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Cafe Raj

1158 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706-1639
510-524-5667
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Ranked #8 of 55 restaurants in Albany
Cuisines: Indian, Vegetarian
Good for: Child-friendly
Most recent review
- 31 Mar 2013
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Good for: Child-friendly
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Albany, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Staff is nice, this is a low key place, food is really good and comes out fresh and hot! Yum on their naan and mushroom spinach dish! I love eating with my hands so it's perfect to order both of these items and use the naan to grab the main dish for a mouth watering delicious bite. It's so good!... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

Cafe Raj serves satisfying North Indian dishes. The vegetarian and vegan curries are especially good, with Bangan Barta my favorite. Chicken Tikka and Chicken Vindaloo are excellent. Portions are very generous, the atmosphere and service is friendly.

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San Francisco
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2012

I like Indian cuisine. I also cook it at home at least once a month. It is very complex and time-consuming, so I appreciate what goes into providing true Indian food in a restaurant setting. There are other Indian restaurants nearby, some better, some worse. Raj will not disappoint you. If you are afraid of the food being too "hot,"... More

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ca
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2012

I always have a good meal here. It's popular and sometimes feels too crowded, the tables are quite close together.

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California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Solano Ave is graced with at least 4 Indian restaurants. I consider Cafe Raj #2 behind Ajanta (which is far and away the best!). Cafe Raj is often loud and crowded and the help can be terse. The food is average.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011

Cafe Raj doesn't stand out much when you walk or drive past it, but it offers delectable authentic Indian cuisine at reasonable prices. The menu is quite versatile, but if your tastebuds require any specific bent to standard offerings, the cooks will certainly try to satisfy your wish. Hot seasonings, mild seasonings, no problem. Servings are generous, many orders could... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2009

Its not bad.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 June 2008

Really great food!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2008

they make everything to order

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2008

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