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Vegetarian Indian restaurant, affiliated with the Udupi in San Francisco Mission District. Most dishes can be made vegan. A walk from downtown Berkeley BART. Open Mon 11:30am-9:00pm, Wed-Sun 11:30am-9:00pm.
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1903 University Ave (at Martin Luther King Jr Wy), Berkeley, California, USA, 94704
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Last update on 01 Nov 2022 by Mimi710
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26 Reviews
First Review by secret reviewer
lotusmacamoon
Points +32
Great food, excellent service - Edit
I liked the dosas and samosas and other dishes and they offered to make my food without oil..
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ShivankSharma
Points +34
Great place, not the best atmosphere - Edit
Great food, however the atmosphere doesn't feel quite so welcoming as compared with the San Francisco branch.
Read moreGood authentic Indian food, not oily!!
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villarreallevi
Points +952
Solid dosas - Edit
Got the Udupi dosa and it was great. All my veg and non veg friends enjoyed the food and quick service
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RubiaGarciaLopes
Points +79
Perfeito - Edit
Tudo incrível e delicioso. Comer no Udupi me fez lembrar de minhas viagens pela India. Os pratos são perfeitos em cada detalhe. Atendimento ótimo.
Read morePros: Apresentação , Tempero, Sabor
Cons: Não há, Tudo muito bom, Não há contra
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vegandinosaur
Points +386
Udupi combo is the way to go - Edit
Everything here is great, but I love the combo dishes (dosa or uttapam). Good value and excellent food.
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Gopala108
Points +3323
delightful South Indian vegetarian cuisine with many vegan options - Edit
So I recently found myself in Downtown Berkeley on a Saturday night, Lo & Behold Vegan Butcher's Son closes at 5pm on Sat & Sun, so what to do, what to do?
Read moreI rolled on over to Udupi Palace for dinner as this was my second time there. This isn't the place to go to impress a date as that would be Cha Ya for vegan Japanese cuisine yet Udupi Palace is quite alright in a simple setting. I spent three years abroad in India over several winters & a significant time in S. India so appreciate pure-veg S. Indian food.
If you aren't familiar w/ South Indian food here is a great place to give it a try. As far as I know this is Berkeley's only all vegetarian Indian restaurant so kudos for that. Most of the food is vegan by default yet store manager Jaffar Salik says anything on the menu can be made dairy free & don't worry. As is common in India eggs are considered non-veg so there are no eggs here for those vegans looking to avoid them.
Dosas are a gigantic crepe made from fermented & rice filled w/ potatoes, veggies, or spinach. There are eight types of dosas available here. Another option is uthappam, which are pancakes made from the same batter of dosas wrapped in spices w/ options of veggies, hot chilis, or onions.
The food here tends to be on the mild side & traditional Indian food especially in India can be super spicy as I have had my taste buds burned off there. If you like things on the spicy side I am sure if you tell the server you would like it spicy they can probably arrange for that.
My previous visit I went w/ a friend & I got the Udupi combo for $10.95 that comes w/ your choice of dosa, uthappam & is served w/ idly & menu vada. This is a great option for those unfamiliar w/ South Indian food.
My first visit I also shared the samosa chat for $5.50 w/ my friend. This comes w/ samosa & chick peas topped w/ spices.
This visit I decided to go w/ the S. Indian Thali for $11.95. I was delighted that this can come vegan upon request. It is quite awesome & comes as a platter w/ soup, curries, rice, & desert. I don't think the vegan version came w/ desert yet there was plenty of other assorted dishes so didn't miss the desert.
The menu here is quite extensive yet the two best ways to go in my humble opinion is getting the Udupi combo or South Indian Thali made vegan as these are probably the best dishes on the menu!
I will be back!
Pros: delightful all vegetarian South Indian cuisine , many vegan options
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hanana
Points +129
Delicious curry - Edit
Fast service, delicious food. Curry comes with a side of puri.
Read moreCons: Allergens (cashew) not labeled on the menu
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shreyp
Points +73
Lots of amazing vegetarian options - Edit
The inside is pretty casual and nothing great from an ambience pov. Our table ordered Thali, Spinach Potato Dosa and Gobi Chettinad Dosa. I had the Gobi Dosa and I felt the Dosa was not as crispy as I like it to be especially when it's fresh out of the kitchen. The Gobi curry in the Dosa was good, decent spice level but has an exceeding number of large pieces of onion. It felt like it had more onion than Gobi and I left them all the onions.
Read moreThe spinach Potato Dosa and Thali was well liked by the others. I will probably try them next time.
Pros: Everything Vegan Unless Marked, Lots of Vegan and Vegetarian Options , Decent Spice level
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Sjjk12
Points +1105
Same excellence as the SF location - Edit
Udupi is an SF staple, and the Berkeley location does not disappoint. Dosa and uttapam are amazing staples here. Nothing new here, just confirming the hype. A delicious place to stop.
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gggggggggg
Points +94
One of the best meals of all time? - Edit
Tasty, reasonable prices, just what the doctor ordered. Clearly marked vegan options and options that can be made vegan.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-02-08
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ShaneGarcia
Points +18
Love this place - Edit
I can’t say happy I am to find a place that makes amazing masala dosas. On top of delicious food the people who work here are incredibly friendly.
Read morePros: Lots to choose from! , Tasty, Quick
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villain
Points +8379
Good price and good flavors - Edit
Not the best Indian food I've had but still a good choice for Berkeley! Everything is vegetarian and menu items marked with two stars (**) can be made vegan so there are many options. The samosas are delicious. The only downsides are that the portion of rice that comes with the food is easily a third of what I need, and none of the dessert options can be made vegan. Regardless, I'm really happy with Udupi Palace. The restaurant maintains its laid back, friendly environment even when they're more crowded. The food came out very quickly.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-09-12
Pros: Quick to bring out food, Low price, many vegan options, Friendly staff
Cons: Small serving of rice, No vegan desserts
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isabeldetre
Points +30
FAVORITE RESTAURANT - Edit
Almost entirely vegan and so so so good!
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powerleegirl
Points +87
Dhosas to die for - Edit
Love the dhosas here and the mango lassi. So many great finds on the menu.
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DarinBolt
Points +28
Udupi Palace is fantastic - Edit
Number 1: "Idly, steamed rice and lentil patties served with sambar and chutney." and #30. "Udupi Special Spring Dosa" is excellent. Very good, yeah thank you,
Read morePros: Lots of delicious vegan options., Lots of vegan options.
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leahk
Points +314
Reliable inexpensive vegan option - Edit
Had many a tasty dosa, uttapam and thali here over the last few years. When you ask for a vegan preparation, they make sure you get the same amount of food with substitutions, for example in the thali. Tiny bit on the greasy side sometimes is my only complaint.
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ChristopherSJ
Points +60
Lots of vegan options! - Edit
Delicious and lots of vegan options. Inexpensive, too.
Read moreCons: No naan! Sob!
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Josh Fossgreen
Points +144
When I need a dosa fix... - Edit
I go to Udupi. Reliably yummy masala dosa, and I think they've leveled up their coconut chutney lately.
Read moreI wish the menu was a little clearer about vegan-itude - most things are vegan, but not everything that isn't is clearly labeled. PLEASE ask your server if you're not 100% sure about something, they seem to know what's in the food in my experience.
Also, learned recently that some of the vegan entrees come with non vegan sides - eek! Be careful if you're not hip to how Indian food is usually made, and ask questions regardless. For example, the chana masala entree is listed as vegan, and comes with rice, pickles, poori, papadum, which are all vegan, but also comes with raita which definitely isn't vegan (could be if they wanted it to be, but I confirmed with waitress tonight that it's made with animal dairy).
Tighten up your menu, Udupi!!!
Updated from previous review on 2019-02-08
Pros: Yum, Moderate price
Cons: Menu needs to be clearer, Some vegan dishes come with non vegan sides
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frazum
Points +1120
South Indian food - Edit
Shared a Potato Dosai set and Samosas with a friend here. What I ordered were tasty and the price was moderate. I need to try other dishes to give an honest review, but given that I don't live in SF. This will have to do. It was worth going. Given that it was quite packed during the lunch time. I'd say people do enjoy the food here.
Read morePros: Easy to find and tasty food
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GlennVeggieRunner
Points +53
Tasty dishes take the asterisk out of vegan dining - Edit
Tired of uninspired vegan menu offerings, such as, garden burger or hummus with veggie sticks? Udupi Palace's menu is the ultimate is budget-wise, tasty, veg-friendly. Single asterisk items (11) are non-vegan, vegetarian which use ghee, egg, cottage cheese yogurt or cream. Double-asterisk items (11) may be veganized upon request. Remaining 35 food items are vegan. For a famished family of four, familiar with dosas, the Udupi Combo was just what we needed. It took a moment for an employee to appear to greet and seat us. Served neatly on a tin tray our huge dosas and accompaniments were tasty. Combo includes one white rice and lentil patty and one fried lentil doughnut. Both paired yummily with coconut chutney. For an extra dollar your combo can be from one of the higher-end dosas, such as the Udupi Special Spring Dosa packed with cabbage, peas and cilantro added to the basic potato and chutney dosa. The combo is also available with your choice of Uthappam (rice and lentil pancake). Bargain family dining, although not organic.
Read morePros: Dozens of vegan options, Priced right with generous portions, Clean, well-maintained interior
Cons: Menu lacks sufficient descriptions for t, Not all vegan, Not organic
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HollyCalifornia
Points +47
good Southern Indian food - Edit
Totally vegetarian restaurant. We like the thali (platter with about 8 small dishes including dessert) and the spinach/potato dosa. Not much atmosphere, but pleasant enough. Good prices and daily specials.
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imightnotloveyou
Points +62
Spicy and delicious! - Edit
I love Indian food and am sooo happy this place exists.
Read moreEverything I've ordered has been tasty and the people that work there are really nice.
The food is a bit oily but that's normal for Indian food. I recommend the Special Vegetable Curry. Yomay!
Pros: lots to choose from, spicy!, tasty!
Cons: it's a bit "cozy" inside
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vegan_geek
Points +68
Good Southern Indian - Edit
They have good southern Indian food such as dosa and uthapham. Not much atmosphere, but the prices are low.
Read morePros: Food, Price
Cons: atmosphere
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m@earthville
Points +9608
Respectable Indian meals at reasonable prices - Edit
Udupi Palace does pretty good dosas, vadas, and other South Indian staples. Their samosas are well above average. The staff have always been very warm and friendly. Whenever we've taken friends from India, most of them have been very pleased, with few disappointments.
Read moreWe would go more often if they used organic ingredients and made efforts to be eco-friendly. There are now so many more health-conscious vegan places in the East Bay that we rarely eat at those with a lower bar for healthful ingredients.
Pros: Better than average Indian food, Quite reasonable prices for the location
Cons: Not all vegan, Not organic
m@earthville
PS: though they aren't all vegan, they are quite vegan-friendly
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brianedwardgreen
Points +40
Good Food Cheap - Edit
Coming from a city that has, for the most part, only two kinds of restaurants--steakhouses and burger joints--I was not prepared for the variety of vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants in Berkeley. There are incredibly upscale (and expensive) vegan restaurants, and there are modest, inexpensive (and yet still vegan!) places like the Udupi Palace. Possibly the name seems slightly ironic, because the restaurant is not large or fancy. The plates are plastic, the walls and tables are worn, and the decorations are not as fancy or colorful as I've seen in other Indian restaurants. But the prices are low, the portions are large, and the food is delicious. My wife and I ordered dosas, and they were huge! This is the ideal place for students or anyone on a budget, for a quick lunch or dinner, or for fans of Indian food (like my wife and me). The only people I wouldn't recommend it to are business people looking for a place to impress clients, or for couples wanting someplace romantic to dine (not fancy enough).
Read morePros: Good food, Cheap, Big portions
Cons: A bit worn-down
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secret reviewer
Points +28
Good food - Edit
I like it here. I've only had two of the dosas, one of them my favorite (masala dosa), samosas, and the lentil donuts (they have an indian name though). I've liked everything. The dining atmosphere itself is casual, and the staff is friendly, helpful, and accomodating.
Read morePros: great food, accomodating staff, reasonable prices
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