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California, United States Food Guide: 3 Indian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in San Rafael
Find out what Indian restaurants to try in San Rafael. San Rafael (/ˌsæn rəˈfɛl/ SAN rə-FEL; Spanish pronunciation: [san rafaˈel] "Saint Raphael") is a city and the county seat of Marin County, California, United States. The city is located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. As of the 2010 census the city's population is 57,713.
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1. Lotus Cuisine of India
Overall Ratings
4 based on 106 reviews
Serving the best Indian Food in Marin County in downtown San Rafael since 1999. Vegan and Vegetarian, Gluten free, all organic. Lunch Buffet, Online Take Out Ordering, Zagat rated. Ranked #1 Marin Indian Restaurant. Certified Green Business.
Reviewed By davidfs66
Moved a couple of years ago from the Mission SF and were soon disappointed at what passes for a decent restaurant or eatery near us. We have almost stopped going out, well, we also remodeled our kitchen and it's finished now, but in that time we were forced to venture out to many restaurants in the area here, and found the quality sorely lacking.Once exception is Lotus Indian Cuisine. We have only ever gotten takeout, but have enjoyed the calming waiting area. The food is so delicious, authentic and mouth watering. We count on it if we're ever in the mood for Indian food. They make an authentic and sumptuous chicken tikka masala, of course, along with an eggplant dish Bengam Barta. The lamb ghosht rounds out a fantastic meal. Add naan and basmati rice, chutney and you're home free. Count on it, but pst, don't tell anyone else.
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2. Taj of Marin
Overall Ratings
4 based on 36 reviews
Taj of Marin is a family owned and operated Indian restaurant providing authentic and delicious Indian food at a great price. Our upscale, family-friendly atmosphere is perfect for enjoying the most exquisite Indian cuisine available in the North Bay area
Reviewed By SameJane
If you're craving Indian food, you must try Taj of Marin on 4th Street in San Rafael. Their lunch buffet, at $10.95, is a superb value (same offered at dinner, $16.95). The selections were plentiful, all beautifully displayed and constantly tended. Everything from salads to veggie dishes, potatoes to rice, tandoori chicken, fish, lamb, Indian pickles, chutneys, breads, soup, rice pudding and Masala chai tea. The tandoori chicken was sublime. Loved the Indian mashed potatoes, the chef's vegetables, the assorted pickles. Finish with creamy, cool rice pudding and hot Masala chai tea. Service was great. Warm Indian bread and ice cold water served at your table. Lovely, comfortable, clean place with cheerful yellow walls and tasteful decor. Highly recommend.Thank you so much for this glowing recommendation! I'm thrilled you've had a chance to try so many dishes off the buffet -- the tandoori chicken is definitely one of my favorites, too. I hope we'll see you again soon for another meal! Until then, take care.Thank You, Avtar S Dhanda, Owner
3. Naan N Curry
Reviewed By czaral
As a Brit living in California a good curry is high up on my wish list.My husband and I have tried recommendations from friends but nothing seemed to match the great flavors you get from a decent British curry house. We tried restaurants in San Rafael, Sausalito and just about anywhere in Marin! But, nothing tasted authentic!I noticed Naan N Curry had opened a small restaurant in San Rafael and this is the one curry house my Indian friend in the city recommended (I just hadn't had time to visit the SF branch yet). We were very surprised and happy with the outcome - I'd highly recommend them.Firstly there's one dish I love but can never find here with my combination of meat and sauce and that's a Jalfrezi. I noticed they had Chicken and beef so I asked if they could make a shrimp Jalfrezi and it was honestly the best curry I've had on the West Coast since moving here. We also tried the chicken achar and traditional lamb curry - ALL were awesome! Naan was great too and so was pilau rice. I did notice on a review that someone wrote 'it's greasy' - don't be put off by this as there's a completely acceptable explanation. You kind of need that 'grease' to get the good flavor - its also NOT grease but ghee (Indian clarified butter) so you can always ask for a 'ghee free' curry. If you do order something and find a 'layer' then all you need to do is let the curry settle and then with a spoon scoop off the top layer of ghee and your delicious curry is below and not oily. It's something every curry house in the UK does - it's not a bad things as it adds flavor and is easily removable!I felt terrible as I was so excited to pick up my food I forgot to tip them. The gentlemen working there were really kind and helpful. If you love Indian food please pay them a visit.p.s. Very reasonably priced too!
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