Delhi Diner

"Fantastic Indian food. Hard to find a place that makes both North and South Indian food well, and Delhi Diner delivers on that front! The food is delicious, quantities are generous, and everyone is so kind and friendly. I've been eating here for years, and they've kept up their quality. My favorite Indian place in the Berkeley/Albany area."

"The prices of what i payed did not match what was advertised in the menu, the samosas were beyond over priced and what they gave me was the tiny little ones you can get from costco and it was super burnt from the inside and outside, so either the chef doesnt know how long to cook for or they keep the samosa frozen over time and just toss in oil when ordered, the outside was too burnt as was the inside for something “fresh” if it wasnt for the chutney it wouldnt even be edible and even then it was like eating charcoal with some tamarind paste"

"Really nice local Indian diner in Albany. We got papdi chaat, daal makhani, malai kofta, butter chicken, and uttapam with some sweet lassis and beers on the side. The group favorite was easily the malai kofta- super creamy and rich. In my opinion, the daal could use a bit more flavor/salt. Overall the food and ambiance was really good. Recommend for locals and perfect for Cal and other local students if they’re craving Indian food."

"To stretch a little bit and create a parallel, new deli cuisine is to Indian cuisine, what Parisian cuisine is to French cuisine. With more influences and cultures concentrated at the same table as opposed to more traditional fare. Nonetheless, Krishna, the owner here and Amin the chef, take what they do very seriously, and this neighborhood is blessed for it. I've been eating Indian food my entire life and this is among one of the greatest dining experiences I have ever had eating Indian food of any kind at a restaurant. I always start with something that is a staple of a restaurant. So I ordered the butter chicken and the korma curry with vegetables, some garlic naan and a mango lassie. Right away. When the items arrived at my table, I could smell the herbs, and spices, and upon first taste, I was very happy. There was no extra sugar, salt, or anything except real, natural flavor cooked by a Master Chef in each one of these dishes. The butter chicken was absolutely spectacular, and the korma curry deeper, and richer than any I have had before. The garlic naan was absolutely perfect, and the mango lasse, and not from a mix. Talking with Krishna who is a delightful host, she explained some of the principles of New Delhi cuisine to me, and how she had pride in her restaurant and her food, and it shows. This is a wonderful place, and it costs a little bit more, but it is worth every penny. I cannot recommend this place highly enough, and the atmosphere service and the people there in general are just divine."