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Best Indian Food in North Oakland

Khana Peena means eat and drink — come do both
Three generations of North Indian cooking

Three generations of North Indian cooking

Chaten and Anjali serve authentic recipes passed down from Chaten's father, who cooked in San Francisco's Indian kitchens for decades.
Curries built on decades of spice knowledge

Curries built on decades of spice knowledge

Chaten's father spent years in San Francisco's Indian kitchens before passing his recipes on. Every curry, every naan, every spice blend traces back to that tradition.
The covered patio on College Avenue

The covered patio on College Avenue

Our heated outdoor patio seats up to 50 guests and is available for private gatherings — birthdays, celebrations, and everything in between.
Catering for your next gathering

Catering for your next gathering

We bring the full Khana Peena menu to your event — customizable packages for office lunches, family celebrations, and corporate functions.

We had a group dinner at Khana Peena, a hidden gem of an Indian restaurant in Oakland. Food was exceptional, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. In vegetarian paneer tikka and baigan Bharta (smoked eggplant) was our favorite. In non-vegetarian, tandoori chicken and lamb korma were delicious. Over all, staff service was very good and atmosphere was very pleasant in the evening. We'd be back soon.

Manny S.

Highly recommend this spot on College Ave. the Indian food is authentic and delicious and the restaurant is very comfortable. Super attentive service too. This is our go to spot and we will be back. Even though we came in right before closing time they still made us feel special and welcomed and put out a great meal.

Christine T.

Our go-to place to eat in and take out. Our kids crave the tikka masala sauce (in a meal or on its own). Very kind team too.

Nicole S.

We love coming to Khana Peena for a relaxing and delicious dinner. The owner is so welcoming and delightful and the food is authentic Indian cuisine.

Marie K.

Food is consistently good, and whether eating there or getting delivery, the service and packaging is great.

Jason K.

Spiced just right. Mango chicken delicious. Veg masala a bounty of veggies. Drinks were full of goodness too!

John S.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular dishes?

Indian food at Khana Peena spans creamy curries, vegetable dishes, breads and crisp starters.

  • Chicken Tikka Masala: Chicken pieces baked in a clay oven and then cooked in a creamy tomato sauce.
  • Veg Samosa: Two crispy puffs filled with sauteed potato, peas and saag.
  • Saag Paneer: Homemade cheese cooked in a spinach sauce seasoned with Indian spices.
  • Paneer Tikka Masala: Made with either homemade cheese or mixed vegetables cooked in a creamy tomato sauce.
  • Aloo Gobi: Potatoes and cauliflower cooked in a dry tomato sauce with Indian spices.

Check out our full menu.

What are you known for?
What meals do you serve?

We serve Lunch and Dinner

Do you offer delivery & takeout?

Yes, we offer Delivery and Takeout

Do you offer catering?

Yes! Khana Peena Indian Cuisine offers catering for parties, office lunches, family gatherings, and other events. Our catering menu features our Indian food favorites, available for pickup or delivery.

Visit our catering page for more information.

What payment methods do you accept?

When you order online, we accept credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover), Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

Services & amenities

Is there parking nearby? Yes, there is parking nearby.

Do you have outdoor seating? Yes, we have outdoor seating.

Is your restaurant wheelchair accessible? Yes, our restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

Do you have Wi-Fi? Yes, we have Wi-Fi.

Can you accommodate large groups? Yes, we can accommodate large groups.

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Oakland, Berkeley, Piedmont, Emeryville, West Oakland, Chinatown, Alameda, Rockridge, Canyon, Bushrod Park, Piedmont Avenue, Temescal, Claremont District, Eastport, Albany, Longfellow, Orinda, Orinda Village, Kensington, and Montclair.

Anything else?

We are also known for Family Friendly Restaurant

Our location

Map showing the location of Khana Peena Indian Cuisine on 5316 College Ave in Oakland
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