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Udupi Palace in Berkeley

4.2 (122) 1903 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, United States

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Indian restaurant
Vegetarian restaurant

Location on the map

Berkeley, Alameda County, California, US

Phone: +1 510-843-6600
Site: https://smorefood.com/order-onli...

Opening hours

Monday:11:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday:11:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM–9 PM
Friday:11:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM–9 PM
Sunday:11:30 AM–9 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.2

122 Reviews for Udupi Palace 2024:

Review №1

2023-08-20 23:28:31

So delicious!!! We had 3 different types of dosas and they were all amazing. Paneer one was on the heavier side, but still amazing & fulfilling.

Review №2

2023-05-25 00:05:21

Its a friendly place for vegetarians. Yummy, but a little bit of spicy food. Its kind of hard to find parking; also, their restroom is narrow. Want to visit again next time.

Review №3

2022-05-25 09:22:53

Chicago Udipi Palace was 1 star this is slightly better and so 2 star. The Vada was decent. Idli was chewy. Dosa was ok. Masala was no good. Sambar was watery. Chutney was edible. That’s it. How are people liking this kind of flavor I sometimes wonder.

Review №4

2023-07-12 01:01:56

Good food good price :)i love the combos which let you try a little bit of many different things, all tasty

Review №5

2023-04-24 17:13:54

I loved the vegan option that had all the varieties of dishes in one (#12 thali vegan version). Loved them all! The vegetables had a fresh taste to them too. Would come back for sure!!!

Review №6

2023-03-20 04:12:29

Went here given that the Udupi Palace in SF is amazing, but it looks like theyre both unrelated.Got thali. Poriyal was uncooked, poori smelt like rancid oil, chana was a bit stale, rasam and sambar were ok.

Review №7

2019-07-28 19:38:52

Viks Chaat was the only place I knew of to get my dosa/south indian fix without having to drive 45mins to an hour to Milpitas/Sunnyvale. Really glad to have found Udupi palace for all my favorites — dosas, idli, vada, uthapams etc

Review №8

2023-08-17 02:15:25

Listen up Berkeley! First of all - there’s not a lot of South Indian options here, and this place is great for a lot of reasons. Even when they’re packed (like my most recent experience here while UC Berkeley kids and families were moving in), they’re fast. We got served apps and our main courses very quickly. The food is delicious. I’ve had the dosas, idly, and others - very tasty. In terms of spice level - for folks who take off stars for spice level (white people!), c’mon! This is South Indian cuisine. It’s supposed to be spicy. You can always ask for a downgrade! And to knock off a star because of a small bathroom - again…. That’s a bit much (privilege!). Yes, I’m a white guy, and yes, this place is awesome. Treat yo’self.

Review №9

2021-11-29 04:34:40

The most OG down to earth community south Indian spot. Zero frills authentic and delicious food. Try the house curry masala dosa MIND BLOWN. also the Thali is a total classic

Review №10

2023-06-13 04:15:16

Udapi Palace has excellent vegetarian food and a wide selection from which to choose. All dishes are truly authentic and delicious! Our service was not very good, and that was frustrating. The atmosphere is rather stale as there is nothing unique or special about it. One goes there for the fantastic food!!

Review №11

2023-11-06 21:40:03

The Sambar was very tasty. Masala dosa was okay.Idli Wada soaking sambar with chutney was 7 out of 10

Review №12

2023-05-24 21:09:47

Everything was delicious! Get the vada on the side so you can appreciate its perfect crispiness. The Mysore masala dosa was great, I recommend getting the Udupi combo. Paneer makhani was also delicious as well as the veg curry. The idlis are different from what Im used to but so tender and I enjoyed them. The owners and employees are lovely and very accommodating for dietary restrictions and takeout requests. It was busy all the way until its closing hours even on a weekday. Vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike will enjoy! Highly recommended.

Review №13

2022-12-25 01:59:54

Pleasant atmosphere. Delicious REAL food. It is vegetarian 🌱 my recommendations are the THALI assorted platter, it is #13 on the menu under Udupi specials & the Mango juice drink. I got my grub on and they did not disappoint at all! 🤤👍🏾Best restaurant I’ve ever went to on the holidays🎄❣️

Review №14

2023-03-13 02:15:04

We have ordered idly and okra repeatedly from this place and it has been consistently good. The food is well made with fresh ingredients. I gave it 4-star for the consistency of quality, otherwise the recipes or ingredients are not very special.I have not been to Saravana Bhavan or seen the kitchen for this restaurant, so cant comment on some other reviewers concerns about hygiene or quality comparison.

Review №15

2019-10-14 01:45:13

Best Indian restaurant I’ve ever been to. Wonderful dosa with vegetable curry and stir-fried paratha special. Service was excellent. I cannot wait to come back to try other items on the menu.

Review №16

2023-10-18 05:00:58

Food is less spicy for Indians. Can be more flavored with spices.

Review №17

2023-05-23 08:02:29

Their mysore masala dosa combo (comes with idli and vada) and thali are my favorite! Super friendly server – I told her I love their lemon chutney and she promised to give me extra the next time I’m there.

Review №18

2023-01-02 07:23:10

The only reason I am writing this review cos we went with very high expectation, but the place was not hygienic and was under kept. The restroom was next to the kitchen and was stinking.The food neither tasted good nor was in any way authentic for the price. The server was good though .I would personally never go back to this place nor recommend anyone.If you are hygienic and know authentic South Indian food . That’s not the place for you.

Review №19

2023-04-02 22:40:12

Underwhelming! I would have gone to Viks Chaat but I had a craving for south Indian food. The Madras coffee listed on the menu was not available and I was offered instant coffee - which still cost $5. The spinach utthapam was a bit undercooked. The biryani was a tad over-spiced and the spices were not fully tempered. The Carrot Halwa was decent. Overall, I was disappointed to eat very average south Indian food in Berkeley.

Review №20

2022-11-24 22:51:31

Omg, wow great food. Had scrumcious somosas. Then really incredible curry dosa.

Review №21

2023-06-05 00:27:46

Great vegetarian food with lots of options including Dosa, Curries and more. Small, cozy place thats family friendly! Comfortable.

Review №22

2022-09-11 02:30:02

Food is good but the owner must put some more emphasis on the service too. There are around 15 tables and one server assigned to all these tables. We had to wait for long time, get up from my table couple times to place the order. All the tables were occupied meaning you guys are busy but why cant you hire another person to serve your customers??The server was running around and trying her best but i can only imagine how exhausting that must be to continue doing that throughout the shift.

Review №23

2022-06-05 02:41:02

I dont normally write reviews, but as I sit here in bliss I thought Id toss in my two cents. I just finished the south Indian Thali, which is a mega combo meal. It had five thick curries, two soupier curries, a sour/refreshing curry and a sweet dessert to top it off. Lovely flavors in each one. Highly recommended.

Review №24

2023-10-28 17:10:18

Love the Mysore masala dosa. Have been going for many years.

Review №25

2021-12-27 02:17:24

Nice spot to get south Indian food in Berkeley! Very reasonable prices, fast service, and tasty food.

Review №26

2022-02-09 05:44:21

If you are craving for dosa and chaat, Udupi Palace is the right place to go. Delicious food and great service.

Review №27

2022-08-18 01:41:03

We always crave south Indian food but werent able to find a good restaurant around Alameda. But then we randomly discovered Udupi Palace and I have to say that this is the best South Indian restaurant in the area. The portion size is good, like we were so full when we ate a masala Dosa plate and its not expensive, unlike other Indian restaurants. We also had their chai and filter coffee ☕👌I cant wait to go try their uttappam, thali and other stuff.Also, the ambience of the restaurant takes you back to India in an instant. I love the homely feeling you get there.

Review №28

2023-04-03 02:13:59

The rasam is nice but the dosas are definitely not. Better to avoid overall.

Review №29

2022-10-26 15:54:13

I am disappointed to see Udipi palace become this substandard. It used to stand for quality but my last visit there proved otherwise. My go to meal is Rava Dosa and Vada Sambar. These were poorly executed, the food tasted stale and the fryer oil seemed to have not been changed for a bit now. Im sad to see the way this has deteriorated.

Review №30

2022-09-22 00:10:58

Unfortunately, not a good meal. I usually go to Saravana Bahavan in Fremont fory dosa fix. But a Google search showed this was a little closer. I wanted to give it a try. It was not very good at all. All of the ingredients tasted old. Too much oil, no customer service. Next time i will spend the extra 10 minutes and go to my favorite Saravana Bahavan!!

Review №31

2021-11-29 21:45:31

Ive never eaten a meal like this in a long time, even from Bangalore where I hail from Ive never eaten such good Udupi food. I became food high; the person who took our order was very nice. There is no cuisine that can match Udupi. Blessed.

Review №32

2022-12-10 04:00:37

Favorite Indian restaurant in the Bay Area.Love their samosa chaat, bisi bele bhath, vegetable biryani especially, but I’ve never had a bad meal here.I’ll definitely be back again.

Review №33

2021-09-07 05:34:11

Nice place right off University not too far from Northern corner of Cal. Great South Indian options as well as some North Indian dishes for those seeking variety. We came close to closing time one evening - we never felt rushed and the service was outstanding. We will definitely be returning!

Review №34

2023-11-07 18:29:01

Very tasty and affordable Indian food. Plenty of vegan and vegetarian options. Try the paratha, its excellent!

Review №35

2021-12-13 07:15:20

The menu specifies which choices are vegan and which are just vegetarian, which goes above and beyond what most places do. Its samosas are delicious. Its dosas are fairly good. Its bathroom is really small—the sink is almost cute.

Review №36

2022-07-04 01:31:39

Very disappointing food. I can understand food being prepared in different style but here i felt there was complete lack of sincerity. The sheer arrogance that you can put anything on the table is what is disheartening. I even felt bad for the non-Indians in the restaurant who are tasting this food and making an opinion about Indian cuisine. The bhatura was extremely dry and brittle. The whole thing crumbled like potato wafers. The malabar parrotha was a bigger disaster. It was so dry that it felt like Thermocol paper. You can’t even fold it to hold the curry without breaking it. It seems like the chef has never had bhatura or malabar parrota ever. Please remove these items from the menu! Dosa was ok. Chutneys and sambhars were very average. Sometimes these are prepared “mild” to cater to western palate so it’s understandable. But sir, parrota and bhatura, please don’t call them that. Give ur own name.

Review №37

2022-09-23 01:14:43

It took me many years to find in the Bay Area a restaurant that offers an authentic South Indian thali. Udupi palace has it. Their thali is not only delicious but also reasonably priced.

Review №38

2022-04-23 05:47:38

Excellent food, good and fast service. We ordered a plain dosa, udipi combo, onion masala dosa and madras coffee. Food was fresh and super tasty. My coffee was a bit less hot, but the server happily exchanged it for an extra hot version on request. Really appreciate the good service. Highly recommend it.

Review №39

2021-12-06 11:09:40

Have been going to Udupi Palace in Berkeley for the last 9 years, ever since our eldest kid got enrolled there. Every single time we went to see him, his one demand was to go for a dinner at Udupi. And we gladly complied as their extensive menu offered enough variety even if we were there twice a month. A wide range of authentic Dosas, mouthwatering Chhola Bhatura, scrumptious Idlis, crispy Vadas, flavorful chat, refreshing mango Lassi.- what more can a person ask for? And the quality has been unwavering over time. Thank you Udupi Palace, for running a trustworthy business.

Review №40

2021-02-01 06:56:01

What does a person have to do to get some rice with our orders? Weve ordered twice now from this restaurant and the first time we didnt get any rice with our food and we thought that perhaps we needed to explicitly ask for it but when we did that on our second order, a few weeks later, and NO rice was given we decided well never order from this place again. Honestly, the food is just ok. My wife, the vegetarian, liked it better than I did but even she said shes had better. Hard pass.

Review №41

2021-10-03 16:18:26

Taste of the food is good. Portion of one meal is sufficient for an individual. The South Indian Thali is really diverse. Dosa and medu vada are also crispy. Idli seems little soggy. However, over all homely food in budget.

Review №42

2020-11-14 04:03:17

I preordered a Diwali meal for my son online. We live in different states. The order states that it should be delivered tomorrow instead they delivered it today without checking the order. When my son told me I called them and the lady who picked up the phone said it is not our responsibility. It is the responsibility of the delivery service. Mind you I ordered from the restaurant’s website. I expect the restaurant to fulfill my order and not the delivery service. As a business is it not your responsibility to fulfill the orders correctly? And the best part, that lady hung up on me saying that they were very busy. Just because they do not read their orders, my son will not have a hot Indian meal on Diwali. I will not order from them or any of their branches. Worst service I have ever experienced.

Review №43

2023-01-17 15:22:03

Pongal comes with raita & pickle, instead of chutney & sambar. Chutney used frozen coconut and didnt bring out the real chutney taste.

Review №44

2022-02-13 02:07:35

This was beyond all doubt the worst South Indian food I have had anywhere in the United States and especially the Bay Area. I could barely stomach anything here. The rasam was pure oil. The dosa was fermented to deep sourness.

Review №45

2022-11-13 10:51:43

Terrible food, we thought it was northern Indian food, but it was southern Indian food, the difference is we asked for nan bread instead we got whole wheat tortillas and tostadas, the Chicken Masala was unfavorable me and the wife were expecting other type of Indian food, even the the so called chutneys were bland we are not going back for sure, we learned not to have southern style Indian food, instead we are going to enjoy northern Indian food instead.

Review №46

2021-05-10 01:32:04

I used to frequent here a couple of years ago and liked the authenticity in the South Indian taste. However on my visit today, ordered South Indian thali, pongal, bele bath, gajar halwa : thali was not even close to any South Indian taste, pongal didn’t have either cumin or pepper corns (and tasted creamy like Kheer), bisi bele bath was a sambar powder mix with some rice, and gajar halwa tasted exactly like frozen store bought stuff. Something is clearly wrong with the chef or the style of cooking. One extra star for giving the order on time.

Review №47

2020-01-10 12:01:02

Traditional South Indian Food for Vegetarians. 3.5 stars for the food; 2.5 stars for the service and atmosphere. My favorite dish is #49 Saag Paneer ordered with medium spiciness when I have a craving for spinach. The service can be very uneven when they are crowded; the environment is noisy, cramped, and very cheap feeling.

Review №48

2021-08-09 03:41:12

I was really excited to try this place after an Indian friend recommended it to me, but my experience was really frustrating and disappointing. I placed an order for ASAP pickup through one of the apps on their website and it said I’d receive notifications of order status updates. Half an hour later, and the status is still “confirmed”. I tried calling twice; on the first try, an automated voice said the number couldn’t be reached; on the second, all I got was a weird fax machine noise. After an hour I went to the restaurant and the host said I should have come sooner because it typically only takes 10-15 minutes for orders to be ready. I told him the website and app didn’t say that and he just smiled and laughed. No apologies, no offer to remake the food or refund me. The food was cold and stale. Will not be returning.

Review №49

2021-03-30 20:07:11

Large portions, big enough to share. Chai was okay, it was weak. Idli is good. spinach masala dosa was good, wish it was less oily. In all, this udupi seems slightly better than the one in SF.

Review №50

2020-10-27 18:54:00

My personal favorite in the bay for healthy and tasty food. I would call in vegetarian heaven. Delicious food with happy faces. Hands down the best Idles Ive ever had.

Review №51

2021-12-14 23:14:17

Great place to have nice south Indian food. Food could have better.

Review №52

2020-10-18 23:30:16

Excellent staff. Courteous. Idlis are excellent, Onion Rava Masala Dosa and vegetarian thali were excellent. The entire menu is vegetarian. But you never miss the meat because the food is delicious. Highly recommend.

Review №53

2022-01-18 06:51:47

One of the best Udupi places I’ve visited in a long time. The paper dosa and vada were fantastic but the mango lassi was the best! Service was fast and food was super fresh!

Review №54

2021-03-07 21:18:04

Incredibly delicious food! Packed up really well for easy take out and there’s a small park nearby to eat at. The house curry dosa is a must try!

Review №55

2021-07-04 18:02:18

The dosas are excellent, one of my favorite indian restaurants for sure. All vegetarian with plenty of vegan options to choose from. The staff is very friendly as well.

Review №56

2019-10-19 01:14:27

Even though the dosa itself was good, the chutneys and sambar served with it were really bad. Sambar was very watery and tasteless. Very disappointed. Medhu vada was very oily as well.

Review №57

2021-09-07 05:40:42

If you like real Indian food, this is your place! I loved their crepes with spicy potatoes... I dont remember the name though 😅

Review №58

2021-05-10 04:15:09

I live in Walnut Creek. I had two choices: Sri Vasantha Bhavan in Dublin and this place. I chose this to regret every single bite I took!! #NotSouthIndianFood #FraudSouthIndian

Review №59

2021-08-22 09:12:18

No Good food .Very bad customer serviceSambhar was like orange oil,Masala was uncooked.They should go to Mumbai to get good chef.

Review №60

2022-12-11 04:21:26

So many yummy vegan (and non-vegan options)!! The sweetest server, too.

Review №61

2021-05-03 05:12:59

Decent selection of limited items. First time experience. Would go back again for the chickpea flour pancake wrapped spinach and potatoes.

Review №62

2021-08-10 04:47:55

Looks good but taste tedious:( food is cold

Review №63

2022-11-22 04:18:13

Loved their samosas and chai! Really sweet and friendly staff

Review №64

2022-02-13 05:57:25

Food was good as usual... But the service not. They only have one person who takes order nd this place is busy..

Review №65

2021-12-10 05:55:18

Very nice, authentic and affordable south Indian food. Would definitely recommend

Review №66

2019-08-21 17:47:00

Top 3 indian places in Berkeley in my opinion, its a different type of Indian food than most so you have more options than just curries

Review №67

2020-02-27 04:26:19

Delicious South Indian vegetarian cuisine! This coming from an omnivore. Comfy, clean, and quiet. Fast service.

Review №68

2021-11-26 01:47:22

Awesome south Indian meal fills me up

Review №69

2020-01-10 04:53:37

Thought of an Authentic Udupi restaurant but the south indian items tastes like some North Indian stuff.SFO Udupi restaurant is THE BESTPerfect for South Indians

Review №70

2023-04-07 02:37:32

Nice dosa and idli. Udupi combo is best!

Review №71

2022-07-19 20:06:24

Tasty & authentic South Indian food with a reasonable price tag !

Review №72

2022-09-22 17:10:03

A must try ! Love love the Dosas here very tasty dishes

Review №73

2023-05-20 15:07:01

Super enormous dosa, longer than the table.

Review №74

2022-03-31 00:20:21

While its not the best South Indian place in the bay area, this is definitely the best in Berkeley.

Review №75

2020-06-11 03:03:47

Great food, awesome people. Special thanks to the team for their generosity by donating in middle of covid-19 shelter in place order

Review №76

2021-11-18 00:08:59

Small place, good south Indian breakfast items. Vegetarian only

Review №77

2023-03-18 03:44:01

When you want those S Indian flavors!

Review №78

2021-12-15 01:21:54

Had very high expectations on the food. Nothing like the one in SF. Good service but poor taste.

Review №79

2020-02-24 19:52:23

Delicious food, not too expensive. The giant air puffed bread thing is amazing.

Review №80

2021-12-09 17:25:42

Good food... Customer service is little off... But food is tasty

Review №81

2020-01-09 06:07:14

Decent food. Not the best, but better than what you can expect around in this area

Review №82

2023-01-17 04:59:35

Good food but Slow service.

Review №83

2021-03-12 17:50:38

Good Food * Gr8 Service !!!I usually get The Combo Plate ! Gr8 Coffee as well !!!!

Review №84

2023-04-22 20:43:52

Good food. Nice service.

Review №85

2021-03-06 23:32:53

Food is just about okay. Customer service is terrible, the time it takes for the to prep a order for take-out is horrible

Review №86

2020-08-19 20:08:05

Food is always delicious, prices are reasonable, and service is quick

Review №87

2020-01-22 20:36:31

Bisibela bath is amazing, delicious and decent service too!

Review №88

2019-10-14 16:20:48

Food is okay type.Not a good ambiance.Not so tidy and clean to Berkeley standard

Review №89

2019-07-26 04:18:21

We had a few dosas. Delicious. Friendly staff.

Review №90

2020-03-11 21:41:40

Authentic, well made South Indian vegitarian food

Review №91

2019-07-25 20:26:11

Kindly Train your staffs love and not hate.. No Discrimination please..

Review №92

2020-03-08 23:48:26

The best South Indian food in Berkley and Oakland

Review №93

2020-01-11 16:29:09

Vegetarian South Indian food prepared and served by Nepalis.

Review №94

2021-10-31 23:47:28

Great place in Berkeley for South Indian cuisine

Review №95

2021-06-09 19:05:36

Great healthy food. Great spice. Great service

Review №96

2019-11-19 02:36:33

Dosas are fantastic! Everything is very good.

Review №97

2021-10-02 22:09:37

Thali was ok nothing special about it.

Review №98

2019-09-30 07:30:46

Best Indian food in the east bay!

Review №99

2019-10-17 05:37:35

Service needs to be improved. Prices are on higher side.

Review №100

2022-02-20 20:23:24

Dosa 2ft long are the bomb!

Review №101

2019-12-22 16:17:46

Tasty food. Fast service. Friendly staff.

Review №102

2021-07-03 19:36:24

Delicious food. Good service

Review №103

2022-03-06 06:25:58

Good food but slow service

Review №104

2022-01-09 00:34:34

Best south Indian food around

Review №105

2022-02-15 16:29:41

Good south indian food👍

Review №106

2022-09-01 19:26:35

Awful food! Period!

Review №107

2019-11-16 07:39:56

Good food

Review №108

2023-04-29 02:53:10

I recommend.

Review №109

2022-05-19 11:57:59

Food was very tasty

Review №110

2019-11-22 20:59:07

Biggest dosa ever. Very good food👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Review №111

2019-10-12 00:33:52

Great place great Food 👍🤤😱

Review №112

2022-06-14 05:06:11

Food is ok.

Review №113

2020-02-19 05:43:24

Awesome south indian food

Review №114

2021-10-18 02:43:17

Good vegetarian food

Review №115

2022-01-15 19:00:31

Spoiled curry !

Review №116

2019-09-15 19:21:11

Spicy deliciousness.

Review №117

2022-06-02 03:31:34

Amazing food

Review №118

2022-04-16 03:44:37

Delicious!!!

Review №119

2021-09-10 20:27:39

Tasty food

Review №120

2023-12-11 23:20:12

Love udupi palace, the dosas are incredible! Really really glad this place exists -- feels extremely underrated / kind of a hidden gem :)

Review №121

2022-03-15 07:53:30

Indian curry here is excellent. If you like Indian curry & spicy food in Japan, you will definitely hit the jackpot.

Review №122

2019-09-02 22:39:07

Great masala dosa!