Kismat Indian Cuisine / San Leandro CA
Lorenzo Station, California
(194)
Lorenzo Station, California
(194)
194 customer reviews
Josh B.
Amazing Indian lunch buffet. Perfect for a weekend. We stumbled onto it after some furniture shopping and now it's a go-to if we're in the neighborhood.
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KimnCris K.
This is our second visit here and the food and service do not disappoint. The decor is nice and the folks that run the place are friendly and welcoming. The food is fresh, well-flavored, and generous in portion. The first time we ate here we got the complete meal and it was a treat. So many new things to try. This time we ordered a la carte - chicken tikka masala, lamb seekh kebab, rice, and the basket of assorted naan. It was way more than we could eat but we are looking forward to the leftovers tomorrow. Please. People of San Leandro, give this place a try. We want them to be around for a while! More...
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Joshua Morris
The staff is kind and the food is delicious. Been here for lunch and dinner, love both.
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Ashish Ranabhat
Great food.
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Sharice W.
Great food, good service, and affordable price. The ambiance of the restaurant is really nice as well. Parking was super easy. I love that the vegetarian food was clearly separated from meat dishes. The buffet gave me a chance to try different dishes such vegetable pakoras, garlic naan, and masala. Finished with a carrot desert and some chai tea. Staff made sure our table was clear and that our meal was enjoyable. Will definitely be returning! More...
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Rudy P.
Living in Alameda, I must have passed a few Indian restaurants before stumbling upon Kismat Indian Cuisine, but I will be coming here from now on. I won't be adding pics because previous reviewers have shared pretty accurately what I just visited. Â The quality of the food and love in this cooking is indescribable. Â Now mind you I don't ever come around this neighborhood, but a business meeting had me close, so I looked up an Indian place on Yelp. Â This was the closest to my then location, and oh what a serendipitous find it is.i thoroughly enjoyed the lunch buffet, and did not try a few dishes, but I loved what I tasted. Â I spent time in Fremont/Newark, so I think I know good Indian food, and Kismat is right in line if not a cut above.The naan (flatbread) was so good that it didn't need butter nor a dab of one of the various sauces. Â I could tear through a large basket of their Naan during a football game. Â The goat was extremely tasty, and tasted "clean" like someone scrubbed every piece of any goat smell. Â It was a very sweet tasting meat in a semi-rich gravy, that worked well with naan and rice.As I was about to compliment the place, a woman comes in and says she's been in there a couple times this week already. Â I guess I may start doing that, too. More...
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Cecelia Fusich
Kind service; gorgeous food.
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Ashley S.
Has a equal amount of vegetarian options as it does meat options and it's not just chicken, I recommend the lamb in curry sauce it's very tender and yummy
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Aditya k
Decent food, good hospitality. Buffet menu was really good and was was tasty. Service and ambiance was excellent.
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Sonia Matthies
The best food and friendly staff!!!
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Miramu A.
Came with my boyfriend to Kismat restaurant Food is amazing. Very welcoming atmosphere, we had the fish and curry chicken I give them a 5star, we will definitely come back again
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C G.
Love that they offer dishes you don't find at other Indian buffets. Samosas were really good the first time I went, and the fish pokara was obviously not the usual frozen packaged item ubiquitous everywhere else. I was pleasantly surprised. They also offer papadams! Chai is self-serve, but soda is also included in the buffet price, which they will bring you. Service was very good for a buffet, and I'm sure it will be just as good at dinner. This is my new go to after my other favorite, Flavors of India, raised their buffet price (still worth it, but alas, not doable on my current budget ). Kismat is a great intro to Indian cuisine if you haven't had the opportunity to try it. More...
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Johnny Q.
Not really into Indian Cuisine. But a co-worker recommended it. I have to said. It was pretty good.
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Lisa Snider
The service and food were excellent. The ambience was calm and comfortable. And the price was right. Great place for an evening date or daytime lunch. Also a great option for vegetarians. I ordered the Channa Masala (chickpeas in tomato sauce) with Garlic Naan (flatbread) and rice. Went home with left overs. More...
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Abril R.
This is probably the best Indian food in this area. I walked in at 3pm with my bf and was not turned away. They close at 3pm when the lunch buffet is over. They seated us and brought our food out quickly. Not once throughout our entire meal or time here did we get rushed or pushed to finish eating and go EVEN after they closed the door! Okay and the food is sooooo good the butter chicken is perfect. Not too spicy and not to sweet just right. The kabobs were so tender and perfect too. Love this place. More...
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Mis understood
The best indian food in town! The buffet is the best, its money well spent. You will be full when you leave. Garlic nann is so good
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Kara A.
Such fresh, delicious food! One of my favorites. The restaurant is never crowded, but I suspect a lot of people get takeout like I do. Just yum.
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Sean B.
Love going to this place. The staff is so welcoming and pleasant. The food is amazing! Some of the most authentic Indian cuisine I've had
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Saleem Attaie
They food is amazing, and I don't say that lightly. The service is superb.
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joel johnson
Best new reatataunt in San Leandro. Great food, clean facility, friendly employees. I highly recommend them if you like Indian food. Also the lunch buffet is clean and well kept. Very good vibes here. More...
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Andrew Man
Service is great here, food is awesome, and they make everything fresh, even the dipping sauce, asked about it and they said they made it with real ingredients nothing premade here
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David Ma
Alot of variety to choose from and a high value sit down place. My favorites include the butter chicken (very creamy), fried fish (crispy crunch outside, so tender inside), and stir fried okra. Soda and naan are included in the price. Waiters were attentive making sure you get refills and taking away finished dishes. Ambience is nice, clean and quiet. This is definitely a must try if you are in the area. More...
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Iselma P.
Ordered the fried fish, tiki masala and curry chicken, and everything tasted amazing! To top it off all staff are really friendly and nice. Will definitively be going back!
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M L.
Kismat was cleaner than most Indian places. They have a buffet which looked good but I ordered off the menu. I asked if I could get vindeloo with out meat and they said it was fine. Naan was VERY greasy
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Jules W.
Wow! Please please please don't ever change! Everything we had was delicious!!! Best samosas in the area veg and non veg! Great lamb curry and huge portions ! We also tried the lamb kabob and it was totally worth every $$, nice portion with the added raw onions and bell peppers! They also have one of the biggest selections of breads. No complaints here. Thank you for a great dinner, The hun and I will be ordering again very Soon!! More...
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Kent G.
The best Indian food in the San Leandro Area if not the whole east bay. Great service, great prices and amazing food. Get the Chicken Tikka Masala, you won't be disappointed.
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Rosa V.
I feel like this place is a hidden gem. I've come here twice and kick myself for not coming more often. I love Indian food, the aroma, the spices, the sauces and  the feel of home cooking. They have a great AYCE it's so reasonably priced $11.99 with lots of choices and AYCE naan bread !  Vegetable fritters, butter chicken, samosas, paneer and more! You can even order from the buffet make your own plate and pay the same Buffett price ! Only bad thing is it close to home so I will be coming back more often !!! More...
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Fleurise M.
Went here on a Saturday night with a family of 6. Â Seated immediately. Â Had the chicken tikka masala, fish pasana(?), goat curry, okra, and tandoori chicken, garlic nan. Â Food and service were excellent. Â Would definitely come here again. Â Great flavor, good value, everything clean. More...
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Jaber Chaudry
Good atmosphere!
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Gary Lo
Nestled in small bay area city is this amazing Indian restaurant. We went there for their buffet and there were 3 carts of very authentic tasting Indian food. Definitely one of the best I've had in awhile. The place was clean and the service was exceptional. As soon as we finished our plate, it was gone before we came back (or shortly thereafter). I would definitely recommend. More...
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Kais H.
Spacious, clean, and vibrant restaurant. The food and service is top notch. I come here with my coworkers for lunch every so often and never had a bad experience.
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Chris Marsh
I love Indian lunch buffets, and this one did not disappoint. I guess it could have used more vegetarian variety, but it hit my favorites.
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Charles Peck
This is officially one of my favorite indian places
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Guy D.
This is a good place to get your biryani fix. The food is good and the service is friendly.
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Joseph Farinha
Fast service and friendly
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gnarla craig
We ordered via email for dinner, and within a few minutes were called back to find out how spicy we liked our food. Drove there and the order was ready when promised. The food was delicious. We ordered more than enough for two of us, and have just finished having the leftovers as a full dinner on the next day. Fantastic food and will now try eating on the premises also, as we pass by it at least twice a week. More...
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Miss M.
This place has some great food and excellent service. The buffet is small but it delivers. I took my mom there for her bday lunch and it was delightful.
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Cindy Carrillo
The food here is so delicious! We are so glad to have tried it. We will come back soon to try the buffet. The chicken curry medium spicy was amazing. The lamb Roganjosh and chicken curry were so tasty. We are picky eaters when it comes to Indian food and we just loved it! The food was really fresh and felt like it was homemade. the portions are generous. The ambiance was great. The place is super clean and the waiters are super friendly. Definitely recommend it. We are happy to have found this place. More...
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Thomas VanDemark
Excellent food service and surroundings. Good prices too. Always a great buffet.
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Sayra Ramos
LA COMIDA ES MUY DELICIOSA ADEMAS DEL SERVICIO SON PERSONAS MUY AMABLE .EXELENTE ESTOY ENCANTADA CON TODO GRACIAS .
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Bob B.
Best fish pakoras I've ever had
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Carol Gan
Good food, reasonable price, great servicei
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RUDY BUTCHER
Happy fun people... You will leave full. Great buffet
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JIASHU ZHOU
Absolutely wonderful Indian food.
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Shannon O.
Dinner was sooooo good!! Plus the business owner shared that we should also come for the buffet (they have some dishes that take so long to cook they only serve them during the buffet) and I'm so glad that we decided to. The goat and lamb curry are yummy. The food has been excellent every time though so it's no surprise. The owner is 9/10 there and if he isn't than his mother is. They always make sure you have, delicious food and great customer service. More...
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Bleu M.
The quality of the food and restaurant is worthy of all 5 stars!The food has a elegant home-cooked style and portioned well. Â The best part, Â it can fill you up. The lunch buffet is also really good! A bit limited on options but nonetheless, its good! The chicken keema is like a ground chicken meat in a very delicious coating of Indian seasoning. Very smooth going down. This place is amazing! I love that it is peaceful and pleasant. Â There is no hostility or negativity in this restaurant. Â It is worth your money! More...
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Alan K.
Really excellent Indian food, homemade and fresh. The best Indian I've had in the Bay Area.We usually order aka carte, but they have a lunch buffet every day that also great. (Watch out for the yellow chutney, it's surprisingly spicy but worth the pain.) More...
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Yvonne L.
Delicious buffet worth coming to for $13.50 a person but only during lunch hour. Excellent flavor and near by too. A good Indian lunch.
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Siddharth T.
Excellent service and super friendly staff. They offer chai to everyone!I've come here for both buffet and a la carte. The buffet didn't compromise in any way, and is excellent. A la carte is great value as well. Thali is a great option for 2-3 (with leftovers to go!)Clean, tastefully done ambience, very comfortable seating. More...
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Kai W.
Best Indian food! Tried pretty much lots of places and this place really stands out. Flavors are all distinct not over spiced and salty. My favorite is a piece of naan and sop it in lamb vindaloo or butter chicken sauce! Lastly, service is also great, attentive but not frenetic = relaxing eating experience. More...
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