Vik's Chaat Corner
Berkeley, CA 94710-2230
Phone: (510) 644-4412
- Cross Street:
- Fourth Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Indian Food 2004
- Hours:
- Tue--Fri 11am-6pm, Sat-Sun 11am-8pm
Editorial Review for Vik's Chaat Corner – by Geri Koeppel
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.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasDon't know your bhatura from your cholle? The takeout menu has a glossary at the bottom.
Know Before You GoNo alcohol is served, but mango lassi, chai and Indian sodas are available.
Fun FactThe owners also run an adjacent Indian grocery store as well as a wholesale restaurant-supply business.
User Reviews for Vik's Chaat Corner
05/16/2008 Posted by ErickaLovesGoodFood
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.
Pros: Amazing Food- worth the trip
Cons: Long lines at times, hard to find seating, cleanliness fo tables
09/29/2007 Posted by henryadam
I don't want to hear complaints of the food being fried or that it's bad fast food. C'mon. For $8 you get tasty food, you get full and you get to try stuff that isn't offered at most other Indian restaurants. When you're only shelling out $8 why would anyone even mention the words "ambiance" or "bad service." This is food made fast...what do you expect. And yes, this competes with southbay locations, without having to go to the ugly Southbay. Get a life people...this is good stuff. I'm Indian and I know what's good.
Pros: cheap, good quality, fast, unique
Cons: long lines
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
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