Vik’s Chaat Corner Restaurant Review, Berkeley
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Vik’s Chaat Corner is a busy Indian restaurant in the more industrial area of Berkeley. Chaat means “to lick”. Traditionally this is known as road side snacks that made people lick every last morsel. They have have a regular menu, and add different specials on weekdays and weekends. They moved to their larger location in January 2010.
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Decor, Vibe – Warehouse with minimal decor and spartan tables. Their grocery store is next door. Lots of workers on lunch break were eating when we went there.
Vik’s Chaat Corner Menu Pictures (Click to zoom in on any picture)
Dessert Menu
Picks:
Chicken Curry Special ($6.25) was a boneless chicken curry that was very spicy but tasty. It came with long grain Basmati rice. Some of the items were pretty greasy especially the Dal (Lentils). The Raita (Spiced / Flavored yogurt) helped reduce the spiciness. The small helping of Achaar (Spicy Pickle) packed a sensory punch.
Masala Dosa ($6.50) is a Crispy savory crepe made of finely ground rice and dai with South Indian style spiced potatoes. It was served with coconut chutney and sambar (Light and spicy Lentils)
The crepe was hot an crispy when we got it. The potatoes inside were flavorful but not spicy. A good vegetarian dish. The Sambar was pretty greasy.
OK:
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Pans:
None
Vik’s Chaat Corner serves up hot delicous Indian food and very resaonable prices. It is packed on the weekends, a testamet to the good food and excellent values. They have a small kids menu.
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Overall Rating: 
(Very Good)
Come Back? 
| Food Rating: | (Good) |
| Service Rating: | (Very Good) |
| Atmosphere Rating: | (Above Average) |
| Value Rating: | (Excellent) |
Guide: 0 = poor, 1 = Fair/Average, 2 = Good, 2.5 = Very Good, 3 = Excellent , 4 = Extraordinary
| Alcohol: | No |
| Attire: | Casual |
| Hours: | Tu-Fri 11-6, Sat-Sun 11-8 |
| Parking: | Street, Free Lot |
| Reservations: | No |
| Prices: | $4.25 - $9.99 |
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May 8th, 2009 at 9:04 am
Chaat is North and West Indian Hawker Food and Viks does it quite well.
When they started in the early 90s, it was 2.50 a plate and now it is twice that. The food is still cheap but for the price they should bus the tables keep the place clean. Self-service is great but come on, I am surprised the Food Dept does not catch them.
For the Review above — the dish ordered was a Dosa which is not their specialty nor is it Chaat