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Chaat Bhavan in Sunnyvale

4.1 (199) 976 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, United States

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Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California, US

Phone: +1 408-795-1100
Site: https://chaatbhavan.com/

Opening hours

Monday:10:30 AM–10 PM
Tuesday:10:30 AM–10 PM
Wednesday:10:30 AM–10 PM
Thursday:10:30 AM–10 PM
Friday:10:30 AM–10 PM
Saturday:10:30 AM–10 PM
Sunday:10:30 AM–10 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.1

199 Reviews for Chaat Bhavan 2024:

Review №1

2023-12-01 23:57:29

I was very disappointed with this place. The service and ambience was fine but the food was very bland and didnt stand out at all. The sev puri and pani puri tasted almost the same, the only difference was that the chutney was already mixed in for the sev puri. We also tried the November special, spicy paneer burger, which was not spicy at all and was served with cold buns and a very tiny amount of mayo, which made the burger very dry.The only thing that tasted good was crispy corn but nothing amazing.We also could not find parking and had to park 2 blocks away.

Review №2

2023-10-20 05:07:41

Delicious vegetarian meal! Each dish was uniquely flavored and balanced. Anil was a fantastic server, he had great recommendations and responded to our requests quickly. Bring your friends and share items to try as many things as possible!

Review №3

2023-12-10 05:56:52

What attracted me to this place is that it has the vegan items labelled on the menu. We had the Samosa, Sev Puri, chana masala, aloo gobi, rice, and hakka noodles for the kids. Everything was good. The Sev Puri was amazing. It has sprouted mung beans and crispy chick peas on it which made it feel healthy and I really enjoyed it. The portions were good sized and the prices are very reasonable. We will definitely be back

Review №4

2023-07-31 08:31:40

Always 5 stars for this place for the food freshness and taste. Be ready for some lobg wait times over the weekends. We went for lunch at 1:15 on a Saturday and had to wait almost 45 minutes to get a table for 6. They kept giving tables to groups of 2 and 4s before us. Its always very busy there, but the service is fairly fast. This is our go to place for good vegetarian food.

Review №5

2023-12-10 02:00:26

Very good food.We always order the gobi Manchurian and bhel puri. This time we also got the dal makhani, malai paneer and falooda.Everything was excellent.

Review №6

2023-12-10 04:10:35

Chaat Bhavan truly was exceptional! The food, seating comfort and service were very good.We ordered: Chana Bhatura - two large buatura’s and a very generous portion of chole. Most places scrimp on the chole.Bhel Thali- which had a generous offering of Bhel with Paneer, kadhi, eggplant curry, rotis, papa of, kheer, and tea. The Eggplant curry tasted great but the vegetable was not fully cooked.Snack Combo: Dahl Papdo chaat and Pani Poori with ChaasThe only reason for 4 STARS in Food was because of the Eggplant Curry. I know it’s harsh but this is a reason to make the place even more exceptional!!!Price: for the amount of food we spent under $20 per person.

Review №7

2023-08-23 06:17:02

Love their menu!Good tasting food always and a super long menu is surely a reason to go back to try new dishes!This time we tried:Methi Poori w Bhaji (10) - LOVED IT!Vegetable Burger (8)Tandoori Paneer Tikka (8)Martban ka Paneer (4) - go for other paneer options .. this wasn’t worth itButter Garlic Naan (9)Latchha Paratha (10)Overall a good experience and will definitely visit back to try other dishes!

Review №8

2023-10-12 08:41:09

Chaat place with a fine dining touch!Good food. Decent portions. Price slightly on the higher side compared to other chaat restaurants. Pani poori was good, sprouts bhel and tandoori paneer tikka were decent. Chai was okay.Parking is always difficult to find here.

Review №9

2023-10-10 16:01:58

Restaurant is pretty good. The atmosphere and ambience is also good. There are lot of food options in menu. Great for chaat lover. But the problem is that there is no salt in any food. Some curry have salt but sale was very low. I order one house thali. Paratha and chacha was perfect in thali but curries was not fresh and no salt at all in curries.Its great Restaurant for someone who wants to eat without salt or for blood pressure patients.

Review №10

2023-11-05 23:43:15

The place is good as usual. This is not our first time and we always order the gobi Manchurian, dahi papdi and the dabeli. We went a bit crazy and ordered the masala pink pasta, but it could only be described as oil pasta. Im not sure who the chef is or if they think adding extra oil makes this pasta taste better, but it was outrageous!I think they need to reconsider serving this to customers!P.S:please dont order the bhel puri! It was a disaster

Review №11

2023-07-04 18:34:08

The food is not spicy enough, please ask for more spicy if you need it to be at least Indian spicy. The crispy corn was not at all crispy. It was just sautéd. The chole in chole batura was really bland, lacked salt. All the curries have the same base, literally no difference in color or taste.The restaurant has very bad parking and is always jam packed.We couldn’t find a parking spot for 10 -15min and had to park on the street.I feel like the restaurant is short staffed, they should have more folks at least on weekends when it’s busy.Food was quick to arrive at the table, but it was difficult to grad hold of a waiter for service.They have to improve on their food.They added a 18% gratuity for a table of 5, this is ridiculous. Tipping culture is going toxic.I would NOT recommend this place if you are looking for AUTHENTIC Indian food and good service.

Review №12

2023-07-09 01:03:31

Great food at good prices. Have both dined in and did take out. They also have monthly specials which are definitely worth trying.Ordered Garlic thyme naan, vegetable paratha, dhal dhokli and panner butter masala. Got a paan to finish off the complete meal.

Review №13

2023-07-24 01:32:50

Definitely amongst the top 3 north indian restaurants in south bay. Theres usually a 20+ min wait time during weekends

Review №14

2023-06-26 06:53:33

The service was really good. The atmosphere was okayish. Food tasted yummy and authentic.Must try🍽️DabeliVada PavPaneer & Chilli NaanChole Kulche - okayish!They have a complimentary drink included w the wrap!!

Review №15

2023-12-04 05:08:22

Delicious North Indian food. More on the expensive side, but very tasty.Ive tried several items here, but here are some of my favorites:- Thaali/Bhel Thaali: All items on the thaali taste good (almost always). This is probably the only item on the menu that offers a great value for money :)- Mix Veg Korma: Ideal for the Indian Palette. Highly recommend.- Shahi Paneer: Yummy curry! But its not spicy at all. Ive requested them to make it very spicy, but I still dont find it spicy :)- Chilli Thyme Naan: Mouthwatering. I generally like Naan, but Im not a huge Naan person or anything of that short. The thing I love about Chaat Bhavan is how the naan can be (all of) soft, crispy and light at the same time!- Hara Bara Bhel: No idea why, but this Bhel makes me feel like Im eating something super healthy :P Very tasty again.- Sabudana Vada: Tasty, but they offer like 2 Vadas for $8. Totally not worth it for the money you pay, but worth trying once in a while.Service is average overall. Ive been here many many times and Ive always asked them to bring the soup/appetizer first before bringing the main course. Theyve literally never done that -- they bring everything together (always!). Wait times can be really long during peak hours (Friday - Sunday evenings).Well lit. Good atmosphere.Must try!Edited this post after visiting here a gazillion more times :)

Review №16

2023-05-20 20:45:39

Title: Disappointing Experience at Chaat BhavanReview: ⭐️⭐️I recently visited Chaat Bhavan and ordered Paav Bhaji and Dahi Shev Batata Puri. Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. Firstly, the portion size was smaller than expected. The Paav Bhaji only deserved two stars as it didnt match the authentic Bombay taste and flavor. The Dahi Shev Batata Puri was also subpar, lacking the usual kick of chaat masala and tasting bland. Another drawback was the limited parking availability, which made it frustrating and inconvenient for customers, especially on weekends. Overall, Chaat Bhavan failed to meet my expectations. Smaller portion sizes, unsatisfactory Paav Bhaji, flavorless Dahi Shev Batata Puri, and difficult parking made my experience disappointing. I would recommend exploring other options for a more satisfying chaat experience.

Review №17

2023-06-03 06:52:31

Not a place to go on weekends.Have been there on weekends and weekdays.Quality of food is way good on weekdays.1. Served cold food, Food was not at all hot.2. Noodles : miised the juicy ness and had burnt onions, smelled like baasi. ( may be in a hurry)3 munchoorian were too cold, felt as if they takeout frozen ones and put in sauce sotte for 10 seconds. (Hurry again)4. Makki rot & Saag: makki roti was not cooked from inside. It usually needs slow cooking. But you know it was weekend so cant blame them, they were in hurry 🙃. Saag was okiesh like 5/10.Overall food is good have been here multiple times and my observation is food is way better on weekdaysService from table staff is 10/10.

Review №18

2022-05-23 07:25:31

For Pure Veggies from India, this is the BEST place to dine-in in Sunnyvale.First the ambience and the taste is purely feels like seating in a restaurant in India, literally.The menu are very precisely not many items but each items are just mouth watering.Yes, I am a hard core Non Veg and I have thoroughly enjoyed a Lunch here.They have good capacity seating but have some waiting time in hand as its a very popular food Destination. They have very loyal customer base.Parking capacity is decent.The washroom are very spacious and maintained well.

Review №19

2023-05-07 23:14:08

Ordered sev batata dahi puri it was very average. Also ordered veg burger which was not hood at all. The patty was bland and so was the burger, they did not even pit cheese in the burger and the bun was way bigger than the patty.Ambience and service were good.

Review №20

2023-09-12 03:48:03

They have very good vegetarian options and even jain options. I like their Bombay Chinese Bhel the most, do try. All their items are really tasty and their service is good as well. Must try dishes: chhole bhature, manchurian. They even gave a surprise birthday cake after they got to know that it was my moms birthday.

Review №21

2023-06-29 16:54:16

Update - This time we had a few more items on the menu and I was disappointed. The pav bhaji tasted like some tomato curry with no other flavors. Amritsari Kulcha Thali was not up to the mark in terms of flavors and taste.We stopped by for a quick chaat and were not disappointed. We are visiting from another city. The sev dahi Puri and Pani Puri were delicious. With a good balance of sweet and spiciness. The service was quick and there was ample space on Saturday afternoon.

Review №22

2023-11-27 09:11:27

I have been going here for 8 years now. Witnessed the foods taste deteriorate over the years, and now I felt compelled to leave a review. It feels like they have switched their food to cater to more American taste buds rather than Indian taste buds.

Review №23

2023-12-01 02:32:55

The wash rooms were not upto the mark. Food was good, quantity was good. The waiters or bearers or serving staff requires more training to provide the right accompaniment (ketchup, sauce, chutney or salt, pepper cells, etc.) for some of the Indian dishes.

Review №24

2023-09-12 07:17:47

A lovely place to eat. One of my favourite from the bay area to go for a decent Indian street food. Menu is quite good and taste is also one of the best in the California. Definitely recommended for a quite bite with your friends as well as your family. Mind you, it gets very busy on the weekend so make sure you reserve a table in advance.

Review №25

2023-02-05 08:15:40

We have tried their dahi papdi chat, paneer chili and Vadapao.Dahi papdi chat was decent.Paneer chili was disappointment, there were way too many veggies in that dish compared to paneer. I am posting two images, first one after they served and second one after I finished eating paneer. You will see what I am trying to say.Vadapao was okay but not spicy.They have friendly and helpful staff. I forgot my credit card there and they kept it safely till next day.

Review №26

2023-06-03 18:05:13

We really love the service at chat bhavan. There are so many chat places these days so the service sets them apart. I love how the staff tries to help you out, right from seating to checking in many times, sometimes going out of their way to make sure customers are satisfied sets them apart.Food is always delicious, served hot and doesn’t take very long to come.

Review №27

2022-07-14 21:28:48

I was in love with the place, given how spacious it was for a cozy gathering with friends. Interiors were calming and pleasant on a hot summer afternoon. To get a good parking, we reached around the time they open.I specifically chose this restaurant since it offers a pure vegetarian cuisine. I personally feel that should be encouraged.Coming to food - Id recommend the following:Starters: Samosa and Chai along with Dahi Papdi Chaat and Chaas (absolutely loved them)Main Course:1. Achari Gobhi Paratha - Amazing taste, perfectly cooked and served with spiced up curd, onion slices and mixed pickle.2. Chole Bhature - Bhature were soft and crunchy at the same time, hence very delicious. Although I felt like the chole needed to be soaked a little more for enhanced size and some more spices would have been great.3. Amritsari Kulcha - This is another delight with potato filling, also served with Chole.4. Methi Puri and Sabji - Large puffed up puris served with boiled potato dry sabji. The price didnt seem justified to me since you pay for just 2 puris smaller than a Bhatura. Its easier to make this at home. Taste wise, awesome.Desserts:1. Choco Lava Cake: What a wonderful hot cake topped with vanilla icecream scoop and beautifully presented !! The cake contains egg and the waiter was kind enough to inform us beforehand.2. Moong Dal Halwa: Must try!! I thoroughly enjoyed every bite of it.3. Lassi: It was fulfilling but too sweet for my liking. Go for it if you dont prefer the previous two.

Review №28

2022-08-22 02:09:38

Everything you need to know: Their chutney is bland and watery. Then, everything is bland, the chaat basket, the paani Poori (definitely dont order it as the paani = unflavored water), and saanodna vada is tasteless. The saag paneer and tadka dal were good. The bhindi was overripe and hence fibrous (something they would know while cutting it) - see the photo - and not eatable. The aloo paratha was good, the accompanying raita was bland and watery (see photo). The service is slow and you have to get their attention, but this is ok as it is perhaps the pandemic. We sadly do jot recommend you going to Chaat Bhavan.

Review №29

2023-12-03 06:57:40

My visit to chaat bhavan was disappointing, especially due to cold and undercooked food. Manchurian lacked the desired flavor profile, and the texture was off-putting. Additionally, the noodles were undercooked, making them hard to enjoy. This experience left me unsatisfied, and I wouldnt recommend this restaurant. Service was ok.

Review №30

2023-01-20 06:00:37

Love coming here for lunch! I always make sure to get the Chaat Baskets, they are delicious! Everything Ive tried has been amazing! Full of rich flavors.

Review №31

2023-11-07 03:05:55

Have been here for dinner, lunch and tea. Consistently good. Food tastes yum. Service is fast and friendly staff. Love the vada pav, veg pakora, tea, and dal dishes. Their new pasta addition is a delight

Review №32

2023-09-21 17:15:07

We are regular customers here The food is very good. Northern India style. We like the salad-like Bhel and all other vegetable dishes. The vegan option is clearly marked on each dish on the menu. Service personnel are very professional. Table is clean with new paper table cloth. Highly recommend.

Review №33

2023-11-30 23:00:37

We ordered some snacks for a small event. We had more than enough food for all the people and then some. The food was delicious, we got chole tikki chaat and paneer tikka. The chutneys were amazing. Would highly recommend them.

Review №34

2023-11-30 21:46:55

Wow Wow Wow !!!Ordered their House Thali.Yummy divine, tasty, hot and finger licking food. Every item in the Thali was as if it was made in leisure.To go into a little more specific in the House Thali, the paratha ( There was a choice between one whole big paratha and 2 rotis, I chose the patatha ) was extremely hot, soft, tasty and yummy ( No Trust me you definitely cannot get it this soft at home ) Their sabzis or their gravies also hot, soft, tasty and yummy viz. Mattar Paneer, Dal Makhani and Aloo Gobi were made with extreme love and it tasted so good that I felt that no way you could get this divine taste if you make it at home. Their Raitha was top of notch which made me believe that I had never tasted anything like this anywhere. There was Papad which was fried to perfection and also tasted yummy and tasty. Their Punjabi Salad and Achaar was at its tastiest best. The Yellow Dal was made with such perfection that you feel like ordering one more order of House Thali but unfortunately my eating capacity is limited. Their Kheer or dessert was so welcoming and sweet after a good hearty workout lunch. The quantity was suffice perfectly. Please Please Please get their Sweet Paan and do not miss it, after the meal ( You have to buy it seperately )I have a feeling that Godess Annapoorna herself would have come down and prepared the meals with her divine own hands to experience this sort of divine food.Customer support ( Kuljeet Paaji ) was extremely prompt, courteous and warm and made you feel at home rather than a restaurant. I would give a Shout Out to Kuljeet Paaji for rendering such a warm, hearty, courteous and home like feeling service5 stars (*****) for a wonderful eat out. Will cherish this memorable experience for ever and last but not the least my heart feels totally satisfied and my stomach through my heart shouts Go Chaat Bhavan Go. Chaat Bhavan deserves to have the slogan Come Hungry Go Happy rather than IHOP ( I guess )--- Extremely Happy and A Satisfied Customer

Review №35

2019-08-16 18:08:08

Incredibly busy!!! Place was hopping with people. It closes at 10pm and we didnt get a table till 9:40 but the service was fantastic and not at all rushed. The August special Schezwan Vada Pav was deliciously spicy. The vegetarian burger was spicy too and the fries were just the right amount of crisp. The hakka noodles were yummy, the rotis and naan were super soft and both panner tikka masala and panner malai were piping hot and tantalizing to the tastebuds.

Review №36

2022-03-28 16:54:35

Delicious Indian food. Loved their garlic naan, methi poorji bhaji, chai and Mango lassi. The chilli paneer and chinese bhel were okayish. My friends enjoyed the kadhi chawal too. The service was good too. Will love to try more dishes.

Review №37

2023-04-22 00:32:04

Sev puri was delicious. Bhel puri had too much turmeric which overpowered the taste and I didnt enjoy it. Chai was okay. Service is very good.

Review №38

2022-10-16 15:06:39

I got a chaat combo here at dinner time which was pretty great. Chaat combo is for $14.99 and comes with 2 chaat dishes, papad and a free drink. I took sev dahi batata puri and pani puri. I took chaas as a free drink. It was great. Value for money. I went during peak hours and was not happy with the parking situation. It was congested and people coming for pick up orders were parking randomly. We had to wait 10 minutes to get a way out.Another thing we observed was that the waiters did not coordinate. We gave an order and then another guy came and asked if the order was ready. They can avoid this by assigning a person to a table.But, I love their chaat.Their dabeli is not at all a dabeli so do not buy it.Their paneer wraps are also not great. They put veggies in there that are not thoroughly cooked.

Review №39

2022-10-20 13:22:57

As always great and fast service. Food tasted great. I didn’t take photos of everything we ate 😬. Parking can be a little tight at busy times. Even on a Sunday evening it got pretty busy!

Review №40

2022-04-18 05:26:42

This is our go-to Indian place for vegetarian food. All pandemic we ordered or picked up food from here. Although there are tons of Indian restaurants on El Camino, this one stands out with superior food - on taste and freshness. We love many dishes namely - Chole bhature, makki ki roti-sarso ka saag, wada paav, parathas and thali. Thali has sensible portions that won’t put you in food coma. Staff is very welcoming and wonderful staff member Pankaj accommodated my food allergies. Overall a great place to dine in!Update: I reviewed this restaurant a month back giving out 5 stars. But based on today’s experience, I want to take off some stars. This is about the customer service which is really inconsistent. I am allergic to dairy and wanted to replace a dairy item from my house thali, last few times it was honored by a kind employee of the restaurant but today other servers refused even though this wouldn’t have impacted their business in any way, the restaurant was full. Indian restaurants doesn’t take allergy concerns seriously. I was ordering food from here for years, seems they wouldn’t be getting my business any more!!!

Review №41

2023-10-11 17:08:23

One of my favourite vegetarian Indian places on the map.

Review №42

2022-03-19 06:13:21

When I have a craving for Chole Bhature, I head to Chaat Bhavan. Delicious food with lot of flavors. We ordered the Bombay Vada Pav, Dabeli and Dahi Sev Puri with Chaas. Rasmalai is exquisite and must try this dessert. Strongly recommend if you want to try a good Indian Chaat place. The place is mostly crowded and is easier to get seating for party less than 4 people. The staff is friendly, courteous and quick.

Review №43

2023-09-03 01:52:48

I have absolutely loved this place since 2012. By far it has been the best. Most reasonable as well. I came here with my parents, husband and on laws many times. We have catered food from them as for many occasions. Our guests have always asked us where it is from. The have maintained good quality for many years.

Review №44

2022-09-04 01:57:46

Another update: Aalu parantha is good though orders can be delayed. Both kulcha and bhatura come with the same type of brown chana (not the kala chana). Samosa chaat has more chana than samosa.Update: They are open on Diwali! Seems to be a really popular place and one can expect some waiting time. Was impressed by the dedication of the staff.Strongly recommend the samosas, pav bhaaji and paneer sizzler. They come with standard chutneys but I liked the addition of paapad and kachoombar salad to the pav bhaaji. Also try the masala soda. The prices are reasonable.Old review:They have the best chai! This place is fully vegetarian. Even the hyderabadi biryani just has vegetables.Service is really good- servers are busy but don’t forget a thing - very friendly.Food is alright. Portions are very generous. The pani puri was crunchy and served with a number of stuffings. The tangy water could have been better.The papdi chaat was good but needed more papad.The channa bhatura was standard. Channa was ho hum but the bhatura was decent.Ambience is very desi - full of Bollywood music and crying babies. Best for a big lunch gathering.

Review №45

2022-01-25 00:49:02

Tried their this location for the first time, we mostly go to the Dublin one …. Quality is the same …. Friendly cheerful staff and great ambiance, the place is very clean including their restrooms, haven’t seen any other restaurant’s restrooms as clean as theirs in the Bay Area ….. food was great as always, Paneer tikka sizzler was yummy but it should come with some rice or the bread their cholley are always undercooked, don’t know why…. Chaat Bhavan has feel good vibes always So won’t stop me to go back over and over

Review №46

2022-04-19 16:33:10

We have tried almost all Indian places in Bay Area now and have always attended events where the food was catered by Chaat Bhavan and never have we dined in this restaurant before. We recently visited for a quick snack bite and was amazed by how spacious and organized this place was. Food was great - we ordered Chole Bhature, Falooda drink, masala soda and Dahi sev puri. Highly recommend dining here.

Review №47

2021-08-30 00:39:42

Great Indian food! Huge menu and everythings great. Nothing is spicy though, and the restaurant has nice tableware and tablecloths and nice waiters, so the prices are just a tad bit higher than other indian places in the area.Other than the food not being spicy, everything was good and i have no complaints.

Review №48

2023-03-07 15:05:33

Excellent overall experience, Chaas could have been better but overall hot, fresh & tasty food. Ordered 4 thalis and Samosa. Vibrant atmosphere, busy Monday evening likely due to lot of local desi fast food places are closed on Mondays, parking could be hard to find. Suggest offering sweet Lassi as an option with Thalis and extra individual Thalis size sabjis. Service was quick, and the staff was professional and polite. Will definitely try again with other items on the menu. Saw someone ordered panner bbq and looked great.

Review №49

2019-05-27 21:29:03

Ambiance 4/5Food 3/5My order (As shown in pics): Tea, Chole Kulcha, Moong dal halwa, Dahi bhalla and Misal pavTea comes without sugar 🤦🏻‍♂️Chole kulcha is the one dish which is highly recommended in this restaurant, rest of the things from my order can be skipped.Dahi bhalla was too sweet for our taste. Rest of the Bhall was good but sweetness was overpowering everything else.Misal- I think this restaurant is run by non-mumbaikars. I’m sorry but I’ll highly recommend to go to Mumbai or any mumbaikars house and try the actual taste. Misal should have 1 spicy element and that was totally missing. I took the dish to go and changed it as per my taste. If you have never tried the actual misal then don’t worry, you won’t be able to tell the difference.Service: we asked our waiter whether they have a separate menu for desserts. He gave us the bill for our main course. We had to ask him thrice to get our moong dal halawa.Moong dal halawa is good and recommended for dessert.

Review №50

2023-10-03 05:52:10

We had a few chaats here, and they were amazing. We tried papdi chaat, pani puri, dabeli, and gobi manchurian (not a chaat). These items were all fantastic in taste, texture, and presentation. In just casual talk, I mentioned that we were celebrating one of our guests birthday. Surprisingly, our waitstaff Anil, provided us with a complimentary molten lava cake. The gesture was surprising and kind. Overall, great food, good atmosphere and a fabulous service.

Review №51

2022-11-01 00:01:47

Chaat was good 👍Also we ordered veg ball Manchuria which was not greatFor main course we ordered Malai kofta which was just averageThis is not the first time am disappointed hereManagement should seriously consider about improving few dishes, especially the main course!!!

Review №52

2022-03-17 02:18:00

I am a vegetarian and love to eat Indian food. Chaat Bhavan perfectly serves indian food full of flavors. My all time favorite is Aloo kulcha, onion kulcha, mix veg korma. Their all vegetarian entrees are delicious. Must try Methi poori with bhaji combo. I love this place and is my go to Indian restaurant.

Review №53

2023-10-01 01:01:51

We recently catered for 85 guests at our home in Belmont CA. Extremely happy with the food and service and timeliness’s of the staff. Special shout for Hardeep Singh. He was very professional, and did a great job of making sure everything went smoothly with on site cooking and preparation.Kavita Malaviya

Review №54

2019-08-31 03:40:48

This used to be somewhere I would give 5 stars, but the quality has degraded recently. In our recent trip, the chaat baskets were excellent. However the naan did not seem as fresh as I’m used to from Chaat Bhavan, and the saag paneer and chana masala were not as hot (temperature) or flavorful as they used to be. Still, an overall good experience.

Review №55

2019-05-05 23:33:07

Food was good. Decent wait times depending on the time and day you go but you quickly get seated and also serviced well. Me and my fiancée ordered 5 dishes and we only had to wait about 10 to 15 minutes for all our orders to come out. The quality of the food was great; fresh, good portions, and hot from the kitchen. Service after was prompt but you had to ask for the service since the restaurant tends to get busy with customers coming and going. Cost of the meal was reasonable.Overa I would come back again to try other variations of their meals.

Review №56

2022-01-17 00:36:02

We went for brunch on a Saturday morning. The place was fairly occupied, not too many people. We were really hungry and got our food fast.We tried samosa chaat, chole bhature, aloo paratha, and chaas here. Everything was good! The food wasnt overly oily or too spicy. Great taste and flavors. Will go back to try other items from the menu.

Review №57

2021-12-14 08:06:44

I love the food here generally but this visit was not that good. I ordered Gobi manchurian, samosa chat and dal khichadi. Manchurian was very good in terms of taste and crispiness; samosa chat wasn’t up to what I expected as I didn’t found much of chutneys in it and no salt at all. So it was just sabji of Chole and samosa in it. Totally bland.I loved the dal - khichadi no complains at all, just if you serve it with some pickle, people will enjoy eating.At the end we ordered malai and kesar-pista kulfi as a dessert but I was really disappointed as it was just lot of ice. So not sure if I will try that again though it looked good.

Review №58

2018-10-15 17:49:33

Food here is good, no complaints. But, waiters here are rude and careless. They make you wait to be seated even the tables are empty, they forget your order and if you need water or spoons, you again need to wait. Another problem during peak hours is availability of parking spots.

Review №59

2022-09-19 19:40:05

I do not suggest this restaurant for Pav Bhaji or Indo Chinese food. The Bombay Chinese Bhel was terrible. I had the impression that I was eating oily, deep-fried noodles with tomato paste on it. It had no flavor, and after some time, my mouth began to hurt.Gravy Veg Manchurian was the most horrible dish I had. It reminded me of tomato sauce-dipped vegetable balls. All I have for the gravy (charged $2.99 for gravy) on my Veg Manchurian is tomato sauce (see pic). It tasted really sweet and sour.Pav bhaji had a passable flavor. I had the impression that I was eating a mixed vegetable curry and that the pav bhaji masala had been forgotten. I will never, ever recommend this location.

Review №60

2021-12-29 15:24:55

Weve been here so many times and as always this place is very popular, so many people when other places are almost empty. From that you will know food here is good. We always get the hara bara bhel, a thali, Chai tea and paneer Tikka. I just wish they change the cloth table cover. Ours still has a stain from the previous eaters. Parking can also be a problem during peak hours.

Review №61

2023-09-03 08:38:35

My experience at Chaat Bhavan was quite underwhelming, considering it was my first visit. The dishes lacked the vibrant flavors and spices I was hoping for. Additionally, the servers seemed to have a tendency to accidentally spill items on customers. Given the high expectations I had after discovering the restaurant on Instagram, I was hoping for a more enjoyable dining experience. The only saving grace was their delicious Fooloda drink, which earned them a few stars. However, considering the overall blandness of the food, the prices seemed rather steep.

Review №62

2022-03-19 06:48:49

New review: I dont understand what happened... Even dahi battata puri and dahi sev puri.. are so degraded in quality. The dahi is so thin. The saving grace is Pani puri now. The quality of the rest seemed to have gone down. The dishes were either bland or soggy or very oily and not cooked well.Old review: Except the chola batura.. everything is very very good. Very very fresh and super yummy..! Will visit again.

Review №63

2023-09-10 20:56:11

We order through their catering service for our event. The quantity and quality of the food was absolutely amazing and everyone really enjoyed the food. Definitely an excellent option if you want great varieties with vegetarian food!

Review №64

2023-05-11 16:46:15

- Punjabi style north Indian food for most of items- they do have special dishes on the menu monthly- food tastes homemade. I haven’t come across anything outstanding or surprising for the taste.- service is fast with attentive staff. On weekends when it get crowded, it is difficult to get staff attention for service

Review №65

2023-11-25 23:07:04

Delicious varietes of North Indian items you can select including dessert and chat items. Cleanliness good. Parking facility available. Weekend it will be crowded.

Review №66

2022-07-22 07:45:39

Good place for vegetarians. Have lot of options and everything tastes good. This is one restaurant where I can pick anything that I want to eat without thinking too much.

Review №67

2021-09-27 22:37:55

This place always keeps a certain level of standard which you can rely on. I like the way they treat customers. Food is exceptional. My go to place for veggie food. Indo Chinese dishes are limited but whatever they have tasted good. Fresh lassie. My fav dish is the gobi manchurian. Bhatura is a bit too hard. Paneer sizzler was mind blowing.

Review №68

2017-06-17 05:58:13

Great food and worth it after waiting for 30mins. Friday night jammed packed. So plan your visit properly, but the food is yum. Indian vegetarian food with all amazing stuff. We had Gobi Manchuria (quantity was average for starter, so take two starter if not going alone). Pani puri & Bhel Puri - while the water was average for first one, the second one was yum yum. Chole bature was the least favorite of the lot so Ill say it is one time taste and I might try something else next time.Service is good but when it is crowded have some patience.

Review №69

2019-09-27 05:08:58

We had a delightful experience tasting authentic Indian food.Perfect place to satisfy all your spicy Indian food craving.We ordered Vada Pav, Batata Vada, Chole Batura and 2 Thalis. All tasted really good except for the Chole Batura.The chole lacked any flavor. It was just an amalgam of salt and chilly powder. It can definitely be corrected.The interiors are quite welcoming and roomy with sufficient seating for 60+ people.

Review №70

2023-10-22 21:37:51

We tried pani puri, ragada patties, sabudana kchidhi, and dabeli. Everything was good, except dabeli. Dabeli was not dabeli, wrong flavors and wrong stuffing. Ragada patties was low spice, so if you like more spice, make sure to ask for that.

Review №71

2022-07-24 04:28:58

Party of 2 went for a snacky breakfast on a Saturday around 10:30am in July. I had a mango lassi, and the dahi batata sev puri. Friend had the dahi papdi chaat. Everything was pretty good, and very reasonably priced. Service was quick and friendly.

Review №72

2023-11-06 06:42:11

Great ambience, food is tasty and close to home made in terms of quality. Menu has lots of choices and they offer monthly specials that are always interesting.

Review №73

2023-06-22 19:49:01

We catered dinner with a customized menu for a party of 25 guests. From planning to execution, Chaat Bhavan catering staff were very helpful, accommodating and open to changes till two days before the event, based on diet needs. Delivery, setup were on time and very prompt and efficient.I recommend their services very highly!

Review №74

2023-10-02 00:12:30

Great place. Cheap and great chaat. Better than most other places in the bay. Large potion sizes too. The paneer wrap though was not as good as that at Zareens. The dahi papdi chaat was awesome.

Review №75

2021-08-03 20:56:07

Loved sev batata poori, paani puri was nice but the water could have been better, hakka noodles were also decent

Review №76

2023-08-17 02:41:58

Good selection of chaat and other standard dishes.. Place was crowded on a Sunday at 7 PM, had to park on the street.Saag and makkai ki roti was fresh and tasty. The Amritsari Kulcha was excellent, the chole, while flavorful, was very lightly spiced. Pav Bhaji - while the bhaji was flavorful, the pav was cold and had zero evidence of any butter!Chaas was well made.We requested some spicy chutney, which turned out to have barely any heat.Our waiter was not too competent, but the food servers were excellent and responsive.

Review №77

2021-06-09 04:04:34

Good service, tasty food. I had to ask for salt as it was not to my liking but others in family were fine. Will recommend

Review №78

2023-09-23 21:31:45

The quality and quantity of food served is quite good with reasonable menu prices. Had Chole Bhature and Rasmalai that were really delicious, would definitely want to revisit!

Review №79

2023-09-16 18:18:22

Great food, very crowded which is understandable.Props to the cashier lady for holding the line. Juggling between doordash, phone orders and dine in customers like a champion.

Review №80

2023-07-02 05:01:56

Loved eating here. The food was extremely good, the service was perfectly adequate and friendly, and the atmosphere was sociable and nice for families.We enjoyed:Dahi Papdi ChaatLucknowi Vegetable BiryaniKofta CurryMalai PaneerMango LassiBadam Milk

Review №81

2023-10-29 23:13:09

Best north indian food in the bay area.

Review №82

2021-06-21 21:02:13

Ambience: 4 star for it . nice and clean place.Food : Not very authentic . Lil disappointed by the chat. We went with great expectation but chat had less spice and less tangy taste. Hence giving 3 star. Food is what matters to me . 😀 we ordered Dabeli and it had lots of potato and it was sweet in taste, authentic ones has perfect blend of potato, spices, peanuts and pomegranate. It is very hot and spicy and not sweet . Chole bhature were also kind of bland. Paani puri water wasn’t very tangy and spicy 😞. Hope this feedback will be taken positively and improvements will be done.

Review №83

2023-11-08 04:46:47

Went during a busy evening, waiter definitely had an attitude and short with us. Is it because we are not Indians? I went with my two white coworkers….:(

Review №84

2023-08-21 19:11:00

The order name was Ankush Kala or Ashish Aggarwal. We went in and were seated. The waiter came and had a lot of attitude. He was telling us to pass the plates and glasses down in a manner of attitude. We ordered bhel puri, house thali, 2 channa batura(beans with Indian bread), pav bhaji (mixed vegetables with Indian bread). The bhel puri came first and they added sprouts on it, which was not said in the menu. We complained about this because they did not say in the menu about adding sprouts on it. Who knows what other ingredients which are not on the menu are added to other foods. They were saying that they usually add sprouts which is not true because that was not our first time eating there, and they also did not say it on the menu. They said they will replace it with a no sprout bhel puri. After that, the rest of the food came. The house thali had 2 dals, 2 rotis, loki (bottle gourd), paneer, raita, papadam, the dessert of the day, rice, and a choice of soda, tea, or chaas. The roti was very dry and was like it was pre-cooked. The loki didnt have much loki in it, there were only 2 big pieces and a few little pieces. The channa batura was not as tasty as it was before. The channa was very bland for some reason. The pav bhaji was good. The atmosphere was really hot. The day we went was very hot and inside was very hot. We asked if the air conditioner was on, and the waiter said yes, and we asked them to lower the temperature. It didnt really change the temperature of the restaurant, so it was very hot the whole time. We asked he water many things, like where is the replacement bhel puri, can we get some ice, and many other things. It took us so many times to remind him to get the things and after a while, he did. The bhel finally came at the end, we also ordered aloo paratha (Indian potato bread), which was good. The waiter was not good, the atmosphere was not good, the food was okay.

Review №85

2023-04-05 15:45:35

Good authentic Indian food. Chaat items and North Indian dishes are delicious here. It is always crowded. Service is very good.

Review №86

2022-11-01 07:20:07

Like no other Indian food I’ve ever had before. Fresh and flavorful. Highly recommend.

Review №87

2023-06-20 23:56:13

We ordered Pavbhaji, Ragada patis and Dabeli of which we only like ragda patis. The dabeli was very poor in test according to me and definitely would order next time. There was some cooked potatoes filling inside the pav with no masala. It did not test like dabeli at all.Felt like eating Pav and potato subji.If you are craving for indian style pav bhaji, You are better off eating at pav bhaji Hut in Sunnyvale.The parking space is always tight in the evening time. They do not have enough parking space against number of dinings in the restaurant.The service was average and the person who wrote our order, his attitude was not good.I have been here only 2 times so my review is only based on the dishes I ate.

Review №88

2023-07-23 19:48:43

Most pathetic and worse eating restaurant in Sunnyvale California its a insult to the Indian cuisine. 4 of us went there to dine but because of the horrible food, each one of us had an upset stomach. In India, a road side dhaba serves better food.Our experience with chaat bhawan was absolutely horrible. Never go and eat there, its genuinely a waste money and wont do go to your health. I request the authorities to shut this restaurant which serve unhygienic and pathetic food. We wasted $100. This restaurant is bringing shame for India and Indian cuisine. Raghu vyas well known painter from New Delhi India.

Review №89

2023-07-28 05:41:14

Order take out thali deal … nothing beats the price and amount of food . I always have enough for left overs . Food is hit or miss sometimes, some dishes aren’t made as good but once again definitely cannot beat the price anywhere else in the area for thali . Also the saag and maki di roti is so darn good !

Review №90

2023-06-13 01:05:13

The Malai Paneer with the Butter Naan + Ratnagri Mango Lassi were incredibly tasty — and all for $25!

Review №91

2023-10-22 18:02:46

Food is always top notch at Chaat Bhavan. The bhal thali is my go to and so is the vada paav. Fried rice is also great. Almost every dish is great and authentic.

Review №92

2022-10-23 05:23:19

The food has a very normal taste but for the price I expect great food. Service was a little fast and they were good in service.One thing I want to highlight is they charged 2.99 for the gravy of Manchurian when I asked for wet Manchurian. It was funny and the taste was very mediocre. Naan is okay.I was thinking about 2 stars before I saw the bill

Review №93

2022-05-03 07:33:00

Loved the food, ambience and service at this place. The chaats are nice, the tomato soup and chhole bhature are just yummy.

Review №94

2023-07-25 18:10:12

Good food, quick service and decent ambience. Particularly loved the choice of chaat. Disappointed a bit with the quality of chhole though. But all in all, happy with value for money

Review №95

2023-09-23 01:39:25

Amazing food, nice service and good ambiance. One improvement needed for additional parking places.Last time have to go back without taking food just because I didn’t get parking place.

Review №96

2022-07-06 17:00:47

If you miss dining at Indian restaurants (or want to get an almost authentic Indian dining experience), this is the place for you! The ambiance resembles closely to most casual dining places in India. Its a pure vegetarian restaurant with just enough options to please the customers. Theres enough seating space but do expect some wait time. They have different Thali to celebrate different special occasions. We tried the July 4th Thali that had mini samosa, 3 different curry, dal, rice, chapati, gulab jamun, raita and mango lassi. The quantity was not as much as youd expect in an Indian Thali but it was okay for one person. We also tried the Ragda Pattice. Everything tasted close to an average Indian homemade food, no excess oil or masala. One of the best places for Indian food in CA.

Review №97

2023-07-24 00:24:59

Poor delayed service. Understand it was rush hour but terrible service. But the worst was they gave us a rotten aloo curry in the thali. When we complained, they straight out denied it was bad even though it smelled pungent and rotten. Dont trust the thali curries here.

Review №98

2019-07-11 19:05:49

One of best chaat i have had in bay area. Dahi batata shev puri is my favorite. First time when i went, gulab jamins were very fresh and soft, but this time they were not fresh and not good in taste as well. Chole bhature is also good and the chaas (buttermilk) is also best.

Review №99

2023-09-30 06:41:27

Great food and moreover great customer service specially by Nisha good attitude towards customer and way of talking also polite ☺️....will be recommending to other friends as well.

Review №100

2023-08-08 02:39:44

This is a good quick food stop driving up and down in the Bay Area. Their potato vadas are really good! Thali is decent. Chaas is great too. Would stop by again if needed.

Review №101

2019-10-19 14:08:36

We went twice to this restaurant, first time chana bhatura was good, next time we ordered misal Pav it is worst misal ever I had, moth beans was not sprouted and biggest blunder instead of farsan the gave sev bhujia in small cup. It taste like boiled dal with no flavor and Dabeli had no peanut, no pomegranate, loaded with big pieces of uncooked potatoes and extremely sweet. Noodles was too much oily and dry. Very simple advice please don’t add in your menu If you don’t know the recipe

Review №102

2023-11-13 04:17:05

Amazing pure Vegetarian food in bay area! Fully recommend and my all time favorite indian restaurant.

Review №103

2022-05-23 14:58:12

Had their bhel thali and regular thali. The items were very tasty. The service was very good. Would come here again.

Review №104

2022-01-31 14:06:30

We ordered dabeli. It was pathetic. They gave potatoes cooked with some random masala(mostly salt) sloppily put inside a paav. No onions, Peanuts, forget about pomegranates. No dabeli masala in the filling either. It did not taste like dabeli at all. When we gave our feedback to manger in the hope that he will improve the recipe for future customers, he just defended himself saying that thats how they have been doing it for years. When we asked the waiter if we can get some peanuts or onions to make it taste like dabeli he just plainly refused. No care about customer satisfaction at all. Ohh well! Vada paav was bad too, dahi papdi Chaat was okay.

Review №105

2018-06-21 21:20:02

Decent place with lots of Indian food options. This is a vegetarian place and has a lot of north Indian chat items and main food on the menu. The service is quick and efficient. The chai however was not upto the mark at all. Rest was nice.

Review №106

2022-07-18 00:11:09

Great food and service .. love the ambience and the food prepared without too much masala and oil

Review №107

2021-02-16 00:39:47

Got Togo from this place during pandemic. 10min order became 30min. Had ordered only vada pav, dabeli and bhel puri. From the photo you can see what a pathetic dabeli they managed to give. No other extra jus some smashed potato stuffing inside pav bun. One of the biggest drawbacks I see in few of these kinda places in bay area, they have a customer base and then they dont care. Its like ok what can you do about this other than a review I am still going to get the folks to order and eat. That was the attitude of the guy in front desk. Not bothered to tell order might be late, nothing. We keep asking and he keeps saying 5 min and after 39ming gets the order out. Vada pav and bhel was ok.. the experience sucked I did not care so much for the food after. Nothing special in bhel to post a pic.

Review №108

2021-03-07 10:33:31

Am very fond of chaat bhavan for their taste and quality.After an year, today I dined in sunnyvale(usually togo) .TASTE - Both were the same, I didnt find much change in taste, but I could see a huge difference in the way they present and serve the food compared to the fremont branch.SERVICE - service was friendly but in fremont, they bring the chutneys without asking, here I had to ask for everything..Am mentioning the difference not just with the past few weeks or months but have been seeing the difference even before the pandemic. Would be happy to see the same kind of approach in sunnyvale.

Review №109

2023-09-20 17:24:58

Awesome food, excellent service, lovely ambience, enjoyed various tasty chaat dishes here, must visit often!

Review №110

2023-06-12 04:46:13

We have bemoaned the absence of good Indian food for years in SF. Now we travel south! Chaat Bhavans menu is extensive and ALL vegetarian! We have really enjoyed the sense of travel as weve typically been the only non-Indians in the gregariously full house of both locations (Cupertino and Fremont).

Review №111

2023-06-20 01:03:11

The food and atmosphere are ok but the service is pathetic. The servers don’t like taking orders or bringing food or filling water or checking on your table. They also never give any tissues - not sure what is up with that! Also, make sure to order chaat combo if you are ordering two chaat dishes because it’s cheaper and you get free drink. The servers would not tell you that!Overall, not a very good experience compared to their branch in Dublin. Its sad because food is still ok and the service ruined everything.

Review №112

2021-10-03 03:18:37

Chaat is always good here and wide variety and their parathas are good as well. Methi Poori is good too. It’s been consistent for a decade or more now. Fast service too and not crowded for dine-in.

Review №113

2023-09-24 01:22:11

Good ambience and optics. Terrible food taste without any flavor. Just felt like turmeric is dumped in the dishes. Will never visit again

Review №114

2023-12-05 23:40:05

Everything was superb!

Review №115

2022-01-19 06:36:22

I got the left one for veg fried rice. 0 salt. I complained and drove all the way back for change and I got the right one. Apparently both are same. Both bland, tasteless. I would give 0 starts if possible. Wouldnt drive back again for the third time to get bad food

Review №116

2022-10-02 20:35:31

Always amazing food, I tried to order a different dish every time, and it never disappoints me. Our waiter Haman was very attentive and friendly.

Review №117

2020-02-19 00:49:45

Nice ambience and plenty of space. However the food did not taste good and lacked flavor. The food aesthetically looked pleasing. The food was sweet even for the curries. The chai was also watered down and not strong. Overall not a good place for north Indian food.

Review №118

2018-12-06 22:34:32

One of the best pure vegetarian places. I love their khichdi couldnt take a picture. We also had thali, poori bhaji(bhaji is dry potato curry), misal pav, tandoori paneer(they serve on sizzler plate) and dahi batata Puri. Everything was so good. Most recommended will be khichdi and tandoori paneer. Do try.

Review №119

2021-08-30 00:41:31

We ordered the Bhel, malai paneer special and the Thaali. The quantity is really filling and the dishes were really tasty as well. We had requested the Thaali to be vegan and the hostess really helped us by providing replacements for the non vegan dishes with vegan ones. However it would be preferable if the people waiting on the tables were more knowledgeable about the ingredients in each dish, because in the end, one of the dishes served in the Thaali had cream based sauce and so it had to left out. The malai paneer dish was rich and creamy with lots of paneer. I had ordered pooris to accompany the paneer dish. The pooris were hot and fluffy and were really tasty. The Bhel was a bit soggy and the balance between the green chutney and the sweet chutney could be modified as well. Overall it was a good experience with the food coming in promptly and the waiters were really helpful and cooperative.

Review №120

2023-07-21 00:42:28

Such smooth tea. Also try out their watermelon, mint, and cilantro Pani Puri shots on the July 2023 monthly menu before it’s too late!

Review №121

2023-08-17 19:49:13

Great place for vegetarians. They also have Jain options [no onions, no garlic].Ladoos in the photo I shared are from Indias republic day celebration

Review №122

2023-08-27 21:05:38

Super vegetarian Indian options. Loved the food and the service. Ambience also very good. Totally recommend this place 😀👍

Review №123

2022-08-05 22:49:04

Found hair in the food. Ordered kofta curry and found hair stuck to it. Really gross. While they replaced the curry, they were not apologetic at all. Wouldn’t recommend a place that doesn’t own up their mistake.

Review №124

2018-11-13 18:24:16

Very good.Varieties of Chaat options.Chaats were very tasty.Staff were friendly too.We had ordered BHEL Puri it was sweet. As iam spicy lover. So if you are spicy lover then u shud order less SWEET.Chole bathure was very good too.Serving per plate also very good

Review №125

2018-05-15 01:47:38

Great place to have indian authentic food items. You will like this cozy place if you are chat lover. Has great selection of indian street food along with different north indian options. We loved their paav bhaji and vada paav. They offer thallis too. Must try vegetarian place for better indian street food !

Review №126

2019-01-21 02:22:04

Walked in seeing the place almost packed and so assumed the food would be top notch. Pav bhaaji was terrible, so was dahi papdi Chaat. Samosa channa was ok. Its priced alright but the foods not right.

Review №127

2023-08-15 22:12:44

Their Saag is by far the best dish. Other food there are other comparable restaurants around. Enjoyed overall experience.

Review №128

2023-11-25 04:21:31

This is hands down one of the best places to have great Vegetarian Indian food in the bay area.

Review №129

2022-12-13 09:59:59

Best vegetarian restaurant. Always ready to eat there.

Review №130

2023-09-24 01:08:30

Great place and amazing service but food taste is just average and doesnt live up to its hype

Review №131

2023-08-22 00:46:15

If you want to go to the restaurant to eat out that restaurant in Sunnyvale County and live close by the restaurant food is good to go to for dinner and a outing for occasion and family members dinner and lunch because they are very busy and is a houseful and the last time I went there was phone orders and citizens waiting to be seated and it depends on what time of day you want to go. So my advice to you is that you Google the restaurant number and call before you go to the restaurant.

Review №132

2023-04-03 21:56:16

This remains by far one of my favorite indian restaurants in bay area. They consistently have good quality food and service and are available through out the day for lunch and dinner. I have also catered multiple times from them and it has always worked out well.

Review №133

2018-07-04 05:58:18

Went there on a busy weekend evening and had to wait for around 20 mins to get a table.Ordered gol gappas and chhole bhature.GOL gappas came with several fillings and were good enough to satisfy intense cravings for street food. Could have been better I believe. We asked for more paani and it was not a big issue for them.Chhole bhature were not up to the mark. Bhature felt more like big version of poori. I guess people here don’t use the fermented dough to prepare them. Chhole were ok but not that I had expected to be like.

Review №134

2017-07-20 23:44:52

This place is great exclusively to have chaat. The Vada Pav isnt very very authentic but is really really good. The samosa chaat is insane. And you have plenty of chaat options. Best place in the Sunnyvale area for chaat. The masala chaas is insane. I highly recommend it. It gets pretty crowded during the evenings, so watch out for parking.

Review №135

2022-01-21 06:49:29

Must visit place for vegetarians in Bay area!!Loved their Bhel puri and Hakka noodles.Worth the money with respect to taste and quantity.

Review №136

2023-04-04 17:10:15

Were vegetarians and have done dine ins, take outs and also ordered for large events from here. Good food and service especially if you are in for fast Indian street food. Weekends typically gets very busy with longer than usual wait times and challenge in parking during peak eating times.

Review №137

2018-08-09 05:55:19

One needs to be prepared to wait for 15-20mins coz its busy even on the weekdays. I felt the service is just ok and food me and my friends ordered are panipuri(good), bhelpoori (too sweet for my liking), Veg manchuria (not so good), poori is decent, Curries(chenna, kashmiri aloo) are good.

Review №138

2023-04-29 20:31:59

We ordered the gobi Manchurian with bhel puri and sev puri for starters.. gobi Manchurian was sweet (first time for me).. the other two were okWe ordered paneer Tikka masala, dum aloo and kofta curry and guess what, the gravy in all 3 tasted the same.. naan was pretty good.Service is good but ambience is just ok

Review №139

2023-11-22 05:10:43

Atrocious smell of sewage as soon as I got into their parking lot. Lost all my appetite instantly.

Review №140

2018-10-21 15:29:55

Chaat Bhavan in Sunnyvale is a nice spot for good Indian food. Although prices are slightly higher, the service is good. The interior decor is modern with bright colors (similar to Veggie Grill).

Review №141

2019-05-07 05:14:02

Good North Indian food to eat in Sunnyvale.. The food is good and reasonably priced.. also the quantity of food is also decent.. you may also try Khichadi here which is very good and also some chat items..

Review №142

2023-10-27 07:22:02

They are overcrowded at peak hours, food and service is good but too congested.The vast menu is the main reason to visit this place.

Review №143

2019-07-08 05:11:02

The gulab jamun was terrible as they were pretty hard and not hot as much. Chilli Paneer was okay. But Manchurian, chana bhature, and other charts were amazing. Even the rasmali was pretty good. The service is also good considering the huge rush over there.

Review №144

2023-04-21 17:51:08

Chat Bhavan is our always safe and go-to restaurant that never went wrong. But last night was very disappointed.We were coming back from somewhere and were very late and as usual, we thought of going to Chat Bhavan and finishing our dinner. It was closing time so the girl at the counter said you can do takeout.We order simple thali. was so sad to see there was nothing but the leftover gravy on all those small containers. Good that we ordered extra Dal and we ate that.You could have told me no we are closed.

Review №145

2019-03-05 04:28:29

This place is super busy! It took us 20 mins to get a table. We ordered Dahi Puri, Sev Puri, Amritsari chole naan, and tandoori paneer parantha, an item from their monthly special menu. Chaat was okay, could use more sauces. Chole naan was awesome, very flavorful and spicy. Was disappointed with the Parantha. It was more like a tandoori roti, little to no paneer stuffing.

Review №146

2021-01-30 02:15:26

2nd bad experience from this place. Not worth visiting again. They do not know how to make the items. I had ordered for Bhel Poori and what I got was crispy puffed roce and sev. I could have bought it in any Indian stores if I wanted the Bhel Sev. They should learn how to make the dishes and then sell them.

Review №147

2023-10-01 05:35:58

Great food and customer service specially Nisha ..very good nature and good way of talking and atmosphere also great 👍

Review №148

2021-09-27 20:39:20

Tasty Indian food.. Our favorite items are Mung Dal ka Halwa, Butter Roti (Not Naan), ButterMilk (Chhas), Tomato Soup .. We tried at 2 Chat Bhavan and they never disappointed us.. Chat Bhavan is far better than Rajwadi restaurant..

Review №149

2021-05-07 04:31:38

Got a bhel puri and a sev puri to go. They charged $16 and gave us the ingredients in boxes, instead of the finished product. Apparently were supposed to assemble/mix the chaat ourselves. The reason given was that it gets soggy otherwise. Maybe they think theyre selling furniture like Ikea.

Review №150

2023-08-20 02:27:29

You get amazing food, very fast.Lot of shouting around, servers running around and absolute chaosBut the delicious food makes up for it

Review №151

2022-06-27 11:59:28

Great experienceService was great and quickHot food servedQuantity and quality was greatWe had $200 bill for 6 people and all of our stomach fullHakka noodles, panner tandoori, samosa are nice to try

Review №152

2017-01-16 20:53:31

Definitely a 5star place for Indian food. Chats and thali are good. Friendly staff.Didnt like the owners picking the staff tips.

Review №153

2023-05-26 03:57:42

Not the same as before and the restaurant has lost its charm. Ordered a tandoori paneer tikka, mixed veg korma and Garlic naan. The Tikka sizzler was definitely appealing but very bland with raw veggies. The rest of them were not what they used to be.

Review №154

2023-04-12 16:53:27

Nice food and nice hospitality. The parking lot is little tight and one should be ready to park elsewhere and walk a little bit. Even though we had to wait a bit to be seated, it was not too long of a wait. It is a popular place for lunch and dinner and is reflected by the quality of their food and service.

Review №155

2019-02-05 01:52:57

Best Indian food i have tried ever. Amazing food. The Moong dal halwa is so good i cant find words to describe it. Definitly Ill dine here again if im around Sunnyvale

Review №156

2023-09-23 17:36:38

Always a goto restaurant for tasty north indian food, parking may get tricky on busy hours

Review №157

2019-10-07 07:54:19

Went there early evening around 5, surprisingly there was no crowd during that time. But their quality have degraded, the service was super slow despite having many servers on duty. The vada in vadapav was cold and the butter naan had no butter. There was a special navratri menu but none of the items were available from it, then why even advertise it 😐

Review №158

2021-01-19 01:59:21

Had the Dabeli, Vadapav and Samosa.The Dabeli did not have pomegranates and peanuts at all and the pav is not roasted. Its sad that the ingredients and hence the looks/taste is not even close what is advertised on doordash. Photos attached for reference.I had the Samosa and Vadapav in the past which is why I came again. Both taste good.

Review №159

2023-01-18 04:54:01

We have catered from Chaat Bhavan more than once and have had a positive experience every instance. The food quality, taste and freshness are notable. This has been the feedback from our guests as well at every event we have catered food for.

Review №160

2023-03-29 04:31:27

Table service and ambience was really good. Our waiter was really funny.Dabeli had very flat taste, almost no taste. Basket chat was also same, not as tasty as expected from a chat.Chesse stuffed kulcha and malai paneer was really good.

Review №161

2023-11-08 16:44:36

Good North Indian food.Okayish Vadapav and Pao bhaji

Review №162

2018-10-10 18:51:33

Food was great but service was incredibly slow. Definitely would recommend the paneer tikka masala, chole, garlic naan, and tea

Review №163

2023-09-04 18:07:08

Ordered Hakka noodles, amazing lassi, parantha, and papdi, hari paneer sizzler, everything was amazing

Review №164

2022-11-28 20:05:51

We ordered food for a party. Food was fresh. Taste was good, perfect for adults and kids. Quantity was slightly lesser than other restaurants, but worked for us. Delivered on time, no hassles. Communication was easy. Not too pricey

Review №165

2023-03-08 05:32:30

Food is fresh and tasty. We tried chana batura, thali, bhel puri, Malai paneer with butter naan and Mango lassi. I did not really like the items in thali. There were very few paneer pieces in Malai Paneer and we complained to the server as kids eat that only because of Paneer. The restaurant is crowded. Long wait for seating and plenty of take out orders.

Review №166

2023-02-26 18:43:49

Ordered several things and wasn’t delighted by any of them. The bhature were great but the Chana was not up to the mark. The paneer tikka was okay but the chutneys were a fail. The kulfi falooda was not the authentic level either. The staff was mostly to the point not very courteous but that is expected from most indian restaurants. It does get crowded on the weekends I would maybe give it one more try for the thali and other dishes.

Review №167

2019-07-12 19:54:53

It was alright. To be honest I didnt like the Pani puri at all nor the sev puri. Samosa chat was alright. I wont say you would feel the same. But normally who makes average Pani Puri by themselves trust me you would not enjoy there.Next time with go for chole bhature and other stuff. May be that time I am going to feel better.

Review №168

2023-05-30 17:48:14

Good: pizza paratha, methi poori, khulchaBad: Dabeli (nothing close to real dabeli), Methi poori should have included a gravy kind of aaloo side but the dry aaloo was given and it did not go well with poori, Khulchas side chole is named as amritsari chole but it was ordinary chole (not amritsari)It is pricey so I would expect better taste on their menu items.

Review №169

2022-12-19 01:51:49

It’s little expensive but food is amazing

Review №170

2023-02-13 06:01:59

Worse Customer SupportI went there today with my friend for lunch. Food was good, I enjoyed that but didnt find the customer support well. I have passport corporate membership. Chaat bhavan Sunnyvale is claiming 20% with dine in with that membership. But people at the counter were not ready to entertain my request. I gave them my membership detail but of no use. I use that membership at every other restaurant listed without any hassle but here they didnt bother to listen to me.

Review №171

2023-05-23 18:52:59

Worst food . Sev puri was full of sprouts, vada pav had no flavor or salt, chole was just tomato purée not cooked properly and tandoori soya chaap was just boiled soya without any marination

Review №172

2023-08-03 07:50:46

Food was good and so was the service. Please ensure to explicitly ask if being charged for gratuity as it wasnt explicit.

Review №173

2021-04-22 20:32:43

Food is good but they are absolutely horrible at order management and crowd control of late. They reopened for limited indoor seating and it was a mess with almost 15+ people waiting in the lobby when their poster says no more than 5

Review №174

2023-06-06 03:35:45

What a place to dine in. Amazing service. Although it was full, waiters made sure each table is served on time. Order veg manchurian, amritsari saag, daal. Thank you, Mr. Padam for serving us.

Review №175

2017-12-21 02:55:46

Great selections of items and good quality food. Everything tasted great, especially we ordered snack items from menu and they tasted well.

Review №176

2019-08-12 00:52:10

You will get a plenty quantity of chat. Two peoples can share single chat. Neat and good.

Review №177

2023-09-03 20:55:29

The food is decent, not extra ordinary and it has good ambience

Review №178

2023-04-21 18:49:25

Ordered Amritsar Saag paneer, Falooda & Methi poori… Falooda was good, poori was okay.. Saag paneer tasted good until I get a small piece of plastic in it. It’s very Unhygienic to get something like that in the food we pay for. Not at all acceptable. Even my 5 year old had that plastic contained food. It’s really disgusting that we are paying to mess up our health. I can’t find the picture option here to post it… I’ll post it in photos instead

Review №179

2023-01-31 21:35:56

I have been to Chaat Bhavan in person to dine but also I used their catering service which is great. Their catering team is super responsive and prompt. They are always available to chat with you and help on phone and email. Food is always delicious from this place. Would definitely recommend their catering menu! :)

Review №180

2022-07-12 23:07:57

The food was fabulous - our beach party at Santa Cruz was mostly Indian and everyone was amazed at the huge spread, tons of choices and the wonderful taste of everything! The delivery guy was awesome - he arrived early even before we set up at the beach, but was patient to wait a few minutes while we got the tables up and ready to hold all the food. The food was hot and a huge step up from the local Italian alternative I had otherwise been considering. So, all in all, a wonderful dinner!My only catch was that I wish I had known how much food would be there. We had tons of leftovers that I am still sharing with neighbors and friends. Wish I had known to order for 40 people when I had 50! But that is a small problem as I now have happy neighbors as well :)

Review №181

2022-05-22 20:24:02

The food is very delicious. If you are looking for Indian cuisine, this is a must try restaurant. House thali was really very tasty. Only one thing, I felt like it wasn’t enough for average appetite. They should strongly consider increasing the quantity. But for the current price point, it is the best option.Customer service is great. The receptionist was very welcoming.

Review №182

2023-02-14 06:18:16

Service and ambience is really great. I also like almost every dish I have tried there. Its just for the special menu, I would say dont expect much. Its a hit or miss. Rest assured, the staff is friendly, service is fast and overall vibe is good. My personal favorite is Kashmiri Dum Aalo.

Review №183

2023-07-21 03:32:06

I have eaten their House thali a million times. And I recommend it 100%

Review №184

2023-06-15 22:36:47

Chaat Bhavan catering does an amazing job every year for us. The food is delicious and delivery on time.

Review №185

2023-04-01 05:37:43

Review is solely based on delivery through Uber eats. Ordered their paneer tikka wrap and it was far away from a wrap. Picked up a naan, put in bunch of raw veggies and tandoori paneer with some sweet chutney/white sauce. Things from the wrap were falling apart and the wrap had gone cold. Wrap is a big no from this place. The other items that we ordered were Malai paneer and Kofta curry and they both had a same sweet gravy. The vegetable curries cannot be sweet like a desert. Came along with the order was mango lassi, which was decent and the only highlight of my entire order. Your experience could be different when you dine-in the restaurant but was terribly disappointed by the delivery order. Someone recommended us to try and the food was just below average, cold, sweet and lacked authenticity.

Review №186

2023-10-11 00:36:35

Food too much oil yellow dal no cilantro roti good gobi alloo excess oil

Review №187

2023-01-29 04:36:20

Good place to have a meal as a group with friends. The ambience was great, service was well done. We tried the chole bathura and house thali. Both the dishes were well presented and the quantity of food was more than enough for an average person to feel full. No complaints about the taste as well. Price was reasonable for the quality and quantity of food we had. Definitely recommend this place for a happy meal.

Review №188

2023-04-11 03:18:58

Hands down the Best Vegetarian thali, parathas, lassi and good for party orders, had ordered one meal almost everyday until this month. The prices are based on quality ingredients & prime Sunnyvale location.

Review №189

2023-07-29 04:01:52

Ordered sabudana vada. The vada was raw inside and very oily. Waste of money.

Review №190

2023-03-09 00:17:00

Best Chile bhature in Bay Area. Being foodies, we were pleasantly surprised by the quality of not only bhaturas but even chana. Most of Indian restaurants serve slightly spiced up chole only. These guys had the authentic Delhi look,smell and taste. Bhaturas were not oily and so so soft. The service is excellent and ambience good enough for an office party.

Review №191

2023-02-14 03:23:18

So good! Came for a fundraiser, and did not know what to order, but servers and staff were all very kind and helpfully suggested items to suit our tastes. Everything came out quickly and was delicious, from the snack combo to the malai paneer to the bhatura to drinks! And all vegetarian!

Review №192

2022-10-14 18:57:08

Very nice place for authentic north Indian food. Food quality and quantity are worth for the price. Its too good for pure vegetarians. Staff is polite, food is great, the only drawback is that its little bit crowded on weekends, you have to wait at least half an hour for your turn and they dont take reservations its walk-in.

Review №193

2017-07-01 03:56:48

Great fresh cooked food. A great variety of chaat and other indian snacks. Pani Puris was a bit lacking but overall the food was great.Amritsari Kulcha Cholla is my favorite.

Review №194

2018-10-17 08:13:42

The taste is average but is definitely very economical. The quantity of food is a lot. I didnt like the Bhel a lot. The samosa chaat was average.

Review №195

2022-10-22 23:01:58

Amazing food, very healthy environment.Liked vibe of this place.

Review №196

2022-02-13 04:39:39

Overall great experience, did not like the Ragda especially as it was made of green peas and tasted more like aalo matar

Review №197

2023-03-19 07:26:53

They are handling business in the kitchen. My Dal Makhani was smooth and flavorful and I order this many Indian restaurants (Chaat probably best). My garlic naan was super fresh. I also tried Sambar Wada it was so comforting. OMG it’s accurately compared to a donut on the menu, sorta like cornbread, but better, dunked in vegetable stew. They don’t give basmati rice with all dishes. And it’s often hard to find parking because they’re always packed but it’s worth it.

Review №198

2023-09-11 03:13:15

Authentic chaat taste. Their panipuri has the best flavors

Review №199

2022-03-28 00:43:04

The best bay area Indian restaurant! I go here every 2nd week with friends/family. Very tasty food and good ambience! And very reasonable prices. Food is not oily or spicy, so the stomach feels great even after overeating! The staff is very courteous and caring. They handle all customers with lots of patience and politeness.