Gulab Indian Bistro
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Gulab Indian Bistro

★★★★★ (256 reviews) · $$ Indian, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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SHORBA - A - GULAB (SOUP)GULAB SALADSAPPETIZERSTANDOORI APPETIZERNON-VEG TANDOORI APPETIZERMAIN VEG. DISHCARNIVORE ENTREELAMB/GOATSAMUNDRI SEAFOODGULAB BIRYANISRAITANAANS BREADSRICEDrinksPASTADessertsBeer BottlesWINEGULAB COCKTAILSGULAB MOCKTAILSCOCKTAILS

Gallery

Veggie samosa with red and green chutney

Veggie samosa with red and green chutney

Gulab Shahi Tukda

Gulab Shahi Tukda

Kurkari bhindi masala and panned passanda

Kurkari bhindi masala and panned passanda

curry, food

curry, food

Chili paneer

Chili paneer

Chicken vindaloo

Chicken vindaloo

VEGGIE SAMOSA

VEGGIE SAMOSA

Veggie Samosa

Veggie Samosa

a plate of food on a table

a plate of food on a table

drink, oysters and mussels

drink, oysters and mussels

Waiting area.

Waiting area.

BUTTER CHICKEN PALAK PANEER

BUTTER CHICKEN PALAK PANEER

outside

outside

Setting

Setting

Malai Panner Tikka

Malai Panner Tikka

Veggie Samosa

Veggie Samosa

Butter chicken, Garlic naan, Lamb Biryani

Butter chicken, Garlic naan, Lamb Biryani

On the upper left is paneer tikka masala, on the top right is chicken paneer, and in the bottom middle is the fish pineapple curry.

On the upper left is paneer tikka masala, on the top right is chicken paneer, and in the bottom middle is the fish pineapple curry.

Setting

Setting

Butter chicken

Butter chicken

Rice portion

Rice portion

Customer Reviews

Michael D.

★★★★★

Jan 14, 2025


Food was awesome and atmosphere was nice. Balreen was very tentative to our needs as a server. Did I say the food was awesome. Definitely coning back.

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S P.

★☆☆☆☆

Dec 5, 2024


If you're not white and want bad service, definitely go, otherwise, I suggest try another Indian restaurant. I've had food at other Indian restaurants and food and service are both excellent.Food was delicious 9/10, but service was horrible! When we waked in, the place looked beautiful, thought the service was going to be just as grand since they have a 4 1/2 star review on yelp. They sat us at a corner table and took about 20 minutes to give us water. The gentlemen, Caucasians, came 5-10 minutes after us and got water and drinks right away. After waiting for so long, we thought we had to use the QR code at the table to order because no one came to check on us. I was about to send the order when somebody finally came. I asked if we were supposed to order from the QR code and he said no that they're supposed to get our order. We ordered. Food was great. They checked on us once while they checked on the other tables with "white" people several times. When we finished eating, we waited to see if anyone would come ask if we were done. No one of course. I had to wave someone as they were leaving another table for some to go boxes and our check. They brought one tiny box and no check. It wasn't until I told them the service was horrible that they were attentive to us. They gave us a 10% discount and tried to give us coupons for our next time. I said no thank you because there will be no next time.

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Bekah H.

★★★★★

Dec 1, 2024


When I tell y'all this was the best Indian food I've ever had in my entire life...I'm well traveled and have had a LOT of Indian food in the U.S., but nothing has ever been as good as this place. Im sad I'm flying back home tomorrow, because I would've come back to eat here again tomorrow without hesitation. I'm either going round 2 with my leftovers tonight, or it's getting packed into my carry on to take home tomorrow - it is THAT good. I rarely come to Fresno because....it's Fresno...but I was in town visiting family, and this is place is making me rethink skipping out on Christmas just so I can come back What we ordered (sorry ate everything too fast for pics):-Veggie Samosas: start-Chicken Tikka: So so so good. Lots of flavor. Only downside was, it was fresh off the stove and I kept burning my tongue trying to eat it too fast haha. I was too eager, and it was too good!-The Chicken Vindaloo (mild): the chicken was SO tender and flavorful! Spiced perfectly. Probably my favorite of them all!-Garlic Naan: I didn't have this one, because I couldn't have the butter, but my bf seemed to enjoy it. -Plain Naan: Super fresh and I didn't feel like I was missing out without the butter at all -Plain rice: It's rice. It was cooked well. No complaints. Nothing to write home about. Ambiance:The outside is lit up like the Vegas strip haha which I appreciated. The inside was decorated beautifully with lots of ornate embellishments, wallpapers, and art pieces. It's tastefully done. Service:Service was maybe a 4/5. Everyone was very nice, and maybe they were just a little busy with the rush so we had to flag folks down a lot but overall still very good. The food came out very quickly! I'm telling y'all to come up here and get some of this! Highly recommend. I'll be back FOR SURE

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Rowen H.

★★★★★

Jan 23, 2025


Officially my favorite Indian restaurant in Fresno. Couldn't pronounce a single word on the menu, but I'm glad I had my fellow translator help me butcher every name. You wouldn't think this nice restaurant would be located at the side of the Walmart, but here it is. They also have a controller at the table so you can silently call the staff if you're ready for anything. Note to self, don't eats big cube of cane sugar.

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Julianne G.

★★☆☆☆

Nov 12, 2024


Very nicely decorated restaurant in the Plaza near Shaw and Fowler. We were seated immediately in a booth of our choice. They have a special from 11-4 which includes 7 items for $15. We just ordered off the menu, because my favorite usual dish was not among the 7. We ordered chicken tikka masala, shrimp madras curry, lamb samosas, jeera rice and of course naan. Both curry dishes, especially the tikka masala, tasted like there was no spice, even though we asked for medium spice level. We sent the tikka masala back for them to add more spices, but even then it honestly just tasted like tomato sauce to me. The rice was good. Naan was ok. The service is ok, but they put a call button on your table of which I was first not aware. You are supposed to push it if you need anything opposed to them coming back and checking on you. Therefore I had to push it to ask for more water. I would have given 1 more star if I had liked any of the dishes, but alas I didn't like anything, and for 3 of us it was $70 for lunch. Conclusion: If you like Indian food, this place is not for you. If you are one of those people who complain that even the mild version of dishes is too spicy for you, this is your place

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Danielle B.

★★★★★

Apr 23, 2024


I thought I had written a review, but I love GULAB!I've been maybe 3 times and food has always been delicious. The ambiance is nice and dark, with really cute restrooms.For appetizers I've indulged in is Fish Pakora and Veggie Samosas,Both were delicious!!On my first visit, we ordered Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala....To die for, I absolutely love the chicken tikka over white rice with Garlic Naan.Food is delicious, very expensive I wish the entrees came with rice instead of ordering separately Service has been so so, they're just starting out so I can't blame them with uncertainty,The first visit took awhile for the person to bring us our menus and then awhile to come back and check our orderAlso on my last visit with my mom,They brought us some sweets,Maybe because they noticed I had been back with 3 different people.I love it, delicious food.

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Dorina G.

★★★★★

Dec 11, 2024


The dishes were delicious and drink menu was creative! We took our friends for a date night. Can't wait to go back!

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Kids C.

★★★★★

Feb 28, 2025


I love this restaurant! Best Indian food in town! We enjoy our meal every time no matter what we order. The server Dev is always so kind to teach us about the dishes and how to pair things for the best experience. I am glad to just have a consistently good Indian cuisine restraunt near by

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Logan B.

★★★☆☆

Feb 28, 2025


Food was amazing, got the butter chicken and garlic naan. The service was atrocious. The ambiance was really nice.

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S. C.

★★★★★

Feb 25, 2025


We came back to this place and they amazed us again with their outstanding service and delicious food. Everyone is nice and friendly, Harpreet K was helpful with everything we needed. Beautiful decorations and atmosphere is very nice. I like that music is not loud, we can talk quietly and hear each other. Will come back again and again.

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