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Favorite Indian Restaurant in Hayward is a four star Indian restaurant. This is a great place. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This place features delivery, a buffet, brunch, and catering. This place is good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
My love affair with Indian food started when I discovered Favorite. The circles I travel in we only bother to call it Favorite... we know what we are talking about great eats!. They deliver...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really more of a 3.5 starts, but the service there is so good, so friendly.My husband and I (we are not Indian or Pakistani) went there Friday. We were both pleased that they had a Friday night...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've always just ordered take out...both the pick up and delivery. I've never sat in the restaurant itself (old or new). But the staff is always very friendly and organized. The delivery is timely;...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been getting delivery from this place for years. LOVE their food. I got back and forth between the Butter Chicken and the Chicken Tikka Masala. And we love the Shrimp Vindaloo. The veggie meals...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I went to the grand opening which was at their new location on Mission Blvd. in Hayward. The parking lot was easy to access and in a convenient location (surrounding the restraurant)....
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I had a hankering for Indian food today, so we decided to try out the new location of Favorite Indian Restaurant. She had been ordering take-out from the other location for years, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Surprisingly enough this place I actually would recommend to people and its located in Hayward of all places...Got to enjoy their lunch buffet and the selections were good for the price $10 and tastes...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here last night with my co-workers for a birthday dinner. There were 14 people total and they were very accomidating about spliting checks. We even had kids with us that were picky and they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks yelpers!! Tried the A street location after reading all the great reviews on Yelp months ago, and it's a fantasitc place! I keep meaning to order from the menu but have only been able to go...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We had them deliver and were majorly disappointed. The Idli Sambar was inedible. The samosas were barely passable. The aloo gobi tasted like it may have been slightly spoiled. Ugh. The poor...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An extra star for opening the new restaurant location! The Mission Blvd. facility is MUCH larger, very well appointed, has a large parking lot, and allows for a bigger buffet. Kudos to Ricky and wife...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had the weekend buffet lunch for ~$10/person. Great deal considering the quality of the food. Buffet was clean and well-stocked with fresh foods. There were a lot of different, flavorful dishes...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hubby and I ate here today for lunch. I was disappointed when I wasn't able to go for the grand opening and enjoy free food, so we thought we'd give it a try today as it was a holiday and we didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were extremely appreciative that they actually remembered to call us personally to invite us to their new location's grand opening! How many restaurants would do that for even their most regular...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We ordered take-out and growing up on Indian food, I know what's good and what's bad. AND THIS WAS GOOD!Not too oily, and of course being Indian, a lot of fish and veggie dishes! We got chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
*WARNING WARNING WEE WOO WEE WOO BIASED REVIEW*If your economics teacher ever said the phrase, "There is no such thing as a free lunch," he is WRONG. WRONG WRONG WRONG.My brother and I stopped by...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came to Favorite Indian today for their grand opening event. Complimentary food until 4pm! It was an Indian food galore! I was quite impressed with the place. Nice decor, very spacious, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Update 10/4/09******************Ok, the food was just as awesome as their A street restaurant. I did the dinner, not the buffet and just loved everything: Butter Chicken, Fish Masala, Eggplant dish,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here because a colleague had had a good takeout experience with them. The dining room is a bit small (25 seats?), but there was plenty of room for our group of 7 when we came in for lunch. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had the vegetable samosa, garlic naan, chicken tikka masala, fish curry, aloo gobi, and favorite biryani. It's all good...REALLY good! The only problem that I had was the fact that the place is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heart Favorite Indian! For some reason their butter chicken just tastes a little better than other places. Although, they do not have much of a buffet, it has the usual main dishes. And they are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. A friend of mine who's banished himself back to the desolate place known as Buffalo NY brought me here years ago, and I've been coming back ever since! We order delivery about 70%...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I lived in Hayward my husband and I ordered delivery from here often. EVERYTHING we had was delicious. I cannot recall a dish that we tried that we did not like.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
INDIAN FOOD! I usually like mine on the spicy side but they make it just spicy enough so the flavor of the food is pleasantly enhanced. We came here by accident and almost didn't go in because it is a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is really good and reasonably priced. I like their samosas and butter chicken! Those are my favs. Their briyani is wonderful as well. Oh and of course we always get a bunch of their garlic naan....
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what there is to complain about here. This is a frequent lunch spot for my co-workers and I. You can't beat their cheap lunch buffet which has a little bit of everything. Yes, there is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Their food is still good, parking is still tough, and they've raised the buffet price from $6.95 to about $8.00.When I was getting buffet takeout, filling up my takeout container as usual, the guy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
it doesn't get much better than this...VERY good indian food...distinct flavors...quick delivery...spot on...thank you!
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Yikes! Got my first case of food poisoning from eating here. Looks like I had chicken that was undercooked.Even if I didn't receive food poisoning, I wouldn't rate this restaurant very high. This...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My hubby and I probably started going to this restaurant once per month, whenever we crave Indian food. The food is good, the prices are reasonable, and the location is very close to our home.We...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the "favorite indian restaurant" is located next to the reptile room. favorite is small with 12ish tables, holding less than 50 people.there's an elephant on the left wall, an india mural in the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, my friend wanted to try this place because her coworker were raving about this place.It is a tiny place right next door to "The Reptile Room".We ordered the following for 4 people.Beef Samosa...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who would have thought that the tastiest Indian food I've had in a long time would be in Hayward of all places? Regardless-the food here is top notch and reasonably priced. Highly recommended.
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is really good. I always get the chicken tikka massala and it comes with rice (some places it doesn't) The rice pudding is good as well. The naan could be thicker though. Good place for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just an update: They keep raising their delivery minimum. This time, I called and when I asked what the current minimum is, the guy said..."Well...where do you live?" As if the minimum is different...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome food. I'm Indian, and can make this food at home, but I still love going there!Especially for the chicken tikka masala!
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great neighborhood Indian. They make the standard Indian fare, but their dishes are made with more care and quality than the average Indian place. Even the rice is moist and flavorful. They seem to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Small little restaurant along A st. Might be a little hard to see at night because when we drove by, we passed it up the first time. SO, I was craving some indian food this one night and used yelp...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a nice little Indian restaurant in the downtown area. OK so this is my first review of an Indian restaurant. I do enjoy curry-based foods from time to time, but the opportunity to come to places...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After another St. Regis visit to the Crotchety Old Guy In Law the spousal unit and I craved Indian. Shereen Bean the bOmb of awesOmeness that she is came through with yet another killa, make that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best Indian restaurant on the East side of the Bay...nuff said...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was my birthday yesterday, and my hunny wanted to take me out to dinner. We decided to visit this place cause I really was craving Indian food. I'm pretty new to Indian food, but the few times...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is awesome! i have dined in and also eaten during the lunch buffet. both times, the food was excellent. Although during the lunch buffet, the staff took a while replenish the dishes because...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My new guilty pleasure is the channa masala and their naan, omg soo good. The staff is always super friendly which makes me like it even more. I usually call in my order and the pick up, I've never...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Da bear n his owna had lunch buffet here today and boy was da bear satisfied! They have delicious tandoori chicken and the naan was fresh outta the oven and crunchy fresh! Dip it in their tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We order delivery about 2-3x per month and are never disappointed. Great prices and excellent sauces. I don't think I've had a curry that I haven't like yet! Order online for fast, accurate delivery.
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered Chicken Tandoori, Meat Samosa, and their Garlic Naan and everything was so tasty. I placed my order online and they arrived 30 minutes later :) A ! Would order from them again
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would actually give this place a 3.5, but they don't warrant a 3, so a 4 it is! I haven't dined in at this place yet, I've done carry out. The inside of this place is very decorative, lots to look...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food, fair service, good pricing.I take my friends who have spent extensive time in India here, and we're never disappointed. The buffet is great, and the food is always fresh.Delivery can...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a slog to find a good Indian place to eat. My friend Sue and I go here regularly (in fact we are in a rut, we ALWAYS go here :-)). We are predictable on the food as well, to the extent...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is tucked away on A Street so if you drive too fast, you'll probably miss it. The prices are pretty reasonable here and you get a good amount of food. My friend and I ordered a dish each...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered food for delivery from here. The food took 70 minutes to arrive (they said 45 mins over the phone, so plan to call well ahead of time) and then the driver didn't have anything less than a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not much to say, just perfectly good.
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I swear, there are very few places I will not go back to. I have been persuaded and updated many a review, because I want to be seen as a fair reviewer, but this is one instance where I just can't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's our new favorite Hayward restaurant!
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't say enough how much I love this place. Everyone that knows me knows how OBSESSED I've become with Indian food after discovering this place. It was my first taste of Indian food, and since then...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you live in Hayward or Castro Valley and want really good Indian food this is the place. I have not eaten in - it looks a little bit cramped to me and not the kind of a place that you'd go on a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well my friend and I ventured there on a weekday, and got there,when they opened,, because reading some of the comments that it could be busy for lunch.. The food was still coming out and the help was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is just for the lunch buffet....I was checking Yelp for new places for us to go to lunch. We arrived around 1:45. I didn't realize it was such a small place. I think tops there was maybe less...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review is solely for the lunch buffet. Buffets are evll, and this one is tasty evil. I wish they had labels for each dish because I only had a vague idea of what I was slopping on my plate....
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wowee zowie! Thanks to the reviews here on Yelp, I gave this place a try yesterday. Ordering online was COOL and the food arrived within 30 minutes.And then I was in Comfort Food Heaven! Yum, yum,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really great food and priced well. They have a great, user-friendly website with their full menu. Once you order online you get a confirmation phone call moments later and food takes only 15-20...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why are they named "Favorite Indian Restaurant"? ..because simply, they ARE MY "Favorite Indian Restaurant." Was that grammatically correct?Oh well.. either way, I love this place! Stop by weekdays...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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Cheap lunch buffet, nothing special. But go for dinner if you want good food. Remember no ambiance, a hole in the wall. The food is wonderful. Yummy!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For me, this is going to be the standard as far as Indian food goes in the future. They deliver! You can order online!
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh My God! I'm not an expert on Indian food and haven't tried a ton of Indian places, but I just KNOW this is authentic, quality Indian food. Their "favorite bread basket" (garlic naan, onion kulcha...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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first time i had been to a place where i like everything i ordered . it is amazing that if you never had indian food and you like it at first time is very surprising. i highly recommand this place to everyone.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy food! Great service! Even free Delivery if you are lucky enough to live locally! This is the best Indian food anywhere! Spiced just the way you like it. Not oily or drowned in cream sauces....
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my third update about the best restaurant on Earth. I know this because we just ordered delivery at 7pm on Xmas eve... and if we wanted to, we could have done the same tomorrow. Cause they're...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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Best Indian Food.
judysbook.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lunch buffet = $7.95Weight gain = 3 lbs.One of the best Indian lunch buffets out there and it's only $7.95! The buffet items were definitely delish. The lamb curry, butter chicken, tandoori chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delivery? Check. Yummy yummy indian food? Check. Not really much that could make this place any better. This place is great. It's really hard to beat a gigantic Indian feast for $30 with a few gin...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is right next to our office. Man, not bad at all. Actually, pretty good. The buffet is awesome and the owner cussing in Hindi after a bad day at the stock market adds to the flavor....
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place really *IS* my favorite Indian restaurant (go figure, eh?)My friend & I came across this place a few years ago. It was one of those days that was raining buckets, cold & muggy weather......
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
G: We ordered online and it came within the predicted time (50 minutes), so next time, I'll probably order earlier than when I'm already starving. but ahh, the convenience of ordering through the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm really a fan of their food. The fact that they'll deliver all the way to San Leandro makes me a bigger fan! There is a minimum $35 order for delivering to my house but, I don't mind. When the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The mattar paneer is the most amazing thing I have ever had. If I could eat at one resturant the rest of my life, it would be here. The service is great, the delivery is always reliable and the prices...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The fact that you can order delicious Indian food restaurant from THEIR WEBSITE warrants 4 STARS!
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very, very good Indian. My English hubby would def rate this five-stars for their online ordering system alone! It is a fantastic and the food arives piping hot and the aroma fills your home with the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I got a few things from here and they were sub par!The Daal was way too salty and I could have made it better at home. Not good enough for my standards. SOWWY :(
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the prices and the food are immaculate. i've been there twice and have eaten take out several times.i mean this place is so efficient and awesome that some of my friends have their # on speed dial....
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this restaurant quite a number of times and it's amazing. I've tried a few other local places and they've been fairly miserable to stomach. It's a tiny "hole-in-the-wall" kind of place,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lunch Buffet - When someone told me we were going to my favorite Indian restaurant, I said, "cool what is it called?" HAHA This place is a good, cheap, fulfilling place for lunch. The Garlic Naan...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
lamb korma. eat it now.
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What you can enjoy at Favorite Indian Restaurant's Buffet:1. Flavorless, oily Tandoori Chicken2. Paleek Paneer with non existent cheese3. Chicken Tikka Masala with chicken pieces the size of my pinky...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first experience with Indian cuisine and I was very happy with the outcome. I ordered - Meat Samosas, Garlic Naan & Curry Chicken to go. Everything was DELICIOUS but I must say that the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We've been ordering from this place for the last 6 months. We love the fact that they deliver!The food is delicious and they can make it as spicy and you'd like. The portions are large and you can...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The boy lives in 'hoodward (that's all from him...) and we've been ordering take out from them for quite awhile now and they're always so so so good! It was actually quite a shock for the both of us...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy delicious and good. I already have a love for all things spicy and good and Favorite Indian Restaurant certainly makes sure I have some love for them. I love the samosas and they give you 2...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I do not know where the other reviewers were eating at but definitely not the same place I ate. Its cheap $6.95 for the buffet which is very limited in selection and has only 3 meat dishes. Don't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mmmm delicious. I ordered take away. didn't really feel like eating by myself that day. But they have a such a great lunch buffet ($6.95). it is small if you compare it to others. but my mouth was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
chicken tikka kabab, tandoori chicken, fish masala fish cooked in mild spicy sauce (my fav!!!), bengan berthaeggplant in tandoor cooked in tomato sauce & cream (yummy!)Pakora could be more crispier....
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is delicious! It's the best indian food around... although Curry Corner is great too. At Favorite you can choose from the menu though. I love their vegetarian dishes and their assorted...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I'm going to admit I'm no Indian food connoisseur. But I have always liked Naan and Curry. I liked how fluffy..but crispy their naan was..I have been to 2 other Indian restaurants and the naan...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good service. Good food. Cute Indian paintings. Make sure to call ahead to get food to go. Love the Chicken Tikka Masala, Curry Chicken or Shrimp, Naan, Tandoori Chicken. Yummm
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Indian food! Very reasonable prices. Very small place, majority of people get food to go.
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks! If you want to eat healthy and enjoy what you're eating, then this is the way to go. Their naan is good, and if you want to try something different then I suggest the Kabli naan...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't had anything here that I didn't like. The Butter Chicken and the Chicken Tikka Masala are wonderful. The Aloo Gobi (Cauliflower and Potatoes) and the Bhindi Masala (Okra) are my two...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing I order from here is the Chicken Tikka Masala. I don't eat indian food often and when I crave it I typically only order that from here because I know it's going to be good. I also order...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Grr.. Yelp, what the hell man?? I trusted in you to find a new hidden gem within the small city of Hayward, and you almost kill me!!I call to see what time they close, and we get there at 9pm before...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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The food is tasty, although not the best Indian I've ever had. But hey, there aren't that many Indian restaurants in Hayward. They have a buffet that's usually pretty good, and a mango lassi that isn't too...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i ate here on a Saturday and they have their buffete lunch for 6.25 or so the food is really good tasty. this was my first time trying the indian food and for me was extraordiary, maybe is not the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I never liked Indian food. It was always too spicy for me. But once a year I would take my husband out for his birthday and "suffer" through it. Later an Indian friend of mine told me to try chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent lunch buffet with a variety of vegie options and great naan.Mediocre (at best) service, but you don't need much at a buffet.
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went for week night dinner and was very slow. But people started coming in around 9pm. Half of the customers were there just to get it to-go.The food is cheap and quality is "OK". I didn't care...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have only eaten Favorite Indian food twice, both times it was delivered. Which is pretty convenient since I am agoraphobic (only slightly kidding).I get the shrimp with potatoes. The rice and ala...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you need a quick fix of Indian food, their lunch buffet is great. Their veggie and curry dishes are yum, and I love their Chicken Tika Masala! The naan comes out hothothot! I have yet to try...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I rarely know what I'm eating (like the time I told them that the eggplant was bomb and they told me that there wasn't any eggplant in my dish), but I always love it.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad. I was looking for a quick meal and was happy to find a decent Indian place. Got take out.
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
[A-only review]This place is freakin' scrumptious. I used to work around here at (yes, there are jobs in Hayward) and we'd take advantage of their all-you-can-eat buffet. Most AYCE places,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Setting: Didn't stay to eat. We ordered our food to go. From the look of things, it was quite a small place. Quite a normal looking restaurant, brightly lit.Food: Magnificent. One of the best...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We love this place we get the Aloo gobi and Karhi Chicken. The garlic naan and samosas are to die for!
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is good. Service is ok...This is a great place for take out. Parking can be difficult.The tree in front is pushing up parts of the sidewalk in front of the restraunt. I have tripped at night...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not my Favorite Indian Restaurant!We went several times for the lunch buffet. All of the dishes were watery and the flavors were bland every time I went. The space is tiny and cramped. If I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I been here several times for dinner and have enjoyed each meal- definitely one of my favorites. However, I need to tell them to make spicy. Smaller restaurant mean not good for parties over 4.
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good Indian eats and free delivery! YIPPPPEEEE!!!I've been eating here for years, and am happy that my experience has been consistent. It's not THE best, but it is very good, affordable, and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
definitely the best, most affordable Indian food in the area. Tons of veggies in everything, and the vegetable pakora is to die for! You can actually TELL what is in everything, and its all...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We ordered take out on a Friday night...Our order consisted of vegetable samosas, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Rogan Josh. The entrees came with a big order of Saffron Rice which was delicious and one...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yahoo! Having just moved to CV from an urban neighborhood that boasts 5 Indian joints within a 2 block radius from my apartment, let me tell you I was THRILLED to order Favorite Indian for home...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I venture to this place atleast 3 times a month. It's fast, friendly, and tastes fantastic. You can ask to have your dish spicey or mild. I vote going a little on the spicey side. Great place to chat...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is the funniest name for a restaurant! Every time I tell people where I'm eating, they chuckle.AMBIANCE: Fancy hole in the wall. From reading other peoples' reviews, I seriously...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I haven't written a review yet!I sometimes order out for delivery - and they show up in a cab - how cool is that (ok, maybe they own the cab, or have a deal). The food is hot/spicy -...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All around great food with varying degrees of spiciness. Don't miss the Tandoori Chicken, or the Lamb Tikka Masala. Good sized portions at a great price. I always have trouble limiting my order to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to think I didn't like Indian food, but really I never gave it a fair shot. My husband turned me onto the joys of Indian food and I haven't looked back. He claims that no Indian food he has had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets 5 stars because for being one of the only Indian restaurants within what seems like a 20-mile radius of Hayward, their food is:1) consistently damn good; FH and I almost always get the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A very small and intimate restaurant located in Hayward. For starters, the veggie samosas served with the red and green sauce is a good combination along with the chicken pakora. Juicy, yet tiny...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Big flavor foods for a tiny restaurant. They get a lot of take-out orders and I can see why. As you walk in, you see 7 tables (seating ranges from 2 per table or 4) at the back is the kitchen. There...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not the best Indian restaurant to go to, but it's consistency of the buffet in my experience and the value always has me coming back every 2-3 weeks. Sometimes even twice in the same week. It has my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Call me crazy -- I drove from Oakland to Hayward specifically to try out this Indian restaurant. I was pleasantly surprised. I'm not sure if it's necessarily worth the trip, but good Indian food is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Location:Parking here blows, unless you're going after 6pm and use the bank parking lot next door, so I usually go there for takeout and use the 15 minute green zone out front. This place has the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Look out, everybody! Brenna's doing the Happy Dance again! I'm on day 1 of eating leftover Saag Gosht, and I'll probably have enough left over for lunch tomorrow, too. The portion was good-sized,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This little restaurant's name says it all -- it has become a family favorite and we either eat there or have delivery at least once a week. The delivery is rapid -- we've never had to wait more than...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
quite quick an nummy.mango lassi was good, samosas were VERY good. i like the smallness, we were well attened to, and they guy was really on top of the buffet. it was all really fresh and kept neat....
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with a friend on Saturday afternoon and we enjoyed it. It's a small restaurant so if you have a large party I'd call in advance. We ordered:the meat samosa, good but surprised that there...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
very good for a quick, cheap, delicious lunch. one of those places when seen from the outside you wouldn't just walk in and eat, but thanks to yelp i knew better. everything here tastes freshly made,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Since my gf is a bit of an indian food nut, she had one of her frequent cravings. Not knowing where to find a good place in Hayward, we searched around a bit before finding Favorite Indian Restaurant....
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The BEST takeout Indian! This is my absolute #1 curl-up-on-the-couch comfort chow.Prices are really good here; for around $30 you can get a nice dinner for 3-4 people.I highly recommend:* Tandoori...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First off, hands down best restaurant name ever.I live in Los Angeles, but grew up in the SF Bay Area and this is the one restaurant I go to every time I make a trip up north. All of the vegetarian...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Things I like about Favorite:- They have a wide delivery area in Hayward and Castro Valley. They usually deliver when they say they will (45 minutes - an hour... plan ahead)- The food is decent/good....
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best Indian food in Hayward. Though I have to say, getting a dinner there and having it cooked fresh is *so* much better then their buffet. The buffet is pretty solid, as far as buffets go. But...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MY FAVOURITE! My sister and I are obsessed. Really, since its the only good indian restaurant in the Hyaward/CV area. My dad and I stumbled in here one day, and we've been fans ever since. Love it....
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
No, it's not great Indian food. But the buffet is fresh enough and it's certainly affordable. Here's a tip -- ORDER THE CHAI. It is made to order, like in India (not from some giant thermos or...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I prefer Tandoor Indian Restaurant on Mission Blvd. versus this place. The only reason I like this place is because they deliver!
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the food. ONLY IF I DON'T ASK FOR DELI EVERY!!HONE SLY THEY WILL TAKE MORE THAN AN HOUR IF YOU ASK FOR DELI EVERY. but if you go in and sit down, oh you will be leaving the restaurant licking...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
here's one of my regular lunch spots when i work in hayward. i wouldn't say that this place has the tastiest indian/pakistani food, but it is good and cheap for what it is and the lunch buffet offers...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this restaurant! I went for the lunch buffet - its a great deal & not too greasy like some other places. Only negative is that the place is rather small. Still would go back any day!Great naan...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2006
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I used to love this place as a takeout choice. I'm not sure if the ownership has changed, but I recently put in an order (my usual). I was informed that we would have to place an order of $30 or more. (The tab...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Recommended Dish: Lunch Buffet (it's only $5.95!) The family owned restaurant provides customers with an affordable and tasty option for Indian food in the East Bay. Although their prices are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's not my "favorite Indian restaurant" as that would be Benares in London. However, it is my fave Indian restaurant in Hayward when I'm feeling masochist. There's nothing like a tummy full of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is pretty good. The ambience? Not so much. Bare bones decor with flies buzzing and no a/c in the bathroom.Back to the food - I thought the naan was overbaked, so I made my dining companion...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty decent, but it's in the middle of Hayward in an odd area just off of Foothill and A. Prices are cheap, and all of the food was flavorful, but none of it was memorable. We got...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good place that's worth the drive deep into the bowels of Hayward. Super friendly, cheap, filling and tasty!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Update 1/4/07 - I think the buffet lunch has gone up to $6.95 and the menu entrees are higher, too. No longer a steal, but still good value. probably 3.5 stars for me.One of the few places I and the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy Indian buffet for about $5ish. The choices aren't as extensive as others, but what's available is very appetizing. For dinner, the tandoori chicken is top-notch. Much more yummy than others....
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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Whenever i come home from school, me and my friends in the area always make a point to go to favorites at least once or twice to catch up. We love the food, and i am always stuffed so full when i leave for...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2006
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Husband and I used to order their delivery service often. In the last year the quality has gone down considerably. We also found their in restaraunt quality is suffering. If we want indian food we drive out of...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2005
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This small Indian restaurant is really a favorite. The food is always fresh and well spiced. There is limited seating in the restaurant but it's worth the wait when tables aren't available. We've been...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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well i go favorite indian restaurant every day coz it's close to my work i love there food and all you can eat lunch buffet.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2005
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This place was small and crowded for lunch. I honestly like our other place, New Taste of India in the Warm Springs area of Fremont much better. It costs as much here (2 adults, 2 kids) for the lunch buffet as...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2005
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We did dine their a couple of weeks ago, on a friday night. The restaurant was empty, it was just us. The dishes we ordered were all good and service was good but it is just not a restaurant that deserves a 9...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2005
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You will really get a lot for your buck! I went to their lunch buffett and I good amount of choice for the price. Their Butter chicken had a lot of bones in them, but it was still very good. I've been to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2004
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Come to Favorite Indian Restaurant and enjoy the ultimate experience in fine Indian dining. We have been serving the people of East Bay with superb traditional Indian Cuisine for over 12 years. The relaxed,...
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