You can live in Berkeley for years and not know about Vik's, because the only way to find it is for someone to bring you there. It started out as a warehouse on the very west, industrial part of Berkeley. It still has that warehouse feel to it today, but no one cares because they came here for the food.
My favorite way to enjoy Vik's is to go with a couple of friends so that we can order one of almost everything on their chaat menu. These small snacks are packed full of authentic flavors and spices, and be warned, they are spicy! When going alone, my standard favorite is the Samosa Cholle (two crusty patries stuffed with green peas, potato, and garbonzo beans, covered in a spicy garbanzo chutney). Although lately I've been going for the much lighter Dahi Batata Puri - crisp puffed puris, filled with potatoes and garbanzos, covered with yogurt and tamarind. The yogurt and tamarind provide a cool, sweet couterpart to the other spicy dishes.
Vik's Chaat Corner is located at 724 Allston Way, and is open Tuesday-Sunday, 11am-6pm.
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