Sakoon Restaurant

Celebrating a friend's birthday we decided to grab dinner at Sakoon (wasnt the first time , though it was after a long time that we had made it to Sakoon) in Fremont. Alex greeted us with a cheerful smile and got us to our table.We ordered a variety of dishes, including Dal Tarka, Paneer Butter Masala, Chana Pindi, along with Garlic Naan and Tandoori Roti. The Dal Tarka was comforting and well-seasoned, with just the right balance of spices, making it a perfect start to our meal. The Paneer Butter Masala was rich and creamy, with soft paneer cubes that melted in our mouths. The Chana Pindi had a wonderful, earthy flavor, with perfectly cooked chickpeas in a spiced sauce that paired beautifully with the naan and roti. The Garlic Naan was fresh, warm, and fragrant with garlic, while the Tandoori Roti had that classic smoky flavor we all love.As the night went on, we ended up staying later than planned, but Alex, the manager, went above and beyond to make our experience special. His attention to detail and genuine hospitality made us feel welcome and well taken care of, ensuring everything went smoothly throughout the evening.The hosts and the servers were amazing through and through and got our orders in no time. Overall, Sakoon exceeded our expectations with both the quality of food and exceptional service. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a memorable Indian dining experience in Fremont!

Buffet was good. Didn't expect to be that good. Service was good. The place was crowded during lunch time. Small place and tables were close to one another.

Yesterday, we were there for a girls event award night. It was super clean place very well maintained even after a decade. The food actually tasted superb little bit spice to it. The restrooms are clean and well maintained. It was a Glam night super cozy place! The service of this place is as always great. The workeds are very content and humble.

awesome bartender and great service! Alex was amazing and the drinks he makes are the best. Also the manager Dia was very friendly and accommodating. All-in-all a very lovely experience.

Best experience ever !!! Sakoon was absolutely amazing, servers were great, and food as usual was fantastic. Diya helped us organizer the quote and event and she is an absolute asset thanks Diya for everything !!!

Terrific food, elegant ambiance, courteous and on the spot service from Mahadra. Nice portions and reasonably priced. We will go back again soon

wish there was negative stars... worst food, and staff unfriendly, seems there more focus is on banquets and events. Restaurant food and service was bad and staff behavior was so unprofessional. there are so many good vegetarian restaurants in Fremont itself or go to nearby places Milpitas, Santana row etc1. Delayed in everything - order, serving, cleaning 2. Naans were tasteless3. Soufiya Paneer - dry and tasteless 4. Chaat - bland5. Staffs faces - rude and non-welcoming6. Everyone looked over worked and stressed out 7. We went there for dinner to see the quality as we're planning to host my son's graduation party but it was last visit there For staff, I am not saying they were not good as individuals but overall the environment was not appreciating and effect was seen on their rudeness and dry behavior with guests. Nothing as fine dine here, please don't get confused. Thanks,

Great restaurant with great staff and food. Full marks to them . In a couple of minutes they brought a quick desert to celebrate my Dads birthday .

I'm pretty ambivalent about Sakoon overall. I've come here countless times. 2.5 stars that I'll round up to 3 for the sake of nostalgia and generosity, though in the past when this place ran considerably more smoothly I think it could have had 3 to 3.5 potential. Pros:* One of their paneer tikka appetizers is very good, the soufiya paneer. The other one sucks in comparison, but if you get this one you'll have a great time. * Their shamsavera kofta gravy is really nice and rich if you're into sweet creamy rich vegetarian kofta gravies. It also has a little bit of a spice to it from time to time, and if you ask them to make it a bit spicier, you might be able to get it that way. What we do is mix some of the paneer tikka in the gravy, as they don't really have any paneers we like, and the result is basically a fire paneer tikka masala.* Their dum biryani is incredible. Probably the best dum biriyani in Fremont. (The price might be a bit of a turn-off though.)* Their staff is pretty nice and accommodating, though see the caveat in terms of the service below. Cons:* Their actual paneer, paneer peshawari or something I think it's called, sucks. It's bland and flavorless. They also don't have any smoky, spicy paneer gravy offerings, like kadhai paneer, which we would have very much liked to see and is our staple order at any other Indian restaurant.* Their garlic naan somehow never has butter, even when we explicitly remind them to add butter on the naan! It's very frustrating, and it's pretty dry without it. * They tend to mess up and delay orders very often, especially during busy hours. Maybe they're understaffed? But this is an ongoing problem that needs to be solved.* Their buffet quality is a joke compared to their a la carte menu, but perhaps the price makes up for it for you? Your mileage may vary. * A la carte can get pretty damn expensive based on what you're ordering and for how many people.

We hosted my father's 80th birthday in the Sakoon Diamond banquet hall, an event with about 100 attendees. Alex, the manager in charge, was not only extremely accommodating - allowing us to customize our menu selections and giving us a full tour and tasting beforehand - but was also very accessible and reliable throughout in working with our vendors.In terms of the food, it was amazing. We especially enjoyed a couple of the unique appetizers served. The "potli" is an alternative to a traditional samosa, a fried gram flour exterior shaped like a small tied bag containing samosa-like potatoes and peas inside. The avacado jhalmoori was also delicious, a layered chaat with avacado, potatoes, sev, and chutney. The entrees were also a hit with our guests, particularly the saag paneer and the daal sakoon, both of which were mildly spiced and fresh and delicious. They also served some unique desserts, including a lychee halwa, with small bits of lychee inside, and a ras malai with elaichi (cardamom) which was really good. We've also been several times to their lunch buffet, which has an impressive collection of items including my favorite aloo tikki, tandoori chicken, and a variety of sabzis. Probably a selection of 25 different items or so! Highly recommended and delicious food.