Hidden gem in El Sobrante. Their food is consistently good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very chill place and the owner is very nice[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. It's a nice goto place any time. read more

Vegan N' Chicken - Delicious Aloo Gobi and Naan. - Indian Near Me - El Sobrante, California

My wife and I stumbled into this place while on a weekend getaway, and are so happy we found it! This is easily some of the best Indian food we've had! The complementary chai was incredibly aromatic and smooth. The curries are all delicious and packed with fresh spices. And everything feels very light--we ate a ton of food and went on a pleasant walk after. Great food, kind people, and a place we look forward to visiting again soon! read more

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Hidden, but solid Pakistani food spot in El Sobrante. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's located in a such non-descript area, but well worth it once you find it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I love traditional Indian food, and Pakistani food is very similar....but at the same time it also has its differences. Food is very flavorful and you can taste various spices in each dish. This place is a 10 min drive so I can always come here for my Pakistan food crave. read more

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I love Vegan N' Chicken. Living in Berkeley, I normally order from the one here, but I accidentally ordered from the one in El Sobrante, so I drove there to pick it up. The menu's the same, the recipes seem essentially the same but VN'C El Sobrante was even more on point than Berkeley normally is. If I'm out that way I would order from them again. Chicken Karahi, baigan barta, chana masala and roti were all excellent. read more

Amazing kebabs must try again. Amazing flavor and spicing. I love the cheese paneer in the orange curry sauce too!!!!!!!

The food is good but: 1. not spicy enough for me 2. The items listed gluten free are not 3. The prices have gone up and the amount of food has gone down read more

Favorite Indian Pakistani restaurant in the area. The chef here knows what she's doing. The flavor in the eggplant dish (smokey) and the chicken karahi is so so good, get it spicy. We also frequent the aloo naan, the tandoori salmon (comes with rice) and the biriyani; I thought they had shrimp biriyani at one point and that was excellent. But not now, so we get the chicken one. It's good, not as good as the shrimp one. Online ordering system makes it easy to order and pick up (no up charges like the take out apps). Parking lot is a lil funky, no big deal. read more

Give this hidden gem a try! We've gotten takeout three times and each order was delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also, it's sweet to see the owner's family hanging out on occasion.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] P.S. - Spicy means spicy. read more

A very good and local Indian cuisine restaurant in the heart of El Sobrante. On the several occasions I've been there the food has been consistently good. The curries, the naan bread, and rice are excellent. The set up is reminiscent of the old Naan and Curry in San Francisco and Berkeley where you walk in and place your order at the counter, help your self to the plates and utensils and go to a vacant table of your choosing as your food is being prepared. Also as the best part , free Chai is provided that you serve yourself as well. The local Indian community in the area frequents this establishment, so you know the food here legitimate and good. read more

Vegan N' Chicken - Enjoying a family meal at Vegan and Chicken. - Indian Near Me - El Sobrante, California

I ordered this for delivery a while back since I had an opportunity to get it for a low delivery fee to Berkeley. The order was correct and came in the time range that I was told it would. I got paneer tikka masala, papadum, and mango lassi. Paneer tikka masala: Salty and actually spicier than I expected. I didn't order rice or naan to go with it this time, so I had to pause a bit while I was eating it since I have low tolerance for spiciness, unfortunately. It would go well with a carb especially if you like your food spicy. Papadum: Tangier flavor than I expected, but it's great. Just have to be careful when you bite into it or break into pieces since it's hard and crisp, so it'll easily crumble and lead to little pieces flying everywhere. Mango lassi: Sweet, creamy, I only wish there were more! read more

Vegan N' Chicken - Papadum and mango lassi - Indian Near Me - El Sobrante, California

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Alhamdulillah nice to find this low-key, delicious Pakistani restaurant. The name is kinda genius too to bring in folks looking for vegan food, but not necessarily desi/South Asian. In reality, this spot has a lot of meat items including chicken, lamb, and beef, but the name is catchy. Grateful for so many halal options in the El Sobrante/ Hercules area. Great spicy curries/gravies and naan options. Only negative was that I asked specifically if the gulab jamun were fresh, and was told they were. But when I picked up the food, the jamun were in a plastic container and cold. read more

The Good: They have the best tandoori chicken of any place around here. I've tried them all and this is the spot to go. If it wasn't for how amazing their tandoori is, I might've gave them a lower rating. This, coming from a Desi person. Their naan and roti are delicious and the roti is whole wheat. Online ordering system is good. Very convenient and simple. The Bad: Their fried chicken is super salty. I couldn't eat more than 2. Also, if you order food in different spice levels, they don't label them. If you and friends/family get the same dish, but mild, medium and spicy. You'll just have to taste each others foods to try and find out what is what. read more

Vegan N' Chicken - Tandoori Chicken and Tandoori Shrimp. Both seasoned to be spicy. - Indian Near Me - El Sobrante, California

This place is fantastic. Don't be fooled by the location or storefront. This is some of the best Indian food in the area. The prices are reasonable and the portions are generous. I wouldn't go here for a sit-down meal, it is hard to beat for takeout Indian food. Try it once and you won't be disappointed. read more

If I could eat Indian food every day, I would. If I lived near this place, I would buy in bulk and eat it three times a day. It is THAT good. The people are friendly and you immediately feel at home when you walk in. Prices are really great, and the garlic naan... I cannot even describe how good it is and it is the size of a pizza. If you want ambiance, this might not be the place but if you want superb eats, this is the place! read more

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I have eaten the amazing flavors of Vegan N' Chicken several times and anticipate eating from them in the feature. The food is delicious and the service is prompt. The owner is very kind and friendly. I have never eaten in the establishment. The ambience is lacking and needs to be updated. I would like to see pictures that depict their culture and people who look the owner on the restaurant walls. I am not sure what the kites on the wall represent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Vegan N' Chicken needs a face lift inside and out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall the food is great! The food is five stars, while the decor is a half star. read more

Excellent Pakistani food. The chicken Karhai is absolutely delicious and the butter chicken is so delicious and smooth. The naan are so nice and fluffy. read more

Hands down 0ne of the best places to eat at! Food was amazing. Just had food there today and already can't wait to go back!!

Tried the naan and chicken tika masala was delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very unassuming place but would make the drive again to try other dishes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Came here again and this place does NOT disappoint. I came with my family and we got 2 orders of chicken tikka masala, 1 order of lamb Tikka masala, 1 order of butter chicken, and 3 garlic naan's. Everything was delicious, fresh, and smelled soooo good. Service was quick and super friendly as always. read more

Vegan N' Chicken - Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - El Sobrante, California

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DEEEEE LISH USH my fave spotttt. Chicken Tika Massala- A1 Garlic Naan Bread- A1 Service- A1 TRUE TO TIME FOR PICK UP. $50 worth of food ,for delivery only. Other than that gotta pick it up if it's less. But I live down the street, so I don't mind itttt:) read more

Home cooking and tasty. Prices were very fair. Food came out quickly and was delicious. Plenty of options to choose from for vegetarians.

Vegan N' Chicken is my family's favorite indian spot. We love Indian food so much, so we frequently get Indian take out, but nothing compares to Vegan an' Chicken. The last time we were there (this afternoon) we ordered a bunch of things. Tandoori Fish: Just as succulent as a great salmon, this grilled fish is juicy and full of flavor. My dad loves fish, so we got this for him, and we all ended up sharing it. It was deliciously grilled. Perfect. Chicken biryani and Goat biryani: the rice was cooked perfectly and this dish was full of veggies. We ordered one chicken biryani and one goat biryani. The goat biryani was SO delicious and tender, it hardly had a gamey flavor. Garlic Naan: Imagine the softest, heartiest bread you've ever had was made into garlic bread. Yeah, I know, absolutely amazing. Plain Naan: A little crunchier and without the buttery garlic-y goodness that the garlic naan has. Still great, but I prefer the garlic naan. Paneer tikka masala: Your general paneer rolls masala, prepared to perfection. What I love about Vegan n Chicken's paneer is that it has a pleasant firmness to it. I cut it into 3 parts with my fork before eating. We also got aloo gobi and butter chicken (it was red this time which was interesting). They were both just as good. Nothing from Vegan n Chicken will disappoint you. This restaurant became a special place to my family because the food is so good but also, most importantly, the people here have great attitudes. They are excellent servers and always respond as if they are proud to be running this fantastic establishment. They deserve to be very proud. Last but not least, they have complimentary chai tea (with milk, no sugar, still YUM) and noooow they have slushies. This place is heaven. read more

Vegan N' Chicken - Many dishes in the photo including tandoori fish, Aloo Ghobi, and Lamb Biryani and Chicken Biryani. - Indian Near Me - El Sobrante, California

It's that real "hole in the wall" which has the taste you just can't get at those uppity restaurants. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Family vibes, Mom behind the counter taking orders, helping in the kitchen, and keeping an eye on the little one running around. That makes it feel like home.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Do not get turned away by the exterior and interior sure it can use some love but it does not affect your experience or hinder the flavor of the food so who cares[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The cooks here make great food, the flavors are rich and taste like home. Enjoy some complimentary tea before or after your meal. I'm a huge fan of the butter chicken and tandoori chicken, with garlic naan (I recommend these three if it's your first time trying Indian food). The lamb dishes are great too. I seriously order here weekly, I wish this place never leaves or closes. read more

Small local business near the Dino gas station, the location is very small and has not been touched for many years. I mostly order here for take out meals as they are convenient and get the orders out quickly. I would describe the food as what you would expect at a friend's house. They've perfected a few things but the other stuff is too unusual. read more

If a place bills itself as Vegan N' Chicken, then it seems only fair to try both, don't you think? I found myself in El Sobrante for the first time after taking a good walk over at Point Pinole. I didn't know anything about El Sobrante, but it appears its main artery, San Pablo Dam Road, provides the suburb's commercial lifeblood. This two-room Indian-Pakistani spot is in a nondescript strip mall right off that artery on Valley View Road which presumably would be an arteriole in this medical analogy. Hey, I'm not a cardiologist, but I have played Operation where I got the buzzer often for my aggressive surgical technique. But I digress. The place was empty of customers but fully staffed in the kitchen. After perusing their paper menu, I ordered the $9.99 Tandoori Chicken, a generous portion of two legs with thighs attached sizzling on a cast iron plate (photo: http://bit.ly/2D9Hpxr). Pretty good. A tad overcooked but that may be that I took my time taking the chicken onto my plate. Chicken? Check. I also ordered the $7.99 Banghan Bartha, eggplant mashed into a pulp with onion, tomatoes, and spices (photo: http://bit.ly/2OXalyV). I'm not sure if it was intentional, but it had a decidedly sour taste. I used the $1.99 plate of Jasmine Zafrani Rice to absorb some of the strong flavor, but it didn't work. Vegan? Meh. Alas, I'll try something else next time. I was wondering if they gave live music later in the evening since there were native instruments on an empty stage (photo: http://bit.ly/2OdrDCE). That would be cool, but I first have to figure out how to get out of El Sobrante. FOOD - 3 stars...good chicken, disappointing eggplant AMBIANCE - 3 stars...empty and not that cozy in the early evening SERVICE - 2.5 stars...rather indifferent actually TOTAL - 3 stars...live music could have helped RELAED - Looking for other dining options in this part of Contra Costa County? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2L1UCrN read more

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This place is a hidden gem. The owner welcomes you inside and makes you feel like you're eating in his home - warm and friendly. The food is consistently good. I don't get to eat here often, but when I'm in El Sobrante and crave Pakistani/Indian food, this is my go to. read more

Food has always been fresh and very tasty! Service was quick and friendly! I particularly enjoyed how personable they were each time I arrived for a pick up order! read more

This place might not be esthetically appealing but the food quality is amazing. Service is fast, staff is friendly and very accommodating. Love the karahi, chicken tika masala and the cheese naan was a crowd pleaser. One of the best take out option! read more

This place was really good but just FYI it is not all vegan!! I was thinking it was because......I dunno....the name has vegan in it. Don't think I would have gone out of our way to try if I knew it wasn't 100% vegan. They do have lots of vegan options though. We ended up getting the mixed vegetable curry, spinach curry, and eggplant curry and they were all delicious!! The spinach was my favorite. I got them all medium and it was spicy!! We have lots of leftovers :) read more

Vegan N' Chicken - Spinach, eggplant, and mixed veggie curry. - Indian Near Me - El Sobrante, California

The food here is absolutely delicious and seems quite authentic. I don't think I could get Pakistani food this good even if I was in Pakistan! Well the atmosphere here is nothing to write home about, it's a good place to get takeout. I had the chance to chat with the owner while I was waiting for my order and he is very friendly. It's a family local business and they are quite welcoming. I will definitely return here for their delicious food as they have both vegan as well as non-vegan options. Even their naan is delicious and done just perfectly. read more

Good food every time, I loved how quick the service was, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]they even made sure to make the place feel welcoming[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

Authentic Lahori taste of Pakistan in every dish at very reasonable price $$!! Must try their 'Daily Specials' for even better value. And yeah, don't forget the on the house special tea and is always ready and warm to perfection works like a high-octane after a busy day spent read more

Food it's delicious and the guy taking the orders is very nice and polite I recommend this place read more

Such a great spot! The service is AWESOME and super accommodating and made myself and my group feeling nothing but welcome- even after we accidentally placed an order to the wrong location. The food was delicious and honestly, such a great deal. We will definitely be frequenting this restaurant. read more

Best Indian food in Pinole/ El Sobrante area. The spices and taste are authentic. My favorite dishes are butter chicken and paneer tikka masala with some garlic naan. OMG you guys, when I don't have to make dinner for the kids this is how I treat myself. ALSO... the owners are so nice. Very pleasant and friendly. Tip - grab a cup of chai while you wait for your order. read more

Yea man, yeaaa man. I have been sleeping on this spot!! Let's just sayyy the lady in front was very kind. Ordered our food and told us it'll be about 15 min, so decided to wait in the car since it was hot inside, not paying attention to the time she comes out and bring my order out! Talk about customer service! Had the biryani chicken and the chicken tikka masala with garlic naan read more

The only place in the Bay Area that I order chicken tikka masala from... I've tried many places and nothing compares to theirs. I always have to have an order of plain rice and their delicious garlic naan. The owner is very sweet as well as the staff whenever I stop by. The best local family owned restaurant to support! read more

We absolutely love that Vegan and Chicken is in our neighborhood! We get takeout and love the food -- especially the tandoori shrimp and tandoori salmon -- and their breads are positively delicious. It's a family operation and they treat everyone who's in like family. read more

The food is delicious , I order from this restaurant at least once a week. It is that good

We drove about 30 minutes out just to try this place, Upon entrance two people just stared us down without a smile or greeting not even a welcome in or hi, my husband even said hi to one of them men with no response (we're guessing that was the owner...) There's nothing welcoming or great about this place to come back, not the ambiance nor the food. Our host was more interested in playing games on his phone rather than customer service. We decided to try the food based off of the good reviews. We ordered butter chicken, lamb biryani, lamb korma, onion kulcha, potato naan, and garlic naan. The only things that tasted fresh was the naans and kulcha. Other than that the butter chicken had a weird artificial taste definitely not the traditional taste of butter chicken, the chicken bits were rubbery. Lamb was dry. Both curries just tasted like it was reheated and given to us. Probably the store bought frozen curries from Safeway taste better to be honest. The biryani did not have the traditional biryani taste to it, unsure why did they put bell peppers in their biryani instead of caramelized onions. It tasted more like a fried rice rather than biryani. Also tasted reheated. Don't waste your time and money here, there are better places out there. And unsure how this place even has good reviews... read more