Food and ambience was great. We had chutney dusted paneer for appetizers and m4 and hair mirch paneer for entrees. All the curries and naans were good. Desserts also was very nice with rasmisu and gulab jamun. Will definitely come back again sometime
Ivy M.
Good place to eat Indian food, especially the appetizers! Food is great, service is good, only this it may be a little pricey.
Nagashree I.
Shosha's newly launched brunch menu offers a variety of food options! The well crafted cocktails are a must try for every cocktail lover. Custom cocktail with photo on the drink was a sweet surprise. It added a unique personalized touch! It's always nice when a restaurant goes that extra mile to create memorable experiences for their customers. Wide variety of starters like Vada Pav Kataafi, Makai Malai dim sum, Palak Paneer Baklava was mouth-watering. Bedmi puri with Aloo sabzi was a flavorful main course that reminds you of authentic food from India. It's a combination of delicious food & lively ambience.
Shristy A.
My partner and I went for this "lazy breakfast" buffet tasting event and the experience was incredible! I cannot stop raving about it! One of the best in the bay! You can experience this too - they launch this on this Saturday April 21, don't miss it. The buffet goes like this- Nafrat ka sharbat: Flavorful refreshing cold badam milk with subtle thandai flavors (not too overpowering), absolute amazing start to the course. Comes with a spoon so you don't miss out those amazing nuts and other things to eat. : ) Sweet drink to start the brunch with all the positive vibes! Aloo chat: Indian umami. Sweet, salty sour spicy all at same time. My definition of chatpat. Patty is cooked perfectly. Right proportions of chutneys, yogurt and thinly sliced red onions on top. Omg! It absolutely blew us away! Don't miss this. Deconstructed vada pav: This one stole the show with its presentation, so unique. Tasty Potato filling of traditional vada pav covered in flaky sev with a thick pav crust indulged in tonnes of butter. Eat the crust by itself to get a deeper flavor of the pav! Malai dimsums: Spicy garlic-based chutney served with flavorful rice and dim sum flour. Again, the texture and ingredients so interesting, we enjoyed it! Cocktail drink with your picture: Even better tasting than it looks. Instagram worthy! satisfaction guaranteed. They give two choices for the base - rum or a whiskey, if I remember correctly. Baklava Palak Paneer: Indian fine dining, next level. Mind = blown. One cannot imagine that palak paneer in the baklava pastry could complement each other so wonderfully. A must try. Calcutta Pan-Old Fashioned: Instagram favorite? And partner's favorite too! I have a video of the making of this, cannot wait to share it. The bar tender entertains you while smoking the bottle. Drink is an amalgamation of centuries old Indian tradition of sweet betel leaf (paan) with old fashioned cocktail and the result is spectacular! The drink is not mild, but not too strong IMO. Daal Pakwaan: Sindhi delight. The daal was the right consistency and the pakwaans were crispy. This dish is one of those simple dishes yet yummy dishes, not too much masala, perfect for kids too. Yes, they have some fancy items and some simple 'ghar ka khana' type dishes! So thoughtful. Bedmi puri with aloo sabzi and raita: Famous from Bihar, served all over, and a staple on railway stations. The puri has nice texture, probably a think layer of filling too, not heavy at all, we enjoyed the puri by itself and it tasted amazing with the flavorful aloo sabzi. Loved it! Chole bhature: Best. Just absolutely the best, the bhatura wasn't greasy at all and yet so perfect, how! Chole was to die for; oh man, you cannot miss this one! Idli vada sambhar: Medu vada is crispy and flavorful with perfect mix of spices. Vada immersed in sambhar was satisfying. Chutneys are unique, a bit different than traditional South Indian food but equally good. It's really hard to go wrong with this dish. Panch puran: Ayurvedic masalas with tulsi and lemon. My favorite! Healthy alcoholic drink (haha) made with Hennessy Cognac. This is that drink which you'll sip and definitely say "oh! This is yummy!", if you're like me, haha! Pav bhaji: Loaded with butter and tons of flavor. Took my partner back to his college days in Mumbai. It's hard to find good authentic consistent pav bhaji places in Bay Area, but this one comes very close, he said! I loved it, probably the best I've had in Bay Area. Shahi gulab malai roll: Must try. Light and right sweetness. Subtle rose flavors and nicely blends with coconut flakes. I am telling you- we went crazy, they just kept surprising us! Mango & Banana liquor firni: The firni is perfect leaving your palette with hints of kalakand(milk cake). The caramelized banana and mango slices are a nice touch if the firni by itself is too sweet for you. If you read this far, haha! I must tell you again, don't miss out this unique experience. The staff is super nice, they explained the d
Shruti P.
Stinky place, okay food. How does the food inspector allow this. At least use an air freshener!!
Stephanie H.
This review is for the Indian breakfast buffet, "Lazy Breakfast" I tried the new Lazy Breakfast menu by Shosha. As it was my first time at Shosha, I did not know what to expect. The interior is quite lovely, and the staff are very attentive. The Lazy Breakfast menu is quite large! Each person will receive a welcome drink, Nafrat ka Sharbat. It also includes 10+ appetizers, 20+ tapas, sides, and desserts. Everything I had was delicious! Keep in mind the food is Indian-fusion, and many dishes are vegetarian-friendly. They also serve cocktails. The Paan Old Fashioned (not sure if that's the actual name) is the most inventive old fashioned I've ever had; it's literally paan in cocktail form. Incredible. If I were to nitpick, I do feel the cocktails are on the sweet side which isn't to my liking. Hope they can improve their recipes. If you're looking to try inventive Indian buffet, definitely check out the Lazy Breakfast. Shosha has a regular lunch and dinner menus as well!
Prasiddha H.
I had the awesome experience of trying out Shosha's new Lazy Brunch Buffet - which folks can try out from April 20th! Now I have to say this experience was awesome. Shoshas ambiance feels classy and upscale with amazing service to make the experience even better! What is the cherry on the top is how amazing the food was. These are some of the items I got to try: *Nafraton ka Sharbat - this was a malai flavored drink, super creamy and absolutely fresh! *Aloo tikki - one of my favorites, this is crispy and soft potatoes with delicious sauce. Talk about a burst of flavor! *rice cake pepper chicken - this was a crispy rice dish with soft chicken on top. I really liked this with the different flavors and textures - one of my favorites *chicken shawarma bao - the chicken was well seasoned, and if you like baos this you'll enjoy *vada pav Kataafi - this was one of my favorites - if you like potato and lots of crunch, this one's for you! *makai malai dimsum - for rice lovers, this is a unique dish with rice on the outside with a veggie cheesy stuffing on the inside *butter chicken pinwheel - crispy, flakey deliciousness with everyone's fave butter chicken. Don't miss this one! *palak paneer baklava - think the pinwheel but paneer version, this was also quite flavorful I also got to try a variety of dishes that came with assortment of breads like chole bhature (delicious garbanzo beans curry) and a potato curry as well as a lentil curry as well! They were all flavorful and went well with the variety of breads they had which were warm and ready to munch on! There was also a live omelet station which was awesome for the egg lovers. We also got to try idly vada with sambar and chutneys which was amazing. To end the meal we had the following desserts: *mango & banana liquor firni - delicious, creamy and refreshing *shahi gulab malai roll - my favorite since I love rose flavored anything! Definitely try this We also got to try a few of the cocktails - the fig sour, Calcutta paan old fashioned & punch Puran. The punch Puran was my favorite! It had the perfect tang and was delicious! Would highly recommend one to check out Shosha!!
Sakshi P.
We booked Shosha Galaxy room for a private event. Navleen and her team were exceptional and their event execution was flawless. The staff was super attentive and ensured food was served on time. We and our guests really enjoyed their food. As a vegan, I love their Pani Puri shots and jackfruit bao. Their cocktails are also very creative and delicious. Would highly recommend to think of Shosha for your next event or even for dinner/lunch.
Sumeet G.
Food, service , ambience All are amazing Some highlights : mirchi pyaaz ki roti, chilli chana chaat, goat curry, dak bungla chicken Kids love the butter chicken balls
Aparup B.
Great food and ambiance. Special callout for - chili Chana and Dahi kebab. Service was quick.
I will start off by saying it's Fantastic!Went on a weekend for brunch and didn't need reservations, we were the first to walk in.The staff makes good recommendations, we started off with the recommended mocktail, which was excellent!I would highly recommend the Malai soya chop..Hair mirch paneer was good too, it had a strong green chili aroma, unlike anything else I have had.Absolutely loved the Rasmisu, must try.Overall great experience but, price is on the higher side.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pani Puri Shots, Malai Soya Chop Tandoori
Henry L.
This place has good ambiance and decent indian food. We had the fish curry which was so flaky and melted like butter and this was the best dish we had. The indian inspired cocktails are definitely something to try and very unique. There are a couple of improvements that would make this more upscale, they had the ambiance but not the service nor the placement of tables. They really need new servers so that it can be more "upscale", we felt kind of rushed and did noticed multiple guests asking for salt but that could be due to taste preferences because we didn't need salt at all. We were placed at a table near the bar which was a first for me. This place has potential, if it could follow the service of like Rooh, another more upscale indian restaurant, this place would be a five star! There was also no music playing either which was weird lol.
Aditya Bhandari
Vegetarian food is okay, not as good as the competition in the area. Also highly priced compared to most other Indian restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Sandhya G.
My dining experience at Shosha was very pleasant. The restaurant has a full bar and good wine list; I came for lunch and day drinking was not in the cards. I will come back to try some of the unique Indian inspired cocktails. The restaurant first floor is not very large and the tables seem to be somewhat close together. We sat at the lone table in the back so it was a little more private. Note, it is loud and the lunch crowd on Friday was very much a working professional crowd. For food, we ordered the dahi papdi chaat, Dak Bungalow Chicken, Goat Curry and Mixed Vegetable jalfreezi. The dahi papdi chat stands out from traditional papdi chat in that the yogurt (or "Ice cream bhalla") is very cold and a pleasant twist to the dish. I forgot to ask whe the crumbly stuff on top was but it was pretty delish. The Dak Bungalow chicken is medium spicy and is similar to a butter chicket/tikka masala but without the cream nor a strong tandoori flavor. I thought this dish was unique and the serving size could easily feed two people. The vegetable jalfreezi was good; you could tell there were fresh veggies, not standard frozen vegetables but like any other vegetable dish with sauce it's easy for vegetables to get overcooked or soggy. In this case it wasn't too bad and overall the dish had a nice flavor. I would not recommend the goat curry. The meat was chewy and there were several pieces with bone. Goat is hard to do and while the sauce was delicious and spicy, the meat was not tender. Someone at the table ordered the gulab jamun dessert which was 2 gulab jamuns and rose water / roofasa flavored ice cream. The service is nice and I think this place has potential with it's unique food and drink menu.
Fulldistance Going
Seems like the servers were bent upon upselling and firmly directing us to order more with focus on drinks. Did not like that. The paneer tikka masala was a dish that desired a lot of imagination to taste good. The veg jalfrezi was in the same category. The Kashmiri goat curry was really a nonstarter. We had a Kashmiri on our table and he flatly said that it was no Kashmiri goat curry. The naans were OK. The chili Channa was good. The Dahi Papdi was nicely presented and tasty although some mint chutney on the side would have been great. The Rasmisu or something like that in the sweet section was a complete waste - no real taste except some cream. The prices are touching the sky. Four of us over lunch hit about $150 without any drinks and beverage. Nope! Won’t be coming back to this spot.
Food and ambience was great. We had chutney dusted paneer for appetizers and m4 and hair mirch paneer for entrees. All the curries and naans were good. Desserts also was very nice with rasmisu and gulab jamun. Will definitely come back again sometime
Good place to eat Indian food, especially the appetizers! Food is great, service is good, only this it may be a little pricey.
Shosha's newly launched brunch menu offers a variety of food options! The well crafted cocktails are a must try for every cocktail lover. Custom cocktail with photo on the drink was a sweet surprise. It added a unique personalized touch! It's always nice when a restaurant goes that extra mile to create memorable experiences for their customers. Wide variety of starters like Vada Pav Kataafi, Makai Malai dim sum, Palak Paneer Baklava was mouth-watering. Bedmi puri with Aloo sabzi was a flavorful main course that reminds you of authentic food from India. It's a combination of delicious food & lively ambience.
My partner and I went for this "lazy breakfast" buffet tasting event and the experience was incredible! I cannot stop raving about it! One of the best in the bay! You can experience this too - they launch this on this Saturday April 21, don't miss it. The buffet goes like this- Nafrat ka sharbat: Flavorful refreshing cold badam milk with subtle thandai flavors (not too overpowering), absolute amazing start to the course. Comes with a spoon so you don't miss out those amazing nuts and other things to eat. : ) Sweet drink to start the brunch with all the positive vibes! Aloo chat: Indian umami. Sweet, salty sour spicy all at same time. My definition of chatpat. Patty is cooked perfectly. Right proportions of chutneys, yogurt and thinly sliced red onions on top. Omg! It absolutely blew us away! Don't miss this. Deconstructed vada pav: This one stole the show with its presentation, so unique. Tasty Potato filling of traditional vada pav covered in flaky sev with a thick pav crust indulged in tonnes of butter. Eat the crust by itself to get a deeper flavor of the pav! Malai dimsums: Spicy garlic-based chutney served with flavorful rice and dim sum flour. Again, the texture and ingredients so interesting, we enjoyed it! Cocktail drink with your picture: Even better tasting than it looks. Instagram worthy! satisfaction guaranteed. They give two choices for the base - rum or a whiskey, if I remember correctly. Baklava Palak Paneer: Indian fine dining, next level. Mind = blown. One cannot imagine that palak paneer in the baklava pastry could complement each other so wonderfully. A must try. Calcutta Pan-Old Fashioned: Instagram favorite? And partner's favorite too! I have a video of the making of this, cannot wait to share it. The bar tender entertains you while smoking the bottle. Drink is an amalgamation of centuries old Indian tradition of sweet betel leaf (paan) with old fashioned cocktail and the result is spectacular! The drink is not mild, but not too strong IMO. Daal Pakwaan: Sindhi delight. The daal was the right consistency and the pakwaans were crispy. This dish is one of those simple dishes yet yummy dishes, not too much masala, perfect for kids too. Yes, they have some fancy items and some simple 'ghar ka khana' type dishes! So thoughtful. Bedmi puri with aloo sabzi and raita: Famous from Bihar, served all over, and a staple on railway stations. The puri has nice texture, probably a think layer of filling too, not heavy at all, we enjoyed the puri by itself and it tasted amazing with the flavorful aloo sabzi. Loved it! Chole bhature: Best. Just absolutely the best, the bhatura wasn't greasy at all and yet so perfect, how! Chole was to die for; oh man, you cannot miss this one! Idli vada sambhar: Medu vada is crispy and flavorful with perfect mix of spices. Vada immersed in sambhar was satisfying. Chutneys are unique, a bit different than traditional South Indian food but equally good. It's really hard to go wrong with this dish. Panch puran: Ayurvedic masalas with tulsi and lemon. My favorite! Healthy alcoholic drink (haha) made with Hennessy Cognac. This is that drink which you'll sip and definitely say "oh! This is yummy!", if you're like me, haha! Pav bhaji: Loaded with butter and tons of flavor. Took my partner back to his college days in Mumbai. It's hard to find good authentic consistent pav bhaji places in Bay Area, but this one comes very close, he said! I loved it, probably the best I've had in Bay Area. Shahi gulab malai roll: Must try. Light and right sweetness. Subtle rose flavors and nicely blends with coconut flakes. I am telling you- we went crazy, they just kept surprising us! Mango & Banana liquor firni: The firni is perfect leaving your palette with hints of kalakand(milk cake). The caramelized banana and mango slices are a nice touch if the firni by itself is too sweet for you. If you read this far, haha! I must tell you again, don't miss out this unique experience. The staff is super nice, they explained the d
Stinky place, okay food. How does the food inspector allow this. At least use an air freshener!!
This review is for the Indian breakfast buffet, "Lazy Breakfast" I tried the new Lazy Breakfast menu by Shosha. As it was my first time at Shosha, I did not know what to expect. The interior is quite lovely, and the staff are very attentive. The Lazy Breakfast menu is quite large! Each person will receive a welcome drink, Nafrat ka Sharbat. It also includes 10+ appetizers, 20+ tapas, sides, and desserts. Everything I had was delicious! Keep in mind the food is Indian-fusion, and many dishes are vegetarian-friendly. They also serve cocktails. The Paan Old Fashioned (not sure if that's the actual name) is the most inventive old fashioned I've ever had; it's literally paan in cocktail form. Incredible. If I were to nitpick, I do feel the cocktails are on the sweet side which isn't to my liking. Hope they can improve their recipes. If you're looking to try inventive Indian buffet, definitely check out the Lazy Breakfast. Shosha has a regular lunch and dinner menus as well!
I had the awesome experience of trying out Shosha's new Lazy Brunch Buffet - which folks can try out from April 20th! Now I have to say this experience was awesome. Shoshas ambiance feels classy and upscale with amazing service to make the experience even better! What is the cherry on the top is how amazing the food was. These are some of the items I got to try: *Nafraton ka Sharbat - this was a malai flavored drink, super creamy and absolutely fresh! *Aloo tikki - one of my favorites, this is crispy and soft potatoes with delicious sauce. Talk about a burst of flavor! *rice cake pepper chicken - this was a crispy rice dish with soft chicken on top. I really liked this with the different flavors and textures - one of my favorites *chicken shawarma bao - the chicken was well seasoned, and if you like baos this you'll enjoy *vada pav Kataafi - this was one of my favorites - if you like potato and lots of crunch, this one's for you! *makai malai dimsum - for rice lovers, this is a unique dish with rice on the outside with a veggie cheesy stuffing on the inside *butter chicken pinwheel - crispy, flakey deliciousness with everyone's fave butter chicken. Don't miss this one! *palak paneer baklava - think the pinwheel but paneer version, this was also quite flavorful I also got to try a variety of dishes that came with assortment of breads like chole bhature (delicious garbanzo beans curry) and a potato curry as well as a lentil curry as well! They were all flavorful and went well with the variety of breads they had which were warm and ready to munch on! There was also a live omelet station which was awesome for the egg lovers. We also got to try idly vada with sambar and chutneys which was amazing. To end the meal we had the following desserts: *mango & banana liquor firni - delicious, creamy and refreshing *shahi gulab malai roll - my favorite since I love rose flavored anything! Definitely try this We also got to try a few of the cocktails - the fig sour, Calcutta paan old fashioned & punch Puran. The punch Puran was my favorite! It had the perfect tang and was delicious! Would highly recommend one to check out Shosha!!
We booked Shosha Galaxy room for a private event. Navleen and her team were exceptional and their event execution was flawless. The staff was super attentive and ensured food was served on time. We and our guests really enjoyed their food. As a vegan, I love their Pani Puri shots and jackfruit bao. Their cocktails are also very creative and delicious. Would highly recommend to think of Shosha for your next event or even for dinner/lunch.
Food, service , ambience All are amazing Some highlights : mirchi pyaaz ki roti, chilli chana chaat, goat curry, dak bungla chicken Kids love the butter chicken balls
Great food and ambiance. Special callout for - chili Chana and Dahi kebab. Service was quick.
Restaurantji Recommends
I will start off by saying it's Fantastic!Went on a weekend for brunch and didn't need reservations, we were the first to walk in.The staff makes good recommendations, we started off with the recommended mocktail, which was excellent!I would highly recommend the Malai soya chop..Hair mirch paneer was good too, it had a strong green chili aroma, unlike anything else I have had.Absolutely loved the Rasmisu, must try.Overall great experience but, price is on the higher side.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pani Puri Shots, Malai Soya Chop Tandoori
This place has good ambiance and decent indian food. We had the fish curry which was so flaky and melted like butter and this was the best dish we had. The indian inspired cocktails are definitely something to try and very unique. There are a couple of improvements that would make this more upscale, they had the ambiance but not the service nor the placement of tables. They really need new servers so that it can be more "upscale", we felt kind of rushed and did noticed multiple guests asking for salt but that could be due to taste preferences because we didn't need salt at all. We were placed at a table near the bar which was a first for me. This place has potential, if it could follow the service of like Rooh, another more upscale indian restaurant, this place would be a five star! There was also no music playing either which was weird lol.
Vegetarian food is okay, not as good as the competition in the area. Also highly priced compared to most other Indian restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
My dining experience at Shosha was very pleasant. The restaurant has a full bar and good wine list; I came for lunch and day drinking was not in the cards. I will come back to try some of the unique Indian inspired cocktails. The restaurant first floor is not very large and the tables seem to be somewhat close together. We sat at the lone table in the back so it was a little more private. Note, it is loud and the lunch crowd on Friday was very much a working professional crowd. For food, we ordered the dahi papdi chaat, Dak Bungalow Chicken, Goat Curry and Mixed Vegetable jalfreezi. The dahi papdi chat stands out from traditional papdi chat in that the yogurt (or "Ice cream bhalla") is very cold and a pleasant twist to the dish. I forgot to ask whe the crumbly stuff on top was but it was pretty delish. The Dak Bungalow chicken is medium spicy and is similar to a butter chicket/tikka masala but without the cream nor a strong tandoori flavor. I thought this dish was unique and the serving size could easily feed two people. The vegetable jalfreezi was good; you could tell there were fresh veggies, not standard frozen vegetables but like any other vegetable dish with sauce it's easy for vegetables to get overcooked or soggy. In this case it wasn't too bad and overall the dish had a nice flavor. I would not recommend the goat curry. The meat was chewy and there were several pieces with bone. Goat is hard to do and while the sauce was delicious and spicy, the meat was not tender. Someone at the table ordered the gulab jamun dessert which was 2 gulab jamuns and rose water / roofasa flavored ice cream. The service is nice and I think this place has potential with it's unique food and drink menu.
Seems like the servers were bent upon upselling and firmly directing us to order more with focus on drinks. Did not like that. The paneer tikka masala was a dish that desired a lot of imagination to taste good. The veg jalfrezi was in the same category. The Kashmiri goat curry was really a nonstarter. We had a Kashmiri on our table and he flatly said that it was no Kashmiri goat curry. The naans were OK. The chili Channa was good. The Dahi Papdi was nicely presented and tasty although some mint chutney on the side would have been great. The Rasmisu or something like that in the sweet section was a complete waste - no real taste except some cream. The prices are touching the sky. Four of us over lunch hit about $150 without any drinks and beverage. Nope! Won’t be coming back to this spot.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3