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VIKS CHAAT

(5.0 Score)
2390 4th Street,
Berkeley, CA 94710 Directions

Since 1989

Specialty:

✓ Chicken Biryani ✓ Lamb Biryani ✓ Idli Sambar ✓ Plain Dosa ✓ Masala Dosa ✓ Vegetable Dosa ✓ Moong Plain Dosa ✓ Moong Masala Dosa ✓ Moong Veg Dosa ✓ Chili Cheese Dosa ✓ Uttapam ✓ Side Sambar ✓ Veg Kathi ✓ Aloo Paratha ✓ Gobi Paratha ✓ Pao Bhaji ✓ Side Pao ✓ Chicken Kathi Kebab ✓ Lamb Baida Roti ✓ Shami Kebab With Rice ✓ Shami Pao ✓ Vada Pao ✓ Saag Paneer ✓ Black Pepper Chicken ✓ Tandoori Chicken ✓ Madras Gosht ✓ Family Size Veg ✓ Family Size Chicken Curry ✓ Family Size Tandoori Chicken ✓ Family Size Lamb ✓ Family Size Dal Makhni

"Viks Chaat features an abundant Indian restaurant with many traditional food items and spices, and a quick-serve cafe for their regular and valued customers. The restaurant also has a well-trained crew of professionals with an excellent understanding of the restaurant field. The restaurant also offers multiple regional chaat dishes from other parts of India. Viks Chaat has proudly been offering chaat items for over 30 years. Their experienced chefs have mastered the art of utilizing spices to give one's taste buds the best food experience over the years. Their clients can finish their feast and snacks with their Dahi-Papdi Chaat and their signature Parval Aloo, Baingan Bhartha.

2026 Update: Viks Chaat is open for indoor and outdoor patio dining. The restaurant offers a happy hour menu from Monday through Friday."

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Price:

Biryani
Chicken Biryani $16.00
Lamb Biryani $17.50
South Indian
Idli Sambar $13.00
Plain Dosa $13.00
Masala Dosa $15.00
Vegetable Dosa $16.00
Moong Plain Dosa $13.00
Moong Masala Dosa $15.00
Moong Veg Dosa $16.00
Chili Cheese Dosa $15.00
Uttapam $15.00
Side Sambar $5.00
Street Food & Snacks
Veg Kathi $13.00
Aloo Paratha $12.00
Gobi Paratha $13.00
Pao Bhaji $12.00
Side Pao $2.00
Chicken Kathi Kebab $14.00
Lamb Baida Roti $14.00
Shami Kebab With Rice $13.00
Shami Pao $5.00
Daily Specials
Vada Pao $5.00
Saag Paneer $18.00
Black Pepper Chicken $19.00
Tandoori Chicken $20.00
Madras Gosht $21.00
Family Meals
Family Size Veg $19.00
Family Size Chicken Curry $21.00
Family Size Tandoori Chicken $23.00
Family Size Lamb $25.00
Family Size Dal Makhni $13.00

Contact:

(510) 644-4432 (510) 529-5445

Mon-Sun: 11am - 7:30pm

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JotMahal Palace of Indian Cuisine - Berkeley, CA Indian Restaurants - Food Image
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JOTMAHAL PALACE OF INDIAN CUISINE

(4.7 Score)
1543 Shattuck Avenue,
Berkeley, CA 94709 Directions

Since 2016

Specialty:

✓ Chole Bhature ✓ Saag ✓ Chana Dal ✓ Lamb Curry ✓ Lamb Korma ✓ Karahi Lamb ✓ Goat Curry ✓ Lamb Vindaloo ✓ Lamb Makhani ✓ Chicken Curry ✓ Kadai Chicken ✓ Chicken Tikka Masala ✓ Chicken Korma ✓ Chicken Makhani ✓ Chicken Vindaloo ✓ Tandoori Chicken ✓ Tandoori Fish ✓ Fish Tikka (salmon) ✓ Shrimp ✓ Seekh Kabab ✓ Tenderloin Chop ✓ Shrimp Rogan Josh ✓ Fish Tikka Masala ✓ Shrimp Tikka Masala ✓ Tandoori Combination Plate ✓ Naan ✓ Garlic Naan ✓ Onion Naan ✓ Roti ✓ Paratha ✓ Aloo Paratha ✓ Palak Paratha ✓ Paneer Paratha ✓ Poori ✓ Kashmiri Naan ✓ Kheer ✓ Gulab Jamun ✓ Kulfi ✓ Mango Lassi ✓ Salty Lassi

"JotMahal Palace of Indian Cuisine is a family-run eatery that offers Indian cooking with ample vegan options and a lunch buffet, served with beer and wine in basic digs. Prabjot K. is the supervisor of the restaurant. Their team utilizes mostly local ingredients and only the best ones to make their exceptional dishes. Their crew specializes in classic Indian cuisine that can be served genuinely. JotMahal Palace of Indian Cuisine's well-experienced and trained chefs have many years of experience cooking Indian dishes. They offer delicious vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian dishes weekly, daily lunch specials, and nightly dinner specials. The restaurant is perfect for gathering with family and friends for a great feast. Their menu is carefully picked to showcase the rich and various flavors of Indian cuisine. They provide a range of gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan choices. Customers must try their Rice Pudding, Tandoori Combination Plate, Garlic Naan, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Tandoori Chicken.

2026 Update: JotMahal Palace of Indian Cuisine offers takeout and delivery options."

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Price:

Vegetarian Specialties
Paneer Makhni $15.99
Matar Paneer $15.99
Paneer Tikka Masala $15.99
Khadi Paneer $16.99
Mix Vegetable Curry $15.99
Vegetable Korma $15.99
Bhindi Masala $15.99
Chana Masala $15.99
Malai Kofta $15.99
Aloo Gobhi $15.99
Aloo Matar $15.99
Baingan Bharta $15.99
Dal Makhni $15.99
Cholay Bhature $14.99
Saag $15.99
Chana Dal $15.99
Lamb Specialties
Lamb Curry $16.99
Lamb Korma $16.99
Karahi Lamb $17.99
Goat Curry $18.99
Lamb Vindaloo $16.99
Lamb Makhani $16.99
Chicken Entrées
Chicken Curry $15.99
Kadai Chicken $16.99
Chicken Tikka Masala $15.99
Chicken Korma $15.99
Chicken Makhni $15.99
Chicken Vindaloo $15.99
Tandoor Specials
Tandoori Chicken $15.99
Tandoori Fish $20.99
Fish Tikka (Salmon) $20.99
Shrimp $20.99
Seekh Kabab $18.99

Discount:

Spend $50+ and Save $5 With purchase of $50 or more

Spend $100+ & Save $10 With purchase of $100 or more

Contact:

(510) 848-9664

Mon, Wed-Sun: 11:30am - 3pm|5pm - 9pm
Tue: Closed

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Ajanta Restaurant - Berkeley, CA Indian Restaurants - Food Image
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AJANTA RESTAURANT

(4.7 Score)
1888 Solano Avenue,
Berkeley, CA 94707 Directions

Since 1993

Specialty:

✓ Papadam ✓ Daal Soup ✓ Beet Salad ✓ Vegetable Samosas ✓ Vegetable Pakoras ✓ Alu Tikki ✓ Crab Croquettes ✓ Portobello Mushrooms ✓ Shrimp Balls ✓ Tandoori Scallops ✓ Assorted Tandoori ✓ Lamb Rib Chops ✓ Lamb Boti Kabobs ✓ Chicken Tikka Tandoori ✓ Tandoori Shrimp ✓ Tandoori Salmon ✓ Tikka Masala ✓ Korma ✓ Biryani ✓ Vindaloo ✓ Spinach Kofta ✓ Baadal Jaam ✓ Sabzi Rangarang ✓ Saag Paneer ✓ Chana Masala ✓ Chicken Makhanwala ✓ Malabar Chicken Curry ✓ Chicken Pistachio Korma ✓ Kadhai Gosht ✓ Creamy Salmon ✓ Baingan Gosht ✓ Plain Naan ✓ Garlic Naan ✓ Garlic Cilantro Naan ✓ Coconut Naan ✓ Rosemary Naan ✓ Cheese Naan ✓ Badami Naan ✓ Onion Naan ✓ Keema Naan ✓ Tandoori Roti ✓ Aloo Paratha ✓ Poori

"Ajanta Restaurant includes an adorable menu of mostly organic, regional, and seasonal Indian fare for the clients. Their menu includes numerous gluten-free and vegan dishes. The restaurant uses free-range, hormone-free, and antibiotic-free meats, and sustainable seafood for their consumers' trust and peace of mind. Ajanta Restaurant serves organic chicken and vegetables for their clients' health. The restaurant offers innovative dishes from all over the city through their affordable menu options. The restaurant also provides dine-in and takeout options to its customers for their ease and convenience. Their dishes are provided at reasonable prices for their customers.

2026 Update: Ajanta Restaurant accepts Wheelchair accessible and credit cards."

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Price:

Appetizers
Papadam $7
Daal Soup $8
Beet Salad $12
Vegetable Samosas $9
Vegetable Pakoras $9
Alu Tikki $9
Crab Croquettes $12
Portobello Mushrooms $10
Shrimp Balls $13
Tandoori Scallops $12
Tandoor
Assorted Tandoori $25
Lamb Rib Chops $26
Lamb Boti Kabobs $25
Chicken Tikka Tandoori $24
Tandoori Shrimp $23
Tandoori Salmon $24
EntréEs
Tikka Masala Chicken $22
Tikka Masala Lamb $24
Tikka Masala Veg $21
Tikka Masala Paneer $21
Korma Chicken $22
Korma Lamb $24
Korma Veg $21
Biriyani Chicken $22
Biriyani Lamb $24
Biriyani Veg $21
Vindaloo Chicken $22
Vindaloo Lamb $24
Vindaloo Veg $21
Veg EntréEs
Spinach Kofta $22
Baadal Jaam $22
Sabzi Rangarang $21
Saag Paneer $21
Chana Masala $20
Non-Veg EntréEs
Chicken Makhanwala $23

Contact:

(510) 526-4373 (510) 644-3331

LUNCH
Tue-Sun: 11:30pm - 2:30pm
DINNER
Tue-Sun: 5pm - 9pm
Mon: Closed

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VIKS CHAAT REVIEWS

So authentic and cosy, felt transported to India. It was my first time here so I ordered butter chicken and it was INSANELY delicious, the best I’ve ever had thus far. A bit spicy, but in just the right amount. Coming back here with my mom soon to try their Pav Bhaji and Cholle Bhature.

Fantastic place. Got lucky with being one of the first ones for the day, heard it packs a crowd. The food was amazing. The chole batura was a monstrosity, took us a while to get through. All food items had a generous helping. Will.come.back next time we are here.

They don't serve you the food to your table which is fine you just got to pick it up at the front once its ready but the food is amazing so that doesn't really matter.

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JOTMAHAL PALACE OF INDIAN CUISINE REVIEWS

A party of four, we were seated by the large windows lining the front of the restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious. We enthusiastically engorged ourselves on the palak paratha, onion & garlic naan, baingan bartha, chicken tikka masala, paneer makhani, and lamb vindaloo. Flavorsome and hearty, the dishes were on point. For dessert, we had one of each. We loved the delicate flavors of the pudding, the nuttiness of the kulfi, and the honeyed sweetness of the gulab juman. None of the desserts were too sweet, fitting our palates perfectly. I’m looking forward to returning.

Amazing service! Our waiter was phenomenal and really attentive. The food was super great aswell! I recommend the Chicken Tikka Masala and the Lamb Vandaloo. My waiter, Anamon, was super sweet. They even gave us complimentary desserts. The rice pudding and the Gulab Jamun was phenomenal!! It was so good I forgot to take a picture.

Best Indian food ever. So many vegetarian and vegan options! Excellent lunch buffet, but could be a tad more warm (temp). That said it’s the best buffet I’ve had in ages- and they make their own lemon pickles.

AJANTA RESTAURANT REVIEWS

First time been here, we really like the food, very delicious, rich of flavor, we tried chef’s tasting menu, which covers many favorite dishes. Talked to the owner who has been there for 30 years, he mentioned two chefs who have been worked there 26 and 28 years. Not easy to run a good business for such a long time.

Came here with my friend for lunch. The lunch special is an amazing value and the portions were huge! The owner was very attentive and taught me something new about how to enjoy the food with the sides. Great music and quaint for lunch. It's rare to get such a great value from a lunch special! We even needed a box. I will definitely be coming back for dinner as well.

Lovely lunch menu in a peaceful setting. Generous portions, new things to try, popular standards, and a variety of vegetarian options.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

VIKS CHAAT Total Inspection Points: 120/120
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 9.2K: 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

JOTMAHAL PALACE OF INDIAN CUISINE Total Inspection Points: 113/120
Complete Info: 8
Contact Info: 8
Experience: 8
Business Hours: 9
Menu Images: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 1.8K: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

AJANTA RESTAURANT Total Inspection Points: 112/120
Current Evaluation: 8
Legitimate Ratings: 8
Reviews Accuracy of 2.3K: 8
Business Hours: 9
Exact Services: 9
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Experience: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Video: 10