The pakora were great, would definitely get those again The…read moremomos were just ok, supposedly fresh, but I was underwhelmed (maybe my expectations were too high) Service disappeared, and was slow, we had to hunt them down after an hour and ask to pay Ambiance was empty on a Sunday night Prices were reasonable for the amount of food, and we had leftovers

Got to try a few goodies at this restaurant and they did not disappoint. As a lover of Chaat, the…read moreSarasota chat was super great! The star of the show was the chicken chilli Momo's! They were INCREDIBLE! We came right at Iftar and the food came quick! Service was great and they were tentative. For a midweek, night the restaurant was fairly empty, with plenty of seating options. I would definitely come back and plan to do so.

Decided to get the lunch box special because I saw some new marketing ads from them and it was…read morepretty good. I got the non-veg box which is a dollar more than the vegetarian option. It comes with 2 curries, rice option, a side and complimentary chai tea. The chicken tikka masala was mild, flavorful, and creamy. The chicken curry was bolder and spicier and came with bones. The fried rice had a nice assortment of vegetables and the pakora side was nice, but it probably would've been crunchier if I ordered it fresh. The chai tea is super flavorful and the spices can be tasted but it's not overpowering with the cream and sugar in it. The amount you get is probably around 4-5 ounces and it comes out hot. Service is nice. Inside is clean and there's plenty of seating if you choose to eat there. Parking is just street or around the neighborhood but I walked. Overall, solid place to get lunch.

I was in the area and craving Indian food. The 4.5 stars on Yelp convinced me to give it a shot…read more Friendly staff and quick service; loved the paneer he put in the biryani and it there. I ate the chana saag with the rice the next day at home. Finished off the meal with a nice cup of chai - perfect.

Ordered in from here first time. Had a great experience with the courier who was super…read morecommunicative and was then actually surprised to find out how great our food tasted-yay! Will definitely order from this place again. Ordered the chicken tikka spicy, vegetable biryani medium and naan-all good and cooked just right. Appreciate that that they included a little container of raita with it:)

Had a ' Doordash Meal Box ' from here a Couple days Ago !!!…read more Rice , Daal / Lentils & ROTI Bread were Gr8. For the Main Entree - I believe I picked the ' Halal GOAT Curry ' ..... It was ' Authentic No Doubt ' w/ Flavorful Gravy Sauce - however the Meat albeit well cooked through - a tad on the Tough Side !!! Had to ' Jog My Memory Back ' to my cooking days and Meat Tenderizers although I've only cooked Beef & Lamb in the Past !!! I was trained by my Older Sis. via telephone on how to Cook Indian Food. She said ' Always pierce the Mutton, and Marinate it with crushed Garlic and Indian Theen Masala / 3 Spice n place Meat in a Dish in the Refrigerator. U can use Yogurt w/Turmeric , Cayenne & Jeera / Cumin Powder - smear the Marinade with water , a lil Oil or Plain Pavel's Yogurt. Fry Onions to Light Brown adding the Crushed or Chopped Garlic. until Onions are Golden Brown. Then add the Spice Powders with Few drops of Water to avoid sticking to Hot Cooking Pan - then Fry Your Potatoes/ Aaloo. Lastly add Meat and Fry Meat until it loses the Bloodiness. Now add Canned or Fresh Tomatoes - Cover in Pressure Cooker n Pressure Cook to 3 Whistles. Garnish with Chopped Green Chillies & Fresh Chopped Cilantro. Serve with Dhaal, Rice & Chappathi Bread !!! Adding Yogurt to the ' Melee ' makes it a Korma. For " Shahi Pakwan " / Mughai Cooking we would Add " 3 Cardamoms, small slivers Cinnamon 3/4 of the Way. " Gotta Try their Chicken Curry & Bryan's soon too. Helps to have a Desi Joint in Berkeley Open Late !!!!!@

The food here is really good. I stopped by yesterday and got the vegetable tikka masala. I liked it…read morewell enough that I went back today for the same thing again. Also, it's nice that they use paper tubs, not plastic, for their takeout.

If this place is going to make it , many improvements will be necessary. The biggest plus was the…read moreprivate parking! the place was stark just tables and chairs . No pictures or table flowers . Nothing! There was no table service just counter ordering and paying ... only one person behind the desk. and a tip was on the electronic paying device! I Ordered a green salad which was a pile of sliced cucumbers topped with unripe sliced tomatoes , on top of way too much thickly sliced red and white onion on top of unidentifiable shriveled greens ... maybe kale ??? but no dressing just offered hot sauces . Inedible took it home . Ordered chicken tikka masala, my friend ordered curry chicken and it was too spiced ...there was no offer of spice level. No offer of rice which is customary with these dishes in most other Indian restaurants . I asked for rice they gave me a bowl and charged $5 ... I know they are only open a short time however food was okay .

I've had several DoorDash orders since my first review and I'm happy to say the food blows me away…read more- best IndIan food in Oakland/Berkeley area: - Chicken Samosas. 5 stars. Moist flavorful filling and flaky pastry. Great with a drizzle of the included tamarind sauce. Currently have a 2-for-1 deal on DD. - Chicken Tikka Masala. 5 stars. Bold rich flavors. Not overly creamy like so many restaurants do. Best in town. - Grilled Butter Chicken. 5 stars. Bold rich flavors but different spices than CTM. Tandoor-grilled chicken is amazing. - Chana Saag. 5 stars. For the vegetarians! A flavor bomb of spices woven into the chickpeas. - Rice pulao. 5 stars. As mentioned in initial review, it is rare to find this dish in local Indian restaurants - and Ginger nails it. Once you try it you might never go back to plain white rice. -Basmati rice. 5+ stars. Speaking of rice, when you order basmati rice at every other Indian restaurant you get boiled white rice. Not here! Ginger "turns it up to 11" with saffron and spice infusion. Yep, even their 'plain' rice isn't plain. - Naan bread. 4 stars. We tried the plain, butter, and Garlic. Enjoyed the butter naan the most, but I don't think these are hot out of a tandoor oven. So they're just above average. I'm keen to visit the restaurant for their lunch specials. With Indian food this good, I'll do everything I can to contribute to their success!

We tried Ginger Indian Cuisine in north Oakland for the first time recently, and were very pleased!…read more We started with the vegetable samosas, which were tasty, albeit a bit low on the filling-to-shell ratio. The papadums were crispy and fresh-tasting. The Channa Daal (split lentils cooked with spices and herbs) that Yetta had was very flavorful. I played it safe (and boring) by ordering tandoori chicken, which can never be terrible, but can rarely be great, and was generally happy with it. The chicken itself was of high quality, and the dish contained lots of tasty onions. The onion naan also contained lots of sweet onions, but was more of a flatbread than a naan, i.e., it was crispy rather than chewy. The mango lassi was very good, as was the raita, and the rice pulao (rice with peas, onions. and carrots). We are big eaters, but we had enough left over for a nice meal the next day. Don't be put off by the exterior or the décor, which is nothing special. Ginger Indian Cuisine serves some of the best Indian food in the Oakland-Berkeley area. And, the service is very friendly and professional. I have a very strict grading scheme, so when I give a place 4 out of 5, that is a strong endorsement!

super good food, we tried the mumtaz chicken it was so good and the aslam chicken! our waiter was…read moreso lovely and recommended these dishes to us, we started with the aloo tiki chaat and it was so refreshing! definitely come here

Such great food! This place makes me less jealous of the South East Bay peeps…read more Everything has been so good and savory: chole bhature chicken tikka masala chicken curry samosas - that green chutney is spicy though!

Ihave eaten at Bangalore Blues 3 times in the last 2 weeks - you can tell that I like the food! It…read moreis south Indian, so different from many of the Indian restaurants in the area. GREAT Dosa, yummy biryani, and don't miss the pana cotta for dessert. It doesn't have a liquor license yet, so bring your own!

Bangalore Blues came as a recommendation from my friend, who wanted us to try it together. I am not…read morefamiliar with South Indian cuisine but thought it was fine. We arrived on a quiet weekday evening. The entire restaurant is so blue! It feels like you're in a casual yet more upscale spot with the decor and ambiance. The service was quite peculiar. One staff member was helping us. She was very attentive at first with explaining and taking our order, but after we got our food, we weren't checked on. Our water was empty quite often, and we had to flag her down even though we were one of the only customers dining in. I got the Tenali Kura and my friend got the Butter Masala, both curries with chicken as our protein. We also got a side of Rice. We both have low spice tolerances, so my curry was quite spicy. If you're okay with spice, you should be fine. The chicken was very tender. The curry was bold, savory, and well-spiced and seasoned. The rice was good, and I enjoyed the bite of my friend's curry. For the price though, I'd expect more. They also add a service charge so that it can add up. Bangalore Blues is a lovely restaurant on Solano Ave. with street and residential parking around. I enjoyed coming, but I thought the food was just okay and a bit pricey. Not sure if I'll be back, but it was worth a try!

Have been to this restaurant for years. Food is pretty…read moreconsistent. Order at the counter first then open seating at the dinning area.

Very good basmati rice and goat and lamb curry dishes! It makes a wonderful and satisfyingly…read morefilling repast after a dayhike. Two curries, a plate of basmati: all you need for two famished appetites. Quantities served are generous. Don't skip the excellent naan bread. Our garlic naan felt and tasted fresh from the oven. It's good for tearing off pieces to help mop up curry sauces from your plate. Complimentary hot chai tea. Unsweetened, with a sugar bowl present so you can sweeten it to your own taste or simply have it sugarless. Open until 10pm on Sunday!