I have eaten three times at Gulab Indian Bistro and enjoyed it very much. I have been to India and love their food. This restaurant is like taking a trip back there. The service is satisfactory and the ambiance is relaxing and well appointed. read more

We are back again at our favorite Indian authentic cuisine in town. As always the food was delicious and staffs were great. We had a wonderful evening dining with them again. Highly recommend The ambiance is very cozy and romantic... read more

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This is actually my first 1-star review but unfortunately the experience at Gulab Indian Biristo left me no choice. We called ahead and were told the latest dine-in time was 9:00 PM. We arrived at 8:55 PM and were initially told we couldn't dine in because the kitchen closes at 9:20 PM. After explaining we had called, they let us sit, but gave us only 10 minutes to order. It felt rushed and unwelcoming from the start. The food was alright. The butter chicken was creamy and flavorful, and the lamb biryani tasted good but had mostly rice and not much meat. Garlic naan was good. Portions were fine. Price vs quality was average. Service was the real issue. We changed our order from 2 rice to 1, received 1 rice, but were charged for 2. I also had a $10 discount approved, but the check showed only $8 off. They corrected it after I pointed it out, but there was no apology. The most uncomfortable part was being pressured at our table to leave a Google review and include the staff member's name. It felt awkward and unprofessional. Overall, the food being "alright" couldn't make up for the poor service, billing mistakes, and pressure for reviews. I won't be returning. **also they have canned soda only apparently, and charge $3 and no refills** read more

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The ambience is nice. A great spot for a night out if ambiance is the goal. But if the goal is high-quality Indian food, Fresno/Clovis has better options. The food looked nice but the taste was average with above average prices. Chicken saag was okay at best and cost significantly more than it's worth at $19 (with no rice). The paneer tikka masala was better but was lacking on paneer. At $20 (without rice) it was nearly double the cost of what you could get else where. Rice is included at most Indian restaurants. Here they charge $3. It's not much but it's typically included as a basic necessity. You don't eat most of the dishes here without rice, unless you're paying extra for naan. Naan was okay priced but thin and on the smaller side. At $9 for just three veggie samosas, you'd have better luck stopping by any one of the Indian markets in the area and buying samosas that are larger and priced better. Chutney was good but it was funny how much they gave considering the three small samosas. The one "winner" of the night was the tikki chaat. It was the only thing that was priced well at $13 and delicious. Customer service was severely lacking. The hostess said one thing as we entered, but so softly that I just assumed it was "how many". Walking us to our table and setting the menus down, they said nothing even after I said thank you. I made a point to smile and say thank you when they brought waters but they did so without any response. Again when they brought the plates. When the food came, they put the food down and said what it was but no response to a thank you again. This was near noon on a weekday, with the place nearly empty. I believe only three other small groups there. If they are going for the upscale vibe to justify the high prices then at minimum they need significantly better customer service. A good place for a date if you don't care about the quality of the food prices. But if you want better food at a better price, there are plenty of other options in the area. read more

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Been awhile since we've been here. Food is always good here. Service not so much. Our server Karan was very quiet. Had to ask to order. Food was delivered rather quick, only to find it wasn't ours. Lamb Samosas were good, but normally we get sauces. Chicken Biryani was equally good as well as naan. In the past, we would finish the meal with both a sweet and spice component. Not today. Perhaps they don't do this anymore? Place is very beautiful and they give a 15% military discount. read more

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I haven't been to a bad Indian restaurant since I've been eating at them! And this one didn't fail me! We got greeted and our table as soon as We walked in. It is so pretty in here! This is the best decor I've seen in an Indian restaurant. Our order got taken, it didn't take long at all. Mannnn! If y'all haven't tried Indian food it has so much flavor! Everything was so good! And all that we got was only $42.00 it was enough to fees 3 people. We also got basmati rice! When I return, I will return! read more

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Absolutely wonderful and delicious! We ordered samosas, pineapple fish curry, chicken tikka masala, basmati rice and garlic naan. The food was beautifully seasoned and we enjoyed every bite. Friendly service; highly recommend! read more

I hate that we don't know more about Indian food. But every time we go in we see what others are eating and rotate between our favorites and something new. We have yet to be disappointed! Food is always good and we are full when we leave. read more

I was told to try them out by a few people. They have a seating bar section and regular sitting. The lights are very dimmed, dark room. We did wait quite some time to get our order taken. We ordered the butter chicken, samosas, balsamic rice, and garlic naan. We were brought waters and I asked for a drink menu. We enjoyed our food and were content with the portions. The butter chicken was good not as strong flavor as others I've tried, which is good to me. We want to come back and try more dishes. read more

Gulab Indian Bistro - Indian Near Me - Clovis, California

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First off the place is beautiful. We walked in and it was pretty empty . Just a couple tables taken. Took a few minutes for them to clear a table for us. I was excited to try their food because of all the great reviews. We ordered a few items to share. I really wanted to love this place but the food was mediocre and not seasoned enough. We ordered medium spice but it wasn't hot at all. I'm only giving 3 stars because there is always room for a better experience. read more

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The inside is beautifully decorated. They have turquoise seats with gold embroidered designs. A nice bar area and the place is very big inside. The service was a little slow but the food made up for it. We got garlic naan, samosas, and the shrimp tikka tandoori. The naan was perfectly cooked. The samosas were nice and crispy on the outside while the potatoes were still soft. My shrimp dish was light and very flavorful. The vegetables were all crisp and fresh. The shrimp was marinated well and cooked to perfection. It did have a little spice to it but the rice kind of helped with the heat. My drink I believe was called the grasshopper. It was a little sweet for me but still good. A great first time experience here and won't be my last. read more

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A highly recommended restaurant from my peers. Just so happened a invite was extended to us by a fellow Yelp Elite so my wife and took the opportunity to see for ourselves what the hype was all about with this place. Service: Our group made a reservation for a party 8. We were promptly seated upon our arrival. Our server "Barleen" (sorry if I mispelled your name) was very accomodating and very welcoming of us as new guests. She gave us recommendations when asked. 5 of 5 stars Food/Offering: As a group, we ordered two orders or rice, butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, veggie samosas, a few other vegeterian dishes (which I didn't quite get the names), a biryani dish (forgot the meat choice), channa masala, goat and a cauliflower concoction. In addition, we ordered veggie naan. We were also provided additional naan on the house, a toasty bread topped with condenseand and sweet sugar candy. The dishes were very flavorful! The goat however was a little on the tougher side, almost jerkyish. I also tried for the first time a Taj Mahal beer (lager) which was very good. 5 of 5. Overall: A bit on the pricier side than others but I don't mind paying a little more for good food and a good experience. It was nice to dine with my fellow Yelp Elites. I swear people were just looking at us with our cell phones snapping pictures left and right =) Also, this place caters a lot to the indian community of Fresno/Clovis especially to those that work in the medical field so I guess the trust is there that this place is good. I will most definitely come back when the craving is there. read more

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Tried this place not too long ago for lunch. The ambiance was nice (not loud and definitely good for a sit down and to hear the other person talking). The service was good. Food was delicious. I enjoyed the samosa and the butter chicken dish along with the tikka masala read more

On 6/13/25 I came here with several of my Yelp peeps as a yelper we love trying new places. Upon entering it was like walking into a high class restaurant. I was greeted immediately by the host. He pointed out where my group was seated. The staff was absolutely phenomenal! We had garlic, naan and veggie samosas, which both dishes were absolutely delicious. I ended up ordering the Gulab twist it was 9/10! It was like a twist on a gin and tonic, but Indian style. I highly recommend if you like gin and tonics. We decide to order family style to try out various dishes as this was our first time dining here and definitely not my last. Staff definitely made us for welcome. The atmosphere was great. It was very lovely. The food was absolutely delicious. We ordered butter, chicken, I believe chicken masala , Saag which is a spinach dish absolutely delicious, the chickpea dish was yummy as well and the cauliflower and potato dish was my number one favorite of the night. The others ordered curry, goat, and other meat dishes, which I really didn't sample since I'm a vegetarian, but I did taste a little bit of the broth and it was delicious. The staff let us try various dessert items which the hospitality was absolutely amazing . I cannot wait to come back to Gulab Indian bistro. It will definitely be on my rotation to dine out. Overall, it was a lot of fun to sample various dishes, meet the staff and share a loving meal with my Yelp peeps . Thank you, Gulab. Indian bistro for the lovely night. Cannot wait to come back! read more

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Amazing food and customer service definitely recommend . The butter chicken you just can't go wrong literally packed with flavor and there garlic fireeee . read more

Gulab Indian Bistro - Indian Near Me - Clovis, California

Definitely recommend this place! This place feels higher end with affordable prices. Our server Jap took really good care of us. He forgot to include a drink in our order and told us it's on the house. He also gave us a dessert on the house. The food portions looked small but it was a good amount. The ambiance is amazing with excellent music. It' gives cool bar vibes. First bite of garlic naan bread with tamarind sauce made me love this place immediately. Garlic naan bread: 5/5 Baingan bharta (eggplant): 4/5 Palak paneer: 4/5 Butter chicken: 4/5 Veggie samosa: 5/5 Rice: 5/5 read more

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Title: Disappointing Experience at Gulab Indian Bistro -- Never Again I rarely write negative reviews, but my experience at Gulab Indian Bistro was unbelievably frustrating from start to finish. The service was painfully slow -- we waited nearly an hour before our food even arrived. When it finally did, they brought me the wrong dish. I had clearly ordered Goat Vindaloo, which the waitress even confirmed when taking our order. Instead, she brought out Chicken Vindaloo, then tried to argue with me about it. I don't mind mistakes, but arguing with the customer after confirming the order is just unacceptable. No apology, no offer to fix it, just attitude. At that point, the meal was already a loss. The rest of the table's food was cold, and we were too tired to send anything back after waiting so long. For a restaurant that markets itself as a bistro, the service and professionalism were far below standard. I've eaten at plenty of Indian restaurants around California -- this was by far the most disappointing. Save yourself the headache -- there are much better spots that respect both your time and your business. read more

Gulab Indian Bistro - Wrong orders - Indian Near Me - Clovis, California

First time dining at this establishment. Wife and I ordered separate dishes, both mild. Her dish was ok for her. My tandoori chicken was so spicy it made my eyes water, burned my throat,my stomach has not settled down. I ate one piece of chicken which was mostly bone. I eat spicy, bu the first time I always order mild and adjust when I return. There will be no returning to this restaurant. I found the service lacking as well. Yes, everything is expensive, but when you pay for a meal out you want it to be enjoyable. This was not that read more

This was a great experience. Good and service were amazing. This get together was arranged by Kevin our fellow Yelp Elite. This place is fancy and very intimate. Their decoration inside looks very pretty. If kevin didn't included me on this get together I would've never come and tried this place. I was very happy with everything. We ordered some dishes to share. They were some that i don't remember the name but the ones I tried I did remember. Some of them order drinks and I just got Water. It tasted purified. That I did enjoyed. So there was some appetizers. Some Naan and some veggie Samosas. Then the other others star coming in. The Saag was good the rice yummy and the Chana Masala was very tasty. They said that the butter chicken was very good. Also they brought us some more Naan on the house. At the end of our dinner they offered a type of dessert. They said it was on the greasy side. Also it was some Alo Gobi it was very delicious. I have tried it on another places and it was on the greasy side. This one was perfect. So delicious. The waiter was very helpful and very generous. I needed my water refill but they didn't asked and we were so busy talking every time they came I forgot to ask. Also I forgot I could use the button they gave us to call the auger if we need anything. Overall I loved the visit and the company. I for sure will be coming back. Thank you for the free items. read more

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Friday evening a few fellow Yelper Friends and I had dinner here. First time here and honestly never heard of them. My Yelp Elite Friend Andrew K. set this gathering up and made reservations the morning of party of 8 adults and 2 kids. We all voted between two places and majority of us wanted to give this place a try. At the entrance this place didn't seem much but upon entry not only were we greeted by the lovely staff I thought this place stunningly beautiful and quite elegant. Menus were provided and later our server Barleen greeted us with water all around. I brought my 2 littles and she was considerate enough to put them in to-go cup containers so it wouldn't spill without having to request. As Yelpers of course we were all open to trying everything and anything on the menu. We decided to do family style. We each ordered a dish or 2 for everyone to try. For apps we ordered veggie samosas and garlic naan. The samosas were delicious it had a tad spicy kick to it my favorite is the green sauce, pairs perfectly with the samosas. The garlic naan was toasty wish there was more garlic flavor to it but it was good. A few of the main courses that we ordered were: butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, saag, aloo gobi, lamb biryani, channa masala and goat curry. Everything came out hot and beautifully presented they give you spice level options. It was nice to venture out and try different dishes other than my usual butter chicken order, which was delicious by the way. The goat curry had a good flavor but the goat meat it self was a bit too tough to my liking. The lamb biryani was mostly all rice didn't get to try the lamb. Some Indian food restaurants that I've tried their dishes would be greasy, this place was not. My favorite would have to be the aloo gobi. I've never had it before and cauliflower is meh, I'll eat it but not my go to, it's amazing how they can elevate it. My Yelp friends mentioned how the cocktails here were delicious I didn't try any but my husband ordered a drink and was raving about how amazing it was. They gave us complimentary naan and dessert also what they call refreshers. Which was so kind of them They provide a call button on the table where you can push it if you need your server to come. I thought that was great, convenient and I feel it prevents your server from either coming too often or not enough to check on you. We pushed it and our server came. Overall it was a great experience. We were all stuffed with some leftovers. The food was delicious and the service was wonderful. It was so much fun getting together with Yelp Friends doing what we love to do. Would recommend and would love to return again soon. read more

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We went to Gulab last night and this place is Amazing! The waitress Brianna was the best and the food was five stars. This is my new favorite restaurant! Thanks Gulab :) read more

It was just ok I guess. Not a big fan of Indian food but I'm always down to try new places. Not much flavor other than a lot of curry. Food came out seconds after ordering so we were skeptical on the freshness. Took a while to get our drinks (ordered same time as food). This one is not my thing read more

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Very nicely decorated restaurant in the Plaza near Shaw and Fowler. We were seated immediately in a booth of our choice. They have a special from 11-4 which includes 7 items for $15. We just ordered off the menu, because my favorite usual dish was not among the 7. We ordered chicken tikka masala, shrimp madras curry, lamb samosas, jeera rice and of course naan. Both curry dishes, especially the tikka masala, tasted like there was no spice, even though we asked for medium spice level. We sent the tikka masala back for them to add more spices, but even then it honestly just tasted like tomato sauce to me. The rice was good. Naan was ok. The service is ok, but they put a call button on your table of which I was first not aware. You are supposed to push it if you need anything opposed to them coming back and checking on you. Therefore I had to push it to ask for more water. I would have given 1 more star if I had liked any of the dishes, but alas I didn't like anything, and for 3 of us it was $70 for lunch. Conclusion: If you like Indian food, this place is not for you. If you are one of those people who complain that even the mild version of dishes is too spicy for you, this is your place read more

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Well, something amazing here happened during my first visit so this place will forever be in my heart! Food was amazing ambiance was warming and welcoming. Gorgeous decor and theme. Highly recommend. What to try: korma, garlic naan, chicken makhni read more

The food and service is amazing!! Harnaz, our server, was kind, attentive and friendly. I can't wait to come back! read more

First of all when you walk in, you're taken out of California and into an enchanted world. The aromas hour senses and you just know your meal will not disappoint !!! And it didn't. Had tiki Marsala and curry with naan. Every bite was delicious. Well done Gulab!!! Well done !!!! read more

Officially my favorite Indian restaurant in Fresno. Couldn't pronounce a single word on the menu, but I'm glad I had my fellow translator help me butcher every name. You wouldn't think this nice restaurant would be located at the side of the Walmart, but here it is. They also have a controller at the table so you can silently call the staff if you're ready for anything. Note to self, don't eats big cube of cane sugar. read more

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If I can give them less than 1 star I would . OVERPRICED for subpar food that could easily been obtained at a way affordable price elsewhere. I ordered takeout and it came out to be over $70 for only three entrees it's ridiculous . And then they forget to include my garlic naan bread that I ordered which made me very upset . Food is bland for Indian food , and way too overpriced . Save your money and go elsewhere!! read more

2nd visit Saag might want to try paneer.. delicious but spicy Chicken Kadahi very tasty. Really Spicy Choor choor naan... this was yum!!! Amar was a very sweet server... We will return!!! read more

First time ordering from here. They are next to a little Cesar's and I wanted to try the butter chicken/ little Cesar's trend. Fire! Pure fire! I ordered chicken biriyani too. Also fire. Great experience ! read more

Awesome Indian food. Everything was flavorful and comforting. Big kudos to Harnaz for being an awesome waitress: super attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Food was hella good. Best Indian Food I've ever had was in New York City but Gulab comes pretty dang near to that. We had the butter chicken and the Malai Chicken Tikka with the Garlic Nan Bread. The inside is dim lit so it feels very intimate, definitely a good date night place. My server was in training but she was really nice and attentive. Would def come here again and the prices aren't bad with portions you get. read more

The service here is pathetic along with the food , some items were good. This place had mango lassi with milk, we forgot to read ingredients ( the word lassi consists of milk or buttermilk, not sure why they made it with milk). That was our first disappointment. We ordered noodles in appetizers and they were overcooked and mushy. Dalmakhani in main course it has too many tomatoes in it. read more

My husband and I have eaten here twice. Once in person and once via takeout. First time was so delicious! Service was excellent, and the atmosphere was very pleasant. The quality was amazing. Second time, even better. The quantity of food is worth every penny. Our food was warm, fresh and so amazing. The spice level attained is impeccable. I'm a detail oriented person-- I notice everything. The packaging was done nicely, and labeled clearly and concisely. My husband is active duty-- they offer military discount. We grew up in Clovis and have also lived overseas. Our favorite Indian restaurant thus far is in Japan. Gulab will probably be our go-to Indian spot while we're here in the Central Valley. read more

The service, ambiance and food was amazing. They were very accommodating, attentive and clean. The staff helped us out with the selection and it was all so delicious. It's a must to go eat there. read more

Gulab Indian Bistro - Shahi Gulab Jamun desert - Indian Near Me - Clovis, California

Wow is what I can say! So tasty and delicious, I recommend everyone who like Indian food to come and try this place. The Naan,Indian chinese noodles, and the bitter chicken fire! Had it made medium hot and came out perfect spice. Great place to have a dinner date with your husband or wife!! Service was quick and respectful! All around great everything! read more

I thought I had written a review, but I love GULAB! I've been maybe 3 times and food has always been delicious. The ambiance is nice and dark, with really cute restrooms. For appetizers I've indulged in is Fish Pakora and Veggie Samosas, Both were delicious!! On my first visit, we ordered Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala.... To die for, I absolutely love the chicken tikka over white rice with Garlic Naan. Food is delicious, very expensive I wish the entrees came with rice instead of ordering separately Service has been so so, they're just starting out so I can't blame them with uncertainty, The first visit took awhile for the person to bring us our menus and then awhile to come back and check our order Also on my last visit with my mom, They brought us some sweets, Maybe because they noticed I had been back with 3 different people. I love it, delicious food. read more

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The food was delicious and the service was amazing! Our server was so friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. The whole dining experience was smooth and welcoming -- we'll definitely be back! read more

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Been here at least five times. Always been amazing food and service. Food is like homemade fresh food, no overstuffed heavy feeling after. Naan is always fresh and shahi paneer is amazing which is what we always get along with other dishes. Service had been great. But recently, last couple time we noticed the service is delayed, waiters are sitting around, food took a long time, it was slow and vibe was just off. Food was still good. It's on the other side of the town like 25-30 min drive but we always think of going to Gulab whenever we want to go out to eat Indian food. read more

Gulab Indian Bistro - Indian Near Me - Clovis, California

Service was a little slow and our server made me feel a little awkward. Indian food is a little new to me and I didn't know what some of the dishes were. So I would ask for recommendations and she said everything is good but it just depends on me.... Then would give me this blank stare.... I didn't like the service button that we had to press when we were ready to order our drinks, ready to order food, needed napkins/plates/anything and for our tab. Maybe they are trying something new, but I just didn't care for it. Food came out quickly and it was sizzling on the hot plate. The fragrance of the food was amazing. Flavor was pretty good. I didn't care for the saucy chicken and potatoes. It was way too flavorful. We definitely needed to order a side of rice and bread. Which didn't come with the dish. The bread and the grill chicken was my favorite. Our server checked on us about 3 times, which was a bit much.... Isn't that why we have a button if we needed something?? Towards the end of our dinner, (thank God) was a screaming toddler. He was standing on the table in the booth next to us. Taking his spoon banging it against the wall, stomping his feet on the table and screaming. The parents literally did not try to stop him. Even servers didn't tell the parents anything. Just glad that was happening at the end of our meal otherwise we would have gotten up and left. Glad I got to experience it, but definitely not worth the visit for me. read more

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