Johal Chaat & Curry

OMG, the best amritsari chole kulche i've ever had in US. Every bite is so delicious that even if you are full, you would want more. P.S Vada is equally opposite to chole kulche in taste, don't even think of ordering. Reviewing again, I don't know what changed but the Amritsari chole kulche doesn't taste the same anymore. It was quite salty. Also they have hiked the prices.

Tried chole and shahi paneer with kulcha. Both the items were really tasty and kulcha was one of the best I have had in bay area.

Johal Chaat & Curry serves up satisfying Indian street food in a casual, no-frills setting. While free parking can be a bit challenging to find, the friendly service and tasty dishes more than compensate. The outdoor seating might not be for everyone, but if you're okay with a bit of grit, it's a great spot to enjoy their flavorful offerings. The food is simple yet delicious, and the bhatura is a standout, not overly greasy like at some places. For a quick, affordable, and authentic Indian meal, Johal Chaat & Curry is a solid choice.

I had to change my ratings. They increased the price of Vada pav 40% and the taste wise it is worse now. For two Vada Pav, I had to wait for 40mins. Not worth it. Bay area has ample of options. Not returning.

Ordered a bhel puri. The taste was just okay, but I found a hair in it after a few spoons. I told the staff and they offered to replace it with something else, but I didn't take it since I had to leave. Unfortunately, they didn’t offer a refund or really apologize, which was disappointing. Hygiene and service need improvement.

We have been going to Johal for the last 3 years. It doesn't taste the same anymore, plus recent price hikes make it as expensive as most sit down restaurants! We used to love Amritsari kulche and shahi paneer. However, we had a very bad experience ordering it today. Kulche was nice but Shahi paneer didn't have any taste. Also, paneer felt like it was Analogue paneer.

Took the chole bhaturey and vasa pav. It came with 2 large sized bhaturey. The chole tasted okay. Not super exciting. I wanted to take the sarson ka saag. But it was paired with rice for some reason. And they won't replace the rice with any bread. 🤷🏽‍♂️ The vada pav tasted good.

Johal Chat and Curry is a popular restaurant known for its delicious Indian cuisine, including a variety of chaats (savory snacks) and curry dishes. It's a favorite among locals and visitors alike for its flavorful and authentic dishes. Have visited this place many a times and have tried almost everything. I would like to give a special shout out to malai kulfi!! Rest is average.

We visited the new location of this truck on Kifer road, near Costco. Nice sitting area, better than the previous location. Loved the kulcha. It was perfect thickness with spicy filling. A little on the higher side of spicy (masala). Chole was ok too.

Malai Kulfi was rich and appropriately sweet (not too sweet). Have tried their kulcha chhole which are great. Service is quick. If you don't hv cash, they charge $1 for transactions below $10. Parking is limited especially during evening and weekends.

Tried this place for Chaat and it was perfect! We got their Samosa Chaat and it was made really well. Perfectly spiced samosa, topped with Chole and chutneys, this was a super hit. On weekends they tend to get super busy and the wait time is pretty insane but as long as you order and hop on to another food truck around, you should be able to get your meal while you enjoy a snack. Part of the many food trucks around that area, Jonah does have amazing Chole. So anything with Chole is a great order. They do have a super long menu and will have to go back more often to try them all. They also have Kulfi that I saw a lot of folks enjoying. Will try that next time.

One of the food trucks at the Lawrence Station: We tried Schezwan Maggi - Did not like it .

Food quality is bad and price is expensive. Can't believe what they are charging for shahi paneer with bad paneer quality that just crumbles for no reason. Taste is so bad except for kulfi

This place is going down hill. Ordered Saag and it smelled like it was days old. They are going to loose customers if don't pay attention on quality of food.

The quality has deteriorated immensely in terms of food quality and service. 1. We ordered their flagship dishes - Amritsari chole kulchay and poori cholay. Both were average and cholay were lukewarm. 2. The icing on the cake - they have seating arrangement that is really dirty. When we asked to clean, they handed me a cloth and asked me to clean it ourselves. Seriously!!?? Who says that to a customer? I used to like them. Not going back again. You are losing many customers as I see in other reviews below but still have time to recover.

The food is amazing. The food truck is lit on the weekends. They have Jain Chaat options. I got Dahi Papdi chaat and Sev Puri. They also have Paneer Pakoda and other chaat options Jain. Pani Puri they have a live counter with so many Pani options

I'm sorry folks but I need to take a star off. Let me start by saying the food is still just as INCREDIBLE as all the other times. In fact their Shahi Paneer with Kulcha has gotten EVEN better (See pic). But service wise it was such a let down. We were a group and ordered, the food for some of our group showed up while the rest of us just stared at them eating, by the time the food for the other half of the group arrived everyone else had finished eating. The chai came at the very end. And while waiting we saw orders of people far ahead in line being fulfilled which was frustrating. It seemed like one them was a friend of the owner's so they jumped the line for food delivery. Anyway ended up being a poor experience for the group. I really hope that they take a step back and invest in the logistics of order management. I've been one of their patrons for the longest time and I wish them the best.

I like to eat Amritsari Kulchha there, but tried yesterday, felt a taste is not as same as it used to be. Filling was less, chhole were spicy and were not same as it used to be. Also now the place where they are operating is a tight space where parking is a HUGE issue.

Deliciousness heaven especially if you are a fan of Amritsari Kulcha n Cholay!!! Tried super Vada Pav which adds to overall deliciousness n experience. The service as usual is exceptional for a Food Truck. One of my favorites in the South Bay.

Must say the quality has gone down quite a bit. We got 2 kulche shahi paneer and 2 cholle kulche. Shahi paneer plate had exactly 4 pieces of paneer and they had no pyaaz/pickle with the cholle kulche. Very disappointed. We always picked it up coming back from long trips and even called to appreciate their food. I don't think we will go again. You folks lost a loyal customer.

BEWARE OF YOUR MONEY AND HEALTH IF YOU WANT TO VISIT HERE: The worst place I have ever been. Absolute rude and worst staff. I tried there wada paav and at first bite itself, I found oil had a strong smell so I just told them. First they refused. These type of food quality issues can create a health concern. But it seems like this place don't care. When I said I dont want the another wada paav as its going to be made in a same oil. I asked for a refund instead. Owner of incharge told me he cant give me a refund as they don't have a card machine (well they used a card machine while placing the order to take a money). I said, I am fine with cash too but he said I cant give you cash, sorry!!. And literally kept starring at me. AWFUL PLACE, POOR QUALITY FOOD. SAVE YOURSELF FROM SUCH PLACES. YOUR HEALTH SAFETY IS MORE IMPORTANT. DON'T WASTE MONEY HERE

Pani puri - bland and mediocre Dahi puri - All I tasted was dahi and sev. There was nothing else in it. There may be other items that are better here but I would not return for chaat. The service was good and prices were also reasonable

We ordered kulcha cholay along with pyaaz and pickle, vada paav, mango lassi. The ordering was very easy and the food came promptly on a Friday evening at 5:30 PM. The best kulchas and mango lassi I have had in the bay area. The staff is efficient and friendly. Have to go back and try other vegetarian dishes especially the live pani puri along with the yummy kulchas and lassi.

This is the worst food truck. I have two bad experiences with togo orders A. Once I ordered vadapav , with no vada inside B. Today I ordered dahi papdi chat. It was super disappointing. It has only curd and sugar . Zero papdi no papdi at all, they just crushed hardly two pani Puris, lots of cucumber. It literally tasted more bad than cucumber raita.

Great spot for Amritsari kulcha (fluffy soft wheat bread filled with onions/potatoes/spices) and chana (garbanzo beans curry)! I especially love their *extremely spicy* onion kulcha! It is dark red on the inside because of all the spices and I loved it! We've also tried their shahi paneer, vada pav and pani puri - all of them were flavorful and we enjoyed each of these dishes! It is a food truck and there's no place to sit nearby so some people sit in the trunks of their parked cars eating food! It's an incredible experience. I'm not a fan of their lemonade, I thought it'll be freshly made but it was bottled lemonade served in plastic glasses. The staff there seems to be a family and are all respectful older men, who are very kind and always helpful! Overall, the food has an authentic flavor and I would visit them again in a heartbeat!

Ahoy there matey, let me tell ye about the Johal Chaat and Curry! This place is a hidden treasure, a gem in the heart of the city. The food here is so good, I'd swim through a pool of curry just to get a taste of it. Now, let's talk about the star of the show - the Amritsari Chole Kulchey. This dish is like a carnival in your mouth! The chole is perfectly spiced and the kulchey is so fluffy, it's like a cloud from heaven. It's like a match made in culinary heaven - Laurel and Hardy, Bonnie and Clyde, Batman and Robin (you get the point). But, I have to admit, the only reason I'm not giving it a five-star review is because my friend got so excited about the kulchey that he ended up with a belly the size of a hot air balloon. So, be careful not to overindulge or you might just end up floating away like a balloon! Overall, I highly recommend Johal Chaat and Curry. It's a culinary adventure that'll leave you wanting more. Just don't forget to try the Amritsari Chole Kulchey - it's the stuff of legends!

We parked on this street for almost an hour sampling food from the various food trucks. Sampled the Amritsari chole kulche from here and realized why everyone was making a beeline for this truck. The dish was seriously very good for something made in a food truck. The kulcha had good flavors and was good enough to be eaten by itself. The pickles served on the side kicked it up a few notches as well. Overall, impressed!

This is our goto place for chaat and punjabj food. Today went for lunch and ordered dahi batata sev puri, chokey kulcha and shahi kulcha. When I got dahi batata sev puri, it was missing dahi. I asked for more dahi and guy over there denied saying it already has it. Also on tasting it, it was stale. Potatoes were gone bad and we literally threw in front of them and on confronting them they said nothing. Choley kulcha and shahi paneer were as usual very tasty. But was very disappointed for the quality today. And need to think twice before going there.

I found this one to be one of the better "chaat" places in the bay area more so because their food wasn't as spicy. My personal recommendations include the "bhel puri" and "dahi paapdi chaat". It's worth nothing that this place tends to get fairly crowded during weekends and hence ordering online might be a better option instead of ordering in person.

Johal Chaat and Curry is my go-to spot for Amritsari kulche chole. It's always delicious, and while they can get a crowd, the wait is definitely worth it. Definitely recommend checking them out!

Disappointed with the taste. However, the service was super quick - so quick that it actually made me a bit skeptical about the freshness of the food. I understand most of the food is usually pre-prepared, but isn't there a concept of like fresh tadka just before the order or warm it up a bit etc.? It's a food truck - hence was not expecting much in the way of service, but was looking forward to some authentic, dhabba style, delicious Punjabi food. We only ordered chole kulcha and the taste was completely below average. I hate giving low ratings to small, upcoming businesses, but can't help it here. I hope they read this message and up their game...need more flavors and freshness in the food please! Did carry out and forgot to take pictures of the food. Will follow business on Yelp and plan to revisit only if I see improvements in ratings.

Since it was a food truck we had a take out . At first I thought that food was going to be okay but it was beyond my imagination . We ordered Dahi Batata Sev Puri ( good ) , Kadai Panner ( very good ) , Amritsari Kulche ( excellent ) , Goat Curry (good) .

Worst service. Had to wait for 45 min just to get one kulcha and shahipaneer. If they would have told that i would take so much time i would have not ordered at all

Came here for lunch with a friend who knows this truck. We ordered the Lamb Curry with Naan. The Lamb wasn't gamy and was very tender. The sauce was savory with a little spice for flavor enhancement. The Naan was huge and good. Will be back for other tasty options. Tip: it's located next to the Chevron gas station.

Amazing Indian street food! The choley and spicy kulche really hit the spot for me. BUT I couldn't have left out the goat curry. Had it with naan and rice and the goat was amazingly tender. It reminded me of food from Delhi!! On a cold day, this was the food that put us thru undergrad and the whole experience was just a so nostalgic. I would specially want to give a shout out to the staff. Keeping everything moving and customers happy is a delicate balance and they did it with such ease! Keep up the good work!

2 stars out of 5 only for quick delivery and cleanliness. Rest was so average. I ordered Amritsari Kulcha with Chhole and Bread Pakoda. It seemed so tasteless to me that the best item in the pack was the lemon and the onions provided.

With disappointing food from neighboring food truck, I am very lucky I found. Johal! We ordered: 1. Dahi papdi chaat $5 5/5 but portion is so small! Barely half of a small box. Yummy 2. Cholay 3/5 crispy! Sauce is just ok. 3. Paneer wrap 4.5/5 If the wrap is more crispy it will be perfect! Food takes a while to make! No free chai like other other food truck but food is so much more satisfying. Will come again!

waiting for a long time and finally, we got to try the food here. Let me tell you, The best chole kulcha. Authentic taste. Hot and delicious. Can't wait to try other menu items soon.

My search for good Punjabi food in the Bay Area has finally come to an end! I never knew what to tell someone who asked me about a good Punjabi food place nearby but now I do! I always get their Amritsari Kulcha and Onion Kulcha with Chole and Shahi Paneer. So good that it immediately takes me back home! *drool* The food is worth the wait (it takes a good 15-20 minute to come out all nice and hot). Maybe one day I'll try their other menu items if I ever get over these two DELICIOUS meals. Tough competition to the adjacent Pav Bhaji Hut! Beats it, easily!

The chicken tikka masala was very good and naan was crispy I would highly recommend. The staff were also very friendly and was always there when needed, menu is very diverse.

Kulcha was fresh. chole was below average, probably from a few days before, masala's in it felt old and unbalanced too. Wonder how the paneer dishes would be ? Dont have much trust at this point. Pav bhaji was good. Probably the only thing Id come back for. Good as a meeting point, some chai and a casual street style hangout

My cousins always raved about their vadapav (we live in Raleigh) so when we visited San Jose, we had to try it ! And it lived up to the hype!! We also tried their sev puri and ras malai.. I may fly back to SJ just for the Rasmalai ! Sooo good.. Food gets 5 stars.. but overall 3 stars because I called ahead and ordered since they supposedly already atleast 20 mins to prepare, I stood in line for atleast 10 mins to ask for my order, the guy asked for my name and then got onto a phone call for 10 mins(we were freezing in the cold) and when I asked again he just picked up the bag and gave it (it was ready and next to him but he made us wait) and everything was cold by the time we took a bite (which was immediately in the car)

Amazing vada pav. As good as any cart in India. My friends who live here in the Bay area told me that almost the the dishes here are amazing. We couldn't try much as we were overwhelmed with the number indian food trucks around this one.

Oh my goodness! Wishing we had more of these foodtruck-types in San Diego. Took me right back to India before even stepping up to order any of the food! Ordered the Amritsari Kulcha as well as the chole, in addition to the kulcha+paneer. The kulcha was a bit spicy for my liking, but both the sides were flavored well and were cooked well. The kulcha was soft and buttery and the stuffing was extremely flavorful and tasted just like the kulcha you would eat back in India. The buttered portions that were crispy on the kulcha were my favorite! :) The road-side feel of this food truck was great. Wish they had more seating, but you can come prepared with beach chairs (which is what our friends told us to do!) - and we had no problem enjoying the food while people-watching!

Oh boy! I should now whom i banging my head with. Anyways i will try it again. So Mr. Owner in my previous review i said onion kulcha is a flippin rip off i didn't say that you gave me a ripped kulcha. I guess you'l understand better in punjabi Veer onion kulche che onion ghat te mircha thok ke bhariya. I am from ambarsar so don't tell me the fake shit you serve is a "kulcha" Fool others not me man! You'r calling all negative reviews a fake one. You 'r a flippin fake ass dude Listen and learn what people are trying to suggest you, it will help you to make your food better. Or else, peace out

Very very disappointed by food. W had ordered paneer with kulcha and kulcha was filled with spice so much that it was inedible and we like to eat spicy. We had guests over and decided to door dash from here and we were so embarrassed by the food we served specially the kulcha. The one star is only for vada pav which tasted good but I think to be pricy

Tried their amritsari kulcha and paneer last week , nothing special ,it was average at best as kulcha shud be stuffed like a "turkey on thanksgiving" and have stuffings falling out but their kulcha was slim trim with not whole lot of fillings. The paneer was just chunks of cheese floating in gravy with no flavor of paneer. Other items 1.pani puri- meh.. 2.bread pakora/paneer pakora-good 3 Gulabjamun- microwaved?from indian store? 4.malai kulfi -$5 for small ,was good but kinda pricey for small one. Last not least there are covid-19 protocols posted all over the their truck but they themselves(3 employees, father -son duo and the cook) do not wear mask and one of the employees making the food was wiping his sweat with his elbows ,may be it was a hot day or maybe that adds more flavor to the food but it was yucky. May try again, maybe but i will leave it at that. p.s Home cooked food by your mom or wifey is still the best food and no body can beat them

Well if you like North Indian food and feel like taking a trip to Amritsar but seems too far, well this is the place where you take a stop. My personal favorite Amritsari Kulcha with Shahi Paneer

We had catering done for bread Pakoras and Amritsari chhole. Everyone at the party loved it. The food finished very quickly. Thanks a lot for the amazing food and service!! Highly recommend and appreciated.

My original intention was to head to the Pav Bhaji (butter hawaiin bun-like bread and stir-friend veggies) food truck, one of 4 food trucks parked adjacent to each other, and then I saw Johal's fresh Indian food truck. I am so glad I decided to skip pav bhaji and instead try this food truck. I asked the gentleman at the counter for his recommendation and he mentioned the Amritsari Kulcha (flatbread with flavorful stuffing) and Shahi paneer (cottage cheese in cream sauce), a special. I liked the sound of that but I also wanted to try the Chhole (chickpea stew). Luckily the counter staff manager agreed to let me try both the curries. As there isn't any table or place to sit down, except perhaps at the counter of the food truck, I made the order to go. The food blew my mind. I didn't expect the food truck to dish something so flavorful for a reasonable price. Also the food is ready within 7 minutes. The Amritsari Kulcha was soft, the right hint of spiciness and was a perfect complement to the curries. It's baked to order, so you aren't getting Costco naan (nothing wrong that with) but you get all the goodness of bespoke Punjabi cuisine. Shahi paneer had cottage cheese that was soft, fresh and a cream sauce full of flavor that you scoop up with that delicious Kulcha. Chhole as pointed out by some folks is a little watery, but that's not a bad thing. The chickpeas were soft, had the right amount of flavor and hit the right notes. You know a place is authentic when you get a small container with pickle, onion and lemon. I mixed it with the chole for that umami flavor. This is a great addition to the food truck scene in South Bay. I will be pack to try the chaat and on a hot day, maybe the Kulfi (Indian ice cream dessert).

I tried the Amritsar Kulche Chole and Malai Kulfi and both were absolutely amazing. I drove a long distance just to taste these two dishes and I was not disappointed. The Kulcha was nice and spicy and the chole went very well with it.The Malai Kulfi in the end was a real treat with the Malai on top. Don't know how it took me so long to discover this food truck, but it is a must if you are craving for kulche chole

Whenever we are in the area, we like picking up the Bombay vada pav from here. Probably the best and most authentic vada pav in town. Tried their tea once and it's just about alright. Not a fan but can be ordered if in the mood. Also ordered their chole bhature once and it was decent. Giving this a 4 Star just for their amazing vada pav.

Amritsari kulcha + Paneer masala (15$) 4*. Spicy onion kulcha + Chole (12$) 4*. The kulcha has spicy filling: red chili masala + onion. Lassi (3$) 5*. Good Punjabi food. Took about 20mins on a Saturday afternoon.

Awesome food every time !!! Love their vada pav best in Bay Area! Service is quick and efficient!

We had heard so much about this place when it opened from our friends so decided to stop by. Let me highlight that these folks are from Mumbai, so I truly think they have not experienced what an actual kulcha with chole should taste like. We ordered a portion of the aloo/potato amritsari kulcha with chole to try and I will say I am disappointed. While the kulcha was average (not stuffed well), the chole were a true let down. The true punjabi chole dish is less watery and is cooked with tea leaves to give it that blackish colour and flavour that we all associate this dish with in the North. These were a watered down version of something that you'd get at the countless indian restaurants around the bay area.

Average food. Dahi Papri chaat was bland. Chaat and bland in one sentence is a disappointment. Kulche chole was one of the better dishes. We won't be returning for sure.

GO HERE!!! If you are a fan of anything Punjabi..you got to go here. I saw this place when I came here for pavbhaji hut and I told my wife about the amritsari kulche and other stuff they have...Today she told me we are going here...so we did. The place was super crowded with lines for the pav bhaji thing...this truck and the feast india truck next to it. We ordered amritsari kulche chole, samosa chaat, mango lassi. The lady at the counter suggested we try the special malai kulfi as well..so we did. The food came out pretty quick. My wife and daughter loved the kulche and chole...being a semi Delhite, my wife knows a good kulcha and chole and she says this stuff is close to what you get there. I loved my samosa chaat. It had the bite from the samosa, chewy snappy chole, tangy sweet sauces on top. The mango lassi was THE BEST I have tasted till date. They dont skimp on anything, thick and loaded with mango..this stuff is AMAZING. The kulfi was so damn delicious...I only took a tiny bite but that was all I needed... my daughter and my wife relished every bite of it. I would highly recommend this place if you are looking for some close to homemade punjabi food. We are definitely going back to try more.