Food is too good and liked very much We tried platinum thali , unlimited food And multiple options Must try read more

Garam Mirchi - Indian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Amazing food and amazing Ambiance. it was my first time at Garam Mirchi and the experience was wonderful. Rakesh was wonderful in explaining the menu and recommending the food . His service was exceptional. enjoyed our meal and the Hospitality by Rakesh was commendable. Will give Five starts to this place. read more

Amazing Rajasthani food Authentic flavors, rich spices, and perfectly cooked dishes. The service was great and the ambiance made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend! read more

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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I dont know why Yelp keeps removing my review! This is my third time posting it! Absolutely terrible experience at Garam Mirchi in Santa Clara. This was hands down some of the worst customer service we have experienced at any restaurant. The moment we sat down, instead of letting us look at the menu, the waiter immediately started pushing us to order Aam Ras and Raj Kachori. We clearly told him we wanted to eat light and go straight to the main course, but he kept insisting and looked irritated that we were not taking his suggestions. It felt pushy, uncomfortable, and frankly rude. Things got worse from there. We were 3 people total - 2 adults and one 7-year-old child and were already planning to order 3 dishes. We simply asked if our son could taste the daal baati and churma from my plate, with no refill, no extra serving, nothing unlimited. Just a taste. Instead, we were told there would be an extra $9.99 charge because of their "policy." Fine, restaurants can have policies. But the way this was handled by both the waiter and the manager was shockingly arrogant and hostile. No courtesy, no flexibility, no effort to welcome first-time customers. They acted like doing the bare minimum was too much trouble and like customers were an inconvenience. The whole interaction was so unpleasant that we walked out within 5 minutes of being seated, without even touching the water. That says everything If this is how they treat new customers, they do not deserve the business. Stay away and go to Kailash Parbat across the street instead. Much better use of your time and money. read more

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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***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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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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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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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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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

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

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

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

Came in here the second time, and and had an absolutely fantastic Raj Kachori and Moong dal pakoras. An Aam Ras was also recommended by Cashier Rakesh who had a very welcoming personality. He offered genuine interest in his food suggestions which were all super good! Fantastic western Indian Rajasthani ambience too!! Hope the restaurant maintains its quality in food! read more

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

We had a unique catering menu for our event and it couldn't get better than this. We had an all Jain menu and ordered the following: Kachori chaat - Superb Quality filling and chutneys Triple Schezwan Fried Rice - Noodles Rice combination was on point and prepared with very less oil, manchurian gravy was delicious. The best Indo-Chinese choice in the Bay Area Pav Bhaji - It was so flavorful that will make you forget the regular Pav bhaji. One of the best Jain Pav Bhaji we had in the Bay Area Aam Ras - Truly made with real Indian Alphonso Mangoes (No artificial essence). This was also the highlight of our menu as it was loved by everyone Pan Shot - No words for this drink of how good it was, it was literally like eating a Pan but as a drink! We wanted our order to ready by 10:30am but it was ready for pickup at 10am itself which showed professionalism and commitment to delivering on time. I would highly recommend Garam Mirchi for catering orders and especially for Jain Menu! read more

Garam Mirchi - Aam Ras - Indian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Food, service and ambience is really good. Good options for jains. Food, service and ambience is really good. Good options for jains. read more

Such finger licking and fresh food ! This is their second restaurant and it delivers the authenticity as expected as the other location. Im glad they q are closer now . The Daal Baali , Churma with Gatte li sabzi, Moong Dal halwa is very traditional and brings back the taste and memories from homeland! Their Chinese food is what we as Indians crave for ! Beautiful decor and ambience! read more

Garam Mirchi - Moong Dal Halwa and Rabadi ! So yummy - Indian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Daal & Baati is amazing here. Very authentic taste and you can't go wrong with unlimited plate options. Food isn't extra greasy (unlike many restaurants) and is still delicious. They also keep a close eye on you for refills which is great. Very responsive and helpful staff overall. I've been to their Fremont branch many times, but the ambience here is on another level. The lighting, decor, and seating are all amazing. 100% recommended. read more

- 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

We recently ordered catering from Garam Mirchi and had a great experience. The food was great, well-prepared, and everyone really enjoyed it. The live pani puri and pyaaz kachori chaat was a hit, and the pav bhaji was equally delicious. The service was smooth, friendly, and reliable throughout the process. Would definitely recommend it to everyone! read more

We tried this place on Sunday afternoon. It wasn't too busy and the turnaround was pretty quick, which we appreciated. The interiors are beautiful and have a really nice vibe. The food was tasty and good overall, but not something extraordinary. There are quite a few other similar thali places that offer more variety, so that's something to consider. Overall, a pleasant experience! read more

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Tried their Raj Kachori & Dal, batti, churma, gatte ki sabzi combo- everything was delicious. Menu offered a lot of variety- Rajasthani dishes, starters & some info Chinese options too. Rakesh ji was our server- provided great service & good food recommendations.... Definitely going back to try their thali! read more

Went with a large party of friends to this new location. We were 10 of us. There was ample seating and the decor was beautiful. The staff was friendly, but service was very chaotic. (Appetizers were served and eaten much before drinks started arriving in random order in between main meal items). Perhaps it was because we were a large party. The kachori chaat was very delicious. The paneer chili dry was also excellent. We felt the Singapore Noodles were so-so. They tasted too sweet. The vegetable fried rice and vegetable manchurian were decent. All the drinks we tried (pretty much the whole menu) were excellent. The ghevar rabdi was pretty good. Loved the sweet paan! I look forward to coming back to try the Rajasthani thali. read more

Thank you for opening the South Bay outpost !! Review after one visit, one UberEats and one pick up order: Silver Thali - 5* Schezwan Noodles with Manchurian - 4* Gatte ke rice - 3* (Love the taste but inconsistent ) Gatte ki sabzi - 3* (Loved the taste one time and did not the next time) To go Bati - 3* (Again good taste but inconsistent) Hoping the inconsistency is just start up pains :) Service was good and ambience was nicely done. read more

The food here was excellent. The unlimited thali really stood out, and the freshly made jowar and bajra rotis added such a nice authentic touch. I especially loved the ker sangri, and the Indo-Chinese dishes were flavorful and delicious too. read more

Rakesh did a great job, recommendations were on-point and kids loved it. The thali with amras was a highlight. read more

Food ** Service *** Ambiance **** The main course came before the appetizer. Food was barely ok. read more

Best Rajasthani & Indo-Chinese in the Bay! Garam Mirchi is a hidden gem in Santa Clara! The decor is vibrant and authentic, creating a warm, inviting ambience that's perfect for families. The food quality here is top-tier. Their Rajasthani Thali is easily the best in the area--the flavors take you straight to Jaipur. We also tried the Raj Kachori Chaat, which is the best we've had in the bay area-perfect blend of spices and crunchy. The Chilli Paneer was out of this world and the paneer was super soft, which is a rare thing. A special shoutout to the Noodles--they are a huge hit with the kids! They're flavorful and not too oily, making them a total crowd-pleaser for the little ones. If you want high-quality Indian vegetarian food with a homely vibe, this is the place to be. Highly recommend! read more

Garam Mirchi Santa Clara is hands down one of the best Indian dining experiences in the Bay Area. From the moment you walk in, the fine-dining, luxury decor sets the tone -- elegant, spacious, and very thoughtfully designed. It feels upscale yet warm and welcoming. The food is outstanding. Everything tastes fresh and made right there, using very high-quality ingredients. You can genuinely feel the difference in taste and presentation compared to typical Indian restaurants. A special shout-out to the owner, Vivek -- he is incredibly welcoming and personally involved in everything. You can tell he takes pride in the food and the overall experience. His unique touch on Rajasthani cuisine truly stands out and elevates the flavors beyond the usual. For families, this place is perfect. Our sons ordered the Oreo drink and absolutely loved it, and overall the drink options for kids are some of the best we've seen. We ordered mango mocktails for ourselves, which were served in beautiful glasses and very well decorated -- they looked as good as they tasted. Kids absolutely loved the Indo-Chinese food, and the Chilli Paneer Dry is the best in town -- incredibly flavorful and cooked perfectly. Meanwhile, adults can truly enjoy the Rajasthani Thali, which is exceptional. I haven't found any other restaurant in the Bay Area that serves an authentic thali like this -- especially with Jowar and Bajra rotis, which is a rare and impressive touch. The chaat options are amazing. We tried the chaat platter, which included four different items -- all fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. It's super value for money and perfect for sharing. Cleanliness is clearly a priority here -- the restrooms are large and very clean. Parking is also easy, with plenty of space behind the restaurant, which is very convenient. Overall, Garam Mirchi Santa Clara delivers on food quality, authenticity, ambiance, and service. Highly recommended for families, special dinners, or anyone craving authentic Rajasthani cuisine done right. read more

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The flavors are very authentic and the family was delighted to eat here. We had platinum thali, Indo Chinese and chhole bhature. Everything was good! read more

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

Our server Rakesh had great recommendations on what to order. Gave us a sample of dal to taste to understand spice-level as it could not be modified. Kudos to him to make us feel welcome and for his generous service. Everything in food was brilliant, we ordered dal baati churma with gatte ki sabzi, masala khichiya, aamras poori, daal kachori. The pricing is high, but the food flavor is unique in the Bay Area, would come again. read more

Amazing food! Definitely have the thali if you want to try Rajasthani food:) Was served by Rakesh, he ensured we had an awesome time and was super helpful when it came to choosing the best that we could have. He is really full of energy and makes it worth coming read more

Very disappointing experience from start to finish. Food: The food was bad overall, and the drinks were not great either. The so-called Rajasthani food was poorly done and oddly mixed with half-Gujarati items -- and not even done well. * Shrikhand was present, but that doesn't make it Rajasthani. * Kofta was mediocre. * Bhindi was undercooked. * Instead of proper Indian pickles, we were served sriracha sauce (seriously?). * Dahi vada was the only decent item. * Jeera rice was extremely oily. * Gatte ki kadhi was a letdown -- the gatte were dry and crumbling, completely wrong texture. Ambience: Way too noisy. Forget having a normal conversation at the table. Service & charges: We were 4 adults and 2 kids, and an automatic 18% gratuity was added on a ~$200 bill. No heads-up, no justification -- just forced. Completely unacceptable. Final straw: While we were calmly packing leftovers and wrapping up, the waiter had the audacity to tell us to "make it quick because other guests are waiting." Rude, unprofessional, and unnecessary. Bad food, noisy atmosphere, forced gratuity, and disrespectful service. We won't be coming back, and I would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

We had them cater my brother's baby shower, and everything was absolutely amazing! The food was delicious, fresh, and loved by all our guests. What truly stood out was their pricing and generous portions -- honestly, it's hard to find anyone who can match that combination of quality and value. And the cherry on top was the Aam Ras (Alphonso) -- it was simply outstanding and took the whole experience to another level! Highly recommend them for any event. Will definitely be ordering again! read more

Had the Platinum thali, it was very very delicious- probably the best Rajasthani thali I had in bay area. Kachori, paneer, baati, halwa, shrikhand and dahi vada were very tasty. Rakesh served us the food, he was very friendly and gave excellent food suggestions ! Strongly recommend. Also the ambience was great for a change as bay area is full of old looking Indian restaurants. read more

Food was great. Really appreciate the service and timely checks on the food. It was a lot of food to eat, and finish. Ambience was great and loved the time spent. read more