“I happened to visit this place for lunch one day and loved the thaali. Took my family back for dinner and they enjoyed it as well.We ordered garlic naan, butter Nan, baingan salaan, paneer tikka masala and malai kofta. All the dishes tasted fantastic.“
“The Gurkha Kitchen is a mini chain selling Nepalese halal eats. It opened where Pho Viet was. Interior mostly unchanged save for the added pics on walls & a flatscreen. Light music in background. Greeted upon arrival, assigned table, given menu. I ordered quickly. Food cooked to order. Came in 10ish minutes. Offerings (Nepalese version): appetizers, Nepali Khaja set, Thakali Thali, desserts, tandoori, momos, veg./non veg. entrees, Indo Chinese, rice & biryani, drinks, beers. Eats: Khasi ko Sekuwa (18.99) country style BBQ goat. Marinated with many Himalayan herbs/spice -served with sliced carrots/cucumbers, red onions, cilantro, potato salad. Lightly battered, had nuanced flavors of spicy, tanginess, subtle sweetness. -accompanied by large serving of lightly fried pieces of rice, jalepeno slices, mucho peanuts, -comped nicely made chai. Didn't pair with BBQ. Was informed when ordering it's "bar food". It sure was filling. Took most of it to go. Yummy it was. 4.5 stars: most diverse Nepalese ever seen! So far great food at 2 locations. Worth repeating...“
“The food is authentic and very flavorful. We had a very different kind of food. The servers were very nice and friendly. The service was awesome. We had fried momos, chicken biryani, wai wai and chicken curry. Mind blowing taste. I highly recommend this place.“
“My girlfriend and I recently dined at Momo Masala, and it was an experience we won't forgey. The menu offered a delightful array of options, but our hearts were set on trying their renowned momos and biryani. Let me tell you, they did not disappoint! The momos were bursting with flavor, each bite a symphony of spices and textures.The biryani was a revelation, perfectly cooked rice layered with tender meat and aromatic spices.What truly elevated our dining experience was the ambiance. Surrounded by lush indoor plants and subtle Himalayan decor, we felt like we were dining in a cozy mountain retreat. It was a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.But what truly set Momo Masala apart was their exceptional staff. Not only were they attentive and friendly, but their prompt service ensured that our evening flowed seamlessly.In conclusion, if you're looking for a culinary adventure that tantalizes the taste buds and soothes the soul, look no further than Momo Masala. It's more than just a restaurant; it's an experience worth savoring.“
“A lovely and very tasty indian restaurant downtown! Husband and I went on a Saturday night and it was nice to see it was busy. Food was fantastic - we had samosa, garlic naan, fish fry and butter chicken. Everyhing was fresh and so delicious. Service was a little slow, and our waitress was not very engaged with us. We would have appreciated some note on website that they don't have a liquor license but we did see one group get a bottle from next door. We had some chai and it was perfect. We will definitely go back, and with a larger group so we can try more dishes!“
“Charming little spot with cheerful decor and welcoming staff. Probably best suited to small groups as it's quite cozy. Went for my birthday with family, including elderly-ish mom who enjoyed the food and was treated very kindly by the staff.“
“Raj is great. I have eaten here over 10 times since I have discovered this place last November. Literally, equivalent to home cooked food. He can modify most dishes to your preference (Vegan, in my case). The highlights are the naan (homemade, none of that pre-made microwaved/baked stuff), the aloo gobi, chana masala, veggie samosas w/tamarind sauce & veggie biryani. I could probably write a paragraph for each of those dishes, but I will let your imagination fill in the gaps... Having said that, there are some challenges. 1. One man operation- so there may sometimes be delays with pick-ups. 2. It is in the hood, hood. If you aren't from around here, please pay attention. 3. Take out only If you can overcome those challenges, then you can have the opportunity to eat some of the best Indian food I have ever tasted, Northern or Southern. (This is Northern btw) I am conflicted because it is a great food, close proximity and priced at a high value. However, if Raj were to move I would totally understand and he would probably be more successful for it. I would still go patronize him too.“
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“Wanted to pick up some kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves) for a recipe, which brought me in. Staff is friendly and helpful. I bought a couple (mix veg) Samosa on a whim for a snack when I got home and these are the BEST samosa I’ve ever eaten in my life. I really want to come back for lunch/dinner at some point, absolutely delicious food.“
“As an Indian who is often skeptical of the restaurants around the Bay, I was quite impressed by this.Good value for money, overall good flavor (not too whitewashed lol), great service, nice ambiance.Wish the best to this restaurant and hope they include more South Indian dishes in the future!“
“Food was really good. The samosa chat was interesting lots of flavors going on. The butter chicken was really good. The eggplant dish was the best tho. Cute little restaurant. Wish they could have more business. We were the only people there. Owners are very nice good people.“
“Ordered take out straight from Yelp. Me and my husband loved it. Got Tikka, garlic Naan, and a mango Lassi. The Lassi wasn't overly sweet which I liked. The Tikka was awesome, tender chicken, rich flavor. Garlic Naan very generous portion. The food was gone in seconds. We will be coming back!“
Indian • $$
“This is my favorite restaurant in Concord, and I like a LOT of the local restaurants, so that's saying something. I'd come here every day if that weren't a bit too often to eat out!My favorites here are the samosas, the onion naan, and Tomato Tarka Dal, though there's so many other delicious dishes I just wish I had enough room for it all!“
“I’ve been to this amazing restaurant a couple of times now and come back for the great food and amazing service. This is a great restaurant with the kindest people running it. I placed a very large takeout order without calling in advance and was received with so much kindness and was even given some extras! The food here is absolutely delicious and the owner went above and beyond.“
“Party of 4 for mid-week lunch on quiet large patio Food + service very good. Chicken biryani was large ( took some home for dinner) + chicken was tender. 2 persons had the veggie tandoori appetizer of mushrooms + asparagus. Garlic Naan ordered-delicious as was the mango drink“
“I honestly don't have much to say beside, why did it take me so long to come here. This place is not only affordable, but it has the nicest group of staff that work here. I came here twice already, once with my husband and they were super nice to tell us on how their place is self serve; you order first, get your plates, drinks and sauces, then you take a seat at any open table. After you are done eating, you then pay after and let them know if you grabbed any soda out of the fridge. The ambiance here is super simple, but cute for their establishment. The second time I was here, I came with my coworker and we ordered the lamp chop Tandoori which was the best cuts of meat and super tender. My coworker really enjoyed this place and will definitely be making this our weekly round of coming here. I will say that because everything is affordable, it not only taste good, but they are also generous with their portions when serving. This place is honestly a hidden gems of Indian food, because you wouldn't think to come here until someone tells you and then you get all mad because it took you this long to come in here. I had a great experience with both visits and I honestly like the self serve concept of it because it allows you to get ready for your food to come out. Like I always say, don't knock it till you try it.“
“I honestly don't have much to say beside, why did it take me so long to come here. This place is not only affordable, but it has the nicest group of staff that work here. I came here twice already, once with my husband and they were super nice to tell us on how their place is self serve; you order first, get your plates, drinks and sauces, then you take a seat at any open table. After you are done eating, you then pay after and let them know if you grabbed any soda out of the fridge. The ambiance here is super simple, but cute for their establishment. The second time I was here, I came with my coworker and we ordered the lamp chop Tandoori which was the best cuts of meat and super tender. My coworker really enjoyed this place and will definitely be making this our weekly round of coming here. I will say that because everything is affordable, it not only taste good, but they are also generous with their portions when serving. This place is honestly a hidden gems of Indian food, because you wouldn't think to come here until someone tells you and then you get all mad because it took you this long to come in here. I had a great experience with both visits and I honestly like the self serve concept of it because it allows you to get ready for your food to come out. Like I always say, don't knock it till you try it.“
“We always order momos from this place, and they never disappoint. Last time, we tried some other dishes, and the noodles weren't great. Still, the momos are the best around, The momos have amazing flavors, and the prices are fair. We usually do takeout, but we're excited to eat in sometime. Despite the noodle issue, it's still our favorite spot for satisfying our momo cravings.“
“Quality and presentation is great and the food is good. However, a great meal (especially the Indian cuisine) isn’t just about sustenance. The Ingredients and Spices are the magical tools, adding depth, warmth, and complexity to every dish transforming ordinary meal into extraordinary experiences. So with that in mind, I recommend the sizzling dishes, we had fish and prawns which were good & tasty. I was not impressed by the Chicken Tikka Masala which is my favorite dish, it was too ordinary and just dull. The Fish curry was ok. The rice is too ordinary and not what I expect for an Indian Basmati rice. Nan/Garlic-Nun are good as well as the Samosas. 3.1/2 Starts for Food.(3= Good, 4= Great, 5= Exceptional.)“
“Brief Summary: - Good portions, one dish fills up- Low-spice tolerance, mix of "not so spicy" and "I need some water"- Located past the North gate of the university campus- Places to sit and eat insideFeeling like eating Indian, we headed for Bollywood Cafe. The interior is like a narrow hallway and it opens up to a cluster of tables and chairs. The staff walks to and fro the narrow hallway to take orders from guests and to the lower kitchen. We took a seat inside. While we did get menus, this was served by a standee card menu, so we gathered around and chose what we wanted to eat that day. The staff was kind and helped answer our questions. From my memory, there aren't many places that serve dosa, so I'm happy that this cafe serves this dish. I ordered the paneer dosa, the masala dosa, and the vegetable curry over rice. For the curry over rice, we got to choose 2 of 3 different curry sauce options, so we picked the paneer and chickpea.The dishes came at different orders: the curry over rice arrived first, the masala dosa came next, and mine arrived last. I took photos of the three dishes, but looking back the two dosas looked identical. Speaking of dosa, they come with two sauces: coconut chutney and the other, which I don't recall the name but it tasted like very spicy pea soup.The paneer dosa wasn't spicy at all but as I was eating the pea soup it grew spicy. The masala dosa was on the spicy side, so I was able to take a few bites. The curry and rice dish was nice as well; not spicy either but this depends on the curry sauce -- and the person. One of my relatives has a higher spice tolerance, and they didn't think the dishes were spicy.I ate this during dinner time and we were starting to grow hungry, and eating one dish made us pretty full. The portions are perfect for lunch or dinner, so we were happy after we finished our dishes. Conveniently located near the university campus, I might come here again.“
“I tried finally some takeout from this place after hearing so much buzz about it. The paneer tiki masala and rice I had was very tasty. The spices were nicely balanced and not too bold. The paneer was slightly chewy rather than the more firm texture I'm used to. At some point I will go back for a sit-down meal there since the dining area looked cozy and inviting. I'm not 100% sure I'd try the paneer again, but menu had all the usual suspects so I'm sure I'll find an alternative. The service was very friendly and fast.“
“We are so lucky to have Saffron in Lamorinda. The food is delicious, flavorful, clean ingredients and authentic. Everything is made with so much love. This is the spot to get your dose of Indian food or catering for parties. Full of comminity!!!!! I went to a rad Diwali party at Saffron and left high on life.“
“Everything was delicious! My favorite was the chana masala. The fried peanuts are like nothing I've had before, in a great way (but not date food since it's loaded with raw onions and garlic ?). People are really nice and it's now my go-to spot when I'm in the area. I can't wait to try more of the menu!“
“Super solid and very substantial meal for the money! There isn't much (if any) sit down space, so it's definitely a grab and go option (they're on Snackpass too if you want to order ahead). You build bowls/burritos by specifying the main protein and all the sides, very similar to Chipotle, but for Indian food. It's certainly not the best Indian food you can find in Berkeley, but seeing as it's a fast-casual restaurant, the quality and price are quite good. Just a note that they will fill your burrito with so much filling that it barely closes - sounds good at first due to the volume of food, but it's impossibly messy to eat. I stick with the bowls now, which makes it easier to save the remainder to eat later vs. a burrito, which will get all soggy and disintegrate. You've been warned :D The lunch rush can bring some long lines, but since most of the food is already cooked, the assembly is quite fast. At peak lunch rush, you should anticipate a 15 minute wait, or use Snackpass to order ahead.“
“One day a prince disguised as a pauper from far away walked into a humble roadside restaurant. He was greeted kindly and given a window seat. The owner, swiped his hand in the air and said, 'You must be tired and very hungry.' The prince nodded yes. The owner open his arms and gestured, 'For you, eat all you see and enjoy our Indian dishes made with love.' The prince smiled, and ate four plates stacked high with deliciousness. The prince rose up, to reveal he was the prince of Yelp. He smiled broadly and cheered, 'This is a magically place of food wonder and adventure. I bestow this as the best Indian Buffet of thee land of Bay Area!!!'“
“I'm so happy we finally have indian food nearby. I like to pop in after work and get their combos for dinner. My family loves it. They do have a lot of chicken chunks in their chicken Tika and curries which we appreciate. The samosas are good as well. I've tried some of the frozen food offerings and were satisfied with those. What a great addition to this side of alameda. Will make this our goto place.“
“My go to indian restaurant. Flavors of India has the only good paneer pakoras around, and the veg somoasa chaat is equally as good. Furthermore, I ordered flavors of India for my boyfriend (who is Indian), and he agreed that the appetizers were not bad. However, I’ve tried the paneer tikka masala and was disappointed. In general, I’ve struggled to find good Indian restaurants in the area, and although the paneer tikka masala was disappointing, I am happy with everything else that I’ve tried. That being said, I would highly recommend their appetizers.“
“Really fantastic food! I just got Chicken Tikka Masala, nothing fancy, but I thought the spice blend was really well done and the chicken was tender.I hope the owner invests in a larger sign and cleams the front area up a little. It almost looks closed from the the outside and there were no other customers when I went in. I bet they would be a lot more business if it had a sign to draw people in- the food is really quite good.“
“tasty food that always hits the spot. it seems like a cute family run place that usually have tables open. service was great - we went in around 30 minutes before closing but they were still willing to serve us. have to order rice/naan on the side on top of original dish so it comes out to be on the pricier side. garlic naan was a bit too oily, so id recommend the original one to go with the curries.“
“I had a wonderful and vibrant dinning experience here with my friends & family. The portion size is amazingly good and the service is marvelous. I ordered Amristari Fish and their Fish Tikka Masala which was mouthwatering and the food quantity was ample for more then one person.Their staff is so efficient and friendly. I highly recommend this to anyone who is planning to taste authentic Indian food with a small/large group.“