In my continuing journey of trying all the Indian food I can find in Bakersfield I came across this…read morelittle gem. It's located inside of a gas station/convenience store and has some cool stuff inside that you won't see other places like Indian beverages and alcohol. Struggled a little bit at the beginning, the guy that came to the counter and tried to take my order didn't seem to understand much English and after repeating the order 3 or 4 times he said ok and walked off. A few minutes later a different guy came up and took my order. I asked for chicken vindaloo and he seemed confused so I grabbed a copy of the menu and pointed at it and he promptly scratched it out with a pen and said they didn't have it. I went with the chicken curry instead and of course had to try to the samosas and garlic chili naan. -Samosas 10/10, fantastic. Great heat to them, nice and crispy, hot and fresh and packed full of filling bursting with flavor. The chutney was delicious as well. -Curry Chicken 9/10 excellent. Big big pieces of chicken in the curry, more than enough to fill me up. It was really oily which I know chicken curry has oil but it was more than I'm used to and I wish it had a little more spice. -Garlic Chili Naan 10/10 fantastic. Just so packed with flavor and perfectly cooked, not much more to say. Overall it was a good experience and I'd definitely come back to try some more menu options. They need to do a little menu updating it seems but that doesn't take away from great food that I got all for under $20.

If you are anywhere near Bakersfield, you have to give this gem of a place a try--authentic Punjabi…read morefood. My 11-year-old took one bite of Aloo parantha (which came with a pat of butter) and claimed it was the best thing she's eaten in a while. Gobi Parantha was so flavorful and yummy that it was gobbled up in minutes. Amritsari Kulche with Choley was absolutely divine, with a perfect char on the kulcha. This is a family-owned business with heartwarming service and food that reminds me of India, the simple golden core of India, without all the jazz hands and shiny pants. If you want to taste authentic Indian food, try this place today. We'll be back whenever we are in this town!

The sign outside this establishment reads Ronak Dhaba, but it is the same place. Stopped off on…read moreour way back from San Francisco. Very unassuming when we parked our car and approached the entrance. It is an outdoor restaurant with a food truck making all the dishes. We ordered the Puri Chole, Mixed Vegetable Parantha, Paneer Bhurji, Rotis, and Raita. The food was amazing! We practically inhaled everything, it tasted so good. It was a bit of a detour for us, but 100% worth it. The hospitality and service was impeccable. It is authentically Punjabi and it did not disappoint. We will definitely be back in the future when driving through.

Great food and amazing hospitality! We stopped here for dinner on our way from LA to Paso Robles…read moreand loved it so much that we stopped again for lunch on our way back. The food is very fresh and very homestyle. We tried the aloo pranthas, chaat, butter chicken and daal. Everything was delicious. We will definitely be back soon

Truely enjoy my first visit!! Great flavors,taste authentic South Indian food!!…read more Ambience is neat and clean!! 5 * Food: 5 * Service : well attentive hospitality 5*

The food here was overall good. I did takeout and had to…read morepersonally go in to place the order since no one answered the phone. Placed a Butter Chicken and Paneer dish. Both were good, a little runny compared to what I'm used to. The garlic naan was good but I wish they didn't char them so much. I would give them another try again, maybe dine in next timeband try their biryanis.

We came here for dinner as a family of four and had a great experience. The food was excellent and…read moreeverything tasted fresh. We ordered chole bhature, shahi paneer, butter naan, pani poori, and samosa chaat. The bhature were incredibly soft, almost like a pillow. The butter naan was amazing, dripping with rich butter that tasted almost homemade. The shahi paneer was flavorful and paired perfectly with the naan. The drinks were just as good. The mango lassi tasted fresh and natural, without that artificial pulp flavor you sometimes get. The chaas was also refreshing and balanced. The staff were very friendly and helpful. If you are not familiar with the menu, they are happy to guide you and suggest dishes. Overall, we loved the place and will definitely be back for more. Highly recommend.

Food 12/10 Service 4/10 - chaotic and feels like you are in…read moreIndia where there's no real line and the cashier doesn't know what's going on in the kitchen Ambiance - casual and no frills but no complaints either Dishes tried - Great kadhi chawal and the parantha is as big as it gets and really very authentic The reason this place only gets 2 stars is because their parantha was served folded with butter inside its foil which was hidden in the fold and that butter melted before we started eating it because of the heat of the folded parantha and we found the empty foil paper which could have been swallowed whole had we not opened the parantha or looked carefully! The chef needs to give the butter on the side or open the butter out of its pack otherwise it's super unhygienic!

We stopped by Heart of India Bar & Restaurant closer to Holidays season during our drive between…read morethe Bay Area and Los Angeles, and it turned out to be an absolute hidden gem for anyone craving authentic Indian food on the road. Located conveniently close to I-5, it's a perfect stop to take a break, enjoy great food, and relax before continuing your journey. We tried several dishes -- Chat Papri, Chole Kulcha, Shahi Paneer, Dal Makhani, Aloo Paratha, Garlic Naan, and Besan Roti -- and every single one was delicious. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, with ingredients that felt locally sourced and prepared with care. They offer restaurant made makhan with parathas, isn't is super cool? :) The server was amazing, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. It's rare to find a place like this that combines authentic taste, quality service, and a warm atmosphere so well. Highly recommended for families and travelers--whether you're going from the Bay Area to LA or vice versa, make this your go-to stop for Indian food. A must-try spot that truly captures the heart of Indian cuisine!

The flavor was excellent The restroom could use some love…read more Service was a'ight. Not busy They have a buffet. But it wasn't cheap. Large selection of choices on the menu. Bar would be fun. My husband loved it

Favorite Indian place in town. Two words: chicken malai - phenomenal! The best Indian food - mild,…read moreyummy, flavor profile! Their tikka masala is good, the yellow rice, and butter chicken are great too.

Came on Sunday with a decent variety of food. Help yourself buffet with the server bringing naan…read moreand drinks. Goat curry, fish Pakora and tandoori chicken standouts. Also comes with garlic naan and drink. $17.99+ tax. Dark interior but expected with Indian places. Only missing was palak paneer or aloo gobi.

"We tried their exotic vada pav, butter dabeli, bhakri chilli-garlic pizza, and gobhi paratha --…read moreeverything was delicious. If you're from Gujarat, you must try their dabeli and vada pav. The place is very clean, has a nice dining setup, and the staff member was incredibly friendly. Highly recommend this spot -- it truly feels like a taste of Gujarat in the USA!" Please open one branch in bay area.

I never leave reviews but this place is just too good for me not to, in a city (Bakersfield) with a…read moreseemingly endless sea of mediocre at best restaurants. My GF loves Indian food and extra spicy, but for me it's not a usually a top choice. JBV however is completely different. I'm only in Bakersfield a few days a month but I always try and squeeze in a meal at Jay Bhavani because the food is outstanding. The flavor and texture of each dish is dialed to perfection and the quality is consistently top notch. The servers are always friendly (shout out to Nirav) and they give helpful descriptions/recommendations if, like me, you aren't super familiar with the wide variety of dishes they serve. My favorites are the JB Special Dosa and Vada Pav (great for eating on the go) The food is always made to order and fresh. They also have beer on draft or glass bottled soda (the good stuff) to wash it down with. My spice tolerance is relatively high, but they do offer many dishes mild/no spice by request for those that can't handle the heat. The digs are humble so you won't mistake this place for fine dining, but the important stuff (THE FOOD and SERVICE) are right up there with the best in Bakersfield.

Sad to say I came in wanting to try Indian Food. I was greeted by the sweetest lady after she…read morestepped out a lady came out to "Take my Order". I explained I'm not very educated with their plates so I asked what dishes they would suggest and the lady just kept saying chicken masala or what do you want? Haha I don't even know what that is I had to look it up on my phone. So after that I didn't feel very welcomed. She wasn't even talking to me by the register or standing infront of me, she just kept walking back in forth in the kitchen (no other customers were around) I had to leave before I lost my appetite.

This is a hidden gem in Bakersfield. Located right off Chester near 7th street, it is an excellent…read morespot for good Indian food. I've been eating vegan for the last few weeks and they have a great selection of non-meat dishes. Kelly is wonderful and so kind and welcoming and the decor inside is amazing. I'll definitely be coming back!

Forget any preconceived notion of where one can find good Indian food. The Indian Oven is one of…read morethe absolute best Indian restaurants I've been to in my life. In fact I'm hesitant to share because if I have to wait for a table at a restaurant which sits next to an abandoned and boarded up "food store" (that is literally the signage next to 'restaurant' which is for Indian Oven), then I may be somewhat unpleasant to deal with. We started with Aloo Tikki with Channa and Chili Paneer. The Channa was nice and peppery (order mild if you're unaccustomed to Indian spice levels), and the Chili Paneer was delightfully tangy. The mains were lamb vindaloo and goat biryani. The goat is on the bone, so be careful. The meat is nice and tender, the sauces are super flavorful without being overwhelming, and while I wasn't super hungry when I came in, I couldn't stop eating until my date made me. If you're in Bakersfield, make the drive.

We needed to eat near Weedpatch Hwy, so checking the Yelp app, I saw this place. It looks like an…read moreold truck stop. There is no sign on the outside other than "Restaurant". Don't let that fool you. It's clean inside. The servers were nice. They took our order promptly. It took a little longer than I thought to bring to our table. But that's not a problem. You know they are making it fresh. We had the Tikki Chicken Marsala. I know little about Indian Cuisine. This tasted good. I loved the spiciness of the sauce. It paired very well with the delicious naan bread. If your east of town and like Indian food, this place is authentic.

The food was divine, service was very quick and friendly, and the in house singer was great too…read more The meetha pan ice cream is my new favorite desert ever.

Absolutely best Indian food in town. Owner came out and helped us make the best decisions. They…read moretreated my wife and daughter so politely and with so much care. Had the butter chicken and chicken curry and garlic naan. Was hands down the best Indian food I've had in years!!!!!! The culture, vibe and atmosphere was out of this world. Can't wait to go back. My daughter had the strawberry ice cream, I don't know what they make it with, but holy cow it's so good. If you like spice like I do, tell them you want it extra spicy. I really can't say enough good things. Please make sure you give this place a try, I don't do reviews lightly.