Every single person I encountered at Sari Palace was so kind and helpful. The saris and jewelry are all excellent quality and just gorgeous. They helped me find find 2 outfits for a wedding I was attending the next week. They charged me a reasonable rate and worked with my budget and even helped me with a custom long sleeved to. The alterations were done so well, and so quickly. I send 2 other friends there to buy saris after my amazing experience and they also fell in love with Sari Palace. I had so many compliments for my sari from guests at the wedding. I can't wait to buy another! The selection was incredible! read more

Excellent selection and service. Asha helped me pick out my wedding saree.

I went in and they spent lots of time with me helping me pick out a kurta for a wedding. Very friendly and helpful.

Had a great experience overall at Sari Palace. I am marrying a Punjabi man, and am Taiwanese so buying my outfits for our wedding was a new and daunting experience. The selection and quality of outfits at Sari Palace sets it above all the other stores I visited in Sacramento and Berkeley. They also have a lot of workers at their store, so while they get busy on the weekends, you can usually find someone who will help you try on outfits and pick out some in the styles and colors you want. I found my dream dress at Sari Palace, and was a little concerned that it needed so much tailoring due to my petite size. I had about 8-9 inches removed from the skirt length 4 inches from the top of the skirt and 4 inches from the bottom and was very stressed that it would change the design of the dress, but their tailor did the most amazing job, you can't even tell anything was changed! They also fixed the little decorative beads that fell off the top, and added some to the bottom and fixed the dupatta and added little crystals to them. They also did it in record time, sending the dress to their tailor in India, it took only 2 weeks to come back. It's PERFECT! The price range of their outfits is on the more expensive side, but it is because the quality of their clothing is top-notch compared to the other outfits I got from other stores. I cannot wait to wear my lehenga to my reception! read more

Excellent service & selection, great suggestions and most of all no pressure! I just wanted a simple Kurta shirt and there was this wonderful little room upstairs where they had a good range of styles and colors. I really appreciated that the lady who helped me listened carefully to what I was looking for and was so helpful even though I wasn't spending a lot of money. I was also looking at their white men's shirts for me as I love the simple style and so good in the summer with jeans, unfortunately they didn't have my size. I tried other stores on the same street but none matched the quality or style (and actually price) of the one I saw in the Sari Palace. read more

This place should be your go to place for Indian clothes if you don't want to spend outrageous $$$ on clothing for weddings. We bought some Sabyasachi pieces for our own wedding from a local retailer in Palo Alto but don't want to spend thousands of dollars on outfits for regular occasions. We came to Anil to get a few pieces made for the groomsman & he was great to work. Easy going, kind, knowledgable & honest. He will deliver EXACTLY what he promises. The items we had custom made were perfect & it all arrived on time. My husband & I are quite picky when it comes to quality & we were very happy with the work. We went in again today looking for a simple anarkali & after sifting through a few I found one I liked. Most of the staff are very helpful & easy to work with. Anil is always around and is an expert in this field so he is always available to help. Overall a great place for Indian clothing in SF without having to spend $$$$! read more

This place is a complete NO NO for me. I would rather not wear indian wear than buy it from here. This place tops the list in my worst shopping experience. I had better luck with sellers back home than i have had here. Ordered stitching of 7 blouses with measurements and designs separately, all written down and sketched by their expert service reps. When I went back to collect my blouses (by the way, took eternity to get them) after more than a month's wait, they all came back stitched in the same designs and no tie backs attached. I asked the ladies to pull out the designs I ordered, they apologized and started stitching the tie backs then and there. I waited for more than a hour with a 10 month old screaming baby just for them to finish their business. Also my newly walking baby went on to touch one of the dresses on display and the owner (a man), most condescendingly, asked me to take the baby out of the shop. He didn't apologize for the mistakes made on the blouses, no discount, nothing,- he said his job was to stitch blouses and he got that done. My choicest ordered designs weren't his problem and he didn't care to lose a customer over a blouse mishap. Hence, customers, I will leave it upon you to decide if you want to make that first step into this man's shop or not. read more

Knowing just about zero about wearing the beautiful Sari given to me as a gift, I read other Yelp reviews and decided to go here to see if they could help a rookie. Wow, am I glad I did. Rimpy was the young lady who helped me, and she was delightful, patient, and tolerant of my humor. I needed a "blouse" and "petticoat" to complete my outfit and she picked the right sizes on the first try and with some help from the amazing seamstress helped me choose the correct color from their ample collection. Even the cashier was so friendly! And at $35 dollars for both pieces and the alterations, I cannot complain about the price! Just a terrific experience for a rookie! read more

Sari palace is my go to place! The staff is very helpful and polite and the owners are the best! They always have the latest designs and styles fit for the perfect occasion. Also they have a tailor upstairs to assist with alteration.. Very convenient. Highly recommend stopping by if your looking for elegant, one of a kind and quality clothing. read more

I went to all the other Sari boutiques on University before this one, and I was very clear with each: I need a Sari for a wedding and am not willing to spend much because I will only wear it once. This was the only store that respected my budget and helped me find a beautiful Sari. They even helped with alterations (for free!) so that I didn't have to by a separate blouse. This kept me at my max budget ($150). I am so happy that I held out and made it to this store. If I ever need a Sari again, this is where I will go! Their stock is beautiful, and there were lots of pretty options at a reasonable price. read more

I went there yesterday to buy a Lehenga. The sales lady was very helpful and showed different Lehengas that came within our price range. Unfortunately, we did not like any of the Lehengas there that was within the $150 - $200 price range. Either the color wasn't right or the material wasn't to our liking. The sales lady showed us a Lehenga which was priced much higher and it looked really good. She gave us a 50% off discount ( which I think is standard for all the Lehengas there.) In addition, the owner of the store gave us a nice discount. And the tailor there helped to shorten the skirt and we got the outfit all ready within an hour. All in all, with all the discounts added up, we got a good price on a nice Lehenga. They seem to have good collection in the above $500 price range. Overall, it was a good experience and I will go back there again. read more

As a absolute newbie to the world of fine indian clothing. The entire staff of Sari Palace was extremely professional and helpful through the whole process. From picking fabrics and cuts down to the tailoring and sizing. I would recommend anyone to purchase or even stop by to get honest opinions from Sari Palace. read more

I have always Loved Bollywood movies since childhood so when it came to my bridal shower I wanted it to be Bollywood inspired. The ladies there are very attentive but I felt rushed into purchasing my sari. Confession, I had second thoughts about it once I got home, but in the end it looked very pretty on me so I was really satisfied. I ended up going back to get bangles for myself & a bunch of bangles & bindis for party favors. Tips: bargain, bargain, bargain! read more

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This place is amazing! Gorgeous saris of a wide variety. I have an Indian wedding coming up and needed all the help I could get. Really warm, friendly, and helpful staff. I probably tried on four saris, which is against protocol! Typically you choose the colour and then try on only the sari that you'll buy. No one made me feel bad about it. They were very gracious. I absolutely love my sari and would definitely recommend Sari Palace! read more

I've have nothing but great experiences with Sari Palace. Anil Uncle and his staff have been great to work with and super friendly. We are having a destination wedding in Mexico and have family and friends attending from all over the world! We were able to order custom sari's and kurti pajama's for our bridal party at a reasonable price. I also purchased all of my wedding outfits here and was able to find exactly what I was looking for. I even purchased sari's for my entire family living in Brazil! I would highly recommend Sari Palace to anyone looking for beautiful indian clothing. read more

Great service, wide selection fancy and expensive to cheap and chic. Incense scented, well lite and clean.

I would give this place a free lesson in customer service...yes it was that bad !! Apart, from a senior gentlemen acknowledging you when you enter, no attempts were made by the ladies working there. I was completely ignored as I waited for this girl behind the counter to show me what I was looking for or communicate with me. So as a self respecting individual, i left utterly horrified. Well, they lost out on some serious $$$ that I spent at Roopam saree boutique...! read more

My first time here but was very happy with the service and price. I usually shop when I go to India but this place didn't disappoint me. The sales women helping me were all very helpful. I also got a discount on my purchase. read more

I stopped in today, a bit reluctantly after reading some of the negative reviews. Even though I did not buy today, I will be back next time. I was warmly greeted, and the staff was so attentive and helpful. The prices were fair, and the range of styles and quality was very good. I recommend this nice store. read more

I bought my wedding and reception outfit from here. My bridesmaids got their outfits made from sari palace too. The service is amazing. Heeral is amazing! She responds on time and keeps you posted about everything. I can't wait to wear my wedding outfits next month! read more

The staff & owner were super helpful & detail oriented as I shopped for my wedding outfit. I really enjoyed my experience & can't wait to get my blouses/outfits for my wedding. The prices are premium yet fair. Customer service & attention to detail makes it worth the extra money. No haggling... No stress... And lots of selection. If you don't like shopping in India (like me), this is your best bet in the Bay Area! read more

THE OWNER AND STAFF ARE SHADY. DO NOT SHOP HERE. So I went to Sari Palace to buy some trays and lotas. The Owner told me, older male Anil, stated that they only had 4, we needed 8. He said that they had in their warehouse and we should call him next week for the same price $10. I called the next week, and another female staff told me that the owner went out of town, and would be back. He did not go to the warehouse. So I called again, the same female stated that he would and to be at the store at 11:30am. I drove there, and the owner and his female staff employee stated that they didn't have any and that they did not go to their warehouse. So he said that they would be getting some later. So I called again yesterday, and now he told me that the price changed and that he didn't have any. How can you tell me that you don't have any and the price increased, yet I have family members going to his store and buying the tray and lota for $10? Several family members from Hayward and Bay Area shop here and for their trays and Lotas for $10 recently. This owner is SUPER SHADY. I WOULD ADVISE AGAINST GOING THERE. IF YOU GO THEIR FOR ONE THING, AND DON'T BUY ADDITIONAL ITEMS HE WILL NOT BE HELPFUL. IF I could give 0 stars I would. Worst service ever. I WILL NOT RETURN AND CONTINUE TO ADVISE OTHERS THE SAME! read more

This is a super fun place to shop! I am not culturally nor racially Indian, but I cam here with a friend who was shopping for a wedding. Beautiful, high quality fabrics and clothing, for men and women. They have two floors of merchandise. Plenty of sales people to help you find items or answer questions. read more

they simply the best the customer service is super love all of them ... their sarees might cost more than the stores around but your paying more to get the best right? i always go there most of the time i buy sarees coz in my country we wear them and they called((toub)) so i always buy my (toubs) from them and been referring all my sudanese friends to this store...and telling them not to waste thier time in other stores looking for something better coz there is simply ain't don't forget to take a look at the clearence rack... amazing stuff for so little and the second floor too got some nice things wish they have a reward program or something mor maybe buy 5 get 1 free lol read more

I love Sari Palace, the best place to shop for Indian clothing. I simply love the service and their huge collection, they went all out to meet our alteration and special order needs at the last moment for our wedding. I appreciate all their efforts. We tried other stores next door but the service simply sucked. I am glad we went to Sari Palace, a one stop for all everything including alterations. Thank you Sari Palace for making our wedding memorable, everyone loved how we looked. GO TO SARI PALACE, I AM A VERY HAPPY CUSTOMER. PLUS THEY HAV BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR A VERY LONGTIME, THANKS A BUNCH. Raj read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE. Largest and best selection and great service. read more

I didn't like this place. They were not budget friendly or friendly at all. They have a large selection so I tried on a lot of outfits. Some were already breaking. The ladies there were talking bad about me in their language since I was trying on the outfits and not liking the ones I tried on. I wasn't rude about it, I just didn't want to buy something I did not like. I found one that I was okay with and it was in the $400s with additional for tailoring. I decided to try another store to see if their price is comparable since I am not used to this type of garments. A couple stores down, at Sari Boutique I saw some I liked but out of my price range. The guy there was nice and asked my budget. I didn't really have an exact number but he knew I wanted something on the cheaper end. He asked what color I like and showed me a purple, black, and red that were less than $200 with tailoring included. I actually liked the red outfit there more than the green one at Sari Palace for more than twice the amount. read more

Sari Palace flat out sucks. I am of indian background and know what is possible and what is not. I took some indian clothes I had to get some alterations.First when I walked into the store, I asked 1 lady where do I go for alterations, and she barely looks at me and mumbles something which I had to ask her to repeat. Eventually I go to the upstairs where the alterations are done. Keep in mind I chose to come here, because I want to go to a place that understands Indian clothing and are familiar with the fabrics, etc. The alterations I was asking for were not complex...only to shorten a lengha and take in some pants to an indian suit. I went in thinking it would be no problem, and tried on the clothes and showed them what I needed. After much back and forth with the old aunty, it seems she can do it. So I sit there waiting for them to tell me when I should come back when she goes into a room, comes back and says she can't do anything. It's impossible and throws my clothes into a pile on the floor!!...wtf??? just 5 minutes ago you said you can and you can't be courteous and politely hand my clothes back to me? My guess is they are either too lazy or didn't feel like it was worth their time since I didn't buy the clothes there. Anyway, I will never come back here again and will discourage anyone I know from doing so. read more

I went to a few places and found a good deal here and decent service. Only 4 stars because I hate the level of bargaining. The price tags are meaningless. Many of the items they give you half off and then they drop the price from there to a point where I paid about 1/3 of the list price. Please have some semi-realistic pricing. read more

Good customer service but they're even more overpriced now than they were 10 years ago when my brother got married. Their idea of negotiating when buying 3 lehenga's for $2200 each is giving them for $2,000 firm. What a joke. read more

The prices at Sari Palace are very arbitrary and it really doesn't make any sense! I've been shopping around for a lengha, and I went to many stores and Fremont and Berkely, and I think this store is outrageous. I had a nice young lady to help me, but I know the quality of what I was looking at and I know that the price was about 3x more than what it should, with the 50% discount right off the bat they give you when you walk into the store. I found my perfect outfit at a hidden store in Fremont called "Yasmin A boutique of India". They have very good quality lenghas and cholis. The store doesn't look very good or doesn't look like a boutique, but don't be mistaken. The owner has some designer clothes of very good material and beautiful design. I paid a fair price, not too cheap, but a lot more reasonable than if I had bought at Sari Palace. read more

i've found many outfits here to wear for a variety of occasions & they haven't failed me yet. even when i moved nearby & was looking for a dry cleaner that had no problem with the delicate bead work of some saris, they referred me to my current cleaners. as a kid, we used to make the 2 hr drive & shop for indian clothes on university ave. now that i live here it brings back memories of shops once here. sari palace has incorporated a lot of my favorite things of american & indian stores combined. by looking at you they know your size. you might be like "hell no i'm not that size", though without a doubt they get it right every time. plus, they do on site alterations after a few measurements you're item is ready for you in a few minutes. over the number of times/appearances in the store, the main owner usually understands what i'm looking for & price range. speak of price... it's my favorite part... they allow haggling. everything in the store is 50% from the listed price on the tag. i hardly ever go in buying one item, you can't possibly haggle over one item. though if you're buying multiple, the floor is usually open for negotiations. bring it on is what i always say. ( i learned from the best on the side streets of india) remember you don't have to buy from here, & you can always walk away. however, i know that i always find what i need here & walking away would be a tough thing to do. 5 stars wasn't given because they don't give gold spot & tea while shoppers are perusing. plus, it's all standing... where's the room where i can sit & you unfold the fabric & the lights shimmer off the sequence?? read more

The pieces they have are beautiful, but the customer service is inconsistent and confusing. The woman helping me was initially friendly, but later on suddenly said something along the lines of "I don't know why you people are so confused." Perhaps there was some miscommunication, but I felt really uncomfortable after this point. This was a disappointing experience since I had every intention of buying something had they been willing to work with me. I'm giving two stars because the business owner we spoke to was kind, and the pieces they have are lovely. read more

This place is amazing. I came here not really knowing what I needed but was instructed by my friends on what to kind of look for. Walked in feeling a little intimidated but the staff was absolutely amazing. They helped me try on items, find accessories and even showed me how to tie it. Great store and amazing staff. Thanks again guys read more

I went into the Sari Palace on Saturday afternoon so excited to find my wedding dress. It was very important for me to go in with my best friend to find what I wanted and then go in with my bridal part and mother in law. To my surprise they would not help me or let me try anything on. The lady that was acting like she was helping me told me that I would have to special order the dress because it would not fit me and I could not try anything on. I wanted to cry, I am not Indian but I have waiting the last 9 years to marry my best friend and be his Indian Bride. I WILL NO EVER GO BACK TO THE SARI PALACE!!! They discriminated against me and made me feel so uncomfortable and out of place. read more

wow talk about bad customer service! ok yes this place is filled with beautiful sarees, latest designs from india and everything but isnt customer service always the first thing that is important. I went there with my family right away the owner was annoyed we had kids. he said "dont let the kids touch anything" i was like wow.....then my cousin accidentally placed her snapple drink on counter the owner got annoyed and took the drink and asked her not to put it there and started wiping th counter making this bad face. Then the whole time he just stood there looking at us. I felt so uncomfortable. Geez! how rude is that......i rather buy ok saree from other places where i see some friendly places. cheer up people! read more

I am an extremely picky bitch...Not going to lie. I found both the service and the quality of the goods excellent. The woman (owner) was so helpful. I found two items that were to die for. I am Indian too and for the most part find other Indians not my cup of tea. I try to avoid them if possible. Not here. I would go back in a heartbeat. read more

Had my sari blouse made there for a friend's wedding. Process was easy and fast.

Everything here is overpriced! The Aunty that does the transactions is not willing to negotiate at all and has no business or people skills. You can get outfits for so much cheaper from other places. I would not buy anything from here..everything is marked up! We were so disappointed with the customer service here! read more

This place has gorgeous designs and outfits, but be prepared to pay about 5 times the value of the outfit. I liked a certain piece and was ready to buy it for my engagement, but the owners attitude and lack of service turned me away. Will not be going there ever in the future. read more