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Unique Eritrean and Ethiopean dishes. Veggie buffet on wed & fridays.
2.0 of 5 stars.
I was sooo STOKED to try this Shalimar as their other locations in SF (Jones and Polk) have been my favorite for years now thanks to my sis.We came the other week with a group of friends and I was...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Looking for a legit indian dive without the "gringo" influence? Well I was, and I believe I've come close to gold. Let me lay the evidence, and you be the jury. 1. Walking in, the first thing you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is out of this world. It really tastes good. The place on the other hand is a bit scary. There are bunch of men in the kitchen kooking food. The ordering system is pretty wacky because...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a dive! Definitely nothing to look at from the outside, nor the inside. But the constant crowds either waiting in line or for a table to clear up must indicate that only deliciousness is coming...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great place to get tasty and inexpensive Indian food. It reminds me of Biryani House in Berkeley, but perhaps slightly better quality. A bit out of the way for me normally, but a friend was running...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I moved to SFO 4 years ago, ever since I have been going to Shalimar regularly. It has become our go to joint for local yummy food. I agree the ambience or service is not that great but the food and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Addictive! No service, surly owner (at times), best halal Paki food BY FAR in Fremont. I dream of this place. Amazing cuisine.
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I eat at ethnic restaurants that have people of the same ethnicity in there. Does that make me racist?You know it's true, you never see Chinese people eating at PF Chang's. Cuz it's not really...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Two stars for how I really didn't like it. Three stars taking into consideration how I don't like Indian food unless it's really good, so it's like a handicapping re-imbursement. Going to India for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the number one things I crave is delicious, spicy, full flavored curry with a good piece of sturdy, thick, hot naan for dipping. Shalimar is definitely the place for a good piece of naan. Lets...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first that I went to this restaurant was an invitation from a friend for the last 6 years. Boy, I really enjoyed the tandoori chicken, chicken tikka marsala and the lamb chops. Also their regular...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very similar to Pakwan. Maybe a tad more greasy and crowded. But perhaps less expensive and less prominent.
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was delicious! Perhaps I don't come from a land of delicious Indian food, but I really enjoyed Shalimar. The self-service is a little confusing at first, but adds to the feel of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food, very authentic and tasty - but the dingy cafeteria atmosphere dampens the appetite a little. It's a self-service place - order and pay at the counter, help yourself to the...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this place couple of time a year ago. The food was pretty good then. I was back at this place a week ago and I was totally disappointed by the quality of the food. I ordered chicken curry,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the sister store to the ones in San Francisco. This is luxurious compared to the one in San Francisco.They are an excellent value. You can easily feed two people for $16. I haven't eaten...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All you need to know: Great food, Authentic as it gets, Huge menu, Cheap, Cash only.
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well, we came upon this place out of luck after a long race at LeMans Karting. It seemed to be the only place open and we figured, since there was a bunch of people, it was bound to be good. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Shalimar is my absolute favorite south asian, hole in the wall, dive restaurant. The bread is absolutely perfect and most of the curries are unforgettable. The service is do it yourself, and ambience...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it's a dive. And yes, there are plastic chairs and tables. But, this is real deal Pakistani food. There is no pre-cooking of the chicken, the air is thick with masala's, you can hear the meat...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
good if you're craving some greasy Indian food. the rush can get to you if you go at peak times, but i prefer ordering takeout.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Another yelp-er let down on my short trip to the bay. Food: Me and my GF ordered the garlic naan, regular naan, chicken tikka masala, chicken korma, and tandoori chicken. The naans were excellent,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok... maybe not as good as home made but, for the price and the quality, it can't be beat.
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is the bomb yo!seriously, i think this is the best indian restaurant in fremont- even better than pakwan. their prices are very reasonable as well. you have to try the brain masala!
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is fantastic for the price. Juicy, tender meat swimming in sauce to be spooned over sticky uneven colored saffron bismatic rice. Nan is crispy but no gooey in the middle...only good for in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ate there for the first time a few nights ago with my wonderful daughter. We both love Indian food....and we think we have had some good Indian food around the bay area.BUT...this place was really...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I gave this place 4 stars because, the food is fantastic, love the chicken tikka and their nan, i tried other dishes too but I forgot the name. One star missing is because of the decorative, the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I never liked Indian food before... I discovered this place by accident, and it made me change my preferences. Excellent food, very cheap (because you don't pay for waiters in black suites). Don't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fantastic hole in the wall place....flavors are very good! It's not your traditional indian/pakistani restaurant, you have to order at the counter, get your own plates but they bring the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm glad I read a few yelps prior to coming here so that I would understand the ordering system, otherwise I would have been totally pissed about the service.1) Find your seat2) Grab your menu at the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far the most famous place to eat in the Indian/Pakistani/Bangladeshi community. The food is extremely oily, I have had better naans (Pakwaan), and almost packed with people. People can get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Interesting service and setup:No official waiters, per se. You order your food prior to getting seated, then get seated, have your food, then pay at the same counter at which you originally ordered....
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
no maitre'd or waiters to take your order.thus, knowing how this place works is important.best to come in a group -- have one person find a table, another order at the cashier (free for all style...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had stomach problem eating there food i had chicken tikka masala
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love garlic, this garlic naan is SO good, (bring lots of gum afterwards). Yummy Mango Lassi, delicious tandoori chicken, the various curries are all tasty although a few were a little on the salty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, I don't eat much Indian food but I was pleasantly surprised with Shalimar. I came here with my family party of 10 and we ordered Chicken Tikka Masala, Naan, Garlic Naan, Beef Kebab, Chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I know everybody raves about this restaurant. But notice that it's the greasiest indian food you could see anywhere. Of-course, if you drip the food with oil, it does taste yummy. Go for tandoori...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, been reading the reviews and hearing people claim that THIS is the best for Indian food, so had to check it out for myself.This place is a little different on how to order, get food and pay.First,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I guess I'll round up but I really want to give this place a 3.5. For the price and portions. I went there to get it to go since I just wanted to relax at home and stuff. I ordered the palak...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far the best Indian restaurant I have ever been to. The even had brains masala. Yes, brains! The tandoori items were the best. The place is a bit smoky because of the tandoori oven(s),...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was good but when the menu says #17 is "The king of curries... You will love it!" it should deliver. The dish is called Murghi Korma Shahi and it's... just OK. I've had tastier. They ran out...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say. This is my favorite Indian restaurant in all entire Bay Area. Fortunately, they have several locations (also in Sunnyvale and SF). The food is really tasty and delicious, and prices...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Utter and complete chaos. This place is jam-packed. And NOISY. The noise level is similar to being at a street faire while in a restaurant setting. It was teeming with people and didn't let up all...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great restaurant. The food is good and inexpensive. The best garlic nan I've ever had. And it fact the regular nan is far better than other Indian restaurants. The food is always good I would...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably one of the best Indian food I've ever had! Judging by the exterior, I would never have decided to eat there, so thank you yelpers for all the great reviews which made me want to go here. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love going to this place! Come during the peak hours, and it feels like you're overseas - it's overrun by Pakistani and Indian families (so you know it's gotta be good!!)! My Pakistani neighbors...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite Pakistani place in the Bay Area. On a Sunday evening, the place was mobbed with Indian/Pakistani families having dinner. The grilled meats are very succulent, and probably the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know this place is good when it's crowded. Here is my tip for all the first timer: -although they seated you, you actually order in the font!!-bring cash, cause they don't take card -the food look...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
By far, one of the best Indian restaurants I've been to and have ever had. I used to go here a lot when I lived in the area, but ever since I've moved, I barely get the chance to come here now.My all...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Downgrading my Shalimar rating based on my new gold standard, brand new restaurant Apna Punjaab. See my review.
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I'm craving Naan, and Chicken Tikka Masala, this is my to go place! I grew up eating food from Shalimar and its truly an experience if you do eat at their restaurant. Usually I get mine to go as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm...Shalimar. I can still taste the garlic naan. No, I mean, I really can. It's so garlicky that its been lingering ever since we had it. And that was 3 weeks ago. On the plus side, I've been...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
uh oh......I forgot to pay, so I'm going back after this review. You do pay after the meal is ordered, which after i'm done, I just want to get in my car and go.I was eager to write this review.2 hrs...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow I wish I'd read the reviews before going; would have had a lot easier of a time had I done so!So like everyone else says, the order of operations is this:* Come in* Order at the counter (you won't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Get the Barbeque Chicken: There is actually another Shalimar at 1146 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, which is closer for me.For those first timers, this place can be a bit hectic. You order food after...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So far this is my favorite place for Indian/Pakistani food. The Chicken Tikka Masala is SOOO good. I like the plain Naan. The garlic naan has way too much garlic, which I didn't think was possible...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's get it straight. Possible cons. 1. It's a Pakistani restaurant. It has to be cash only ( I have seen it 95% of time). 2. Very noisy and not a very good sit out place. ( That's why I always do...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Although the food was ok, -1 for small portions-1 for lack of service-1 for rude guys behind the counter who looks as if he is doing us a favor-1 for greasy, oily food ... way more than neededcash...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kudos for the seductively descriptive menu! I love it when people talk about food in my favorite language--SEX! Ha ha ha! Came here w/ some co-workers for a bday lunch.Favorites from the table (I got...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its not my favorite indian restaurant in Fremont, but i still really enjoyed the food. 1 star for cleanliness. its alot nicer in the inside. 1 star for alot of variety in the menu. When you order,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been 1st generation Chinese and a lover all foods I learn how to spot an authenic restaurant; when I walked into Shalimar at lunch I knew I hit the jackpot for Indian food. It may seem kind of hectic...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hole in the wall Indian place in a deserted shopping plaza. The food here is good: got the chicken tikka masala, naan, and mango lassi. All for a very reasonable price. Highly recommended.
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very few restaurants can maintain the flavor and quality over such a long period of time and have you come back for more. Its tough to find such good food back home!! Not at all pricey. Food is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No frills and delicious Indian food. Indeed, the chai is very delicious and will keep you coming back for refills throughout the night.The tandoori dishes were just okay but the curries were really...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the best of all Indian food places!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you ask most Desis what the best Desi restaurants are in the Bay Area, they will list about 5 or so and will consider all other restaurants to be total garbage. One of the restaurants on this elite...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good flavor, but too oily for my taste. if they cut the oil out, i would definitely go back regularly. they have great, fluffy naan and a good variety of curries. the mango lassi was wonderful.
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well the food was ok but after trying many other indian resturants i have to say that Ghazal Indian Cuisine in Jack London Square Oakland is the winner! It is very clean (better than shalimar) and the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I find their food too oily. The tandoor items are very good. The lamb chops are amazing. Even though they have a lot of seating, the place can get really crowded on weekend evenings.
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the chai; although do be warned it's gonna burn your tongue if you don't let it cool off trust me I found this out the hard way and had to keep eating the Raita to cool off my tongue.Gets very...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Per the recommendation of Yelpers I checked this place out. Thank you! When we walked in we were greeted by a wonderful strong aroma of spices. The place is nothing fancy but it feels comfortable and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Chicken Tikka Kabob is off the heezy. Price is cheap and the food is awesome. Waitors are always on time and friendly. Good place to eat!!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their beef jalfrezi and chicken breast is to die for. Awesome palak aloo methi. This is the place where I overeat. I love the chai and onions/masala they have. Only downside is the cleanliness which...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would honestly have to say that this has to be the best Indian Pakistani restaurant I have ever been to. I love the food. The tea is free and I would and have told hundreds of people to try this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A little dirty place. Food is just okay but I never understand the craze for this.Ive heard that people drive long distances for this and am really surprised.There is something that I am missing .I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I ever had to pick a last meal, it'd probably be Shalimar. So of course I had to eat a Shali's meal on my visit to the Bay Area. The food rocks, while the dingy ambiance and crowds just add to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having Paki parents, this place is the second place Paki place I have been to after Pakwan. Food is great, but a notch down from Pakwan. But still really good. Been here a couple of times with one of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Truly one of my most favorite places to visit. The Chicken Masala, the cow brains, the Naan i s the best. The owners ahve always been nice to me and will be coming back.
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Had a bad experience coupla times with the guys behind the counter..have shifted loyalties to Pakwan. Equally good food and a little more family friendly.
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say about this place except that I eat here WAY too much (and so does my family!) How can you resist. They use very authentic flavorings and are quite consistent day in and day out. My...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When in the mood for rich, spicy meat curries with fresh naan, there are few places that can compete with Shalimar. The Lamb curry is phenomenal and the naan always tastes like it is delivered to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bottom line... you come here for the food, not the decor or service. Their tandoori is awesome and their chicken tikka masala has won me over. Although I have had better garlic naan elsewhere, this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i love their food. this last time, it was way too fast. before i reach my table food was there.may be that's the reason the food wasn't great. sunday evening and too much crowd.malai kofta was like a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I say Shalimar, you say Lamb Chops. Shalimar! Lam... aah well. Guess enthusiasm for food isn't as universal as you'd think.Lets get the decor out of the way. This is a huge place, but oddly...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't care for the decor of the place as long as the food is on point. And here, the food is ONNNN POINT! I came here on a Saturday with some family and it kinda felt like you needed a passport to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ambience of this place totally gets me think that Indian guys who run their own restaurants in India are as fun as these owners. It makes me believe that every place that serves curry and badass...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is great. I have eaten almost every curry on the menu and loved every dish. If were just rating on food alone I have to say this is my favorite Indian restaurant. However the service and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is packed and crazy, even late on a rainy weeknight, but I can see why. You first try to grab a table, then send one person up to order at the counter. Get your own utensils, onions,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
bomb to the diggity..pochu pochu chicken boti kabab pieces....lamb chops area amazing...their biryani is semi overloaded with too much garam masala.. garlic naan is to die for.... CTM is good has a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Aside from the excellent tandoori chicken, and very good naan, this restaurant was a disappointment. Our Chicken Tikka Masala was not even as good as Baluchi's (for those of you who know NY - it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After coming here at least twice a week for the past few months, I thought I should give it up for Shalimar. Seriously the best Indian food I've had in years. The Bhuna Gosht is exceptional as...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
shalimar is famous for tasty but greasy food. I guess I would go there more often if they have have the courtesy to smile at their customers. Seriously folks! A smile wont kill you like the artery...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My bf is not a big fan of indian food, but they are so good, yum! We will come back again soon.
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is like Satan taking a crap in your mouth: sinfully tasty, but always unbearably spicy. If you don't like spicy food stay away from this place. Almost everything packs a heat to it even the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Found a new favorite here: Beef Jalfrezi - Delicately cut slices of Beef sautA�ed with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions and flavored with various aromatic spices like whole cinnamon sticks and cloves....
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is now my favorite indian restaurant around as far as the food, yum!! The place can be a madhouse like on the weekends, I feel like I walked into India with all those people. I normally just call...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been here only once. Ordered naan and kabobs. Its okay. Pakwan is better.As for service, 1 point better than Pakwan.
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. Yummy!! Great flavor, perfectly spiced, and everything we got was delicious! The mango lassi's one of the best I've had in the bay area, and really big cup of it, too. The naan was fresh and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this restaurant on new year's eve 2009. I was trying to find a tastier biryani here in San Jose area. I went to most of the restaurants around San Jose, Santa Clara, Fremont areas but this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My fiance and I really enjoyed the tikka masala, eggplant, and the spinach and cheese dishes. Don't let the oil scare you, it's delicious!! The naan is fresh and pipin' hot out of the oven too! We're...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here 4 times already, and everything I've ordered were great. I especially love the chicken tikka masala and the lamb. I'm totally hooked on their naan too, one of the best I've had yet.
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the places that I really like but always falls under the radar and I never think to go to. I've been several times for lunch on Sunday. They open at the perfect time for late-risers...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have given 1 star for the extremly Oily but a bit tasty food only. Their Ambience, neatness & customer service is well below average. Especially the ambience and neatness is really bad. I would...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Huge portions, fantastic taste -- a wonderful place for your first time trying Indian food.Tikka Masala is most excellent.Glad I don't have to travel all the way up to San Francisco to get quality...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the kind of place that seems like a hole-in-the-wall, but it's big enough that it couldn't possibly be. The energy in this place is amazing, though. Always busy and bursting at the seams with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Anytime I get that Indian food craving, I think of this place! We ordered some food to go...basic naan, Murgh Boti Tandoori, Shalimar Chawal, Murgh Horma Shahi & Kabli chana. All delish and tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I must say that this place has super yummy Indian food. CHEAP too! The four of us ate there at it was only $30! And we were mighty full! I have no idea what we ate because my friend and husband placed...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum Yum. My tummy is happy with all the delicious food! My mom and I went here tonight. We arrived at 7:35pm, got a table at 7:50pm, and received the food at 8:15pm. We tried: Onion Naan ($2)- Lots...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on a Sunday night for dinner and it was a mad house. Apparently this place has a knack for making people wait in line twice. They told my boyfriend and I that a table was ready, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is more like a fast food place, but with indian/pakistani food. The food is absolutely delicious and cheap. I tried chicken tikka masala for about $7, it may be the best one I had in a long...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is yummy! I love there veggie dishes. They ran out of garlic naan bread though.... boo! I'm only giving 4 stars because service is off - we didn't understand why we had to stand in line...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place for Indian food first discovered the one in the city off ofarrel, and they made my dreams come true when they opened one near my house, chicken tikka massal, Channa, chai, tandoori,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the heck they ran out of garlic naan? well my freinds recommended this they said it was really good. well for one thing its a bit dingy, it would be nicer if they came to our table and took our...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love these kinds of places. I went to the San Francisco Shalimar last year (on Jones) and when I looked at the menu, which looks like a newspaper, I was happy that they have a location in Fremont....
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best indian / pakistani food in Bay Area, hands down.For the past 6 years, we are visiting Shalimar every week (ignoring the time when we are out of town).Amazing chicken tikka masala and alu...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to work with a lot of Pakistanis. They introduced me to the SF Shalimar years ago. When the Fremont location opened up in our neighborhood, we were thrilled! Story has it, that the original...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
mostly pakistani. so i wont call it 'authentic' indian food. and yes pakistani and indian food IS different. its crowded. food is ok. better to avoid weekends to avoid the rush.
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I give 4 stars to this place as I like to get take outs from this place a lot. 1 star lost for the place as it will not be clean and crowdy always.Nothing special about Biryani but Tandoori & kabab is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I aboslutely love Shalimar...BUT I can only eat it once every few months because it's so greasy. Prior to eating at this place, I was not a fan of Indian food...but now I love it! It was little odd...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best place for NonVeg . Check out the Tandoor Items . They are really good .Try out all the dry ( tandoor) items . try out Chicken tikka masala . I luv it
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You go there for the food, not the service. We usually have no idea what everything means on the menu... since we feel rushed to order, we just point at two or three items and leave it to chance. We...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is awesome. The reason this place gets 3 starts is for its mediocre service. First off, the ALWAYS bring the naan late. You have to have naan for anything, so for 10 minutes you have these juicy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place opens at 5:30 p.m. for dinner (closes at 11:30 p.m.). I got back to Fremont from Davis at 5 p.m., and after a day in which I consumed just oatmeal and a small bag of strawberries, I almost...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food at Shalimar tastes good, but a few things about it require star deduction. I'd give it 3.5 if I could. The canteen-like style of the restaurant is casual, which is cool and different, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
what the heck, my friend Eric t has been raving about this place for day's, so we all hooked up and went there on a Monday night, man it was packed, like crazy packed, some little kid ran by and hit...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, Shalimar rocks. If there were blinds/curtains to close and you couldn't see the parking lot outside, you'd think you were in a place in north India or Pakistan. Really. You walk up to the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Is this place better than Pakwan? I'd say they are at about the same level. The one cool delicacy that this place has that Pakwan doesn't is brain masala (got brain). That is an extremely good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is outstanding and is one of Fremont's best eateries. We affectionately call Shalimar, Shalley Alley. Chicken kofta and bhriyani are two favorites we eat often. The sauce of the Kofta...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for the lunch buffet since I had passed by it and heard that it was really good. I'm not sure if it was because I came towards the end of the lunch rush, but the food was so-so. It was a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend lives a block away from this place and I blame her for getting me hooked. The food is great, my favorite is the palak paneer. I also fell in love with the side order of raw onions with lemon...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's kind of like eating at home because you have to set your own table and get your own drinks. But it's not like eating at home because really, how many of you have personal Indian food chefs...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well i came to eat here with some coworkers awhile ago and it was my first time eating indian/pakistan food and to tell you the truth i was a bit scared. I have herd from a lot of people that this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I walk by Shalimar almost every day and every day it smells really good! Too good though as your clothes and hair will smell just like it if you eat at the restaurant.My husband and I come here every...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have no idea what is on the menu here aside from naan, rice, cholay, or daal, because that's all I ever get (oh, and nihari, which is my husband's favorite and which we'll drive all the way from San...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I personally think that this is probably one of the better, if not one of the best places for Indian food. Everything is incredibly fresh and flavorful (except for the basmati, but that's just rice)...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is good, but service is horrible. I still eat here about twice a week. Every time I eat here I order 1 potato naan and 1 chicken tikka masala. The chickpeas curry is good too.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so the food is AMAZING!...Seriously, good stuff. The one in San Francisco is pretty much amazing as well. The reason why I gave it 4 stars rather than 5 is because of the smell. Every time I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
this is just for the fact that the HOURS OF BUSINESS is wrong!!thanks, i came there when it closed -_- there's a break between lunch and dinner, and i had to resort to another place that i didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple of times. I've tried quite a few things and everything has been excellent. Waaay greasy, but still good. Their chai tea is also excellent, with free refills. You order off...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent Excellent Excellent Food...Really authentic North Indian / Pakistani...Greasy, Spicy and Tasteful plates...Chicken Tikka Masala... HOT!As far as all the Indian(North)/ Pakistani restaurants...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not much of an expert in Indian food, but the feel and taste felt extremely authentic.The service sucked. I felt like I was being verbally mauled at the register. The man was barking at me and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just a great great spot for Indian Food. you walk in and it looks like the place could fill up 50 or more people. The service isn't the best, but its about getting damn good quality food. We ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great authentic spot for some great Indian food. You can tell by the cliente, the restaurant was filled with about 80% Indian/Pakistani and the rest was mixed.Not sure why this place just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places to eat..Absolutely non- fancy and self-service, but don't let that throw you. The atmosphere is nice and you can get the food to go. This place is always packed and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
FREE chai!!! it's a must for any great indian/pakistani restauranti like to get any naan, chicken kabobs, briyani, chicken tikka masala to name a few staples (eating family style)place gets really...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food and great price. Call way in advance if you're going to pick up.
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty basic self serve type of place in terms of your utensils and etc. you order at the counter and they bring out your food. I find the food spicier than regular indian food and the service...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Is this place just asking for disaster with this whole fetching your own plate and utensils business?Probably with more accident-prone klutzes like me, this could be dangerous.I was the waitress for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was kinda an overdue review update since I've gone here a few times since my last review (mostly to go). What better time to update than after the UYE (thanks to Ann L.).There was no heat wave...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Shalimar temperature review:(Free onions, peppers & water: oh boy!!!)Yogurt, which you have to pay extra for: brrr coldShalimar owner/manager walking around with a lonely dessert in hand like he was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had an UYE here on Mon 6/30/08 and 4 Yelpers joined me: Gur E; Peg S; Katrina M; and Anna D. You get a menu from the front, order, then get utensil & plates, and they bring out your food. Later...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I started eating at the SF Shalimar about 8 years ago. We used to drive out there from Fremont once a week for many years, that's how good it is. Then they opened one in my backyard, Fremont....
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Before I complain about this place too much: If spicy is your thing, then come here and order everything because that's almost all this place is "good" for: SPICY... The service and atmosphere is more...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is pretty good but very spicy at times. It depends if they cook spicy that day or not. I get the Tandoori chicken and while it's not authentic like at other Indian Restaurants, it's still...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I first visited Shalimar at the recommendation of my mother who lives in NJ. It was truly an amazing experience between the quality of the food and the amount you end up paying for the food, it just...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've known of Shalimar from their SF location. Therefore I decided to drag the boy here to try it out. Make sure you go here early for dinner. It gets PACKED! You order first, then find a table....
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best authentic Paki food around bar none.
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the food, but other Indian restaurants in the area are on par with it. I can only give this place three stars because there was no service at all. We sat down at an empty table and waited for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is awesome. There are some negatives, but I couldn't bear to give it less than 5 stars because the food is so delicious! You just have to accept that the decor is not so great and it's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I checked out this place on Yelp at a glance... my friends said "find a place to eat" and this was close by. Before I begin explaining the 1 star, let me say look at my other reviews: I'm generally...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Disgusting and filthy. We ate there many times including at there locations in San Francisco and the south bay.One tend to ignore the filth when you eat there because the food tastes good, but NO...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Authentic Pakistani Punjabi fare. Very tasty and fresh food. Even my wife (who is Punjabi) likes the food here. Prices are good. Service is not so good though. You have to fight for a table, as...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
other reviewers were right when they said the food here is greasy but good. my tummy is still traumatized. the biryani, mattar paneer and chana masala where were tasty but waaaaay spicy for my weak...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was our second attempt at Shalimar. We made the mistake of trying to go on a Saturday night once and did not want to fight for a table. You are not seated so unbeknownst to us you are supposed to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
we went there today and when we where about to finish eating we fond a cockroach with the tandoori chicken, and ohhhhhhhhhh my god what a seen it was really disgusting. i keep telling my husband that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is perhaps the most disgustingly dirty restaurant I have ever been in. The entire Shalimar chain is filthy including the one on Jones St. in SF, Sunnyvale and this one in Fremont.The bastards...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved their brain curry, biryani and grlicky oh so Naan! Will try Tandoori Chop- $10.95 for four tandoori lamb chops, Seekh Kabab Mughlai- ground beef w herbs/spices barbequed cooked on charcoal)!,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was glad I found this place because I'm always looking for little nooks in Fremont whenever I'm in the area. We started with Tandoori Chop, seeing as we love lamb and all. Tasty. And of course we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is NOT a INDIAN restaurant. This is a pakistani restaurant. And hence the taste is not Indian. The food here is very very oily and lacks any flavour. People confuse tastey with oily and spicy or...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Shalimar is quite possibly my favorite Indian restaurant ever. I'm sorry to say that I have no idea what I ate because my sister ordered for me. While I admit that the restaurant itself isn't the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this place was a little overrated. The curries were a little greasy and the service was confusing. We thought we had to order and pay first, then go to a table. But we ended up having to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So is the Chicken slaughtered in the name of Allah? Probably not but, who cares, this is a business not a time to get serious about religion.Upon seating myself at any available table, actually...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't beat their tandoori and CTM - chicken tikki masala. Of course, don't go there trying to impress your date, cause it's just not that kind of place. Go there for the food. Service, well there...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty much everyone in my family loves Shalimar- my parents, my uncles, my grandfather. We love it to the point where we will drive all the way from Daly City, across the San Mateo Bridge and brave...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars for my meal. The paneer tikka masala was tasty, but was definitely some of the oiliest stuff I have ever seen. The plain naan--warm and full of boils and bubbles-- and mango lassi--a tad bit...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never dined in at this place so I can't review that but I've ordered to go a few times. I think their food is very good and even though I can't handle spicy foods I still come back. Generally,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is absolute madness. We came here for lunch yesterday and the place was packed, with a crowd of people all up on the cashier, LOL! We managed to squeeze in and order our usual - tandoori...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for food, 2 stars for atmosphere. Came a few times during high school...but recently rediscovered this place when I was craving some pakistani curry. If you're looking for affordable,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome Indian Food! My husband and I were there tonight, and we loved it! One of my friends told me about this place a long long time ago, and never had the chance to take me there. Until one day,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My wife just loves this place. It has the best Tandoor Chicken Breast. It is a whole in the wall kind of place, make it a big hole in the wall. Lot of tables inside so sitting is not an issue. You...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. I go here alll the time and I love it!Food: The food is great. A lot more variety than most Indian-Pakistani places, and they don't tone down the spices, which is what makes it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap, authentic, & delicious. The food here tastes like homemade which is why it's so great!! The ambiance is lacking of course, so I wouldn't go here on a date...hehe! It's bascially one of those...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the best Indian food I have ever had...the place remains me of the high school cafeteria or any authentic Chinese restaurants. Very loud, people and their kids running around, sitting there...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not particularly fond of Indian food, but this restaurant in Fremont provides a lot of variety. They have vegetarian, beef, chicken, and lamb dishes, and their Tandoori is quite good. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Woke up today with a powerful craving for Indian/Paki/Curry/Naan type foodstuffs ... ended up at this place because the reviews were overwhelmingly good!I must say the food was quite impressive! I was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Being a fan of Indian/Pakistani cuisine n having tasted quite a variety outta thr, shud say dat Shalimar ain't d greates places for I/P food......eating experience rather...the food ain't that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bomb food man!I mean the insides aren't great but the food totally makes up for it! Don't come here with some first date all dressed up, unless your trying to a low key date with fantastic food! Then...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I found this restaurant thanks to Yelp... and it met our expectations! The food was great and the naan was probably some of the best we've had (so fresh and fluffy). The only reason we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh, i've had better. I don't really understand what the big deal is with this place. This is just like another Naan-n-Curry. Order at the counter, find a seat, and they'll bring your food over. I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is AMAZING. It's authentic and flavorful. I have two muslim indian roommates who also love this place, we think this is the best tasting indian restaurant in the bay area. Even if you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is very oily and spicy!! Their tandoori chicken is very juicy and delicious though. I'm minusing one star b/c the food was so spicy my taste buds couldn't decipher the flavors anymore! I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I have been going to this restaurant for years starting with the one in SF. The food here is excellent. We typically get the garlic-naan, the tandoori chicken thighs, chicken kofta, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The naan is to die for! Although I didn't really know what to order, I was just looking to find something to dip the naan in. Expect to have all the spices cling onto your clothes, and you, for a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Your saag gosht and naan are heavenly. Your lack of cleanliness leaves you in purgatory. Yes, that was me "washing" my plate and utensils with water and a napkin. I don't even want to envision, let...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
doesn't get better than this
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sure, Shalimar isn't much to look at...but the food here is great. Very authentic cuisine ranging from goat karahi to lamb brain masala. :) We ordered:Seekh Kabab Mughlai- ground beef w...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is probably my favorite place to get curry, i never remember what i get but i always really like it and i'm willing to drive the 25 minutes it takes to get there which should say something. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars more for value for money than anything else, but it's decent food. Naan is more breadlike that naan n' curry, but tandoori is tasty and nothing really to complain about, as long as your...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of The Most authentic Indian/Pakistani Restaurants in the Sf Bay area. The Food is as fresh as can be and extremely tasty. Open till about 11:30PM. Their Chicken Curry and Tandoori dishes are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so cheap and so good!
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Busy as hell is my only problem with this place. I mean they take care of their customers with a tender, loving care only a mother can give her new born 7 pound 3 ounce baby. The lamb dish was better...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sunday night 5pm...the place opens at 5:30pm. It was very cold, but they let us in early to sit. We weren't aware that you had to go up to the counter to order your food, but thanks to this older...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped by this place for dinner as my friend originally wanted to go next door for Sushi, but it was empty...We noticed the packed restaurant or Indians/Pakistanis which is definitely a good sign! :)...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Indian food in Fremont but dont expect any service. The guy behind the counter is the equivalent of the Soup Nazi :) Make sure you remember your order or you'll be yelled at..lol Biryani is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I Love love love this restaurant. I think I could eat there every night and not get tired of it. When my Shalimar craving hits, I drive 45 minutes just to eat there. I have tried this location and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok let me tell you guys one thing - I have eaten food at Shalimar atleast 100 times and always with my office colleagues and buddies - one thing is for sure CHINESE/ ASIANS don't like this food for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food at Shalimar is very tasty. The restaurant is bustling and everything is pretty fast-paced. It could get quite crowded during the evening hours. You can also get food to-go. I was told...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just as yummy as it's Polk st location in SF minus the ghastly all white dining area and unforgiving fluorescent lights! This Fremont location is very crowded and busy as well but much homier and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Get the garlic naan... It's to die for but eat it while it's piping hot (as with most naans and similar foods!) and you won't regret it... If the ambiance were a little bit nicer and less hectic I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After a nightmarish experience with Shalimar in Sunnyvale I was still willing to give Shalimar Fremont a shot.I ordered the same dishes and they were a 1000 times better. Maybe it's time to give the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their food is absolutely fantastic! I love everything and have tried everything minus the brain masala (ekk). I would recommend the chicken tikka masala with the naan and the daal!
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the bf wanted some indian food and i yelped for a suggestion--we certainly weren't disappointed. i'm glad my friend told me, though, that you have to order first and that the utensils and plates are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten in the Shalimar in the city, many years ago, and have such fond memories of such fabulous food in such a hole in the wall little place and even being stuck back in the office eating on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If there was anything above 5 stars, this is the only place that would deserve it. I'm Pakistani; and if that counts for anything, this restaurant is the closest to authentic I've seen in California....
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Shalimar has great Indian fast food and is a good place to go with parents and older folk. The food is traditional Dhaba style. The goat curry is definitely a man's dish. Also, they use dark meat...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, the meat is very tender, but I imagine it hard to dry out meat that has been soaked in oil. Just about everything at Shalimar tastes like it is either dipped in oil or oil is poured on top of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in Fremont for two years and never once did I dine here. Its one of those places you wonder: "Is it good there?" Well thanks to Guri, I actually did enjoy our dinner. I totally...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! The epitome of what great Pakistani/Indian food should be! Spicy, oily and hot! I continue to drive to Fremont for the Nihari, a thick, spicy curry with chunks of tender beef in it. My crispy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have one group of friends who have two defining qualities:1) They love a good meal2) They're cheap as hellSo every time we're on breaks back from college, we inevitably wind up... at the hole in the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You don't go to Shalimar for a GREAT SERVICE or AMBIANCE! You go their for almost authentic Indo-Pakistani food. I say almost as the level of oil could be a tad lesser. Anyhow, our favorites, and we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i read the reviews for this place and was expecting good food. not to say it was bad, but it was more like average. i had my heart set on good butter chicken, but they only had chicken tikka masala....
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Shalimar is always worth the trek across the bay area to visit. This location happens to be my favorite three I have been to (SF and Sunnyvale are the other two). The naans come out piping hot and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you just want excellent food at a cheap prices this is the place to go. Do not expect good service or a clean, well kept restaurant just go and enjoy the sublime food. If you are looking for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came in here with high expectations because I have heard so many good things about this place. Looked like I just beat the dinner rush by coming in here at around 6:50 pm on a Thursday. Shortly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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Spicy, oily and delicious. The service is definetly lacking, and there is no ambiance whatsoever, but the food is damn good. Almost anything out of the tandoor is good, with the lamb chops being a real...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place!!! Being Indian myself, I usually hate almost every Indian restaurant I try because the food can never compete with my mommy's. But this place has ridiculously delicious food that I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great restaurant. My Indus colleagues describe this as "southeast Asian soul food". It's a dingy little dive of a restaurant in strip mall, but the guys behind the counter know how to make a Tandoor...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is really tasty but eekss... very unhygenic. If you peep into the kitchen, you will not go back. People using bare hands and are not following the hygene cooking ethics.Customer service just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They don't mess around here. The decor is minimal. The servers aren't dressed alike. There isn't a cute host/hostess there to greet you at the door.I think we ordered just about every kabob on the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
excellent food. the place is not very clean looking, the tables n chair are usually pushed around. dont expect good service cz they are always unstaffed it seems like. but the food is fantastic. lamb...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a zoo, but great food! You walk in and the first thing you should do is find a seat, because during peak hours it is very crowded. Once you've done that, there is a counter where you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is definitely a sense of urgency when you get here. THANK GOODNESS I read the reviews before eating here otherwise I would not have known that when you go in, you get your table, have someone...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When my boyfriend and I are in the east bay and it comes time to eat Indian it's always "my Indian place" or "your Indian place" because when we first started dating we both had different favorites....
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The famous Shalimar. The Shalimar my sister kept talking about. She could write a whole dissertation probably on why Shalimar is so damn good, but I'll leave it succinct and my less than prolific way...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Shalimar is a nice place to go to if you want authentic tasty Indian/Pakistani food and you're not on a diet. I used to come here a few times in the past 2 years and had a good time & enjoyed my meal....
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Shalimar many times now (on regular excursions with my Indian co-workers who introduced me to it) and I really think I'm starting to learn the language.Shalimar is Indian for "goes right...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
used to have to go to sf for shalimar, but now they have a couple restaurants around the east/south bay. the food is great! you can't go wrong w/ the buttered chicken and naan. a couple other...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We liked this place the first time we were there although it took forever to get our food and it was so noisy and crowded. But the 2nd time was intolerable b/c when we ordered our tandori chicken, it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't even use to eat Indian food, and this is the first one I tried and truly enjoyed. I've tried various items on the menu (including the chicken biryani, chickena and lamb tandoori) and they've...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a few different friends tell me about this place so I had to try it eventually. When I walked in, it was about 90% Indian/Pakistani people (I apologize for not really knowing the difference),...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yo if you love to eat raw onions then you must like indian, paki food. if you love to eat all you can eat raw onions and toss it up with all you can eat free lemon sauce... shalimar pwnz. i just love...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Shalimar based on my Indian co-worker's recommendation. She told me that the restaurant wasn't known for its atmosphere, but that it served good food, especially naan. Well, that's all I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the two curries we ordered were good, but small portions. they come out fast though, so you can easily order more if you find that you're still hungry. don't forget to order plenty of naan! i say plan...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friends absolutely love this place but when they all go I opt out. The actual place is pretty ratty. No decor, poorly lit, very typical hole in the wall kind of joint. Food is too greasy for my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Shalimar is hands down the best northern Indian food in Fremont. Especially delicious are the chicken tikka masala, okra, and tandoori chicken. These are my staples. Most dishes are spicy, so be...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Shalimar doesn't pretend to be anything that it isn't.-It's one fugly whole in the wall.-Service sucks! -It's a freakin' zoo with all kinds of people rambling about in a foreign language.-The food...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Chicken Breast, Boneless Chicken Breast Kabobs, Chole/Chik Peas, Garlic Naan make for good Pakistani food. They prefer large groups order on one ticket...trust me it keeps the staff on track on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent Tandoori Chicken. Chicken is marinated in spices and then grilled to perfection. Not the most hygienic place. Also they only accept cash. The service is mediocre.
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Somehow the food here just isn't as good as the SF Shalimar. The chicken tikka masala seems to be less rich and slighty less spicy, the veggie dishes tend to be more hot than flavorful and they don't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally tried this place last night, and I was extremely pleased. I will start off by saying that this is an excellent Indian restaraunt for the more... carnvivorous type of person. They have a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked it here! It was a bit bizarre and jarring, to enter this restaurant without knowing what the procedure was. Apparently, you sit yourself down, go up and order the food, get your own...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now this is one of the places you have to rate for food only, because its obvious the owners don't care about the service, but thats fine, because the awesome food makes up for any lack of service....
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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My favorite food from this restaurant is Tandoori chicken (Grilled chicken), it is def the best one I ever had. I never disappoint with all the food I ordered. Most of them are pretty tasty. The negative thing...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Crazy. I think that's the most accurate word for this place. As other reviewers have suggested, anyone that plans to visit this restaurant needs a cheat sheet: 1) Don't wait to be seated. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought the food here was excellent. I can't really say anything else about anything here because my intereaction with anything else here is usually minimal. It doesn't operate like a typical...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If Seinfeld's soup Nazi ran an Indi-Pak restaurant it would probably be Shalimar. The food is good, possibly great depending on the dish, but the service and ambience is just plain bad. If you live...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food at a great price. The atmosphere is crowded and noisy but in a good way! The food is a little greasy but otherwise tastes great.My only complaint is that its sometimes hard to get a table....
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you say something against Shalimar to certain people, a look comes over them and you best take back that remark. Unfortunately, I don't see what all the hoopla is about. The service is bad - the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing that's 5 star in this restaurant is their seekh kabob and nan..i swear they are best on that. Rest all is very avg, greasy and not worth mentioning. This like viks(berkeley) is much...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lets just say the BBQ chicken is off the hook!!! Who cares about the service!!! There fine bring on the chicken!!! :P Although the friend I was eating with was shocked I was able to raise my hand and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bad service for people who are "outsiders". As in, if you are an outsider, people will cut you in line and the guy who takes orders wont give a crap. He will proceed to have a long conversation and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Alright here's the truth: Shalimar is PACKED nearly every night. This restaurant monopolizes the entire parking lot (to the chagrin of a great Italian restaurant, Il Porcino, a sushi restaurant,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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This is my another favourite place to eat non-veg. Biryani (I guess it's only available on selected days in a week) is awesome. Other than usual chicken tandoori, goat curry are great! PROS: Food CONS:
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awseome for what it is- cheap super tasty Pakistani food. Yes it is sparsely decorated, oily, etc but if you were going for refinement you wouldnt be here.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Shalimar is always packed; hard to get a seat on saturday nights. Food is good. Had the typical stuff: the buttered chicken, kababs, and naan, and I think that white lemon stuff. I think we had to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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The place serves really good food if you do not mind the food being greasy. The Naan's are awesome. Lack of choices on the menu can put you after a while. Their Sheekh Kababs are amazing too...Service...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite Indian food. The chicken tikka masala is so bomb!! Goes great with the rice and garlic naan. It's spicer than I've had it at other places. Definitely best to call your order in and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Known for food, this really is a "Shalimar". Great tasting food, awesome prices and usually decent service. Biryani, Chicken Kofta, Murgh Seekh Kabob, Chicken Tikka Masala are some of our favourites....
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My best friend is the person I frequent the place with. Whenever we stay local and want cheap eats, we head to this spot. This restaurant is always on point. Really awesome food for a really good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not quite sure why this place is so popular, but I like it too. I mean .. the service is pretty slipshod, they'll probably forget your order at some point. The food is greasy, and their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The highest echelon in Indo Pakistani food. I knew I was in the right place immediately when I felt intimidated by the guy taking my order. The whole place is kinda gruff and dark, but oh man the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good and cheap pakistani food...taking a bangladesh buddy was totally useless....(i hope you are reading this)...not only did he over order and we couldn't finish....but $86 for shalimar for 6...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fantastic place to eat if you are really hungry and don't mind oily food. The naan is fresh and the curries are usually piping hot. My favourites are the chicken boti, kofta and the chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is always solid, although walking in there the first time is always a little confusing - you go up to the line, order, then you sit down and eat and then you pay. I've had the cashier...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
finally made it here after hearing how great this place is...it was good...but not the best. one dish was really good but the other 2 were ok. but i am still an amateur when it comes to indian food....
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best Indian restaurant. The food is great and cheap. I would give it 5 stars but this is really a take out place. Both atmosphere (including cleanliness) and service are either close to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2006
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boy oh boy talk about Indian food and this place comes to mind asap. the food is great actually awesome but couple of things. first of all you will have hard time finding parking and if you are one of...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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This place gets packed and you have to spend plenty of time looking for parking even though that the parking is huge. That's actually a good thing. once you arrive to this place, the place is packed a...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/16/2006
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Looking for a good value Indian meal to take out and eat at home.Try Shalimar. While the Shalimar restaurant in-house experience is chaotic (too busy, stand in line twice...once to order and once ...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/18/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
oooooooh shalimar! i know people who have developed an intense addiction to the tandoori lamb chop at this place! sadly, you only get 4 little ones with each order. we've been known to order 2...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I go here often when we (well, when I) don't feel like cooking. The lamb Seehk Kabob (sp?) is a winner along with their spinach dish, and grilled lamb chops. The menu isn't that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2005
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It is the only restauranrt serving real pakistani food . I like their Chiken Tikka Masala , Nihari and Tandori Stuff. The food reminds me of authentic pakistani cuisine from back home. Every dish served by...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2005
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Shalimar has such a good reputation, my husband and I have gone to eat there many times. It's always packed, and the people in there are not white people, which leads me to believe it's got a lot of ...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/27/2005
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This place is definitely the best pakistani food you will ever eat. It has authentic chicken tikkahs, nahri, naan and chicken tikka masalla. You will be crazy to not eat there. I would definitely reco...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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The non-vegetarian food here is always good, although they use a bit too much oil. Vegetarian food is not their specialty, so don't go there looking for great veggie food.When you go there for the...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really great food for the price and it seems very authentic and is often very crowded. This is a great place to eat with a bunch of people because of how well priced it is and you can get a bunch of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2005
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