Nestled in cozy downtown Burlingame, Masala Desi Cafe offers delicious, authentic Indian food…read more I got the butter chicken with an order of white rice and garlic naan. The chicken was tender and the curry was absolutely delicious. It was buttery, hot, smooth and spiced perfectly. The naan was fluffy, garlicky, and paired well with everything else on the plate. Friendly service and a warm, inviting atmosphere, Masala Desi Cate is a fantastic spot for a chill bite to eat with big flavor.

For an authentic taste of the South, Masala desi cafe delivers high-quality food in a clean…read morerestaurant. The Dosa stands out on its own but the chutneys that come with are great too! If you have an appetite, then you must-order idles as well. Service was also prompt, we hardly had any wait time. We were seated promptly and order came within 15 min. All round great service.

Best service anywhere and this food is not paralleled anywhere, at least not on this continent-…read morealways amazing. Best Kulcha ,tandoori , Makhani .... anywhere - not even close. Bar very comfortable and accommodating with Sapporo on draft * caution rasoi cravings will ensue .

By far the BEST Indian food in the Bay Area! We have been coming here for years and it never…read moredisappoints. Everything on the menu is delicious. The mixed Tandoori plate is a must, along with the Murgh Masala, Chicken Tikka Masala etc. Great location. Friendly service, always. One thing I will mention is that the food takes long to come out at times, especially if you order tandoori, so be prepared to wait - but I guarantee you it's beyond worth it... Wishing them many more years of success - they deserve it.

Delicious food, incredibly friendly staff, great music. Smells wonderful. Deepak and Sujan were our…read moreservers and we had a fantastic time. Spicy in the best way. AND reasonably priced. Get the garlic naan. Lentil soup is bomb. Candy with your receipt!

RECOMMEND RECOMMEND RECOMMEND…read more Omg. First of all, amazing and friendly staff! We were seated as soon as we got into the restaurant which was nice because I was worried that we would have to make reservations. I was so overwhelmed with the menu but the server recommended the momos as an appetizer. We ordered lamb momos and wow, they were delicious! I'm picky with my lamb but this was hitting the spot and I would definitely go back for it! They're big in size and come with 6 pieces. We ordered the tandoori chicken and vindaloo chicken. Both were delicious. We devoured our plates and also had garlic naan. I truly enjoyed this location and would come back plentiful! If the empty plate doesn't say anything then idk what does..

Found my go-to place for Indian food in the peninsula (I've been disappointed by SO many other…read morespots). Stopped by today to get a takeout order. Saag paneer is my go-to, so ordered that, lamb curry, butter naan, and paratha, all medium spicy. The guy who took my order was really friendly. Got home, tore into the containers because the food smelled so good, and...it was excellent! Good portions, spice level was perfect. Definitely coming back to try other stuff!

It's been about 3 years. Just updating my review to say that we've been loyal customers of Sugandh…read moresince my first review. We ordered take out from them yesterday on Valentine's Day and everything was so delicious and fresh. Their quality of food has been consistently good.

Are you prepared for an express surprise (and not a good one)? You never know what you get -…read moreordered delivery multiple times, and got inconsistent orders. First time, an entire dish and a bowl of sambar was missing, but all 3 chutneys were provided. Second time, the coconut chutney was missing.. And it's a shame, cos the idlis were very soft and tender, and this is one of the rare South Indian restaurants in the peninsula serving chocolate dosa. However I shall refrain from ordering again till the quality control issues are resolved. Seems like others also had similar quality issues/ consistency issues. Do yourself an express favor and run away from this like an express

I was seriously let down by the quality/authenticity of the food here. The sambar is watery and…read moredoesn't have great flavour- one of the things I look for in a good South Indian restaurant that serves dosa! The dosa which is the main dish as it's in the name of the place - also was a disappointment- it was too thick and wasn't crispy or aerated like a normal dosa batter. All the while I ate the dosa, I felt that it was cakey and the batter was way off from traditional batter :( next dish we tried is the mysore bonda - we expected nice hot bonda with some potato filling, but what we got was plain batter with no salt or any flavour deep fried and tossed on the plate. Lastly, the chutneys are also very mediocre. Although the people are friendly and you are served too soon, the food is really underwhelming for me to try again!

Consistent reliable biryani every time. Good helping of chicken along with rice. Definitely on the…read morere-order list

Hidden in a shopping plaza. Arrived at around 5pm and seated quickly. Place filled up at around…read more6pm. The dosa was yum. The garlic naan arrived piping hot and crispy - great with the butter chicken. Had to try the masala fish as it was noted as one of their popular dishes - spiced well and flavorful. Also ordered the Bhindi Masala - the okra had quite a kick but good. Service was great in that they checked on us often. Food arrived pretty quickly after placing our order. Ended our meal with a cup.of the Chai.

Saw other reviews and decided to try this place for a birthday dinner. Made reservations in advance…read morefor party of 8. Parking could be tricky in the area but there is a lot of turnover. As for the food, service and ambiance, I wasn't disappointed with generous portions and delicious curry, biryani, noodles, skewers and salad. Service was very good and the place is casual and great for families or small parties. Will likely go back to try some other dishes.

Walk by this new restaurant many time the this year .. been wanted to try the food and we finally…read moredid We are so happy we finally stop by to try. The food ... Starts off by saying wonderful friendly service and of course the food was and is amazing I really liked the restaurant the way it's set up very comfortable, clean and relaxing We will be back with more friends and family so they could try this amazing place

This is my favorite Indian restaurant in the upper peninsula. It's located in an unassuming strip…read moremall in San Bruno. Parking is very easy here. The restaurant decor is minimal and I did not have to wait to be seated during my visit. The people working there were friendly and it didn't take for our food to arrive. While I enjoyed eating at the restaurant, I find myself "lazy" most of the time and then end up ordering for delivery. I have a tendency to order the same things again because I like them. One of my favorite dishes here is the Aloo Tikki Chaat. I almost always get this, but I also mixed it up by getting the Papdi Chaat and this one is also delicious. Kadai Chicken is another favorite. I also like getting the Garlic Naan. Who doesn't like carbs? Indian breads are so addictive. They also have wraps and these are HUGE! See my photo, where I include a pen next to the Chicken Tikka Masala wrap to show how big it is.

The food was enjoyable overall, especially for those who may not be deeply familiar with…read moretraditional Indian flavors or are trying Indian cuisine more casually. While some dishes felt a bit milder and less authentic to an Indian palate, the overall taste was still good and approachable. The pricing is slightly on the higher side compared to the portion sizes, but the shorter wait times are definitely a plus, especially during busy hours. The ambience is cozy and works well for a relaxed family dinner or small gathering. Seating inside is somewhat limited, but the comfortable atmosphere helps make up for it. There is plenty of parking in front of the restaurant.