Ordered twice from this place . First time biryani was great which was the reason I reordered …read more Pakoras were soggy. Next time I preferred fish pakoras , same situation, soggy and very poor packaging ( in a bag which could be the reason they were soggy) . Second time biryani just had 2-3 pieces of chicken. Lost my money and time .

India Garden is truly our favorite local gem in downtown Pleasanton! We come here so often it's…read morebecome our "regular" spot, and for good reason. The food is consistently incredible we never leave without ordering the Chicken Shahi Paneer and the Lachcha Paratha (the perfect combo!). Their Chicken Kebabs and Chicken Curry are also staples for us; they have that authentic, comforting, homemade taste that you just can't find everywhere. But what really makes this place special is the people. "Aunty" is absolutely the sweetest; she is always so incredibly welcoming and warm. She truly makes us feel like family every time we walk through the door. Even my son loves it here! Whether we are dining in or grabbing takeout, the experience is always positive and full of heart. If you're looking for delicious food and genuine hospitality, this is the place to be. We're so grateful to have them in our community!

Ak Lounge & Grill opened a year ago where Kimono was. Exterior similar as was parking lot. Interior…read moremay have slight alterations. Didn't see the faint "open" sign in window initially. Walked around the building looking for the entrance. Tripped at least once on uneven payment. Upon entering I was greeted, given a menu, assigned a seat at the bar. Seeing it was a drink menu, I asked for a food menu. After consultation with bartender, I ordered. He gave order to waitress. Never saw him again. 5ish minutes later, waitress came over to inquire what I wanted to drink. "Water" i replied. Water came 12 minutes later with my food. Offerings: South India fare: soup, entrees, salads, entrees, vegetarian, non-vegetarian. Also pasta, India habachi. Bites: Dakshin Chicken Chettinad (18.99) med. Spicy. Small bowl with big spoon -boneless chicken pieces slowly braised in a savory with many spices (garlic, cumin, black pepper, star anise, funnel seeds, kok slaps...), south curry leaves, and coconut. Every bite deliz. -very condensed savory mix with plentiful Unami. Hotness from peppers not chilis. Tandoori garlic naan (3.99) ordered this. Got plain. Tasted plain. Not spiciness. Desired garlic not to repel vampires but to lower my cholesterol. Didn't discover discrepancy till I checked receipt. When finished, I asked the new bartender for bill. He called waitress. She came over and asked can she clear plates? "Ok" I said. She did and disappeared. Asked bartender again for my bill. Decor is lots of bright lites, big dining area, 2 flatscreens tuned to sports. A fish tank with no fish, lots of hanging faux leaves from ceiling & the left wall. 3.5 stars Food wonderful. Service & decor underwhelming. Doubtful repeat.

Food was decent, they were able to customize Service was…read morebad given that it was hardly crowded Need a better liquor collection The plaza that it was in looks diaper dodgy

Amazing place for dosa and idli. Ordering and waiting could be better with guidance for new…read morecustomers. We had to order like take out and seated for serving. The seating was after 40 minutes of waiting.

We come here regularly at least once a week. Food is always nice and hot and yummy, service is very…read morequick and we always leave feeling very happy and satisfied. Priya is there or most days and is very warm and inviting and always makes us feel very comfortable. Overall always been a wonderful experience so far and we always look forward to going back again.

Great food- good prices. The inside of the restaurant is a…read morelittle hole in the wall. Server very soft spoken, not sure if there's a cultural gap or soft spoken personality. Really appreciated the depth of flavor of these dishes in order: 1. Chicken Chettianu (sorry spelling is definitely wrong)- the curry is creamy with depth of flavor of curry leaves and cloves and multiple spices make me want to imagine what is inside 8/5 2. V chicken biryani - flavorful, great sauce, great flavor 7/5 3. Chocolate dosa - great option for a kid! Crispy dosa and chocolate sauce, not at all spicy. 5/5 4. Puri kids - puri (large) with a mildly spicy Chana. Unfortunately, too spicy for our 3 year old, but pretty great taste. 5. Palak paneer- a little bit of an iron taste, needed more cream maybe? The paneer was nice, but a little spicy.

We recently ordered the samosa chaat and kadai chicken with garlic naan and white rice from…read morebandiwala/tabla and both were amazing. . Hoping to visit bandiwala for the on site chaat soon! Highly recommended!!

Really solid place to DoorDash from. Ordered the Gobi Manchurian, Vegetarian Chow Mein, and Chicken…read moreMomos. All the food was solid - highlight for me was the Gobi/Cauliflower paired with the rice. That being said texture could have been more fried, and flavor was a bit to intense (rarely have said this about Indian food) to the point where I could only have a little bit at a time to pair with the rice. Good intro to "East Indian Food"!

We really enjoy the steamed momos and Gobi Manchurian here! The dishes are flavorful and delicious…read morewhen fresh. We usually dine in because the gobi manchurian gets soggy when you get it to go and it's just not the same. Staff are usually courteous and service is quick.

Great food and good service. Food is very fresh and made to…read moretaste. Not too spicy and not too much oil. They use good quality ingredients. Highly recommend this place.

Stopped by Star Chaat Cuisine for a quick, spontaneous dinner before catching a movie nearby. I was…read morecurious about the menu options and it seemed pretty popular from the amount of people at the restaurant, so we opted to dine in. We sat down and while browsing the menu briefly, we realized the options were are vegetarian and there were no meat options. My partner was slightly disappointed, but he ordered one of the thali options, and I ended up getting the chole bhature. The thali was a bit underwhelming, the daal was alright, but other curry dishes were not super appetizing and there was one sauce that seemed a bit sour and watery. However, I couldn't identify the distinct flavors, so it wasn't something that left an impression. I did enjoy the kheer (rice pudding), as my partner is not a fan of dessert. The chole bhature was our favorite, as the fresh, puffy bread and the chickpea curry was spicy and flavorful and we enjoyed it quite a bit. I had initially planned to order something else, and ended up changing my mind last minute. I'm glad we tried the chole bhature, totally worth it! The bhel puri (puffed rice) dish that came with the thali was pretty good too, as it had a nice mix of toppings & savory flavors. Customer service was excellent and attentive, I had mentioned that we had a reservation and were short on time, so they were quick with bringing out our order. They did initially forget the tea that was part of the thali, but I alerted a staff member and they brought it out promptly. Same thing for requesting the check or asking for take out boxes, it was efficient and the restaurant staff were helpful and friendly. It's also great the restaurant offers monthly specials, and the interior was pretty standard but had a good amount of seating. I'd likely return to try other chaat items on the menu. Possibly worth visiting if you're in the area and looking for a flavorful, vegetarian meal.

Went for the weekend lunch buffet, one of the best South Indian buffet had lately, plenty of…read moreoptions for biryanis and South Indian food, unlimited lassi and more, Service is good your plates will be taken in timely manner. Ambiance is ok, seating capacity is good enough but the only downside is side is it's too hot inside, not sure why they lower the AC down may be they don't want the food to cold but. It's super hot inside, can't sit next to the glass walls. You can't enjoy your food.

Terrible experience. The appetizer took 30 minutes to arrive, and after waiting nearly 50 minutes…read morein total, my dosa still hadn't shown up. I eventually walked out without finishing my meal and paid only for the appetizer. The service was unbelievably slow, and the food I did receive tasted stale. Avoid this place.

We can as soon as they opened. Party of 6 for Saturday brunch…read more Food was delicious! The food took a bit longer than expected but well worth the wait.

So so good and took me right back to Indian bandis…read more Concept is great, the cart is decorated well and thereis enough space around to stand and eat. Stands true to its quick bite concept. Even though there was a line when I got there, it moved fast a there were enough staff. Servers were really nice. We tried so many things, chaat, pani puri, bhel puri. They were all so good and flavorful! Quantities were sufficient as well! Definitely check it out. Check timings before you go as its closed on some weekdays.

This is my favorite Indian resto. Mear my house there are selverap indian spots but gotta drive a…read morebit further to here for meat dishes:) You can pick spicy level so you won't get upset stomach after. They made dish by dish, so you can tell it's so hot and fresh. The service is nice they are so friendly. I would come back

Met my daughter here for lunch yesterday and loved all the food…read more We chose Ashoka because we were hoping they had a lunch buffet. Unfortunately,they shut down their lunch buffet during COVID and never brought it back. All the food at the other tables looked good so we decided to give it a try à la carte. We ordered chicken tikka masala, chicken vindaloo, and tandoori chicken. Since à la cart we als ordered two rice and one garlic naan to go with the curries. Serving sizes were good - not small at all but not huge either. Service was very friendly and consistent.. Tikka masala was thick and flavorful. Over the basmati rice was a perfect bite. Vindaloo was also juicy but felt that the sauce could have been a little thicker. Had also asked for super spicy vindaloo but it didn't feel that hot (but did make me sweat like crazy!). Tandoori was tasty but could have been juicier. Felt like it was precooked and warmed up versus being cooked fresh. The tandoori was a till very tasty though. Cost was a little on the high side since everything is à la carte (rice and naan extra). Three dishes, two rice and a garlic naan came out to $74 with leftovers. Lunch would have been $20-25 each if we only got two dishes instead of three. Overall we plan to return and try other menu items. The friendliness of the staff (I think she was the owner) alone would make us come back, but the food was yummy too! In fact, I think we will door dash some Ashoka for poker tonight!

A five star Gem with Tandoori Perfection and Unbeatable Hospitality…read more If you're anywhere near Pleasanton and even thinking about Indian food, do yourself a favor and head straight to Frontier Spice on the charming downtown Main Street. This place is a flavor bomb waiting to go off -- and their tandoori chicken? Absolutely next level. I've had tandoori chicken from dozens of places over the years, but Frontier Spice serves up the best I've ever tasted. Perfectly charred on the outside, juicy on the inside, with just the right amount of smoky spice. It's served sizzling hot, bursting with aroma, and it disappears from the plate faster than you can say "naan, please!" We love it so much we routinely order a second full serving just to take home to snack on for the next couple days. And I don't know what's in the green sauce that comes with it but it's absolute perfection. Chutney? Beyond the incredible food, what truly sets this place apart is the staff. Every single person we interacted with was warm, welcoming, and genuinely seemed to care that we were having a great experience. You're not just treated like a customer here -- you're treated like a guest. And in a world of rushed meals and indifferent service, that kind of hospitality goes a long way. On pleasant evenings we sit on the front courtyard to watch the world walk by. Whether you're dining in or picking up, Frontier Spice delivers on quality, flavor, and friendliness. Can't wait to come back and try more of the menu -- but I already know I'll be reordering that tandoori chicken!

Tried a few things here recently. The aloo tikki was really good--crispy, flavorful, the kind of…read morestart that makes you hopeful for the rest of the meal. The Lahore chicken didn't disappoint either, definitely the highlight. The kadhai paneer and garlic naan were just okay. Same with the chai--drinkable but not memorable. Outdoor seating is a nice touch though, a nice ambiance especially in Pleasanton evenings. Service is good and food came out quickly. Overall, solid spot with a couple standout dishes, but not everything hits the mark.