Amber India - Mountain View

Amber offers an excellent lunch buffet. I found myself visiting more frequently than I’d like to admit during my time at HP in Palo Alto. The food, including the buffet, is truly exceptional. If you’re planning to have lunch there, keep in mind that it can get quite busy. Securing a table might be a challenge, and the buffet line can be lengthy, which can be frustrating if you have to just stand there waiting to see the food. I recommend arriving a bit earlier, around 11:30, to avoid the rush.

Personally, I'm particularly fond of the butter chicken (also known as Chicken Makhani). Paired with some fresh, hot naan, it's hard to find a better Indian dish. The sauce is simply aromatic and rich. The chicken biryani is infused with rose water, giving it a delightful flavor, although I find the chicken pieces to be a bit larger than I prefer. Their tandoori dishes are tasty, and the Mulligatawny soup is quite enjoyable as well. I did like the Dum Aloo Bukhara, but I was left feeling disappointed during a recent visit. Additionally, I find their kormas to be a touch too creamy for my liking. Nevertheless, it all comes back to that incredible butter chicken.