indian food Archive

The new Vik’s Chaat Corner

I used to love Vik’s back when it was in the big old warehouse with the roll-up door and the sketchy looking food counter in the back behind the mounds of imported Indian stuff.  Well, things have changed a bit since then and Vik’s seems to be doin’ pretty well.

Cholle Bhature - the big puffy thing

Cholle Bhature - the big puffy thing

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Udupi Palace in Berkeley for a Dosa

If you’re in the mood for vegetarian India food, especially a spicy dosa, Udupi Palace is a great Berkeley option.  It’s cheap, quick and it tastes like it does in India except you don’t have to run to the bathroom 10 minutes after finishing.  I got the spicy masala dosa: ****/5, and a mango lassi (like a yogurt smoothy).  Perfect for a quick Indian lunch.  Recommended to me by SweetLime.

Udupi Palace's lunch special

the lunch special comes with....

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