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Vik's Chaat Corner

724 Allston Wy, Berkeley, CA 94710-2230
(510) 644-4412
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Santa Rosa, California, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Seriously, some of the best food I've had. There are vegan and gluten-free options which makes it a great place if you have a limited diet. Keep in mind that it is more of a cafeteria style rather than a sit down restaurant. The portions were large and the flavors were incredible! Plus, there's a tiny market attached where you... More

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

This place is amazing and delicious. Right off of university near Cal, this is a place I have stopped off at multiple times. The food is amazing. Fast and delicious. I have had several dishes here and they are all really good. I love Indian food and there is a lot of it in the Bay Area. Viks is right... More

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Santa Cruz, California, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

You probably already know but this place specializes in chaat or Indian street food and snacks. They also have a pretty good selection of Indian sweets. It tends to be loud and crowded and there is a bit of a learning curve in terms of ordering and getting your food. It's sort of cafeteria style in that you order, take... More

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Hamburg, Germany
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013 via mobile

Slick operation producing tasty Indian food in the semi industrial Berkeley backstreets. Variety of dishes in well run and friendly, almost uni style meal hall. Metal tables and chairs, orders being called over the PA.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

Vik's is a little hard to find, but worth it. While there are scores of Indian restaurants in Berkeley, Vik's offers a unique cafeteria-style dining room where you order at the counter and pick up your food when they call your name. Prices are modest and service fast. Vik's takes me back to India where I lived for several years... More

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Modesto, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

I had been wanting to eat here for some time and finally got the chance during a recent weekend trip to Berkeley. The last time we tried to find the restaurant we did not have any success, but driving down 4th Street to 2390, we were able to locate it. We enjoy Indian food and wanted to try a variety... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

Everyone raves about Vik's. We had to try it. The restaurant is vast. Has a cafeteria feel. Upon arrival you join the long line to order. Confusing for us- the menu board is written is story form. I prefer: Red Curry with green lentils served over aromatic rice and dal- instead of some obscure tale about a cloud and a... More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2013

In all my time living in the bay area, I have yet be presented to an indian restaurant as delicious as this one. The building has a lovely, very clean feel. The design is modern and it is all well lit and very spacious. The food is inexplicable. The burst of flavors that one bite delivers simply has no comparison.... More

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Hamburg, Germany
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

You may think that you have just gone back in time and entered your old school dinner hall but don't let that fool you. The food is good and not too expensive. It is frequented by visitors and locals, including many from the local Indian community, which is always a good sign. There are specials available during each weekday and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2012

No, you are not lost. Keep driving past the warehouses..... Vik's is a great find nestled into a warehouse section of Berkeley. The restaurant serves up quick versions of southern Indian and Mumbai dishes with additional selections from around the subcontinent. There is also a small grocery store that packs in a lot of merchandise in a small area. If... More

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