Delicious food with variety offerings including MoMo and Panipuri during weekends! Must try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Thali
sp bond
Sunday buffet dinner was food. We had vegetarian only. Could use 1 more veg curry option. Momo station was fun.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica Yee
Great buffet $16.99 meat & veggie momo. saga paneer, goat Curry etc.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
mohan oli
Wow food I like it i I will come again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Madlen Shahbazian
Food is Excellente!! Service is Excellent! And all you can eat buffet so good! Includes salad and dessert, for such a low price!!! Yummy! 😋😋😋
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
bilal q
If you live in the Hayward area, you definitely need to come check out this Indian restaurant. The food is great. Service is great and the atmosphere is amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shelley Lapkoff
Love this little place! And I go to lots of Indian restaurants. Definitely five stars!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arjun Sunar
The Gurkha Kitchen is an absolute gem! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the staff go above and beyond to make you feel at home.
Their buffet is fantastic—so many delicious options to choose from, all freshly prepared and full of authentic Nepali flavors. The MoMo, curries, and dal were my favorites, but honestly, every dish was packed with taste. You can really tell the care that goes into the cooking.
Great value for the price, generous portions, and top-notch service. If you’re looking for authentic food and a wonderful dining experience, the Gurkha Kitchen buffet is a must-try. I’ll definitely be back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dylan Wan
I went to the farmers market and found this restaurant. This is one of the best Indian buffet I had. The dishes are all delicious. I liked the goat curry, the chicken dumplings, eggplant, and Tandoori chicken. Their chai is also excellent. Beside the food, the waitresses were very friendly. Highly recommended
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ALIL BHANDARI
Went in for vegetarian buffet, I would say it’s buffet heaven for people who love momo. Altogether food was fresh with authentic Nepali taste. They also have enough meat items as well.
Excellent food, excellent staff, really cool restaurant in general. Very clean and tidy. Wait staff attendance everything I needed. Food was simply amazing outstanding delicious my taste buds were overwhelmed with flavors and spices. Loved every bite can't wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alisher Ibrayev
I order from Gurkha Kitchen with uber eats for a couple of times cuz they actually have great deals on many items. But now I understand why they are able to do buy 1 get 1 free offer. It’s because they use low quality meat and ingredients. I’m sure that the chicken from my last order was expired because the same night I had a terrible stomach ache and I threw up all the chicken butter from Gurkha Chicken. Next day I went to a hospital and doctor confirmed that the meat was expired. Idk if I can sue this guys bc I’m a tourist but I’m for sure not recommending to anyone to eat here.
Vineet Sinha
Solid 4/5 experience. Limited buffet menu but everything has a home cooked feel.
The unlimited veg and chicken momos will make your trip here worth it.
Included chai. They had eggplant fritters (baigan ka pakora) which is rare in Indian buffets. Naan is light and fluffy.
$17ish from 11am-3pm
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jiban Gurung
I've been to this restaurant's buffet many times, and overall, it's a great spot. The food consistently tastes great, and the service is excellent, with all the staff appearing attentive. The entire place, including the restrooms, is noticeably clean. At $16.99 (up from an initial $15), it's still a fantastic deal given the good variety of food options. Don't miss the Nepali hot-milk tea, available daily by the front desk (it's a bit hidden!). The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating.
A key difference to note is the weekday vs. weekend buffet. If you're craving Momo and Pani Puri, you'll need to visit on the weekends. On weekdays, these popular items aren't included. Also, expect some daily variations in the menu, particularly with the curries. On weekends, the Momo and Pani Puri station is located outside. I've visited three of their four branches (Hayward, San Ramon, and Sunnyvale), with San Jose being the only one I haven't tried. My personal favorites are the Hayward and San Ramon locations.
Great location: Street parking is first come first served based but their a free public parking space a block away in Hayward.
While generally positive, there are a few areas where they could improve: * Pani Puri consistency: I've noticed the taste of the pani puri can be inconsistent. * Plain yogurt availability: Plain yogurt isn't always offered on the buffet, though staff will bring it if you ask. It would be great to have it readily available, especially with the sweet desserts. * Staff tips: This is a significant point for me. I've spoken to staff at all three locations, and unfortunately, they don't receive tips directly from customers. When customers add a tip for their service, I strongly believe that money should go to the service staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abhijeet srivastava
I recently ordered from Gurkha Kitchen via DoorDash and tried their chola, veg chow mein, and naan. The overall flavor of the dishes was quite good — the chola was well-spiced and comforting, and the chow mein had a nice stir-fried texture with fresh vegetables.
However, the naan was a bit of a letdown. It arrived hard and quite chewy, which took away from the experience. I’m not sure if it was due to the delivery or the preparation itself, but it didn’t have the softness and fluffiness you’d expect.
Despite the naan, the rest of the meal was enjoyable, and I’d consider ordering again — just might skip the naan next time or try it fresh at the restaurant instead of through delivery.
Delicious food with variety offerings including MoMo and Panipuri during weekends! Must try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Thali
Sunday buffet dinner was food. We had vegetarian only. Could use 1 more veg curry option. Momo station was fun.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great buffet $16.99 meat & veggie momo. saga paneer, goat Curry etc.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Wow food I like it i I will come again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is Excellente!! Service is Excellent! And all you can eat buffet so good! Includes salad and dessert, for such a low price!!! Yummy! 😋😋😋
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you live in the Hayward area, you definitely need to come check out this Indian restaurant. The food is great. Service is great and the atmosphere is amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this little place! And I go to lots of Indian restaurants. Definitely five stars!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Gurkha Kitchen is an absolute gem! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the staff go above and beyond to make you feel at home.
Their buffet is fantastic—so many delicious options to choose from, all freshly prepared and full of authentic Nepali flavors. The MoMo, curries, and dal were my favorites, but honestly, every dish was packed with taste. You can really tell the care that goes into the cooking.
Great value for the price, generous portions, and top-notch service. If you’re looking for authentic food and a wonderful dining experience, the Gurkha Kitchen buffet is a must-try. I’ll definitely be back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went to the farmers market and found this restaurant. This is one of the best Indian buffet I had. The dishes are all delicious. I liked the goat curry, the chicken dumplings, eggplant, and Tandoori chicken. Their chai is also excellent. Beside the food, the waitresses were very friendly. Highly recommended
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went in for vegetarian buffet, I would say it’s buffet heaven for people who love momo. Altogether food was fresh with authentic Nepali taste. They also have enough meat items as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent food, excellent staff, really cool restaurant in general. Very clean and tidy. Wait staff attendance everything I needed. Food was simply amazing outstanding delicious my taste buds were overwhelmed with flavors and spices. Loved every bite can't wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I order from Gurkha Kitchen with uber eats for a couple of times cuz they actually have great deals on many items. But now I understand why they are able to do buy 1 get 1 free offer. It’s because they use low quality meat and ingredients. I’m sure that the chicken from my last order was expired because the same night I had a terrible stomach ache and I threw up all the chicken butter from Gurkha Chicken. Next day I went to a hospital and doctor confirmed that the meat was expired. Idk if I can sue this guys bc I’m a tourist but I’m for sure not recommending to anyone to eat here.
Solid 4/5 experience. Limited buffet menu but everything has a home cooked feel.
The unlimited veg and chicken momos will make your trip here worth it.
Included chai. They had eggplant fritters (baigan ka pakora) which is rare in Indian buffets. Naan is light and fluffy.
$17ish from 11am-3pm
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
I've been to this restaurant's buffet many times, and overall, it's a great spot. The food consistently tastes great, and the service is excellent, with all the staff appearing attentive. The entire place, including the restrooms, is noticeably clean. At $16.99 (up from an initial $15), it's still a fantastic deal given the good variety of food options. Don't miss the Nepali hot-milk tea, available daily by the front desk (it's a bit hidden!). The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating.
A key difference to note is the weekday vs. weekend buffet. If you're craving Momo and Pani Puri, you'll need to visit on the weekends. On weekdays, these popular items aren't included. Also, expect some daily variations in the menu, particularly with the curries. On weekends, the Momo and Pani Puri station is located outside.
I've visited three of their four branches (Hayward, San Ramon, and Sunnyvale), with San Jose being the only one I haven't tried. My personal favorites are the Hayward and San Ramon locations.
Great location: Street parking is first come first served based but their a free public parking space a block away in Hayward.
While generally positive, there are a few areas where they could improve:
* Pani Puri consistency: I've noticed the taste of the pani puri can be inconsistent.
* Plain yogurt availability: Plain yogurt isn't always offered on the buffet, though staff will bring it if you ask. It would be great to have it readily available, especially with the sweet desserts.
* Staff tips: This is a significant point for me. I've spoken to staff at all three locations, and unfortunately, they don't receive tips directly from customers. When customers add a tip for their service, I strongly believe that money should go to the service staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I recently ordered from Gurkha Kitchen via DoorDash and tried their chola, veg chow mein, and naan. The overall flavor of the dishes was quite good — the chola was well-spiced and comforting, and the chow mein had a nice stir-fried texture with fresh vegetables.
However, the naan was a bit of a letdown. It arrived hard and quite chewy, which took away from the experience. I’m not sure if it was due to the delivery or the preparation itself, but it didn’t have the softness and fluffiness you’d expect.
Despite the naan, the rest of the meal was enjoyable, and I’d consider ordering again — just might skip the naan next time or try it fresh at the restaurant instead of through delivery.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
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