Indian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Oakland

16 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Authentic India
100/100 (2 ratings)
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Indian
Street Food
Street Food
Indian
Sit down
Indian
Street Food
Mid-range
Masala Cuisine
Masala Cuisine
93/100 (244 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Indian
Dinner
Lunch
Indian
Dinner
Lunch
"I love this little family run business. Do not come here looking for a fancy sit down meal, it's for take out. Do not come here looking for fast..."
Jake B-M
"Very good Indian food! It was adventurous to try. Food wasn’t greasy at all. Kind service. The woman answered all our questions. So much..."
Jo Maldonado
"Nice place for some home style Indian food. This is place is owned by a couple and everything is cooked to order, including the samosas. There can be..."
teddy su
"Truly delicious! Definitely a hole in the wall with graffiti all around. But the couple was great. Cooked our food right there and made sure the..."
Marie Haws
"Excellent takeout! Ordered butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, eggplant dish, and okra. Everything freshly prepared and spiced perfectly. ..."
Irv Fong
"This place is a gem... A small hole-in-the-wall place with limited seating; the food is delicious. This is true north Indian cooking, and they cook..."
Debojyoti Ghosh
"Hands down the best Indian food I've had in the Bay Area. When we come here, we make sure to order 5 or 6 dishes so we can take a bunch of leftovers..."
Debbie Gold
The Everest Momo
89/100 (149 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Indian
Indian
Chinese
Sit down
Chinese
Indian
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Mid-range
"Fantastic locally run spot with a concise and tasty menu. This was my second time getting lunch here, you'll see the Chicken Chili with Chow Mein..."
Matt Roads
"Chilli chicken is yummy.. love it! monos and noodles dishes are super as well. Order rice separately. Sauces included. Many vegetarian options that..."
Kavi Kj
"The veggie momos are so delicious and creamy! I like to order the rice and veggies momo separately. Their chai is good. I didn't like the chicken..."
Cindy C.
"On a Thursday at noon, I passed by The Everest Momo, and I had to stop. I grew up eating chow mein in Calcutta, India and momos in Jackson Heights,..."
Moitri Ghosh
"Recently opened here and resembles a brick and mortar food truck more than a restaurant. With almost no seating its a place to order food to go and..."
Naor Wallach
"Edit: When this place originally opened, the chicken chili was good. Then they changed the recipe and it was okay. Now that they’ve reopened, the..."
Travis Paxton
"Yes! Finally an indo-chinese restaurant in the neighborhood! I ordered the momos which are Chinese steamed dumplings spiced with garlic and ginger...."
Kiran Randhawa
High Peaks Restaurant
87/100 (1254 ratings)
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Indian
Indian
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Indian
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Namaste Pizza
Namaste Pizza
86/100 (2475 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Pizza
Indian
Indian
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Fast food
Pizza
Indian
Takeout
Street Parking
Seating
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Very good pizza. Had a ton of toppings, which was nice as a lot of times pizza places skimp on the toppings. Flavours were very good and the pizza..."
Gb J
"If you like Indian flavors and spices, then this is the best place for Indian style Pizzas. They have some of the best pizzas! They have a lot of..."
Nivedita V
"Delicious fusion of indian cuisine on top of pizza dough. The crust is relatively thin, though not quite thin-crust, which was a good balance to..."
Eddy K
"Best pizza no question. I ordered a ranch chicken pizza no olives extra cheese and ham. The taste is out of this world and has the strongly cheese in..."
James Wilson
"The best part of Indian food is the sauces, but there is not much sauce on their pizzas. Also, I'd love to see an Indian pizza made with Naan,..."
bounce juggle
"Usually I don’t go for anything other than a thin crust but this medium cheese was one of the best easy access neighborhood pizza I’ve had in all..."
Hana K
"After receiving a flyer for this pizza place, I thought I'd give it a try. I love Indian food and I love a good pizza. On a very naan bread crust,..."
Bella Fica
Biryani Kabab
Biryani Kabab
82/100 (885 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Indian
Middle Eastern
Pakistani
Vegan Options
Middle Eastern
Halal
Indian
Pakistani
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Halal
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Kabobs
Tikka Masala
Lamb
Indian
Middle Eastern
Pakistani
Accepts Discover
Drive Thru
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The Chicken Tikka Masala and garlic naan were wonderful! Fast and friendly service,..."
Meircee Boulahroud
"Amazing cusine, Mango Lasi, and more amazing staff ! Thank you. ..."
Vito Farm
"Great food and service! They have set the bar for me. ..."
El Green
"Awesome food. We had Lamb biriani & Tandoori chicken both were really..."
Dinuka Malalanayake
"Amazing restaurant in the heart of Oakland. I ordered the Tiger Wings appetizer, and was amazed at how good it was. The naan bread was fresh and..."
Daniel Kofman
"Had the lamb lunch was my first time there. Service was very good lady taking orders was pleasant and didn't mind answering questions I had. I will..."
John Vitatoe
"Driving around Oakland city during lunch time and getting hungry so I was looking for Halal place to eat, I found Biryani Kabab. Nice & clean place,..."
M Mamun Rahman
"Service was excellent, very fast and kind. The food was just as good! It came out very quickly and was better than I could’ve imagined. The chicken..."
Garrett Hunt
"Loved the food especially the chicken tikka masala recommended to get it a little spicy if you can handle it. The staff service was very good. And..."
awa mar
"This was unplanned Luncheon during thanksgiving holidays with family and family friends. The place was quite, obvious as most of the people are..."
Ramesh Malla
"Food is incredible 😋. Portions are generous and spiced perfectly. This is my husband's first time eating Indian/Pakistani food, he's 60. He..."
Tatia Brown Webster
"There should be an indication on the menu for how spicy an item is. I’m sure all the food tastes great, I just wasn’t able to taste it because my..."
Wafaa Nasir
Dosa By Dosa
Dosa By Dosa
82/100 (615 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Outstanding if your tastes run to spicy Indian food. The tandoori chicken and lamb are really good, yet it's easy to do without meat, with an array..."
Will Leben
"Probably the most delicious Indian food I've had in the bay area my whole..."
Alfred Gargantilla
"Great tasty..."
Deepak Keshav C
"Very chic spot. Came here with some coworkers on a Thursday for some cocktails. Really enjoyed the open space, fresh atmosphere, and quick service...."
Mason Severe
"Yum. Really love this place. All the deliciousness of Dosa mothership with none of the fanfare. Super allergy friendly making it a great place for..."
Matthew Cooper
"Yum yum yum. Yum yum yum. This place was wonderful. Such tasty food and great service. The location and decor is fabulous and I can't wait to go..."
Jodi ann Shiver
"The most delicious dosa I have had in bay area so far. They have different varieties of dosa, we tried paper masala dosa, chilli garlic dosa and some..."
Kavya Goyal
"Ambienece was very good, food taste was decent. It is different taste than traditional indian dosa. More Americanized flavors, ingredients. Lassi..."
romil garg
"Different kind of Dosa’s not usually found in other places. Tried the mango and paneer one and liked them both. The fried idli is also very good...."
VIRAL SINGH
"They have a fabulous interior which is unlike any typical Indian food outlet you will find. With a mix of Western taste in the food and ambiance,..."
Chirag Jain
"Fast Service Restaurant offering excellent Indian dosa. The stuffed ones are generous and hard to finished. The masala potato one is crispy and..."
Olivier LA
Shaan North And South Indian Cuisine
Shaan North And South Indian Cuisine
80/100 (630 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Indian
Indian
"I love Shaan, I order two to three times a week, the food is always fresh and hot, and delicious. Fast and friendly delivery too! Not over priced. I..."
Gina Cozzette
"Good food! Lamb vindaloo is..."
Maree S
"I would drive 2 hrs sometimes just to order the chicken wrap . I can honestly say it's probably the most delicious thing on the planet. White chicken..."
Fiona W
New Lazeeza
New Lazeeza
80/100 (182 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Middle Eastern
Halal
Indian
Pakistani
Indian
Middle Eastern
Pakistani
Vegetarian Friendly
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Indian
Middle Eastern
Pakistani
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Have you ever had food so good it made you dizzy from sheer, ultimate pleasure? If not, you clearly haven’t eaten at Lazeeza. Each bite was packed..."
Cosette Plum
"Really enjoyed the hearty food. Lots of flavor and not too spicy. The owner was very kind and attentive while waiting on me. I will return when I..."
Douglas Ferguson
"I come here for the chicken vindaloo and rice. It is fast service and nice restroom for the..."
Pamela IsaMean Gemini
"I had the most excellent service and food here! I would recommend it to anyone. The parking lot is a little small, but someone came out of Lazeeza..."
Tess De Pretis
"updated this 5/20/2022 They moved to 7912 International about 5 minutes away and pick up only call ahead same number. At old loc. I had ate here 3..."
Kaiser Meer
"I discovered this place about 4 years ago. A Yelp review said lunch buffet so I had to try. My first visit was so fantastic and I'm still a big fan..."
Kaori Anis Chiba
"Decent food for decent price. A tad oily but not too bad. I particularly enjoyed the spinach and..."
Christian Anderson
"Excellent service, excellent fresh curries and tandoori. It's under new management. Chef owned..."
Waqar Saeed
"The food was delicious and the portions sizable at fair prices. While there's nothing fancy about the decor, the dining area is spacious and it looks..."
Tom Steele
"Blown away by the flavors of the food. The inside looks a little run down, but the food definitely isn’t. This is my new go-to restaurant for..."
Kaitlin Johnson
"Loved the paneer tikka masala, kabob wrap, and lamb vindaloo. The chai took a while, but everything else came out in a reasonable amount of time. The..."
Jackie Markt-Maloney
Annapurna Restaurant And Bar
Annapurna Restaurant And Bar
80/100 (1985 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Indian
Asian
Nepali
Indian
Nepali
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Curry
Lamb
Indian
Asian
Nepalí
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Beautiful place, nice people, good, fresh food. The Chicken Tikka Masala was rich and creamy and great on rice with the warm..."
Patricia Reynolds Sorbye
"Great tasting food, great portions and great price. Lamb mushroom, Lamb spinach and the Goat were all very..."
TD Mason
"I like this place alot! The people are nice the food is..."
Michael Carter
"Delicious food along with great hospitality.Must visit for food lovers..."
Sangam Ashu
"One of the best food I ever tried in my life till now..."
Sam Abesh Thapa
"Not sure why this place isn't packed all the time! Excellent food! ..."
Matt Paul
"The Samosa's were huge. Food was really good. We will be..."
Gina Musil
"Delicious food!!' Great service! My favorite Indian..."
Krissy Humphreys
"It will be one of the best neplease food in the..."
Gautam Bijay
"Great taste likes the variety of Naans and Mango..."
Ramkumar Kalyanasundaram
"Great flavors, our dishes came out spicey as we..."
Rodney Kessler
"Be there to experience great Nepalese..."
Gautam Kumud Raj
"I found my new Indian restaurant! Good food and strong drinks makes this 💁🏾‍♀️ very happy! I ordered the chicken Tikka (medium) and it..."
Dede Ellen
"Ordered delivery & now I can’t wait to try this place in person. Everything was flavorful and seasoned well and the mixed momos were really..."
Renée J
"We really enjoyed this place! We highly recommend! We were out in the area and decided to have Indian and found this place. We had the Mixed Momo..."
Paul-Elie Nauleau
"I have a check list for every restaurant I patronize and AnnaPurna checked all of my boxes 😃. Food ✅ Yes Service ✅ Yes Ambiance ✅ Yes My..."
reno nyabuti
"Cute Indian Restaurant with good portion sizes and great flavors. Prices are very reasonable and also appreciate that the mains come with rice...."
Meow Kitty
"Absolutely delicious. Saffron chicken with a tone of saffron. Great coconut naan - really fluffy and fresh. Bonus surprise at the cocktail menu...."
Lixie Yarnover
"I went here with one of my friends I hadn't seen in a few years and it wad a really great experience! The momo was really delicious and all the..."
Phil M
Breads Of India
Breads Of India
76/100 (55 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Dinner
Lunch
"The garlic naan was freshly made and the Samosas were the best we've had. They were perfectly crisp and not too oily. The vegetable curry was good as..."
Delena
"I've never been to India but the menu looks authentic to me, its nice to get some alternative Indian dishes. However the super high ceiling and big..."
Simon Waddington
"This is a little "under recognized". A great place for authentic Indian. The decor at this loacation is very tastefully..."
Anil Kapur
"I ate there this week. I had the special mutton dish, and it was..."
Alex Schoenfeldt
"Excellent chicken tikka masala (most of the time - once the chicken was a bit..."
Denis Lila
Raj Indian Cuisine
Raj Indian Cuisine
75/100 (3016 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Indian
Dinner
Lunch
Indian
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Some of the best Indian food in this part of Oakland! The portions are decent, flavor amazing, and they don’t play around with spice levels!..."
Mariela S
"Best Indian cuisine in the bay area 🥰 recommended to..."
Alex Ledesma
"This is our neighborhood place. Great food. Good service almost all the time. I saw the review about the rude guy. I think I have met him. That us..."
Donald Macleay
"I'm a professional chef. The service was professional and patient. One server and three cooks handled an increasingly busy dinner service. To have a..."
Joshua “Jay” Bee
"If, like us, your favorite indian food place closed, try this place. We called the restaurant and picked up our order about 20 minutes later. The..."
Phyllis Horneman
Khana Peena
Khana Peena
75/100 (826 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Indian
Vegan Options
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Indian
Full Bar
Delivery
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Three of us had a wonderful visit! Owner was very personable and engaging. We enjoyed tandoori chicken, tandoori lamb, an eggplant vegetable dish,..."
Bay Walker
"One Of The Best North Indian Main Course In Oakland, Best Food, Great Portion Of Food, Tasty, Fresh Made In Front Of You, Very Nice Staff, Corner..."
Joy Sahi
"This restaurant has incredible food! We celebrated my sister's birthday here and everything we ate was so delicious. The portions were also perfect..."
gabby dolechek
"Friendly spot for quality Indian grub with the classics (chicken tiki masala, paneer, etc) and some spicy vindaloo and veggie specialities...."
Whitty Somvichian
"Affordable lunch buffet in a chic atmosphere with fun drinks and endless naan. The lighting is beautiful, and I got a birthday surprise! Definitely..."
Xavier T. de Janon
"One of the most delicious meals I've had. You will be glad you..."
Morgan Passkey
Currylicious
70/100 (19 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Dinner
Lunch
"Currylicious is in my opinion the best for affordable dining in this area. They are always friendly and eager to accommodate special orders. The..."
Laura Skillington
"Food is always delicious. The various chicken specials—Qasuri, Jalfrezi, Madras—are particularly good. The decor is strange, sure, so don't go..."
Tim Erickson
Naan N Curry
70/100 (577 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Pakistani
Indian
Pakistani
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Indian
Middle Eastern
Pakistani
Accepts Discover
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range