Mandala Indian Cuisine — Restaurant in Saratoga

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Mandala, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. Amidst the delectable food and inviting ambiance, karki, our server truly stood out, going above and beyond to ensure our satisfaction throughout the entire meal. From the moment we were seated, karki, our server greeted us with a warm smile and genuine enthusiasm. His polite and humble demeanor instantly made us feel welcome and appreciated as guests. His attention to detail and dedication to providing excellent service were evident from the beginning. What truly impressed us was his impeccable ability to accommodate our every need. He was attentive and responsive, making sure our glasses were never empty and our table was always tidy. Despite being quite busy, karki, our server never made us feel rushed, taking the time to answer our questions and engage in friendly conversation. Throughout the meal, Karki demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism and genuine care. He checked in on us regularly, ensuring that we were thoroughly enjoying our dining experience. His pleasant demeanor and attention to detail added an extra touch of sophistication to the evening, making it truly memorable. The Food was decent. The Chili Chicken tasked good and had the right amount of spice. The avocado chat had a fresh taste to it, and I am surely coming back for it. The Mint chicken kebab was well done and was both juicy and crispy outside. Chicken Vindaloo was my favorite – specially given that I ordered it with extra spice it had the right kick of spice. It will be great to see the restaurant increase the spread of their drinks although they have a decent number of drinks. If you're searching for a truly delightful dining experience, we wholeheartedly recommend visiting Mandala for the extended timings every day, good food and experiencing the exceptional service provided by the remarkable staff,...

New Indian restaurant in Saratoga/ We went there a couple weeks ago, barely 10 days after opening. The place is covid "certified" as the tables were properly distanced, staff wearing masks, etc. Mostly outdoor seating with some indoor - we were indoors as it was a bit nippy that evening. The decor was decent but since it was sparse (due to social dist) it felt a bit empty but we liked the overall feel.

The wait staff was ok and the owners did come by to check-in etc. Since the place was so new I got the sense that they were still getting used to the crowds and some bit of scurrying, etc. But overall no issues.

For appetizers we got the crispy cauliflower, was decent, crispy and we especially appreciated the extra veggies that came with it. Although, I would have preferred a little less sauce - given everyone's preference varies would suggest they keep it on the drier side and provide sauce on the side. I also got an Indian beer to wash down the appetizers.

For entrees, my fellow diner got the seafood trio platter and I got the lamb seekh kabab, kofta and onion kulcha. First things first, the portions were huge!!! We used the food for two days after that :). Anyway, my fellow diner liked the different types of the seafood, she thought it spiced (not heat) very well and tasted great. The lamb seekh kabab was good but I felt it was a small bit on the drier side just by itself. Since I was eating it with the kofta and that comes with a gravy, it was ok. The taste was awesome, good spice without too much heat. As I mentioned earlier, we took almost half the food home (took care of two meals!!)

We were way too full but owner convinced us to try a kulfi on the house. Was decent, not too sweet and went down well. Overall a good place, would recommend they hold back on the portions a bit. Would definitely visit the...

My first time dining here & it was amazing!! As someone who appreciates but also does not understand Indian Cuisine, Mandala Indian Cuisine is a new restaurant in Saratoga that many do not know about yet because they only opened 6 months ago. When I actually walked in, I gasped in awe at the stunning chandelier which I then knew I was now in a restaurant to have an experience & not just eat. The decor is elegant with custom designed tables with a gold mandala as the focal point in each one. Even the dishes, glasses & silverware used throughout my meal felt like every detail was perfectly selected.

Now for the food it was absolutely delicious!! I sat at the bar since it was just myself and had the chicken tikka masala along with the nan & the papadum which I never had before but one of the owners who was actually working behind the bar gave me some to try so thank you Raj because that honestly made my meal since the sauces that accompanied it were exquisite!! (FYI pic was after I ate but thought it was still a great photo to share here)

As a former fine dining restaurant owner, I HIGHLY recommend Mandala Indian Cuisine for not only the food but the ambiance & overall experience...also do yourself a favor & go during the week when it's not as busy since weekends is when people flock to this beautiful Indian gem...