Their butter chicken and garlic naan are top of the line in my book. Always very fresh tasting and good spices. My colleagues crave this location and we have always come here when they visit from the other offices. I have tried to find flaky naan like this to see if it's as good and I haven't found anything yet. I'm wondering if it's a certain regional kind that's special to Southern India? I like the environment inside of the restaurant. Service is polite and the gal who is usually up front is very welcoming. There was however some confusion about whether they would come to our table to collect payment or whether we were expected to go up to the front. The other stuff I had from here was tasty but wasn't as remarkable as the butter chicken. I was also a tad bit disappointed that their entrees don't come with a little bit of rice, especially with the prices for everything. But all in all I would recommend this place and I do tell people about it. The owners work hard and I hope they succeed with this place! Thank you for the tasty food! read more

We were really looking forward to trying Pakka Local because of the great reviews and amazing-looking food photos, but unfortunately, the experience was pretty disappointing. We were a party of 11 and arrived around 7 PM to an almost empty restaurant. Our table was dirty, and when we asked for it to be cleaned, we stood waiting for several minutes while the employee continued bussing other tables. When he finally nonchalantly came back, he sprayed Clorox directly onto the table while cups were still sitting upside down on it. The cups were sprayed too, so we ended up cleaning the table ourselves. The service continued to be frustrating throughout the night. There was only one waiter and one busboy, we were given only two menus for 11 people, and we constantly had to ask for basic things. Food took a long time, some items were forgotten or unavailable, and we spent a couple of hours there despite the restaurant never being close to full. Then, one person in our group saw a rat run across the floor. That was really the final straw. We also repeatedly asked for the door to be closed because our table was freezing, especially with the kids, and each time we were told yes, but it never happened. This place has a lot of potential to be awesome. The food itself was decent, but unfortunately, the service, cleanliness issues, and seeing a rat completely overshadowed it. We had planned to come back to try the buffet, but after this experience, we won't be returning. read more

Probably some of the worst Indian food I've ever had. Came for the buffet and was at first impressed by the choices but basically everything tasted awful. Some of the food was too spicy to be enjoyable. The rest lacked flavor. I guess this is to be expected when you have a buffet with 20+ options. We never really had a server and the whole experience was a little chaotic. We just basically started eating and hoped for the best. At one time a I flagged a waitress for soda but she said they don't have any? I thought it was just me who didn't enjoy the food but my entire South Indian family also said it was awful I'm sure this place could improve greatly if they mastered a few dishes instead of trying to put out everything under the sun and hope for the best read more

Came here on a Wednesday night for the first time. Little did we know there was a pretty large private event going with people with micro phones speaking and such . However the left side of the restaurant was open for non event general public like us to have dinner. I think the service was slow and confused because most of the focus was on that large private event which was kinda loud and took up half the restaurant. It seemed they looked like they had one server on top of it. We ordered one appetizer and 3 entries no drinks or particular desserts. It took like almost 25 min for the entries, the vegetarian one came first , the shrimp came with the other 2 entries despite's us telling the server to bring it out the same time . We didn't order soda or dessert an afterwards . Our bill came to $87. No napkins on the table I had to getup and get them. No dipping sauces like chutney offered for the shrimp or Gobi bites. I personally like the water ready but it needs to be cold for my preference or iced. The food was actually good. I honestly believe we bad luck came at a wrong day and item when another even was taking the attention from our waiter and the service suffered because of it. It want their fault they just needed more staff. I do recommend this place despite all the curable obstacles we ran into. There is another new nice clean and well stocked Indian mini supermarket with all essentials you needed in the same complex. The bill is paid viaQR CODE on your itemized bill. They were good with the to go containers and explaining what the tandoori platter comes with - it's all chicken and no shrimp if you're wondering. This place can be very hidden if you're not paying attention but there is lots of parking including an underground parking garage. read more

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Honestly, I'm not sure what to start. It's a detailed review. Read if you want. Or in one line, it's a pretty rundown Resturant with unnecessary spicy Food which lacks attention and flavor. I went at 11:30 and the store was closed, but the Google says It's open. I went at 1145 again The store still says it's closed in the sign, but I saw people inside cleaning So I went inside. They have Buffet on weekdays But apparently on that day, it's not there. And it was a Wednesday. I'm not sure how that works. It's like a lottery. Anyway, I ordered the Uthappam. It came after 30 minutes With absolutely the only order For whole Resturant. It was literally not cooked inside But I was told that that's how it is. Well, It's supposed to come with sambar. But they said they don't have it. They are making it fresh.. It came after five minutes. And surprise it is cold. And I was told they're making it fresh that's why it's taking time. At least they can be honest. I couldn't eat it so I ordered a chicken, Chetteinad. It came after another 20 minutes. And I told them make it medium. It came Extremely spicy. And I am Spice LOVER. But there is no point in putting so much of dry chili to kill the taste of that dish. Well, it Was not at all flavorful also. It was barely a flavorless extremely spicy basic chicken curry. The naan is also a joke. It's probably the smallest none that I have seen in my whole life. And it's crispy like papad. There was a spot in the naan Which normally comes if the dough is old and have a black layer on top of it. I was extremely disappointed with the food and went to restroom to wash my hand. Well, the restroom is actually pretty nice Only thing is that it's flooded with pee. When I say flooded, I really mean it. Water is coming out from the toilet. There is half inch pee in the floor. I have no idea when was the restroom last cleaned. I told multiple times the uttapam it's not edible. The server told it's the best food around here and it's OK if you don't want to eat it. I kind of assumed that meant they would not charge for it. I would have anyway paid But well, for a single time never mention that the food was not great so they will drop the charge for uttapam. I just thought it would be nice gesture for them to at least mention. I spent 45$ for a lunch and was so disappointed that I went to the best dosa spot next door to enjoy a true uttapam for few dollars. read more

Pakka Local - Plain Naan a sad one - Indian Near Me - San Ramon, California

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That one star is just because I don't know how their dinner is. This place actually deserves zero stars for their horrendous joke of a buffet. This is a purely money making scheme by some sleazy Telugu guy (I am a Telugu guy too just fyi) who does not know the a,b,c of running a restaurant. There were no plates, no water glasses, no spoons, no rotis, no rice and stale food and when I asked the owner gave a sheepish smile and said they are short of staff. I said "why do you even open the restaurant then? Can I say I am short of money and walk away after eating this horrible food? Please don't waste your time..please skip it and you will save yourself a lot of trouble read more

I came here for the buffet lunch on Saturday afternoon. It was all you can eat style. They had idli and fresh made dosa. It included a welcome drink & chai . I liked that they had pani puri with ragda and other fried starters. They had 3-4 curries chana masala was the best. A couple of rice dishes. Over all a good range of items for a lunch . It would have been convenient to have all starters and soup in one place. The dessert is something they excel at and it's a must have. read more

San Ramon Pakka Local has a decent interior design, but unfortunately, that's where the good experience stopped. The chicken was blazing spicy - so hot it overwhelmed any flavor, and there was no warning given on the menu or by the staff. Literally had to stop eating as it burnt all the taste buds. My guests (3), native to the kitchen - teared. What really pushed this into two-star territory was the poor service and chaotic atmosphere. There was a line of confused guests crowding the lobby and the dining hall (see picture), all waiting to be seated with zero guidance from staff. It felt completely disorganized, and no one seemed to be managing the flow or helping customers feel welcome. Big no-no for me. I won't be coming back. read more

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A hidden gem in San Ramon if you are craving South Indian style appetizers and can handle the spicy food. Chicken 65, Garlic Shrimp, Pepper Chicken and Paneer appetizers were excellent and highly recommended. Fish Biryani was underwhelming and Chicken 65 Biryani was mid. Large space for group gatherings and ample parking. read more

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Walked into an empty restaurant around 6pm on a Sunday evening. We ordered biryani, butter chicken and goat curry. For the appetizer, we ordered onion pakoras. Those were finished fast. Service was good, and overall good dining experience. A couple notes, they seemed to be out of tamarind chutney and ice. I also overheard a man who walked in later trying to order another dish and they said they were out. Throughout the night it felt like a common theme. Just a bit odd for a dinner time. Otherwise definitely worth a try! read more

Pakka Local - Onion Pakora - Indian Near Me - San Ramon, California

Excellent food options for kids and adults alike. Highlight for the kids was delicious deserts.

The ambiance is clean and comfortable, with inviting seating. Staff members are friendly, but depending on the time you visit, such as after 9 PM, they often spend most of their time on their phones, even when serving food at the table. Food also varies depending on the order. For example, during one of our visits, they used food coloring in a dish, and my finger was orange for a couple of days after eating malai kofta. First time I'm seeing food coloring in this dish. - Mangalore ghee roast chicken lacked ghee and did not resemble the original Mangalore ghee roast; it was more like a typical chicken fry. - Naan was really good. - The dosa was delicious, served with peanut chutney. - All the mocktails were tasty. They offer weekday lunch buffets, and I plan to return to try them. I would definitely visit again--especially for the food and awesome drinks. read more

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Tried the weekday lunch buffet which is amazing! So many choices of delicious well seasoned food. Everything is cooked to perfection. They bring fresh Nan and dosas to your table. Service is outstanding and the place is very clean. read more

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Been here multiple times in person as well as to-go and very trusted Indian place with tasty and authentic food in San Ramon!! Hariyali chicken tikka and biryanis are really good and recently tried the nimbu chicken - chicken was soft and gravy was amazing. Only thing the curry even the kadai chicken is really spicy even though if we take medium option! Overall highly recommended!! read more

Pakka Local - Kadai Chicken Curry / Nimbu Chicken - Indian Near Me - San Ramon, California

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I can't remember not going to this place sine they opened, thsi has become my go to for Indian food without thinking twice for biryani atleast. Some items cannot be made less spicy like vijayawada biryani's and I just don't like them but regular items have good taste to them, good ambiance and in a nice place whree you can find a Indian store next to them and several other good food options as well. read more

The best thing here are the robots that bring your food! The food itself is almost as cool as the robots with rich Dahl and flavorful chicken tikka. The cocktails are done well with unique drinks and glassware as shown in the photos. I would return for both the food and drink quality. The Raita was average but I can't pinpoint why. As I a white guy, Raita is a priority in my life and as a baseline should include carrot and cucumber. Music as someone else commented, is too loud, especially at lunch. That in combination with a waiter that did not smile at all and just stared when walking up to the table with no greeting equates to the star removal. A second waiter was very friendly and attentive. Please train all the waitstaff on how to engage with your customers! read more

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This place is basically a full bar with a full South Indian food menu. We tried the dosas this time and they did not disappoint. The service is terrific if you go during non peak times. It is very clean and there are about 30 tables. We will have to see what it is like when busy, as it looks like it could be very popular. The dosas were partly crunchy as they should be, and the fillings were great. The spices were spot on and the sides were typical, but a bit small portion wise. I would have liked a bit more sambar, for example, with my dosa. read more

Pakka Local - Cheese Dosa - Indian Near Me - San Ramon, California

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Useless place. Never come here again. They do not deliver as they say they would. If they say 20 minutes, be prepared to stay for an hour. read more

Pakka Local is one of my favorite spots in San Ramon for flavorful, comforting Indian food! The dishes are fresh, well-spiced, and packed with authentic flavor. I especially love the Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, and their garlic naan. Everything is cooked perfectly. The restaurant has a clean, casual vibe, and the staff is friendly and attentive. Portions are generous, making it great for both dine-in and takeout. read more

Came here on a Thursday night with the boo. We came pretty early, so there was ample seating. You scan the QR code at the table, but you order in person. The staff was very friendly, and gave us time to peruse the large menu. #Onion dosa - TBH it was my first time having a dosa...and this was the best intro to a fantastic dish! The chutneys were finger-licking good. #Chicken tikka masala - this was one of my favorite dishes, and I loved how they also added in onion and bell pepper #Garlic naan - fresh, hot, and the perfect vehicle to eat the chicken tikka masala with #Hyderbadi veg dum biryani - be forewarned, this is spicy! But it comes with raita and masala on the side. Excellent flavors throughout. All in all an excellent meal. We will definitely be back to try more of their extensive menu! There are also some interesting Indian flavor-inspired drinks on the menu, which I'll definitely have to try as well. read more

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Their food is wonderful. I've ordered it on door dash before. However, the experience to get a table is less than desirable. I made a reservation for 1:30 PM. I got there early around 1:20 PM and they told me the wait would be about 5-10 minutes, which was fine. At 1:30 PM, I asked the hostess about the status of the table and they kept adding 5-10 minutes. Finally at 2 PM I gave up. The same hostess who was seating us was also checking out tables and their workflow is a massive issue. They should consider having a separate checkout line or collect checks at the table. read more

Went here on a Thursday afternoon for lunch and it was surprisingly decently crowded, service was very quick and the reccomendations we have received were spot on, ordered Chicken 555 - overall good but I would have liked if the chicken had more texture Goat curry - goat was very well cooked Naan and kulcha - excellent and one of the best naans in the Bay Area Goat ghee roast biryani - A star for me, very nicely flavoured and goat was well cooked This place is newly opened in sanramon and the ambiance is very classy read more

Pakka Local - Chicken - 555 - Indian Near Me - San Ramon, California

Only place in Bay Area that collects Gratuity for Buffet. Service is poor. Wait for refills. Ambience is the only best thing. read more

In general, the food tasted good and the flavors were enjoyable. However, I strongly advise future patrons to avoid ordering any meat-based dishes--especially the "baby goat curry." We couldn't eat a single piece; the meat was rubbery and inedible. That one dish overshadowed an otherwise pleasant Friday evening. I would have rated the restaurant four stars, but I'm giving it one to draw attention to this issue. If the kitchen runs out of the advertised item, I expect the chef to respectfully decline serving it rather than improvising with subpar ingredients. Guests come here to celebrate with friends and family, and deserve a meal that reflects that occasion. We ended up eating just the gravy and still paid full price--including a mandatory gratuity. I did report the issue to the host, who offered a replacement dish--but only after we had finished eating. The term "baby goat" on the menu feels misleading and should be reconsidered. Also, the ambience during dinner was overly bright and could benefit from softer lighting to create a more relaxed atmosphere. If I return, it won't be for dinner--and I'll be steering clear of the meat dishes. read more

Dosa varieties were good. We tried 4 different types amongst family , all were good. Sambar is tasty. Perfect for rainy weather.

Nice location a bit hard to find though. Menu was pretty extensive. I had the khara dosa from the menu. Unlike some of the other South Indian restaurants this one actually was properly fermented and had a homemade taste. The accompanying chutneys were also well prepared. Looking forward to trying some other items on the menu. read more

I'm giving one star for the ambiance. No one checks after delivering the order on the table. They have robots who bring the order. One worker was touching dirty dishes and same hands to place clean dishes, he looked so angry! . The second worker LOVED rubbing her nose while touching our food. Gross. Dirty hands!! Dosa did not have all the condiments like other restaurants give. Biryani had no savory dip yogurt like other places give. Customers and robots, missed the customer service. I opened the door while pushing my family member's wheelchair, the worker at the front was watching me like it was an entertainment, no courtesy to hold the door. Not going back. I will go back to ID Cafe by the mall in Pleasanton, you get good food with courtesy and smiles. read more

Tried weekend lunch buffet. Food was excellent with varieties of veg and non-veg. Staff is very nice and family friendly ambiance.

I didn't expect that i will update review this soon. My family and I went for dinner on a weekday and only 1 table was occupied. It was very cold and windy outside and I felt same coldness inside as well, sadly. We ordered naan, chicken dum biryani, chicken 65 and chicken curry. We were not expecting much from the food, wanted some Indian restaurant with goo ambiance. The chicken 65 has lot of artificial food color, biryani doesn't have anything except rice and 2 chicken pieces, the curry was mediocre, and the garlic naan was paper-thin. The garlic naan was 4$ and it's hardly enough for a kid. I am done with this place and not looking forward to try again even not for the ambiance. read more

Tried their buffet last Saturday. Taste wise food it was ok but everything was cold and service wasn't that good. I will not recommend this place read more

My brother and I went today and their lunch buffet is delicious!!! I highly recommend you try this restaurant for the great food and very friendly service. read more

Food: good food, but got to mention to make it mild. Despite of saying mild, the food was definitely still spicy. Their naan is quite the best and the extra star is only for the naan. Service: good, no complaints Ambiance: beautiful from the inside read more

I was incredibly excited to see this place open in San Ramon. Really, for the longest time it felt sad to live in neighborhoods where people's understanding of Indian food is just chicken tikka masala, butter-chicken and mango lassi. It doesn't get much sadder than that, given that India is a country with a lot of impressive regional cuisine, especially in the South. On my first visit, I got the Pakka Local Spl. chicken biryani with the konaseema kodi vepudu appetizer. Complete let down. The second time, I went with the ghee roast goat biriyani and the pepper chicken appetizer. Only slightly better than my first visit. These are definitely some rookie, self-taught cooks who think that they have to dump every spice into the dish and call it 'original'. Kind of how people take ownership of a certain cuisine just because they come from that region, but were never trained in the cookery. Unfortunately, they'll have to learn the hard way that using a popular restaurant chain's logo and throwing in a nobody for a chef isn't going to hold up for too long. Very unhealthy, sub-par tasting food with a pilfered logo from a popular restaurant chain in Southern India sums up this place for me. 1-star for the food and 1 more for the ambience. With the kind of food they serve, if they don't reinvent themselves quickly, this restaurant maybe another failed attempt at South Indian food. read more

Ordered for pick-up on the website. A side of basmati rice was nowhere to be found on the menu. We ordered over $50 of food and figured rice probably just came with the meals. Just in case, I put a note along with our order saying we wanted plain rice with our food but couldn't find it on the menu. When we got our order there was no rice. On top of that no dipping sauces came with the samosa appetizer either. On top of that the food was meh. Won't be back. read more

Pakka Local - The only rice options available. No plain basmati rice? - Indian Near Me - San Ramon, California

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This is a review of the veggie food as I did not have meat at dinner. I really enjoyed the paneer biryani. The spice level on it was perfect for kiddos. The cheese naan was nice, but the garlic naan was my fave as well as the kids. The kids LOVED the mango lassi! Service was fast and very attentive. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Had a really lovely experience at Pakka Local. The food was absolutely delicious and felt very authentic, and the desserts were just perfect--not too sweet and a great way to end the meal. The ambiance was warm and inviting, and the service was friendly and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. Definitely a place I'd come back to read more

Opened in May'2024, this latest addition to the growing Indian restaurant scene in the Dublin, Pleasanton, and San Ramon area is refreshing! Pakka Local provides a wonderful dine-in experience. They have done well with the restaurants ambience and the bar scene. We tried the Jaljeera Mojito, Old Fashioned Pakka Way, and Aamras Rum Punch. Each made well with great attention to detail from the bartender. Highly recommend the Pepper Chicken starter if you are in the mood for spice and the Nimbu Chicken for a creamy taste. We also tried the Fish Fry and would get it again. The egg noodles were also on the spicier side for our taste, and delicious :). A couple of things that could be improved. The bar dine-in experience left us slightly unsure about the staffs readiness for it. The Karam Idli was cold and no Karam, perhaps because it was during dinner time. Check the place out, a lovely addition. read more

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This was like a fine-dining Dosa experience! Great ambiance. The service was good, as in they asked us how the food was and explained in detail about the mocktails. This one particular drink called Ushhhh.. was an interesting twist of guava. We tried Andhra Podi and Ghee Roast Dosas which were crunchy and delicious. For me, the sambhar was very spicy but it depends on your preference. The chutneys were good. I found the Dosas to be on the expensive side compared to what I have experienced in the Bay Area, and from a vegetarian's perspective. They also have a live pani puri counter outside, which I will try some other time. Check out more reviews and reels on my Instagram food page @veggie_central read more

Pakka Local - Andhra Podi Dosa - Indian Near Me - San Ramon, California

The food here is really well done! We ordered the Gobi Manchurian, pakora, garlic naan, Channa Masala, and tandoori chicken. Everything came out piping hot, well seasoned, and plated nicely. The only criticism I have is that service is a little inconsistent. For example, our table didn't have utensils and the appetizers were served with the main course. I figure they are new and will only improve. For now, I'm glad this new restaurant is available in San Ramon! read more

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Lovely new addition to the San Ramon scene. Love that they have unique dishes outside of your usual/typical Indian options (though they do have your usual butter chicken & chicken masala & tandoori, so don't fret!). All the dishes were full of flavor. I would have loved to have some eggplant or okra but Their bar is gorgeous!! It was just setup, and doesn't have the full array yet. They have beer taps but nothing was yet on draft. No Indian beer options were available in bottle, so we opted for wine & an old-fashioned. The wine options were OK, my Sauvignon blanc was decent. Husband was disappointed by his old-fashioned- it was not a proper full glass. More a splash? Service was really gracious. We didn't know many items on the menu and he was very amenable in answering questions and giving recommendations. Even spoke to the kitchen to ensure spice levels on the goat curry could be adjusted. We appreciated that! We would absolutely come back to try other items on the menu! Garlic Naan- 5/5 - flavorful and not too thick Samosas- 4.5/5- tasty Goat curry - 5/5 Veggie dish (can't remember name)- 4.5/5 Beverages- 3/5 Service- 5+ read more

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