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    Pakka Local

    3.4 (135 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Classy
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Garlic Naan
    Slava C.

    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.

    Onion Pakora
    Kavita B.

    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!

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    Sathyan S.

    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.

    Chai
    Debbie F.

    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.

    Kadai Chicken Curry / Nimbu Chicken
    Shailesh M.

    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!!

    Kool drink
    Greg S.

    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!

    Cheese Dosa
    Chris M.

    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.

    garlic naan
    Stephanie C.

    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.

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

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

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    Ask the Community - Pakka Local

    Are the non-veg dishes Halal?

    Yes Firoze, all our meats are Halal

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    I recently visited Mylapore Express with my family, and unfortunately the experience left us…read morefeeling embarrassed and unwelcome. Before leaving, we had already stacked and put away our plates neatly near the trash area. As we were walking out during a busy lunch rush, one of the staff members loudly called out to me, "Madam, can you clean up your table?" in front of other customers waiting in line. It was extremely embarrassing, so I immediately went back, wiped down the table myself, and left. A few moments later, I returned to clarify what exactly was expected from customers. During that conversation, the same employee admitted that he had mistaken us for another group that had not cleaned their table. While I appreciate the clarification, the situation should never have been handled by publicly calling out and embarrassing customers at the exit. Even if a customer genuinely forgets to clean up, there are far more respectful and professional ways to address it. Unfortunately, this was not an isolated concern. On multiple visits, we have noticed that the overall customer service feels unfriendly and dismissive. Customers often seem ignored, especially those who come in for something small like coffee. The atmosphere can come across as hostile rather than welcoming. We enjoy the food, but experiences like this make it difficult to feel comfortable returning.

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