Came here on a whim as I recently moved to the area and this was delicious! I got the Chicken Zinger Burger and made it a combo. The sandwich itself was huge and I love their original sauce- especially love how they give you a side for the fries! It was perfect for dipping. Definitely need to come back and try the other things on the menu, this was really fresh and came out quick! read more

Deccan Bites - Chicken Zinger Burger - Halal Near Me - San Diego, California

If you want to wait a long time this is the place to be. We ordered onion samosa, loaded fries and chicken. I hear people say the food is delicious but I'm not impressed with the WAIT for more than 40 mins for a fried food. The server is kind enough to give us free drink but don't recommend if you don't have time to wait. Review of the food. They're amazing, I wish I can give them 4 or 5 but I can't still believe the long wait read more

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Prices on the board are cash prices. You swipe your card you pay 3% extra. Classic bait and switch. Advertise actual price and say 3% discount if you pay by cash. No you bring the customer in and then when you pay there's a small note on the pos saying you will pay 3% extra. All tables left with crumbs and food that no staff bothered to clean. It was a take it or leave it attitude. So its my first and last time here thank you very much. Smelly restrooms to top it all off. read more

Delicious and great value! First impressions after stepping in, the place is nicer than I thought. High ceilings, lots of natural lighting, clean environment. I got the chicken zinger burger with a side of garlic tots. The burger is pretty big and a good size for the price, imo. Crispy chicken and well seasoned. A little kick with the marinade and raw onions. The garlic tots were BOMB! The garlic sauce drizzled on top was delicious and I also dipped it in half ketchup half tandoori sauce - amazinggggg! Wish we could "upgrade" the combo from fries to tots, but paying extra for the tots on the side with worth it to me. My husband got the regular combo with fries and enjoyed it too - the fries were good but the tots were superior I think! read more

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Deccan Bites is a fast casual restaurant to get some crispy fried chicken. There were a lot of choices, but I ultimately decided on the all day combo ($11.99). This came with 2 pieces of leg and thigh, as well as fries and a fountain soda. I also got the potato garlic tots ($3.49). I enjoyed the juiciness of the fried chicken, and the sauces that came with it were addictively delicious. I ended up dipping my fries and tots into the sauces. I wish there was more sauce because they were that good! The parking lot was huge, so it was quite easy to find parking. After you order, you get a buzzer to notify you to pick up the food. The soda fountain is self-serve as well. Next time, I'll opt to order more chicken instead of an additional side! read more

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Fried chicken and Indian food? Well it's more of an Indian flare on fried chicken, but why not! My wife found this place on Yelp and wanted to give it a try since we were going to be in the area. There is a small amount of parking in front of the restaurant but some of them are only 30 minutes but they also have a drive through. The inside looks like a typical fast food restaurant and there are about 10 tables inside. You order at the counter and they will hand you a buzzer to notify you when to pick up your food. We ordered a few different things and everything tasted like you would expect. The 65 chicken was interesting and had a lot of flavor. The fried chicken was crispy and juicy. I got the spicy and it was decently spicy, but I have a higher spice tolerance. Tater tots were crispy with a powdered garlic taste. Overall, the food was tasty but reminiscent of fast food fried chicken. For the price, I don't think it's worth the money. Definitely worth a try though, especially if you're in the area. read more

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The Family meal ($34.99) was a great deal with 10 chicken tenders already being worth more than the equivalent entree size, but it also came with a huge pile of fries. I would definitely return, for the same meal, but I really want to try their samosas and mango lassi. I found the chicken to have the perfect amount of crispy batter. For those of you who are not very tolerant of spicy foods, the chicken meat itself is amazingly tender but was marinated in something quite spicy so there is a lot of intrinsic heat to the chicken. Even though we ordered the no-spice option (but I think that applies to the batter). I demolished the chicken tenders, but it took a lot of water and nose-blowing to get me through the whole meal. I really enjoyed the dipping sauces (one of tasted like tikka masala?) The french fries are crispy and lightly coated with additional seasoned batter. They reheated perfectly in my air fryer with my leftover chicken tenders the next day. The garlic tots ($3.49) were deliciously crisp. Only the drizzle of sauce had garlic flavor so I definitely wish that it came with its own side of garlic sauce that we could dip the naked tots into. The Family meal also comes with two fountain drinks, but neither of us drink soda so we just drank water. I think they have all the usual assortment of sodas that you can self-dispense. The restaurant is casual. You order at the counter, and you pick up the food at the counter when they call you. We came at opening so it was very quiet (not even any music), but I like talking to my partner rather than shouting over music anyways. Although some low-volume music is always appreciated as background noise. There is a free parking lot with plenty of spots. read more

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The fried chicken here is bomb! Very crispy, good flavor and have good heat. Personally I'm a spicy wimp so I can't really handle the spice that much but my friends loved the hot spice. I got classic and it had a hint of spiciness. The fried are very well done too. The chicken quality and crispy quality is well done. The location is a newer complex that has apartment complex and some cool food places. read more

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Just realized I haven't reviewed this yet! I love the flavor this place has to offer! Definitely that tandoori flavor is there. Its for sure a halal place and their take on chicken sandwiches is excellent. Today I got wings with their special sauce amd garlic sauce on the side. Its quite delicious! For 10 wings its 10$ and I also got tots. Its about 3$. That garlic flavor made the tots just taste so much better. The cashier was friendly and helped me out with what's good. I've been here only twice. Its a good enough size for families getting a quick bite. Its clean inside and roomie. I'll come get other things for sure. Id really like to try their samosas and some breads. Im just on a strict diet so I can only have one tot and one chicken wing and a bite of a a chicken sandwich. I know, diabetes suck! read more

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Deccan bites is a halal/ Indian fusion fast casual restaurant. The options were unique and reminded me of places I have visited in my international travels. My wife got chai tea which was great. We shared the chicken zinger burger which was good, but the real star of the show was either the osmania biscuit or the Bun maska. The service was great and the young man who served us convinced us to try the freshly made bun. It was great and we ordered another so we could share with our kids who wolfed them down. The ambiance was chill with an international flavor. This place is legit and as I was looking at their menu again my mouth was beginning to water. We need to go there again and you need to give them a try. read more

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This Deccan Bites opened months ago. Parking was plenty. The indoor dining space is plenty. There were predominantly Indian guests here. I thought that was a good sign! I pre ordered on the phone. It was hard to hear and understand the worker. My order was almost ready when I arrived. The man at counter was blah at first but came alive after he opened up the Osmania cookie case. He said the smell was amazing. I ordered 3 but ordered more after he said that. They were pretty good but my teen didn't like them. Apparently on India the breakfast of choice is said cookies and Chai. It was lunch but I got both. They were a good pair. The coffee came out scalding hot. I really mean this as it spilled on me and was burning hot! I got the chicken burger. I really enjoyed it. It has the Indian spice in it that sets it apart. I'm really glad I came today. read more

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Horrible. Ordered through DoorDash with a provided pick up time. Arrived there early and the front counter guy said 10 minutes. It was not 10 minutes. After 15 minutes of waiting he said 5 more minutes. Waited another 10 minutes, then he said 3 more minutes. I waited 30minutes past the original pick up time and arrived there 15minutes early. When I got home, I had ordered two orders of fries. They gave 1 large order. I needed them to be separated. They didn't even check if combining it was okay. The whole experience seemed dishonest and making adjustments to the order with out checking in first. Should have said what the real wait time is in the first place. Unacceptable. read more

- located in what seems to be a newly developed area below some apartment complexes, plenty of parking - loved the original chicken - it was flavorful, tender, and crispy - maybe it was because we had gotten takeout but the burger wasn't great - the bun was too stiff? and bready, it was very saucy for my taste, and the chicken wasn't juicy or tender at all - i would try this again fresh though - the sauces that came with the tots were wonderful - there was a curry and garlic sauce which were both so addictive read more

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Deccan Bites is in a shiny and clean building.  Looks fairly new. I love broasted fried chicken and was excited to try Deccan Bites version.  You get 4 pieces for $16.99 and I chose the original flavor.  They fry to order so it took 15-20 minutes for my chicken to be ready.  I loved the crunchy batter which had amazing texture.  Chicken was moist and tender.  Flavor profile was interesting.  It was seasoned a bit like Tandoori chicken. French fries had a very thin crispy layer and a tasty fried potato flavor.  Very good. Cola drink tasted alot like an R.C. Cola.  I was looking at the ingredient list.  Made in Turkey and sweetened with sucralose.  My favorite cola is Mexican Coke sweetened with cane sugar. Cashier was nice and efficient. read more

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Casual and varied menu with friendly service. I had the shawarma wrap that was delicious. Filled with meat and a bit of other flavors.

It's still primarily a hot chicken shop, however the ownership has changed, and the products are now halal. Deccan Bites is a new business at The Hub in Scripps Ranch with a recent grand opening less than two weeks ago. The interior layout was the same as before, but all the previous branding has been removed. The menu was chicken (broasted, fried, grilled) seasoned with a South Indian flavor profile. Six combos were available in the center menu screen above the service counter. To the left were main items in the form of chicken legs, thighs, wings, tenders, nuggets, burgers, shawarma, and even a wrap. Snacks, sides, desserts, and beverages made up the right screen. The All Day Combo was my choice which featured a fried chicken leg and thigh, one side, and a fountain drink. My pick was the Potato Garlic Tots for a side. The two pieces of chicken had a nice crunchy crust with a masala marinade that had a moderate amount of spiciness. The tater tots were plain and came with a dipping sauce instead of being seasoned with garlic. Even with the halal preparation, I found the price to be high at $13.99 for this combo. Perhaps the non-fried offerings like the Chicken 65 and shawarma were better values at Deccan Bites. read more

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Another weekend , another search and a new find. Menu wasn't wrong to convince me I'm going to revisit some of my college days. Chicken sandwich that I ordered was quite good and plenty to make for a meal. Fries and sauces equally good. Samosas are rather small bites than the usual ones but well that's what they've got. Get chai or mango lassi, it's all good. Parking wasn't an issue during middle of the day. Suggestion: put some music on. read more

Deccan Bites - Halal Near Me - San Diego, California

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This place has recently taken over Big Cheech's Chicken adjacent to Starbucks serving 100% hand slaughtered halal. After eating here, I have to say the crispy zinger burger definitely has some potential. The flavor was very tasty, but the chicken portion between the buns was to small relative to the size of the bun. If they stick with the same sesame seed bun, which is a very good bun, they definitely need to kick up the size of the fried crispy chicken in the burger, like they display on their advertisements. The DB sauce that came on sandwich was very good, the lettuce and tomatoes were fresh, and the American cheese not melted, which should of been. I order a side of the potato garlic tots, but they did not come with ant garlic on them. I did not understand that. When I question it, I was told the garlic was in the side sauce that came with the tots. Sadly, however, the sauce did not taste like garlic at all. I don't know about you, when I order garlic tots, they usually come with, at the very least, garlic seasoning, but preferably fresh garlic on top. They need to rethink how they make the garlic tots. Service was good. They offered not much conversation, but when it did happen, it was friendly. read more

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The food was prepared well. The staff was very friendly and helpful in describing the menu. The food was tasty with a subtle spice unusual for this gringo. I intend to experience this cuisine again. The facility is clean yet simple. My suggestion is give this new fast food provider a chance read more

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We came in on Opening Day... the place was super busy but service was extremely efficient- from both the kitchen as well as the janitorial staff who were promptly cleaning each table. The complimentary Irani Chai (for opening day) was delicious! The chicken 65 and paneer 65 combos were saucy kind rather than the crispy version, but paired with romali roti. The bun maska was mild and kid friendly. The chicken shawarma roll was delicious - with garlicky yogurt sauce keeping the filling moist and flavorful! The classic fast food interior was inviting with plenty of indoor seating and a couple of tables outdoors. read more

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Exciting addition to good food in San Diego. We tried multiple items and everything tasted delicious. Chicken 65 with rumali roti, chicken briadt, zinger. The servers were very friendly and helpful. Its a small place but good seating capacity. Big parking lot so no hassle Not to miss the tea that was perfect end to a great meal. It says urani tea on the menu but actually should be called karak chai Will definitely go again. read more

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This place is a hidden gem! Awesome chicken quesadillas, paneer, samosas and the best mango lassi in town! Fries and dishes can all be made with various spice levels on demand as well. Last but not least, they have multiple sauces for dippin' based on what mood you are in...chutney, garlic cream, or a spicier sauce. Indian cokes as well! Any open late!!! read more

Ohhh I am so glad I tried this place today, it was so good!! I ordered the broasted chicken in the hot level and it was absolutely some of the best fried chicken I have ever had It was pretty spicy, I'm pretty sure I saw God at one point, but I enjoyed every minute of it! Will definitely eat here again, and I will try more things next time. like the samosas... Prices were great too! read more

Deccan Bites - Broasted chicken 'hot' level (comes with 4 pc, I just got hungry on the way home ) - Halal Near Me - San Diego, California

Great Food, excellent service and lovely music to compliment the ambiance. Ordered the Chicken breast.

It is located in a plaza with plenty of parking available. The restaurant itself was not too crowded for a Sunday night. We ordered at the counter and chose patio seating with our dog. Sun had just set, so it was cool and perfect. The wait time was reasonable, less than 15 minutes. Chicken 65 combo was excellent, rumali roti the way it should be, soft and tender, and the chicken 65 itself was delightful, street food style. Chicken Zinger burger was great with crispy fried chicken and sauces. I didn't need any extra sauce but there was tandoori and garlic sauce available, just in case. The hot peri peri fries were not really spicy-hot but still good, wish these were a little more crispy and (both spicy & temperature) hot. read more

Deccan Bites - Chicken Zinger Burger - Halal Near Me - San Diego, California

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Saw some good reviews of this place, so I decided to check it out. I ordered the All Day Combo. It was just OK nothing special. It came with 2 dipping sauces that were pretty good, but the chicken meat itself was kind of dry. The skin was very crispy. read more

I'm addicted to the chicken tenders with both the garlic and tandoori sauces. So glad we have a halal chicken spot like this in north county. The Irani chai is incredibly addicting and delicious. It has Perfect sweetness and strong milk tea without all the spices. read more

I am quite late on my review as our first time to try Deccan bites was back in March. Since then we've gone multiple times each month, trying a variety of the menu but I do have my favorites; chicken loaded fries & zinger burger. All items are perfectly seasoned and flavorful, and the chicken is juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside. We've tried the spicy Zinger burger, chicken nuggets, chicken tenders, broast chicken, loaded chicken fries, chicken wrap, fries. All were fresh, tastes made to order, portions are worth the cost and the restaurant looks pretty clean. Employees are polite, we've never had a bad experience. It's our new go to take out place. 10/10 highly recommended. read more

Deccan Bites - Chicken Loaded Fries - Halal Near Me - San Diego, California

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A classic Ramadan experience back in Pakistan was eating a zinger burger and stuffing yourself to the brim with mango lassi and fries. It's really hard to replicate that same experience in San Diego until now!! Deccan bites became my hyper fixation during Ramadan this year, the folks here are very fast and nice people. The zinger burger and fries hits just like home (9/10) and I recommend their lassi if you aren't too stuffed by the entree. Parking is super easy and the vibes are very chill/casual!! very excited to keep this in my eats collection! read more

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Hahahahah! I don't know if I accidentally ordered the SPICY two piece combo but I got it! Wow! My first visit here after I stopped at Starbucks which is next door. Very friendly staff and lots of regular customers inside, including families with children. I got the two piece with fries and it comes with a mild garlic sauce. I would describe the seasoning as Tandoori or Masala flavor but very spicy! Enjoy some Delicious chicken but know it's got some heat. read more

Heard about this new Indian place that serves a variety of street food and fast food items with authentic Indian spices and flavors. I went to check out their chai, and the chai with maska pav instantly brought back memories of my younger days in Bombay, sipping Irani chai with maska pav (freshly churned butter on a fluffy bread). We ordered those two along with some fried chicken. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The chai and maska pav tasted very close to what I remember from the old Irani cafés in Bombay. The restaurant itself is very clean, located in a new strip mall, with friendly service. The menu has plenty more items that I look forward to trying on my next visit. read more

Delicious flavors and great portions. Service is quick and ambiance is casual. Loaded fries with garlic and tandoori sauces along with the mango lassi were superb. read more

I was looking for some late night munchies and this HIT THE SPOT. The masala fried chicken was such a unique spin on the dish and it was a perfect level of spice. The chicken was tender on the inside and crunchy on the outside, with sauces that complemented it perfectly. Not to mention the insanely fast turnaround--I barely had to wait for the food! read more

Deccan Bites - Hot Masala Broaster Chicken (4 pc) - Halal Near Me - San Diego, California

I went with the Chicken Zinger Burger. For $11 you get quite a large burger that was filling all by itself. One of the most flavorful burgers I've had in a while. The construction of the burger made it difficult to eat, however. The way the ingredients were layered, coupled by the sauce, made the meat and toppings want to squirt out with every bite. Service was lackluster. Overall, tasty bite, but I'll try something different next time. read more

It is just inconsistent quality on delivery, which makes it not a good deal and then fountain drink on delivery? Seriously! If you order Zinger, out of 5 plus times, I have ordered, only once it was fresh and something of which you would like. So I think it depends but I would just say this is OK. read more

Love this newly open deck and bites. We ordered chicken Shawarma with tandoori dip, chicken 65 combo, Irani, Chai, and two portions of bun maska. Loved the food and everything was very fresh must recommend.! I am glad we have a new go to place in San Diego :) It's halal read more

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Had a great experience both of the times I've gone so far, staff is very friendly and helpful in giving recommendations in items according to your appetite. So far, service has been excellent as well, items were delivered at a reasonable time. I would recommend paying in cash since you get massive discounts on your bill. Ambiance is like a typical western fast food place, nothing too fancy, but modern and sleek think like a higher quality chicken place like Canes. So far I've tried the spicy chicken zinger, the chicken 65 plate with roomali roti, chicken broadt pieces, the Irani chai, and their fresh baked biscuits (chai cookies). All items were superb in taste. Overall recommend the place if your looking for something casual with a desi touch. read more

Deccan Bites - Halal Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing concern strips and fries, one of the best I've had in California. The fact that they are halal is an added bonus. Served fresh, and generous portions - what more can you ask for?! I'm definitely driving down there from OC just for those chicken strips again. read more

Amazing food and service! We stopped to have something quick and this is a recommended stop!

Just stopped by here on our way to SD, so glad we did! The fries, omg, are amazing, it's batter dipped so they have a great crunch and flavor. The tender sandwhich was great, large and filling. We also had the fried chicken and loaded fries, all amazing. 5 stars for sure! read more

Deccan Bites - Halal Near Me - San Diego, California