great food and service and very nice tableware and dishes. best naan and curry on the block read more

Food and service were good! Been there a couple of times and both times I was quite happy with the meals. It can get busy, depending on when you go, though I have never had to wait for a table, which is a plus. Tikka fish was delish, butter chicken, eggplant dish, nungu dessert, chili cauliflower. The restaurant is clean and prepped well for meals. Will definitely return- this maybe my new go to place! read more

We loved their breakfast buffets and came back to try dinner. This review is specifically for their dine-in experience. I do believe that cutlery and plates make a big difference in the dining experience. They excel at it, despite it being a smaller restaurant. Seeraga samba chicken biryani was amazing, this is the ambur style biryani and the rice flavor and spices combo made it delicious. The chicken was fried. Great sides raita and salan as well. The dessert Thinnai stood out. It was Kesari made with foxtail millet. It is not your run of the mill kesari. I was pleasantly surprised with the taste. Must try. read more

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Unique South Indian food, across the street from Mylapore Westgate. Loved the Chili Cauliflower and Chennai style Mutton Biryani were delicious. Kumbakonam Coffee had a good kick. Overall, the flavors felt authentic. Chicken 909 was OK, nothing special compared to other Indian restaurants in the Bay Area. It lacked the semi gravy. Suggestions to restaurant: Add brief description of the menu items. For someone not familiar with the cuisine, it was difficult to comprehend. The staff was friendly. However, it felt awkward/uncomfortable to ask too many questions. read more

Suvai - Mutton Pothi Sooru - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

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Super friendly service and great variety in the menu. Loved the cool mango lassi, spicy chicken curry and flaky parotta, as well as the delicious goat biryani. read more

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The food was tasty and without any issues. We ordered the chicken dum biryani, butter milk, malabar chicken curry and nethali fish 65. Everything tasted great and we will be back again. The staff service was helpful in deciding if you have questions and were also friendly in if we needed anything. The ambiance is calm and relaxing. read more

Food was pretty good, everything tasted great, and the presentation was nice. The menu had a lot of different items, and we mostly ordered from their specials. The fish dishes especially were the best. I also really enjoyed the dessert drink they had; I can't remember what it was called, but it was subtle, not too sweet, and had amazing flavors and texture. I even took a picture of it. A must-try! The place looks nice too, new and clean. I love trying authentic Indian food and this was pretty close to authentic, really enjoyed it. It did look a bit busy but we got seated soon. I would take a few points off because they forgot our order, so we ended up waiting quite a while. It was only the last dish, but it arrived with no bones in the biryani, and the server apologized and compensated us for that dish. read more

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Found a gem of an Indian restaurant. This establishment hits all marks. I live 20 minutes away but I'll make the trek here for a quality meal. I'm a couple weeks late on this review. Food (5 stars) + Chicken curry Indian spicy level hits my taste buds at all of the right angles. We got boneless which is much easier to eat. + Paneer saag or was it palak? Again we got Indian spicy level and they did not let up. You can see many whole chilis and they level it up 5x. I'm sweating just writing this thinking about it! + Dosas here are very good to excellent. They come with all of the required sauces and their sumbar is very good. Their chocolate dosa is an excellent dessert. Crispy and very chocolatey inside. + The have a couple rice options (saffron rice or regular). We opted for the regular rice which is more short grain and similar to Asian steam rice. We also enjoyed their perfectly baked naan as it goes well with curry. ~ Fish is OK but I prefer boneless as their fish slices has a lot of little bones Service (5 stars) + Our food came one by one so everything came piping hot + It's funny they don't call their curry dishes "curry" but it's obviously curry Ambiance (5 stars) + The restaurant has a modern fee with fancy steel looking cutlery + Mostly Indians eating here which is a good sign but there's also a little diversity so we don't stand out too much read more

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Food: Food is good. Reasonable prices, generous quantities. Good number of choices for both vegetarian and non vegetarian options. One feedback for the meats would be that we would have loved it more if it was marinated longer so the flavors would have been observed nicely. Otherwise everything we ordered was nice. Service: Saraiyu and Brahma were very gracious and friendly hosts. The omelette that was ordered was too spicy to handle for a kid and Saraiyu was very attentive and kindly insisted that she will have it switched up for one without finely chopped chilies. Thank you so much for putting your customers first. Ambiance: Nice ambience, they've got decor that reminds us of places, people and aspects back in south India. Neat floor plan. Loved the cutlery, I believe it is copper. It was a nice touch. Parking: Plenty. No issues at all. Strip mall parking lot. Restroom: Clean and well kept read more

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Finally tried Suvai last weekend and we were pretty impressed. We were a big group of 12 (three families), so we got to sample a bunch of dishes, and everyone left happy by the end of the meal. For apps, we had the whole fish tandoori and the wrapped fish from their weekend specials, plus the Chicken 909, Rayalaseema Kodi Veppudu, Maharaja Prawns, and Emerald Chicken Skewers from their regular menu. The fish starters were excellent. The wrapped fish in particular was one of the highlights for us. They were soft, tender fillets coated in a flavorful masala and steamed in a banana leaf. The Chicken Veppudu was a hit with the adults, and the Chicken 909 was popular with the kids. The emerald chicken skewers were tasty but a bit chunky and dry for our liking. For mains, we ordered a variety of curries with naans and set dosa. The kids shared Butter Chicken Dosa, and they loved it! We also tried the Goat Dindigul Biryani, but that one didn't land for us. The meat was tough and the rice hadn't really absorbed the goat flavor. The Suvai Mutton Kuzhambu, Andhra chicken curry, and Chettinad chicken curry were all delicious, but the goat curry was the standout. Unlike the biryani, the flavor of the meat had seeped into the gravy, it had a rich, deep taste, and the spice levels were just right. The set dosa worked really well to soak up the curries, which is one of my preferred ways to enjoy South Indian meat curries. Overall, it was a lovely meal. The owner, Raja, was very open to feedback and genuinely interested in hearing about our experience, which was great to see. Our server, Gopi, took good care of us and made some solid recommendations. Service was prompt, warm, and friendly. The ambiance was nice too. Lots of open space, well lit, and thoughtfully decorated. It is a newer place, so I am excited to see how they evolve. Definitely recommend giving it a try. I will be back in the new year! read more

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A new Indian restaurant with a weekday lunch buffet opened up: Suvai Taste Of India 5205 Prospect Rd, Ste 110, San Jose, CA 95129 My wife and I arrived for the lunch buffet and a order from the menu. My wife ordered Silky Chicken Tikka and I went for the buffet. My wife was so impressed with the Silky Chicken. I even tried it and yes, it was that good! The buffet was not very large but had lots of quality selection. Fresh cut fruit, salad, rice, butter chicken, other chicken dishes, and vegetarian selection. The complimentary chai tea was the best I've had. The dessert was a sweet milk (?) with noodles in it-amazing. The butter Nan was excellent, unlike anything I've tried. I also wanted to mention how nice the staff was. They suggested different dishes and sauces, answered my questions. We really felt welcomed and appreciated. The restaurant was very clean. The tables and chairs were comfortable with cups, water pitcher, fancy silverwear-all made of metal. I also really enjoyed the linen napkins. From what I understand, the Chef has many years of experience with an impressive resume. The meal we experienced supported that. I HGHLY RECOMMEND this restaurant. read more

Suvai - Buffet - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

Suvai has exceptional food. I have been there twice so far, and everything I have ordered here, from dosas to North Indian food has been great. Easy 5 stars for the food. Reducing to 4,because they have still not ironed out the kinks in the process. Both times, the food took forever, over 40 minutes which is silly. Umar is awesome and a great host. I will be coming back and hope to upgrade the review to 5 stars soon. read more

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I ordered take out from this place. The prawn roast was out of this world! The paneer butter masala was excellent as was the chili cauliflower. The Malabar chicken was a real disappointment- the picture on door dash showed this awesome brown gravy and what came was a whole gravy / taste was also not that great. The onion pakoras were also very good. I need to try the mutton/goat curries and biryanis next. Food got over so quickly at home I didn't get a chance to take pictures! read more

4.5*s rounding up as they are new. ***USP: Indian vegetarian and non vegetarian food ranging from dosas to Indo Chinese items to naans, curries and biryanis. Seems more Tamil/south Indian based rather than the more typical North Indian style. ***AMBIANCE: Tastefully done interiors with traditional rangoli motifs decorating the walls and South Indian temple MDF cutouts at the entrance. Sparkly new metal serveware as well. ***FOOD: They do not use artificial food colors which was a relief! We were a group of five so we got to sample a lot of items. All the items recommended by the waiter were outstanding. Quantities are less though. *Kalaki: 4.5/5: this is an egg based starter. Think of it like a half cooked runny omlette topped with some sort of a curry gravy. The spice usage was minimal and the usage of curry leaves provided a fragrant richness. *Kundapura Ember Kebabs: 5/5: they were served on a sizzling platter. The chicken was not overcooked and the tandoor smokiness was intoxicating. Flavors ran deep as well. The mint sauce served on the side was chefs kiss! *Gowda style Kozhi curry:4.5/5: delicately spiced chicken gravy curry. The gravy was thick rather than runny and went well with the breads we got. *Dindigul Venu mutton biryani:4.5/5: this style of biryani is made with a seera samba rice, characterized by the tiny grain size compared to the long grained basmati rice. Biryani was delicious, I expected it to be more moist though. I also felt one of the spices, either cloves or cinnamon, was more dominant. *Rayalaseema kodi vepudu:3/5: this is where we randomly picked an item without a recommendation from our waiter. My expectation was for this dish to be some sort of fiery pan fried chicken with liberal spice and curry leaf usage. What we got was a battered and fried chicken similar to chicken 65 but with some nuts thrown in. Expectations aside, the chicken was not flavored through and the taste was a bit off putting. Excited to have another Indian restaurant, joining the ranks of Mylapore and Ulavacharu which recently opened up in this area. read more

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I had a chance to try Suvai recently and got takeout from here. This restaurant has a nice ambiance when picking up the food and would definitely go back to eat inside the restaurant. The service was fast and the food was ready on time as well. For food we got: *Butter chicken - hubby really enjoyed this. This curry has a tinge of sweetness to it which we enjoyed and really went well with the garlic naan we ordered * Suvai Mutton Kozhambu - this mutton curry was absolutely delicious and so flavorful. I enjoyed every bite and would definitely order this again. Mutton pieces were a little chewy but the curry was bomb *Garlic Naan/Paratha - these were both great accompaniments with the curries and went really well Overall the food here is pretty good and I would go back to try more! read more

Suvai serves amazing food. The dishes were unique and incredibly delicious. Loved their dosa, biryani, chicken kababs and fried chicken and the soup. read more

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Great southern Indian food, The flavor was excellent. The meaning of the restaurant is full of Flavors. Been coming here just about every week from San Francisco. Friendly service, cleanse and great food. What can you ask for more read more

We went there after watching a play at Starbright Theater. The food was pretty good. The chicken kabab and the men on fire were great. The goat curry was delicious. The parota was nothing to mention about. It too crispy. Not good. The coffee was lukewarm. The person who took our order was really knowledgeable and polite. The food came very quickly. We will go again and try more dishes. read more

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We ordered the Paneer Butter Masala with Onion Kulcha, Butter Peshawari Naan, and Masala Dosa. The Paneer Butter Masala tasted really good, and the Onion Kulcha was very soft with a nice homely feel. The Butter Peshawari Naan was also enjoyable. The Masala Dosa was served with three chutneys and sambar, and the flavors reminded us of authentic South Indian taste. Overall, a satisfying meal and a good experience at Suvai - Taste of India in Saratoga. read more

One of the good Indian buffets in the Bay Area and our current goto spot. The buffet is clean and well maintained and food tastes great. (Note : The buffet spread in my photos was a special festival one. The regular weekday buffet has fewer items but still tastes good and has plenty options) read more

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We've eaten at **Suvai** a few times--both dining in and ordering takeaway--and every single experience has been wonderful. The food is consistently flavorful, fresh, and made with so much care. On our most recent visit, the owners surprised us with a **moringa soup starter**, and it was absolutely delicious--light, nourishing, and such a thoughtful gesture. Their **gongura biryani** has become one of our favorites; it's packed with authentic flavor and has that perfect tangy kick. For my kid, the **butter chicken dosa** is always a major hit. It's such a clever and comforting dish--healthy, filling, and something they look forward to every time. Beyond the food, what really makes Suvai special is the **ambiance** and the **kind, welcoming nature of the owners**. They always make us feel at home, and you can tell they genuinely care about their customers and the quality of what they serve. Highly recommend Suvai if you're looking for delicious food, warm hospitality, and a wonderful overall experience. We're already looking forward to our next meal here! read more

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I found this spot through a local food vlogger. The restaurant itself is gorgeous -- modern, welcoming, and with plenty of free parking and clean bathroom (always a plus). Service & Atmosphere We were seated quickly, but the place was buzzing with people waiting -- no reservation system yet, so be prepared for a crowd. The staff was friendly and doing their best, though it was clear they're still getting up to speed. Our server spent a lot of time helping guests understand the menu, while others juggled multiple roles. It gave the night a bit of a hectic vibe, though everyone stayed courteous. Menu & Food The menu is extensive and full of authentic dishes -- exciting, but a little intimidating without some translations or descriptions. We ordered Kodi veppudu and mutton Pothi Sooru. Both were flavorful, with generous portions perfect for sharing. The Pothi Sooru, layered with rice, mutton, and an omelet base, was rich and comforting. I did wish for a bit more spice kick, but that's personal taste. Small note: dishes came without serving spoons, which is fine with close friends but maybe something to tweak for larger groups. Overall This place has so much potential -- great food, beautiful ambiance, and reasonable prices. It just needs a little time to smooth out operations: more staff, a reservation system, and a steadier rhythm during busy hours. For now, I'd recommend it for takeout or a casual visit when you're not in a rush. I'll definitely be back in a few months to see how they've grown. read more

Suvai - Kodi Veppudu - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

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Went to checkout this place based on a recommendation from a friend who is also a foodie. We went for lunch and the only option was their buffet. It's a clean place with simple decor . The food itself was okay. Good verity of vegetarian and non-vegetarian items but they were not even warm . The service was below par . The guy who greeted us said he will come to take my order but didn't come for 10 min and then when I mentioned that while paying the bill he goes, " we don't give bread during lunch but since you asked we made it fresh "! No apologies or why he forgot to mention that in the first place. read more

The food was great. Great service and ambiance. We already visited this place few times and we will surely go there again.

They are just opened and they have a discount until 9/21 on prices. We walked in for a late lunch and were immediately seated. The manager was there and very helpful at offering suggestions and answering questions. The food was delicious, the portions fair and the prices affordable. My kids loved the Chicken 909 and the butter chicken. The parota was very delicious and my kids almost came to blows to finish it. The butter naan was fluffy and light. The mango herra (lassi) was delicious. We tried a lot of new to us foods and enjoyed the experience. The only thing we didn't love was the biryani with lamb, and that was more to personal preference and the bones we weren't expecting. Quiet, beautiful ambience, might be busy/louder for dinner. read more

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This is a new restaurant on Saratoga Ave beside the Chipotle at Westgate mall. My wife and I grew up in Europe and we have been eating Indian food for over 30 years. The food here is excellent and no shortcuts made in food prep. We had this vegetarian STREET noodle dish and we hadn't seen noodles on an Indian menu before. It was delightfully refreshing. we tried the old reliable dish of Butter Chicken and immediately my wife commented on the beautifully cooked chicken breast pieces. The flavors of the butter sauce was rich and had ALOT of depth. Steamed rice was perfect and the butter chicken with rice AND noodles was a super nice new taste experience. We also had a cauliflower dish with green chili as a starter and it too was full of flavors. (I forget the name- see photo). ALL the staff were very very pleasant and the ambiance was calming and lovely. Tastefully or subtly decorated, and not over the top. My wife is a foodie, I am a bit of a foodie too but she cooks a lot and is very discerning but a fair judge of quality and flavors. This place passed her test/standards and at the dinner she was already texting people recommending it. I hope the owners do well here. Saratoga needs a this place. We'll be back. Patrick read more

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Came with my friend to this new Indian restaurant to check out. We enjoyed every dish we ordered. They were perfectly seasoned. We will come back to try the lunch buffet. read more

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Rarely has it happened that all the dishes ordered are good. We had this experience first time where everything was spot on delicious, authentic and super flavorful. Looking forward to going back and trying more things on the menu. Service was great. read more

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We went here on a Saturday lunch and got the table right away. The food was super fresh and extremely delicious! It reminded me of India! We ordered chicken, mutton and fish dishes and they were all super tasty! Service was friendly and quick too! Recommend this place to all who love authentic South Indian food! Deserves 5 stars! read more

Went for the lunch buffet which was about $19 a person. They had a decent selection but most importantly, the food did taste fresh. The servers were attentive and ordered fresh naan on demand for us. The restaurant was clean and I would go back. They did a good job. read more

I'm left speechless after eating here! The food was absolutely delicious with great prices. We came for Diwali so it got busy! There was great ambiance, cute decorations, and amazing food! Served in beautiful authentic dishes and silverware. The details were beautiful. Wonderful service. We ate butter chicken, dosa, Saag paneer, naan, and chicken biriyani - more than plenty and each dish was cooked with perfection and delicious flavors. I'll be coming here often! read more

Suvai - Temple Tower Roast Dosai (Ghee Roast) - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

Great food.. everything that we ordered was very flavorful and of quality Staff was also very friendly and serving was fancy read more

Recently opened restaurant with a nice decor. Menu is diverse with options from all 5 South Indian states which is interesting. Today tried prawns roast and weekend special Donne biriyani, both were good. Plates and cutleries were brass and Donne biriyani came in the authentic leaf bowl, which added a nice touch. read more

Suvai - Prawns Roast - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

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Umar was very helpful and friendly in selecting the dishes . Food was very tasty. Mutton bhunava and naan were excellent. read more

First, the Ambience was great! The place feels very welcoming and the music is calming. Second, the food was quite tasty. We tried the buffet, there were limited vegetarian options (which is a good thing, less overwhelming) and everything tasted really good. Third, the service was quick... we had ordered for so naan and dosa... they were fresh and served quick. I will definitely be going back! They have an elaborate menu and I look forward to trying more dishes. Glad to have one more authentic South Indian restaurant close by :) read more

Suvai - The wall decor! - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

Stopped by to try this new restaurant in the area. Nicely renovated and they seated us right away. They have QR code on table to view the menu but no descriptions or even pictures of the dishes. Provided hard copy of menu but same situation. Went w standard butter chicken, chicken masala, saffron rice, garlic naan, and pakoras. Both curries were very runny and the butter chicken had almost no flavor. Garlic naan was dripping in oil. Service was attentive but quality of food compared to other close by Indian places was not close. Hopefully they can improve their menus and food as their location is great for the community. read more

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Went here for the thanksgiving buffet.. they had a live pani puri and samosa chole counter... both were excellent.. the naan arrived on time so did the dosa.. the fish starter was amazing , everything else was decent .. it was not a huge spread but most certainly there were standouts.. I would try it again another day for their ala carte read more

Been getting takeout from here and been impressed every time. Flavors and seasoning are just right and the chicken dishes I had have been impressively moist. read more

Came for lunch buffet. Excellent options and food. However they don't clean up the dirty plates at your table. So as my guest and I were eating, the plates just piled up on our table. For all the other areas of excellent service, odd that they don't have someone to bus the tables. Hopefully this will improve with time - as likely to do business meetings here. read more

Suvai - Malabar wrapped boneless fish - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

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Came during the weekend for lunch. The two waiters were a little awkward but wasn't a big deal. Was a little bit of a long wait for our food. Less than 5 min after we were finished with our food, the waiter came and asked twice "are you done?" The second time we said yes and he then grabbed the first plate & said "then can you go up and pay at the front? You can see people are waiting." Being asked to leave was unexpected and rude. read more