Raj Indian Cuisine in Oakland, CA

4.0(167)$20–30Oakland, CA
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Good value

Rated 4.0 stars based on 167 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

Oakland, CA • Price $20–30 • 4.0★
Raj Indian Cuisine is an Indian buffet located at 4086 Piedmont Ave in Oakland, California's Piedmont Avenue neighborhood. This establishment has a rating of 4 stars based on 167 reviews. Raj Indian Cuisine offers dine-in service, no-contact delivery, and takeout options. The price range for dining is between $20 and $30. Visitors can find hours, website, and phone information for this restaurant. Raj Indian Cuisine provides a dining experience with multiple service options in Oakland.

Good to know

  • Raj Indian Cuisine has a listed address in Oakland, CA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.0-star rating from 167 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
4086 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611, Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA
Phone
(510) 601-9922
Today
4:30–10 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.0 (167 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

⚡Quick service

No long waits

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 42/100 · 4 positive signals
Quick bite score42/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
12/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Moderate pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 25/100 · 1 positive signal
Full night out score25/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
0/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

⚖️ 4.2 weighted · 167 reviews
4.2weighted · raw 4.0 from 167 reviews(↑ 0.16 from raw)
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median167 / 224 median
01,120 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.0) with the city average (4.27) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 1120+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

1 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
4:30–10 PM
monday
4:30–10 PM
saturday
4:30–10 PM
sunday
4:30–10 PM
thursday
4:30–10 PM
tuesday
4:30–10 PM
wednesday
4:30–10 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–30
Price range$20–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsMany vegetarian optionsAccepts credit cardsAccepts Apple PayQuietGood for Dinner

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 CasualClassyGood for groupsGood for kids

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Dine_inNo_contact_deliveryTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor Seating

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service

Popular Dishes

7 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Chicken Tikka Masala$21.5063 mentions
  • Tandoori Chicken$17.0016 mentions
  • Chicken Curry$18.0011 mentions
  • Sag Paneer$20.009 mentions
  • Chicken Makhani$19.008 mentions
  • Lamb Saag$20.007 mentions
  • Chicken Vindaloo$18.007 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

88 items with prices
  • Chicken Yakhni$20.50

    onion sauce, yogurt, cashew, cream, almond, raisin

  • Mutton (Lamb) Yakhni$19.00

    onion sauce, yogurt, cashew, cream, almond, raisin

  • Shrimp Yakhni$19.00

    onion sauce, yogurt, cashew, cream, almond, raisin

  • Veg Kofta Yakhni$18.00

    onion sauce, yogurt, cashew, cream, almond, raisin

  • Sandwich$13.99

    Chicken breast layered in a naan with lettuce, tomatoes, and onion.

  • 1. Paneer Pakora$8.00

    Deep fried with farmers' cheese.

  • 2. Onion Bhaji$3.99

    Deep fried onions.

  • 3. Papadam$1.99

    Lentil water deep fried.

  • 4. Mixed Vegetable Pakora$7.50

    Assorted vegetable fritters.

  • 5. Chicken Pakora$8.00

    Boneless chicken fritters.

  • 6. Vege Samosa$6.50

    Flaky pastry stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas.

  • 8. House Salad$7.00

    A bountiful garden of favorite vegetables served with dressing.

  • 9. Aaloo Tikki Chaat$9.99

    Potatoes patties spiced with green chili and garbanzo beans.

  • 10. Fish Pakora$8.50

    Deep fried fish.

  • Fried Chicken$12.00

    4 piece

  • Veggie Wrap$12.99

    Seasoned potato patty, cucumbers, tomatoes, cilantro, onions, shredded lettuce, mini, and tamarind chutney.

  • Chicken Wrap$13.99

    Tandoori boneless chicken thigh meat, cucumbers, tomatoes, and mint chutney sauce wrapped in a fresh baked naan.

  • Paneer Wrap$13.99

    Tandoori paneer, cilantro, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, tamarind, and mint chutney.

  • Spicy Seekh Kabob Wrap$13.99

    Ground lamb seasoned with green chili, ginger, and spices, wrapped in a naan with grilled onions and mint chutney.

  • Boti Wrap$13.99

    Tandoori boneless lamb cubes wrapped in a fresh naan with onions and cilantro.

  • 11. Mixed Vegetable Masala$18.00

    Mixed vegetable prepared in a secret stock with garlic, onion, ginger, fresh tomato, and mild sauce.

  • 12. Shahi Paneer$18.99

    Homemade cheese highlighted with creamy sauce.

  • 13. Sag Paneer$20.00

    Fresh spinach and homemade cheese cooked in delicate Indian sauce.

  • 14. Mattar Paneer$18.00

    Green peas and homemade cheese cooked in delicate Indian sauce.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

167 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Raj Indian Cuisine?

Raj Indian Cuisine has a 4.0-star rating based on 167 customer reviews.

Where is Raj Indian Cuisine located?

Raj Indian Cuisine is located at 4086 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611, Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA.

🌃Nightlife & Entertainment

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17
Miscellaneous Services
12
Recreation & Entertainment
8
Transportation & Automotive
6
Healthcare & Medical
4

82 nearby places across 10 categories

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82 places nearby (tech, finance, food, healthcare, services)

Post Offices

The UPS Store

Post Office

4096 Piedmont Avenue

~70 ftMo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 11:00-16:00
+1 510-923-0550
US Post Office - Crestmont Station

Post Office

~0.1 mi
Piedmont Station Oakland Post Office

Post Office

~0.1 mi

Atms

Wells Fargo

Atm

~464 ft
Chase

Atm

~0.5 mi

Banks

Wells Fargo

Bank

~497 ft

Restaurants

Raj Indian Cuisine

Restaurant

4086 Piedmont Avenue

~6 ft
Kerry House

Restaurant

~14 ft
Holly's Mandarin

Restaurant

~43 ft
Baja on Piedmont

Restaurant

4070 Piedmont Avenue

~94 ftMo-Sa 11:00-20:00
+1-510-547-2252Website
Charm Thai Bistro

Restaurant

4063 Piedmont Avenue

~157 ftMo-Su 11:30-15:00, Mo-Sa 16:30-21:00, Su 16:30-20:00
Ebiko

Restaurant

~159 ftMo-Sa 11:00-17:00
Website
Nua Thai Kitchen

Restaurant

~227 ft
Bar César

Restaurant

4039 Piedmont Avenue

~234 ftSa,Su 10:00-15:00, Tu-Th,Su 16:00-21:00, Fr,Sa 16:00-22:00
+1-510-985-1200Website

Bakerys

La Farine

Bakery

4094 Piedmont Avenue

~42 ftMo-Su 07:00-18:00
+1-510-420-1777
Ladyfingers Bakery

Bakery

~0.5 mi

Cafes

Tea on Piedmont

Cafe

~86 ft
Dek Doi Cafe

Cafe

~168 ft
Peet's Coffee

Cafe

4050 Piedmont Avenue

~192 ftMo-Su 05:30-18:30
Cafe Chiave

Cafe

4045 Piedmont Avenue

~193 ftMo-Su 07:00-19:30
The Posh Bagel

Cafe

~269 ft07:30-14:00
+1-510-597-0381Website
Blue Bottle Coffee

Cafe

4001 4001A

~379 ftMo-Su 06:30-18:30
Website
Me & Jungle

Cafe

3943 Piedmont Avenue

~0.1 mi
Timeless Coffee

Cafe

4252 Piedmont Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa-Su 08:00-18:00

Ice Creams

Mr. Dewie's

Ice Cream

4184 Piedmont Avenue

~429 ft

Bars

C.D.P

Bar

~0.2 mi
George Kaye's

Bar

4044 Broadway

~0.2 mi
Umami Mart

Bar

4027 Broadway

~0.3 mi
Kona Club

Bar

4401 Piedmont Avenue

~0.4 mi
+1-510-654-7100Website

Fast Foods

Panda Express

Fast Food

5108 Broadway

~0.6 mi09:30-21:30
+1 510-420-8918Website
Best Coast Burritos

Fast Food

~0.6 mi
The Habit Burger Grill

Fast Food

~0.6 miMo-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00; Su 10:30-22:00
+1 510-595-6675Website

Pharmacys

Wellspring

Pharmacy

4184 C Piedmont Avenue

~373 ftMo-Fr 10:00-13:00, 14:00-19:00
+1-510-428-1559

Dentists

Total Health Dental Care

Dentist

~0.1 mi

Veterinarys

Petvet Petfood Clinic

Veterinary

~0.5 miSu-Mo 10:00-15:00
+1-510-652-9822Website

Doctors

Webster Orthopedics

Doctors

3315 Broadway

~0.6 mi
+1-510-238-1200Website

Car Sharings

Piedmont & 41st

Car Sharing

~200 ft
Website

Beautys

New Angel Nails

Beauty

~384 ft
The Lounge Nail Spa

Beauty

~0.6 mi

Benchs

Piedmont Avenue & Glenwood Avenue

Bench

~0.2 mi
Piedmont Avenue & Glenwood Avenue

Bench

~0.2 mi

Hairdressers

Salon 105

Hairdresser

~0.3 mi
+1-510-290-5958Website
Azure Salon

Hairdresser

4315 Piedmont Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1-510-601-6600Website
Marquee Salon

Hairdresser

420 40th Street

~0.5 mi
Website
Head Designs

Hairdresser

~0.5 mi
Website
Great Clips

Hairdresser

~0.6 mi

Public Bookcases

Little Free Library

Public Bookcase

4235 Terrace Street

~0.3 mi
Little Free Library

Public Bookcase

~0.5 mi

Spas

Piedmont Springs

Spa

~0.1 mi

Fitness Centres

Nest Yoga

Fitness Centre

3976 Piedmont Avenue

~0.1 mi08:45-13:00,16:30-20:00 "schedule varies, see website"
+1-510-778-0887Website
Flex

Fitness Centre

~0.1 mi
Oakland Yoga Studio

Fitness Centre

4 Yosemite Avenue

~0.2 mi
Crossfit Oakland Uptown

Fitness Centre

~0.3 mi
Ride

Fitness Centre

~0.4 mi
X Core

Fitness Centre

~0.5 mi
CorePower Yoga

Fitness Centre

~0.6 mi

Parks

North Oakland Recreation Center

Park

~0.5 mi

Laundrys

A Laundromat

Laundry

~20 ft

Clothes

American Cancer Society Discovery Store

Clothes

127 41st Street

~110 ftTu-Sa 10:00-17:00; Mo off
+1-510-601-0100Website
The Sunshine Prophecy

Clothes

~145 ft
Revelation in Fit

Clothes

4158 Piedmont Avenue

~212 ft
+1-510-858-5459Website
Maple Street Denim

Clothes

4266

~0.2 miTu-Th 12:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-18:00; Su 13:00-17:00
+1-510-816-5326Website

Conveniences

Mon Superette

Convenience

4060 Piedmont Avenue

~139 ft
Euromix Delicatessen

Convenience

~0.3 mi
Spotty's Market

Convenience

~0.6 mi

Nutrition Supplements

GNC

Nutrition Supplements

4058 Piedmont Avenue

~152 ftMo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 10:00-18:00

Gifts

Surprise!

Gift

4048 Piedmont Avenue

~274 ftMo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00

Tobaccos

Piedmont Tobacconist

Tobacco

17 Glen Avenue

~278 ft
+15106527473

Alcohols

Vino!

Alcohol

~320 ftMo-Su 11:00-18:00
Wine on Piedmont

Alcohol

4183 Piedmont Avenue

~483 ftMo-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-18:00; Su 12:00-18:00
+1-510- 595-9463Website
Oakland Yard Wineshop & Junction

Alcohol

420 40th Street

~0.5 mi

Arts

Blue Door Beads

Art

~422 ft

Crafts

Piedmont Yarn and Apparel

Craft

~428 ft

Opticians

Site for Sore Eyes

Optician

~441 ft

Fuels

7-Eleven

Fuel

~0.1 mi
Quick Food & Gas

Fuel

Broadway

~0.3 mi
Quick Stop

Fuel

~0.4 mi

Car Washs

76 Car Wash

Car Wash

~0.3 mi
Ken Betts Suds Machine

Car Wash

~0.4 mi
Gold Coin Car Wash

Car Wash

~0.4 mi24/7

Artworks

Giraphics

Artwork

~0.5 mi
Website
Animurals

Artwork

~0.5 mi
Website