KHAKI San Ramon: Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Visit

San Ramon is not the first place most Bay Area diners think of for a genuinely great Indian meal. That is changing. KHAKI opened at City Center Bishop Ranch in 2025 and within months had earned coverage from The Infatuation, Diablo Magazine, and FSR Magazine. What they all noticed was the same thing: a regional Indian kitchen operating at a level the Tri-Valley had not seen before. This guide covers everything worth knowing before you visit.  Reserve a table  once you have read it.

What KHAKI Is and What It Is Not

KHAKI describes itself as a modern Indian bar and canteen. Both words are deliberate. In India, a canteen is a neighborhood institution built for daily life rather than special occasions. The food is serious, the atmosphere is not stiff. KHAKI brings that to San Ramon: a kitchen cooking with genuine regional knowledge and fine-dining precision, in a room that feels warm rather than ceremonial.

It is not a pan-Indian buffet restaurant. It is not a curry house. Every dish on the menu has a specific regional origin, from Bihar through Kerala to Lucknow, Hyderabad, Mangalore, and Delhi, prepared with the kind of technique that comes from chefs who trained at a Michelin level.

The Chefs and Why They Matter

The kitchen is led by Sujan Sarkar and Pujan Sarkar.

Sujan's Chicago restaurant Indienne became the first Indian restaurant in Chicago to earn a Michelin star, confirmed on the official Michelin Guide. He received James Beard Award nominations for Best Chef: Great Lakes in both 2024 and 2025. His previous restaurants include Trèsind Dubai, BAAR BAAR New York and Los Angeles, and EK BAR New Delhi.

Pujan led the critically acclaimed Rooh San Francisco for nearly seven years before co-founding KHAKI. He brings over 22 years of culinary experience and focuses on the regional comfort food traditions that form the menu's backbone: street-side preparations, railway station kababs, slow-cooked home curries.

KHAKI is co-founded by Akash Kapoor, founder and CEO of Curry Up Now, one of the fastest-growing Indian restaurant groups in the United States. His background in scaling Indian food operations across California is visible in how smoothly the restaurant runs.

This is not a generic Indian restaurant with a chef on the marketing materials. These are operators with verifiable, documented culinary credentials that no competitor in San Ramon can match.

Location, Parking, and Hours

KHAKI is at 6000 Bollinger Canyon Road, Suite 2601, San Ramon, CA 94583, on the second floor of City Center Bishop Ranch. The complex sits at the intersection of Bollinger Canyon Road and Bishop Ranch Parkway, accessible from Interstate 680. Parking is free in the City Center structure and surface lots.

Current hours as of May 2026: Tuesday and Sunday dinner 5pm to 9pm. Wednesday and Thursday lunch noon to 3pm and dinner 5pm to 9pm. Friday noon to 10pm. Saturday 11:30am to 10pm. Monday closed. Confirm before visiting as hours can shift seasonally.

What to Order: The Dishes the Kitchen Is Known For

The menu is regional, not generic. For a first visit, these are the dishes that define what KHAKI does.

Champaran mutton. A Bihar-specific preparation cooked in a sealed clay handi for hours with no added water. The meat braises in its own fat and concentrated spice. The handi is cracked open at the table. Most Bay Area diners have never encountered this dish. It is the reason people come back.

Lamb shank purdah biryani. Built on the dum method, sealed and steam-cooked, with a dough crust cracked at service. Order it for the table rather than individually.

Jackfruit cutlet. A Kolkata street-food preparation: crisp outside, spiced potato filling, pickled vegetables, mustard mayo. A Kolkata classic with KHAKI's own approach.

Ragda pani puri. Mumbai street food, done properly. Good for the table to share as an opener.

Mangalorean beef sukka. Spiced dry preparation from the Mangalorean coastal tradition. One of the more distinctive dishes on the menu for guests unfamiliar with that regional style.

For vegetarians and vegans, KHAKI runs dedicated "The Plant" and "The Vegetarian" menus. Dishes like millet and butternut squash khichdi and crispy edamame with avocado and mango are full, thoughtfully built plates. The Infatuation specifically called out both menus as strong options. The full spread is on  the menu . For a complete guide to building your table, the  what to order at KHAKI guide  covers every signature dish in detail.

The Tasting Menu

The tasting menu offers curated pairings across two to four plates. For a first visit, it is the most efficient way to cover multiple regional traditions in a single sitting without the decision fatigue of a long a la carte menu. The Infatuation described it as offering impressive dish pairings. It suits tables of two who want to understand the range of the kitchen before settling into a regular order on future visits.

The Bar Program

The cocktails are worth ordering alongside the food, not after. The bar team uses ingredients from the same culinary vocabulary as the kitchen: tamarind, cardamom, kokum, curry leaf, and fresh citrus. The result is a program that pairs naturally with the regional dishes.

The Kaapi Martini, AK Old Fashioned, Saffron Lemon Drop, and Matcha Mule are among the current offerings. Non-alcoholic options including the Lalajee (apple, mango shrub, citrus) and Nimbu Pani (based on puri pani water with black salt) are designed with the same intention. The Infatuation specifically called out the cocktails and mocktails as excellent.

Private Dining and Events

KHAKI handles private events from intimate dinners to full restaurant buyouts covering 14 to 100 guests. The configurations run from semi-private rooms through reserved sections to a full buyout. The  private events program  is used for corporate dinners, client entertainment, milestone celebrations, rehearsal dinners, and team events.

For teams who want the same kitchen at their office,  KHAKI's catering service  covers San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton, Danville, and Walnut Creek with drop-off and full-service formats.

What KHAKI Is Right For

• Date night. The Infatuation listed it specifically for special occasions and great cocktails.

• Corporate dinners. Private dining configurations and Bishop Ranch location make it the natural choice for campus teams.

• Out-of-town visitors. A Michelin-pedigree regional Indian kitchen is not something most guests can find at home.

• Dietary-diverse groups. Dedicated plant and vegetarian menus mean nobody settles for a lesser plate.

• First-time regional Indian dining. If you have never tried champaran mutton or a proper dum biryani, this is the right kitchen for the introduction.

Plan Your Visit

KHAKI is the kind of restaurant the Tri-Valley has needed: a serious regional Indian kitchen that does not require a trip to San Francisco. Whether you are coming for a quiet dinner, a date, a corporate event, or a group celebration, the kitchen and the bar are set up for it.

Reserve a table  online or call (925) 359-6794.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of food does KHAKI San Ramon serve?

 Modern regional Indian cuisine drawn from specific traditions across Bihar, Kerala, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Mangalore, and Delhi, prepared with fine-dining technique and California seasonal ingredients.

Who are the chefs at KHAKI San Ramon?

 Sujan Sarkar, whose Chicago restaurant Indienne holds a Michelin star, and Pujan Sarkar, former head of Rooh San Francisco. Co-founded by Akash Kapoor, founder of Curry Up Now.

Is KHAKI San Ramon good for vegetarians and vegans?

 Yes. KHAKI runs dedicated "The Plant" and "The Vegetarian" menus with full dishes including ragda pani puri, millet and butternut squash khichdi, and jackfruit cutlet.

Does KHAKI have a tasting menu?

 Yes. Curated pairings across two to four plates. A strong choice for a first visit to cover multiple regional traditions in one sitting.

Is there parking at KHAKI San Ramon? 

Yes. Free parking in the City Center Bishop Ranch structure and surface lots adjacent to the restaurant.

How do I book a private event at KHAKI? 

Contact the events team at manager@wearekhaki.com or (925) 359-6794. Groups from 14 to 100 across semi-private, reserved, and full-buyout formats.