First timer ! Ordered takeout to go. Dine in is an option too. Place still had patrons in at 8pm dining so I knew it had to be good. Plenty of parking The menu has lots of vegetarian options. I went with the dal , stuffed mushrooms and garlic naan. Very happy with my choice. Packaged to go with extra care including additional plastic wrap to secure the lids. I'd return and try dining in :) read more

This is hands down one of the best North Indian buffet places in the Bay Area! With stylish interiors and a warm, inviting ambiance, this place is definitely not to be missed. I visited during lunch with a few friends, and we were wowed by the variety of food options. The naan was served fresh, and everything we tried tasted really good. Service is very good and naan was replenished quickly. I also catered food from them for my spouse's 50th birthday party, and the food was a huge hit with all our guests. Everything was delivered on time and tasted perfect. For appetizers, we ordered Dahi Bhalla, Achaari Paneer, and Gobi Manchurian. For the main course, we had Chana Masala, Butter Chicken, and Paneer Lababdar, along with Naan and Lachcha Paratha. We also ordered Moong Dal Halwa for dessert. Dahi Bhalla was a super hit! Several guests said it was hands down the best Dahi Bhalla they had ever had at a restaurant. All the other dishes were equally delicious and received lots of compliments. Overall, whether you're looking for a great North Indian buffet or catering for a party, I highly recommend this place. We will definitely be ordering from them again! read more

We usually come for weekend lunch buffet then tried their dinner menu for the first time. The food is delicious and well seasoned. Our veg favorites include gobi manchurian, malai kofta, and the paneer "sizzler" type of dish. Service is great as well. Saturday afternoons get busy so expect a buzzing atmosphere. Raunak has become a go to for us. read more

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A Tuesday early dinner at Raunak in Milpitas turned out to be a genuinely pleasant experience, proving that great Indian food doesn't require a sprawling venue to make an impression. Following a friend's glowing recommendation of their well-stocked lunch buffet, stepping in right at opening set a relaxed tone. As the first three patrons for the evening, placing orders was a breeze, though the kitchen took a bit longer than anticipated to bring the dishes out. That minor delay vanished the moment the food hit the table, as the quality thoroughly justified the wait. The atmosphere quickly gained authenticity as a large Indian family--traditionally one of the most reliable indicators of a restaurant's cultural credibility--alongside a solo diner filled out the cozy dining room. Service throughout the meal was just right. Staff maintained a high level of attentiveness, keeping the water pitcher full and checking in at an ideal pace. Even with a modest-sized room and only a handful of active tables, the genuine care and sincerity from the front-of-house team did not go unnoticed. For anyone looking for flavorful Indian cuisine paired with heartfelt hospitality in Milpitas, Raunak is well worth a visit. read more

Raunak - Indian Near Me - Milpitas, California

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3.5*s rounding up for now. **USP: Indian North Indian style buffet. Buffet available all seven days, weekend buffet is slightly more expensive but has a larger spread. **AMBIANCE: large floor to ceiling height but the place is small, it felt real cramped during the weekend buffet when it was packed with people. Their service area is also tight. They had to put two dishes in each chaffing dish to optimize. Weekday buffet was not as packed and i infact saw a huge corporate team gathered for lunch. ***FOOD: doesn't feel like a luxurious buffet due to lack of space but they did have a decent spread with 3-4 veggie appetizers, 3-4 non veg appetizers, 4-5 desserts, Pani puri, fresh table side naan (which was done very beautifully), two varieties of biryani, fried rice, indo Chinese items, 3-4 varieties of non veg curries, 3-4 varieties of veg curries, salad, drinks etc. As with any buffet there will be hits and misses, I for one enjoyed the varied options and the unlimited Pani puri though it was on the sweeter side. The weekend buffet was definitely worth the price tag of $23, the weekday buffet on the other day felt expensive at $20 as the number of items were significantly lower. read more

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Decent lunch buffet. $20 Mon-Thurs and $23 Fri-Sun. Went on a Fri for lunch and it wasn't busy, but there was a steady flow of customers. Big variety of buffet food, always well stocked, but the food was just average. The best dishes being the goat curry, dal, fresh thin naan, and mango lassi. Service was poor and lacking despite seeing a lot of staff. No explanation of the buffet at all of what's included (fresh naan) and what's not (soft drinks). Dirty plates sat on our table for long periods of time. Small/medium sized, very clean and modern looking restaurant. Small shared parking lot. Overall, average food, poor service. It felt like quantity over quality and that the money went to the anesthetics rather than food and service. There are better options read more

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This was a nice ambiance to host a friend's birthday. Good vibes and music. The staff are pretty attentive and kind when you can get their attention. They were happy to make a reservation for us as well. For me personally, I ordered the Butter Naan & Chicken Tikka Masala. To be honest, I have had better tikka masala elsewhere... but it was pretty decent here! It was REALLY CREAMY and the flavors still came through. Chicken wasn't tough and the portions were fine. The Saag Aloo was flavorful and spicy! The consistency was really thick too. I also tried the Mutton Biryani and it was delicious! Flavored really well and the sheep was tender. Quite spicy! read more

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Had a great time here celebrating a birthday dinner! They were able to accommodate our table of 13 by putting two tables together. Raunak is part of a corner plaza and there's parking available but it could be limited during peak eating hours. It has a classy, beautiful interior that has great ambience for dinner with friends or a date with your partner. The staff were friendly, nice, and attentive. I ordered the mutton biryani! It had such a beautiful and colorful presentation from the veggies, meat, and rice combined. It was a bit spicy but it was paired with a great amount of raita to mellow out the flavors. Lots of pieces with bone in, it was tender and delicious. The staff were so nice in setting the mood for our birthday guests by even playing happy birthday in the background. Great experience for fine dining in Milpitas! read more

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A few days late on this review. I came on a Thursday lunch. There were only about 5 tables of customers which shouldn't be the case because it's pretty good food here. My favorite is the goat curry and everything is else is good to standard. Food (4.5 stars) + Goat curry is rich in flavor and has that hint of gaminess. I can keep coming back here just for this dish. + Chicken curry although simple is also very flavorful here. My wife loved it. + Tikka masala chicken and paneer are of course standard to good here + Vegetarian dishes here are the pakoras, saag, aloo gobis are standard + Goat Briyani is good but everything goat is good to me so maybe a little bias here + Drink station is quite refreshing and a nice touch for a buffet place Service (5 stars) + Not much service needed since its buffet but the fact that they let me take my naan home is a plus Ambiance (5 stars) + Real nice looking entrance and pretty nice for an Indian restaurant in these parts read more

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Newly opened for about 1 year authentic Indian buffet restaurant. Only $20ish per person for lunch buffet. Large parking space, easy to find corner lot, high drinking inside with comfortable chairs and clean tables. All hot food is placed on hot plates. Can order fresh regular or garlic naan. Service is quick and attentive. We will be back. read more

Raunak - Indian Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Had the stuffed mushrooms and Paneer Lababdar, and both were absolutely delicious! The stuffed mushrooms are a must-try. Great flavors and good customer service. Would definitely recommend! read more

Raunak - Stuff mushroom tikka. A MUST TRY! - Indian Near Me - Milpitas, California

Food: 2/5 Service: 4/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 I ordered: - tandoori chicken: not flavorful and texture wasn't great - samosas: decent and crispy outside Chicken was rubbery and didn't have much flavor. I couldn't really bring myself to finish it. There was also a drink dispenser that was constantly leaking onto the ground despite one of the customers trying to close it. The couches in the front were nice and comfy to sit at while waiting but the front door slams really loudly every time someone left or entered and a gush of cold wind comes blowing in as a result. Tall ceilings, overall airy space, not sure about parking since I walked over from the Lee's Supermarket parking lot which was a short and easy walk read more

Raunak - tandoori chicken and samosas takeout - Indian Near Me - Milpitas, California

Beautiful Ambiance. Prompt service. Yummy food and diverse menu. Recently, I went there for food with friends, got togo food, and organized an event. read more

We got food catered from this restaurant for a party. They delivered the food, and setup everything using chafing dishes etc. All the dishes were excellent and the service was exceptional. Highly recommended. read more

Upcoming new place and good spread for weekend lunch buffet. Lots of free parking right outside the restaurant, good ambience and friendly staff welcomes you. Sunday buffet $25 per person (including tax). The spread was big and yummy and most of the items were nut free. - chai, masala chaach, strawberry juice were included - plain naan, butter naan, garlic naan was included Buffet had: - veg pakora, fish pakora, samosa - gobhi Manchurian and chicken Manchurian - butter chicken and chicken tikka masala - tasted almost the same to me, not spicy, no nuts - paneer biryani and fish biryani (5/5) - tandoori chicken (5/5) no color - dal makhani 5/5 - saag paneer and saag corn - malai kofta (5/5) contains nuts - chicken seekh kebab and paneer tikka - chutney raita and salad counter was included - grapes, water melon, musk melon cut fruit - dessert - gulab jamun and phirni Clean restrooms, no outside seating, high ceiling indoor seating :) Must try #supportlocal read more

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Useless goat briyani at $17.99+tax Synthetic chemical colored yellow and red rice with more bones and less meat. Sour in taste. Horrible. Dont waste your health and money! read more

We tried their lunch buffet today and we had a great experience . A large variety of veg and non-veg , nice selection of desserts and even sweet lassi is included ! The flavors were great and everything felt very fresh . Recommended ! read more

Raunak - Some samples of what they had in the buffet - Indian Near Me - Milpitas, California

Honestly a really good value for the buffet. Most Indian buffets will not offer Garlic Naan and Mango Lassi. The Butter Chicken Masala was on point and so was Paneer Masala. A really good value for the money. I'd definitely go back. Service was fast clean and friendly. Also it's nice that the staff is very much on top of keeping the place clean. read more

I was craving Indian food so badly one day and came across this spot on Yelp. I dragged my sister with me on a random Monday around lunchtime and found out we showed up right during their lunch buffet. Instead of ordering individual entrées (which were around $15-$20 each), we decided to go for the lunch buffet and I'm so glad we did. We got to try so many new dishes I'd never had before, which made the whole experience even better. Now, it may not be the best Indian food I've ever had, but for $25 for an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet with dessert included? You really can't go wrong. Definitely worth it for the variety and value alone. read more

Raunak - Gol Gappe / Pani Puri, Garlic Naan, Mango Lassi, Shrimp Biryani - Indian Near Me - Milpitas, California

This place had a great ambiance and the food was excellent. I really enjoyed the service as well as the garlic naan to go with chicken butter curry. Highly recommend!! read more

Raunak - Indian Near Me - Milpitas, California

Food and attention to detail is amazing here. Madhuri and her staff made is feel welcome and taken care of. We have specific requests and all were followed perfectly. I can't wait to try everything on the menu. The achari paneer tikka was the best paneer my wife & I ever had in our life. I really enjoyed the presentation and taste of the veg galouti kabab. For those that say service is slow, you have to give them some grace. They are a fairly new restaurant with a lot of business. It's hard to wait on so many tables, get the food, and take care of door dashers. I have 2 areas of improvement. It would make the experience much better if they had heaters on. There are many glass panes which all the cold in the building. The 2nd is to increase the music volume. Because of the dome too, conversations are amplified. Music is importance for ambiance. read more

Raunak - Delicious Shrimp Biryani. Shrimp is within the rice to maintain its succulent taste - Indian Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Found out this restaurant opened a week ago, so wanted to try it based on all the good reviews. Started off with the Paneer Tikka, which was so soft and nice, and the Stuffed Mushroom Tikka, which was made so well and was tasty. What really caught my eye on the menu was the Lychee Paneer Korma. I expected just a hint of lychee flavor, but it actually came with juicy lychee pieces that paired beautifully with the rich gravy. A unique and delicious combo I wasn't expecting! Garlic Naan was great as well. Definitely coming back to try the non-veg items! read more

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Ordered a Shrimp Biryani, Kashmeeri Naan, Chicken Aloo Bukhara. The shrimp biryani was very flavorful, and the shrimp was well-cooked. The kasmeeri naan is a sweet naan that is sweetened with dried fruit and nuts. The chicken aloo bukhara was creamy and flavorful. The service was okay; we had to request water after sitting for a bit. But the food was excellent. The decor was clean and upscale-looking. I also ordered a Bullet Naan that I will be trying when i get home. read more

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Tried Buffet Lunch on a weekend at Raunak today and it was a fantastic spread of both veg n non vegetarian dishes. I even asked the chef for their famous mushroom tandoor and they were sweet enough to serve me a plate. It was so flavourful and moist. Their service was quick. The restaurant is very classy and cozy at the same time. They have elite decor. Masala chaas & lassi was awesome. They had dahi bhalla chaat which had a great taste. The sweets had gajar halwa and custard which could have been better.. but want to try their other desserts too. The variety of items at the buffet at such a reasonable price point is not to be missed. Definitely eating here again! read more

Raunak - Stuffed Mushroom Tikka - Indian Near Me - Milpitas, California

Another amazing experience here. The butter chicken was the best I've ever had. I'm so happy to have leftovers for tomorrow. I ordered another butter naan to go. Delicious!! read more

Raunak opened its doors for a soft launch recently in Milpitas, and if the crowd's reaction was any indication, it's poised to become a local favorite fast. The restaurant drew a decent gathering, and nearly every guest left with heaps of praise for the food. The spread at the soft opening was a showcase of North Indian comfort classics done right. From richly spiced curries to perfectly charred tandoori options, each dish tasted like it came straight from a seasoned home kitchen. Special shoutout to the chef and team for producing one after the other crowd-pleasers. Crispy naans were an absolute hit across the board as well. Raunak kept things simple but efficient for the soft opening. The staff was welcoming, and despite the initial-day rush, service was smooth. The energy in the room was warm and upbeat, helped by friendly interactions and the unmistakable smell of good food. For a first day, Raunak has done what many restaurants struggle with--win over a full house with great food and hospitality. If this is how they're starting, I personally can't wait to see what's next. Will definitely be reviewing them again sometime later this year!! read more

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There are not enough food selection at the buffet. However, it's not a bad choice if you are in the neighborhood and want to have a $20 buffet. The highlight was definitely the garlic naan. The garlic flavor was more noticable than other place. I found the chicken in the Chicken Tikka Masala (or was it Butter Chicken?) was very dry and rough. Somosa: They were warm, but not crispy. They didn't keep them warm and crispy the right way. read more

Stopped by for lunch on your way to Big Sur and we are so glad we did! We decided to skip the buffet and order off the menu. Hubby enjoyed his pani puri. The chole bhature here is so Yummy! Totally satisfied the craving I had! We also ordered the mixed tandoori veg grill platter which was delicious! We will definitely be back! read more

Raunak - Chhole Bhatoore - Indian Near Me - Milpitas, California

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went in with high expectations after hearing they offered Indian food. The portions are generous, and the flavors are decent overall. As someone from North India who grew up with these dishes, my expectations might be a bit high for a restaurant here. That said, they do a good job of presenting Indian flavors in a casual setting. I especially enjoyed the naan--it was served warm and fresh. read more

The food at Raunak is decent. They offer both veg and non-veg options, and we went for the Saturday buffet. The buffet is $22 per person, which comes to about $25 with tax. Since I'm vegetarian, I'm focusing specifically on the veg options available on the buffet. The spread is mostly non-Indian, but there were a few solid Indian dishes. I especially liked their mint chaas. Vegetarian options included bread pakora, paneer dal makhani, aloo sabzi, achari paneer, and baingan ka sabzi. I may have missed a couple of items. For dessert, they had gulab jamun and rabdi, and they also offered pani puri, which was a nice bonus. The buffet includes butter naan and garlic naan as well. Overall, for people who live in and around Milpitas and don't want to drive far, this is a good option. read more

Raunak - Bhajji - Indian Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Service was slow. Food was not that great. We ordered a mint mojito and it tasted like lemonade. They didn't even add fresh mint in the drink. Served room temperature water when we first sit down. Server asked us if we were ready to order the main meal, and it took him 15 mins to come back and take our order. We ordered the gobi manchurian and it was too tangy, the chicken tikka and shahi malai chicken tikka loomed and almost tasted the same. There was too much lemon in the lamb biriyani. Butter chicken left a funny after taste. The rajma was good. Won't be going back again. read more

Food was only OK to below average. Number of food selections was very small, maybe around 5 veg and 5 nonveg. The tandoori chicken has a weird pink/red color, not typical of the regular ruby red. The chai was so pale it looked more like milk than tea. Samosas and mango lassi were good. There were practically no desserts. Go to Sunnyvale/Mountain View area for better Indian buffet choices. read more

We went by on a weekday evening and Mr Singh was in charge. The buffet was good, and he came by following up often on if we could like something fresh . The food quality was very good, good ingredients. It was like one of the standard buffets but the taste was delicious . Suggestion for the business is to charge a lower price for "Vegetarian" eating people since we get access to only about half the menu read more

A super cute North Indian establishment. We had the chicken Korma and fish appetizer. We also had some desserts that were good too. All of the food was super flavorful. If you are looking for food from Delhi/Punjab this is your place. read more

Went here on the way to the movies at Great Mall. Got stuffed mushroom, amritsari fish and chicken seekh for apps and a paneer lababdar with tandoori roti for entree. Along with a chai and lassi the total came out to be $80 and the food was enough for two people (and some leftovers). The food was a hit across the board. The seekh was flavorful and well cooked, mushrooms had a nice tangy masala and the stuffing had cheese green peppers. Usually mushroom apps are quite blah but this one had a nice desi pizza like taste. The fish could have used a little more crispness but was decent, and they had fresh mooli (radish) and nice green chutney as accompaniment. The paneer lababdar was excellent, super soft paneer, subtle but rich gravy on the medium heat level. The chai came in a nice big cup and was made fresh with cardamom. The restaurant is new, has comfy chairs, upscale decor, although it's located right by a road and the area is a bit unassuming. We felt like there were too many tables on the inside making it look a bit crowded with furniture. There weren't too many people in house on a weekend evening as I'm guessing they are still new, but looked like there were a lot of delivery orders. read more

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Everything food tastes like dog food. Wait is hella long. The ambiance is horrid The food is crap read more

Lunch buffet is a reasonable price. Good choices. Lamb curry was a bit salty. The owner was checking on each table if everything was okay and anything else people needed. Quaint place. Not too big and not too small. read more

We've only gotten to-go orders from here, so I can't comment on the service, however all the items in both to-go orders (we tried different menu items each time) were some of the best Indian food I've ever had! I love that there is a HUGE menu, more than I've seen at any other Indian restaurant. In addition to buffet staples (like tandoori chicken, butter chicken, and daal), they have street food and Indo-Chinese items. The website itself is super-helpful for newbies, as it includes photos of each dish and a spicy rating, so there are no surprises in terms of spiciness. We can't wait to go back again and try even more entrees and desserts! read more

Raunak Indian Kitchen in Milpitas was the perfect place to host my kid's birthday party. We did a buffet for our group, and everything--from the planning to the food--was handled so smoothly. A big shout-out to Ranjit, who was an amazing host throughout. His communication was clear and timely, and he truly helped make the whole event feel easy and special. Jot and Pinder were also incredibly helpful and kind, making sure our guests were taken care of and that everything ran well. And the food--honestly outstanding. The buffet had tons of options for both veg and non-veg, and everything we tried tasted fresh and delicious. I'd genuinely put it among the best Indian food in the Bay Area. We had about 15 people, and everyone enjoyed it. Highly recommend Raunak Indian Kitchen for their amazing food and warm hospitality--definitely go try them, and if you're considering hosting an event there, you'll be in great hands. read more

Went here for a dinner. Ordered their Amritsari Chole Kulche, Afghani soya chaap, Beoccoli and Rajma rice plate. Amritsari chole kulche were light, and had balanced spices. Afghani Soya chaap and Broccoli was interesting in flavor and really loved it. read more

Raunak - Amritsari Chole Kulche - Indian Near Me - Milpitas, California