Good food, cafeteria style. Hubby and I were the only ones in the restaurant at 1:30pm on a Saturday. We ordered the lunch specials which came with a variety of items. We came for the buffet originally but they no longer offer that. read more

Shaan Indian Cuisine - Inside, lunch specials only, no more buffet - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

Wanted a break from the usually and found this Indian place nearby. Originally I came here since I thought they had a lunch buffet but they don't do that on weekdays maybe? Oh well... The place was fairly deserted on a weekday but I came during lunch time. They had lunch specials combos with two veggies, main course, naan, and rice. It's a pretty decent variety of dishes and flavors. The servers were friendly enough and got our order out fairly fast. Curry chicken combo - tender and juicy chicken with a decent sauce. Nothing was really spicy. Veggie combo - the veggie was a veggie korma which is amazing! Overall, happy with the place read more

Shaan Indian Cuisine - Chicken Curry combo - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

Whaaat happened? This used to be my go-to Indian restaurant for take-out for years , had not been for a a few months and decided to order tonight. Food is totally different from before. Sour saag paneer, hard flat garlic naan and samosa pastry not the usual flaky sort. And for having requested mild, dishes were spicy. Obviously there's a different cook....Such a bummer...Hope the change is only temporary or may need to find an alternative spot. read more

I had a terrible experience. I ordered appetizers: Cholay Bhatura and Samosas. The cholay was runny, the bread was uncooked and different than the usual puffy bread- it's now a wheat bread (yuck); I'm unsure how they managed to ruin samosas, but they were undercooked and cold- not even room temperature. The main dishes were spicy despite ordering mild and for the cost, the portions are small. Worst yet, when I addressed the quality issues, the woman kept gaslighting me and telling me that "it's okay." Could have been a language barrier, but the rude and dismissive tone was telling. She told me that other customers complained that things were "too well done", however, I'm still wondering why someone else's experience is worth bringing up when my food was undercooked. So, poison me with undercooked food because you overcooked a different order? Nonetheless, the failure to fully cook food is not just unfortunate, it's unforgivable when you couple the transgression with an attitude. Don't waste your money. read more

Shaan Indian Cuisine - Undercooked samosa - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

Sublime butter chicken, garlic naan, and chicken tikka masala! We ordered for delivery and it was ready super fast. There was quite a bit more oil than most other times we've ordered from other restaurants, but it was still delicious. read more

Shaan Indian Cuisine - Assortment! Best: chicken tikka masala and butter chicken - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

Ordered take out. I thought the food was really yummy. The service was friendly and fast. The spice level was great. We ordered the Chana masala, aloo gobi, chicken chili, and plain naan. Everything was very good! Please support this business! read more

I hate to do this. We wanted to like and enjoy this place so badly. We were the only ones there at the time after we couldnt get a table somewhere else and it felt so nice to be warm and indoors. It wasnt great food and the service was bad despite us being the only customers. I dont think they care if u come or not! read more

I made a pickup order of vegan garbanzo bean dish with naan and basmati rice. Easy and kind service. Can't comment on the ambience much since I didn't eat in, but it feels like a small neighborhood spot. read more

Excellent food. Well balanced spices and flavors. Friendly staff and cozy environment. I Highly recommend eating here. Definitly an Oakland gem. read more

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I usually just get chicken curry, I had chicken butter curry? (Not sure the name, it was suggested to me). A M A Z I N G! It's my new fav. A very calm place & fast service, I'll most definitely go back! read more

I tried the chicken korma and it was delicious , I highly recommend this place to anyone who lives in the area, of Oakland, the location is very good too it's on fruitvale ave. read more

I am sad to write this review. Tonight I ordered the tandoori chicken and the peas and paneer dish. The tandoori chicken was very very DRY, and the paneer dish was VERY under seasoned. I called GrubHub to relay my experience and got a refund for those items. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THAT, I got a call from the owner (I'm assuming) from the restaurant, yelling at me and telling me that they make everything fresh and that she's calling GrubHub to tell them not to deliver to my address anymore!!! Then she hung up on me!! I've been patronizing this business for YEARS!! I normally love their food as evidenced by the FIVE STAR REVIEW I gave them!! Now because the owner decided to call MY phone and YELL AT ME, and tell me they're not delivering to me anymore, and then hang up on me, and treated me RUDELY, they're getting my lowest rating EVER!! Bad business, folks. When a customer is not happy with your food, you MAKE IT RIGHT, not call them up and yell and f unprofessionally and ban them from your restaurant!! EDIT: spoke with the mother's daughter in law who promised me she would talk to her and make sure the next time I order I'm not going to have a problem. Upped to two stars pending the next order ONLY because Nati understands what customer service is. read more

I don't eat Indian food often, so when I do, I expect quality. The person I went with picked this place since we went on a random Tuesday, during lunch and it was in close vicinity to us. When we walked in, there was no one inside, but two ladies who worked there. I was a little skeptical -- it was almost like they were anxious for business. We got seated right away and offered water. She explained that it was a buffet and that we can help ourselves when we were ready, so we did. The selection was very limited and there was one option of dessert and one salad option as well. She said the bread was being prepared and would come out shortly. By the time we got our food, she brought the Naan bread out. It was fresh and warm? Kudos. I though that the food was definitely up to par; either that or I was extremely famished. I didn't have high expectations for a small little business like this and especially when we walked in to Ghost Town. A few minutes after we sat down, more patrons came in, so that made me feel a little bit better. Even though the selection wasn't as wide as I'd hoped, everything was on point and the service was good. She kept coming by to check on our waters. Although I don't do Indian often, I would come back for lunch or dinner and also recommend this place to others. I would love to try ordering from their menu one day. P.S. I'm also sad that I saw the sauces on the side after my meal. I was too stuffed to get more food, but maybe next time! read more

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Decent Indian food but nothing to write home about. Generous portions if you want some local Indian food.

I've been enjoying this restaurant for years. In pre-Covid (and pre-vegetarian) days, the lunch buffet was a decadent treat--I especially loved the Tandoori chicken, and the raita--made with full-fat yogurt, cucumber, and coriander seeds--reminded me of my mother, because she used to make that dish, too. And if you were lucky, the daal had a spicy kick that made it especially good. Alas, the buffet is a casualty of the pandemic, but I routinely order their vegetarian combo for take-out. It includes saag paneer (spinach cooked with homemade cheese and herbs--delicious!), chana masala (spiced chickpeas), aloo gobi (spiced cauliflower and potatoes), naan, and basmati rice. The food is very tasty, and you can easily get two meals out of each order. But I suspect it's prepared for an American palate because it consistently lacks the spicy heat I so love. That won't stop me from ordering it, but more heat would take the food to the next level. I do wish they would pack to-go orders in compostable containers rather than plastic. And I don't need the plastic utensils, either--I'll start leaving those on the table when I pick up my orders. Still, I very much like the food. read more

Delicious food cooked to perfection! Definitely recommend. Cooked and ready when they said it would be. read more

It's very close to where I live so makes it convenient for me to order food from them. I love their lamb biryani. Rice was literally swimming in lambs lol. I've noticed they masala has different flavor than other Indian restaurants. Maybe they use different curry. My favorites are lamb biryani, goat and lamb curry. Mango lassi is must for a dessert. read more

The staff was really nice but I just didn't really like the food. I love Indian food and the dish I got didn't taste how I expected. The naan was pretty good Nd the staff was friendly. I just didn't like it. read more

Shaan Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

I have been going to this restaurant for many years, mainly for convenience. I normally have them deliver but I wanted to stop by Farmer Joes so I decided to pick up my order this time. When I went to go pick up my order the woman at the counter had her mask on her chin. Luckily they have a glass door so I could see in, and even though she was motioning me to come in I asked that she put it on so I could enter to pick up my food. When I got in I found two other people further back in the restaurant sitting at tables also not wearing masks and with no mask in site. I will not be going back. It really makes me wonder how many other restaurants are doing the same and I never knew because I was doing delivery. read more

We loved every bite! And my partner is very picky. All vegan options were delicious and tasted very fresh. We are headed back tonight.

I live in the neighborhood where this restaurant is. Given the circumstances of the last year I try not to write bad reviews due to the challenges of covid. This place is close by. It's ok, more a convenience than a first choice. I ordered from there tonight. The prices have gone up by about 25% since covid...no problem It's been a challenge for businesses. I wanted a mint sauce but my friend who picked it up forgot. So, I go back to try to get a mint sauce...she informed me it was a "Chutney" and it was $3.28. I was rather stunned and said "I've never heard of being charged for mint sauce so...Never mind. Bye" They will never get another order from me again. How remarkably stupid cheap. Delicious Curry House and Himalayan Curry House in montclair are 10 times better than this place. They didn't ask for extra $$ for mint sauce. Good luck to this place. How cheap. read more

update I used to work close by and come here pretty often. I was in neighborhood now, And remember them. I am so happy they still serve this amazing Indian food. Love love love this place read more

As a Desi, I hate to give my only local Indian spot 3 stars but I have good reason. The buffet is really subpar, especially for vegetarians. Here are some basic recommendations to make it better: Provide free chai with buffet Bring fresh naan to people's tables Have atleast one paneer buffet option Include more veggies in vegetable pakora rather than just fried onions Thanks and I hope you all are able to improve so I'm more excited about frequenting my local buffet! read more

Great local Indian cuisine delivery, BUT they put the delicious yogurt sauce that comes with the biryani in a plastic container that melts in the heat of the dish. PLEASE PACKAGE THE SAUCE SEPERATELY!!! Update: They no longer put the delicious yogurt sauce in with the biryani. I didn't want it melting but I still liked the sauce. Why not just package it separately? read more

Our bill was $70 for an online order that we picked up (delivery would've taken an hour). When I picked up the food, I asked to make sure we had chutney, etc.... I was told that I didn't order anything that comes with chutney so I would have to purchase it!!! I have NEVER had to pay for chutney in my whole indian/pakistani life! I inquired further and despite the 70 bucks I spent, these people insisted on another $2 for chutney... I am not going back to a place where their customer service is so poor and they are so cheap. The food was OK, nothing special. We got chicken biriyani (chicken was kind of dry), 2 orders of chicken tikka masala (was alright), malai kofta (weird thick consistency), 4 naans and 5 mango lassis (the laasis were terribly sweet, I do not recommend from this restaurant). We also got raita (yogurt sauce) which I also had to pay $3 extra for even though biriyani should come with it... the raita was ok, basically watery yogurt with some cucumbers in it. In sum, not worth going back after this experience. I'd rather drive out of my way for better food and better service. read more

Undercooked rice. Everything is just sweet. Mango lassi is sugary, no yogurt tang. Just a disappointing experience. I really wanted to like them and have them be our go to neighborhood Indian spot. Back to Vik's we go.. read more

I always go with the popular Chicken Tikka Masala. It it legit consistent every time I order from them. It has just the right amount of spicy, super creamy and fulfilling to dip garlic naan into. Their CTM alone is worth ordering form here. It also comes with a side of rice which fills you up as well. Order local! read more

The chicken tikka soup was really watery no thickness whatsoever, tasted weird, dry, and our iced chai tea had NO ICE was also warm . Feel like they just gave us leftovers, DO NOT RECOMMEND read more

Good stuff. Worth the wait. My wife and I first came here during the pandemic and often return.

The service is sweet and efficient but the food I had was bland and lukewarm. I ordered biriyani which arrived lukewarm and a naan that was probably microwaved. Both were bland. Additionally, the glasses that they used for drinks looked a little dingy. I doubt that I will return here. read more

I never liked Indian food. I always thought it was so spicy and just assumed it wasn't for me until I ordered from them on DoorDash. What a surprise! Now I am looking forward to placing my next order! So good! read more

This is a great Indian place and our go-to place for takeout or delivery. We ordered takeout from this place just a few days ago and were surprised to find that the workers at the restaurant were not wearing masks when interacting with customers (and presumably not when making food). It really turned us off of Shaan a bit, especially because we are currently in the middle of a huge COVID outbreak and they interact with dozens of customers each day. read more

Ordered delivery, the chicken tikka masala tasted bland and arrived cold, and the naan was very stale. Apparently I wrote this business a glowing review in 2013 but tonight's experience was pretty awful. read more

Their chicken wraps are amazing. I usually order with a mango lassi, such a great combo. Delivery seems on and off, but we live close by so pickup is always an option. Plus, there is plenty of parking just around the corner. read more

Shaan has tasty food and a solid lunch buffet. The vibe is a cross between the upscale place over on Grand ( a little too pricey over there) and The more casual Kerry House. I would love it if they could levitate to the SF Pakwan style over on Valencia! The specials and always hot, fresh and tasty food is key! I think if they did it could get much busier here! The people are very nice. But they are a little uneven in how they treat people- they can come off as unfriendly or discouraging- lighten up and let's just all get along! read more

We often get take out from Shaan. They have traditional Indian dishes that are authentic and delicious. Try the butter chicken, lamb chops, and garlic naan. They are able to make it to your spice level and be sure to request it otherwise it will be too spicy or too mild. Parking is street only and it's is a good neighborhood. read more

i am not sure why all the poor reviews. we love our neighborhood indian place and have been coming here for at least 15 years! the butter chicken is the best, and their tandoori is also amazing. the quality is great, and most important of all is that the food has always been consistent. love this place! read more

Um.....this place is, like, not good. been twice and was disappointed twice. vindaloo - sucks. chicken is dry. sauce is flat and lacks any depth of flavor or heat or spice. basically, bland and boring tikka masala - ditto to above naan - doughy and soggy you can get better indian food in the frozen food section of trader joes. read more

Vegan Review: I come here a lot because it's in my neighborhood, has parking, and has vegan options that are delicious. They do good cauliflower, pakoras, chickpeas, and lentils. They have Bollywood mtv on the whole time (I like it a lot). This place is always empty and I'm not sure why because they have a good buffet. Pros: super delicious, casual, friendly but not all up on you. Cons: I wish they had more vegan options at the buffet and I wish the meat and dairy items were not sitting so close. read more

The food is pretty consistent - tasty Indian food. I was happy with the delivery for my first Shaan experience. Second time in the restaurant - the hostess/manager went through all the vegan options for me for next time. Service was friendly and enthusiastic but inexperienced. Third visit - same tasty food and Bollywood music videos, same service. It's not very crowded - could be they do more delivery business? - Onion pakora - super yummy! - samosas - tasty, but not extraordinary - Aloo Saag - asked for spicy - excellent! - Aloo Gobi - awesome (cauliflower was not overcooked!) - Rice is pretty darned good - not overcooked or dried, tasty spices and peas. Selection of Indian lagers available at the restaurant. Park on the street or shop at Farmer Joe's first and leave your car there. I see more food from Shaan in my belly soon! read more