The food was delicious. We got the Manchurian to start, then two paneers and garlic naan and butter naan. Everything was yummy and the portions were good too. It was a little expensive though. The service was great here. It wasn't crowded on a Sunday evening. The ambiance is nice inside although it's a little cold. read more

We got the unlimited option which allowed us to try many different dishes including: - the Peshawar Chicken Tikka 6.5/10 - Lamb Seekh Kabob 7/10 - Cauliflower Bezule 9.5/10 - Chicken tandoori 9/10 - veggie kabob 6/10 - Fish curry 9.5/10 - Palak paneer 8/10 - Miloni Takari 7/10 (spicy!) - Dal bukhara 8/10 - Naan 8/10 - Gulab Jamun 6.5/10 - Mango lassi 9/10 They managed to seat our very large group. Service was good at first but then it took a very long time between the appetizers and mains to come out. The servers also did not check on us much between that time. I liked the food and the variety. I would get everything I rated an 8 or above again. The menu they gave us said we could pick any dessert but the didn't do that and instead just gave everyone Gulab Jamun. Technically we could have had unlimited plates and ordered more of all the other food but the servers didn't come back to ask if we would like that. It was ok though because the amount of food that they brought out was plenty for our group and I appreciated that they brought out boxes for us to take back leftovers. read more

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You won't be disappointed! The service was absolutely impeccable, and I don't say that lightly. Every dish we ordered was incredible - well spiced, fresh, delicious in every way. The ambiance was elegant and refreshing, with ambient lighting and a lovely atmosphere. Our server was so kind in walking us through the wine selections - highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Amber India - Indian Near Me - Los Altos, California

The Sunday buffet is very very average. The service is not great. The sweet section is good but rest of the food layout is very average. Not many appetizers the gravy's are not good too. Naan is not cooked well. The drinks they ask as if it's welcome drink almost make it as welcome drink and each is charged. Buffet tip is also added. Better places for Indian buffet. read more

We had Amber do catering for a recent event (dinner for about 20 people), and I was really impressed by the whole experience. Ravi made the ordering experience super easy, and Eileen came and did the setup efficiently and perfectly on-time. Between all of that and the delicious food, I can highly recommend Amber India for catering. Will absolutely be using them again. read more

Good food - not very spicy and very creamy. I would have liked more flavor, but atleast it's consistent with a previous experience. Ambiance is good. Service was excellent. Came here for an aunts birthday and the staff helped us coordinate a surprise. Will be back! read more

Amber India - Indian Near Me - Los Altos, California

This is a very Americanized Indian food place and very, very expensive for the food they serve although the ambience is really really good and the service is great as well, but I found the flavors to be pretty planned and in for an Indian food is not that good? I visited once and would not want to visit again, but I've heard the one in San Francisco is really good so I would go and try that sometime. read more

Came here with a large party, so we had a reservation. The interior is very classy with white tablecloths and pretty decor, giving a higher-end atmosphere. I got the Chicken Biriyani for myself. I loved the small pot it came in, and it was a deceptively large amount of food. It was well-spiced, and the meat was so tender. The servers were also super attentive and kind, happily cleaning up and replacing our tablecloth when a water glass got knocked over. I had a good time here and would recommend it for large parties that need vegetarian options -- there's something for everyone here! read more

Amber India - Chicken Biryani - Indian Near Me - Los Altos, California

Love the food here! The palak paneer is so creamy and delicious -- I could eat it all day. The tandoori chicken is also juicy and tasty. I can't find a better mango lassi than the one here. read more

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We went for lunch buffet. The appetizer selection was very underwhelming. The website shows 27.95 lunch buffet cost but we were charged 38$ per person. On top of it, didn't mention mandatory 20$ gratuity for a pathetic service. We had to wait forever for the bread. The server seemed like trained to pester us for getting drinks, which turned out not included in the buffet! A complete rip off. FYI we paid 170$ for 3 person buffet read more

We have enjoyed delivery from Amber India and enjoyed every dish we ordered. A reliable place to dine in or order out. read more

Amazing food and outstanding service! This has been our favorite Indian restaurant for over 15 years. The quality is consistently excellent, and the staff always makes us feel welcome. Highly recommend! read more

The food, ambience and service are great. Except that the food is tailored to an American palate. I think every dish is well made and well presented. They also experiment with flavors and so it's an experience to eat at amber india. They also have been around for decades and so have a lot of experience in fine dining. Definitely a place to celebrate a special occasion. read more

Wonderful lunch buffet. Service is always stellar. Food is wonderful, yummy & they listen.

I have been trying and comparing Indian food in the bay area for the last 2 decades (with only a couple year haitus), and Amber India (the palo altogether location in particular) is the absolute best. Hands down. Butter chicken, lamb vindaloo, eggplant and potatoe dishes, literally every dish I've had they've nailed. They've moved locations to a spot that's harder to find, but the food has never faltered after all these years. Support them if you want amazing Indian food, because if we lose them, we've lost a real institution, and while there are lots of good-to-great Indian spots in the bay- none are as good as Amber. read more

We wanted to try their new speakeasy Amber at Dusk and it was such a vibe. The ambiance was bollywood with an interaction of hollywood. I loved the books and wall decorations. A great spot to come get drinks and read books! The service was quick with a friendly bartender and waiter. The drinks we got were the bengal tiger, cutting chai reloaded, mango mystery and gulabo. All of them were amazing! The food we got was the butter chicken sliders and oh my were they amazing. I frequent the regular Amber India in Los Altos but boy the Amber at Dusk did not disappoint! read more

Amber India - Mango mystery and Gulabo - Indian Near Me - Los Altos, California

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Great Indian food, nice ambience, very friendly service. Family dinner - Simple, tasty, no frills desi fare. The Sesame leaf chat was well done, though I missed the unique Palak chat which is/used-to-be served at the SFO location. Chicken tikka with Zaatar(Middle Eastern) spices were very nice & succulent, a welcome change from the Orange stuff we are used to eating, Sheek Kebab pretty good & spicy. For mains, the Chettinad style Lamb curry & Chicken Tikka masala were perfectly done, not too creamy, rightly spiced. Have to compliment the Garlic Naan, it's a baseline dish defining quality. The Jal Jeera though tasted a bit like Panipuri water & needs some fine tuning. All said a hearty meal. Prices are standard for the area, bit on higher side, but portions were as good as any. Lastly, I want to compliment the host & the servers, they were very welcoming, smiling & earnest. Definite try. read more

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I have eaten here 3 times recently and have always had excellent food and service. They even served us a couple of dishes which were not on the menu. I'd definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

I know many who consider this place expensive but we love the lunch buffet. Service is always is excellent and the quality of the food is excellent. It's our go to place when we're craving Indian food. read more

They have vegan items clearly marked on the menu. I really wish I had ordered daal cause the food was a bit spicy. I really wish they had decadent vegan options like tofu tikka masala, or a vegan dessert :( Dishes I tried: Appetizers: 1. Hara Bara Kabab (4/5): It's nice 2. Gobi Manchurian: (5/5): It was great. Had a lotta ketchup. I love ketchup. Loved it. 3. Mini Samosas (3/5): I didn't try it but looked decent. Main course: 1. Aalo gobi (2/5): I prefer gobi to be more cooked 2. Mushroom Edamame (3.5/5): Ask them to add mostly mushroom less edamame, add coconut cream, make it less oily and less spicy. Only then it would be 4/5. I'm India and it was too hot for me, my team would've probably died having it. It was tasty though. 3. Chana masala: (4/5): it was decent. Drink: 1. Mango mint mojito: 5/5 Loved it. Custom made not on the menu. It was like a mango shake with some alcohol / very diluted. So ask them for more alcohol if that's how you like it. read more

Expensive, but delicious. In my opinion it's worth it. Got takeout so can't speak on the service, but the ambiance looks great read more

We booked their speakeasy space for a corporate holiday party and had an exceptional time! Ravi was great help in setting everything up for us- food, bar area, service, and ambiance. Everyone loved the food! A few highlight items to definitely check out were the butter chicken, paneer tikka, chicken biryani and kaju matar potli! The total price for the place and food including taxes and tip was super reasonable! Highly recommend them for parties. read more

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I go there at least once a week. Food is always amazing! My favorite is mixed grill and goat. They also do lunch buffet on the weekends. Prices are reasonable, food is A1 and service is great! read more

Food : Average Service : ok Ambiance: seriously can use upgrade ..for $30 per person for buffet not up to mark ..all dishes average ..nothing left impression for us to return ..even the drinks very ok ..for starter just 3 dishes seriously and that to the vada and bhajiya were half cooked..note this review is specific to vegetarian dishes .. read more

This is responding to manager's comment from Nov 6, 2024. I am surprised to hear that you are putting out false statements that the gulab jamun was not on the menu that day. Did you even check or you just love putting out false disclaimers (Picture date Nov 2nd, time lunch buffet, bowl, your table out in open patio area where you set diwali buffet with sweet food is clearly shared in review). Till you take ownership of bad hygiene, food quality how will you correct the mistakes? Sweet food out in open without any screen is bound to attract house fly and all the other insects. You cannot DEFEND this. Its total mismanagement!! read more

Haven't been for awhile, so thought id try again. Expensive. Food decent, not outstanding, like it once was 20 years ago. Waiter forgot to put my order in. No one ever asked how things were. Food id give 4/5 Service 2/5 read more

Outstanding food, romantic ambience, and excellent service. I would recommend saving this place for a romantic special occasion, not a place to bring screaming kids to. The food is small portion and expensive, but the quality and depth of flavor is outstanding. I would definitely come back to this place wearing something fancier than a sweater next time! read more

We have been coming here for 20 years. The food is consistently great (flavors have not changed in years) and amazing for our young kids. One of the OG waiter's always helps us navigate the menu and make sure the kitchen makes it super mild for our half Indian/white kids. We always get the palak paneer (they put extra cream in there for the kids), tandoori chicken (spicy for kids but we cut off the exterior and the kids eat it) and navratan korma (ordered as is, zero spice for the kids). The food is fresh and always tasty. The staff is always accommodating and patient. read more

Thanks Ravish, for the excellent service at our dinner party. Everything went off very well. The food was delicious. Particularly the gobi bezule!!!!and the server Eilleen was very helpful and sweet. Her quiet efficiency allowed me to focus on my guests. Very grateful. The food portion size was perfect, and taste and service in all respects outstanding. Ravish was very prompt with email and text responses and food delivery was punctual and well organised. Thanks again. read more

We had a large group gathering on a Tuesday evening which they easily accommodated and provided excellent service. We sat outdoors and it was quiet, being well of the street, but well lit and comfortable. The food was excellent and they had something for everying. We were able to simply order a variety of dishes and pass them family style which allowed all of us to try things we had never had and not over buy. I would go back any time. read more

Fantastic service! Appetizers great! Recommend the tandoori chicken & gobimanchurian! Main courses great! Lovely atmosphere, have tables available indoor & outdoor. 10/10 highly recommend! read more

Amber India - Dining room - Indian Near Me - Los Altos, California

Not busy on a Saturday noon. There was a variety of food and drinks, and the staff was courteous and professional. read more

Amber India - Indian Near Me - Los Altos, California

This is a lunch buffet review. The seating system is ridiculous, we waited while others who came after us were seated. They informed that people made reservation over phone. How did every single group made reservation over phone? We waited for 45 min while around 10 groups got seated who came after us. When we asked again for table, they gave us 2 choices and suddenly the tables were empty. A group came after us got seated by joining tables. When asked, they said they are a group of 6. The lady at the reception is very arrogant. We were seated next to the wall and there was an insect moving around. We had to wait for another 10 min as pani puri was empty. See pic. By the time we were back with pani puri, the naan was on the table, see the pic for the quality of naan. It was dry, we requested for fresh naan and they were dry too. There was no name tags with vegetarian and non-veg called out, see pic. There was a fly on watermelon kept in the corner. The only star is for the gentleman in suit at the reception who was honest in acknowledging the difference between a lunch and dinner quality! $90 for 2, fathers day special lunch buffet. Forget the money, the disappointment is from one of fav restaurant. I had persuaded my wife to dine here much against her wish. read more

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Did a take home. The food was disappointing. I've tried their dine in buffets and they are much better. My review is limited to the takeout deliveries. I ordered hara bhara kabab, which was a 5/10. Next their kadai chicken was an indo-Chinese chicken entree guised as a kadai chicken. Large uneven pieces of pepper dripped in a bowl-full of oil. Chicken was poorly cooked. Overall the dish was an epic disaster. I wish Amber did justice to serving Indian flavors and delicacies consistently. Overall: 5/10 for their takeout meal read more

Amber India - Hara Kebab - Indian Near Me - Los Altos, California

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We've been big fans of Amber Los Altos for years and have hosted several parties here. When they opened their speakeasy lounge, Amber at Dusk, it quickly became our favorite Friday night hangout with friends and family. The ambiance is perfect, the service is top-notch, and the food is consistently amazing. We recently celebrated a friend's birthday here and were blown away by the hospitality. Ravi took great care of us, and even the chef, Ajay, came out to personally introduce himself--a testament to the warm and welcoming vibe of this place. If you're looking for a hidden gem with great food, drinks, and a fantastic atmosphere, I highly recommend checking out Amber at Dusk! read more

Pretty unimpressed with this place- over priced and just OK food. For the price, quite disappointed in the flavor and taste of the dishes. Ordered their tikka masala and garlic naan, the chicken being tough and not very tender, with the naan dry and unflavored. Wouldn't recommend unfortunately. read more

Amber India - two bowls of food on a table - Indian Near Me - Los Altos, California

Alas! Amber has lost a customer of over 20 years. I loved this restaurant, recommended it frequently, and ate in or took out from here with regularity. For its style of Indian food, it was very hard to beat (without traveling much further South). Sadly, while the food remains remarkable, the prices have gone from reasonable ... to restrictive ... to irrational. Case in point: 4 pieces of tandoori chicken (misleadingly described as a "whole" roasted chicken on the menu), is now $24 . Previously you could order a half or whole. Now, it's (less than?) half of a small chicken for more than what a whole (relatively) recently cost. Diners beware -- your favorite dish may similarly now be a cautionary tale. Amber: your rising costs have caused this customer to rise up out of his seat. Your establishment provided years of consistently very good food (with mixed but adequate service for the cost). Now pricing is unquestionably out of touch with reality, and out of reach for many of the loyal customers you served so well for so long. read more

Amber India - $24 - you'll need to order 2 ($48) if you want the "whole" roast chicken listed on the menu. - Indian Near Me - Los Altos, California

Needed to update, as I'm really sad about the recent menu changes and I love this place so much. I only took a star off because I don't want to be unfair or overly harsh. This is still a very good restaurant and people should still give it a try, especially if they're not as hung up on specific favorite dishes as I am. Recently they removed many things that we love from the menu. The food here is *not* cheap, and we were willing to pay the premium for their malai kofta (now it is "malai lotus root kofta" with figs, and I would not get it again as it arrived over-fried and strange tasting), lentil soup, tandoori mixed grill, vindaloo... there is no sweet lassi on the menu anymore, only mango. The kheer is gone. All of our favorites except for the chicken tikka masala, garlic naan, gulab jamun, samosas, and pakora are gone. At least our kiddo's favorite entree is still on the menu, but for me and my husband... I miss my regular malai kofta. It took me so long to find one that I loved locally and now it's gone. Maybe it wasn't a big seller? Still, my motivation to order is a lot lower now. Honestly sad about it. I guess they have a whole new concept happening and I wish them well, but now unfortunately I need to find another place with really good malai kofta. read more

Went here for a team lunch and we opted for the lunch buffet option. I'm not super familiar with Indian food but I was told that this leans more North Indian food as opposed to South. There's plenty of parking in a lot outside, and a fair variety of food for the buffet - rice, a few curries (veg and non veg, and desserts and fruits), etc. Again, not really familiar with Indian cuisine other than the Americanized kind, so I definitely tried a lot of things I don't know the name of. Everything was flavorful, but not necessarily up my alley. I did enjoy the grated carrot dessert and the curries. The naan was good, and so was the food item where you crack it open and fill it with various toppings and then a tangy juice. The servers came by often to fill up water and take empty plates. Not a ton of people there overall, but we were there from 1-2pm so it may not have been peak hours. At around $30 per person, it was ok. Was definitely full at the end of it, but not sure I'd go again. read more

A great place for a meal! We went as a large group for dinner on a weekend. We had a reservation ahead of time and were seated promptly. The outside patio is beautiful with all the lights and heaters along with a fire place. 5/5 for the ambience! For appetizers we ordered hara bhara kebab, mini kachori chaat and lots of jal jeera. The mains included baingan bharta, malai kofta, dal bukhara and naan. Everything was good, especially the kebabs and dal. They were SUPER AMAZING! While from all the different naan flavors we got, the Kashmiri naan was the least favorite. Super sweet, this one is not something I would order again. They serve the food in fancy serve ware and the servers are prompt in service and follow instructions well. We had kids in the party and they enjoyed the freshly made naans. Recommend this place for a large group or for an intimate meal. Super amazing! read more