Solid authentic Indian food exceeding quality expectations and a veteran in takeout service…read more Phulkari Indian Cuisine is a top choice for us when we are in the area as their food is delicious, made fresh, and packaged well for on the go families like us. We have our favorites from their menu but they host a variety of curries, proteins, and small bites/street eats. Panipuri - crispy balls ready to be loaded up with lentils, delicious fillings and sauces, these mouthfuls are great for starters but you'll find yourself eating these throughout the meal not only because you're hungry but also because you just can't get enough of them. Samosas - hearty fried dumplings packed with potatoes that are perfect for eating on the go. Great by itself or with sauces and curry, these hot pockets are a burst of flavor that will stuff you up. Goat curry - full of flavor and a bit on the spicy end for those sensitive to capsaicin. Pair with naan or rice and you'll be golden, from the tastes you'll be experience as well as the heat! Butter paneer/chicken - the sweetness of the curry is subtle but the creaminess is what will win you over. Smothered over chicken or paneer, this is a delicious palate pleaser. Biryani - solid staple, flavorful and cooked perfectly. Great by itself or paired with some curry or a grilled entree. Salmon - delicious but a bit overcooked for my liking but in a pinch, omega-3s can be supplemented in this meal. Overall, Phulkari satisfies our craving for Indian curry any day and it's great knowing that the experience will consistently be a good one anytime those cravings come up. We haven't had a chance to dine in but would welcome the opportunity to visit for a sit down. For now, they're still our go-to for Indian cuisine when we are in the area. Unsure of where you'll end up settling for food or not having the time or space to cook an elaborate meal packed with flavors and aromas? Phulkari pulls through as the restaurant of choice!

I used to like them but lately their chicken has been really fatty and hard to eat and their rice…read morethat comes with the meal is supposed to be 8oz but you barely get 5oz with the box. For as expensive as it is I expect much more from them.

The chicken tikka masala is SO GOOD! The combo comes with the rice, naan, and a soda. Price is…read moresuper affordable. Staff are nice. The flavor of the tikka masala 10/10! I love the portions of sauce because the naan is soooo good and huge!

I got excited after finding out there is a naan n curry in Hayward area. I thought it was the same…read moreowner as the one in Concord (one of my favorite Indian restaurants), but it wasn't. We ordered chicken biryani, chicken tikka masala, chicken thighs, garlic naans. The food was cold when we got it. Chicken thighs were dry. Naans were chewy. We definitely wont be back.

Dosae is one of the vendors hosted at East Bay Eats, an innovative concept restaurant with multiple…read moresellers cooking out of one kitchen. The Masala Dosa came packaged in wax paper with comic strips and a crossword puzzle printed on it to keep you entertained while enjoying the delicious food! The pancake-like dosa was both thick and crispy and was smeared with a spicy red chutney on the inside and a pad of butter on the outside. The masala filling was a mixture of potatoes mixed with onions, dal, mustard seeds, and other spices. On the side came a hot, sour, spicy sambar (lentil vegetable soup), Indian pickle, and my favorite condiment, coconut chutney, which added a cooling, earthy touch to the masala dosa!

When I went to place an order for pickup, I didn't realize they were a cloud kitchen. They don't…read moretake orders online or over the phone. You have to go in-person to order. That can pose a bit of an inconvenience. I got the masala dosae. It's not the paper thin crispy dosa that I was expecting, and instead it's almost like a pancake batter with a spongy texture. The red chutney and potato filling were excellent, at just the right heat level for me. The coconut chutney brought a refreshing balance to the rich dosa, which was a bit on the greasy side. You also get a tangy spice infused oil as condiment. Both complement the dosa perfectly. The order comes with a small side of sambar, a lentil tamarind based soup. The only vegetable I saw in it was stewed onions, but I nonetheless enjoyed it. Love that they use compostable to-go containers! I will definitely be back many times. You get a filling amount of flavorful aromatic food for the price.

This is my go-to Indian restaurant. The food is consistently delicious and flavorful. Even when…read moreordering through the food delivery services. This last time I actually went to the restaurant to pick up my order and it was a nice place, with a convenient adjacent free parking lot and my order was ready to go as promised. I ordered bhatura (two large crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside fried breads per order), butter chicken, lamb tikka masala, fish pakora, aloo gobi, mushroom masala - and it was all fantastic. Spice levels as requested, hot (temperature-wise), and it was gobbled up by my family of very picky eaters (not an easy bunch to feed). The menu is diverse, meats are halal certified and there are great options for vegans as well. Overall, highly recommended - you won't be disappointed.

Good butter chicken and chai. Great service food came out quickly and there was a nice ambiance.read more

Fiji Fry House is between a Salvadoran bakery at the end of the block and a car repair shop across…read morethe street. The shop has an American and Fiji flag at it's side, the only decor visible. The food differs from other Fiji eats i've tasted. The food here has it's distinctness and it's influences from Indian food. Offerings: appetizers, curry tacos, Fiji fried chicken, curry rice box, ala carte, desserts, drinks... Drill: order by phone or at window, pay, food cooked to order. Eats: bhajia (9.75) -similar to pakora. Distinct in having thin flour coating, not a thick batter. 4 pieces of grounded spinach, veggies are moist throughout not dry. Has a chutney dipping sauce. Lamb & potato curry (19.75) -crunchy papadum wafer with flavorful vegetable pulao rice of fresh kachumber, pickled veggies, tumeric to soak up masala gravy. -lamb & potato in tomato and spicy masala gravy adds a spicy kick. Very fulfilling. *couple of tables nearby to dine on. **many entrees have a fusion theme combing Indian & Fiji cooking techniques..da best of 2 cuisines.

Great chicken!!…read more Fried chicken sandwich - huge and on point! The crisp and flavorful curry breading paired with the surprisingly juicy chicken breast was great! The sandwiches are fried to order so best believe you get a fresh one, the aspect of freshly fried means that the batter was so light and crisp! Pickles and flavored mayo brought depth to the whole thing. Bread was spongy like in n out and ghee buttery. This was good enough to bring to my picky Asian family and drop by multiple times. Mango Lentil Dahl - savory, refreshing, with a kick Owner very nice and takes the time to explain the menu items Location is in the neighborhood with sus parking but the seating is clean and nice on the sidewalk with fake bushes Overall definitely would return, it's a great place and I love supporting small business

'You should have come before 1'. That's what the server told me on letting him know that more than…read morehalf of the dishes were not available in the lunch buffet. Went to a lunch buffet on last Saturday at 1.20 PM. I was super hungry and was excited to have an Indian buffet after a long time. When I noticed that ALL the chicken curries and biryani dishes were empty, I brought it to the notice of the server and he assured me that they were gonna be refilled ASAP. I reminded about it after 10 minutes and he gave me the same reply. I waited till 1.55 (they close at 2) and the dishes were never refilled. I had only pakora and chilli chicken and some white rice with chana masala. When I went to pay the bill I told him how disappointed I was and he replied very casually that I should have come before 1. Why lie when you have no plans to refill the dishes. Highly disappointed. I would suggest you guys to look at the availability of dishes before getting seated. Would not go again.

My co-workers and I are nervous that this place opened right across the street from our building…read morebecause once we tried the food we knew we would be back more often! We had the lunch buffet and they had a good variety of dishes including naan and masala chai tea which was a very nice treat for me consider it was a bit of a cold and slightly rainy day. It hit the spot. From what I could remember they had the following buffet items (see the menu for a details of the dishes): - Dal - Mutter Paneer - Malai Kofta - Chicken Tikka Masala - Vegetable Biryani - Channa Masala - Goat Chetinad - Tandoori Chicken - Mixed Vegetable Pakora - Fish Amritsari - Gulab Jamun - Mango Pudding - salad - fruit (cantalope) - other various sauces They bring out the naan fresh and warm. It was soft and fluffy! The chicken tandoori was actually pretty savory and not dry at all. My favorite dishes were the Channa Masala, Chicken Tikka Masala and the Fish Amritsari. The fish was fresh and it was nicely breaded (not oily or soggy!). My co-workers enjoyed it as well. I cannot speak on spice-levels because I like my food only mild to slightly-spicy. For what I had I believe most of the food was more on the mild side. I only rated this place 4 star because this was our first time and we had not ordered from items on the menu. Atmosphere: The restaurant was neat, clean and the service was good! The workers there are very nice and attentive. I'm excited that this place is a very short walk away from me but at the same time I'm going to have to watch my wallet and my appetite! =) I forgot to take pictures but I will definitely take some the next time I go!

If you really desire South Indian taste, Rajah beats Taste of India and Indus…read moreI was not happy with the attitude at Indus.Taste of India under new management -not good

My co-worker had a celebration for his daughter's first birthday here. Located on W. Winton, the…read morefacility has a small parking area on the right and a larger parking lot on the left side. A stage and dance floor was set up in the middle with five tables on the left and right sides. There was a bar on the right side with a lady manning it and bartending for the evening. She did a great job given there was about a hundred people at the party. Before the dinner, appetizers were served in the food area on the left. Warming trays had Mix Pakora, Samosa, Chicken Kabab, Fish Pakora and sweets and Gulab Juman. After a cake smash and dancing, dinner was served. The warming trays had Chana marsala, Shahi paneer, Tawa sabji, chicken marsala, lamb curry, nan and rice. I've only tried a couple Indian foods in the past, but I was able to expand my horizons and tried many different Indian dishes at this party. All in all, the food was very delicious. Servers were walking around and cleared plates from the tables and brought new carafes of water. This is a nice place for anyone looking to hold a party and have delicious catered Indian food.

Food was delicious and you can taste the quality ingredients! Staff were very kind and the space is…read morebeautiful.

Luft Indian Cuisine is a new restaurant featuring an elegantly-decorated dining room and a super…read morefriendly owner. The buffet here showcased a huge array of items, starting with papadum, Indian pickle, mint/tamarind chutneys, fresh carrots/cucumber/tomato/onion/oranges/watermelon, boondi raita, kheer, rice, and veg pakora. From the hot steam table, the vegetarian items included aloo gobi (spiced potatoes and cauliflower), veg korma (broccoli, cauliflower, onions, peppers, peas, carrots, corn, beans, paneer, chickpeas in a spiced curry), dal makhani (urad dal and kidney beans), and matar paneer (green peas and paneer in a creamy curry). Each of these dishes was distinctly spiced and flavorful in its own way, but my favorites were the dal makhani and the matar paneer. From the non-veg selection, the malai chicken was a mildly spiced, lightly sweet curry with chunks of boneless dark meat chicken; and the chicken tikka masala was a creamy tomato gravy with chunks of boneless white meat chicken. But my favorite non-veg curry was the goat curry, chunks of tender bone-in goat meat in a savory brown onion gravy. Each of the main dishes went nicely with a side of doughy, freshly-baked tandoori naan brought right to the table. The buffet also came with hot chai to drink, and I also appreciated that the plates here were sectioned metal thalis, which kept the different curries and flavors separate. The spices were a bit toned down, but the quality of ingredients was not compromised. And unbelievably, the entire all-you-can-eat spread came at just $19.99 for lunch--what a great deal!