Punjabi Dhaba

Locally owned & operated

Grab-and-go

Amazing food, went here with my friends before going to a concert. genuinely one of the best places…read moreI've ever gone to. The food was amazing and the loaded fries were some of the best things ive ever tasted. Would recommend. Mashallah glory to Afghanistan!!!

Super yummy! The portion sizes are massive, like a afghani…read moreand Hispanic fusion the size of a chipotle burrito. I love finding halal places that are unique. I highly recommend getting their golden burrito, it's super flavorful and you'll enjoy every bite! The spot is cute too, definitely a nice place to go to with friends if you're fine with outdoor seating. They also have some indoor seating as well but you get a nice view of the sunset from outside.

Outdoor seating to the right of the cashier

Veggie nachos! IG: @eat.w.alyssa

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Crave Subs

4.3(287 reviews)

0.6 mi•Downtown Berkeley

San Francisco has lots of places to grab a sandwich. It's seems I ate at the majority of delis in…read moreSF. Sometimes it's good to try something different and a place with some interesting character and characters. I usually get deli sandwiches which have deli meats but this place has fried chicken sandwiches . So I was craving a sandwich so I headed to Crave Subs in Downtown Berkeley next to BART station. They have lots of sandwiches available on the menu. On a Summer stroll getting some sun in Downtown Berkeley I landed at Crave Subs. Inside it's like you stepped into an ice cream parlor with a comic book shop and arcade and a deli all at the same time. You will see sandwiches on the menu called the Pikachu, Ned Flanders, and Bart Simpson. You will see Chewbacca fries along with the Spider-Man fries and the vegan Sailormoon fries. I got the Captain Boom Halal Fried Chicken, Boom Boom Sauce, Cheddar Cheese and Crave Sauce on a roll. It was tasty and a bit crunchy and had lots of flavor. It's one of the best Halal chicken sandwiches I had. If you crave a fried chicken sandwich then Crave Subs is the spot. It will "cost "you an extra 50 cents if you want to "floss" with extra drip "sauce" to show off on social media and during OSL my social media feed was stuck in the" Land of OZ" If you want great fried chicken sandwich you don't need to visit KFC or meet the chicken"commanders" like the late "Colonel Sanders" just get a Captain Boom with "Halal chicken standards" or grab a Pikachu sandwich or a turkey sandwich called the "Ned Flanders "

I don't really enjoy writing negative reviews of restaurants, especially smaller businesses but…read moretoday's visit to Crave really left a bad taste in my mouth. One of my biggest pet peeves is when restaurants reduce the guality or quantity of their meal to cut costs while charging premium prices. I will say I didn't mind paying a few dollars more for their subs in the past. I went there today for the first time in a couple of years, ordered a regular size basic ruben sandwich (no add-ons) and was ok paying nearly $18 dollars for just the sandwich until they handed it to me. what I got was a small 6" sub. When did their subs shrink?? in this economy we are all struggling. I get it, things cost more but Craves' owner is not doing his patrons a service by charging them premiums while cutting back on the meals. If you're ok paying that much for a shrunken sub, more power to you. I l, however, will not be going back there.

Chips

Steak Storm Fries ($16.99- weekend special!)

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Patrick Star ($14.99)

Rojbas Grill

4.5(343 reviews)

0.8 mi•Downtown Berkeley

came across this place recently and seeing "kurdish" on the sign honestly meant a lot to me…read more food was fresh and tasty, burhan was very welcoming, and the service was fast and friendly. glad to meet them. i'll definitely be back.

I had an overall good experience during my recent takeout visit. We ordered the beet salad, lamb…read morewrap, salmon kabob plate, and falafel plate. The staff was friendly, and the food itself was okay. I'd give it a three out of five The only concerning part was the tabbouleh that came with the falafel plate. It had a flavor that reminded me of raw fish, which stood out even more since I also ordered the salmon kabob plate. I didn't really care for the falafels either. On the positive side, the hummus was delicious, and everything else was pretty good.Overall, it's probably a 50/50 chance that I'd give this place another try, especially since I have other solid options for this type of cuisine. Still, I'd recommend giving it a shot, everyone's taste is subjective, and your experience might be different.

Mixed Grill Platter for 4

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IB’s - Philly with mushrooms and peppers

IB’s

3.9(812 reviews)

0.0 mi•Telegraph Ave

Consistency! This place has been slanging sandwiches since I was thigh high to a bread box and it's…read morealways tasted just like I remember it. Staff always friendly and line moves quick. Theres a few tables out front but if you get lucky enough to get a parking spot close, just bust that ho open and throw down on the trunk. Menu is halal and options are extensive. Fried Chicken Sandwiches are good as are the wings but my go to is the Beast Mode cheesesteak or the Prince Of Berkeley, can't go wrong either way. 4/5 always good especially late night Bonus: if your here late night you might as well check kingpin up the block and see if they've got hot donuts. You are welcome

I came back to IB's with friends and ordered the chili cheese fries…read more It was piping hot, salty but the chili part of it tasted good. The fries did get soft and more soggy because of the liquid in the chili and cheese, although it wasn't to the point that it was unpleasant texturally, but just wanted to note this probably isn't the best item to get if you like your fries crispy.

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4.6(441 reviews)

1.9 mi•West Berkeley

Been wanting to visit this place for some time now. The food is absolutely amazing, fresh, juicy…read morekabobs, and so much more!! Had the pleasure of meeting the owner (Amir) who was so welcoming and helpful. The menu is simple and to the point. Classic Iranian cuisine with no fuss! If you need middle eastern groceries, they have a market next door. They carry a few different Palestinian products which I was quick to buy. Purchased the Al-Ard extra virgin olive oil. This place is a gem and will be my go to place for Persian food whenever I'm in the area.

I was in Berkeley and craved Mediterranean, I was not disappointed by this lovely gem of a…read morerestaurant and market! It's been in business 54 years. Generations have shopped and eaten the wonderful food here. I ordered the Baarg and it came quickly- cooked to order. Amir has owned it the part 11 years, and his father before him. The Shiraz salad was the best I've ever had. Rice was perfection. The Baarg was so tender and delicious.. Amir made sure everything was perfect. This place is great for families and very reasonably priced for the high quality of food. The place is charming with a terrace out back and the World Cup game in tonight. They have live music Friday nights and a host of other events all month. Check the calendar in the hall by the patio. I highly recommend!

Persian New Year table on display.

Baarg with half rice and half Shiraz salad

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Market sign next to cafe

Vegan N’ Chicken 1

Our go-to place in Berkeley when we're craving authentic delicious food! Their beef and lamb are…read moreincredible in addition to the chicken! Don't let the name confuse you. If you are craving Pakistani or Bangladeshi cuisine, you must try it. It's been difficult to get our fix of top tier Bangladeshi food since moving from NYC. The biriyanis and masalas hit the right flavor profiles and taste SO good! (Note: It is a Pakistani restaurant not specifically a Bangladeshi restaurant. It's an excellent option to try if you cannot find a place you like). Be prepared for a no-frills self-service restaurant. However, the owner and staff are the kindest, most helpful generous people I have ever met. If you have questions or requests, do not be afraid to approach and ask them.

The employees there don't receive your tips. The owners keep the tips…read more Otherwise the place is acceptable, however the ethical issue is impossible to overlook.

Chicken biryani

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Chicken Boti

Mumu Hot Pot

Absolutely stellar hotpot spot to just chill and eat with family or friends…read more Every time I come here, I always know I'm in for a good time! Would eat again!

Plenty of options and tasty hotpot selection! My family and I got the 2 sets of the two person…read morehotpot which is plenty of food to share amongst our family of 5. I got the miso broth and personally it was a bit too salty for my liking but my family enjoyed the other broths they got (the tom yum & tomato). There were a lot of broth options as well as meat selection and the sauce bar comes with a wide variety of options too ! Service was speedy and our server Minh was very friendly and accommodating. The restaurant is quite large and well lit, a perfect ambiance for hotpot. Overall my family and I enjoyed our meal and would recommend.

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Zaytoon Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar

4.3(849 reviews)

2.7 mi

Zaytoon on Solano in Albany, Palestinian-owned spot named after the Arabic word for olive and the…read morefood makes that heritage feel meaningful. Kefta wrap was the move, well seasoned meat, warm pita, comes together right. Lamb shawarma plate with the saffron rice and yogurt sauce was the other highlight, big cubes, proper seasoning. Mint lemonade is a must, fresh squeezed with just enough tartness. Room is bright with skylights and blue walls, feels elevated without being stiff. Sunday brunch is worth knowing about, they run the full lunch menu alongside brunch options.

We've always liked Zaytoon for the ambiance, tasty food, and affordability. And the service is…read moregreat: attentive and professional. We came here last night and found everything to our liking--the generous appetizer of roasted Brussels sprouts (though we couldn't detect the pomegranate syrup), Maklouba and Bamia, both of which featured melt-in-your-mouth lamb. We'd give it 5 stars except that the Maklouba and Bamia seemed too heavily salted -- maybe because we're OGs and have to watch our salt intake, we don't salt our food at home.

Dining room

Mazza platter and eggplant salat

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Chicken shawarma plate

Smokehouse

3.8(783 reviews)

1.1 mi•Elmwood

I have driven by this place so many times and finally got a chance to check them out!…read moreI order: Chili Cheese Dog (4 Stars) with Onions and Mustard. They serve the grilled all beef dog on a good sized bun (grilled too), with American cheese on bun, at first I thought they forgot the cheese, but discover it was on the bottom. They lay down the dog onto the grilled cheesy bun, then add a good amount of chili, but not so much you can't see the dog, then a squeeze of mustard, then topped with sliced onions, not chopped. The chili has beans, decent flavor, but not much better than your standard canned chili. They serve with plastic knife and fork, definitely not a handheld chili dog. Good stuff! Onion Rings (4 stars) the onion rings are breaded and fried perfectly crispy. Good stuff! Until next time: Try cheese burger, grilled onions

3.5 stars Solid…read morecheeseburger, sloppy chili cheese fries, and a vanilla milkshake that tasted pretty good. Everything tasted like Sysco or US Foods supplied ingredients which makes it hard to stand out in the burger market but Smokehouse did a decent job at least.

They take your order here

Alway Very Hot Fries With That A-1 Burger..!!

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Vik's Chaat

3.9(3.1k reviews)

2.3 mi•West Berkeley

Vik's Chaat is so cool! I can't believe we've never truly experienced it until recently. A mix…read morebetween a grocer, fresh food made-to-order, and indoor/outdoor seating to enjoy your purchases/yummies. Located on 4th Street, it's def worthy of checking out during a lovely summer weekend afternoon. I noticed they have happy hour weekly, and the market opening around 10:30a and Chaat around 11a. They have daily specials, and also many kiddo friendly dishes too. Coined "The SF Bay Area's Original Indian Street Food Restaurant", we had such a fun time exploring foods and fare we've never had before. For the market, you can also shop online for delivery/curbside delivery. Food-wise we tried the Vada Pao (fried potato patty in a bun), a Kids Cheese Dosa (served with coconut chutney and tomato chutney), a Mango Lassi, and their signature chicken wrap. Everything was so flavorful and fresh. Nice staff, vibrant atmosphere, plenty of parking in/around Vik's Chaat, and pro-tip: take a nice walk around the area post-meal. We will definitely come back to try more from the menu and maybe next time even come home with a few market items. That coconut chutney..yum!

I've had this bookmarked for quite some time and finally got to try it since I was around the area…read moreand was craving chaat. I have not been so disappointed in a meal in such a long time. We got the sev puri chaat and mixed veggies dosa to share. The chaat had a weird bitter taste and the brown chutney on top (which I assumed must be the mint chutney) was not good at all. Everything was soggy not one big crunchy like what you would expect in a chaat. The only thing good about the dosa was the crispy party. Coconut chutney did not taste coconuty at all. The veggies filling inside was not bad. I was surprised to see how packed it was. I do like the idea of the ordering counter and convenience of it but I will not be returning.

Tandoori Chicken $20.00

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Om K.

6 years ago

This place is amazing! They are following the new rules to fight against COVID. They offered me the best item in there fancy restaurant. It was chicken tikka masala with rice and bread it was extremely delicious and worth the price. The owner was very friendly and and its family owned which i always love to support family owned business because they are hard worker. Anyways just want come back to this place again and I highly RECOMMEND it THANK YOU!! read more

Renu A.

5 years ago

my first time here i order from the snack menu i got choley kulche and dahi papdi it was good i will be back and try other dishes

Elie E.

3 years ago

Best food I ever had in berkeley there chicken 65 is so delicious. Very friendly staff best service I ever had. Keep it up guys read more

Prab J.

2 years ago

not bad. Chicken tikka is cool. a lot of space to hang out outside and nice modern design of the place.

Punjabi J.

6 years ago

Very good food Huge selection to select from !! Not expensive at all good for students very reasonable

Lena S.

6 years ago

I absolutely LOVE Indian food. The food was delicious and the whole family enjoyed it.

Punjabi Dhaba - indpak - Updated September 2026

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