Real Taste Of India in California

"I am usually leery when everyone rates the food 5 stars. However, these guys definitely deserve it. Their calling seems to be serving exceptional Punjabi food. I was served by Harvinder and Dil who were attentive in making sure the food was at the spice level I enjoyed. The food packed a punch flavor wise. And it was not greasy like many Indian restaurants. As others have noted, they do not have great seating and currently are best suited for takeout. But they make up for the lack of seating with flavor, quality and attentive service. Highly recommend the food."

"Gem of a place. Best part is it's right off of freeway and you don't have to go inside Bakersfield. We ordered saag, butter chicken, roti and aloo paratha. Aloo paratha was huge and came with white butter, pickle and boondi raita. You can just eat that on its own. Perfect thickness and spice level. Saag and butter chicken was great too. If this place is in San Jose would visit every week.service was quick. Two ladies manning the place..God bless"

"Hands down - THE BEST NORTH INDIAN DHABA STYLE FOOD IN ENTIRE CALIFORNIA. Blown away by the taste and portions at this little food truck. Tried the bread pakoda (it’s this Indian yummy snack - 2 slice of bread usually filled with potato and spices stuffing dipped in chickpea batter and deep fried)— and I had a full Ratatouille moment. You know the scene where the critic Ego takes a bite, drops his pen, and is transported back to a happy childhood memory? Yeah. That exact moment. If you haven’t seen the movie, don’t worry. The long and winding point is: it was DARN tasty. Chicken tikka wrap — another absolute banger. Juicy, flavorful, and filling enough to properly satisfy your hunger. And the owner — such a warm, cheerful gentleman. He even made a customized no-spice aloo paratha for my kid, which was again super tasty. Price: very reasonable for the taste and quantity. If I’m ever driving through Bakersfield again, I’m 100% stopping here. And honestly, I wish the owner would relocate to the Bay Area — this place would instantly gain cult status among the sea of mediocre (and often overpriced) Indian joints around here."

"Wow, how can Indian food from a food truck possibly be *this* good? I swear, it's some of the best spiced Indian food I've ever had! The chilies, cumin, etc even included a side of pickle and...butter? We ordered the curry chicken, palak paneer, raita and an aloo paratha. The host included delicious chai tea. We ate our meal in the yellow school bus adjacent to the food truck, watching the sunset over the I5 hills. Real Taste of India is a total GEM and worth the discovery."

"We were staying at the best Western next to the real taste of India food truck. We had a delicious dinner and a wonderful conversation with the food truck chefs! Highly recommended :) Everything was delicious and very authentic. And enough to last for two meals!"

"Just like the name, the food is truly authentic and free of excessive mirch-masala—just like home-cooked Indian food. The roti was incredibly soft, just like what you’d get in a Punjabi household. The prices are very reasonable: roti is just $1, and the paratha was huge for $6, served with plenty of raita and achar and chai (12 oz) for $3. We also ordered (16 oz) palak paneer and (16 oz) bhindi for $15 each, and both tasted amazing. Paneer was soft and fresh, and the gravy without heavy or overpowering masalas. Bhindi reminded me of my home. We didn’t have to wait long for the food—it took about 10–15 minutes. The owners were extremely kind and polite, which made the experience even better. If you’re craving authentic Indian food, this is a must-visit. It’s currently a food truck, and I truly hope the owners get a bigger place with more seating soon—they absolutely deserve it!"

"Excellent Punjabi food! Paranthas, chaat, saag - all were very very good. US version of the famous dhabas onntje Delhi-Chandigarh route"

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Visited this place to enjoy bread pakora with a cup of tea, and it turned out to be an incredible experience. The bread pakora was perfectly crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with delicious flavor — exactly how it should be. Pairing it with hot tea made it even better and truly comforting. The paratha is an absolute must-try. It’s fresh, well-cooked, flaky, and full of taste — honestly one of the best parathas in the city. You can clearly tell that the food is prepared with attention to quality, freshness, and authenticity. The food quality is excellent, portions are generous, and the prices are very reasonable, making it great value for money. The overall experience was satisfying and enjoyable, from the taste to the quality. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for delicious, authentic food at a fair price. Definitely a spot worth visiting again and again — I’ll for sure be coming back!"