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

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.

Ordered in from here first time. Had a great experience with the courier who was super…read morecommunicative and was then actually surprised to find out how great our food tasted-yay! Will definitely order from this place again. Ordered the chicken tikka spicy, vegetable biryani medium and naan-all good and cooked just right. Appreciate that that they included a little container of raita with it:)

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 !!!!!@

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.

Lovely " Fresh Goat Paya Curry " w/Fresh Hot Kalonji /Black Seed Naan str8 outta Hot Tandoor Clay…read moreOven... Was privy to dat " Freshly Sourced Halal Meat from nearby Halal Grocery as opposed to Jethro or some other Imported Halal Frozen Meat from Australia or Wherever. Fresh Hot Chai to Wash It All Down !!! 3 Cheers to their Jewish Lady Mgr. n Helper Mr. ' Jolly Singh ' a.k.a. " Shahrukh Khan " !!!!!! ... Despite limited hours for Lunch then Dinner - closing @ 9 p.m. One can rest assured of Excellent Attention & Service. Crockery & Cutlery always Clean n Shiny + Doordash Spill Free Packaging within appointed Deadlines !!! Cilantro & Slivered Ginger Garnish makes their Dishes Ultra Appetizing !!! Reminds me of Grandma's ' 60's Cheffing back in India ...thus Homestyle Punjabi - Muslim Cuisine !!!!!!

Cozy place and good food and street parking. Servings are fair portioned. :)…read more They have been in business for 30 years and not much has changed just the location.

Went here on a saturday morning as soon as they opened, and most tables were already full. If you…read moreplan on dining in, make sure to order at the counter--I'm pretty sure the kiosk is only for takeout orders. I got the Thatte Idly combo, which comes with two idly, one bowl of sambar, one tomato chutney, and one coconut chutney. It was delicious and filling! The idly was so fluffy and much bigger than I expected, especially for such a reasonable price! The idly itself had a subtle yet pleasant flavor to it, and honestly I could eat it plain. The sambar was hearty and flavorful, perfect for dipping or eating by itself! Definitely check thus place out if you're craving some South Indian food in the east bay.

I'm no expert on South Asian cuisine, but I have a fond long-ago remembrance of the breakfasts I…read morehad when I was touring the Grand Trunk Road. That was back when I was young and adventurous. Part of me is still that way. Not the young part but I was willing to try Indian specialties I hardly ever have, especially at a locally popular chain like Idly Express. The name struck me as ironic because the staff here appeared anything but lazy and aimless. I had no idea what to order, so I asked for the Combo. The server suggested I get the $10.95 Super Tiffin Combo Meal to get a true sampling of what they do best. He was right. It consisted of three items plus three condiments. The first thing that flew in my mouth was the Medhu Vadai because it was a crispy, savory donut made of lentils. Tasty delight. The next item was the Thatte Idly, a flat, steamed rice cake that reminded me of a mochi pancake. The main event was the Mini Masala Dosa, which was ironically the largest item, a buttery crepe filled with potato masala that was a bit challenging to pick up. I ended up using a fork to dip it into the three cups of dipping sauces. The biggest serving was the Sambar, a spicy soup of vegetables and lentils. This was flanked by the Coconut Chutney and Tomato Chutney (Photo 8). Along with the smoothly sweet $4.75 Rose Milk (Photo 7), it worked for me. FOOD - 4 stars...South Asian specialties done with panache AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...fast food setting, grab any seat available SERVICE - 4 stars...guided me to the right intro meal TOTAL - 4 stars... perhaps there's a little adventure left in this old boy yet RELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's my collection of places l've patronized and reviewed: https://yelp.to/YxrSeG2ltX

I've had several DoorDash orders since my first review and I'm happy to say the food blows me away…read more- best IndIan food in Oakland/Berkeley area: - Chicken Samosas. 5 stars. Moist flavorful filling and flaky pastry. Great with a drizzle of the included tamarind sauce. Currently have a 2-for-1 deal on DD. - Chicken Tikka Masala. 5 stars. Bold rich flavors. Not overly creamy like so many restaurants do. Best in town. - Grilled Butter Chicken. 5 stars. Bold rich flavors but different spices than CTM. Tandoor-grilled chicken is amazing. - Chana Saag. 5 stars. For the vegetarians! A flavor bomb of spices woven into the chickpeas. - Rice pulao. 5 stars. As mentioned in initial review, it is rare to find this dish in local Indian restaurants - and Ginger nails it. Once you try it you might never go back to plain white rice. -Basmati rice. 5+ stars. Speaking of rice, when you order basmati rice at every other Indian restaurant you get boiled white rice. Not here! Ginger "turns it up to 11" with saffron and spice infusion. Yep, even their 'plain' rice isn't plain. - Naan bread. 4 stars. We tried the plain, butter, and Garlic. Enjoyed the butter naan the most, but I don't think these are hot out of a tandoor oven. So they're just above average. I'm keen to visit the restaurant for their lunch specials. With Indian food this good, I'll do everything I can to contribute to their success!

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.

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 .

Vik's Chaat is so cool! I can't believe we've never truly experienced it until recently. A mix…read morebetween a grocer, fresh food made-to-order, and indoor/outdoor seating to enjoy your purchases/yummies. Located on 4th Street, it's def worthy of checking out during a lovely summer weekend afternoon. I noticed they have happy hour weekly, and the market opening around 10:30a and Chaat around 11a. They have daily specials, and also many kiddo friendly dishes too. Coined "The SF Bay Area's Original Indian Street Food Restaurant", we had such a fun time exploring foods and fare we've never had before. For the market, you can also shop online for delivery/curbside delivery. Food-wise we tried the Vada Pao (fried potato patty in a bun), a Kids Cheese Dosa (served with coconut chutney and tomato chutney), a Mango Lassi, and their signature chicken wrap. Everything was so flavorful and fresh. Nice staff, vibrant atmosphere, plenty of parking in/around Vik's Chaat, and pro-tip: take a nice walk around the area post-meal. We will definitely come back to try more from the menu and maybe next time even come home with a few market items. That coconut chutney..yum!

Vik's Chaat is a solid spot and somewhere I'm happy to visit every once in a while, even if it…read moreisn't a regular stop for me. The food was good, though it felt a touch pricey for what you get. Then again, it's Berkeley, so that's not exactly surprising. One thing I really like is the attached market. It's nice being able to grab chutneys, spices, or bags of garbanzo beans while you're there. The ample parking is also a huge plus, which isn't always easy to find in Berkeley. My biggest complaint is the lack of ice. No ice water, no iced chai, nothing. It's a small thing, but on a warm day it definitely stood out. Overall, good food, convenient parking, and a fun market attached make it worth a visit. Not an every week place for me, but a nice option when I'm in the mood.