Fish Thaali Kolkata style Mughali Chicken biryani Luchi Poori Tarkari Egg Curry Awadhi Chicken Curry Ghguni with poori Mishti Doi Cocktails Mango Lassi Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5 Get 10% discount when you use code NIKKI10

    Kolkata roll and masala chai
    Sintu R.

    The food is pretty good but the place can be called a bit pricey ! We had Kolkata chicken roll which I can call the best I had in the Bay area. The pani puri was pretty amazing too, so was the masala chai. But the place had a lot of the things on their menu not available. Not sure if that was a regular affair or just that particular day. Despite the price, would like to go back there again!

    Tandoori roti
    Suvadeep B.

    This place serves terribly bad food. Where do I even start? I ordered a large pickup order with Murg Tikka, Chicken Reshmi Kabab, Tandoori Roti, Butter Naan, Daal Makhani, Mutton Duckbungalow, Awadhi Mutton. Firstly, the murg Tikka was absolutely burnt and the chicken was extremely dry and fibrous, tasted horrible. Chicken Reshmi Kabab is supposed to be white, all the curd was fully burnt. Tandoori Roti was dry and should be renamed as Papad. Dal Makhani and Awadhi Muttom were edible but not worthy of the high price being charged. Mutton Duckbungalow had a terrible taste, maybe the spice mix that a Duckbungalow typically has, was burnt. Overall, most, if not all, of the food items were terribly bad.

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    Tried the awadhi mutton, pomfret fry, paratha. The food was amazing and the parathas were outstanding

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    Best food in Bay Area. By a very long margin. Awadhi mutton curry, chicken egg roll, butter chicken - all top notch. Highly recommended

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    Food was really good, very authentic flavors, would definitely recommend this place !!!

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    Delicious food, amazing ambiance and great customer service!!! We loved the coriander chicken and mutton curry!! Feels home made

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    Hashtag India - Lamb Mandi

    Hashtag India

    3.3(66 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    Came to hashtag India with a friend after recommendation and was blown away with flavors…read more Ordered multiple things and each and everything was amazing and so flavorful. Service was prompt. Ambiance was nice. Pachmichi Paneer Pulaav (medium) - it was so flavorful and even medium spicy was perfect spicy. Food - 5/5 Service - 5/5 We sat in Mandi booth (ground level seating for a group, perfect for relaxed eating)

    Had the pleasure of coming here when my friend's family invited me to come with them for dinner,…read moreand then a second time when my friend and I were trying to decide on a place to eat. So far my experiences here have been pleasant, with the service being friendly and there being an ample amount of seating inside. I've noticed that the food tends to run on the spicier side (we ordered mild and yet it was still spicy, though perhaps just a sign of my spice tolerance failing me), but outside of that it tasted good. Panni Puri - This was my first time trying a panni puri and it tasted really good, even though I found it spicy (we ordered mild). I especially loved the texture of the onions inside of it. I ate it earlier on which made it harder for me to tell which other dishes were spicy and which ones weren't at the time as a result of its lingering spiciness, but I would happily order it again given the opportunity. Punugulu/Veggie Puff/Vegetarian Fried Rice - All three of these were good and I do recall them being non-spicy. The veggie puff was especially refreshing after trying to get through the paneer pulav Mirchi Bajji - These were also good and surprisingly not as spicy as I thought they would be, considering that they have chili peppers in them Naan with House Vegetable Curry - The vegetable curry was really spicy and it took me a while to realize this because I was still dealing with the effects of the panni puri while I was eating this. Had I not brought some of it home as leftovers I probably would've thought that this was non-spicy Paneer Pulav - Much spicier than expected. I needed to use some of the curd to tone it down but it was still good. The texture of the rice was good too The cold drinks on their menu come in a reusable bottle and from their display I can assume that their desserts are the same way. So far the ones I've tried (mango lassi, rose milk, and chikoo shake) have been refreshing. There's also a falooda section that closes at around 8:00 pm, but I haven't been able to try them yet as both times we got there past eight. Overall a pleasant experience in spite of the spiciness. Perhaps one day I'll be strong enough to handle it without the curd, but it'll probably take a couple of additional visits before I can.

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    Amber India - Milpitas

    Amber India - Milpitas

    4.4(90 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    If you are looking for Indian wedding catering in the Bay Area, Amber India should absolutely be at…read morethe top of your list. They catered our wedding of 260 guests, and Tarun and his team completely blew everyone away. We had a VERY hard-to-please crowd, including a lot of guests coming from India who work in hospitality and restaurants themselves, and people could not stop talking about the food. I searched high and low for a Bay Area Indian wedding caterer and honestly found a lot of the options disappointing. Amber was completely different. The food was incredibly flavorful, beautifully cooked, and actually presented well too, which can be hard to pull off at this scale. They are also a full service caterer, which makes managing the event much easier. We used Amber for all of our wedding events, and Tarun made sure every menu felt different and interesting rather than just repeating the standard butter chicken-type dishes. We had paneer tacos, Indo-Chinese served in Chinese takeout boxes, which was SUCH a cute touch, pani puri shooters that made them super easy to eat, and an incredible rasmalai tres leches for dessert, among many other items. The value is also amazing. For some of our pre-wedding events, we did their roughly $40/person package with four items plus dessert. I was worried it might not be enough food, but it was more than plentiful. Tarun himself is an absolute gem. He is kind, accommodating, creative, and goes above and beyond to make the event feel special. You can tell he genuinely cares. We did not want a standard buffet as we wanted the event to feel more elevated, and he did a great job of accomodating our request for family style, as well as serving apps + mains at two different venues in the South Bay ~20-30 min from each other. Our guests are still talking about the food. Amber India truly helped make our wedding weekend, and I would recommend them without hesitation. Easily one of the best decisions we made.

    Great food - super tasty!…read more But the location is terrible. Kind of depressing. They are located in what appears to be some sort of a warehouse in an industrial area. Low ceilings, bad lighting, zero decor. Zero ambiance. A shady vibe.

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    Amber India - Milpitas - Tuesday lunch ~1:45pm

    Tuesday lunch ~1:45pm

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    Amber India - Milpitas

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    Raunak - Chicken Seekh Kabab

    Raunak

    4.4(97 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    This is hands down one of the best North Indian buffet places in the Bay Area! With stylish…read moreinteriors and a warm, inviting ambiance, this place is definitely not to be missed. I visited during lunch with a few friends, and we were wowed by the variety of food options. The naan was served fresh, and everything we tried tasted really good. Service is very good and naan was replenished quickly. I also catered food from them for my spouse's 50th birthday party, and the food was a huge hit with all our guests. Everything was delivered on time and tasted perfect. For appetizers, we ordered Dahi Bhalla, Achaari Paneer, and Gobi Manchurian. For the main course, we had Chana Masala, Butter Chicken, and Paneer Lababdar, along with Naan and Lachcha Paratha. We also ordered Moong Dal Halwa for dessert. Dahi Bhalla was a super hit! Several guests said it was hands down the best Dahi Bhalla they had ever had at a restaurant. All the other dishes were equally delicious and received lots of compliments. Overall, whether you're looking for a great North Indian buffet or catering for a party, I highly recommend this place. We will definitely be ordering from them again!

    We usually come for weekend lunch buffet then tried their dinner menu for the first time…read more The food is delicious and well seasoned. Our veg favorites include gobi manchurian, malai kofta, and the paneer "sizzler" type of dish. Service is great as well. Saturday afternoons get busy so expect a buzzing atmosphere. Raunak has become a go to for us.

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    Buffet station

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    The Indian Canteen

    The Indian Canteen

    3.6(27 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Indian Canteen, Milpitas -- A Bollywood-Style Feast Worth the Wait…read more Ambience & Vibe Walk in and you're greeted by a wall-to-wall tribute to Bollywood--bright movie posters, upbeat Hindi tunes, and on weekend nights, live musicians who turn the dining room into a mini film-set concert. Traditional low tables invite you to kick off your shoes and settle onto floor cushions, instantly adding a cozy, almost homestyle feel. What We Ordered * Chicken Mandi - A show-stopping platter of fragrant basmati rice crowned with perfectly roasted chicken. The portion is generous (see photo!) and the spice profile leans savory-warm rather than tongue-scorching, so everyone at the table can dig in. * Mutton Curry - I rarely gamble on mutton when eating out, but this one converted me. The meat was melt-in-your-mouth tender, swimming in a rich, slow-cooked gravy that balanced heat with a gentle hint of clove and cardamom. Absolutely outstanding. Service & Pace There's a sign at the entrance: "This is not fast food. Great taste takes time." Believe it. Dishes are cooked to order, so expect a leisurely wait. The staff checks in just enough to keep you updated, and once the platters hit the table you'll agree the patience tax is totally justified. Pro Tips 1. Go with friends--the mandi platter is made for sharing. 2. Weekends mean live music; arrive a bit early if you want prime floor-seat real estate. 3. Plan for 20-30 minutes from order to first bite; use the time to soak in the music and décor. Bottom Line Indian Canteen's mix of Bollywood flair, floor seating, and from-scratch cooking turns dinner into an experience. If you're craving authentic mandi and a mutton curry , mark this spot on your Milpitas food map--and don't forget to bring your patience and your camera.

    This place was a major letdown. I came in with high expectations after seeing a few Instagram…read morereels--especially excited to try the Mandi--but left thoroughly disappointed. We ordered crispy corn, baby corn pepper fry, chicken 65, malai kofta, dum ka murg, naans, and mutton Mandi. Every single dish was extremely oily--borderline inedible. The food didn't taste fresh, and both, the veg and non-veg curries tasted exactly the same. Overall, nothing stood out--in fact, everything felt overly greasy and underwhelming. Definitely not worth the hype. Disappointing!

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    The Indian Canteen
    The Indian Canteen
    The Indian Canteen

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    Calcutta Chaat & Bakery - Daily lunch special

    Calcutta Chaat & Bakery

    4.1(223 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Halal

    Absolutely delicious! I ordered delivery, so I unfortunately don't have anything to share about the…read moreservice or ambience. I will, however, say that their samosa chaat and vegetable chow mein were delightful! I'm a sucker for Indo-Chinese food, so when I saw chow mein on the menu, I of course had to get some, and man was I glad that I did! The noodles were perfectly thin, the vegetables were grilled to perfection, and the dish had a great variety of textures. The samosa chaat was sensational and very unique. I loved the layering of flavors and textures and the toppings. 10/10 would recommend!

    This is a small, no-frills Kolkata cuisine restaurant in Milpitas, and the ambience is pretty…read morebasic. It's a fully self-serve setup--you order and pay at the counter, pick up paper plates, plastic cutlery (which I'm personally not a fan of), and napkins from the front, and once you're done eating, you're expected to clear your table as well. Given all of this, the expectation of tipping feels a bit confusing. That said, we came here for the food--and it truly delivered. My husband is Bengali and was craving authentic Bengali food, so we decided to try this place over the weekend, and we absolutely loved it. We started with the mutton (goat) cutlet and Mughlai paratha. The mutton cutlet was adequately stuffed, fried crispy to perfection, and tasted really good. The Mughlai paratha by itself was just okay, but when paired with the aloo tarkari (potato curry) it became an instant hit. For the main course, we ordered chicken chow mein and Katla fish curry with white rice, and both dishes truly transported us straight to Kolkata. The flavors were incredibly authentic, homely, and comforting--exactly the kind of food you crave when you miss home. I really wanted to try rasgulla, but I was so full that I had to skip it this time. Definitely going back to try more items from the menu--purely for the food. If you're looking for authentic Kolkata flavors and can overlook the basic setup, this place is absolutely worth a visit.

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    Calcutta Chaat & Bakery - The authentic Calcutta style fish fry (cutlet)

    The authentic Calcutta style fish fry (cutlet)

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    Presenting a new version of crab meat with Bengali punch of test introducing"Crab Cutlet"

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