Kirin Restaurant has been serving authentic Beijing and Szechuan cuisine since 1976. The menu offers a selection of standard Chinese dishes that you have undoubtedly seen elsewhere, but Kirin prides itself on using only the freshest ingredients and encourages diners to sample some unique dishes, such as the Xian Jiang Lamb or Kirin Beef. The interior is elegantly appointed, letting customers know immediately that it is a step above the local family-style Chinese restaurant.
Ajanta is a favorite restaurant of chef Alice Waters and has been voted best Indian restaurant in the Bay Area by several different organizations. The restaurant features a monthly changing menu with which utilizes natural, organic and hormone and pesticide-free meats and sustainable seafood. Its extensive menu offers something for everyone, including meals for struggling gluten intolerant diners and vegetarians. The elegant interiors feature a unique lit ceiling which doubles as an acoustic device, softening the ambient noise of diners.
This independently-owned hole-in-the-wall restaurant is located directly next door to Paul's Shoe Shop. Inside, you will find closely spaced table and a homey feel. Fresh Thai food – from curries to wok-fired BBQ – is served up fresh while you wait.
Where Dwight Way meets San Pablo Avenue, Anchalee Thai Cuisine serves up lunch and dinner with a south Asian flare. Just off the busy thoroughfare, the elegant Thai eatery features classic dishes such as pad thai, kao pad and panang curry as well as innovative entrees like tamarind tofu and corn salad. Vegetarians will find plenty of options at Anchalee, and diners can compliment their meals with a creamy Thai iced tea.
Bear's Ramen House is located on Durant Avenue in Berkeley. At Bear's Ramen House you will find an extensive menu of Korean dishes. It is fast and has great prices. The food is authentic and the service is very friendly. Stop by next time you crave some good kimchi.
Located in the Hearst Food Court near the corner of Hearst and Euclid Avenues, ChiangLai Thai Cuisine is an inexpensive lunch option close to the north campus of UC Berkeley. Brightly colored walls and a friendly atmosphere greet diners at the counter-served establishment. Open during weekdays only, this restaurant features both indoor and outdoor seating.
Racha Cafe is located on telegraph Avenue in Berkeley. At Racha Cafe they have all your favorite Thai dishes from curry to noodles and accommodate vegans and vegetarians. The menu is large--you're sure to find something to satisfy your Thai craving.
A short walk from the UC campus, Berkeley Thai House serves traditional Thai food with friendly service, in an airy and open atmosphere. Perched on a slope on Channing Way (and accessible by a steep set of stairs), the restaurant is unique in that much of its seating is outdoors, on a large sunny patio, although it does offer indoor seating, too. The menu lists dishes familiar to anyone who has had Thai cuisine (Pad Thai, Pad Woon-Sen, Pad See-Ew) as well as various meat, vegetable, noodle and curry dishes of its own creation. The restaurant has been voted 'Best Thai' by the Daily Californian, and also accepts the Cal1 card (for Berkeley students).
This Thai restaurant offers a wide variety of vegetarian options and a Thai Chicken Soup that comes highly recommended. It provides delivery for big orders as well as takeout for individual meals.
Vanessa's Bistro is a small, elegant restaurant that serves Vietnamese tapas with a French twist. In addition to the regular menu, there is a Prix Fix menu available. The restaurant has a full bar. Advance reservations are recommended.
Located on the corner of Solano and Ensenada, Sweet Basil Thai serves up delicious traditional Thai food in several small rooms and a little outdoor courtyard below street level. The food is relatively inexpensive and nicely prepared and served. The restaurant also carries a wine menu.
Shen Hua is a Chinese restaurant located in the heart of the Elmwood district. The menu includes appetizers like Lettuce Wraps, Pan Fried Dumplings and Sizzling Rice Soup. It also has main dishes like Szechuan Prawns, Manchurian Beef, Kung Pao Chicken and Spinach Needles. Furthermore, it has a full bar available that serves beer, wine and hard liquor. Shen Hua also has a huge amount of seating that is perfect for large parties and special occasions.
Bangkok Noodles & Thai B.B.Q. offers soups, noodle dishes, rice plates, and barbecue items, as well as many vegetarian options. The restaurant features standards like pad se-ew and pad prik khing, as well as specials like gai tod - a lightly breaded chicken breast, and gai yang - a barbecued chicken breast served with papaya salad.
Located near the top of Solano Avenue, Khana Peena offers Northern Indian cuisine in a casual, modern dining space with a room of small cafe-style tables as well as several private, curtained booths. The walls are brightly painted and adorned with murals. Khana Peena's menu features a range of reasonably-priced Northern Indian standards including curries, nans, biryanis, Chicken Tikka Masala, Tandoori Prawns and others. A typical lunch-time special includes an all-you-can-eat buffet.
Your Place Thai Cuisine offers a delicious mix of traditional and vegetarian dishes. The menu features appetizers such as Thai Spring Rolls and hot soups like Tom Yum Gai and Po Tak. Tasty entrees include Pad Kratiam, Barbeque Neau Yang and Duck Curry as well as rice and noodle dishes that come with a choice of beef, pork, chicken, shrimp, fish fillet or seafood combo. Lunch specials are served daily between 11:30am and 4pm.