I placed an order on call and i specifically mentioned that you have a deal of 10% off for cash payment which is being advertised. The representative responded yes we do. I took cash with me and at restaurant they changed their statement that 10% off is for $30 + tax only which was never informed on call.Secondly, my order was $29.99 + tax so rather than apologizing for miscommunication she said “ i am doing it for this time only” as if it was my mistake. Very unprofessional!
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Chicken Biryani
The Drummer
I ordered dosa with a mutton curry.It was absolutely delicious.I would highly recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dosa
Priyanka Verma
Very good restaurant for South Indian restaurant in Oakland and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Biryani, Dosa, Masala Dosa
saad irfan
We were in the area and decided to try this for snacks. We had their samosa Chaat, Irani chai and filter coffee and were completely blown away. Everything tasted really good especially the chai. Chaat was fresh and service was great as well. Will be returning soon.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
divya chetty
Loved the food!!!Especially the Pulav (tried the mutton & prawn & biryanis?great portion size too…
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Biryani, Chicken Biryani
Kaur Prabh
The biryani is so good just love it and the masala ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Biryani, Dum Biryani, Chicken Dum Biryani, Hyderabadi Chicken, Veg, Masala Dosa
Utkarsh Parmar
Food is good but if you are looking for better service then it’s not the one. Sadik was too rude, he was acting as if he was doing us a favor. I never write negative reviews but this guy made me to write.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Sharvin Uber
Great place to have the taste of authentic Indian food and top-notch choice to fulfill the spice rich flavours of our homeland.Had to sad enjoyed eating food, except for the hospitality of the staff member, Sadik. Sadik not only behaved rude to us on this specific incident but has been behaving rudely in our previous encounters as well.Really disappointed with Charminar, Burlington to accomodate such staff member (Sadik) with no hospitality and sincerity towards customer. Rest of the people are great around the place and were happy to help except for Sadik.Hope Chaminar, Burlington works on making customer experience better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Dum Biryani, Chilli Chicken, Masala Dosa
RANJIT SINGH
This was by far my best experience at an indian restaurant. The Chef Shambhoo nailed every order perfectly and with perfection. If you like the taste ask for Shamboh and congratulate him on his excellent delivery of authentic flavour and taste. 5* from me
shivakiran reddy
Ordered Hyderabad dum biryani this afternoon and while having it I encountered a piece of metal which is used to clean the utensils and I had to throw it away. Never expected this kind of unhygienic food maintenance from you guys
Yummy, yummy , yummy…. Excellent food, excellent staff and welcoming atmosphere… had a great experience…… especially chole bhaturas were were awesome…especially thanks to kamal she is so polite and made tasty food for us…. Had a great experience…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jitu Ghuge
I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for the outstanding service provided by Kamal. Over the past four months, she has consistently gone above and beyond to ensure a remarkable dining experience.Kamal exemplifies professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care for customers. Her warm demeanor, personalized recommendations, and ability to anticipate needs make each visit a pleasure.Her dedication to excellence sets her apart, and I am truly grateful for her exceptional service. Thank you, Kamal for making dining at Charminar unforgettable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Biryani
Ashwin Bhardwaj
Exceptional service from Kamal !" first time for the taste and second time for the service!"
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jayti Shah
This restaurant we explored went above and beyond our expectations. We savored a variety of dishes, including mysore masala dosa, kashmiri chai, gulab jamun, idli, all of which were exceptional. Nevertheless, we were deeply impressed by the cozy atmosphere and the exceptional service. I enthusiastically give it a five-star rating
Ginoy George
I visited Charminar on a weekday at 8 PM. Despite numerous customers, only one server was handling everything. The 20-minute wait for a table was inconvenient. The food lacked consistency, especially considering Charminar is a franchise. The fried rice was good, but Guntur chicken didn't meet expectations, and the Vijayawada biryani was a major disappointment—lacking salt, spice, and proper marination for the boneless chicken. The ambience was nice, but the overworked server expressed unexpected crowd issues. A more organized approach, perhaps hiring additional staff, would improve customer experience. Unfortunately, my once-positive view of Charminar has changed.
I placed an order on call and i specifically mentioned that you have a deal of 10% off for cash payment which is being advertised. The representative responded yes we do. I took cash with me and at restaurant they changed their statement that 10% off is for $30 + tax only which was never informed on call.Secondly, my order was $29.99 + tax so rather than apologizing for miscommunication she said “ i am doing it for this time only” as if it was my mistake. Very unprofessional!
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Chicken Biryani
I ordered dosa with a mutton curry.It was absolutely delicious.I would highly recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dosa
Very good restaurant for South Indian restaurant in Oakland and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Biryani, Dosa, Masala Dosa
We were in the area and decided to try this for snacks. We had their samosa Chaat, Irani chai and filter coffee and were completely blown away. Everything tasted really good especially the chai. Chaat was fresh and service was great as well. Will be returning soon.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved the food!!!Especially the Pulav (tried the mutton & prawn & biryanis?great portion size too…
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Biryani, Chicken Biryani
The biryani is so good just love it and the masala ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Biryani, Dum Biryani, Chicken Dum Biryani, Hyderabadi Chicken, Veg, Masala Dosa
Food is good but if you are looking for better service then it’s not the one. Sadik was too rude, he was acting as if he was doing us a favor. I never write negative reviews but this guy made me to write.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Great place to have the taste of authentic Indian food and top-notch choice to fulfill the spice rich flavours of our homeland.Had to sad enjoyed eating food, except for the hospitality of the staff member, Sadik. Sadik not only behaved rude to us on this specific incident but has been behaving rudely in our previous encounters as well.Really disappointed with Charminar, Burlington to accomodate such staff member (Sadik) with no hospitality and sincerity towards customer. Rest of the people are great around the place and were happy to help except for Sadik.Hope Chaminar, Burlington works on making customer experience better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Dum Biryani, Chilli Chicken, Masala Dosa
This was by far my best experience at an indian restaurant. The Chef Shambhoo nailed every order perfectly and with perfection. If you like the taste ask for Shamboh and congratulate him on his excellent delivery of authentic flavour and taste. 5* from me
Ordered Hyderabad dum biryani this afternoon and while having it I encountered a piece of metal which is used to clean the utensils and I had to throw it away. Never expected this kind of unhygienic food maintenance from you guys
Food: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Yummy, yummy , yummy…. Excellent food, excellent staff and welcoming atmosphere… had a great experience…… especially chole bhaturas were were awesome…especially thanks to kamal she is so polite and made tasty food for us…. Had a great experience…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for the outstanding service provided by Kamal. Over the past four months, she has consistently gone above and beyond to ensure a remarkable dining experience.Kamal exemplifies professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care for customers. Her warm demeanor, personalized recommendations, and ability to anticipate needs make each visit a pleasure.Her dedication to excellence sets her apart, and I am truly grateful for her exceptional service. Thank you, Kamal for making dining at Charminar unforgettable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Biryani
Exceptional service from Kamal !" first time for the taste and second time for the service!"
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This restaurant we explored went above and beyond our expectations. We savored a variety of dishes, including mysore masala dosa, kashmiri chai, gulab jamun, idli, all of which were exceptional. Nevertheless, we were deeply impressed by the cozy atmosphere and the exceptional service. I enthusiastically give it a five-star rating
I visited Charminar on a weekday at 8 PM. Despite numerous customers, only one server was handling everything. The 20-minute wait for a table was inconvenient. The food lacked consistency, especially considering Charminar is a franchise. The fried rice was good, but Guntur chicken didn't meet expectations, and the Vijayawada biryani was a major disappointment—lacking salt, spice, and proper marination for the boneless chicken. The ambience was nice, but the overworked server expressed unexpected crowd issues. A more organized approach, perhaps hiring additional staff, would improve customer experience. Unfortunately, my once-positive view of Charminar has changed.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4