If you want to have one of the most exquisite and memorable dining experiences of your life, you…read moreneed to head to 1601 Bar & Kitchen asap! Situated on a quiet corner in SOMA, and with a modest facade, you would never expect such a gem to be hidden inside. The restaurant is decorated beautifully with thoughtful art and lighting and perfect for intimate settings. Yulia and Brian make the most remarkable team. Their knowledge and passion for food shines not only in presentation, but also in taste! You can tell the menu is carefully curated. I love that there is a list of local vendors and what is sourced from them on the menu! And you can taste the freshness of the food! As someone who does not enjoy smoked salmon or salmon roe, i could eat their version every day! The combo of sweet, smoky, and salty was euphoric! The chicken curry, hopper, sambal, and coconut were perfect in any combination! And the potatoes are my most favorite that I've ever had anywhere! The short rib was literally fall off the bone! We didn't need a knife to cut it apart. It was so rich and succulent. And each side was perfectly thought out. From the perfectly crispy cauliflower, to the refreshing pickles, and the most perfect kale salad. I love that each course had so many different ways that it could be enjoyed. So many flavor and texture combinations! The strawberry granita with dessert was so refreshing and worked so beautifully with the white chocolate and passion fruit dome. And who doesn't love a good Madeline?! I will definitely be going back! It's one of those meals that makes you never want to eat any other food again! Our meal will forever be one of the most memorable experiences of my life.

It was a lovely and fun dining experience! It's basically four courses with each having multiple…read morecomponents. The starters were tasty and pleasant. The highlight was the Egg hopper and accompaniments - really delicious, especially the chicken and potatoes! The entree short rib was decent, and the dessert was too sweet. The service was strong - overall I enjoyed it, but felt there was something slightly missing from the flavors that is why it's lacking the fifth star.

The live dosa event was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The taste was absolutely spot…read moreon--each dosa was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. What really stood out was the chef, who served every guest with a warm smile, adding a personal touch that made the event even more enjoyable. They were also incredibly accommodating with the guest count, allowing flexibility right up until the day before, which made planning so much easier. Overall, a delightful experience that I would highly recommend for any gathering!

Tried this place on a Tuesday afternoon and it was pretty empty. The guy taking orders was a bit…read morehard to communicate with. The food was okay, but feels like they could easily do much better with a few improvements. The idly was cold, undercooked though the chutneys were good. I tried idiyappam for the first time and it was also cold, but tasted nice. The sambar was a bit frothy and didn't feel fresh, more like it had been stored and reheated. Overall with better customer interaction and a little more attention to freshness and service, this place has good potential!

this place was sooo amazing! the staff were very welcoming and it reflects the service they…read moreprovided. i got the dosa and i will say it was super filling and delicious. loved the flavors and the side salad was even better.

Copra absolutely lived up to the hype and then some…read more We started with the Rasam Puri, their take on pani puri. I'll admit, I was skeptical at first, but one bite in and my mind was completely blown. The puri itself was incredible, perfectly crisp and packed with flavor, and the rasam pani was so addictive I could have easily eaten 20 more. Next came the Shrimp Vennai Roast, which was juicy, flavorful, and beautifully balanced. Every ingredient on the plate felt intentional and contributed something special. Nothing was there just for decoration, everything belonged. The Thattukada Chicken was probably my favorite dish of the night. The combination of fresh coconut, crispy textures, and fragrant curry leaves was outstanding. Every bite had so much character and depth. For our entrée, we shared the Black Cod, and wow. The fish was cooked perfectly, tender, flaky, and rich without being heavy. But honestly, one of the highlights of the entire meal was the thoran served alongside it. The fresh coconut and vegetables were so good that we cleaned the plate. To finish, we ordered the Watalappan, Copra's take on flan. It was delicious, silky, flavorful, and the perfect ending to the meal. Next time, I'll be trying the God's Own Coconut variation. And I can't write this review without mentioning the cocktails. The Clarified Lassi Punch was hands down one of the best cocktails I've had in a long time. If the name makes you skeptical, I get it, I was too. But trust me, don't judge it until you've tried it. Beyond the food, the decor is beautiful, the service is warm and attentive, and the entire restaurant feels welcoming from the moment you walk in. Copra delivers not only exceptional food but a complete dining experience. I'll definitely be back.

I've had Srilankan food before, not in the Bay Area but elsewhere in the US and also in London…read more I've been a bit blown away by the spices and the flavor on those occasions. The Indiappa Kottu (chicken) here was a bit bland for my liking. I was not a huge fan of the texture of the string hopper, and the sauce used was a bit underwhelming. Not much chicken too. Expected better for the price. I would like to give them another shot trying other dishes next time though.

If you love Sri Lankan food you need to go to tasty hut to taste them. Owner Indika and Ayesha…read moredoing a great job. I am so glad they are trying to expand their business to next level. they started from home to cater during the weekends. Now with the tasty hut truck in Sunnyvale , it's open every day from 5:30pm to 9:30pm except Monday. I travel from San Francisco to Sunnyvale to get my Sri Lankan food. Make it your moment to taste delicious Sri Lankan food.

Went here one time and need to go back! Walked in and ordered whatever was available on their daily…read moremenu. Note: you must order ahead if you want to order from the full menu. The paneer wrap and the chana masala were amazing! The flavor was spot on. I have had so much Indian food - it's probably my favorite cuisine - and I would have to say this is up there on my list. Family owned, small restaurant - it's great for takeout. Do not believe they have seating inside (or at least they didn't when we were there). It's more of a catering business that also does takeout. Highly recommend trying this place out!

We had some absolutely fantastic food, home cooked Indian. I wish I had ordered ahead so we had…read moremore options. I will definitely try and come again and try more of their dishes. What a gem!

FINALLY got to try and it did not disappoint. I'm not Indian, but all the other customers were, so…read moreI immediately knew it was gonna be good. WHAT AYCE Indian food from northern and southern India: chicken, fish, lamb, vegan, appetizers, desserts (plural!). Delicious! We tried stuff that we might never order in a regular Indian restaurant. COST $25 weekdays $28 weekends is VERY REASONABLE to me for a place that has no limit on what you can consume. We went on a Friday night, no time limit for us, but if they are super crowded I can see how they might put a time limit. FOOD 10/10 I wish I took a picture of the buffet line but I didn't want to be weird. There were so many choices, and several dessert items too, including soft serve ice cream, this place is a gem. Everything was awesome! They now have a breakfast buffet too, next time I'm back in the area I'd love to try that!

Accidental find, Benihana's apparently bellied up at some point. Voila new location for "Indian…read moreSizzler". Not many renovations as you enter half the old bar seating area is the area in which their buffet is displayed. Alot of display's of happy hour promotions, catering, pricing which none reflected on aspect of the business or the other (website). Friday afternoon is apparently considered a weekend buffet even though there are many business's around for a quick biz lunch. So we were charged the 'weekend buffet' pricing per person. Around $28. The buffet is on the massive side. Northern, Southern and probably a couple other regions of Indian food. It's rare I get a Indian buffet with so many options. Was happy sambar was available, medu vada, idli's. But also tried out some dishes never heard of. Upon seating we were brought both naan and dosa. Coconut and tamarind chutney was a nice surprise also. Chicken option and fish were done well. I can't remember exactly what recipe as tried a lil taste of many, but the point is they cook their meat and fish well with great flavor balance. There were a handful of goat options also. Never had a chickpea salad like they offered nor bitter gourd pickle! Loved that chickpea salad. As for the bitter gourd pickle, it was a good pickle recipe but if familiar with bitter gourd, it was 'unique'. Too full for dessert but it does exist. It's on the keeper list.

Ate at Udupi again the other day. As usual. Yum!…read more The service staff has changed a bit, but everyone who works there is still very nice and helpful. It's just that a former server knew exactly what we wanted and we didn't even have to tell her. That was kind of nice to go somewhere where like "Cheers", they're always glad you came and everybody knows your name. This place matters to us, and we keep coming back.

It's a " South Indian Vegetarian Homestyle Spot in Downtown Berkeley on University Avenue "…read more They chef and serve DOSA, IDLI & VADA SPECIALTIES - Very Authentic Fare !!! Owners Mr. & Mrs. SUMAN do a Great Job of Hosting, Chefing & Serving customers " Personally " !!!!! Cozy spot w/ Awesome Old Fashioned MADRAS COFFEE w/Southie Specials I loved !!!!!!

Came here for a team lunch and was instantly amazed. Vik's…read morechaat is part grocery store part dine in restaurant. The fragrance from the kitchen wafted through the entire space made me want to try everything. It's a place where you order, pick up food and find a seat. I love that the pick up stations matches the type of food ordered. For example, I ordered the lunch special so I picked up my order under the special banner. Someone else ordered Tandoori, they picked up food under tandoori. I picked the chicken curry lunch special and I thought it was a basic choice, but the tray was anything but. So delicious! I love the lentil soup that came on the side. The table shared sev puri and the batata puri and both were really good. I think I liked the batata puri better. Its texture is similar to a hummus but with a lot more flavor. The cashier and the people at the pick up counter were all friendly. Patient especially with that many people waiting and asking if it's their dish or not. This was a new way to enjoy Indian food and I would come back to try more of the menu.

Authentic, no frill, typical home-cooked Indian food WITH an Indian grocery store attached…read more Dishes (ranked by best): 1) Chicken Curry (Kozhi chicken) $19: a huge portion, enough for 2 people. It comes with spicy pickled veggies, legumes, chicken curry, rice, paratha, and yogurt 2) Samosa Cholle ($10): 2 large samosa with 2 sides of chickpea dip 3) Vegetarian #2 (Shimla Mirch Paneer) $18: same as the chicken curry but its bell peppers and paneer 4) Samosa Chutney ($5.50): 2 large samosa with a green spicy sauce and a sweet tamarind sauce 5) Pani Puri ($9): comes with ~9 small bites with a spicy green and sweet tamarind sauce 6) Chai ($3): Meh, would skip next time Logistics: -accepts cc -seat and bus your table yourself -has indoor and outdoor seating -private, free parking lot

Went here on a date in a Friday. Eduardo was efficient, attentive, and charming as always…read more We had the malai kofta, saag paneer, and chicken tikka masala, with garlic naan and rice. The malai kofta was its usual heavenly mixture of flavors, with the veggie balls tender and toothsome. The chicken tikka masala was creamy and the chicken tender but firm. The saag paneer was delicious. It ended up being way too much food, but my date sent the leftovers home with me (yay!) and Eduardo packaged them all up beautifully. Great place for a date on a Friday--there were plenty of people and yet we were able to talk with privacy. A+ from me!

We passed by this place on our way to dinner and had it on our list to come back too. The smell…read moreemanating from this restaurant was decadent and heavenly. It had our mouths watering and if we hadn't had a reservation in another spot, we probably would've changed plans to come to this place. We were supposed to do a date night here but those plans got squashed with a sick child so we ended up ordering takeout. We ordered the Indian salad, veggie korma, fish curry, mint chicken, and chicken vindaloo. I had a high hopes for this place based solely on the smell from when we passed it the first time. Unfortunately those hopes fell short. The food was OK. But really flavor just not what I was expecting. I would say the fish curry was probably the worst, it was really salty and just flavor wise not the best. Expected the chicken to come with extra mint and it looked really dry and it was OK but again I expected a bit more flavor. Chicken was probably the best dish along with the veggie korma. The naan was OK but the wheat was really dry and just not what I expect naan to be. We did also place an order for mimosas and the mimosas came however they usually come with two types of sauces and those did not come. The salad was OK but I wasn't a fan of the dressing. I thought the dressing was gonna be oil based and it's was not.

Best tacos ever!!!…read more I have had a lot of tacos in my life, this is the best. I can't stop dreaming about this place since I had it and I can't wait to go back. Card accepted at this location. Small parking lot. Outdoor patio seating. Quick service.

I'm born and raised in this neighborhood on 22nd ways going here. In the early 2000s - 2015 was…read morewhen they were at their prime for me. But since then and nowadays they have tougher competition that I prefer to go to over them and recently started to develop a hate and love relationship here. It used to be my die hard go to taco truck. This truck for me makes delicious carnitas burritos and pollo tacos. And a sleeper is the al pastor burrito and suadero tacos. That al pastor isn't made from the trompo but the seasoning and juiciness of their version in the burrito is what makes it one of the best burrito options on there if you haven't tried it. Carnitas burritos is super delicious because you get that nice crispiness of the fried tender pork with the rice, cheese and sour cream. I like to ask for onions, cilantro and tomato in mines for variety and freshness to cut the heaviness of the fats and dairy. Tacos I normally would get or recommend is the Carnitas, Pollo, Cabeza, Suadero, and Asada. Carnitas are as delicious as explained with the burrito. Pollo or known as chicken tacos are super tender and juicy. It's also very flavorful, and one of my favorite chicken tacos to get here because most places don't make chicken very well and are usually very dry. The cabeza is super tender and a great option. Suadero just like the asada is just a better version of the asada cut. It's packed with more flavor and seasoning than the asada and slightly more tender which is why I prefer it to the regular steak. I tend to find the asada more dry and sometimes tough. Recently the pricing doesn't reflect on the fairness of the portion size. $4 tacos but the meats aren't as packed. Felt like they started to skimp because of rising costs but has been happening before then. $15 burrito but the sizing isn't as filling as it used to be. I started to see more rice than meat. They've also started to be very stingy with a huge attitude especially the gentleman that works on the pick up station when asking for extra pickled veggies, limes and salsa. And it happens every time for the past several years now. For example he gave me 2 limes, 4 pieces of sliced pickled carrots, 2 slices of pickled jalapenos, 3 radishes, and 1 rojo salsa for an order of a super burrito and 7 tacos. When I asked for extras the gentleman gave me an attitude and said he already did and won't give more. Only reason I still go here is because it's close to home and if my favorite spots for tacos are closed for the night.