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    Anantara

    4.1 (265 reviews)
    PriceyIndian
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Crab Podimas, $20
    Calvin C.

    Anantara is an upscale, Indian dining establishment in Fremont. We found the food to be very good, offering many items we don't typically see at Indian restaurants. We started with the crab podimas, which is a crab cake, $20. It was pretty good, flavorful and not oily. We would order this again. Then, we tried the karuveppilai shrimp, which is a grilled shrimp for $19. This was our favorite appetizer of the evening. The shrimp were large and had a good smoky flavor, but were not dry. We followed this with inji-puli lotus root, $17, which is deep fried lotus root in a tamarind sauce. We've never tried lotus root prepared in this fashion. It was good. Our final appetizer was the thattukeda chicken fry, $18. They were good, too. The pieces were crispy and not oily. It was a large portion that could feed many people. Our entree was the malabar black cod, $38. We enjoyed that, too, with one malabar porotta, which is type of bread, $6. It's like naan, but different. It seemed to be very popular item there. We plan to go back to Anantara. 5 stars!

    Drinks menu
    Usha A.

    I was here on a date night with my hubby. Being from Kerala, we were curious about their menu. We had made prior reservation for 7 pm and we reached around 6:45 pm but we were seated after seeing our reservation online. The ambience is very much green with artificial olive trees and banana tree / coconut tree wall papers etc. It's a bit small seemed but was crowded by the time our food started coming. Our server was very polite, and helpful with everything. We ordered two cocktails, one Madeira mimosa and the other Coromandel flame. The later one is very sweet that you don't want to drink it anymore. We ordered, inji puli lotus root- loved it, karuveppulai shrimp - delicious, they had one named kalan, which was a surprise as Kalan is one of the side dish we have in Kerala. I was not very impressed with this one. It was okay, seemed like a mix of cauliflower or something with garnishing cornflakes. From the main dishes we ordered, Grandma's goat curry- it was okay! Alleppey shrimp curry which was delicious, a Kochi style of cooking enjoyed it with malabar parotta. I couldn't finish the parotta as it was so heavy with ghee/oil. We did take home the left overs. It's good for any special occasion as it is expensive. The staff is friendly and very helpful. It's not bad to try out for the first time.

    Goat curry
    Maddie W.

    The interior is nice and it feels elevated and romantic. However, the service was really lacking. For the price point of $20-30s+ for entrees and adding a bowl of rice for $7, the bare minimum should be water refills and asking how the food is/if we need anything. I was mid sentence saying my order and the waiter suddenly attended to the table next to us instead (they were putting two tables together). It felt odd and a little rude. Once more people came, it got really busy and the service got worse. They only have the fancy water at each table and they took it away earlier so we were really thirsty. I'd recommend putting self serve water jugs on each table to alleviate this issue. The food is flavorful and yummy, but I wasn't blown away. Maybe we didn't order the right things? Overall, the price doesn't justify the quality of service. Maybe it's a newer spot and they're still ironing out certain flows, but my partner and I didn't have a great time and will likely not come back.

    Very flavorful
    Anandita S.

    The private tasting at Anantara was a thoughtfully curated experience, beginning with the restaurant's décor, which was both welcoming and serene. The minimalist design created an atmosphere of understated elegance, allowing the focus to remain on the culinary offerings. The level of service was exemplary throughout the event: Gautam the best host. The staff demonstrated professionalism, attentiveness, and a strong understanding of pacing, contributing to a seamless dining experience. Among the dishes presented, several were particularly noteworthy. The lassi was well-balanced and refreshing, the vadas were expertly prepared with excellent texture, and the vegetarian sandwiches reflected careful attention to flavor and presentation. The podi idlis stood out for their comforting yet distinctive seasoning. One aspect that could be enhanced is the beverage program. Alcoholic options were not included, and the absence of curated tasting pairings limited the depth of the overall experience. Introducing thoughtfully selected wine pairings would further elevate future private tastings and complement the cuisine more effectively. Overall, the tasting reflected a high standard of culinary execution and service, set within a calm and elegant environment. The owner is very humble and on the floor.

    Malathy A.

    The ambiance is pretty great, it's slightly larger too. What I liked most was the presentation of each item that we got! It was unique, very innovative, and so well put together. The taste was authentic, very flavorful, and extremely well-spiced! I can't believe I don't have enough pictures of the dishes or the place, I was definitely mesmerized by everything there was to eat. We ordered quite a few dishes. I want to go back and try the thali, which is only available on weekdays. I also want to try other items on the menu because everything looked amazing. Yes, we totally looked at what other tables were eating and wanted those too haha. We ordered quite a few items, and every single dish slaps! Just delicious The appam, the fish starters, the prawn curry, and the biryani damn, everything was better than the last. We had very few leftovers and felt like pandas walking out, but it was sooo worth it. The server who took our order was very nice and courteous, and he asked us to come back for the thali and heck yeah, I want to try it! I must say, it is on the pricey side. Each dish was expensive on its own; we racked up a bill of $170 for two adults and a child, which was definitely a lot. Taste-wise, it was worth it, but I still think it's a bit much. Overall, it's definitely one of the nicer places you'd want to go to for something special. Highly recommend.

    Theresa D.

    Romantic and chic ambiance? Check. Good food? Check. Good service? Check I had the rotlam biryani with chicken and it was so much food, definitely shareable for 2-3 people. The bone was left in, so it was tricky to debone the meat since I was sitting at a two top and there wasn't much space with all our dishes. The chicken fry was sooo good and so much food. I'm still thinking about it. The cocktails were refreshing, but I think I'll try for a wine next time. This was the fanciest Indian food I've had, and it makes a great date spot. I can't wait to come back. Parking is plenty since it's in the pacific commons.

    Potlum Biryani
    Rini R.

    We went here for lunch . The ambience is great and there is plenty of parking available. It's located in a complex with target , Ulta beauty and a lot of other shops . We ordered potlum biryani , thali and veg kizhi porotta. The biryani was too wettish for my liking , my friends took thali and veg kizhi porotta. The kizhi porotta was different from what we have tasted before , it was okay and the thali had lot of items. The portion size was really good for all the dishes . I personally didn't like taste of any of the dishes too much , but service was great. I may not return here again

    Dianna H.

    Celebrated a friend's birthday here and was surprised by how much we enjoyed the whole experience, from the ambiance to the service to the food itself. It was a very memorable meal for both of us. We made same day reservations for dinner at 6 pm on Friday and it was pretty easy. When we arrived, the first thing you notice is that it's beautifully decorated inside, with high ceilings, painted walls, and nice light fixtures. Most of the Indian restaurants I've been to are super casual, so it was nice to see a more upscale spot for once. To start, I got the watermelon fizz ($12), which was super refreshing. Would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a nonalcoholic drink. My friend got the saffron lager ($8). It was his first time trying it but he said it was as good as Taj, which he really likes. For food, we shared a couple of items and everything was a hit, which is very rare for me. We started off with the chicken fry ($17), which was perfectly flavored and fried just the right amount. Honestly I think this was the best Indian-style fried chicken I've had. I liked it much more than the typical chicken 65 I've gotten at other places. For our entrees, we had the chicken potlam biryani ($32) and the nizami paneer ($25), with a malabar porotta ($6) and kal dosa ($6) on the side. The nizami paneer was really good, but it wasn't too different from other good paneer curries I've had before. What really stood out was the chicken biryani, which is cooked and served in a banana leaf. Portions are MASSIVE and every bite is chock full of flavor. We left completely stuffed and with a ton of leftovers. Would highly recommend this spot! We're already thinking about our next visit :D

    Lamb Ghee Roast
    Laltoo B.

    Decent Kerela(Indian) cuisine in an Upscale setting. The Chicken fry was pretty decent, bit low on spices, quantity was surprisingly large. Shrimp starter was nice. For mains we had the Lamb Ghee Roast with Appam's - it was done very well, though not classic. I loved the tasty, while my friend found it to be on the sweeter side. The service is quick & friendly. Will definitely be back to try for some more stuff.

    Potlam Biryani
    Kezia P.

    Been there twice! Both times we went just when the restaurant opened & got away with not making reservations but it filled up pretty quickly. Food was fantastic! Our favorites were the Potlam Biryani (so flavorful we talked about it for days!) & the Mutton Soup! Service was great! Has a modern & cozy vibe with indoor & outdoor seating. Plenty of parking in the back.

    Malabar Porotta
    Chelsey Y.

    Really nice, upscale ambiance for Indian food with good service if you're looking to treat yourself to a good meal. Malabar Porotta is a must when eating here to pair with your curry - it was my favorite part of the meal! Out of all the dishes I ordered, I would not order the chicken curry and try another, but I would definitely come back if I were in the area.

    Egg roast
    Rucha S.

    We visited this Indian restaurant for Saturday lunch. Reservations were open, and while the place wasn't full, it had a decent number of diners. We were warmly greeted and seated promptly. A server quickly came by to offer water (tap or bottled) and handed us menus. Shortly after, another server stopped to see if we had questions or were ready to order. We ordered the lotus root inji pulli, alleppey shrimp curry, egg roast with ghee pepper rice, appam, and Malabar parotta. Service was quite slow. The appetizer arrived first--it was hot, tangy, and nicely spiced. However, the lotus root was quite chewy; not sure if that's how it's meant to be. There was another long gap before the mains arrived. The shrimp curry was hot, but everything else was lukewarm or cold. The flavors of the shrimp curry and egg roast were decent but nothing memorable. The appam was very thin, and the ghee pepper rice lacked fragrance or the flavor of ghee--we could see pepper, but couldn't taste it. They also forgot our parotta and only brought it when we asked, and by then, it was cold too. No one checked in to see how the meal was or if we needed anything else, which added to our disappointment.

    Angamali Mango Curry and Appum
    Rakesh L.

    Ambiance is upscale for an Indian Restaurant through somewhat noisy Service was courteous and polite. Ganesh, our wait staff took the time to explain what some of the dishes were and some history behind the food. The food was excellent. We ordered a bunch of appetizers, two main courses and two desserts among the four of us. Truffle Okra Kurkure (5/5): my wife couldn't stop raving about the okra. Perfectly crisp without being overfried, and with light batter that allowed for the taste of the okra to come through. Gunpowder Idli Bites (4/5) - the challenge with gunpowder idli at most places is that the spice overpowers the taste of everything else. Not here...it had just enough spice that you know it's spicy without overpowering your palette Inji Puli Lotus Root (4/5) another star dish thanks to the ginger tamarind sauce. I've had this at a number of other places (Inchin's once upon a time) and the magic is always in the sauce - Amantara nailed it. Right mix of the tangy with the ginger strips Angamaly Mango Curry (2.5/5) Frankly, after the amazing appetizers this dish fell a bit short. Somehow the combination of mango and coconut didn't quite do it for us. Sadhya (4/5) : this was a new dish recommended by our server Ganesh. It consisting of rice, 3 curries, 3 veggies and 3 chutneys with a side of papad. Filling, flavorful and with a ton of variety. Gulab Jamun Brûlée (2/5) - the rabdi that came with the brûlée was waaayy too sweet and could have been less sweet for a more enjoyable taste. Elaneer Fruit Payasam (3/5) : this was a bit more enjoyable than the brûlée but could have been a bit more sweeter. Overall a great experience with food and service and definitely worth going back.

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    Lunch Thaali is good. They could improve on the quantity of food offered and their drink menu.

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    Ask the Community - Anantara

    Is there a lunch buffet?

    We do Thali and Al a carte .

    Is it Kid Friendly?

    Yes

    Can I bring wine ? Cork charges?

    Yes . $25 per bottle

    Are there meat non-spicy dishes?

    Yes, it's not that spicy for Indian standards and you can always ask for an American medium of mild.

    Can I bring my own cake for a birthday celebration? And is there an additional fee for cake ? Thanks

    Yes

    Is the meat halal?

    Yes, all the meat we serve is halal. Please feel free to reach out if you have any other questions!

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    Falaknuma - Chicken 65 ( With 1 Rumali Roti)

    Falaknuma

    3.5(100 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    I have been here three times for dine in (have done takeaways multiple times) but before commenting…read moreanything about the food and its flavor, I would like to say that the service is really very slow (they say that they cook fresh due to which it takes time but sometimes, the customer is too hungry to wait) and honestly I'm not being critical but they really need to work on the service. I revisited after six months only to see that the service hasn't improved a bit.Took almost 50ish mins to get our goat & chicken Mandi. Food however is really nice, have tried their Mandi (chicken & goat both), haleem , chicken 65 (takeaway) & pathar ka gosht and apricot crème as well as tea. If you're someone who enjoys Indian flavors, you will enjoy eating here. Ambiance is nice. Cutlery is clean

    Ordered a family pack chicken dum biryani, family pack haleem, and a small goat biryani…read more The Chicken Biryani was a major disappointment of all. It was sweet, flavorless, dry and lacking spice - four out of four people didn't like it. I definitely won't be trying it again. The Mutton Biryani, was flavorful and definitely many times better than chicken biryani. The Haleem was the absolute best item we ordered and a definite hit, making it worth trying again. Be warned about their 'Family Pack'. It's advertised as a family size but serves about two people, not definitely four, which is quite pricey for a 32oz bucket at $40. While the Haleem's quality justified the price as a seasonal item, the 'Family Pack' concept for biryani is poor value. I'd recommend the Haleem and Mutton Biryani, but steer clear of the Chicken Biryani and don't expect the "Family Pack" to feed more than two, 3 at best.

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    Pakwan Restaurant

    Pakwan Restaurant

    3.7(1.2k reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    You know it's good when your mouth starts watering from the smells in the parking lot, when the…read moreplace is packed even at 9:30 pm, and when every single person looks like they're enjoying the food. Pakwan is the spot. You have to know how to order, because order does matter here! Step 1) Grab a table. May require you to wait. May require you to stage a stake out. May require you to get crafty. They will not let you order until you have a table! Step 2) Order at the counter. Be adventurous. Try something you've never had before. It'll be good, just trust. (Also, if you got Mango Lassi, or other drinks, pick up at the register!) Step 3) They will give you a buzzer. It will go off when your food is ready. Pickup at the window. Dished may come out staggered so be patient. Step 4) Water, utensils, sauces, and straws are all self serve. Cleaning up your dishes once you leave is not. At every stage there was someone to help us along. From the cleaning staff looking out for tables for us to the chef flagging down the manager to pick up my forgotten Mango Lassi. The tandoori chicken blew people away. The saag actually tasted like real spinach. The naan is huge. It's no secret that Pakwan delivers.

    This review is for take out only…read more We ordered the chicken karahi and garlic naans to go. The wait time was long, we got our order almost 45 minutes after placing it. But the taste was 10/10. Perfectly spiced, authentic flavors and the naan was great too.

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    Karachi Goat Curry

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