We visited this place recently while we were in the neighborhood. We ordered garlic naan, paneer tikka masala, and a paneer wrap. The paneer tikka masala and naan were amazing. Absolutely delicious. I believe that wrap was OK but the preference would differ for other people. They had a baby chair which was good. And the place was clean. Once you go there, you get parking at the back of the building and there ample parking when we went. When you enter the restaurant, you can view the menu at the front desk, and order the food. And once the food is ready, they will bring it to your table. The staff was friendly too. A nice spot to get some Indian food. read more

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I tried this restaurant for the first time yesterday. Aloo (potatoe) and chicken keema with garlic naan was good. Beef Samosa was not good. Tandoori chicken leg was not good either. Beef kebab is average. Chai was good. Ambiance is casual. Service is attentive. read more

Ain't no stopping You from Super Awesome Indian Food! :) Karimi Menu - dig in to it! https://www.karimirestaurant.com/menu I crave this order and when you try it yourself you will know what I mean! I have only been to Karimi two times, anxious to return again soon. I will explore more of the menu and update this review. For now just understand that the Garlic Naan and the Cauliflower Manchurian Dry are 2 Die 4!!! Cauliflower Manchurian Dry - Tasty sauce thoroughly sticky in the best way to complement the well done cauliflower with a small hint of crispiness in every chew. The spices are so perfect it is a truly delightful dish on its own. Garlic Naan - This is one item that is always on my mind and short list of all-time, favorite foods. The GN here is superb. Well cooked through with crunchy corners of well browned goodness. Served hot I double -ordered just knowing that there would be arm wrestling involved if I did not. lol ENJOY KARIMI!! Visit them often!! Ten Stars and Ten Hearts, thank you for being here Karimi!! read more

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After a day hanging around in San Francisco, decided to get some Indian food for dinner that opened past 8PM and chose Karimi Restaurant in San Jose. My initial attempt to order online through Yelp was a bit of a challenge, as the system wouldn't allow me to remove items from my cart. It was a bummer, but I just called the restaurant instead. The food was ready for pickup in about 30 minutes or so. Ordered the butter chicken, chicken biryani, and garlic naan. The first thing I noticed was how heavily spiced the food was, which was great, but it's a good heads-up for others you might want some water or milk nearby if you're sensitive to spicy food. The garlic naan was perfect for dipping into the rich and flavorful butter chicken sauce. The chicken biryani was decent in good portions. I had expected boneless chicken, but it was bone-in. However, the meat was so incredibly tender that the bones were easy to remove. Overall, it was a very satisfying and flavorful meal. I'd definitely recommend Karimi Restaurant for a good Indian meal in San Jose. read more

Karimi Restaurant - Chicken Biryani - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

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My friends and I were looking for a spot without long wait, something hearty and we came across Karimi Indian Restaurant rant near Japantown in San Jose. The place has a casual, no frills, cafeteria vibe. We ordered a few dishes to share: * Chicken Tikka Breast & Butter Chicken : Both dishes were incredibly flavorful & cooked perfectly. The chicken breast stayed juicy and tender, the butter chicken sauce was rich, creamy, packed with spice and depth. It had that perfect balance of buttery smoothness with a subtle heat that makes you want to keep going back for another bite. * Garlic Naan : Soft, pillowy, and so garlicky, just how naan should be. It paired perfectly with the curries. * Beef Samosa : Crispy on the outside with a savory, well-seasoned filling inside. Great appetizer to start with. * Palak Paneer : so comforting and delicious. The spinach gravy was well-spiced, coating the paneer cubes perfectly. It's also quite interesting that they offer Indo-Chinese options like Hakka Garlic Noodles & Szechuan Fried rice. If you're ever looking for solid, flavorful Indian food around the area, this place is definitely worth checking out. read more

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Came to Karimi with friends who have been regulars since they stumbled across it. We ordered the chicken malai boti and butter chicken with roti (and later garlic naan). The chicken malai boti was amazingly tender, really doesn't need a knife to cut it, and the butter chicken was super flavorful. For 3 people, the portions were perfect (we got a double order of the malai boti). Service was quick and friendly. Water and dishes/utensils are self-serve. Street parking was also readily available. It was nice to come into the air conditioning on a hot evening, too. Excited to add Karimi to our regular rotation of local spots. read more

Karimi Restaurant - Roti, butter chicken and chicken malai boti - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

We have always ordered takeout here. Their Malai Boti is probably the best I've had in town - Mild, soft, juicy and yumm! Hence the 4/5. We decided to dine in on a weekend lunch and eating experience wasnt the same. We ordered Malai Boti, Seekh Kebab, Biryani for us and Paneer Tikka Masala for the kid. Malai Boti didnt quite land like the takeout for me - overly roasted on that day. Seekh Kebab was soft, moderately tasty however a lot of whole coriander seeds in mince mix was a turnoff. Biryani was a miss for me - it lacked a bit of flavor and was quite dry. Our kid enjoyed the makhani gravy with tandoori rotis. read more

We've ordered takeout from here several times and our order usually includes butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, goat biriyani, beef haleem, chicken hallow noodles and naan. The food is delicious but along with this great taste can also be very oily(especially the butter chicken with a layer of oil/butter on top) and the spice level can sometimes be a bit overwhelming. But flavors are authentic and you will not be disappointed. read more

Stopped in the area to fill gas at Cheveron when I got this great smell in the air. I look at my friend and he turns to me and says "dude that smells really good." So we park and walk around the corner when we see this restaurant. Walk in and it's fairly busy. After reviewing Yelp opinions and pictures, I decided to go with the chicken boti wrap. This wrap is packed with flavor and reminds me of a wrap I used to get back in the day from Chaat Cafe. My friend ordered the tikka masala with garlic naan. I did try that as well, and it was really good. Chicken was fresh, sauce was smooth and creamy with a lot of fresh masala flavors. This is a hidden little gem. Must try! read more

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Out of this world flavors! absolutely EVERYTHING here is just decadently tasty. Their desserts offer a punch of flavor in the mouth, and it's a sport to experience the texture. it is simply perfection. My family and I tried the Malai phirni and the Chai tea. and OMG please come in a treat yourself.. or more like spoil yourself to some of their sweets! and also the dessert gets sold out QUICK so with some luck you can get one for yourself! read more

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Wow the food is amazing! Just like we remember it when we used to live in Jackson heights, queens. We ordered the butter chicken, palak paneer, chicken tikka masala, butter chicken, chicken boti, and OMG... speechless!! Right amount of spice/heat. So that you can enjoy the flavors from each dish. All and all .. gotta try them all! Oh I forgot to mention their malai something dessert is BOMB! amazing too. Great flavor and wonder mouth feel. read more

Karimi Restaurant - Chicken Boti Kebab, Chicken Tikka Breast, Lamb Seekh Kebab. - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

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Was visiting a friend in the area and was craving Indian food. Found this spot and decided to try it out. I wasn't expecting much, but was pleasantly surprised. They weren't busy, so was a little worried too. The space is pretty large, but nothing special to look at. In the end, everything was so yummy! From the goat curry to the biryani, all was very flavorful. The chicken was tender and moist. The best part of it all was that 5 adult males ate for LESS then $30 a person! Always love a good meal that doesn't break the bank! read more

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The skinny: Fresh and delicious Free masala chai Decent portions Clean bathrooms The lengthy: Date with the wife after long morning of shopping. Indian/Pakistani food is too spicy for the kids, so we went to get our spice meter filled up. Place was empty around 1130a on Black Friday. Ordering was super easy: butter chicken, lamb curry, plain naan, garlic naan. Butter chicken: small and moist pieces of chicken; balanced sweet and creamy sauce Lamb curry: tender meat, spicy sauce Naan: both tasty, excellent balance of chewy and crispy; portion small but still worth it Overall, the food was flavorful. Mixing the two sauces was terrific: sweet, creamy, and spicy. Bill came to $46 total. Pricey but the quality was there and we had a little leftover from both meat dishes; just need to find some more naan... Also: You can ask for masala chai, even though it's not on the menu anywhere!... it was pre-sweetened, but i thought it was good. If i am in the area again, i would like to go back. :) read more

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Randomly went here because I was craving Indian and I am so happy I did because it's my new favorite Indian spot in San Jose. The food was delicious and affordable. The service was pretty quick and standard. The inside of the restaurant is pretty spacious and has a lot of seating. For food we got butter chicken and requested it spicy and the shrimp fried rice (I'm basic I know). The butter chicken was perfectly spiced and so freaking delicious. I asked for it super spicy and it came out perfect. My brother ordered the shrimp fried rice and it came with hella shrimp. Super flavorful and decent portions. I will definitely be coming back and trying new things. read more

Karimi Restaurant - Spicy Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

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Good wraps overall, wish they had an option for paratha wraps not just naan wraps, but good tasting, we always go stakeout so service for the takeout has been quick Simple ambiance, nothing fancy - we don't dine in, just take togo read more

My lunch buddy and I usually try a new restaurant when we go out to lunch. Karimi was on our radar since it is close to another new restaurant we tried. We walked in and looked at the overhead menu. I asked the gentleman at the register what chicken curry dishes were spicy. He offered a couple of suggestions, and I went with the Achari chicken curry. He asked if I wanted garlic naan. Yes! And he asked if I wanted rice. Yes! And I can share with my lunch buddy. We paid and sat down. You can self-serve water, which is located down the counter from the register. Another thing I noticed is you can also self-serve your plates and utensils. I realized this when one of the employees was providing them to the patrons. The food was delicious! The Anchari chicken was not too spicy and was just right. The rice was warm and fluffy, and the garlic naan was soft and warm. The entrees are ala carte since the rice and naan are additional costs. They have a large dining space. It can get noisy with everyone talking, so it's difficult to have a conversation. Overall, food and service was great, and I will definitely be back. read more

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Came during lunch. Place was moderate busy, spacious and clean. Friendly customer service, but the butter chicken tasted more like chicken tikka masala, was oily, and tasted old but they did what they could to make it seem fresh. Chicken was tough and spices needed more toasting. Garlic naan was pretty good. The main dish I like is butter chicken, so I most likely won't be back. read more

Finally made it to Karimi as we wanted to try Haleem. We learnt they only have beef Haleem after we got there though. So we got chicken boti kebab, chicken seekh kebab, chicken and goat biryani. I asked for a curry recommendation and got the chicken karahi as well. Good stuff first, the chicken karahi was a delicious, thick gravy without overwhelming spices and a wonderful zip of heat from the ginger juliennes. Absolutely loved it. I highly recommend getting this. The rest of the items were disappointing though. The chicken boti kebab felt undercooked, it didn't have any pink inside but just trying to cut through it felt painful, definitely not on the overcooked range of spectrum rather the undercooked side. The chicken seekh kebab was cooked well but needed more flavor. The chicken biryani was also mildly flavored. read more

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Solid choice if you are in mood for Pakistani food, especially kabobs and curries. Stuck up a nice conversation with the waiter, who was from Hyderabad (india) The service was prompt and nice and the food hit the spot. Malai kabob was the best that I had in the bay. Have gone back several times since read more

Excellent place for a wholesome meal !!! We go here almost every other week. I would highly recommend their goat biryani and malai boti kabab. Extremely friendly staff . read more

Excellent people, excellent food. My weekly spot for great food. The choices are really good. Their lamb chops is something you must try. read more

Very bad customer service specially the guys who take order by phone very unprofessional customer service shame on you guys.

The food was tasty! Samosas, butter chicken, naan, cauliflower dish was done well. Service was quick too. It was not busy which was nice to just eat in peace. read more

I enjoyed all the food here! I've been trying to expand my palette when it comes to Indian cuisine, as I always stick to the basics of butter chicken and chicken tikka. I ordered chicken biryani, butter chicken, aaloo palak, and plain naan. Everything was super delicious flavor wise, but I think I prefer my butter chicken more smooth. The one here is still delicious but the consistency is a little chunkier than what I prefer. The chicken in both the biryani and the butter chicken were super tender and fell apart so easily. The aaloo palak was also great! I loved the garlic and slightly citrusy flavor. The workers here were super friendly and food came out pretty fast. The interior is pretty dim but there's lots of white light. read more

Karimi Restaurant - Chicken Biryani ($13.99) - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

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I drive from Fremont for Karimi because the food is just that delicious. The staff is nice, very attentive if you need anything - the food always comes out fresh & hot. The serving sizes are really good because they do not skimp out on the meat. Restaurant is kept clean. Delicious Pakistani food!!! read more

Karimi Restaurant - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

Awesome butter chicken and garlic naan. Definitely coming back! Fair price for good quality Indian food read more

Karimi Restaurant - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

Ordered dinner for takeout, 2 beef seekh kababs (chutney sauce on the side), chicken samosas (6 small pieces for the karimi special), vegetable samosas (2 larger sized samosas per order). Portions were large enough for leftovers, and everything was super tasty, the kababs seasoned well and served with fresh veggies, the samosa shells slightly crisp with a light buttery flavor, filled with a great combination of ingredients, and the sauces on the side added the perfect spice (my mouth wasn't exactly on fire, but the meal was spicy enough to keep it interesting). Service was friendly, patient, and efficient with a 10-15 minute wait time for my order to be ready. There's plenty of indoor seating at the restaurant and free street parking out front if you're lucky (more street parking in the neighborhood, on the other side of the Chevron gas station). In terms of quality and value, definitely 5 stars. read more

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Had a chance to pick up some food from this awesome place and it was delicious! A friend of mine recommended this spot to me and I'm glad we tried it. For the price and food you will get it's awesome. The ambiance is on the chiller side and the service is really fast for takeout (from my experience.) I ended up trying: Butter chicken - creamy and delicious - I loved how they did not skimp on the chicken! Chicken leg - this was delicious and flavorful with really good seasoning. This was grilled to perfection and came with a nice green sauce Overall the food was delicious for takeout and I was happy with the flavors. I would try this again! read more

This is the best Indian food I've had in a while! The chicken tikka masala was flavorful with just the right amount of spice. The naan was soft and delicious, and the vegetable samosas and sauces had me in a trance. The staff was very kind and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Despite being very busy with both dine-in and DoorDash orders, the service was impressively quick and our food came out in good time. The lively ambiance makes it a perfect spot to bring family. Lots of families with kids were dining in, which added to the atmosphere. It's so good that I'm already planning to come back with my family read more

I figured it was time to update my review and I'm happy to report that not much has changed. The food here always hits the spot. The chicken biriyani is always cooked to perfection, the chicken tikka masala has quickly turned into my favorite dish from them. My boyfriend loves eating his food with the garlic and butter naan. The service is always great and whoever is at the register, they are always friendly and helpful. They still have a lot of tables and chairs for you to sit at or you can take the food to go. Either way the food is always yummy. read more

Came here to pick up a big lunch on a Wednesday. ordering over the phone was super easy and the food was ready when I came to pick it up. There is parking space on the street and in a parking lot that is shared with the other restaurants around. The store had an ample amount of people that looked like workers from the companies nearby. I ordered the bhel puri, chicken biryani, butter chicken, aloo tiki chat, onion kulcha, beef samosas, and a mango lassi. Bhel puri: This was my first time trying it, and I think it is a thing I needed to enjoy at a restaurant and not do takeout for. Since it was warm, there was condensation in the box, and the rice crispies were not crunchy anymore. That was my bad though. The flavors were still good. Chicken biryani: This lasted me 4 meals because the rice was absolutely packed in the box. They are generous with their portion of me as well. I think there must have been two or three pieces of thighs/a drumstick in there. Butter chicken: This was the thickest butter chicken I've ever had. It was almost like a paste. I prefer it to be more runny, although it was very easy to pick up with the onion kulcha. Flavors were good. Onion kulcha: It was also my first time trying this. I wanted something more substantial and different from the usual garlic naan. The onions inside the bread were delicious, although it was unevenly made. Some of the bread was burnt while some parts had raw dough. Aloo tiki chaat: Lots of different flavors going on here that meshed well together. If you love, potatoes, and chickpeas, this is a solid appetizer. I could get full on it alone. Beef samosas: I deviated from the usual veggie samosas at the recommendation of other Yelpers. The beef inside the samosas were spicy and flavorful. It was too spicy for some of my cousins, although it was just fine for me. It came with a mint chutney and tamarind sauce. It was perfectly textured, crispy and hot. Mango lassi: The mango lassi was thick and sour. Took me a while to drink it but it was a nice palate cleanser for the other foods in the order. Overall, I enjoyed the extensive options that this restaurant had as well as its customer service. Highly recommend! read more

Karimi Restaurant - Bhel Puri and Beef Samosas - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

While I was not disappointed in my meal, it was too sweet and not spicy at all. The service is otherwise better than I expected from a dhaba style restaurant like pakwan or shalimar. The interior is also very spacious and I am glad the carry the best kulfi brand (crown kulfi)! I would not return, but the food is acceptable. read more

At an event nearby and looked for a really food meal not too far from the hotel. This place and a few others popped up on Yelp. So I stopped in for dinner tonight on my own. I had to order at the counter, with a very kind helpful gentleman, who seemed in charge. decent seating inside and clean. Numbers on the tables to let the staff know what to bring to each.. I started with assorted Samosa's. and for dinner, I had the sagg paneer, beef kabob ( really a kaftan kabob), chicken tikka masala, and a little rice. Let's start with the people. Very nice and extremely friendly. the samosas seemed a little small but were good. sagg panner chicken tikka and beef kabob were all just good. I have had so much better but maybe for this area it is the best. It seemed like a steady stream of door dash and pick-up business. as I was leaving, the place began to fill up. read more

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Great food, great service, chill and peaceful place, easy parking and restaurant is not too busy. I will be a regular customer.

Karimi was busy on Saturday night. I was putting in extra hours at work and ordered Butter Chicken and naan for dinner. The Butter Chicken was tender. Personally, I feel like it could've been seasoned a tad bit more. I opted for plain naan which was alright; chewy, and a bit dry. I'd say that it's a good value. I'll definitely be back to try the rest of their menu! read more

Was on a business trip and stopped here for lunch. Amazing flavors! I cannot get the same quality where I live. The service was friendly and food came out fast. The following is just FYI for SINGLE FEMALE DINERS: It was a little dark inside and there were all guys in this restaurant, including a construction worker who winked at me. Just a little awkward. read more

If you're looking for authentic pakistani/non-vegetarian Indian food - this is the spot! I love the tandoori chicken, nihari and their Haleem. Biryani is decent too. Service is fast. read more

Karimi Restaurant - Chicken Tikka Leg - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

The food was basic and nothing special. I spent $40 and feel i should have just went somewhere more classy.

After reading reviews, I wanted to try this restaurant. It is not in san jose downtown completely. They do have parking lot, so don't worry about parking. It doesn't look too good from outside but trust it is a lot better inside. After entering we need to order food first and then pick a table and place the number on it. They deliver the food to the table. We ordered Garlic Naan, Butter Naan, chicken Jalfrezi, Bhelpuri, Mango lassi, Chole Bhatura and Chai. Everything tasted really good, sadly we need to pay 1$ for chai now. But still it is worth it. For chole bhatura we asked for onions on side and they also gave us pickle along with that. Mango lassi was thick and tasty. I preferred Garlic naan as it was thinner than butter naan. The curries are not spicy at all, am planning to ask them more spicy next time. I am planning to visit them more often now. Food: 4 Service: 3.5 read more

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Food was excellent! There was not much service, but maybe they were understaffed when we went. Only one guy taking orders