Vik's Chaat Corner
(510) 644-4412
724 Allston Wy
(at Fourth Street)
Berkeley,
CA
94710
37.8647
-122.2986
Neighborhood: Southwst Berkeley
Hours:
Tue--Fri 11am-6pm
Sat-Sun 11am-8pm
What People Are Saying About Vik's Chaat Corner
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In Short
Indian box lunches and hearty side plates on the cheap are served up pronto, fast-food style, in a bare-bones former warehouse that fills up despite its size. Daily specials include one veggie, one chicken and one lamb or fish entree, with rice, chappati (flat bread), papadum (crisp chips), raita (yogurt) and achaar (spicy pickle). The weekend menu is more extensive than the weekday offering and includes biryanis and kababs.
User Reviews
BABarracuda
May 18, 2009
Even if you're not Indian, as long as you adventorous and can stand spicier fares, I really recommend this place. Reasonable prices, and exotic stuff you cannot find in other Indian restaurants. On weekends, the cook even more authentic stuff that few non-Indians have tasted!
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mountaingirl01
February 18, 2009
Great Indian chaat, more variety than I've seen anywhere in the bay area. It's always busy and crowded here. Don't come if you're looking to sit down and be served.
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ErickaLovesGoodFood
May 16, 2008
Vik's Chaat Corner is one of those hole-in-the-wall cult restaurants that every serious foodie thanks God for after trying. Yes, it is in a warehouse and often times the line is out the door..and yes, you are lucky to get a table- and if you do, you are lucky to get a clean table...but when you see people eating plates of Indian food on the street curb outside the restaurant because they couldn't find a seat, much less a surface, to eat on- you know the food must be good. Vik's IS that good- every bite triggers an amazing rush of flavors and senses that teleport you to a new region of tastiness. This food is addictive and you WILL be back for more- even if you have to stand in a long line and eat on the street curb.
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The Extras:
Don't know your bhatura from your cholle? The takeout menu has a glossary at the bottom.
Know Before You Go:
No alcohol is served, but mango lassi, chai and Indian sodas are available.
Fun Fact:
The owners also run an adjacent Indian grocery store as well as a wholesale restaurant-supply business.
Category:
Spices, Ethnic Food Markets, Grocery Stores, Catering, Restaurants, Ethnic Goods, Produce Markets, Liquor Stores
