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This January, Yelp South Bay Elites kicked off the year and celebrated their new badges at Jaks Authentic Indian and Modern Vibe in Santa Clara. They were treated to a cocktail hour filled with drinks, small bites, and a buffet at the newly opened restaurant.Ā 

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After arriving, the Elites enjoyed their choice of two specialty cocktails, beer, or wine. The Mango Drop and Paan Ki Gulkand-Rita were both a hit.Ā 

Jaks is a beautiful restaurant, complete with a stunning bar! What a treat it was to have the place for our Elite event to kick off the new year. Everything from the interior design, glassware, furniture, cocktails, and of course the food ā€” was amazing.

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After grabbing a drink and toasting to the new year, it was time to dig into the upscale bites provided by the Jaks kitchen. From coconut crusted shrimp and parmesan chicken tika passed appetizers, to the butter chicken and dal makhani at the buffet, Elites were treated to quite the culinary experience.Ā 

The cuisine being served was great! The butter chicken had a smooth creamy texture that was soft, the curry sauce complimented it so well! The dosas and rice were great to absorb the complex sauces coming from the entrees. My favorite was the gulab- a great fried dough ball!

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There are times when you go to a new spot and just know that youā€™ll definitely want to come back.Ā  This is one of those places.

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About Jaks Authentic & Modern Vibe ā€“ ā€œJAKS welcomes you to an exotic Indian culinary experience. This authentic Indian restaurant is home to an eclectic mix of flavourā€™s. Here, one can savour our dynamic approach to food, from Southern Indian to Northern part of India, and the freshest coastal seafood.

Our Master Chef Prakash recipes simmering in JAKS kitchen are firmly rooted in authenticity, though they may use indigenous spices and ingredients, showing distinct evidence of foreign influences, both recent and ancient. Along with flow, The Peg is the perfect place for connoisseurs of fine wines, whisky aficionados, and beer lovers to congregate in. The Lounge boasts of a fine selection of Single Malts. Expertly crafted cocktails. A bounty of beers. And a friendly, easy vibe.

With its upscale modern contemporary inspired decor, richly laid interiors and food artistically, presented, it remains the most authentic address for a taste of Indian cuisine. Mindful of its illustrious past and a legendary culinary rigor, the craft of its master chefs has remained unyielding and unrelenting over the years.ā€ -Jaks WebsiteĀ 

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