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    Daddy Ji Finest Indian Cuisine

    4.6 (703 reviews)
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    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    Mango Lassi / pineapple lemonade
    Bobbi C.

    Where do I even start chileeeee because this was the BEST experience ever! We did make a reservation on Yelp, and I will say the wait was maybe 10-15 minutes after we checked in. It might've just been today since it was a Saturday, but they definitely had a rush around 2-3 PM. After 3, it seemed to slow down a lot. Once we were seated, we were given water. I did ask to be moved once the rush slowed down, and they accommodated us with no problem, which honestly made me really happy. We ordered a bunch of food because we wanted to try everything. We started with the tikka wings, and I got the saucy ones. They also have a smoky option. When I say the FLAVOR was there LORDDDDD! The wings were AMAZING and the sauce was exactly what I wanted. The samosas were honestly the BEST I've ever had, and I've had a host of them. The filling was perfect, they were crispy, and both sauces were amazing. I honestly can't even pick a favorite. Next was the goat biryani. OMG! The goat was tender as ever, the rice had so much flavor, and the portions were HUGE. The butter chicken was definitely different from what I'm used to, but it paired really well with the garlic naan and cheese naan. The drinks were also rich in flavor. The pineapple lemonade tasted so fresh, almost like it was cold-pressed, and the mango lassi was really good and full of flavor. We will MOST definitely be back. Between the service, food, portions, and overall experience, I truly enjoyed my time here.

    Tracy C.

    This is the best Indian food and there's always a wait. I've been at lunch and dinner time on both weekday and weekend, and I've had to wait at least 10 minutes for a table. The restaurant isn't that big with a bunch of small and a few big tables. There's either street parking or a free parking garage near by. I've tried various items from their menu and when you add spice to the food, it can get pretty spicy compared to other places. I love their palek panner, lamb curry, and garlic naan. The service is good, but I will say the food comes out slow, so be prepared to be in there for awhile. Highly recommend this place.

    Desiree R.

    Right off the bat received amazing service right away which really made a huge difference and set this place apart from others. I came in for the lunch special which is 14 dollars a plate and it really is a lot of food. At first I thought I would finish it all but I never did. I also ordered the mango lassi since I know it's popular and it is very yummy just wish it was colder but maybe it's not meant to be that cold? One thing to note is to bring a light sweater for warmth because there is fans all throughout the place which kept it nice and cool inside which is amazing but I was getting very cold. I will come back here whenever I get the craving for some tikka masala. All of the sides on my plate were very new to me but they were all very good. There was nothing that I didn't like.

    Chicken tikka masala , Palak Paneer , Tomato basil naan , Biryani (vegetable)
    Michelle T.

    Tasty dishes & the staff are so friendly! This was my first time coming here and I ordered food to-go and they made an exception and took my order even though it was about 30 minutes to closing time. (That's my bad, I know). They totally didn't have to take my order, I even asked the owner multiple times if it was okay and I even said it's no worries and that I'll come back another time if it's too late to place an order. They very graciously took my order anyways, even helped me make some food decisions, and I was very grateful because I was so hungry and didn't want to get fast food. Since it was my first time I ordered my Indian cuisine staples. I ordered their Chicken Tikka Masala (medium spicy) which turned out to be the perfect spice level. I ordered Palak Paneer (non-spicy), Vegetable Biriyani (also non-spicy) because I want the chicken tikka to be my main spicy dish. I was surprised to see so many naan choices! They suggested I order their tomato basil naan (that's a new option, haven't seen that before at an Indian restaurant). I also ordered garlic naan. So glad I ordered both, because 3 main entrees need at least 2 orders of naan. The owner is so nice! We talked about Indian food and she answered my questions and got to know her a little. You can tell she cares so much about her customers and staff. I ate my food at home and was really impressed by the flavors and that they actually did give me medium spicy level on the chicken tikka (some places just give you the basic mild). I liked that the vegetable biryani had carrot, broccoli, and chopped green beans in it. I'd love to come back and enjoy a meal at their restaurant. It's more modern chic interior and I was told that there is a lunch buffet option. Maybe I'll be back for lunch! Their menu had a lot of Indian dishes that I've never tried, so I definitely want to come back for those!

    Samosa Dosa
    Jada E.

    Was craving tikka masala and daddy ji's DID NOT disappoint! Very delicious and fresh!! Tikka masala was delicious (and toddler approved) we tried the samosa dosa, however I think next time we will just try the regular veggie samosa. Samosa dosa was good, but wasn't our favorite. The tandoori wings were delicious and piping hot, didn't catch what kind of dipping sauce they served with it but it was very good. The garlic naan -- soooo fresh, hot and tasty. Have to mention the guava soda, which was perfectly sweet. Service was great, food came out fast and the restaurant has nice decor/wall art. It's a smaller place with maybe 12(give or take) tables. We came on a Wednesday around 7 and didn't have to wait, however there was a constant flow of people wanting to dine in and tables were filling easily. Can't wait to come back.

    Ella H.

    Explored the modern Indian cuisine in Claremont. Service staff is very friendly and kind, elaborating on different items on the menu with us. Food tastes GREAT but the wait was terribly long. We ordered the lamb shank and it was recommended to go with white rice. Naan was done with precision and profession! Ambiance quite cozy, European, and exotic. I saw many tables of friends and family gathering. Good for a hang out with groups and share all delicious Indian foods. Oh and I forgot to mention, the price is economic for good quality food. +1

    Lunch Menu (Monday-Friday)
    Flora W.

    Delicious food, friendly staff, comfy seating, and beautiful interior. What more can a gal on a lunch break ask for? My coworkers introduced me to Daddy Ji's and I believe this will be a regular lunch spot. We all ordered their Lunch Special, which is from Monday to Fridays 11 to 3 pm. The Lunch Special Punjabi Thali (Plate) comes with 1 dal, 2 veggie sides, rice, and naan or roti. You can choose from garlic, plain naan, or roti, then you choose the type of plate you like. I got their Butten Chicken Plate and golly, it was delicious! The Lunch Special is served in a beautiful gold plate with multiple small bowls to hold the dishes. My butter chicken was velvety rich in tomato flavor and the chicken was tender and beautifully married wth the buttery gravy. I'd come back just to have another bite of their Butter Chicken! I also wanted to try one of their drinks, so I ordered a Iced Saffron Chai with Boba (No Milk). I've never had this drink before, and I am so glad I did because it is absolutely delicious. It's refreshing, bright, and has an almost delicate and sweet-spicy aroma to it. While eating our lunch specials, we sat in their comfy blue velvet seats and enjoyed the ambiance. The staff members came to check on us multiple times, and were very quick to refill our waters, and are very friendly and sweet people. We all left with happy smiles and full bellies. I can't wait to come back with more friends!

    Fernanda Z.

    The food was AMAZING. I highly recommend this place!! The servers were so nice and welcoming and the plates came out fairly quick. It is a small location, but I think it's perfect. It gives it a homey feeling. It is definitely a hidden gem in Claremont. I would highly recommend putting your name through Yelp or do a reservation as there's always a wait for this place (even on weekdays). Also, try family style as there is a huge variety!! I hope you enjoy this place as much as we did.

    Alicia N.

    I've eaten here a few times. Except for the fried rice, I've enjoyed most of their dishes. Their Indian Chinese dishes are probably not for me. The restaurant is often busy and sometimes has a wait as the dining room is not very large. When they first opened, I had a concerning incident where a server boxed my food with his bare hands after clearing tables. They offered to remake my food but still sent me home with the same item. I could tell they didn't remake it. I ended up throwing it away. Hopefully they've worked on improving their practices.

    Punjabi plate x2 Tika and Coconut  Chicken Curry.
    Mike L.

    OMG. First Indian Restaurant with the best customer service!! Hands down. Friendly , clean and pleasant atmosphere!! Lunch specials are amazing that did NOT put a dent in my wallet. Must try the Mango yogurt drink! Creamy cold and goes down smooth! Nice walk after down old town Claremont!

    Butter Chicken
    Eddie W.

    First time here and was impressed. Small intimate space offers a nice vibe with solid food and service. Disappointed no wine or beer offerings but survived. Will come here again.

    Lamb Biryani
    Katherine K.

    We had to wait a bit before being seated, but it was worth it. Very clean place with a really great staff. I almost never order pop because I shouldn't have it, but their Guava Soda sounded too enticing to pass up. It was like a better, cleaner tasting version of the guava jarritos and I couldn't stop drinking it! Super yummy! Foodwise, we got the following: - Mysore Masala Dosa - this was good, but it was really thin. The filling is tasty and it would've been nice if there was more of it so we could taste it more. The little bit of lentil soup that came with it was tasty too. - Garlic Naan - garlicy and seasoned nicely. It had a nice crisp to it as well. - Lamb Biryani - I love biryani and this was definitely the most colorful one I've ever had. It had a really nice amount of seasoning and flavor to every bite. The one downside is there really wasn't a lot of lamb pieces in the dish itself. My guy and I had to dig to find it, which is a shame because they were good quality pieces. Overall, super good and would come back. Was a bit disappointed by the lack of stuffing in the dosa and lack of lamb pieces in the biryani. Flavorwise, I can see why this is on the top 100 list.

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    Howie C.

    Good Indian eats at Claremont Village? I'm down! On a Sunday evening, Daddy Ji was busy but they were able to seat me, a single diner, within 10 minutes. Smallish, modern decor, every seat packed. My order was taken quickly and multiple servers checked in on me throughout the meal, excellent service. Chicken Tikka Masala - Served in a pot with tender chunks of white meat, the dish was fragrant and spicy, but not hot spicy. Spicy as in full of various spices. I ordered a 7 on their heat meter and felt zero hot spiciness. If you want to feel some burn, go for a 10. Even without the heat, I still enjoyed the dish. Their version leans a little more creamy over tomato flavor. Garlic Naan - A good sized serving, their bread is lightly toasty but pillowy, thicker than the average that I have had at various restaurants. It's buttery with with the right amount of chopped garlic mixed in. If you want some naan, get this. Basmati Rice - I ordered the large portion, which was $1 more than the small and comes on a metal plate. If you get the small order, it comes in a bowl. The large portion is almost double the amount of the small and is good for one very hungry person or two moderately hungry people. I had a little bit leftover at the end, but still felt that ordering the large was the right call for me. It was a very enjoyable dining experience. I think three or four different servers asked if I needed anything. My order was taken quickly and the food arrived in a timely manner. Their dining floor seems ideal for parties of 1-8 people. If I'm back in the area I would definitely come back!

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    Service and food was amazing we didn't wait long either would definitely recommend for others to go

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    Ask the Community - Daddy Ji Finest Indian Cuisine

    Is this Punjabi cuisine?

    Yes, it’s Punjabi! We do fusion, Chinese and a southern menu as well! :)

    Do you accommodate food allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, and coconut?

    Yes we do, please always specify to the server and we are mindful of accommodating food allergies.

    Do we need to make a reservation for a party of 6?

    Yes, we highly recommend reservation since we are a small dining space.

    Hi, will you be open on Easter Sunday?

    Hello, yes we will be!

    Hello, do you serve different types of dosas?

    Hi yes we do, only thing we don’t serve in our Claremont location is Rava style dosas

    Which holidays will this restaurant be closed for?

    As of now, Christmas and Thanksgiving!

    Are there gluten free options?

    Yes, and there are plenty of options!

    Are meat halal?

    Hiii!!! Yes we are currently serving halal for chicken and goat:) lamb is coming soon!

    Are there vegetarian options?

    Yes!!! So many!!! :)

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    New Indian Restaurant - Tandoori Chicken (6pcs)

    New Indian Restaurant

    4.5(217 reviews)
    4.4 mi
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    This was my first time trying Indian food and I got butter chicken and garlic naan. It was so good,…read morebut it doesn't taste like anything I've ever had before but it is still so good. The guy at the counter was also very nice and provided good customer service. If you're in the area definitely check them out.

    There are a few dishes I love more than goat curry. Something about the way that particular meat…read morefrom that particular animal slow roasts in that particular sauce makes incredibly delicious and satisfying. I literally could have this every week with no complaints or burnout. New Indian Restaurant does an impeccable job with it, making it a lighter curry with less spicy meat. But somehow it all works compared to what I'm used to. Also at $15:99, it's an incredible value compared to the $20 to $26 price point I see with this dish at other places. The service was good. There wasn't too many other tables of customers when I got there, but even with that the server/host was incredibly nice and quick with ordering, service, and answering questions about the menu and food joint itself. The ambiance was nice. There's a lot space here and a lot of atmosphere as well. It was a super relaxing meal where I didn't feel rushed or overloaded with noise or distraction. Objectively, this is how all meals outside of the home should be like. Overall, I feel like more reliable Indian food joints in the area is awesome. I need my fix for goat curry wherever I happen to be. And this goat curry is notable for both its yumminess and undeniable value. I shall return with a vengeance.

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    Kailash Parbat - Spinach dum biryani, good

    Kailash Parbat

    4.1(179 reviews)
    7.9 mi
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    Great alternative for a non animal protein meal... service was excellent and the mushrooms had an…read moreamazing zing to them...

    Kailash Parbat was recommended to us by family, and we recently dined here with my in-laws. We…read morereally enjoyed some of the dishes we ordered, while a few others were just okay or a bit lacking in flavor. Our favorites were the Vada Pav, Pav Bhaji (we ordered the Classic), Chole Bhatura, and the Jaamun Shot. The Papdi Chaat was exactly what we expected and was decent. The Bhel Puri and Pani Puri were probably our least favorite dishes. For the pani puri, the pani was bland and lacking flavor and the puri barely had any filling. The Bhel Puri was more tart than I expected and could have used a bit more green chutney and sweet chutney. I didn't try it myself, but my father-in-law ordered the Masala Jaljeera and he didn't seem to be a big fan. He mentioned that maybe he should have ordered the Kokum Jeera Soda instead. The restaurant is clean and the ambiance casual. Service was a little slow at the beginning, but once we placed our order, the food came out very quickly. I do wish they had given us a little more time to enjoy a few dishes before bringing out the rest. Our table felt pretty crowded when everything came out at the same time and we were shuffling dishes to make space while we ate. To be fair, we ordered a lot of food, and we probably could have asked for the dishes to be brought out in stages. Overall, I'm giving it 4 stars, though I'd probably place it somewhere between 3.5 and 4. I'd definitely come back to try other menu items if I was in the area.

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    All India Cafe - Chicken Tikka Masala Lunch includes Aloo Mattar, Dal of the Day, naan & rice - sooo good!

    All India Cafe

    4.7(323 reviews)
    18.0 mi
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    The most flavorful Indian food I ever had. We got a few lunch specials and drinks…read more Bhel Puri 8/10 This was surprisingly good. With a mix of crunchy rice and some potatoes and some cilantro and onions, this is a light appetizer that is satisfying to taste. It's not too bland nor overpowering. Lamb Biryani 9/10 The lamb is tender and not too gamey and the rice is well spiced. The sauce is not too sour and light. Chicken Tikka Masala 9/10 The chicken masala is well seasoned and richly spiced with every bite. Meanwhile the Aloo Mattar is light and comforting. The Dal is light and filling. You can also choose your preferred naan which I opted for the normal naan, which has a nice charred bottom. Bollywood Lassi 10/10 A mango based drink that is creamy and smooth. Reminds me of a tropical smoothie. Royal Delight 8/10 A refreshing watermelon drink that is not too bitter nor sweet. Staff is nice and friendly and the food came out fairly fast. A comforting and cozy interior decor is used throughout the restaurant which is perfect for a family dinner or a date night.

    Daily all you can eat Buffet served daily $34.99. Also a…read morenice lunch menu for about $12 to 14. Great variety of dishes with a variety of proteins and vegetarian options. Many rice and naan varieties too. Clean. Staff very courteous and helpful. They prepare to your heat level and will bring some extra sauce to add at your leisure. Moderate prices too. Full bar. Happy hour with adult beverages and $6.00 bites Monday to Thursday.

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    All India Cafe - Side order of Basmati Rice of the Day (Saffron Rice) - generous portions packed full of flavor!

    Side order of Basmati Rice of the Day (Saffron Rice) - generous portions packed full of flavor!

    All India Cafe - Shrimp Chat - light, citrusy, and so flavorful! Excellent textures and flavors - highly recommend!

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