26 Best Indian Restaurants near Lafayette

“Very good food that is a favorite of family members originally from India. Highly recommended for smaller family or more intimate meetings. Friendly, genuinely caring staff! I'm not a drinker but was once, and the bar looks quite well stocked and with bartenders who are quick to smile. On the smaller side but nicely cozy inside. Some outside seating if you don't mind the visuals of the not overly busy parking lot (with meters, FYI), but which was *very* nice on a recent end-of-summer evening. I'm told they do a fair amount of take-out, but would never have realized it myself across several visits as it is well handled in ways inobtrusive on the dining experience.“

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

“Food was delicious, we ordered “medium” spice and it was a little too mild for our taste so we’ll order spicy next time. Had Lamb Vindaloo, Chicken Tikka and Veggie Korma with Butter Naan and Indian Pickles, so we kept it simple. Great flavors and everything was very fresh and hot. Restaurant well lit and very pleasant decor, and service was excellent. Highly recommend.“

“I went at 8:10PM (20 minutes before closing), and they treated me so kindly and let me stay and eat past the closing time. I had a great experience because not only was the food delicious, so was the service, ambiance, and treatment. The food is 100% made with love and you can taste it.“

“Wonderful authentic Indian cuisine served by a fine group of people.“

“Dallas has some amazing food, and I've tried a lot of dishes, but I have to give a special shoutout to the naan! It was truly one of the best I've ever had in the USA. The quality was so good, I ended up eating several pieces just because of the incredible taste and texture. I highly recommend everyone try the naan!“

“The chaat at Chandni Chowk was amazing! 😍 It was fresh, flavorful, and had the perfect mix of spicy, tangy, sweet, and crunchy flavors. Everything tasted so good and authentic. The portion was great, the presentation was nice, and the place was clean. Loved the food and the friendly service. Definitely a great spot for chaat lovers! 🌶❤“

“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.“

“Absolutely delicious cuisines, lovely ambience, excellent customer service and friendly staff. 100% 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.“

“Absolutely amazing experience at Momo and Curry! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm and welcoming. The food was outstanding—authentic Indian and Nepali flavors that truly hit the spot. The momos were perfectly steamed and packed with flavor, and the curries were rich, aromatic, and cooked to perfection.

The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was just right. Portions were generous, prices were reasonable, and every dish tasted fresh and delicious.

If you’re craving genuine Indian and Nepali cuisine, Momo and Curry is definitely the place to go. Highly recommended—I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“The signature Momo dumplings were outstanding, fresh flavor with a beautiful savory sauce. Lamb shank was melt off the bone deliciousness. awesome outdoor seating & excellent friendly service“

“Arvin and Puja prepare authentic Nepalese Food that is delicious. My favorites are the Palak Panner, Mixed Vegetable, and Paneer Tikamasala as I am vegetarian. The Nan and Roti are to die for. I love the down to earth homie atmosphere and friendly service. It you want good quality wholesome food in a relaxed and friendly setting, this is your place. I highly recommend Mount Everest to anyone.“

“Wonderful food on a comfortable patio with very friendly staff. Thumbs up 👍🏾“

“It was the only Indian restaurant with an all day buffet or AYCE and on a Sunday that at least I could find in the Bay Area and for a reasonable price: under $25 including garlic naan (& tax.) I expected extra dishes but the dishes that were there were very tasty and filling. The hostess/server was very friendly. I was in love with the decor and the atmosphere was great with light music and a cosy feeling. Overall it’s a place I see myself going again.“

“November 13th, around 4:50 PM aimlessly walking around decovering new places to see and dine in when I stumbled upon ANARKALI ( Pakistani/Halal/Indian ) The lady who took my order made me feel like I was the only one there (even though I was for a while) She made sure I toured the restaurant/store with a light and easy futter. My order took longer than expected by her, but honestly, I watched her put my meal together, and it was not rushed... She repeatedly apologized, but honestly, I loved the dedication to the craft. Another customer came in as well as a delivery order, but she gave all of us special attention. I loved how I felt in the atmosphere as well as wonderful. The food was prepared. 5 out of 5 stars 💜💜💜💜💜 Thank you for a wonderful experience!!!!“

“The food was excellent. We had the lamb curry, saag paneer, & chicken vindaloo. All we very tasty. Well seasoned and prepared well. The naan was also excellent. The outside seating is very pleasant. Service was a bit slow, but it was a busy Saturday night and the staff was working very hard and super friendly. I'll be back!“

“I went to the post office next door and decided to go in to buy some curry to make chicken with curry, and I found a small restaurant there. I decided to have lunch there; the food was typically Indian, with Indian spices. For my palate, it was strong because it was spicy, and I have stomach problems with spicy food. For those who like well-made and clean homemade Indian food, I recommend the place; it's clean, the food is clean, and the preparation is clean.“

“Really great food. They have many vegan and gluten free options. Even if it isn’t marked vegan on the menu, they can often make substitutions to make it vegan for you. The staff is friendly and helpful. We’ve eaten here 3-4 times, as take out and dining in. I recommend this as your go-to Indian restaurant in Oakland.“

“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!“

“Fantastic & authentic yogurt rice! (The TS comes in large portions, I couldn’t finish a single large TS.)

I consider myself a bit of an Indian yogurt connoisseur, and I believe this is the closest to home-style ThayirSadam that I’ve eaten in the US :)

The owner cares a lot about the food and experience, and took time to walk me through the menu and his story. (He told me how his son painted the mural with elements from his childhood and the restaurant’s theme — that was pretty cool!)

I will be back to try the other snack items.“

“A very good experience at Sargam.

The goat curry was the highlight—the meat was tender, flavorful, and packed with a real blast of flavor. The portion size was quite generous and honestly felt heavy for a single person.

The restaurant is also very clean, spacious, and well maintained, which made the overall dining experience comfortable.

Overall, a satisfying meal with great goat curry and generous portions. Definitely a place I’d consider visiting again.“

“I went here the first time with a friend for lunch and the food was very tasty, we both had the chicken biryani - medium spicy. We both like spicy but I am not sure I would go beyond medium for myself but maybe - it was perfect. The portions are huge, I am a big eater and will have lunch for another day or two. They provide two additional sauces, one yogurt based and the other spicy- both were very good. I plan to come again. Very reasonably priced for the portions and terrific good. Staff are super nice and attentive. Only odd thing is when they ran our check they did not leave room for a tip, luckily we had cash but normally I don't carry cash.“

“Really great food with a somewhat open kitchen and three small television screens playing news and sports. They have many pods from chicken biryani to paneer wraps with fries, a personal favorite of mine is the fried veg momo, another one being the paneer tikka masala with rice. The place may be small, but without doubt, I would eat this all three meals of the day and for a snack. Thank you.“

“Great Experience. Loved delicious food and great service.“

“Punjabi Dhaba is my go-to indian food spot, it's truly so yummy. They have a great selection of indian dishes, and they are all executed very well, with great spice.
My favorite is the chicken biryani, but the chicken tikka and chicken vindalo are both great as well. MY ONLY WARNING is that the chicken tikka is very HEAVY. I think they must use a lot of butter or heavy cream or cheese or something, because eating the chicken tikka makes me feel like I have rocks in my stomach afterwards, so just keep that in mind. If you get their chicken tikka, I recommend getting a second dish (like the biryani) and splitting both with a friend, or splitting it across 2 meals.
Anyways their biryani is spiced really well, with great depth of flavor, and is never salty or unbalanced. It's really delicious always. Their chicken tikka is also super yummy (just remember it's very heavy), and I love to get it with my friends because the flavor is super creamy and rich. The vindalo is delicious and I love that they do make it actually spicy. Not so spicy that its overpowering, but it is properly spicy, while still letting the great spices shine.
Another thing is that their chicken dishes tend to have pretty dry chicken, but that's never an issue for me because I always get a side of raita (yogurt sauce) which goes so amazingly with the biryani, and I also love to get their mint chutney, because it's just amazing. But I think I just like mint.
The workers are also very nice, I normally see the same two men working the cash register, and they are both very polite and helpful. I never feel rushed or unwanted. I feel like they are very patient, and I appreciate that.
The inside of the restaurant is very small, with only 1 bar and 4 stools to sit on, but there is plenty of seating in the courtyard. I also like the decorations inside the restaurant, it feels cozy to me.
Overall: Please come here at least once. The food is delicious, not overpriced considering the portions, and they don't skimp on the protein in any of the dishes. A single dish from them will easily fill me to the point of almost bursting.
OH also their naan is very fluffy and delicious, with a great flavor and chew. Please try them!!!“