Pakwan

Cuisine Indian / SA
Price $$ (16-30)
Rating 6/10
Last Visit Aug. 19, 2018
Location SFBA: East Bay (Other)

General Notes

This restaurant is a hidden gem in Fremont's Indian food scene. Nestled in an unusual location with an interesting building shape (it's literally in an old barn), this restaurant gets a lot of traffic from the local Indian population, particularly for a late lunch. The restaurant is technically "self-serve" - you order with the cashier, get your own water/plates/utensils/etc, and you pick up the food once it's ready. I would definitely recommend giving this place a try.


Positives

> The naan here is incredible. This is probably the food item that distinguishes it from other Indian restaurants. It has a crispy exterior yet a warm, fluffy interior. Very reasonably priced too - something like $2.50 for an order of naan.
> The service is pretty quick, and the interior is very clean.


Negatives

> Unsurprisingly, the meat is dry and overcooked. Though it's actually not that bad compared to my experience with other Indian restaurants, to be honest.


Dishes Tasted

  • ★★☆☆ Paneer Makhani
  • ★★★☆ Lamb Curry
  • ☆☆☆☆ Chicken Tandoori
  • ★★☆☆ Beef Bhuna
  • ★★★☆ Chicken Tikka Masala
  • ★★☆☆ Chicken Biryani
  • ★★★★ Garlic/Regular Naan