Hidden in a shopping plaza. Arrived at around 5pm and seated quickly. Place filled up at around…read more6pm. The dosa was yum. The garlic naan arrived piping hot and crispy - great with the butter chicken. Had to try the masala fish as it was noted as one of their popular dishes - spiced well and flavorful. Also ordered the Bhindi Masala - the okra had quite a kick but good. Service was great in that they checked on us often. Food arrived pretty quickly after placing our order. Ended our meal with a cup.of the Chai.

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

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,

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.

The portions were generous, and the food was satisfying. However, I wish the dishes had a little…read moremore flavor. The butter chicken and lamb biryani could use more seasoning and a richer taste. Overall, the portion sizes were great, but I was hoping for a bit more flavor.

Peaceful, welcoming ambience with seriously good food. They…read morehave a variety of dishes that showcase the cuisine of Nepal. The owner/manager is happy to explain the dishes and make recommendations. We got a lamb kebab called lamb choila served with salad and rice. We also got the daal tarkari with chicken curry, a plate of rice, daal, vegetable and chicken curry. All the dishes were flavorful and felt like home. The portions are good sized and we had leftovers to take back home. We will look forward to returning and trying out their other dishes!

Decent Himalayan food! Situated in Burlingame, you find some tasty curry here. We went on a Friday…read morenight and we didn't have to wait long until getting seated. We got the samosas, curry and the garlic naan. Our favorite was the samosas. The garlic naan was solid too.

My husband was ready for a new place to try. Was craving some chapli and Naan bread. We found this…read morein Redwood City Downtown area. Very very popular location for shopping and restaurants. There is no private parking but all paid street parking except on Sundays. Came on a Sunday evening and it took is about 20 mins to find parking. We parked three blocks away so be prepared and allow time for parking. The restaurant had plenty of seating inside and outside. Good for groups and can make reservations on Yelp. There is outdoor heat lamps on chilly days. The place was busy with lots of people traffic but we were able to sit right way for two people. Service was pretty good but had to flag our server a few times with no issues when we needed something. We ordered mango lassi drinks, jalapeño cheese naan, basmati rice, Chicken Tikka Masala Thali, and Beef Chapli Kabab Sizzler. Only needed a small order of rice as it was already a good portion since we would be full with naan bread. The naan was good by itself and a good portion. It was stuffed with cheddar cheese and spicy jalapeño but better when dipped with the Chicken Tikka Masala Thali. The Beef Chapli Kabab was juicy and flavorful. Have to have this with their green mint chutney so make sure to ask for it. All dishes were a little spicy but not overbearing. The mango lassi drink was very good but I wish it was colder! Hope someone sees this in my review to make that adjustment. ;) Forgot to check in when I was here but had to rate it to share my experience. Good friendly customer service. Very modern and hip place to hang out. Noise level is loud so it can be difficult to hear each other if dining inside. May not be recommended for a date. Maybe, if you sit outside, might be different. Will be back to bring other people and maybe try their Beef Chapli burger for next visit. [35R,2026]

1 Star I went to…read moreZareen's looking for a job because I was going through a very difficult time financially. I had been without food for four days and had no money. I was simply trying to find work and get myself back on my feet. Unfortunately, instead of being treated with basic dignity and compassion, I felt humiliated by the way I was treated by the management. I was apparently assumed to be intoxicated and was treated accordingly. I understand that the staff may not have known what I was going through, and I can understand why someone might misunderstand a person's condition. But there is a huge difference between being concerned about someone and humiliating them based on an assumption. You never know what someone is going through. A person walking through your door looking for a job could be hungry, exhausted, sick, homeless, struggling financially, or dealing with a personal crisis. In my case, I had not eaten for four days and was desperately looking for work. What hurt the most was not being turned away from the job. I can accept that. What I cannot accept is being made to feel like I was less of a human being because of an assumption about me. I hope the management remembers that every person who walks through their doors deserves to be treated with basic respect. Sometimes, a little compassion can mean much more to someone than you realize. I left Zareen's feeling humiliated rather than helped. No one should be made to feel ashamed when they are already struggling just to survive.

We tried their Paneer Rice Bowl, Egg Puff, and Rose Tres Leche Cake at the Sunset Farmers Market…read more Everything was super tasty with perfect portion sizes, but the Rose Tres Leche Cake really stood out -- absolutely outstanding! We also had Saffron & Spice handle the desserts for our son's birthday party, and it was a guest favorite. Everyone loved the unique flavors and kept talking about how delicious the desserts were. I'd happily go back to their farmers market stall anytime, and next time we host an event, I'd definitely go to them for full catering.

Saffron and Spice catered our baby shower, and they were the perfect combination of delicious food…read moreand beautiful aesthetics. Their menu is ideal for a graze table, with food that was flavorful, balanced, and visually stunning. Juthika and Kavya were enthusiastic, responsive, and punctual. On the day of the event, they arrived on time, and everything was set up perfectly. The graze table looked gorgeous, and the delicious food was the cherry on top. We ordered samosa pinwheels, masala rounds, paneer sliders, chicken puffs, pani puri, papri chaat, mango panna cotta kheer, and rose milk tres leches. Both desserts were a hit. Everyone loved the mango panna cotta kheer, even though I am usually a tres leches fan. The samosa pinwheels, paneer sliders, and chicken puffs were especially delicious. Juthika also baked the cake for us. She asked which flavor we wanted and suggested a few ideas of her own. We trusted her judgment, and everyone was impressed by the cake. She also advised us to choose a smaller size based on our guest count, which turned out to be perfect. Overall, we could not have asked for a better caterer for our baby shower. I would recommend Saffron and Spice to anyone without a second thought.

Eating area is on the smaller side but the employees are super nice. They gave my daughter a free…read moremango lassi. We went for the lunch buffet and the food was very yum

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.

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.

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!

I wanna say I was shocked It's been a few years since I've…read morebeen to this restaurant I used to love it. It was one of my favorite places I went for lunch on a Sunday. I'm a wheelchair user the first issue was they had a bunch of decorations on the ground which meant that they had to shift and move them there was also no clear way for me to get my wheelchair to a bathroom The music and I kid you not was 1980s Elevator Music to the moon and back to New York City, but done with a synthesizer I love the sliders. I always have mine arrived mushy and the bread looked and taste exactly like it would come from the Hawaiian buns that I bought at the store. The Patty tasted almost exactly what I get at Trader Joe's. I was really surprised that used to be my favorite thing. The $12 ginger ale tasted like the ginger ale get at Trader Joe's again I'm very surprised I used to love all When we got our bill, we were charged for our meal and the meal next to us They were kind enough to take $10 off after we had to set the table for a long time waiting for this to be resolved I don't know if they have a different thing going for Sunday, but everything felt very cheap, including coronations on the table. Nothing felt special. The service was kind, but also not solicitous It felt like a massive downgrade from the last time I had been there, and I was very confused from the music to the food levels to the inability to move the wheelchair around. It was just surprising. I would not have bothered to write this if it wasn't so insanely expensive To have an appetizer with $18 my husband's main was 34 the ginger ale well I understand they make it there was $12 for a glass. It just felt like I was paying for an elevated experience that I did not receive. Again, I've have been going there for years. This was just a massive downshift from what I was used to.

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.