Love the daal baati churma here. Makes me remember my Rajasthani background. Thank you Garam Mirchi team! read more

We came as a group of 7 and tried the masala papad, Daal Baati combo, Thali, paneer fried rice and manchurian curry! The ambiance and decor is very vibrant and fun!! Service was great, our waiter explained how to incorporate everything on the combo plate together and was attentive! There was a great variety of menu options. Lovely authentic Rajasthani and highly recommend! read more

Garam Mirchi - Indian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Had a wonderful experience at Garam Mirchi! The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the Platinum Thali was absolutely amazing. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented. The staff was warm and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. I'm definitely looking forward to coming back again with my family and enjoying another great meal. read more

Garam Mirchi - Thali For 1 Platinum - Indian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

4.7/5.0 Our hunt for Dal Baati took us to Garam Mirchi in Santa Clara, and we're so glad it did -- the place absolutely delivered Here's what we tried and how it fared: Drinks: Mango Mastani -- Yum! Just a very large portion Spicy Guava -- Super yum, but again oversized Masala Chai -- A perfect, comforting cup Food: Rajasthani Pyaaz Kachori Chaat -- Loved the flavors; the yogurt and chutneys complemented the kachori beautifully Masala Khichiya -- Total nostalgia from Mumbai days; hit the spot Gatte ki Sabzi (gravy) & Bajra Roti -- Portions are big. Good, not great; slightly sour for my taste. Bajra roti felt tough, likely not fresh. Paneer Manchurian (gravy) -- Tasty and generously portioned -- enough for four! Chili Garlic Noodles -- Flavor bomb: spicy, garlicky, and delicious Dal Baati -- Undisputed star of the show highly recommend! Ghevar with Rabdi -- sweet harmony, zero drama Two thumbs up (forgot pic!) Overall, Minimalist décor with a clear Rajasthani touch, warm staff, and big portions -- but the flavors truly shine read more

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*Vegetarian Foodie Review* Garam Mirchi has always been my favorite restaurant. I have been going to their Fremont location for a while now, so I was so happy when they had their new branch opening in Santa Clara which is much closer to my home. I have always been a fan of their Indo-Chinese dishes and Raj Kachori. Usual orders: 1) Raj Kachori: 5/5 -- The best I have ever had and the closest to what you get in India 2) Paneer Chili Dry: 5/5 -- Super yummy and flavorful. Hit the right spice nodes 3) Soya Chili Dry: 5/5 -- I never could have imagined soya would taste this good. Hats off to this amazing recipe prepared here. The best dish ever 4) Schezwan Fried Rice: 4/5 -- Wouldn't say the best, but definitely close to the best ones I have had elsewhere. It's flavorful, has good amount of veggies, and the portion is generous 5) Kids Hakka Noodles: 5/5 -- My 5 year old's favorite on the menu. I usually request for less oil and they help accomodate 6) Platinum Thali: 5/5 -- I usually avoid this because I prefer dishes without ghee, and most of the thali items here are made in ghee. It is my husband's favorite and his usual order The ambiance is gorgeous -- striking, well-designed, and perfect for celebrations and special occasions. I love the ambiance even better than the Fremont location. Service is fairly quick and the servers are super attentive. read more

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The restaurant itself is very nice with comfortable seating and a pleasant ambiance. The staff is friendly, though the service could definitely be a little bit faster. While the overall experience was decent, the ordering process was frustrating. The server heavily insists that everyone order the Raj Kachori - which is on the pricier side and might not actually be what you want. He went out of his way to convince us not to order the chat platter, making up random excuses like saying the other chaat options would be "too sweet" for us (without even asking if I like sweet food--which I do! ), or claiming he'd "have to check with the cook" if they could even make the platter components individually. If you look around, almost every table has a Raj Kachori because of this hard sell. I've ordered it here multiple times before, but my advice is to be wise, stick to your guns, and just order what you actually want. The Hakka Noodles were disappointing and lacked that authentic taste, so I'd skip them. The Manchurian had good flavor but felt overcooked and slightly burnt, which seems to happen most times. On a random note, the tissue paper they provide is really, really bad. It's so flimsy that you can't even use a single piece properly without it falling apart. It's a good spot for vegetarian food, but I really didn't appreciate the server pushing specific items so aggressively and shooting down our preferences when we didn't ask for recommendations as I've been there many times. read more

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A very cute little restaurant that somehow serves fresh made, from scratch authentic Rajasthani fare and legit street style indo Chinese. At first you think - why are these cuisines combined, they could easily be two restaurants. But once you start eating and drinking all the yummy treats there you forget all those questions. So let me address both! Rajasthani - light fluffy and flavorful Raj Kachori, I really liked the stuffing at the bottom of it. The Khichiya papad churi is a good crunchy bite, the moong dal pakoras had deep coriander seed flavor, both would be great with beer. The dal baati churma are the highlight, especially the panchmel dal is as good as it can get. The bajra and jowar rotis were sooo good and millets are so healthy. The gatte ki sabzi was good too but I'd recommend getting it in a thali, it gets monotonic if that's all you are having, The chutneys are very good, don't skip on them especially the red one. Indo Chinese - is equally good and also everything made fresh in a very hot wok. The veggie momos are made from scratch and beautiful, Hakka noodles superbly catch the char of the wok and are light (not like greasy versions elsewhere). The triple Schezwan is a speciality there so I got it and it lived up to the hype! My favorite of all the things I had today, very well executed, great heat and that fantastic street style flavor. The drinks were yummy too and made from scratch. Other Indian places have these drinks too but they are heavily processed and so taste bad, but these are made fresh and so the flavors are there. We got the mango mastani, aam panna, Kala khatta - loved all of them. If you've not had gola in a while you should get the Kala khatta Freshly made and flavorful - that's the mantra of Garam Mirchi, I'll be back for sure read more

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A good five stars for good food, good service and nice place. We tried silver rajasthabi thali, chole bhature, guava mocktail, paneer chilli dry and rak kachori! The food was delivered quickly. The portion sizes are good and all the items we tried were delicious. Will definitely return to try other things as they have a huge menu and options. Special shot out to staff and ownership who provided great service even during a busy weekend hour to make the experience amazing. read more

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Great food, service and ambience. Raj Kachori tasted great Thank you for an amazing service. read more

Garam Mirchi - Raj Kachori Dahi Bhalle - Indian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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I've come here many times and it's been nice that folks remember us all. Food: Today being Mother's Day, we had Mother's Day special thaali. This was beyond the platinum thalis that we usually order. It has a good mix of everything traditional that's on the regular menu. Generous unlimited portions that keep coming. Kids plates are kids approved as well! Service: Service is just way above par and beyond expectations. Vinay and Vamsi were just awesome. Vinay was superb in his suggestions on options we could take up for our thaalis and gave us mothers extra reason to smile today. Vamsi was superb in his serving and took care of the kids so moms could take a break as well. This all spoke to the amazing attitude the staff has for their guests. Loved it. Thank you so much. Ambience: Chatty and chill vibes. Decor is good as well. Nice Photobook areas as well. Restroom: Clean and well kept. Parking: No issues at all. All in all, great going. Will come again. :) read more

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If you're looking for incredibly authentic and flavorful Indian cuisine in Santa Clara, Garam Mirchi is an absolute must-visit. I ordered their Rajasthani Thali, and it completely blew me away. Every single item on the platter tasted home-cooked and packed with traditional spices read more

Garam Mirchi - Indian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Tried Garam Mirchi recently and honestly, it was such a satisfying experience. We went for the Platinum thali and it truly felt like a full feast -- so many dishes, and everything kept coming fresh. It's perfect if you want to try a variety instead of just ordering one or two items. The Ker Sangri with Bajra roti especially stood out -- not something you easily find in the Bay Area and it tasted really authentic. They also had a limited-time mango menu, and that ended up being one of the highlights for me. The aam ras puri and mango dahi vada were so good and felt very seasonal and fresh. The place itself is spacious with a nice, modern vibe -- comfortable for families or even bigger groups. Service was friendly and the overall experience felt relaxed, not rushed. If you're looking for a pure veg spot with authentic Rajasthani flavors and lots of variety, this is definitely worth trying. I'd go back again, especially while the mango dishes are still around! read more

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It was our first time trying Rajasthani food and we didn't really know what to order. Our waiter, Rakesh, helped us out with some recommendations of their popular dishes! - Raj Kachori (5/5): I've never tried a chaat like this. It's a large puri ball filled with some potatoes, beetroot and other fillings with yogurt and sweet chutney. It's pretty large and can be a good shareable. Also comes with a side of spicier chutney if you want. We enjoyed the mix of flavors and it looks cool when served! - panchmel daal (6/5): this was our favorite dish. It sounded like such a basic order but we were taken aback by it. It possibly is the best daal I've ever had -bindi ki sabzi (4/5): I wanted to love this, and the flavors were all there but the okra was quite fibrous which made each bite not as enjoyable as they could have been if they were more tender. We ate all of this with rotis as sides and they were perfectly made. I will definitely come back here and curious to try their combos or plates for more variety! read more

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We were lucky enough to hit this new restaurant on Valentine's Day. They had a special menu. The vibes were immaculate. Felt transported to Rajasthan, one of my favorite places on earth. The decor is lovely. We were especially impressed with the mural of the desi woman with the laptop. They offer Rajasthani specialties including sangri, a Thar desert vegetable. The Raj kachori was excellent, great spicing and a satisfying crunch. Dal bhaati churma was delicious. We honestly didn't wanna leave. It was like leaving Rajasthan all over again . read more

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Overall good experience. Went for lunch and got there a bit late as a result of World Cup soccer traffic. The food has great flavors. Very distinct. Very crisp but at times combinations. Service is super fast probably because the kitchen was closing. Not normal low quality ingredients rather very good and tasty. I would go again. read more

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The food is very homely and served in a warm manner! Authentic flavors Will visit again read more

Enjoyed a weekday lunch here. Lot of variety for the entire family. The Jain options are abundant and the Jain food was really good too. We tried the platinum thali as well as a few Indo- Chinese options. read more

Garam Mirchi - Beautiful ambiance - Indian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

This place should not be masquerading as a fine dining establishment. 45$ or 3 plates worth of kachoris were packed like sardines in a single box for a takeout order as seen below. the kachoris were just ok but squished together so they were falling apart when we took it out, not to mention trapping heat with steam which wouldn't happen if you just happen to pack them as separate orders (which they should be) If you wanna act cheap at least have the decency to price yourself so. read more

Garam Mirchi - Kachori Smash - Indian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

So so good. Love their dal bati and Also Chinese. I don't recommend dal bati for DoorDash though becomes hard as stone. Service is decent expect big crowd and hence a wait time. Good ambience read more

***USP: Vegetarian food from the state of Rajastan, India. A large part of the menu is also dedicated to indo Chinese items. ***AMBIANCE: pretty commendable. Instead of generic decor they have beautiful rajastani style artwork on the walls. They also have rajastani turbans upfront for some photo ops. ***FOOD: they have several levels of unlimited thalis. Understandably they do not allow sharing but they don't have kids size thalis. Ordering those tiny humans a full size thalis would be too much food, so we were forced to drop the idea of getting a thali. We got a chaat platter, veg thukpa, noodles and some momos instead. *chaat platter: 3.5/5: this was four chaat items on a humongous thali. Though it made for a unique sensory dining experience, the items were just about average. The bhelpuri was too tart, the daal kachori was very oily and difficult to eat. *schezuan noodles with veg Manchurian balls: 3/5: they warned us this would be spicy and rightly so. I didn't have any issue with the spice as such but just digging through the dish felt like a chore and not enjoyable at all. Quantity was very generous so no issues there. *veg thukpa: 2/5: as a family we love soupy noodles. We need to have a bowl atleast once a week. The version here was not great at all. It was more like the noodles from the dish above dunked in some tomato flavored soup which had a weird aftertaste. The kids sampled a spoonful and refused to complete it. ***schezuan momos: 3.5/5: my older one requested for this and I obliged. First of all the dish is extremely overpriced for the quantity. The momo filling wasn't great and I guess it was our fault for ordering another dish which had the same schezuan sauce. read more

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Unbelievable Platinum Thali. The staff were very kind and accommodating. The ambiance is chill for a meal with your family but open enough for an inviting evening with friends. I'll definitely be coming back for the epic Daal Baati (ask the staff for the special dunk combo) read more

Having visited their Fremont location previously, I wanted to give this spot a try. There was a 15 mins wait to be seated on Friday night. The interiors look modern and fresh. Service was okay. Coming to the food: Veg manchurian dry 4.5/5: delicious and well seasoned Baby corn shanghai 4/5: The baby corn had the right level of crispiness. We opted for the sweet and sour (khatta mitha) sauce, which was a bit too sweet for our taste. Veg chowmien Noodle 4/5, Chilli garlic fried rice 3.5/4: both decent main course options. noodles were a bit better. Sweet corn Soup 3.5/5: bit underwhelming and lacking in flavor read more

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have come here twice - first time we did the thali, manchow soup, a bunch of chaat + guava drink and second time we shared a thali and chaat platter. food is delicious and spicy (which we love)! quality has been consistent and service was better the second time around. our waitress checked in on us a bit and explained some popular options which was much appreciated. lots of seating and restaurant has great rajasthani themed artwork and you can take a picture in a traditional turban which is super cute. would definitely recommend read more

Garam Mirchi - Indian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Came specifically for the Raj Kachori -- it's my go-to craving and I was excited to try their aam version (with mango lassi instead of yogurt inside). Cute twist, but the execution was nothing remarkable. What IS remarkable is the audacity of the pricing. $20+ for a single Raj Kachori that every other Indian restaurant charges $10 for is honestly criminal lol. Our total bill came out to $50 for one Raj Kachori and one Pav Bhaji after tax and tip. For that price point you'd expect something transcendent -- this was not it. If I'm spending Rooh or Ettan money, I'm going to Rooh or Ettan -- and getting better food and better service while I'm at it. Hard pass on coming back. read more

Garam Mirchi - Raj Kachori - Indian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Ordered triple schezwan rice along with masala soda and mango lassi on our way back from hike late on the Saturday evening as most of the items weren't available. Food was tasty albeit a bit spicy. Service was good and quick. Garam mirchi has a unique ambience related to Rajasthan state of India. Would like to visit again to try other food items here. read more

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The place where the USA meets the soul of Indian food. Garam Mirchi delivers amazing flavors, amazing people, and extraordinary hospitality every single time. Their food carries the kind of warmth, comfort, and authenticity that instantly makes you feel at home. No one can match the taste of Garam Mirchi or the way they welcome guests like their own family. Every dish feels crafted with love, and the service is filled with genuine care. The Aam Ras here is exceptional, rich, soothing, and absolutely delicious. Truly a place where taste, tradition, and heartfelt treatment come together beautifully. Whether it's Chinese, Nepali, marwari, street food; any dishes you would order... it has its own unique, special flavor read more

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Really enjoyed the food at Garam Mirch! The noodles and momos were amazing, and the ambience was great too.

We have been getting catered food from Garam Mirchi for our annual party for the past few years, and we have always been impressed by the quality and taste of the food. Our friends and family have thoroughly enjoyed the delicious food every time. The consistency, quality, and authentic flavors make Garam Mirchi our go-to choice for catering. Highly recommended! read more

Had a fantastic Rajasthani meal at Garam Mirchi. Decor and ambience instantly transport you to Rajasthan - warm, colorful, and super inviting. Ker Sangri was incredibly unique, kachori chaat packed with flavor, and the unlimited thali gave the perfect taste of home-style cooking . Loved the paan drink + aam panna too - such a fun, authentic experience overall! Incredible hospitality and service - Highly recommend read more

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I would give this place a 3.5 *. And not because the food was not good but because of the expectation and food quality we had in their Fremont restaurant. lets talk about Service :The service was very quick and fast Ambiance was great, amazing art on wall though they could have done a lot with ceiling. LOt of sitting options , upscale chairs. Coming to food : They have some good chat options dahi puri , really tasty, some good indo Chinese ,chilli paneer was amazing , but I mainly went there for Rajisthani dal bati thali ( since they are best in bay area) Here are few observations Good : They switched from Bati style to bafla ( if you know the difference you know what i am talking ) which is great, the bati is now more soft and fluffy . they added one more sweet in thali along with churma. they had some good options for kids in kids menu . Needs improvements 1. Food: the taste of their dal was not what it used to be in Fremont, they have reduced spice level , and missing that kick. The green chutney served was also different , reduced salt , spice. Ghee quantity has reduced so you can just now use with 1 bati . Gatti ki sabji is more like kadhi now , it used to be so authentic Rajisthani style. 2. Ambience : please add one hand washing station , if you serving dal bati thali , that is a must to have , folks have to wait 5 minutes just to wash hands. But they are still the best Rajisthani thali in bay area. read more

Not too great. Have had better dal baatis in the bay area. Service was slow and ambience was also average.

Garam Mirchi is pure Vegetarian restaurant representing Rajasthani cusine. In addition they also serve Indo Chinese food. It is located in Santa Clara. Although the restaurant was full but we did not have to wait as we had made reservation. Highly recommend for you to reserve , specially on weekends. The drinks are awesome - All are great - Mango Sala (Raw Mango Panha), Mango Mastani, Desi Guava Fire, Kala Khatta etc. Special mention to Paan Shot as everyone liked it, where as Ginger Zest was loved by selected few, but they wanted more of the same. The starters are all good, but the Moong dal pakora is out of this world and we ordered 2 of them and finished everything quickly before the main course order was taken. We ordered multiple dishes including Platinum thali and were happy. The welcome drink was as yogurt drink, called Chachh or Mattha or Taak which is essentially, yogurt (or butter milk) , some water and little bit of masala/spices like cumin powder, salt etc. This was delicious. Starters were Raj Kachori (Small Portion) and Dahi vada. The thali was explained to us and how to eat. You crush the bati, pour ghee and put on Dal- Optionally Gatte ki Subji and churma. They also serve Boondi Raita, Ghee Rice-Pulav, Papad and two types of Chutni's with the Thali . Aamras is not included, but Vivek ji graciously included the same for us at no extra cost. Everything is Unlimited. However, most people will be full with the first serving itself. Every dish was good or excellent. The excellent stuff were Dal, Bati, Churma, Ghee Rice, Papad, Buttermilk, Gatta ki Subji. What I can say is - Many will really relish this food, but none will find it below their liking. I ordered Ker Sangri ( a Traditional Rajasthani Dry subji). The Ker Sangri is out of this world and it goes beyond the level of the other dishes in the establishment. Please do note that you need to develop taste for Ker Sangri as it has a unique bitter, Sour and Spicy (Hot) flavor. We also ordered Chole Bhature- Awesome and Also Haka Noodles with Manchurian Balls- Superb. The desert we ordered was Ghever Rabri, loved by all Service is warm, pleasing and very attentive. We were explained everything by Vivek. And not only him, but everyone went out of their way to help. They also offer Turban / Rajasthani Pagadi which is typical headgear worn in Rajasthan, India. Garam Mirchi. I have worn the pagadi and have attached my photo with this review. For payment, they accept many methods and would charge 3% extra for credit cards, rest all They do give you 3% off such as Cash, Zelle and equivalent payment methods. We will visit again and this place is a gem. I do believe their Ker Sangri is Michelin Star level dish. Best wishes to entire team and specially Vivek. Please keep up the great work. read more

Garam Mirchi - Platinum Thali - Indian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Garam Mirchi Santa Clara has quickly become one of our go-to spots for consistently delicious Indian food. We've been longtime fans of the Fremont location, and while the Santa Clara restaurant offers the same great food, it has a slightly more upscale and polished feel--without being overly formal. It strikes a great balance between comfort and refinement. The popularity of this location is already impressive. We visited on a Sunday around 6 pm and the restaurant was almost at full capacity, and this is before the grand opening is even officially done. That alone says a lot about how well this place is being received. The food quality is excellent across the board--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The spices are spot on, and every dish feels thoughtfully prepared, true to what Garam Mirchi is known for. Service has been warm, attentive, and seamless. A special mention to the owner, Vivek, who was personally present, checking in with guests, collecting feedback, and making sure everything was running smoothly. Knowing his passion and how involved he is, it's very clear that customers are genuinely taken care of here. Another big plus is the location on El Camino Real, which makes it incredibly convenient and accessible--an easy choice for a casual dinner, family outing, or meeting friends without having to drive far. If you're looking for high-quality Indian food in a comfortable, slightly upscale setting with great service and an owner who truly cares, Garam Mirchi Santa Clara is a fantastic addition to the area. Highly recommended--we'll definitely be back! read more

Awesome food and service!!! Will come again next time soon :) dal baati was fabulous a with great halwa and Srikhand read more

Garam Mirchi - Indian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Nice decor . Good food. Great ambience. Kachoris are yummy. The Kachori with Kadhi was the best. We ordered drinks, they are not good at all. Very sweet. Aam Ras loaded with sugar. Good to skip. read more

5 stars all around! Superb taste and great ambience! The owner is a gem - he was walking around making sure everyone is happy! And the servers were all so friendly. A+ for the homely service. We had the Platinum thali, chowmein with Manchurian and AamRas (mango based dessert). The AamRas was so delicious we had multiple orders . My wife mentioned this was one of the most authentic thalis she's tasted! We'll definitely be coming back and bringing lots of families, friends and coworkers too read more

Loved the food . The staff was friendly and kept asking if we needed any refills every now and then . Everything tasted fresh and was delicious . Will be back for the ghewar and rabadi next :) read more

Garam Mirchi - Food coma ! Amazing food and even better service . - Indian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

The ambiance of the place is nice. Lots of tables, well lit. Food - average. Unfortunately, the Hakka noodles were too salty. The gobi Manchurian gave me an upset stomach, the chole bhature was average. The Raj kachori was average. Overall, we were disappointed with the dishes we ordered. Will I go back again - maybe. read more

True authentic Dal bati churma, craving for Rajasthani cuisine! This is the place!! We tried the gold thali, and it was delicious.

- Raj Kachori: 10/10 (best I've had in the Bay Area) - Kadhai Paneer & Roti: 7/10 Limited bread options; roti was very chewy - Great spot for Rajasthani food, chaat, and Indo-Chinese - Ambience is superb and beautiful 10/10 - Service is 10/10. Owner is friendly and cares about customers. We had small issue in the bill and owner took care of that. read more

Garam Mirchi - Raj Kachori - Indian Near Me - Santa Clara, California