Xpression

Best bang for your buck in terms of price and food in Berkeley. You can't go wrong with their daily special and staff are super friendly. Big clutch especially if you're on a budget

I went in the afternoon to grab a quick lunch. The food is awesome, with authentic Indian flavours. The service is swift and the staff is sweet hence prompting me to give a perfect 5 rating. Highly recommended if you want to try authentic Indian food.

Food is actually delicious, and I’m Indian so y’all can trust me LOL! They have a good balance of spices and flavor, service is always friendly, and the price is unbeatable. They have daily lunch specials for $9.99 that comes with a soda!! I honestly recommend anything because everything is spot on here!

The tastiest fast-Indian food with generous portions. Plus the owners and workers are very nice. They bake the naan to order - the wraps are pretty amazing. I believe the sauces are made from scratch and they're fantastic. The extra work doesn't go unnoticed.

My #1 favorite place to get lunch in Berkeley. Fast and friendly service, large servings, ability to customize, good value and healthy food choices. The chicken tandoori is my favorite, though I also highly recommend the saag and mushroom dishes. Unlike most lunch places around here, I am actually full after eating a meal from Xpression. This is mostly a take-out place, though there is some seating for those who can't wait to eat! I come here several times per week, I just love this place.

Not sure how this place makes enough money to exist, it sells really great food for really good prices, and has great quick service. They do right by Indian classics and also have a bunch of really cool fusion dishes to try. Very much recommend.

i miss this place a lot. when i lived here i ate so many of their samosas and their paneer tacos. so yummy. thank you guys.

Very delicious! They take extra care to prepare their food well. Their chai and mango lassi are both excellent compared to other Indian places, nicely spiced. The chicken was very moist and tasty.

Danny Nguyen

Not sure how this place makes enough money to exist, it sells really great food for really good prices, and has great quick service. They do right by Indian classics and also have a bunch of really cool fusion dishes to try. Very much recommend.

Yousef Bagdadi

Best bang for your buck in terms of price and food in Berkeley. You can't go wrong with their daily special and staff are super friendly. Big clutch especially if you're on a budget

Sherafghan Iftikhar

Excellent food. I come here quite often, and it never disappoints. The food is consistently delicious, the service is friendly, and the vibe is just right. Whether I’m grabbing a quick bite or having a relaxed meal, it always hits the mark. Highly recommend!

Josh Freund

Very delicious! They take extra care to prepare their food well. Their chai and mango lassi are both excellent compared to other Indian places, nicely spiced. The chicken was very moist and tasty.

Harshita Verma

I went in the afternoon to grab a quick lunch. The food is awesome, with authentic Indian flavours. The service is swift and the staff is sweet hence prompting me to give a perfect 5 rating. Highly recommended if you want to try authentic Indian food.

Hitesh Khilwani

Food is actually delicious, and I’m Indian so y’all can trust me LOL! They have a good balance of spices and flavor, service is always friendly, and the price is unbeatable. They have daily lunch specials for $9.99 that comes with a soda!! I honestly recommend anything because everything is spot on here!

Hailey Brett

Food is sooo yummy, very easy to order and go! The woman who owns/works in the front is awesome! Such an inspiration. Love her. More people need to know about Xpression!! 10/10 Stars.

R T

My #1 favorite place to get lunch in Berkeley. Fast and friendly service, large servings, ability to customize, good value and healthy food choices. The chicken tandoori is my favorite, though I also highly recommend the saag and mushroom dishes. Unlike most lunch places around here, I am actually full after eating a meal from Xpression. This is mostly a take-out place, though there is some seating for those who can't wait to eat! I come here several times per week, I just love this place.

Jesse Merz

The tastiest fast-Indian food with generous portions. Plus the owners and workers are very nice. They bake the naan to order - the wraps are pretty amazing. I believe the sauces are made from scratch and they're fantastic. The extra work doesn't go unnoticed.

Halal!! Not sure what to make of this place; food was good; we had the Papadi chaat: not bad; the papas was a bit hard; and there Saturday special: Chicken 65 Calupa: very tasty; the chalup is like a thick puri and the small mango cubes were a good touch Atmosphere: very small tables and not enough for even 3 people; they also done do a good job of cleaning after someone leaves; it’s up to you to do it; There is no service as you have to order on kiosk and menu is a bit confusing…

Monem Salam

Halal!! Not sure what to make of this place; food was good; we had the Papadi chaat: not bad; the papas was a bit hard; and there Saturday special: Chicken 65 Calupa: very tasty; the chalup is like a thick puri and the small mango cubes were a good touch Atmosphere: very small tables and not enough for even 3 people; they also done do a good job of cleaning after someone leaves; it’s up to you to do it; There is no service as you have to order on kiosk and menu is a bit confusing…

Overall: Easy Indian street-food style lunch! My Order: Tandoori Chicken over rice. Price Breakdown: I believe around $15 total more or less. Typical pricing. Portions: Great portions and very filling for the price! Halal/Vegetarian Friendly: Chicken is halal! And clearly marked vegetarian options. Would get again: Likely, especially one of their daily specials. Stopped by here to try out some Indian food in Berkeley, and this did not miss! I believe we visited this spot for lunch last year, and I clearly remember the food being incredibly fresh and SO hot. Each bite was packed with flavor, and the gravy was delicious! Will be back soon to hopefully try their other meals.

I would recommend the butter chicken wrap if you’re an omnivore. The naan is made fresh in front of you, and you get to choose your own toppings. The onions and cilantro are a must, they bring the rich makhani sauce to life with little aromatic explosions, and if you like spice there’s jalopenos too. The chicken has a varied texture, there’s tender bits and crispier bits, you won’t get bored eating it. Spring mix is an option, and though I’ve never seen it in Indian food, it works very well for texture and flavor. The chutneys to top it off will bring you down to flavor town. There’s Tamarind (sweet), Mint (moderately spicy), and Raita (Creamy).

Manahil Syeda

Overall: Easy Indian street-food style lunch! My Order: Tandoori Chicken over rice. Price Breakdown: I believe around $15 total more or less. Typical pricing. Portions: Great portions and very filling for the price! Halal/Vegetarian Friendly: Chicken is halal! And clearly marked vegetarian options. Would get again: Likely, especially one of their daily specials. Stopped by here to try out some Indian food in Berkeley, and this did not miss! I believe we visited this spot for lunch last year, and I clearly remember the food being incredibly fresh and SO hot. Each bite was packed with flavor, and the gravy was delicious! Will be back soon to hopefully try their other meals.

Al Messinger

I would recommend the butter chicken wrap if you’re an omnivore. The naan is made fresh in front of you, and you get to choose your own toppings. The onions and cilantro are a must, they bring the rich makhani sauce to life with little aromatic explosions, and if you like spice there’s jalopenos too. The chicken has a varied texture, there’s tender bits and crispier bits, you won’t get bored eating it. Spring mix is an option, and though I’ve never seen it in Indian food, it works very well for texture and flavor. The chutneys to top it off will bring you down to flavor town. There’s Tamarind (sweet), Mint (moderately spicy), and Raita (Creamy).

Food is decent, tasty. Had catering from here before with no problem. However, this time I was appalled to see a live bug fall out of the spring mix sitting on top of my curry! They should cover all the toppings… they are just sitting there uncovered in an open counter.

The butter chicken rice bowl was fantastic – great portion size, good price, and absolutely delicious. However, I was shocked to see that they’re charging $2 for a 500 mL Kirkland water bottle. That feels outrageous and borderline exploitative. It really shouldn’t be allowed.

Elise Eng

Food is decent, tasty. Had catering from here before with no problem. However, this time I was appalled to see a live bug fall out of the spring mix sitting on top of my curry! They should cover all the toppings… they are just sitting there uncovered in an open counter.

Shyam Kishor Sah

The butter chicken rice bowl was fantastic – great portion size, good price, and absolutely delicious. However, I was shocked to see that they’re charging $2 for a 500 mL Kirkland water bottle. That feels outrageous and borderline exploitative. It really shouldn’t be allowed.

When to pick up my order , had to wait 40 min over pick up time . My veg samosa both had chicken in it . The rice from my bowl tasted like dish soap . The 2 bite that I took were enough to make me sick. What a waist of 40$

Sabrina Spriggs

After my experience here. I will never not read a bad review!!!!! Cause they are telling the truth!

Maxime Moquelet

When to pick up my order , had to wait 40 min over pick up time . My veg samosa both had chicken in it . The rice from my bowl tasted like dish soap . The 2 bite that I took were enough to make me sick. What a waist of 40$