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    4.7 (88 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 11:00 PM
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    Menu 4/3/26
    Teri K.

    We're always excited to give a new place a try, especially one that is earning positive Yelp reviews. We were told they had their grand opening three months ago. The host/server has a very happy and personable demeanor. He welcomed us warmly as we waited outside for our friend. We decided to order chicken momos to start. They reminded me of chicken dumplings with a slight kick and it came with a nice light dip. We all enjoyed our first time eating momos. During the weekday, they offer lunch specials so we ordered two chicken saag and one butter chicken lunch. The lunch specials come with a small serving of items including your entree, yellow dal, salad, papadum, naan bread and rice. The dal was delicious and my butter chicken was a delight. The guys enjoyed their saag too. The dishes are a nice serving for lunch. We liked the variety on our plates and it was a well-balanced meal. We would not hesitate to order the butter chicken and saag again. Their full menu is varied and extensive. This restaurant is next door to Terra Mia. It replaced the longtime establishment, China Villa. The interior is decorated tastefully and it was a comfortable space. There is plenty of parking shared with other businesses.

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    Tasha R.

    Came here for lunch with some coworkers. Be mindful of your time because they are not quick to bring out food. When we went there was only one other table with a group of six and we were a group of three, and it took a while to get our food. The staff was polite and the food was presented nicely and portioned just right. I had the coconut chicken medium spice which was delightful. I liked the small metal bowls the food came in it felt more authentic. I also had a side order of garlic cheese naan which was plenty for my meal and was worth every penny. I had leftover naan I took home to enjoy the next day. I didnt get any pictures of the food because I was in a hurry but all of it was tasty. I would definitely come back but maybe for dinner when I have more time to spare to enjoy my meal.

    Steam Momo (Vegetable - 8 pcs)
    Nishika T.

    Overall we had a good dinner at Aama's kitchen. The restaurant was very cute and warm feeling. We ordered pani puri, chicken, and multiple momos. The pani puri was okay - I found it extra cold so it was a bit of a shock in my mouth. It could use more tamarind as well. The momos were overall okay. We got Sadeko, c momo, steam and Jhol. Our favorite ended up just being the classic steam here. The sauce was better here too. We stayed until the restaurant closed and the workers were all very accommodating.

    Mhateen W.

    This one hurts, man. I ordered two chicken tikka masalas. Every time I've ordered chicken tikka masala before, it's been really good but this time, it didn't taste like chicken tikka at all. It tasted like watered down butter chicken with no flavor. When I called to let them know, the gentleman on the phone apologized and said they would note it for the future... lol. So I asked if there was anything they could do, and he said they could remake it if I came back. But after a few bites, I didn't feel like driving back I was already over it and didn't want it anymore. So I asked if they could just refund one of them since I didn't eat the other. He said he needed to talk to the manager and called me back, asking me to drive the unopened one back to get the refund... lol. I was kind and honest with the guy, but it's absolutely absurd that I needed to drive back just to return it for a refund.

    Arrival, 5:30 pm on a Sunday
    Bob K.

    We had takeout from Aama's a couple times, so it was finally time to visit in person. Aama's has been usually quite empty when I stop by. This was a Sunday evening evening at 5:30, no exception. The initial service was good. I ordered a yellow lentil soup, and mixed vegetable.pakora, both reasonably tasty. The Wife had veggie korma, very mild, and clearly not made with frozen veggies, while I ordered paneer tikka masala medium, and we were both pleased. The korma was appropriately mild for her. No dessert tonight, alas. But I did have a glass of Barbanera sangio, which went well with the creamy sauce. The service slowed waaay down when we were finishing up, which we thought was odd considering we were either alone, or almost alone in the dining room the whole time. But I understand that there's one guy serving,who is also manning the phone and preparing takeout packages. Small restaurants are like that.

    Oops, ate all the food!
    Sara S.

    Wow!! This place is amazing. Very clean! Polite staff! Everything that I've tried so far has been great! if I could, I would eat here 5 days a week!!! The also accommodated my 2-year old! I didn't take pictures of food until I ate it all ! JUST wow !! by far the best Indian food in Livermore!!!!!

    Chicken Choila (GF) (DF)
    Shailesh M.

    Really nice Nepali restaurant very close to Livermore downtown!! They have the best steamed momos in town - soft and succulent meat and very juicy. We also tried chicken Choila and that was very good and also the chowmein - our kids loved this. Surely a must try for hot food and Nepali cuisine lovers!

    Sadheko Momo (Chicken - 8 pcs)
    Astha A.

    I am a big fan of Aama's kitchen in Hayward and was excited to check out their new location. The food is delicious and this location has room for a bigger crowd. We ordered some samosa chaat, steam momo, chicken sekuwa and sadeko momo. Everything was fantastic!

    Chicken Nepali Thali - Chicken
    Dristi T.

    Loved the thali here! You get such a great variety on one plate--fresh naan, crispy papad, flavorful curries, cooling raita, and a delicious gulab jamun to finish. Everything was well-seasoned and comforting. The presentation was beautiful and the service made the experience even better.

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    1 month ago

    Amazing service and even better food. Will be our go to for Indian food. Clean and aesthetically pleasing environment. Will 100% recommend.

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    9 days ago

    Good food and service. Ordered thali and side dishes. It was tasty with the right amount of spices.

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    9 days ago

    Food is amazing and bursting with flavorful! Waiter is also very amiable and energetic.

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    1 month ago

    Amazing food and great service!! Good tastes very authentic and we will definitely be visiting again.

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    3 months ago

    Last minute lunch stop. Clean establishment. Delicious food. Fair prices. No complaints.

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    The dishes are fresh and tasty. My favorite is Lamb. The restaurant is clean and owner is super friendly.

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    3 months ago

    Soooo good! So friendly! Don't sleep on this place. Momo is the bomb, you can't go wrong here.

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    3 months ago

    Amazing food! Great service. They took good care of dietary restrictions too. Will definitely visit it multiple times

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    25 days ago

    First time here. Food was excellent. We have Garlic naan and onion Kulcha with Hindi masala and Paneer masala. All dishes were delicious

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    This is a long-overdue review for a place that is a part of the regular repertoire when I don't…read morefeel like cooking. Over the last few years, I've worked my way through nearly the entire menu and brought numerous guests here; every single one has left impressed. The interior is peaceful and welcoming, but it's the owners who truly make the experience. Their warmth and genuine hospitality--whether we are dining in or picking up takeout--make it a genuine pleasure to support this business. The food is nothing short of phenomenal. The curries are rich and deeply flavorful without ever being greasy. Here are the standouts I find myself ordering on repeat: Himalayan Goat Curry & Himalayan Lamb Curry: Both feature incredibly tender meat in aromatic, rich gravies. The goat curry, in particular, is a less dry version of Sukha Gosht--you can tell it's been slow-cooked for hours. Fish Coconut Curry: Perfectly cooked salmon in a decadent, and beautifully spiced coconut curry sauce. It ties with the goat curry as my absolute favorite. Aloo Bodi & Tama: This Nepalese dish was a new discovery for me. The contrast between the crunchy bamboo shoots and creamy potatoes/black-eyed peas is superb, and the spices never overwhelm the vegetables. The Classics (Dal, Palak Paneer, Chicken Tikka Masala): The Dal is pure comfort (exactly like my mother's!), and the Palak Paneer tastes like it came straight from an authentic Punjabi dhaba. Their Chicken Tikka Masala is a close second to the famous version at the iconic Chor Bazaarr restaurant in London--tangy, spicy, and delicious. A true local treasure!

    For Half Moon Bay this is a solid Himalayan restaurant and could stand out even in the greater Bay…read moreArea. Dishes are well spiced and vegan options are properly marked on the menu. Because the food is good, the restaurant did get pretty crowded and seemed that the servers (likely owners) where a bit overwhelmed. Dropping one star because of that reason and also because the lady server/owner was visibly sick and although she ended up putting on a mask she clearly shouldn't have worked that day.

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