
Mehak of India | Best North Indian Restaurant San Jose CA
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Customer Reviews
Jing F.
I had butter chicken with rice and naan for lunch combo. I really like the naan dipping into that butter chicken sauce coz it's delicious. You go to the counter to order your food . The staff is very nice and welcoming. The place is very small and it needs an improvement as there are not a lot of table and a bit disorganized. Overall it's highly recommended for quick eats for lunch.
James M.
Amazing food and service, I had the karahi lamb it was amazing and the perfect amount of heat! Will definitely be back!
Kelly M.
This is a small Indian restaurant located in a strip mall at Capitol Avenue and McKee Road. We started with vegetable samosas, and they were comparable to samosas we've had elsewhere. My husband ordered lamb tikka masala. I ordered navrattan korma, saag paneer, and a side of rice. Since my old favorite restaurant closed, I have yet to find a navrattan korma that measures up, and this one was a disappointment; it lacked the flavor I hoped it would have. So, my search continues! The Saag Paneer was fine. We had garlic naan, which was very tasty, but a bit more oily than I expected.
Giselle I.
This Indian food is the ABSOLUTE BEST!!! Service is fast and it's easy , the atmosphere is great (:
j c.
I wanted to try the food here before ordering a couple of trays for a party, but unfortunately, I didn't get the chance. So, I took a chance and went with the reviews, and I'm really glad I did! I ordered samosas, butter chicken, and Malai Kofta, and everything was very good. The portions were also really generous. We had LOTS of leftovers for people to take home. A few highlights from my experience: Excellent communication: I called and texted with the restaurant and always received a response as promised. Great packaging: Everything was nicely wrapped and packaged when I picked it up. The trays were also kept in insulated bags while waiting for pickup. Top-notch service: A gentleman at the store helped carry each tray out to our car. Really appreciated that! Fresh and hot: The food was freshly made and piping hot when I picked it up, and it stayed warm for hours. Great food: Everything tasted great, and everyone really enjoyed it. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely recommend this place to others!
Tue P.
First time here we will definitely be back. Had the buffet, everything was fresh and delicious. Since our daughter has a cashew and pistachio allergy. We were avoiding Indian food for a while but we love it. The Naan was perfect crispy hot on the outside and soft and chewy. We had the goat, chicken tikka, butter chicken, veg options were good too. Chai really hit the spot.
Ray R.
Their lunch combo is pretty tasty and good value. The butter chicken is a little spicier than expected. Chicken tika masala was good. Comes with fresh naan. Only negative is the rice (a tad too dry). Overall recommend.
Crystal L.
As a non-Indian, I was surprised at how many non-Indians also went to their weekend buffet! Buffet was good, chai was included and was even better than the chai we got at Indian Cash and Carry at DeAnza Blvd. Fresh made naan was included with the buffet. Dessert wss gulab jamun and keer, and both were very good. As a surprise bonus, they did not charge my kid for the buffet. I anticipated on paying full adult price for my kid because I did not see kidds pricing and didnt really want to do that. I appreciate their kindness. I would recommend and would go back to their weekend buffet, hands down.
Michelle M.
I've lived in this area for years and somehow never realized this restaurant was here until recently. We decided to stop in for dinner, and let me tell you, that was a great decision! The restaurant is on the smaller side, but don't let that fool you. The food is absolutely amazing! We ordered the butter chicken, tandoori chicken, rice, garlic naan, and a mango lassi, and every single item was delicious. My personal favorites were the butter chicken, garlic naan, and mango lassi, they were outstanding! The service was warm and friendly. Even though our server was busy at the register helping customers with pickup orders, he still made sure to check on us several times and kept our water glasses full. We really appreciated how attentive he was despite being so busy. We'll definitely be loyal customers whenever we're craving Indian food. I highly recommend Mehak of India if you're looking for authentic, flavorful Indian cuisine. We can't wait to come back!
Nina W.
Found this place from Yelp as I was searching for lunch Indian buffet on Saturday. This restaurant was small and cozy. The food was excellent and tasty. They had only few items but good quality delicious food. The lunch was $14.99/pp and only available on the weekends. The lunch came with fresh butter naan. The guy there was attentive refilling water and picking up dirty dishes. He was friendly too. Overall this place was worth the money and I was satisfied with the quality of food. Will definitely come back again.
Brian H.
Located in an unassuming plaza, Mehak of India absolutely delivered. We were craving Indian curry close to home and wanted to give this a try. Looks like it typically caters to takeout and casual dining, but don't let that fool you. We were impressed !!! What I Had: - Garlic naan - Butter chicken - Palak paneer - Gobhi Manchurian (appetizer) All 4 dishes were stars!!! The garlic naan was solid; it came wrapped in foil for to-go, so it may have lost a little of the crispiness I personally prefer, but the flavor was still good. The butter chicken was great, good flavor and chicken is not dry. The Palak Paneer had amazing flavor. The Gobhi Munchurian appetizer was the real shine of the show. Somewhat crunchy and mildly sweet yet spicy and flavorful. YUM! Will for sure be back to pick up more food. Price is fair and serving size is pretty generous - great value! Will definitely be coming back to pick up yummy indian food (and more Gobhi Manchurian!) ---How I Rate on Yelp:--- (5 stars): Exceptional!! -- food, service, and atmosphere all outstanding. Worth going out of your way. (4 stars): Great! -- very good experience overall, minor flaws but nothing major. (3 stars): Good -- decent, acceptable, but there's room for clear improvement. (2 stars): Poor -- disappointing experience, multiple issues (food, service, or setting). (1 star): Terrible -- very bad experience, would not return or recommend.
Amy B.
At our last order they didn't honor our requests for non-spicy, and everything was quite spicy and gave me heartburn, so unfortunately we won't be returning. All the dishes we've tried were vegetarian, and it's nice to have a decent Indian restaurant in the neighborhood. We recommend: Samosas--good, large, piping hot, a little spicy, good sauces (though there are a couple places in San Jose that make even better sauces) Malai kofta--good Mango lassi--delicious Plain Naan--ok-good Kaju Paneer Masala: good, kofta-like sauce, it took a little getting used to the salted cashews included in halves Mixed Vegetables: tasted better after the first day--good from second day onward, and very generous portions Karahi Paneer: good and generous portions Wouldn't get again: Navratam korma--didn't like the flavor of the sauce nor inclusion of potato Paneer do pyaza--ok Garlic naan--ok, Trader Joe's garlic naan is better Assorted vegetable pakoras--burnt on outside, mushy & bland on inside Paneer Tikka Masala--tasty sauce, though the flat paneer they used is tough and chewy in an unpleasant way, so we threw those out and used this kofta-like sauce over our own vegetables Baingan Bhartha (Spicy): we were warned by the menu, but this was very spicy and I prefer to cook or purchase my bengan bharta mild so I can appreciate the flavors
Ev V.
Dining area is clean and orderly. Quick and knowledgeable service. Food perfect and the lunchbox is a real deal. Enough food for lunch and dinner and very tasty. We will be back.
Tien V.
"his is a small, family-run Indian restaurant. The food is amazing, full of flavor, and everything tastes fresh and authentic. The restaurant is also very clean, and the staff are friendly and welcoming.
Steve K.
I have tried butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, saag chicken, and a couple of other dishes. The star of the show is plum chicken korma. The man working there said I should try it and I love it! Also love the gajar halwa, a sweet carrot dessert. I am going there today for lunch and also getting 4 gajar halwas to go for my freezer.
Michelle T.
I've always wanted to try this place out after reading some reviews. We placed a to go order which was quickly prepared. We ordered the butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, goat curry, dal makhani and garlic naan. Everything was absolutely delicious and flavorful. The chicken and goat were both tender and nicely seasoned. The lentils were packed with flavors of different spices and went well with everything we ordered. The garlic naan was not too garlicky and thin, but very buttery. They were kind to provide us a complimentary portion of rice as well! They packed the to go containers to the brim. The only negative thing is that the food was piping hot in plastic containers so you could feel the plastic softening. We will definitely prefer to eat in the restaurant next time and are excited to support another mom and pop shop in the neighborhood.
Navdeep K.
The food was really delicious and fresh. Everything was cooked perfectly, and the flavors were great. I enjoyed my visit and will definitely come back
Elena N.
Date: Friday, January 30th, 2026 Meal: Dinner Delivery Ordered Thru: DoorDash Time Placed: around 4:30pm Arrived: about 1.25 hours later Neighborhood Delivered to: Evergreen *Vegetable Samosas - 2pcs ($5.99) *Chicken Tikka Masala ($15.99) *Garlic Naan ($4.99) *Onion Naan - Kulcha ($5.99) *Chilli Naan ($4.99) *Long Distance Fee ($1.99) *Service Fee ($1.99) *Estimated Tax ($2.81) I was craving some comfort food. For me that typically means curry. Decided to try Mehak since I've been eying them for some time. Delivery typically doesn't take this long, but it took over an hour. I'm less than 10 miles and typically less than a 20 mins drive away. The curry was comforting. Creamy and had a nice heat. The samosas were crispy with a soft savory center. My favorite naan is garlic, but for some reason, I got plain naan. Very disappointing. I would have asked them to replace it, but I was hungry, so I just asked for a refund thru DD. Who knows how long it would have taken to deliver the garlic naan. Plus, I would have to tip again, etc. The chili naan was good. Nice and chewy. I found the onion one a little too soft and slimy, but otherwise good flavor. I enjoyed the food here. Too bad delivery takes sooo long. And I didn't get my garlic naan. Might give them another shot when the tikka masala craving hits. REVIEW #3973
Michele R.
I'm drooling just looking at the picture. We took takeout and it was absolutely worth it. We got the chicken tiki masala & the butter chicken with a garlic naan and a chicken naan. A chicken appetizer that was essentially fried boneless chicken with some spices and onions. We ate it so fast we didn't even talk to each other; that's how delicious it was. We ordered it through Uber and it came within an hour. Enough to have two meals out of it.
Sue D.
Good food. I ordered the fish curry wrap, the bullet naan bread and mango lassi. I came here with my boyfriend! He also enjoyed the food. The service was great! Thank you! We will come back!
Alexis P.
Great food! Very flavorful and always great. The wraps are incredible and very affordable. One of my favorite hidden gems
Daniel S.
Mehak provides authentic, high quality Indian food, decent portion sizes, at reasonable prices. This is my go-to spot for Indian food. I can't count the number of times I've ordered food to-go from here, and it's always fantastic. My favorites are Aloo Gobi, Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka, and so many other great choices. The food is prepared with love, and I've never had an order any less than fantastic. When I crave Indian food, this is the place we go. I highly recommend Mehak of India.
Linda L.
Back for the lunch buffet: as of 2/26, buffet $14.99 per person; which we feel is a good deal. Restaurant is now in one small building holding kitchen/dining area and seating about 12-15 people at tables. There is plenty of choices of Veg/Non veg and they serve hot plain Naan and Chai Tea. Today we had Goat, plain Rice, Saag Paneer, Raita, Butter chicken, Tandori Chicken, Crispy Fried potato balls and other items. Nothing overly spicy here: great place to TRY....if you are new to Indian Cuisine. There is also pickle for the Desi folks. Everything is pretty hot temp-wise and your used plate is quickly taken to the kitchen so you have a new one to use. Lots of parking in the large lot and you can trip link with sprouts/Dollar Tree and Grocery Outlet all in the same area. Food is always consistent, and they do have cold beverages in the fridge for self-serve.
Vanessa P.
After grocery shopping I didn't feel like cooking dinner and I had a craving for something warm and cozy on a rainy night. I also wanted something reliable that I knew would be good. We've only recently discovered Mehak of India and decided to order a variety of items for takeout. Their service is impeccable! Everything was packaged well, the portions are generous , and the price is very decent. We ordered Dal Makhni, Palak Paneer, Butter Chicken, Jeera Rice, Garlic Naan,Gobi Manchurian and since I've been on a street food kick lately, some Panipuri. Everything is hands down a 5/5. The butter chicken had a luxurious, creamy sauce , the dal was smooth and delicately spiced, I couldn't get enough of the palak paneer, it was so rich and thick, and I loved the unctuous bite of the cheese. The Gobi Manchurian was a huge hit, everybody said it tasted just like orange chicken. Delicious! My mom and fiancé have a low threshold for spice and had to mention the spice level was tame for them. It was enjoyable for the whole family so that is a major win in my book. The panipuri was a delight! A crunchy bite complimented by the mint water. I could eat seven in one sitting. They have a wide variety of menu offerings, I can't wait to go back to try other dishes!
S A.
We love coming here. We have been coming here quite regularly and the experience is consistent: Food is always fresh. Portions are generous. Service is attentive. Place is clean. Prices are fair. We come during weekdays, order from the menu, and wait while our food is being made. We come over the weekend and enjoy the buffet. Small batches are cooked for the buffet so food is always fresh. Mehak of India is our favorite, and we highly recommend it.
Sunny Uppal
"The restaurant combines superior food quality with excellent customer care."
Tim
One of the best Indian lunch buffets in the bay area. Ordered takeout when they were at their old Campbell location and remembered it was very good. This time we went for the $15 weekends only lunch buffet. Small but very well thought out selection. They offer a nice variety of the most popular Indian dishes and proteins. Just 8 hot entrees and some side items and dessert. This is a quality over quantity buffet. Every single dish is good and high quality. Usually the butter chicken or chicken tikka masala is made from some kind of bland frozen chicken, but not here. You can tell the chicken is high quality from the texture and red color from the marinating. The goat curry is the standout, but every single dish is good. The fresh naan brought to your table is on the thicker side, but is fluffy and has a nice texture. The chai tea is perfectly sweetened and doesn't taste watered down. It is a small, clean restaurant with limited tables, but turnover is quick so there was always a table available. Service was decent. Plenty of parking in the large shared parking lot. Highly recommend
David K
Extremely delicious. Great menu. Staff are courteous and accommodating. But, be aware that their dine-in hours end in the afternoon. From 3pm till closing, they are takeout only.
Lexus Ayon
As someone who is still new to Indian food, this place is soooo good. I ordered the chicken Korma, garlic naan, and jeera rice. The chicken was super tender and the rice was so fluffy; when I scooped it out of the Tupperware, it came out effortlessly! If you're like me and not a fan of spicy food, but dont mind A LITTLE spice, the korma is the way to go. The food was fresh, it was delivered to me an hour before my lunch, when lunch came, the food was still hot. 10/10 wpuld recommend :)
Ibrahim Hinds
Amazing food. Best mango lassi and samosas… texture amazing. Generous portion of food and chutney.
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Nellie Reyes
Genuinely the BEST food in San Jose. I usually order take out and the food is always fresh. The coconut curry(medium+ spice) and garlic naan are to die for🤤
Han Liang
Snehan Solomon
Amazing high quality indian food. Been eating here regularly for over 6 years.
vignesh s
Butter chicken was good but Shahi panner had chewy panner. It’s a small restaurant mostly suitable for take outs.
Srujana Adha
If you are looking for a delicious Punjabi restaurant this is what you are looking for. They have tasty 😋 mouth watering 😋 food even for vegetarians. I am a vegetarian and highly recommend this place for a very reasonable weekend buffet pricing with well enough dishes. It is totally worth the price you pay. Ala carte of their entrees is also recommended. This is a must try!
Ila Paranjpay
Good food and wholesome owners
Sagar Dwivedi
Ishaan Jain
sayeed wadud
Excellent food, clean, and homely atmosphere.
Kabir Kalkat
The best Indian food in San Jose and the customer service is above and beyond!!!
rinku saini
Alex George
5/18/2026 UPDATE The food is still excellent, prices are still reasonable, service is great too!! This is one of my favorite indian spots in San Jose. The spice level is just perfect too!! I'll be back!! --- I'll be back! I enjoyed the chicken tikka masala and the naan. The service was excellent! The costs were reasonable for San Jose and the portions were generous. As a side note, I ordered the garlic naan, but they accidentally brought me the butter naan. After I let them know they brought me out the garlic naan free of charge in addition to the butter naan. It's the little things that I appreciate most. 😅 Sorry the pics were an after thought since I was starving...
Hungry With The Munchies
I went to the Buffet here today and we were the first ones in. The food was so fresh and everything was so incredibly delicious. The staff was very friendly and attentive with the water. Probably the best place ive decided to go out to eat at all year. This place is an easy 5 stars all the way around. And that tandoori chicken was on another level of JUICY Flavorful Deliciousness. A decent amount of good options ALL YOU CAN EAT and complimentary Naan. I was in HEAVEN. $14.99 Per person buffet Saturday and Sunday Only. Get there right when it opens because there is limited seating and seats fill up within 30 min. I would literally give this place a 10 stars if I could.
Rotimi Orimoloye (Orims)
Canh Le
Good food. Good services. The tea is way too sweet.
Sandeep saini
Rajarshi Chaudhuri
Iryna H
Awesome place to take your family for a lazy weekend meal. Quality of the food v. price is excellent. The buffet options are wide enough to satisfy hungry teenagers and their parents.
No Name
I tried the Adrak Saag today, and it was absolutely delicious! If you’re looking for the authentic taste of homemade Punjabi saag, this is definitely the place to try. Highly recommended—they truly deserve ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.

