Viks Chaat - Berkeley

The menu and lineup is intimidating when you step into Viks, but the food is delicious and the staff is so friendly. We asked about several things on the menu a... read more The menu and lineup is intimidating when you step into Viks, but the food is delicious and the staff is so friendly. We asked about several things on the menu and they patiently answered. After ordering the samosa cholle, chicken kathi kebab, and koliwada fish, we waited in a room where a line of cooks and callers would pump out dishes (this took 15 minutes). We grabbed our to go bag and headed out to the parking lot in the back, where they have 2 covered seating areas with picnic tables that could see at least 12 groups. A great location, great food, and plenty of parking.

Vick’s chaat is a Berkeley favorite. They have some really good items and some okay ones. The Aalu parantha is delicious, and the sweet and sour lemon pickle th... read more Vick’s chaat is a Berkeley favorite. They have some really good items and some okay ones. The Aalu parantha is delicious, and the sweet and sour lemon pickle that comes with it is out of this world. However I was very underwhelmed with the quality and quantity of the pani puri chaat and the pav bhaaji. The mango lassi was ok. Given the prices and long wait times, I was hoping they would really deliver but sadly that wasn’t the case for me. The meat is halal so that’s a plus. What I really liked was their grocery store which had such an amazing variety of desi sweets, snacks and spices. They also have their own brand and I’m keen to try some of their items. I’ve also heard the items like Chhola bhatura and some other North Indian items are good. Will need to wait till my next visit.

If you are looking for a great Indian food, this is the place. You need to download and order the app, which is really annoying to me because I am old and I don... read more If you are looking for a great Indian food, this is the place. You need to download and order the app, which is really annoying to me because I am old and I don't want to constantly download apps to order food from any restaurant. You're doing a lot in the bay. Not many places where you can order food from a real person. While waiting for your food, you can shop in their huge grocery store. There are tons and tons of spices, and good quality products. The food is delicious. At the moment there are about 30 outdoor places. The dining tables are still closed after Covid.

It's an over rated place, the quality is just fine, there are far better places. We ordered dosa and the chutney was stale, and gone bad. And even the chats wer... read more It's an over rated place, the quality is just fine, there are far better places. We ordered dosa and the chutney was stale, and gone bad. And even the chats were not upto the mark. Cholle bhaturas are fine, so is the kulfi I would look for other Indian options, which are plenty in the bay area. Food: 3 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $20–30 Recommendation for vegetarians: Somewhat recommend

Vik's Chat was one of the top results when I searched best Indian food in SF. even though the place was in Berkley I thought to give it a try. After reading som... read more Vik's Chat was one of the top results when I searched best Indian food in SF. even though the place was in Berkley I thought to give it a try. After reading some good and bad reviews I feel I needed to see what is good there. The place had a nice backyardwhere people can sit and eat their food. It is like a grocery store with a food corner. I was not that hungry so I just wantedto taste one thing from this place and chole bhature was something everyone said was really good here. I have never had adecent chole bhature since I have been here in the US  so I didn't have high hopes for this place either. The place wasrather clean and spacious. They have a token system where you pay and then your name is called for the food. I was seeing howthe bhatura was made and it reminded me of how it is made in India . when my order was ready they called my name and I could seethe bhatura all puffed up .it got me excited. honestly, this was the most delicious chole bhature i have ever had. price wiseI would say it was a bit pricey considering you get one big bhatura . Overall I really enjoyed the food.