Jot Mahal Palace of Indian Cuisine Menu – Berkeley, CA

Type : Indian restaurant

Location : Berkeley, CA

Indian cooking with ample vegan options & a lunch buffet, offered with beer & wine in basic digs. Based on 529 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Jot Mahal Palace of Indian Cuisine 94709

Address:
1543 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94709

Phone: (510) 848-9664

Website:

Hours

Friday 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM
Sunday 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM

Menu

Vegetarian Appetizers
Vegetable Pakora
mixed vegetable fritters dipped in chickpea batter and deep-fried		 $3.99
Paneer Pakora
fresh homemade cheese cubes dipped in chickpeas batter, deep-fried		 $7.99
Aloo Tikki
mildly spiced vegetable cutlets made with mashed potatoes		 $4.50
Vegetable Samosa (2pc)
crisp pastry stuffed with seasoned potatoes & green peas		 $4.50
Samosa Chaat
crisp pastry stuffed with seasoned potatoes & green peas. With chole		 $4.50
Non-veg Appetizers
Chicken Pakora
deep fried white meat chicken fritters		 $5.99
Fish Pakora
fish marinated in a blend of mild spices & deep-fried		 $6.99
Freshly Baked Breads
Naan
a classic unleavened bread		 $1.95
Garlic Naan
unleavened bread topped with fresh garlic & cilantro		 $2.50
Roti
the simplest & most popular traditional north indian bread		 $1.95
Pratha
unleavened buttered layered bread		 $2.75
Aloo Pratha
unleavened delicately spiced potato stuffed bread flavoured with cilantro		 $2.95
Paneer Pratha
bread stuffed with fresh homemade cheese, clintro & chopped onion delicately spiced		 $3.75
Onion Pratha
an unleavened lightly spiced chopped onion bread with a touch of cilantro		 $2.95
Poori (2pcs)
(Only on weekends) deep fried fluffy bread		 $3.50
Chicken Entrees
Chicken Curry
chicken cooked in mildly spiced traditional curry sauce		 $10.99
Kadai Chicken
chicken sauteed with fresh bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, ginger in a fine blend of spices		 $12.99
Chicken Tikka Masala
marinated boneless grilled chicken breast cooked in a delicious blend of creamed tomato masala sauce, and special herbs & spices		 $11.99
Chicken Korma
boneless chicken cooked in a creamy sauce & nuts with mild spices & herbs		 $11.95
Chicken Makhni
boneless grilled chicken cooked in tomato based cream & butter sauce with exotic herbs & spices		 $11.99
Lamb Specialties
Lamb Curry
lamb cooked in a mildly spiced traditional curry sauce		 $12.95
Lamb Korma
tender cubes of lamb cooked in a creamy sauce & nuts with mild spices and herbs		 $14.50
Grilled Specialties from Tandoor
Tandoori Chicken
bone-in skinless chicken (breast & leg) marinated overnight in yogurt and freshly grounded spices		 $9.99
Tandoori Fish
flaky catfish marinated in our house blend and baked in the tandoor		 $13.99
Shrimp
jumbo shrimp marinated in flavorful spices		 $14.99
Fish Tikka
cubed salmon marinated in aromatic spices & herbs		 $18.95
Seekh Kabab
lean ground lamb delicately seasoned with herbs, spices and chopped onions		 $10.95
Lamb Tikka Kabab
tender cubes of lamb marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, herbs and spices		 $14.99
Veg Specialties
Paneer Makhni
homemade cheese cooked in tomato based cream and butter sauce with exotic herbs and spices		 $10.95
Matar Paneer
fresh homemade cheese and green peas in lightly spiced creamed curry sauce		 $9.95
Palak Paneer
fresh homemade cheese prepared with lightly creamed spinach in mild herbs and spices		 $9.50
Paneer Tikka Masala
fresh homemade cheese in a delicious blend of creamed tomato masala sauce and special spices		 $11.50
Vegetable Curry
assorted fresh vegetable cooked in delicately spiced traditional curry sauce		 $8.95
Vegetable Korma
assorted fresh vegetable cooked in a rich creamy sauce made with nuts and with mild spices and herbs.(a delight for vegetable lovers)		 $9.50
Bhindi Masala
okra stir fried with fresh tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, & flavorful spices		 $9.50
Chana Masala
chic-peas cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger in a blend of spices. (a north indian classic)		 $8.95
Malai Kofta
vegetables & cheese balls in creamy tomato sauce with spices and herbs.(extremely popular in india)		 $9.50
Aloo Palak
potatoes cooked with lightly creamed spinach in mild herbs & spices		 $8.95
Aloo Chole
chick-peas and potatoes cooked with garlic & ginger in flavorful curry sauce		 $8.95
Aloo Gobhi
cauliflower and potatoes sautéed with tomatoes, onions, ginger, herbs, & spices		 $9.50
Aloo Matar
diced potatoes & green peas cooked in mild traditional curry sauce		 $8.95
Baingan Bharta
mashed roasted eggplant sauteed with fresh tomatoes, onions, ginger, green peas, light cream and freshly grounded spices		 $9.50
Dal Makhni
lightly creamed black lentils cooked over a slow fire with fresh tomatoes, onions, ginger, & garlic.(a north indian favorite)		 $8.95
Cholary Bhature
seasoned garbanzo beans topped with onions and cilantro. served with two freshly fried bhaturas (bread)		 $6.99
Punjabi Special Dal
black lentil sauteed with tomato, onion, ginger, garlic, cumin & coriander		 $8.95
Punjabi Special Saag
mustard and spinach cooked with ginger, garlic in flavorful spices. (a north indian favorite)		 $9.95
Chana Dal
split chick-pea lentil sauteed with fresh tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic in mild spices		 $8.95
Biryani & Rice Specialties
Vegetable Biryani
garden fresh vegetables cooked with basmati rice in a blend of mild spices, nuts & raisins		 $9.95
Chicken Biryani
delicately spiced boneless, skinless chicken & basmati rice cooked with cashews, almonds & raisins		 $10.95
Shrimp Biryani
shrimp prepared with basmati rice & flavorful spices with cashews, almonds & raisins		 $13.95
Lamb Biryani
a classic mughlai dish of tender pieces of lamb and basmati rice sautéed with freshly ground herbs, spices & nuts		 $13.50
Plain Rice $2.00
Plain Yoghurt $1.99
Desserts
Kheer
north indian popular, house special delicious rice pudding made with milk, basmati rice, almonds, and green cardamom		 $2.50
Gulab Jamun (Served Warm)
dumpling made with dry milk in sweet syrup flavored with cardamom		 $2.75
Kulfi
a pistachios flavored, traditional homemade ice-cream		 $3.00
Ice Cream
Mango, Chocolates, or Bubble gum		 $2.00
Beverages
Mango Lassi $2.50
Salt Lassi $2.50
Coconut Juice $3.50
Mango Juice $2.75
Apple Juice $2.50
Tea $2.00
Coffee $2.00
Mineral Water $2.00
Soft Drinks
Coke
Dr. Pepper
Sprite
Diet Pepsi
Alcoholic Beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Servers will ask for IDs

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Reviews

Peter Farejowicz
Found this place by chance when I was in Berkeley and craving Indian food, I left stuffed and satisfied with the meal. For lunch they do an all you can eat style buffet with various dishes served up alongside their housemade naan and drinks.

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Rey Mendoza
Simply amazing! I drove a little over an hour and a half to get here and it was worth it. Jot Mahal is a family ran restaurant and the love that goes into these dishes makes all the difference. I had the buffet which had the ever popular chicken tikka masala as well as chicken curry. I also had palek paneer on the side. I was told that the spinach is fresh organic spinach that is bought daily. You can for sure taste the difference! Super delicious. You won’t be disappointed.

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Sofia Meola
Unique, beautiful, cozy atmosphere in the front sun room. Delicious food! Good pricing. Beautiful presentation. Wonderful owners and customer service. I’m always so comfortable here! Also, it’s all organic (I think!)

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Gargi Gupta
This is an amazing place to have Indian cuisine!! Uncles are so so nice and helping and serve one of the best services and food here!! Do come and taste the Indian dishes!!

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Karissa Liu
Great value for an Indian all you can eat! Not too many options but all the food is delicious! Our server was so friendly and had the best attitude

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Robert Hegedus
I have been looking for a great Indian restaurant to eat at for a long time. I wish I had found this place sooner, when I lived closer.

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Antwan Fantwan
I had been here before a bunch of years ago, but forgot about it until my girlfriend suggested we go. I’m glad we did!

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Grace Dawson
The food is delicious, and the service is quick and kind. I’ve gotten take-out here before as well as dined in. It’s often pretty quiet and not too busy during the dinner hour, but it can get pretty busy at times. I had an especially lovely solo meal recently. The owner served my table, chatted with me, and was very kind and friendly. It is fast becoming one of my favourite regular spots, and I will always recommend Jot Mahal to anyone looking for delicious food and great overall vibes. Please support this lovely restaurant!

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Carlos Ruiz (Carlitos)
We absolutely love this place. The food is delicious and the owner is super sweet. It was our first Indian restaurant in the bay area and after trying out many more, we still keep coming here regularly. Totally worth it! 🙂

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A K
No frills Indian buffet restaurant and pocket friendly

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