Ak Lounge & Grill opened a year ago where Kimono was. Exterior similar as was parking lot. Interior may have slight alterations. Didn't see the faint "open" sign in window initially. Walked around the building looking for the entrance. Tripped at least once on uneven payment. Upon entering I was greeted, given a menu, assigned a seat at the bar. Seeing it was a drink menu, I asked for a food menu. After consultation with bartender, I ordered. He gave order to waitress. Never saw him again. 5ish minutes later, waitress came over to inquire what I wanted to drink. "Water" i replied. Water came 12 minutes later with my food. Offerings: South India fare: soup, entrees, salads, entrees, vegetarian, non-vegetarian. Also pasta, India habachi. Bites: Dakshin Chicken Chettinad (18.99) med. Spicy. Small bowl with big spoon -boneless chicken pieces slowly braised in a savory with many spices (garlic, cumin, black pepper, star anise, funnel seeds, kok slaps...), south curry leaves, and coconut. Every bite deliz. -very condensed savory mix with plentiful Unami. Hotness from peppers not chilis. Tandoori garlic naan (3.99) ordered this. Got plain. Tasted plain. Not spiciness. Desired garlic not to repel vampires but to lower my cholesterol. Didn't discover discrepancy till I checked receipt. When finished, I asked the new bartender for bill. He called waitress. She came over and asked can she clear plates? "Ok" I said. She did and disappeared. Asked bartender again for my bill. Decor is lots of bright lites, big dining area, 2 flatscreens tuned to sports. A fish tank with no fish, lots of hanging faux leaves from ceiling & the left wall. 3.5 stars Food wonderful. Service & decor underwhelming. Doubtful repeat. read more

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Food was decent, they were able to customize Service was bad given that it was hardly crowded Need a better liquor collection The plaza that it was in looks diaper dodgy read more

Excellent food! The water chestnut reminded me of sweet and sour pork. The chicken tikka masala was comfort food. Mutton Rogan Josh meat was melting off the bone. It was on the spicier side but a good spice level. One of the employees who I presume was the owner was telling us they are planning many to do hibachi style with a mix of Indian, Japanese, Italian, and American. Hence the grills. Service was fine. It was a bit difficult to get ahold of service at times but in their defense, there was a large party that came in after us. Great for groups! read more

Came to celebrate a few birthdays in the family. Our reservation was for 6 and we were promptly seated. It was pretty empty, which was understandable due to the bad weather. After we were sat things moved kind of slowly. Drink orders were taken then food orders and then the wait. We waited for a long time before the hibachi started which we chalked up to us being a party of 11 but there was no communication about the delay. Anyways, on to the main attraction. Chef Anthony was awesome! The food was incredible! Everyone, including my toddler, had an amazing time. You can tell Tony loves what he does and he was a natural entertainer/chef/talker. He even chatted it up with my daughter who loves to talk. read more

AK Lounge & Grill - Hibachi - Indian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

We did the Hibachi grill for 6 (chicken and steak). The ingredients were fresh. And the portion is good but the asian food is definitely flavored to cater to the South-Asian community. The fried rice had no veggies (like carrots/corn/peas), literally only egg and oil/soy sauce mixed in basmati rice (not even jasmine). The menu stated you get a salad but we got a soup instead which had too much ginger and black pepper (it tasted like one of those knorr soup packets you get at the grocery store and did not taste fresh) and no one in our party drank it. The garlic noodles had no garlic flavor, the meat was fresh but the food was overly salty and surprisingly still had no taste and bland. Our chef was nice (DW) but nothing unusual for the Hibachi style. The staff aren't rude but they are definitely confused. I called in 2 weeks prior and made a reservation but when we arrived they had no record of my reservation request. They made it seem like they were really busy and were doing us a favor by serving us. The restaurant was still pretty vacant by the time we left. The servers and staff had us repeating everything multiple times since they couldn't hear us over the music and just a confusing experience. They also forgot about us after the Hibachi grill presentation was done, we had to holler to get to l-go-boxed and our bill. 2 stars because they offer halal meats and good quality ingredients and their location otherwise I'm likely not going to return here anytime soon. read more

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AK Lounge hosted a Yelp event several months ago which I attended, and had concerns about. It wasn't well organized, and the staff distributing food made mistakes identifying vegetarian dishes, so that I ended with a mouth full of chicken, twice. Still, we found the menu interesting, and it certainly has a unique vibe among Indian restaurants. We ordered crispy pakodas and I had an "SF Martini." The martini was fine, but the pakodas were more like hash brown style, even served with ketchup, in addition to the mint chutney. For dinner we ordered dal makhani "American mild" for The Wife, and paneer butter masala for me, medium spicy, along with garlic naan. The food was tasty, but still too spicy for The Wife. We took it all home, and I was able to enjoy the leftovers for a couple days. read more

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The restruant was not prepared for the crowd. They did not have enough staff to take orders. We had to wait 45 minutes for them to take our order. Our order came after 30 minutes. The Pashwar chicken Curry was great. There was lots of tender chicken and flavorful gravy. The palak paneer was ok. The cheese had no flavor. Our friends had a Cesar salad and chicken Alfredo. They said they were so so. If you are going on a Sunday night be sure to check it the dance group will be there as they had a big impact on the service. read more

AK Lounge & Grill - Indian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Been to this place a couple of times, cute place with sort of tropical/floral theme - ordered mango lassi - did not seem fresh and had overpowering cardamom smell Waterchestut - my favourite out of all the apps Pepper chicken - comes with boneless chicken and it's okay Pasta - a bit on the spicier side so be cautious if ordering for kids Chicken Biryani - seemed a bit mushy for a biryani, not happy at all I would go back for the apps but not for main course read more

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We came for the halal hibachi and it did not disappoint! We had KC as our chef and dude was super cool and funny! The kids loved the entertainment and enjoyed all of their food! We ordered steak, chicken, shrimp and a side of noodles. The proteins were all really good but the noodles were a bit thin (I was expecting thick noodles). The staff was nice and attentive. The restaurant was clean. Pricing is dependent on how many proteins you order. One protein is $30 and two proteins is $43. Each order comes with fried rice and veggies. But keep in mind you are paying for food and entertainment. We will definitely be back. read more

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*Vegetarian Foodie Review* We were looking for a new restaurant to catch up with extended family over lunch during the Ugadi (Indian festival) weekend and stumbled upon this place. It is sophisticated and classy, great place to celebrate special occasions! The huge aquarium at the entrance is such a vibe, my 4 yr old had lot of fun exploring it. We ordered: Appetizers: - Honey Chili Water Chestnuts - 5/5 - Signature item, it's their best! - Cauliflower Manchurian - 4/5 - The sauce/spices tasted very similar to the chestnuts dish so I would only order one of these next time - Amritsari Paneer Tikka - 3/5 - It was mild in taste but worked perfectly well for my 4 yr old who finished more than half of it. Main Course: - Penne Arrabbiata - 3/5 - Requested mild mentioning this was specifically for 4 yr old. It was still a tad spicy but tasted good. - Paneer Tikka Lababdar - 4/5 - Amazing flavor profile. - Shaam Savera Kofta - 5/5 - Amazing flavor profile and simply their best, must try!! - Butter Naan - 4/5 - Perfect for my 4 yr old. It was super soft and a little thick. - Bullet Naan - 5/5 - I loved the combination of chillies which gave a cool twist. Skip this item if you don't like spicy. - Desi Vegetable Fried Rice - 3/5 - Texture of the rice and flavor was very average. Sides: - Onion Chili Salad Drinks: - Sweet & Salt Lime Soda - 5/5 Service was a little slow even though they just had 2 tables occupied. Their menu is extensive and it will take atleast few more visit to cover them. Definitely coming back again to try other items on the menu!! read more

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Most amazing meal and service ever. I show up late, right after closing. Park my Tesla at the charger. Go inside. Ask for food. Might be closed. Guy goes into the kitchen to check. Closed. "Are you really that hungry?" the guy asks. "Yes, I'm starving," I respond. The Indian man looks me in the eye and grabs my hand. "We will take care of you," the man says, leading me to a table. "You will have my food." I am, as I discover, talking to the owner, Anosh. He proceeds to feed me the most delicious plate of rice and fish and other delicious things. We talk. He tells me about his car, advises me to sell my Tesla. I tell him he's crazy. We debate. Meanwhile, I eat like a goddamn king. In the end, I am stuffed and sated and very happy. I want to pay this man some money. He refuses. "If you have cash, give my bartender a tip." Now I am back in my Tesla. I am full. I am happy. And I am in disbelief at how lucky I got, how good the food was and how wonderful a human being the owner of this joint is. 5/5 stars. No notes. read more

We visited AK Lounge Indian Restaurant and had a great experience. We started with the tandoori chicken appetizer -- it was flavorful and perfectly cooked. For the main course, we ordered chicken tikka masala with naan, which was rich, creamy, and full of authentic taste. The manager was very kind and even offered us a complimentary dessert -- gulab jamun with rabri. It was outstanding and made the meal even more memorable. Overall, excellent food and warm hospitality. Highly recommended! read more

AK Lounge & Grill - Indian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I'd been meaning to try this place since they opened (and kept missing the Yelp Elite events!)--finally got around to it, and I'm so glad I did. The flavors were fresh and well-balanced across everything we ordered. What really stood out was the generous portion of meat in the biryanis--unlike other spots that give you two sad pieces of meat in a "family-size" serving! The mutton biryani was outstanding, the chicken biryani was decent, and the kebabs were delicious. We ordered via DoorDash, and I really appreciated their spice level customization--from "American mild" to hot. The mild was truly mild, but still packed with flavor, making it a great option for kids (unlike many places where "mild" is a gamble). The only downside is the location--tucked in a busy area where parking can be a challenge, especially on weekends with grocery store traffic. But overall, totally worth it! read more

Food was good. We had a few dishes from the indo Chinese menu and the Indian menu. This place has a variety of cuisines, not sure how they keep up. The server did get one of our food items mixed up with another table's item but all good. The music was upbeat, however the shows on the TV's didn't seem family friendly. Service was quick and staff were friendly. Given that this is a fairly new business, the owners were friendly- mingling and chatting with the customers which is definitely a good way to creat a clientele. Parking is available outside and this business is conveniently located near a gas station, Indian Grocery Store among other businesses. read more

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If I could give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would. From the moment we walked in, everything about this place just hit right. The vibe is warm, lively, and effortlessly cool--perfect balance of energy and comfort. There was live music the night we went, which elevated the whole experience without overpowering it. Let's talk about the food... WOW. Every dish was packed with bold, authentic flavor, but also had a creative twist that made it feel special. You can tell a lot of care goes into the ingredients and presentation--nothing felt ordinary. And the cocktails? Easily some of the most unique and well-crafted I've had in a long time--so good, in fact, we started drinking them before we even had a chance to snap a photo. Thoughtful, balanced, and actually memorable (which is rare). What truly set this place apart, though, were the owners. So welcoming, genuinely kind, and clearly passionate about what they have built. That energy carries through the entire restaurant. Amazing food, great drinks, live music, and an atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile--this place is something special. Can't wait to come back. read more

Great food! Nice atmosphere ... friendly staff. We had Hibachi with Chief Tony, and he was GREAT! Food and drinks were outstanding!! The steak with Chief Tony's secret sauce was great ... ask for it! read more

AK Lounge & Grill - Chief Tony and his Magic! - Indian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Great spot for a large group, and they have live music! We were there early on a Friday night, 5-7 pm, and the music was just starting as we were wrapping up, but it was really good! Large bar menu, plenty of both vegetarian and meat options. We mostly had Indian dishes: chicken biryani was good, so were the pakora, and the fried baby corn. Less memorable were the tikka paneer, the chicken kebab patties, and the fried rice. Service was friendly but non-intrusive. Prices were very reasonable, and we had plenty of leftovers. Also convenient that there's a Cash & Carry next door if you want to get groceries! read more

The hibachi was absolutely great! The ambience was amazing, the staff attentive and nice, you get a lot for the price and we had a great time! I would recommend this place. The location is great too. Looking forward to going back. read more

Went in the afternoon and the place was beautifully decorated for the holidays. It felt very nice and cozy. The service was prompt, the waiter was soft spoken and the food was delicious. We loved the butter chicken, tandoori chicken and chicken biryani. Would definitely visit again. read more

AK Lounge & Grill - Butter chicken, Peshawari chicken , Nizami Chicken Dum Biryani - Indian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

AK Lounge is such a solid spot if you're craving Indian food with a lot of variety. The menu has so many options, both vegetarian and non veg, so there's truly something for everyone. We ordered a spread of dishes and everything came out flavorful, fresh, and well done. You can tell a lot of care goes into the food. One of my favorite parts of the experience was that the chef actually came out to talk to us, which made it feel really welcoming and personal. We also got mocktails and dessert, and both were a great way to end the meal. Everything felt thoughtful and intentional, not rushed at all. They've also added hibachi to the menu recently, which I haven't been able to try yet, but I'm definitely planning to come back for it. Overall, this is a great place for a group, for trying a little bit of everything, and for enjoying really comforting Indian food. I'll absolutely be back read more

We came during their soft opening for dinner and had a great time trying out their menu and concept. Atmosphere -upscale Indian food with international and fusion options -loved the space, dining was comfortable with new upholstery and vibrant colors -our baby loved looking at the fish tank they had in the front Service -very attentive, we were checked on often -the chef personally took our order and asked for feedback Food We ordered the basics and some items we never saw before. Their menu is extensive, there's something for everyone whether you want Indian food or American, Chinese, or even Mexican inspired dishes We recommend the butter chicken (10/10 creamy, delicious, you can't go wrong!) the naan was a must we ordered 3! Our favorite was the bullet garlic naan which was a tiny bit spicy with the green chilies. It was perfectly crispy. The honey chili water chestnuts were a nice surprise as I typically don't like chestnuts but this was crispy glazed and flavorful. I also enjoyed the Fish Dhaniya Fry as an appetizer. Dessert was good too, make sure you save some room! Everything tasted very fresh with high quality ingredients. The owner mentioned everything is made to order which is why it takes a bit more time but everything came out in a reasonable time. We would love to return! I hear they're incorporating a grilled menu next! read more

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Great ambiance, service, food and everything. Definitely a must visit and eat. I really enjoyed the bar this time, a great selection. Friendly and fast service. Great food with flavor and spice read more

I booked AK Lounge for a special private party and paid the advance deposit more than a month in advance. On Tuesday evening, just four days before the event, I received a call informing me that the restaurant had permanently closed and would not be able to host my party. What was most disappointing was the lack of consideration for the impact this had on my family and guests. With only a few days remaining before the event, invitations had already been sent and preparations were underway. Finding a suitable replacement venue on such short notice created tremendous stress and inconvenience. It is difficult to believe that the decision to close was made overnight. If the restaurant was aware of financial or operational issues that could affect upcoming events, it should not have continued accepting reservations and advance payments. Customers deserve timely communication so they can make alternative arrangements. Businesses have a responsibility to honor their commitments or provide adequate notice when they cannot. Unfortunately, the way this situation was handled left us scrambling to save an important celebration at the last minute and has significantly damaged our trust in the business. read more

This place is a hidden gem with lots of potential. It's family owned right next to the free way with a spacious and chic aesthetic. Music wasn't too loud, lights perfectly balanced and food amazing! Upon entering the owner was very welcoming and personable. You can tell he works very hard to run this place and is passionate about his business. Food was very delicious full of flavor. Garlic naan 10/10. I also had the Punjabi tikka masala I believe. That was also very delicious. I tried a mocktail and was probably the best drink I have ever had with flavors of guava,lime, and coconut. Although newer restaurants can be intimidating this place is worth the try. Can't wait to see the place on the weekends when there is a live band! read more

Beware of fraud and wrong billing. We went to dinner today and noticed discrepancy in billing for two items. Please check your bill with menu. Owner is over aggressive and abusive to customers. I would avoid and report them to city county. Avoid at all cost and try some other Indian restaurants. Hope the owner get their acts together not to rip people and make money. Pathetic service and poor practice. read more

AK Lounge & Grill - Check the bill for garlic naan. Also the wine was overcharged by 6$ and after questioning the waiter corrected it. - Indian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Probably one of the worst food I ever had in entire Bay Area. All the items we have ordered wasn't even cooked properly. Tandoori chicken was literally stinking therefore somebody from health department is required to visit in order to see if they even following the health department's guidelines. Overall the place stinks and service was worst as well. read more

AK Lounge & Grill - Tandoori chicken - Indian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

This place is awful. Not sure what was happening may be management changed or something. Everything was out of order, they were struggling to take orders, they were struggling to serve orders, food tasted meh. The family next to us literally had heated arguments with the restaurant guys and left in the middle of the service. They were made to wait so long for the stale food they were suppling. It looked like they were bringing food from some adjacent restaurant and serving here. We ordered soup which was hardly warm and when we informed them they did not even respond back. Full chaos. Never visiting this place again. read more

food was very good and the grill performance was amazing. they were so sweet and brought us complimentary dessert as well! read more

AK Lounge & Grill - chicken tikka masala - Indian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Food was amazing. The mutton biryani was very good. Little expensive compared to other Indian restaurants but it compensates with the ambience. Service was great. read more

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I was hoping to come our for a nice dinner with my husband . With nice ambiance and great food. To be honest food wasn't too bad ... but the service was atrocious, especially for a Saturday night. It was not too busy but you could tell they were understaffed. I am glad i came to try it, but wont be back due to poor service read more

AK Lounge & Grill - Chicken tikka - Indian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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While I may seem unassuming from the exterior, this restaurant has some of the best Indian food I've ever eaten in the Bay Area! I was so pleasantly impressed when I got a chance to taste it for the first time when they were featuring their "Tandoori Fest" menu a couple of months ago. They have live music (which in and of itself is a reason to come in), great drinks, and the staff is absolutely lovely! Definitely worth stopping in and trying it out. read more

Wife and I went for lunch there. Service was slow and so was the food. We ordered the malai chicken kebab, Peshawari chicken and the biryani - as per the servers recommendation. Just felt that the chicken was bland in all of them - like the marination had not reached inside the chicken and at times the chicken did feel stale as well. Disappointed and won't be heading back there. This used to be a Japanese hibachi grill - they haven't changed much of the decor either. read more

The hibachi experience was really good and the kids really enjoyed it. All the meat is halal so it's a good experience. The chef was very nice and service was great. read more

Nice Indian restaurant, that is fairly new. Spacious, clean, and good service. Food was good and worth trying. read more

AK Lounge & Grill - Indian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Food was very good. I would order to go next time. Service was very poor. We went at 4:30 pm. Only guests in the building. Tables were dirty and had to wait for a table to be cleaned. We got seated with no menus. Had to ask for menus. Order took longer than expected since we were the only ones in the restaurant and then they forgot our order of rice and didnt present the food just sat it at the end of the table. Waited again for the rice, the server got distracted and forgot again. they did not pick up any of our dishes after they came to collect payment just had us sit there with dirty dishes in front of us. Just very poor service. Good food, bad service read more

This is a new restaurant, the food is pretty good. New tastes from the other restaurants in the same area. Good service, people are friendly and welcoming. Garlic baby corn Manchurian is awesome. Hope they maintain this freshness , Taste and quality. Great options for vegetarians. Nice Ambience , but can be improved. Tables are a bit misaligned with the chairs, but I guess management is already aware of that. read more

AK Lounge & Grill - Baby Corn Manchurian - Indian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Good food with satisfactory portion sizes. I liked the live music and ambience as well. The soya chaap tikka was a bit bland, other tandoori items were good. Confirm the portion sizes before ordering. read more

Ordered vegetable pakoda but there's only onion in this. Was really hoping cauliflower, spinach, or potatoes would be included. Flavor is good but it's just onion. Disappointing. read more

AK Lounge & Grill - Vegetable pakora - Indian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I am not going back to this place who don't know how to treat their customers. Manager didn't cater to any request to customer and started arguing. People come out for dinner to have good time. Don't ruin it my friend. I am not coming back as well as letting my friends advise the same. read more

This new place has an amazing ambiance with a big fish tank to greet you at the entrance. They have a lot of Indian, Indian Fusion and Global Options. The food is exceptional and would recommend you try: 1. Roasted Tomato and Basil Soup 2. Crab cakes 3. Honey Chili Water Chestnuts 4. Sizzlers 5. Penne Arrabbiata Pasta 6. Green Thai Curry 7. Nizami Chicken Dum Biryani 8. Mutton Curry 9. Baked Gulab Jamun 10. Spring Roll Carrot Halwa They make their food fresh, with no preservatives. read more

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