Went to Talab for Bengali food with a group of friends - had a wonderful meal of jackfruit cutlet, fish fry, egg devil, mughlai paratha with and without keema - really loved it and it was so soo good. For main food, we ordered daal Makhani, butter chicken and Mutton dak bungalow - with rice and naan. We ended the meal with sandesh, rosogolla and Mishti doi. The ambience is uplifting, the food is presented well and delicious. The owner spoke with us and shared her vision/ passion for the restaurant. She can make authentic Bengali food like aloo poshto, mochar ghonto etc if asked in advance as it’s not on the menu. I am excited that I can take my friends to eat authentic Bengali cuisine when they are interested.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pratick Mazumdar
Bengal type traditional food make you feel back at home . Perfect spice level & taste of all veg & non veg preparations.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rounak Dey
The most perfect Indian Bengali restaurant in the US. If you are craving the authentic taste of Kolkata style Bengali food, this is the place.
The fish fry will remind you of the streets of Kolkata with the most authentic taste of the green marination. It is also served with Kasundi, the fermented mustard sauce. The Kochuri, alur dom, egg chicken roll, and Moghlai Porota were perfect. Exactly like home. The Gurer Sondesh was such a flavorful makha sondesh. But the showstopper was the Mishti Doi. I never had such good mishti doi in the US before. A perfect end to a perfect Bengali lunch. Will visit here again very soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abhishek
We love the taste of food and ambience here. The star of our lunch today was the chicken roll - I don’t think I tasted roll like this out of India. The mutton dakbanglow was finger licking! Thank you and hope we can see some more bengali items getting added to the menu. We recently ordered fruit cake. Taste was simply awesome. Texture, softness, flavor, everything was perfect. We called Suparnadi to place the order. She prepared it in just few hours. Service and the experience were superb. It made our holiday sweeter.
I ordered the fruitcake from Talab and it instantly reminded me of the traditional Kolkata Christmas cake I grew up with. The rich, moist texture, generous dry fruits, and perfectly balanced sweetness make it incredibly authentic. The warm spice notes and deep flavor feel just like the classic bakery cakes from Kolkata during Christmas. Absolutely delicious and nostalgic—highly recommended for anyone who loves a true, old-school Christmas fruitcake.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
briddhiman1729
One of the best places if you want the Kolkata food experience. Some special mentions: the kochuri alur dum, fish fry, mughlai porota, the Kolkata egg chicken roll, the yogurt, and the chai.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rahul -
Had a wonderful dinner at Talab after a friend recommended it. The food is totally authentic and is worth traveling far for. I will definitely be back for more. Highly recommend it for people looking for Bengali food in the Bay Area. Hospitality was top class as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Usha Sharma
The host was extremely delightful and energetic. Loved the ambience and the menu was well thought! Definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ameya Bhamare
I visited Talab with my partner for a Sunday lunch. We ordered the Kolkata Style Chicken Biriyani and the Kachori with Aloo Dum. While the Kachori was alright, there wasn’t enough peas stuffing. The Aloo Dum was pretty good. The Biriyani was extremely disappointing. When I complained to the owner saying the Biriyani is lacking in flavor and masala, she adamantly told us that’s how the Kolkata style Biriyani is. While I’m not Bengali, I have Bengali friends and I’ve had great biriyani with them both at their homes and in other restaurants. So that was not a valid excuse. Additionally, no raita and gravy were provided with the Biriyani. In fact, we were charged $4 for a small cup of raita, that’s ridiculous! Hope our feedback is taken into account. Thank you
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Samrat Sen
As the name goes... Talab (translates to Craving). I was craving some fish curry and rice, so did a quick stop by this neighborhood restaurant. I left with my tummy full and my heart longing to come back again for more.
We went to Talaab recently. We loved the food and service. We went with friends and everyone loved the food. They are short staffed but did their best during puja time. We ordered Biriyani, Kabobs and Fish Fry, Deserts and everything was delicious.
Unfortunately, there was a large group who sat in a nearby table. The person started Yelling at the young girls who were serving food. They finished all the food but confronted the restaurant after finishing the food. The restaurant refunded. Why would you finish the food and then scream to get a refund ? If you didn’t like it why did you finish the Biriyani ? We saw that in front of our eyes. The reason I mention this in my review as you will see a 1 star below from that group. That group created a lot of nuisance and were not mindful of other guests who were enjoying their food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Papiya Das
We ordered 3 items online, they called and changed 2 items by saying they don't have those 2 items. We agree to that and came pick the order. Then they made us to take something else by saying their oven is not working. Another time we came to dine in, that time whatever we tried to order, they don't have that. Atlast we had to take from their limited 2/3 items. Ps: please don't keep that elaborated menu , if you cant make most of it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Ronald Fuentes
What a wonderful find. The owner and the people that runs this restaurant cater to more than the Indian community. They provide an experience that shares delicious authentic Bengali and Mughlai dishes. For those who love the food but have dietary needs or need less spicy options you found the best place. If you’re a vegetarian it’s perfect and as spicy as you wish. Good food like my favorite's butter chicken, the Mango drinks and mutton. This is your place to eat. Plenty of wonderful dishes. To chose from eg chicken biryani, crispy fish fry, rice etc. They also have a nice size for any size group or individual that wants a great meal by a nice family..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arjun Dutta
One of the best Bengali food in town. The coriander chicken, Mutton kosha, Luchi, Misti Doi were all amazing. Top class service. Will come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ritika Malhotra
The food was delicious. We ordered butter chicken for the kids and dal makhani. The dal makhani was absolutely delicious. Service was good. The chef came and met us in person to check about the food. Thanks for the wonderful experience. Definitely recommend.
Went to Talab for Bengali food with a group of friends - had a wonderful meal of jackfruit cutlet, fish fry, egg devil, mughlai paratha with and without keema - really loved it and it was so soo good. For main food, we ordered daal Makhani, butter chicken and Mutton dak bungalow - with rice and naan. We ended the meal with sandesh, rosogolla and Mishti doi. The ambience is uplifting, the food is presented well and delicious. The owner spoke with us and shared her vision/ passion for the restaurant. She can make authentic Bengali food like aloo poshto, mochar ghonto etc if asked in advance as it’s not on the menu. I am excited that I can take my friends to eat authentic Bengali cuisine when they are interested.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bengal type traditional food make you feel back at home .
Perfect spice level & taste of all veg & non veg preparations.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The most perfect Indian Bengali restaurant in the US. If you are craving the authentic taste of Kolkata style Bengali food, this is the place.
The fish fry will remind you of the streets of Kolkata with the most authentic taste of the green marination. It is also served with Kasundi, the fermented mustard sauce. The Kochuri, alur dom, egg chicken roll, and Moghlai Porota were perfect. Exactly like home. The Gurer Sondesh was such a flavorful makha sondesh. But the showstopper was the Mishti Doi. I never had such good mishti doi in the US before. A perfect end to a perfect Bengali lunch. Will visit here again very soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We love the taste of food and ambience here. The star of our lunch today was the chicken roll - I don’t think I tasted roll like this out of India. The mutton dakbanglow was finger licking! Thank you and hope we can see some more bengali items getting added to the menu.
We recently ordered fruit cake. Taste was simply awesome. Texture, softness, flavor, everything was perfect. We called Suparnadi to place the order. She prepared it in just few hours. Service and the experience were superb. It made our holiday sweeter.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Awadhi Mutton, Kolkata Fish Fry, Coriander Chicken, Vegetable Chop, Mughlai Paratha, Egg Devil, Luchi Torkari, Tawa Pomfret, Prawn Malai Curry, Gur Sandesh, Tandoori Pomfret, Awadhi Biriyani, Lasooni Murg Kebab, Rosogolla, Mutton Dakbungalow Fri-Sun, Luchi \u0026 Cauliflower Potato Curry
I ordered the fruitcake from Talab and it instantly reminded me of the traditional Kolkata Christmas cake I grew up with. The rich, moist texture, generous dry fruits, and perfectly balanced sweetness make it incredibly authentic. The warm spice notes and deep flavor feel just like the classic bakery cakes from Kolkata during Christmas. Absolutely delicious and nostalgic—highly recommended for anyone who loves a true, old-school Christmas fruitcake.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best places if you want the Kolkata food experience. Some special mentions: the kochuri alur dum, fish fry, mughlai porota, the Kolkata egg chicken roll, the yogurt, and the chai.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a wonderful dinner at Talab after a friend recommended it. The food is totally authentic and is worth traveling far for. I will definitely be back for more. Highly recommend it for people looking for Bengali food in the Bay Area. Hospitality was top class as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The host was extremely delightful and energetic. Loved the ambience and the menu was well thought! Definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I visited Talab with my partner for a Sunday lunch. We ordered the Kolkata Style Chicken Biriyani and the Kachori with Aloo Dum. While the Kachori was alright, there wasn’t enough peas stuffing. The Aloo Dum was pretty good. The Biriyani was extremely disappointing. When I complained to the owner saying the Biriyani is lacking in flavor and masala, she adamantly told us that’s how the Kolkata style Biriyani is. While I’m not Bengali, I have Bengali friends and I’ve had great biriyani with them both at their homes and in other restaurants. So that was not a valid excuse. Additionally, no raita and gravy were provided with the Biriyani. In fact, we were charged $4 for a small cup of raita, that’s ridiculous! Hope our feedback is taken into account. Thank you
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
As the name goes... Talab (translates to Craving). I was craving some fish curry and rice, so did a quick stop by this neighborhood restaurant. I left with my tummy full and my heart longing to come back again for more.
1. Pomfret Mustard Curry with rice- 5/5
2. Prawn Malai Curry- 3.5/5
3. Phuchka/ Panipuri- 6/5
The hostess serves her food with warmth and care. The ambience of the restaurant is clean and cozy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We went to Talaab recently. We loved the food and service. We went with friends and everyone loved the food. They are short staffed but did their best during puja time. We ordered Biriyani, Kabobs and Fish Fry, Deserts and everything was delicious.
Unfortunately, there was a large group who sat in a nearby table. The person started Yelling at the young girls who were serving food. They finished all the food but confronted the restaurant after finishing the food. The restaurant refunded. Why would you finish the food and then scream to get a refund ? If you didn’t like it why did you finish the Biriyani ? We saw that in front of our eyes. The reason I mention this in my review as you will see a 1 star below from that group. That group created a lot of nuisance and were not mindful of other guests who were enjoying their food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ordered 3 items online, they called and changed 2 items by saying they don't have those 2 items. We agree to that and came pick the order. Then they made us to take something else by saying their oven is not working.
Another time we came to dine in, that time whatever we tried to order, they don't have that. Atlast we had to take from their limited 2/3 items.
Ps: please don't keep that elaborated menu , if you cant make most of it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
What a wonderful find. The owner and the people that runs this restaurant cater to more than the Indian community. They provide an experience that shares delicious authentic Bengali and Mughlai dishes. For those who love the food but have dietary needs or need less spicy options you found the best place. If you’re a vegetarian it’s perfect and as spicy as you wish. Good food like my favorite's butter chicken, the Mango drinks and mutton. This is your place to eat. Plenty of wonderful dishes. To chose from eg chicken biryani, crispy fish fry, rice etc. They also have a nice size for any size group or individual that wants a great meal by a nice family..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best Bengali food in town. The coriander chicken, Mutton kosha, Luchi, Misti Doi were all amazing. Top class service. Will come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was delicious. We ordered butter chicken for the kids and dal makhani. The dal makhani was absolutely delicious. Service was good. The chef came and met us in person to check about the food. Thanks for the wonderful experience. Definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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