A Feast for the Senses: San Ramon Emerges as the East Bay's New Hub for Indian Cuisine
San Ramon's thriving Desi community has long deserved a dining scene to match its cultural richness — and this season, two remarkable Indian restaurant stories are making that dream a delicious reality.
🍛 Khaki Opens at Bishop Ranch, Blending Two South Asian Culinary Powerhouses
A new restaurant called Khaki has opened at City Center Bishop Ranch, located at 6000 Bollinger Canyon Road in San Ramon, in a space previously occupied by Curry Up Now. The venture brings together the teams behind Curry Up Now and Tiya, a Michelin Guide-recognized restaurant, marking an elevated step beyond casual Indian street food. Khaki launched for dinner service and is positioned as a more upscale dining experience than either of its parent concepts. The collaboration represents a significant moment for Indian cuisine in the East Bay, with two respected culinary forces combining their expertise under one roof. [4]
👨🍳 Chefs Sujan and Pujan Sarkar Bring Their Vision of Modern Indian Comfort Food to San Ramon
Chefs Sujan and Pujan Sarkar are the culinary minds behind KHAKI Bar & Canteen, the new modern Indian restaurant now open in San Ramon. Their concept centers on Indian comfort food reimagined through a contemporary lens, offering a dining experience that honors familiar flavors while presenting them in a fresh, approachable format. The restaurant's name and identity reflect a casual yet refined sensibility, bridging the gap between fine dining ambition and the warmth of home-style South Asian cooking. Their arrival signals a growing recognition of San Ramon as a serious destination for elevated Desi cuisine in the broader Bay Area food landscape. [6]
Sources: [4] Eater San Francisco · [6] Food & Beverage Magazine