Shaan Indian Cuisine in Oakland, CA

3.9(131)$20–30Oakland, CA
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3.9-star rating from 131 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

Oakland, CA • Price $20–30 • 3.9★
Shaan Indian Cuisine, located in Oakland, California's Fruitvale neighborhood, offers an Indian buffet experience. This establishment has a rating of 3.9 stars based on 131 reviews. Shaan Indian Cuisine provides delivery, dine-in, and takeout services, with a price range of $20–30. The restaurant is situated at 3434 Fruitvale Ave. Visitors can find hours and website information for this business. This Indian buffet in Oakland is a place to explore if you are looking for a meal with these specific service options and price point.

Good to know

  • Shaan Indian Cuisine has a listed address in Oakland, CA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 3.9-star rating from 131 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout, delivery.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
3434 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94602, Fruitvale, Oakland, CA
Phone
(510) 531-1172
Today
11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
3.9 (131 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

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Before you go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🥡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

⚖️ 4.1 weighted · 131 reviews
4.1weighted · raw 3.9 from 131 reviews(↑ 0.23 from raw)
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median131 / 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 (3.9) 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

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11:30 AM–9:30 PM
monday
11:30 AM–9:30 PM
saturday
11:30 AM–9:30 PM
sunday
Closed
thursday
11:30 AM–9:30 PM
tuesday
11:30 AM–9:30 PM
wednesday
11:30 AM–9:30 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 entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

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

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 CasualGood for groupsGood for kids

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
DeliveryDine_inTakeoutReservationsCateringOutdoor 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

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

4 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Chicken Tikka Masala$20.4941 mentions
  • Saag Paneer$17.4927 mentions
  • Steamed Basmati Rice$5.4913 mentions
  • Chicken Curry$19.499 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

98 items with prices
  • Veggie Combo$17.49

    Saag paneer, two vegetables of the day with rice and naan.

  • Chicken Combo$18.49

    Chicken Tikka Masala, two vegetables of the day with rice and naan.

  • Lamb Combo$18.49

    Lamb Curry, two vegetables of the day with rice and naan.

  • Seafood Combo$19.49

    Prawn Curry, two vegetables of the day with rice and naan.

  • 1. Papadum (2 pcs)$5.49

    Spiced crisp Indian wafers.

  • 2. Vegetable Samosa (2 pcs)$7.49

    Crispy turnovers stuffed with potatoes and green peas.

  • 3. Vegetable Pakoras$7.49

    Mixed vegetable fritters.

  • 4. Onion Pakoras$9.49

    Onion fritters deep-fried in mild lentil batter.

  • 5. Veg Samosa Chat$11.49

    Crispy turnovers stuffed with potatoes and green peas

  • 6. Chicken Pakoras$11.49

    Fritters made with boneless chicken pieces.

  • 7. Aloo Tikki (2 Pcs)$11.49

    Mashed potatoes stuffed with green peas.

  • 8. Paneer Pakoras$11.49

    Homemade cheese fritter.

  • 9. Cholay Bhature$13.49

    Garbanzo beans cooked with spice, served with puffy fried bread.

  • 10. Mixed Green Salad$9.49

    Sliced tomatoes, cucumber, and lettuce contain in Indian style.

  • 11. Tomato Soup$9.49

    Soup creamy and butter with tomato.

  • 12. Chicken Lentil Soup$9.49

    Mildly spiced Chicken Soup garnished with Rice and Lentil

  • 13. Home Made Chutney$4.49

    Mint and tamarind chutney.

  • 14. Achar$4.49

    Spicy Indian pickle, a tangy and flavorful condiment to enhance your meal.

  • 15. Mango Chutney$4.49

    Sweet and sour mango.

  • 16. Raita$6.49

    Homemade yogurt with cucumber and tomatoes.

  • 17. Veggie Wrap$13.49

    Seasoned potato patty wrapped with tomatoes, cucumber, romaine, lettuce & our homemade chutneys in our freshly baked naan.

  • 18. Chicken Wrap$14.49

    Boneless tandoori chicken wrapped with tomatoes, cucumber, romaine lettuce & our homemade chutneys in our freshly baked naan.

  • 19. Seekh Wrap$14.49

    Seasoned ground lamb wrapped with tomatoes, cucumber, romaine, lettuce & our homemade chutneys in our freshly baked naan.

  • 20. Fish Wrap$14.49

    Boneless tandoori fish wrapped with onions, tomatoes, cucumber, romaine lettuce & our homemade chutneys in our freshly baked naan.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

131 reviews

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What is the rating of Shaan Indian Cuisine?

Shaan Indian Cuisine has a 3.9-star rating based on 131 customer reviews.

🛍️Shopping District

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Food & Dining
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Miscellaneous Services
22
Retail & Shopping
21
Recreation & Entertainment
8
Arts & Culture
8
Healthcare & Medical
5

101 nearby places across 10 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

106 places nearby (arts & culture, tech, finance, food, healthcare)

Librarys

Dimond Branch Oakland Public Library

Library

3565 Fruitvale Avenue

~0.1 miMo 10:00-17:30; Tu-We 10:00-20:00; Th 10:00-17:30; Fr 12:00-17:30; Sa 10:00-17:30
+1-510-482-7844

Place Of Worships

Saint Jarlaths Roman Catholic Church

Place Of Worship

2620 Pleasant Street

~0.2 mi
City of the Lord Zion Church

Place Of Worship

~0.2 mi
Calvary Gospel Church

Place Of Worship

~0.3 mi
Bethany Congregational Church

Place Of Worship

~0.3 mi
Calvary Chapel

Place Of Worship

~0.3 mi
Saint Paul Lutheran Church

Place Of Worship

1658 Excelsior Avenue

~0.4 mi
Website
Oakland City Church

Place Of Worship

2735 MacArthur Boulevard

~0.4 mi

Post Offices

Dimond Post Office

Post Office

2226

~277 ftMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-14:00
Website
The Mailbox

Post Office

~469 ftMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-15:00
Postal Plus

Post Office

4200 Park Boulevard

~0.6 miMo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
+1-510-531-3341Website

Telephones

Canon at MacArthur

Telephone

~0.2 mi

Banks

Chase

Bank

3438 Fruitvale Avenue

~31 ftMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa-Su closed
+1 510-482-7303Website
Wells Fargo

Bank

3450 MacArthur Boulevard

~134 ft

Restaurants

Shaan Indian Cuisine

Restaurant

3434 Fruitvale Avenue

~3 ftMo-Sa 11:00-14:00; Mo-Sa 17:00-21:00
+1-510-531-1172Website
Rayman's Nudough

Restaurant

2141 MacArthur Boulevard

~178 ft
The Saucy Hut

Restaurant

3409 Fruitvale Avenue

~182 ft
China Gourmet Express

Restaurant

3407 Fruitvale Avenue

~199 ft
Tomsa Sushi

Restaurant

3400 Fruitvale Avenue

~233 ftSu-Th 11:30-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-21:00
+1-510-530-8564Website
Mohka Kitchen

Restaurant

2131 MacArthur Boulevard

~239 ft
Bombera Bar & Grill

Restaurant

3459 Champion Street

~284 ftMo,We-Sa 17:00-21:00
+1-510-452-5900Website
Taqueria Los Comales

Restaurant

2105 MacArthur Boulevard

~337 ft
+1 510 5313660Website

Cafes

Dimond Cafe

Cafe

3430

~26 ft
Mohka House

Cafe

2139

~193 ft
Peet's Coffee

Cafe

3403 Fruitvale Avenue

~230 ft
Starbucks

Cafe

~0.1 mi

Bars

Soon's Cocktail Lounge

Bar

3449 Fruitvale Avenue

~127 ft
Club 2101

Bar

2101 MacArthur Boulevard

~376 ft

Fast Foods

CyBelle's Pizza

Fast Food

3465 Fruitvale Avenue

~162 ftMo-Su 11:00-22:00
Dimond Slice Pizza

Fast Food

2208 MacArthur Boulevard

~226 ftTu-Su 11:00-20:00; Mo off
+1 510 8428773Website
Olé Olé Burrito Express

Fast Food

2216 MacArthur Boulevard

~254 ft
Little Caesars

Fast Food

2218 MacArthur Boulevard

~260 ft
Website
1/4 lb Giant Burgers

Fast Food

2055 MacArthur Boulevard

~502 ft
Weslo's

Fast Food

2825 MacArthur Boulevard

~0.5 mi

Bakerys

La Farine

Bakery

3411 Fruitvale Avenue

~166 ftMo-Su 07:00-18:00
+1-510-531-7750Website

Ice Creams

Flavor Brigade

Ice Cream

3540 Fruitvale Avenue

~455 ftFr-Sa 12:00-21:00; Su-Th 12:00-20:00
+1-510-479-1672Website
Loard's Ice Cream

Ice Cream

~0.5 mi

Clinics

Dimond Foot Clinic

Clinic

2109 MacArthur Boulevard

~330 ft

Pharmacys

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

3320 Fruitvale Avenue

~377 ftMo-Su 08:00-20:00
+1-510-530-3156Website

Veterinarys

St. Louis Veterinary Clinic

Veterinary

~496 ft
Cheshire Cat Clinic

Veterinary

4232 Park Blvd

~0.6 miMo,Tu,Th,Fr 9:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00; We, Sa 9:00-13:00
+1-510-530-1010Website

Dentists

Tinloy and Chin Orthodontics

Dentist

~0.6 mi

Beautys

Napoleon's

Beauty

3427 Fruitvale Avenue

~96 ftTu-Sa 11:00-19:00; Mo 11:00-17:00
+1-510-479-3487
Sexy Nails

Beauty

3425 Fruitvale Avenue

~102 ft
Pure Gold Restoration Clinic

Beauty

3431 Fruitvale Avenue

~107 ft
Sunny's Beauty Mart

Beauty

3439 Fruitvale Avenue

~151 ft
Pure Gold Restoration Clinic

Beauty

3431 Fruitvale Avenue

~162 ft
Mary's Hair Salon

Beauty

2222 MacArthur Boulevard

~269 ft
Queen Nails II

Beauty

2121 MacArthur Boulevard

~279 ft
ST Beauty Salon

Beauty

2117 MacArthur Boulevard

~290 ft

Hairdressers

V.J.P. Professional Barbershop

Hairdresser

2125 MacArthur Boulevard

~269 ft
Ram's Barbershop

Hairdresser

2028 MacArthur Boulevard

~0.1 mi
Honey Dipped Hair

Hairdresser

2026 MacArthur Boulevard

~0.1 mi
Head Trips Salon

Hairdresser

2006 MacArthur Boulevard

~0.1 mi
La Nana Salon

Hairdresser

4224 Park Blvd

~0.6 miMo-Sa 9:00-19:00; Su 10:00-18:00
+1-510-482-2392Website

Charging Stations

ChargePoint

Charging Station

~279 ft24/7
Website

Social Centres

Bjørnson Hall

Social Centre

2258 MacArthur Boulevard

~476 ft
+1-510-531-9882Website

Public Bookcases

Little Free Library

Public Bookcase

~0.3 mi
Little Free Library

Public Bookcase

~0.3 mi
Little Free Library

Public Bookcase

~0.3 mi
Little Free Library

Public Bookcase

~0.4 mi
Little Free Library

Public Bookcase

~0.5 mi
Little Free Library

Public Bookcase

~0.6 mi

Prep Schools

Kumon

Prep School

~0.6 mi

Playgrounds

Dimond Park Lower Playground

Playground

~0.3 mi
Dimond Park Toddler Playground

Playground

~0.3 mi

Parks

William D Wood Park

Park

~0.3 mi
Dimond Park

Park

~0.4 mi
Central Reservoir Recreation Area

Park

~0.4 mi
Gwen Jackson Mini Park

Park

~0.5 mi
Dimond Canyon Park

Park

~1.0 mi

Dances

East Bay Dance Company

Dance

1318 Glenfield Avenue

~0.6 mi
+1-510-336-3262Website

Copyshops

Copy USA

Copyshop

3423 Fruitvale Avenue

~109 ft

Butchers

Wayland's Meat

Butcher

3421

~119 ftMo-Sa 10:00-18:00
+1-510-530-3344

Tobaccos

Fruitvale Smoke and Gift Shop

Tobacco

3445

~119 ft
Dimond Tobacco Shop and Snacks

Tobacco

2129 MacArthur Boulevard

~248 ft

Supermarkets

Farmer Joe's

Supermarket

3426 Fruitvale Avenue

~117 ft08:30-20:30
+1-510-482-8899Website
Safeway

Supermarket

3550 Fruitvale Avenue

~0.1 mi06:00-24:00
+1 510-530-7067Website
Mi Tierra Super Mercado

Supermarket

2758 Fruitvale Avenue

~0.6 mi07:00-20:30

Clothes

Oaklandish

Clothes

3419 Fruitvale Avenue

~132 ftTu-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Majick Color

Clothes

2209 MacArthur Boulevard

~153 ftTu-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Website
Hui Yan Fashion

Clothes

~291 ft
The Look

Clothes

2008 MacArthur Boulevard

~0.1 mi
Oakland Native Clothing

Clothes

1538 MacArthur Boulevard

~0.5 mi
Website

Opticians

All Eyes On Me

Optician

3417 Fruitvale Avenue

~143 ft

Conveniences

Tazah Market

Convenience

2207 MacArthur Boulevard

~152 ft
+1-510-531-9000
7-Eleven

Convenience

2411 MacArthur Boulevard

~0.1 mi
+1 510-531-0679Website
7 Seas Food & Liquor

Convenience

1615

~0.4 mi
School Market

Convenience

3051 School Street

~0.5 mi07:00-22:00
Diamond Market

Convenience

2979

~0.6 mi

Yes

Payless Fashion

Yes

2133 MacArthur Boulevard

~229 ft

Mobile Phones

Metro by T-Mobile

Mobile Phone

~308 ft
Website

African Goods

African Retail Traders

African Goods

2252 MacArthur Boulevard

~359 ft

Social Facilitys

The Altenheim

Social Facility

~0.2 mi
Website
Salvation Army Oakland Garden Center

Social Facility

2794

~0.5 mi
Website
Pacifica Senior Living Oakland Heights

Social Facility

~0.6 mi
Fred Finch Youth & Family Services

Social Facility

3800 Coolidge Avenue

~0.6 mi
Website

Childcares

Tiny Tot Co-Operative Nursery School

Childcare

~0.6 mi

Sports Centres

Lions Pool

Sports Centre

3860 Hanly Road

~0.4 mi
+1-510-482-7852Website
Dimond Recreation Center

Sports Centre

3860 Hanly Road

~0.4 mi
United Fencers of Oakland

Sports Centre

1530 MacArthur Boulevard

~0.5 mi

Bus Stations

Dimond District

Bus Station

~128 ft

Fuels

Vickie's Shell

Fuel

1301

~345 ft
Park Boulevard 76

Fuel

4500 Park Boulevard

~0.6 mi

Parkings

580/Fruitvale Park And Ride

Parking

Under I-580 Btwn Fruitvale / Champion St

~0.1 mi
580/Fruitvale Park And Ride

Parking

Under I-580 Btwn Fruitvale / Champion St

~0.1 mi