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Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–9:40 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–9:40 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–9:40 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–9:40 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–9:40 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–9:40 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–9:40 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3418 Village Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Phone: (510) 888-9555
Website: https://phulkariindiancuisine.com/?utm_source=google
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Reviews
Vinayak Sharma
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | A Local Treasure for Authentic Indian Cuisine!
If you are looking for the best Indian food in the East Bay, look no further than Phulkari. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, but it’s the food and the service that truly set this place apart.
The Food
The flavors here are incredibly authentic and layered. We tried the Butter Chicken and the Lamb Rogan Josh, and both were cooked to perfection—tender meat and rich, vibrant sauces. The garlic naan was fresh out of the oven, and you can tell they use high-quality ingredients in every dish.
The Service
What made our night extra special was the service. Our server, Aniket, was absolutely wonderful. He was attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and made sure we had everything we needed without being intrusive. His recommendations were spot on!
The Hospitality
It was also a pleasure to meet the owner, Aman. You can really tell he cares about his customers and takes immense pride in the restaurant. He goes out of his way to make everyone feel like a guest in his own home, which creates such a welcoming community vibe.
Phulkari is a must-visit in Castro Valley! Great food, beautiful presentation, and a team that genuinely cares. We will definitely be back soon.
… moreIf you are looking for the best Indian food in the East Bay, look no further than Phulkari. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, but it’s the food and the service that truly set this place apart.
The Food
The flavors here are incredibly authentic and layered. We tried the Butter Chicken and the Lamb Rogan Josh, and both were cooked to perfection—tender meat and rich, vibrant sauces. The garlic naan was fresh out of the oven, and you can tell they use high-quality ingredients in every dish.
The Service
What made our night extra special was the service. Our server, Aniket, was absolutely wonderful. He was attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and made sure we had everything we needed without being intrusive. His recommendations were spot on!
The Hospitality
It was also a pleasure to meet the owner, Aman. You can really tell he cares about his customers and takes immense pride in the restaurant. He goes out of his way to make everyone feel like a guest in his own home, which creates such a welcoming community vibe.
Phulkari is a must-visit in Castro Valley! Great food, beautiful presentation, and a team that genuinely cares. We will definitely be back soon.
David Lopez
This spot had some of the best Indian cuisine! Everything was exceptional definitely a returning customer. Had a lovely dinner with my wife here.
… moreRajvizithi singh
Extremely disappointed with the food and overall experience. It seems like they don’t know how to properly cook Indian cuisine. I ordered the chicken curry, and what I received looked nothing like an authentic dish. The curry was extremely watery, almost like a thin soup, with barely any chicken pieces in it.
As for the taste — it was completely bland and lacked the rich, bold flavors you’d expect from a good Indian curry. I genuinely couldn’t finish it. Definitely not worth the money, and I wouldn’t recommend this place if you’re looking for real Indian food.
… moreAs for the taste — it was completely bland and lacked the rich, bold flavors you’d expect from a good Indian curry. I genuinely couldn’t finish it. Definitely not worth the money, and I wouldn’t recommend this place if you’re looking for real Indian food.
D J
This place is rapidly going downhill.
About a year ago, this restaurant was buzzing with life—fantastic food, a phenomenal gluten-free menu, and a chef/owner who genuinely cared about customer comfort.
Since then, ownership has changed hands—possibly two or three times—and unfortunately, the restaurant has declined just as quickly.
The menu still shows last year’s dishes, but the food no longer matches what’s written. The khajoor kofta, which used to be gluten-free, is now basically malai kofta loaded with gluten. And no one mentioned the change. If we hadn’t specifically asked about the ingredients, we never would have known. For anyone with dietary restrictions, that’s unacceptable.
Service has also taken a hit. The wait staff appears untrained. Our server carried dishes with her fingers touching the curries—something every basic food-service training warns against. Hold the bowls from the outside; keep your fingers away from the food. Simple.
Overall: Ugh. This place used to be a gem, but the quality, transparency, and professionalism have all slipped badly.
… moreAbout a year ago, this restaurant was buzzing with life—fantastic food, a phenomenal gluten-free menu, and a chef/owner who genuinely cared about customer comfort.
Since then, ownership has changed hands—possibly two or three times—and unfortunately, the restaurant has declined just as quickly.
The menu still shows last year’s dishes, but the food no longer matches what’s written. The khajoor kofta, which used to be gluten-free, is now basically malai kofta loaded with gluten. And no one mentioned the change. If we hadn’t specifically asked about the ingredients, we never would have known. For anyone with dietary restrictions, that’s unacceptable.
Service has also taken a hit. The wait staff appears untrained. Our server carried dishes with her fingers touching the curries—something every basic food-service training warns against. Hold the bowls from the outside; keep your fingers away from the food. Simple.
Overall: Ugh. This place used to be a gem, but the quality, transparency, and professionalism have all slipped badly.
Lisa Emely
I placed a pick up order for this restaurant and I it was super quick and easy to grab my food. No wait at all and they even kept my food in an insulated bag to make sure it was hot when I came by. The cashier was super friendly. The food was delicious and the portions are generous. Amazing place, will come back again and again.
… moreAnavi Arora
Here’s everything I tried
Spicy maggi – it was a little undercooked and too dry but still pretty good flavor. I mean it’s Maggi you can’t go wrong w it.
Tikki chat – pretty good, little too much green chutney
Kofta – too much ginger ginger is all I could taste
Punjabi Bhindi – it’s my fav dish and I was excited to order it. It had tooooo many okra heads in it. 1/4th of it was just okra heads. I am confused why they don’t throw away that part. It was under salted but after adding salt flavor was good.
Tandoori roti was good
Naan – too doughy/ undercooked
It was a cold rainy night and they sat us right by the door despite other tables being available. Everyone door would open freezing air would come on my face, and my food, which made the experience worse.
… moreSpicy maggi – it was a little undercooked and too dry but still pretty good flavor. I mean it’s Maggi you can’t go wrong w it.
Tikki chat – pretty good, little too much green chutney
Kofta – too much ginger ginger is all I could taste
Punjabi Bhindi – it’s my fav dish and I was excited to order it. It had tooooo many okra heads in it. 1/4th of it was just okra heads. I am confused why they don’t throw away that part. It was under salted but after adding salt flavor was good.
Tandoori roti was good
Naan – too doughy/ undercooked
It was a cold rainy night and they sat us right by the door despite other tables being available. Everyone door would open freezing air would come on my face, and my food, which made the experience worse.
Inder Rai
My experience at Phulkari Indian Cuisine has been truly outstanding. This restaurant excels on every front — from the quality and flavor of the food to the presentation and overall atmosphere. If you want to experience the soul of authentic Indian cuisine, Phulkari is the place to be. Their hardworking team and warm hospitality made every visit special.
… moreTracy McQuown
This is a rare gem in Castro Valley! The food is absolutely delicious! Every menu item we tried was spectacular. The staff is so kind and accommodating. Wonderful service. Will make this our new family staple. You won’t be disappointed!
… moreGreg S
We have not been back here for almost 2 years. Not that we didn’t enjoy our first time out, but we travel all over and relish new restaurants and cuisines. Well, things have changed since our last visit.
We came in on a weeknight for dinner. There were no other patrons, just a big guy sitting at a table, where he didn’t even acknowledge us when we came in, except to gesture with his head to a table along the wall, and then pointed… never got up.
Another server we recognized from before came over after a bit, and handed us our menus. We made our selections, and he went away.
We were seated along the wall which was spotted with food at the table level that had never been cleaned up…. not appealing.
Food came out and we clearly noticed the quality and flavors have changed pretty dramatically from before (which was right after they had opened with the new owners). Not nearly as good, and quite honestly not even worth reviewing each dish. Flat, boring, and just didn’t taste right. Extremely disappointing as we had remembered such great service and food before.
At the end of our meal, the owner came over to our table and all he talked about was being soooo busy with his new business, which is NOT this restaurant. Eye off the ball and down it goes….
… moreWe came in on a weeknight for dinner. There were no other patrons, just a big guy sitting at a table, where he didn’t even acknowledge us when we came in, except to gesture with his head to a table along the wall, and then pointed… never got up.
Another server we recognized from before came over after a bit, and handed us our menus. We made our selections, and he went away.
We were seated along the wall which was spotted with food at the table level that had never been cleaned up…. not appealing.
Food came out and we clearly noticed the quality and flavors have changed pretty dramatically from before (which was right after they had opened with the new owners). Not nearly as good, and quite honestly not even worth reviewing each dish. Flat, boring, and just didn’t taste right. Extremely disappointing as we had remembered such great service and food before.
At the end of our meal, the owner came over to our table and all he talked about was being soooo busy with his new business, which is NOT this restaurant. Eye off the ball and down it goes….
Manpreet Singh
I recently dined at this charming Indian restaurant and was thoroughly impressed by the entire experience. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The cozy decor, soft lighting, and comfortable seating created the perfect ambiance for a memorable meal.
They have great try Garlic Shirmp and also dildaar paneer. Their Chaat’s are great too. For sweet side I tried Gajar ka halwa and was so great.
… moreThey have great try Garlic Shirmp and also dildaar paneer. Their Chaat’s are great too. For sweet side I tried Gajar ka halwa and was so great.