Amber India Santana Row - San Jose

The food quality at this restaurant has taken a nosedive. It used to be a go-to spot for us, but recently the quality has plummeted. We even tried the buffet one afternoon, only to find that it was even worse. They really need to step up their game and improve their food quality.

Bad quality food with inappropriate spices and recipes. Really good Indian food is never so sweet or sharp (and I am Indian). Eg papri chaat the Tamarind Chutney was exaggerated sweet and ruined the dish. The staff was not friendly and ambience is not in line with other restaurants in Santana Row. Overall, I would give this place a mistake and would never go back. There are much better quality Indian restaurants around.

The food here seems to have deteriorated; possibly through a new cook? Everything seems really unnecessary spicy, and the waiting staff needs training to accommodate diner tolerances for heat. A selection of Tandoori vegetables (Gemüsegarten) was liberally loaded with chili flakes, far beyond my ability to handle, and a replacement Tandoori wearer was even hotter. Also the sorted bread included a super spicy filled bread! I urgently needed a yogurt to cool; the only thing they had was mango Lassi, that is a sugar bomb I avoid (no salted or simple Lassi). Drinks and dessert were good. I and my fellow human beings didn't get a good night sleep due to heat. Please tone it down or make it customizable as most places do!

Delicious food, friendly welcome and delicious cocktails.

This used to be a great restaurant but it was tired and dirty. Planned to have dinner and ordered two appetizers and drinks. The appetizers (both deep fried) came out lukewarm. We didn’t order dinner and left.