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    Indian Express

    4.7 (55 reviews)
    InexpensiveFood Trucks, Halal, Indian
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    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Samosa Chaat
    Yuria G.

    There was a food truck at the event, and I just had to check it out. It'd been a while since I'd had Indian food, so I went for the samosa chaat, which was totally new to me. Later, I found out that "chaat" means a savory snack. The samosa chaat started off a little sweet, then got spicy--it was such a cool mix of flavors! Plus, the textures were really fun. For around $10, I'd definitely go back and try other dishes.

    Sunil R.

    I tried their combo which came with a choice of curry (channa masala, wish they had a paneer option), samosa, paratha, and rice. The line moved very fast and the food was pretty good, I am a fan.

    Butter chicken with paratha- very good, not spicy.
    Eva L.

    I recommend the samosa chaat. It was soooo good I wanted to dance in my seat while eating it. It had just enough samosa pieces that you can enjoy the entire dish without feeling overwhelmed by the other ingredients. Just a hint of spiciness. The chickpeas, yogurt, tamarind chutney and crispy sev (chickpea noodles) toppings covering the samosas was like finding a treasure with every bite. The samosa itself was very good, too. The butter chicken and parata combo was also exceptional. Butter chicken was on a sweeter side, not spicy at all but still has the familiar tomato and spices flavor of butter chicken. The chicken in the curry was cut in bite sized pieces which I appreciate because it makes it easier to eat. Chicken also has it own flavor, not bland. The paratha was the best one I've had. The combo me with two pieces. Paratha was not too oily. It's flaky, soft and gets denser toward the center. Texture was not doughy. Both dishes did not disappoint. The girl the orders was patient and pleasant when other customers were asking questions about the food. Paid $25 total for both dishes. Only downside is the wait to get the food; took 19 minutes after paying. Would have been a 5 star if wait was not long. Found the lm at the Dillo Haat at Kelly Park in SJ. Will definitely choose their food if I find them at another event.

    Kothu Parotta
    Abdul H.

    Update: I tried the kothu parotta again, and it was awesome, after long time had a kothu parotta taste same as my home town in India and we tried their channa rice bowl it's perfect, Highly recommend this place.

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    Arpita S.

    This food truck offers one of the best chicken curries i have had! This food truck was parked close to our house on a Wednesday evening so thought of trying then out. Ordered the rice plate with chicken curry, paratha curry (butter chicken curry with this plate) and the vegetarian samosa. Everything was just delicious and the service was pretty quick. Taking off a star though as we felt the portion size wasn't as much as we expected.

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    loved the butter chicken and rice. Dosa is also really good!

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    Thank you so much, it was a pleasure event last night.

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    Great curries and parantha and samosa chaat. Loved it!!! Hoping to try goat Curry too sometime soon

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    I have tasted the food multiple times and each time I have loved it. Portions are perfect and spices are just right for everyones taste.

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    This is my favorite food truck I can feel that I had amazing food the quality is good

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    Manakish Oven & Grill - Bowls with rice, fresh greens or half & half

    Manakish Oven & Grill

    4.4(188 reviews)
    4.6 miDowntown
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    Halal
    Family-owned & operated

    Wraps were warm and delicious. We tried the chicken shawarma, Tri-tip and fries and they were all…read moreyummy. The veggies on these just give them a tasty tangy touch that's just

    I probably drove by Manakish over 50 times but like others say, the parkings kind of weird and it's…read morea bit hard to get to at the outer corner of an intersection. So, I've unfortunately been passing it over. I finally decided to try it out and I was in for a treat. I got the chicken kebab plate as the sandwich board right out side the door suggested, along with a side of fries to go. The fries were crispy with a ting of spice and delicious. But the star of the show was the kebab for sure. Meaty, plump, flavorful, definitely one of the outstanding chicken kebabs in town. Lot of places give you a dry, flaky kebabs but here, it's been cooked to the perfect amount of juiciness. The rice was also butterly and flavorful. Good pita, hummus and the vegetables too. It might feel a little pricey (but everything else is too nowadays), but they give you a nice filling portion. The staffs are very nice and attentive. Clean, fun, colorful interior. I'd love to dine in next time. I'm definitely coming back for more, I want to try the loaded fries wraps, and the kanafeh next time around. The location's and the parking access is not the best, so I really hope Manakish gets all the attraction and attentions it deserves!

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    Burma Choice - Jackfruit Bananas ($12)

    Burma Choice

    4.3(636 reviews)
    11.6 miBlossom Valley
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    Burma Choice is one of those restaurants that hits it out of the park every time. They're very…read morevegetarian-friendly, which is great since some people in our group are vegetarians. All of the dishes are well seasoned, with bold, authentic flavors that really shine. The restaurant is well kept and offers a relaxing environment to enjoy a meal with friends. Some of our favorite dishes include the eggplant dishes, green beans, sesame tofu, coconut rice, and more. One dish we especially love is the mango salad. They bring it to your table and mix it right in front of you--it's fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. I would recommend this restaurant to those who eat meat as well as vegetarian as they have a nice amount of both dishes for everyone to enjoy!

    We were looking to try something new. Somebody suggest Burmese food. When we arrived, it was not…read moretoo busy and were quickly seated. Restaurant is nicely decorated with wood tables and paneling. We started with the palata which is like Roti with vegetable dip. We ordered the fiery chicken. It came with peppers and wasn't spicy. Lastly, we were craving for pineapple fried rice. All the dishes were decent but nothing jumps out. Very similar to Thai dishes except for the Tea Leaf salad that had a unique flavor. Staff was friendly and efficient. In this area, there are limited Asian cuisine. If I don't feel like driving, may visit it again.

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    Iraklis - Fri/Sat Special - Mansaf: Lamb Shank w/ yellow rice, fermented yogurt, pickles ($23.99) - BOMB!

    Iraklis

    4.7(560 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    Can't believe I haven't written a review for Iraklis yet! I've tried quite a number of things on…read morethe menu, and have thourugly liked just about everything! My favorites include the shawarma lamb wrap damascus style, falafel tacos, the original chicken shawarma wrap, and of course the pickles and toum. I also really enjoyed the Fatteh. You can't really go wrong with anything here, it's just about what your personal favorites are. The owners are so kind and friendly, always chatting with everyone in the restaurant, they create a very warm and welcoming environment, and you can tell they really care about what they do.

    We got two different vegetarian wraps to go: the Lebanese fries wrap and the falafel wrap. To our…read moresurprise, the fries wrap was the better of the two, as the garlic aioli and whatever other flavors were added made it tasty. It definitely could have used the coleslaw and pickles promised by the menu but they weren't in evidence. That was the problem with the falafel wrap, too: the menu promised hummus, cabbage & tomatoes salad, and pickled turnips, but those ingredients weren't anywhere to be seen. There was some lettuce instead, but lettuce is a poor substitute as it just becomes immediately soggy and adds no flavor. If you've ever had falafel in Israel, you will be disappointed by the falafel here, unfortunately. (Israeli falafel shops each make at least a dozen toppings from family recipes, so you put as many veggies and sauces in as you can to create a flavor party in your mouth.)

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    Iraklis - Mango Lassi ($3)

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    Shawarmaji - Chicken Shawarma family meal

    Shawarmaji

    4.4(388 reviews)
    4.0 miNorth San Jose
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    Halal
    Vegan friendly

    Easily my favorite shawarma spot in the area. This is just the mini version of the chicken wrap and…read moreit was enough to fill me up for lunch. If you do stop by for lunch, I recommend arriving with some times to spare as this place can get quite busy. That said, there's always seating and I recommend eating your food while it's still fresh. The thing about shawarmaji is that it's simple but everything is perfect. The chicken is tender, well-seasoned, and generously portioned in all of their items. Their pickles are homemade, have a little variety, and a satisfying amount of crunch. Their toum and chili sauce are also made in-house and are the perfect complement to their food. I always ask for extra. Their chicken shawarma fries are excellent as well. Same toppings as the wrap, but you swap out the flat bread for a generous portion of crispy, almost battered, fries. They're also available as a stand alone side and are worth getting, but the toppings really take it to the next level.

    I visited Shawarmaji yesterday and it was SO good. I ordered the full-size chicken shawarma wrap…read moreand the chicken shawarma fries. First off, the full-size wrap is huge, definitely enough to fill you up, and it tasted amazing. The chicken was super juicy and packed with flavor. I loved the garlic sauce and pickles inside the wrap, and I even got extra garlic sauce on the side because it was that good. The chicken shawarma fries were also delicious. They load them up with a generous amount of chicken, pickles, and garlic sauce layered over the fries, so every bite has tons of flavor. This is definitely one of my favorite spots for chicken shawarma now. Highly recommend!

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    Chef Mohammad "The Shawarmaji" Abutaha

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    Our Santa Clara restaurant storefront on a crisp fall day

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    Rose Tamarind - one of our house made drinks

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