We stopped by Star Chaat Cuisine just to have some fresh chai, and we were really impressed with…read morethe experience. The owner was very nice, welcoming, and took the time to talk with us. They made fresh chai for us, and the service was polite and attentive. We were also very impressed by the great selection and variety of dishes on the menu. The restaurant had a nice, welcoming atmosphere, and we really liked the crowd and overall environment inside. Even though we only came in for chai this time, the excellent service, friendly hospitality, and variety of food definitely made us want to come back and try more dishes. Highly recommended!

Stopped by Star Chaat Cuisine for a quick, spontaneous dinner before catching a movie nearby. I was…read morecurious about the menu options and it seemed pretty popular from the amount of people at the restaurant, so we opted to dine in. We sat down and while browsing the menu briefly, we realized the options were are vegetarian and there were no meat options. My partner was slightly disappointed, but he ordered one of the thali options, and I ended up getting the chole bhature. The thali was a bit underwhelming, the daal was alright, but other curry dishes were not super appetizing and there was one sauce that seemed a bit sour and watery. However, I couldn't identify the distinct flavors, so it wasn't something that left an impression. I did enjoy the kheer (rice pudding), as my partner is not a fan of dessert. The chole bhature was our favorite, as the fresh, puffy bread and the chickpea curry was spicy and flavorful and we enjoyed it quite a bit. I had initially planned to order something else, and ended up changing my mind last minute. I'm glad we tried the chole bhature, totally worth it! The bhel puri (puffed rice) dish that came with the thali was pretty good too, as it had a nice mix of toppings & savory flavors. Customer service was excellent and attentive, I had mentioned that we had a reservation and were short on time, so they were quick with bringing out our order. They did initially forget the tea that was part of the thali, but I alerted a staff member and they brought it out promptly. Same thing for requesting the check or asking for take out boxes, it was efficient and the restaurant staff were helpful and friendly. It's also great the restaurant offers monthly specials, and the interior was pretty standard but had a good amount of seating. I'd likely return to try other chaat items on the menu. Possibly worth visiting if you're in the area and looking for a flavorful, vegetarian meal.

We came here on a Sunday at 5PM with a party of 4 to celebrate my father-in-law's birthday. We were…read morethe only party there when we arrived, and there were only about 3 tables total by the time we left, so it definitely felt empty for a weekend evening. First, the interior is beautiful. Whoever redid the old Coco Cabana space did an incredible job- every detail took my breath away. Dublin doesn't have many restaurants this upscale/chic, so it was a nice change of pace. The menu pulls from all different regions of India and plates everything in a really modern, elevated way. Our favorites were the pappad, chicken saoji, butter chicken, garlic naan, and payasam. What we ordered: - Papdi chaat (tableside, $42): So fun and unique to watch them make it tableside, and it tasted good, but $42 for a bowl of chaat felt steep. Realistically I'd pay $27-28 for this. The frozen yogurt in dry ice was a cool visual but honestly it would've tasted better as regular yogurt. - 3 types of chicken tikka masala ($22): Everyone else liked it but I thought the chicken was nothing special. Portion-wise, best for 2 people. It was awkward to cut each of the 3 flavors of chicken thigh into portions. - Pappad and chutney ($14): I LOVE papad with tamarind chutney and their basket had a nice variety of papad. Definitely recommend this one. - Laal Maas ($38): Didn't try it myself but heard it was extremely spicy and the goat was overly fatty. Wouldn't recommend based on the feedback from the table. - Chicken saoji ($34): Chicken and egg in a thick coconut sauce- a crowd pleaser, great if you love coconut curry. - Butter chicken ($32): I liked this a lot. Paired with their garlic naan (some of the best garlic naan I've ever had), it is crazy together. - Payasam ($15): My father-in-law's favorite item of the night similar to kheer seviyan with crispy fried vermicelli mixed into rice pudding. So, so good. We've been to upscale Indian restaurants in the Bay that have disappointed with beautiful interiors and lackluster food. Overall this was some of the best upscale Indian food we've had in the Bay, and the interior is genuinely gorgeous...but let's talk about the elephant in the room: this restaurant is in a Safeway shopping complex in suburban Dublin, nearby a Dave's Hot Chicken. It's a strange juxtaposition for a spot charging these prices. We spent $400 for 4 people, and while every dish was well-executed, the setting made it hard to justify fine-dining-level pricing. We also dined in a mostly empty restaurant on a weekend evening with club/house music playing throughout, which added to the disconnect between the price point and the actual experience. 5 stars for food and interior, but knocking off a star because the fine dining price tag doesn't match the suburban plaza setting.

The restaurant is high end and the service and ambiance are great. But if we talk about the food…read moreit's very good but does not meet the quality of the service and ambiance. The taste and quality are good but the quantity is very less. For the price point a costumer should get a lot more. We ordered the chicken tikka trio, it has alot of potential but u only get 3 small chicken nuggets size portion for $28. That is kind of unacceptable. You can go to Pippal for its ambience and good service, but you will need to order more than you usually do or you will go home hungry!

My daughter's favorite Indian food around the area! We got butter chicken and tikka masala . They…read morewere both good. I like the tikka masala more as it has more flavor. The lady was nice and recommended some dishes to us. They also close late so perfect for us later diner!

Wife and i wanted Indian food for dinner. We drove around,…read moretwo previous restaurants were purely Vegetarian. We noticed Gurkha Kitchen and decided to give them a try. Ill start with the positive portion of my review. We ordered Butter Chicken & Garlic Naan. Flavors were very good. I asked to keep spicy on the mild side. It was perfect. We only ordered 1 item because i was a bit put off by the service for a ToGo order. The waiter carried on a LOUD conversation with the other clerk in their language. I felt no opportunity to ask about another dish or appetizers. The restaurant was rather loud with several conversations and laughter going on loudly amongst the young male employees - seemed like they were the owners. As I mentioned, the Butter Chicken was good,, but so is the Butter Chicken from Trader Joe's at 1/4 the price. Conveniently located,, but im not sure I would return,, with another NEW Indian restaurant opening across the freeway ( near SPROUTS).

We tried several items and food was good…read more Order: chilli guava juice, Aloo tikki chaat, Veg Manchurian, Pav Bhaji, Corn chaat, pani puri, aamchi mumbai sandwich, and jamun e jannat with cutting chai. We enjoyed everything. Aloo tikki chaat, jamun e jannat and chai were my favorites. Food is on the pricier side tho. And it gets busy so be prepared to wait.

I came here on one of the weekends at 8.30 pm We got the…read moretable soon and were seated quickly. I ordered the soya chaap, paneer 65 gravy and hakka noodles and a fresh lime sweet salty soda. The food came quickly. The noodles and paneer was good and was a good combo The soya chaap was very soft and went well with a garlic naan. I also ended up trying the rabri and it was loaded with creamy bits. Overall - must try place

Really impressed by this spot, we don't usually go to San Bruno, but we found ourselves there for a…read morewedding. We were blown away by the thali and dal. Though not officially advertised, I think the place is Punjabi, the rajma chawal is a clear giveaway. The biggest compliment I can give them is that the food was not overly spiced or oiled, which a majority of Indian restaurants are guilty of in order to satisfy the customers. I find that to be 'cheating' in a way, where they are not confident of their abilities to truly shine through the flavor of the dish they're cooking. Clove instead brings out the authentic flavors of the different dishes, like the dal and the aloo by using gentle spices, kadi patta and a bit of ghee. It's like having dessert in Asian countries and actually tasting the underlying flavors like ube, or lemon, or matcha, and not just tasting an overload of sugar. Another funny note. My wife's stomach felt totally fine after, and she usually is queasy after rich restaurant food, especially Indian. Also loved that the roti did not come lathered in ghee and came plain with some simple onions on top. Very authentic. Service was fantastic.

This was the first time I have ever seen something like Rajma Chawal on a menu at an Indian…read morerestaurant. It's one of those things that you eat at home but never find on the menu. This alone told me this restaurant was going to be great. The clove was an absolutely outstanding restaurant. Every single thing we got exceeded expectations. The price is also extremely reasonable and the servings are massive. The customer service is also very good. We chose this restaurant because we were looking for a place that could make Jain food for my Nani. I was delightfully surprised to see just how accommodating they are and how much of the menu can be made jain! Matar paratha - not something you see on the menu too often! My Nani ordered this and it was SO good! The peas provided a very fresh flavor, and truly reminded us of something we would eat at home. Dosa - insanely big. The filling was very good, and the sambar was probably one of the best ones I've ever had. Thali- it's not often that you find a thali in which every single dish is good. In this one, though every dish was so flavorful and so good. It was a great introduction to the food at the restaurant. Soya chaap- it was my first time having this because it's also one of those things you don't find on the menu often. It was delicious though, the sauce was tangy and had just a touch a spice to it. Overall, the food was very good. It was spicy in a way that isn't in your face. We truly loved all the food we got and the whole experience. It is very rare that my Nani actually enjoys what she gets at a restaurant, but the clove was so good that my Nani was asking if we can come back to the next day. The clove provides food that reminds you of home. while the restaurant has more of a modern feel to it, the service and food make it feel homey. My only feedback: bring the appetizer out before the entrées! Not after

Went for the weekend lunch buffet, one of the best South Indian buffet had lately, plenty of…read moreoptions for biryanis and South Indian food, unlimited lassi and more, Service is good your plates will be taken in timely manner. Ambiance is ok, seating capacity is good enough but the only downside is side is it's too hot inside, not sure why they lower the AC down may be they don't want the food to cold but. It's super hot inside, can't sit next to the glass walls. You can't enjoy your food.

Terrible experience. The appetizer took 30 minutes to arrive, and after waiting nearly 50 minutes…read morein total, my dosa still hadn't shown up. I eventually walked out without finishing my meal and paid only for the appetizer. The service was unbelievably slow, and the food I did receive tasted stale. Avoid this place.

Had time for a quick bit as my car charged at the Tesla chargers near the business…read more The food was very fresh, with the butter Naan just melting in my mouth... I got a Kanadara chicken (think I spelled it right) and it was yummy. I enjoyed it very much but it was a lot so I took a little to go. It's a nice place. Clean, fresh water, wonderful service and nicest people to answer questions. I would definitely bring my wife to eat here.

Extremely disappointing experience -- definitely not worth the money…read more The food was overpriced and honestly not very good. The butter chicken was $25, which is ridiculous considering I've had much better butter chicken at other Indian restaurants for a much better price. To make matters worse, an 18% gratuity was added to the bill without any clear reason or explanation. The service certainly didn't justify it. The staff was another major disappointment. Every waitress we interacted with was rude, unfriendly, and completely unwelcoming. Not a single smile, no warmth, no hospitality, and they made the entire experience uncomfortable. For an Indian restaurant, where hospitality should be such an important part of the experience, this was especially disappointing. There are plenty of Indian restaurants that offer much better food, better service, and better prices. Save your money and go somewhere else. I would never come back to this restaurant and definitely would not recommend it.

Excellent food! The water chestnut reminded me of sweet and sour pork. The chicken tikka masala was…read morecomfort food. Mutton Rogan Josh meat was melting off the bone. It was on the spicier side but a good spice level. One of the employees who I presume was the owner was telling us they are planning many to do hibachi style with a mix of Indian, Japanese, Italian, and American. Hence the grills. Service was fine. It was a bit difficult to get ahold of service at times but in their defense, there was a large party that came in after us. Great for groups!

Ak Lounge & Grill opened a year ago where Kimono was. Exterior similar as was parking lot. Interior…read moremay have slight alterations. Didn't see the faint "open" sign in window initially. Walked around the building looking for the entrance. Tripped at least once on uneven payment. Upon entering I was greeted, given a menu, assigned a seat at the bar. Seeing it was a drink menu, I asked for a food menu. After consultation with bartender, I ordered. He gave order to waitress. Never saw him again. 5ish minutes later, waitress came over to inquire what I wanted to drink. "Water" i replied. Water came 12 minutes later with my food. Offerings: South India fare: soup, entrees, salads, entrees, vegetarian, non-vegetarian. Also pasta, India habachi. Bites: Dakshin Chicken Chettinad (18.99) med. Spicy. Small bowl with big spoon -boneless chicken pieces slowly braised in a savory with many spices (garlic, cumin, black pepper, star anise, funnel seeds, kok slaps...), south curry leaves, and coconut. Every bite deliz. -very condensed savory mix with plentiful Unami. Hotness from peppers not chilis. Tandoori garlic naan (3.99) ordered this. Got plain. Tasted plain. Not spiciness. Desired garlic not to repel vampires but to lower my cholesterol. Didn't discover discrepancy till I checked receipt. When finished, I asked the new bartender for bill. He called waitress. She came over and asked can she clear plates? "Ok" I said. She did and disappeared. Asked bartender again for my bill. Decor is lots of bright lites, big dining area, 2 flatscreens tuned to sports. A fish tank with no fish, lots of hanging faux leaves from ceiling & the left wall. 3.5 stars Food wonderful. Service & decor underwhelming. Doubtful repeat.

This place satiated every taste bud I had. Spice level, balance of salt, and flavors were all…read moreperfect. The gentlemen helping were kind and helpful -- Upon entering, we asked to dine in and were invited to a table by the TVs. The waiter took our orders and helped with recommendations, quick to bring extra items we requested, and even brought out my water bottle that I forgot at the end of dinner. Extremely kind, inviting and created a welcoming ambiance and experience. The butter chicken and goat curry were fire but the best dish was... The lamb biryani. 40% of the dish was of lamb. Very rare for a restaurant to provide such a big proportion of meat to carb ratio. The garlic naan was perfect, tasted fresh and steamed as I pulled it apart. Other places I've been to recently, I drank so much water due to the saltiness but not here. Overall, amazing experience and I want to come back to try the chicken tikka noodles.

The food here is good, but the service is not great - very slow, even at lunch when the place was…read morevery empty. At dinner, we were seated quickly (on a Friday at 6:45), but it then took 20 minutes to get our order taken, and another half hour for food to come. They did give us complimentary chaat for the delay, but...I just wanted my dinner. Recommend takeout.