In my continuing journey of trying all the Indian food I can find in Bakersfield I came across this…read morelittle gem. It's located inside of a gas station/convenience store and has some cool stuff inside that you won't see other places like Indian beverages and alcohol. Struggled a little bit at the beginning, the guy that came to the counter and tried to take my order didn't seem to understand much English and after repeating the order 3 or 4 times he said ok and walked off. A few minutes later a different guy came up and took my order. I asked for chicken vindaloo and he seemed confused so I grabbed a copy of the menu and pointed at it and he promptly scratched it out with a pen and said they didn't have it. I went with the chicken curry instead and of course had to try to the samosas and garlic chili naan. -Samosas 10/10, fantastic. Great heat to them, nice and crispy, hot and fresh and packed full of filling bursting with flavor. The chutney was delicious as well. -Curry Chicken 9/10 excellent. Big big pieces of chicken in the curry, more than enough to fill me up. It was really oily which I know chicken curry has oil but it was more than I'm used to and I wish it had a little more spice. -Garlic Chili Naan 10/10 fantastic. Just so packed with flavor and perfectly cooked, not much more to say. Overall it was a good experience and I'd definitely come back to try some more menu options. They need to do a little menu updating it seems but that doesn't take away from great food that I got all for under $20.

Walked in not knowing they had Indian food for sale inside, but as soon as we walked in it smelled…read moreso good. We had to try it so we got the chicken tikka masala bowl and a garlic chili naan. It was very delicious and affordable. Definitely enough for 2, and paid about $22 ish.

The sign outside this establishment reads Ronak Dhaba, but it is the same place. Stopped off on…read moreour way back from San Francisco. Very unassuming when we parked our car and approached the entrance. It is an outdoor restaurant with a food truck making all the dishes. We ordered the Puri Chole, Mixed Vegetable Parantha, Paneer Bhurji, Rotis, and Raita. The food was amazing! We practically inhaled everything, it tasted so good. It was a bit of a detour for us, but 100% worth it. The hospitality and service was impeccable. It is authentically Punjabi and it did not disappoint. We will definitely be back in the future when driving through.

Went to this food truck a few weeks ago while returning from Yosemite NP. It's right in the center…read moreof Bakersfield and serves authentic Punjabi food. It is run by two Indian ladies who cook and serve from a food truck. They have a lot of varieties on their menu. We tried sag paneer, kadhi pakoda and roti. All the items were really delicious. They also serve rice with their curries. The ambience is also similar to a traditional indian roadside dhaba. Will surely visit again.

The food here is so good and there are a lot of veg and non veg options. The staff is friendly and…read moresuper accommodating!

The food here was overall good. I did takeout and had to…read morepersonally go in to place the order since no one answered the phone. Placed a Butter Chicken and Paneer dish. Both were good, a little runny compared to what I'm used to. The garlic naan was good but I wish they didn't char them so much. I would give them another try again, maybe dine in next timeband try their biryanis.

Amazing food and great service and the food came out pretty quickly. I got the chicken curry with…read morethe spice level of hot and it had great flavor without any sweetness (the way it should be). I got take out but the vibe of the restaurant was laid back and very welcoming. The lady who took my order was very passionate about the food and very sweet. Definitely recommend if you're looking for authentic food.

First of all, I've known this place since it was a food truck in the middle of nowhere, and I've…read morealways been a big fan. I moved out of Bakersfield but every time I visited, I had to make sure I go to this place. This time I brought my friends who also live in bigger cities, but everyone ended up falling in love with this place and couldn't stop talking about it. I'm so happy that they moved from the food truck location to a nicer place and more central to the nicer part of Bakersfield (near riverwalk) . My friends who I took to this place, still rave about the food they had here. It's so authentic, delicious, and just special. You ordered at the counter, and during lunch time there are options to get the lunch combo which are two types of dishes with rice or naan. I usually chose the usual, either tikka masala, butter chicken, or curry. But this time I wanted to try something I never got from the menu, which is the Shahi Matar chicken. Oh.My.God, it was the bomb! It's sooo good. The other thing that I always got was the veggie pakora. It goes sooo well with the curry dishes. Amazing. Services were pretty fast, around 10mins of wait during busy lunch time. If you didn't finish the food (which they give you really good portion), they have the lids for everything and ready to take home. Everytime I go back to Bakersfield, I always ensure to come here and bring my visitor friends here too. I already miss all the food here.

Went to Heart of India with my sister a few weeks ago and everything was absolutely delicious! I…read moretried the medium-spice butter chicken, fried rice, cheese & garlic naan, and aloo paratha. ‍ We definitely ordered A LOT of food, but it was all so good! The butter chicken was so flavorful and practically melted in my mouth. I probably would've gone with the spicier option because the medium wasn't quite spicy enough for me, but it was still delicious! The naan was also perfect for soaking up all that sauce. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to!

I enjoyed every single dish here all the food was delicious would definitely come here again if I…read morewant good food 5/5! It was a bit cold but other than that the atmosphere is nice and looks pretty fancy. The customer service was great and definitely welcoming to all of us. The place smells beautiful and the water was good too. They didn't have orange juice which is fine bc it probably wouldn't have gone with the food. I 100% will go back and try other dishes bc all of these were amazing!!!!

Came on Sunday with a decent variety of food. Help yourself buffet with the server bringing naan…read moreand drinks. Goat curry, fish Pakora and tandoori chicken standouts. Also comes with garlic naan and drink. $17.99+ tax. Dark interior but expected with Indian places. Only missing was palak paneer or aloo gobi.

I popped into this place while visiting another business in the retail shopping center and noticed…read morethat they had a lunch buffet. Usually lunch buffets are from 11 to one and that's it so I was very happy when I found that this one went until 3 PM. I went to lunch after 2 PM and so of course the restaurant was not busy and truth be told, I was a little apprehensive. A waiter came up to me and sat me down and immediately brought me my beverage and explained to me how the buffet works. He also said I had the option to order off the menu. I'm always down for Indian food, especially when it's in a buffet because I can get two of my favorite things without having to order them as entrées. The buffet was pretty rich. There were quite a few options to choose, there were two kinds of rice, and then your usual popular Indian dishes, such as daal, butter chicken, palak paneer, goat curry, tandoori chicken and so much more. There was also salad, raita, fruit, and dessert. So what is the verdict? The food was amazingly delicious, and so fresh. I chose white rice flavored with a hint of cumin, daal, butter chicken, palak paneer, vegetable samosa and pakora, and tandoori chicken. The daal was so delicious. It was seasoned well with a hint of heat. The lentils were tender and the sauce was saucy. The butter chicken was very tasty. It was so rich and thick, but at the same time like a silky gravy. The tomato really came through and gave the dish a flavorful punch. The chicken was tender and shredded into bite-sized pieces. The tandoori chicken was the best I've had. The chicken consist of thighs and legs and a few white meat pieces mixed throughout. It is kept in a dish in the buffet with all of its yummy juices and grilled onions. The chicken was so flavorful and tender. It literally came off the bone. There were pieces that were charbroiled that reminded you how rustic the dish really is but also delicious! I was definitely licking my fingers!! Palak paneer is my all time favorite dish. This one was equally amazing. I felt it was a little light on the paneer but maybe that was a result of people picking through the dash for those yummy bites. Of course, I had to drizzle raita in my food and it really added another layer of yum! The buffet comes with a garlic or plain naan. I went with the garlic one and it was buttery and garlicky, and really good. The dough was pliable and soft and made with whole grain flour because it was rustic and hearty. I am definitely going back to this place and I hope that I get an opportunity to go back soon. The buffet is offered every day, and during the week it is approximately $17 and does not include a beverage. On the weekends, the buffet is approximately $19 and the beverage is included. The waiter also told me that they add additional dishes to the buffet on the weekend. The restaurant itself is a pretty good size so it can definitely accommodate large parties. One side of the restaurant had a partition so it can accommodate a private party. There was also a full service bar, and a hallway with bathrooms. The restaurant was very clean and formal. There were cloth table cloths and napkins, as well as a place setting on each table- classy all the way! If you are sensitive to spicy foods, even mild standards for this type of food is spicy, I would consider ordering off the menu and making sure your wait staff knows that you don't like anything spicy. Enjoy!

I never leave reviews but this place is just too good for me not to, in a city (Bakersfield) with a…read moreseemingly endless sea of mediocre at best restaurants. My GF loves Indian food and extra spicy, but for me it's not a usually a top choice. JBV however is completely different. I'm only in Bakersfield a few days a month but I always try and squeeze in a meal at Jay Bhavani because the food is outstanding. The flavor and texture of each dish is dialed to perfection and the quality is consistently top notch. The servers are always friendly (shout out to Nirav) and they give helpful descriptions/recommendations if, like me, you aren't super familiar with the wide variety of dishes they serve. My favorites are the JB Special Dosa and Vada Pav (great for eating on the go) The food is always made to order and fresh. They also have beer on draft or glass bottled soda (the good stuff) to wash it down with. My spice tolerance is relatively high, but they do offer many dishes mild/no spice by request for those that can't handle the heat. The digs are humble so you won't mistake this place for fine dining, but the important stuff (THE FOOD and SERVICE) are right up there with the best in Bakersfield.

A terrific introduction to Indian street food in BakersfieldI recently discovered Jay Bhavani…read moreVadapav, and it was one of those meals that leaves you thinking about it long after you've finished eating. I tried four dishes--the Bombay Vadapav, Exotic Vadapav, Mixed Vegetable Uttapam, and Mango Lassi--and each offered something distinctly different. Most importantly, every one was genuinely delicious.The Bombay Vadapav was probably the dish that best captured the appeal of the restaurant. The combination of the crisp, savory potato fritter, soft pav, and layers of spice and chutney creates an impressive amount of flavor and texture in something deceptively simple. It is quintessential street food: unfussy, intensely flavorful, and immensely satisfying.The Exotic Vadapav took that experience in a different direction and was equally enjoyable. I particularly appreciated the contrast of flavors and textures--it made the dish feel less like a variation on a theme and more like its own experience.The Mixed Vegetable Uttapam was another standout. It had that wonderful balance of a beautifully browned exterior with a soft, tender interior, while the vegetables added both texture and freshness. It was substantial without being heavy, and the seasoning allowed the individual flavors to come through.And then there was the Mango Lassi--silky, cool, and wonderfully fragrant with ripe mango. After the more intensely seasoned dishes, it was an ideal counterpoint.I also love the concept of a restaurant devoted to this style of food. Rather than ordering one large entrée, you can explore several preparations, compare flavors and textures, and turn the meal into a little culinary tour.Everything I ordered was excellent, and I left feeling that I had barely scratched the surface of the menu. That is always one of my favorite signs of a great restaurant: when you finish your meal already making a mental list of what you want to try next.Jay Bhavani Vadapav is definitely going on my Bakersfield food itinerary. A wonderful find for anyone who appreciates flavorful, distinctive Indian street food.

Really really good curry meat is fresh, Nan is also a must get because it's really really fresh…read morewith the charcoal taste

I came into this place looking for something cheap to eat. I go inside and am greeted by a lady and…read moretold to sit wherever I like. The place was a little warm, and there was a tower fan oscillating to bring some breeze inside. I'm given a menu and asked what I'd like to drink. I get a water and the water tastes good, not like sink water. The menu was a little confusing, and seems to not have everything they seem to offer. I was planning on ordering the chicken tikka masala, but didn't see it on the menu, but looked on doordash after I ordered and saw that there sell it on there, must be something you just have to ask for. I order a butter chicken instead, and the lady taking my order was very kind. It was $15 for the butter chicken and it comes with naan, rice, salad, and the butter chicken. Initially I didn't think the place was cheap like Yelp said it was based off the menu prices but when I saw how much food I received for it, I think it was well worth the money. The naan was pretty good, especially good being dipped into my butter chicken sauce. The salad was quite refreshing, usually I don't like cucumber but for some reason I enjoyed it in my salad, and I didn't expect to enjoy strawberries in my salad but I did! The butter chicken had great flavor. After I ate all the chicken, I poured the rest of the sauce on top of my rice and ate my rice. The rice was pretty good to me. After I ate I went to the counter to pay and I wasn't even asked to tip, which was refreshing to me although I would've been happy to tip. There was a tip jar I believe but I didn't have cash on me, and I was paying with card. Overall, service great, food great, price great, menu and air conditioning could use some work but I know things aren't cheap so I understand, it wasn't unbearable. Looking forward to coming again in the future!

Forget any preconceived notion of where one can find good Indian food. The Indian Oven is one of…read morethe absolute best Indian restaurants I've been to in my life. In fact I'm hesitant to share because if I have to wait for a table at a restaurant which sits next to an abandoned and boarded up "food store" (that is literally the signage next to 'restaurant' which is for Indian Oven), then I may be somewhat unpleasant to deal with. We started with Aloo Tikki with Channa and Chili Paneer. The Channa was nice and peppery (order mild if you're unaccustomed to Indian spice levels), and the Chili Paneer was delightfully tangy. The mains were lamb vindaloo and goat biryani. The goat is on the bone, so be careful. The meat is nice and tender, the sauces are super flavorful without being overwhelming, and while I wasn't super hungry when I came in, I couldn't stop eating until my date made me. If you're in Bakersfield, make the drive.

We needed to eat near Weedpatch Hwy, so checking the Yelp app, I saw this place. It looks like an…read moreold truck stop. There is no sign on the outside other than "Restaurant". Don't let that fool you. It's clean inside. The servers were nice. They took our order promptly. It took a little longer than I thought to bring to our table. But that's not a problem. You know they are making it fresh. We had the Tikki Chicken Marsala. I know little about Indian Cuisine. This tasted good. I loved the spiciness of the sauce. It paired very well with the delicious naan bread. If your east of town and like Indian food, this place is authentic.

The customer service was excellent! Everyone was as very welcoming and friendly! We didn't have…read morewait long to receive our food and the food was DELICIOUS! Plus they had live music.

Food was so good I didn't even have time to take the before…read more Come check it out they have good service