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Amber India

Amber India

(Now Closed)
Indian Restaurant$$$$
San Jose
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    Aishwarya R.
    "Noodle station is a great idea...along with the lunch buffet!"(5 Tips)
    Aanchal S.
    "Awesome spread of Indian buffet lip smacking"(2 Tips)
    James H.
    "Okra curry and fish masala"(2 Tips)
    Jón H.
    "Butter chicken is awesome and so is the 48hr rack of lamb."(3 Tips)
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  • Aradhana P.
    Aradhana PanickerJanuary 12, 2012
    Everything in this place is divine. Had portobello mushroom with paneer burji and kofta curry. Finished off with elaichi mango panna cotta - say wha??
  • Akshay J.heart icon on user image
    Akshay JawharkarAugust 6, 2016
    Been going here for years and never had a single bad meal. Food is great and the ambience is very nice
  • Jón H.heart icon on user image
    Jón HörðdalJune 12, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Butter chicken is awesome and so is the 48hr rack of lamb. Always enjoy coming here!
  • Erin C.
    Erin CarriganJuly 30, 2015
    Really good naan and stuffed breads, along with a great atmosphere
  • Akira K.heart icon on user image
    Akira KJanuary 8, 2023
    The weekend buffet including free-flow mimoza is really nice.
  • Viroo M.heart icon on user image
    Viroo MirjiMarch 25, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Good food in the Santana Row area just be aware that service can be slow during rush hours...
  • Sashy R.
    Sashy RichmondNovember 6, 2011
    Order the buttered chicken and a mango lasi mmm and then across the street see a movie @ cinearts! It's great for a date!
  • Simon W.
    Simon WilliamsOctober 30, 2013
    Try the Gobi Manchurian - it's off menu and absolutely SENSATIONAL!
  • Adithya D.
    Adithya DasariDecember 28, 2016
    Mutton curry is very good. Prefer Buffet 😋
  • Sima P.
    Sima ParikhMarch 19, 2011
    The shitake mushroom kofta is awesome! It's not on the menu but you can ask the chef to make it in advance :)
  • Bora S.
    Bora SezerOctober 13, 2013
    Bombay Fish Masala with Sauvignon Blanc - Napa...
  • Aishwarya R.
    Aishwarya RajashekaranDecember 3, 2012
    Noodle station is a great idea...along with the lunch buffet!
  • Christian L.
    Christian LoredoApril 6, 2012
    Make a rez if coming on a Friday for lunch! It gets packed. Buffet!
  • Janak P.heart icon on user image
    Janak ParekhAugust 24, 2014
    Convenient happy hour that includes weekends and runs until 7pm.
  • Deepti
    DeeptiMay 24, 2013
    Love their butter chicken and garlic naan..Awesome food..
  • Natasha G.
    Natasha GuerraFebruary 12, 2010
    This is a must try! Absolutely one of the best tasting Indian buffets I've had. AND they bring a whole basket of nan to the table!
  • B D.heart icon on user image
    B DMarch 30, 2017
    Gobi Manchurian is good
  • Ryan R.
    Ryan RenardMarch 8, 2012
    The lunch buffet is to die for!
  • Abhishek M.
    Abhishek MathurFebruary 20, 2017
    Poor cousin of other Amber locations. Items in the buffet were cold, option of getting a dosa was not mentioned. There are so many other better options around.
  • Carlos L.heart icon on user image
    Carlos LacayoSeptember 9, 2014
    Order frontier kabob!
  • Rajeev V.
    Rajeev VadalamudiAugust 19, 2014
    Good food but pricy. More than 20 min wait time to get your order.
  • Edson K.heart icon on user image
    Edson KojiApril 22, 2015
    Good food!
  • Karl S.
    Karl SchrammDecember 30, 2010
    The tilapia is awesome! It's perfectly delicate and moist.
  • Rusya T.
    Rusya TJune 10, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Saag panner is impeccable
  • James H.
    James HNovember 13, 2010
    Okra curry and fish masala have a deeper richer palate than elsewhere.
  • Maithreyi R.
    Maithreyi RamanAugust 15, 2011
    Good date place, dont expect authentic flavors though
  • Natasha G.
    Natasha GuerraFebruary 12, 2010
    Favorite dishes from lunch buffet today: Navratan Korma and Tandoori Chicken.
  • Aanchal S.
    Aanchal SanghiJune 26, 2011
    Awesome spread of Indian buffet lip smacking
  • Prashanth R.
    Prashanth RaghavanApril 5, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    It's overpriced for vegetarians. The number of vegetarian items on a buffet is very very limited.
  • Vijay C.
    Vijay ChandarApril 7, 2016
    smelly meat, no halal
  • Shereen C.
    Shereen ChandFebruary 7, 2012
    Bollywood Party in San Josewww.jantaconnection.com
  • Anthony M.
    Anthony MartinMarch 7, 2011
    Seabass is amazing for dinner!
  • Abhi K.
    Abhi KulkarniOctober 6, 2010
    Highly recommend the lunch buffet!
  • Eduardo R.heart icon on user image
    Eduardo RamirezJune 4, 2022
    It’s way overpriced.
  • sunil p.
    sunil pNovember 4, 2012
    Long wait for mediocre overpriced food. Good ambience. Not coming back anytime soon.
  • Abhishek T.
    Abhishek TiwariMarch 20, 2011
    Lunch buffet is okay. Don't come for dinner. Really bland food.
  • Alex S.
    Alex StrifeNovember 19, 2010
    DO NOT eat here unless you want to find hair in your food!!! YECH!!!
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