I'm a huge fan of Maharashtrian food, so while visiting San Jose we had to stop and try the Puranpoli Sharing some thoughts on everything we ate (even though we forgot to take pics of half the dishes!) Misal Pav & Vada Misal - Absolutely loved the Misal! Authentic flavor, perfect spice level, and so hearty. I especially appreciated that it wasn't just sprouted moong--there was moong, matki, yellow peas, black-eyed peas, and green peas. A true protein-packed bowl. Two thumbs up Vada Pav - Another hit! We devoured it Sabudana Vada - Crispy outside, soft inside, and just the right size. Didn't care much for the chutney though. Sabudana Khichdi - This one didn't work for me; it leaned a bit too sweet. Ukadiche Modak & Puranpoli - The stars of the meal! Highly recommend both. The modak was soft, pillowy, and melt-in-your-mouth with a great dough-to-filling balance. The Puranpoli was super soft, ultra-thin dough, and perfectly flavored stuffing--excellent in both taste and quantity Sol Kadhi - Just okay for me; not something I'd return specifically for. Kokam Sharbat - Loved it! Overall, a wonderful spot for authentic Maharashtrian flavors with warm, welcoming staff. I'd definitely come back! read more

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I had ordered takeout from this place during my visit to Santa Clara. My husband is from Maharashtra, and I've been there many times. My MIL has also made these dishes at home. So I was hoping for some amazing food from here. I haven't seen many Maharashtrian restaurants, so was very excited. Here is all I ordered: - Kothimbir Vadi: this is absolutely delicious. The flavor and seasoning is top notch. Loved it. - Sabudana Vada: we make this often at home and is one of my favorite Maharashtrian dishes. This was not bad. A bit bland for my liking. But was fried well and I loved the crispness. - Sabudana Khichdi: this was not good. I make this at home and what was sent to me was not cooked properly. Most of the grains were not cooked, and was too bland. - Bhakri: this was awful. No taste. No flavor. It was this white roti that was sent. Not at all like the Bhakri I've eaten in Maharashtra. - Puranpoli: I was super excited to try this as I absolutely love Puranpoli. But this didn't hit the mark. It was ok. Needed to be sweeter. There are many other things in the menu and I would love to try next time I'm in the area. read more

Puranpoli - Sabudana Vada - this was good. Would have liked a better chutney with it. - Vegetarian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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It's surprisingly authentic and good tasting place! It went beyond my expectation of a vegetarian dishes. read more

My co-worker from Bangalore found this spot and suggested we give it a try, she also was really curious to see if Indian food in the Bay Area would taste like food back home. We ordered Vada Pav, Pav Bhanji, and Bharli Vangi. This was my first time trying Maharashtrian food and I really enjoyed it. The restaurant itself is small, serving maybe 40 guests inside and there are also a few outdoor tables. My favorite dish was Bharli Vangi, I love eggplant and this tasted like the eggplant was roasted and stuffed with spices, tomatoes, and stewed with peanuts as well. We ate it with garlic naan and it was very tasty. I also like how the Pav Bhanji had a thick consistency to it - I wasn't mad about the extra butter added to the sauce either! Dipping the lightly toasted bun into the sauce was perfection. As for service, you are seated first, look over the menu, and then put in your order at the counter and pay first as well. Pretty seamless process and efficient. #26-06-06 read more

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

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I really like this place - it's a vegetarian menu but very flavorful and like many Indian restaurants the food is very filling. Order at the counter and then grab a number when you choose your table. The food came pretty promptly. We ordered the Samosa Ragda - sort of like Indian food mixed with pico de gallo. Not spicy at all. Dal with rice - quite watery, otherwise super tasty and pretty sure i would call it soup but for the accompanying rice. Chana Masala - delicious garbanzo beans - we could have included Rice with the combination here as well, but tried the garlic naan instead, which I thought was a little bit too chewy, hard to cut, and hard to even tear off with your fingers. Also got a smooth, creamy and milky mango lassi to drink. All all, a positive experience that exceeded my expectations. I would definitely come back here because I felt like I didn't miss the meat in the dishes. That's all. read more

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I stopped by on a Saturday noon for lunch. I got a seat right away. Everything I had was delicious. Quantity was less. I thought I ate enough, but left hungrier. Lunch thali was my favorite item. Roti, multiple curries and sabudana vada. Poranpoli dessert was delicious. Vada pav was flavorful. Mango Lassi was my favorite drink. Solkadhi and Kokam sarbat were new drinks. Both had a similar spicy cumin taste. read more

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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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This is the first restaurant that I've been to that truly captured authentic flavors! From chai to Pav Bhaji, they truly nailed the essence of the item. Service is prompt and simple. Ambiance is pretty boring, though for the price point and the intent of the restaurant, it is sufficient read more

Puranpoli - Vegetarian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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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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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As someone who grew up in Bombay, I'm pretty picky when it comes to Pav Bhaji and Sabudana Vada. The pav was perfectly buttery and toasted, while the bhaji was rich, flavorful, and tasted just like the street-style comfort food I grew up with. The Sabudana Vada was crispy on the outside, and soft inside. The staff was warm, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome from the moment we walked in. The overall customer experience was amazing--friendly, efficient, and very accommodating. Absolutely worth a visit 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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Misal Pav & Mango Lassi. Both were great, and they came with an extremely delicious Bombay Mix. Very spicy. VERY delicious! You might want to order 2 Mango Lassi's for one dish. Will eat there again, delicious. We did take out. read more

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

Oh my gosh, S tier Indian food. This is on another level from Zareen's. Try the palak paneer and kabuli Chana masala. Incredibly flavorful. Wish I weren't watching carbs or I'd try their naan! read more

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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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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Came here with my family on a Thursday night and thought everything was pretty good! It wasn't mind-blowing but it definitely hit the spot and the flavors were on point. read more

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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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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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

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

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

Excellent Thali. Very fresh and great variety!! Will definitely come back. The sabudhana wada was also very crispy read more

Puranpoli - Veg Thali - Vegetarian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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

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

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

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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Amazing vegetarian Maharashtrian food. We tried kothambir vadi, vada paav, ragada chaat, puranpoli, and thali. Every dish was delicious and perfectly spiced. Also, definitely try Solkadhi. read more

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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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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Amazing thali and chaat items. Server was very friendly and helpful. Excellent chutneys enhanced the taste of the chaat.

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

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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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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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

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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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