HOLY!!! I was not expecting the hole in the wall shop to have the best desi food in the entire sac…read moreregion!! And that's saying something because my mom is the best cook and I've tried almost all the halal south Asian joints in the area. Literally everything was delicious and at such reasonable prices as well. My family stopped by after a little day trip and they were so accommodating and let us eat at their little foldable table inside even though it's probably for employees. The owner was so kind and addressed all our needs quickly and kindly. The food came out super quick too. Overall amazing food, amazing service, and amazing pricing. This is a full hour away from us but we definitely will be returning.

Best place for Pakistani food in Lodi! Delicious food, definitely recommend for catering and…read moretakeout options.

I returned to Shalimar after about three years, hoping for a better experience than in the past…read morewhen I was disappointed with their hygiene. Unfortunately, it was still a mixed visit. I placed a to-go order with two tandoori chicken breasts (butterfly), two leg quarters, two chicken sheek kabobs, and chicken biryani. When I arrived for pickup, I found out they had forgotten to make the biryani. I had to wait while they hurried to prepare it, and as a result it tasted more like pulao than the flavorful biryani I was expecting. The overall taste of the food feels hit or miss and not as good as it used to be. The service was lukewarm and there wasn't much of an apology for the delay or the oversight. Shalimar still has potential, but more consistency in flavor, attention to orders, and friendlier service would go a long way toward making the dining experience worth a return. Lastly, ambience is basic.

I called the meat company that's delivers their chicken and they stated the chicken is not halal…read moredespite shalimar being advertised as that.

Came to davis after 10 years as i was a student and found out theres a shah Restaurant shop. They…read moreadded new menu items and also options for toppings. The original still tasted great. Chicken and rice or chicken/lamb over rice. Wings were meh. Staff was nice,

As a former UC Davis student and current Davis resident, it's crazy to see how far Shaws has come!…read moreI remember when Shaws and star Ginger were the only food trucks on campus and it was such a great meal at a good deal. Now they have their own storefront with a ton more options to customize your meal, and more options and things to order overall. The storefront is not huge, but I don't think it needs to be. It's clean and pretty well organized. The service is also fine. I ordered a combo rice bowl and was glad to be able to add extra toppings like tomatoes in the such. Now, the one thing that they don't do like the old truck used to do is load up with sauce. The old truck used to drown your bowl in sauce whereas now they're a little more conservative, but I imagine you could ask for more if you wanted more. The bowl itself tasted good. It's not going to be the best Halal food that you'll get in Davis or anywhere else in the world, but it tasted nostalgic, and I really enjoyed the whole thing. My husband who is currently on campus more than I am noted that the storefront gives you more food than the food truck at the silo. He also said that the food tasted better here.

Yes, great food. My wife and I decided to have the buffet and the lamb/chicken curry was very…read moreflavorful. I love the garlic naan . The samosa was awesome as well.

We recently dined at Curry Kabab Paradise with a group of four and shared a variety of dishes. We…read morestarted with the most amazing Gobi Manchurian, cauliflower florets tossed in yummy-ness! Then came the regular samosa and samosa queema, and we just loved those flavors. For meal sharing, we had the following: Lamb Baryani--it was fragrant and tasty; the Chicken Tikka Masala--perfect balance of spices, so delicious, our favorite; Lamb Rogan Josh--so tender and flavorful; all accompanied by garlic naan, which was perfect for scooping up the curries. The kids ordered mango lassi, and they absolutely loved it! Although we were extremely full, we just couldn't leave without trying dessert, we tried gulab jamun and rice pudding, both of which added a sweet finish to our dining experience. A little bit of everything was pure heaven, even had leftovers to enjoy the next day! And on top of that, the place has a charming vibe, and the customer service was excellent. The staff was really friendly and offered great suggestions, making for a really enjoyable experience overall.

If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. We stopped here on our drive back from South Lake…read moreTahoe to San Jose, and it was easily the best decision of our trip. First, the restaurant itself is fantastic. The Indian buffet is excellent, everything was fresh and packed with flavor, and the ambience is wonderful. The entire staff was incredibly welcoming from the moment we walked in. But what happened next proved that the owner is a genuinely amazing person. Our car broke down right in their driveway, and we were stuck waiting a long time for a tow truck. The owner Dilawar didn't just tolerate us blocking the path; he actively took care of us. He checked on us constantly to make sure we were comfortable, let us plug in our phones to charge, and when it became clear we had to spend the night at a nearby hotel, he personally drove us there himself. This level of hospitality is almost unheard of these days. Incredible food, immaculate vibes, and a business owner with a massive heart. Please support this place--they deserve every bit of success!

We were very impressed. I'm a vegan, my SO isn't…read more She has a degree in food science, and is quite the Foodie. I just love healthy foods made well. We were the only non Indian people in the restaurant, so the "local experts" gave it their stamp of approval by voting with their legs and appetites.

When I was an undergrad over a decade ago, I would only come here for the lunch buffet, and it was…read moremy favorite lunch buffet to go to. Fast forward to now, my husband, sister, and I decided to come here for dinner because yeti restaurant was closed. For those who haven't been in here before, the best way I can describe this restaurant is dark. Paint is dark, booth are dark. Everything is kind of moody and dark. Definitely not my kind of aesthetic, but does that really matter for this restaurant? No. The service is always fine. Staff is always friendly enough and fast. When we got the food, we were pleasantly surprised, like I said before I have only eaten at the buffet here and that was over a decade ago. While we were eating, we noted that we actually enjoyed the flavors here more than we enjoy the flavors at yeti restaurant. Something about the blend of spices just fits our palette more than the other restaurant. We found that there was an adequate amount of food, they didn't skimp out on meats, and we were overall really happy with our meal. Is it the best Indian food I've ever had? No, but it was really good by Davis standards and consider considering that there aren't a ton of Indian places in the Sacramento area. I think this might be our new go to Indian place now! I'm glad I gave this another shot!

First of all, this spot gets a bad rap sometimes and I think it's because people are used to a…read morecertain regional Indian cuisine and people don't realize the variety of the Indian subcontinent. Kathmandu Kitchen is named after a city in Nepal, so it should be no surprise the food here is Indian and Nepali. While I can't speak to the flavor or authenticity of their momos or other Nepali staples, their curries are extremely delicious and distinct from other Indian restaurants and recipes I've tried. I think the first thing you might notice is that a lot of their curries have a touch of sweetness, and pretty much all of their curries have a consistent texture. They do an amazing job making each curry silky and rich and flavorful. Every dish tastes fresh and unique in their own spice profiles and marinades. I highly recommend the paneer tikka masala, chicken makhani (very similar/the same as butter chicken I think), kitchen masala, and basil curry. Also, their actual restaurant experience is very nice too. The staff is very courteous and professional. The restaurant is large, vibey, and clean. There are two reasons I don't give Kathmandu a 5 star. The first that both me and partner almost always need to add salt to the dish. I could see why someone might write off Kathmandu if they went a few times and wrote it off because they never tried adding salt to their dish. The second reason is that the spice level isn't as consistent as I'd like. Sometimes, asking for medium spice level results in almost no heat, sometimes it borders on too much. Sometimes getting hot spice level is hot but enjoyable, sometimes it's very hot even for me. Mild is consistent but Id guess that's because they simply don't add extra hot chili powder or something like that. Overall, I highly recommend this spot if you love Indian food and want to try some Nepali spins and flavors.

Wow. It had been far too long since our last visit, and somehow they have only gotten better with…read moretime. Dinner was absolutely spectacular. We ordered the tandoori chicken and lamb, Chicken Tikka Masala, rice, garlic naan, and spinach dal, and every dish impressed us. The meats were beautifully seasoned and full of flavor, with the lamb truly stealing the show. The Chicken Tikka Masala was rich and indulgent, perfectly balanced and deeply satisfying. The spinach dal had a wonderful kick of spice that made it especially memorable. You definitely have to enjoy a bit of heat (which we definitely do). The rice was perfectly cooked, the garlic naan warm and soft with just the right texture. Even the sauces available were phenomenal and complemented every dish beautifully. Service was attentive. It is clearly a popular spot, with a steady stream of delivery drivers coming through, yet we were fortunate that the dining room itself was not too crowded. An outstanding meal all around. Chefs kiss times 100.

My go-to spot for goat biryani! Spice/seasoning and portioning can be inconsistent sometimes but I…read moreusually only order takeout, so maybe that is to be expected. But service is pretty quick when calling ahead and one order of biryani can last my family (3 ppl) a couple meals.

We traveled 30 minutes to try this place, and it definitely did not disappoint. We ordered the…read moreplatter grill and substituted the beef kabob for Mali chicken, along with one garlic naan and a large order of fries. We were so impressed with the food -- the taste and texture were perfect. Nothing was burnt; everything was juicy and cooked just right. The flavors reminded us of home. It was absolutely delicious and well worth the drive. We did not get a picture as the food smelt amazing and everyone tucked in as soon as we got it on our table. also, we got Gulab jumun which was the amazing taste ever nice and warm. It would've had so good with ice cream. The customer service was also amazing. He understood exactly what we were looking for, and the entire experience was truly wonderful. Can't wait to come back again with friends and family.

Food was delicious, service was fast, the place is a little run down and the floors/tables were…read moresticky but the food made up for it tenfold. We ordered a whole of food after a long hot day golfing and it didn't disappoint. We got a mixed kabob platter, rice, garlic naan, house salad, mozzarella sticks, loaded fries and samosa chaat. Everything was great except the mozzie sticks. They were reminencent of carnival food. Kids liked them though! Overall, I say if you're in the mood for some middle eastern grub, then this is the place for you