As opposed to the ""Gourmet Ghetto"" area of North Berkeley, this restaurant is only an additional member of the unfortunately increasing number of mediocre Berkeley international cuisine.
They definitely raise the bar with their interesting and informative menu, not to mention the great concept of matching different traditional Indian breads with their various and ever-changing dishes, but unfortunately the bar was too low at the onset.
Trying for a change from the standard saag and dal Indian fare, I tried their salmon tandoori special on my second visit. I was hoping to 'redeem' the integrity of the place, as I had heard so many gleaming reviews, but the salmon special fell flat.
Long story short: don't let me discourage you, but after going 3 times, I found it to be consistently not worth the wait.
Pros: Friendly & helpful, Fantastic menu
Cons: Long wait, no res., Not much of a value, Falls short on tasty
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