i had a delightful experience at 1601 bar & kitchen celebrating a birthday in the party. i had…read morenever tried sri lankan food and was amazed at the depth of flavors and uniqueness of textures. the tasting menu was brought out as 4 separate courses: bites, appetizers, mains, and dessert. the bites were light and small but all incredible. the radishes were served in a beautifully plated dirt-looking powder that was super flavorful and delicious. the trout was also super good. the appetizer was by far the standout dish. the egg hopper with potatoes and chicken curry was excellent. so many textures and flavors in one dish! it was so good, i will dream of it. the main was good but not my favorite - the crunchy green beans were by far the most enjoyable to me in this round. im not the biggest fan of lamb, but the main dish was well cooked and served so beautifully. lastly, the dessert was so well composed with the sweet white chocolate and the tart fresh passionfruit. the whole night, our server and the chef would come out to describe the meal. the service was excellent and very attentive. i would highly recommend 1601 bar & kitchen and would like to return for another nice occasion! thank you!

The food was unique and absolutely delicious. It was a fusion of flavors and a mix of different…read morespices and ingredients. Great spot for a family style upscale dinner. The ambiance and service were great!

Tried this place on a Tuesday afternoon and it was pretty empty. The guy taking orders was a bit…read morehard to communicate with. The food was okay, but feels like they could easily do much better with a few improvements. The idly was cold, undercooked though the chutneys were good. I tried idiyappam for the first time and it was also cold, but tasted nice. The sambar was a bit frothy and didn't feel fresh, more like it had been stored and reheated. Overall with better customer interaction and a little more attention to freshness and service, this place has good potential!

***USP: South Indian tiffin style food truck in a ring food truck pod area. They have all the…read moretypical South Indian style breakfast style items like dosa, idli, idiyappam, puri etc. ***FOOD: I only got one dish- kulippaniyaram. The plate came with around 10 pieces of small paniyaram and two chutneys. Though the paniyaram were kind of warm it felt like they were sitting around a while rather than being fresh off the pan. They didn't have much flavor to speak of which one might argue is expected. So the chutneys need to be outstanding to elevate the dish. Unfortunately both the chutneys were kind of bland as well.

i want to come for the longest time ever and finally had the chance during restaurant week. I tried…read moreout there brunch and honestly, I didn't know what to expect. This is my first time trying in Indian branch, and I am pleasantly surprised by all the dishes. first of all, as we came in, the environment is crazy. The sun is beaming on the table and it's just so pretty with all the greens inside. The waiter was super nice and very attentive. He kept checking on us about how our food is going and help us with some of the dishes that we don't know how to approach. The food itself is amazing. The different spices that was used and it's not overly heavy and I especially loved the dessert. It's so unique and it's not something that I've tried at any other places. Overall, it's a good experience and I would love to come back for their dinner.

We reserved in advance and went there to celebrate a birthday. We arrived a few minutes early and…read moreour table was ready. It was dinner time and the restaurant was quite busy and full of people. The place was dimly lit and we would have liked to have been able to see the boho chic decor. Our favorites were (in order, starting with the best liked): 1. White Amrit: a Coconut-based non-alcoholic drink - it was amazing. A must try! 2. Green Mango Shrimp Appam - delicious but will try the separate appam and curry as it gets quite messy to eat 3. Chutney platter - it is served with papadums. Refills of papads are charged separately. The chutneys are quite distinct and its hard to decide which is the favorite. 4. Mulligatawny (lentil) soup - a traditional lentil soup, made quite creamy but was slightly sweeter for my tooth. 5. Vegetable of the day - comes with three vegetables, home-style. Nothing extraordinary but great for a homely taste. Others in my company did not enjoy it as much. 6. Thayir vadai chaat - average 7. Oysters: Others in my company really enjoyed them. 8. Watalappam: the description was more interesting than the taste. Very average. 8. BIRTHDAY surprise: They got us a small cup of sorbet (mango?) with a candle stuck in it as the birthday surprise. It was so DISAPPOINTING. It was just some sweet mush, too sweet and we just couldn't finish it between four of us! Please serve something better if you are going to give a birthday dessert. The service can be better. We were left waiting when we wanted to place the orders for our next courses. Revisit score: 7/10

I've had Srilankan food before, not in the Bay Area but elsewhere in the US and also in London…read more I've been a bit blown away by the spices and the flavor on those occasions. The Indiappa Kottu (chicken) here was a bit bland for my liking. I was not a huge fan of the texture of the string hopper, and the sauce used was a bit underwhelming. Not much chicken too. Expected better for the price. I would like to give them another shot trying other dishes next time though.

If you love Sri Lankan food you need to go to tasty hut to taste them. Owner Indika and Ayesha…read moredoing a great job. I am so glad they are trying to expand their business to next level. they started from home to cater during the weekends. Now with the tasty hut truck in Sunnyvale , it's open every day from 5:30pm to 9:30pm except Monday. I travel from San Francisco to Sunnyvale to get my Sri Lankan food. Make it your moment to taste delicious Sri Lankan food.

Went here one time and need to go back! Walked in and ordered whatever was available on their daily…read moremenu. Note: you must order ahead if you want to order from the full menu. The paneer wrap and the chana masala were amazing! The flavor was spot on. I have had so much Indian food - it's probably my favorite cuisine - and I would have to say this is up there on my list. Family owned, small restaurant - it's great for takeout. Do not believe they have seating inside (or at least they didn't when we were there). It's more of a catering business that also does takeout. Highly recommend trying this place out!

We had some absolutely fantastic food, home cooked Indian. I wish I had ordered ahead so we had…read moremore options. I will definitely try and come again and try more of their dishes. What a gem!

They came by with naan pretty frequently so the service was good I did go for the dinner buffet so…read moreI just served myself The food was good, lots of variety and non of the food was oily or too heavy, it felt very light which was very good and I could eat a lot. Ambiance is very nice dimly lit, good for big groups, birthday party, company dinner, very nice

One thing I love about a meal is variety, and Indian Sizzler is the place for that. I came here on…read morea Saturday at 8pm, and we were seated immediately. The weekend dinner buffet is pricier than the lunch buffet or weekday buffet, but I do think it's worth it considering the amount of food you can get! From drinks like mango juice and chai, to "main course items" including both veggie and meat options, to desserts like ice cream and coconut custard pudding, there are definitely more dishes than you even have the appetite to try. My favorites of the night were the goat curry and pav bhaji, but honestly all the dishes are seasoned with generous amounts of seasonings and spices. Our waiter was super nice and kept bringing us out more naan and masala dosa. I got full way sooner than I wanted to, so didn't get to try all the dishes - thus I will be back! I feel like it's pretty rare to find a reasonably priced buffet these days, and the food is fresh, warm, and delicious!

Am SOUTH INDIAN in the BERKELEY Area. Just " POPPED in For…read morea "" Minor SOUTH INDIAN FEAST " Of IDLI SAMBAR. VERY AUTHENTIC as Always !!! Amazes me how A NEPALI run Joint can Offer such "" AUTHENTIC SOUTH INDIAN FARE "" !!!!!! SAMBAR LENTIL Soup was " On Point 100 %. STEAMED RICE DUMPLINGS _ IDLIS perfectly Steamed as Well !!!!!! Used to be " Packed Saturday Evenings " !!! Seemed a bit Deserted leaving me to Wonder if much of their Business had "" MIGRATED "" to "" The NEW IDLY EXPRESS across ?? Never been there although I suspect the Decor must be more Modern. However - My first Impression of Fried Idlis was Negative via Doordash !!!!!! Oil used seemed of "" Substandard Quality "" !!! SUMAN and ASHA have been doing an "" Outstanding Job " of Authentic South Indian Fare here , and I wouldn't want Our " COZY li'l Local Berkeley Community to lose this Long-Term Local GEM !!!!!! Love their Idli Vada,DOSA Combo and Authentic MADRAS Coffee & Mango Lassi. Great Spot for a Fresh Vegetarian Meal in Berkeley by CAMPUS. Quantities are Generous, and Ingedients Pure. Generous Piping Hot Meals served " In A Jiffy " !!! South Indian Thali Combination Dinners All Served in Stainless Steel for "" The Real South Indian Touch "" !!!!!! A Beautiful Local Small Business to Support post Covid '19...!!! Mrs. Asha Suman the Owner/Hostess is % Warm and Pleasant quite Obviously Taking PRIDE in this Little Gem speaking Fluent Hindi !!!!!! Please visit n Support these Fellows !! Let their Glass Chandeliers Light Up Evenings like we're used to for EONS in Berkeley !!!!!! U go UDIPI !!!!

UDUPI: The name is widely believed to originate from the…read moreSanskrit words Udu (meaning "stars") and Pa (meaning "lord"). Combined, it means "Lord of the Stars" Near the corner of MLK and Shattuck Ave- across from Trader Joe's is this nice little vegetarian Indian restaurant. A recommendation from a client I had today directed me here before my trip home over the San Rafael Richmond Bridge. I found a parking spot right around the corner. One space from the corner is Udupi Palace and the Corner space is a Turkish restaurant that once was a breakfast spot that I used to frequent back in 1984. A memory jolt from times long ago when I worked for a minute across the street at a modern furniture store-"The Apartment Store." Chrome, glass, and marble home furnishings that took several months to deliver and required a 50% deposit. A strange business model indeed! To my delight, my meal came much quicker. A nice portion for my curry entrée which came complete with rice, Poori: Deep-fried, puffed whole wheat bread, and I believe a piece of Papadum: a thin, crisp wafer made from lentil flour. VEGETABLE KORMA: Fresh vegetables cooked with cream and mild spices.(Served with rice, poori or chapati pickle, raita and papad.) $15.95 Friendly service as well and I was offered extra rice, complementary.

There is simply no bad time for Vik's Chaat. Rain or shine, they deliver authentic, soul-nourishing…read morefood every single time. Clear your mind of those heavy, mainstream, cream-heavy buffet curries: this is a vibrant, regional Indian canteen firing on all cylinders. You genuinely cannot go wrong here. Every dish is crafted with generations of deep knowledge, tradition, and heart. Whatever lands on your tray creates a full-blown street festival on your palate, bringing an undeniable warmth straight to your heart, soul, and belly. The space buzzes with that fast-paced counter energy, yet every visit feels like a masterclass in true hospitality. I consistently walk out deeply satisfied, feeling a genuine sense of gratitude just to be a guest receiving their culinary generosity.

I eat out 5-7 times a week and support small businesses as a small business owner myself, so our…read moreexperience at Vik's Chaat in Berkeley was especially disappointing. We arrived with our kids about 10 minutes before closing for a quick dinner. The cashier was extremely unwelcoming, with no courtesy or effort to accommodate us. We were told nearly half the menu was unavailable and that everything had to be served in takeout boxes. The policies themselves weren't the main issue--the dismissive way they were communicated was. I understand arriving close to closing can be inconvenient, but customers should still be treated respectfully. We were prepared to spend over $100 yet were made to feel like an inconvenience. Having worked in hospitality, I believe basic customer service matters as much as the food. Ownership should look into this, as the service at this restaurant is poor and needs improvement. This was one of the worst service experiences I've had in a long time, and we won't be returning.

This restaurant was top notch and had very great food. The service was amazing, the employees were…read morevery nice.

i love coming to Khana Peena for lunch. Chicken Tiki Masala is my go to lunch special. food is…read moredelicious, service is great. What's not to like? Their brewed on the spot Chai tea is a must. It tastes so much better than the ones at other places. The place is so pretty with a nice patio too.

The carnitas burrito and shrimp quesadilla are both outstanding. The carnitas are juicy, flavorful,…read moreand packed into a generously sized burrito, while the shrimp quesadilla is loaded with tender, well-seasoned shrimp and just the right amount of melted cheese. Pair either one with the red salsa, and you really can't go wrong. Oh, and get some horchata--it's great. I've always had friendly, efficient service here. Even when there's a line, the staff keeps things moving, and the food comes out fresh and fast. Okay, it's a taco truck--nothing fancy, but that's part of the charm. Standing outside with your food, soaking in the neighborhood atmosphere, and enjoying authentic Mexican food straight from the grill is exactly the experience you're looking for.

Best tacos ever!!!…read more I have had a lot of tacos in my life, this is the best. I can't stop dreaming about this place since I had it and I can't wait to go back. Card accepted at this location. Small parking lot. Outdoor patio seating. Quick service.