Desilicious

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Mohib Razavia Google

5 days ago

A welcoming place where everyone makes you feel at home! Delicious food with a perfect balance of spices, fresh made, generous serving size and perfect quantity of meat. We ordered palak gosht (A traditional Pakistani dish with spinach and goat meat), goat karahi, daal (lentils) and naan. Everything was so good. It is really hard to choose which one was the best! My personal favorite was karahi. Looking forward to going there again and try rest at the menu. Highly recommend, please do try.

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Sohaib Khalidvia Google

17 days ago

10/10 for taste, we ordered Chicken karahi, chana, pratha, naan and khameri, everything was yummy in taste, they made it with love....all 3 persons working in the shop are very humbled and guided us about their menu in detail, variety of things available...if your in oakland and love desi food then give it a try.

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M. saeed Torabivia Google

2 months ago

For years, I admired the beautiful roasted turkeys in restaurants and markets, but I always had three concerns: 1- finding Halal turkey, which is rarely available or clearly certified, and 2- hearing from friends (and reading online) that people often enjoy the stuffing more than the turkey itself! 3- we couldn't have more spicy food! Last year, I discovered that this restaurant offers Halal turkey, but by the time we went, we learned it had to be ordered about two weeks in advance. This year, we finally planned ahead, placed our order, and today we picked up our turkey for the very first time. It was absolutely amazing. The aroma was incredible the moment we opened the box. The taste was even better than the smell—juicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The stuffing and the dressing sauce were outstanding and complemented the turkey beautifully. Everything was seasoned with so much care; you can really feel the chef’s pride in their work. For anyone who is hesitant about turkey—whether because of flavor, dryness, or Halal concerns—I strongly recommend trying the turkey from this chef. It completely changed my opinion of what turkey can be. Truly wonderful in every way. Happy Thanks giving ;)

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Sakila Shinevia Google

3 months ago

So so delicious! First time and will be coming back for sure. Everything is so fresh!! The lamb chop was amazing, I haven’t had a tender and juicy lamb like this one in years. The spicy level is adjustable, we got medium and might be getting full spicy level next time. Seasoning is on point, flavorful yet not too savory. 😍 Please keep in mind that this is a small shop so the wait time for food can be up to 20 mins. Very cozy and welcoming ambience, no problem for us chatting - My friend and I enjoyed it so much. The Chef/Owner is very friendly. Thank you!

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Kaz Yeghiazarianvia Google

5 months ago

A true hidden gem; a culinary experience tucked away in a little hole-in-the-wall, literally! Whatever you order, expect to wait about 15–20 minutes, and it’s absolutely worth it. Everything is cooked fresh to order with a wonderful blend of herbs and spices that make each dish shine. The flavors are incredible, and the hospitality is even better. It feels like grandma’s or mom’s home cooking, prepared right there and then by the family themselves. I stumbled upon Desilicious, a Pakistani restaurant across from the Federal Building in Downtown Oakland, while searching for Indian food around 2 PM (most places I knew were closed). I ordered my favorite “Indian” dish, and it was so delicious that I went back the very next day to try some of their Pakistani specialties. And let me tell you, I’m so glad I discovered this place!