Showed up not expecting much, but was actually impressed. The flavors were better than expected and the place had a nice energy. The pace was a little slow but nothing to complain about. Portions were fair and things felt fresh. Not all the dishes hit the mark, but the ones that did made it worth it. This is one of those places that feels like a good find once you get used to it. Would come back again, maybe with more people next time. read more

Customer service sucks. Guy in the office is too bossy. No smile despite giving them repeat business. Conflicting practices. No longer wish to.hold my group meetings here. read more

We spent over $2k at this place for an event , and their main event planner has ZERO clue on how to work with customers. First he makes you believe he's being super kind by giving you a discount but then certain food items you ordered never show up and his point is "we never charged you for it." My wife and I were mistreated at every step of the way. Never again will I do business with them. For all my future events i would go every other spot in Bay Area but Mughal. Not to mention he speaks very poorly to customers. Genuinely impossible to work with him. I'd rather spend 2x more and be treated fairly. read more

Probably one of the best/authentic desi food I've had at any Indian-Pakistani restaurant in the area. The food is true to its most authentic form, not overpowered with spices, just right. Everything we tried was spot on, from the Biryani to kabob to the curries and even naan! The -1star is for the dirty/not so clean glasses at our table. Otherwise everything else was pretty ok. read more

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I went to them with a request to rent their party halls. The owners are very accommodating and they work with you to help you hold the event. Their catering menu offers many varieties and there is something for everyone. Again even with menu selections they offer you ideas based on the kind of group you have. I am really looking forward to our event at Mughal Restaurant party halls. I highly recommend this business. read more

It's human nature to take the good things in your life for granted. That's what I was thinking tonight while eating yet another delicious take out dinner from Mughal. I think it's close to 4 years now that we have been ordering takeout from this place, 1 maybe 2 times a week. And in all these years I have sort of come to take this restaurant for granted. It's the consistency you see. Every single meal, whether it's take-out or dine-in, is top notch. The flavors are always amazing, the portions are always huge and the owners/servers are always kind and friendly. Whether it's Chicken Haleem, Goat biryani or any one of their curries, the food always hits the spot! In a world where things can change in an instant, Mughal stands as the unwavering bastion of good food. And I am thankful for that! read more

Resturant is outdated with unpleasant lights dangling from everywhere. Looked like Christmas decoration in June. Outside of the restaurant is absolutely filthy. Broken glass, trash and other unpleasant things. Was concerned for our safety. Food is okay. Service was terrible. read more

Really good and inexpensive food. Reminds me of Pakwan which is a favorite of mine. Super nice people and it is clean. The kebabs are great, need to try the Fijian food the next time. read more

Came across this place as its located next to Annar Afghan which i indulged in the other day. Since i was looking for spice, i decided to try this indian/pakistani restaurant located in the Lucky's/Nation's/Popeye's shopping center. Called in and someone promptly answered the phone and took my order. * Tandoori khazana - mix of chicken, kebabs - chicken perfectly cooked and not dry * Vegetable pakora - still crispy when i got it home (potato, zucchini, fennel) * Lamb biryani - aromatic, flavorful with pieces of lamb (be careful of the bones) accompanied with tamarind, mint chutney and raita Customer service great...though i was told 20 minutes, i arrived in 25 and waited another 5 minutes...not a big deal, was offered complimentary chai. Place is huge with tables covered in white tablecloths, modern, brightly lit with an attached lounge with ever changing light colors...pretty cool. Gentleman who toook my order offered to carry my order and walk to my car...that was nice! Will definitely return as its now one of my fave Indian places after Favorite Indian...i do hope this place gets more business as this area of the strip mall looks uninviting...not sure why. read more

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We came here on our way back from SF because we wanted a spacious seating area that many SF restaurant lacked. I wasn't sure if we'll like the food here (since it has very few mixed reviews) but all 6 of us (and 2 kids!) loved it! We started off with some seekh kabob and tandoori chicken legs, the waiter was very informative about the portion sizes and suggested what will be a good order for our party. We also got the classic chicken tikka masala (hard to mess up this one!), lamb biryani, and chicken biryani. Both of the rice dishes reminded me of something home cooked and very traditional, which I loved. The seating arrangement was great and the waiter as well as the young women working in the front were very kind, it seems like this is a family owned business and it shows in both the great hospitality and the food. Theres's a little chai station that you can help your self to after your meal which is a nice touch. Overall, this is a great spot for take-out or family gatherings and the food is amazing. Unlike many other Pakistani restaurants that offer a watered down version of desi cuisine, this place reminded me of what traditional Pakistani/Indian food should taste like! The best part about this restaurant? The portions were big (especially the biryani) and the cost is reasonable. We paid around $100 for 6 adults, 2 kids, had left overs, and we had ordered some take-out to take back home for 2 others too. So it was about $10-12 per person. If you're around this area, or like us enjoy SF otherwise but don't care to sit in tight little corner restaurants, come here! read more

Mughal Restaurant - big portions, great taste. - Indian Near Me - Hayward, California

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Mughal looks typical Indian from the outside. inside, it's white tablecloth for lunch. no buffet but some scrumptous lunch specials.and chai. eats: chicken tikka masala(7.99) with naan, basmatic rice, dal, dessert, salad, and chai -rice was nice/fluffy, naan huge, salad mini, spicy -chicken chewy like beef, maybe i left it out too long. had it for dinner. -great 4 star value, taste 3 stars, take outs: -no bollywood seen anywheres -service efficient, courteous, everyready. -s maybe repeat. read more

Enroute to home from a tiring tournament in Hayward were looking for a decent Indian restaurant to try shrimp masala for my son. Came across Mughal right near Hayward entry to 92W...was skeptical considering there were no patrons. To our surprise the food turned out tasty although had to wait some time - which was worth it. My critic kid rated 4/5 for his prawn masala and I had mixed veg curry which was tAsty too along with warm garlic n butter naan. The girl at the counter pointed out complementary sodas and chai. read more

Craving something different than my regular food! Decided to eat Indian tonight & had found this place on Yelp! When you first walk in, it looks as if it was part of the banquet hall that is next store! But it's actually just beautifully set up! The waiter who attended is was GREAAAAT! He greeted us right away! No one was in there so he said to choose wherever we wanted to sit! Actually asked us how we were doing. Gave us the menus & told us to take our time! Although the food does take a while too cook, you know it's fresh because you actually have to blow the food before eating it! Honestly, I forgot the names of the food we ate! But everything was delicious! From the chicken kabob to the chicken masala ! Love that they give you the white yogurt sauce for the food, goes great with the garlic naan! DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED of its location in Hayward, it's really great & the service will make you want to come back! read more

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My first Biryani was in London !!!!! OMG !!!! The Lamb Biryani at Mughal restaurant is the best bar none thank you.

1st impression: Hidden gem off Jackson St in Hayward. Once you step inside you notice a clean dining atmosphere, some Bollywood film music in the background, and a free Chai station while you wait for your food. Eats: I ordered the chicken Tikka Masala lunch special, wifey ordered something that wasn't even on the menu, which they custom made for her!!! We shared the veggie pakora appetizer and it tasted fresh and light. We had to get to go boxes because we couldn't finish the huge portions. Extra touches: Our server, Abishek, brought us complimentary chocolate mouse dessert as a thank you for dining there! He really went out of his way to make our dining experience better than we expected!!! read more

Mughal Restaurant - Chicken Tikka lunch special. Only 8 bucks. Well worth it! - Indian Near Me - Hayward, California

There was a fly in my chicken wrap! Very unsanitary restaurant. Kitchen utensils very dirty as well. I wouldn't recommend going to this place. read more

Highly recommend trying the lamb Briyani! The food is excellent and the service is great!

Went there Today 06-23-2016 , As usuall we ordered our favorite Seekh kababs , tandoori chicken Brests, Chicken Achari, Garlic Nans And Decided to try Lamb Biryani this time .. We immediately Got Our Water , We got our food every thing was tasty 1st mistake ( we ordered Garlic Nan but he brought us Plain nan) but that was ok with us we didn't complained . it happens. after eating our starters , Achari chicken i grab biryani. i put some of biryani in my plate and gave it to my friend when he start putting in his plate he saw long hair in it!!. EeEEwwwWwWww !!!! we call our server and Showed him that long hair and ask him if he can give us replacement or take it out from our bill . he said letme talk to my manager. he went inside the kitchen and asked his manager and his manager start shouting and saying tell them they should show it before eating it , we can't do anything now !!! (we clearly heard that) Server Came out and said manager is saying you should tell us before eating it. Man!! Are u kidding with me??? we just had 2 3 spoons rest of the biryani is in front of you . well We paid full bill and got no replacement! My Advice to people whenever they order food please spread it in your plate and make sure there is no hair in it because you are not gonna get any replacement later! now i got it why that restaurant is always so quit .. Handle your business with your attitude. we are not gonna return back. they lost a costumer today and probably not just one surely so many . people should move Their business from here.. read more

Mughal Restaurant - biryani with hair.was not even replaced because we ate 2 3 spoons already. for replacement we had to show that hair before eating. - Indian Near Me - Hayward, California

Absolutely Delicious food. I wish we lived closer to this place. The lamb kababs were the best I've had.

I was given a rotten biryani to go. When I went back and asked him about it, the manager b****** was so adamant that I was ill treated. I did a mistake of taking it back instead of complaining. This is the first time I am writing a review so you can imagine the treatment. People who don't know anything about Indian food think it's good but people who know how it tastes can immediately tell... read more

This place is a hidden gem! The price is reasonable and delicious food. I would def. be back

I just tried the gulab jamun desert for the first time and can say that this place is still as good as it used to be.

I ordered a chicken boti tikka and naans. Most amazing food I've ever had. The boti tikka was perfectly cooked and naan was so fresh. Whenever I need a quick snack, I go here and the prices are so inexpensive!!! Definitely worth the try, and the tea chai is amazing as well! read more

My friend and had lunch in Mughal , they have one of the finest service ,excellent quality food we had the chicken Tikka masala and chicken saag with there clay oven cooked Naan with garlic Naan , food is soooooo amazing . At Mughal you pay less but eat the best food . Yelp should had more stars for this resturant , we thank Mughal for there best customer service and best quality food service they provided us . read more

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I love their food!! Biryani chicken is one of my favorite. Customer service is good, they'll explain the dishes to you if you are not familiar. read more

Mughal was a great find! A wonderful menu of standards plus a rotating list of more exotic specials, Mughal delivered tasty dishes and very friendly and attentive service. The spices were flavorful and not overwhelming, and reasonably priced courses served in playful dishes adding a fun aesthetic to the table. The lighting was a bit too bright and felt antiseptic, but it lit the very clean restaurant well. Some gentler lighting would help set the mood to match the great food and service. I will definitely return to Mughal as a new regular. read more

It's a restaurant on the very corner of this Lucky complex, almost can't see it. But that has to be very unfortunate for the ones who don't see it haha, you are missing out on some amazing food! The chicken tikka masala & the biryanis and the wraps! Everything is so delicious and mouth watering! Please check this restaurant and the banquet rooms they have as well! read more

Very bad customer service and disgusting food we ordered chicken tikka masala, dal makhni, lamb seekh kabob and nihari but everything was very disgusting chicken tikka masala was very sweet Dal makhni had no salt in it and the lamb seekh kabob and nihari had tough meat and very smelly meat I would never eat over here I had came from sf to try the food thinking it's going to be tasty but turns out it was very bad and the man at the front had no kind of customer service skills. read more

Waiter is polite & suggest whats good. I tried goat curry with nan, rice, & with a side of vegetable curry & some sort of dessert. I'll definitely comeback. read more

Mughal Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Hayward, California

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I'm just visiting California and specifically the bay area for a few weeks, my friends told me about this place and how the Chicken Tikka Masala is real good! Also the tandoori items! I must agree! I fell in love with this place, I come here nearly every week. It's like a habit now. I'm going to have to say this place is one of the best place to enjoy indian food! the atmosphere, the customer service is outstanding! the staff is extremely kind and so helpful! You know a lot of ppl may think 30 mins is a long wait but hey this isn't no Mcdonald's or Burger King, the food is actually made fresh here and from scratch. Worth the wait! Thank you so much for the amazing food Mughal! read more

Absolutely worst service and food,Ordered Lamb Kerai, The meat very tough, I complained to the owner, He said he will fix it Went to the Kitchen Came out in to minutes and made the order to go. Came home to eat and the meat was still really hard My wife and I were the only customers on a Friday night Not good read more

First time here. Got plain , garlic naan, chicken korma bone in skinless, chicken leg tandoori, side of rice. So far. So good. Place recommended. Good for large catering event on site. Price cheap. But be careful dishes do not with sides. Bon Appetit. read more

This place gets 5 stars in my book. Amazing food, service and it's really clean. What more can you ask for?! The restaurant looks like it was partitioned off from the banquet hall. The restaurant was huge, bright and clean. A lot of space between tables. It was a little awkward at first but when the food starting coming out, the restaurant layout didn't even matter anymore. The first time I ate here was with my parents, brother, sister, brother-in law and 2 kids. We had dinner and everything we ordered was wonderful. Plus we only spent under $60 and had plenty of left overs. I came here again for lunch with my husband. Their lunch specials are really amazing. So much food for under $8 per combo! It was such a great deal. The chai tea was great, it's self serve but unlimited. They also have it unsweetened so you can make it as sweet as you like. Really great idea. I can't complain. It's included with the lunch special so that's a plus! As well as dessert! Definitely come here if you're in the area. It really is a great place with amazing food and value! read more

The food was amazing, I ordered Beef Nihari & Chicken Kabob & Garlic Naan. It was so delicious, my friend enjoyed the chicken kabob, while the Nihari was my favorite! The perfect amount of spices and salt, hands down the best Nihari i've had in the longest time. The customer service was the best, the sweetest people, and very kind. I would also like to mention how they are following the virus guidelines, they have delivery and take out. 6 feet apart, and hand sanitizer for the customers. I definitely recommend Mughal Restaurant, i believe it's one of the finest restaurant in the Bay Area. read more

Best food really saved the day. The ambience is pleasant and clean. The restrooms are immaculate!theres even a sofa! We found their prices to be very affordable. Definitely recommended! read more

First impression was a unfavorable one. I planned to meet my friend for lunch. We arrived at 11.35am and the restaurant was closed. There was another customer waiting outside and he mentioned to us that the owner was on the way. This unprofessional style of managing and running a business in this country is sad and strengthens a stereotype among desis that time is not of an essence. This place is off my list now read more

Very gracious host and polite people. The food is excellent and I've been to a ton of Indian places all over the US. Places in Houston are plentiful but they tend to decline after a month or two. This chicken tikka was so juicy and tender and I haven't had the likes of this in years. Everything was fresh made to order and fantastic. It's also connected to a really nice party hall. I think you should support your local people. read more

This place is amazing with some awesome decor and nice attentive staff. I think they also do parties too because there are some party lights coming from the next room. They also have Bollywood vids playing constantly which add to the visual flavor of this place. But as for the food...they give you quite a huge amount of food for $6 bucks, around $7 with tax, but well worth it. The tandoori lunch special is the best - nan, an assortment of vegetables, chunks of tandoori chicken, a ton of basmati rice, dal (a hearty and delicious lentil dish), and one of those sugary pastries which is like a donut... for $6? Yup. read more

The gentleman in glasses is very welcoming. I found him to be very calm and polite and extremely appreciative. Hubby and I seem to be stuck on their seekh kabaabs and their aaloo paranthas. Kids are stuck on their lamb biryani. The ambience is pleasant and clean. The restrooms are immaculate!theres even a sofa! We found their prices to be very affordable. Definitely recommended! read more

My daughter and I always come in here for a quick dinner, of our favorites: the kabob wrap & samosas. Today we took a big order of samosa for my daughter's birthday party & as soon as we had some, they were amazing as usual. But my guests really loved it, and kept asking where they were from. If you're ever going to Mughal, please try the samosas and the amazing Beef Kabob. Also, the service is amazing as well! & the ambience is so peaceful. read more