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    The Gurkha Kitchen

    4.7 (646 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Garlic Naan
    Harsh S.

    Great service and great food and best is they are open till 11:00pm 1. Ambience is decent 2. I ordered Paneer Tikka Masala and spicy and it was served hot with Mango Lassi and Garlic Naan 3. They gave a side of onion which was decent. 4. Naans are smaller portion than the city nepalese restaurants and for $4.50 Naan, I did not feel my stomach full. 5. But quality of food was overall great. 6. Will try other vegetarian items soon and post.

    Justen T.

    Best Indian food I've had in the U.S., and first time trying Nepalese -- it didn't disappoint! Visiting from LA for a wedding, but in the future, would want to come back to the area just for this Fantastic service as well, very friendly, informative and gave great recommendations

    Pahadi Chicken Curry, Goat Curry, Paneer Tikka Masala
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    The Gurkha Kitchen: A Hidden Gem in San Ramon! Don't let the modest storefront in the market plaza fool you--The Gurkha Kitchen is a total knockout. While the exterior is unassuming, the interior has a great, authentic Dhaba-style vibe that makes you feel right at home. The Service We arrived quite late with a large group of nine, and the staff was incredibly accommodating. They're generally open until 11:00 PM but prefer the final order by 10:30 PM. They were very transparent and helpful, advising us to put our full order in at once so the kitchen could get everything out together. It made the whole experience seamless! The Food Highlights We ordered a massive spread, and honestly, there wasn't a weak link in the bunch: * Veggie Momos: A perfect start. They arrived warm with a deeply flavorful chutney. * Chicken Biryani: This was top-notch. Unlike some places, the rice didn't have any overpowering "essence" or artificial floral notes--just pure, savory flavor. * Tandoori Chicken: Served on a sizzler, this was easily some of the best we've ever had. It was juicy, perfectly seasoned, and came with fresh cut onions and green chutney. * The Curries: Both the Goat Curry and the Nepali Chicken Curry were delicious. We also tried the Paneer Tikka Masala, which was rich, creamy, and had a great texture, plus a Dal Tadka that was simple, comforting, and hit the spot. * Tandoori Roti: You have to get these. They were fresh, crisp, and light--the perfect vessel for the curries. Drinks & Atmosphere They have a solid selection of interesting beers; we went with the Taj Mahal, which paired perfectly with the spice levels of the meal. Bottom Line: Whether you're with family or a big group of friends, this place is fantastic. The food is authentic, the staff is kind, and the flavors are memorable. Highly recommended!

    Divya R.

    Love love love the food here. And the best thing is you get complimentary chai. We ordered fried chicken Momos, tandoori, chicken and chicken gravy Thali. Everything was super yummy and we didn't even wait to take pictures, but thankfully I did take Thali's photo. Services very good. Staff members are really friendly.

    Goat curry  Garlic naan   Indian
    Dee L.

    Good food and service, not fancy but very comfortable and welcoming. Really appreciated the free milk tea -- such a nice touch. The lamb was especially flavorful and well-seasoned. Overall a cozy spot with satisfying food and friendly service.

    garlic naan and CHICKEN TIKKA MASA
    Diana G.

    After a day of running around and moving furniture we were hungry, Gurkha Kitchen happened to be still open late so in we went. Food was good the chicken tikka masala was flavorful and the chicken was not dry. Wished the garlic naan was a little fluffier but it was still good

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    Cici L.

    Came here at 1PM on a Saturday and there were a few other parties inside. We were quickly welcomed and seated, and our server was very kind! We ordered the pani poori (ate 4 of them before taking a pic oops) and the chicken tikka masala with garlic naan and rice. Both dishes were very flavorful and our server helped us pick the perfect amount of spiciness for the chicken tikka. They also offer complimentary self serve hot chai :)

    Goat curry
    Noel E.

    Since I love the heritage of the Gurkha Regiments in England I was curious to try this restaurant. Friday night was able to be seated quickly. Atmosphere was family oriented, booths on the walls, tables in the middle. We ordered Buffalo Momo-a dumpling style dish. Really tasty! Goat curry-first time having goat, while it looked spicy it was not. And the chicken fried rice was beautiful and delicious.

    Aini D.

    We've walked past this place so many times whenever we come to this plaza to grab milk tea, and every time it's packed. The decor is really low key and simple, but seeing how busy it always is made us finally want to try it. This was actually my first time having Nepalese food and I was pleasantly surprised. We ordered the goat biryani, butter chicken with naan, and a fried fish appetizer. The fried fish was super fresh and tender inside with a nice crispy outside, and the dipping sauce made it feel light instead of greasy. The butter chicken was very creamy with a strong nutty flavor and honestly one of the best I've had. The chicken itself was flavorful all the way through, and the naan was thin, slightly crispy outside but soft inside. The goat biryani also had a generous amount of meat and the goat was very tender. Service was great overall. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and checked in on us regularly. They also offer complimentary tea which was really nice after such a rich meal, especially on a colder day. For the Bay Area, the price felt very reasonable. Usually two mains and an appetizer with tax and tip could be close to 80 dollars, but ours came out to a little over 60, which felt like a really good value. We would definitely come back.

    Butter chicken
    Rose C.

    We took our daughter and her husband to Gurkha Kitchen for lunch. We were greeted and seated right away. The server recognized me from my last visit about 2 months ago. We ordered a few familiar dishes and a new Nepalese dish. The food was good and tasted even better with a 10% discount since I posted a Yelp review.

    Garlic Naan, Butter Roti, Butter Chicken
    Reeven S.

    We were initially planning to go to the restaurant next door until we walked by this place and smelled the delicious food. We did not do any research or know anything about this place except for the delicious smell and the many customers it had inside. And thankfully, we did not regret this spontaneous decision. We ordered the garlic naan, butter roti and butter chicken. The naan and roti were a bit on the burnt side but still very flavorful. I actually appreciated the crispiness. Of course, it paired very well with the aromatic and flavorful butter chicken. Every dip of the naan was mesmerizing and my only complaint was the portion size. The price of the dish was a bit expensive for the amount of food they give, but that honestly will not stop me from coming back. The butter chicken is just soooo gooood!

    Joshua S.

    Good food and service but unfortunately they offer 10% discounts on your whole order for 5 star reviews and ask you to leave a review so the reviews are artificially inflated. Yelp Elite terms say I'm not supposed to take free things or discounts in exchange for reviews. Also against Yelp TOS but that's not enforced at all and it's a common practice. You can also see a lot of the good reviews are from accounts with 1 review and no pictures uploaded. I think it might be around 4.0 if the reviews were real. Other than the inflated rating I have no complaints. The mango lassi and momo appetizer are really good and the place is clean and spacious! Maybe I can ask a friend or family member to leave a 5 star review and delete it afterwards for the discount lol

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    Great Indian food and excellent service in the Tri-Valley. Price is also reasonable. Will be back soon

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    The staff is kind and very hospitable. The food is great and flavorful! The free chai is also amazing!

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    8 days ago

    Amazing food and service. 5 stars, was a great way to end a long day. We'll be back again

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    We're very glad that you enjoyed our house made mango lassi, and momo!

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    Great food and great service. I will definitely return. I gave chicken Tikka and my wife had Chana Masala- chef's kiss!

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    There's free chai here! The food took a bit to arrive, but the quality more than made up for it. The free chai was a cherry on top as well.

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    Do they offer a lunch buffet in San Ramon?

    In Hayward yes

    Is the meat Halal?

    Yes

    Anything gluten free?

    Yes

    Does it have a buffet?

    No, they don't have a buffet. It's quite a small space with plenty of seating for tables but not enough for a buffet.

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    4.1(2.1k reviews)
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    Great breakfast spot for the whole family. Friendly, fast and quick servers. The food was fresh…read moreand tasty

    First time at Crumbs in Danville after hearing about it for years, and it completely lived up to…read morethe hype. Hands down my new favorite breakfast spot in the Tri-Valley! They also have a location up in Pleasant Hill. Took an old colleague out for his birthday on a Friday. We got there a bit early on Friday to beat the rush, which was a good move because the place was packed by lunchtime. The staff was super welcoming and sat us in a great booth right away. There is also an outdoor dining area right in front too. Their menu is huge, but I had to go with my usual benchmark dish: the chicken fried steak. It came out huge, with three over-easy eggs, hash browns, and toast. Amazing gravy on top, it was delicious. My friend loved his pancakes and bacon, and the rest of the table's food (kids' plain cheeseburger with fries and French toast) looked awesome too. Big shoutout to the staff for helping me pull off a birthday surprise, too! I dropped off a cake with the host beforehand, and they brought it out at the end with a candle, played music over the speakers, and got everyone around us to sing along. It was hilarious and such a fun, special moment. Thank you! Service was super attentive, friendly, and welcoming. My coffee cup was never empty which left me fully caffeinated by the time we left. Will definitely be back!

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