38 Best Indian Restaurants near Castro Valley

“We had food catered & delivered from them. All the food was authentic, super tasty, well packaged and presented. Everyone loved it & mentioned multiple times. I recommend them wholeheartedly. We ordered Chicken Curry, Dal Makhani, Paneer Veggie Sabji, Raita, Naan, Rice, Salad & Rose Kheer. Rose Kheer was so yummy. Chicken Curry tasted homemade Punjabi. It was delicious. Paneer Sabji & Daal were also very yummy. Spices were mild. You can't go wrong by ordering from them.“

“Best Indian Restaurant in Hayward. Food is so delicious and taste amazing. We tried Briyani, Garlic Naan, Noodles, MoMo(Dumplings), butter chicken and everything was amazingly delicious.“

“Very good food with good service. Definitely, recommend for a visit“

“I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect butter chicken/chicken tikka masala and I’m happy I found this place. I ordered both extra spicy, both really good. The containers weren’t marked so I’m unsure I don’t know which one is which. I prefer the one with cubed chicken, if you happen to read this would you please tell me which one it is?“

“One of the best Indian restaurant in San Ramon. Best part is the interior with Authentic food and home made drinks. Bar includes the vibe of India Liquor served with complimentary snacks. Raj and Mohan are very friendly Servers. One of the restaurants who serve the food with Robots. Love it 😍“

“Very good food with good service. Definitely, recommend for a visit“

“Great food, authentic Indian flavors, and excellent service! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and served hot. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the portions were generous. Definitely a great spot for Indian cuisine in Union City—highly recommend!“

“I am Chinese but I am not new to India food. Among all India buffet in the Tri-Valley area, I would give Pakka Local the highest ranking with their authenticity, taste, ambiance, and variety.

Their Dragon Chicken has a very different flavor than the tandoori style and a must-try. The masala dosa is my other favorite. For $25 lunch buffet over the weekend, we even have finger millet ragi sangati, mango lassi, and shrimp curry. I cannot think of another buffet place that offers that many high quality authentic food options.

For every dish that I am not aware of, I have been using Claude AI to learn more background of the dish and the appropriate way to appreciate the dish. Well done Pakka Local!

Improvement proposal: Can we have a fish dish (preferably fillet without bone) for buffet? I think Dragon Fish would hit the spot.“

“Great authentic bengali food presented In a home style and cozy manner. owners r very friendly. Their Illish macher jhol is to die for. I have been there 10+ time and their food makes me happy all the time.“

“Authentic South Indian Vegetarian Food for a Special Family Occasion
We recently had a family ceremony at home and ordered food from Dakshin Cafe. The food was absolutely delicious and made the occasion even more special.
Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and authentically South Indian. The dishes had the comforting, traditional taste of homemade food, with great quality and care evident in every item. Everyone truly enjoyed the meal.
Dakshin Cafe is an excellent choice not only for dining in but also for a home celebration. We would happily order from them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for tasty, authentic South Indian vegetarian food or catering for a family gathering.
Who said man cannot live on food alone? Let him visit Dakshin Cafe.“

“Delicious food with amazing flavors! The biryani was aromatic and perfectly cooked, and the raita complemented it really well. They also have some special items on the menu definitely ask for and try the Chef’s Special items. Great taste, good portions, and a must-visit place.“

“Love all south indian items here! Dosa was perfectly crispy and had amazing flavour !! just like what we get back home. The chutney and sambar were so fresh and tasty. The service was ok, staff were very polite and made sure everything was served hot and on time. Highly recommend this place to all dosa lovers! Earlier before mylapor visiting here. Rush during weekend. Option for mylapor available 8n same area“

“This was our first time here. We ordered the non-veg thali. The highlights for me were the chicken and fish curry! YUM!! Even the halwa wasn’t super sweet - perfect for a nice afternoon filling lunch. Lots of options to choose from!“

“The Fish Pakora at Favorite Indian Restaurant in Hayward is always fresh, crispy, and bursting with flavor. A must-try appetizer that pairs perfectly with their chutneys“

“Wonderful Food & Excellent Service
I had a wonderful experience at Khaki in San Ramon, The food was delicious, fresh, and beautifully prepared. Every dish we tried was full of flavor specially paneer pinwheel , lamb burrah kabab and there chilli cheese one of thebest in bay area and also the service was excellent. The staff was friendly, attentive, and welcoming, which made the whole dining experience even more enjoyable.Overall, Khaki is a great place to enjoy a delicious meal with wonderful hospitality. I highly recommend it and look forward to coming back again.“

“I had a really huge family gathering here 6/26/26 and it was a great experience. The owner was very accommodating and the chef
made very very authentic afghan food. They managed to fit an insane amount of people and the space was nice, clean, and spacious. Will host all future events here!“

“Awesome Bombay street food, Specially panipuri, pav bhaji and vada pav.“

“Absolutely delicious home-style desi food! Uma’s Kitchen has become one of our favorites. Everything tastes fresh, flavorful, and genuinely homemade, and the food is always super clean and well prepared.

I especially love the weekly menus and the occasional weekend feasts, which give us something new to look forward to. The flavors are excellent, and they can adjust the spice level to your preference, which is a big plus.

If you’re looking for tasty, comforting, home-style Indian food in the San Ramon area, definitely give Uma’s Kitchen a try. Highly recommended!“

“This restaurant offers a wide variety of delicious dishes and has an incredibly friendly staff. The food is absolutely fantastic, especially the dosa and filter coffee.

I had the pleasure of interacting with Mr. Hardeep, Gurdeep, Siddhu, and Shivangi, who were all incredibly helpful and accommodating. They made sure that I had a wonderful experience.

Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant. It’s a must-visit, especially if you’re in San Ramon. Don’t miss out on trying their amazing food!“

“For romantic atmosphere and healthy options“

“Food is always amazing. All the snacks are made fresh daily.“

“Definitely a place I’ll be coming back to. Highly recommend Zaitoon if you’re craving really good South Indian food! ❤🔥 Found the best biryani in the Bay Area and I’m not even exaggerating. Had to pause in middle of eating to shoot this amazing food pic“

“I had a wonderful dining experience at this Indian restaurant. The restaurant was exceptionally clean, creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere from the moment I walked in. The food was absolutely delicious—every dish was fresh, flavorful, and full of authentic taste. The spices were perfectly balanced, and everything was cooked to perfection. The combination of excellent cleanliness, great service, and incredibly tasty food makes this a place I would happily visit again and recommend to others.“

“So fond of this place want to give a big shout out to Reem and all other employee of this Restaurant as they all are very kind respectful and make sure that all the customer visit there get good service as well as get answers of all questions raised by them for anything they want to know about, this restaurant is clean neat and tidy and affordable Bombay spring dosa is one of our favorite dish ,Its very close to our place which is located at Newark 94560 feeling blessed to have such wonderful restaurant close to us ,where we can visit and enjoy our family time with delicious food .Big thumps up to the restaurant and the employees working here 👍👌👍👌👍👍👍👍👍👍“

“Loved the food! Must visit!“

“food is delicious. staff is so friendly and so supportive. They have the best vegetarian food in bay area.. I would recommend everyone who read this message to try at least once...I have done catering from this place and owner and staff have done great job...good job guys keep it up..GOD BLESS“

“Best South Indian food, I simply love it, Tasty food, Professional staff, I highly recommend!“

“We had Mylapore Kitchens cater our housewarming lunch, and they truly made the day special. From the start, Hameed sir took the time to understand exactly what we wanted and handled our 50-person order with the same care and attention as a much larger event.
The food was outstanding and felt deeply nostalgic. The rasam on a rainy day was perfect, the tangy tamarind rice and creamy vegetable kootu were highlights, and the spinach dal and okra sambar were comforting and full of flavor. The vadai and unlimited appalam were a hit with both kids and adults. Ending the meal with curd rice, fresh mango pickle, and buttery badusha was just right.
We also appreciated the thoughtful inclusion of lassi options so all our guests, including non-Indian friends, could enjoy the meal comfortably. Serving on bamboo plates with banana leaves added a beautiful, traditional touch.
There’s a saying that a housewarming isn’t complete until guests are fed and satisfied, and Mylapore Kitchens truly delivered that blessing for us. Highly recommend.
Anna datha Sukhibhava.“

“I went to kabila's with a party of 8 the food was served buffet style , and everything was good. when we went to pay they refused to let us pay separately so please bring cash“

“I recently catered food from Hyderabadi Biryani House for a gathering of 20 people, and I couldn’t be more impressed. The packing was absolutely perfect—neat, secure, and kept everything hot and fresh.

Every single guest raved about the food! The spice level was just right, striking the perfect balance of flavor and heat. Their chilli chicken, fire cracking chicken, and dum biryani were truly mind-blowing—packed with authentic taste and aromatic goodness.

This is hands-down the best Indian food I’ve had in the Bay Area. Highly recommend for both catering and dine-in.“

“Amazing Pav Bhaji. Extremely authentic and the environment is also very “desi street food”-ish. Absolutely recommended for anyone looking for some delicious pav bhaji“

“Back to my most favorite place to eat. Thanks to you Mr Abdul Aziz and your wife, you were upto the best as always. I have been coming to this place for last six years.Best authentic and food that tastes just like made at home. Hopefully I was staying near. I would go there every day. Thank you to Mr and Mrs Abdul for keeping this place a great one.“

“This is a great place and has wonderful fresh organic vegetables.“

“I had a great experience at the restaurant. Pawan provided outstanding service—he was friendly, professional, and attentive throughout our visit. He made sure everything was perfect and made us feel welcome. His excellent customer service made our dining experience even more enjoyable. Thank you, Pawan!“

“Many coworkers recommended this place that made authentic Biryani. The flavors were great and had us eat through our entire meal even when we were feeling full half through. Looking forward to coming back to try other options! Attentive service and lively atmosphere given we dined in during lunch time.“

“I stumbled across this place after officiating a wedding nearby, and I'm so happy about it! I'm currently sitting in my car afterwards with a full and contented tummy.

I decided to have Thalia as I didn't know what it was. To my delight, it was several small bowls with scrumptious dishes.

The lamb in coconut was so tender. The creamed spinach was incredible and the veggies with perfectly flavored, allowing their natural flavor to shine. The channa massala was nice and spicy, maybe medium level. It kicked but was still full flavored. The yogurt side was so good that I ate it alone, lol. The rice pudding was delicate, a perfect balance to the full flavors of the other dishes. And the na'an was to die for!

Nita, my server, was such a sweetheart! I can see why this place has been around for 18 years with such excellent service and food!!“

“I went with my family to tandoori paradise in Hayward. The quality of food is great. Service is also admirable. Would highly recommend this restaurant.“

“Great food and nice service. I recommend all to try and sure you will love it.“