Only one thing to say, THE BEST RESTRAUNT! I have been visiting this place each time I am in San Luis Obispo. Their food is amazingly good and customer service is second to none. Food is served fresh and taste is just finger-licking good. I wish I lived closeby because I would be back every day, especially during the buffet hours. Just LOVE this restaurant 😍
Deepak Raja
Lunch buffet was very good. The naan and tandoori chicken were the best.
Sardar K
Food was not good. We ordered two different types of dishes and different types of naan. Everything tasted below standard. The funny part is an old lady, apparently from the business owner family, came to charge the invoice amount on our dining table. I did not pay tip cuz we did not like the food and spent $66. She started to argue with me that why am I not paying tip. I asked if it is mandatory to pay tip, she said no but every body pays it. I said I don't want to pay it. She was arguing and seemed irritant for not getting $5 or $10 extra for tip.
I don't know why this business put her on stressful job where if someone does not want to pay tips, she argues, gets stress which would certainly cause her BP to go high. She can get heart attack from this. She seemed weak and near 70 years of age.
Terrible experience. Will never ever go again to this place and will share my story with my friends on campus here.
tarsam singh
I would not waste even single star for this restaurant but one is for posting requirement. We were hungry and were with children and wanted to just try samosa chaat. Upon speaking with reception were disappointed, she said you can order out of menu and takeout only and are not allowed to dine in as they were going through buffet. I would not recommend this restaurant Please think b4 going as you may get surprised.
Rich Donald
My fave Indian place on the central coast. Buffet has dropped in quality in the last few years but still ok (just cheaper items, less entrees, etc.).
Shawn Kidwell
Shalimar is a staple in my family. I've eaten here at least once a week, for at least 15 years.
Steve Walker
We went here on a recommendation from a friend, which turned out to be great! Everything we ordered was good! Our daughter has a dairy allergy, and they made sure we had dairy free options. Excellent service, very accommodating, and we will be back!
Munawar Qureshi
Excellant dining pleasure
Daniel Phares
Been here many times. wonderful people. its buffet so you really get a lot of value. I just really like the vibe, reminds you of how the world should be. really pleasant inside and out.
Scott Conroy
I love this place! everything is good, they even do an all you can eat buffet with a takeout option. Best Indian food in the whole area.
As a tech worker I lived in the bay area for 20 years and have eaten Chicken Biryani from many many restaurants in the bay and all over the world. This place ranks as one of the worst. It's essentially a bunch of rice with yellow dye, some seasoning, and a few pieces of chicken. Please don't call it Chicken Biryani.
Food: 1
Service: 3
Joel Leidinger
A truly wonderful place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tikka Masala
Linda Lamon
Fantastic food.? They have a wonderful buffet. Here's a picture The food was much better than the picture!?
Vegetarian options: It varies daily. Had the sag paneer that never disappoints. Eggplant and a few other vegetarian dishes. Rice pudding and a mago pudding were delicious, too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kenia Pantaleon
A great restaurant we’ve been coming here for about ten years ! Such an amazing family owned business.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mason Huebler
Fantastic service! Love the food, I go like three times a week because it's just so good! Highly recommend:)
Only one thing to say, THE BEST RESTRAUNT! I have been visiting this place each time I am in San Luis Obispo. Their food is amazingly good and customer service is second to none. Food is served fresh and taste is just finger-licking good. I wish I lived closeby because I would be back every day, especially during the buffet hours. Just LOVE this restaurant 😍
Lunch buffet was very good. The naan and tandoori chicken were the best.
Food was not good. We ordered two different types of dishes and different types of naan. Everything tasted below standard. The funny part is an old lady, apparently from the business owner family, came to charge the invoice amount on our dining table. I did not pay tip cuz we did not like the food and spent $66. She started to argue with me that why am I not paying tip. I asked if it is mandatory to pay tip, she said no but every body pays it. I said I don't want to pay it. She was arguing and seemed irritant for not getting $5 or $10 extra for tip.
I don't know why this business put her on stressful job where if someone does not want to pay tips, she argues, gets stress which would certainly cause her BP to go high. She can get heart attack from this. She seemed weak and near 70 years of age.
Terrible experience.
Will never ever go again to this place and will share my story with my friends on campus here.
I would not waste even single star for this restaurant but one is for posting requirement. We were hungry and were with children and wanted to just try samosa chaat. Upon speaking with reception were disappointed, she said you can order out of menu and takeout only and are not allowed to dine in as they were going through buffet. I would not recommend this restaurant Please think b4 going as you may get surprised.
My fave Indian place on the central coast. Buffet has dropped in quality in the last few years but still ok (just cheaper items, less entrees, etc.).
Shalimar is a staple in my family. I've eaten here at least once a week, for at least 15 years.
We went here on a recommendation from a friend, which turned out to be great! Everything we ordered was good! Our daughter has a dairy allergy, and they made sure we had dairy free options. Excellent service, very accommodating, and we will be back!
Excellant dining pleasure
Been here many times. wonderful people. its buffet so you really get a lot of value. I just really like the vibe, reminds you of how the world should be. really pleasant inside and out.
I love this place! everything is good, they even do an all you can eat buffet with a takeout option. Best Indian food in the whole area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
As a tech worker I lived in the bay area for 20 years and have eaten Chicken Biryani from many many restaurants in the bay and all over the world. This place ranks as one of the worst. It's essentially a bunch of rice with yellow dye, some seasoning, and a few pieces of chicken. Please don't call it Chicken Biryani.
Food: 1
Service: 3
A truly wonderful place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tikka Masala
Fantastic food.?
They have a wonderful buffet.
Here's a picture
The food was much better than the picture!?
Vegetarian options: It varies daily.
Had the sag paneer that never disappoints. Eggplant and a few other vegetarian dishes. Rice pudding and a mago pudding were delicious, too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A great restaurant we’ve been coming here for about ten years ! Such an amazing family owned business.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic service! Love the food, I go like three times a week because it's just so good! Highly recommend:)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Biryani, Butter Chicken, Kheer, Basmati Rice
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