As usual the food is great, they are friendly and it is our go to place for Indian cuisine.read more

I decided to stop by here for lunch on a road trip, and ordered the combo with palak paneer; it…read morecame with basmati rice and I picked garlic naan rather than butter naan. Inside the shop, it's decorated nicely with fake flowers and art painted on the wall. The bathroom is shared with gas station and was pretty clean. The naan was plainer tasting than I expected. Unfortunately, palak paneer was way too salty. I liked the paneer, though. The shop advertised having strawberry and mint lassi but I didn't see it for sale at the time. The staff were really nice though, one of the workers offered to add ice when I asked if they could fill up my water bottle.

We live in Oakland and meet a friend who lives in Merced for lunch a couple of times a year. We…read morelook for interesting restaurants that are roughly halfway between Merced and Oakland, and decided to try this one. My husband had Goat Curry, I had Saag Paneer, and our friend had Chicken Tikka Masala. We also had garlic Naan, and it was the best I've ever had. The food was excellent, and so was the service. I would definitely go here regularly if we lived closer.

We finally found a good Indian buffet lunch. Since the pandemic, we have not been able to find a…read moreclose Indian buffet restaurant. Naan and Oven will be our new go to place. The food was excellent with a decent price. The ambiance and staff are less than ideal, but the food is worth another trip

I don't usually leave reviews before I even get home, but this place earned one…read more I came in with my two kids and from the moment we walked through the door, we felt welcomed. The service was amazing from start to finish. We ordered samosas, aloo tikki, garlic cheese stuffed naan, butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, and chole (the chickpea dish), along with rice. Everything was packed with flavor. The samosas were incredible, the aloo tikki was one of my favorites, and that garlic cheese stuffed naan was absolutely amazing. One thing I really appreciated was that the entrees came out in their own individual serving dishes. Everything looked great and tasted even better. We ended up with a ton of food, plenty of leftovers, and for three people the total was under $100, which was honestly impressive considering how much we ordered. As we were leaving, the gentleman who greeted us when we arrived checked on us and seemed concerned that we were taking food to go. I just wanted to make sure he and the restaurant know that there was absolutely nothing wrong with the food. My family just isn't the type to sit in restaurants for long once we're full. We eat, enjoy our meal, and take the leftovers home. The food was beyond exceptional, the service was wonderful, and we will definitely be back. Thank you for such a great experience!

Savory dishes, plenty of choices, made to order and fresh…read more The service was prompt and courteous. Saturday dinner for a Bday was no problem for the staff. Clean, cozy, and vibrant atmosphere. So far, one of the best in town for Indian food.

Of all these years trucking the lower 48 States and trying the Indian Restaurants nestled in these…read moretruck stops. Non of them ever came close to my experience here at The Haveli. I think the best types of food are those that spark a memory momentarily in the past. And Haveli at the i5 North / Southbound One9 Truck Stop near the i5 & 580 Junction, is a classic example of you gotta try it out for yourself to believe how good it is. These flavor profiles bring back Childhood memories, my parents and their colleagues would take us every month in the port city of Jeddah Saudi Arabia, to a local run Bangledesh, Indian traditional cuisine restaurant. They had traditional ceramic stone pits where the dough from the naan would be slapped on to the walls as they heat up from the fire. I remember having mutton korma, packed with flavors, spice upon spice, just sophistication bursting every bite, eating with your hands with no utensils. Those were the early to mid 90s of my millennial childhood. Nestled in the old world, the Red Sea, eating with the Indian region laborers that built the middle east by day. A point in time we didn't have smartphones to capture that moment, but you ate with family, friends, you had conversations over the table out doors with dim lights in the Arabian peninsula, breathing that warm Mediterranean air. And so sitting down today in this hidden gem, a true hole in the wall...I'm going to reiterate, having travelled state by state from California to Tennessee, up into the Ozarks on the i44 Missouri.......this here The Haveli near Tracy Hills...would win best Indian Restaurant by my book. The balanced butter chicken with the tomato aromas, the goat curry without cumin overpowering the anise or whatever they throw in there...just balance...cleanliness...tasting unbelievablly fresh (I don't want to believe any of the items were overnight), and just a comfort meal that takes a grown Man back to a time in the 90s when everything was an adventure. Cons: only downside was the flies. Pros: Best ensemble of random Indian dishes ordered. Worth every penny. Last thoughts: I liken this places food to Grand Seiko watches. The dials are beautiful, the nuance is real. But the pictures do no justice. You just have to experience it for yourself. A Punjabi Dhaba worthy of stopping between San Jose and Los Angeles!

The perfect ending to a Yosemite adventure -- and now a mandatory stop…read more We rolled in at 3pm on Memorial Day, fresh off a 3-day camping trip in Yosemite -- dusty, starving, and craving something real. A table full of hungry campers with high expectations. This kitchen delivered on every single one. The tawa rotis arrived impossibly fresh, like they knew we were coming. The butter naan was a revelation for the kids -- soft, warm, and buttery enough that they stopped talking mid-bite (any parent knows what an achievement that is). The classics -- daal makhni and malai kofta -- were ordered mild for the little ones and came out exactly as requested: deeply flavorful, soul-warming, and exactly what exhausted bodies needed after days on the trail. But the grand finale is what earned this review its own paragraph. The warmed up gajar halwa was extraordinary -- loaded with nuts, rich with milk fats, and sweetened with a perfectly restrained hand. This wasn't a shortcut version. Someone back there cares about doing it right. Paired with the warm gulab jamun, it was a proper, dignified end to the meal. This is true dhaba cooking -- honest, nourishing, and made with pride. We're already planning our next Sierra trip around a stop here. Absolute gem.

Absolutely Delicious! A Must-Try!…read more Indian Cafe did not disappoint! Everything we ordered was fresh, delicious, and packed with incredible flavor! We ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala, Gobi Manchurian, Aloo Tikki, basmati rice, and garlic naan. Every dish was fantastic! The Chicken Tikka Masala was rich, creamy, and perfectly seasoned. The sauce was absolutely delicious, especially paired with the fluffy basmati rice and warm, buttery garlic naan. The Gobi Manchurian was a standout! The cauliflower was tossed in a bold, flavorful sauce with the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spice. If you've never tried it, I highly recommend it! The Aloo Tikki was another favorite! These crispy, golden potato patties were full of flavor and topped with fresh onions and herbs. Such a delicious appetizer! The portions were generous, the presentation was beautiful, and everything tasted freshly prepared. It's hard to pick a favorite because every dish was so good! If you're craving flavorful Indian food, Indian Cafe is definitely worth a visit. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will absolutely be back!

I went to this restaurant on Sunday, the tea was good and the quantity of chicken was acceptable…read more However, what they serve and charge for in the name naan bread is actually pita bread cooked a little extra. When I questioned the server about it, she ignored it then said will check with kitchen and then never came back. Service is super slow though they have 3-4 people walking around. The food lacked flavor. Additionally, there was a bad smell in the restaurant. Honestly, do not waste your time, money, and calories on this place not worth it at all!!!

This a review for their amazing buffet. For a reasonable cost of $12.99 (Tuesday-Friday from 11 AM-…read more3pm) you can try an endless amount of such delicious and flavorful array of dishes. They seem to have a daily rotation of dishes, which is nice. This affordable price is personally what keeps us coming back for more, especially with everything getting so expensive in this current economy. Ambience: The restaurant is quite large and can accommodate a lot of guests. Buffet: Everything is kept clean and they are constantly checking the dishes to see if they need to be refilled or swapped with a fresh batch. The butter chicken and fish pakora are also delicious. They also ask what naan you'd like and I always order the garlic one. Keep in mind it's a bit of a wait as they make it fresh to order. The bread is so soft, fluffy, and flavorful The staff are highly friendly and observant. They always ensure we have enough water and I really appreciate it. I can't wait to come here for the dinner service and try the other dishes they have to offer from their standard menu.

really bad customer service, the food is burnt and not according to the recipe ,I know because I am…read moreindian. The food is unacceptable and they have no shame for service this kind of food to the customer, clearly they don't care about the customer . They don't even admit that they made a mistake and they will fix it. l even gave the waiter clear instructions about my food and he is not willing to pay attention.

I really enjoyed the food! I had chicken tikka masala with rice and garlic naan. My friend and I…read moresplit the samosa. The service was excellent, also!

Got appetizers for my work team! The food was incredible! Best Samosas, chicken pakoras, and veggie…read moresamosas I have had! The dipping sauces were so good as well. The stuffed veggie bread was also very good! 10 out of 10 I recommend! The spice and flavors are incredible!

A truck stop food quick stop with really samosas, parathas, and mango lassi…read more A self serve place so you order and pay at the counter. It's a truck stop, so not much to be said about ambiance.

Very entrepreneurial business! This is a popular spot for people with trucks, customers keep…read morepouring in non stop. Food is amazing. We got kadhai paneer, parathas and roti. Everything was great. The parathas were amazing, huge! Highly recommend

This was our first time here. They were very friendly. The inside was very clean. They gave us some…read morewater while we waited for our takeout. When we got our food, it was piping hot. It was freshly made. It was delicious! I will definitely be back

The lamb curry is the go to! The price for the size and FLAVOR! So good! We constantly ordered we…read moreget the mild bc the spice is just right medium is more spicer but also so good and the naan is spot on and we just tried the chutney, so good! 100/10 recommend!!!!

We truly enjoy coming here, love the convenience of close to home and they are quick with cooking…read moretimes. Everything we have gotten has been wonderful, our last visit stuck out the most. Usually we take it home but we sat out front and got wonderful family style service from the cook/staff. They even brought us out some Gulab Jamun for dessert. We asked for spice level 12 (not on the menu) and they cane through for us. Didn't loose the flavor and had such a wonderful enjoyable spice. Love the outdoor seating area, it was very clean for being a food truck.

I'm always on the lookout for something new, and this food truck caught my interest--authentic…read morePunjabi flavors? Count me in! However, what sounded great on paper didn't quite translate in reality. We placed an order over the phone and saw that the truck was listed as being in Manteca, about a 25-minute drive from us. But when we arrived at the given address, the truck was nowhere to be found. A quick call revealed that they had actually moved to Modesto nearly three months ago--something that was not updated on Yelp. So, after an unexpected road trip across the Central Valley, we finally got our takeout. We ordered chole bhature and aloo tikki chaat. While the chole bhature had good flavor, the aloo tikki chaat was a huge letdown--it tasted like it was made with packaged hash browns rather than fresh aloo tikkis. On the bright side, the staff was kind, and the person at the counter generously offered a free mango lassi, which was much appreciated. I really wanted to love this place--the idea of Punjabi street food is exciting--but after this experience, I'm not sure if I'd make the trip again.