Authentic Maharashtrian food tasted just like home. Tried Solkadi, kothimbir vadi, batata vada, sabudana vada, khichdi, puranpoli and shrikand. Great service as well. read more

Two words! Authentic. Consistent. If you know, you know. If you don't, worth the trip to find out. read more

Visited this place with my friends during a visit to Bay area and absolutely loved with the range of maharashtrian dishes they have on their menu, like zhunka bhakri, bharleli vangi, thecha, misal, sabudana vada and much more. The interiors are clean and ambiance is nice for meal with friends and family. We ordered pav bhaji, misal pav, bharleli vanagi and bhakri with thecha. All was on point except for bhakri, I expected jowar but it was rice bhakri and felt it could have been cooked better and I hope they offer varieties of bhakri on their menu in the near future. The service is attentive and quick to respond. I wud highly recommend this place!! Must bay area visit to experience maharashtroan food read more

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I have been here long time back, they are still maintaining the authenticity of the cusine. Interior are nothing notable, but the food and service takes carries this the restaurant. We started with kothimbir vadi, which are cilantro and gram flour fritters, which is maharasrian appetizer. Though fried with oil, the dish itself did not reain much oil, it was accompanied with chutney which was mild and sweet note, I would preferred a spicy chutney to go with. Misal pav we ordered with butter, which next time I will order without butter as it was too much and made the Pav heavy. Misal was good with moth peas, black eyed peas etc. Not spicy though. We had extra Misal , so we ordered bhakri which was made of rice flour, very soft and melts in mouth. Bhakri is called as Pathri in kerala and arisi rotti tamilnadu. Desert we ordered the puranpoli which was mildly sweet , indeed an indulgent. read more

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Such a great spot! The samosas, vada pav, pav bhaji, and thali were all super flavorful, and the drinks were really refreshing. Definitely coming back read more

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If you're craving Maharastrian food then look no further than Puranpoli. They have everything you'd crave from a traditional Maharastrian place. The misal pav was delicious but a bit spicy to my liking and the sabudana vada somehow felt a little undercooked but apart from that, everything was delicious. The service was quick, and they have ample seating too and ambience is decent. However I've heard that the place gets pretty busy. So plan accordingly. read more

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Got takeout from them They know how to do make their pav bhaji! This might be the best in the bay! Taste is ten by ten read more

Amazing puranpoli! Super soft, a little crispy on the outside, and the filling had that perfect balance of sweet without being too much. You can tell it's fresh and not just something pre-made. read more

Ambience is average for an Indian fast joint Chai Tea: (2/5) somehow the flavor of tea just didn't come through and the tea was barely lukewarm. If you're aware of the two key elements of Indian tea, they are a) flavor and b) needs to be piping hot. This fell short on both counts. Kokum sarbat (4/5): I've had kokum sarbat at Annapurna but Pooranpoli's beat it. The sarbat has a slightly more tangier/salty taste which was a tad bit more better. Misal Pav: (4.5/5) This was a hit with all of us. There's a thin line between too spicy and having a kick and Puranpoli tread that line very well. It was perfect for all three people with very different spice levels. For my wife to say "I almost wish I didn't order my other dish" is high praise! Zunka :(2.5/5) for me, Annapurna is the gold standard when it comes to Zunka bhakar. Puranpoli fell short on a number of fronts. First, the dish doesn't come with Bhakri standard, you have to order the bhkari separately. Second, I'm used to having bhakri made from bajri. At this place they make it from rice floor which makes it a bit heavy. Third, at Annapurna the Zunka Bhakri is served with a generous side of ghee. You will need to order that separately here. While the staff was kind enough to not charge me for it, it does all add up to the experience. And lastly the Zunka was a bit dry and it places, hardened enough that we couldn't break it. Puranpoli (2/5): low on salt, and comes with no condiments. Understand that one can order things on he side, but if you're serving it as a main course it needs to include at least some condiments. read more

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Stopped by for a quick bite and walked out very happy. Ordered vada pav and sol kadhi and shoutout to the team because the service was lightning fast--food hit the table within 5 minutes of ordering. Perfect if you're hungry and short on time. The vada pav came deconstructed, with green chutney and dry garlic chutney on the side so you can assemble it your way, which I actually enjoyed. Small bummer - no sweet tamarind chutney. That said, once put together, the vada pav was flavorful and very satisfying. Now let's talk about the real star - Sol Kadhi. Absolutely mind-boggling. Cooling, balanced, and straight-up soul satisfaction. I could sip this all day. Only downside? The price for a cup felt a bit steep, but the taste almost makes you forget about it. The place itself has ample seating both indoors and outdoors, parking available on-site, and an ambience that's busy yet calm. read more

Puranpoli - Vada Pav - Vegetarian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Just loved the food. It was amazing . Service was quick and it's a small restaurant having outdoor seating so perfect place for outdoor seating. It just gave me all flavors of my college times. Would definaltey visit again to try other food options . read more

Puranpoli - Bharli Vangi Pav Bhaji - Vegetarian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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We'd been meaning to try this place for a while, especially after hearing glowing reviews from friends and fellow food lovers. It's a semi self-service setup--orders are placed at the counter, and you help yourself to plates and cutlery. The food, however, is brought to your table. We sampled a variety of dishes: misal pav, sabudana khichadi, bhakari with vangi curry, modak, the signature puranpoli, and solkadhi. The standouts for us were definitely the puranpoli and the modak--both were absolutely delightful. The bhakari paired with vangi curry was flavorful and satisfying as well. On the other hand, the misal and sabudana khichadi didn't quite hit the mark for us, and the solkadhi was just average. Overall, it's a great spot for vegetarians looking to explore traditional flavors. Worth a visit for the puranpoli and modak alone! read more

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If you're craving authentic Maharashtrian food, Puran Poli Restaurant is a must-visit! The puran poli was soft, perfectly sweet, and tasted just like homemade. You can really feel the traditional flavors in every bite. We also tried a few other dishes, and everything was fresh and well-prepared. The food wasn't overly oily, and the spices were well balanced. The service was friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere felt comfortable and family-friendly. Overall, a great place for delicious, comforting Indian food. I'll definitely be coming back and recommending it to friends! read more

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Visited Puranpoli with my family on a Saturday around 2pm and it was fairly busy but was able to get a table immediately. You order at the counter - we got chapati with kadai paneer, chapati with bharli vangi, misal pav, vada misal, and vada pav. Then we got the kokam sharbat drink and puranpoli for dessert. All the meals were pretty tasty. My personal favorite was the kadai paneer! Good spice level and the chapatis were nice and soft. The eggplant in the bharli vangi could have been cooked for longer but my dad still enjoyed it. All the streetside snacks were small but had good flavors. The puranpoli dessert came out hot and it satisfied our sweet craving. The kokam sharbat drink was sweet and spicy so if you like that flavor combo, you would probably like this drink. That said, we all thought the quantity of food could have been bigger. The chapatis were a separate add on and they only gave two thin chapatis which was not enough for the amount of curry. Overall, Puranpoli had good, clean flavors but a little pricey considering the smaller portion sizes. Would consider coming back if nearby! read more

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This is great place if you want to have maharashtrian food. Puran poli, misal pav and bhareli vaangi are my favorite. Service is quick. Ambience feels homely read more

I was really excited to eat here after reading all the rave reviews, but my experience was really bad. We ordered misal pav and it turned out a very diluted dal with a heavy load of oil just basking on top of it. Just seeing it was so underwhelming but we tried to give it a chance and taste but it was only average in taste. The only good item was the poli their namesake dish. The service was also very slow, maybe we visited on the wrong day as it was Christmas. Will need to try again to be able to experience what others have posted here!! read more

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The food was amazing and the service was also outstanding! This place has been my favorite so far the seasoning is just perfection!

Liked the food here, very simple and focused on food rather than ambiance. Everything tasted very flavorful and authentic! We got the pav bhaji, bharli vangi, and palak paneer with chapathis. Liked all of the dishes and tasted great as leftovers as well!! Will definitely come back when we crave Maharashtrian food. read more

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Got take-out on a Friday evening and it was ready before the 40 min estimated wait time. Parking is in a private lot for Puranpoli only. It was pretty crowded inside. I got the puranpoli, vada pav, and pav bhaji. My favorite was the vada pav! The potato ball was so flavorful with great texture. Pav bhaji was very flavorful too. It went well with the sweet bread. Quite heavy after a while though. Puranpoli was a nice sweet treat, although I do wish I had this dining in so it'd be fresh and warm. It was still good though! Not sure if I'd go out of my way to come back, but would be open to it if it were an option nearby in the future. read more

Puranpoli - Vegetarian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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We got pav bhaji, vada pav, samosa pav, palak paneer and garlic naans on our recent visit. Happy to report that they have steel utensils now. Pav bhaji was amazing. The bhaji was not too spicy, the combination with the buttered pav was heavenly. Loved it! I think it's easily one of the better if not best pav bhaji in town. Rest of the items were super disappointing though. The potato in the vada pav felt heavy and underflavored, the green chutney fell flat. The paneer in palak paneer was hard, the butter naans were brittle. The samosa was delicious but the combination with the pav felt odd and forced. read more

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I picked up catering for work. The food was incredibly delicious. It was so good there was nothing left! Packaged very nice and extremely good value for the amount of food. read more

Vada pav is good here. All.the stars for it. I ordered pav bhaji as well but what I received was just some gravy with tons of garam masala. No veggies,no taste,no nothing. Their pav bhaji used to be good so I haven't idea what they gave me. read more

Puranpoli - Vegetarian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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My friend and I came here for dinner during the week. It wasn't too busy when we arrived, so we were able to grab a table quickly. It was unclear to us that you order at the counter when we sat down, but we figured it out. Food: The entire menu is vegetarian. Some items are vegan or can be made vegan. My friend and I ordered the following to share: Sabudana Vada - These were good! The sauce provided was okay though. Samosas - As expected and delicious. Masala Fries - These were pretty good. I would order again. Bharli Vangi - The eggplant was cooked very well. This was spicy and decadent. Kadai Paneer - It tasted familiar with the tomato base, and it was delicious. It would be my go-to here. Service: Service was a little confusing at the beginning. It was unclear that it was order at the counter type place. Once ordered, our food came out as they were ready. We didn't interact with the staff too much. TL;DR - great vegetarian Indian restaurant where it's "fast casual" of ordering at the counter & the food is brought to your table. read more

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Best Marathi food in bay area- pav bhaji , Misal pav, Bombay Frankie's and the best - puranpoli! Always love to try new items when in South Bay! Highly recommend!! read more

I hate to leave bad reviews but being a Mumbaikar I was craving Vada pav & Misal pav so I thought I'd give this place a try, but this is nowhere close to the Mumbai stuff & tasted like nothing! I was so hungry & I still couldn't eat it as it tasted so bad. I'm not coming back here sorry but I had high expectations of this place reading the reviews & it was much much below average I've had better Vada pav in the Bay Area which is still good if not close to Mumbai. read more

Puranpoli - Misal pav - Vegetarian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Ate here with some friends and let me say: this place is doing something special--even if the Yelp average would suggest otherwise. Walked in skeptical (strip mall + velvet chairs = ???) but left pretty impressed. This isn't your standard dosa-and-thali factory. This is hyper-regional, unapologetically Maharashtrian, and it's not trying to make friends with the butter chicken crowd. Respect. We got the misal pav (x2), batata vada, sabudana vada, puran poli, and aam panna. The misal was ferocious--in a good way. Not white-people spicy. Like, "sweat-on-your-upper-lip-by-minute-three" spicy. Complex, layered, deeply satisfying. Pav was fresh and nicely buttered. The batata vada was crispy on the outside, mashy and peppery inside--like a very good Mumbai street version minus the fumes. Sabudana vada: lighter than it had any right to be. The puran poli was the real surprise--soft, warm, just-sweet-enough, with a clarified butter puddle that didn't feel gratuitous. Honestly, if you're not finishing your meal with that and a little glass of salted buttermilk, you're doing it wrong. Small nit: food took a while. Not quite "did they forget us?" level, but definitely "should we check?" territory. Staff was friendly and helpful, though seemingly overwhelmed. Prices are very reasonable for the quality--you're not paying Santana Row premiums for saffron sprinkles here. Verdict? 4 stars. Could be 5 if they tighten up service and scale slightly better. But for a place this niche, I'll take slow and soulful over fast and watered-down any day. Will be back. read more

Currently my favorite spot for authentic Wada Pav. So far they have been consistent and haven't been disappointed. Friends had Pav Bhaji and the thalis and those too looked great - will definitely be coming back! read more

Best aamras in the Bay Area! Hands down outstanding food. We ordered pav bhaji with extra pav, chapati and kadai paneer, and aamras. Nothing to complain. Just great food, great service, prompt seating, and great price point. Bring cash for a 10% discount! And whatever they have going, the music playlist here just rocks! read more

Puranpoli - Aamras - Vegetarian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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This place is super close to my job, and I've driven by here so many times and today decided to finally come for lunch with the family. We all got the Lunch Thali, which is a combination of different entree's and rice and nibbles. The entree choices come already set by the restaurant so you don't have to worry about what to choose. There was a crispy bread which literally was the most delicious crispy bread I've ever tried! The Sabudana Vada was unlike anything I've ever had before, a neat looking fried ball, with savory spices and tapioca balls! I thought it was dessert so I ate it last! LOL There was Kadai Paneer, Kabuli Chana Masala, Sukhi Batata Bhaji, and a couple more things. It was pricey at $22 per person, but there was a lot there and I was very full at the end of it. My daughter could only eat half. A mango pulp, Aamras, was the dessert. Best of all, I loved the spice level!! It was the most perfect level of spice for me, not too crazy spicy, not too bland. Just the right amount. Super interesting food, lots of unique flavors and textures. I told my husband, I did not miss the meat at all, I could very easily be vegetarian if I got to eat like this every day read more

Puranpoli - Vegetarian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Food was simple and great. It's usually a good sign that the menu is limited. Unlike many Indian restaurants that do too much, this one sticks to a few well liked dishes and does them well. We had the basic dal fry, white rice, tandoori roti, navratan korma and methi paneer. Good stuff! read more

Came on a weekday for lunch and enjoyed the food! Ordered the makai palak (spinach curry) and kadai paneer (cheese and gravy). Both were flavorful and had the right amount of spice (both in terms of spices and heat level). Love that everything here is vegetarian and tastes amazing! Order at the counter in the back then sit down. Service was quick, and staff were friendly. There is a small parking lot right in front. Not sure if there's more in the back. read more

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We coming back to this place for its amazing misal pav! Spicy and freshly made always. Puranpoli and modak are sumptuous desserts read more

Delicious! Will definitely return. I have been craving the eggplant ever since. Restaurant is clean & staff are friendly.

A popular Indian restaurant in south bay that is known to serve some delicious Maharashtrian food. One of the pros of this restaurant is their consistency in the taste and quality of the dishes. All the dishes that I tried were equally good. I had the kothambir vadi, saboodana vada, misal pav and puranpoli for dessert. In the past when I visited this restaurant I had tried their entree called zunka which was flavorful too. The service is pretty quick and you need to order the food at the cashier desk and they bring your food to the table when it is ready. They have plenty of parking in the complex. read more

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Ordered the Special Lunch Thali which is served Weds to Friday 11-3, the Pav Bhaji, tomato & potato buttery semi gravy dish served with a pair of Butter Pav, Masala fries, and a Mango Lassi. There's a 10% discount if you pay cash FYI. Service is good - you order and pay at the counter and the food is brought out to you. Enjoyed the food and drink. The music and decor inside is also welcoming and pleasant. They keep the tables clean which is also nice and leave a carafe of water and utensils on the table for self service. read more

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This place serves some flavorful Maharashtrian (west coast of India) cuisine. Vada pao is one of my favorite go to order along with the Kokam juice. Service is fast and friendly. Food is made fresh to order. Don't think the puranpoli is made fresh since it is dry and soggy (probably heated in microwave?) but if they did, that would be amazing! Ambience is clean and they have both indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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No hate but one of the worst Pav bhaji and Misal pav i have eaten. No idea if the quality has gone down recently but this is extremely overhyped. Most of the food are mid at best. Try Pav bhaji and More. Lol. read more

"Must-visit" place if you're from or grew up in western India. Growing up in Bombay (they call it Mumbai now) I am very familiar with Bombay Street Food (batata vada, pav bhaji) as well as traditional Maharashtrian snacks and sweets like misal pav, Sabudana Khichdi, modak (believed to be a favorite of Lord Ganesh) and of course, the reason we were here - puranpoli, after which the restaurant is named. We were a large group of 8 college friends, meeting after a few months, and we ordered family style. I grabbed a chai, even though it was well past my caffeine curfew, just for old times sake, and started sampling the food as it was brought out to us. I enjoyed all the dishes. But hands down my favorite, besides the puranpoli of course (which is more like a dessert than a snack), was the Pav Bhaji. This famous street food from the beloved city I grew up In, is a vegetable curry (bhaji) primarily composed of potato, tomato, and loads of butter. Even the bread (pav) is buttered and then grilled on the pan (tava) which makes it delish! The puranpoli came last, but was well worth the wait. It was warm, sweet, stuffed with the distinctive jaggery and lentil filling specific to western India. The bill was a reasonable $25 each. The service was fast, though I've heard that's not always the case. Parking lot was tight but manageable. Bathrooms were clean. I'll be back. read more

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Authentic Maharashtrian food is something I didn't expect to find in the Bay Area and Puran Poli simply blew my mind away . I love their Sabudana Vada as well as the various curries read more

While visiting south bay, I wanted to try some traditional Indian food. After extensive research, I narrowed down on Puranpoli. We got the ginger chai with sabutdana vada. The chai was perfectly made. It had the right balance of sweetness and ginger flavor. The vada plate had two pieces and they were not too oily. It came with a side of chutney. The vada tasted very authentic and went well with the chutney. We also got the pav bhajji (with amul cheese). I was initially skeptical about the quantity, but the dish in itself was heavy and adequate. The bhajji was yummy! I also ordered garlic naan with kadai paneer. The naan was cooked perfectly and the paneer was seasoned well. Everything was delicious! They also had a really nice outdoor patio area and the servers were very polite. I would highly recommend checking out this restaurant if you are looking for traditional indian food! read more

Puranpoli - Vegetarian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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