Guru Curry House had been on my Oakland restaurant bucket list for a while. I finally checked it out the week before last. I got home from a work event and ordered online around 9:00 p.m. (Lucky for me, the restaurant closes at 9:30.) I chose the Chicken Tikka Masala and the Garlic Cheese Naan. Honestly, I have no notes. My order was ready when I arrived. Both dishes were warm and tasty. The naan was wrapped tight in aluminum foil that helped hold in the heat. In addition to the quality of the food, I appreciated the easy pickup. I will definitely go back to Guru Curry House to try more dishes. read more

Guru Curry House - Chicken Tikka Masala and Garlic Cheese Naan - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

Always a pleasure to have dinner at Th Guru Curry House. Friendly staff, varied menu, freshly prepared food and reasonable prices. I often take out and my order is always well packaged, hot and ready when I arrive. When I have eaten in, the service is great and the portions are huge. Don't forget to indulge yourself with the complimentary hot chai tea. This restaurant never, ever disappoints. read more

Wow!! This place is fantastic! I tried the lamb vindaloo and was blown away. Tender, flavorful, right level of spice and the lamb not gamey at all. Garlic nan and rice were the perfect complements. Definitively coming back. read more

If I had to describe Guru Curry House in one word it would be "bland." This was some of the worst Indian food I've ever had. The garlic and onion naan was dry, flimsy, and soft. There is no way it's seen the inside of a tandoor. I wouldn't be surprised if it was store bought, frozen, and microwaved. The mushroom tikka masala had no flavor and tasted like cream. Their mattar paneer similarly lacked spice and the predominant flavor was a sweetness from the peas? The paneer itself was super rubbery and squeaky. It definitely didn't taste fresh. The daal makhani tasted like canned lentil soup. No makhan or masala in sight. The ras malai tasted store bought. If you're looking for real south asian flavors, I would not dine here. read more

Guru Curry House - Sad, dry Br04 Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

Excellent fast service. Did take out and food ready before I got there. Food flavor was good. The garlic naan is the best. Wish I got more! read more

I have ordered from here before, and thought it was ok. Recently it's been not so great. Ordered pakora, Dal Saag and roti today. Not enough (if any) salt on anything. Pakora was dry as if not enough water in the batter. I ordered medium spicy, but the Dal was very bland. It needed salt, and I added cumin and cayenne too. Roti seemed stale and again not enough salt. would not recommend if you like Indian food. read more

This is a true mom and pop Indian spot that almost feels like a front, in the best way. I've been here three times and I'm hooked. The prices are great and the food hits hard with just the right spice level. The tea keeps coming, the service is warm, and it's close enough for me to walk. It's everything I want from a local Indian place. If you're not sure what to order, get the saag paneer and thank me later. read more

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This was delicious Indian food! I've tried various spots in the east bay and this has to be my favorite spot. I ordered the samosa chat, pakora, and tikka masala with garlic naan and garlic cheese naan. Everything was extremely flavorful and spot on. read more

Guru Curry House - Pakora and samosa chat - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

Delicious. I had the fish wrap and vegetable pakora and my coworker had I think CTM and the cheese naan. I love how crispy the naan is. I for sure love the complementary chai. Went around 1:30 and it was surprisingly dead given the 15 minute walking distance to downtown and the lake but maybe 15 minutes is just a hair too long to walk, we were the only two people in the place til we paid and a few more patrons came through. . The ambiance is "you're about to eat some legit Indian food, let it speak for itself". It's traditionally styled in the way a great Indian place usually is, no booths, only a room full of tables like a proper dining hall with decorations sprinkled throughout. I'm moving within walking distance soon so I was scoping it out and am not at all disappointed. read more

Well, to begin with it is kind of haven't seen good days from interior. More like a school cafeteria or a reception hall with circular tables and chairs. If you ignore these, then take a seat, you are promptly handed the menu. The beverages and appetizers were brought in quickly and were of ample portions. They hit the right spot in taste and presentation. The entree were also served very quickly portion was not overwhelming (just enough). The entree did not sadly preserve the authentic taste instead mostly mild and dull. Overall, average authenticity in food taste but service was good. To me, it's on par for gentrified Indian food. May be I am biased as there are many good Indian restaurants in east bay and this one have potential but not utilized. read more

Really good!! Some of the best in the area in my opinion. I always order spicy level because other Indian restaurants don't actually make it spicy but Guru Curry house actually makes their food spicy if you order it at the level!! I was pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed my food so much. The service was super quick. I placed an online order while grocery shopping and stopped by 15 minutes later and my order was ready. This is going to be my new go to Indian spot in the lake Merritt area. read more

Guru Curry House - V20. Tikka Masala A01. Vegetable Samosa - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

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What a wonderful experience. Easily accessible location near Lake Merritt, Oakland. The establishment is clean, spacious, and beautifully decorated. Comforting colors and esthetics with a picturesque mural on the back wall. Looks like a geat location for a family meal. I can tell this a small operation however I am sure if the owner will prepare for large groups when contacted ahead of time. Anyway, I was there for lunch. We ordered Samosa Chaat to start, which I found to be very good. Those Samosas were well made and the different textures of the dish complemented each other well. The other dishes we ordered were Baingan Bharta (eggplant), Prawn Karahi, Garlic Cheese Naan, basmati rice, and (for fun) Acher. The prawn dish, spice level (optional) "hot", delicious !!!! Two stars there. The rice was perfectly cooked, the Naan was hot and tasty. Now, the eggplant was pounded or processed into almost a paste, seasoned well, but once I tasted that prawn dish, the eggplant came second. I love eggplant and missed the bite of it that I usually get. Overall, a very good meal with great customer service. The server was so nice he gave me four quarters for my meter when I asked for change which I thought was very sweet. He insisted that I keep my dollar bill-super sweet. He also guaranteed that the Prawn Karhari dish would be good and said to let him know if it wasn't however it was! He made good on that! Oh, Complementary Chai Self Serve station! Awesome read more

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1. Mango lassi is so good 2. garlic/garlic cheese naan so good 3. complimentary chai 4. basmati rice portion enough for 2 5. so many options for both vegan/vegetarians 6. great service guys i love coming here everything ive tried so far has been yummy! read more

Guru Curry House - Mango Lassi V17. Chana Masala BR06. Cheese Naan C05. C04. Chicken Curry - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

Food is delicious, great environment, and free Chai. Very pleasant. I would highly recommend this restraunt.

The food was quite delicious! But the service was a bit slow, because there was only one waiter who was serving everyone. Overall, would recommend! read more

Guru Curry House - L01 Lamb Curry, T01 Chicken Tandoori, B02 Chicken Biryani - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

Very good food. The service was also good. I had one of the lamb dishes which was excellent. Note that mild dishes basically doesn't have any heat to them. read more

Wonderful service! Terrific food. What a find, if you haven't stopped by don't wait. You won't be disappointed! read more

Came on a Friday night and the place was very busy. The staff was overwhelmed with the crowd and take out orders. If you're not in a rush come in and try the free chai at the chai station, it is decent and will hold you over as the food is prepared. Service was friendly despite the wait, they were very apologetic. I recommend calling ahead about 30 minutes so you're not waiting long. Got a few basic items to try, nothing too extravagant off the menu. Tandoori chicken: (3/5) really dry and small pieces. they do give you a few drumsticks and thighs but the flavor wasn't anything special. I wouldn't try this one again. Basmati rice: (3/5) this only comes as a side dish. It won't come with an entree. Wish that wasn't the case. You do get a good amount of rice TJ share for two people but as a standalone I don't recommend eating it. Must mix with masala or something else. Chicken tikka masala: (3.5/5) The container is big so you have plenty for leftovers but not a lot of chicken pieces in it, maybe 6 chicken chunks. Plenty of sauce and spice but heavy on the coconut which took away from it a bit. Had more of a thick puree texture so you're more globbing it on the rice than anything else. Lamb tikka masala (3.5/5) same review as the chicken. Honestly couldn't tell the difference between the lamb and chicken because of the thickness of the masala sauce. Garlic naan: (4/5) definitely good. I would order this again. The right amount of garlic on there and good texture. Served hot and warm. Several pieces to share with a friend. Vegetable samosa: (4/5) you get two for the price. Great deal. Thick and flaky crust and packed to the brim with flavor. I would order this again. read more

This place exceeded expectations. The staff was super friendly and confidently recommended the shrimp dish I ordered. Baby! This shrimp was plump the sauce was flavorful and spiced so nicely. I ordered spicy and it did not disappoint. The Samosas were great also had great flavor. There's complimentary chai and it also was delicious. The restaurant is bigger than it looks from the outside. Plenty of room for a big group and has smaller tables tucked away perfect for a date night. I will be back for sure! read more

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Did takeout, was fast. Dal was meh. Chicken tikka was good. Coconut chicken was ok. Roti was awful, naan was fine.

Enjoyied my visit here. Menu was well laid out, service was good and the food was on point. Nothing special, but if you are seeking GOOD indian food in Oakland, add this place to your list. And it happens to be right next door to one of my goto dive bars when hanging out near Lake Merritt. read more

Guru Curry House - Garlic Naam, curry Lamb, balsamic Rice - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

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Went in to the establishment on a Sunday afternoon of walking the lake. The place was not busy at all. Pretty quiet inside, People in and out getting their orders to go. I ordered a lamb curry with mango chutney and a garlic naan with basmati rice. Also ordered was a prawns curry with the same condiment's. While waiting for the food which didn't take long. We were encouraged to have a cup of tea maybe cardamom, I forget but it was good. As the host explained it was good for immunity. Our food came out and we proceeded to dig in. We both got a spice of mild I usually prefer hotter spice but since this was a first try I felt this was the proper move. The lamb curry was really really good with the chutney and the garlic naan was amazing as well. This was such a good meal after a walk. Please stop by this place and be amazed. read more

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Great food! If the server could get off his phone and give better service it would be better!!! read more

We love Guru Curry House. Their chicken pakora, tikka masala, and coconut chicken all stand out. But we've loved everything we tried!!

Pretty good Indian food, plentiful portions. We ordered 3 dishes for 2 people and had enough leftover for the following night. Did not dine in, only did take out. We had the bhaingan bharta, paneer karahi and the aloo gobi. The medium wasn't very spicy. The flavors are good but nothing super unique. I really like when eggplant has the grilled, roasted flavor but this one didn't have it. But the prices are really reasonable and I would order again. read more

Absolutely delicious! Just let them know your spice level since things can be on the flavorful but more mild side if you want to have it be spicier. This is a big winner for food in our household where some folks are vegan or vegetarian while others are meat-eaters. read more

The menu is more than the usual Indian restaurant and tastes amazing. I live their cheese naan!! Great service too read more

Had the veggie masala wrap, enjoyed it, good mix of freshly cooked vegetables, makes me want to try the rest of their menu. Good snack to go, and hard to find anything decent at that price. read more

I had yet another great experience at Guru Curry House! This time I ordered takeout instead of dining in. The food was delicious as always, my order was ready in less than 20 min, and it was piping hot. My only regret is that I didn't dine in for chai. read more

Delicious! Open during COVID for delivery and take out. I ordered via Yelp Order- if you haven't used it already, it's so easy and you get real-time notifications when your food is ready; always spot on. I ordered the chicken saag and my boyfriend ordered the chicken tiki masala. We got a side of Basmati rice (doesn't come with the dish) and garlic naan. You get to order the level of spiciness- I got extra spicy. My dish WAS spicy- being Hispanic, I could handle it but might break out into a sweat on a hot day. The dish was really good even if the spiciness took over. My boyfriend got a mildly spicy chicken tiki masala and it was very tasty- you can really taste the flavors. We both enjoyed the garlic naan- you get 3-4 large pieces. The dishes/sides are about 2 serving size though my boyfriend ate his dish is one serving. I really enjoyed Guru- will be back to try more! read more

Guru Curry House - takeout order- C05. Chicken Tikka Masala over basmati rice - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

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I came here specifically because I was craving chicken karahi and it definitely hit the spot. My partner got the madras chicken and that was also good. Both tender bite-size pieces of chicken breast, yet somehow so moist. And there's unlimited complimentary chai and hot water/tea bags. It was a mildly spiced chai. When we got here, there were only a few people, and the manager (didn't get his name!) said we could sit anywhere. After looking at the menu, we asked him his chicken recommendations. He was refreshingly honest about how some dishes weren't particularly unique or difficult to make and guided us. For spice, we got the karahi med-spicy and madras just medium. I'd say medium is pretty mild by my standards, next time I'd get spicy if I wasn't dining with my mild-spice white bf. After asking about the naan over papadum, he suggested naan but gave us papadum on the house, which was really appreciated. Mid way through dinner a large party (15+) came in, making the place much more lively and busy, but service was still good. I was glad to see it for the business :) Next time I would try some different appetizers, a lamb dish, and maybe aloo naan. Looking forward to coming back. read more

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My favorite neighborhood Indian spot. Super friendly and accommodating. The food is always fresh and delicious, and there is an unlimited chai bar. Love this place :) read more

The service was very good! I came here for my birthday, which my family had mentioned and to my surprise our waiter had delivered me a free mango shake in the house! The food is very tasteful and authentic, with big portions. The free complementary Chai Tea is incredibly and like no other place, with Natural Cane Sugar! The waiter was not trying to oversell us with rice because we were hesitant with how much we should get- he recommended we should only get two orders of Basmati rice instead of 3 since that would be more than enough, which was right! The ambiance was perfect with how neat and tidy it was. Great place to visit!! read more

Guru Curry House - Free complimentary Chai Tea! - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

This review is for vindaloo fans only: I've been grabbing to go orders from guru curry house for years now (even before too, when they were house of curries), and guru is by far the local leader in vindaloo. Today was a Wednesday so they were closed, so I tried another similarly yelp rated curry spot and the difference in quality was so apparent it prompted me to write a review. If you like lamb that falls apart and tastes properly braised rather than hardboiled in sauce, go to guru. If you like lots of fixings packed with spice instead of curry soup, go to guru. If you want the potatoes to be buttery and well cooked instead of just a thin slice "cuz it's supposed to have potatoes," go to guru. If you like your current spots and don't want to ruin them for yourself, don't go to guru. Yes, the prices are a little higher. However, the difference in quality for me far outweighs the difference in price. For reference, I've ordered lamb vindaloo from probably 7-8 different places in the area and nobody comes close. If you are a fan of a savory spice packed vindaloo, go to guru! To the staff: you guys are great, I've never had a bad experience here throughout the years I've been a patron. Keep up the excellent work! read more

I had the worst experience here, I ordered dinner for my family and called to confirm that my order would be dairy free. I put the notes in my order AND called to confirm. When I went to pick up my food, the dish I had ordered for my kids (who have allergy to cows milk) had been made with dairy. Thank goodness I checked with the waiter at pickup. But the waiter was incredibly rude, would not take back the dish, would not remake it, EVEN if I paid for the remade version, honestly the worst customer service I have experienced in my life. Now I am cooking dinner for my kids while my food gets cold. At this point in time even if this is the best Indian food I've tried I will never go back. Update - very average Indian food, even 'spicy' items were under spiced. Go someplace else. read more

Guru Curry House 08/15/20 Ubereats delivery order with small promo. Did take a bit longer than predicted but it was Saturday dinner hour. Vegan menu choices. achar - spices, mixed vegetables and mango Indian pickle. Too salty for my taste and not sure what the hard bits were Vegetable Biryani. Vegetables and rice with biryani masala. Okay, with lots of white rice clumps Aloo Gobi. Potato and cauliflower. Tomato, ginger, Tumeric, cumin, coriander - Medium spice. The sweats proved there was spice but just a decent bite and not too hot. Might crank out up a notch next time. One of my go to dishes. Saag Dahl. Stir fried Spinach and yellow lentils mild spice. Tasty dish Roti Was still warm from delivery. Kudos to my Ubereats delivery guy. Hope to try other vegan dishes. read more

Guru Curry House - Saag Dahl, vegetable biryani, Aloo Gobi, roti, achar - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

In my rotation of take out restaurants and dining in. Spice levels are always on point and the food portions are generous! Love the lamb vindaloo, Chana, saag, mint chutney, briyani, and free chai if you're dinning in read more

The absolute best Indian food I have ever eaten. And trust me, I've eaten a lot of Indian food as it is my favorite cuisine. I reside in Brentwood and the ride to Oakland was well worth it. Virginia Sawa read more

My brother was in the mood for lamb Curry and ordered from here. He also ordered basmati rice and garlic Nan. According to him, "the lamb was fork tender, the rice was fluffy, and the Nan bread was perfect for dipping into the Curry. We are looking forward to our next visit there. read more

Yum! Delicious warm curries. Very wide variety and each one was delicious. Servers were very accommodating when we as a party of six requested tables off to the side. Unlimited self-serve chai from a quaint "chai room" off to the side. Ambience wise, dining area was spacious, uncrowded, with centrally located restroom, service desk, and of course chai room :) Service - 10/10 Quality - 10/10 Ambience - 9/10 Value - 10/10 Overall - 10/10 read more

Guru Curry House - C05. Chicken Tikka Masala S08. Fish Coconut BR05. Garlic Cheese Naan V09. Saag Paneer - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

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