I am so impressed by this place. I've not ventured much when it comes to Indian cuisine other than butter chicken, naan, saag paneer, and whatever else you can get at an Indian buffet. But this place really allowed me to try new things and expand my limited palette. The staff are pretty attentive. Our waiter was very patient, sweet, and gave great recommendations. Offerings: - Mango lassi: Delicious! I believe it is premade but very good! - Chicken 65: Pretty spicy and it's more wok fried than deep fried as I expected. Super yummy though! - Garlic naan: each order comes with 4 pieces or naan. Super buttery (ghee?) and had lots of flavor. It was less crispy than other naan I've had but had amazing flavor. - Nizami Chicken Dum Biryani: when it arrived it looked like very basic unseasoned basmati rice, but all the flavor is at the bottom with the chicken. Probably where the dum style cooking comes in. Make sure to mix or get the flavor at the bottom of this dish. Came with raita and another sesame sauce that was amazing! The waiter wouldn't give us a name for it but he said it's chili based - wasn't that spicy compared to everything else! - Dhaba Style Paneer: a new dish for me and sooo sooo good! It had so many spices and flavors and had a building spice. Some tips! Specify if you want tap water or bottled. I believe they have a water filling station that is free and will charge you for bottled. The cashier is at the bar. I cannot wait to come back here and get more food. They also have an Indo-Chinese menu that intrigues me! read more

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Hmmmm. I definitely wanted to like this place. The menu presents a great variety. Hey, every restaurant has an off day. I can only speak to today which has been my only visit. Upon entering, one needs to pay attention to the order setup. I didn't see the Order Here sign at the counter. Upon letting the person behind the counter know that I'd like to dine in, he motioned me over towards a table but wasn't able to communicate further based on language barrier. Another gentleman came out, offered me a menu and let me know I could order with the QR code. I looked for items that are usually not very spicy because of gastric problems I've developed in older age. Usually veggie samosas and pulao (compared to biryani) are safe bets, so I went with those. When ordering, I even typed in "mild spicy". The man that handed me the menu informed me that they were out of veggie samosas but that they had onion samosas. I was content with the substitution. And they were tasty! But I will say that the mint chutney was on the spicier side compared to what I'm used to. The chicken pulao came out looking and smelling amazing! Upon the first few bites, I was hit with a complex spice profile and flavors of curry leaf. Really tasty! But my mouth was still kind of on fire. I wasn't sure yet if it was from the residual spice in the mint chutney. But as I took a few more bites the heat definitely built quickly. Within 10 or 12 bites I was sweating and tearing up. I realized I couldn't eat much more. I waited for a bit for one of the wait staff (probably the owners) to notice that I had stopped eating, but they were heavily engaged in conversation with various visiting people and attendees of a group meeting in the side room. A group of ladies walked in looking like they were on their lunch break and were told to take a seat, but then were not acknowledged in any timely matter to the point that they had to approach the counter to get service. Lunchtime is the most important time to be attentive to all of your guests and ensure that they can get in and out quickly as many are on their lunch break from work. Finally I approached the counter and asked one of the gentleman for a carry out container. I informed him that the dish was too spicy for me to eat and that I had indicated in my order that I wanted it mild spicy. He offered me some paratha which might do a little to cut some of the heat but not nearly enough. I informed him I would take it to a friend who can handle that level of spice. Although I understand that food cost is a heavy consideration in running a restaurant, I was a bit disappointed that I wasn't offered a replacement. I paid and left a lower percentage tip than I usually would based on the inattentiveness, impersonal ordering set up, and lack of resolution. How was the vibe? The place was clean with a touch of elegance in the decor. I would have preferred music in the background rather than prayers humming from the TV speakers, but I greatly respect the culture and their desire to honor their traditions. And the service staff were super friendly and welcoming to people they were familiar with. Otherwise, it didn't feel particularly inviting. Oh, and the water service with the paper cups and little dispenser is tacky. Like waiting at a tire repair shop. Just... no. Love that the food is halal! In my opinion, far more restaurants should be. The meat often costs the same, and is usually more organic / flavorful. And it opens up so many more dining options for our Muslim brothers and sisters. I would very much consider bringing a couple of my besties that really like a lot of heat. I'm definitely willing to try it again, but I'm on high alert that the food is probably on the spicier side and that I need to communicate more thoroughly that I would like it more mild. And look, to be fair, Hyderabadi is in the name, and anyone that knows Indian cuisine should be clued in by that. For those that like heat, I think you'll dig it! read more

This new restaurant in Natomas is absolutely amazing! They just opened a couple of months ago, so they still have some remodeling to do and get their liquor license, but the food... Let me tell you, it's the best chicken tikka masala we have ever had, anywhere! The really nice thing is that Indian food tends to be a bit spicy, but you can tell them that you don't want it too spicy and they will prepare it that way just for you. Every entrée that my son and I ordered was perfectly spiced! The service and hospitality was absolutely exceptional! I mean, Sid and his crew went the extra mile and did everything possible to make sure that our experience was top-notch and unforgettable-- which it definitely was! You know that when most of the clientele come to an ethnic restaurant that are from that ethnicity, you know that it is authentic! Somebody had mentioned something about there not being any music... the thing is, that if there's an important game on, then they will turn off the music, but they DO have music! If they're not playing music, just ask them to play music for you! Someone else mentioned that it was in a bad area... The area really isn't in a bad area... it is sandwiched between a couple of hotels and with an IHOP next-door, but it's NOT a bad area! My son and I did not see any riffraff or feel uncomfortable about the area at all. The next time I come up from San Diego to visit my son in Sacramento, we will most definitely come here again! read more

Honestly I was fairly disappointed to say the least. Service: staff was kind but the service was slower than most restaurants I've been too. It was 7pm on a weekend night and it wasn't very busy. My appetizers were my LAST dishes to come out BUT my entrees came out quick. You do have to order either at the front or using the QR code and just make sure to write down everything that you order to prevent mix ups. I had to remind the staff of my appetizers even after had eaten my main entrees. It's a nicely decorated place with plenty of seating. You can absolutely have a date night or celebration here. Food: the veg samosas were delicious but only one of my orders came with their dipping sauce while the other did not even after they arrived very late. The chicken tikka masala was delicious don't get me wrong but it bowl did not have much chicken and I felt like I was mainly eating a bowl of sauce. Thankfully I had ordered their garlic naan to make it worth it. I am intrigued tho as every other place that serves chicken tikka masala typically provided rice on the side so this was definitely a first. The chicken biryani was delicious though I have to say. Lots of rice and plenty of chicken which was nice. One thing that threw me off was that they provided me bottled water as I sat down without telling me they charge for it! In my 20 years of dining in the US, I've never encountered a restaurant that charges for water and they definitely should let people know that they charge for water because at that point I might as well pay for a different drink like a soda. Overall, be-careful when dinning here. The area is really bad and make sure to keep track of what you order. Extremely disappointing. read more

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The food is good for halal options, the atmosphere is good for large family parties or a quiet lunch or dinner. A great place to host for large parties. The spice is really yummy. I recommend the goat biryani and chicken 65. read more

New Indian restaurant in town [Sacramento CA] A friend said that we should try this new Indian restaurant. First of all, locating the place was not the easiest because there is no clear sign directly leading to the restaurant so if you see IHOP just know you are at the correct parking area. Inside is clean with lots of seating including booths and tables in the main dining room. This is a counter-service restaurant so after looking through the menu you must place your order at the register area. You will pay at end of your meal (also at the counter). I'm not very familiar with Indian food and the menu has a wide variety. They have 3 binders (menus). I think they must make more because there were 3 of us and we already took 2 of those binders. I chose Butter Chicken because that's all the Indian food I know that's tried and true with me. I asked for zero spice. While it was very good it was definitely spicy for me. Next time I may need to request for negative zero spice. Rice was complimentary so thank you. I had to ask for glasses of water at the end of our meal. Apparently, they don't automatically serve glasses of waters! First time I've heard from any restaurant. We were given bottled waters. Okaaaay. It was nice catching up with friends though... this is a fairly new restaurant and the interior aesthetics were nice. I believe they will offer buffet soon. Easy access from the I-80 freeway. Instagram: @ziyafathshydrpalace Review #4022 read more

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This place has amazing yelp reviews and late night vibe. It's located in Natomas ( motel area). Driving through at night and searching for the place was scary. I wouldn't go alone. Overall, this place was filled with laughter and chatter. We were super happy to see people enjoying the late night vibe close to 9:30pm. I will say, food was okay. We were happy they were open late. We ordered biryani and butter chicken. It doesn't come with rice. We had to pay extra for white rice. If I return then I'll try other dishes. Decoration indoors are very nice. Definitely recommending people to try the place for vibe. read more

At the end of the day, it's the end of the day. But more important than that, is that we are left with the memories in our brains, the chapstick on our lips, and the undigested food in our large/small intestines. Ziyafath's brought us to its front door for a modest Father's Day with the family. And "oh boy" are my paternal figure says, did it check off all the boxes! The waiters were incredibly attentive and told us about all the menu - the difference between the paper menu & QR code one. We enjoyed the Nizami Chicken 65 (EXCELLENT, saucy, and spiced to perfection), and the Goat Haleem (a spicy bone-in curry with delectable bites of GOAT), and the paneer biryani (pretty great!! A wee bit high on the salt). We left satiated and closer as a familial unit. Thank you Ziyafath's for providing us this service, appreciate the part-owner Ahsan for his hospitality. read more

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Family was out in Sacramento area and this spot was on our way home. We were in the mood for some butter chicken and they had good reviews. Location for this spot is right off the freeway, in an area that looks better than I recall (Northgate exit near freeway cleaner now than a couple years back!). The spot would have been difficult to find without my maps, and the door was tinted so I actually walked past it when we arrived and circled back. We didn't realize we were supposed to order the food from our phone, so at first thought service was slow. They were helpful and got us ordered "the old fashioned way" by us letting the staff know what we wanted. They do bottled water not cups, and charge for water - so that wasn't my favorite. We also had a couple plates that were a little dirty. The butter chicken was really good, to me, but spicy even when "no spice" was requested. The kids couldn't eat it but I was happy with extra. We also got garlic naan which everyone enjoyed, but it was super thin so would order more next time (2 orders for 2 adults and 2 toddlers left us all wanting just a little more). Finally we got lamb shank mandi. The lamb was dry but the rice was really good. Our kids loved this. Had seasoning and nuts and raisins (or currents) on top. I ended up adding the lamb to the butter chicken sauce and that helped. Pricing was reasonable and food was pretty good. read more

Tried this new restaurant and it did not disappoint at all. The food was so flavorful, authentic, and clearly made with care. I had the dhaba paneer with naan, which was rich, satisfying, and full of delicious flavor, and my husband had the biryani, which was equally amazing. Everything we ordered was so good, and it's always exciting to find a new spot that actually delivers on taste and authenticity. Definitely looking forward to coming back. read more

Ziyafath's - Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Ziyafath's Hyderabadi Restaurant 3830 Northgate Blvd Unit C, Sacramento, CA 95834 If you have been waiting for REAL Hyderabadi flavors to hit Sacramento... the wait is officially OVER. I stopped by Ziyafath's Hyderabadi Restaurant and even though they've only recently opened, the place was absolutely PACKED. Catering orders flying out the door. Non-stop traffic. The energy inside told me everything I needed to know -- Sacramento has already discovered this gem! Let me tell you about the food... Gobi Manchurian - Crispy, bold, perfectly coated, and exploding with flavor. The balance of heat and tanginess was on another level. Not your typical version -- this was elevated. Vijayawada Brinjal Biryani - I have NEVER had biryani like this in my life. The spice blend they use is something you just don't find easily. Deep, aromatic, layered flavors that hit you in waves. Every bite tasted authentic, rich, and unforgettable. Honestly? Nobody in Sacramento comes anywhere close when it comes to this kind of taste. You can tell the ingredients are fresh. You can taste the authenticity. This isn't watered-down flavor. This is bold, traditional, properly executed Hyderabadi cuisine. And the service? Absolutely top tier. Sikandar is an amazing manager -- welcoming, attentive, and running a tight ship even during peak rush with catering going out nonstop. BIG NEWS: They mentioned a BUFFET is coming soon. If the regular menu tastes like this, the buffet is going to be insane. I already know it's going to be one of the hottest buffet spots in Natomas. Sacramento... this is not a place you "try someday." This is a feast you DO NOT want to miss. If you love authentic spice, real biryani, and bold South Indian flavor -- go experience Ziyafath's Hyderabadi Restaurant for yourself. Trust me... your taste buds will thank you. read more

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I'm giving two stars since our first experience was a good one with kind service from a lady, good food, and I'm pretty sure the water was free at that time. On the second visit, the restaurant was nearly empty and the guy at the counter did not leave his chair and just told us to order electronically. We had to get up from our table more than once to ask him questions. He did not make us feel welcome at all; and with the price of eating out these days, we felt that they should at least be happy when people walk through the doors. Then we learned that they are charging for water, so that was the last straw and the three of us walked out. I'm sure that many more stars will be lost from future reviewers just on account of the water charge. This is an incredibly bad move as a business, and very cheap. But if you must nickel and dime us, at least make sure that the service is outstanding. That day, it was not. read more

I stumbled into this little gem through Yelp with my daughter for our monthly mother/daughter date. I didn't know they just opened for business for a few weeks but I'm very glad I went there bc the service was superb and the food was delicious! What attracted me to go were the decorative pictures on the wall. We had the butter chicken which had a perfect kick and was very flavorful. Their garlic naan was also made to perfection. The texture and garlic were on point. Can't wait to go back and try their other menu items. Definitely go and give them a try for Indian food. read more

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This new restaurant in town is exciting. Their Biryanis are pretty damn close to how it's made in Hyderabad. Authentic aroma all over the food. The ambience is quiet and pleasant. Their menu has some unique dishes that are flavorful and true to the taste. Must try are Nizami chicken dum biryani, Kaju chciken fry, Goat Haleem, Orugallu kodi pulao, Irani chai read more

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Went on Father's Day to new restaurant we were so excited to see all my favorite hyderabadi dishes on 11 pages menu any dish we ask their reply no we don't have it yet we are newly open order talawaa gosh goat biryani double kaa metha gajjar ka halwa Khatti daal pakoray Khatti daal was so bad and pakoray was so hard like a rock looks like they put so much corn flour biryani and tala gosh was not bad looks like my first and last visit to this restaurant that was not I expected from hyderabadi restaurant read more

Excellent food thank you Sam for your kindness to the less fortunate as well. Food and ambience were really good.

Delicious food and very authentic Hyderabadi taste. Masala Chai was on point. I hope they arrange Ramadan Iftaar buffets which will be a hit. read more

Ziyafath's - Indoor - Indian Near Me - Sacramento, California

Food is incredibly flavorful & abundant serving sizes. Extensive menu options. Attentive service. Had chicken biryani, goat, buttered naan, cauliflower. All were excellent. Great value; had enough for another meal of leftovers! read more

Love their food! It's a new restaurant in town right behind IHOP. Decor is simple and prices are amazing! Fed a group of 8 people under $200 and we ordered food to eat and to take with us! Portions are decent sized and dishes are delicious. Definitely worth trying in the Natomas area! read more

Ziyafath's - Outside location of the restaurant - Indian Near Me - Sacramento, California

Absolutely the best chicken biriyani I've ever had! Just sooooo good! Friendly service and beautiful decor. Lovely for groups. I am coming back as often as I can! read more

Ziyafath's - Chicken biriyani $17 large size and worth every penny - Indian Near Me - Sacramento, California

We picked up food to go. Very delicious! Everything was quite flavorful. We will be back!

Very authentic flavors and a delicious meal! We ordered the chicken biryani and eggplant curry, and both were packed with rich, traditional spices and wonderful flavor. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. Definitely a great spot for anyone looking for authentic Indian food--we'll be back! read more

I dont usually get impressed easily. Im a big foodie who hands out 1 star and 2 star reviews withour hesitation. The haleem was on another level and it took me straight to Hyderabad, the real old city flavor is hard to find anywhere but they nailed it. The chicken biryani was authentic too. The charminar picture in the restaurant is impressive feels like i'm in hyderabad, it adds that nostalgic hyderabadi vibe and makes the whole experience feel special. Honestly this is one of those rare places that earns praise from a tough critic like me. Highly recommended. read more

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The staff is friendly and incredibly kind. Quickly becoming out go-to restaurant in Sac. The food is amazing, the prices are low, and they're open late. We recommend the Milaf date cola and the mixed vegetable pakora. read more

Excellent Hyderabadi food from India. Best Indian food I have ever had in Sacramento. The food is very flavorful. The Eggplant or Brinjal biryani was the best. The Chicken dum biryani was good. The Chicken 65 and the Chili Prawns were excellent. Goat Haleem was also good. The Almond dessert was excellent . All in all a great place for Indian Hyderabad food. Excellent management and staff Will come back soon read more

The food here is phenomenal-- beaten only by the hospitality of the staff. A co-worker recommended this place citing its been his go-to for his friends and family. I truly felt like I was being let in on a family secret with how amazing each dish was. From the appetizers, entrees, and deserts, everything start to finish was amazing. Extra shoutout to the chef for ensuring the food was seasoned to our liking in terms of spice levels. The apricot desert was an extra special treat to end the meal on as well. Highly recommend! read more

Delicious food! And great customer service! The butter chicken! Garlic Naan, really good! Everything taste freshly made! Chicken tiki masala had a great spice! read more

Oh my!!!! This food is beyond exceptional. Seriously, I don't think it can get any better than this. My friends and I went in thinking this may be good or mediocre but we were very wrong. The three of us order different things and two extras to share. EVERYTHING was excellent. Now I can finally say that I had excellent food in Sacramento. read more

Me and husband went there yesterday. They gave us complimentary dates and. rooaffza. We ordered the chicken 65 , goat pulao and chicken dum biriyani . Food was exceptionally delicious.. and very authentic. The lady who served us was very nice. Apricot delight was too sweet though ! Used to go to Bay Area for good biryanis but now ko need to make that trip . read more

Amazing food i order Hyderabad i biryani it was top notch. I also fish pakora which is also great. I highly recommend this place

The goat biryani was very well cooked. Big chunks of meat flavored into the fragrant amazing basmati rice, I fell in love with their Biryani. Also had Chicken Tikka Masala, their sauce is incredibly rich and thick. I want to try other dishes on their menu. Give this place the love it deserves with your tastebuds. read more

I was always hesitant to try Indian food but my husband loves it. We came here yesterday and the food is delicious so we had to come back again today. Fast and fresh with lots of flavor. The service is amazing the server is friendly and very clean. We only come out here for softball tournaments but will definitely we back the next chance we get! read more

The service was were bad it took 2 HOURS TO GET MY FOOD 4.9 my ahh this sucks DONT COME HERE food was not good at alll save your time and get something else read more

Normally I am too lazy to post a review but I couldn't stop myself today. Had a group of 20 people, we all came hungry after a meetup event. Accommodated us very fast, Our group ordered paneer and brinjal Biryani and both of them were really really good. Other people ordered chicken and goat biryani. The service was awesome as well. read more

I visited Ziyafath's Hyderabadi for the first time and was really impressed. We had the Nizami Chicken 65, Dhaba Style Paneer, and the Karimnagar Cashew Pulao with chicken, along with plain naan. Everything was incredibly flavorful and felt thoughtfully prepared. The service was good, and the owner checked in to make sure we were happy with the food -- you can tell he genuinely cares about what he's serving. This is the kind of restaurant I hope sticks around because the food is excellent and it brings something unique to the area. read more

Improve the service! Have more than one person managing the restaurant. It's a Saturday afternoon, for heaven's sake! Have more than 2 physical menus. read more

Amazing experience! The butter chicken was a perfect 10/10. Rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. The sauce had the perfect balance of spices and spiciness. The butter naan was just as amazing. It came out warm, soft, and perfectly buttery with a slight crisp on the outside. It was the perfect pairing for the butter chicken. Service was great, we were well taken care of. I would absolutely come back again! read more

really great food & service. will be back. hopefully they have uberearts/doordash available.

Great food, great service and great atmosphere. The kind of place you take family when you want to.

Excellent Hydrabadi Indian food. Food was properly spiced, non greasy and overall excellent flavor.