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    Talab

    4.1 (135 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Classy
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Chandrika B.

    Its located in the river oaks plaza where we have chase bank, starbucks, subway, a newly opened indian grocery store and now this little gem :) Lots of parking in the lot in front of it and lots of outdoor seating. I love how cutely they have done the inside seating and it looks chic. In $35, we got: - dum aloo - 3.5/5- spicy and thick gravy just how it should be. Only a few pieces of potato which was something i wish we had more of. It would pair perfectly with rice, poori or roti - chicken in green sauce - contains cashewnut- 4/5- flavorful gravy and good quality chicken. Loved the portion size. It paired perfectly with butter naan and rice. We got this to-go and i am deducting 1 star for the paper box takeout (doggy bag) packing for a full size portion which kinda leaked in the car due to excess oil and low quality packaging material. My suggestion would be to use plastic to go containers like other indian/ thai restaurants. The indoor seating looked really inviting so next time i plan to visit and dine in :) #supportlocal

    Duckbungalow mutton
    Som M.

    The food quality and service degraded. Removing a star. A restaurant needs attention to the menu and its service, not just its decor.

    Paratha and dum aloo
    Shreya C.

    Been to Talab on a Friday evening. It was pretty full and I am thankful that I reserved a spot. The wait time is huge. It is a pretty small place with max 6 tables (dine in), however there are outdoor seating as well but not heated. Food at talab is a mix of Bengal ( east India)and north india. I tried egg devil and fish fry. The fish fry was really good. I also tried paratha and aloo dum and mutton dakbunglow. Paratha and aloo dum was yum but I didn't like the mutton. It was too much spice and unevenly seasoned. Considering the overall, the food experience was good but the service was extremely slow. Since it is new and they are still figuring out, I will give it a slack.

    Mishti doi
    Manjari M.

    I recently discovered this Bengali restaurant in San Jose. The beautiful interiors and ample seating made for a comfortable dining experience. I am big fan of Bengali food and this place blew my mind with flavorful dishes and delightful desserts. Highly recommended check it out! Aside from the food what excellent was friendly and welcoming Owner . She is a gem of person she went out of way to make sure our dining experience was memorable and created sort of magic in her recommended dishes . They also organize few small activities on weekends which again made the dining experience unique. I attended their live musical night when @sandeepjadwani added the extra fun and spice to our girls night out . ! Food items I tried: Peas poori with Alu Dum Egg Devil Fish Thaali Kolkata style Mughali Chicken biryani Luchi Poori Tarkari Egg Curry Awadhi Chicken Curry Ghguni with poori Mishti Doi Cocktails Mango Lassi Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5 Get 10% discount when you use code NIKKI10

    Kolkata roll and masala chai
    Sintu R.

    The food is pretty good but the place can be called a bit pricey ! We had Kolkata chicken roll which I can call the best I had in the Bay area. The pani puri was pretty amazing too, so was the masala chai. But the place had a lot of the things on their menu not available. Not sure if that was a regular affair or just that particular day. Despite the price, would like to go back there again!

    Reshmi Murgh Kebab
    Rohit K.

    If there were ever a hidden gem in this wide ocean of Indian food in the Bay Area, Talab would be the one. For one, seeing a Bengali owned food joint that has eastern part of India well represented with Kolkata roles, luchi, Bengali biryani AND GUR SANDESH will transport you back to Park Street. Flavor, spices and such tenderness in something as simple as malai kebab will have you going back for more! I'd love to try out more from them including the Puchka stand right outside! To immerse yourself in another facet of the variety of Indian cuisine beyond the typical dishes, definitely check it out!!

    Mutton Dakbungalow
    Suria S.

    I have been looking for Bengali food in the Bay Area and this bong place is a bang on . The ambience is super elegant , the music and food is awesome . We ordered mutton dak bungalow, fish fry and garlic naan . I would give 9/10 for the food . The mutton was slow cooked and delicious. The mustard dip for fish fry was awesome. The garlic naans were crispy and super tasty . Recommending to all of you to try !

    Tandoori roti
    Suvadeep B.

    This place serves terribly bad food. Where do I even start? I ordered a large pickup order with Murg Tikka, Chicken Reshmi Kabab, Tandoori Roti, Butter Naan, Daal Makhani, Mutton Duckbungalow, Awadhi Mutton. Firstly, the murg Tikka was absolutely burnt and the chicken was extremely dry and fibrous, tasted horrible. Chicken Reshmi Kabab is supposed to be white, all the curd was fully burnt. Tandoori Roti was dry and should be renamed as Papad. Dal Makhani and Awadhi Muttom were edible but not worthy of the high price being charged. Mutton Duckbungalow had a terrible taste, maybe the spice mix that a Duckbungalow typically has, was burnt. Overall, most, if not all, of the food items were terribly bad.

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    19 days ago

    I gave this place multiple chances to get it right. Food is not good. Service is average. Ambiance looks nice.

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    8 months ago

    Loved the food ! Happy hours are an add on - Do catch them from 5:30 to 7:30 PM (Tues - Sunday).

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    9 months ago

    Amazing amazing amazing! The sorshe r fish was to die for! Defo going back, probably every weekend!

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    Clean and classy decor, peaceful atmosphere, fresh delicious food, friendly and attentive service.

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    Namma Restaurant

    Namma Restaurant

    4.2(141 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Stopped by for Friday lunch. Tried their Fish thali. Fish was tender and yummy but Fish gravy was…read moreso sour, I felt acidity while eating it. Same story with Rasam. Never tasted so sour Rasam in my life. I am yet to try other dishes so giving the benefit of doubt to the restaurant by giving neutral 3/5 rating. Perhaps other dishes are not as sour as what I experienced. The waiter however was very nice and the ambience good. This looks like mostly a takeout place near Walmart and Big Al's. I will be back to try their biryani and give a final review.

    Updating my review from a few months ago since I recently had an extremely disappointing dining…read moreexperience here. Please don't give your business to an establishment that is so disrespectful towards its customers. We arrived just before 9:15pm for dinner on a Friday evening and were promptly seated. The restaurant wasn't crowded and there were only a few families dining at the time. There was only one person running the entire restaurant floor and it took him a little while to come take our order. We decided to share a chicken kottu paratha and a chicken dosa and while the kottu paratha was pretty delicious, the chicken dosa was a disaster in more ways than one. In the bay area, where you're surrounded by tons of great dosa options, I was genuinely surprised to be served a dosa that was so tasteless and filled with completely dried out tough chicken. Anyway, while we were only 10 minutes into our subpar meal, the square payment device and 2 to-go boxes were placed on our table without a single word from the waiter. Because it was only about 8 minutes left till closing time for the restaurant, we figured that the sole waiter managing the floor must be trying to wrap things up. Anyway, we paid within a few minutes and tried to continue with our meal. The waiter however kept pacing next to our table and made it amply clear that he wanted us to pack our leftovers and leave. As we were packing our leftovers, the waiter turned off all the restaurant lights except one. As we hurriedly left the restaurant, I looked at my watch and it was only 10:04. I eat out a lot and at most restaurants all over the country and worldwide, customers are not seated after the closing time but customers who have been seated and served are allowed to finish their meal. Even if Namma has different rules of operation, they could have easily communicated the same politely and not been so passive-aggressive and disrespectful. Needless to say, this was my last time at Namma. Fellow Yelpers, you've been warned of the service you will receive at this establishment.

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    Raunak - Chicken Seekh Kabab

    Raunak

    4.5(79 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    Had a great time here celebrating a birthday dinner! They were able to accommodate our table of 13…read moreby putting two tables together. Raunak is part of a corner plaza and there's parking available but it could be limited during peak eating hours. It has a classy, beautiful interior that has great ambience for dinner with friends or a date with your partner. The staff were friendly, nice, and attentive. I ordered the mutton biryani! It had such a beautiful and colorful presentation from the veggies, meat, and rice combined. It was a bit spicy but it was paired with a great amount of raita to mellow out the flavors. Lots of pieces with bone in, it was tender and delicious. The staff were so nice in setting the mood for our birthday guests by even playing happy birthday in the background. Great experience for fine dining in Milpitas!

    This was a nice ambiance to host a friend's birthday. Good vibes and music. The staff are pretty…read moreattentive and kind when you can get their attention. They were happy to make a reservation for us as well. For me personally, I ordered the Butter Naan & Chicken Tikka Masala. To be honest, I have had better tikka masala elsewhere... but it was pretty decent here! It was REALLY CREAMY and the flavors still came through. Chicken wasn't tough and the portions were fine. The Saag Aloo was flavorful and spicy! The consistency was really thick too. I also tried the Mutton Biryani and it was delicious! Flavored really well and the sheep was tender. Quite spicy!

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    The Indian Canteen

    The Indian Canteen

    3.6(27 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Indian Canteen, Milpitas -- A Bollywood-Style Feast Worth the Wait…read more Ambience & Vibe Walk in and you're greeted by a wall-to-wall tribute to Bollywood--bright movie posters, upbeat Hindi tunes, and on weekend nights, live musicians who turn the dining room into a mini film-set concert. Traditional low tables invite you to kick off your shoes and settle onto floor cushions, instantly adding a cozy, almost homestyle feel. What We Ordered * Chicken Mandi - A show-stopping platter of fragrant basmati rice crowned with perfectly roasted chicken. The portion is generous (see photo!) and the spice profile leans savory-warm rather than tongue-scorching, so everyone at the table can dig in. * Mutton Curry - I rarely gamble on mutton when eating out, but this one converted me. The meat was melt-in-your-mouth tender, swimming in a rich, slow-cooked gravy that balanced heat with a gentle hint of clove and cardamom. Absolutely outstanding. Service & Pace There's a sign at the entrance: "This is not fast food. Great taste takes time." Believe it. Dishes are cooked to order, so expect a leisurely wait. The staff checks in just enough to keep you updated, and once the platters hit the table you'll agree the patience tax is totally justified. Pro Tips 1. Go with friends--the mandi platter is made for sharing. 2. Weekends mean live music; arrive a bit early if you want prime floor-seat real estate. 3. Plan for 20-30 minutes from order to first bite; use the time to soak in the music and décor. Bottom Line Indian Canteen's mix of Bollywood flair, floor seating, and from-scratch cooking turns dinner into an experience. If you're craving authentic mandi and a mutton curry , mark this spot on your Milpitas food map--and don't forget to bring your patience and your camera.

    This place was a major letdown. I came in with high expectations after seeing a few Instagram…read morereels--especially excited to try the Mandi--but left thoroughly disappointed. We ordered crispy corn, baby corn pepper fry, chicken 65, malai kofta, dum ka murg, naans, and mutton Mandi. Every single dish was extremely oily--borderline inedible. The food didn't taste fresh, and both, the veg and non-veg curries tasted exactly the same. Overall, nothing stood out--in fact, everything felt overly greasy and underwhelming. Definitely not worth the hype. Disappointing!

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    Calcutta Chaat & Bakery - Daily lunch special

    Calcutta Chaat & Bakery

    4.1(220 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Halal

    Absolutely delicious! I ordered delivery, so I unfortunately don't have anything to share about the…read moreservice or ambience. I will, however, say that their samosa chaat and vegetable chow mein were delightful! I'm a sucker for Indo-Chinese food, so when I saw chow mein on the menu, I of course had to get some, and man was I glad that I did! The noodles were perfectly thin, the vegetables were grilled to perfection, and the dish had a great variety of textures. The samosa chaat was sensational and very unique. I loved the layering of flavors and textures and the toppings. 10/10 would recommend!

    This is a small, no-frills Kolkata cuisine restaurant in Milpitas, and the ambience is pretty…read morebasic. It's a fully self-serve setup--you order and pay at the counter, pick up paper plates, plastic cutlery (which I'm personally not a fan of), and napkins from the front, and once you're done eating, you're expected to clear your table as well. Given all of this, the expectation of tipping feels a bit confusing. That said, we came here for the food--and it truly delivered. My husband is Bengali and was craving authentic Bengali food, so we decided to try this place over the weekend, and we absolutely loved it. We started with the mutton (goat) cutlet and Mughlai paratha. The mutton cutlet was adequately stuffed, fried crispy to perfection, and tasted really good. The Mughlai paratha by itself was just okay, but when paired with the aloo tarkari (potato curry) it became an instant hit. For the main course, we ordered chicken chow mein and Katla fish curry with white rice, and both dishes truly transported us straight to Kolkata. The flavors were incredibly authentic, homely, and comforting--exactly the kind of food you crave when you miss home. I really wanted to try rasgulla, but I was so full that I had to skip it this time. Definitely going back to try more items from the menu--purely for the food. If you're looking for authentic Kolkata flavors and can overlook the basic setup, this place is absolutely worth a visit.

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    Calcutta Chaat & Bakery - The authentic Calcutta style fish fry (cutlet)

    The authentic Calcutta style fish fry (cutlet)

    Calcutta Chaat & Bakery - Presenting a new version of crab meat with Bengali punch of test introducing"Crab Cutlet"

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