India Palace - My Favorite Spot in the Bay

Restaurant: India Palace
Address: 737 Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda, California
Phone Number: (510) 814-8778
Cuisine: Indian
Dining Partners: Keaton and Family

Who would have thought my favorite Indian-Pakistani place would be in Alameda? I sure didn't! We came here for the first time with my in-laws' family friends. We enjoyed it so much that one time that we had to come back for more. I honestly do not make it out to Alameda as often as I should. That's a bad look because my husband's parents live there. Bad daughter-in-law, I know. Maybe I should bring them here!

Before I get into the food, I want to talk ambiance. I adore the rich reds that decorate the dining room. The red folded napkins and drapes made it feel so regal and lush. Plus the service is so attentive. Win.


They always start you out with pappadam which are crispy lentil wafers. I love the tamarind sauce it comes with. The tandoori bread here is stellar. We always get the garlic naan (I am salivating here) as well as the paneer pratha which is bread filled with Indian cheese. It has been known that we order seconds of that garlic naan. It's fluffy and so flavorful and aromatic from the garlic.


As for entrees, we haven't ventured far from the curry section. Why? Our usual selections are so good that it is difficult to steer away from them. Keat loves his spinach, so he orders the chicken palak which is a rich stew of chicken, cream, and spinach. My go-to is the chicken tikka masala. It has that silky luscious mouthfeel and the ideal balance of cream and tomato. Of course, we have to have basmati rice. Can't help it, I'm Pinay.


To make the meal absolutely perfect, order some raita (yogurt sauce) for dipping and cooling the palate, mango lassi for sweetness, and that awesome cup of chai tea to sip as you sit back in your chair and relish in how great your meal was.

I've been to a number Indian spots in SF, but none of them do not appeal to me as much as India Palace. It must be the setting. Alameda is quaint. The area isn't as busy as the City.

It is a bold statement to ever say something is my "favorite," but I feel comfortable about this one. I sure wish it was closer, but the next time I eat there, I'll bring my in-laws. I've had a mad craving for Indian food recently. Why aren't you closer to me, India Palace?! I'm so sad.

Do you think they'd deliver to Daly City?!

Just kidding.

xoxo,
Jo

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