I’m done with this neighborhood place. Flavorless food. I’d have rather had a PB&
Food: 1
Service: 3
K.C.
Food was not very fragrant, service was mediocre (I had to go up to the front to get someone’s attention every time I needed something bc no one would come by for 10-20 minutes, which made me feel very rude but there’s a limit to how much I can wait;; we were only one of three tables there, too.), and the food is expensive for the quality you get.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Ezrimayr Chioma
Always there- close to friends. Easy good belly warming. I really like their achar.
Atmosphere: 4
Jonathan Park
One of my absolute favorite hole in the walls. Came back after 4 years, so happy the quality is the same after Covid. This is a no frills dining experience, you come for the food. And the food delivers. You can tell everything is made with intention and doesn’t cheat with using too much diary or sugar or oil. The flavors are bombastic but the feeling is nourishment. Their lunch specials are complete and generous, they give you naan and rice and lentils and aachar and salad with any entree!! I wish all restaurants were like this.
Food: 5
Brett M.
This place has an old-school, not particularly inviting facade, but which gives it a bit of edgy mystery alongside its other Piedmont Ave neighbors. We got take-out which consisted of Chicken Makhani, Aaloo Tikki, Nan and rice. It also came with a chickpea dish, which may have been bundled with one of the other things or a mistake, regardless it was the best part. The rest was solidly so-so. Chicken Makhani kind of bland and lardy mouthfeel, the Aloo Tikki paddies were on the soggy and sad line, but to their defense I don't know how long they sat before being picked up. The dog managed to quickly eat the remainder of one when an unguarded opportunity arose, and seemed to have no complaints whatsoever. Anyway definite room for improvement based on a one-visit two-dish survey.
Carolyn Finney
Food took a while and was just ok. Probably won't return despite being close by.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Maahi S.
Worst wraps ever....I ordered chicken wrap and paneer wrapBut it was hardly any paneer or chicken in them... only salad and sauces... dont know about any other food from this place but that wasnt worth it!!!!
George W.
I'm not going to get sick eating here. Too many reports of food sickness. Clean up your kitchen and clean up your act if you want continued business. I've stopped coming.
Felicia T.
This is my favorite Indian spot and I am happy it survived Covid. There were times when they struggled and were selective about the hours or times of day they were open. They have pulled through. Am picky about meat in general and I have to say ....it has amazing Tikka Masala and the chicken is actually not dried out like other places. Yummy!BTW, There's a large cheap parking lot 1 block away near the pharmacy. Free after a certain time, 5 pm or 6pm.
R L.
Raj does a great consistent job executing solid dishes. This is part of our takeout rotation and the vindaloo, madras, and jalfrezi are all excellent. Prices have gone up (as has everything) but portions are generous and the samosas are stuffed brimming with potatoes and chickpeas. Turnaround is quick and efficient. These folks are working crazy hard!
Do not eat here unless you want to get sick. I ate here with a coworker and we both had food poisoning. I will be contacting the county health department.
Leyla H.
My family came here for dinner, and all four of us had to be on Cipro for a week due to having severe diarrhea. We ordered the coconut chicken, vegetable samosas, rice, naan, and chicken tikka masala. Not sure which dish it was that did it, but needless to say, we will not be back.
Denise Spiegel
Excellent. Fresh and tasty. Good portion with a reasonable price. Loved it ! Highly recommend
Ian M.
Below average Indian food. Not bad. Just meh. Channa Masala 3 StarsPaneer Tikka Masala 2 StarsBhindi Masala 2.5 Stars
Tyler Cooper
I’ve been ordering from them for years. It’s very good, one of my favorite Indian takeout places in Oakland.If you want spicy you need to tell them you want spicy. Otherwise they’ll give you a more mild version.
I’m done with this neighborhood place. Flavorless food. I’d have rather had a PB&
Food: 1
Service: 3
Food was not very fragrant, service was mediocre (I had to go up to the front to get someone’s attention every time I needed something bc no one would come by for 10-20 minutes, which made me feel very rude but there’s a limit to how much I can wait;; we were only one of three tables there, too.), and the food is expensive for the quality you get.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Always there- close to friends. Easy good belly warming. I really like their achar.
Atmosphere: 4
One of my absolute favorite hole in the walls. Came back after 4 years, so happy the quality is the same after Covid. This is a no frills dining experience, you come for the food. And the food delivers. You can tell everything is made with intention and doesn’t cheat with using too much diary or sugar or oil. The flavors are bombastic but the feeling is nourishment. Their lunch specials are complete and generous, they give you naan and rice and lentils and aachar and salad with any entree!! I wish all restaurants were like this.
Food: 5
This place has an old-school, not particularly inviting facade, but which gives it a bit of edgy mystery alongside its other Piedmont Ave neighbors. We got take-out which consisted of Chicken Makhani, Aaloo Tikki, Nan and rice. It also came with a chickpea dish, which may have been bundled with one of the other things or a mistake, regardless it was the best part. The rest was solidly so-so. Chicken Makhani kind of bland and lardy mouthfeel, the Aloo Tikki paddies were on the soggy and sad line, but to their defense I don't know how long they sat before being picked up. The dog managed to quickly eat the remainder of one when an unguarded opportunity arose, and seemed to have no complaints whatsoever. Anyway definite room for improvement based on a one-visit two-dish survey.
Food took a while and was just ok. Probably won't return despite being close by.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Worst wraps ever....I ordered chicken wrap and paneer wrapBut it was hardly any paneer or chicken in them... only salad and sauces... dont know about any other food from this place but that wasnt worth it!!!!
I'm not going to get sick eating here. Too many reports of food sickness. Clean up your kitchen and clean up your act if you want continued business. I've stopped coming.
This is my favorite Indian spot and I am happy it survived Covid. There were times when they struggled and were selective about the hours or times of day they were open. They have pulled through. Am picky about meat in general and I have to say ....it has amazing Tikka Masala and the chicken is actually not dried out like other places. Yummy!BTW, There's a large cheap parking lot 1 block away near the pharmacy. Free after a certain time, 5 pm or 6pm.
Raj does a great consistent job executing solid dishes. This is part of our takeout rotation and the vindaloo, madras, and jalfrezi are all excellent. Prices have gone up (as has everything) but portions are generous and the samosas are stuffed brimming with potatoes and chickpeas. Turnaround is quick and efficient. These folks are working crazy hard!
Restaurantji Recommends
Do not eat here unless you want to get sick. I ate here with a coworker and we both had food poisoning. I will be contacting the county health department.
My family came here for dinner, and all four of us had to be on Cipro for a week due to having severe diarrhea. We ordered the coconut chicken, vegetable samosas, rice, naan, and chicken tikka masala. Not sure which dish it was that did it, but needless to say, we will not be back.
Excellent. Fresh and tasty. Good portion with a reasonable price. Loved it ! Highly recommend
Below average Indian food. Not bad. Just meh. Channa Masala 3 StarsPaneer Tikka Masala 2 StarsBhindi Masala 2.5 Stars
I’ve been ordering from them for years. It’s very good, one of my favorite Indian takeout places in Oakland.If you want spicy you need to tell them you want spicy. Otherwise they’ll give you a more mild version.