Such a wonderful restaurant. I stumbled on this restaurant when I took ceramic classes at the near by studio and I am so glad I did. This is a total family style restaurant and you'll need to grab your own plates, napkins, silverware, water and cups but that just adds to the overall family feel. They offer Free Chai tea with dine in meals which is pretty amazing! The food is also really tasty and is the best deal in town, our family of five can enjoy a wonderful meal and it doesn't break the bank, how they keep their prices so low is beyond me because they do not skimp on quality or quantity it's pretty amazing! Try this place you won't be disappointed! read more

Anarkali Concord - Super yummy aloo naan and garlic Naan! - Pakistani Near Me - Concord, California

Cant go wrong with free cups of chaa while you wait for your order! The chicken tikka masala is always a good choice. And sometimes they offer egg dishes on the special menu which are a plus! Dine In service is usually quick and the naans are always hot a fluffy ready to enjoy. Palak paneer is a great starter dish while you wait. read more

We 7 members family come at Nov 23th and ordered Chicken T masala no spicy 2 CTM spicy 2 fish tundori One chicken beryani White rice 4 samosa Chicken leg Tandoori Lamb chops I only can say these guys are one of kind So fresh so good and delicious what can I say just try it if you are in Indian food . read more

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Great for take out. Kind, fast, and the food is delicious! The butter chicken is delicious, and the eggplant dishes satisfy.

This is hands down my favorite Indian restaurant--not just in the Concord area, but arguably anywhere. Last night, we ordered takeout and got Garlic Naan, Chicken Tikka Masala, Bhindi Masala, Mixed Vegetable Korma, Aloo Gobi, and Palak Paneer. The standout was definitely the Chicken Tikka Masala--it was absolutely rich, and flavorful. I also equally loved the Aloo Gobi--the cauliflower and potatoes were cooked perfectly, and the savory spices made the dish shine without needing any meat. Bhindi Masala was another hit for me. I know the "slimy" texture of okra can be off-putting for some, but I didn't mind it at all. The only dish I wasn't too crazy about was the Mixed Vegetable Korma. It felt like a "kitchen sink" mix of veggies, including ones I'm not particularly fond of like bell peppers, peas, and green beans. While the curry flavor itself was decent, it didn't stand out compared to the rest. I'd probably skip that one next time. Overall, though, it was an incredibly satisfying meal. I'll definitely be ordering from this place again. read more

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Good service good food reasonable price and quality better than any other restaurant food quality is good

This restaurant is in a small strip mall, you probably pass by it all the time. The family is so nice. My family enjoys going here often. I enjoy getting a mild tikka masala chicken. Plain naan here is delicious and never overcooked. read more

Easy to park, very clean (more so than similar restaurants, I was impressed) and very nice people working here (maybe the owner). Tried butter chicken, tandoori chicken, saag paneer, daal, garlic naan, roti and rice. Free chai while we waited, which was nice (and good). Quality of the food was good across the board. The chicken dishes, in particular, were good. Flavor of the saag paneer was a bit flat (was missing some masala, couldn't pinpoint it). The daal was also just okay, but in honestly, we were expecting black dal and it was a channa dal, which is not my favorite, so that might just be me. Overall it's worth a try. I'll go back. read more

Good food great people , the food is tasty and recommend, mixed Vegetable is a delicious spicy dish to order

The best Pakistani restaurant around we come here every week Arakhali thank you the service is the best much much better than naan n curry

My wife is getting her hair done 2 d so I wandered off to get something to eat. It was really tasty and they were quick. very helpful

Definitely in the Top Five of my favorite Bay Area restaurants. Last Friday was the fifth time I've eaten here, and each time the food has been straight fire. I know very little about Pakistani or Indian food, and part of the reason why is most restaurants that serve those cuisines are ridiculously expensive. I have no why their prices are so high. But so often they are prohibitively expensive. At least to me. But somehow Anarkali Concord is able to serve up outstanding dishes at a very reasonable price. The menu items are so attractively priced, one is tempted to try everything on the menu And Lord knows I'm never one to resist temptation. I'm all about trying everything on this menu. And surely I will, visit by visit. This most recent visit we got the Veggie Korma ($10) and Chicken Tikka Masala ($11) like we always do, and tried the Shrimp Biryani ($13) and the Lamb Chops Tandori ($15). We also got some of Anarkali's truly wonderful Garlic Naan and an order of Basmati Rice. What a feast! Every dish was bursting with flavor. The food was so good the conversation we had been engaged in before the food was served slowly died. By the time we were two or three bites in, the table was quiet except for one or another of us muttering some version of "got damn this food is good!" every few minutes. Absolutely impossible to identify a favorite dish, not just because they were uniformly excellent, but also because of how well all our choices worked together. My guess is you could pick any other four dishes and achieve the same result. All the menu items compliment each other. I'm going to test that Idea next time I visit. i'm going to blindfold myself and pick a random item from four different sections of the menu. That's how much I like this restaurant and how confident I am in their recipes. I highly recommend Anarkali Concord! Really delicious Pakistani food at bargain prices. Mikey C says: did I mention the FREE serve-yourself chai? It's so damn good! read more

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Anarkali is hands down the BEST Indian restaurant in the East Bay! I always get the Chicken Saffron Biryani, and it is absolutely perfect--the chicken is juicy, tender, and cooked to perfection, with every bite bursting with rich, authentic flavor. The spice level is spot-on, balanced beautifully to bring out the full depth of the dish without being overpowering. And trust me, as a South Asian, I know my Indian food--and this hits every mark. The garlic naan is equally incredible--soft, pillowy, with just the right amount of garlic and buttery goodness. It's the perfect accompaniment to any meal and truly elevates the whole experience. What makes Anarkali even better is how affordable everything is. You get top-notch, authentic Indian cuisine without breaking the bank. Amazing food, generous portions, and great prices--what more could you ask for? This has quickly become my go-to spot in the East Bay, and I can't recommend it enough! read more

Good friendly service food is flavorful most flavorful I've tasted in the Bay Area. I even tell my friends at school to come here for food. Nice big parking lot and great for parties. Always feels like family. read more

8 years ago, I left a 5 star review. Back when the place was new, I like it. Now...not so much. Order: Lamb Tikka Masala, Chicken Achari, Lamb Seekh kebab, garlic naan bread, rice. The food was not fresh. This includes the rice, which was so obviously old. It was crumbly and dry. The garlic naan was nothing like the other pictures on Yelp- it was not fluffy at all, flat as a cardboard. But the biggest offender was the Masala sauce tasted like Campbell's tomato soup, mixed with some cream and spice. Sauce was very red, strong tomato flavor. It was edible, I still ate everything...but it wasn't great. Service was bad too. I ordered pickup togo, the place was empty when I got there, the guy handed me the bag, didn't even say or look at me when I thanked him. The dude looked either depressed/bored/angry. Both my girlfriend and I love Indian food. She said to me that she is glad that Anarkali was not her first time trying Indian food, because otherwise she would think she just didn't like Indian food. There is a much better Indian restaurant around the corner. In fact, there are at least 3 within a few miles that are much better. Not going back. read more

Ordered via DoorDash! Came hot and super tasty! The samosa was still crunchy on the outside and perfectly moist and flavorful on the inside. The chutneys were a perfect pair I got the coconut prawns, basmati rice and garlic naan. All were very good. I wish the prawns had some veggies or onions but the coconut sauce packed a punch with the right amount of heat. The rice was fine and the naan was a little dry. They also packed a small side of garbanzo beans in a wonderful sauce. It was excellent, only wish I had gotten a bigger side read more

Definitely our new go-to Indian delivery place! The lamb vindaloo was one of the best I've had (super lean and tasty lamb and great flavors). The chicken tikka masala was quite good and very creamy, and the palak paneer was quite good too (though maybe could have used some more paneer chunks). The portions were a little small but the cost was way lower than similar places that it was definitely work it. The plain naan was thick and fluffy and the onion & garlic naans were quite good too, though the onion one could have been more onion-y. The order didn't come with rice, which was interesting as most places give a free rice for such an order, but that's fine. And there wasn't any choice on DoorDash for the spice level of any dish, but they were all pretty good anyway. The palak and tikka masala were both quite mild while the vindaloo had a nice little spicy kick. read more

My absolute favorite Indian restaurant in this area. The prices are great and it's so filling. We love their garlic naan and my personal favorite is their palek paneer. I prefer their vegetarian dishes because I don't really eat meat dishes when eating Indian food. Their chana masala is amazing as well. Super quick and our orders are always ready on time. This has been our favorite Indian spot for years and we don't plan on changing anytime soon. read more

My friend and I came here this afternoon before our Dollar Tree trip, as we were both quite hungry. I had bookmarked Anarkali on the recommendation of fellow Yelper Harvey K but hadn't had the chance to try it until today. My friend really likes it and has eaten there before. I had the veggie tikka masala and my friend had the butter chicken. She also ordered garlic naan, rice, samosas, and the gulab jaman. I had a piece of garlic naan and a little rice. The tikka masala definitely had a kick but the naan, rice, and the raita balanced out the heat. Though I forgot to request it mild, the spice was not unbearable for me. As another reviewer pointed out, the naan was doughy, which I agree with and like. Both the naan and rice were not dry at all. Love that they had complimentary chai. The restaurant was pretty empty when we were there. You order at the counter and they bring the items to you. Our interactions with the staff were minimal but they were polite and brought the food out quickly. Yes, it's a hole in the wall place. The quality of the food fat outweighs the ambiance, hence the 5-star rating. Prices are very reasonable. The tikka masala was $10 and the vegetarian dishes range from $9-11. Seafood dishes range from $12-13. We will be back! read more

Anarkali Concord - Veggie Tikka Masala and Garlic Naan - Pakistani Near Me - Concord, California

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I happened to be in this side of town and decided to go in for dinner , & I was surprised to experience a "SELF SERVE" Restaurant, basically you order on the counter and on the side you'll see a fridge where you can grab a glass container of water or sodas, and on the side a rack stocked with glasses, dishes and utensils. There's plenty of seating , once you choose your table you have to bring your stuff over, the people at the register will bring your food to the table. The prices didn't seemed to pricey compare to other places I had been, but I'm assuming since there's no waiters , they don't pass those fees to you. The restaurant is very clean , they have complementary chai tea to drink while you get your order. The Lamb tikka Masala was on point , very tasty, we ordered plain naan , it was fresh and warm. I also had rice , it was good , but I had tried it in other places and this one was different like more plain, however once you mixed it with the tikka masala it doesn't matter. This restaurant is located by a dollar tree store and parking is not an issue. I feel like this is a great place to grab food and go :) read more

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Anarkali has some real highlights, but also a few areas that could use improvement. First off, the ambiance could definitely be better. The place would benefit from a little more attention to its appearance and overall vibe--it didn't quite match the dining experience I was hoping for. As for the food, it was a mixed bag. The butter chicken was just okay--definitely more on the tomato-y side, which wasn't my preference, but it wasn't bad. On the other hand, their naan was excellent--fluffy, soft, and absolutely delicious. I could eat that on its own! The standout dish for me was the Tandoori Raja Prawns--packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. I'd 100% go back just for those. The Chicken Breast Tandoori was also really tasty and flavorful. Personally, I would've preferred it chopped into cubes, but that's just a minor personal preference. Their customer service was really good, attentive and friendly throughout the visit. Unfortunately, the mango lassi was a bit of a miss--not terrible, just below average and lacking that creamy, fresh taste I usually look for. Overall, a decent experience with a few standout dishes. If they improve the ambiance and fine-tune a couple of menu items, it could be a great spot. read more

Their Tandoori chicken lunch special is very delicious! It came with rice and two pieces of Naan and Tikka Masala sauce! It cost $10 and you can't go wrong with that! read more

Food wasnt completely miserable but was dry and overcooked. The proprietor was more or less unfriendly, wont bother again.

FAVORITE INDIAN SPOT EVER! Service is amazing and the food is even bettter!!! Thank you guys.

Delicious. We had the chicken tikka masala chicken biryani, garlic naan, keema naan, and the aloo naan. The flavour was on point and it was soo tasty, loved the complimentary chai tea when you order in and it was pretty self serve for utensils and such which we didn't mind. We also got a mango lassi that wasn't too sweet but hit the spot! Would come back. Only thing is that there isn't ac and can get warm/hot but they try to mitigate it with fans which we were fine with! read more

Very good food but the cashier/ attendant was inhospitable and plain rude. He barely acknowledged me and dismissed me as soon as I said my name for the pick up. Horrible experience. Definitely not going back. read more

This is probably one of my favorite restaurants! My fiance and I love lamb and this place has a lot of different options for a very reasonable price. Our favorite are the lamb Tikka Masala, the Bhindi Gosht (lamb with okra) and the lamb shank when available. We also always order two garlic naans, a mango lassi to share, some kheer (rice pudding) and two pistachio ice cream "popsicles". The food is always delicious, the staff is friendly and the atmosphere is always peaceful. It's a great place for a date or a family outing. read more

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My favorite Indian restaurant in the area. Love the tandoori chicken, vege tikka masala, soft naan, free chai, great prices and a welll lit and clean place. read more

Still consistently yummy! So far really the BEST in this Contra Costa area. I updated with the different dishes I tried this time around. Their palak gosht ( spinach with lamb) was very good- had a little different taste in a good way than others I have tried. This was a branded palak versus smashed spinach where you can see the leaves which I normally like better, but the taste was good in this. The Chana chole masala ( garbanzo beans) was really good and a thick sauce. Even my kids loved this. Tip 1: I take leftovers and make x it in the morning with hardboiled eggs sliced in half and put into the dish/sauce with sprinkle of cilantro makes a good traditional breakfast or meal to stretch this dish further. Chicken Karahai had a thick and delicious sauce. I would suggest adding more bell peppers and onion which I notice many restaurants giving less or some not at all these days. Otherwise, so yummy sauce and such tender chicken. Lamb kebobs- on point, soft and tender. Very good with green chutney and tamarind sauce too. They had a raita sauce too, but I don't know if that was for the kebob or something else, but it was a nice touch on a hot day! Even the hot tea was good and subtly sweet. They offer it free to pour yourself. They have a freezer full of kulfi and pistachio type of ice cream too- nice! This restaurant is consistently delicious which a lot of restaurants aren't especially after Covid. So I know I get great food at reasonable price. read more

We recently went to Anarkali for the first. You order at the counter, take a number to your table, and pick up plates, utensils from a rack. Your food is brought to you and you pay at the counter when you are done. We had samosas, papadam, chicken seekh kabob, rice, garlic naan and chicken tikka masala. Everything was delicious. The naan was the best we've had. We will be going back. read more

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This was our second visit here. The first time was with some other friends just over two years ago. This time, we came with a friend whose sons usually do all of the ordering and he just eats. And so we ordered, and he ate! Ordering is done at the counter. Once you place your order, you'll get a table number, and the food will be delivered to you. Set-ups and drinks are self-service. We paid after we finished our meal but I wouldn't be surprised if they asked for payment before food prep either. We tend to order Chinese family style. That's usually one soup and then one entree per person plus rice and maybe dessert. Since soups aren't offered here, we substituted one additional entree. In lieu of Steamed Rice, we got Basmati Rice along with one order each of Onion and Garlic Naan. We ordered a Lamb, a Chicken, a Shrimp and a Veg. As noted before, the serving portions are not huge. But then, neither are the prices. Several pieces of protein, some veg and lots of sauce per dish. That seems to be how all of the Indian and Pakistani Restaurants that I've eaten at have served their dishes. There are a few that offer larger portions but then their pricing is adjusted accordingly as well. The sauces are intense and full of flavor. That's where the rice and naan come in for us. Plates don't need to be washed (don't call the health department!) when we've completely wiped them clean with our naan. read more

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Great hole in the wall. It's behind a bigger shopping center, tucked away. But people know about it, there were a few groups there. You walk up and order, severs were respectful and reserved. I'm a fan of Indian food and I loved it here. Flavorful and fairly priced. Will be coming back. read more

Anarkali Concord - Chicken Leg Tandoori with Garlic Naan and Palak Paneer $26 total - Pakistani Near Me - Concord, California

I have been here a few times. This is a self-service restaurant and they have complimentary milk tea for dine-in. There won't be signs near milk tea labeling "complimentary," but it is listed on the menu. My go-to order is Butter Naan, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Samosa (with Chaat on the side). It isn't your regular Chicken Tikka Masala. It's only sauce with chicken which seems to have a lot of cream, it's more like a Butter Chicken. And make sure to get your Chutney and Tamarind sauce in the fridge for the Samosa. Delicious. read more

We wanted punjabi food. Unfortunately it was 3 pm and many were closed. We stumbled on Anarkali. It is a no frills pakistani restaurant with halal food. We are vegan. Thankfully they have a large selection of vegan /vegetarian options. Food was made fresh. We enjoyed every item we ordered. Definitely a good option for a quick bite or take out. read more

Fresh and tasty curry! The bread was delicious too! This first time trying this restaurant favourably recommended read more

Anarkali Concord - Chicken Tikka Masala Curry and Basmati Rice - Pakistani Near Me - Concord, California

Awsome and delicious Indian food. Service is nice and I can hear and smell the kitchen cooking the yummy food. I ordered the lamb chops tandoori and they were perfect. I also ordered the aloo naan and that was good too. I would love to return. read more

I honestly don't have much to say beside, why did it take me so long to come here. This place is not only affordable, but it has the nicest group of staff that work here. I came here twice already, once with my husband and they were super nice to tell us on how their place is self serve; you order first, get your plates, drinks and sauces, then you take a seat at any open table. After you are done eating, you then pay after and let them know if you grabbed any soda out of the fridge. The ambiance here is super simple, but cute for their establishment. The second time I was here, I came with my coworker and we ordered the lamp chop Tandoori which was the best cuts of meat and super tender. My coworker really enjoyed this place and will definitely be making this our weekly round of coming here. I will say that because everything is affordable, it not only taste good, but they are also generous with their portions when serving. This place is honestly a hidden gems of Indian food, because you wouldn't think to come here until someone tells you and then you get all mad because it took you this long to come in here. I had a great experience with both visits and I honestly like the self serve concept of it because it allows you to get ready for your food to come out. Like I always say, don't knock it till you try it. read more

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This place is amazing. Not your typical restaurant experience. You walk up to order, and the gentleman at the counter was so nice and attentive. We were given complimentary chai to go with our meal. Perfect for the rainy day we were having. We ordered garlic naan, chicken tikka masala curry and rice. We finished the meal with Gulab Jaman, and we enjoyed everything. Nothing amazing, just good, hearty, comfort food. Will definitely come back, especially for the garlic naan. Soooo so good. read more

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Came here for lunch on a weekday with my boyfriend about a month ago. I've been meaning to leave a review because I really enjoyed my dining experience here and want to share it. I used to work nearby and would often smell the delicious food from here, so I told myself I'd eat here someday. Food: My bf ordered the chicken tikka masala and paneer naan while I got the veggie biryani, garlic naan, and samosas appetizer. The food came out quick and everything was warm and delicious. The portions were big and I feel like we could've split everything we ordered into 2-3 regular sized meals. The veggie biryani was spicier than ones I've gotten in other places, but it was still tolerable for me as someone who usually orders mild to medium spice level for dishes. The samosas were huge and crispy with flavorful filling. The naan was soft and huge. Great value since the food was affordable while also coming in generous portions. I went home with leftovers. Service: You walk in and order at the front. There are menus at the front for you to look at. We didn't realize that the utensils and water were self serve at first, so the gentleman who took our order gave us silverware at our table and told us we can grab what we needed. The water was cold and refreshing. I loved the warm complimentary chai by the register. When finished with your meal, you pay at the front. For me, the service was fast and friendly. Ambiance: Small interior with what I remember to be about 10 tables. The booth we chose was comfortable and roomy. Minimal decor and clean. Parking: Ample parking right in front of the restaurant. There's also a parking garage close by in the event the parking lot is ever full, but usually there's available parking. I definitely plan to come back and eat here again! Next time, I'll take pictures of the food. read more

Great food, always flavorful and great environment. Place is self serve and you do have to get your own dishes, drinks, which is minor since the food is great read more