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    Methi

    4.4 (147 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Saag Paneer
    Manit D.

    Tried their Lunch Special which was a great deal for an entree + rice & naan for $17 and they were able to replace my rice for another naan! Saag paneer was pretty tasty, naan can be better for sure. I also loved the decorations and ambiance in the restaurant. Service was good.

    Butter Chicken
    Jules K.

    We decided to try Methi after seeing the great reviews. We ordered the butter chicken, curry chicken, garlic naan, basmati rice X2, chicken samosas,a beer, and mango lassi. Our bill came to about $70+ before tip. The entrees did not come with rice or naan so we had to order that separately. The curry was okay but sauce was very watery. The butter chicken was good but the chicken was a little dry. The chicken samosas were very dry and needed tons of sauce. I think a cream based sauce would've been better to help with the dryness of the chicken. Overall the food was okay, nothing stood out to justify the higher price point. The entree by themselves were $19 each and portions were not generous. Would not recommend the samosas. Chicken was so dry it was hard to swallow. Overall decent but I don't think we will be back.

    Dosa
    Chastity V.

    Had a good meal here for the first time back in mid July. After The Essence closed, we were looking for a new Indian restaurant in Walnut Creek. I made a 6:30 reservation on a Friday night, and am glad I did since it was busy. The decorations are the first thing you notice when you walk in. Here's what we ordered: Vegan Mango Lassi 5/5 - so glad there was a vegan version of the drink! I'm not vegan but can't have a lot of dairy. This was delicious and helped between bites of spicy foods. Garlic Naan 4/5 - not the best naan I've had, but perfectly fine for dipping in curry Dosa 5/5 - this was delicious and HUGE! 4 people can share this as an appetizer. we had leftovers that we took home. This was the highlight of the meal. Coconut chicken curry 4/5 - pretty good! Lamb Saag 3.5/5 - not super memorable but good Service was decent, and there was free parking behind the building. I will likely eat here again.

    Delicious lunch!
    Karen C.

    Thanks to a recent Reddit thread on good Walnut Creek lunch specials, my family and I decided to try Methi, which is right on the last block of the downtown Walnut Creek area where you don't see many of the usual storefronts and restaurants. We're so glad we went because the food was spectacular, well spiced and flavored, and had huge portions! (No need for an appetizer, which was our mistake for ordering, the lunch meal was enough!) I can't wait to go back!

    Garlic Naan and Mango Chutney and Plain Basmati Rice
    Cat N.

    We've gone to Methi several times but today I finally took pictures and I'm writing a review. The people that work there are so nice. The restaurant is really small but super cute. I love the food. We had the garlic naan and it was just exceptionally yummy. I ordered a mango chutney and it was only two dollars and they gave a really nice amount and it was so tasty. We had basmati rice. That was really yummy as well. Great restaurant highly recommended it.

    Mint Chicken Kabab, Lamb Korma, Veggie Biryani, Plain Naan

    My partner and I came here for a date night. Food was great and the server was very nice. Would come back and highly recommend to friends!

    Veg Bowl Lunch
    Laura E.

    After seeing posts on Nextdoor, a friend and I tried Methi for the first time last month (January 2025). We both got the lunch special, which came with naan, rice, and salad. I had the veggie tikka masala and she had the baingan bharta. I didn't love the veggie tikka masala as it didn't have the tikka masala sauce I'm accustomed to in this dish. The best part of the special was the naan. Though we were there in the early afternoon, the restaurant wasn't crowded and our food was served quickly. Wanting to give Methi another chance, I ordered shrimp curry and roti tonight (2/14/2025) via DoorDash. When my order arrived, I got chicken curry instead. I called Methi to let them know the order was incorrect. Not only was the owner, Vikram, apologetic, but he offered to personally deliver the corrected order. When he arrived, he refused to take the tip I offered. Before I knew it, I was enjoying my shrimp curry! Though the sauce was a tad salty for my liking, the spices more than made up for it. I love that he included roti with the second order because it soaked up the curry nicely. Thanks Vikram for ensuring I got my order corrected (and I'm sorry my apartment can be difficult to find at night)! Tonight was the first time a restaurant owner addressed an issue with an incorrect order AND personally delivered it to me. It's clear customer satisfaction is important to him, which means he went into the restaurant business for the right reasons. I'll definitely be back for the roti and plan to try the paneer dishes and aloo gobi in the future!

    Chicken Bowl
    Gregory G.

    A fun little restaurant with marigolds dangling from the ceiling, it's a nice looking interior, bright, cheery, homey. Indian music played in the background, the floor was clean and so were the tables. I was visited and taken care of by two different friendly staff members. Whenever I go to a new-to-me Indian restaurant, I always order the same thing: mango lassi, some form of soup, some form of bread, some rice, and butter chicken. Overall good flavor with everything, though I think their dishes lean towards an Afghani/Indian fusion. Mango lassi - thicker than any other lassi I've ever had but a good flavor and not overly sweet, homemade. 4/5 Chicken soup - I'm not a fan of rustic cut vegetables, which is what the soup was; good flavor though. It came out scalding hot, I had to eat it after my main dish. 3/5 Vegetable samosas - the outer pastry was much thicker than my liking, but the flavor of the Samosa inside was good. The tamarind chutney served with it was good, a little tart, little sweet, a little spicy. The cilantro chutney, they served with it, looked and tasted like the cilantro chutney from Afghani food. 3/5 Aloo paratha - when this came out it looked and tasted like bolani kachaloo. Adding the cilantro chutney on it made me think I was in an Afghani restaurant. It came out with a form of raita that was smoother, spicier and a more dill flavor than I've ever had before. The ramekin that it came in, was garnished with puffed rice. 4/5 Butter chicken - this butter chicken had a nice smoky flavor to it that I like, but any similarities between it and any other butter chicken I've ever had ends there. It doesn't look like the sauce was strained as it wasn't smooth, and it was missing the tanginess and slight sweetness that normally accompanies a tomato sauce. I asked for medium spice and I'm not sure there was any heat to it other than the temperature. lol I'm not sure that I would order it again, it was a decent flavor, but when I order butter chicken, I expect something different. 3/5 Overall, a positive experience and I will be back as I would like to try their dosa and idli sambar. My only concern with those two items would be their cut on the vegetables - rustic or diced and julienned?

    Kathleen Y.

    A delightful Indian restaurant in Downtown Walnut Creek, nestled next to The Habit and Yogurtland. My husband and I came in last Wednesday for dinner because I was craving Indian food. We ordered their chicken tikka masala and saag paneer (both mild) with plain naan, paratha, and plain basmati rice to accompany the dishes. Everything was cooked well and so flavorful! The chicken pieces in the CTM were surprisingly moist, and went extremely well with the naan and rice of course. The saag paneer had a little bit of tanginess/sour notes to it, which I didn't mind, but definitely wasn't expecting. Still good though. Also got an Iced Chai to wash it all down, which was not too sweet and had a nice light chai flavor to it. We were the only customers dining in at the time, so of course we had the most attentive server. She was great. No complaints about this visit! Will definitely come back again.

    Veg Samosa

    Methi in Walnut Creek is an absolute gem. The food is always phenomenal--fresh, flavorful, and consistently delicious...and the service is always unbelievably fast without ever feeling rushed. We've been lucky enough to have Victor as our server on multiple occasions, and he made the experience even better. I once came in feeling under the weather, and he was so kind and thoughtful, bringing me chai and telling me it would help me feel better. He was right...it really did. That level of care is rare and so appreciated. My go-to order is the veg samosa...crispy, perfectly seasoned, and paired with tamarind sauce that is seriously THE BOMB. The garlic naan is a must every time. I love the coconut curry chicken, and my date swears by the chicken tikka masala with a side of rice for us to share. The portions are generous, so we always have enough to take home, and it's still delicious the next day! Also don't forget a hot chai tea The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated and has such a cozy, cute vibe, perfect for a date or a relaxed dinner out. Between the incredible food, warm service, and quick turnaround, Methi is easily one of my favorite spots in Walnut Creek. Highly recommend!

    Outside - good thing they have the 'I' in the name !!!
    Frederick J.

    Off the beaten track some what on California st -,but the quality of food was worth the extra walk from Main Street. Service was good -,though had to call for extra bottle of water after first one finished. Definitely would come back as food was of high standard and cooked just right.

    Butter chicken and garlic naan
    Ashlee T.

    Solid new Indian spot in Walnut Creek. I ordered the butter chicken and lamb biryani. Both the chicken and lamb were very tender and fell apart as we ate. You're also able to choose your spicy level which is a nice option. The dish doesn't come with a starch so make sure to order rice, naan, etc. I got the garlic naan and it was very garlicky, soft, and worked perfectly with the butter chicken. I ordered by phone and my order was ready in 10 minutes. The person who took my order was very kind and was also accommodating when I called back to update my order. The mango lassi was also perfect to supplement the meal. Portions are quite large (we had about half left of each dish for two people) so leftovers can be eaten the following day!

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    Fabulous food and very friendly owner. This is a hidden gem! Four of us ordered a variety of dishes to share and we enjoyed it all!

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    Ask the Community - Methi

    I'm looking for a tandoori turkey for Thanksgiving ? Any chance you might be making them or do you know of place that will be?

    Sorry we didn’t do that

    Is there indoor seating?

    Yes

    Do you have butter chicken?

    Yes

    Can we bring our own?

    Yes

    Do you serve beer and wine?

    Not right now we apply for it it be next month

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    I have my usual go-to for Indian food in the area, but my wife and I were excited to try Sargam for…read moredinner because we had been given a gift certificate. We'd been there once, years ago, and couldn't really remember it much. We walked in and waited a solid 5 minutes (or more) for someone to come to the front acknowledge us, and there were others waiting as well. We assumed that they must be very busy, but they only had a few tables of customers. The atmosphere wasn't nice, but it was ok. We didn't expect fine dining vibes. There were no table cloths, and a mint green paint job which matched the color of the napkins. We ordered the "vegetarian feast" and also the butter chicken; we wanted to sample different items and probably bring home leftovers. The first thing that came out was the chai tea, which was fine. After a little wait, the samosas arrived. The samosas were delicious, and we agreed that they were the best we'd ever had. The two sauces they served with the samosas were also very tasty. Unfortunately, that was the last great thing about our experience at Sargam. The wait for the rest of the food was quite long. We weren't in a hurry, but it was definitely longer than should be acceptable at a restaurant. (All in all we were there for about 90 minutes). When the food finally came out, one of the items was missing from the vegetarian feast (the "two naris"). We didn't notice until later that we never got this item. The food's taste was average. Perhaps below average for the Indian food in the Bay Area. The chicken was not very tender but it wasn't terrible. We ordered the food "medium spicy" but there was zero spice. Also, the temperature wasn't as hot as it should be. Most of the items were almost luke warm. The nan wasn't anything special. It wasn't as tasty (or warm) as it is at most places we've been to. At the end, we were supposed to get two desserts, according to the menu's description (photo attached) of the vegetarian feast. They never came. We wrapped up our leftovers and I asked the woman (who seemed to be the manager), who had taken our order and also brought us our check, if we were going to get the desserts. She gave me a horrible look. She looked as if I had said something terrible, and acted like she had no idea what we were talking about. I explained that the dessert was on the menu as part of the "vegetarian feast". We waited about five more minutes and no dessert came out. I decided to pay and leave; we were full anyway. Sargam has "acceptable" food and ambience, long waits, and bad service with missing items. Also, they added a "service fee" of 3.5% to the check (which was not mentioned anywhere on the menu). Weird. I wanted to like it. We won't be back.

    My wife Barbara and I go way back with Sargam, and continue to share a weekend buffet, on the patio…read moreif the weather is ok. The buffet doesn't change much, but I tell you, we were there this afternoon, and I can't imagine a better combination of tastes than what I had: 3 each of the small fish pakoras and the fried chickpea flour ones; a portion of tasty white rice; a delicious cup of yellow dal; and a goodly portion of goat curry. All of this along with the yummy Naan that was brought to out table. Sargam is a tried and true venue for us (We go back a couple of decades and have dined there with so many friends over the years I probably can't even remember them all. If you're anywhere near Walnut Creek, give it a try! (Have a look at the many photos of the food. I only have one to share today of the establishment at night. We also often take home a Mixed Tandoori Grill platter, which combines many tasty kinds of meat, and goes a long way!)

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    Went for their lunch buffet (available daily 11am-3pm $18.99 per person). We arrived around 1pm and…read moregot seated right away. Their popular items like the chicken tikka and tandoori chicken were already running low. They maybe refilled only once while we were seated and we probably would've eaten more if they refilled more frequently. Their naan is made fresh to order and you can choose between regular, butter, or garlic. I recommend the garlic naan! Chai tea is also included but you have to ask for it. Parking is free as well. Overall, worth trying and would probably go earlier than later when the food is full and fresh!

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