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Ajanta Distinctive Indian Cuisine

1888 Solano Ave
Berkeley, CA 94707
Phone: (510) 526-4373
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Price:
$
Cross Street:
The Alameda
Best of Citysearch:
Indian Food 2005
Hours:
Daily 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-9:30pm

Message from Ajanta Distinctive Indian Cuisine

Ajanta Distinctive Indian Cuisine

Ajanta was Voted Best Indian in the Bay Area by ZAGAT & SF Magazine.

  • Changing Menu monthly
  • Naturally raised fresh meats
  • Fresh Fish

Ajanta offers sophisticated Indian dishes in casual yet elegant surroundings. Critically acclaimed by all major Bay Area newspapers and magazines, Ajanta has been voted best Indian restaurant in the Bay Area several times. Regional dishes from all over India are offered along with a small selection of popular standards and tandoori dishes. The chef, Lachu Moorjani was the first chef in the Bay Area to offer a changing menu in an Indian restaurant. The regional dishes menu changes monthly, providing the diners an opportunity to taste the diverse flavors from different states of India. In addition, a large selection of appetizers includes monthly specials consisting of dishes not seen elsewhere, for example, tandoori asparagus, tandoori portobello mushrooms and crab cakes. The restaurant is green certified and offers only sustainable seafood dishes on its menu.

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Editorial Review for Ajanta Distinctive Indian Cuisine – by Citysearch Editors

In Short
Every month, this Berkeley gem unveils a fresh roster of Indian dishes, like prawn bhuna masala, shrimp sauteed in a rich, spicy sauce, or khargosh khatta, rabbit stewed in onions, garlic, yogurt, cream, cardamom and mango powder. Vegetarians won't be disappointed with picks like tandoori asparagus and pan-fried eggplant brushed with tomato sauce. The elegant dining room is decorated with artwork inspired by the Ajanta caves, which contain beautiful carvings depicting the life of Buddha.

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The Extras

The restaurant is green certified and serves only naturally raised meats and sustainable seafood dishes.

User Reviews for Ajanta Distinctive Indian Cuisine

Citysearch (12), InsiderPages (1 ), Dine.com (5 ), Trip Advisor (3 ), All (21)

3 Star Rating: Average

05/14/2008 Posted by starlight1975

The food was good but not great. The noise level in the restaurant was medium noisy and my 5 month year old was a little fussy but not screaming by any means and one of the restaurant staff said people where complaining about the noise. We had reservations for 5:45 so it wasn't that late. To be on the safe side don't bring babies.

Pros: Food is served quickly

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/21/2006 Posted by coco_eulee

The best indian food i and my husband ever had. Their speical dishes are wonderful. I cannot wait to go back. A+++++

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Editor's Review

Chef Lachu Moorjani keeps diners coming back with an ever-changing menu of regional specialties.  See the full editorial review.

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The Extras

The restaurant is green certified and serves only naturally raised meats and sustainable seafood dishes.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Daily 11:30am-2:30pm
  • 5:30pm-9:30pm

Cuisines

  • Indian

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Diners Club

Meal Price

  • $

Amenities

  • Romantic Dining
  • Business Dining
  • Lunch Spot
  • Group Dining

Recognition for Ajanta Distinctive Indian Cuisine

2005 Audience Winner - Indian Food

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