Phulkari Indian Cuisine

Loved the ambiance, service and taste of food here :) there is lots of parking right outside and they have both indoor and outside seating options. They reopen in the evening at 4.30pm and by 4.35pm their 3 tables were already filled up. I was surprised that restaurant was at full capacity by 5.25pm !! So popular!!In $52 (before tip) we got:- veg pakora app- 5/5 freshly fried and delicious mixed pakoras. It paired perfectly with the green coriander chutney and tamarind sauce they gave with it.- 2 masala chai - 3/5 expensive for the quantity and taste it had. I wish it was more flavorful, less milky and should be served more hot.- channa bhatura 5/5 loved the freshly fried huge bhatura (1 pc) served with gravy channa and sliced onions, i wish they added some pickle too in it.- butter chicken 5/5 loved the creamy texture with tender chicken pieces. Definitely a must try. Its served with rice.- aloo naan/ parantha - fresh and loaded with potato filling. It paired well with both gravies for us.There was ample to eat and leftovers from the above for us.They have lots of nut free options which makes this a convenient spot for people with allergies.Will definitely come back to try their lunch buffet some day. I wonder what are the buffet prices for weekend.

I wanted to give this restaurant a try from so many months. When they advertised about their weekend, Diwali buffet, I knew this will be the best way to try their dishes. Unfortunately, I went there with high hopes, but buffet was poorly done and quality of food was not what I was expecting. As a North Indian, I have tried multiple Indian restaurants and my review is not biased at all. All four of us rated their butter chicken as very bland and not tasty. Their tikki, spring roll, pooris were all very cold. Naan were ok. Jalebis and halwa was cold as well. They were placed in medium sized steel container without warmers. There were only two employees working handling multiple tables at the same time during busy lunch rush. They were trying their best to refill everything and taking orders from the menu. They each get a star.I read their regular menu has some upscale vibes, freshly made and tasted better but not sure if I will go back again.

Hidden gem! This is some of the best Indian food I've ever had! The lamb tikka masala was exquisite--succulent and perfectly flavorful, and this is the first time I've had lamb tikka masala without bone. The goat curry was delicious too. Amazing! The restaurant is also beautiful and clean with a touch of modern elegance. Service is on point.

Came here last week on Tuesday for the first time, party of 2. Our order we shared: lamb curry, side of rice, butter chicken, garlic naan. Total was about $25 per person after tax and tip.Pros:- DELICIOUS food, the butter chicken, lamb curry, and garlic naan were very delicious. - Decent portions! not HUGE like Favorite Indian, but I was pretty full after we ate and we had a small portion of leftovers after.- good amount of meat in the dishes, they don't skimp and only give you the curry- fast and polite service, they kept our waters filled frequently- not too crowded on a weeknight- parking wasn't difficult since it was located in the villageCons:- Very shaky table that we sat at near the door that made it hard to eat without spilling things when we leaned on the tableNot a con, but it is helpful to note that rice does NOT automatically come with dishes like other places.Otherwise 5/5 stars and I will return!

Phulkari Indian Cuisine opens where Aroma was. Seating same. Decor/menu changed. Review for buffet only. Was assigned a table upon entering. Water served. Everything else was self-service at buffet tables.AUCE lunch buffet (weekday): $17.99-passed on rice, tandoori chicken, naan my favs.-most entrees were watery, blandish. Tasted as if water was added to leftovers & reheated.-kheer rice pudding watery, slight flava. -punjabi kadhi: nice onion fritters, watery sauce.-butter chicken, bland chicken, watery sauce-mushroom matter curry: mushrooms yes, curry watery. Chai had slight flava.-veggie pakora: fried & steamed. Blandish ok.-salad ok with cucumbers, red cabbage, romaine, onions, mixed greens. Dressing: raita, mint, tamarind. Dal makhini watery...3.5 stars lunch buffet poorly executed. Regular menu has upscale vibes. Freshly made. Probably better tasting...

One of our go-to places in Castro Valley, the food here is really high quality. So even if you don't get a lot of options for the lunch buffet, everything is so delicious and artfully made. We have always and consistently found the service here to be friendly, prompt, and hospitable. They are a bit on the pricey side, but to me it's worth it. A lot of love and care goes into the food here, and it shows.

Amazing service and delicious food Nice and quiet environment, friendly staff checking in and refilling water as needed.

A friend recommended this restaurant as he and his girlfriend love this spot. Lunch buffet offered with weekday ($18, not including drink) and weekend pricing. Not a lot of variety with 2 chicken items of tandoori chicken and chicken tikka with about 6 vegetarian items including salad. Food was okay and definitely more on the mild and bland side...I love Indian/Pakistani food and tried many places over the years. I should've taken that as an indicator considering my friends don't like spice. I did enjoy the vegetable pakoras, carrot halwa and free chai offered as many spots don't offer this yummy sweet dessert. Service was minimal and only one person handling the front room with dropping off naan, removing dishes and bringing water...not the most friendly. Possibly I'll return to try their dishes vs the buffet. Indoor and patio seating. Parking in the busy (during peak times) Castro Village Shopping Center

Beautifully designed place with attentive, friendly, and helpful staff. Each dish was packed with flavor and was the perfect amount of spice for my low spice tolerance LOL. The naan was super buttery, soft, and fresh -- I just wish they had bigger portioned sizes. I left here feeling full and satisfied!

I cannot get enough of their Bhatura. Literally the best thing I've ever had with curry and wish I found this place sooner! The staff is attentive and are the sweetest people! I don't think my water ever ran out ahaha! highly recommend eatting here.Vibes are cozy and intimate, perfect place to sit down and catchup with family and friends.Their portions are perfect, not to much, not to little. Give them a try! ( their iced masala chai is soooo good too)