Came back for lunch buffet and 4.3 stars. $20 after tax and had a good assortment (see video)…read more Standout butter chicken, coconut rice, and paneer dish. Love. Also seel kulfi ice cream here too.

Stopped by for their lunch buffet while visiting downtown Davis. The location is convenient, but…read moreparking can definitely be a challenge, especially during busy hours. The service was great. The lady who seated us was very attentive and welcoming. She quickly brought us fresh naan and kept our water glasses filled throughout the meal. For the buffet price, there was a good selection of dishes, and everything was simple and satisfying. My favorite was the butter chicken. The flavor was delicious, although I do wish the sauce had been a bit thicker. It was a little too watery for my preference, but still enjoyable. Overall, this is a solid lunch buffet and a great value for the price. Friendly service, fresh naan, and decent food make it worth a visit if you're in the area and craving Indian food.

When I was an undergrad over a decade ago, I would only come here for the lunch buffet, and it was…read moremy favorite lunch buffet to go to. Fast forward to now, my husband, sister, and I decided to come here for dinner because yeti restaurant was closed. For those who haven't been in here before, the best way I can describe this restaurant is dark. Paint is dark, booth are dark. Everything is kind of moody and dark. Definitely not my kind of aesthetic, but does that really matter for this restaurant? No. The service is always fine. Staff is always friendly enough and fast. When we got the food, we were pleasantly surprised, like I said before I have only eaten at the buffet here and that was over a decade ago. While we were eating, we noted that we actually enjoyed the flavors here more than we enjoy the flavors at yeti restaurant. Something about the blend of spices just fits our palette more than the other restaurant. We found that there was an adequate amount of food, they didn't skimp out on meats, and we were overall really happy with our meal. Is it the best Indian food I've ever had? No, but it was really good by Davis standards and consider considering that there aren't a ton of Indian places in the Sacramento area. I think this might be our new go to Indian place now! I'm glad I gave this another shot!

First of all, this spot gets a bad rap sometimes and I think it's because people are used to a…read morecertain regional Indian cuisine and people don't realize the variety of the Indian subcontinent. Kathmandu Kitchen is named after a city in Nepal, so it should be no surprise the food here is Indian and Nepali. While I can't speak to the flavor or authenticity of their momos or other Nepali staples, their curries are extremely delicious and distinct from other Indian restaurants and recipes I've tried. I think the first thing you might notice is that a lot of their curries have a touch of sweetness, and pretty much all of their curries have a consistent texture. They do an amazing job making each curry silky and rich and flavorful. Every dish tastes fresh and unique in their own spice profiles and marinades. I highly recommend the paneer tikka masala, chicken makhani (very similar/the same as butter chicken I think), kitchen masala, and basil curry. Also, their actual restaurant experience is very nice too. The staff is very courteous and professional. The restaurant is large, vibey, and clean. There are two reasons I don't give Kathmandu a 5 star. The first that both me and partner almost always need to add salt to the dish. I could see why someone might write off Kathmandu if they went a few times and wrote it off because they never tried adding salt to their dish. The second reason is that the spice level isn't as consistent as I'd like. Sometimes, asking for medium spice level results in almost no heat, sometimes it borders on too much. Sometimes getting hot spice level is hot but enjoyable, sometimes it's very hot even for me. Mild is consistent but Id guess that's because they simply don't add extra hot chili powder or something like that. Overall, I highly recommend this spot if you love Indian food and want to try some Nepali spins and flavors.

If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. We stopped here on our drive back from South Lake…read moreTahoe to San Jose, and it was easily the best decision of our trip. First, the restaurant itself is fantastic. The Indian buffet is excellent, everything was fresh and packed with flavor, and the ambience is wonderful. The entire staff was incredibly welcoming from the moment we walked in. But what happened next proved that the owner is a genuinely amazing person. Our car broke down right in their driveway, and we were stuck waiting a long time for a tow truck. The owner Dilawar didn't just tolerate us blocking the path; he actively took care of us. He checked on us constantly to make sure we were comfortable, let us plug in our phones to charge, and when it became clear we had to spend the night at a nearby hotel, he personally drove us there himself. This level of hospitality is almost unheard of these days. Incredible food, immaculate vibes, and a business owner with a massive heart. Please support this place--they deserve every bit of success!

We visited this place after long time. I had dinner buffet on weekend. The taste and quality of…read morefood was really low. Nowhere close to old punjabi dhaba food. Looking at the number of items they had for the buffet, it was expensive $22 something. I think, this is under new ownership right now. I didn't see anyone who was working here before. The naan was very disappointing. Other curries were lacking flavors of old punjabi dhaba food. Overall, We got very disappointed that it is not the Old Punjabi Dhaba anymore.

Essence Indian Cuisine was SO good! Everything we ordered was full of flavor, perfectly seasoned,…read moreand tasted really fresh. You can tell they put a lot of care into the food because every dish had its own distinct flavor instead of everything tasting the same. The sauces were rich and delicious, the portions were generous, and the food came out hot and fresh. I also really appreciated how friendly and attentive the service was. The whole experience felt warm and welcoming. This is definitely one of those places where you leave already thinking about what you want to order next time . If you're craving Indian food in Vacaville, I would absolutely recommend giving Essence a try. We loved it and will definitely be back!

This was my second visit and was a delightful meal. I first came with a coworker and they ordered…read morethe pani puri, something I'd never had. After trying it I had to come back with my wife to share that experience. It's a crispy and savory appetizer that comes with a tamarind and mint juice that when combined is an experience itself. Both refreshing and comforting - it tastes like a healthy snack that is also a close comparison to texture of potato chips. We also ordered two naan and we each got butter chicken. They were delicious, flavorful, and filling. To celebrate Father's Day we each got a dessert. The saffron ice cream was super unique, and was enjoyable. The pudding was very tasty and was our preference. The ice cream we both felt was refreshing and not overly sweet. Our service was wonderful - reservation and they called to confirm (about 5 minutes before) and had us seated immediately. Our waiter checked on us often without being too frequent, a good balance of support. Ambiance is intimate - smaller indoor seating area of about 10 tables and you can see the staff the whole time. Clean and comfortable restaurant and great service. Highly recommend - and I'd recommend the naan, butter chicken, and pani puri (going to adventure out and try more when we come back again!)

Went to dinner with some friends and we loved it so much! Def will be coming back! Also Jeet was…read morevery helpful and customer service was 10/10

Okay...today it was amazing and just what we wanted! The service was amazing and spot on! Food was…read morescrumptious and so not boring. We had yellow curry with prawns and needed mild plus not mild. Mold has no added spice to the food. we didn't know. Hubby likes spicy. Will do it next time. Thanx to Gilzen and Prateek. So fantastic a team. Mango Lassi and a Diet Soda. Easy ice. Yep... and yes, goat cheese naan. Yum. Next time it will be more gravy or soupy or saucy. So greatly anticipating greatness next visit. It was our ordering, that sucked. lol. Never them. So here is our order that has been for years and years...now finally fine tuned: Yellow Curry with Prawns Mild Plus (With more potatoes and red bell peppers and no onions) Saucy (more gravy or soupy) Goat Cheese Naan Lite ice for drinks and water. Two waters even. ;) With a Mango Lassey for me and a diet for Hubby. Two straws pls. Okay you're in the know. It is called "DeClue Special Order for Years and Years" jk but truly never thought to share our exact order on Yelp. Might help some. Pls share yours. Would love to see them. Remember "sharing is caring" Best day ever and the ambiance of the place...cool new menus, lunch specials available, drink menu with ALL available beverages (nice touch etc) very clean, quiet but not silent, full tables, table chat just right, all thumbs up.

Omg sooo good. Did not expect my first experience to be this great. Bonus that it opens at 9. FYI…read morefeels like home made food. So happy with my order

This is me and my partners first time trying authentic Indian food, we ordered the lamb madras,…read morechicken tikka masala, vegetable samosas, garlic naan, and mango lassi. On arrival the first thing we notice is how clean the restaurant is. When the food came out you're hit with a pleasant aroma. I really loved the lamb madras because it felt like a familiar Filipino dish but so much better. Our server Aman was also very kind, he gave good recommendations and they even offered us a little complementary dessert for loving the food so much. Me and my partner will definitely be coming back to try the other dishes. :)

Fool me once …read more.. Sorry to do this, but it must be done. My 3rd trip to give your restaurant a try. I don't live in the area - about 20 minutes away. I've shown up during your normal business hours and every time, there's a big closed sign posted on your door. If you do go, don't follow my lead. Definitely call first. As for me and my vegetarian cravings - I'll need to find another. I drove another 10 minutes and found another Indian restaurant (Punjabi Dhaba) Dixon right off the freeway. Already off to a great start .. they were open when they are suppose to be open. .... Response to owner. Thank you for responding to my review. Please update your hours on your website and Yelp. I also remember I tried on a Sunday in February. Around 12pm.

Amazing! I was shocked because I was not expecting Dixon to have such amazing Indian food! Loved…read morethe butter chicken! Great service! Will definitely return!

Great food, fabulous location. Not the cheapest Indian food, but a good value for the area;…read moreauthentic and the quality and portions are solid -- if you want quality this is it. They've been doing this a long time and know their craft, no compromises on quality ingredients. Location: feels like a hidden spot. Highly recommend outdoor seating, has a terrific vibe. And then you can check out the little shops nearby and make sure to inside too for some historic aspects -- two in one. I've only been to lunch here, and it's my favorite in the area. Great service. I feel like it's more known by locals, but I think it's a great 'hidden' spot for visitors too.

We just had an excellent meal at Yeti. The service was very good too…read more It's nice to support a local businessman who has worked so hard to develop his business.

Yummmm! Food is so delicious with all the dishes full of…read moreflavors. We ordered tandoori chicken, butter chicken, tikka sizzler and Afghani chicken. They were all tender. Afghani chicken was the best. The sauce was creamy and melt in your mouth tasty. Staff is excellent and professional. He was so patient in answering all our questions about the dishes. Dishes are also generous. Place is spacious. Shared parking.

We have finally discovered our new favorite Indian food. They are so fast, never crowded, cozy…read morerestaurant, very kind service and the food has been consistently so delicious over the few times we've ordered eat in or take out.

Shout out for West Sacramento…read more.. Did you know that right in West Sacramento there is a seafood stand selling fresh sustainable caught hook n line fish plucked from the Bodega Bay? Well know you do... Ferrari Fisheries has a stand that sells black cod, ling cod, red snapper which all are year round catches; and seasonal Dungeness crab and salmon. When they have a fresh caught batch; they text their customers what is available catch, and time & date. To get their text notifications; you can sign up on their website. I was fortunate enough to get to their stand early enough on a notification day to buy a couple of Dungeness crabs. The crabs were live, priced at $11/pound. Awesome price! When you get to the stand, there are two lines. The first line you want to get into is the one nearest the big containers where the fish on ice or crabs are kept. If you want your fish filleted, let them know. It is a complimentary service. Then you head into the other line to pay. They take cash and card, I'm not sure about other payment types. Keep in mind, the inventory sells quickly especially the seasonal items. Folks queue up earlier than the opening time stated in the texts. The start time was 10am; I got there at 10:20 am. They sold out as I was leaving the stand. Anthony (owner and fishing captain), his wife, and team are terrific. They all were helpful and had the best attitudes. Welcoming. I'm sure they answer the same questions over and over. But when talking with each customer, they were engaged and provided individual attention. Top notch customer service!

Wow!!! I'm so glad I can now avoid grocery stores for buying what they deem as fresh fish. Ferrari…read moreFisheries is now the only place to buy fresh caught fish.. period! Friendly small business and offer water or a beverage while you wait in line to purchase fish. It's a side of the road stand and everyone is so friendly. You can pick your own whole fish and they will fillet the fish as a courtesy. The best Cod and Halibut I've ever purchased. I'm spoiled now, can't go anywhere else!!! Sign up for their text messages to get informed on what their latest catch offering is. Looking forward to my next great catch!!