Keeku da Dhaba

Vegetarian Reviewer: Last time I went there, they used to be right next to Bharat Bazar. The food was really greasy, with a lot of ghee/oil on the side. But the taste was fantastic — I absolutely loved their paneer tikka and egg paneer roll. It was a little pricey at about $12 — roughly $2 per piece. The roll was similarly priced but filling and super tasty. I would recommend it to satisfy a craving for yummy Indian food! I placed an order for paneer tikka and went grocery shopping in Bharat Bazar. The order was ready a few minutes after I got back. There was enough parking in the lot.

I was extremely disappointed with the cleanliness of this place. Dust was all over the ceiling and the fan, and worst of all, it was falling directly onto the food. It’s not just unpleasant—it’s unhygienic. This kind of oversight shows a serious lack of attention to basic cleanliness standards. I hope the management takes this seriously and addresses it immediately. Sending the pictures to health officials as well.

We ordered Paneer Tikka,Buttery Chicken Tikka and Romali Roti on Friday evening. We waited about 40 mins for food. The food was average today as we didn't taste the charcoal flavor. Perhaps, the order was rushed or they changed the recipe from the food truck days which we loved. They appeared understaffed for a weekend rush. I know they opened recently so I am hoping they work through the initial issues

Have been eating at Keeku’s since 2022. Always top notch bbq finger licking good. Just found out they opened a restaurant and that solved the biggest peeve with the food truck. Earlier there was no seating but now they moved to a dedicated restaurant with great ambience. Paneer tikka, chicken tikka, mutton tikka and chicken roll all amazingly good (tried there today). long overdue and this was perfect timing to give them a shout out!

There's no proper management followed here. I went there with a friend of mine from India last Saturday. We ordered some food at 8:30 pm and received it around 11:00 pm. The owner kept on accepting the orders and there was no one to look after the order numbers. Randomly anyone can give their receipt in the crowded area and receive their order. It looked like a fish market. My worst experience there.

Authentic Punjabi cuisine, featuring a variety of succulent kebabs and tikkas like Chicken Tikka, Paneer Tikka& Mutton Seekh, which can be paired with Rumali Roti. They also have Kathi rolls. Highly recommend this place as I loved everything that was there in the menu

Oh my God! What awesome kebabs !!! Plus the rolls - finally Rolls that hit the spot !!! Must visit Over-stuffing yourself is so easy here !!

First the atmosphere was nostalgic to me as it took me back to backanes of Delhi where we would find street food esp the chicken tikka bbq on coal the same way with ambers flying around in a cool pleasant Jan night, just like yesterday when we visited the Keeku da dhana truck. Next though the smokey and buttery chicken tikka was good. However the tikkas were half done earlier, (half cooked before) and then during the rush hour and less patience amongst the customers, it's fully bbq and served. There was some tikkas which were not done right. Most of the restaurants do this... But we are lucky that many bay area restaurants bbq the meat from scratch (they just hv it marinated) and yes bbq them over charcoal and not gas burners. And the roomali roti is authentic , was too good . Hope it spreads to more restaurants in the bay area. And paneer tikka was soft inside and perfect. It's halal

Great food and ambience. Reminded us of Delhi .. absolutely loved it !! Must try ...........

Soft opening alert! We drove by after having dinner but still got attracted by the bbq stand Cute little restaurant with amazing vibes!

Amazing Indian-style grilled meats! I was introduced to this place by a friend, and I'm so glad we tried it out as the food was delicious. My party of 4 stopped by Thursday evening around 7:30 pm and sat inside, though they have outdoor seating as well. The menu is super straightforward. There's no curries or anything, just a selection of grilled meats and paneer as well as some kathi rolls. They also have honey chili potatoes and veg chow mein for Indo-Chinese. We tried the following: buttery chicken tikka ($14) mutton seekh kabab ($14) fish tikka ($14) - only available Wed and Thur We also ordered some rumali roti to share, and one friend also tried the paneer kathi roll ($14). Everything was super delicious. Of the meats, the seekh kabab was hands down the favorite of the table, but the chicken tikka was good as well. It was interesting because the chicken is served in a creamy yogurt sauce, which we weren't expecting. Both meats tasted great wrapped in the super thin rumali roti. The fish tikka was also good, but next time I would probably skip this and leave some more stomach space for the chicken and mutton :) My friend really loved the paneer roll, said it was the best he's had in a long time. I tried a bite and agreed that it was delicious, even though I'm generally not a huge fan of paneer. I didn't eat much of the honey chili potatoes, but the taste was authentic and exactly the same as what I've had in India. Portions were generous for the price, and I'm not sure how we managed to finish all the food as we definitely over ordered.

What an amazing place! Greeted with an amazing fragrance of barbecue as soon as you arrive. We tried the Paneer Tikka, egg and paneer wraps, and veg chowmein, and each and every bite was delicious--it seriously reminded me of Delhi. A must-visit for any barbecue fan. Amazing ambiance overall and great staff.

My dinner this evening at Keeku da Dhaba is one of my top meals of 2025. Their menu is small - with only kebabs and few wraps, but every single item we ordered was phenomenal. Unlike most Indian restaurants, Keeku has a special type of flatbread -- a "rumali roti". Unlike a fluffy naan that's baked in a tandoori oven, the roti here is paper thin. If you've had Peking duck at a fancy Chinese restaurant before -- where you construct your own wraps with duck, plum sauce, and spring onions, the roti reminds me of the type of wrapper you use to make a duck pancake. On its own it's not particularly flavorful, but it's the perfect vehicle for everything else on the table. Between the four of us, we got an order of paneer tikka, butter chicken, two orders of mutton, and two orders of roti. This ended up being a ton of food, and we ended up taking much of the chicken home to go. Don't sleep on the green sauce on the table. It's spicy, herbaceous, and goes well with everything, even the roti on its own. The mutton is packed with a cornucopia of fragrant spices and is bursting with flavor. The tender, juicy chicken used in the butter chicken tasted like chicken thigh and had a perfect balance between fat and lean parts. Like the green sauce, the butter chicken sauce you'll want to sop up every last bit with roti. It's rich and decadent, so you'll definitely want some lemon juice and/or some sliced slivers of raw onions to pair with the chicken to balance things out. The wide array of dry spices generously dusted over the grilled pieces of paneer reminds me of the heavy seasoning you'd find on cumin lamb skewers (but obviously different). The heavy hitting punches of flavor do not stop at Keeku with every dish. I cannot say enough good words about my delicious meal and cannot wait to bring my friends here.

Finally, Keeka da Dhaba has a restaurant! Used to go to their food truck a lot, but stopped because their service was slow. But ever since I came to know they had opened a restaurant, I had to go check it out. Butter chicken tikka: the quintessential item is my go-to. Pair it with the soft rumali roti and you have an amazing meal. Classic! I also tried their Paneer tikka: flavorful and soft. I must give shoutout to the ambience as well: as soon as you enter, you will see a "I heart Delhi" sign which is great, and they also have a bar area with some fun, quirky posters! The ambience is pretty nice (indoors and outdoors): could be a go-to place to hang out friends/family and have an amazing meal. Fremont (and surrounding) needed such spots.

Now in its new location on Mission at Las Palmas. Open late, even on Sunday, with tons of beverage options making it a great place for hanging out. Grill out front is still churning out those delicious kebabs and now there are plenty of booths and tables where you can enjoy your meal without worrying about being run over by harried shoppers in the Bharat Bazaar parking lot. So happy to see this wonderful food truck find a brick-and-mortar home, and wishing them continued success!

Keeku da dhaba are now a sit down restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating! They have a full bar and their cocktails have really innovative names- 10/10 creativity! Their menu is limited- we tried paneer tikka with rumali roti and the egg paneer roll. The flavours were great and the cocktails were tasty! Definitely will be back for the chill vibe and quick service.

Vegetarian Reviewer: Last time I went there, they used to be right next to Bharat Bazar. The food was really greasy, with a lot of ghee/oil on the side. But the taste was fantastic -- I absolutely loved their paneer tikka and egg paneer roll. It was a little pricey at about $12 -- roughly $2 per piece. The roll was similarly priced but filling and super tasty. I would highly recommend it to satisfy a craving for yummy Indian food! The vibe was also good with lights and people around. I placed an order for paneer tikka and went grocery shopping in Bharat Bazar. The order was ready a few minutes after I got back. There was enough parking in the lot.

Congratulations on the restaurant! The menu is small but mighty. Everything including the paneer tikka, the buttery chicken tikka and the rolls were amazing. Rooting for you all and hoping to see more. Definitely worth visiting

Wow! So delicious! A food truck so popular and good it's about to be a sit down restaurant! A simple concept of Indian barbecue. It gets crowded so best to order online for pick up. Plenty of outdoor seating and a big parking lot. I had the paneer tikka and it was drool-worthy. Hit the late-night hunger spot after a day of watching cricket.

Food is served based on how big your order is. If you not ordering too much food be ready to sit and wait for hours for your food. It is absolutely not worth the wait. This is only a to go place and prepare for an hour wait when you place an order. We used to love coming here but it's not doable with a 5 year old. Not doing it again!

Best kabobs in Bay area. This place reflects the hard work of the owner who started with two days to then four days on a food truck to eventually owning a restaurant.

Great Indian barbecue! Got the paneer kathi roll and it was the best. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating both, overall good ambiance and great food.

The food was amazing, the first bite was so delectable. It has all the flavored. Rumali roti was amazing too , it met and far exceeded my expectations. The person who cooks is very proactive in offering onions and suggests to take / try the sauce . Their green sauce was amazing too too. Overall the food and the experience at this food truck was amazing .

I came here on a Saturday evening and I was mind blown by the amazing food we had. We had Mutton Seekh Kebab and Rumali roti. The Kebabs were delicious, both me and my husband finished them in less than 5 minutes. The kebabs were honestly better than back home in India too. Would highly recommend this cute little gem in Fremont for anyone wanting to have authentic Indian food. We will be returning again 100%!

Tasty! This is located right outside of Bharat Bazar, it is a food truck. They cook all their meats on the charcoal grill outside their truck. It was fairly busy when I came on a Friday night, but I called in my order. I ordered the chicken, mutton, and fish kebabs. When I arrived, the chicken and mutton were ready, but the fish took 10 more mins or so of waiting to come out. I think they forgot about my order, so they had to cook it once I arrived. The taste of the food really made up for the long wait, the chicken was tender and juicy with a delicious sauce. The fish was nice and flakey, and my favorite was the mutton. They have a green sauce on a table near by with little to go containers for the sauce, definitely recommend picking some of that up. It complemented the kebabs well. Highly recommend!

Food was great but the wait time was too much for it to be worth it. I placed my order online at 8:35 and it said pick up at 9:10. I was there at 9:10 and they hadn't even started making the food. They told me 10-15 mins more which was fine. I had a medium sized order with 4 rolls and 2 kebabs. Half an hour later, my food was still not ready but people who had order pick up time after me at 9:20 and 9:30 were being given their orders since they were smaller ones they could finish earlier. I finally got my order at 9:48. If I had to spend so much time to get food from outside I would just make it myself. Not worth it. P.S. I am not sure about this but I may have only received my order because the cashier went to bat for me to ask the other cooks to not prioritize smaller orders because that's not okay. Thank you Cashier !

Been here 3 times so far and it's been super delicious each time but the highlight for me is definitely the egg chicken roll! Pros: EGG CHICKEN ROLL, fresh meat off the grill Cons: malai sauce on chicken tikka is a little bit on the sour side which I'm okay with because the chicken is still tender Ambiance: 4/5 based off of other food trucks Value: 5/5 Taste: 5/5 Service: 4.5/5 could take very long if it's a busy night

Authentic Punjabi cuisine, featuring a variety of succulent kebabs and tikkas like Chicken Tikka, Paneer Tikka& Mutton Seekh, which can be paired with Rumali Roti. They also have Kathi rolls. Highly recommend this place as I loved everything that was there in the menu.

Good spot for Indian bbq. On two visits I have tried a few dishes. They bbq it in front of you to serve. 1. paneer tikka - rating 4.5/5 Nice coating of spices which aren't too hot, strong taste of ajwain ( carrom seeds). Nice and soft malai paneer chunks, white onion and green capsicum chunks bbqd 2. Chicken tikka - rating 3/5 Need to retry this one as we had ordered pickup and reached there an hour later. Might have tasted better right off the bbq. Also it was super greasy and covered in a malai gravy I wasn't looking forward to 3. Chicken biryani - rating 2.5/5 Not the kind of biryani I like. More like semi pulav - biryani. Won't order again. But folks who like Punjabi biryanis might enjoy this dish

Loved the quick phone call ahead for a takeout order and the precision on timing and packaging. Friendly staff and yummy food :) In $36, we got: - paneer tikka 5/5- too good. Not spicy but very flavorful with all the spices in it. The green chutney on the side table (self service) paired perfectly with it - rumali roti 2 pcs in one portion for $5: it was not hot or warm but it paired well with the kebabs to create a wrap out of it - lamb seekh kebab 5/5 portion size was 4 pcs which was perfectly flavorful and soft Loved the open fire grill with yummy marination which is not crazy spicy but very flavorful. Average wait time for lamb kebabs is 15 mins so go get some indian grocery from bharat bazar while u are in the square. #supportlocal

Perfection on tandoor and grill cooking. I love it that they kept menu small and service it well. Now they are adding a restaurant I'm proud the way they grew and still humble

Horrible wait times. The food is good but is not worth waiting for 1.5 hrs. Don't recommend. Never going back

Keeku's food is 5-star worthy. However, it's a very temperamental business, making it very difficult to plan. It's anyway open only four days a week. But even the days it's supposed to be open, it may not be. For example, it was closed this Friday and Saturday. It's not a long weekend. I decided to pick food to entertain some guests this Friday only to realize at the ordering time that it's closed. No matter how much I like their food I'll be cautious from now on to order from this place.

Legendary kababs. These kababs are so succulent and flavorful, there is nothing else like it. If you haven't tried it, you are seriously missing out. All 3 kababs, chicken, mutton and paneer are top notch. Varun has kept the bar so high since day 1, for so many years and many many more to come.

the food is f*cking phenomenal. my girlfriend is half punjabi/half guju - introduced me to this place when it was still a food truck. when you pull up to the restaurant, you immediately smell the meat cooking on the grill, very smokey but smells amazing. the buttery chicken tikka is 10/10 and the mutton kebabs are also delicious. veggie chow mein legit tastes very Chinese (that's me). Service is great, employees very friendly. and there's a good amount of inside and outside seating. overall great places to get drinks and eat good food.

Good, rich food. Limited options - but that's what keeps the quality and taste so good. The service is fast - and you know you are getting fresh food as you can see it being cooked in front of you. I wish they had better seating options, but it's a food truck so I guess it's to be expected.

Buttery chicken kabob and mutton seekh kabob. Real tasty and cooked to perfection. Superb ambience and lives up to its word. If you happen to search for this place and decide to try it then you will be spellbound. It goes very well with some form of naan or bread and for added flavor sprinkle lemon water on top.

Best tikka/bbq in bay area. Hands down! A little heavy though but you can avoid the butter.

We drove an hour to taste their food. Food was good. Service was messed up and one of the employees was rude. The owner tries to do his best but it's hard to keep up with demand. I thought of ordering more items but gave up due to too much wait time and crowd. Need to plan ahead or order much in advance when you reach here. Also there is a token system here which I was unaware of as it was my first time.

Watch out for the quality. If kebab gets burnt, at least avoid giving it to customers.

What a smooth experience ordering from our fav food truck in Fremont! Their service is swift the kebab is lip smacking & delicious the music & mood is just right to uplift your spirits!

The chef and other people working there were nice. The seekh is sooo good and you can smell the coals everywhere. The butter chicken gravy was very sour and didn't taste like butter chicken at all. However the chicken tikka was good.

I asked the chef what he thought was the best he offered, he gave me the buttery chicken tikka with a roti, and I had the chicken wrap. Both were absolutely excellent the chicken off the skewer in the Tika sauce wrapped up in the roti with a little onion Was about as good as I could have anywhere super simple extreme flavor straight into the point street food at its best I don't have a picture to share because I ate the whole thing so fast highly recommend if you love Indian food but don't have time to sit down for a full meal

Waited 25 mins for a paneer kathi roll. The portion size was alarmingly small, the roti & paneer was cold. The side chutney (self service) was good. I wanted to like this place but confused about it. $14 to go home hungry, not sure if I'll be back.

Really good Kababs Its a must one/month matha theko for us :) Best to order on the phone way ahead of time.

yummy Delhi style barbecue. malai chicken was tender though a bit spicy for my kids, would lower the spice level to mild for next order

Authentic Delhi chicken tikka with delhi vibes. Best chicken tikka I've had in the US

Well done, Keeku paaji! Wonderful food! Nice takeout place if you're into indian kababs

It is proof that good food needs no ambience... just a small truck dishing out some amazing kebabs.. we have had their chicken tikka (amazing) their paneer kebabs and roomali roti, the real deal.. soft juicy flavorful.. must try ! They are super busy but their service is no less

One of fav places for non vegetarian. I had Paneer Tikka and Mutton Kabab from starters. I got 7 pieces of paneer for $14. It was very tasty but so expensive.. in general food is expensive but doesn't justify price here.

Excellent food, definitely made to (North) Indian tastes. The kebab and the chicken are awesome; biryani and paneer are okay. They should add some tandoori roti to their menu. It's a food truck in a parking lot. Don't expect a fine dining experience if you eat there..

Long wait in the weekend evenings. Chicken tikka was not well cooked. Paneer tikka was decent but could be improved.

The kebabs are really good here! My review is not about the food but the service. We placed an online order anticipating the wait but still ended up having to wait 1 and half hours to receive our order. The food is good but if the service is terribly lacking!

The Best India Coal Tandori BBQ . Paneer ,Chicken, are the best, alos now you get Romali roti. They do have more menu items to offer. As it is a food truck, I prefer to place Togo Order. True authentic Indian flavors..

Good food and a very friendly service always. would give 5 star on most days but food was a little burnt sometimes (out of many many times), so selecting 4 stars.

I placed a phone order around 4 for pickup at 5 which was so convenient because they had my order ready. Didn't have to wait at all. This place can get pretty busy and I think they cook in batches so if you miss a batch you'll have to wait for the next one. The first time I came I had to wait 30 mins for my order. I recommend placing an order in advanced. I've gotten their mutton kebab, buttery chicken and both biryanis (veg and chicken). Their mutton is my favorite. The biryani is ok. The flavor is a bit bland but the mint chutney sauce they give enhances the flavor. They're a food truck located in a grocery store parking lot. The aroma that fills the air is wonderful when they're grilling. They're only opened 3 days a week and only serve fish on Thursday's (from what I was told when I tried to order it for Sat). Overall, a must try in the bay.

I got to try Keeku da Dhaba this past weekend and I absolutely LOVED it! I was at an Indian festival called Durga Pooja and there were loads of food trucks in the area. I was super duper hungry and saw that this one was selling kabobs and biryani - two things I absolutely LOVE!! My brother ended up in line and ordered the seekh kabob. This was so delicious and juicy that we ended up ordering the chicken tikka kabobs as well. This came with a buttery malai sauce on top and was super yummy as well. All the kabobs were freshly maid on the grill and very juicy and well made. I also ordered a goat biryani which was absolutely delicious. Would definitely go back for more - really enjoyed this place!