Ok this is one of the only Indian place on the Main Street in Pleasanton downtown . A tiny restaurant but the food packs a punch . Their tandoori sizzlers , lamb curry , shrimp , dal makhani , palak paneer are a must try. In vegetation appetizers the samosa and mushroom kebabs are so good . It definetly calls you out with all the delicious aroma of Indian spices everytime you are in the vicinity and the food inside definitely lives up and more read more

Tried a few things here recently. The aloo tikki was really good--crispy, flavorful, the kind of start 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. read more

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The BEST Indian food in Pleasanton Downtown! We are regulars and absolutely love the Butter Chicken! Our favorites are their naan (so many to chose from!), Chicken Dum Biryani served in a sealed clay pot (YUM!) and Chicken Tandoori sampler (Succulent and delish!). Their Masala Chai tea and Mango Lassi are our go-to drinks! Wide of beer selection as well! Service is impeccable and ambience is casual and relaxed. Get their warm Gulab Jamun, you will not regret it! read more

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We went for lunch on a Friday so it was quiet but it is a popular take out spot. The server was attentive but not too attentive which was a nice balance. The food really hit the spot. The kadhai paneer was different than I was expecting but still delicious! Worth a try! read more

Frontier Spice - kadhai paneer, Hariyali Kofta and bread basket - Indian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

A five star Gem with Tandoori Perfection and Unbeatable Hospitality 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! read more

Frontier Spice - This photo doesn't really do the tandoori chicken, Justice - Indian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Highly recommend these guys specially for Catering services for events. The entire team/staff is so warm, friendly and easy going. Must try picks - Malai Chaap, papdi chaat , Paneer Kadai and Dhaba dal. Fantastic location of the restaurant- right in Pleasanton downtown. read more

Not a bad lunch adventure Got there right as they opened didnt seem to get too busy early week Service: friendly Ambiance intimate, my eyes started to burn though I think they were cutting up onions or cooking on high heat and not good ventilation for the dining room Food Mango lassi fresh and cold how I like it Butter chicken good taste but lot of sauce over actual meat Lamb curry not my thing, lamb was gamey imo Paneer curry tasty! Garlic naan cooked perfectly All in all a decent meal read more

Frontier Spice - Butter Chicken, lamb curry, Malai Paneer - Indian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Delicious Indian food with good service in the heart of Pleasanton on Main Street. This small restaurant is clean, nicely decorated and feels like a more upscale but casual Indian restaurant. My husband and I have always enjoyed their food and recently dined with a group of 6 people. We enjoyed our delicious dinner! Some of my favorites- Tandoori Chicken-large platter of well seasoned tender chicken was a favorite! Garlic Naan-we couldn't get enough of their fresh garlic naan. Soft, chewy thin bread with toasty edges. Chicken Tikka-flavorful, thick sauce with tender chicken breast. Love the spices and heat. Butter Chicken-another favorite especially with my friends who don't love spicy. It's not overly creamy and the chicken was very tender. Chicken Biryani-beautiful presentation of a delicious chicken and rice dish! Delicious dinner and I highly recommend this Indian restaurant! read more

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This is definitely one of the top Indian restaurants in Pleasanton. The food is authentic and not too oily. We had palak paneer, badami bengan, achari sabjzi and frontier dal. Everything was flavorful. Liked palak paneer and badami bengan the best. Laccha paratha is done well. Seating is both inside and outside. I had dum biryani on our previous visit and that was good too. read more

If you like interesting flavors and friendly service, give this place a try. We LOVE their tandoori chicken and often come here to sit on their outdoor patio or take it to go. read more

Cute restaurant right on Main Street. Staff are friendly and attentive. The food is amazing. Best Naan I've ever had. Great Tandoori chicken as well as vegetarian food. They have a million gluten free options, too. read more

Someone recommended this place and it was a great experience! Tried the Somosa appetizer, butter chicken, biryani and Peshawari masala with garlic naan. Everything was tasty with a good balance of spices and flavor. Good service and reasonable prices. I would recommend this place for anyone who is dining in downtown Pleasanton. Note that pretty much everything has dairy products except for the vegetarian options. read more

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Each and every time I pass Frontier I'm like, "Mmmmm...that smells good!" My gf, the pooch, and I are most always on a mission when we come to Pleasanton, we've already selected our destination place before we come to town. Usually, it's Zachary's. But the other night was different. We wanted Indian, we wanted to go to downtown Pleasanton. Well, it couldn't have been a more perfect intersect. Bustling and busy inside. Most every table with diners, phone ringing off the hook, staff moving fast. With the pooch, it's best for her and us, to eat outside along the walkway/streetside. After all, it was a beautiful evening. A little busy, but our server was very nice and helpful. I ordered a Taj Mahal brew, and we placed our order. Shall I say, our usual Indian order. We ordered: chicken tikka masala, baingan bharta, vegetable biryani, and naan. Everything was very outstanding: presentation, flavor, fresh, spices. Portions were a bit small for the masala and bharta for the price. The star of the show was how the biryana was served -- it looks like a chicken pot pie. They place a raw dough (a naan) and cover the bowl, and bake it. It comes out toasted, and you peel it back (and nibble on it) and steaming hot rice comes out. Yes! We liked a lot, and will definitely come back. read more

First the good stuff: the food is tasty and delicious. It is a small place at a great location, so one would think they would want to turn tables over on a Friday night but ... the service leaves a lot to be desired. The staff means well but they need a lot of training. Piling dirty dishes on the table; bringing the check (multiple tables) before folks finish their dinner. Not asking them if they want dessert. Unable to explain the dish in English, etc. etc. etc. Our food also came out way too slowly. This has a great location and excellent traditional food. Has potential to improve. read more

We wanted to try an Indian place somewhere away from home and it was a hot day. We were able to sit outside with our dog which was a plus. The food was a little different and not the normal Indian food. Everything was good and the service was attentive. read more

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Great service and amazing food Nice cozy restaurant that is right on Main Street. Definitely will be back here and bring more friends read more

Frontier Spice - Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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I ordered the chicken tikka masala with garlic naan, while the chicken was ok the sauce was very bland and lacking it did not go well with the chicken or naan. I am not sure if that is their specialty so that could be part of the reason. read more

This is second time visited this location with my friends for his birthday. The staff were very nice and helpful as they helped me a lot with the selection of the dishes. The dishes tasted super better than expected. Even the chief came and asked us about the food, that did we liked it or not. I would say this restaurant has the one of the best food that I have tried in recent time. I would also suggest others to visit there and try the chief special dishes. read more

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Great service the naan was amazing and the curry was spicy but not too spicy The ambiance was quiet and location was right on Main Street Spotless dining area Will be back read more

This is my favorite Indian restaurant. I have been going here for years. I can't believe I haven't reviewed this restaurant. Let me start by saying that the people that works here are super nice and friendly. Shout out to CJ who remembers us by our name and he is just such an very nice person. We come here so much that CJ knows our regular favorites. During this visit we tried a new appetizer suggested by CJ Aloo Tiki Chat - its potato type appetizer with cottage cheese, and topped with tamarind and meat sauce. So good. Will order this again 5/5 We also ordered Garlic and Butter Naan which is always important to order and so good to dip in the sauces of dish to order. 5/5 Basmati Rice 5/5 - I don't know what it but the basmati rice here is so good I never leave the place without ordering extra. Butter Chicken 5/5 - the creaminess of the sauce and tenderness of the chicken and all the amazing spices and flavor makes me keep coming back for this place!AMAZING ! Warning if you order this dish you won't be able to stop eating! Thats how good it is. Subz Korma - 5/5 - similar to butter chicken the sauce is just to die for and the freshness of the vegetables cook to perfection is just so good. The vegetables are not overcooked you can taste a bit of a crunch on the cauliflower, peas, carrots, string beans and potatoes. Its like the seasoned then steamed to perfection and cooked in the sauce. It's like heaven in your mouth! Australian Lamb Rack - comes in a sizzling dish with sweet onions the lamb is seasoned with spices and grilled to perfection that is another favorite. 5/5 Potato and peas Samosa - its like an empanada with a kick! The dough of the samosa and the filling is just so prefect. Dip in their tamarind or mint sauce will sure satisfy your palate. 5/5 Every dish we ordered can be modified for its spiciness. Honestly if I rate this place above and beyond. I just love this place and I keep coming back. I will be back again this week! Note: some dishes not pictured I got excited when the food came and I forgot to take some of the photos. If you haven't tried tris place and you like Indian food you must try this because you are missing out! read more

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Saffron-scented air, Good Indian food delights, Spices dance with joy. - haiku reviews read more

Went for lunch an spent $30 for Butter chicken, half order of rice and garlic naan. Gave $35 with the tip. With the existence of buffet lunches, it felt like going to a hooker for a hug. Just kept thinking of all the variety I wasn't getting to enjoy and how expensive it was for the small portion. I didn't leave starving but I drove home considering if I wanted to stop for anything else. Food itself looked nice, but was slightly better then plain. I know butter chicken isn't the most adventurous, but if I was only going to get 1 thing off the menu then I really wanted some butter chicken to dip naan in. Naan was very thin and crisp. Smelled of garlic but didn't taste like it at all. Was so thin that it did not pick up the gravy read more

My husband and I came here for lunch on a recommendation from an Indian acquaintance and were blown away how wonderful the meal was. The Biryani was delicious and a lovely presentation, but the star was the Badami Baingan (stuffed eggplant). It was indescribably delicious! We later had an occasion to meet our son in Pleasanton and came back. As he walked in he said, "I love the aroma, it smells sooo good". Again had a wonderful meal. It is the best Indian food we've had outside of the UK. We met a friend in Oakland recently at an Indian restaurant and ordered the Badami Baingan, but it did not compare! What puzzles us though is both times we've been there it's been nearly empty. It's so wonderful and the service is impeccable, so I don't get why they aren't busier. They are right next to a number of very busy restaurants, so might get lost in the little location. We were there both times for lunch so maybe it's busier for dinner. I'm looking forward to our next opportunity to be in Pleasanton and maybe experience something new...oh, but the eggplant is oh, so good! read more

Frontier Spice - Vegetarian Biryani, Badami Baingan, chicken tikka masala and naan. - Indian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

This restaurant has tried to stand out from other Indian restaurants, trying to make it upscale. It's not actually a white cloth fine dining restaurant, but they have modified their flavors to not align with the common other Indian restaurants that we usually see..and most of them are enjoyable. The quantity of appetizers might not be all that interesting for few visitors , but it's surely worth a try. read more

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What I think: - Mango lassi was different in a good way. I will definitely recommend to try it - Butter Chicken: usually comes not spicy as the waiter said. So I would recommend to tell them to preference I did ask for medium spicy and it wasn't enough for me, so I ordered a side of onion and chilies - the rice was fluffy and complemented the butter chicken pretty well as it's not overpowering. - the butter naan was super different that any other restaurant. It had layers like paratha. Which I don't think the naan should be like this. However it tasted good overall but it's not naan The service was really nice and fast. The ambiance: We dined in the street and not inside the restaurant and it was nice to be outside but too many people walking by and constantly staring at your food read more

Went for dinner tonight. The restaurant shows a lesser price on the menu but they charge you more in the final check (plus taxes). Mushroom cheese Kabab - Menu price $9.99 but was charged $10.38+tax Kadhai Paneer - Menu price $15.99 but was charged $16.63+tax Plain Naan - Menu price $2.99 but was charged $3.11+tax Tandoori Mix Gril - Menu Price $18.99 but was charged $19.75+tax I did not check the price on the bill when I paid. Please don't do that mistake and CHECK YOUR BILL AMOUNT before you pay. read more

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We go back again and again for good quality food. My kids love the lamb rack chops. It's always finger licking delicious. Their malai chicken kababs are great too. For main course our family favorite is dum pukht gobhi (5stars); butter chicken; and saag paneer are best!! One more thing is consistent is their service. Servers are polite and very well coming. Overall a great restaurant!! read more

I came here one night India Garden was closed. Sorry to say I won't be going back. With better Indian food literally around the corner, I'll leave the food comments there. Service was decent and pretty quick. Ambiance wasn't giving a vibe the food could overcome. If you want to be in a window on Main St, then eat here. read more

There's no place like Frontier Spice!! I absolutely love their Butter Chicken and Australian Lamb, it's cook to perfection. I've taken and recommend this place to all of my family and friends who loves Indian Cuisine like me. CJ the waiter is very hospitable and always have a great smile to welcome everyone. read more

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3/5 I would say this is the most average Indian food place I've been to. It's not bad! But it's not great. I went with a group of my friends for someone's birthday. Ambiance: 3.5/5 It's alright, I think the outside is nicer than the inside. Reservations: 5/5 It's easy to make reservations if you call them. They also accommodate large groups if you ask. Staff: 4/5 They were nice enough but I had to press a little bit for them to bring out a dessert for my friend's birthday (which we were of course okay paying for). Items Ordered: - Gobi Manchurian (3.5/5): It was a solid batch of gobi manchurian, but I've had way better. The quantity you get is also pretty small. I also didn't like how pungent the sauce was at times. - Malai Kofta (4/5): I tried my friend's malai kofta that was solid. - Mango Lassi (5/5): Loved this! Tasted good to-go. Pricing: 3.5/5 I think this place was overpriced for what it is. read more

Frontier Spice - Indian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Decided to try Frontier Spice for our anniversary. The food was served fresh and very tasty. The pesto naan was a nice balance to the spicier flavors. Bonus: they were playing instrumental versions of hit songs, so we entertained ourselves by playing "Name That Tune". read more

Spacious outdoor dining and beautiful space . Customer service is fast. Food is okay . I would say average as per Bay Area standards for Indian food Tried haryAli kofta - gravy was good but kofta was hard , daal makhani was okay . Bhindi was fryed not appetizing for healthy choices so I did not like it much . Breads / nan baskets n tandoori roti were soft n good. Biryani was good . Appetizers - corn tiki n mushroom kabab were good read more

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Not authentic Indian ! gravies were very sweet side. I tried kadhai paneer , amazed that even that was sweet :(

We ordered Lahori Chicken Kebab, Lal Mirch Paneer Tikka and Hara Bhara kebab a day in advance for pickup on 31st Dec noon. The total was confirmed at $131 (excluding tax) When we picked the order they charged $143.91 (excluding tax) which was still ok but the biggest disappointment was when we opened it up at home. Basically the quantity was so less which we felt that we would have got it for under $100 at any other restaurant in Bay Area The taste was ok. Never coming back to this restaurant. read more

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Move over Curry Cravings, move over Other North Indian restaurants in the area.. Frontier spice is the most authentic when it comes to quality and flavor (also portion sizes btw).. Ordered Malai Paneer and chicken kababs.. all good. We always said the best North Indian kababs were always served in Indian weddings, mostly in New Delhi in the cold winters.. this place took me back to those days and flavors. I love it... read more

The kebabs are so soft and juicy! The rotis and breads were so well made and the curries were so flavorful!

I came with my boyfriend for my birthday and it was really good in my opinion i feel this has been one of the best Indian restaurant I have ever tasted. The service was excellent every few minutes asking if we were okay or needed anything . The goat curry was one of my favourite dishes and also the kadahi fish masala was so good. The ambiance there was excellent. Will recommend to my friends and family. read more

Wow what an experience. Loved this place. Must try chicken biryani. Service was great and food was wonderful. Thank you for making our night memorable. read more

Frontier Spice - We really enjoyed. - Indian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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First time ordering takeout from Frontier Spice. Food was good, especially the daal. This humble yellow daal was surprisingly my favorite item of today's lunch. Samosas were on point - crispy yet soft, and not greasy at all. The peas and potato stuffing was well seasoned. The hariyali kofta (spinach and paneer dumplings) did leave me feeling a bit underwhelmed. The dumplings were less paneer-y and more starchy (I would guess potatoes), and were a little bland. The sauce was quite creamy and yummy and the dish as a whole did work. I do wish I could go and eat their buffet though, that's still one of my fav Indian buffets around here. Hopefully in 2021 :) read more

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If you are starving go somewhere else, it takes nearly an hour to get your food. The place was very clean and the staff was kind. Don't bring a coat because it also is really hot in the restaurant. Overall the food was a pass for us, not much flavor or spice in the food itself. Not the worse but far from being the best. read more

Frontier Spice - Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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