Dear Lord, please bless this restaurant for the rest of its f**king life. Words cannot describe how delectable their morsels are. Let me first start with the samosa appetizer. Brilliant, savory, delicious. Also, we ordered naan. So good, warm and toasty, hearty. Next we've got the Jamaican jerk chicken. Absolute perfection. The basmati rice was to die for and the sauce was A++++. I had the Rose Mango Dreams dish; it's ravioli stuffed with spinach and ricotta and a little glaze of rose petal sauce and mango sauce on top surrounded by more ricotta cheese. I died and went to heaven today possibly. I may have had an interaction with a god of sorts. Food gasms galore. My friend and i also got rose petal lassi, which to warn you ahead of time, is quite a little too sweet but still delicious af. The mango lassi NEEDS TO BE INJECTED INTO MY BLOODSTREAM. I'm obsessed. Not here around Sausilito at all ever, but it's a gem and a one hit wonder. If i'm blessed enough to come here another time, i'm probably gonna order 13 mango lassi.

Absolutely delicious! We were shocked by how good the food was. Jimbo blackened shrimp was juicy, fresh and perfectly cooked, very tasty sauce. Daal was great, and the pumpkin enchiladas (indian - Mexican) was very good! The winner of the night was Avatar's dessert - like an ice cream cake , with pistachios on top, a fresh mango sauce... this is a dessert worth driving up to Sausalito for.

OH MY GOSH!! My family and I are on vacation from San Diego and had stumbled across this place on YELP. When we pulled into the parking lot, the center was under construction...but we didn't let that fool us. This place is amazing! The owner came over, introduced himself and told us "forget the menus, and trust him." His passion for his business and his recipes gave me no reason not to. He asked both of my sisters and my Mommah what we liked, spicy or not spicy, plain or far from, vegan or meat lover...I have to tell you I was a little nervous, but his confidence and his quick understanding kept my hopes ALL THE WAY UP! We started with a Jamaican Blackened Shrimp Appetizer (to the review below complaining about the charred shrimp & veggies, it's supposed to be blackened and that was what MADE the dish for me)!! So, so good. He then brought out three dishes, once completely vegetarian for my picky little sister, and two dishes for my Mommah and I to share (spicy and delicious). ENCHILADAS AND LAMB OH MY!!! EVERYTHING WAS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE. We found ourselves just shoveling the food into our full bellies and make eye contact with my mom thinking "Holy Crap this is the BEST FOOD EVER." Thank you so much to the owner, and the incredible cooks. We will definitely be back next time & will be sending lots of people your way. TRUST HIM!!!

The best marindian cuisine And vegetarian food ever.The owner is receptive to whatever your food preferences are.He is very warm and friendly.I highly recommend this restaurant .The enchilada with the Tara root is superb.A must go to restaurant in Sausalito

My friend and I rode across the bridge and decided to pedal past Sausalito to stop here. Absolutely worth it. Ashok came out ans basically asked what we were feeling and whipped up a great meal (turkey enchiladas and lamb curry). The food had great taste. Ashok spoke a lot of how the food feels refreshing and won't weigh you down. I gotta say I biked after and didn't feel weighed down at all. I would definitely come back

The host really makes the experience. He asks a couple questions about you and your preferences and creates this truly wonderful experience for the diners. Such a pleasure to talk to! And the food is a very pleasant fusion of Mexican and Indian, and this is coming from an Indian boy who ate mama's rasoi every day for the first 15 years of his life. Very affordable, terrific experience and delicious food makes this place a favorite.

If you're looking for an explosion for your tastebuds, look no further than Avatar's! There are several locations, but this one is the only one I've visited. After a 10-mile hike at Mt. Tam, Avatar's seemed like the perfect reward. Our friends who live in Mill Valley introduced Avatar's to us a couple years ago and the thought of Indian and Mexican fusion food intrigued me. My first time here, I fell in love with the enchiladas and the lovable owner who made sure we all licked our plates clean (not literally, but he does ask you to finish all the food on your plate). When we walked in, we smelled heaven and were greeted like old friends. I ordered the Jamaican jerk chicken with grilled veggies to try something new and my girlfriend had the eggplant prawn spinach pasta. My chicken was perfectly tender, but the jerk sauce was the true star of the dish. My girlfriend really enjoyed her dish as well. Food quality is great, the staff is friendly, and there are plenty of options for those who have any kind of dietary restrictions.

Food was delicious! Me and my sister went for dinner on Thursday evening and we sat outside. We started off with the simosas for an appetizer, moved on to the vegetable Punjabi enchiladas and got the "Avatar Dream" for dessert. This was a truly unique and satisfying culinary experience as the food is gluten free, dairy free, etc. We also spoke with the owner through out the meal as he came to check on us frequently. My sister and I really enjoyed chatting with him. Overall great experience, wish we had one of these on the east coast.

This place is more info fusion than Indian Mexican, although I did have crab enchiladas which were delicious BTW! The chai is fresh made to order not large batches left to sit, I'm a fan. I think this is a new place we'll need to frequent or make an excuse to trek to. The owners are amazingly attentive, happy, friendly and responsive. I'm a happy camper. Thank you for the great dining experience!

We came here on a saturday afternoon and luckily got seated in no time. In a few mins the restaurant was completely full even the bar tables. The owner came and spoke with us for a few minutes and asked each one of us what we dont like as opposed to what we liked ;) He was very kind and friendly, he gave us some recommendation and asked us to not worry and he assured us that he will make it a memorable trip to avatar's. He made us get the Rock shrimp in fresh chutney, baby spinach with jumbo prawns, chicken breast tender enchilada, and mango milk shake and the avatar's delight icecream. Every single item on the table was super delicious. I will definitely recommend to all friends and family and will return here soon. The owner and the servers are quite friendly. It is a small family owned restaurant. The restroom is through the kitchen where you can see they have kept things clean in the kitchen and not messy. which shows they do care for the health of their customers. Great job!

We came with a group of friends because of yelp reviews. But When I saw a sign on a door: No Oil, No Gluten, No dairy, I was all in! I'm a also a vegetarian and it's not easy to find healthy places when traveling. My friends were skeptical but the owner said it was going to be the best food we ever tried and he didn't lie! It was the BEST! I'm not even sure what I had some greens with tofu but oh boy it was melting in my mouth! All of my friends loved it! So anyone in Sausalito, make sure to stop by! That would definitely be a reason for me to come again from LA

Amazing "experience" and very friendly service! Their owner Ashok is full of positive energy and will personally guarantee that you will have the best meal of your life! Ordered the blackened prawns, chicken enchiladas, and seabass. The pistachios dessert was out of this world.

When we called and were told that they 'invented gluten free' and saw the menu with interesting combinations of indian and mexican, indian and italian, etc we KNEW we had to go experience it for ourselves. What a delight! Food was delicious, great flavors. And the owner was so entertaining. The teen girls with us on the other hand hated the whole experience. They were afraid of what they were going to be served, even though the owner was careful to cater to all of their specific requests and needs. Someday they will remember this meal though :)

We stopped here for lunch and were immediately greeted enthusiastically by Ashok who promised amazing food and they delivered! We are visiting from AZ so were intrigued by the mix of Indian and Mexican food. It was a nice change and fun to try something different. They have a good kids menu too so that allowed us to try this...

If you want to try something soooo unique, you have to try Avatar's. Fusion of Mexican and Punjabi and it's so good. Blackened shrimp appetizer, get it. So simple, only ~4 shrimp, but all the flavor that you can imagine packed into that dish. I always get the Jamaican jerk chicken and curried sweet potatoes enchiladas. They'll let you do a mix of two kinds of enchiladas if they're cooked together, not one of each. It comes with two enchiladas and a side of basmati rice that's so fluffy and light, you'll be floating in the clouds. The dishes are small-portioned, but you'll be surprisingly satisfied with all the spices and detail that go into each dish. The owner of avatar's is an enthusiastic man. He really does a good job of making sure customers feel special and satisfied. You can tell he's just so passionate about food his restaurant serves. He guarantees that you will "lick your plate clean" and it's true, I find myself scraping every drop of sauce off my plate. Servers are friendly and quick to refill your water too. And finally, if you're feeling extra fancy, try the "avatar's dream" for dessert. Mango, fruity, pistachio, cheesecake, some sort of amazing lovely dessert all in one slice. Splurge. Treat yourself.

For lunch we were searching Indian cuisine in San Francisco,US. We saw reviewers on Yelps and reached Avatar's. After discussion with Mr Ashok, we ordered for veg meal ( Punjabi Enchilada made with baby spinach &taro root, rice with seasonal mixed vegetable & Pasta). Mr Ashok assured for TASTE and said meal would be free if not liked by us....

We stopped here for lunch and were immediately greeted enthusiastically by Ashok who promised amazing food and they delivered! We are visiting from AZ so were intrigued by the mix of Indian and Mexican food. It was a nice change and fun to try something different. They have a good kids menu too so that allowed us to try this...

Food was terrific here - loved the soup! Got the impression it's a local favorite. Family run, unique mix - food is delicious. Very casual, not pretentious.

Unusual fare. Very creative. Tastes wonderful. It wants more words from me but I have said all I watched to about this.

This was my first time visiting Avatar's and I didn't know what to expect. The menu is quite unique and includes pumpkin, sweet potato, and eggplant based dishes along with chicken and lamb. I had the smoked eggplant with curried chicken burrito. The flavors worked well and it had a nice amount of spice. The service was friendly and I...

Love this place- the food is fantastic. The enchiladas filled with pumpkin or squash are incredible. The owner and his family are the most kind and caring people. Namaste!

Vegan review! This place is AMAZING for accommodating vegans. We found ourselves on the other side of the bridge after a long day of exploring San Francisco. I quickly yelped this place and showed up with two of my friends, all of us sandy from the beach, parched, and HUNGRY. It doesn't look like much from the outside. All of its neighboring stores in the plaza have pretty much identical signs. We were there on a Wednesday evening, and parking was plentiful. Once we walked in, we were seated immediately. The tables are a bit cramped, as it is quite a small restaurant. Restrooms are available and are clean, but to get to them, you kind of awkwardly walk through the kitchen and avoid bumping into cooks and dishwashers. As we were looking over the menu, a man came out and asked us if we had any questions about the dishes. All of the dishes were very unique to me, along the lines of enchiladas with an Indian twist. Me being vegan, and my friend being vegetarian, we asked about our options. He actually went ahead and cooked us completely unique, off the menu dishes that were all vegan. He promised that it would be the "best vegan meal that could ever be dreamt of", so we were pretty excited to try our food. Oh. My. Gosh. BEST MEAL EVER. Everything we tried was so good. I'm not sure exactly what the names of the plates were, but I know we had some type of enchilada and some type of saag. He didn't want to tell us the vegetables he used because he wanted us to guess. What we thought was spinach was actually quinoa sprouts, potatoes were actually taros, and etc. It was a completely unique meal and very, VERY delicious. My friends and I left the restaurant satisfied and happy. Service was great. Water was quickly refilled, plates were set and cleared on time, and the man helping us had a sense of humor. This place deserves five stars. I highly recommend it to EVERYONE.

We went here because it was suggested in our guide. We were visiting. It a was a wonderful experience. The owner asked us if it was our first time, what we liked, and then... he said, "trust me". So we did not know what we would get! My wife got a vegetarian dish and I got fish. Both were extraordinary....

You can taste the quality of ingredients as well as the care that goes into creating the dishes. I truly enjoyed the delicious, healthy food served in an uplifting, friendly atmosphere.

Avatars is the BEST. Great one-of-a- kind food, great atmosphere, great service. We visit from Atlanta about 4 times a year and we go here every time. Tell Ashok what you like and he will tailor the dish to your taste. Trust him and you will never be disappointed.

Mother of God! Stop searching. Eat here. Food was amazing. We went with kids. The owner is great. Will be back for sure.   I would like to expand this view. We were on our way from Sac to half moon way. It was lunch time and I was searching Yelp for something vegetarian. It's always challenging with the picky kids we have. I came across avatar on search and thought we should try. The place is very unassuming which we always like. They sat us promptly although the place was fairly packed for a Monday lunch hour. The owner came to us and while we were figuring out the menu, he asked us if he can prepare something for us? ( I loved that very much) he also asked what the kids liked: sheepishly we said pasta. The food came and it was spectacular. We started with samosas and even though they looked dry (not super fried) they were delicious. Then he brought two plates for my husband and I to share and they were both amazing. The girls food was really hard to describe. Looked like spinach fettuccini, but it was gluten free pasta with Swiss chard and collard greens mixed in. We ate everything and really enjoyed our exotic stop. Very decent prices as well. Please try it. It's fun and exotic. But delicious at the same time.

super delicious food! Awesome service. They made us jain(no onion no garlic) vegetarian options like Ravioli and Enchilada which is impossible to find elsewhere in the bay. masala chaas and desert were pretty good as well. The owner is very friendly. I have to try the jain samosas next time. Definitely, coming here more often. Keep up the great job!

Muhammad Ali said "It's not bragging if you can back it up."  When the owner tells you that his lamb is ___________ (fill in outrageous claim here) you better believe it. Great food, great experience. I had the lamb and I can tell you that any words that even start with the letter L will make me think of the LAMB at Avatars. Warm and inviting staff, extensive and delectable selection.

Avatar's is one of a kind. Ashok and his crew will take great care of you, and you will taste things here you never knew were possible. And brilliant. Fabulous flavors, and rich experience. Truly friendly, if that is possible in a restaurant experience. NOT a place to go to, unless you expect the unexpected!

A complete gem! Absolutely loved this place and still crave it multiple times a week on the east coast! My girlfriend and I found ourselves here on the Wednesday before thanksgiving as we walked around Sausalito! We saw the long line and I remembered yelping this place months ago, so naturally we waited to check out the hype. What we didn't know was that it was "community day" - the restaurant feeds the entire community as a way of giving back for thanksgiving, free of charge. We sat down at the bar and were told there is no menu, confused - we asked about their vegetarian option for me. Pumpkin Enchiladas.. Sounds adventurous, so we ordered away and were quickly served in the bustling restaurant. The flavors were incredible, with a mix of the Indian-Mexican fusion I grew up eating. After completion of the meal, we looked around at the super busy, chaotic place, wondering if it was always this crazy! As we asked for the bill, the volunteer server explained to us that it was community day, the waitstaff were all volunteers and the meal is free for everyone. As incredible as that was to hear, I felt odd eating a free meal and begged him to let us tip! He respectfully said no, and asked us to feed a homeless man in SF instead. -- we left in awe of the restaurant and the incredible food, as anyone would. Still miss this place!

This was quite simply the quaintest restaurant where I had the best vegan meal of my life. Unforgettable.

This place is totally different from other places. It had good fusion Indian food. They don't have the typical authentic Indian food but then all their main courses were delicious !

Avatars is just simply delicious! Ashok treats everyone with so much respect and loves to satisfy your palate. We left our meals in his hands and he delivered. Brought a friend from Philly to  try Avatars, although he was very hesitant when I told him about the Indian and Mexican fusion after he finished his meal he couldn't stop saying how good it was! Job well done Ashok & crew! I will definitely be coming back!

Another Great lunch at Avatars in Sausalito. The owner makes a lung an experience. He is quick to tell you to forget the menu and just tell him what you like and how you like it. Then he and his team creates your plate. The quality of the food is Outstanding. Fresh vegetables and roots (yes roots, ask the owner about them and he'll give you a lesson on roots and their flavors). Even if you think your not a fan of Indian food. Give Avatars a try, you'll be glad you did. I highly recommend having lunch at Avatars.

Another Great lunch at Avatars in Sausalito. The owner makes a lung an experience. He is quick to tell you to forget the menu and just tell him what you like and how you like it. Then he and his team creates your plate. The quality of the food is Outstanding. Fresh vegetables and roots (yes roots, ask the owner about them and he'll give you a lesson on roots and their flavors). Even if you think your not a fan of Indian food. Give Avatars a try, you'll be glad you did. I highly recommend having lunch at Avatars.

Very creative Indian Mexican fusion. The food presentation is very pleasing. The host Ashok is also extremely friendly. I am definitely going back for desserts. Good for vegetarians too.

You wouldn't think Mexican and Indian food would go together but this place has gotten it right. It doesn't look like much from the outside, buried among other businesses on the outside of Sausalito, but once you taste their food, you'll be going back for sure. It has all the right flavors and spices, with fast and friendly service. If you're going back to SF from Muir Woods, get off and try this place, you won't regret it!

Absolutely Fabulous Meal!!! Very unusual and delicious!    Truly great! Run and enjoy!!!

Absolutely Fabulous Meal!!! Very unusual and delicious!    Truly great! Run and enjoy!!!

Why aren't there more Indian/Mexican fusion restaurants? Like Indian burritos and enchiladas? The jerk chicken and pumpkin enchilada here was so damn flavorful. Flavor for days. It made me think about some of the lackluster meals I'd had recently with scorn. The owner was nice and asked us if we were ready for the best meal of our lives. Whoa, buddy! That's a tall order. My eating partner got something like...yogurt chicken? I actually forget what it was, but the sauce was slightly sweet, maybe a tamarind flavor? Yum. As I mentioned already, my enchiladas were delicious. Both dishes were a little smaller than I would have liked, though. His was accompanied by rice and deliciously charred/spiced/grilled veggies, mine by rice. Also, my eating partner asked for a 7 on a scale of 10 spiciness and neither dish was spicy at all. Lunch for 2 with no drinks was $30. I would definitely return if I was in this area! We rode our rented bikes over the bridge from SF and once in Sausalito, it was at least another 10 minutes ride. Worth it!!

After randomly ending up here after a day in Muir Woods, I will absolutely go back. Mom and I enjoyed a delicious lentil soup and samosas before indulging in spicy lamb curry and the lamb and eggplant enchiladas. We ordered the desert on a whim, and spent 15 minutes evaluating and dissecting it to figure out all the components. When I told my colleagues about this place, one of them said it's her absolute favorite, and she even takes an uber from SF just to go there. Now we're planning a ferry ride for a team outing over to Avatar's.

This place is absolutely amazing. The atmosphere, the service, AND most importantly, the food. The second you walk in, the smell of the food will capture you. It's a tiny place, and there was a wait, but the food is very worth it! It's a first come first serve type place, no sign in sheet. I ordered the rose mango dream, and I will HAVE to recommend it. I understand that raviolis is not Indian or Mexican BUT the way this place creates this dish will make you question it! My friend ordered the curry trio. This dish was delicious as well. I was able to try a piece of chicken, and the second that I took the bite, I could instantly taste the wonderful flavors. My friend said the rice, lamb, prawn, veggies (everything on his plate pretty much) was delicious. There's a choice of how spicy you want your food. If you're okay with the heat staying in your mouth, I'd say go with medium. Lastly, we couldn't pass up on the dessert. There is just one dessert dish, so you either want it or not. And if you don't, let me be the one to say, don't leave this place without trying it! We preferred not to dip the dessert in the sauce that it comes with. It's great, but we thought it was better without it. Hands down, one of the very best places that I've ever been to in my life!

Yums. Honestly, I never thought I would enjoy healthy Indian food, but this place sold me on it. I ordered a chicken curry habanero spicy and it was so delicious. It was so flavorful. This place may be my new go to spot for curry! -Kristen This place was really enjoyable. We got there healthy version of naan which was delicious and I had a the basmati trio. I was really hungry so I wished the portion was a little bigger but other than that the curry tasted awesome and very healthy! -Edmund 4 stars from Edmund, 5 stars from Kristen.

Goodness Gracious, Ashok has got to be the sweetest and enthusiastic restaurant owner I know. My friend and I were looking for a great lunch after our touristy day. This popped up when I searched lunch. Mexican and Indian fusion? Count me in. Parking was plenty. I was greeted by Ashok and promptly seated. I like how we are able to customize our orders without fuss, Ashok gave us great recommendations as well. We started off with samosas. Delicious. Filling was big and the outside were nice and crispy. I loved the sauces that came along. There was a mango chutney sauce, a creamy yogurt sauce, and another spicy sauce that gave it a little kick. For my entire, I got the eggplant enchilada with sea bass, medium. Perfect amount of spicy. The enchilada was perfect. Perfect amount of cheese, the tortilla was still firm enough to hold the ingredients. The sea bass was cooked perfectly. It paired so well with the eggplant and the curry sauce. I loved the fusion! The idea of this is pure genius! I cleaned my plate well. I love that it was soo healthy too. I did not feel gross and heavy afterwards. Satisfying in a way where I would love to come back and tell all my friends about it. Definitely taking my friend who is a vegetarian, loves Indian and Mexican food. I've been meaning to write a review for awhile, but I wanted to write something special for Ashok. You are great, please keep up the enthusiam! I hope you remember me when I come back!

How can you not like this place.  The owner met us at the door and when he handed us the menu he asked if we had been there before.  Upon a negative response, he took back the menus and said to trust him if we were ready for the best meal of our lives (or something like that).  So we ordered a beer and waited to see what we were going to be eating. He did ask if there were any food issues in our lives and then food started appearing.  One was sort of an enchilada looking dish with pumpkin and crab meat inside.  I nice mole looking sauce on top and some rice.  Delicious.  the other dish was kind of a seafood mixed grill with a couple of giant mussels, some shrimp i think, a nice sauce and rice.  There were more items but some I couldn't identify or remember.  It was great. The beer was an indian beer and I think I would stick with some tea or water next time.  Not my style. Super friendly, great food, and easy to find in sausalito.  I recommend it and will return.

Immediately after kayaking in the Bay, I was ravished for a substantial meal. I was past the point of hangry and now entering a delirious state. Luckily, my Yelp elite friend, Phuong, had already mapped out coming to Avatar's, which is right off of Bridgewater, making it very easy to get to the restaurant. Saturday at 1PM, the parking lot is pretty open. The place is tucked in between a Chinese restaurant and the rest of the complex. Not too hard to spot. When you enter the restaurant, the smell of rich Indian food full of spice comes wafting into your nose. Maybe it was my depleted stomach, but I commented, "It smells like heaven in here." This place is a fusion between Indian and Mexican food, which I would never have put together before. The restaurant itself had maybe 10 tables and the counter and a third of them were occupied by other guests. My friend was already seated when I was greeted by the charismatic and charming owner, Ashok. Ever meet one of those people who love their job and are excited to share with you the best they have to offer? Yeah, that's Ashok right there. He kept us smiling and laughing, primarily because he could sense how hungry we were and said, "I can read your mind and know exactly what you want." He recommended the Pumpkin and Chicken Enchilada. We also ordered the Vegetarian Samosas to start us out. I made a quick trip to the bathroom (which is through the dishroom, kitchen, and down a hallway) to wash the salt from the Ocean off of me, but our samosas had appeared before I returned. Damn, they're quick. The samosas were light and crispy on the outside, but were filled with potatoes and peas. The sauces were savory, spicy, and sweet. The mango puree and chutney made this dish complete. Right as we were done with the samosas, out came our enchiladas. They were both hot, but I couldn't help myself and started eating (while burning my tongue a little). The curried sauce, pumpkin, and chicken all encased in a tortilla hit my tastebuds in all the right places. Plus the saffron basmati rice helped even out the richness of the enchilada. Each ingredient delicately balanced each other out so the taste wasn't overwhelming nor was it bland. The perfect intensity of each flavor in each bite. Normally I talk during a meal, but I was silent this time because I was fully enjoying the enchiladas. I couldn't help but smile after I swallowed each bite. Who would have thought Mexican and Indian food would go together so well? What kind of sorcery is this? Both my friend and I agreed that it was just the right amount of food and richness after a morning workout. I felt comfortably full and restored. Maybe next time I'll get the dessert, but the samosas and enchiladas hit the spot. I would highly recommend venturing out here to visit Ashok and try some Mexican-Indian food. I'll surely be back again real soon!

This restaurant was the single most unique, exciting, flavorful meal that I had in The Bay Area over the past two visits (this includes food from the food truck festivals and other highly rated hot spots) My cousin told us - "When you are in the SanFran area, you MUST go to Avatar's for Indian-Mexican food". It was the best food advice. A little background, I am VERY discerning and often critical of Indian restaurants in the US - I was raised with my nanyama and mom making homemade Gujarati food growing up (chapatis, terkari, homemade daals/curries...) . We were driving back to San Fran from Napa and took the easy detour to Sausalito to foray into the world of Indian-Mexican food. I ordered the Wild Salmon Punjabi Enchilada and it was sooooo good. Flavors that I did not know could work well together -  like jack and cheddar cheese, saffron, curried enchilada sauce, yogurt - were literally dancing on my tongue. My spouse also ordered the Punjabi Enchilada - but with chicken and he loved it. I HIGHLY recommend that you drive to one of the Avatar Restaurants if in the Bay Area... Especially if you are from NYC. There is a ton of amazing food in SanFran, but there is also comparably amazing food in NYC. Why would you not want to try a Punjabi Enchilada??!! Avatar's stood out because: 1) I had never tasted anything like it before, 2) The food taste/quality/price is excellent, 3) The service is amazing (the owner, Ashok, was walking around asking if the food was ok and introducing himself to all tables at the Sausalito location).