Came here for the lunch buffet. We really enjoyed it. The food was delicious, the restaurant was clean, and the employees provided great service. We really enjoyed our lunch. Well done. read more

Recently I went to have lunch at Sakoon. They have buffet for lunch. From where do I start... I started lunch with appetizers. They had a variety of veg and nonveg appetizers but each and every item was dry and stale. Nit even single item tasted freshly cooked. Then I tried main lunch dishes, and boom it tasted left overs from many days old. I have no words to express my disappointment from every food item. 0 (Zero) star may be too high for this restaurant. At last I tried deserts they had kheer, carrot halwa. Rice kheer was like they had added left over rice in milk...Yukk taste Carrot halwa was over cooked, oily and too sweet. Last item...chai (tea) horrible taste couldn't drink more than just one sip. Overall rating... very very very very bad food. I am not recommending to visit this restaurant! read more

--- **Review for Sakoon Catering (Order for 20 people, Nov 28)** My recent experience with Sakoon Catering was extremely disappointing. The food quality was poor and not delivered in hot boxes, leaving items cold and unappetizing. Pakoras tasted stale, the dahi bhalla was frozen and inedible, and the so-called tava vegetable dish was nothing more than tasteless frozen vegetables and potatoes, lacking the fresh preparation expected. Even the avocado jalmuri appetizer, which was delicious, was provided in such a small quantity that it was only enough for about half the guests. Service was equally unacceptable. The food was delivered by someone without authority or communication skills, and when I tried to address issues with the manager, Diya, I was met with anger and frustration. I reached out to Balkar, the owner, whom I have known for over 20 years and worked with on larger events, but instead of resolving the situation, he threatened me over payment. He refused to accept credit card payment over the phone and demanded cash, showing no regard for long-term customers. It is clear from my experience and from other recent reviews that the Fremont Indian community has had enough of this outfit's disrespectful attitude, poor food quality, and questionable practices. The insistence on cash payments raises serious concerns about transparency and compliance, and I believe this warrants investigation. Overall, Sakoon Catering failed on food, service, and professionalism. I cannot recommend them. --- read more

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I came here for a friend's birthday. The lunch buffet was well-stocked and flavorful, but some of the food was rather dry and stale. The restaurant's appearance was cozy and modern though! read more

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They do offer lunch buffet. Monday through Thursday, $17.99 per person Friday through Sunday, $19.99 per person Holidays, $21.99 Read multiple times how much Indians utilize and LOVE the catering services of this restaurant for weddings, birthdays, etc plus was highly recommended by Indians so much so I had to try this establishment. FOOD // MOST disgusting Indian buffet I have ever had in my life. Everything was extremely salty so much so everything tasted the same no matter what you took a scoop of. NO DOSA INCLUDED WITH THE BUFFET (I asked one of the servers.). Lots of selections, however. Limited desserts. No fruit. Naan does taste homemade. Not extremely oily. Extremely dry and not very chewy--disappointing. Goat dry. Per others, poultry was reasonable and not dry to a bone. AMBIENCE // Pretty much large tables for workers in the area that come eat. SERVICE // - not attentive - does not care AT ALL - nonexistent: you may wait at the door for a long time while servers are standing there since you have to wait to be seated - brings out plain naan; no other options allowed - pours water - slow to remove used plates LOCATION // Directly across from Olive Garden. Lucky supermarket plaza. Kind of a ghost town of a plaza in my book. Lots of free somewhat reasonably spaced parking. OVERALL // First Indian buffet in my life that everyone in my party had a funny feeling in the stomach status post consuming at this establishment. Everything tasted exactly the same. I appreciate the variety in the fried foods. I appreciate the rice was well cooked. INTERESTING NOTE: if you order any food via DoorDash or whatever, servers do take the food from here... they will not cook anything fresh. Will I be coming back? Never ever again in my life. Am I glad I tried it? No. Regretful to a tee. read more

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We used catering services from Sakoon for my husband's birthday. The food came on time. It was delicious. The server was polite and set up the dinner when we wanted. He didn't make a mess. We were satisfied with the service. It was decently priced. We did price comparison. Sakoon's price turned out to be pretty decent. Everything was very delicious. read more

Sakoon Restaurant - Rented containers from Sakoon. - Indian Near Me - Fremont, California

This place is GREAT! I loved it! The staff were VERY nice, super friendly. Very clean and fancy inside! The food, every item was fantastic! To be honest, I don't know what my wife ordered or what it was called, but it was really good and I ordered the chicken tiki masala and we had garlic naan bread. Listen.... They will know us, we will return! Once or twice a month for sure. The price for every thing was very fair. The parking, there is plenty. Sorry I did not take any pictures. read more

Good quality is born so down Naans were super thick. Food was not even warm for the buffet. Not going again. read more

Came for their lunch buffet on a Sunday. Lots of variety for both meat lovers and vegetarians. There was typical tandoori chicken, goat, butter chicken and several vegetarian option. Food was hot and constantly refilled. Hot fresh butter naan brought to the table. Hot self serve chai and this day thru also had rose lassi! Service was attentive and plates cleared quickly. Ambience was nice with plenty of seating but filled up quick for the lunch buffet. I thought it was a great options for Indian buffet at $20/person. read more

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This review is for their diamond party hall. We celebrated our daughter's birthday here and the service and food was outstanding. Shout out to Dia for helping us navigate planning for the event, being available on whatsapp for adhoc questions, and on the day being there throughout to ensure everything went smoothly including having an attentive and responsive team. Thank you for helping make the event memorable for us! read more

I like this place. They do high end buffets, cater weddings, have a large venue with space for private events. Their food is delicious. So much choice, fresh naan brought to your table. Unique desserts. read more

Celebrating a friend's birthday we decided to grab dinner at Sakoon (wasnt the first time , though it was after a long time that we had made it to Sakoon) in Fremont. Alex greeted us with a cheerful smile and got us to our table. We ordered a variety of dishes, including Dal Tarka, Paneer Butter Masala, Chana Pindi, along with Garlic Naan and Tandoori Roti. The Dal Tarka was comforting and well-seasoned, with just the right balance of spices, making it a perfect start to our meal. The Paneer Butter Masala was rich and creamy, with soft paneer cubes that melted in our mouths. The Chana Pindi had a wonderful, earthy flavor, with perfectly cooked chickpeas in a spiced sauce that paired beautifully with the naan and roti. The Garlic Naan was fresh, warm, and fragrant with garlic, while the Tandoori Roti had that classic smoky flavor we all love. As the night went on, we ended up staying later than planned, but Alex, the manager, went above and beyond to make our experience special. His attention to detail and genuine hospitality made us feel welcome and well taken care of, ensuring everything went smoothly throughout the evening.The hosts and the servers were amazing through and through and got our orders in no time. Overall, Sakoon exceeded our expectations with both the quality of food and exceptional service. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a memorable Indian dining experience in Fremont! read more

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We had an great time celebrating our kid's Birthday at Sakoon Fremont! Great ambiance and food. Most of all, Diya @Sakoon was indispensable in orchestrating the event. She was invested in our event, gave great suggestions and was very accommodating for menu choices. She overall helped get us a great experience from Sakoon. read more

Sakoon Restaurant - Birthday Party at Golden Hall (Sakoon). - Indian Near Me - Fremont, California

Sakoon restaurant offered a wide variety of dishes in their buffet, and the food tasted good as well.

Yesterday, we were there for a girls event award night. It was super clean place very well maintained even after a decade. The food actually tasted superb little bit spice to it. The restrooms are clean and well maintained. It was a Glam night super cozy place! The service of this place is as always great. The workeds are very content and humble. read more

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Tasty food with reasonable prices. The only downside; the bill, I had to look/read from the staffs cell, no receipt was given. I would prefer not to hover over a personal/business phone. read more

Excellent! My friend and I were looking for an Indian Buffet style restaurant and were pleasantly suprised by the wide variety of food options, desert and chai. The tandori chicken, naan and curries were amazing. We will definately be coming back! read more

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I dunno... the more we go here, the less excited I am about it... the butter chicken is *really* disappointing; frankly, it tastes like Tomato Bisque, a French dish made with tomatoes and cream... no real butter taste or texture... and I've learned not to dive into the naan at all; my favorite trick at other Indian buffets (when there were more to choose from), was for my second serving, to get a dish of butter sauce and dip naan in it, but the naan here really bloats me, and I end up feeling ill afterwards... nothing actually wrong with the naan (which tastes Wonderful), but I just can't stomach it... And other than the so-called butter chicken, nothing here is really exciting... I wish Bombay Gardens in Newark still existed!! read more

Sakoon has an excellent Lunch Buffet! It's been my favorite for a couple of years. Consistently great. Friendly staff, Chai included. Nice décor inside. All the chicken dishes are delicious. Goat curry is fantastic. The yellow Dal is really good. For dinner I have also tried the Tomato Fennel soup, and it was also great. The price is not expensive, the variety of dishes is great, and the quality of the food is great. read more

I am so disappointed w my Diwali Buffet experience. The food wasnt ready until 12.15 when the restaurant opens at 12, half of the items were cold / lukewarm. The manager was clueless and had no idea when some of items will be filled. No one to collect plates. While paying, when I was giving feedback, the manager didn't even look up or acknowledge which makes me very sad. He just took the money and moved on to the next customer. I really wanted this day to be special but I regret going to Sakoon. Sad because this place was such a regular for me and used to be so good read more

Food was delicious for lunch buffet. Had alot of varieties for veg and non veg. They went above and beyond for birthday celebration. Thankful for the staff. Will definitely be back again. read more

Starting from planning the event, Dia is such a great help. She explained the whole process from - event planning, stage decorations, DJ etc and gave us advice on menu selection. On the event day, Alex is a great guy, he took care of all our requests in a very professional manner. The servers were very pleasing and polite. The food was very tasty, all our guests praised the food. Very happy the way event was hosted at Sakoon and we are happy to book our next event here again. read more

Tried the buffet which is only served for lunch. $22 per person. The quality is very good and the restaurant feels clean and nice. They have a lot of options. Naan available on request. Will definitely be back. read more

Sakoon Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Fremont, California

Amazing experience with great food. We tried Amritsar fish, tandoor chicken, and chicken biryani along with warriors game. Fast service but ambiance need some work. Very much oriented for parties and catering. Friday night and it was empty. read more

Went here for a lunch buffet on a weekday after about 4-5 years. Nothing has changed since my first time here. Food was pretty average & greasy. Taste was OK. I didn't pay for lunch as it was company sponsored lunch so I don't know how much it was priced at but if it was anything over 10$ then it wasn't worth the money. The reception staff isn't friendly and need to start smiling. They are nothing like the Mountain View branch, but I have only been there for dinner and not lunch buffet. Won't visit them again unless it's for sponsored company lunches ;-) read more

Best experience ever !!! Sakoon was absolutely amazing, servers were great, and food as usual was fantastic. Diya helped us organizer the quote and event and she is an absolute asset thanks Diya for everything !!! read more

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Buffet was good. Didn't expect to be that good. Service was good. The place was crowded during lunch time. Small place and tables were close to one another. read more

Had dinner there. Vegetarian food was average- had Saag paneer and tandoori vegetables - 3/5 stars. My husband had non vegetarian food and says it was pretty good. Had goat meat and tandoori chicken - 4/5 stars. Since It was weekday place was pretty empty. Service was pretty good. Since my review is based on vegetarian food, I'm giving it three stars. read more

I went to Fremont location to get food with a gift card that I received from a friend. The reception lady saw gift card in my hand and said we don't accept gift cards here and suggested me to try Santa Clara or Mountain View location. Why should I have to travel all the way to those locations. That's unacceptable and is like stealing money because that gift card was paid in cash. read more

Very good service and great food! We had booked their Golden Hall for a family event and Diya took very good care of all arrangements. Great communication throughout the process. read more

Very poor service; the manager was downright disrespectful. Even the owner was very indifferent. It felt as if they did not care for the customer. read more

wish there was negative stars... worst food, and staff unfriendly, seems there more focus is on banquets and events. Restaurant food and service was bad and staff behavior was so unprofessional. there are so many good vegetarian restaurants in Fremont itself or go to nearby places Milpitas, Santana row etc 1. Delayed in everything - order, serving, cleaning 2. Naans were tasteless 3. Soufiya Paneer - dry and tasteless 4. Chaat - bland 5. Staffs faces - rude and non-welcoming 6. Everyone looked over worked and stressed out 7. We went there for dinner to see the quality as we're planning to host my son's graduation party but it was last visit there For staff, I am not saying they were not good as individuals but overall the environment was not appreciating and effect was seen on their rudeness and dry behavior with guests. Nothing as fine dine here, please don't get confused. Thanks, read more

We did our high schoolers grad party this weekend and the "team" did an amazing job with Diya as the lead. Diya has an amazing personality and attention to details and a great listener. She took in our requirements on Pindi Cholae and Dahi Vada to truely be Pindi Cholae and North Indian style plate setup for the dahi vadas, among many other modifications and she did not disappoint. Norma was super amazing with the decorations and bar and DJ Kirpal adapted to the audience blending high school choices with parents seamlessly. Go team Diya!!! Highly recommend for your next party planning!! read more

awesome bartender and great service! Alex was amazing and the drinks he makes are the best. Also the manager Dia was very friendly and accommodating. All-in-all a very lovely experience. read more

Came back after 6 years with a lot of enthusiasm, but I wasn't thrilled. We were seated nicely, and serviced well. However the food was a not up to expectations. 1. Triple play grill: fish was alright, chicken tikka was not bad, and seekh kebab was hard and dissaponting. I am a big fan of grills from middle eastern and Pakistani restaurants and this stood nowhere 2. Veg grill: for vegetarians it's a great dish. You get paneer and lots of different veggies plus grilled pineapple. Much better than the non veg grill 3. Veg biryani: alright, Hyderabadi places are better 4. Panner Peshawari: very good and the quantity was amazing. 5. Butter Chicken: amazing flavor with a lot of quantity 6 butter Roti: very nicely done, and went well with the panner and butter chicken. In general a good restaurant, but somehow I had higher expectations with the kebabs, which let me down. read more

Delicious tandoori chicken, mango lassi, and good service. Samosas tasty too. Took the 6 and 8 year olds and they really got into the flavors read more

We hosted my father's 80th birthday in the Sakoon Diamond banquet hall, an event with about 100 attendees. Alex, the manager in charge, was not only extremely accommodating - allowing us to customize our menu selections and giving us a full tour and tasting beforehand - but was also very accessible and reliable throughout in working with our vendors. In terms of the food, it was amazing. We especially enjoyed a couple of the unique appetizers served. The "potli" is an alternative to a traditional samosa, a fried gram flour exterior shaped like a small tied bag containing samosa-like potatoes and peas inside. The avacado jhalmoori was also delicious, a layered chaat with avacado, potatoes, sev, and chutney. The entrees were also a hit with our guests, particularly the saag paneer and the daal sakoon, both of which were mildly spiced and fresh and delicious. They also served some unique desserts, including a lychee halwa, with small bits of lychee inside, and a ras malai with elaichi (cardamom) which was really good. We've also been several times to their lunch buffet, which has an impressive collection of items including my favorite aloo tikki, tandoori chicken, and a variety of sabzis. Probably a selection of 25 different items or so! Highly recommended and delicious food. read more

Great restaurant with great staff and food. Full marks to them . In a couple of minutes they brought a quick desert to celebrate my Dads birthday . read more

Sakoon Restaurant - Special gesture by Sakoon staff when we went for my Dads 75th Birthday. Thank you very much . - Indian Near Me - Fremont, California

I'm pretty ambivalent about Sakoon overall. I've come here countless times. 2.5 stars that I'll round up to 3 for the sake of nostalgia and generosity, though in the past when this place ran considerably more smoothly I think it could have had 3 to 3.5 potential. Pros: * One of their paneer tikka appetizers is very good, the soufiya paneer. The other one sucks in comparison, but if you get this one you'll have a great time. * Their shamsavera kofta gravy is really nice and rich if you're into sweet creamy rich vegetarian kofta gravies. It also has a little bit of a spice to it from time to time, and if you ask them to make it a bit spicier, you might be able to get it that way. What we do is mix some of the paneer tikka in the gravy, as they don't really have any paneers we like, and the result is basically a fire paneer tikka masala. * Their dum biryani is incredible. Probably the best dum biriyani in Fremont. (The price might be a bit of a turn-off though.) * Their staff is pretty nice and accommodating, though see the caveat in terms of the service below. Cons: * Their actual paneer, paneer peshawari or something I think it's called, sucks. It's bland and flavorless. They also don't have any smoky, spicy paneer gravy offerings, like kadhai paneer, which we would have very much liked to see and is our staple order at any other Indian restaurant. * Their garlic naan somehow never has butter, even when we explicitly remind them to add butter on the naan! It's very frustrating, and it's pretty dry without it. * They tend to mess up and delay orders very often, especially during busy hours. Maybe they're understaffed? But this is an ongoing problem that needs to be solved. * Their buffet quality is a joke compared to their a la carte menu, but perhaps the price makes up for it for you? Your mileage may vary. * A la carte can get pretty damn expensive based on what you're ordering and for how many people. read more

Got a chance to try lunch buffet at Sakoon Mountain view. This is a really good place for indian food. Prompt service and hosts are good too. It is a nice place to be with Family. Wide variety of food available in appetizers and main course. And everything was fresh and tasted great. Tandoori chicken was good. In main course, they had 4 curries, Panner, Kofta, chicken and goat. I tried Mango lassi which was not part of buffet, but it was one of the best I ever had. I recommend this place to try Indian food. read more

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