The flavors here are absolutely incredible-bold, perfectly balanced, and full of depth.

Thanks to fellow Yelpers for helping me find my new favorite Indian spot. Fremont has absolutely no shortage of solid Indian restaurants, but Masala Republic still outshines them. I love their version of butter chicken and the Hyderabad mixed vegetable korma (a dish I always order if I can find it). Garlic naan was also delicious. Will be back to try more of the breads and dishes. I've gotten takeout a few times and when I have more time, will be sure to dine in. Update: Dined in a week later for lunch and tried the tandoori chicken and bagara baingan. Excellent! read more

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We tried this for the first time for a late dinner. Was pleasantly surprised to see so many so many Indian food options open till pretty late in Fremont! Super casual cafeteria style eatery. We found our own seats, and placed order online via QR code. Food- Deliciously spicy! We ordered Apollo fish, Kadai chicken, an order of pulav rice, and a garlic naan. Many of the dishes (such as various curries and biryanis including the lamb shank biryani) were already sold out, so plan accordingly if there's something specific you want to try. The naan is reminiscent of a crispy flatbread with a very buttery flavor. The fish has cashews in it, a nice contrast of textures. The chicken is very flavorful as well. Both the proteins definitely had a good spice kick, so be prepared if you're gonna take it up a notch and order their items with the word spicy! read more

Masala Republic - Indian Near Me - Fremont, California

I came to Masala Republic after seeing the positive Yelp reviews and was excited to try it, but unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. When we arrived, no one greeted or seated us, so we found an empty table ourselves. Ordering was done digitally, but there was no option to adjust the spice level, so we had to find a staff member to make the request. We ordered the butter chicken, paneer, and dal makhani. The butter chicken was overly salty, and the dal makhani was very disappointing. The paneer was the only dish we enjoyed. Overall, the experience did not live up to our expectations, and we do not plan to return. read more

Masala Republic - Indian Near Me - Fremont, California

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Very disappointing. I ordered the lamb shank biryani, and the lamb was so dry and tough that it had the consistency of jerky instead of tender, slow-cooked lamb shank. The biggest surprise was the raita. It was warm, almost hot, and I was told it had been defrosted. Raita is supposed to be cool and refreshing, so this was a major red flag. I've eaten here before, but the quality has clearly gone downhill. The food felt like it was made with old frozen ingredients, and the meal was nowhere near worth the price. If negative stars were possible, I'd give them. read more

Masala Republic - Lamb shank biryani - Indian Near Me - Fremont, California

Came here for a friend's birthday, plenty of parking here! Easy to find, really close to the freeway off-ramp. We were seated right away, no wait. The inside is nicely decorated. Service was really good, they asked if we had any questions and offered their recommendations. We ordered the Gobi Manchurian appetizer, garlic naan, chicken naan, butter chicken, Nalli Gosht Mutton Biryani, and dal makhani. Everything was super flavorful and tasty. The chicken naan is something I've never had before and never heard of, gotta get your protein in! It was very tasty. You can adjust the spice level, but all the default spice levels were good for us. We didn't finish everything and needed takeout boxes, but it was nice to try everything and I would come back again! read more

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Saturday night dinner - we got a spicy chicken appetizer Velluli Karam kodi - This was seriously spicy but we enjoyed it. Chicken Chettinad, onion kulcha and butter naan - all the dishes were flavorful and enjoyable. Ordering is through a QR code and they bring the food out to you. They do not joke about their spice levels, so order accordingly. Prices are reasonable and quantities are sufficient. Service is prompt and courteous. The restaurant got full pretty quickly later in the evening, I think we got lucky being able to walk in on a Saturday evening. We will look forward to returning to try out their other dishes! read more

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Food was very seasoned and good. I also enjoyed the proportions they gave for the price. One buttered chicken, rice, and naan bread could feed two people. The service was average, the food was rdy when i got there. read more

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We craved for Indian food so we came to get take out. Ordered at the counter. Was told it would take 20min. At the end , it took more than 30 min. There were only a few tables there occupied but lots of ppl came in for take out. The food itself was ok. I ordered rice as well and it was $3.99 for a small container. Not sure if I will come back. read more

Masala Republic - Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Fremont, California

Great food excellent service and cool ambience . Tandoori chicken was delicious spicy and juicy read more

Masala Republic - Molten chocolate cake - Indian Near Me - Fremont, California

A new indian spot in Fremont? We definitely had to check it out! This is a new location near Sujus, and you order at your table through an app. You also pay through the app so make sure to add tip first! Service was friendly and fast (as it usually is at indian restaurants). For me - this spot was SO flavorful! BUT i will say, for all my lame folks out there, it is VERY spicy! Even the not so spicy items, were spicy! I still ate it though because it was good... i was just struggling. We got their garlic naan (my favorite), rice, samosas, chicken tikka masala and the eggplant curry! Recently my old go to indian restaurants have gone downhill - so this was an exciting new find! I will definitely be back and hopefully order less spicy things...! read more

Masala Republic - Chicken Tikka Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Fremont, California

Very flavorful dishes & the meat was all so tender! My favorite was their specialty Nalli Ghost Mutton Shahi Biryani. The mutton was quite literally fall off the bone and the curry was super flavorful with a kick. Went well with the red onions and a squeeze of lime. I also really liked their garlic naan. The chili chicken came out piping hot and fresh with a tangy & spicy flavor profile. Chicken tikka wasn't my favorite but the chicken itself was generously portioned and cooked well. I liked the telegana chicken curry more. Everything is ordered through online QR code. The service was okay; not attentive but nothing particularly bad. Place was very spacious and clean. read more

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Visited this place with my besties on women's day. I found this place through an Instagram post. The ambiance is simple and clean, the service is attentive and now let's talk about food. We ordered there N all I gosht biryani, which was good and I would definitely recommend it, the Telangana chicken chilli leaves lot more to be desired, probably they need to fix how they need to season the chicken, the Shrimp were spot on but the street style noodles is something I would avoid, they were dry, the chicken in the noodle was drry and over done and the overall noodles didn't taste very well. The owner was open to the feedback and made note of it. I will stop by again in the future and hopefully it will a great experience across. read more

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One of the best finds in the Fremont area, and went with kids for late lunch and had a great food experience. The chicken malai kabob was pretty good with not much spice and nice for kids as well. The best thing though was the nalli goat biryani with the nice aroma of rice and the meat so succulent; the portion was great as well. Will visit again for other amazing Hyderabadi food options!! Highly recommended! read more

Masala Republic - Nalli Ghost Mutton Shahi Biryani - Indian Near Me - Fremont, California

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Had dinner here tonight & from the start of appetizers, entres & desserts was so lovely the workers here are all so awesome definitely come here for yummy traditional Indian cuisine! read more

Masala Republic - Sweet tooth filling! - Indian Near Me - Fremont, California

I'm so glad we gave this place a second try! The last time we ordered the lamb biryani, there was barely any meat, but this time it was exactly as we expected. Every dish was delicious and full of flavor. I absolutely love their spices and spice level -- it's perfect for someone like me who loves spicy food. Everything was on point, and I'm really happy we came back. Definitely recommend this place! read more

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Newish Indian restaurant in the plaza on the corner of Stevenson and Blacow. It's in between Rodeo and Cabrillo Park cafe and I've had it bookmarked for awhile. My parents were visiting and they felt like Indian food so finally had a good reason to come. I knew it was a good sign when I came at open on a Monday and by the time I had ordered people were already coming in. The interior is new and clean and had a ncie modern vibe inside. Dal Tadka: I'm a huge fan of Dal and I don't say this lightly but this is the best Dal I have ever had. It had a distinct smoked chili taste that made it so savory and incredibly good. I was getting instant Dal from Trader Joes and I can no longer eat it after this. Butter Chicken/Tikka Masala: Chicken was tender and plentiful inside of each. They didn't overly use cream and I thought the taste was very balanced. The Tikka Masala was especially nice and not overly done with sugar or tomatoes. Vegetable Briyani: HOT! buried under the gorgeously colored rice is a ghee layer that's been amplified with spices. Very spicy and tasty. read more

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We had the paneer methi chaman--it was rich, flavorful, and packed with soft paneer. The garlic naan came out fresh, crisp, and perfect to pair with the curry. For dessert, we ordered the shahi tukda and it was so delicious and full of flavor that we had to order another one! Special shoutout to our waiter Sai, who was very helpful and made the experience even better. Definitely a place we'll be coming back to. read more

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Food was delicious, flavorful. Walked out full and satisfied. Yes definitely come back to try other dishes. read more

Masala Republic - Garlic Naan Telangana Chicken Curry (Spicy) Nalli Gosht Mutton Biryani Mango Lassi - Indian Near Me - Fremont, California

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This is small restaurant but well maintained. We got seated quickly. You can order from QR code. Service was good. Our server was very attentive. In starters we had kothmeer chicken. It has cilantro marination. Taste is unique and really good. This dish has some nuts though. Telangana chicken curry was spicy but not too much. Chicken was very well cooked. Butter chicken is really good. It is not sweet like other places so I liked it. Overall we loved the food and would like to try more. read more

Masala Republic - Kothimera Kodi - Indian Near Me - Fremont, California

Came here on a whim for first time and it exceeded my expectations. From the outside, it looks sketchy; looks small, crowded parking lot. It doesn't really stand out. It does not look inviting. But upon entering, it's cozy, quite lovely with minimalistic decor. As for the staff, he's polite and reserved. Service was decent. The food was flavorful and a bit on the spicy side which I liked. All of the dishes were a bit on the spicier side but eatable and enjoyable. I would recommend this and would most likely come back in the future! read more

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Ordered paneer kadhai, veg biryani, and tandoori roti--very disappointing experience. The paneer kadhai gravy had no real flavor, just chunky onion-tomato with no resemblance to a proper North Indian dish. Definitely do not order. The veg biryani was not biryani at all--it was more like plain pulao. Barely any vegetables (had to search for them), and the few present (zucchini, carrot) didn't add much. The masala was missing, and it mostly tasted like plain rice. Overall, extremely tasteless food for the price. A complete waste of time and money. We won't be going back. read more

We came to masala republic for the first time during Fremont restaurant week. The area is quite nice and has an inviting atmosphere and staff are all really friendly. We ordered kadai paneer, butter chicken, dal tadka, butter naan, and tandoor roti. Everything was good, good flavors and portions and we still had leftovers. My only complaint is that the restaurant week offer was a free mango lassi with our order, which was indicated to be a dine-in offer but we got it in a very small to-go cup. I thought they could have offered a larger glass for having come in and ordered a good amount of food. Other than that, we enjoyed it and would recommend. read more

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Tried this place and every dish was impressive -- highly recommend the nalli mutton. Flavor was rich and mutton was fall off the bone tender. read more

The food was solid. We got biryani with chicken, and a few other items (my partner ordered and I'm not sure about everything) but my standout was the Kauai Chicken. That was my favorite. Rich, flavorful, balanced. And I loved it with the roti and plain rice. Id definitley return to try more! read more

As soon as you walk in you are greeted with smells of spices. It will stick to all of your clothes so wear something easy to wash lol. We ordered butter chicken, fish masala and chicken masala along with garlic naan and a side of rice. All of the food was really delicious! Portions were good and we left with leftovers. Service was okay - they took our pitcher of water and didn't give us another until we asked. And at the end of the meal they started getting really busy so it seemed like they were really rushing you out of your table. This did seem unorganized as they didn't have a waitlist to write your name so the different servers would seat people out of order of arrival. read more

Masala Republic - Indian Near Me - Fremont, California

Stopped by for lunch on a Saturday.The service is pretty fast and their butter chicken is so good and creamy. We also tried their samosas and chicken 65. Highly recommend both, they have a different take on chicken 65 which was pretty good. Our favorite was the channa masala. It was cooked to perfection with just the right amount of spices, and paired well with butter nan and rice. read more

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My mother in law was craving Indian food. She does not get to eat adventurous food often because her husband usually prefers American food and does not like to try new things. He also cannot handle spicy food. I wanted to find an Indian restaurant that was not too spicy but also clean, since many of the Indian restaurants I have been to feel more like hole in the wall spots. When I saw Masala Republic with its modern decor and photos, I thought it would be a good choice. I also wanted my father in law to have a good first impression of Indian food since it was his first time trying it. We ordered a lot to share. We had chicken biryani, butter chicken, palak paneer, chicken tandoori, shrimp tandoori, hakka noodles, garlic naan, and bullet naan. The food overall was pretty good, not the best Indian food I have had, but enjoyable. The palak paneer was disappointing and tasted watery, and the shrimp tandoori was overly salty. The butter chicken and biryani were solid, and the bullet naan was something new to me. It was spicy naan and I really liked the kick. The biggest drawback was the service. Our server was not very friendly and I had to flag him down multiple times just to get basic things. For the price and the atmosphere I expected better service. The restaurant is in an older plaza with plenty of parking. Overall, it was an okay experience, but nothing stood out enough for me to want to come back, especially with so many other Indian restaurants to try in the area. read more

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This used to be another take-out Indian place that I thought was a mixed bag. This new incarnation does have a sit-down feature. There's even improved decor with a tropical pattern on one of the walls and new lighting fixtures. But they do the QR code type of service which totally diminishes the hospitality aspect to the sit-down format. I found the food here to be quite decent, but the service to be non-engaged, bordering on neglectful. Total afterthought and 'oh well' vibes. Technology and the overall trend in service attitude is well exemplified here. So you're pointed to the QR code upon sitting. After placing my order, I had to input my card info, which I hate as you have to manually plug shit in. It is so unnecessarily cumbersome versus just paying at the end with a scan/tap. So I'm already irked by this. Then the food comes out one by one, a chicken dish first with the rice and bread coming almost 5 minutes later. With most cultures food, don't we all want to eat the protein dish alongside the rice or flatbread?! And the lemon soda that I ordered through the system would have never showed up, if I didn't say anything some 10 minutes later. Like there is a serious disconnect between the service staff and the system that they are using. Then at the end I had to go up to the front to ask for a couple of take-out containers and when I finished packing, they finally bring the tablet over for me to sign for a tip, which is highlighting an 18% amount. Let's recap: I had to place my own order; I had to manually put in payment info; we couldn't eat the meal as intended until much later when all the dishes were present; almost didn't receive a drink I paid for; then had to get my own take-out containers. Did I leave a tip? Yes, only cuz I'm just so conditioned to do so, but after leaving I felt like a dumbass for doing so. Serious regret. Anyhoo, I'll still review the food. Paratha ($4/4.5*) Love this flatbread made with whole wheat flour. Kinda reminds of scallion pancakes but not as greasy. Has a nice chew with crisp edges. I like this more than naan as sometimes naan can be too crisp/dry on the surface. I think this is more panfried versus placed on the hot surface of a tandoor oven. This is so good dipped and/or eaten with the other dishes here, but this came out much later that the other dishes. Basmati Rice ($5/4*) Plain but properly fluffy. Slightly salted too. Dal Tadka ($14/4*) One of the better lentil dishes I've had. Super tender almost creamy lentil stew packed with flavor. Garlic, onions, dried whole chili pods and curry leaves and a definite rich ghee background. Almost too intense to eat on its own, but with rice and one of their flatbreads, this is super ideal. I would get this for take-away again. Chicken Tandoori ($15/3*) They'll give ya 2 chicken leg quarters cut in smaller pieces. Properly grilled in that tandoor oven, nicely charred exterior with somewhat juicy center. But the spice marinade is like a paste which gave the dish also a 'paste-y' texture in the bites, which I didn't care for. The spicing is crazy intense but was also saltier than it had to be. I love this dish but I didn't love this version. Lemon Soda ($5.50/3.5*) Actually pretty refreshing with the spicy food here. Natural lemon flavor with a slight sweet to salty profile. I've had similar drinks at Vietnamese restaurants. But to get this some 10 plus minutes upon taking my first bite, kinda defeated the purpose on the refreshment aspect of the drink. I was excited to try them and wanted a new and good Indian place to put in my rotation, but I just don't want to go through all the B.S. again. Maybe another possible try but all in take-out. read more

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First time trying Indian food and this place is a must try!! The service was excellent and the owners Bharat and Pavan made 10/10 suggestions. Paired well with their modern decor and inviting vibes. Will definitely be back to try more and reorder some of the dishes i got today!! read more

After eating here, I am convinced I have been eating inauthentic Indian food all these years. I am not Indian so all I know is "Americanized Indian food." That said, I ordered the butter chicken. It was cooked different and tasted nothing I ate before. The chicken was cooked in very flavorful spices. I ordered Togo as I'm not from here but the server was personable and I loved how he had small talk with me. Inside the restaurant appeared clean and cozy. I would come again. read more

Masala Republic - Half eaten butter chicken! - Indian Near Me - Fremont, California

'Grateful for finding Masala Republic' is an understatement. Bhavan was my server and he was incredibly attentive and accommodating. Ordered the mutton, garlic naan and two cups of chai. This serves two people with lots of left overs and my bill came to $34 and change with 20% tip included! The math isn't mathing. Not sure how they are staying open with rising costs but they've been around for a year so they are doing something right. Go here if you want yummy Indian food, great service in a wonderful clean and new setting on a budget. I know.. sounds too good to be true. It's true. Thank me later. read more

Masala Republic - Nalli Gosht Mutton Biryani - Indian Near Me - Fremont, California

So amazing!! My new favorite Indian food spot by far. The depth of the flavors were incredible. The ambiance so warm and inviting. Will definitely be back again and again. :) read more

Beautiful new place has opened up where the Biryani Place used to be.... 1. Ambience is simple and does give u a relaxing environment. 2. The Appetizer Mirchi Bhaji with peanuts is well worth the price and decent value 3. Mango Lassi - do not miss. The glass in which they serve is unique enough plus the mango lassi was so tasty and not the usual artificial taste 4. Kadhai Paneer was awesome and we ordered spicy but you should ask for medium spicy 5. Butter Roti was also very good. 6. Price overall was reasonable for a mid-point ambience Indian Food Place. 7. The people are very courteous and food comes fast. 8. New desi food place... recommended and hopefully it keeps its standard intact. read more

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I came here on a Saturday night after reading the Yelp reviews, and unfortunately, we left disappointed. The restaurant was nearly empty, so we were seated right away, but from there the experience went downhill. Our server was not very attentive and wasn't able to accommodate a non-spicy option for my 3-year-old. As a result, my son ended up eating only naan. There also seemed to be some tension between the back kitchen staff and the front servers, which was noticeable and distracting, as our server appeared preoccupied with back-and-forth conversations rather than attending to guests. We ordered naan, butter chicken, and the pesto seekh kebab. The naan and butter chicken were fine, but nothing standout or different from what you can find at many other Indian restaurants. The pesto seekh kebab, which was listed as a chef's special, was particularly disappointing. It just tasted like grilled chicken heavily coated with a whole bottle of pesto, with the flavor being very overpowering. We ended up leaving shortly after. Overall, neither the food nor the service lived up to the expectations set by the reviews. read more

I've already come to this restaurant twice, and it is very quickly becoming one of my favorite indian restaurants in Fremont. The waiters usually seat you quite quickly and show you the QR code to order. I actually enjoy this method of ordering because I feel the rush of when a waiter comes over and keeps asking you if you're ready lol! You can order and pay on the app so that you don't have to worry by the end of the meal. The only issue with this form of ordering is that I've found that because you have finished all the ordering and payment on the phone, after the waiters are done giving you your food, they are not really the most attentive. They don't really come around to service you at all (so our waters did not get filled and I had to walk up to the counter to request items). However, no real problems with the food. My favorite things to order are the paneer masala, butter chicken, egg / paneer biryani with garlic naan and ghobi kulcha on the side. I liked how flakey the ghobi kulcha was and how garlicky and crispy the naan is. I don't love when I go to an indian restaurant and there are tons of aromatics in the rice, but I liked how the biryani comes here! The paneer is nice and flavorful and there are a bunch of pieces at the bottom of the rice. The chicken in the butter chicken feels like it is chicken thigh, so it comes out nice and juicy (I absolutely hate when I get butter chicken and it is SO dry that I only eat the sauce!). Everything is a pretty nice and spicy level, so I would definitely look out for that if you're somebody who can't handle spice. The portions are also quite large too, so expect some leftovers if you're eating for two! Overall, great! Definitely returning and trying other items. read more

I ordered to go a Spicy Telangana Mutton Curry, plain naan and butter naan. The server on the phone was super nice with forewarning me repeatedly that the curry is spicy so much so I became afraid. Advised me food will be ready in 20 minutes. I arrived at the restaurant in 9-10 minutes and the food was already ready! Coincidentally, I met the server who I spoke to on the phone and he jokingly said have some yogurt on the side. Friendly. Kind. Attentive to needs. The food had so much depth in flavor so much so I only had THREE bites before someone else in the household ate the entire thing if that tells you anything. Located in the Suju's, El Rodeo, grocery outlet, dollar tree, etc plaza. Plentiful free parking. read more

Masala Republic - Spicy Telangana Mutton Curry, butter naan and plain naan - Indian Near Me - Fremont, California

I found a great new Indian restaurant near home. It's Masala Republic on Stevenson. I ordered takeout. An order of Tandoori chicken and an order of Butter chicken with white rice. Delicious, the Tandoori chicken was superb, a bit spicy but not too much. The butter chicken was so delicious, just the right combination of flavors and texture. I love this restaurant. read more

This place was so cute! Came on a Wednesday around 6 pm and there was no one there so we were seated immediately. Our server was super nice and helped us with the menu as well. I ordered the butter chicken and 2 naans: the kashmiri and the garlic naan. The food came out in like 10 minutes and looked delicious! The butter chicken sauce was tasty and the chicken was tender. The sauce was a bit on the watery side and I wish it had a bit more cream in it but it was still delicious. I also wish there were a bit more chicken pieces in it as there were about 8 chicken pieces total that were kind of small. However, both the naans were incredible! The garlic naan was super flavorful and the kashmiri naan was sweet and had a sticky texture to it. I do wish the kashmiri naan had a bit more filling as I could only taste the coconut flavor and not the dates or the nuts inside. I used both in the butter chicken sauce and it tasted great. I would come back! :) read more

Masala Republic - Butter chicken, garlic naan, kashmiri naan - Indian Near Me - Fremont, California

Delicious authentic Indian food! All their dishes were flavorful but watch out for the spices. If you're someone who can't tolerate a lot of spice, then you should communicate that to the wait staff. read more

Masala Republic - Tandoori shrimp. Photo by @martiwantsmore - Indian Near Me - Fremont, California

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