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    Chaat Bhavan Express

    4.4 (77 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Sev puri
    Sheila E.

    Sev puri- came with 7 puri for $8. Really tasty but hard to share. Came with a group of 4 and I unfortunately only got 1 so it wasn't worth it for me. If it came with 8, I would've been fine. With it if you're with less than 4 people Hyderabadi bagara baigan - this had 4 small eggplants and the sauce was delicious. I would get this again. Methi paratha - good but I could skip it. Overnight dal makhni with warqi paratha- this would good but could skip it because it was more like a soup. Garlic naan- got 2 orders and it was well made, crispy and chewy and not too thick packed with garlic. I'd get it again. Chana bhatura- this was tasty and loved the puff bread with it. Wouldn't mind getting this again. No pic of this since this was a later order. We were still hungry. Masala paneer frankie- really tasty wrap. I'd get this again. No pic of this also since this was a later order as well. Overall the Hyderabadi bagara baigan and masala paneer frankie were my favorites.

    Garlic naans- decent
    Pranathi B.

    Full chaat bhavan regular menu but in a smaller setting. I enjoy chaat bhavan food and never had issues with their regular restaurant menu. I tried their food at Fremont, Sunnyvale and Mountain View. Catering was a mixed experience though. Coming to this location, I was disappointed for the first time with their food. I got the bhel thali and quality of the curries was subpar. The paneer curry was literally water with a few sorry looking pieces of paneer and peas floating in it. The carrot halwa had enough sweetness to knock a person senseless and had a weird taste. Though the bhel was decent, it had a lot of nylon sev. We also got saag paneer and some naans and they didn't disappoint.

    Amritsari Saag Paneer, Dal Dhokli, Methi Poori (2 pcs), Makki Di Roti

    From the outside, this looks like a well run, competent take out place and yes, many people were ordering take out with smiles on their faces, but my boyfriend and I decided to stay and eat in before heading back to SF. The presentation? Superb. The ambiance? Warm. Clean. The service (run by one impeccable professional) was excellent. The food? To the heavens! We were working with a dietary restriction here of no grains and to our delight, there were so many options even with a vegetarian menu. Everything we had was fresh, flavorful, the right amount of spice. We had a feast but didn't leave feeling groggy or weighed down. The saddest part? We couldn't fit in dessert but we did leave with some more takeout for our meals tomorrow. Definitely a place we'll return to.

    Aarti P.

    Good food. Quick service. Ordered chaat items - sev puri, dahi papdi, Chinese bhel, chole bhatura. Most items were good in terms of taste and presentation. My only personal preference would have been to have the sev puri much less sweet for Indian palette. I've always known Chinese bhel to be served a little cool, but this was warm. Tea was ok. Ambiance is also good. Navjot Singh was a good and pleasant host. Thanks.

    Paneer pakora

    I ordered samosa,. Paneer pakora,mixed veg manchurian. Not tasty like before paneer pakora is very rough and dry, hard to chew manchurian is very sour (its good and tasty when i ordered a month before ) samosa smells bad overall i disappointed this time mint chutney also sour taste

    Menu (Feb. 2024)
    Michael C.

    I'm not too sure what's "Express" about this place... The menu has plenty of items, it looked like a full size menu to us...almost a bit overwhelming if you ask me. Maybe it's the size of the venue? It was on the smaller side, not a whole lot of seating inside. Perhaps this venue is smaller than their other location. There were a lot of orders being picked up. No complaints: Tasty food, good service, clean and bright on the inside. The place was packed with Indian folks, so we knew the food was going to be good. #DesiEats ~ Aloo Methi Thali - 4.5/5 The Thali is a brilliant value. So much food on the plate. The potatoes were perfectly cooked with a ton of flavor without being greasy or soggy. ~ Bombay Pav Bhaji - 4/5 I didn't know there was an Indian dish that was eaten with a Bun. Very interesting... Mixed vegetables in Masala. Nice kick to it, without being overly spicy. ~ Rajouri Garden Chana Bhatura - 4/5 Very tasty Chickpea curry dish with Paratha. Not too spicy either. ~ Paneer Paratha - 4/5 Tasty paratha with a side of Onions, Lime Pickle and some sort of sauce. I need to come back several times to try more dishes on the menu!

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    The food is great. Very small place. The service is quick and decent price point for vegetarian food. Do try the vada pav.

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    Excellent food, all items we ordered were great! Service was very good, thank you Deep Singh :)

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    Excellent corn cheese paratha and amul cheese pav bhaji. Pair it with masala chai on a rainy day and enjoy your fresh food.

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    Excellent food and very nice people! Quick service and delicious selection of Indian cuisine!

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    Excellent food and service. Had appetizers and chai. The Bombay Cutting Chai was authentic.

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    Chaat bhavan doesn't disappoint but I prefer the Sunnyvale/mountain view location due to more variety in the thali.

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    The food here is exceptional.. Their Parathas are really tasty and soft. The curries also taste great! The prices are also reasonable.

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    We tried Thali and Pav Bhaji. Good decent food at reasonable price. Good service. Will visit again

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    Merit Vegan Restaurant - #30 BBQ Vermicelli - very good

    Merit Vegan Restaurant

    4.2(1.9k reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    One of my favorite vegan spots, and I've been coming here with my family long enough that it's…read moreabout time I actually wrote this up. The pho is the thing to get. Clear broth, comes with an assortment of vegan proteins, and it's been consistent every single time over the years. Best had in cold weather. The spicy noodle soup is solid too but it doesn't hit the same way. The SP4 gourmet deluxe is my other staple and I order it like an appetizer. The protein comes out fried with a crispy shell and soft inside. The sauce leans hard on lemongrass and citrus but it's savory throughout, not sweet. Haven't had anything like it anywhere else. Orange nuggets are chewy with a citrusy and sweet glaze. Good enough that I skip the actual appetizers for these. The Szechuan Pineapple is spicy, salty, and savory with chewy gluten and a citrus undertone running through it. Green papaya salad is strictly sour and tangy. Fresh, nothing heavy about it. Sweet potato curry is definitely underrated. Potato goes soft all the way through and the whole thing tastes hearty without being heavy. Basil eggplant tofu skews sweet and the eggplant goes silky and it's a family favorite. Eggplant claypot has the same idea but the sauce is better and it comes out in the claypot which makes it feel like a proper dish. Jalapeno BBQ seitan was a miss. The BBQ sauce tastes flat. Staff is friendly and food comes out fast.

    Some of the best fresh rolls I've ever had. The tofu is marinated and seasoned and it takes it to…read morethe next level. They're also not shy with that peanut sauce, which I appreciate. Had the BBQ Vermicelli bowl and was thoroughly satisfied. It's a big portion, hits all the marks for veggie varieties, and tasted super fresh (even for takeout). I only came to get takeout but would for sure come back to dine in. The staff I interacted with were very friendly and the vibe was good.

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    Veggie Garden - E6. Mongolian Vegetarian Chicken Lunch

    Veggie Garden

    4.4(670 reviews)
    6.3 mi
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    I've been hearing rave reviews about this place from friends and family in the area and it does not…read moredisappoint! The food isn't an exact one-to-one match for what it's mimicking, but the flavor is so good and you feel even better after eating it. I loved the gobi manchurian the most. It was crunchy with a great meaty texture. The fish was a bit tougher than regular fish, but the flavor was spot on and I didn't mind the extra texture. The space is small and filled up quickly during dinner, but the service was super friendly and fast. Our waitress was happy to show us what the dishes looked like and explain what they tasted like, which was really helpful. I'll definitely be back to try more of their mock meats and dishes.

    I was running some errands nearby, so I decided to grab takeout. I went with General's Chicken and…read moreBlack Pepper Chicken Chow Mein. When I arrived, there were plenty of parking spots, and the restaurant was empty. The parking lot is a bit small, so I imagine it can be tricky to find a spot when it's busy. I can't say much about the ambiance or service because it was a quick in-and-out experience. When I got to my car, I immediately vented the General's Chicken container and left the plastic bag open because I wanted to make sure it was still crispy when I got home. Note to the restaurant: I really appreciate when restaurants cut holes in the corners of containers for crispy/fried foods to keep them from getting too soggy. Having some venting for the steam to escape really helps. General's Chicken was my go-to before I went vegan, so I was really excited to find a vegan version. When I ordered on DoorDash, the General's Chicken had three spice levels: Medium, Mild, and Spicy. I went with Spicy, but the sauce didn't taste spicy to me at all. It was also super gingery, which I'm not used to. The sauce wasn't bad, but it didn't remind me of the typical General Tso sauce I'm used to. That said, I did enjoy the crispy texture, broccoli, and bell peppers. I'd rate this a 3.5/5. Yelp AI mentioned that the Black Pepper Chicken was the highest-rated item, so I decided to try the Black Pepper Chicken Chow Mein. At first bite, I was unsure of it, but as I kept eating, I enjoyed it more and more. I love that they include so many veggies, it really adds to the dish. I would give this a 4/5. Overall, I thought the food was good. I can definitely see myself ordering other items from here next time I get a craving for Chinese takeout.

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    Wildseed - BANANA FRITTERS

    Wildseed

    4.3(1k reviews)
    9.7 mi
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    I visited Wildseed last night for a friend's graduation celebration. It was such a wonderful…read moreexperience. Starting with the ambiance, it's so calming here. We were seated by the window, and it was so nice. The entire restaurant is beautiful though. There's truly no bad seating placement. We had some dietary needs--they had a special menu which showed which items were cross contaminated for GF dishes. I really appreciated the care and consideration of the restaurant. Our server was super friendly and welcoming. She offered great advice on food recommendations. Overall, I had a lovely experience at Wildseed.

    I was curious about Wildseed, as this is a plant-based restaurant and bar. They serve brunch,…read morelunch, mid-day, dinner, and even a HH option. We came here for brunch, and ordered: +the French Fries - with vegan chipotle aioli, vegan herb aioli, and curried ketchup +the Carbonara Pizza - with ruffled faba milk bechamel, english peas, red onions, fermented garlic, smoked tempeh bacon, lemon agrumato, and fresh cracked black pepper +the Carrot Lox Tartine - with levain, coconut cream cheese, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions, dill, and capers +and, the Banana Fritters - with chocolate coconut rum sauce and powdered sugar For drinks, I went for the Homemade Soda (pineapple) and the Orange 'fancy juice' (prepared with grapefruit, carrots, orange, turmeric, and ginger). Both were refreshing. Service was friendly, and the inside is bright; I loved their white wooden beams. A great option for those who want a 'meat-free' meal. +plant-based offerings +friendly service

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    Oh Baby Sushi - Omakase @ Oh Baby Sushi

    Oh Baby Sushi

    4.4(222 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    Vegan friendly
    Kid friendly

    such a satisfying meal. I don't remember eating this much fish in one sitting since japan…read more got the deluxe chirashi ($60) and the oh baby box ($60). Both were beautifully presented, and honestly felt well worth the price bc there was actually so much fish. oh baby box - this came with seared salmon toro, scallops, uni, ikura, and crab. The natural sweetness of the scallops, uni, and crab really stood out to me. The salmon belly was also incredibly fatty and perfectly lightly seared. deluxe chirashi - this came w/ hamachi, seared salmon toro, chu toro, sweet shrimp, walu, ikura, uni, scallops, tamagoyaki (and some white fish that i didn't recognize). I liked that the chef added his own twist to flavor of the fish (the truffle hamachi and yuzu scallops were 10/10)

    We were really excited to try this place after some friends had recommended it but unfortunately…read moreour experience fell short. Food - while the menu has many options (vegetation too!) we were a little surprised by the prices. Rolls start at about $24 each. This feels above average. The rolls themselves were good, no complaints. Miso soup was good too. Service - our waitress was very kind and professional but we felt VERY rushed. Some of us were still chewing our food before our plates were taken and the bill was offered. I specifically asked if they could wait some time before paying the bill but they brought it again after 2 mins. The restaurant was not full and it was not near closing time, so it was very confusing. At the end, our group went elsewhere for dessert so we could continue enjoying our outing together. We total lasted at the restaurant for 45 mins max for a party of 4. Unfortunately these aspects combined don't leave me excited to return :(

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    Vegetarian House - Chow Mien

    Vegetarian House

    4.2(1.3k reviews)
    7.0 miDowntown
    $$

    Excellent experience today. So appreciated Morna helping us with choosing and really caring about…read morehow we liked dishes. Three of us shared: crispy spring rolls, 4 - pronounced crunch and substantial contents and orangey dipping broth pleasant. Potstickers 4 - wonderfully crisp outside, contents had nice texture and brown dipping broth a good accompaniment. Pad Thai and Crispy? Chow Mein - tossup on which we liked best. Liked smooth texture of pad and tofu strips but one didn't care for the shrimp looking yam crescents. Loved the crunchy peanuts and wouldn't mind a bit more. Loved the mushrooms in chow mein. BBQ tempeh bowl with kale and carrots over rice - enjoyed spicy tempeh classic flavor. Shared Cacao pecan cake and New York cheezcake. Loved the subfloor pops and silky texture of both. Bravo to all and look forward to returning! Note: chose them from Bay Area Check Please reviews

    Interesting place to eat. The main restaurant is open during the weekends. They only have the…read moreoutdoor patio open during the week. I walked up to the window to see how they operate. I was informed that the patio is open and to order using a QR code at one of the tables in the patio. You have to sign in and create an account to order. It took me a minute to order. I wanted to try their specialty dishes especially because they have mushroom dishes and soy protein dishes. But by the time I was able to figure out how to order and sign up, I was pressed for time to order a meal and ended up ordering crispy spring rolls. Once your order is placed, you wait for a text to let you know your order is ready. Then I have to pick up at the window. Spring rolls were okay. I really wanted to try the crispy oyster mushrooms or the lion mane mushroom dish. Or even the Sea Fruits plate but I wasn't going to have enough time to enjoy them. The patio was fine. A few picnic tables. You bus your own table at the end. Everything they used was biodegradable. I wish it was a better experience. The food looked delicious in pictures, but eating in an outdoor patio, ordering from a QR code, and picking up your food from the window made for a sad and sub par experience.

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