Jaks Authentic Indian & Modern Vibe

Jack’s Authentic Indian Restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy Indian delicacies, offering classic flavors with a modern culinary twist. Every dish, from appetizers to entrees, delivers a burst of authentic taste that truly stands out. Their unique alcoholic drinks, infused with Indian flavors, are unforgettable—both in aroma and taste—making you want to come back again and again. Don’t miss their Banarasi Paan Patta Chaat and Shakarkandi Pasandida; both are must-try specialties that showcase the creativity and authenticity of their menu. If you’re looking for an exceptional Indian dining experience with innovative touches, Jack’s is a must-visit!

It's located in the same shopping area that serves mainly tech workers when the new Cisco offices were built. It's where the Santa Clara Whole Foods is so there's the parking lot there, the parking garage, and some spots right in front of the stores. There's a bar at the entrance and then you almost make a U-turn into the dining tables, which doesn't get much sunlight. Then, it extends to an indoor-outdoor dining area. The appetizers are all very inspired and aesthetic. Even the fried chicken were these dainty strips with no bone. The chicken biryani was very good as well and the portion was huge. The only thing is that nothing was spicy enough. They had a lot of options of bread too, even though the ghee was a bit overwhelming.

Appetizers wefe truly amazing. We loved the twist in the corn dish - it was a treat all of us loved. Soya chaap was full of flavor. Bread (chilli and basil garlic) had too much ghee for my liking but crisp and interesting breads. Butter chicken was good but a bit salty. Not the best butter chicken. Paneer makhanwala was again an interesting take on conventional paneer curry - bit sweet but really tasty. Paan kulfi - Looked the most aesthetic and beautiful but the highlight of the meal was brulee phirni (rice pudding) with the caramels and raisins. Definitely recommend for a fine dine Indian cuisine - a tad bit unjustified for the cost but good ambience.

Delicious food, would come again!! Had smoked Dahi Puri - it was super refreshing and amazing. For my meal, Paneer Methi bowl - the sauce had some heated spice but it so good. Their mango lassi is out of this world!

Waste of money! Big let down..... This place feels like it caters mainly to corporate India. Everyone around was Indian dressed in work clothes, probably here on their office cards. Unfortunately, the food was a big letdown. The flavors were bland, the dishes lacked character, and nothing stood out in taste. For such underwhelming quality, the prices were shockingly high, which makes sense only if the office cards are expensing their meals. On the plus side, service was fast, but the servers looked visibly stressed and rushed, which didn’t add much to the atmosphere. Overall, a disappointing experience. Definitely not worth coming back.