The ambience is nice. I have not sat down yet, just only ordered takeout, but I like it. The…read moreservice is good. I wish they gave first responder and military discount discounts, But to each his own. And of course, the food is good. I've had the butter, chicken, and the chicken tiki masala. I wish the naan was more toasted and crispy. But it does have a good taste. You should try it sometime. Let me know what you think. PS everything has gone up two extra dollars. I'm guessing it's because of the tariffs.

Jan 16 2026 3.9 stars…read more Normally we will drive from Crockett to Dublin for Indian food. A long drive since we often hit commute trafic on the way home. Shalimar's Naan, Chicken Tikka Masala, Tandoori Chicken and their rice. Shalimar is a bit holee-in-the- wallee but their food is delicious. Today we decided to give Paradise a chance and save some driving miles and time.. First impression. The glass entrance door could use some windex and tape removed. Sprucing up. Looking good. Maybe this place IS Just Like Shalimar but without the drive. Inside the place looks spacious and clean with the exception of two pieces of litter near a band stage that keep screaming to be picked up. As we were not greeted when we arrived, we walked across the restaurant to interupt the cashier\waiter''s conversation he is engaged in. We are told we should take our menus he hands us to the table of our choosing and that he will be our waiter. The Waiter\Cashier is charming and attentive on every interaction we have with him after this. After about 30 minutes our Tandoori Chicken arrives sizzling and steaming on a heated metal plate. A nice touch. That heated metal plate kept the chicken hot the entire meal. The size of the Tandoori order was smaller than we are used to but I'm still happy I'm not driving to Dublin. My wife complains that the chicken tastes "old" as if it was precooked and then reheated. The other items arrived. We both loved the Tikka Masala , Rice and Garlic Naan. And enjoyed skipping the round trip to Dublin. We wanted to order more rice but the Waiter/Cashier was being bum rushed with what looked like to-go orders and I didn't want to wait in line to ask for rice. Our meal is almost finished and the Waiter/Cashier stops by to ask how things are. We mention the rice story and he immediately offers an order of rice and Tikka Masala gravy. Turns out it was the rice With Chicken in the gravy. Nice one Sir. Wife and I both agree that we will stop by for Tikka Masala but will be driving to Dublin for Tandori Chicken. Take note that there may be an automatically applied service charge added to your bill regardless of your party size. We got one for a party of two. Also the toilet bowl in the first of two variable sex restrooms that you come to is not totally secured to the floor.

Hidden at the back of a market, past a corridor of coolers full of an amazing variety of quality…read morebeer, there lies a hidden gem of Punjabi cuisine. My friend from El Cerrito has been coming here for years and took me to eat dinner here but now a new owner has expanded the restaurant space and upgraded the ambiance. The owner greeted us and the service was top tier, friendly, fast and provided all that we asked for, which of course included some mango chutney. My friend had the Pakora dish with chickpeas and was very tasty and fresh. I had the chicken tandoori which has a Smokey tang to them and the jasmine rice and sauces were all excellent. My chicken was moist and juicy and came out steaming on a hot platter. The serving sizes were generous and the price was very reasonable. The owner offered some tasting of Free Kittens beer and it was also delicious and we ordered some. The beer selection is second to none and had my favorite oatmeal stout ! It was quiet and seating was comfortable. I had leftovers as there was so much to eat despite being hungry from moving furniture all day. The menu is expansive and the food came quickly, a definite return choice in East Bay off the beaten path.

I would come here when it's changed ownership about 3 times same theme just different owners . But…read moreoverall the quality of food is good and the staff is friendly I tried the tika masala garlic nan and overall doesn't disappoint!

My daughter said she was craving thier food. Who Ann I to disappoint you! Especially if she's…read moretreating. She order the a curry dish. And I ordered a lamp korma. My dish had so much meat. It was very tender and flavorful. The yo God bless yogurt the lamb was mixed in was heavenly. Our dishes came with rice and soup wow. I'm not sure about the cost bc my daughter treated. And in our family u asks about the cost. Your intention or to pay them for it. Si we don't asks!

Hard to tell from the outside what you're going to get at this place. It's a part of El Cerrito…read morethat seems less frequented. On the inside, it's pretty nice. There's a lot of natural daylight fromlight with a large front window. The staff is very friendly and helpful. And the food is very authentic and delicious .

Atmosphere was warm and inviting. I had met 2 friends there…read moreon Saturday. Food was delicious as well as our drinks. Waitstaff were welcoming and pleasant. I would definitely go back!!

When we entered it was late afternoon with a few tables occupied. We were seated by the door but…read moredesired a slightly larger table next to us by the wall. We were told no as they were expecting reservations however they didn't recommend another table either. Four stars for the food as the food was delicious. We had the butter chicken, naan and biryani. Staff checked on us. No new guests were seated while we were there so minus one star as they could have been more accommodating per guest request.

My husband and I go there twice a month if not more. Their…read morecurry is very flavorful, not sweet like other Americanized restaurants. Tahli is my go to. Comes with a choice of curry (chicken), vegi curry, lintel curry, stirred green, rice, rice pudding and pickles. You can ask more for rice and condiments. The price is reasonable for the quality and quantity. The servers are very kind and just good manner in general. It's rare to see a willing servers nowadays so we feel very good from tummy to heart!

Little Kathmandu, what a special gem serving Himalayan and Indian cuisine in a small and cozy…read moresetting. Located in an incredibly small strip mall off San Pablo in El Cerrito (there is parking), you'll find this spot. Check hours ahead of time because they do close after lunch hours and reopen for dinner. We've ordered to-go from here several times, but this was the first time we've sat down and had a meal in-person. There's nothing like warm Naan bread, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Saag Paneer on a cold day. So delicious. And of course, a Mango Lassi for the kiddo. They also tried the Rice Pudding for dessert and a cup of the Dal soup..what a spread we had. The staff is so kind, and we truly had such a wonderful dinner shared together. You can tell they put so much heart into their dishes and the community that comes to support them. We can't wait to come back and try the Momos, Tandoori Special Kebabs, and the Chowmein (with egg!) There's an incredible amount of veggie dishes and vegetarian dishes here too. Not too bad on the wallet. A fun, local find for any occasion.

bad customer service. better off cooking and eating at home. Everything is sweet and whne talked to…read morethe cashier rude Behaviour

Everything is so tasty & different ( street food)... but the menu has print too small for my…read moreelderly uncle & aunt to read so out came the lighted magnifying glass !! I was trying to describe & suggest dishes but my aunt was mainly concerned about milder spiced dishes !! not being adventurous souls, they ordered the Chicken noodles & chicken biryani !! I ordered a tasty cauliflower dish ... 2 thumbs up ! they said their dishes were tasty, the noodles were mild but the biryani had a little heat, but not bad, very tasty & lots of chicken !! Pretty much selfserve, you order & pay @ the front counter, then pick up your food when it's ready - not the best set-up if you are not ambulatory, but I was there to assist ! We also got chai tea, unsweetened but I asked for sugar - it's in a salt shaker ! There is not much decor or style - it's more like "fast food" & the price & quantity are a good value ! But they actually want to go back to try more dishes ! The owner also owns the H Salt Esq. Fish & Chips place next door so you'll see her going back & forth I like that they offer vegan versions & vegetarian dishes !!! so I have many choices there !!

Great place to eat Indian dishes. My family enjoyed the tasty food and service plus the tasty tea …read more If you want to spend time at Samraj it's the place to visit here in San Pablo. We had a best meal not forgetting the fried fish.

We dropped in for a quick bite as K noticed and screamed "chaaaat!!"…read more She was driving while I, sitting shotgun, hadn't noticed it. Talk about keeping your eyes on the road! It's small outlet with about three tables (seating about 15-ish?). We walked up to the counter and placed an order for the Chaat (paapdi) and Samosa chaat. The paapdi chaat was pretty decent with the crunchy namkeen discs holding up layers of diced potatoes, masala, yogurt, sweet chutney, and chickpeas. Personally, I preferred the samosa chaat. The samosas stayed crispy inspite of the layers of chutney and warm channa masala heaped on top. All in all both the dishes were pretty nice. The confusing part is the paucity of chaat items on the menu. The establishment literally has "chaat" in it's name but you will find only three items under the "Chaat" subsection of the menu; the menu was dominated by lunch/dinner items. I did spy an "Aloo tikki" dish in the menu, I do wonder if it's served as an appetizer instead of as a "chaat". I wish them well and hope they get better with time, and hopefully with more chaat items on the menu.

Amazing food and wonderful hospitality! Everything we tried was very tasty and full of authentic…read moreflavor. I especially loved the Chicken Biryani and Jhol Momo -- they were absolutely delicious and full of rich taste. The staff and owner were very welcoming and friendly, which made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend Aagan Restaurant & Bar to anyone looking for great food and a nice atmosphere. I'll definitely visit again!

Pros: - excellent spicy momos (and they are indeed SPICY). I…read moredon't think I've ever had momos so well cooked in this way--both crunchy and soft at the same time. How DO they do it? - best aloo palak I've ever had. It's so creamy without being actually heavy on the cream. - garlic naan was soft and fluffy. I could have done with more garlic flavor. - paneer tikka masala had good flavor. It was still too sweet for my taste, but I think most people would enjoy it. - best mango lassi I've had. The perfect level of sweetness, and I will say most Indian restaurants sweeten their mango lassis WAY too much. - good service - big parking lot (not sure if it's Bevmo's, but we parked there anyway) Cons: - they were out of strawberry lassi :[ and another flavor too (I forget which). Either way, the only option was mango. - there are flies inside the restaurant and it's annoying to swat them out of the way throughout the meal.

This was an alternate option since the Everest was closed. My son and I were craving Indian food…read moreand so here we were. We were seated immediately and didn't need to look at the menu too long before we ordered. We decided on pani puri and veggie samosas for apps and tikka masala and butter chicken, rice and garlic naan. I ordered a vegan mango lassi and him a regular mango lassi. The pani puri was ok. I like the crispy, but I wasn't too fond of the filling to be chilled. It also had a slight sweetness to it and it wasn't my favorite. I've had it before, but I don't remember it being chilled on the inside, but what I do like about it what is that? It has a crispy shell when you bite into it. The veggie samosas were my favorites. The butter chicken was kind of bland as well as the tikka masala. It did not stop me from finishing my garlic naan with our dishes but I found myself wishing it was more flavorful. My vegan mango lassi had a taste that I wasn't too fond of and didn't finish it. At the end of the meal, it was more than $100 and that was sticker shock for me. I don't think I'm returning, but the service is friendly.

Delicious food with vegan, dairy free, and gluten free options! Absolutely love this place! Family…read moreowned and they are very accommodating with our requests. We get their Pumpkin Tikka Masala with Garlic Roti (all Vegan and sooo good)! Tip: Add extra Tikka Masala sauce if you like to dip. Their Roti has a craveable chewy texture that no other place makes. Also try their Spinach Dosa. The filling is so creamy and flavorful! Tip: Reheat this in your oven until it's crispy. It's even better the next day! We get it delivered through Grubhub. $0 fees for orders over $50. And the restaurant packs everything carefully and thoughtfully!

Do order food here! One star for very tasty food. One star…read morefor really reasonable prices. One star for good size portions worth the cost. Zero star for poor waiter service. The heavy nicotine smell from his breath. Never checked on us, no follow up, may be because we were not the mainstream skin color. Zero star for toilets with no paper products. Also, poor cleaning under the buffet table. See photo. I would order again if they can give more training to the waiter. He needs to be more attentive, use breath freshener and treat all customers the same way.

Ordered " Chargrilled Tandoori Chicken Leg w/Roti Indian Bread…read more The CHICKEN LEG TANDOORI ""was Awesome !!! Had a ' Wedge Of Lemon & Fresh Onion Slices on the Side !!! Mango Lassi was Great !!! Only we couldn't reach their Telephone Number to ascertain the ' Lemon Wedge ' would be on the Side !!!!