Chickpea flour fritter with chicken breast.

Crispy puffs filled with sautéed chicken and peas

Chickpea flour fritter with mixed vegetables.

Crispy puffs filled with sautéed potatoes, peas, and saag.

Chicken cooked with potatoes in Indian curry sauce.

Chicken cooked with vegetables in creamy curry sauce.

Chicken cooked in authentic Indian sauce.

Chicken cooked with mango and tomatoes sauce.

Chicken cooked in pomegranate and walnut sauce

Chicken cooked in spinach sauce with Indian spices.

Chicken pcs baked in clay oven & cooked in creamy tomato sauce.

Chicken cooked in pomegranate and walnut sauce.

Lamb cubes cooked in authentic Indian sauce.

Lamb cubes cooked with vegetables in creamy sauce.

Lamb cubes cooked in spinach sauce with Indian spices.

Boneless lamb cubes cooked in creamy tomato sauce.

Lamb cubes cooked with potatoes in Indian curry.

Lamb cubes cooked in onion, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, yogurt, and authentic almond sauce.

Rice aromatically flavored with Indian spices and cooked with chicken pieces.

Rice aromatically flavored with Indian spices and cooked with tender lamb.

Rice aromatically flavored with Indian spices and cooked with prawn & mahi fish.

Rice aromatically flavored with Indian spices & fried with mixed vegetables.

Fish cooked in authentic Indian curry sauce.

Prawns cooked with sautéed onions, garlic, ginger, and in Indian curry sauce.

Prawns & fish cooked with sautéed onions, garlic, ginger, and Indian curry sauce.

Diced tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, onions with Indian dressing.

Delicately spiced lentil soup cooked with vegetables.

Chicken breasts marinated with spices & yogurt sauce & cooked in clay oven.

Chicken tikka kabab, boti kabab, tandoori chicken, prawns, and fish.

Lamb chops marinated with sesame seed sauce, spices & yogurt sauce & cooked in clay oven.

Lamb cubes marinated with Indian spices & yogurt sauce & cooked in clay oven.

Chicken legs marinated with spices & yogurt sauce & cooked in clay oven.

Cubes of fish marinated in yogurt and spices.

Chicken breast marinated with garlic paste & Indian spices & cooked in clay oven.

Chicken breast marinated with mint paste & Indian spices & cooked in clay oven.

Prawns marinated with Indian spices & herbs and cooked in clay oven.

Mahi Mahi boneless fish marinated with spices & herbs cooked in clay oven.

Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with Indian spiced dry tomato sauce.

Homemade potatoes cooked in spinach sauce with Indian spices.

Tandoori smoked eggplant cooked with onion, tomatoes, and Indian spices.

Split garbanzo beans cooked with Indian spices and herbs.

Garbanzo beans cooked and flavored with Indian spices.

Vegetable balls dipped in chickpea batter fried & cooked in a creamy sauce.

Homemade cheese or mix veg cooked in creamy tomato sauce.

Homemade cheese cooked in spinach sauce with Indian spices.

Mixed vegetable cooked with different Indian spices and herbs.

Mixed vegetables cooked in a creamy sauce.

Okra cooked with onion, ginger, garlic, tomato, and Indian spices.

 Khana Peena in Oakland is serving a blend of traditional Indian cuisine with modern twists. With a commitment to excellence, everything we serve is amazing and unbeatable. The generous portions of passionately cooked dishes can be enjoyed at affordable prices by our foodie guests. Khana Peena in College Avenue is not the first Indian restaurant in Oakland but it is probably the first place that serves high-end Indian cuisine, and one of the first to cater to the many foodies in the bay area.  Khana Peena, Oakland’s menu screams the numerous flavors from Indian cuisine, from lamb biryani to coconut chicken curry. The huge selection of bread is worth every bite that melts in your mouth. Most of our Indian dishes are authentically cooked in a traditional tandoor (oven). A heart-warming and scrumptious lamb Vindaloo and shrimp Biryani can really align with the slightly chill evening of Oakland. We serve good and rich Indian meals in a pretty place with authentic touch in the interior and serving! What’s even better? You get all that at very reasonable prices which makes you think about becoming a common here! You’d adore our nice tableware, pleasant smell all over the restaurant and always smiling and attentive servers. Food is predictable, and tasty and goes in big portions here with some of our specialties that include lamb curry. Believe us it’s hard to try anything else when you know how good it is. So, if you’re in search of the ultimate Indian food experience, hit Khana Peena in Oakland one evening. And don’t forget to bring a friend or a loved one to share food and happiness that only Indian cuisine can bring to you. Join us soon and partake in a delicious food affair that we bring to you from a place far-off.

Indulge in fun and relaxed dining  

We at Khana Peena cling to the one formula for success - the food cooked with sincere efforts and served with true intentions. The mouth-watering food and drinks are served in a chic indoor environment and on a great outdoor patio so you have the best time enjoying your healthy meals here or ordering food takeout. 

The delicious cuisine and fabulous drinks

Our purpose is to get our customers hooked with the food that attracts their eyes, delights their palates, and satisfies their bellies. We arrange a buffet for them so they can have fresh, delicious and various Indian food options to celebrate your special moments and host parties. 

The food experience to cherish forever

Indian cuisine has become a popular culinary tradition. For many years, Indian restaurants have helped introduce Americans to the rich culture of India. Khana Peena, Oakland is one of those restaurants that offer classic dishes like tandoori chicken and bread pudding along with a host of unique Indian dishes that are particular to the country. People of all nationalities have embraced this delicious culinary tradition.

The cuisine we serve here is based on the cooking traditions of many different regions of India. From the southern states to Western India, we have at least one dish unique to the region. Each of our dishes has its own distinct flavors and dishes. For example, our curries have a take on different flavors due to spice masala, coconut milk and aromatic herbs. Our food also encompasses several vegetarian meal options for those who want to avoid meat.

Though our menu typically features traditional North Indian food items like tandoori chicken and naan bread, we have many food items that hail from all over India. These items honor the culinary traditions of India. For example, tandoori chicken is coated with yogurt, spices and garlic. The chicken is then baked in an oven to achieve a crisp exterior and tender interior. Naan bread consists of yeast and is traditionally served with various salads. Many curry items are prepared every day from the scratch.

Locals from in and around the city visit our place or order food delivery regularly to experience our cultural food heritage firsthand. They especially come in during ethnic festivals like Diwali where various regional specialties are featured prominently on the menu. Others including both the locals and Indian families living nearby visit us frequently to enjoy familiar foods while at the same time experiencing unfamiliar customs associated with our ancestral homeland.

There are many reasons why people visit love Khana Peena culture - from sampling a new culinary tradition to satisfying their craving for familiar foods associated with their cultural heritage. Visit us today for the comfortable atmosphere and wide selection of dishes that take us from extraordinary to popular for any Indian cuisine fan or newcomer alike! 


Wondering where to get Indian food near me in Oakland? Check this one out!

Gabby Dolechak

This restaurant has incredible food! We celebrated my sister's birthday here and everything we ate was so delicious. The portions were also perfect and great for the price as well. This is my favorite restaurant in the Bay area. 10/10

 Bay Walker

Three of us had a wonderful visit! The owner was very personable and engaging.
We enjoyed tandoori chicken, tandoori lamb, and eggplant vegetable dish, garlic naan, chai, and crispy flat peppery bread, also tasty. 


Morgan Passkey


One of the most delicious meals I've had. You will be glad you came.


Khanna Peena

College Av. (Oakland)

Khanna Peena

College Av. (Oakland)

5316 College Ave

Oakland, CA 94618

(510) 658-2300

Venture into the sea of Indian flavors

Venture into the sea of Indian flavors

5316 College Ave

Oakland, CA 94618

(510) 658-2300

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