FINALLY got to try and it did not disappoint. I'm not Indian, but all the other customers were, so…read moreI immediately knew it was gonna be good. WHAT AYCE Indian food from northern and southern India: chicken, fish, lamb, vegan, appetizers, desserts (plural!). Delicious! We tried stuff that we might never order in a regular Indian restaurant. COST $25 weekdays $28 weekends is VERY REASONABLE to me for a place that has no limit on what you can consume. We went on a Friday night, no time limit for us, but if they are super crowded I can see how they might put a time limit. FOOD 10/10 I wish I took a picture of the buffet line but I didn't want to be weird. There were so many choices, and several dessert items too, including soft serve ice cream, this place is a gem. Everything was awesome! They now have a breakfast buffet too, next time I'm back in the area I'd love to try that!

Accidental find, Benihana's apparently bellied up at some point. Voila new location for "Indian…read moreSizzler". Not many renovations as you enter half the old bar seating area is the area in which their buffet is displayed. Alot of display's of happy hour promotions, catering, pricing which none reflected on aspect of the business or the other (website). Friday afternoon is apparently considered a weekend buffet even though there are many business's around for a quick biz lunch. So we were charged the 'weekend buffet' pricing per person. Around $28. The buffet is on the massive side. Northern, Southern and probably a couple other regions of Indian food. It's rare I get a Indian buffet with so many options. Was happy sambar was available, medu vada, idli's. But also tried out some dishes never heard of. Upon seating we were brought both naan and dosa. Coconut and tamarind chutney was a nice surprise also. Chicken option and fish were done well. I can't remember exactly what recipe as tried a lil taste of many, but the point is they cook their meat and fish well with great flavor balance. There were a handful of goat options also. Never had a chickpea salad like they offered nor bitter gourd pickle! Loved that chickpea salad. As for the bitter gourd pickle, it was a good pickle recipe but if familiar with bitter gourd, it was 'unique'. Too full for dessert but it does exist. It's on the keeper list.

The best Indian food Silicon Valley team outings can buy…read more Mouthwatering, unreal flavors with insanely memorable dishes like butter chicken and black/red dal. Always a vibe with wonderful cocktail menu as well. I don't need to eat Indian food anywhere else, I'm good.

Went to celebrate a birthday. It was pouring rain and we couldn't find the place as the name of the…read morerestaurant is only etched on the door. Got in and were offered outdoor seating. We had booked our table but had to wait extra long. If you want a specific seating, you have to specify in Comment section. The person at the desk was not pleased with us for insisting inside seats. We ordered following and giving them points out of 5 BHUTTA MASALEDAR-4-can change sauce to chutney MARWARI PANEER TIKKA-3 SHAKARKANDI CHAAT-5 MURG KEBAB-5 Main Course Amchuri subzi-3 Do din ki dal-4.5 Dodagu lamb4.5 All breads-2 Both kinds of rice-4 They served our appetizer and within 5 minutes brought our mains. No waiting, clearing plates, dishes or asking. Did not get to enjoy the good part of the meal. Order apps and wait before ordering mains. Kudos for dal, chicken and chaat.

Surmai delivered a great dining experience. We really liked the ambiance, and the service was quick…read moreand efficient. The fish and prawn dishes were excellent. Standouts included the pomfret fry, surmai fry, and prawn kabab, all cooked very well and full of flavor. The mutton curry was also excellent and comforting. The clear highlight of the meal was the solkadhi, which truly stood out and paired perfectly with the food.

After months of being on my to go to list. I finally made it! :)…read more We ordered: rava pomfret which was to die for. It was so fresh and flavorful. 11/10 The fish thali -fish cutlet was a little too bland with little flavor. The chutney, curries and rest of the plate was good. 7/10 The tandoori prawns were lack luster. Masala was good but the quality of the prawns tasted a little muddy. 5/10 (sorry) Loved the ambience, the decor was tastefully done. Very clean restaurant and surprisingly great smelling for a fish restaurant. You can clearly see the pride the owners have in their place. The chef looked good in her white chef jacket and you could see she was happy to be there :) Was good to see a woman chef. Last but not least the staff was friendly and happy to help. Will be back to try some more dishes. Thank you.

Authentic Maharashtrian food tasted just like home. Tried Solkadi, kothimbir vadi, batata vada,…read moresabudana vada, khichdi, puranpoli and shrikand. Great service as well.

Two words! Authentic. Consistent…read more If you know, you know. If you don't, worth the trip to find out.

Jass was great help, he helping me to order foods since I so confused with their menu.read more

Was in the area and ended up here due to the high ratings, and boy were they right! We came at an…read moreoff time around a 4pm on a Sunday, so there was only one other party inside. It's clean inside and plenty of natural lighting. Since we were one of two parties inside, the service was quick. I ordered the chicken tikka wrap, as I was feeling something handheld. The chicken tikka was perfectly seasoned, with a good kick of spiciness. I will say, the oil did seep through the naan wrap, so it was definitely a bit messy to eat. But the flavor was so good that it was worth it. AND, the wrap was only $14. In this economy? The prices were really reasonable. One of the best Indian restaurants I've had in the Bay, and I will be back!

This restaurant had amazing food, ambiance, and service,. So much on the menu to choose from…read moreamazing employees!

This is it - one good North Indian place in Bay area. I would trust if you say you know a great…read moreSouth Indian spot but I am very skeptical with North Indian restaurant in Bay area. This place changed my opinion for good. Absolutely loved the Chole Kulche and Chole Bature. Also tried the pani puri - it was good. I had better flavors of water in Vancouver but I will take it. I loved the ambience of this place - they have really put effort to bring forth Punjabi small town vibes. Kudos for having that vision. If you are a millennial or older gen this place will bring back childhood memories. From Campa soda to Goli - there are surprises if you look around carefully.

Great food! Best South Indian place I've been to in the US. Ambience and ready-made food is great…read moreas well. Service is amazing too

SERVICE - located off of el Camino real…read more- small parking lot in front can get crowded during busier hours like weekends and Friday evenings - expect a wait of at least 30 minutes during busier times - order at the area in the front and then find a table for the food to be brought to you - complementary chutneys and sambar served with every order - service is fast - self service take out containers in the back of the dining area MENU - homestyle South Indian food - all vegetarian with ample vegan options - average price FOOD - enne masala dosa (10/10): crispy and fluffy dosa filled with potato masala and served with chutneys and sambar. This is the vegan version of the benne dosa that is usually made with ghee. The dosa is different than standard dosas as it is very crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy in the middle. It is quite oily but that is to be expected from a dish that is normally made with generous drizzles of ghee. - ratna cafe sambar idli (8/10): two pieces of idli soaked in a pearl onion sambar. The pearl onions make this sambar unique by adding a slight sweetness and tang. The idli soaks up the sambar so i would recommend eating it fresh so that it does not get soggy. WOULD I GO BACK? Yes! The food is reasonably priced and has tastes like home cooked food.

Really awesome place if you are craving Chaat…read more 1. Chole Kulche - 5/5, Kulche is the star, so fluffy! Can eat this all day long. 2. Dahi Batata Sev Puri - 5/5, Great flavor 3. Pav Bhaji - 4.5/5, Bhaji had a good spice kick to it 4. Paneer Sandwich - 4.5/5, hit among kids and adults 5. Masala Tea - 3/5, could definitely be improved. Notes: They don't have many tables, so you'll have to stand and eat or eat near car if the tables are full. Plenty of parking.

I was in the area and decided to come here. Overall this was below average for the items I tried…read moreout. Also Chase visa card failed to work here both directly and via Apple pay. Ordered below: 2/5 dahi batata sev puri - this was very cold dahi mixed with spices. It was on sweeter side which overpowered the taste. 1/5 dabeli - totally disappointing. The masala lacks punch and is missing the spiciness you would expect to complement the sweet. It's below average at best. 4/5 aloo tikki chaat - this was decent and the only thing I liked here. The tikki was crispy n hot and paired well with the flavorful chole. You can get this but skip other things. Will likely not recommend place.

This place is exactly across from PAMF on El Camino (near San Tomas Expressway). Small and cute…read more Inside is cute and refreshing - effort has been put into the interior. Food we ordered: 1) Dilkush Dabeli: amazing I loved it 2) Pav Bhaji: good, Bhaji needs less butter and less purée-ing 3) paneer sandwich (I forgot the name): heavy. Lays chips: I'm not a big fan, Green chutney served along side was watery and not something I would eat. Service: the guys were fast, kind and sincere. Since I loved my dilkush dabeli I'll be coming back again (and that's why I gave it 5 stars)

A Solid Spot for Your Street Food Cravings :…read more This is a decent place that definitely lives up to its name, if you are craving Pav Bhaji, this is exactly where you want to be. The Food: I have to give the Pav Bhaji a solid 5 stars. They have all the options you could want to try out (like the Amul Pav Bhaji), and it hits the spot perfectly. The bhaji comes out generously topped with shredded cheese, accompanied by perfectly toasted, buttery pav, fresh diced onions, and a lime wedge. They also offer the "more" part of their namesake, which includes street food staples like Vada Pav, loaded Paneer and Veg Sandwiches (served with a great green chutney and a side of chips), and chaat. The Dahi Puri (listed as S.P.D.P.) looks great and comes beautifully topped with yogurt, sev, and fresh pomegranate seeds. You can also wash everything down with some authentic Amruttulya chai or a refreshing glass of chaas. The interior is casual, clean, and has plenty of seating, making it a great spot for a quick bite. However, true to its name, the menu doesn't stretch much further beyond these specific street food staples. If you are looking for an expansive, full-course menu, you won't find it here. Overall: 5 stars for the Pav Bhaji, but giving it a solid 4 stars overall for the rest of the items and the limited menu scope. Definitely worth a stop when that specific craving hits!

Completely authentic Indian vegetarian cuisine. I ordered paneer tikka masala and a madras coffee…read moreand was delighted with the portion size as well as overall quality. I will definitely hit this place again the next time I'm in San Jose.

Great food, I would definitely recommend this place for dinner or lunch…read more I choose this place for Mother's Day and we totally enjoyed the food and service and ambiance.