First time trying the food here, had to order it to go though. The people behind the counter were really focused on the job. However, that didn't stop them from saying hi and waving. It's a small spot and the seating is mainly outside, which is fine since the weather is hot. I ordered two of their dishes. One was a burrito and the other was a type of noodle, unfortunately I don't remember the names of each dish. Overall the good was great and will be coming back to try it other dishes. read more

The chicken tikka burrito is absolutely life changing. I've gone back multiple times and the quality is always consistent. The family working is kind and friendly. The shop itself is small with limited seating but they make magic come out of that little corner. I've had limited experience with Indian cuisine but this has without a doubt, opened my mind to a whole new culture's food. SUBLIME read more

Service is very friendly and very prompt. I called it over the phone and it was ready within five minutes. The chicken tikka masala is very authentic and delicious. It is a small plate for $19 price but the chicken combo as they call it chicken tikka masala with garlic naan. I got an extra dollar for that and green mark was $19. I think it's overpriced, especially since it's not anything fancy and it's a very moderate size meal. read more

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I noticed they had Pani Puri on their menu, so I stopped in to order this, along with a mango lassi drink. Pani Puri ($9.99) with small/medium mango lassi ($4). Pani Puri is one of my favorite Indian street food snacks and not every Indian restaurant has this. So I wanted to try and check it out here. The filling was diced potatoes, onions, cilantro and other spices - along with a tamarind vinaigrette water sauce. Even though the fried globes were not handmade, but came premade, the filling had a good amount of flavor and kick (hot spice) to it and it was a decent snack. While waiting for my order, I saw them roll out a fresh ball of dough to make the naan, so next time I am in the area I will try one of their curry dishes and get the made-to-order naan. Located in the Asian food court on Durant Ave, near the Telegraph Ave intersection around the UC Berkeley campus. Prices are reasonable with quick service. You can order at an electronic kiosk or at the counter. Inside seating is via 5 to 6 barstools at the window. Otherwise there's outdoor bench seating within the asian foodcourt. read more

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The quality of the Butter Chicken Burrito was below expectations. Lacked flavor, and the yogurt sauce was watery and lacked flavor. For a burrito that costs $21 after tax with no flavor is absolutely terrible. Very disappointing. read more

A hole-in-the-wall and a surprising find! The place looks unassuming from the outside, but the food and drinks were genuinely delicious. Drink ordered: Mango Lassi (8/10): Refreshing with a lovely mango flavor and just the right thickness--it wasn't too hard to drink through the straw, which I appreciated. Food ordered: Butter Naan (8/10): So good, but I do wish the portion was larger. My boyfriend and I each got one order and ended up inhaling it. It wasn't clearly listed on the menu, but they had it when we asked--same with the butter chicken. Butter Chicken with Rice (8/10): As a butter chicken fan, I was happy with this one. The flavor was rich and comforting, though I would've liked a bit more chicken. The rice was just okay--nothing special on its own--but it worked well once mixed with the sauce. Personally, I would've preferred more naan instead. There's minimal indoor seating--just a few bar stools by the window--but there is outdoor seating available, shared with nearby restaurants. Be aware that the outdoor area can feel a little sketchy at times due to the surrounding foot traffic, which took away from the atmosphere a bit, though that's not the business's fault. I personally preferred sitting inside, even with the limited space. The one who took our order was helpful and food came out quickly. read more

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I got the Chicken Biryani to go. It came with a side of yogurt. It was delicious and warm and the portion size was huge! It was enough for 2 meals in my opinion. I will definitely be trying the Chicken Tikka Burrito as I see it is highly recommended. read more

Punjabi Dhaba - Chicken Biryani - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

I never knew I needed a chicken tikka burrito until now! We ordered this via Door dash to a hospital in Oakland! The burrito was piping hot still! I got riata and tamarin chutney! 50/10 My burrito was soooo damn good ! I started to order again before I finished the first one! Spectacular burrito! They used tandoori chicken ! Sorry for the half eaten photo! The even put my name on it! read more

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The chicken tikka burrito with garlic naan left a harmonious finish, where the smokiness of the tandoor, the warmth of the spices, and the richness of the garlic butter settled cleanly on the palate without overpowering one another. The acidity from the yogurt marinade cutting through the fat at just the right moment, while the char on the chicken added depth and a subtle bitterness that kept the profile balanced. Each bite felt structured rather than heavy - the naan acting not just as a wrap, but as a soft, slightly crisp contrast that carried the filling without becoming dense. The spice level built gradually and tapered gracefully, leaving a lingering warmth instead of sharp heat. It was composed with intention - bold in concept, but disciplined in execution. read more

The paneer tikka masala was so beyond amazing I'm obsessed and I don't think I'll be able to stop thinking about it. The naan is phenomenal so the burrito is amazing! We will definitely be back. Very quick service as well, and nice outdoor dining area. read more

Got the chicken biryani, veggie biryani, veggie samosa, cilantro garlic naan, gulabjamun, fresh sweet lassi, and the fresh aloo paratha. I loved all the food as it was flavorful, spiced evenly, and packed a punch with every bite, the samosas had a great crunch, though the naan and paratha were a bit on the burnt side. The sauces were good with the samosas and the naan and added a ton of flavor. My favorite was the biryanis as the rice and onions were so flavorful and tasty in themselves. I did not like the lassi as much due to personal preferences, but it was a great aspect to try out overall. Order on Snackpass for a discount! It's right in the gourmet ghetto! read more

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I ordered the Chicken Tikka Burritos with a friend of mine and they were out of this world. We instantly ordered seconds after our food, and heavily debated thirds to bring home with us. Staff was pleasant and quick with service, and the music was at an appropriate level. I wish I lived closer, because this would be my every meal. read more

Punjabi Dhaba - Chicken Tikka Burrito - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Food was really tasty and the staff was nice :) Very easy place to stop by and get a quick bite. read more

Punjabi Dhaba - Veggie Samosa- (1pc) Fresh Hot Chai - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

EDIT To owners response below my simple response is nobody was arguing. In fact the staff started getting angry and said don't buy food then. The tone was rude. As a customer sharing feedback on what prices are actually others are charging should be taken in right spirit. The two ppl there became defensive. And started arguing Their prices are quite high compared to others. This can be verified by anyone. It wasn't a wrong thing I brought forward. Prices are far higher for a takeout than proper dine-in restaurant in SF. But since it's a college campus eatery, with not much Indian places around, could understand. However staff is rude. Arrogant and even if a customer shares a feedback(on price or anything), argues with you in a rude fashion. Cancelled the order and will never go back. Sad thing, because this business owner is someone with whom I used to go back and buy from this place multiple times. read more

For my first time eating Indian food - I was blown away tbh! I got the chicken tikka masala and it was soooo good! All my friends were raving about their food as well - great flavor and portion sizes! Plus the value is lowkey good/def worth it for Bay Area pricing; the chicken tikka masala with a side of naan came out to be ~$17 read more

I am not usually a fan of "fusion" food but I cannot get enough of the Chicken Tikka burrito with the garlic naan. Absolutely delicious!!

Very nice little Indian restaurant close to work. I've always enjoyed the dishes I've tried here great authentic taste and flavor. I especially love their aloo paratha and chicken tikka masala. My only issue is that they are not consistent with their timings. They say they open at 12 noon, but sometimes they are closed or not even open by 12:30. read more

Highly recommend. Food is scrumptious!! Great customer service. Super fast and convenient..

Ordered delivery from this place today and the first thing I noticed was the Maggi noodles-- they literally just boiled a $1 pack of noodles and charged $10 for it! lmao fr?? The photo looks like there's other stuff in it, maybe some veggies or something, so I thought maybe they stir fried it with added ingredients in their own special way or whatever... Nope. Just plain noodles for $10. You gotta be kidding me. Portions are kinda small fyi; the chicken curry tasted good but had just a few tiny pieces of chicken in an already small box. $71 was our subtotal before delivery, and I can't believe I spent that much on such a small amount of food. Might wanna skip the mango lassi too, it's really thin. Pani puri stuffing tasted weird. All in all a disappointing experience. Vegetable coconut curry - 5/10 Chicken curry - 8/10 Mango lassi - mostly water, 4/10 Pani puri - 6/10 Maggi noodles - a joke read more

Pretty dang good imo tried for the first time with my daughter. I also got the veggie samosa not pictured, but food was flavorful. read more

Punjabi Dhaba - Coconut chicken curry - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I got the veggie combo which came with 2 entree options, a side of rice, and regular naan. I also got a samosa on the side. My total came out to around $18. I will start by saying that this food wasn't worth the price. The food temperature isn't warm, it's like at room temperature. The rice was kinda clumpy and it looks like basmati mixed with long grain rice which I wasn't expecting. The flavor on the channa masala was good, but I have had better at other places. The dal makhani was okay. It did have a nice kick to it, though. The cilantro garnish added a nice fresh flavor to the meal. My favorite food item was the samosa. Both the batter and the filling were very flavorful as was the sauce it came with (I am assuming it's a tamarind sauce). Like the rest of the food, the samosa didn't taste super fresh but was crispy enough. The naan piece that came with the meal was pretty big and I enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed the samosa. The establishment is clean and employees are nice. I don't know that I would come back here again because it is pretty pricey for what you're getting. read more

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Ok, I've been coming to this place for more then 3 years, and every single time has been OUTSTANDING. Their Samosas have the BEST Flavor, and the powder they add on the end is a signature chefs kiss. and dont even get me STARTED on the Butter Garlic Naan's. every time I walk in the wonderful family greets me, and remembers me every time. This is truly an underrated GEM. Check It Out. read more

Food is amazing! The onion paratha was outstanding, the garlic cilantro naan was not far behind. Saag paneer was spicy but not over whelming. The courtyard for dinning the shared with all the other restaurants in the complex. Simple but clean. read more

Y'ALLLLLL I think I found my new fast Indian spot. They replaced Shihlin Taiwan Street Snacks, which actually moved a block away to a larger location. They've been open for I think 2 years now. I love this spot and I'll be back! FOOD Hoooly cow I took one bite of my chicken combo and MAN. The spice, the creaminess of the tikka masala, the curdy-ness of the saag paneer -- EVEN THE PLAIN RICE HIT DIFF. Like their plain rice wasn't just plain, they'd seasoned it with some oils and spices or something, probably crack. I got the garlic naan on the side and with the chicken combo it totaled to about $15. I'm going to try the cheese naan next time! I really liked it at House of Curries across the street. Yes, I know, it's inauthentic but it SCHLAPS. I honestly feel like this spot could replace House of Curries in a few years, yikes! MOOD Really cute little spot, but not much sitting area. But it's Asian Ghetto and you can just sit outside. They also sell Indian snacks and microwavables inside. 'TUDE I ordered on Snackpass and they got my food done right on time like what the app predicted. Friendly staff, no complaints. read more

Punjabi Dhaba - chicken combo - tikka masala and saag paneer. garlic naan. $15ish. YUMMMM - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Food was great but really little for the price. Service was great and the ambiance was really nice.

This review encompasses two different visits. The first time, I ordered online for the 2 veg combo plate: paneer tikka masala and saag paneer, samosa chaat, and garlic naan. They were out of saag so gave me mattar paneer instead. I appreciate that there's this combo option since I get to try two different dishes for just one dollar more. The workers were friendly and the food was yummy. However, the plastic box for my vegetable combo leaked sauce into the plastic bag unfortunately. Also, part of the garlic naan was a bit too burnt. The second time, I ordered in person for saag paneer, regular naan, and samosa chaat. This time I definitely can recall both the saag and samosa chaat were a little too spicy for what I can handle (I can only take a mild level unfortunately) and you are not automatically asked what spice level you want when you order. The saag was on the salty side so I couldn't taste the spinach as well as I'd like, and the samosa chaat in particular had some pretty spicy parts. The naan was fine and not burnt this time, though. Overall, the food is pretty good and portions are decent, but be mindful of the spice levels. Also, once in a while they might close for part or all of a day that they are usually open, so I would recommend either calling to check or walking by in person if you're in the area, since sometimes online ordering sites are not up to date with temporary closures. read more

Punjabi Dhaba - Saag paneer, plain naan, and samosa chaat - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Fantastic chicken tikka masala. With basmati rice and cilantro garlic naan, this was the perfect lunch before a Cal basketball game. Tables just outside the restaurant on a sunny day. Wow! Couldn't get any better. read more

Super yummy. I would recommend to everyone. I got the aloo gobi and cilantro garlic naan. read more

Punjabi Dhaba - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Hella portions! Great for college students, honestly you could split a combo with a person. The chicken tiki was good (some of the chicken was a bit dry but the flavor was there!). The lamb korma was tasty. The veggies on the side were quite spicy but added some awesome kick ! Come hungry! Lots of food! read more

Punjabi Dhaba - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Though this place might be relatively new, it's my top contender for quick Indian food near campus! Their menu is pretty extensive and I want to try everything. They have good food with hefty portions AND for pretty decent prices! (Something all college students appreciate.) I got the chicken tikka masala and saag paneer with naan during dinner time and it was ready in less than 10 minutes. As you can tell from the photo, the tikka masala here is more on the creamy side and I do wish there was more chicken but everything tasted flavorful and is a great comfort meal! The worker who handed me my food was kind, and they have a couple of seats inside if you want to eat there. You'll catch me eating here again! read more

Punjabi Dhaba - Chicken Tikka Masala, Saag Paneer & Naan - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

I walked in expecting decent takeout for a late night friends hangout. Finished the entire meal in one sitting and loved the food!! Guy who works there is very chill as well. Would recommend for Berkeley locals and students looking for an amazing meal that's served fast! read more

Wow! We've had some pretty subpar Indian on Door Dash and this is by far the best Indian food I've had in a long time! I called to ask if they could make the Aloo Gobi extra spicy and it was perfect. The Samosa Chaat was a wonderful blend of spicy and sweet and the Chicken Tikka Masala was everything you'd want it to be. The portions were smaller than expected, but I would much rather have quality over quantity. Will happily be ordering again! read more

Just got this taste is great but man I think it's a kids plate SMH next time at least a half of beast please read more

Punjabi Dhaba - This was coconut curry entrée 5 small nuggets disappointed - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Legit Indian food as I usually validate my opinion if you see "locals" enjoying a taste from home. Their dishes have much more depth and authenticity than the usual Berkeley haunts...the place is small and unassuming but don't let that fool you. read more

Hands down the best chicken Tikka masala I've eaten. Food was wonderful and the service was solid as well. Good, straightforward, and generous portions. read more

Punjabi Dhaba - Signage - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

This place had the misfortune of opening March 8 and quickly closing due to the pandemic. Despite their initial setback, this place has the potential to stay, and I hope it does! TThey offer the Punjabi equivalent of Shihlin's Taiwanese street snacks, with vegetable samosas, various flavors of naan, chicken tikka masala, etc! I'm not sure if they are operating on a full menu at this time, but they already offer quite a few items. Next time I'm ordering the garlic naan. With a mask on, who will smell my garlic breath? Their service was quick and the food flavorful! I ordered two vegetable samosas with mint and tamarind chutney and was full for hours. I will definitely come back to this refreshing addition to this plaza. read more

Ordered from here on Snackpass a few times. The place is so cute inside with lots of desi and Punjabi posters. It feels very nostalgic with classic Indian snacks (i.e. kurkure) and drinks (i.e. maaza). They carry some Indian frozen foods so it's a good place to get some emergency groceries. There's some space to sit outside. The food is decent, especially compared to some other Indian places in the area The most common thing to order here is their combos -- you get 2 entrees for $15.95 (vegetarian) with rice. However the packaging leaves a lot to be desired. The food comes in a plastic container that's almost guaranteed to spill into the bag. The entrees themselves get pretty mixed with each other so you don't get to eat 2 distinct things. I did ask for them to pack it separately on Snackpass but still received it all in one In terms of value, there is a decent amount of food. I ordered a naan with my combo and got 3 meals out of it. Got the paneer tikka masala and chana masala, both were flavored well. That said, my paneer had only two pieces of paneer in it, which was not ideal for what it cost Overall, a decent option for Indian food that can be made even better with some tweaks to service + portions read more

Amazing food. Amazing atmosphere. Wonderful and attentive staff. My boyfriend has never had Indian food before today and I was craving it so we checked this place out. We *loved* it. We had the coconut curry, chicken kabab, double rice, and garlic naan for about $45 give or take a few bucks. Very filling and a must stop. read more

Excellent value Indian food right next to campus! Came with a large group of friends trying different restaurants in the plaza, and I was the only person who chose Punjabi Dhara because I love Indian food. Soon enough, nearly all of my friends were trying my Chole buchare, and one even ordered another of it! It turned out definitively the highest value and most popular dish at our table. AMBIENCE - 7/10 -- Situated in [insert plaza name here] Small shop with nice decor, including chalkboard with daily specials in colorful chalk and an array of Punjabi posters. SERVICE - 9/10 -- Friendly and diligent food person. Excellent service, very considerate and gave extra napkins upon request. QUALITY Chole buchare - 9/10 -- Made right in front of you, fluffy, and delicious VALUE - 10/10 -- $10+tip for a complete meal that I couldn't finish! read more

Punjabi Dhaba - Chole bhature ($9) aka puri chana - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Tried this place on our way back hone from fort Bragg, and was not disappointed. My favorites were their tea, was very flavorful and chole bhature, so so good. Also ordered their chicken tikka masala as the single entree with rice and found it about alright, could have been if chicken was cooked more may be. Will be back to try more of their stuff and definitely their chole bhature and tea! read more

Punjabi Dhaba - Outside - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California