Got to try a few goodies at this restaurant and they did not disappoint. As a lover of Chaat, the…read moreSarasota chat was super great! The star of the show was the chicken chilli Momo's! They were INCREDIBLE! We came right at Iftar and the food came quick! Service was great and they were tentative. For a midweek, night the restaurant was fairly empty, with plenty of seating options. I would definitely come back and plan to do so.

The pakora were great, would definitely get those again The…read moremomos were just ok, supposedly fresh, but I was underwhelmed (maybe my expectations were too high) Service disappeared, and was slow, we had to hunt them down after an hour and ask to pay Ambiance was empty on a Sunday night Prices were reasonable for the amount of food, and we had leftovers

Decided to get the lunch box special because I saw some new marketing ads from them and it was…read morepretty good. I got the non-veg box which is a dollar more than the vegetarian option. It comes with 2 curries, rice option, a side and complimentary chai tea. The chicken tikka masala was mild, flavorful, and creamy. The chicken curry was bolder and spicier and came with bones. The fried rice had a nice assortment of vegetables and the pakora side was nice, but it probably would've been crunchier if I ordered it fresh. The chai tea is super flavorful and the spices can be tasted but it's not overpowering with the cream and sugar in it. The amount you get is probably around 4-5 ounces and it comes out hot. Service is nice. Inside is clean and there's plenty of seating if you choose to eat there. Parking is just street or around the neighborhood but I walked. Overall, solid place to get lunch.

I was in the area and craving Indian food. The 4.5 stars on Yelp convinced me to give it a shot…read more Friendly staff and quick service; loved the paneer he put in the biryani and it there. I ate the chana saag with the rice the next day at home. Finished off the meal with a nice cup of chai - perfect.

The food was incredible! We ordered chicken c momos and veg c momos and they were delicious I will…read morebe back for many more

Had a ' Doordash Meal Box ' from here a Couple days Ago !!!…read more Rice , Daal / Lentils & ROTI Bread were Gr8. For the Main Entree - I believe I picked the ' Halal GOAT Curry ' ..... It was ' Authentic No Doubt ' w/ Flavorful Gravy Sauce - however the Meat albeit well cooked through - a tad on the Tough Side !!! Had to ' Jog My Memory Back ' to my cooking days and Meat Tenderizers although I've only cooked Beef & Lamb in the Past !!! I was trained by my Older Sis. via telephone on how to Cook Indian Food. She said ' Always pierce the Mutton, and Marinate it with crushed Garlic and Indian Theen Masala / 3 Spice n place Meat in a Dish in the Refrigerator. U can use Yogurt w/Turmeric , Cayenne & Jeera / Cumin Powder - smear the Marinade with water , a lil Oil or Plain Pavel's Yogurt. Fry Onions to Light Brown adding the Crushed or Chopped Garlic. until Onions are Golden Brown. Then add the Spice Powders with Few drops of Water to avoid sticking to Hot Cooking Pan - then Fry Your Potatoes/ Aaloo. Lastly add Meat and Fry Meat until it loses the Bloodiness. Now add Canned or Fresh Tomatoes - Cover in Pressure Cooker n Pressure Cook to 3 Whistles. Garnish with Chopped Green Chillies & Fresh Chopped Cilantro. Serve with Dhaal, Rice & Chappathi Bread !!! Adding Yogurt to the ' Melee ' makes it a Korma. For " Shahi Pakwan " / Mughai Cooking we would Add " 3 Cardamoms, small slivers Cinnamon 3/4 of the Way. " Gotta Try their Chicken Curry & Bryan's soon too. Helps to have a Desi Joint in Berkeley Open Late !!!!!@

The food here is really good. I stopped by yesterday and got the vegetable tikka masala. I liked it…read morewell enough that I went back today for the same thing again. Also, it's nice that they use paper tubs, not plastic, for their takeout.

If this place is going to make it , many improvements will be necessary. The biggest plus was the…read moreprivate parking! the place was stark just tables and chairs . No pictures or table flowers . Nothing! There was no table service just counter ordering and paying ... only one person behind the desk. and a tip was on the electronic paying device! I Ordered a green salad which was a pile of sliced cucumbers topped with unripe sliced tomatoes , on top of way too much thickly sliced red and white onion on top of unidentifiable shriveled greens ... maybe kale ??? but no dressing just offered hot sauces . Inedible took it home . Ordered chicken tikka masala, my friend ordered curry chicken and it was too spiced ...there was no offer of spice level. No offer of rice which is customary with these dishes in most other Indian restaurants . I asked for rice they gave me a bowl and charged $5 ... I know they are only open a short time however food was okay .

We tried Ginger Indian Cuisine in north Oakland for the first time recently, and were very pleased!…read more We started with the vegetable samosas, which were tasty, albeit a bit low on the filling-to-shell ratio. The papadums were crispy and fresh-tasting. The Channa Daal (split lentils cooked with spices and herbs) that Yetta had was very flavorful. I played it safe (and boring) by ordering tandoori chicken, which can never be terrible, but can rarely be great, and was generally happy with it. The chicken itself was of high quality, and the dish contained lots of tasty onions. The onion naan also contained lots of sweet onions, but was more of a flatbread than a naan, i.e., it was crispy rather than chewy. The mango lassi was very good, as was the raita, and the rice pulao (rice with peas, onions. and carrots). We are big eaters, but we had enough left over for a nice meal the next day. Don't be put off by the exterior or the décor, which is nothing special. Ginger Indian Cuisine serves some of the best Indian food in the Oakland-Berkeley area. And, the service is very friendly and professional. I have a very strict grading scheme, so when I give a place 4 out of 5, that is a strong endorsement!

I'm always on the hunt for good Indian food. I can only speak for the Sunday buffet since we came…read morehere just for that. The rice was good and some of the sauces were also good. There were three chicken options, the chicken was dry and tough in all of them. I didn't think there was tons of flavor in anything in particular. It was just sort of bland in my opinion. The naan was different than most other places, and I didn't enjoy it. The staff were friendly and came by our table to ask how the food was. In the future, I might order from the menu, but I'm not coming back for the buffet.

Such great food! This place makes me less jealous of the South East Bay peeps…read more Everything has been so good and savory: chole bhature chicken tikka masala chicken curry samosas - that green chutney is spicy though!

Our time trying this place. Since Yelp had such great reviews we decided to give it a go…read more General consensus thumbs up 4/5 stars will try again. Chicken 65 was a huge hit Honey potatoes also delicious Tiki masala was widely loved I had chicken Mumtaz which I really enjoyed. Little salty but nothing that would stop me from ordering again. I will not that it does have bones. Mango Lassi was also great Thumbs Up Cola was also enjoyed Disappointed that they didn't give us any napkins or utensils for our to go order.... We're adding this place into our lunch rotation now.

Bangalore Blues completely won me over. The atmosphere is wonderfully cozy..the kind of place that…read moremakes you want to settle in and linger over a long meal with friends. The cocktails are a real highlight. They put creative spins on classic recipes, each one finishing with an unexpected exotic flavor that lingers. Genuinely some of the most interesting drinks I've had in a while. Food-wise, the chicken Manchurian was outstanding! It's packed with flavor, and refreshingly, the portion was generous rather than stingy. The veg biryani was equally delicious, fragrant and well-balanced. Between the ambiance, the drinks, and the food, this is a spot I'll definitely be returning to. Highly recommend!

Bangalore Blues completely won me over from the moment I walked in. The vibes are immaculate! Super…read morecozy but stylish, and the color palette (deep blues with warm accent lighting) creates such a soothing, upscale-yet-cozy atmosphere. Everyone that worked there was also very kind and welcoming. The food was outstanding across the board, but the Chicken 65 absolutely stole the show.. incredible flavor, perfectly crispy, and packed with that smoky-spicy punch. Fair warning: it's SPICY. Like, come prepared. But it's 100% worth it if you can handle the heat. Paired it with the bagar rice, which I highly recommend..simple, fragrant, and the perfect cooling counterpart to the Chicken 65's fire. Great food, great ambiance, will definitely be back!

Have been to this restaurant for years. Food is pretty…read moreconsistent. Order at the counter first then open seating at the dinning area.

Very good basmati rice and goat and lamb curry dishes! It makes a wonderful and satisfyingly…read morefilling repast after a dayhike. Two curries, a plate of basmati: all you need for two famished appetites. Quantities served are generous. Don't skip the excellent naan bread. Our garlic naan felt and tasted fresh from the oven. It's good for tearing off pieces to help mop up curry sauces from your plate. Complimentary hot chai tea. Unsweetened, with a sugar bowl present so you can sweeten it to your own taste or simply have it sugarless. Open until 10pm on Sunday!