31 Best Indian Restaurants in Santa Clara

“Excellent food and service. Value for your money.“

“We ordered catering from Puranpoli for our engagement event, and the overall experience was great. The team was helpful while finalizing the menu and quantities, and they were patient with all our questions and changes.

The food was fresh, flavorful, and had a nice homestyle Maharashtrian taste. The sabudana vada, batata vada, kadai paneer, makai palak, masale bhat, dal, rice, and naan were all enjoyed by our guests. The portions were generous, and everything was packed well for the event.

A special thank you to Sheetal and the team for helping us plan the order for a large gathering.“

“Both Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian food was delicious. Amit, our server, was probably the most friendly and courteous server I've ever had in my life. He brought us a complementary drink and also a dessert at the end!

Also shout out to Happy, the Chef, for making sure the Spice level was exactly what we asked for, and everything was tasty!“

“One of the best food I ever had in California.“

“A small-ish place with not too many seating - but packs a punch!! 🥹
Delicious masala puri, churmuri(Bangalore bhel puri)! 🤤
I also tried the pulao but didn’t love it. Though, that is because my spouse’s mom makes the best pulao in the world! 😊

I’ll be stopping by to try more dishes when I’m in the area!“

“We were visiting from Hawaii for few days in San Jose, and had a fantastic dinner at Jashn. The Avocado Tikki was delicious, and the Beef Bone Marrow Nalli Nihari was rich, tender, and full of flavor. We also loved the Cloud Paneer Saag and Chur Chur naan. The saffron rice stood out too. Every grain was fluffy and separate, always a good sign.

Impeccable service, beautiful atmosphere, and food we would come back for.“

“We tested Ghee Masala Dosa it was crispy hence excellent , served hot and fresh . Four types of chutney are also served with it . Kesar Sheera was also nice . Simplicity in decor and layout . Assume Wait time of 25 minutes plus 15 minutes of preparation time after order is placed , at weekends. Overall Nice experience .“

“This is a reallly wholesome, family-run Indian vegetarian restaurant. For $18, they have a very tasty all you can eat buffet. They bring to your table some fresh made chapati too. There is a delicious lemon pudding for dessert and also always fresh fruit. If you want some good home cooking, this is the place.“

“Tasty food, family style and friendly service.“

“Highly recommend. When I am in new towns I always try to check out Indian buffets. This was just down the street from the hotel. Lots of parking, easy to get to. Its laid out nicely inside and not crowded. Lots of food options. I typically go for a saag or palak paneer, which they didnt have out tonight. I did get to try a few different chicken dishes and a mushroom dish I hadn't tried before...All of them delicious. Hand down though... their Tandoori Chicken was fantastic. I'd have to say best I've had.
*The picture of the buffet line I added is only about half of the line. Didn't want to take a picture with customers in it for their privacy.“

“Kool little spot with friendly staff good food and interesting decorations! Food was excellent and came out steaming hot! Spice level was a bit higher than expected but thats what you get with this type of food. Highly recommend if you are in the area!“

“Have maintained their food quality. Good service, nice staff.“

“I love their pani puri,dahi batata sev puri, chole batura,aloo tikki chaat.I often go there ,every Friday and Sunday .....love love their food taste.“

“Wow. I'd love to leave this review just saying that but it wouldn't do it justice. Got the chole bhatura and OMGGGG this was unbelievably delicious! Def hit the spot! Will be coming my back for sure,

Service is also 100%! Guy at the front was so friendly and welcoming and was attentive as well. He was multitasking the register, cleanup, and serving.“

“This is a casual Indian food cart focused on street-food favorites, especially chai and quick snacks. They offer several varieties of tea, including ginger tea, ginger-cardamom tea, and options sweetened with jaggery instead of sugar.

I tried the ginger-cardamom chai and requested jaggery as the sweetener. The tea was aromatic, comforting, and perfect for the chilly weather, although it was a little sweeter than I would have preferred.

I also ordered a bowl of Maggi, the classic Indian instant noodles that many Indians grew up loving. There are several variations available, and I chose the version with paneer and vegetables. The portion size was generous and the paneer was plentiful, but unfortunately there were no vegetables in the bowl despite being listed. It wasn’t a major issue, but a little disappointing. At around $14, I also felt the dish was somewhat overpriced.

Besides chai and Maggi, they offer other popular snacks like bun maska, vegetarian sandwiches, and parathas. The menu isn’t huge, but there are enough options to satisfy a craving.

Overall, if you’re missing a cup of kadak chai and a late-night plate of Maggi like you’d find on the streets of India, this spot is definitely worth checking out.“

“Friendly place.. delicious pizza.. the crust was superb.. nice melty cheese.. tasty garlic bread & mango habanero wings..😋“

“This is going to be a long review and with twists.I am regular customer and used to love Jaks food,but on my last visit the food was a little underwhelming. We asked the sever if the chef had changed, and I was telling my husband we will not come back,but what happened after this completely changed my opinion. The owner Kalpana ji personaly came and explained that the chef had changed for a short while but the old chef is back and asked me to tell the old chef what the issue was. I said the basil paratha tasted a little stale so she called the chef and he took my feedback and made me a fresh basil paratha on the spot, which tasted amazing 😍. She also gave us 2 mango lassi's on the house. I am very impressed that they hold their customer's feedback in such regard. So Long story short, definitely coming back and can't wait to give them 5 stars again.“

“Brundavan is one of the best places for authentic Indian food in the Bay Area. The food tastes just like home, and I especially loved the biryani.

The weekend buffet is fantastic! It's available every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from **11:30 AM to 2:30 PM**, and it's unlimited. What impressed me the most was that vegetarians have just as many options as non-vegetarians, which is something you don't see at many Indian buffets.

The dessert selection was also excellent. The mango dessert was my favorite and was the perfect way to end the meal.

If you're looking for a proper Indian restaurant in the Bay Area with great food, a wide variety of dishes, and an amazing buffet, I highly recommend Brundavan!“

“Very good food I like it here and it’s just around the block from where I live“

“Went to the Buffet lunch today. The food was delicious and the choices - plenty. Good options for both . Excellent service.“

“The food here is phenomenal...! By far the best Indian place I have ever been.“

“We love food here and we come here very often. Ghongura Mutton Biryani, Chicken 65 are our all time favorites. They are a must must try!!

We tried Laccha Parantha and Chicken Zalzala recently and it turned out great.

Service has improved a lot lately. Keerthi was helping us during our recent and she is very professional and assisted us well.“

“My #1 criteria for bay area food is to make it out of the restaurant without severe gastric troubles. Delicious food has become secondary criteria. Based on that criteria the food was 10/10. After a long time I enjoyed good bay area food without having to consume 2 antacid tablets shortly after the meal. I hope this wasn’t a one-off and the restaurant kitchen staff maintain same quality by not storing food in refrigerators with lots of preservatives and baking soda.“

“Very nice place for parties and delicious food“

“Shan is hands down the best Indian/Pakistani restaurant in the entire bay area . Food is fresh, served fast (15 min or less) , affordable prices , complimentary amazing chai , and family friendly . I was introduced to Shan 10 years ago and I must admit from day 1 I was a loyal customer . I eat there about 3 times a week and have gotten my family and friends addicted to it . If you dine in and Varnoot is on shift consider your self to be very lucky . He is one of the most kindest hard working sincere employees I’ve come across . He always goes out of his way to make you happy and feel exceptional . If I had my own restaurant I would be honored to have him on board . There’s also a female worker I think Deepo is her name who is also friendly and very welcoming . Sadly I am leaving the bay area so Shan will be for ever missed . Do try them out for your next eat out or even catering event and I guarantee you will not be disappointed. 10 Stars !“

“Reasonably priced, delicious, friendly, very positive all the way around. Would like to go back ��“

“Try their Malabar Biriyani and Kulukki Sarbath 🥰“

“Great Food and celebrated my milestone birthday. Mahendra was wonderful with a cute dessert birthday celebration“

“Loved the food quality and hospitality.. I will surely keep visiting it 👍🏻“

“They have the BEST chamchams and ras malai and their jaggery jalebi is out of this world. The prices are a bit high but worth it for an occasional treat. They have a large variety of savory snacks too. All in all, lots of tempting items here!“

“Nice food Nice coffee Yum tikki“