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!