Amber India

The first restaurant to introduce "Butter Chicken" over thirty years ago, Amber India has become a Bay Area legacy, paving the way for elevated Indian cuisine. Hewing to tradition while catering to contemporary tastes, Amber India remains an enduring favorite that spans generations. The first location opened in Mountain View in 1994, earning great acclaim and being named Best Indian Restaurant in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Chronicle within weeks of opening. Amber India went on to be named one of the Top 100 Restaurant in the Bay Area for many years. Throughout the years Amber India has remained popular in the local community, becoming a familiar favorite, a chosen caterer for private events, and a frequent location for business meals. Amber India went on to open several locations in the Bay area.

Vijay is a well-known restaurateur and entrepreneur in Silicon Valley. His noteworthy success, Amber India, represents Indian cuisine at its finest level and on par with other global standouts. The Amber India group of award-winning restaurants in Northern California represents a class of distinctive and innovative culinary offerings. In addition to overseeing the restaurants, Vijay devotes his time to continuous study of innovative Indian cuisine, with the objective of articulation in North America and elsewhere. Vijay received his early culinary education in India, followed by advanced education in Switzerland, Germany and France.

Founder and owner Vijay Bist personally selects the best classically trained up-and-coming chefs in India to lead the restaurants. With extensive knowledge and experience working in India's best hotels and restaurants, our chefs bring a wealth of experience and knowledge of traditional Indian cuisine married with a modern appreciation towards hospitality and service. Pulling from diverse backgrounds, each is able to contribute new ideas and bring new inspiration. Combining Indian culinary techniques and flavors, with local ingredients, each chef is responsible for preparing not only long-standing Amber India favorites but also new seasonal dishes. Many Amber India alums have gone on to head the kitchens at prestigious Indian restaurants throughout the United States.