I've been here plenty of times now to finally give this place the 5 stars it deserves. I have always loved the food coming out of here and my favorites are chicken tikka masala, lamb saag, and veggie korma. They also have very good apps like the onion bhaji and samosas! The food here is everything and honestly it's never too packed in here, I always get a table. I do like this spot since it's not directly in the busy part of downtown and they actually have a parking lot you do not need to pay for. This spot is my go to for Indian food. No longer will I scour for all you can eat buffet foods as I did when I was younger. I will gladly pay a bit extra to pick per dish and choose what I want. I am going to have to try everything on the menu eventually since they never miss. read more

We were greeted s we entered to eat in. This is my favorite Indian restaurant. The service is great and the food is delish. We ordered the garlic naan, lamb, chicken tikka kebab, rice, chai tea hot,and beer. My chicken tikka was so flavorful and just right, we ordered medium spicy. My son had lamb and beer. The garlic naan is def one of our favorites. There is plenty of indoor seating, and the ambiance is very beautiful with Indian decor. See pics. read more

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I am writing to document a severe health issue following our dinner on Sunday, July 12th. While the meal was delicious, all six members of my family contracted severe food poisoning. We have received official medical confirmation testing positive for Shigella, a highly contagious bacterium. Because this is transmitted via the fecal-oral route, it indicates a critical failure in kitchen hygiene and staff handwashing protocols. This matter has been reported to the local health department, and the establishment needs an immediate health inspection. read more

Beautiful establishment! It's smaller but nicely decorated. The staff wasn't very welcoming but leaving very friendly. The food was great. The tikka masala and the shrimp curry so good and rich. The garlic naan complemented both very well! The rice pulao was full of flavor and large serving! The onion Bhaji were fried to perfection, complemented by 2 sauces which were also good! The chicken Samoa's were big and full of chicken, not skimped on chicken at all! Papadums were a nice compliment to the whole dinner! I can't wait to go back and try more! Everything tasted so fresh and cooked to order! read more

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I stopped in for lunch on Friday. I appreciate restaurants that offer lunch specials, they seem to be far and few these days! I chose the chicken bowl, and you get to choose any of the chicken dishes from the menu. I chose the tikka masala. The sauce was rich and creamy, and the chicken serving was generous and good quality. It came with rice, cucumber salad, and naan bread. A very generous serving so I had leftovers to take home, as did most of the other patrons. But what I also loved about this place is the charming marigold ceiling decor, and attentive and quick service. Parking is easy, there's a free lot just steps from the restaurant. I'll be back to try more dishes! read more

Methi - Chicken tikka masala lunch special bowl. Includes naan bread! - Indian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Stumbled across this place when in need of lunch and was absolutely delighted. Friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, DIVINE food. I got the "lamb bowl" lunch special with lamb korma and chai and it's the creamiest of both that I think I've ever had. Flavor was amazing. Quality supurb. read more

Methi - Lamb Korma "lamb bowl" lunch special + hot chai - Indian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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. read more

Methi - Saag Paneer - Indian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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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. read more

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Very poor presentation in delivery. Dosa wrapped in a foil, not even a box! The sambar tasted like a regular sabzi. White chutney was chunky with just coconut shredded. Horrible tasting food. Don't know how they got such good rating. Maybe the other food might be good. The chutneys were what is used for chat. The sambar leaked in the plastic thin bag! read more

Everything was mediocre at best and it doesn't taste like Indian food (I'm Indian, and nothing tasted like it should). Owner doesn't speak hindi, which was a bit surprising, so not sure what this food is. Service, however, was exactly what you'd expect from an Indian restaurant (crap). There is no way I would eat here again (even if it was free). read more

The waitress was sweet and taught me how to eat panipuri. The food was all really tasty. This is a cute, quaint little spot in a good area of Walnut Creek. No bells and whistles, but I honestly cannot think of a single reason I could dock a star. Huge selection of appetizers which would make this place perfect for quick post-work happy-hour vibes although idk if they actually have a happy hour. I'd check it out again if I return to the area hungry. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

Methi - Delicious lunch! - Indian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Food taste amazing here! I can't describe how good it is! You have to try it :) staff is friendly and the ambiance it's so peaceful inside. read more

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I just got take out here. Cute place with fast service. Food is tasty, not too greasy. And their samosas are divine. Heard about them because they catered a party I went to, and they did a really good job scaling up the food while keeping the flavor. Wish they had some screens or something to visually block off the outdoor tables from the main road. read more

I was in town with my family, when we came across Methi. Our sister in law was celebrating her 24 birthday, she loves Indian food. We have not tried Methi yet but was on our have to try list. The decor was nice, the service was phenomenal considering it was quite busy. The food exceeded our expectations which is tough to do for we have been to plenty of Indian restaurants. From the children to the eldest everyone was more than happy with the experience. I can see why they have clean pass when it comes to hygiene. read more

Methi - My dinner Chicken Tikka Kabab. Hmmmm hmmmm :p - Indian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Food is so delicious! I finally found a great Indian food spot. The service was excellent. Our server was very attentive and kind. The restaurant is quaint but cute with pops of color. I definitely recommend it! read more

Methi - Indian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Been here 3-4 times... the food is always fresh and quality... the staff is very knowledgeable and friendly.. great service.. very good ambiance... so far everything I've tried has been quality.. will be coming back read more

The food was very good and exceptional but the server was extremely rude and unfriendly. And before we were seated we asked for a table away from the front of the restaurant and the lady immediately gave a stare to us that wasn't nice. First impressions? Things were downhill from there. We're probably not going to go back because of the rude attitude. This would have been a spot in the rotation to... read more

This place is the best Indian food in the Walnut Creek area! We love this place and come here once a month at least, freshest ingredients and such great flavor. Great garlic na'an and chicken tikka Marsala. Also their panapuri is to die for! Great service too read more

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. read more

Methi - Garlic Naan and Mango Chutney and Plain Basmati Rice - Indian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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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! read more

Methi - Veg Bowl Lunch - Indian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Over the years, I have eaten at many Indian restaurants both locally and nationally. The cuisine usually ranges from inspiringly delicious to just okay, but I had never experienced outright disappointment--until now. Methi unfortunately broke that streak. Despite the high ratings, my experience was a first-time letdown for this type of cuisine. The sauces were incredibly weak and lacked traditional ingredients, resulting in bland, terrible food. We ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala and the Indian Kabob. Both dishes seemed to use the exact same base sauce and preparation, almost as if they were poured from the same generic bowl. To make matters worse, the Raita sauce looked and tasted exactly like generic Ranch salad dressing, making it completely inedible. The vegetable side for the kabob was equally embarrassing. The portion was incredibly skimpy and consisted solely of limp onions and bell peppers with zero crispness, despite typically being prepared on a hot iron skillet. The chicken also lacked any of the signature dark char marks you expect from a properly grilled kabob. We ultimately only took a few bites of each dish and left, deeply disappointed and dealing with a lasting, unpleasant aftertaste. Any restaurant merits honest feedback, and I genuinely hope the kitchen reviews their preparation and recipes. read more

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? read more

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I absolutely recommend Methi. The food is exceptional, since our last time in Walnut Creek we have been there three time. I'm from Southern California and no where I've been has Indian food this good. I can't say enough about it the Chicken tiki marsala is so good. The naan, delicious and the homemade pizzas they make are exceptional. The chana masala, chicken daal, saag paneer, mint chicken, shrimp curry, I just can't say enough about METHI! Great service, great ambiance. Can't wait to go back to Walnut Creek for Indian food at Methi! Try it you'll love it ***** read more

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! read more

Methi - Mint Chicken Kabab, Lamb Korma, Veggie Biryani, Plain Naan - Indian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Nice place! Has a nice calming dim light ambience and a relaxed vibe. Service is quick and efficient. The veg momos were very tasty. The paneer tikka and garlic naan were also good. The parathas were very nice and soft and the raita that was served with the parathas was super delicious. I'd gladly visit again because this is a very good Indian spot in Walnut Creek. Parking can be done in the parking lot that's right next to the building and it was very easy for us to find parking too. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for Indian food in Walnut Creek. read more

The food is spectacular! And very gluten friendly! Nearly everything on the menu is gluten free. The lamb vindaloo was a standout. Perfectly spiced and so tender. Of course the Chicken tikka masala was outstanding. Service was spot on. We have already made reservations for two more dinners there to introduce friends to it. read more

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. read more

Methi - Indian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Had a great meal at Methi on Monday! I will second Scott S.' comment: the chef-owner handled a busy restaurant with charm and grace; considering he was missing some of his staff, he was still smiling. Wonderful, tasty, flavourful food! We will be back! read more

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. read more

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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! read more

Methi - Butter chicken and garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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! read more

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Enjoyed dinner with my neighbors at Methi. They were basically unfamiliar with Indian food but loved our family style entrees and especially the onion and garlic naans. We all want to return for a wonderful meal. read more

New Indian restaurant in Walnut Creek that I've been very excited about trying! They have lunch specials including rice/naan dishes and paneer tikka taco. The decor is very ethnic and colorful. The staff is polite and the service is fast. Lots of room to sit inside. The taste and flavours are authentic but I felt the dishes were oily and did make me sick after eating :(. Maybe it was just a one time occurrence. I would like to try again because it's a beautiful restaurant. read more

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I was so pleasantly surprised with my first visit here. I ordered takeout, but when I went in to go pick it up, the restaurant is beautiful. It is so clean and nice in there, and the man working their register was so nice. My meal was also delicious. The rice was so fragrant, the garlic naan was so garlicky and delicious, and my lamb vindaloo with some of the best I've ever had. If you've been thinking about trying this place, you definitely should. I'll be back. read more

Nice little spot, a little hard to find if driving because the sign is small and it sits next to Habit with their huge sign. I ordered butter chicken, coconut chicken curry and saag paneer with garlic naan (total cost $77.00). I will say everything was really good with rich flavors. My only issue was that at their price point NONE of the entrees came with rice or naan. Most Indian places that charge $6.00 or $7.00 less per entree include rice and/or naan. The service was also very good. Quick and attentive staff. Rating Food taste/quality-A, Service-A, Cost for what you get-D-. If they had included rice or naan with entrees they would be a solid A. However because that is not a part of a $16.00-$22.00 entree they are a C+. read more

I was very excited to try this new Indian restaurant that I discovered on yelp. It has good amount of reviews, but after trying the horrendous food that was horribly flavored and on top of that, the Naan, Bhutura (see pic) and the Gobi Prantha all were raw. The flavors were completely bad I would never ever step foot in this place again based on the way food was made! The chef here had no idea how to cook Indian food! To top everything off and this part is hilarious. They had three different types of music playing in the restaurant. The first music was more of a religious music that played in the morning for most Indians . The second music playing in the background was a Hindi song and then someone had Hispanic music playing in the kitchen?! Here's a note to some of those that like Indian restaurants, if the puri of the Pani Puri is made from packaged disk, these puff up like rice crispy treats, it is absolutely crap! This means are using subpar product, good Puris are made from real fresh dough that puffs up when you fry it, like a mini Puri. One good thing was that was good was the Ajar which is the pickle mango was really good because I came from a canned jar. Other than that, the rest was horrible. read more

Methi - Wrong dough for the bhatura on top of that it was raw! - Indian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

After a not-great first experience with the food here, I returned to grab a weekday lunch - saag chicken with tandoori roti (the menu does not have regular tawa roti which would have made it a lighter meal). Didn't matter, because yet again, the food was simply not seasoned well. The food is not overly spicy (thankfully), but the flavor profile isn't there either. Unfortunately, having a temp-worker who isn't familiar with Indian food as a cook isn't going to cut it. I doubt that this guy can cook anything, let alone Indian food. A well-intended suggestion to the folks who run this place: change out the cook, bring in someone who knows Indian food, and can cater to a wider demography. That will improve the quality of food by orders of magnitude. Else, you'd be catering to the select few in this neck of the woods, and Walnut Creek isn't even a place known for Indian food anyway. read more

This place is my go to for Indian food in Lamorinda! We have been coming here ever since they opened. We get the pani puri, chicken tikka masala, and saag peneer. Run don't walk to come here. read more