Idly Express

Idly Express - Berkeley is a South Indian vegetarian restaurant that serves a variety of dishes, such as idly, medhu vadai, and pongal, all prepared with traditional recipes. Located conveniently in Berkeley, this restaurant is sure to satisfy all cravings for authentic South Indian cuisine and coffee.

Customers can also pick up Mylapore Express curries and batters.

Located at 1974 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, Idly Express operates as an indian restaurant serving Berkeley in California. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Google also lists it under indian takeaway, south indian restaurant, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

This group covers Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indian and other Asian cuisines that are not Chinese, and the etiquette varies by kitchen. Japanese and Korean restaurants often take reservations for dinner and may add a service charge for large groups; Thai and Vietnamese spots are usually walk-in and quick-turnover. Spice levels are frequently adjustable on request at Thai, Indian and Sichuan-adjacent menus, so say if you want it mild or hot. Korean BBQ restaurants typically charge per person for all-you-can-eat service with a time limit, and grills are shared at the table. Vietnamese pho shops post bowl sizes (regular or large) and a plate of herbs, bean sprouts and lime is normal to add yourself. Card and tap-to-pay are widely accepted; cash-only is more common at small family-run counters.

The business lists hours on 6 days of the week. On most of those days it is open 10:30 am–9:30 pm. Note that it does not open on Tuesday. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (510) 570-2867. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is order.idlyexpress.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

Customers rate it 4.7 out of 5 on Google across 72 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded indian restaurants in Berkeley.

Berkeley is in California, on the West Coast, where the climate ranges from foggy coast to hot inland valleys, wildfire season can affect air quality in late summer, and traffic is the main thing to plan around. Getting around Berkeley is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across California's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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