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    The Gurkha Kitchen

    4.7 (668 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Garlic Naan
    Harsh S.

    Great service and great food and best is they are open till 11:00pm 1. Ambience is decent 2. I ordered Paneer Tikka Masala and spicy and it was served hot with Mango Lassi and Garlic Naan 3. They gave a side of onion which was decent. 4. Naans are smaller portion than the city nepalese restaurants and for $4.50 Naan, I did not feel my stomach full. 5. But quality of food was overall great. 6. Will try other vegetarian items soon and post.

    Pahadi Chicken Curry, Goat Curry, Paneer Tikka Masala
    jas k.

    The Gurkha Kitchen: A Hidden Gem in San Ramon! Don't let the modest storefront in the market plaza fool you--The Gurkha Kitchen is a total knockout. While the exterior is unassuming, the interior has a great, authentic Dhaba-style vibe that makes you feel right at home. The Service We arrived quite late with a large group of nine, and the staff was incredibly accommodating. They're generally open until 11:00 PM but prefer the final order by 10:30 PM. They were very transparent and helpful, advising us to put our full order in at once so the kitchen could get everything out together. It made the whole experience seamless! The Food Highlights We ordered a massive spread, and honestly, there wasn't a weak link in the bunch: * Veggie Momos: A perfect start. They arrived warm with a deeply flavorful chutney. * Chicken Biryani: This was top-notch. Unlike some places, the rice didn't have any overpowering "essence" or artificial floral notes--just pure, savory flavor. * Tandoori Chicken: Served on a sizzler, this was easily some of the best we've ever had. It was juicy, perfectly seasoned, and came with fresh cut onions and green chutney. * The Curries: Both the Goat Curry and the Nepali Chicken Curry were delicious. We also tried the Paneer Tikka Masala, which was rich, creamy, and had a great texture, plus a Dal Tadka that was simple, comforting, and hit the spot. * Tandoori Roti: You have to get these. They were fresh, crisp, and light--the perfect vessel for the curries. Drinks & Atmosphere They have a solid selection of interesting beers; we went with the Taj Mahal, which paired perfectly with the spice levels of the meal. Bottom Line: Whether you're with family or a big group of friends, this place is fantastic. The food is authentic, the staff is kind, and the flavors are memorable. Highly recommended!

    Goat curry  Garlic naan   Indian
    Dee L.

    Good food and service, not fancy but very comfortable and welcoming. Really appreciated the free milk tea -- such a nice touch. The lamb was especially flavorful and well-seasoned. Overall a cozy spot with satisfying food and friendly service.

    garlic naan and CHICKEN TIKKA MASA
    Diana G.

    After a day of running around and moving furniture we were hungry, Gurkha Kitchen happened to be still open late so in we went. Food was good the chicken tikka masala was flavorful and the chicken was not dry. Wished the garlic naan was a little fluffier but it was still good

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    Cici L.

    Came here at 1PM on a Saturday and there were a few other parties inside. We were quickly welcomed and seated, and our server was very kind! We ordered the pani poori (ate 4 of them before taking a pic oops) and the chicken tikka masala with garlic naan and rice. Both dishes were very flavorful and our server helped us pick the perfect amount of spiciness for the chicken tikka. They also offer complimentary self serve hot chai :)

    So delicious and plenty of food for two!!
    Esther N.

    soooo good!! service by dipesh was great and the butter chicken and naan and chicken biryani combo was elite. Plenty of food for two people with leftovers for dinner!

    Goat curry
    Noel E.

    Since I love the heritage of the Gurkha Regiments in England I was curious to try this restaurant. Friday night was able to be seated quickly. Atmosphere was family oriented, booths on the walls, tables in the middle. We ordered Buffalo Momo-a dumpling style dish. Really tasty! Goat curry-first time having goat, while it looked spicy it was not. And the chicken fried rice was beautiful and delicious.

    Joshua S.

    Good food and service but unfortunately they offer 10% discounts on your whole order for 5 star reviews and ask you to leave a review so the reviews are artificially inflated. Yelp Elite terms say I'm not supposed to take free things or discounts in exchange for reviews. Also against Yelp TOS but that's not enforced at all and it's a common practice. You can also see a lot of the good reviews are from accounts with 1 review and no pictures uploaded. I think it might be around 4.0 if the reviews were real. Other than the inflated rating I have no complaints. The mango lassi and momo appetizer are really good and the place is clean and spacious! Maybe I can ask a friend or family member to leave a 5 star review and delete it afterwards for the discount lol

    ALOO TIKKI CHAT
    Raymond R.

    I ordered pickup. Seems to have adequate dining area. Staff seem friendly. Looks clean. I had Aloo Tikki chat, butter chicken, Chana chatpatay, garlic Nan and Raita. Everything was a flavor and texture bomb. The chatpatay has a wonderful charred vegetable aroma, and plenty of crunch from puffed rice it seems. The raita helps calm the spice (medium is what I got). The aloo tikki chat and everything seems to be a great nutritional value especially for the price. Imagine eating great vegetarian food and having leftovers for likely less than you spend at a fast food place. The buttered chicken is flavorful and goes well with the garlic nan or other dishes. Overall highly recommend, especially for the Nepali options. Definitely has a distinct flavorful style

    Butter chicken
    Rose C.

    We took our daughter and her husband to Gurkha Kitchen for lunch. We were greeted and seated right away. The server recognized me from my last visit about 2 months ago. We ordered a few familiar dishes and a new Nepalese dish. The food was good and tasted even better with a 10% discount since I posted a Yelp review.

    CHICKEN MOMO
    Frances L.

    First time trying Nepalese food and I loved both the momos and the Thali set. Everything was better fresh at the restaurant as I had tried a few items as takeout when Gurkha first opened. The chicken momos are delicious with a thin skin, savory filling and served with a curry dipping sauce. I loved the variety of the veggie thali set. The tikka chicken was great and filled with chunks of tender chicken in a mild savory sauce perfect for naan. Yum!

    Garlic Naan, Butter Roti, Butter Chicken
    Reeven S.

    We were initially planning to go to the restaurant next door until we walked by this place and smelled the delicious food. We did not do any research or know anything about this place except for the delicious smell and the many customers it had inside. And thankfully, we did not regret this spontaneous decision. We ordered the garlic naan, butter roti and butter chicken. The naan and roti were a bit on the burnt side but still very flavorful. I actually appreciated the crispiness. Of course, it paired very well with the aromatic and flavorful butter chicken. Every dip of the naan was mesmerizing and my only complaint was the portion size. The price of the dish was a bit expensive for the amount of food they give, but that honestly will not stop me from coming back. The butter chicken is just soooo gooood!

    CHICKEN C MOMO
    Cynthia L.

    Finally got to try out this place recently and it was pretty good. We were seated quickly and they even have free Chai offered. My husband and I ordered the chicken momo (dumplings), butter chicken, rice, garlic naan, and a chickpea/garbanzo bean type curry. I also ordered a mango lassi. Fair warning that their food runs mild-medium spice if you don't tell them ahead of time. I generally assume butter chicken to not be spicy but this one had a bit of a heat to it. More mild-medium if you're spice sensitive. If not, it's straight mild. The chickpea one though I would say leans more towards medium spice. That said, the butter chicken with the rice was super delicious. Their dumplings too!! The only mediocre part was the mango lassi...too little mango and too much yogurt. It basically overwhelmed the mango. And with this time of year when mango should be at its peak sweetness, it was just okay. For those who haven't had chai before, fair heads up that it's black tea based. We came here for dinner and after drinking a tiny cup, my husband didn't sleep till 3 AM and I didn't sleep until 5 AM after that. It's strong. Haha. But otherwise, it's a pretty solid place. Probably would come back again if in the mood for Indian-Nepalese food.

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    I got the gobi manchurian and the chowmein, and they were both really good, but I loved the gobi. I loved the spice and flavor.

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    Excellent food and service! Chai drink on the house. Chicken kabob platter was so filling i didnt need more...even though you could.

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    We're very glad that you enjoyed our house made mango lassi, and momo!

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    Food was excellent, I just wish, it was hotter. Service was nice. Will go again.it was our first e

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    Do they offer a lunch buffet in San Ramon?

    In Hayward yes

    Is the meat Halal?

    Yes

    Anything gluten free?

    Yes

    Does it have a buffet?

    No, they don't have a buffet. It's quite a small space with plenty of seating for tables but not enough for a buffet.

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