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Varam Indian Cuisine is a vibrant culinary gem in the heart of downtown Redwood City, offering an authentic and elevated Indian dining experience. Blending traditional recipes with modern presentation, Varam showcases the rich diversity of India’s regional flavors — from aromatic North Indian curries to bold South Indian specialties. Guests are welcomed into a warm, contemporary space where the aromas of freshly ground spices, tandoor-fired breads, and slow-simmered sauces set the tone for a memorable meal. Signature dishes like butter chicken, biryani, and house-made dosas are crafted with high-quality ingredients and balanced seasoning, delivering both comfort and depth of flavor.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2120 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone: (650) 257-3510
Website: https://varamrestaurant.com/
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Reviews
Joel Philip
Tried several dishes with my family this weekend. The salmon was the standout — super flavorful and seasoned perfectly. The cod came in a close second with its unique blend of spices and a nice touch of olives. The Chicken 65, cauliflower and shrimp were decent, but not as memorable as the fish dishes.
It may have been busy when we arrived, but one of our dishes and my drink were forgotten. Service could definitely improve — hiring a busser and leaving water pitchers on the table would make a big difference. That said, the restaurant itself felt warm and welcoming, with comfortable, nicely set tables.
… moreIt may have been busy when we arrived, but one of our dishes and my drink were forgotten. Service could definitely improve — hiring a busser and leaving water pitchers on the table would make a big difference. That said, the restaurant itself felt warm and welcoming, with comfortable, nicely set tables.
Thet A
Every dish we ordered was delicious here. They modified spice level for a kid as well. Dual chicken kabob was perfectly cooked and marinated. Chicken tika masala and goat curry were on point. Dosa was probably the best I had in the bay area. Even the plain rice was great!
… moreTsty_byte
We came for dinner experience here, the menu offers a nice variety across regions dishes. Overall, the food was flavorful and well presented,
There’s some dishes that really stood out and are worth recommending. The tomato carrot soup was rich and comforting with well-balanced flavors. The Neptune platter is a great option if you want to sample multiple starters in one go. The Bombay beet slider was surprisingly good light, healthy, and flavorful.
For mains, the Kaikari Kurma was so rich in coconut flavor which was perfect when paired with parota. The Creamstone chicken was also very good, and the Pathar ka Gosht had nice flavor without being overly spicy. We’ve also heard they are especially well known for their veg and non-veg lunch thalis, which offer a wide variety and are quite popular.
The drinks and desserts were enjoyable, and all dishes were presented beautifully. Service was exceptional attentive and polished, similar to what you’d expect from an upscale restaurant. The ambiance is pleasant, with both indoor seating and outdoor options available.
Overall, a solid dining experience with standout flavors and thoughtful presentation.
… moreThere’s some dishes that really stood out and are worth recommending. The tomato carrot soup was rich and comforting with well-balanced flavors. The Neptune platter is a great option if you want to sample multiple starters in one go. The Bombay beet slider was surprisingly good light, healthy, and flavorful.
For mains, the Kaikari Kurma was so rich in coconut flavor which was perfect when paired with parota. The Creamstone chicken was also very good, and the Pathar ka Gosht had nice flavor without being overly spicy. We’ve also heard they are especially well known for their veg and non-veg lunch thalis, which offer a wide variety and are quite popular.
The drinks and desserts were enjoyable, and all dishes were presented beautifully. Service was exceptional attentive and polished, similar to what you’d expect from an upscale restaurant. The ambiance is pleasant, with both indoor seating and outdoor options available.
Overall, a solid dining experience with standout flavors and thoughtful presentation.
Anu Rao
We visited this restaurant for the first time to celebrate my husband’s birthday and had made a reservation well in advance. Despite the restaurant being mostly empty, it took a very long time to place our order and even longer for the food to arrive. Since we weren’t very hungry, we initially didn’t mind the wait.
We ordered Bombay beet sliders, boneless chicken biryani, chicken zalzala, pesto naan, and butter naan. The food was just average—nothing stood out. The beet sliders were dry and lacked chutneys, making them far from “Bombay style.” The biryani and curry were okay, the salan was disappointing, and the naan was good.
The service was extremely poor. Staff appeared only to take the order, serve food, and collect payment. We had to wait just to get our water refilled. We wanted to order dessert, but no one came, even after informing our server. He asked us to wait, then never returned. We felt disappointed and ignored, so we paid and left. While paying, another customer complained that no one had come to take his order either.
Overall, the service was unacceptable, likely due to prioritizing online orders. I wouldn’t recommend this place and won’t be returning. This level of service needs immediate improvement.
… moreWe ordered Bombay beet sliders, boneless chicken biryani, chicken zalzala, pesto naan, and butter naan. The food was just average—nothing stood out. The beet sliders were dry and lacked chutneys, making them far from “Bombay style.” The biryani and curry were okay, the salan was disappointing, and the naan was good.
The service was extremely poor. Staff appeared only to take the order, serve food, and collect payment. We had to wait just to get our water refilled. We wanted to order dessert, but no one came, even after informing our server. He asked us to wait, then never returned. We felt disappointed and ignored, so we paid and left. While paying, another customer complained that no one had come to take his order either.
Overall, the service was unacceptable, likely due to prioritizing online orders. I wouldn’t recommend this place and won’t be returning. This level of service needs immediate improvement.
Raina Bhadlawala
The appam was very good, especially paired with the coconut milk and veg korma, a great combination.
The Varam special chicken curry was flavorful and a must order. It was spicy, but not Indian spicy, which worked well and still had excellent taste.
For appetizers, we ordered the mixed grill. The shrimp was outstanding, very flavorful and perfectly cooked. The lamb was also good. The chicken tikka and paneer tikka were just okay compared to the rest.
Ended the meal with rose falooda, which was delicious and had the perfect level of sweetness. Overall, a solid experience with some standout dishes.
… moreThe Varam special chicken curry was flavorful and a must order. It was spicy, but not Indian spicy, which worked well and still had excellent taste.
For appetizers, we ordered the mixed grill. The shrimp was outstanding, very flavorful and perfectly cooked. The lamb was also good. The chicken tikka and paneer tikka were just okay compared to the rest.
Ended the meal with rose falooda, which was delicious and had the perfect level of sweetness. Overall, a solid experience with some standout dishes.
devika shah
Went here on a Sunday evening — only a few tables were taken.
We started with a fresh lime soda, but it tasted just like store-bought lemonade and had to be remade.
For starters, we ordered Chicken 65 and Paneer Tiranga — these were honestly the only saving grace of the night.
For mains, we had Paneer Kadai and Varam Chicken. The chicken had just three small pieces, and both gravies were thin and watery with barely any flavor. The Laccha Paratha was dry and hard to eat.
Overall, pretty disappointing experience — the starters showed some potential, but the mains and service definitely need improvement.
To top it off, they added an 18% gratuity even though we were only four adults with two toddlers and a baby. Most restaurants don’t usually apply automatic gratuity for such a group size(considering all kids were below 3)
… moreWe started with a fresh lime soda, but it tasted just like store-bought lemonade and had to be remade.
For starters, we ordered Chicken 65 and Paneer Tiranga — these were honestly the only saving grace of the night.
For mains, we had Paneer Kadai and Varam Chicken. The chicken had just three small pieces, and both gravies were thin and watery with barely any flavor. The Laccha Paratha was dry and hard to eat.
Overall, pretty disappointing experience — the starters showed some potential, but the mains and service definitely need improvement.
To top it off, they added an 18% gratuity even though we were only four adults with two toddlers and a baby. Most restaurants don’t usually apply automatic gratuity for such a group size(considering all kids were below 3)
Mrinalini Loew
Food is ok, but definitely better options around. We were able to walk in around 5:30 on a Sunday and even though it was completely empty, there was still a table full of dirty dishes that was kind of off-putting. That being said, the space was really nice. The dosas were cooked nicley (that’s what we came for) , but the curries were too bland – the coconut curry I normally love dipping my dosa in felt under spiced. The goat curry was good, and would recommend that. The service was very nice and attentive once we sat down.
… moreLuis Navarrete
The food was delicious. Ordered the chutney sampler, bread basket, chicken tiki masala, yellow lentils and lamb biryani. All very delicious and spicy. Service is also very good. Will be returning.
… moreVishal Haswani
I ordered Chicken dum biryani from this Varam Indian Restaurant through doordash. But food delivered was “Raw Chicken meat biryani” because chicken meat was completely raw and was not cooked at all. The chef/cook of the restaurant did not even borthered to check if meat is cooked or not before packing the food. Never had such worst kind of food in my life.i have attached the pictures of the chicken meat and bill receipt.
… morehundred_men
We got to try Varam for a quick bite and absolutely loved the food. This review is for their 5 star worthy masala dosa that would make you want to come back and try other stuff on their menu.
Located in a central location of Redwood City downtown, right opposite to the theater, this place is a hidden gem for the Indian food scene in Bay Area. Will go back again to try more of their menu. Kudos on a good masala dosa, chef!
… moreLocated in a central location of Redwood City downtown, right opposite to the theater, this place is a hidden gem for the Indian food scene in Bay Area. Will go back again to try more of their menu. Kudos on a good masala dosa, chef!