Mehak – Indian
Step into a vibrant sanctuary where the intoxicating aroma of toasted cumin and ginger wafts from the kitchen, inviting guests to linger over plates of golden-fried pakoras and spice-dusted samosas. The kitchen balances the smoky char of traditional tandoori specialties with the comforting warmth of slow-simmered dal, creating a tapestry of textures and spices that dance on the palate. Whether sharing an assortment of crisp Indian snacks or diving into a zesty bowl of chilli chicken, diners find themselves enveloped in a rich culinary journey that honors authentic tradition.
2449 Sacramento Street, Berkeley CA 94702 https://mehakindiancuisineberkeley.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated as a reliable destination for a casual meal with friends, guests appreciate that the experience consistently meets expectations for a straightforward dining outing. Reviewers highlight the decent atmosphere and functional setting, noting it as an accessible choice for those seeking a simple and predictable group gathering.
Menu
Appetizers
- Vegetable Pakora - $4.99: Mixed vegetable fritters in garbanzo bean batter Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Samosa (2 pcs.) - $5.99: Crispy patties stuffed with potatoes and peas with aromatic spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Pakora (6 pcs.) - $6.99: Homemade cheese fritters in garbanzo bean batter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pakora - $6.99: Chicken pieces marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic and batter-fried Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilli Chicken - $13.99: Boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic and cooked with onion, bell pepper and special spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Assorted Indian Snack - $9.99: Combination of samosa, pakora, kabab, tikka and papadum Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Dal Soup - $6.99: Homemade soup of yellow lentil, fresh tomato, lemon juice and green coriander Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Salad - $4.99: Lettuce, cucumber, spinach, bell pepper with sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cucumber Salad - $5.99: Cucumbers, tomato, bell pepper, tamarind sauce and punjabi spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Tandoori Dishes
Comes With a Side of Rice
- Tandoori Chicken - $14.99: Chicken marinated in yogurt, garlic, ginger, vinegar and fresh herbs then cooked in tandoor Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tikka kabab - $14.99: Boneless chicken pieces marinated over night in fresh herbs and spices then cooked in tandoor Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kashmiri Kabab - $14.99: Boneless chicken pieces marinated over night in yogurt, fresh garlic, ginger, mint, green chili, lemon juice, herbs and spices then cooked in tandoor Dietary tags: Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawns Tandoori - $15.99: Jumbo prawns marinated over night in spice and herbs Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Tikka - $16.99: Cubes of fish marinated in yogurt and fish spice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tandoori Mixed Grill - $18.99: Tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, seekh kabab, prawn and fish tikka Available at: dinner, lunch
Lamb Curry
Comes With a Side of Rice
- Boona Lamb - $14.99: Lamb cooked with bell pepper, tomato, green onion in mild spices Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Coconut - $15.99: Lamb cubes cooked in coconut flavored curry sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Vindaloo - $14.99: Lamb, potato, fresh tomato and tangy sharp sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Mushroom Masala - $14.99: Lamb with ginger, garlic and garm masala sauteed with fresh mushroom and tomato Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Korma - $15.99: Lamb cooked in a mildly spiced and cashew cream sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Punjabi Lamb Curry - $14.99: Lamb cubes cooked in tomato, garlic, ginger, cilantro and meat masala Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Do Piaza - $14.99: Lamb cooked in slices of bell pepper, onion, tomato, raw mango, ginger and spicy sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rogan Josh - $14.99: Lamb cubes cooked in yogurt, saffron, cumin seeds, mango powder, spices and sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ginger Lamb - $14.99: Lamb cubes, ginger slices, fresh tomato, herbs and spices Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken Curry
Comes With a Side of Rice
- Punjabi Chicken Curry - $14.99: Chicken with garlic, onion, ginger, tomato and special blend of spices Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tikka Masala - $14.99: Marinated boneless grilled chicken breast cooked in delicious blend of creamy sauce and special herb and spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Mushroom Masala - $14.99: Chicken with garlic, ginger and garam masala sauteed with fresh mushroom Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Vindaloo - $14.99: Chicken, potato, fresh tomato and tangy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Malai - $14.99: Boneless chicken cooked in cashew, creamy sauce and spice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Saag - $14.99: Chicken cooked with spinach and a touch cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Chicken - $14.99: Chicken cubes, chopped garlic, tomato herbs and spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hyderabadi Chicken Curry - $14.99: Chicken cubes, fresh apricots, lemon juice, crispy shredded potato with mild creamy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
Comes With a Side of Rice
- Fish Badami - $14.99: Tandoori fish cubes cooked in creamy sauce with almonds and nuts Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawn Vindaloo - $14.99: Prawn cooked with potatoes and tangy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawn Saag - $14.99: Prawn cooked with spinach and spices Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Masala - $14.99: Shrimp cooked with onion, garlic, ginger, bell pepper, herbs and spices Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetarian
Comes With a Side of Rice
- Saag Paneer - $14.99: Homemade cheese in spinach curry and sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mutter Paneer - $13.99: Homemade cheese and green peas in onion, tomato and mild spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shahi Paneer - $14.99: Homemade cottage cheese, fresh garlic, cashew and mild creamy spice sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chana Masala - $13.99: Garbanzo beans, sauteed with ginger, tomato, garlic, red onion and spice sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dal Makhani - $13.99: Creamed mixed lentil with herbs and spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aloo Gobi - $13.99: Cauliflower and potato cooked in indian spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aloo Saag - $13.99: Fresh spinach cooked with potato and spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Mutter - $13.99: Fresh mushroom sauteed with ginger, onion, tomato and green peas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Masala - $13.99: Fresh cauliflower, red potato, green beans, bell pepper, mushroom, carrot, curry leaves, garlic, ginger, tomato and indian spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bangan Bharta - $13.99: Tandoori roasted eggplant sauteed in herbs, tomatoes, green peas and spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Malai Kofta - $14.99: Vege balls cooked in creamy sauce and spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Navrattan Korma - $14.99: Mix vegetables in a blend of nuts and creamy sauce and spices Available at: dinner, lunch
Tandoori Breads (Naan)
- Plain Naan - $1.99: Leavened bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Naan - $2.99: Leavened bread stuffed with fresh garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kashmiri Naan - $2.99: Leavened bread stuffed with cherry, raisins, coconut and nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Naan - $3.5: Leavened bread stuffed with homemade cheese and spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Kulcha - $2.99: Leavened bread stuffed with onion and spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Naan - $2.99: Leavened bread stuffed with minced tandoori chicken and spice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Palak Naan - $2.5: Leavened bread with fresh spinach Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aloo Pratha - $3.5: Leavened wheat bread stuffed with potatoes, peas, spices and topped with butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Tandoori Roti - $1.99: Whole wheat flour bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plain Pratha - $2.5: Buttered and leavened whole wheat bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mehak Bread Basket - $6.99: Combination of garlic naan, kashmiri naan and onion kulcha Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Kheer - $2: Basmati rice pudding served cold and sprinkled with almond and pistachio Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Side Dishes
- Raita - $3.99: Homemade yogurt, cucumber, carrot, fresh mint and spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mango Chutney - $1.5: Sweet and spices
- Achar - $1.99: Mix pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Extra Side of rice - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Mango Lassi - $5.99: Refreshing yogurt drink blended with mango pulp
- Sweet Lassi - $4.99: Refreshing yogurt drink Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Soda - $2.5
- Indian Masala Tea - $2.99: Cardamom, oregano seeds, ginger, other spices and milk Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
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