Raja Sweets
Since 1992
Call  510-489-9100
Open daily 10 AM – 9 PM
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510-489-9100
Union City  ·  Hayward
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Open daily 10 AM – 9 PM

Real Punjabi Sweets & Chaat Since 1992

Mithai made fresh through the day, a tandoor that never cools, and catering across Northern California. Union City & Hayward.

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Our Story

Thirty Years,
One Standard

We opened on Alvarado Boulevard in 1992 with one case of mithai and a tandoor. Today there are two counters and a catering operation that travels the length of Northern California.

The rule hasn't changed: if it wouldn't go on our own table, it doesn't go in the case. Sweets are made in small batches through the day, so the barfi you buy at 6pm hasn't been sitting since dawn.

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Points On
Every Order

Order through our own page instead of a delivery app and you collect points on the total — back to you as discounts, festival offers and the occasional box of jamun on the house.

  1. Order from this sitePoints only stack on orders placed through our page.
  2. Points land the same dayThey sit on your number. Nothing to carry, nothing to lose.
  3. Spend them wheneverRedeem at checkout, or at either counter.
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Catering

We Cater The
Whole Occasion

Twenty guests in a backyard or eight hundred in a banquet hall. Same kitchen, same people, anywhere in Northern California.

Table layout of catered food items at an indoor party.

Celebrations

Birthdays, housewarmings, graduations, mundans, office Diwali lunches.

  • Drop-off trays from 20 guests
  • Buffet setup, servers, cleanup
  • Live tandoor on request
Chafing dishes and plates of food arranged on a catering table.

Weddings

Mehndi, sangeet, ceremony, reception — we've done all four in one weekend, many times.

  • Tastings before you commit
  • Decorated Indian food stalls
  • China, silverware, waiters, bar
Large platter filled with dark brown sweets and green treats.

Gifting

Festival boxes, corporate hampers, shagun trays, layered and wrapped your way.

  • 1 lb to 5 lb decorated boxes
  • Bulk orders with a few days' notice
  • Diwali and Rakhi hampers
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The Full Menu

Everything we make, in the order we'd tell you to eat it.

Chaat & Snacks

Vegetable Samosa Potato, peas, whole spices
Meat Samosa Minced lamb and peas
Samosa Chaat Crushed samosa, chole, yogurt, chutneys
Aloo Tikki Chaat Griddled potato cakes, tamarind, sev
Pani Puri Six shells, spiced mint water on the side
Dahi Bhalla Lentil dumplings, sweet yogurt, chaat masala
Paneer Pakora Batter-fried paneer, mint chutney
Fish Pakora Boneless fish in spiced batter

From The Tandoor

Tandoori Chicken Half or full, yogurt marinade, lime
Chicken Tikka Boneless thigh, ginger and garam masala
Paneer Tikka House paneer, capsicum, onion
Seekh Kabab Minced lamb on the skewer
Tandoori Fish Cubes marinated in yogurt and spice

Breads

Naan Plain, butter or garlic
Tandoori Roti Whole wheat, baked in the tandoor
Aloo Paratha Stuffed with spiced potato and peas
Bhatura Fried and puffed, comes with chole

Vegetarian Curries

Shahi Paneer Tomato, cashew and cream
Palak Paneer Spinach, ginger, paneer cubes
Dal Makhani Black lentils, cooked overnight
Chole Bhature Chickpeas with fried bhatura
Aloo Gobi Masala Potato and cauliflower, dry-spiced
Malai Kofta Paneer dumplings in a mild gravy
Baingan Bharta Fire-roasted eggplant, onion, tomato

Meat Curries & Rice

Goat Curry On the bone, slow-cooked Punjabi style
Chicken Korma Thick, creamy, mildly spiced
Chicken Curry Onion-tomato masala, home style
Lamb Keema Minced lamb with peas
Chicken Biryani Basmati layered with spiced chicken, raita

Mithai & Drinks

Gulab Jamun By the piece or by the tray
Kaju Katli Cashew diamonds under silver leaf
Rasmalai & Rasgulla Chilled, in cardamom milk or syrup
Mixed Mithai Box 1 lb, 2 lb and 5 lb, decorated for gifting
Mango Lassi Thick, yogurt-based, lightly sweet
Masala Chai Brewed with ginger and cardamom

Live prices and daily specials are on our ordering page. That's the one we keep updated by the hour.

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On The Job

Real Events,
Real Pots

Not stock photos. These are our stalls, our trays and our tandoor at jobs across the Bay.

Deep metal catering pot filled with a traditional minced meat dish.
Thick creamy chicken korma curry cooking in a large pot.
White creamy yogurt raita dish inside a large cooking pot.
Large metal pot filled with savory rice biryani.
Chafing dishes and plates of food arranged on a catering table.
Table layout of catered food items at an indoor party.
Large round decorative salad platter on a catering display stand.
Catering buffet table with colorful rice dishes and salads.
Large platter filled with dark brown sweets and green treats.

In Their Words

What Customers Say

Great Indian food, great service. We loved all the dishes, especially the goat curry — the manager walked us through everything we didn't recognise.
Erica J.
Hayward, CA
They catered at my home on Sunday and I only have good things to say. The food was amazing, the staff were friendly, the price was reasonable.
M S G.
Fremont, CA
My family had a jago party here. The food was great, the servers were really nice, and it turned out to be a great night. We'll be back for more.
Jay P.
Hayward, CA

Come In

Two Counters,
Both Ours

Location 01

Union City

31853 Alvarado Blvd
Union City, CA 94587

Open daily 10 AM – 9 PM

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Location 02

Hayward

1275 W Winton Ave
Hayward, CA 94541

Open daily 10 AM – 9 PM

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Before You Ask

Good Questions

How far ahead should I book catering?

For a wedding, as early as you can — good dates go a year out. For parties under a hundred, two to three weeks is usually comfortable. If it's this weekend, call rather than email; we can often still make it work.

Do you travel outside the Bay Area?

Yes. We cater across Northern California and have done jobs in Sacramento, Modesto and further. Travel gets added to the quote once we know the venue.

Can you do a fully vegetarian or Jain menu?

A full vegetarian menu is standard for us — most of the case is vegetarian anyway. Jain, no-onion-no-garlic and vegan menus are all doable; mention it when you call so we plan the kitchen around it.

Is there a minimum order for sweets?

No minimum at the counter — buy one piece if you like. For decorated gift boxes and bulk festival orders, give us a few days, especially around Diwali and Rakhi.

Do you set up the buffet, or just drop the food off?

Either. Drop-off means hot food in chafing dishes at your door. Full service means our staff arrive early, set the stalls, serve through the event and clear afterwards.

Can we taste the food before booking?

For weddings and larger events, yes — we'll arrange a tasting at the Union City shop. For smaller jobs, come eat at the counter; it's the same kitchen.

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Pick up from Union City or Hayward, or have it delivered. Everything from the case and the kitchen, priced live.

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