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.

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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.

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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.

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None

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.

They are moving around the corner to 2390 4th St in April 2009.

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Lobster Shack Redwood City

Lobster Shack San Francisco

Lobster Shack focuses on bringing the New England lobster experience to the San Francisco Bay Area. It is located in a strip mall near Baker’s Square in Redwood City and also in San Francisco’s North Beach. They fly in the lobsters. They have much more than lobster on the menu, seafood appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, and seafood platters. They have BBQ’s on the weekends.

Decor, Vibe - Birch picnic tables ala New England with bouys, fishing nets. During lunch, workers from nearby were eating.

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Picks:

The Naked Lobster Roll ($18.75) was lobster meat on a toasted roll with sides of fries, mayo, cole slaw, and drawn butter. It has massive amounts of tender lobster on their specially baked nicely toasted and buttered buns. Perfect lobster flavor. Wish it had a bigger bun as there was so much lobster. No need to slather mayo on this beast, it dilutes the flavor too much.
Their Steamed Maine Lobster 1.25lb Dinner was only a little more $21.75. It comes with corn on the cob too.

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None

Pans:
None

Lobster Shack serves up its namesake lobster extremely well. We have been here before and have sampled the steamed whole lobster and can vouch for that also.
If you have a hankering for New England style seafood, head here. Kids menu available.
Happy Hour Mon-Thur 5-7pm with $2 off Shacketizers and Draft Beer. $4 off Shack House Red or White Wines.

Also at:
532 Green Street (Near Grant)
San Francisco, CA 94118
415-829-3634

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Espetus Churrascaria is a Brazilian steakhouse serving Rodizio style food. They focus on meats straight from the fire brought to your table continuously. You can stop the meat parade by flipping the table card to red. They have a salad and hot plate bar with lots of different options including asparagus, bean salad, eggplant, rice, beans, cod, and much more. Do not eat too much of this stuff otherwise you wonder have room for all the meat.
They have locations in San Francisco and San Mateo. We tried the brand new San Mateo location for dinner. It is all you can eat, with lunch going for $24.95 with 7 meat options. Dinner is $49.95 with 14 meat options. Kids are 50% off.

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Salad Bar

Decor, Vibe - Brand new interior with high ceilings, beautiful lights, and modern touches. Stylish bar and lounge area with separate menu. Families, couples, and lots of people in their 30’s and 40’s were dining when we were..

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Cocktail menu

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After Dinner Drinks

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The cheese bread, fried plantains, and fried polenta were very good.

You are served 14 different items from the skewer; Pineapple, Shrimp, Sirlon, Lamb, Lamb chops, Sirloin with parmesan, Cubed Marinated Sirloin, Filet Mignon, Pork loin, Flank steak, Bacon wrapped chicken, chicken breast, and Ribs on a cart (You can ask for a rib). Many were cooked to medium - medium well.

The best items were:

Pineapple - lightly roasted, still juicy and a nice contrast to the meat.

Chicken Hearts - Tender and flavorful. Many tables avoided it and missed out!

Lamb - Slightly Gamey but tender and tasty.

Sirloin - Very Juicy and good flavor.

Filet Mignon - Very tender meat.

Caipirinha ($10) was a very good, well balanced drink with lots of fresh lime flavor. Not much punch though.

Mixed Berry Panna Cotta ($8.95) was a huge portion and tasted average. Not very delicate or smooth. Yes we were pretty full but someone has to test dessert.

Other Average Meat

Ask for the Rib

The service was above average then faded a little as the place got busy. Espetus Churrascaria is a fun place to dine at. It is one of those places that people need to visit at least once to try out the experience.
You will stuff yourself with lots of decent salad bar options as well as endless stream of meat. The quality of some meats was not high. As far coming back, that is a different story as prices are pretty high and I’ll remember a meat coma for a while. Vegetarians should avoid this place! Save money by coming for lunch.

Also at:
1686 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-552-8792
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