First time trying Indian food. Ordered chili chicken. It was by far the best chicken dish from a…read moreDoorDash I've ever had. I would compare it to like a sweet and sour. But it was incredible. I will definitely be coming back!

India Garden is a small Indian restaurant located in downtown Pleasanton. The place is pretty small…read moreand a little isolated. For appetizers, we ordered the chaat papdi and paneer tikka. I didn't try the chaat papdi but heard it was good. The paneer tikka was fine, but it was a little cold, and I wish it were crispier on the outside. For the mains, we got dal makhani, shahi paneer, and a bread basket of naans. We also tried the Amritsari kulcha with chole. I liked the dal and shahi paneer. The naan was soft and warm, and there was a good amount in the basket. The entrees were a little small, though. Service was fine, and the food was decent. It's an option you could consider if you're in the area.

Ak Lounge & Grill opened a year ago where Kimono was. Exterior similar as was parking lot. Interior…read moremay have slight alterations. Didn't see the faint "open" sign in window initially. Walked around the building looking for the entrance. Tripped at least once on uneven payment. Upon entering I was greeted, given a menu, assigned a seat at the bar. Seeing it was a drink menu, I asked for a food menu. After consultation with bartender, I ordered. He gave order to waitress. Never saw him again. 5ish minutes later, waitress came over to inquire what I wanted to drink. "Water" i replied. Water came 12 minutes later with my food. Offerings: South India fare: soup, entrees, salads, entrees, vegetarian, non-vegetarian. Also pasta, India habachi. Bites: Dakshin Chicken Chettinad (18.99) med. Spicy. Small bowl with big spoon -boneless chicken pieces slowly braised in a savory with many spices (garlic, cumin, black pepper, star anise, funnel seeds, kok slaps...), south curry leaves, and coconut. Every bite deliz. -very condensed savory mix with plentiful Unami. Hotness from peppers not chilis. Tandoori garlic naan (3.99) ordered this. Got plain. Tasted plain. Not spiciness. Desired garlic not to repel vampires but to lower my cholesterol. Didn't discover discrepancy till I checked receipt. When finished, I asked the new bartender for bill. He called waitress. She came over and asked can she clear plates? "Ok" I said. She did and disappeared. Asked bartender again for my bill. Decor is lots of bright lites, big dining area, 2 flatscreens tuned to sports. A fish tank with no fish, lots of hanging faux leaves from ceiling & the left wall. 3.5 stars Food wonderful. Service & decor underwhelming. Doubtful repeat.

Food was decent, they were able to customize Service was…read morebad given that it was hardly crowded Need a better liquor collection The plaza that it was in looks diaper dodgy

Everything is too good there. It is my family's favorite place. My husband loves to go there every…read moreday if possible. Service also too good

Amazing place for dosa and idli. Ordering and waiting could be better with guidance for new…read morecustomers. We had to order like take out and seated for serving. The seating was after 40 minutes of waiting.

Great food- good prices. The inside of the restaurant is a…read morelittle hole in the wall. Server very soft spoken, not sure if there's a cultural gap or soft spoken personality. Really appreciated the depth of flavor of these dishes in order: 1. Chicken Chettianu (sorry spelling is definitely wrong)- the curry is creamy with depth of flavor of curry leaves and cloves and multiple spices make me want to imagine what is inside 8/5 2. V chicken biryani - flavorful, great sauce, great flavor 7/5 3. Chocolate dosa - great option for a kid! Crispy dosa and chocolate sauce, not at all spicy. 5/5 4. Puri kids - puri (large) with a mildly spicy Chana. Unfortunately, too spicy for our 3 year old, but pretty great taste. 5. Palak paneer- a little bit of an iron taste, needed more cream maybe? The paneer was nice, but a little spicy.

We recently ordered the samosa chaat and kadai chicken with garlic naan and white rice from…read morebandiwala/tabla and both were amazing. . Hoping to visit bandiwala for the on site chaat soon! Highly recommended!!

Really solid place to DoorDash from. Ordered the Gobi Manchurian, Vegetarian Chow Mein, and Chicken…read moreMomos. All the food was solid - highlight for me was the Gobi/Cauliflower paired with the rice. That being said texture could have been more fried, and flavor was a bit to intense (rarely have said this about Indian food) to the point where I could only have a little bit at a time to pair with the rice. Good intro to "East Indian Food"!

We really enjoy the steamed momos and Gobi Manchurian here! The dishes are flavorful and delicious…read morewhen fresh. We usually dine in because the gobi manchurian gets soggy when you get it to go and it's just not the same. Staff are usually courteous and service is quick.

Great food and good service. Food is very fresh and made to…read moretaste. Not too spicy and not too much oil. They use good quality ingredients. Highly recommend this place.

Stopped by Star Chaat Cuisine for a quick, spontaneous dinner before catching a movie nearby. I was…read morecurious about the menu options and it seemed pretty popular from the amount of people at the restaurant, so we opted to dine in. We sat down and while browsing the menu briefly, we realized the options were are vegetarian and there were no meat options. My partner was slightly disappointed, but he ordered one of the thali options, and I ended up getting the chole bhature. The thali was a bit underwhelming, the daal was alright, but other curry dishes were not super appetizing and there was one sauce that seemed a bit sour and watery. However, I couldn't identify the distinct flavors, so it wasn't something that left an impression. I did enjoy the kheer (rice pudding), as my partner is not a fan of dessert. The chole bhature was our favorite, as the fresh, puffy bread and the chickpea curry was spicy and flavorful and we enjoyed it quite a bit. I had initially planned to order something else, and ended up changing my mind last minute. I'm glad we tried the chole bhature, totally worth it! The bhel puri (puffed rice) dish that came with the thali was pretty good too, as it had a nice mix of toppings & savory flavors. Customer service was excellent and attentive, I had mentioned that we had a reservation and were short on time, so they were quick with bringing out our order. They did initially forget the tea that was part of the thali, but I alerted a staff member and they brought it out promptly. Same thing for requesting the check or asking for take out boxes, it was efficient and the restaurant staff were helpful and friendly. It's also great the restaurant offers monthly specials, and the interior was pretty standard but had a good amount of seating. I'd likely return to try other chaat items on the menu. Possibly worth visiting if you're in the area and looking for a flavorful, vegetarian meal.

Went for the weekend lunch buffet, one of the best South Indian buffet had lately, plenty of…read moreoptions for biryanis and South Indian food, unlimited lassi and more, Service is good your plates will be taken in timely manner. Ambiance is ok, seating capacity is good enough but the only downside is side is it's too hot inside, not sure why they lower the AC down may be they don't want the food to cold but. It's super hot inside, can't sit next to the glass walls. You can't enjoy your food.

Terrible experience. The appetizer took 30 minutes to arrive, and after waiting nearly 50 minutes…read morein total, my dosa still hadn't shown up. I eventually walked out without finishing my meal and paid only for the appetizer. The service was unbelievably slow, and the food I did receive tasted stale. Avoid this place.

We can as soon as they opened. Party of 6 for Saturday brunch…read more Food was delicious! The food took a bit longer than expected but well worth the wait.

So so good and took me right back to Indian bandis…read more Concept is great, the cart is decorated well and thereis enough space around to stand and eat. Stands true to its quick bite concept. Even though there was a line when I got there, it moved fast a there were enough staff. Servers were really nice. We tried so many things, chaat, pani puri, bhel puri. They were all so good and flavorful! Quantities were sufficient as well! Definitely check it out. Check timings before you go as its closed on some weekdays.

This is my favorite Indian resto. Mear my house there are selverap indian spots but gotta drive a…read morebit further to here for meat dishes:) You can pick spicy level so you won't get upset stomach after. They made dish by dish, so you can tell it's so hot and fresh. The service is nice they are so friendly. I would come back

Quick service, easy to place order through their website. I've only ever got it to go, but it's a…read morenice cozy atmosphere inside. Very casual. But the food is delicious! Whenever I get a craving, I know just where to go!

A five star Gem with Tandoori Perfection and Unbeatable Hospitality…read more If you're anywhere near Pleasanton and even thinking about Indian food, do yourself a favor and head straight to Frontier Spice on the charming downtown Main Street. This place is a flavor bomb waiting to go off -- and their tandoori chicken? Absolutely next level. I've had tandoori chicken from dozens of places over the years, but Frontier Spice serves up the best I've ever tasted. Perfectly charred on the outside, juicy on the inside, with just the right amount of smoky spice. It's served sizzling hot, bursting with aroma, and it disappears from the plate faster than you can say "naan, please!" We love it so much we routinely order a second full serving just to take home to snack on for the next couple days. And I don't know what's in the green sauce that comes with it but it's absolute perfection. Chutney? Beyond the incredible food, what truly sets this place apart is the staff. Every single person we interacted with was warm, welcoming, and genuinely seemed to care that we were having a great experience. You're not just treated like a customer here -- you're treated like a guest. And in a world of rushed meals and indifferent service, that kind of hospitality goes a long way. On pleasant evenings we sit on the front courtyard to watch the world walk by. Whether you're dining in or picking up, Frontier Spice delivers on quality, flavor, and friendliness. Can't wait to come back and try more of the menu -- but I already know I'll be reordering that tandoori chicken!

Tried a few things here recently. The aloo tikki was really good--crispy, flavorful, the kind of…read morestart that makes you hopeful for the rest of the meal. The Lahore chicken didn't disappoint either, definitely the highlight. The kadhai paneer and garlic naan were just okay. Same with the chai--drinkable but not memorable. Outdoor seating is a nice touch though, a nice ambiance especially in Pleasanton evenings. Service is good and food came out quickly. Overall, solid spot with a couple standout dishes, but not everything hits the mark.