Went here on a date in a Friday. Eduardo was efficient, attentive, and charming as always. We had the malai kofta, saag paneer, and chicken tikka masala, with garlic naan and rice. The malai kofta was its usual heavenly mixture of flavors, with the veggie balls tender and toothsome. The chicken tikka masala was creamy and the chicken tender but firm. The saag paneer was delicious. It ended up being way too much food, but my date sent the leftovers home with me (yay!) and Eduardo packaged them all up beautifully. Great place for a date on a Friday--there were plenty of people and yet we were able to talk with privacy. A+ from me! read more

We passed by this place on our way to dinner and had it on our list to come back too. The smell emanating from this restaurant was decadent and heavenly. It had our mouths watering and if we hadn't had a reservation in another spot, we probably would've changed plans to come to this place. We were supposed to do a date night here but those plans got squashed with a sick child so we ended up ordering takeout. We ordered the Indian salad, veggie korma, fish curry, mint chicken, and chicken vindaloo. I had a high hopes for this place based solely on the smell from when we passed it the first time. Unfortunately those hopes fell short. The food was OK. But really flavor just not what I was expecting. I would say the fish curry was probably the worst, it was really salty and just flavor wise not the best. Expected the chicken to come with extra mint and it looked really dry and it was OK but again I expected a bit more flavor. Chicken was probably the best dish along with the veggie korma. The naan was OK but the wheat was really dry and just not what I expect naan to be. We did also place an order for mimosas and the mimosas came however they usually come with two types of sauces and those did not come. The salad was OK but I wasn't a fan of the dressing. I thought the dressing was gonna be oil based and it's was not. read more

The absolute most delicious Indian food I have ever eaten. The service was simply unbeatable, owners are extremely kind and accommodating, everyone from the waiter, chef, management, the ambiance all gave phenomenal vibes and made the entire experience one I'll never forget. Food came hot and quick, everything was provided at the perfect time, spices were on point and the aroma of the food emaculate. Thank you so much for such an amazing meal, most definitely recommending to my family and friends, and will definitely be coming back here again and again! read more

My co worker had been wanting to try this place. They can do better. We were the only ones there between 12-1p midweek and it was not a quick place to get lunch. I ordered the lamb combo special and somehow the server heard lamb tikka masala. He was adamant that he wrote down what he heard, which was lamb tikka masala. I guess the server is always right. He didn't offer a solution and we didn't want to wait longer. The portion was plenty. The curry was very buttery. Not sure if that's a good thing or not. Not sure if I'd go back again. read more

Very nice atmosphere. But they charge $10 for a beer. I think that's unacceptable. Especially with their other prices.

Stopped for lunch today and enjoyed their lunch combo specials. Hubby and daughter had the chicken tikka masala which comes with salad, rice, and naan bread. I had the saag paneer lunch special which had the same accompaniments. The chai tea was the best we ever had. Our server advised us it was made fresh. Mmm, still thinking about the drink. Our server Eduardo was the best and so kind! The restaurant is beautiful and we had a great seat by the street so we could look out. Can't wait to go back again!! read more

Khana Peena - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

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Came here on the recommendation by a friend who I would trust with the question; what is your favorite Indian restaurant in the area? This was her pick and I'm so glad I asked. Came here for the first time, after having walked past it for many years, since I already had "my Indian place" and it did not disappoint. Equally important, the man that welcomed us and took our order, he seemed like the owner because he was so good and you could tell he cared about customer service. See photo for the food, all of it was great. read more

Khana Peena - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

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Came here with my Grandma, and the service was excellent! The owner really did a great job of making us feel welcome, and the food was excellent (we got the Okra and Eggplant veggie dishes). The Mango lassi was also great. Definitely one of the better Indian spots in Oakland, would recommend it highly. read more

went back again and the staff were more welcoming and friendly. food is always good and served piping hot. love their lunch specials, great food and a great price! read more

My chicken tikka masala consisted of I'm not pre-cut metrically uniform chunks of chicken tossed in a slurry of thousand island dressing, sprinkled on my dish. This place has gonna down hill. read more

This is our favorite go to Indian spot in the East Bay! Just sad that the Berkeley location is closed!

Solid. Really good food, comfortable service. (relaxing, not rushed/inattentive depending on your speed).

I wasn't super thrilled with my experience here. Granted, we did takeout, so take it with grain of salt. However, overall the food we got here was quite bland. It certainly tasted like Indian food, but overall I wasn't all that impressed. Particularly the Saag Paneer didn't quite do it for me, just quite lacking in flavor. I also was a bit disappointed that it didn't come with any form of side, naan or rice. While I understand I could have ordered it separately, generally I view it as pretty standard to include something to eat it with. read more

Khana Peena - Butter Chicken, Saag Paneer - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

Nice area in Rockridge. , easy to park on the street. Friendly service and delicious food.

We had a sister restaurant up Solano for many years That will be a bar. This location has same type tandoor oven. Same brilliant vegetables Perfectly done. Recipes are identical to our taste which is so authentic Glad we tried this location. Will support going forward. read more

The food is good and good friendly service, relaxing calm ambiance, usually easy parking.

This might be my new favorite restaurants, hands down. I've always been a huge fan of Indian food, and I struggled finding solid restaurants in or around Berkeley UNTIL I stumbled across Khana Peena. Just a few blocks down from the Rockridge BART station, this quaint restaurant is so warm and cozy, with fantastic service. Immediately was happily greeted when I walked in and taken to a table. Everyone who worked there very kind, courteous, and gentle. Not to mention, this was some of the best Indian food I've had around Berkeley. One thing I really love about the dinner platter in particular is the VARIETY, not only do you get the main course, but you get rice, AND naan, AND lentils, AND grilled vegetables. It's quite fantastic and you can't get anything like this anywhere else near Berkeley/Oakland! I'll be back. read more

Khana Peena - Chicken Tikka Masala Dinner - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

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Ok let's start with service. This place has absolutely elite service. We were treated very rudely before we came to Khana Peena and the staff there are incredible. They are so fast and nice and responsive. Nothing but good things to say about the servers here. Even the new employee was really knowledgeable and welcoming. The food is excellent. I had a chicken tikka masala with veggie pakora to start. The pakora was perfectly fried and super rich. The masala was sooooo buttery and delicious. Just an all around excellent meal. I will say they definitely toned down the spice so make sure that you order the most spicy option if you're a fan of the heat. The drinks were also fantastic. Nothing to add here except go here for a great cocktail! All around this place is excellent. No notes from me! read more

Khana Peena - Lemon drop - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

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The food and ambiance was excellent. Service was prompt and checked in to ensure we liked our meals. Really delicious Indian food, some of the best we've eaten. Highly recommend the lamb. read more

I have always love Indian food, especially southern style masala dosas, lentil soups and delicious curries. Just recently have I experienced Khana Peena and was very pleased. Everything was tasty and the service was exceptional. Edwardo attended to our every need and was a pleasure! The great thing about south asian food is that is often different each time you indulge. Spices, fresh ingredients and the chef's mood is captured at each sitting. The restaurant is lovely with indoor and outdoor space.. a perfect setting. I can't wait to go back! read more

This is a casual Indian place in Rockridge with some indoor and outdoor seating. If you're Indian I really don't recommend coming here. My friend insisted on Indian food and we were shopping nearby so we just sat down for lunch. I'm giving two stars for generous portions and polite service. I tried to go basic when ordering so as not to get too disappointed. The saag had no masala or flavor it was like plain cooked spinach with onion and cream. Not much salt, spices garlic or ginger. Paneer was not tender and fresh. The naan was rather thin, dry, and not very fluffy. I ordered garlic naan which is typically coated in fresh garlic and ghee. The naan was also not flavorful no ghee and not much garlic flavor. The beautiful aromas and textures of authentic Indian food were missing here. The server was polite but not experienced. For example, they put in one person's order at the table and then came back to get the other person's order. It was odd and confusing. My non Indian companion thought her chai was subtle in flavor but still enjoyed it and also her tikka masala. It did not look appealing to me. To make matters worse I got an upset stomach after this meal which is so disappointing. read more

Khana Peena - Saag Paneer A La Carte - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

I'm from Los Angeles and i had came to visit some friends in Berkeley and had lunch at the old Solano location about 2 years ago. We recently returned to visit again and just had to stop by but the location in Berkeley was closed the 3 different times we tried to get lunch. Until a local told me that there was another location in Oakland and I was so relieved. When you enter the Oakland location, you're greeted by an elegant interior and a smell of warm spices. Got some take out and it was as good as i remembered. Portions are great served in deli containers and for a good price. Great fresh naan bread and fluffy rice was just as great. Had to take my left overs back to LA and now I want to go back just for this. Person taking my order was really friendly and service was nothing short of friendly and amazing. I need the Coconut chicken recipe for when im not in the bay area so i dont miss it read more

Khana Peena - Coconut chicken curry Garlic Naan Plain Rice Chicken Vindaloo - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

Best food . Service is so good. Always go there for chkn tikka masala n daal . Their mix tandoori platter is mouthwatering. Who can beat there Mango margrita . read more

Unexpectedly good Indian food in this residential corner of Oakland Excellent table service on Saturday evening, Aug 17, 2024. read more

Wasn't thrilled I have definitely had better here in Fremont. The food was mediocre. Very bland for Indian food I expected my taste buds to be pleased. Also the naan tasted like it was old posit from the day before Wasn't fresh as all. 2 stars because our server was nice read more

Delicious as always, service was great... honestly the go to spot for Indian cuisine. Talk about some of the architectural designs of the place, making this a land mark for the community. read more

I always love this restaurant. This is where are you come to have a nice casual experience. The wait staff are caring but will leave you alone. You can dine indoors or in the patio for a different experience. As for the food, it is the best comfort food with plenty of taste or fire! A large menu of food including vegetarian, and you can let your waiter know how you want your food to taste. Our go-to has always been the chicken tikka masala and garlic Nan. Superb. You won't be disappointed here. read more

Came here with a friend on a weeknight dinner. It was quite empy - the staff were VERY friendly (often making small jokes). Ordered the tikka masala - everything was buttery and seasoned well. I think the price point is higher BUT given the location it makes sense. I'd come here again with a larger group and split some plates as they were quite large. read more

Wow! Khana Peena never disappoints. The outdoor patio that we usually shy away from at night was a perfect setting for a COVID-19 dinner out. It's set up with plenty of space to distance customers. There are also heaters- though we didn't need them that night. The food was amazing. We had chicken tikka masala, lamb biryani, garlic naan, and vegetables. It was a perfect meal for two with a little bit left over to take home for lunch the next day. They have the best chicken masala and naan. I can't wait to go back read more

Khana Peena - Dinner on the patio with garlic naan, chicken tikka masala, vegetables, lamb biryani. - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

Staff is very friendly! As soon as we came in we were greeted and taken to our seats. Before asking for a table, we asked to use the restroom and without hesitation they quickly led the way. The atmosphere in the restaurant was very welcoming, i would definitely recommend a friend. Thank you very much! read more

Good food , good portion and good service Stopped by for quick lunch Price was also very reasonable even though I was overcharged for the lentil wafer appetizer Menu says 1.99- charge was 3.99 Not a big deal When in the area I might check it out again read more

Great good, everything tasted very fresh. Maybe helped that we are at 2pm. Too notch service..,since we were the only ones eating at that time. read more

Khana Peena - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

Visited this restaurant on my birthday and was so disappointed with the experience! Being Indian, I tend to be picky with Indian food in the Bay Area but this restaurant barely got the basics right. Even a simple Butter Chicken/ Paneer Tikka Masala just tasted like a mouthful of butter and cream, barely got the flavor of any Masalas that actually bring out the taste of this incredible dish!! The only decent item I tried here was the Samosa Chaat. But I must also add that the server was accommodating and he didn't mind me returning the Chicken dish for a Paneer one instead. So don't let my experience deter you from visiting this restaurant. read more

I went in for lunch and got the chicken saag. It came out steaming hot, full of flavor. I even had some left over for dinner so I can only imagine the dinner portion size. I will be going again. read more

Khana Peena - Chicken Saag - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

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So I went here today. This was my first time here in three years. Food is the same. Very good, same waiter he is awesome a little fast and overworked but he did a great job. The menu is overwhelming and I think their should be 2 waiter's. But the service and food was amazing. Beautiful location. A little pricey but I had leftovers. read more

Khana Peena - Chicken Tikka - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

I've always had warm service here. The portions are big, which I know people seem to like, but honestly I could use a little less. It's still my go to. read more

This is my favorite Indian restaurant in the East Bay. Great lighting and I love how the owner/chef slices his dishes. They are delicious not to much cream and a really nice balance of flavor. I've chatted up the owner and he really loved the business and it shows. read more

It's a pleasant ambiance, the waiter was super friendly, the food was tasty, and the portions were generous. The lamb was tender, garlic naan was good, eggplant dish was flavorful and warming, and they have brown rice available if preferred. I'll definitely be back. read more

Good Indian food; attentive service; a little pricey. Pleasant outdoor seating area in Rockridge.

We got saag paneer and paneer naan via DoorDash. Nothing extraordinary in terms of taste and quality. We've had better naan in the area than this place. I still don't know what to order here that's a winning dish. May not come back for a while. read more

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