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Shalimar
1146 West El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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 #6 of 250 restaurants in Sunnyvale
  • Cuisines: Indian
  • Address: 1146 West El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
  • Phone:  408-530-0300
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“Fabulous Food”
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5 of 5 stars
scottishmom64
US
7 Aug 2009

We ate at The Shalimar restaurant in Sunnyvale last night after reading preview reviews. This place is great, the food and staff were excellent I would totally recommend this place. It really is family style, you get your own plates etc... and the delicious traditional food is presented in your mums dishes, its great, we loved it. The staff were... more

“Authentic and Fresh!”
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4 of 5 stars
Bakesie
Las Vegas, Nevada
12 May 2009
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We were driving along El Camino Real during a visit to see the Grateful Dead at Shoreline and saw this restaurant from the road. It was so crowded! We decided to turn around and try it. Even though Indian food isn't at the top of my list for dining out options I couldn't wait to try this place. The sign... more

“A little short on cleanliness, but great food”
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3 of 5 stars
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16 Dec 2008
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A little short on cleanliness, but great food more

“Taste is good, but waaaay too greasy. Can't take it...”
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1 of 5 stars
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27 Aug 2008

Taste is good, but waaaay too greasy. Can't take it... more

“My husband's favorite... very authentic and spicy!”
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22 Aug 2008
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My husband's favorite... very authentic and spicy! more

“Good but greasy”
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13 Jun 2008

Good but greasy more

“Greasy - but man, what curry and kabab!!”
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22 May 2008

Greasy - but man, what curry and kabab!! more

“great place for chicken...”
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28 Apr 2008
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great place for chicken tikka's and any other indian food.. more

“Whenever I am in the mood for tandoori or kababs, I head here. I love their chicken kadhai and lamb chops as well.”
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4 of 5 stars
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29 Nov 2007

Whenever I am in the mood for tandoori or kababs, I head here. I love their chicken kadhai and lamb chops as well. more

“Best in Bay Area”
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4 of 5 stars
ZebedeeSpringer
Sunnyvale
21 Sep 2007
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I come from the UK where they have the best Indian food outside of India. I have never found anywhere in the US to compare, but Shalimar is the best I have found to date. A little oily, but great flavour and great value. more

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Shalimar Address

1146 West El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Tel: 408-530-0300
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.