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    Jay Bharat Restaurant

    3.3 (367 reviews)
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Masala Dosa, Papdi Chat, Pani Puri, Mango Lassi
    Nai Q.

    10 Stars for the Masala Dosa alone!* The potato filling is more delicious than I remember! The lentil soup (daal) is served on the side of the dosa and is the most flavorful I've EVER had. (God I hope they remain consistent!) The coconut sauce and tomato "chili" sauce is standard. The Pani Puri is alright. I'll skip this next time. Nothing to write home about! Maybe I'll order the yogurt one next time? I know that one's a bit more flavorful but not by much! The Papdi Chaat is usually good but felt like it was missing something this time. I might actually try ordering a different type of chaat!? If possible. Idyll was really good but that's likely because it's served with the same sided as the amazing Masala Dosa. The Punjabi and Gujrati Thali's are good my family alway seems to enjoy they! Good way to taste a bit of everything! I'll come to Jay Bahrat time and time again but really only for the dosa because they have this on lock! I hope they remain consistent! I've tried different flavors of the dosa and will likely try a few different flavors in the future! Even though they don't make my favorite desi (Indian / Pakistani) dessert (raas malay) all the other mitaaay are sweet, clean, fresh and delicious! Give 'em a try again the dosa in my opinion is the most flavorful here but the other dishes like the Pani puri or Papdi Chaat are better elsewhere!

    Gujarati thali
    Radha T.

    Had heard great reviews about this place so finally drove from South Bay to Newark to try out so called most authentic Gujarati thali . I thought the place overcharges for thali that is served in disposable plates. Undhio was good but everything else was very spicy for Gujarati food . They also offer kathiyawadi thali , thought they offered some spicy curries from that menu in Gujarati thali . It would be more pleasing to offer thali in a good dinnerware instead of disposable plates if they want to justify $17-18/ thali price .

    Kathiyawadi Thali* ***
    Sudhanshu M.

    Overpriced for the quality and quantity of food. Tried their Kathiyawadi Thali and it was just OK. The curries in it were so ordinary. No one would go to a restaurant and expect to have tendli ( ivy gourd) and usal (moong ) for curries. Also, the Undhiyo wasn't that good either. The only items good in the Thali were the Bajra Roti , Garlic chutney and Kadi. The Srikhand was served as if it was a pickle. Overall, it wasn't worth the price. What was surprising is that when ordered for rice separately for a non Thali , an extremely small cup of it was given and it was for 4$ . Lol, have seen this been given complimentary in many other places. If not, def not 4$.. lol But, yes one of the only few places in the Bay Area for Gujarati cuisines. Appreciated the fact that the staff let us in and allowed us to dine even when it was almost closing time. ( 5 minutes before closure) Hopefully, see some changes in the Thali items the next time both in quality and quantity.

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    Joyce T.

    expensive vegan food, small portion, serve on the paper plates, the taste is mediocre. the only good thing is the mango lassi.

    Masala dosa (8.99) dining outside.
    Victor G.

    Jay Bharat is an Indian vegetarian place. didn't examine entire menu. just pick masala dosa. it was fantastic! just take out or outside dining only. eats: masala dosa (8.99) small soup, side masala sauce, coconut dessert. -masala dosa was huge with potatos in the middle, masala sauce on the side. -small hot soup was tasty, had some kind of bean in it. -small tasty coconut dessert was provided-yummy. everything tasted fresh. doubtful it could have traveled far without losing it's fab taste.

    Anuj A.

    A nice indian-gujarati restaurant in Newark, CA. This place have few authentic gujarati dishes which is hard to find elsewhere, like Tuwae Kachori, Pattis etc. and there taste is also good. I love Tuwar kachori as a snack. Staff is also friendly and they have ample of sitting space. They have some sweets options as well. I would have loved if they offer fresh hot crispy jalebi.

    Dhokla
    Nidhi S.

    Their food is really stale. Seems there is not much circulation. Most of the times their dhokla are moldy. You could see multi colored fungus on it. It makes sense to drive to South Bay and buy from a place that has better circulation.

    Pettis
    David K.

    Jay Bharat is a friendly strip mall restaurant offering vegetarian Indian food and snacks with specialties from the state of Gujarat. The Kathiyawadi Thali was a great dish for sampling lots of different items from a region in Gujarat known for its spicy cuisine (whereas most Gujarati food has a sweet flavor profile). The thali came with two thick, dry bajra (pearl millet) flatbreads, dhokla (light, airy, steamed besan cake with a sour flavor), and pettis (potato fritter stuffed with a spiced coconut and nut mixture). The vegetables included a potato and pea curry, undhiyu (spiced beans and root vegetables including potatoes, eggplant, taro), and black chickpeas in a tomato curry. The condiments included gur (jaggery) and a spicy red garlic chutney, and the thali was rounded out with masala khichadi (spiced rice mixed with lentils and peanuts), kadhi (warm yogurt soup), shrikhand (thick, sweet yogurt topped with crushed pistachios), and jeera chaas (cumin buttermilk) to drink. All the components of this thali were perfectly spiced, and the local atmosphere of this restaurant made for a nice place to enjoy a delicious meal.

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    Too expensive and small portion sizes. Taste is good. Service is nice. Cxxxx

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    very basic and good food one should try any one looking for Gujrati thali it best option

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    This restaurant serves lunch buffet. On April 10 I went to eat lunch buffet and I was very…read moredisappointed. The quality of food was below poor. One label written (fruit) and there was only one fruit orange sliced up. Many items looked dry and dark colored. As a home cook expert I know when you prepare a dish it gives fresh look but the non veg items didn't look or tasted fresh. Tandoori chicken dish was empty. Few other dishes tray were also empty. They serve lunch buffet till 3 pm and by 2 pm many trays were empty or very little food. Overall no taste at all. I don't recommend this place and I definitely will not go back again.

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    STEPH JUDGEMENT: Great veg-friendly Indian eats…read more We were meeting up with a friend for dinner and she suggested this place. Most items were vegetarian, with a few vegan options so it was perfect for us. The ambiance was clean, updated, and lively, with friendly servers. We ordered to share: - Pakoda set with tea (one of the monthly specials, a nice assortment of fried goodies with choice of soda or tea--I got the hot chai) - Kadhai paneer tikka masala (had bell peppers and onions) - saag paneer (a must-order for us) - Rajmah (kidney beans curry) - garlic naan (came to the table piping hot and fresh, so good) - roti (had a nice chew) Everything was delicious, and just enough off the beaten path (for us) to make it interesting. Great food, nice ambiance and service, with reasonable prices--it's a winner in my book!

    It had been a while since my last visit to this location, so I was genuinely excited to come back…read moreand it did not disappoint. I ordered my usual favorites along with their April special, Dhaba Style Paneer Gravy paired with Rosemary Garlic Naan. The paneer dish was rich and flavorful, but the real standout was the Rosemary Garlic Naan. It was absolutely incredible perfectly aromatic, soft with just the right crisp, and it elevated every bite of the meal. Honestly, I'd come back just for that naan alone. Service was equally impressive. Jatinder went above and beyond consistently checking on our table, offering water and refills without us even having to ask. That level of attentiveness really made the experience feel welcoming and effortless. Overall, a fantastic visit. Great food, excellent service, and that Rosemary Garlic Naan is a must-try. Highly recommend!

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    Came here for the lunch buffet. We really enjoyed it…read more The food was delicious, the restaurant was clean, and the employees provided great service. We really enjoyed our lunch. Well done.

    We recently hired Sakoon for a private event with approximately 60 guests(adults). Also we clearly…read moregave a separate head count for kids as well. During the planning process, we clearly communicated our headcount and were assured that enough food would be provided to comfortably serve everyone , ensuring there would be no shortages. Unfortunately, the reality was very different. Several dishes ran short, and one of the appetizers, the chili paneer, was of extremely poor quality and was difficult to chew. Many guests commented on the condition of the food. What was even more disappointing was how the situation was handled. When my husband called to request additional food because the portions provided were significantly less than what had been promised, one of the owners unexpectedly arrived at our private event without prior notice. He proceeded to count attendees to verify our guest count, which was both inappropriate and disruptive. We felt this was an unacceptable intrusion into a private event. To make matters worse, extra appetizers that had been ordered were removed rather than replenished, and servers were reportedly instructed not to refill trays. During the event, we were also pressured to make immediate payment and were told that lunch service would not continue unless payment was made on the spot. This created unnecessary stress and embarrassment during what should have been a special occasion. And while carrying empty dishes with him on his way back, he hided the left over appetizers underneath them and took it back to the restaurant. Overall, the food quality, portion management, professionalism, and customer service fell far below expectations. Based on our experience, I would not recommend their catering for any private events. My above review was posted on 06/16. FYI, Earlier this evening (06/17), his management and he personally made phone calls begging us to delete it as this could tarnish their reputation to earn more business.

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