My husband wanted to have lunch here and I agreed despite my last review of this place. This time,…read morethere was no smell from the kitchen. We had the butter chicken with rice and naan and it was excellent. Had complementary tea in small dental cups. It was a good lunch.

I was really disappointed with this place, especially for the price. I was sick yesterday, so I…read moreordered through DoorDash, after looking through photos and lots of positive reviews, I expected much better quality. The Chicken Tikka Masala was overly sweet and had a thin consistency instead of a rich, creamy sauce. Once mixed with the rice, it honestly just tasted like oil. On top of that, there were only about three to five pieces of chicken. The Palak Paneer was even worse. It was bland, oily, and honestly not edible. I couldn't finish it. Overall, the food felt low quality and overpriced. I know DoorDash prices are higher than ordering directly, but even taking that into account, this wasn't worth it. Based on this experience, I wouldn't order these dishes again or recommend them. On a side note: the garlic naan was not bad. Which is why I'm giving 2 stars

I was seriously let down by the quality/authenticity of the food here. The sambar is watery and…read moredoesn't have great flavour- one of the things I look for in a good South Indian restaurant that serves dosa! The dosa which is the main dish as it's in the name of the place - also was a disappointment- it was too thick and wasn't crispy or aerated like a normal dosa batter. All the while I ate the dosa, I felt that it was cakey and the batter was way off from traditional batter :( next dish we tried is the mysore bonda - we expected nice hot bonda with some potato filling, but what we got was plain batter with no salt or any flavour deep fried and tossed on the plate. Lastly, the chutneys are also very mediocre. Although the people are friendly and you are served too soon, the food is really underwhelming for me to try again!

Was excited to have a South Indian option closer to SF (in San Mateo) rather than having to drive…read moreall the way to Sunnyvale. Dosa Express has an extensive tiffin menu with an Andhra influence (they have punugulu, mirchi bajji, etc) We got the paneer dosa and the mini idlis to share and a masala chai. The dosa was crispy and the paneer was a nice addition to it. However we were disappointed by the chutneys and sambar which were brightly colored but lacked authentic flavor. The chai tasted too milky and had an odd taste so we let it go after a couple of sips. Overall, they will have a lot of room to improve if they want to catch up to the expectations set by other South Indian places in the Bay like Mylapore or Madras Cafe.

Saturday night, family dinner, and feeling adventurous. We decided to try Nepalese/Himalayan food…read moreand ordered chicken momos, bara with eggs, the famous lamb shank, chicken tikka masala, tandoor prawns, paneer tikka masala, and garlic naan. It was a flavorful adventure for our taste buds. The lamb shank was tender and fell off the bone easily. The chicken tikka masala and tandoor prawns were both very flavorful. We were less impressed with the bara with eggs, but the garlic naan was a hit. We ended up ordering a second serving. This was our first time trying paneer. To us, it tasted similar to tofu, with a softer, chewy texture. It was fun to try something new. We would definitely return the next time we're craving Nepalese/Himalayan food.

MAY2026 We ended up here since there was just too much of a…read morewait elsewhere and this was just down the street. We were able to grab a table closer to closing which was nice of them. Service was excellent, checked in frequently, and gave recommendations for our meal. We had gotten the aduwa sake, strawberry sake, crab cakes, gobi manchurian, malal broccoli, lamb vindaloo, and garlic naan. Everything was solid. I'd say we both liked the lamb vindaloo the most. The meat just melted, sauce was great. The crab cakes were my partner's second. It had a nice light crunch to it, and didn't feel heavy at all. I liked the gobi manchurian 2nd but I'm a sucker for cauliflower. It was a bit too spicy for my partner though. The garlic naan were also piping hot which was great. They were still closing up shop and eating together at the end. The vibe is great here, and it is nice to discover another option when we're in town. Hopefully, we'll have more time to take things in next time.

Nestled in cozy downtown Burlingame, Masala Desi Cafe offers delicious, authentic Indian food…read more I got the butter chicken with an order of white rice and garlic naan. The chicken was tender and the curry was absolutely delicious. It was buttery, hot, smooth and spiced perfectly. The naan was fluffy, garlicky, and paired well with everything else on the plate. Friendly service and a warm, inviting atmosphere, Masala Desi Cate is a fantastic spot for a chill bite to eat with big flavor.

I stopped by for lunch a little late on a Saturday. Still there was a wait. Goat biryani was my…read morefavorite item here. Goat meat was cooked soft. Kadai chicken and garlic naan was a good combination. Masala dosa was good as well. Overall everything was sligtly spicier than I expected.

Extremely clean. Even the air vent is clean!!…read more This is our favorite place to come. Watched the World Cup here as well. Affordable, quick, friendly. My fav is the mushroom coconut curry and momo.

We were on a drive ended up in San Mateo downtown and were trying to go to a restaurant which was…read moreclosed due to holiday weekend and ended up here as this was one the few that was open. Hot and sour Soup was very good and different but the quantity was little less. Surprise is they have used tamarind for sour, which mase it unique. Spoiled by the soup we were looking for of our rest of the order and it was quick as not much crowd was there but constant pickup orders, which I can understand as the ambiance is just ok. Manchurian, Chowmein and fried rice were all decent along with Momo,

Amazing Indian-Pakistani restaurant in Burlingame. We stopped by on our way back from the airport…read more Not too crowded on a Saturday early evening. It gets crowded later as most Indians/Pakistanis eat dinner late in the evening, like 9pm . So pro-tip for Indo-Paki restaurants is to go around 7pm. We ordered Tandoori wings, Mattar Paneer, Shrimp masala and Butter naans. Tandoori wings were served sizzling which was nice. Perfectly cooked. Shrimp masala was good but not quite jumbo sized shrimp but still good. Mattar paneer was standard bay area quality. Our server was nice and courteous. Overall Rasoi is a pretty good choice in SFO airport area and prices were very reasonable despite the inflation.

We have been here a number of times and I do not think we have found something we do not like…read more The HH is delicious! With samosas, chicken pakora, and wings. You cannot go wrong with ANY of those. I'm not a vodka drinker and all of their HH drinks are pretty much vodka based, but they're delicious! We have had chicken madras, chicken biryani, and garlic/regular Naan and it was all delicious. You can choose your spicy level. Come in during the week for their HH which ends at 6:30pm and you cannot go wrong. My husband and I share with our toddler daughter and we all leave very satisfied. The service is also superb. We everyone is nice and welcoming and you are taken care of. The atmosphere is kid friendly and quiet enough to talk with each other but not super quiet that it is awkward. You cannot go wrong with a meal here. Ohhh and we happens to try the rice pudding one day and that was delicious! Although I was skeptical at first.

Family owned! Excellent service, and food was delicious. Great place for date or family night. They…read morehave a big screen tv and full bar next door! We will be back!

Solid Indian restaurant in downtown San Mateo. They seem to have low reviews for slow service, but…read morethat wasn't my experience on a Sunday evening. The food seems well-aligned with most India restaurants in the US (so fusion cuisine/inauthentic) but sometimes that's what we're looking for, so we'll be back! We tried the garlic nan, plain naan, goat cheese naan, mango lassi, saag paneer, tandoori chicken, and chicken tikka masala. Portions were pretty typical (so 3 mains were enough for 3 adults, almost enough for four).

Food: 4.0 | Service: 3.5 | Ambiance: 3.75…read more CURRY UP NOW is a small Indian street food bistro, eclectic modern decor, in downtown San Mateo. Peruse the menu, step up to order at the counter. Otherwise, take a seat for table service. Popular for their TIKKA MASALA BURRITOS, WRAPS and BOWLS. Ordered: PROTEIN PERFORMANCE BOWL - LAMB ROGAN JOSH, KADHAI CHICKEN, w/avocado, pico, cucumber & cauliflower rice. Was taken aback that the Kadhai Chicken was lukewarm but they assured to me this was as is. Tasty and filling. Really enjoyed the Lamb Rogan Josh. I'd order again. SIZZLING KABA - Chicken boti kabab served sizzling over onions with house chutney. Hot on sizzling platter. Nice flavors with the onions and bell peppers. I'd order this again. CURRY UP NOW BISTRO is a nice drop in for a quick wrap or bowl. Stay for the desserts. See you there!

We've been coming here for years and really enjoy the deconstructed samosa and tikka masala…read moreburritos. I usually order over the phone and then pick up. Just recently, I tried ordering over the phone recently but they weren't picking up. I came in to order in person and saw that the staff was just ignoring phone calls. Great food - hopefully the service keeps up!

We walked in Sunday afternoon and I floated away with the marvelous smells coming from the kitchen…read moreand from the moment we walked in we felt welcomed. The variety of curry and dishes offered on the buffet-- IS the best choice for the person who can't decide on the "one dish" to order.from the menu! We both left more than satisfied. It's amazing when I leave this restaurant, I can't wait for my return VISIT, As each visit is better than the last! We have never had a negative visit here. When you go in, make sure you you try Try the chai tea and the rice pudding. Just Perfect to end a birthday lunch! Thank you! The service was great, we did not need to ask for anything. Everything was fantastic! See you again and again!

I'm a sucker for Indian buffets but today I needed to grab a pizza to take home. Curry & Kabab is…read morelocated along El Camino but parking on a Saturday afternoon was not too hard to just pull up along the curb. Pizza takes about 20minutes so calling ahead would save you time. They're very nice here. It's a small restaurant with enough tables and although the buffet is small, they serve goat and that's always a favorite of mine. I ordered the XL CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA $32.88 with tax. I would say the pizza seemed a little dry so there could've been way more sauce and the dough is a little heavier for my liking. Overall an average Indian pizza. Check out my videos of their buffet offers. Or you can also order off their menu a l carte.

This is our third time here, each visit keeps getting better!…read more Highly recommend trying the corn chaat and the white elephant dosa. The chaat has such a perfect balance of sweet, savory, spicy, and has an incredibly addictive chew. The elephant dosa is the best dosa on the peninsula - their spice adds a subtle flavor and aroma that is unmatched. Shoutout to our waitress Jenna who was so professional and was so attentive waiting on us. She made our experience all the much better, thank you Jenna!

way to expensive plus the other restaurants like saffron and Amara are cheaper this should be the…read moresame as well the drinks are small and for one cup of mango lasse it's 8 dollars. It's smaller than saffrons and it's still more expensive !! the service it's alright but I think they kinda force you to eat something not let's you have a variety like saffron The ambience sucks and there are kids running everywhere not recommended Oh yeah and also the small butter chicken was 34 dollars and it was very average. They don't have non bread and the bread they had was very greasy and unhealthily. The service sucks and the people are snooty and rude to there customers they do not deserve 4 michelen awards! There is no lunch special and I feel like they were trying to make me leave just because I entered they make the drinks very small but still 10 bucks Don't go there