Fav spot for South Indian food. It is such a beautiful restaurant and it has a ton of character…read more The decor has the airs of a street market. You can tell they really put so much work into the wall art as well as the installation of a decorative power line, to make it feel like you are dining outside on a nice, balmy day even if it's actually the middle of winter. The pani puri station is so fun and whimsical, the server prepares each bite for you while you pick which sauce you want to go with it. I felt like I was at a night market. We also ordered the pav bhaji which was hot, buttery and delicious. Tied together with an order of garlic naan and chicken tikka masala, our meal was sumptuous and so satisfying. This is our fourth time coming here and we will definitely be back with our friends and family.

Have been to their spot in Santa Clara and keep DoorDashing them from time to time…read more This time gave them a visit for dinner with friends. There were 11 of us. The folks here quickly arranged a table for us. We were meeting to celebrate a birthday in the group. The staff helped stash the cake for us too. The live pani puri is the spotlight. This is something that takeout cant give full justice. They have a variety of pani flavors some of which my kids really liked. All our food was brought out in time and the staff was helpful throughout the dinner. Also, the ambience of this place brings out the 90's nostalgia which is a bonus.

Food was excellent! Service was good and waiter was very friendly and he also offered us free…read moredessert.

First timer ! Ordered takeout to go. Dine in is an option too. Place still had patrons in at 8pm…read moredining so I knew it had to be good. Plenty of parking The menu has lots of vegetarian options. I went with the dal , stuffed mushrooms and garlic naan. Very happy with my choice. Packaged to go with extra care including additional plastic wrap to secure the lids. I'd return and try dining in :)

This location has gone through a few restaurants, but Anantara is the newest one so far, and it…read morefeels higher end. It's not super high end, but it's definitely not a regular sit-down Indian restaurant. The windows let in a lot of light, and the light colors make for a pleasant ambiance. A lot of people were raving about this place, so I needed to try it. We went for my mom's and my birthday, and the service was really nice. They explained the menu well and told us what we might like. They celebrate true South Indian flavors. 3.5/5 Tender Jack Cutlets were good, but there wasn't enough jackfruit. The sauce tasted like Maggi sauce with some ketchup, so it wasn't that elevated. 4.5/5 Gobi Mallige was worth it. The curry leaf flavor was interesting, and the cauliflower was crispy. The dipping sauce paired well and was yummy. 5/5 Gutti Vankaya was like home and tasted really good. I think the elevation came through the quality of the ingredients, but otherwise nothing to complain about. 4/5 Chettinad Veg Curry was good. I think they tamed it down, but it paired well with the paratha and biryani. 5/5 Malabar Paratha was flaky on the outside and soft on the inside. The consistency was perfect and it wasn't too oily. 4/5 Veg Potlam Biryani had a nice presentation. I wish I could taste more of the banana leaf, but the flavor was nice and not overpowering. Don't expect a dum biryani. They could have done better with caramelized onions instead of deep fried. The service is what brought this to 5 stars. The waiters were nice the entire time, and they made us feel special at the end with a birthday dessert. The gutti vankaya and malabar paratha were the highlights. This is a great pick for a special occasion if you want true South Indian flavors. It made me want to come back again!

We visited Anatara for a birthday celebration and had an amazing experience! We actually ordered…read moreour food on the way there, and we were absolutely delighted to be eating within 5 minutes of sitting down. The food was fantastic. We loved the Meen Pollichathu and the Goat Curry--neither dish was spicy, but both were incredibly flavorful. We also really liked the side of Kappa with Chammanthi, and wish there was more of it with the fish. Overall, it was a wonderful birthday meal. We will definitely be back for more dishes!

I don't recall what year they were priced out of their gorgeous Santana Row site, but I've seen…read morethis elsewhere with all manner or restaurants and shops, along with 'your lease won't be renewed because a tenant with a bigger draw/higher prices wants in'. I never got there, but my husband raved about it from business dinners. Our birthday honoree wanted to come here. One of us is vegetarian, another GF and very allergic to solanaceae, and two don't eat fish. Usually Pakistani & eastern Asian cuisine is a good choice. Three of us had masala chai, served in traditional glazed clay cups: I think cardamom was the top note. Ginger's the top note, followed by cardamom when I make it. It was blissful. I have been wanting to try pani puri for a while, but don't think the delicate shells would survive delivery. Mouthgasms ensued from everyone. Next time I'm in an Indian restaurant, I'm getting that, as it was as tasty as it looks. Samosas were ordered to share, and again, we were all happy. Because of the high simple carbs, I don't eat the usual one, but half of one was heavenly. Garlic naan & papad(ums) were ordered. They were the most flavorful papad I've ever tasted: don't know what the additional ingredient was, but I will certainly order that again. I asked our server, who might have been a manager, how many papadums were in an order. The answer was three, but he'd add a fourth. It took us a while to choose entrees, and when we made our order, he looked at each of us, confirmed what we ordered--with no note pad. I was impressed. I had the achari chicken kebab, absolutely wonderful spicing, with plenty of onion strips, nicely browned just short of caramelized. Our vegetarian ordered saag paneer, the honoree had her favorite butter chicken, and the fourth ordered seekh kebab. We usually get a taste of each other's dishes, except the vegetarian, because meat. We were very appreciative and enthusiastic of what we'd ordered. We couldn't have made our enjoyment more clear. For dessert, we ordered an intense Malai (mango) kulfi, gulab jamun (dough balls in a honey sauce), too sweet for me, but still pleasant, and rasmalai, a sweet dough in a milky sauce, spiced with saffron, rosewater, cardamom, and pistachios. We were treated to a plate of jalebi, which resembles funnel cakes, in a honey sauce. I've seen these at a Persian market, but don't know the name. For all we ordered, the bill was modest, about $114. We added an ample tip. This was the absolute best Indian food I've ever had! We had such a lovely time. One thing I wish restaurants would do is to put their full menu online, instead of just popular items for delivery or pick-up. It gives you more incentives to dine in!

Great food - super tasty!…read more But the location is terrible. Kind of depressing. They are located in what appears to be some sort of a warehouse in an industrial area. Low ceilings, bad lighting, zero decor. Zero ambiance. A shady vibe.

Great food Great service…read moreCasual Indian restaurant ambience Not bad if you wanna try decent Indian food

This was our go to Indian to go spot but we don't come here as much anymore! I like the flavor but…read morethe value is just not there for me. They give you maybe 5-7 small pieces of chicken in the curry. Service is okay. It's much more of a pickup and DoorDash place. There are a couple of tables for people to sit inside.

Orders: - Tandoori chicken…read more- Chole - Butter Chicken - Garlic Naan Ordered via DoorDash. Spice level was good (spicy!) and each entree was flavorful. Good amount of meat in the butter chicken. Service was fast and polite.

Very good quality. Worth the travel, we came 1.5 hour driving. If you have to eat quality then you…read morehave to wait. Have patience, you will enjoy. I recommend not to order to go. This place is for eating there only. They have benches. Sunny and Love both were awesome. I ordered Chole Kulcha, Chili Chicken, Tandoori Chicken, Chap, Roomali Roti; Chole Kulcha- I don't have to eat Chole with it. Kulcha itself was very good, crispy and filled with masala. 5 star Chili Chicken- Quality of chicken matters the most. It was very good. 5 star Tandoori Chicken- Quality was great. Juicy, need to eat there only. 5 Star Chap- Need to eat right away. Don't let it wait otherwise it will loose its texture and taste. Taste when it is hot, good mixture of spices and chutneys with it. Onion enhances the flavor of it. 5 Star Roomali Roti- probably the best Roomali roti. Does not matter where they make it. They put butter on it. It does not get chewy or gets dry. 5 Star Sunny and Love they work hard to make it happen. Kudos to them. Noticed, while I was dining, two people came in and expected them to deliver right away and they left. Guys, give them a break, Truck opens at 4:00pm they have to set up the Tandoor it takes time atleast 45 min. To warm up. You can't expect to serve tandoori items right away.

I've YET to try momos anywhere else in the Bay Area that compare to this establishment's. They have…read morea diverse menu so anyone with dietary restrictions is welcome here. I usually order takeout but dining in was great too. I recommend any steamed momos and the chili momos. I really like spicy food so this really hit the spot for me. I would recommend to anyone who's curious about South Asian cuisine.

I've been coming here for a while since my brothers enjoys this place. They've changed the menu…read morerecently- more veg options. My family and I went and had veg thupka and veg momos. Happy to see veg momos steamed are less spicy than before. Enjoyed it. Thukpa is yummy as always. We ordered aloo bodhi tama and palak paneer for the main dish and roti and naan. Aloo bodhi tama was yum with black eyed peas and bamboo shoots. And palak paneer is our favorite- flavored paneer in green creamy gravy. Service was good and the restaurant was playing vintage jazz playlist. They have live music nights too.

This Pav Baji truck smells so good! The spiciness is highly addicting. I tried the pav vada…read moresandwich, def recommend ordering with the chef special green chutney sauce. Also tried the spicy and regular pav baji. Highly recommend ordering on site vs through apps. There is a cash discount ordering on site.

Extremely disappointed with this pav bhaji location - others are pretty good. Just ordered classic…read moreVada pav and chai; chai was decent but Vada pav felt like eating burger just half the size. Not with the price at all; should have gone to the safe Santa Clara one.

This is the place to order in for some authentic Kerala food. Being from the southern most part of…read moreIndia, it is extremely hard to find the food I grew up eating in the US. I relished the beef and Kerala porota. I will be back for the Vishu sadhya (Indian vegetarian meal with 12+ dishes served on a banana leaf to enhance the flavor) with my family. Costs is around $20 per entree with tax. They also do event catering and I highly recommend them for your next event for some delicious meat curries and bread.

I stopped by on a Sunday to take out food. This is a take out only place. Their online ordering…read moresystem was not working, so I had to place order over phone. Pazham pori was my favorite item here. Chicken biryani jeera rice was my next favorite here. Palappam was good too. Kerala beef ularthiyathu had good aroma. It could have had a bit more spices. Pothi choru was a nostalgic item. The fish fry in it was not very fresh. Lunch came with a complimentary gulab jamun, which was nice. The place was run by authentic Mallus from Pala.

Came to hashtag India with a friend after recommendation and was blown away with flavors…read more Ordered multiple things and each and everything was amazing and so flavorful. Service was prompt. Ambiance was nice. Pachmichi Paneer Pulaav (medium) - it was so flavorful and even medium spicy was perfect spicy. Food - 5/5 Service - 5/5 We sat in Mandi booth (ground level seating for a group, perfect for relaxed eating)

Had the pleasure of coming here when my friend's family invited me to come with them for dinner,…read moreand then a second time when my friend and I were trying to decide on a place to eat. So far my experiences here have been pleasant, with the service being friendly and there being an ample amount of seating inside. I've noticed that the food tends to run on the spicier side (we ordered mild and yet it was still spicy, though perhaps just a sign of my spice tolerance failing me), but outside of that it tasted good. Panni Puri - This was my first time trying a panni puri and it tasted really good, even though I found it spicy (we ordered mild). I especially loved the texture of the onions inside of it. I ate it earlier on which made it harder for me to tell which other dishes were spicy and which ones weren't at the time as a result of its lingering spiciness, but I would happily order it again given the opportunity. Punugulu/Veggie Puff/Vegetarian Fried Rice - All three of these were good and I do recall them being non-spicy. The veggie puff was especially refreshing after trying to get through the paneer pulav Mirchi Bajji - These were also good and surprisingly not as spicy as I thought they would be, considering that they have chili peppers in them Naan with House Vegetable Curry - The vegetable curry was really spicy and it took me a while to realize this because I was still dealing with the effects of the panni puri while I was eating this. Had I not brought some of it home as leftovers I probably would've thought that this was non-spicy Paneer Pulav - Much spicier than expected. I needed to use some of the curd to tone it down but it was still good. The texture of the rice was good too The cold drinks on their menu come in a reusable bottle and from their display I can assume that their desserts are the same way. So far the ones I've tried (mango lassi, rose milk, and chikoo shake) have been refreshing. There's also a falooda section that closes at around 8:00 pm, but I haven't been able to try them yet as both times we got there past eight. Overall a pleasant experience in spite of the spiciness. Perhaps one day I'll be strong enough to handle it without the curd, but it'll probably take a couple of additional visits before I can.