Berkeley Indian Food, California

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The Indian cuisine is as diverse as its culture, languages, regions and its climate. Every major region of India brings its own unique dishes and subtle variations to popular dishes. Aromatic spices are the essence of Indian cuisine. Extensive listings of authentic indian food restaurants and cuisine serving the Indian community.



Munch India     » Directions & Maps

3015 Shattuck Ave Berkeley California CA   Phone: 510 564 7000
Take-out spot whipping up gourmet, locally sourced Indian dishes with many vegetarian options.

Ajanta     » Directions & Maps

1888 Solano Ave Berkeley California CA   Phone: 510 526 4373
gluten-free and vegan dishes, hormone/antibiotic-free meats and sustainable seafood, organic chicken and vegetables

Viks Chaat     » Directions & Maps

2390 Fourth St Berkeley California CA   Phone: 510 644 4432
Palak Paneer, MIx Veg Kofta, Masala Murgh, Tandoori Chicken

Udupi Palace     » Directions & Maps

1903 University Ave Berkeley California CA   Phone: 510 843 6600
Bright, simple spot for the foods of South India, including dosa cr�pes and uthapam pancakes.

Kabana Restaurant     » Directions & Maps

1025 University Ave Berkeley California CA   Phone: 510 845 3355
karahi chicken - goat curry - chicken tikka masala - aloo ghobi

Mount Everest Restaurant     » Directions & Maps

2598 Telegraph Ave Berkeley California CA   Phone: 510 843 3951
India food Restaurant in UC Campus Area. chicken tikka masala - few nepalese dishes - matter paneer - mango lassi - chicken tandoori - palak paneer

Ajanta Restaurant     » Directions & Maps

1888 Solano Ave Berkeley California CA   Phone: 510 526 4373
tandoori scallops - spicy chicken chaat - lamb korma - duck kerala - chicken tikka masala - saag paneer - palak kofta - Murg Mumtaz Mahal - tandoori portobello mushrooms - mango lassi

Flavors of India     » Directions & Maps

3211 College Ave Berkeley California CA   Phone: 510 658 3461
chicken tikka masala - shahi paneer - vegetarian options - lamb saag - shrimp chingri malai curry - chicken tandoori wrap - mango lassi








Indian food for beginners! what to order?

One thing you have to remember about Indian food is that it is not a generic cuisine. It is intensely regional (north indian, south indian, bengali, kerala, goan) and what you should order should correspond with the regionality of the restaurant you are at! If you are a first timer, go easy on spice - mild.

Appetizer's

Assorted appetizer sampler is fail proof
tandoori chicken (bbq), paneer pakoras (veg), kababs, seek kabobs, veggie samosas, tiger prawns

Non Vegetarian Indian Food

chicken tikka masala, butter chicken (makhani chicken), tandoori dishes, Mutton Rogan Josh, chicken biryani, goan vindaloo

Vegetarian India Food / Vegan Food

saag paneer, malai kofta, palak paneer, gobi manchurian, chickpeas, baingan bharta, matar paneer, aloo matar

Chaat Places (Indian Street Food)

vada pav, pani puri, bhel puri, dahi puri, dosa, idli, dahi vadas, uttapams, mysore masala dosa

Vegan Food

Naan bread in indianrestaurants is likely be made with yogurt
onion or cauliflower or okra bhajis, vegetable samosas and vegetable pakoras are all vegan. vegetable curry, veggie vindaloo, chana masala/chole, sambar, vegetable biryani are other options

Gluten Free Options

Tandoori chicken, fish, and shrimp are almost always gluten-free, Indian spices are gluten free, with the exception of something called "hing", Always ask for Gluten Free Menu to be on the safe side.


The cuisine of India is characterized by the use of various spices, herbs and other vegetables grown in India and also for the widespread practice of vegetarianism across many sections of its society. Each family of Indian cuisine is characterized by a wide assortment of dishes and cooking techniques. As a consequence, it varies from region to region, reflecting the varied demographics of the ethnically diverse Indian subcontinent.

Vegetables are an integral part of indian food and consume them in a number of ways. For pure vegetarians India is a heaven. India can boast for its innumerable varieties of tasty and nutritious vegetarian dishes. Indians like their vegetable curries real hot 'n' spicy and so add a number of spices to make them really exotic. These are also prepared using different methods of cooking like baking, boiling, frying etc. We offer a number of tempting Indian vegetarain recipes of dishes like Navratan Korma, Shahi Paneer etc. to the connoisseurs of taste.

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