Right here in the East Bay, Pippal Regional Indian and Alora Coastal Mediterranean have combined forces to run a special, limited-time "Ancient Spice Journey" menu in Emeryville. It seamlessly connect…
This is probably the most interesting and delicious Indian food in the East Bay.
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Jessy Z
2 contributions
Didn't like
• 4/2/24
• DoorDash review
I was looking forward to the food because of all the great reviews! I ordered delivery due to recovering from a medical procedure. I wanted to treat myself because of having gone through all that.
The chicken biryani is supposed to come with a whole Cornish hen --- it literally says this on their menu. The TINY container only included a quarter of that. It was so sad-looking. I had imagined that even if they couldn't fit the whole hen, that they would maybe split it into at least two containers? I would've expected more for a menu item that cost $32. It was also supposed to include garlic raita, which was nowhere to be seen.
I also got the much-raved-about Alleppey fish & prawn curry ($34), which similarly left much to be desired. The gravy here actually didn't taste that different from the biryani's korma sauce.
Disappointed in what feels like lesser quality and care when it comes to folks who aren't able-bodied enough to eat at the restaurant. If you're ordering to-go/delivery, definitely DO NOT order the chicken biryani or the fish and prawn curry. You'll wish you saved the money/Doordash credits. I don't think I'd order from here again.
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Lisa V
Emerging Expert • 26 contributions
Loved
• 10/6/25
• DoorDash order
The BIHARI LAMB CHOPS was amazing with delicious flavors. Will definitely be craving this again.
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Revisha B
1 contributions
Didn't like
• 5/16/26
• DoorDash order
Quantity is a joke compared to the price. Would NOT order again
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William D
4 contributions
Loved
• 3/17/24
• DoorDash review
Can't remember specifically what we had but everything was delicious. It was our second time there and we will return many times.
