Welcome to Kabab and Curry’s
At Kabab and Curry’s, nestled in Santa Clara, flavors come alive in a vibrant homage to Pakistani and Indian cuisine. This women-owned gem, known for its halal offerings, masterfully crafts dishes that evoke tradition and authenticity. The menu features an impressive array of tandoori-kissed kababs, succulent curries, and aromatic biryanis, each dish meticulously prepared using homemade spices. Regulars rave about the tender Butter Chicken and the smoky Seekh Kebabs, making it a cherished spot for both family gatherings and casual meals. With its relaxed atmosphere, attentive service, and a commitment to quality, Kabab and Curry’s invites you to indulge in an unforgettable culinary journey.
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1498 Isabella St Santa Clara, CA 95050 United States Hotline: (408) 247-0745
Welcome to Kabab and Curry's, a hidden gem in the heart of Santa Clara, California, where authentic Pakistani and Indian cuisine meets unparalleled flavor! Located at 1498 Isabella St, this women-owned restaurant offers a casual dining experience that is perfect for families, friends, and groups. With the delightful aroma of spices wafting through the air, prepare to embark on a culinary journey that elevates traditional dishes to new heights.
Kabab and Curry's prides itself on its extensive menu featuring an array of meats and plant-based options, ensuring there's something for everyone. From the smoky, charcoal-kissed Tandoori Fish Fillet to the tender Lamb Chops, each dish is carefully marinated and cooked to perfection, allowing the spices to shine through. One of the standout offerings is the Chicken Boti Kabab, where boneless chicken breast meets a medley of spices before being grilled to juicy perfection.
If you're craving curry, look no further than the restaurant's Chicken Tikka Masala, a smooth and creamy delight, or the Bhuna Ghost, which tantalizes with a rich tomato base that captures the essence of traditional Pakistani flavors. Diners rave about the Dum Biryani, widely regarded as one of the best in the Bay Area—perfectly cooked, fragrant, and layered with tender morsels of meat.
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- Tandoori Chicken: Perfectly charred with a deep flavor.
- Butter Chicken: Rich, creamy, and utterly comforting.
- Seekh Kebabs: Flavorful and expertly grilled.
- Mango Lassi: A sweet and refreshing complement to the meal.
The atmosphere at Kabab and Curry's is both lively and inviting, making it a great spot for family gatherings or casual dinners. While many customers mention that the service might be a bit brusque at times, they agree it’s the incredible food that draws them back repeatedly. With options for takeout, delivery, and catering, it’s easy to enjoy their delicious offerings at home or at your next event.
Parking can be a challenge at peak times, but a little persistence will lead you to a spot where you can indulge in some of the finest South Asian cuisine around. The restaurant also offers modern conveniences like credit card payments, Wi-Fi, and accommodating facilities for those with disabilities.
Whether you’re a long-time fan or a first-time visitor, Kabab and Curry's promises an authentic dining experience that resonates with flavor and tradition. Don’t miss out on this culinary haven – your taste buds will thank you!
If you want authentic tasty well portioned Indian /Pakistani food this is the place! Its santa clara's best kept secret. I typically order is chicken Achari, chkn tikka masala, biryani, Lamb Seekh kabob and their big naan
Tried their Chicken boti kabob and chicken dum biryani. Absolutely authentic and super tasty. Biryani was very well made, absolutely one of the best dum biryani in the bay area
I've been coming here for around 15 years now. We come 3-4 times a year and the food is usually pretty consistent. What is also consistent is the service, which is generally not very friendly and is a bit short. I don't mind the service since the food is what we are looking for. We love the chicken tikka masala, biryani, butter chicken, tandoori chicken (on the breast, the wing is usually black/burnt - good flavor, but often parts of it are too dark), aloo gobi, aloo mutter, palak paneer, eggplant potato, paneer tikka masala, naan, basmati, mango lassi. With to go orders, I typically call at 4:55-5pm to place my order and the earliest I've picked it up is 6pm. From all of my experiences, the pick up is very slow.
"Funny nam'e, Top notch gam'e." One of K&C's Michelin Bib Gourmand plaques on the wall says it best -- you come here for the food. Not the service, which can be brusque even if you're a regular. Not the ambience, which is non-existant. You come here for the excellent home style food. Standouts include butter chicken with a hint of BBQ sauce flavour. Tandoori chicken with char to die for. And dum biryani that, excuse the cliché, probably really might be the best in the Bay (get the goat). Kabab and Curry's is the aloof kid / neighbour / coworker who, despite their faults, is just too damn good at what they do to be ignored. You come here for the food. True score: 9.1 / 10. Return: YES
An authentic place that feels family owned. Love their naan, biriyani and chicken tikka masala, which is uniquely flavored here compared to the other tomato heavy version at most places. Kabab n Curry's has been my family's go to place for Indian food for over a decade. Service is very unpretentious and quick which I don't mind at all.
Eaten on 7/5/24: lol I really love kabab and curry's still, only update is that I have tried the new tikka masala wings and they are my favorite wings! They come with a creamy sauce that's great for dipping, about 6 wings per order.
My office usually caters from here and the food is always so good. So I thought of trying it on my own. I had placed a to-go order, and the wait time was 50-55 mins. Unfortunately they took additional time to have the order ready upon arrival. Sure, it was a weekend dinner, so I was expecting service to not be the best (also, read other reviews regarding the same). Now, onto the crux of the review: the FOOD Living in Fremont, I know Pakwaan is a huge local favorite for Pakistani/Indian. But I liked the curries at Kabab & Curry's slightly better in taste. So, I am happy to find some nice options for Pakistani/North Indian Non-Veg cuisine in the bay. I tried these dishes: Chicken Kadhai, Bhuna Ghosht, Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Biryani. I loved the currys : amazing flavor! Tandoori Chicken was soft and not dried out, like many other places. The only thing I thought was okayish was the chicken biryani. (first of all, salt was lacking in the rice anf the chicken, and the meat was kind of dry for me) But , overall, a great find to satisfy non-veg cravings! I will be trying out more of their kababs and currys.
We love this place, their biryani is delicious.. very different from the Hyderabad biryani.. their kebabs are to die for.. avoid the boti.. their sheekh, chicken barra, butter chicken, korma are all great!
Heard quite a bit about the place and eventually made it here with friends for dinner. Parking can get tough though persistence pays off. This place has a pretty good reputation and is always bustling with guests. We were greeted by Mohammed who got us seated to a table of our choice and as well mentioned to us to start thinking about what we would start with as there could be a wait time otherwise. We got into the act of ordering right away and started with a couple of order of chicken seek kabab, a couple mushroom tikka. Chicken tikka tasted great and it definitely looked to be cooked with an effort rather than in haste. Mushroom tikka had good reviews as well around the table. We followed that up with an order of Chicken Korma, Kadai chicken , Aloo mutter a couple garlic and butter naan along with an onion naan as well. Korma and Kadai chicken tasted epic and i would definitely visit them for those dishes absolutely for sure. The naans were made to perfection as well though aloo mutter had some room for improvement. We ended the night with tea for the table and found it to be just fine (sometimes at places the tea towards the end of the night/day gets to be extremely strong in flavor and this one tasted fresh). All in all phenomenal customer service, great chicken curries and a nice cozy ambience to the place sums up our visit which we would like to repeat as time and opportunity presents itself.