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India Garden in Pleasanton

4.4 (199) 210 Rose Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566, United States

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Indian restaurant
Indian takeaway
South Asian restaurant
Vegan restaurant

Location on the map

Pleasanton, Alameda County, California, US

Phone: +1 925-485-4800
Site: https://indiagardenpleasanto...

Opening hours

Monday:11 AM–3 PM
Tuesday:11 AM–3 PM
Wednesday:11 AM–3 PM
Thursday:11 AM–3 PM
Friday:11 AM–3 PM
Saturday:11 AM–3 PM
Sunday:11 AM–3 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.4

199 Reviews for India Garden 2024:

Review №1

2023-09-25 06:08:47

Went here to pick up food on a Sunday afternoon. The place had ample seating.I ordered the Goat Curry and Kheema Naan. Id asked for a spicy curry - however it was not. It was decent at best and the meat was a bit rubbery. However, the Kheema Naan was awesome and flavorful.Will definitely go back for seconds just for the Paratha.

Review №2

2023-08-25 04:17:49

Mango lassi is made from Alphonso Mango and tastes absolutely delicious! Highly recommend it.The Chole Bhature was okay; not the best I’ve had.

Review №3

2023-07-12 20:25:54

Super nice staff and best Indian food I’ve ever had. Highly recommend the deep friend cauliflower.

Review №4

2023-03-13 14:36:50

More expensive than most Indian food that I have been too in the East Bay. But the flavor for all the plates that we did try were delicious.We went with the basics: Lamb Curry, Paneer tikka masala and butter chicken.The garlic naan was $4 but it was thinner and the bread quality was very refined.

Review №5

2022-12-23 19:01:40

We tried this place for dinner with friends.We really liked the starters here- chicken and paneer tikka. Samosa is also good.The chicken gravy was too oily, the malai kofta was good. Creamy and soft.Overall, good flavors and good service.

Review №6

2023-01-12 01:25:35

Indian Garden is a true gem in the world of Indian cuisine. The garlic naan is absolutely divine - its perfectly crispy on the outside, yet fluffy and pillowy on the inside. And when paired with their butter chicken, its nothing short of culinary nirvana. The butter chicken is rich, creamy and full of bold, complex flavors that will dance on your taste buds. I have to say, Indian Garden is one of the best Indian restaurants Ive had the pleasure of dining at. A must-visit for anyone seeking a satisfying and authentic Indian meal in the Bay Area/East Bay!

Review №7

2021-12-13 02:58:46

Really excellent Indian food in downtown Pleasanton! Came and had all my staples and everything tasted excellent!I have to say the best thing here is the Keema naan. Most of the time they are greasy and falling apart but this one was perfectly crispy and delicious! Best I’ve ever had by far!!!

Review №8

2022-04-13 16:59:20

The food is delicious in this family run small restaurant. There were no other tables occupied during lunch hour when i was there. But quite a bit of online orders were prepared.The portions are small and dishes do not come with sides (i.e rice or naan).Lassi drinks were too small for the price

Review №9

2023-10-14 22:14:48

The food taste was good. We had the bread basket which had 3 different Naan varities, Chicken Sheekh Kebab and Chicken Biriyani. The Kebab and Naans were really good. But, the chicken biriyani is average in taste and we found very very small quantity of chicken in it (4 small boneless pieces to be precise). We also ordered a malai methi paneer which was good.The service at the table was very slow. However, they are approachable and polite to the request.

Review №10

2020-02-14 02:16:05

I came here for the lunch buffet, and while originally hesitant because there was only one other group here, Im so glad we came to this place.For starters, it was $13 for an all you can eat buffet, including Naan. They have plenty of vegetarian options, as well as chicken, lamb, and fish, so you can get whatever you want. Not only that, but the food is actually really good!Fair warning, most of it is marginally spicy, so if you have a low tolerance you should ask ahead (or stick to the butter chicken and tandoori vegetables). Otherwise, a hidden gem!

Review №11

2023-07-30 20:10:33

The food here is consistently well made. I like spicy food, and when I ask for it to be extra spicy, they dont disappoint. When I order for delivery, they take the extra care to wrap the chutney and pickle containers in plastic wrap to make sure they dont spill or drip. This kind of care and attention I really appreciate. I havent sampled the entire menu, but so far everything has been excellent from the samosa to the vindaloo and curries, salads, dal, rice, naan, and lentils.

Review №12

2023-05-28 18:23:12

Came here for lunch. Everything was flavorful. Service was good. Asked for spicy but it was a bit mild but still good.

Review №13

2021-11-20 23:06:31

Everything is delicious and tasty. Best tandoori chicken and shrimps. Highly recommended. If you are looking for spicy food. Let me them know upfront

Review №14

2018-07-18 03:32:35

I absolutely loved Gobi manchurian, perfect crisp and the taste!! Paneer saag was delicious too! Perfect roti with ghee. Definitely the best service and cute ambiance. Will come back for manchurian :)

Review №15

2023-08-21 02:32:27

We ordered two dishes for takeout. Both had insane amount of food color. So much so that it’s still on my fingers.The paneer appetiser was flavourful but the paneer was not soft at all. The chicken entree was average. Hope it’s improved.

Review №16

2017-08-02 07:03:52

For the lunch buffet, you will find more choices than Frontier Spice (FS) around the corner. IG feels more like home cooking at a friends home, so the flavors tend to be stronger than what I found at FS. IG has a different style of cooking that is also worth trying.7/19/17 Update: Im upgrading IG to five stars. This restaurant probably has the most authentic buffet in East Bay. Great, strong flavors, without added creams which can cause food coma after a meal. At 12:30 on a WED, the place is packed so the food comes out fresh and is well heated. The only slight negatives are, cramped space, hard to find parking, and naan thats a little too thick. Otherwise, $11.98 including tax (buffets weekdays only) is a great value.

Review №17

2023-06-18 01:23:17

It seems to me that this place is under new management after the pandemic, but I might be wrong. We have been visiting this place since 2017 but the food has been very good recently and more importantly, feels very authentic. You can see they used different flavors in different dishes compared to the monotonous masalas that you may have experienced in other restaurants. One of the gripes of an Indian origin person living abroad is not finding authentic food. But this restaurant help me fill that gap. Keep up the good work.

Review №18

2023-08-03 22:11:52

So i just went there and that was the best indian food i would ever get. The customer service is so good. Their sitting area was so aesthetic.❤️❤️should try for sure.

Review №19

2017-11-10 06:24:04

Authentic Indian cuisine in downtown Pleasanton you betcha! Mild, medium or spicy... spicy! Food is fantastic with the right balance of spice and variety of dishes. Try the Chili Chicken, Karahi Paneer, Chicken Biryani, Garlic Naan and a glass of Kingfisher. Service was excellent.

Review №20

2022-01-23 03:39:29

We have been to this place at least two times, they have really good North Indian Punjabi food. We have tried tandoori chicken, samosa chaat, baigan bharta and paneer with garlic and onion naan in these visits.Everything is delicious and service is quick. I think this is family owned everyone is warm and we plan to visit again soon!

Review №21

2023-06-22 03:57:24

We were looking for some Indian food post visiting Alameda county fair. We have been in bay area for 5 years now and we usually have low expectations of any new place for Indian food. This restaurant just blew us. Best Chhole bhature we had ever in USA. No oil on bhature, they were fluffy and chhole were perfectly mixed with raw onion and dhaniya making then so amazing.The chicken kabab and malai kofta were equally delicious. This place is going to be on our radar whenever we visit pleasanton. The service was fast. Absolutely amazing!!!

Review №22

2023-05-28 05:04:18

I usually order food from this restaurant. I am generally satisfied. I felt cheated with today’s order. I have been noticing their food quality has gone down. I ordered 2 Tandoori four leg quarters which is not cheap via door dash. I got the food delivered and the tandoori chicken seemed like it was fried oil and was very greasy! It is not worth when you expect the food to match the reputation of the restaurant and the food comes as sub-standard!Please check your food when you order food where there is a chance of re-frying to show it was made fresh!

Review №23

2023-11-25 02:55:59

We mostly do take out … the food is exceptional always. Our fav spot for north Indian food in Tri-valley

Review №24

2020-03-01 17:41:25

Decent place for Indian cuisine. Love this place .. Quality food, friendly staff and nice environment ..

Review №25

2023-07-18 04:16:25

Curry was made by tin-tomatoes, very bad. The service was mediocre, and atmosphere was bad. If going to a enjoy a dinner, don’t go here.

Review №26

2020-02-18 02:25:24

Excellent quality buffet. Highly recommended. Could taste the distinct flavors of each dish. Veg dishes were somewhat more flavorful than non-veg. The chole bhature in the buffet were a bonus. Agree with other reviewers, the fish pakoras were great. Dont forget the hot chai included in the meal. Nice service.

Review №27

2018-04-19 17:04:47

Came in for a quick bite on a cold day. Not much to look at from the outside, but the service and food was very good. The Gobi Manchurian hit the spot. Will definitely be back!

Review №28

2021-06-15 02:18:30

Excellent butter chicken and spice level. Alsothe garlic naan which was on point. Only negative was that it was a little expensive compared to other Indian restaurants.

Review №29

2023-03-18 09:15:28

Good Indian food, but one of the waiters was rude and seemed like i was bothering him when i asked him where the restroom was. He didnt even tell me. Just nodded his head. When i asked where again he got annoyed and said there without showing me. I also had to ask for water refill 2 times. Never came to the table to see if we needed anything. Please learn some manners if you want to work in a restaurant. Not coming back here. This place needs a lot of work on customer service.

Review №30

2023-07-06 01:07:50

Every single Indian restaurant I’ve eaten at serves rice with their entrees like tikka. This place doesn’t. They should tell you that before you order takeout so you don’t get home and realize it

Review №31

2018-06-02 02:32:09

I love this place. Great home quality food, great service in a cozy setting. Veggie Vindaloo is to die for!!! Note to owner: You need to get a professional crew to scrub the place from top to bottom.

Review №32

2023-06-10 03:03:41

The only truly authentic Punjabi restaurant in the East Bay. If you want real Indian food, it has to be here.

Review №33

2022-09-16 20:08:40

Great food and friendly staff. Loved the goat curry and naan

Review №34

2022-08-30 05:20:13

Update 08/30: Staff has been really nice in the last few visits. Bumping up the service by 1 star to 4. More like 4.5 now.Good food. Love the Keema Naan. Service though is very poor. Every time we ask for a recommendation, we get no direct answer to our question. Any question you ask, “I don’t know”. What’s in mix veg, what’s your recommendations for a curry. “I don’t know. All are good”. Once they get the proper service staff who know the details and can offer recommendations, I will give this place 5 stars them.

Review №35

2023-04-19 22:53:29

One of my favorites! Can’t go wrong with any dish. My favorite is probably the chicken byrani though. I wish they had ras malai, but the gulab jamun is very good.

Review №36

2022-05-28 21:18:51

The best Indian restaurant Ive been to in the states. I find most others under-seasoned and never spicy enough even when I ask for it to be as spicy as possible. Indian Gaerden didnt disappoint. The chicken vindaloo (extra spicy) and the goat curry were incredible. The location is fantastic as well. I would highly recommend and will definitely be back

Review №37

2023-02-24 23:20:49

Very average place. I have been to better Indian restaurants in the area. The chicken tikka was not even made fresh. Chicken was rubbery, the gobi Manchuri was raw. The rest of the food was very average.

Review №38

2023-03-31 18:32:27

Great food! I had the butter chicken, highly recommend. Be prepared, the parking is difficult but it’s located downtown Pleasanton so its to be expected.

Review №39

2023-04-01 12:46:21

From the outside it looks like some old rundown hole in the wall restaurant...but we all know these are the places that have some of the best food...chicken thika masala, chicken or veggie bhirani, samosa, plain or garlic naan, chicken thika kabobs, and many other dishes are excellent. This is 100% my go to spot when I want Indian food. If you dont believe me, give it a try!

Review №40

2022-09-08 05:37:11

Worst place ever! I parked my car behind the restaurant near the back door and i smelled the dead rat. About the food.. i saw ratings and thought they must be serving some good food since the price was also very expensive. But, after i tasted the food i felt like I should never come to this place again. I paid $18 for the chicken birtani.. which was worst biryani i ever had and the paid $15 for each curry.. which i felt like, costco has better frozen curries than this. Please don’t waste ur money on this restaurant. There r many restaurants out there in bublin, where they serve way better food than this.

Review №41

2023-05-08 20:39:57

My top favorite restaurant! I just wish they would put the buffet back! Covid is done. Please let’s have the awesome buffet again 🙏🏻

Review №42

2021-08-02 21:44:05

My friends and I together with my wife had an opportunity to eat at India Garden on July 31st, Saturday evening. Food was really well done and the right amount of spice, not too spicy neither blend. Service was very good, someone was always there to attend to your needs.Atmosphere is not the best and they could definitely use a central A/C or at least a split system to cool the place down on a hot evening. But the food was good and that mattered most.We definitely will go back, and I do recommend this place.Great job, keep improving and you will have a wining place.Dilip

Review №43

2022-09-27 02:16:04

I dined in India Garden last night for the first time. Usually, I eat vegetarian Indian dishes, but Im so happy that we ordered chicken curry and lamb palak - chicken and lamb were so tender and juicy and not overcooked (the best ever!).We paid $18.99 each and an extra charge for Garlic naan and white rice. I think they should include 1/2 cup of rice in this price or naan ($18.99). The waiter was very kind.

Review №44

2023-08-22 20:30:59

Tasty food, number of varieties and appreciable attitude of service personal.

Review №45

2023-05-14 02:57:26

Impressed with the quality and taste of food! One of the best Indian restaurants in the Bay Area!

Review №46

2023-06-24 21:21:43

One of the best Panjabi restaurant in the bay area run by Sardaarji. Must visit.

Review №47

2022-12-28 22:06:41

Staff has no manners and extremely rude. If that does not bother you, food is otherwise very good. Not for Indians I think. After two bad experiences I am rating them.

Review №48

2023-05-28 21:08:46

Very Friendly Staff and great flavors of authentic Indian food.

Review №49

2022-07-26 21:51:36

Delicious! The rice Palau almost seemed to glow. The chicken curry could not be faulted. Friendly service. I could find fault in the ambience, but not for the price.

Review №50

2020-02-18 06:11:54

Great authentic Indian food at an incredible price for the quality.

Review №51

2021-11-22 03:42:54

Amazing Indian food! The food is great quality, and nice portions. A friend and I had the mango chicken tikka masala and the bhaingan Bharta (eggplant). Both were absolutely delicious! The garlic naan was also tasty. The ambiance was nice and the staff were super friendly. Definitely coming back! Also recommend the chai- nice and sweet. Had just a nice time here.

Review №52

2023-08-03 22:13:31

Food quality is too goof I like this food because I just remember this food when I was in India

Review №53

2023-01-10 06:20:16

Such a warm and cozy spot. The food and atmosphere make you feel at home. You can smell the food from main street and it draws you in!

Review №54

2022-02-16 01:20:49

The moment our noses caught the scent of authentic Indian cooking as we walked in the door, hope stirred. The menu was filled with our traditional favorites like mango lassie and matar paneer; however, there were also new taste sensations to experience! Service was, oh, so polite and helpful. Im a hard-to-feed gluten-free, vegetarian eater (non-celiac so able to eat gluten-friendly) and all food for my plate was verified gf. We will definitely be back!

Review №55

2019-12-18 05:42:10

Owned by a lovely couple, this is the best Indian restaurant in my opinion, in Pleasanton Downtown. Yes the place is small and cozy, but it can surprisingly fit a lot of people inside. We have had lunch buffet there, dinner there on several occasions and catered from them for a large 100 people event we had at home and have been pleased on all occasions. The food and service, top notch!!

Review №56

2023-01-17 03:59:12

Very tasty and authentic. Loved the tandoor appetizers. It was well cooked and seasoned. Trust me. Im Indian.

Review №57

2018-05-05 21:18:24

India Garden is the best Indian food in the Bay area the service and food is second to none. The Fish pakora and tandoori veggie never had this best in a while anywhere. The owner Paul is so polite and friendly made us feel like we came to his house. The presentation of the buffet was awesome and clean

Review №58

2017-12-23 12:56:23

Very lovely and cozy place! We ordered different main plates (chicken and lamb) and lots of naan and everything was amazing. The staff is very kind and friendly, we were greeted with a smile. They are able to accommodate to any level of spicy food tolerance, so if you love Indian food but cant handle the fire this place is perfect for you. We had a very nice time at this nice and cozy restaurant in the heart of Pleasanton :)

Review №59

2021-03-02 17:59:10

We ate at this gem of a restaurant over the weekend in their parking lot set up. The fare is Punjabi and the dishes were outstanding. Their Punjabi karhi and butter chicken were so fresh, delicious and very authentic. My husband said the chicken was easily one of the best he’d had. The Gulab Jamuns were amazing too. The hostess was very sweet and motherly. I can’t wait to eat at this restaurant again on our next visit to Pleasanton.

Review №60

2021-06-11 23:22:17

Best butter chicken Ive ever had and they give you a really good amount when your order takeout. Highly recommend. Literally the only place I order from when looking for good authentic Indian food.

Review №61

2022-02-08 13:46:25

FINALLY!! I found the Indian food Ive been craving since moving to the area from San Jose! Theyre one of the few places that has Gobi manchurian. SO GOOD! The palak paneer was perfect, the lamb korma was incredible, garlic naan on point, butter chicken was killing it. This is my new favorite spot and I cant wait to go back!!!

Review №62

2021-04-28 15:54:52

Wow the food here was downright delicious! Its very rare to have food that speaks to you as you eat it. What an special experience! First time going but definitely not the last. Well done Indian Garden!

Review №63

2023-07-09 00:47:32

My favorite Indian food in the tri-valley area.

Review №64

2021-02-20 04:23:49

I ordered the goat and enjoyed it as a lunch the next day as well. I did add an egg to extend it, but thats not the point here. Excellent food, the chef was accessible, the experience was warm. I will add that, although I grew up in the area, I was here to refresh during a long drive. Walking around the Main Street I saw differing Covid adjustments at the various restaurants. Hey, Im in my 70s and so I completely regard and respect the India Gardens take-out-only policy. It was a part of my decision to order here. I did eat my share of it outside and nearby. Im still enjoying it as I consider it days later.Thank you IG!

Review №65

2018-03-12 23:17:58

Overall, I have to say that this was a very good experience. The service was top quality, and the food was something to be proud of. To specify, the meal which I purchased was a meat based item, which had a nice spice combination and was very aromatic. The bread was soft and had a very nice texture to it. Would recommend.

Review №66

2022-08-17 07:43:24

Today ordered paneer malai methi, naan and chicken biryani. Paneer malai methi and naan was okay but chicken biryani was worst. Never had such biryani . Please rename the biryani dishes to pulao.

Review №67

2020-10-27 06:33:59

Value for money Punjabi style food. Our order for 25 people was decent and tasty. Warm and welcoming staff. Uncle and Aunty running the place are really nice people.

Review №68

2021-05-22 21:02:14

Great tasty food. Mild spicy level as I asked for. Quantity was good and it was prepared just in time for me to pick up. Really liked the new lokobee online ordering system. Thank you!

Review №69

2022-05-24 23:56:54

Just went to this restaurant and had a terrible experience with the service. The woman who answered the call acted as though she was annoyed to be doing service.This woman definitely doesn’t belong in the service industry… might be time to close your doors if customers annoy you.

Review №70

2021-02-04 02:12:22

My family has been ordering from here all throughout Covid and India Garden kills it every time. Food is always warm, orders are never wrong, and the food is incredible. My fave dish is the Aloo Gobi and Butter Chicken. Put that on some naan and some rice and you are SET!

Review №71

2016-04-07 01:48:16

Ive only ever been here for the lunch buffet because its $10 and the regular entrees are a little pricey. That said, its probably the best Indian buffet Ive had, a lot of vegetarian options as well as some delicious butter chicken. They serve fresh naan to your table as well!

Review №72

2017-12-30 01:20:03

This privately run restaurant is in the heart of pleasanton downtown. The owner and staff are very hospitable. The interiors are very cozy and classic though a bit tight on space. It made us feel at home. The menu is mostly north Indian. The food tasted awesome, it was served very well. Overall experience was very pleasant. I recommend this place very highly for lovers of Indian food

Review №73

2017-01-02 07:16:13

We had been to this place around 1.30 and we were surprised to know that buffet will be closed after 2 and no food will be supplied !! Saddest part is they did not informed this earlier.Coming to food, Typical Indian food which was tasty and I would like to rate 2.5 out of 5 for food. We get many good restaurant than this near by.

Review №74

2021-11-02 05:19:17

I have traveled a lot in US and tried goat meat at many places across the country but I can finally say my search is over. India Garden has the best goat meat in US. I have tried Goat Curry & Bhuna Gosht and they both are awesome. I asked for more bones with the meat and that is exactly what I got. I rest my case. Thanks India Garden

Review №75

2022-04-02 01:28:10

Very authentic Indian Punjabi food in Livermore. Went there for lunch and they have lot of options for vegetarian and non-vegetarian eaters. Try their new Soya Chaps.

Review №76

2020-12-13 07:23:49

We had a veggie korma, palak paneer, butter chicken, garlic naan and lamb samosas. They were all good. I asked them to be mild for my kids. The only thing was, when I order online. It estimated 20 min. Ive arrived at the restaurant 30 min later, it wasnt ready, ended up standing in cold night for almost 20 min. Lots of ppl had same situation and waited out for a long time. They need to fix the estimated time on ordering app.

Review №77

2022-01-25 03:36:08

Been here a couple times and every time has been delicious! The butter chicken and lamb vindaloo are some of my favorites. Also the garlic naan is the best!

Review №78

2022-05-15 23:27:56

Nice place and location. Service was very prompt and friendly. All the vegetarian items were tasty and found out many varieties for subzi and gravy

Review №79

2022-05-15 06:23:13

Awesome food and service. Authentic North Indian cuisine served with warm hospitality. Dal makahani is awesome. Naan sizes are big.

Review №80

2021-03-08 05:40:38

The most authentic Indian restaurant in the Bay area! We have tried several Indian restaurants and none come close to India Garden. Every dish that we have tried till now had the perfect amount of spices.

Review №81

2019-12-23 08:40:23

The best Indian/Punjabi restaurant I have ever been too. Everything was fresh and cooked to perfection. I personally recommend the Tandoori Fish and onion naan with Daal. I will be visiting India Garden every time I visit the Bay Area!

Review №82

2019-02-18 22:52:22

1.0 star rating2/18/2019Horrible place. Very less items in buffet. They serve Tofu and call it Paneer. Service is terrible too, you have to wait for 10 minutes for Naan if you go to their buffet.It is a disgrace to call food from this place Indian food. Ambience (Very small downtown location) is very bad too.

Review №83

2015-07-12 23:20:02

When i first tasted it I thought that this is my newest absolute favorite food, and that it deserves to be #1 of all foods(obviously my own opinion,but that was what it tasted like) and that it descended from heaven and was everything that was good and holy in the world I thought that I could eat this for the rest of my life.and that it was the best comfort foods or delicious foods in a restaurant. All my opinion.But I love the complex and exotic type indian foods not so much as simple. :D(see that I have over reacted after reading the rest) The service may not be 5 star but the food is

Review №84

2021-12-22 20:08:44

Very disappointing. We ordered Matar Paneer, Baigan Barta, Gobi Aalu, rice and Tandoori roti. none of the veg were good. Rice and Roti were ok.Standard has gone down here.

Review №85

2019-01-19 02:34:20

Awesome place for lunch Buffett, price 11.99$ plus tax is very reasonable compared to what they served, well versed with Veg and non veg options and appetizers . The kheer in desert was awesome, I typically don’t do deserts, but this was diffrent .I always had a iffy notion on Indian buffet as many places use same gravy or paste. This had plenty of items in menu and all were fresh cooked . The stuff and owner was friendly, restaurant was very busy but they took care personally . The only downside has only 4 parking spots but you can find street parking down 2 blocks . Space can be constraint within restaurant but I will give 5 star for their efforts and arrangements. I am going visit again .

Review №86

2016-10-31 21:07:04

After moving from Fremont this has kind of become my to-go Indian restaurant for just about any craving we get be it Indo-Chinese, Biriyani, Catering etc. Met these guys catering to one of my firends house warming party and food was amazingly done + the service was also commendable. As usual I pulled up my Yelp app and saw a pretty disappointing 3 stars, my conclusion at that point was probably they cater well but in general they may not be at par.My first to-go order was when we had this weird indo-chinese craving and this was one of the closest restuarant that had manchurian and hakka noodles on their menu. So, called them up around closing time to see the menu availability and instead of saying some crap they agreed to whatever we asked for + made it amazingly tasty. This was the start of our love affair with this place.I am big time Biriyani addict and with our regular Lotus Indian not on the way this became our to-go destination for Biriyanis and believe me they really make some awesome lip-smacking biriyanis my personal favorites being Vijaywada, Chicken Dum & the curry one called Ulvaracharu Goat Biriyani. Even their Chicken 65, mirchi bajji are good as appetizers.Special mention for their mutton curry this was when I got them catering for a B-Day party at home, all my guests simply went nuts for the mutton. It was really soft, nicely textured meat with perfect spice combination. We almost ended up having no left-overs.We are at a point where almost all of our friends are getting party catering from these people and they seldom disappoint.The only negative point I see is the restaurant buffet quality has to be improved and food has to be rotated more often.Except vegetable dum biriyani all other vegetarian options are not great and their Rotis are plain horrible.In spite of these fallbacks they are still gonna be in the top of my list for biriyanis, mutton curry and non-veg appetizers till they drop-down on quality (Which i hope never happens).**Review has been written after getting To-Gos almost 60 times / 3 in-house catering /10+ friends catering party

Review №87

2022-02-22 03:34:59

The service was great, very attentive and the food was amazing!!! Ive never had fresher, hotter naan! Ill definitely come again.

Review №88

2022-03-21 00:45:40

We were in the mood for curry 🍛, so we tried this place. What a find! Very delicious food and wonderful service. We will definitely be returning soon. ☺

Review №89

2021-09-26 16:34:56

You have not had indian cuisine until you visit INDIA GARDEN RESTAURANT. Their is not a single dish that you can say that is not delicious. Especially, nobody can beat their goat curry, butter chicken,and chicken tika masala in taste

Review №90

2015-12-11 18:31:37

This is my current local favorite Indian restaurant. Its not cheap, but its well worth the cost. Every time I walk downtown I can smell them cooking up a storm and I am always tempted to stop in for dinner. Anyway, highly recommended.

Review №91

2022-07-28 04:05:02

Delicious food. Great customer service. Been coming here for the past 5 years and will continue to bring my family here.

Review №92

2016-07-02 20:33:21

A delightful restaurant. I had the Karabi Chicken and it was extremely delicious. The chicken was tender, and the brothy stew of onions just added to the flavor. Their entire staff is extremely polite and courteous. The atmosphere is cozy in a positive way, with a nice external (but covered) patio area in front. They offer a specific 4 level gradient of spiciness for pretty much any dish. And the extra spicy end is certainly a (pleasant) challenge.

Review №93

2018-06-02 02:33:06

I was very happy with our meal. Great flavours, cooked to perfection. I asked if they could make veggie Vindaloo and it was the best I have ever had. We will be going back!

Review №94

2021-05-29 05:38:39

Small place but awesome food. The owners are awesome and takes proper care of you.Food is great, finally an authentic Punjabi food in BayArea. Try their Mughlai Panner and Choley Bature.

Review №95

2018-02-19 23:33:05

My local Indian go to, better than the rest in Pleasanton / Dublin & Ive tried em all. Almost always order Chicken Tikka Masala Ispicy), rice, & veg. samosas. Good level of heat on their spicy. Open reasonably late for the area. Only had one or two times out of the many many Ive picked up or had Doordashed disappoint. Cozy lil restaurant setting if you choose to dine in.

Review №96

2021-09-01 02:51:41

This past week, for five days I went to different Indian restaurants in Hayward, Livermore, Dublin and now Pleasanton. I have too say this is my favorite follow by the one in Livermore, but this one is overall the best in taste!!!

Review №97

2020-02-23 22:48:43

We went there for lunch with the office crew. People liked the food. Liked that they had good cutlery as well. Nice lunch spread and good variety. Everything tasted great! Service was quick and friendly as well

Review №98

2022-12-11 04:10:53

Best indian restaurant in Pleasanton area. Mughlai kadhai paneer is bit spicy but tasty.

Review №99

2017-09-22 20:40:13

Normal Indian food place, best fish fry snack

Review №100

2017-01-20 14:36:56

Ive been here several times. The food is very good. Most entrees are $10-$14. There is a lunch buffet, I think its 9.99 or 10.99. Parking is limited but there are usually spaces on the street.

Review №101

2021-01-26 19:33:09

Super delicious food!!! Had ordered 9 items for guests coming home... everyone loved it.... from the starters ... the pulav.. butter chicken... naan... best Indian food I have ever had!!!!!!

Review №102

2021-06-30 22:27:47

Food was delicious. Love hearing them firing up the kitchen. Will definitely be back again. A little on the pricer side but worth it for the try.

Review №103

2022-12-31 20:45:30

Delicious and authentic Indian foods. I have never disappointed ordering from Indian garden.

Review №104

2019-06-19 04:27:34

Very cute little restaurant. The service was great. The lady who helped us there was really polite. And the food was really tasty too. Definitely going back again and again.

Review №105

2018-05-07 06:48:31

If authenticity in North Indian cuisine is what you are looking for - then this your place!It is a cozy place in downtown Pleasanton, great place for a-la-carte if you want to do dinner... definitely try the garlic naan with the mushroom masala, and chicken tikka masala, or if you prefer the buffet then visit them in the afternoon for a decent buffet spread .

Review №106

2013-12-08 21:25:25

Weekday lunch buffet is compact but good. Tandoori, nun, and vegetarian items are above average with some consistency. On one occasion the Sagg was best Ive had; it was fresh and I could taste the spinach like no other. The kheer was a 4star delicacy in itself. Located in heart of down town Pleasanton with easy parking but only gripe is the small quarters. Its rather cramped and tight inside.

Review №107

2023-10-18 19:06:35

Forever on point takeout place for our family

Review №108

2022-02-22 04:30:10

Food is amazing. And staff is so polite, humble. Must tray Malai Methi paneer and jalapeño garlic naan. Too good.

Review №109

2021-04-11 17:54:17

The best garlic naan I’ve had ever in my life. I really liked their tandoori chicken too. Very affordable food.

Review №110

2013-12-15 22:33:58

I have been to this place twice in 2 weeks for lunch buffet on weekday. The place is definitely cramped a bit but otherwise have great good for vegetarians.I started with mint chutney and Onion pakoda which i would say was good. Next was Choley Batura and butter nan. Nan and batura are quite thick which is not unusual for restaurants in US. Saag and Brinjal curry was great to have. Make sure that you dont have any work in the afternoon. Somehow you get lot of sleep after having lunch here. I guess food is very heavy here.

Review №111

2020-02-08 22:58:49

This was our second visit and unfortunately the visit from the second we walked in was under par. Terrible customer service. We were not informed from the get go that the restaurant closed at 2 but we were informed by the rude waiter once we received our menus. We were made to feel unwelcome and a bother that we were going to order from a la carte. We promptly left and don’t think we’d like to return if we are to receive the same treatment.

Review №112

2018-03-18 18:08:41

The place serves Punjabi food. We had Chole Bhature and Malai Kofta with garlic naan. All the dishes were very well made. The owners are very friendly too. Highly recommend the place.

Review №113

2022-04-13 15:20:56

Amazing taste .. They are always my first option for Indian food, best place 💯 serve with love

Review №114

2021-07-18 02:37:01

I have never ever had worst chicken biryani in my life .on the basis of reviews I went to this place and got totally bad experience .biryani has no flavour no biryani masala & rice with full of turmeric.Would not recomend for biryani.👎👎

Review №115

2016-10-06 23:20:26

Very good Indian food in the pleasanton area. Vegetarian options are great and spice level is perfect. I prefer take out as tables are not big and space is limited.

Review №116

2021-03-08 06:29:17

This is not a place I will go if you want to eat healthy Indian food. Too many items are made with cream and the curries we ordered tasted very salty and lots of oil on top.

Review №117

2018-06-05 15:07:50

For 27 years, my husband and I have sought out Indian restaurants when we visit new places. (He asked me to marry him after an Indian dinner.) This is one of the best weve ever found. Their Aloo Gobi (a favorite of mine) is out of this world, as is their Garlic Naan.

Review №118

2018-10-12 21:22:33

This is one of the most authentic place you can find in the whole bay area. Everything is super tasty ranging from starters, main course and sweets. I would especially like to mention that Naan and bhatura are the best I have ever eaten here.

Review №119

2022-03-17 18:31:48

I tried their chicken biryani and vegetables pakoras to be honest its so good.I will go there again and will try more delicious foods.

Review №120

2018-01-20 22:29:37

*Hangry post* Refused to serve us after we called and checked if it was okay if we came in 5 mins before lunch closing. We drove 15 mins to get here for a buffet and the owner just told me, “sorry, it’s closed” at 2:25pm. Even after we told her that we had specifically called and were told that it was okay.

Review №121

2018-01-08 00:49:06

Went for the first time and really surprised to see a very good restaurant at Pleasanton downtown. The ambience was good, place also neat and tidy . The service they offer is the best . Good food and presentation as well . Great place .

Review №122

2022-12-28 18:24:47

Pretty good food but the service guys were very rude

Review №123

2017-10-31 20:26:02

Great, genuine Indian food, best Indian cuisine I have had in Tri-Valley. Will definitely be back (was visiting during lunch, the buffet was very good)

Review №124

2019-01-13 23:24:48

This place has the best Indian food in the bay area hands down. Friendly and hardworking staff make dining a great experience.

Review №125

2020-12-19 21:41:10

Sad because the food is good but they are so disorganized and not staffed to handle the demand. I put in an order and arrive at the time it said to pick up only to wait 10 min in line to find out they had not started my order and it would be 20 min. 20 min came and left. I finally left with my food close to an hour later.

Review №126

2018-09-29 20:37:02

Please dnt prefer this place, i had the buffet,Worst, no minimum standards at all. The food is toned down for the western crowd, so you wont like it if you are an indian

Review №127

2017-10-02 19:19:25

Small limited buffet, no lamb. Price was fitting and everything tasted good. This is downtown setting so parking is tricky. Warm and Homy inside.

Review №128

2019-07-18 21:06:57

Just did the buffet and it was really good selection, very tasteful. You usually dont get good food in buffets but this was pleasantly surprising.

Review №129

2023-08-14 03:25:13

Best Indian food in Pleasanton

Review №130

2023-06-24 03:07:24

Best place to eat parathas.

Review №131

2022-12-28 22:12:27

Very good food . Their kadhai paneer is so good.

Review №132

2023-02-19 19:01:55

Mango lassi for $5.99 is a bit extreme, Food is decent but expensive

Review №133

2020-03-04 05:31:56

Good food, not very spicy. Lamb was very good. Laccha parantha was disappointing but naan was good. Dal tadka was a hit with everyone

Review №134

2023-05-07 05:50:24

Best indian food i tasted in bay area

Review №135

2022-04-06 01:30:29

Amazing and wonderful experience. Love the atmosphere, staff are outstanding and courteous and dinner is delicious

Review №136

2021-06-05 20:00:04

The food was very good and they maintain the restaurant well cleaned. The parking is a bit of a challenge as there are only 3 spots assigned for this restaurant.

Review №137

2018-09-06 21:43:41

Had lunch buffet here but nothing tasted great. It was just eatable food.Service and the old Hindi songs were good.

Review №138

2021-10-24 22:18:01

Goat curry, butter chicken and chicken curry all fantastic. Best and very crispy naan! I love this place

Review №139

2022-05-02 20:59:43

Great food and equally amazing customer service. Always enjoy eating there 😋

Review №140

2021-08-24 00:29:58

+ quick service+ Delicious food. We tried mushrooms palak and channa muscle+ Crisp Naan- expensive

Review №141

2022-08-03 03:57:04

Love their kofta, butter chicken and other curry. Creamy-yummy!

Review №142

2022-12-07 22:07:02

Great food all around and the worlds best samosas!

Review №143

2014-05-30 19:41:27

One of if not the best Indian buffet ive tried and ive been to more than my share. Every dish I sampled was amazing.

Review №144

2021-05-22 10:46:43

Dal Mukhni is perfect, everything else is a bit above average but not off the charts. So overall worth trying once.

Review №145

2018-11-26 01:32:25

It was an awesome place, awesome food and awesome warm service by aunty (owner of the restro). She was so smiling and made us feel at home.

Review №146

2022-02-22 20:47:16

We like the naan here.Decent vegetarian options if you are around Pleasanton.

Review №147

2019-07-11 23:13:09

Really tasty food, for people that cannot eat much spicy food Its a good Indian experience, a good buffet and a wonderful service

Review №148

2018-09-30 04:12:29

Amazing place.. must visit when in Pleasanton downtown. Very friendly staff and super delicious food. Great quantity as well

Review №149

2019-02-15 23:31:21

India Garden provides a great lunch buffet. The food is very good and the atmosphere is friendly.

Review №150

2019-01-20 22:24:11

I had the lamb curry (the closest to a Rogan Josh) and a roti. Very happy with the great taste and meat quality.

Review №151

2021-03-27 22:32:55

Flavor is a ten on a scale to ten! A friend of mine told me about this place and now I catch myself craving the food there constantly.YUM!

Review №152

2020-01-05 23:32:37

We eat lunch here on a nearly weekly basis. With so many options for Indian Food around, we find this lunch selection is the best around.

Review №153

2013-03-03 18:31:12

The food here is very good and for the price you cant beat it. The only downside is the lack of space. There is usually a wait because of the limited seating.

Review №154

2018-10-27 04:25:57

The food was good, the service was a bit slow at times but its a great atmosphere and I would definitely go again.

Review №155

2023-09-26 15:13:55

Good 👍

Review №156

2018-04-20 20:36:21

Friday lunch buffet-$11.98 including tax.....awesome taste.....nice varieties.....not spicy but taste is good

Review №157

2020-08-12 06:28:24

Best Indian food in Pleasanton. Consistently great for years since arriving.

Review №158

2018-09-09 19:15:21

Really good food as well as service ... staff members are also very nice and cooperative. ....i waana visit again in this place ..

Review №159

2019-04-01 00:28:45

Awesome food and service. I ordered muglai planner and what a treat. Love to go again

Review №160

2019-03-09 05:41:26

Excellent Food and Service. Very good in taste. Best Indian food ever.

Review №161

2017-11-13 06:25:33

Food was good its a small restaurant you need to wait a little bit to be served, Other than tat food both veg and non-veg was good

Review №162

2018-09-03 18:51:32

Great food!! If you request, they have upstairs sitting area. Best to the bar!!

Review №163

2017-05-17 03:44:37

Great food, good serviceOwner Paul and Danial are very warmBest Indian vegetarian food in Bay Area

Review №164

2017-10-28 16:35:25

Absolutely great. We had Butter Chicken, Vegetable Navratan Korma, and Garlic Naan. Will be back.

Review №165

2019-02-23 15:26:11

Some of the best Indian food Ive had. Fabulous service!

Review №166

2021-03-21 01:57:02

Take-out order quantity was very less. Not worth for the money. Customer service is not good.

Review №167

2021-01-03 04:54:19

Tried first time.. will not order again. 4 small piece in triangle shape is what they call Bhatura.

Review №168

2022-08-02 04:55:19

One of the best Indian restaurants in East Bay...

Review №169

2016-12-24 05:18:10

Good food and on the spicier (yum) side. Service is friendly but incredibly slow.

Review №170

2019-05-26 23:39:42

Don’t like it at all, only starter was fine.Main course curries were really bad.. never wanna go again ☹️

Review №171

2020-12-20 03:07:12

Ive been going to India garden and it gets top marks in flavor, service, and consistency!

Review №172

2020-01-06 22:18:37

Good buffet! I took my 12 year old son and his friend and they both liked it too.

Review №173

2021-10-24 02:08:33

The worst the food is never ready. Most times your order hasnt even been started

Review №174

2019-02-19 02:36:45

Fantastic Indian cuisine at a very reasonable price. So delicious!

Review №175

2019-07-06 05:04:38

One should never miss Chicken Tandoori here....

Review №176

2019-02-14 22:35:23

One of the best indian Buffet and Ala Carte. It very authentic and tasty.

Review №177

2014-05-14 00:16:24

The food was pretty good, although they took a rather long time to cook it.

Review №178

2017-05-19 03:10:00

The food was delicious and the environment was quite and nice. The waiter was a very funny and jocular guy too.

Review №179

2016-10-02 00:31:46

Food is good somewhat traditional. They also have some americanized Indian food. They are fast to get food out.

Review №180

2019-07-05 02:10:53

Not authentic but decent tastes. Calm and cozy Ambience. Great service.

Review №181

2021-09-15 02:35:28

The food was OK, not that great, Cute ambiance though

Review №182

2022-11-01 06:56:24

Very clean place. Peaceful and fresh foods.

Review №183

2012-06-30 20:25:43

Excellent lunch buffet. Im now in love with their butter chicken and lamb vindaloo.

Review №184

2022-03-04 00:15:00

I would say average, apart from Goat Bhuna, everything was very basic.

Review №185

2019-03-01 00:57:28

Good food. Dark ambience

Review №186

2020-10-11 01:21:16

Very nice food, I loved it, best restaurant in pleasanton.👌

Review №187

2022-05-21 01:12:45

Best Indian Chicken Tikka Kabab in town.

Review №188

2021-08-23 02:35:33

Pretty good Indian food and even better service!

Review №189

2021-08-21 23:49:25

This is one of our favorite restaurants. The Shahi Paneer is amazing.

Review №190

2019-12-13 14:12:24

Excellent food and amazing service, take out was just as good.

Review №191

2019-11-28 14:39:05

Great food, my wife has it as #1 Indian

Review №192

2017-06-12 01:41:48

Food was tasty but non buffets can get a bit pricy

Review №193

2017-10-21 01:47:00

Food is always fresh and delicious. My favorite Indian place.

Review №194

2019-06-02 01:31:35

Food is fine. Seating is very congested. Service is good. You can try once.

Review №195

2017-10-08 04:30:30

Food is decent, service is great. Comfortable environment. Recommend.

Review №196

2017-09-04 03:32:45

Great authentic Indian food, Very courteous staff.

Review №197

2022-09-19 03:44:16

Best Indian food in the Tri-valley!

Review №198

2018-01-15 00:24:51

Great place. Super friendly and attentive. The food is delicious.

Review №199

2022-02-23 01:13:05

Chicken Tikka masala good goat biryani good and good naan.