Came here for a team lunch and was instantly amazed. Vik's chaat is part grocery store part dine in restaurant. The fragrance from the kitchen wafted through the entire space made me want to try everything. It's a place where you order, pick up food and find a seat. I love that the pick up stations matches the type of food ordered. For example, I ordered the lunch special so I picked up my order under the special banner. Someone else ordered Tandoori, they picked up food under tandoori. I picked the chicken curry lunch special and I thought it was a basic choice, but the tray was anything but. So delicious! I love the lentil soup that came on the side. The table shared sev puri and the batata puri and both were really good. I think I liked the batata puri better. Its texture is similar to a hummus but with a lot more flavor. The cashier and the people at the pick up counter were all friendly. Patient especially with that many people waiting and asking if it's their dish or not. This was a new way to enjoy Indian food and I would come back to try more of the menu. read more

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Authentic, no frill, typical home-cooked Indian food WITH an Indian grocery store attached. Dishes (ranked by best): 1) Chicken Curry (Kozhi chicken) $19: a huge portion, enough for 2 people. It comes with spicy pickled veggies, legumes, chicken curry, rice, paratha, and yogurt 2) Samosa Cholle ($10): 2 large samosa with 2 sides of chickpea dip 3) Vegetarian #2 (Shimla Mirch Paneer) $18: same as the chicken curry but its bell peppers and paneer 4) Samosa Chutney ($5.50): 2 large samosa with a green spicy sauce and a sweet tamarind sauce 5) Pani Puri ($9): comes with ~9 small bites with a spicy green and sweet tamarind sauce 6) Chai ($3): Meh, would skip next time Logistics: -accepts cc -seat and bus your table yourself -has indoor and outdoor seating -private, free parking lot read more

Amazing food and service! We came on a Tuesday evening for dinner and it was the first time for my kid. He wanted to order the same thing as me which was the Masala Dosa and ended up being too spicy. When I asked for a to go conga net and said we had leftovers due to being too spicy, they apologized and offered to make a non-spicy potato pancake and he loved it! Very thankful they were so understanding. read more

Tasty, hearty and not too spicy. Service is efficient and streamlined. Multiple ordering counters and pick up stations. Food is a bit on the sweeter side and may be more suited to a more global/non-Indian palette. Open seating and plenty of parking available. read more

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I used to travel 30 miles across the bay 10 years back to eat at Vik's so I was pretty excited to eat here again. I was very disappointed at food quality - Chole Bhature doesn't seem to be cooked well, chole were bland and bitter, Bhatura gave me bad stomach. Chaat was bitter and just put together by tossing different chutneys and was inedible. read more

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Massive restaurant, where you order your food with the cashier and then wait until they call your name. They put your food on a silver platter and it made me feel like I was in a school cafeteria. Food was good! Definitely flavorful. They say the pani puri is very spicy but I thought it was just mild! I did love all the different sides they give you and in case you have decision paralysis, they have a menu with descriptions at the front where the cashier is. Pretty casual place and you bus your own table. read more

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Enjoyed this restaurant/market. Order at the counter and wait for your name to be called over the intercom. We enjoyed the Lamb roti - great spice level with the sauce Chaat - served cold and flavorful Mango lassi to cut through the heat and sauces Staff are friendly. I've also been here years ago and glad to see they're still around read more

Vik's Chaat - Lamb Baida Roti - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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My first visit here was during covid time. Went back last weekend and it blew me away!! The prices have definitely increased but so has the menu, the venue, the facility and service :) so yes it's still worth it! In $55, we got: - chole bhature 5/5 - 2 plates- delicious and huge. Fresh and perfect. Loved the portion size and condiments. Must try! - mango lassi 4/5- decent - chai - 4/5 - decent. I wish it was hotter. - dahi pakori 2/5- you can skip this and try sev puri instead They have clean rest rooms, self service counters and lots of veg and non veg options to choose from. Look at the menu on the walls when u are standing in line to place your order. They have lots of indoor and outdoor seating and their own parking area. Very convenient. read more

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I came here with my family to eat some chaat after hearing it was super famous in Berkeley. Honestly, it was very mediocre. Service was quick. Ambience is interesting, it gives school cafeteria lunchroom vibes. I guess for California standards, the chaat is okay, but I can get much better elsewhere. read more

Vik's Chaat - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Although it's a staple whenever I visit Berkeley and in mood for some chaat, this is my first time reviewing the place! They make sure that food you are eating there gets prepared and served first and only then the togo bag gets ready - this was really amazing to see happen! The food is right tasting with medium spices but all freshly made. Although not excellent the food will definitely make your stomach happy It's located on the far end of Berkeley near the water park and has lot of parking. You can also shop some Indian groceries after you finish dining! read more

Vik's Chaat - Moong masala dosa - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

I have been coming here since I was a kid!! Viks has always been a must-go when I'm in Berkeley. My order of choice is the Cholle bhatura with a mango lassi. The puri it comes with is HUGE and soft, and it comes with the perfect amount of warming and sort of cinnamon-y Chana masala. The mango lassi is one of the best I've had, it's super creamy and you can tell they make it in-house. And of course I never leave without a box of mithai!! I highly recommend the kesari (mango) peda and pista (pistachio) barfi! read more

Vik's Chaat - Cholle Bhatura - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Didn't know what to expect when i got here but looking around the restaurant i kept seeing a giant bread balloon and figured i had to try that. Turns out thats the Cholle Batura. The dish itself was not just showy but delicious! The pickled onions, chickpeas, and sauce all marry together into a very vibrant, flavorful dish. Salty, sweet and tart! Highly recommend! read more

Vik's Chaat - Cholle Bhature in front - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Got some sweets and dahi chaat. Not my first time at this place and I keep coming back for their warm food and sweets. As an Indian their food is authentic. The flavor is bomb! I'm so glad I live close enough that I can get some sweets right after work I recommend this place to anyone. Come try some Indian street food and some restaurant staples all in one place. I love that they have a large indoor and outdoor seating (with shade) area. The service is quick and helpful even on the busiest of days. read more

Vik's Chaat - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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First time here tried several items, we had the food was tasty each item we had I really enjoyed, I love chole batura I will say I have had better but it was good. It's a fun self service restaurant you place your order and they call your name. It's set up similar to a cafeteria and there is a grocery store attached. read more

Great food and chaat. Just a little less spicy for indian streetfood but I understand they need to appeal to all kinds of audience read more

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Vik's was one of our family favorite restaurants when the kids were younger. Cafeteria style. Food is served on metal canteen plates. You pick up your own items and dump your own trash. Prices keep climbing over the years but the food is still as good as I remember. 10 years ago I think it was only $20 to feed our little family of four, now more like $50-60. Our family loves the Bhature Cholle (big puffy thing) and Masala Dosa (Indian veggie burrito) the most, and we alternate ordering the Pani Puri (crunchy little thingies) and Dahi Batata (yogurty puri). Every once in a while we do order their lunch platters but we like those less than the bready items. I love that the Bhature Cholle and Masala Dosa are always made to order, you can watch them make it (my kids liked watching when they were younger). We love the mango lassi here, not too sweet and not too tangy, perfect balance. Tip: if your name is difficult to pronounce, consider giving them an easier name instead. You order at the cashier and once your items are ready, they call your name to the corresponding counter to pick up each item as they are ready. Usually we wait about 10 minutes for food. If you aren't sure, just ask, they're very friendly. Don't let your food sit at the counter! The fresh bready items will get soggy, then they're not as good anymore. Pick up your food as soon as they call your name and eat it right away! read more

Love getting their samosa chutney and bhatura cholle! This place is so good, it's always so busy! I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. Lots of seating inside and outside. They have their own lot and there's street parking. read more

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This is a great place to satisfy your Indian street food cravings. Self service, order ahead and pick up your food once done. It's busy but very efficient. Loved their dosa and chole bhature. The size of bhatura is HUGE! Pani puri is not that great, they advertise as very spicy but it's not spicy for an Indian palate lol. Puri was not crispy. They have a grocery store too. Their Indian sweet selection looked pretty good, I will try that next time read more

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This is one of the Best quick Indian food places to stop by when in the Bay Area. When we feel like Indian food, and are around the area, we always stop by this place. Everything we've gotten is very good. Today there was actually plenty of parking. Probably because we came at an odd time and it was raining. Usually, parking is pretty tough to find, so be warned. When utilizing their parking lot, you enter through their Grocery area. It's like a mini maze until you pop up to the main restaurant area. It is self seating. Please be courteous when reserving seats. I attached some pictures of the menu, so you'll know what to order as soon as they call you. Once your order your food, I suggest waiting around the area where you pick up your food. If you back to your table, it will be very difficult to hear your name. The place is loud and for some reason their speakers are very muffled. So be aware of that. Also note that when they call your name, that doesn't necessarily mean all your food is ready for pick up. It just means they have some of your food ready. So get your food they called you up for, and drop it off at your table, and head back haha it's fun watching them cook, so it helps the time pass by quickly. But yah, look at the pictures, everything is goo read more

Where to begin. I've been here in the past, food has always been really good. Idk what was up with today. The employees did not want to be bothered, nor do they know the meaning of customer service. They will not smile or even attempt to talk to you. They had a look of disapproval anytime you ask anything. The cashier didn't want to answer any questions such as veggie of the day, or if we can switch an item, he will instead point look at the board. Okkk. Lol customer service 0/5. The thaali We ordered was the Kasoori Murgh. Chicken was ok. It felt like we ate prison food. The roti and rice were cold. Pappar was also not fresh and old, you can tell when it's not crispy. The "pakora veggie" was terrible & sour. We didn't even try the beets, looked like it came out of a can. Humans have bad days, but the energy of every single employee was the same. Idk what was going on and I realize Berkley is highly populated and it's ok to have an off day but highly disappointed. The only thing good was the Dahi Batata chaat. Me giving 2 stars is very graceful, as I would have gave 0 if this was my first time here. Don't even try going to the bathroom. Do better please. read more

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I've always wanted to try Vic's Chaat and last night was the night. I came by with a group of 7 for early dinner at 4 pm and it wasn't too busy. They have a market on one side to check out and restaurant is on the other side. They have specials only on weekend so nice to try some of them. I got the vegetarian thali and it came with lentils, rice, roti, yogurt and a tofu in curry. I liked the tofu, could have used a little more kick but it was good. My friends all liked their butter chicken, tandoori chicken and chicken biryani. Prices are reasonable $17-20. Order at the counter and wait for your name to be called. Plenty of seating and small parking lot. read more

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The atmosphere was different and enjoyable. I ordered the biryani, and it was delicious -- exactly my taste. The service is self-service style, where you go pick things up yourself. read more

Vik's Chaat - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

This has been one of our go-to spots whenever we're in the Oakland or Berkeley area. Some of our favorite dishes include the chole bhature, dosa, thali, and tikki chole--all consistently flavorful and satisfying. It's a self-service restaurant, so you place your order at the counter and pick up items from different stations as they're ready. Because of this setup, don't expect everyone's food to arrive at the same time if you're dining in a group. The place is usually busy, which speaks to its popularity--it's clearly a hit with both locals and visitors alike. read more

They ran out of cholle bhature, which we heard was signature to this place. Instead we tried the keema samosa (this was pretty good!), samosa chole (also pretty good), tandoori chicken (pretty dry), and chicken curry thali (okay, just didn't love the other side things). Overall was hoping for more, but I'd come back to try some other things! read more

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Vik's Chaat appears to be a good place to get lunch and try out various chaat items. While I have visited several times, my recent visit left much to be desired. Customer service was adequate and efficient. However, I was disappointed with the taste and quality of the items I ordered. The last time I ate at Vik's, I ended up getting a bad stomachache and opted to not return for a few months. After my recent visit over the weekend, I will say the quality of food has further declined, while prices have increased steadily. I usually order a dosa, chole bhature (puffy bread with chickpea curry) and smaller items like samosa or pakoras. The dosa was fine, but the pakoras were not very tasty, and the batter had a bit of a sour smell unfortunately. This could be due to the batter being not fresh, or something off with the ingredients. I was hoping for a pleasant, flavorful meal, and it ended up being underwhelming, and I didn't really enjoy any of the items. The dahi papdi chaat was alright, but the samosas were too oily and weren't too great sadly. Another thing to note is that for 2 entrees, and 3 chaat items (appetizers), the total was $56+ and was pricier than anticipated. If you dine here, it may be best to stick to weekend specials, which are hopefully better quality. While Vik's Chaat was a great food spot in the past, I'm not sure that is still the case. It may be best to dine or order takeout elsewhere, especially if you're wanting chaat or a better value meal. read more

First time here and tried the dishes that were the most written about in the reviews - Bhatura Cholle (big bread balloon with chickpea curry sauce) and Dahi Batata Puri. Both were so different than anything we've tasted and we enjoyed it. Haven't had Indian street food before but we will be back to eat this again and try other dishes as well. read more

Vik's Chaat - Bhatura Cholle - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I was looking forward to trying Vik's Chaat because I have heard so many great things, but I was a little disappointed considering all the amazing Indian food there is in the Bay Area. Nothing was particularly bad, but I wasn't wowed either. The chicken 65 was decent but not as flavorful as others I've tried and I feel like the amount of meat they gave for the price was a little steep. The cholle bhature had a strong oily flavor, likely because the oil was not super fresh. The Chana masala was okay but nothing special. The pav bhaji was probably my favorite, but it could have used a little bit more texture. At this price point, I recommend trying other spots in the east or south bay! read more

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Great spot We liked these: _dahi papdi chaat _Bhatura cholle _masala dosa Honestly thalis _tandoori chicken _chicken curry read more

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Lively Indian spot near Berkeley's 4th Street! Came here with friends on a Wednesday during lunch time, and it was very busy. However, service was fast and we got our food shortly after ordering (waited ~7 min to order, ~7 min to get food). I got their Masala Dosa and also got to try some of their Dahi Butata Puri. Their dosa was nice and crispy while the sambar with tomato flavor was great. The Dahi Butata Puri was great as well with good texture and flavor. I love the supermarket connected to the place! My friends and I got snacks such as Kurkure Masala Munch and some Maggi on the go. I want to try their Chole Bhature next time I stop by (it looked so good!) There is a good amount of parking space in the free parking lot, so I will surely be back. Overall, great local spot you should definitely check out! read more

Vik's Chaat - Dahi Batata Puri, Masala Dosa - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Lots of Indian snacks to try and they have good selection of comfort Indian food. The grocery store is cherry on top if you want to eat and shop of the same place. read more

There wasn't anything about Viks that I could say was good. So I would give it no star. This is my fifth time here in last several years and I have seen the quality go down every year. I usually don't write a review but this visit was so bad (we ordered dosa, biryani and chicken curry thali) that I want to warn everyone beforehand . read more

The food is terrible now. Although it's technically edible, I can't say anything good about it. Chicken biryani only had bones (no meat)--it was just very oily rice with incorrect spices poorly incorporated. Dosa sambar had no depth nor substance--no vegetables in the sambar. Mango lassi was OK...but it was $6.50. There is no service nor ambiance (well, the outdoor seating is not terrible), so unfortunately I have no stars to give. I have eaten here 5+ times over 8 years, and now I am confident I will never return. read more

This is the BEST spot for Indian in the area. The prices are way worth it for the plates you get. I would recommend anything from here. I ordered the CHICKEN CURRY and LAMB CURRY and both were absolutely delicious. The sides and bread that come with the plates are perfect as well. I got a side of RAITA yogurt which I always need with Indian dishes. The desserts were also delicious. Great quality!!!!!! read more

Vik's Chaat - Chicken curry (delicious) - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Garbage. Very limited selection of very bad food for way too much money considering that the food is horrible, the service is horrible and every time someone drags me there for lunch I get heartburn that last for days. I do not recommend, garbage. read more

After a round of Disc golf came here with some friends and really enjoyed the experience. I love Indian food but am no expert other than to say everything was very fresh and flavorful. The chais are excellent as are the mango lassis. I had a chicken tandoori lunch plate that came with rice, a sort of fig jam, daal, and a yogurt that was excellent. I also had "the puffy thing" or Cholle Bhature with chopped shallots, chickpeas and other interesting sour pickled spicy things. Really enjoyed everything I ate. read more

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Vik's Chaat is a hidden gem of incredible Indian food in Berkeley. The food court is located in the back of their grocery storefront. The food court options were delicious, and I love the big trays and portions here. I highly recommend the fish curry!! There is a designated parking lot for this place which was also super convenient. This is one of my favorite places to eat Indian food in Berkeley :) read more

I still remember the first time I had Vik's in 2006. My world was blown my life was expanded. As I have grown up so too has Vik's. I'm not in the Bay Area as much as my parents would want but when I am in town I do try to go to Vik's almost every time. I sorta get the negative complaints from folks who are expecting white table cloths, but I encourage any reader to look past that. Vik's origins were in a warehouse with like three tables. I promise the ambiance is much improved. Back to my most recent meal, I had a demoralizing visit to 4th st and needed some dahi batata puri stat. Within 10 minutes I had that and my thali. Everything was perfect and I was too full. read more

Vik's Chaat - Dahi Batata Puri - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Your first time at Vik's and you are famished/coming with a group? Just get the chole bhature! Can't go wrong with that choice! Second time and onwards? Explore other things on the menu! This time I got the chicken Kathi roll and pani puri and let me tell you that their pani puri is spicy af read more

Vik's Chaat - Chicken Kathi Kebab - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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They have Indian street food items that I've never heard of. It's located inside the Indian market. Big cafeteria with a lot of tables. You know it's legit when you see a lot of Indian people eating inside. You order at the cashier where there's menu in the wall. There's no English description of the food items on the menu. Unless you know what they are in Indian. We ordered mutton (lamb) and chicken from the Chaat section. We also ordered pani puri and dosa. You then get a table and wait for your name to be called for each item when it's ready at the different areas where food is being prepared. The pani puri was plain and bland for us even with the sauces. The stars of the show were the mutton and chicken. So tender and flavorful! Dosa was good and had spiced potatoes wrapped inside. No need to tip since you get utensils abd everything else yourself. They also have a big parking lot and outside seating. read more

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I was introduced to Vik's Chaat by my sister, who really enjoys eating here. It's a cafeteria style restaurant where you order at the counter and pick up your food when it's ready. Once ordered, our food came out super fast! I had the lamb biryani, which was absolutely delicious. It definitely had a kick, but the yogurt on the side balanced out the heat and kept me going back for more. The space was pretty big with tons of seating and it's also attached to a grocery store. I'd definitely recommend this spot for authentic Indian food! read more