I walked past Wrap N Roll several times on Telegraph before I finally decided it was a good time to…read moretry it out. I ordered in person and it took less than 5 minutes for the food to be prepared. I got the paneer tikka masala wrap and asked for it to be made mild since I can't handle spicy unfortunately. The tamarind chutney that came with it is nice if you prefer a sweeter flavor. I thought it was a pretty good wrap, savory, and it was mild like I'd asked for. I look forward to trying their food another time and possibly the lassi as well.

I came in here blind because the idea of Pakistani food sounded great while passing by their window…read moreand I was not let down! They have great food and for a very reasonable price which I really appreciate. I ordered a CHICKEN MALAI PLATTER with medium spice, highly recommend. They have great quality chicken that is cooked soft, their rice is the perfect texture, their salad was fresh, and their spices are a perfect blend. I also highly recommend their CHICKEN PARATHA WRAP! The sauces on this were SOOOO GOOD! Plus, the sauces they have on the side: tamarind sauce, mint sauce, and spicy ketchup are all good. I drowned my chicken platter in a mix of tamarind and mint. Also highly recommend their French fries that are tossed in some spices. Their MANGO LASSI and CHAI are also perfect. That's how you can tell this family knows what they are doing. I would go out of my way to come back here if I had to. I look forward to trying their other chicken platters, paneer dishes, and their curry French fries. This is a great small business with caring business owners. Thank you for having such a lovely business near the UC Berkeley campus. It's perfect for us students and I'm so glad I found them!

Love this quaint and quirky local spot. Good food, friendly folks, and the upstairs dining area is…read moreso cozy. Excellent place to take a friend for a conversation.

I would give a 0 if I could. DO NOT order online from these scammers. You won't get your food. If…read moreyou call them to notify that your order never came, they do not care, won't rectify or resend. I have to go through my credit card company to charge back. So much hassle and dishonesty. Get your food anywhere else!

I know where the best balls are, and no, this isn't a gay bar review. I'm talking about freshly…read moredeep-fried falafel balls, so take your mind out of the gutter, will ya? I'm talking about a tiny Middle Eastern kitchen inside the Berkeley Organic Market. I just happened on this spot as I was walking and feeling peckish in the family-friendly Elmwood neighborhood. One woman was behind the counter, so I assumed she was not only the face of Badan, she was Badan. I ordered the $9.99 Falafel Plate with three freshly deefalafel balls, hummus, baba ganoush, and a salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, turnip, pickles, and feta cheese (photo). It came with a fluffy pita quartered for easier scooping. The market only has one table out on the sidewalk which I shared with a young mother and her daughter. I can say unequivocally that everything tasted fresh. I believe the woman who prepared my plate made everything that morning, and it made me want to come back and try the shawarma, the lentil soup, and the wraps. Great balls. You're welcome. FOOD - 5 stars...truly fresh combo plate with standout falafel balls AMBIANCE - 4 stars...not much room here but a relaxing to-go option SERVICE - 5 stars...she was great TOTAL - 5 stars...psss, it's in the market RELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2CbVh8u

Ice Tea was Tea-licious very cool and refreshing just right amount of sweetness felt rejuvenated…read moreafter words :) will try again;)

Fava is an excellent grab and go lunch spot in the Gourmet Ghetto. Run by two Chez Panisse alums,…read moreit somehow manages to feel thoughtful but also, unfussy. Order at the counter, grab a seat at orange cafe seating outside. Their puffy flatbread is made in-house daily with whole wheat flour and finished on a plancha. The pita is airy, chewy, crisped at the edges, and has a toasty flavor. It's the base of an excellent falafel sandwich with flash-pickled purple cabbage, yogurt, hot sauce, and a top layer of fresh mint, parsley, and dill. (They also have lamb and chicken versions of this sandwich.) The line moves fast, the staff is warm and genuinely friendly and engaging. The mango lassi was delicious. One of the better casual lunches I've had recently, at around $22.

Had to try out this popular lunch spot in Berkeley before leaving the area for good. I ordered the…read morebraised lamb wrap, and my boyfriend got the chicken plate. Of course, I also had to order a tahini chocolate cookie, which ended up being the star of the show. The braised lamb itself was tender and juicy, but to be honest there were way too many herbs on top (dill, parsley, mint). I enjoyed the wrap and purple cabbage. The chicken plate was just okay...the chicken was a little dry and the rest of the ingredients didn't feel the most cohesive. Tahini chocolate cookie was thin but massive in surface area. Great nutty flavor, enhanced by the dark chocolate. It was the perfect in between of slightly crispy exterior and soft, dense interior. Would come back just for this cookie.

Pros: - great marketing (every high-traffic corner in the…read morearea has a sign for it) - exceptionally nice owners - cute interior - clean bathrooms - they have Indian dishes that are hard to find Cons: - the Tenali Kura wrap I got (with paneer) was an UNHOLY amount of spice. And I like spice! But it was labeled 2/5 chilis and that was a vast understatement. I guzzled 5 glasses of water. I started to hear colors. The flavor was nice from what I could taste, but it was so spicy my sister couldn't finish her wrap and I suffered through mine. Even the owner said she would classify it a 4/5 chili dish, but it was her husband who decided it would be 2/5. It will burn a hole in your insides and humble you. - the vanilla cardamom panna cotta didn't have enough vanilla or cardamom flavor. The texture is also a bit...firmer and bouncier than others I've had. The caramel and nuts on top were a nice touch.

First off -- DELICIOUS!!!!! I had the Paneer with Bagar Rice/Chapati and the flavors were insane…read more This is not your "basic" indian spot. The food is authentic, absolutely ZERO canned food used, and the spices are blended in house! The owner, Aravind Pochiraju, helped us choose the best meal that satisfied our cravings and hunger. He was wonderful to chat with and conversing with him really made me even more excited to try the food! You can easily tell how much effort he's put into these recipes. The flavors are still lingering on my tongue!!! I was extremely surprised to see the restaurant empty which made me pretty bummed...There's perfect outdoor seating with pet accommodations and beautiful lighting! I was expecting to see more people at dinner time, especially since the food is outstanding. Next time you're craving indian food or you don't know what to cook/eat, go here! I can promise you that they will not disappoint.

Arnold was absolutely amazing! From the moment we were seated, he was incredibly friendly,…read moreattentive, and welcoming. He made sure we had everything we needed, checked on us throughout our meal without being overbearing, and provided excellent service from start to finish. His positive attitude and genuine kindness really stood out and made our dining experience even better. It's hard to find service like his these days, and he truly went above and beyond. Thank you, Arnold, for making our visit such a great experience, we'll def be back!

Arnold was a great waiter! He took care of every need without hesitation and always had a positive…read moreattitude. The food was great as always. Overall, it was a 10/10 experience.

Definitely my favorite quick and affordable food spot in Berkeley! My favorite is the chicken on…read morethe rocks or half half, which is either rice or fries. You can adjust spice levels and add toppings which cost extra, but the simple chicken, rice, garlic sauce and hot sauce is absolutely delicious! Portions are also large, a regular size bowl usually is two meals for me. Service is quick and easy, as both locations are available through snackpass which makes ordering a breeze. The new south side location has bigger tables which makes it more accommodating if you want to bring a group of friends. Would definitely recommend trying!

I first discovered this place a few months back and have since then become a regular. While the…read morefood is great, what has kept me coming back has actually been the staff and their quality of service that has kept me coming back for more. Raul, their store manager has always been extremely friendly while also setting a high standard of generosity with the food portions. As a local resident who has come to this location about a dozen times, I've seen this standard of service be upheld by all staff members reliably across different times and days of the week, which is what has largely created such a consistently welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. This is more of a thank you post than a review. You're in for a treat if you visit this location.

(+) Giant portion, not exaggerating. My chef's salad was delicious. Poppyseed dressing and salami…read more Enjoyed the slice of wheat bread too. (+) Nostalgic, loved this place during undergrad before it burned down. It's even better now and so glad it's back in business. (+) Refreshing strawberry agua fresca. If I could have eaten more, would've also had some soup or half a sandwich. (+) Lots of seating and the patio in the back is so nice. Great layout. (+) Surprised of how nice the bathrooms situation was. Multiple individual bathrooms (I didn't even count there were so many) and a communal sink in the middle to wash hands. So efficient, less likely to wait even when crowded.. such a considerate detail of the remodel.

Right next to UC Berkley this sandwich shop Mezzo lemme tell you this place was so BOMB and the…read moresandwiches are freaking huge (last piz for reference) it was so fresh and every bite dead ahh got better it was so so gas. I also had their pozole it was the special for the day and it was really good as well it had a lot of flavor and was a good side with the sandwich So what I got for the sandwich was the Cheese topped ciabatta roll and in my sandwich I had the following: * Turkey * Bacon * provolone cheese * Tomato * Lettuce * Alfalfa sprouts * Red onion * banana pepper * Pickles * Avocado * Mayo The service was great. I love how they make the sandwich in front of you and the ambience is great as well.

nothing hits better than fresh bread and getting it right from the source! acme works 24 hours to…read moredeliver fresh bread everyday and i just got to give them props for the dedication and hard work. the bread and pastries here are just so good. the hell wet levain is amazing! i love all the sesame seeds on the loaf and with butter = chef's kiss. their pizzas are amazing too and i plan to come back to try their other ones. i finally got to try their cheddar biscuits and it was amazing! not heavy at all and full of flavor. i sometimes get quite overwhelmed with the options since i want to try everything! love acme!

Visit date: 4/19/2026…read more We came about an hour before closing on a Sunday, so unfortunately many of the items I wanted to try based on other people's recommendations were already sold out. We ended up getting three things: * The cheese twist was soooo good! The cheese was flavorful and the pastry itself was perfectly done. * The apple pastry was interesting. Unlike many places where the pastry is either bland or overly sweet, Acme's pastry had a slight saltiness to it, which I actually think is genius. I almost always prefer a hint of savory flavor to balance out the sweetness from the filling or topping. My only issue with this one was that the apple topping was not sweet at all and leaned more tart, so paired with the salty pastry, it was not quite the flavor combination I was hoping for. * The mini raspberry pastry had the same issue for me. The raspberry topping was just a bit too tart and sour for my taste. Even though not everything was a hit for me, I would definitely come back and give this bakery another chance, especially since we arrived so late and missed out on many of their most popular items.

After having authentic shawarma in Bahrain, I've been in search for that same authentic taste for…read moreclose to 11 years. I finally found it here at Shawarmaji! Thank you thank you thank you!

Best falafel I've ever had and delicious crispy fries prices are also great, generous deal on…read morefalafel by the piece!!