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Ajanta Restaurant
- Indian
- Berkeley, CA
About this business
Ajanta features an ever-changing menu, offering creative dishes from various regions of India. The elegant dining hall features Indian artwork inspired by the caves of Ajanta. Altogether, Ajanta is one of the best places to experience sophisticated Indian dining in the East Bay.
Location details
1888 Solano Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94707, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Take it from an Indian... the worst in the area – Ajanata by far has the worst Indian food in bay area. I was very excited to dine here after reading the reviews on this site. I was soooo disappointed. The food was terrible, the place was too crowded. They put way too many tables in a small space. And to top it all, it was expensive. Service was horrible. They made my food too spicy even after I told them to make it milder. When I told the waiter that the food was too spicy, he told me that no it was okay. After I insisted t... read more
BAD FOR VEGETARIANS – Please note had two terrible vegetarian meals here in the last two weeks. The badal jaam with only 2 slices of eggplant worth about $0.25 for $6 as a main entree was inadequate in size & overpriced. Next time had the New This Month vegetarian special, which was described with many ingredients. But when it came, the dish was exactly the same as the spinach & potato side dish served with rice but only with vegetables. It was like eating the same dish twice. Our waiter didn't think to alert me to this redu... read more
Amazing Indian Cuisine – I have been to Ajanta quite a few time now with my wife. I have been meaning to write a review for this place since it is truly something special. As soon as you walk in the door the staff is ver attentive and helpful. Their menu is extensive and also changes every month wich makes it very interesting andexciting. Both me and my wife like our food spicy, Ajanta has 5 levels of spice (the 6th level is sort of a secret and involves habanero if your interested) and they always make it just right. Not mu... read more
Chef Lachu Moorjani keeps diners coming back with an ever-changing menu of regional specialties. – In Short Every month, this Berkeley gem unveils a fresh roster of Indian dishes, like prawn bhuna masala, shrimp sauteed in a rich, spicy sauce, or khargosh khatta, rabbit stewed in onions, garlic, yogurt, cream, cardamom and mango powder. Vegetarians won't be disappointed with picks like tandoori asparagus and pan-fried eggplant brushed with tomato sauce. The elegant dining room is decorated with artwork inspired by the Ajanta... read more
I want to keep it a secret! – Ajanta is by far the best Indian food I have ever had. I always ask the owner what he recommends and I am always amazed at the food. The staff are simply lovely people. Call ahead for reservations. I would really rather keep them a secret, because they are so good they will soon be overrun with customers!
So good! – This place is so good. The food is very flavorful and the breads are wonderful. Make sure you're hungry though because portions are plentiful. The wait can get long on the weekends though so go early.
Our Favorite For Years – We have tried most of the Indian restaurants in the Bay Area and Ajanta is our favorite, by far. We have been going there for years now because the food is always inventive and delicious, the ambience is inviting, the service fast and attentive -who could ask for anything more? The prices are also very fair. Some people overlook that the cost of the meal includes naan bread as well as rice and vegetables, chutneys/dips and pappadum, some or all of which other restaurants charge for separately. The ch... read more
It really is distinctive – Ajanta is one of the better Indian restaurants in the Bay Area, despite its lack of authenticity. Rather than duplicate authentic Indian standards, Ajanta plays with them, tweaking the dishes into something unique. They even present the dishes in a swank, Parisian manner. But don't let that throw you off - the food is usually quite good, and always amazingly fresh and high quality. The Maloni Sabzi and the Dhaniwal Murg Korma are intensely flavorful, rich, tangy, and uniquely prepared. The Malabar ... read more
Frequently asked questions about Ajanta Restaurant
How is Ajanta Restaurant rated?
Ajanta Restaurant has a 4.3 star rating with 406 reviews.
When is Ajanta Restaurant open?
Ajanta Restaurant is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
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