East Bay Spice is a vibey spot across UC Berkeley's campus for a flavorful cocktail menu and good…read moresample size of Indian bites. It has an open window next to the bar area, low lights for an intimate atmosphere, and lots of cozy tables. We ordered the Ginger Spice and Royal Charter for drinks, the former a smoky ginger drink with lots of ice and the latter a tasteful chai/citrus-y old fashioned that wasn't too strong (pro for me). I liked both, but the royal charter especially! We also ordered the paneer tandoori tacos, which were top notch - a good amount of paneer that was well seasoned, and surprisingly light (loved all the crunch from the veggies). The service was really warm, with bartenders introducing themselves and being really enthusiastic about the menu. My only gripe is the menu saying dhokla is South Indian love dhokla, let's get an actual South Indian dish out on there!!

Phenomenal place with lots of great taste from their drinks to bites. My friend and I had the…read more Mango Mommy - 10/10 Love & Demons ?? - 3/10 she didn't like it, but the bartender acknowledged and said next time tell them so they could adjust Tikka Masala flatbread - it was like tikka masala pizza, 7.5/10! it had more cheese than anything else and it was a bit dry, if there was a sauce to pair it would be better. The ambiance includes the bar, different tables, and upstairs. It's really cute, good service, we came in last minute before they closed and they still took our last call orders. They close at 12am every day.

We ordered chicken keema noodles, dhido, laphing, chatpate, veg chowmein, chai, and sha paley…read more Laphing was really good, you can ask for mild spice if you can't tolerate heat. The flavor is very close to what you get in Nepal. Chicken keema noodles was delicious. The noodles had a good texture and the keema had nice flavor -- a bit different from Nepalese-style keema, but still tasty. Sha bhaley (pork) was yummy. Chai was normal. Dhido was good and I really liked how they served it. The chicken curry that came with it was genuinely tasty -- full of flavor. Veg chowmein was simple yet amazing. It wasn't oily. Chatpate tasted nice but it was on the drier side compared to regular chatpate. The server was great -- they asked for our preferences in detail and took their time to explain things. Good customer service. The ambience was cozy and very Nepali-esque, which made the whole experience feel warm and familiar.

Super friendly service, and a nice menu…read more Food was not bad, nothing that blew me away, but yummy and good value. Entrees came with rice or naan. Naan was really good - a little on the thicker side and super delicious.

Ate at Udupi again the other day. As usual. Yum!…read more The service staff has changed a bit, but everyone who works there is still very nice and helpful. It's just that a former server knew exactly what we wanted and we didn't even have to tell her. That was kind of nice to go somewhere where like "Cheers", they're always glad you came and everybody knows your name. This place matters to us, and we keep coming back.

It's a " South Indian Vegetarian Homestyle Spot in Downtown Berkeley on University Avenue "…read more They chef and serve DOSA, IDLI & VADA SPECIALTIES - Very Authentic Fare !!! Owners Mr. & Mrs. SUMAN do a Great Job of Hosting, Chefing & Serving customers " Personally " !!!!! Cozy spot w/ Awesome Old Fashioned MADRAS COFFEE w/Southie Specials I loved !!!!!!

Food was amazing! Especially the Chicken Curry, the service was on point and they were clear about…read morethe common allergies and made sure that my food didn't contain nuts. Overall the best!

The food was delicious and the ambiance was nice. The staff was very friendly as well.read more

Atmosphere was warm and inviting. I had met 2 friends there…read moreon Saturday. Food was delicious as well as our drinks. Waitstaff were welcoming and pleasant. I would definitely go back!!

I loved the ambience and the energy here. Lots of people enjoying beautiful conversations and meals…read moretogether on a Sunday evening. 4.5/5 Service was also wonderful. Staff is quick and efficient. 5/5 My only complaint was the food. The amritsari chole was flavorful but undercooked. The naan was fresh and warm. 3/5 Bathrooms were also not clean 3/5. I didn't get to try the other items on the menu but it looked like a mix of North Indian and Nepali. Lovely decor and nice staff.

Once again we celebrated the day at Mount Everest Restaurant…read more With perfect cuisine we all had such a great time sampling lots of different flavors

We dined at Mount Everest Restaurant for a late lunch, and it was a pleasant experience. While I've…read moredined here before, it was my first time returning after a few years. Both my mom and I ordered lunch specials, and it seemed to be a good value. I especially enjoyed the naan and malai kofta and the salad was a nice side too. I was not a fan of the chana masala, as it seemed to lack flavor and the sauce was slightly watery. I opted for mild level of spice, since I was concerned the meal would be too spicy, but that was not the case. We also ordered some pappadum along with chicken momos to share, and it was an alright dish, although I did think the filling wasn't quite tasty. The sauce was a nice touch, and helped add a small burst of flavor and a mild kick. Customer service was great and attentive and the restaurant was nicely decorated with a cozy vibe. Overall, our meal was enjoyable and I am glad that there was an option to order lunch specials for weekend lunch. Although, I wished some items were more flavorful or spicy. I'd possibly return to try other items on the menu if I'm nearby or visiting campus. Seems like a pretty solid spot for Nepalese/Indian food!

Service is very friendly and very prompt. I called it over the phone and it was ready within five…read moreminutes. 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.

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

Fantastic service, great food, reasonably priced. Highly recommended. Will definitely go again.read more

My brother and I shared a delicious meal. Place very popular and busy, but great staff worked…read morehard to serve food as quickly as possible! Normally, I do not leave a review. But we were served by Prasansh, very kind and helpful young lady. Watched her stay focused and be polite. Even with rude customer, still offered amazing customer service! We had Butter Chicken, Fish Tiki Masala, and Lamb Curry. 10/10 for all. Would recommend Garlic Naan; fresh, crunchy, warm and flavorful. I have ordered DoorDash before and every time good as well, but especially nice to dine inside for first time.

Came here for an impromptu dinner with my boyfriend!…read more Good: - Super nice staff and they checked in us a ton despite this place being fairly casual - Loved the Himalayan burrito - the paratha wrap and the paneer inside was so delicious - The noodle soup was pretty good too - sweet and savory - Portion sizes were great - super full at the end of it Bad: - The wait time was a bit long for our two entrees - A bit more casual and self-service Overall this was a good find after a long day of walking around and was the perfect thing to get us energized for a long night.

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!