Shosha — Restaurant in Sunnyvale

My partner and I went for this "lazy breakfast" buffet tasting event and the experience was incredible! I cannot stop raving about it! One of the best in the bay! You can experience this too - they launch this on this Saturday April 20th, don't miss it.

The buffet goes like this- Nafrat ka sharbat: Flavorful refreshing cold badam milk with subtle thandai flavors (not too overpowering), absolute amazing start to the course. Comes with a spoon so you don't miss out those amazing nuts and other things to eat. :)

Aloo chat: Indian umami. Sweet, salty sour spicy all at same time. My definition of chatpat. Patty is cooked perfectly. Right proportions of chutneys, yogurt and thinly sliced red onions on top. Omg! It absolutely blew us away! Don't miss this.

Deconstructed vada pav: This one stole the show with its presentation, so unique. Tasty Potato filling of traditional vada pav covered in flaky sev with a thick pav crust indulged in tonnes of butter. Eat the crust by itself to get a deeper flavor of the pav!

Malai dimsums: Spicy garlic-based chutney served with flavorful rice and dim sum flour. Again, the texture and ingredients so interesting, we enjoyed it!

Cocktail drink with your picture: Even better tasting than it looks. They give two choices for the base - rum or a whiskey, IIRC.

Baklava Palak Paneer: Indian fine dining, next level. Mind = blown. One cannot imagine that palak paneer in the baklava pastry could complement each other so wonderfully. Must try.

Calcutta Pan-Old Fashioned: Instagram favorite? And partner's favorite too! I have a video of the making of this, cannot wait to share it. The bar tender entertains you while smoking the bottle. Drink is an amalgamation of centuries old Indian tradition of sweet betel leaf (paan) with old fashioned cocktail and the result is spectacular! Not mild, but not too strong IMO.

Daal Pakwaan: Sindhi delight. The daal was the right consistency and the pakwaans were crispy. This dish is one of those simple dishes yet yummy dishes, not too much masala, perfect for kids too. Yes, they have some fancy items and some simple 'ghar ka khana' type dishes! So thoughtful.

Bedmi puri with aloo sabzi and raita: Famous from Bihar, served all over, and a staple on railway stations. The puri has nice texture, probably a think layer of filling too, not heavy at all, we enjoyed the puri by itself and it tasted amazing with the flavorful aloo sabzi. Loved it!

Chole bhature: Best. Just absolutely the best, the bhatura wasn't greasy at all and yet so perfect, how! Chole was to die for!

Idli vada sambhar: Medu vada is crispy and flavorful with perfect mix of spices. Vada immersed in sambhar was satisfying. Chutneys are unique, a bit different than traditional South Indian food but equally good.

Panch puran: Ayurvedic masalas with tulsi and lemon. My favorite! Healthy alcoholic drink (haha) made with Hennessy Cognac. This is that drink which you'll sip and definitely say "oh! This is yummy!", if you're like me, haha!

Pav bhaji: Loaded with butter and tons of flavor. Took my partner back to his college days in Mumbai. It's hard to find good authentic consistent pav bhaji places in Bay Area, but this one comes very close, he said! I loved it, probably the best I've had in Bay Area.

Shahi gulab malai roll: Must try. Light and right sweetness. Subtle rose flavors and nicely blends with coconut flakes. I am telling you- we went crazy, they just kept surprising us!

Mango & Banana liquor firni: The firni is perfect leaving your palette with hints of kalakand(milk cake). The caramelized banana and mango slices are a nice touch if the firni by itself is too sweet for you.

If you read this far, haha! I must tell you again, don't miss out this unique experience. The staff is super nice, they explained the dishes with such detail and took care of us. Must try fine dining restaurant in the Bay! The owner is extremely passionate about providing a unique unforgettable to their visitors. And this really resonates with what I'm looking for in fancy...

We visited this restaurant today. The ambience is good though the noise level of people talking was very high. Had their been some background music it would have helped. Coming to service, from today's experience I would rate a one . The point of visiting a fine dine restaurant is the ambience and service to add to one's eating experience. But this one clearly lags on the service. To start with the server did not serve our table the complimentary wafer and sauce. Upon asking the reason for it our server returned with a response that it was missed and now it is over so they can't serve. While he was narrating this two other tables got the same in front of our eyes and later many more of them got it. Please do not get swayed by the online menu or photos of the food for this restaurant from the one on their website or Yelp link. The staff informed us that currently they are only offering limited items and only refer to the menu given in the restaurant. Unfortunately that menu also does not cover all the items being served. The case being that of pani puri shorts which is missing from their printed menu as well. We saw another table order in it so became aware.Coming to main course, there was no salt in the paneer kulcha so we had to request for a replacement. I would say that the restaurant was prompt to replace it. While serving the main course we returned one entree twice. The first time there was hair in the entree so it was returned . However, the server came back with a "replacement" in less than a minute. The unfortunate part was that someone who is handling food and going in and out of kitchen was not asked to tie their hair until such a instance happened. Second time the server finger was dipped the food. When we requested to get a replacement again due to the finger being dipped in the food she initially denied the mistake. Hence, we asked if she could check her nails and then she took the entree back unapologetically. However, the third time also they were back with a "replacement" in less than a minute. .For food and beverage industry these are basic practice around the globe. Be it kitchen staff or serving staff they have to be aware of these basic practices. Also what was upsetting is that the server was initially resistive to the mistake and when proven wrong went away unapologetic from the table. Also, the restaurant is highly understaffed as well. On the plus the taste of most of the food was not bad but it was not something extra ordinary as well. I would get similar taste at a less expensive restaurant so then why pay for "Shosha"? While any business has teething issues at start politeness of the staff helps overcome customer dissatisfaction initially and help build some goodwill but I don't think that's what the staff at Shosha is aiming for. Unfortunately this was a very bad experience for us today. While the restaurant did try to pacify us by offering a discount it did not help soothe the bitterness of...

This place was on our radar for a while and I happened to make it there for a dinner with friends.

There are a couple of parking lots around that can be utilized and from there onwards its a couple minutes walk to the restaurant.

We reached a bit late in the night though were still welcomed with a warm cheerful smile and amazing spirits by the host. We were told that the inside seating was completely full which worked in our favor as we wanted to sit outside and enjoy our dinner.

The ambiance inside strikes a perfect balance between cozy and inviting. The decor, adorned with traditional Indian elements, creates an atmosphere that transports you to the heart of India. They do have a corner spot where you could click a picture or two as well.

The staff is not only friendly but also incredibly attentive. They go above and beyond to ensure your dining experience is comfortable and enjoyable. From menu recommendations to setting up a quick show with a warm welcome note, their service adds a personal touch to your visit. Elvis was working our table and gave us great recommendations and as well made sure all of our asks with regards what was ordered were answered well in time.

Shosha offers a wide range of traditional and contemporary Indian dishes with an element of fusion , and each one is a masterpiece of flavors. Whether you savor the paapdi chaat, the daak bungalow chicken, or the flavorful daal bukhara , the quality and authenticity of the cuisine shines through and through. The chef's mastery of spices and ingredients ensures that every bite is a culinary revelation.

As a tradition over there, they start the guests with some complementary crispy waffles which are absolutely amazing. From there on we ordered the Dahi Paapdi Chaat with Ice-cream, Dahi Kabab, Chilli Chana and Paaani Puri Shots. Also to add to these starters we go the Heera Panna , Khatta Meetha Peru and a couple Virgin Mojito (friends mentioned it turned out to be more sweet than it’s supposed to) . Once we settled these in it was time to take care of the main course for which we ordered the Dal Bukhara, Saag Buratta, Hari Mirch Paneer and the Daak Bungalow Chicken along with Mirchi Pyaaz Ki Roti and Garlic Naan. Everything that was ordered was finished with the just a bit of Saag and a piece of naan being left to be packed and carried home. Tells you a lot about the quality, taste and freshness of the amazingly prepared dishes.

We ended the evening with an order of Rasmisu and Shahi Tukda.

All in all it was a great dinner that we will repeat hopefully sometime soon.

Absolute recommendation!!!

Now go do...