Haveli Restaurant & Banquet
| Address: | 1910 Canterbury Rd, Sacramento, CA 95815, USA |
| Phone: | +1 916-333-1186 |
| Site: | havelirestaurant.net |
| Rating: | 4.1 |
| Working: | Closed 11AM–3PM 11AM–3PM 11AM–3PM 11AM–10:30PM 11AM–10:30PM 11AM–3PM |
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Ashika Vinod
The restaurant has a beautiful name Haveli. For those who dont know the meaning, it is generic term used for a traditional townhouse and mansions in India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh usually one with historical and architectural significance. From what I heard, this restaurant recently opened for business. From outside, the appearance is simple and the name is written in English and Pakistani. As you walk in, there is a lounge area and a figurine dressed up in salwaar. It looks really nice. Later I realized they displayed the outfit because theyre selling it. As soon as we walked through the main door , we were greeted by the owner. He seemed nice and seated us right away. At 7.15pm only two tables were occupied. We quickly ordered the appetizer fish pakora while we were deciding on the entrée. The waitress was very friendly and she took our drink order. She kept asking, if we wanted to order any special drink from the back of the menu. Great sales person. We declined twice since water add fine for us. It was close to 7.50pm, they delivered the fish pakora. They came and informed us the food will be coming out shortly. It took forever for them to deliver the food. I assumed they were new and still figuring out how to handle the business. A little improvement needed on service. Overall the food was not like wow....I want to come here again to eat. The waitress recommended garlic naan. Hmm...it wasnt that great. And I asked her for Chillies and she said you mean black pepper? No, actual spicy Chillies. She said, Ill get it for you. Later when my food arrived, I asked again. Then she tells me oh...we dont have it. I was disappointed, she never bothered to tell me it was not available. And she never refilled our water glasses. The chicken tikka had different flavors which was good as well. The taste is slightly different compared to other restaurant. Dont come here expecting similar taste profile. The shrimp in the biryani was perfectly cooked. I liked the shrimp more than the rice. There are not that many tables inside the restaurant. Around 8.30pm several tables were occupied and they were busy. They do have a paan station. I didnt try it. The waitress asked me if we wanted dessert. I said no because I wasnt planning to sit and wait another 30 minutes for it.
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Dave Jones
Came for my first time for lunch buffet with co workers celebrating birthdays. We reserved a big table and it was ready for us on our arrival. We arrived before noon so there was only one other table. The service was very friendly and the food selection was amazing. All the food was fresh and bursting with flavors. I tried my best to try everything and there was no bad dish. My favorites were the chicken biryani, goat, chicken, and spinach dishes. There was plenty of fresh nan that tasted amazing. There was a desert similar to rice pudding. Very good and not to sweet, but full of natural flavors. I really cant wait to return to try dinner and weekend brunch. My only recommendation would be tea as I was falling to sleep after returning to work. I shouldnt eat so much, but food was just so good!
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Javaid Asghar
1- Wait times are on average 30 - 45 minutes for any thing you order 2- We asked for a cup of tea (chai) right after we ordered our food, which was never delivered, one should expect the server to be up front if a dish or item can not be served due to kitchen being busy or what ever reason. We waited 1 hour and the chai was still not ready so we cancelled the order as we did not want to wait another 45 minutes. Really DISAPPOINTED with how this was communicated. management should train people to have effective communication and improve wait times. 3- food was not like WOW, decent spices and how one can mix with 2 roti with 1 roti. Overall if you are expecting a quick service with great attention paid toward your peeps this place might disappoint you.
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Roobina Mustafa
This is my 3rd time back for dinner with the family. Its a new restaurant in town. Great customer service and friendly staff. It has a beautiful traditional ambiance and the food is very fresh and delicious. Love the international music in the background. Made me feel like I was an international traveler. I will be returning back with some other friends and tell everyone about this place.
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menonusha
The worst experience ever... the moment you enter even without seating or greeting asked for payment. It was our first and it shall be our last visit here... the food is even worse... oil floating and the waiters removing oil from the food. The management does not know how to take constructive feedback or even apologize for the rude behavior. Pathetic food pathetic service!!
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Chitranjan Singh Rathod
Pathetic food, not worth the money or trip to this restaurant. Customer service was zero. There were not many options for the buffet. Server came to us and asked what would we like to have for drink, we said water and we never got it. We had to ask them again for water when we were done with the lunch. I would not try this place again atleast for the lunch buffet
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Richard Lim
Came in during lunch hours. Food is pretty good. A row of food towards the back to select from. Great rice selections, curry, chicken and peta bread. Overall, very satisfied by their care, and food. I Would come back. And ample parking and spacious location
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Elfrieda Parkman
A bit crowded, but excellent vegetarian options. Enjoyed the Potato Dosa. Would recommend skipping the mushroom uttapan with arugala (too much of a pizza vibe going on). Tip- make reservations for parties greater than 4 even on weeknights! Such a small venue.
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Rachel Fune
Some of the best food Ive ever eaten! I couldnt finish everything I ordered, but I sure tried because each bite was so good. Service was excellent, and there was plenty of parking. I highly recommend going here!
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Qaisar Zaman
It was my first time eating here with friends the food was outstanding, staff was very friendly,the owner was especially friendly and made us all feel at home. Definitely coming back in the future in sha Allah
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Sajini Jijo
We went for lunch buffet. There were only a few dishes to choose from and the service was AWFUL. They charged full for my five years old. Two stars for the food... though options were limited.
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Behnam Rezaei
Horrible food, bad customer service, and they do not do first in first out when adding chicken tandoori. They are tarnishing Pakistani Indian food and are the worst I have ever had...
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Suhag Suhag
Excellent food prepared with fresh meat & fresh vegetables. Kadai chicken, saag paneer and fresh roti was amazing. Excellent service and fun atmosphere..
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Ammar Nazir
Great location, very well organized and decorated, food was delicious and authentic. Its a sit down resturant so give yourself some time and enjoy!!!!
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Ammar Fakhruddin
Excellent Desi food. Actually the best in Sacramento. Nihari, Daal fry, palak aalu, chicken biryani, Karhai, parathas.... everything was really good.
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Brilliant Minds Academy
Good place to host a party. Food was plenty and fresh. Chef Javed came out and checked with the customers which is a nice gesture.
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Farooq Malik
Never write reviews, but had to for this restaurant. Best Indian food in the area. Love the mutton biryani and achari gosht.
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Sanjana Balakrishna
Excellent food. The naans were so filling and delicious, the best was garlic naan. Highly recommend this place.
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Ismail Shabazz
Im really stuffed, this place has very good food and service. This is Sacramento best kept secret so to say.
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Tazneem Raqeeb
Very bad service no food l wil not gonna recommend anyone to go here very bad experience. ...
