Fire, smoke, and fifty years of patience.
A second-generation family kitchen on Sacramento Street. Everything here begins in the clay oven at 480°C — the naan, the kebabs, the birds that go in whole and come out gold.
Tradition and modern taste, on one table.
Narwal Urban Village is a second-generation family business established in 1972. We cook authentic Indian flavours with modern culinary creativity — for families, for friends, and for anyone who takes rich taste seriously.
From the first papadum to the last spoon of kheer, every dish is built from scratch with premium ingredients and a great deal of unhurried attention.
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Tell us when and how many. We'll confirm by phone within the hour. For parties over eight, call us directly on +1 510 280 5128.
Our Story
A second-generation family business, still cooking the way the first generation did — only with better ovens.
Bringing tradition & modern taste together
Narwal Urban Village offers a dining experience inspired by authentic Indian flavours blended with modern culinary creativity. The restaurant is designed for families, friends, and food lovers who appreciate rich taste, premium ingredients, and genuine hospitality.
From flavourful appetizers to signature main courses and handcrafted desserts, every dish is prepared with passion and freshness — the sort of cooking that makes an ordinary Tuesday memorable.
Four hands, one plate
The marinade
Yogurt, ginger, garlic and whole spices ground the same morning. Chicken and lamb sit in it overnight — never less.
The tandoor
A clay wall at 480°C. Skewers go in vertically so the fat renders down through the meat instead of pooling under it.
The gravy
Onions cooked down slowly until they collapse. Tomatoes, cream, cashew paste. No shortcuts, no powder bases.
The pass
Plated, checked, sent. Bread comes out last so it reaches the table still too hot to hold comfortably.
Some things are worth being stubborn about
We grind our own masala. We make paneer in house. We keep the vegetarian menu as long as the meat one — sixteen dishes, not an afterthought section at the back.
And we still write (N) next to anything with nuts, (GF) for gluten free and (V) for vegan, because guessing is not hospitality.
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The Menu
Everything we cook, in one place. Search it, filter it, or just scroll and let something catch you.
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The tandoor, the plates, and the moments in between. Click any image to open it full size.
Contact Us
On Sacramento Street in Berkeley. Walk in, call ahead, or send us a note below.
- Sunday–Thursday10:30 am–10 pm
- Friday–Saturday10:30 am–10:30 pm