Absolutely loved Everest Kitchen in Albany! The vibe and atmosphere were amazing, and the servers…read morewere incredibly friendly, happy, and caring. The food was simply the best! We tried the steamed chicken momo, jhol momo, choila, chowmein, sekuwa and everything was delicious. The momos were especially amazing! We all enjoyed the food, including the kids. Great food, wonderful atmosphere, and excellent service. We'll definitely be back! Highly recommend!

On July 4, I wanted to eat some Indian food. A friend had mentioned this restaurant and a couple…read moreothers to choose from. I decided to try this place because it had lunch Thali (specials) and chicken pumpkin which I thought was interesting. We went there early afternoon and got seated quickly. There's inside and outside seating. I decided on the chicken pumpkin thali, ordered pani puri and a mango lassi. My friend ordered the chicken tikka masala thali. The thali comes in a metal lunch style tray. In each section is something different. It comes with rice, salad, daal, naan, papad, avocado raita, potato cucumber achar, and your choice of the entrees listed. The pani puri came out fast. The dough shells were crispy and filled with a spiced mashed potato filling. The tangy flavor water helped cut through the filling. Just dont put too much of the water on it. The mango lassi was good, a little on the sweeter side. I got the chicken pumpkin medium spicy, which felt like a medium. Chicken pumpkin was velvety, had a decent amount of chicken pieces although a little dry. I could taste the pumpkin which had sweetness. I feel for the price of the lunch Thali ranging from $18-21 depending which entree is a good deal since you can try a few different dishes/sides. I wouldn't mine coming again to try other dishes or happy hour.

Noor Indian Fusion Kitchen opened awhile ago in Zazzi Foods' space. Interior totally renovated with…read moresemi luxurious allure including a structure showcasing kitchen ware & ceramics. Greeted, seated soon after entering. Ordered. Food came in 20ish minutes. Soft music in background. Meter & street parking iffy. Offerings (India): shareable, breads & rice, mains: vegetarian/meats, sides, drinks. Bite: Chicken Changezi (22) -few eateries offer this as elaborate prep. Time needed. Origins from Mughal Empire (Islamic). -prep. Involves bribing, marinating, frying, then slowly simmering chicken pieces with ghee, tomato, chili paste, garlic, ginger, onions, milk, cream, aromatic spices. -skipped the chili part. Very tender chicken parts, velvety smooth unami rich curry. Good to the last drop! *lighting not too bright. Pic came out darkish. Lacha Paratha (6) freshly made Indian flatbread made with whole wheat dough. -fluffy, soft, thin charred bread made with ghee, great for soaking up curry. 5 stars: service: great. Quality: fab, made to order Quantity: reasonable

Neither my wife nor I will be coming back to Noor…read more Today was our second time visiting Noor after having dined in several months ago, and we remembered enjoying the food. We arrived around opening (4:00 PM) today, August 29, 2026. Our server failed to mention that the crab samosa was unavailable until after we ordered it. The person who poured and delivered our drinks wrongly gave each of us the other person's drink. My wife was then mortified to discover two unmistakable drops of blood on her glass, and after reporting it to the waitstaff, she was gaslit by being told that they were instead wine. We ordered four dishes total. They delivered three of them correctly and a fourth dish that we hadn't ordered. We immediately informed our server of the issue, but they repeated the name of the dish and left. We called them over again to clarify if this was the dish that we had ordered, as it looked nothing like what the menu described. She said that she made a mistake because both dishes started with the same word. We then told her that we didn't want the wrong item nor did we want to wait for the missing item. Instead, the server left us with the wrong item and then delivered the missing item a few minutes later and charged us for it. In short, the food is good, but the staff at Noor are inattentive and irresponsible.

I ordered from Postmates and wrote in the notes that my boyfriend has a nut allergy. Normally tikka…read moremasala doesn't have nuts but theirs does. They called me immediately to tell me that they're making our order fresh with no nuts! Unheard of for an online order. Amazing customer service!!!!!

This was an alternate option since the Everest was closed. My son and I were craving Indian food…read moreand so here we were. We were seated immediately and didn't need to look at the menu too long before we ordered. We decided on pani puri and veggie samosas for apps and tikka masala and butter chicken, rice and garlic naan. I ordered a vegan mango lassi and him a regular mango lassi. The pani puri was ok. I like the crispy, but I wasn't too fond of the filling to be chilled. It also had a slight sweetness to it and it wasn't my favorite. I've had it before, but I don't remember it being chilled on the inside, but what I do like about it what is that? It has a crispy shell when you bite into it. The veggie samosas were my favorites. The butter chicken was kind of bland as well as the tikka masala. It did not stop me from finishing my garlic naan with our dishes but I found myself wishing it was more flavorful. My vegan mango lassi had a taste that I wasn't too fond of and didn't finish it. At the end of the meal, it was more than $100 and that was sticker shock for me. I don't think I'm returning, but the service is friendly.

From the moment we walked in, the warm greeting and welcoming hospitality were incomparable. Owner…read moreShambhu personally visited our table to check on us, which made us feel truly special. We had a wonderful family dinner--I enjoyed the delicious vegetarian dishes, my son loved the Khasi ko Bhutuwa, my wife enjoyed the Chicken Biryani, and my daughter, a big momo fan, absolutely loved the authentic Nepali momo! Great food, excellent service, and genuine Nepali hospitality. We'll definitely be back!

We came here 45 minutes before close and the staff was so kind! We promised to eat quickly…read more Despite being so late, the service was lovely. I can't even remember exactly what we ordered but I wanted okra! That was perfect. All the food was flavorful and warm. The garlic veggies also hit the spot. Everything was labeled gluten free, if it was. There's a big tv near the bar which was fun to watch.

A really family-friendly spot, you'll usually see folks enjoying a casual meal together, giving the…read morewhole place a relaxed, welcoming vibe. The food is consistently on point. The chicken tikka masala is a classic and definitely worth getting; it's flavorful and reliably good every time. But what really surprised me was the shrimp curry. I went in expecting the shrimp to be a bit overcooked or limited in quantity, but that wasn't the case at all. The shrimp were actually cooked really well and there was a generous amount in the dish, making it feel like a great value. One thing to keep in mind, rice doesn't automatically come with the curries, so you'll have to order it separately if you want it. That said, we usually skip the rice and go for naan instead, specifically the potato naan and garlic naan. Between the two, you get a really nice contrast in texture. The potato naan is thicker, soft, and fluffy on the inside, almost like a comforting, filled bread, while the garlic naan is thinner with a slightly crispy edge. Make sure not to sleep on the free chai tea, it's easy to miss if you're not looking for it. Off to the right of the cashier desk, there's a little self-serve station with cups, sugar packets, stir sticks, and a large container filled with hot chai. You can pour as much as you want, whenever you want, which is a nice touch and a great way to round out the meal. One thing to note about the atmosphere: there are occasional slow periods where the place can get really quiet, and you might even find yourself as the only table there. It can feel a little awkward in those moments, but it just depends on the time of day. When it's busy, though, it has a much more lively, energetic feel. Overall, it's a solid, low-key spot with good food, a family-friendly environment, and a few nice little perks that make it stand out.

We were in birthday celebration mode and stopped off for favorite cuisine of the celebrant. The…read morerestaurant welcomes you in with their neon sign and upon entry to the dining room, have a large framed photo of his holiness, the Dalai Lama overlooking all present. It did give an added warmth, in my opinion. The menu was varied and the options great. We enjoyed a variety of dishes there and took some home. We had prawn biryani, shaptak pork, shahi paneer, chicken vindaloo, lamb tikka masala, aloo gobi, prawn coconut, chicken tandoori, yellow curry dal, garlic and onion naan bread. We ate well and all the sauces, curries and favors were amazing with everything being just what we had hoped. I was especially fond of the shrimp coconut, but the birthday girl loved the spiced up lamb. There were no complaints, which is miracle enough with a big family meal. We'll be back to try more of their menu!

First time at Himalayan Tandoori and Curry House. After a hike at Tilden needed some protein…read more The lamb and goat curries were good but on the small size. The Himalayan sizzling platter had chicken, shrimp, fish and it was seasoned well. The plain, garlic and cilantro naans were nice and fluffy. The service was nice. Prices are reasonable. Street parking

Scratched the itch for butter chicken! We ordered the lamb curry and butter chicken. We were able…read moreto substitute both of our rice for 1 order of naan, which is unfortunately because 2 naan instead of 1 would've been nice. This forced us to order another naan. Anyway, the food looked deceivingly small, but they actually packed a good amount of protein. Flavors was good too (surprised some reviews said the food was bland). They hit the right balance for mild spiciness at least for me hehe. Long story short: good food, decent prices.

This place is great! There is no other way to say it. A tiny restaurant, with good service, great…read morefood, and even better prices. Been there several times for the Lamb Vindaloo and Thalis and it has been all good. It totally blew me away when I ordered the Thali and all this great food shows up and it's only $25. Plus, there's a great Himalayan market down the block, next to the gym, that is definitely worth checking out.

A tiny shack around El cerrito, this place is easy to miss and very small. Good for a family…read moregathering and has an intimate feel. I went with some co workers for lunch and we shared what we individually ordered amongst ourselves because it was our first time getting Nepali food. When we arrived, there was no one at the front. Mind you, we came in 30 mins after opening for lunch. We rang the bell multiple times and then as we were about to go to a different place, thinking there was no one around, the cook came out and took our orders. I could tell he was a but overwhelmed since we were a group of 5, but he was really nice and courteous. He also answered the questions we had concerning the food. It took about 40 - 50 mins for our food to get in. We were the only ones in the restaurant so I'm surprised it took the long. That being said, i realized there was only one cook in the kitchen to it makes sense why it took so long however, I was not mentally prepared to wait that long. Around 12 pm, the hostess came in and was shocked to see us. She apologized for being late and wanted to get our orders but we told her the cook already got them. After waiting for about 50 mins, we finally got our orders. The food was AMAZING. Starting with the chicken sekuwa. It was a complete 10/10. I would definitely come back just for this. It was seasoned to perfection, very tender and juicy. The C Momo was very crispy and covered in a nice sweet chilli sauce. They're like deep fried dumplings. I would give it an 8/10. The lamb curry was very savory and filling. We got that with some rice and roti. It paired very well. I would also rate that an 8/10. The lamb thali was good but I think I was overwhelmed with everything on the plate. It was not bad, the lamb and lentil soup were good but I think I did not know how best to eat it so I could not fully appreciate it. I would give it a 6.5 The thai iced tea was pretty standard one. Very nice and not too sweet. 8/10 for ne The food here was pretty remarkable. I usually don't care about 'bad' service but this one really had a huge impact and stopped me from giving it a higher rating. I would not be too keen on coming back here with how understaffed they are but I do understand. If you're not in a rush, and are ready to grow your fruit of patience, I would definitely say the food is worth the wait and it was really good.

Pros: - great marketing (every high-traffic corner in the…read morearea has a sign for it) - exceptionally nice owners - cute interior - clean bathrooms - they have Indian dishes that are hard to find Cons: - the Tenali Kura wrap I got (with paneer) was an UNHOLY amount of spice. And I like spice! But it was labeled 2/5 chilis and that was a vast understatement. I guzzled 5 glasses of water. I started to hear colors. The flavor was nice from what I could taste, but it was so spicy my sister couldn't finish her wrap and I suffered through mine. Even the owner said she would classify it a 4/5 chili dish, but it was her husband who decided it would be 2/5. It will burn a hole in your insides and humble you. - the vanilla cardamom panna cotta didn't have enough vanilla or cardamom flavor. The texture is also a bit...firmer and bouncier than others I've had. The caramel and nuts on top were a nice touch.

First off -- DELICIOUS!!!!! I had the Paneer with Bagar Rice/Chapati and the flavors were insane…read more This is not your "basic" indian spot. The food is authentic, absolutely ZERO canned food used, and the spices are blended in house! The owner, Aravind Pochiraju, helped us choose the best meal that satisfied our cravings and hunger. He was wonderful to chat with and conversing with him really made me even more excited to try the food! You can easily tell how much effort he's put into these recipes. The flavors are still lingering on my tongue!!! I was extremely surprised to see the restaurant empty which made me pretty bummed...There's perfect outdoor seating with pet accommodations and beautiful lighting! I was expecting to see more people at dinner time, especially since the food is outstanding. Next time you're craving indian food or you don't know what to cook/eat, go here! I can promise you that they will not disappoint.

Good food 4th time coming !!! Would definitely recommend the guy was polite service was there!read more

Came here on a Friday night for an early dinner with a couple friends before watching The Lunchbox…read moremusical at Berkeley Rep. It was a little after 5pm we were seated right away. I ordered the chicken makhni with garlic naan (pictured), and the mango lassi. At some point during our meal a man from the kitchen and maybe the owner, Gobi, came out to check on us and offered us dessert in the house! He served us the kheer with the gulab. I tasted the subtle floral notes and the rice pudding was so delicious!!

Vik's Chaat is so cool! I can't believe we've never truly experienced it until recently. A mix…read morebetween a grocer, fresh food made-to-order, and indoor/outdoor seating to enjoy your purchases/yummies. Located on 4th Street, it's def worthy of checking out during a lovely summer weekend afternoon. I noticed they have happy hour weekly, and the market opening around 10:30a and Chaat around 11a. They have daily specials, and also many kiddo friendly dishes too. Coined "The SF Bay Area's Original Indian Street Food Restaurant", we had such a fun time exploring foods and fare we've never had before. For the market, you can also shop online for delivery/curbside delivery. Food-wise we tried the Vada Pao (fried potato patty in a bun), a Kids Cheese Dosa (served with coconut chutney and tomato chutney), a Mango Lassi, and their signature chicken wrap. Everything was so flavorful and fresh. Nice staff, vibrant atmosphere, plenty of parking in/around Vik's Chaat, and pro-tip: take a nice walk around the area post-meal. We will definitely come back to try more from the menu and maybe next time even come home with a few market items. That coconut chutney..yum!

I've had this bookmarked for quite some time and finally got to try it since I was around the area…read moreand was craving chaat. I have not been so disappointed in a meal in such a long time. We got the sev puri chaat and mixed veggies dosa to share. The chaat had a weird bitter taste and the brown chutney on top (which I assumed must be the mint chutney) was not good at all. Everything was soggy not one big crunchy like what you would expect in a chaat. The only thing good about the dosa was the crispy party. Coconut chutney did not taste coconuty at all. The veggies filling inside was not bad. I was surprised to see how packed it was. I do like the idea of the ordering counter and convenience of it but I will not be returning.