Fresh new start with a return of the owner who started Desi Tadka when it first opened. The experience has been elevated to a pristine dining room, and an acute awareness of the issues that the owner not only addressed but was exceptionally reassuring. ( It is challenging to deal with unclean tenants surrounding the restaurant, but he did so in a diplomatic way. ) As a gluten-free individual, the menu has a plethora of options. The modern Indian music makes for an authentic experience. If you are unable to travel to India, this restaurant allows you to adventure via your mouth. We enjoyed a plethora of items, all flavor explosions. The name has stayed the same, as it is the best explanation for the exemplary culinary experience! read more

We had been faithful customers since it opened and were very surprised that it had been closed . The food was always superb. We returned for a meal July 1 and were delighted at the quality and quantity! Restaurant was clean and inviting - I look forward to returning soon. read more

Why did they get closed for health code violations after I had lunch there. Help, will I be okay ???? I'm not even going to comment on the food bc who knows what I ate read more

Desi Tadka - Samosa Chat - Indian Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

I had a great experience here with my family for a birthday dinner. we started with the vegetable samosas and gobi Manchurian. The gobi Manchurian was sooooooo good. I decided to try a new dish for my entree and I am so glad I did. Most of my family got tikka masala and tandoori chicken but I ordered baingan bharta. It was so so so delicious. It will honestly be my new go to Indian dish. We obviously got som garlic naan for the table and finished off with gulab jamun. It's really good but super rich. The servers were kind and helpful as well. The restaurant had a cute vibe as well. I hope to be back soon read more

Desi Tadka - Indian Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

Desi Tadka is a must try in Delaware! I was craving Indian food and this spot was perfect. The staff is very friendly and made sure my food was safe with my nut allergy. We ordered the saag paneer, bhature, tandoori chicken, and lamb kadai. All the meat dishes had lots of meat and all the dishes came with rice. The price for each dish runs around $18 but I think the serving size was large enough for 2 servings so it's not too expensive for the quality of food you get. I recommend all of the dishes we tried. I'll definitely try it again--it's a great addition to Delaware restaurants. read more

Desi Tadka - Bhature (top), tandoori chicken (middle top), lamb kadai (middle bottom), saag paneer (bottom) - Indian Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

This is a fantastic restaurant in downtown Delaware. My friend and I went for her birthday. They have seating inside or a couple outdoor tables on a small patio. The service was great. It was quiet inside. My friend and I were the loudest people as we laughed catching up with each other. We ordered the appetizer sampler. Everything on that sampler tasted amazing. We also got the garlic naan and then our main dishes. I appreciated that they ask for a spice level for your entrees. I didn't get spicy, my friend did, hers was super spicy to me but the flavors were fantastic. This entire meal was a lovely experience from being with my friend to the delightful explosion of flavors across my tastebuds. read more

Great food and prices!!! Good service! Seating was comfortable with fun entertainment

This place is amazing! The service was friendly and helpful. I got the Malai Kofta and my friend ordered lamb. Both dishes were so good! Nice place to sit and visit. Definitely visiting again! read more

We have gone here a few times for dinner. The food is always delicious, the prices are reasonable, the portions are generous and the service is good. We will definitely return soon. read more

There once was a time when there was no Indian restaurant within walking distance of downtown Delaware, OH. We all just sort of let life go by hoping it would maybe pick up the pace and we could be done with the whole thing sooner than later. Then this place opened up and everything changed. I eat here once a week and have never been disappointed. read more

Food is amazing service is fast and friendly as in amazing...quiet place light Indian music playing on overhead speakers. Simple clean restaurant. Sorry no private parking. Only on street parking. I have handicapped plates so was lucky right in front of restaurant. We may swing by tomorrow and get food on our way back to Michigan. read more

Desi Tadka just opened up a couple months back. As of now, they are the only Indian restaurant serving the Downtown Delaware area. The space is intimate and have a mix of table and bar seating. Their menu cover a wide range of traditional Indian dish with a specialty of North Indian cuisine. Flavorful meal with excellent services. Aloo Gohbi | This is a dry curry dish that I love. Cauliflower and potato cooked in curry based spices and herbs. The flavor is rich and on point. And next time I may try the medium heat from mild. Chicken Biriyani | The marinated chicken is super tender. Layered with a bed of basmati rice and spices. My favorite part would be it topped with fried onion. read more

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My friend & I were in downtown Delaware for an event, and we wanted to eat, so walked a few blocks over to Desi. I were seated right away and given water. We shared an order of Vegetable Pakora. We chose our entrees and I went with my favorite, Navrattan Korma. We shared an order of bread: Lacha Paratha, because it is whole wheat. Our server was knowledgable and efficient. The food was really great and flavorful. I liked this small, cozy restaurant and hope to eat here again when I am in Delaware. read more

I'm a pain in the arse when it comes to Indian food. In the U.K. I was spoilt by choice, and I am from an area which was flooded by Indian restaurants, you quickly realise the good from the bad. In the days since moving to sleepy northern Ohio, I've struggled to find anywhere, even in Columbus that even ticked the middle ground. Found one. Good, large menu. I'm getting my only gripe in early. It has the American style "oh a korma, how spicy do you want that?" And "oh a madras, how spicy?" As a country that needs to change. A madras is as hot as a madras is, a korma, a korma etc. That isn't their fault, just a gripe I carry. On to the menu. A rare sighting of a fish amritsari as a starter. A wonderful tikka style dry fried fish. Popadoms (of the two "usual" varieties they're the spicier ones) with two dips. Tamarind and a mint yoghurt. Both incredibly good. The amritsari was spiced and cooked to perfection. With this, my wife and I ordered some mango lassi. Sweet and tart. Ideal. Exactly how it should be. Not runny. A light yoghurt style mix. Big fan. For mains, we went for a vegetable korma, a lamb saag and two garlic naans. Some pilau rice also came with the dishes that we didn't order, it was light and fluffy. I don't normally have rice with my Indian food but I really can say how nice it was. The lamb saag was ordered hot and the veg korma was medium. Both spice levels were as we expected. The curries were cooked so well, tender "fall apart on the fork" lamb. Good mix of veg in the korma. The naan breads were thin but well coated with ghee and garlic. I cannot fault anything at all. Staff were really lovely and took time to check on us regularly and were attentive to everyone there. We made it just about at the end of lunch. I'll be back for a bit longer next time and trying some more items. Can't wait. Price was good, for two people under $70 for more food than we could eat. As we all know, good Indian food also matures like a pizza after you've had it as a leftover. So we took them home and made sure to have the rest, that evening. Music was nice and not loud. It felt like a family restaurant back in the U.K. (Italian painting on the wall aside, though it does pay homage to the place that was there before!). Love it. I hope they're really successful (I overheard they've only been around for two weeks at the time of writing!) - I'm so happy to have the restaurant close to me. Huge fan. read more

Desi Tadka - Lamb Saag, Vegetable Korma, Garlic Naan, Rice. - Indian Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

I had the Tandoori Chicken with a medium spice. The dish was cooked to perfection. It had the right amount of spice and was not dried out. The garlic/onion naan bread was a little on the moister side but not too bad. The vegetable samoa was tasty as well. My friend had a spicy chicken dish which I didn't taste based upon its spiciness. I will definitely return. The service is great and you will never have an empty water glass. My only suggestion would be to have the servers explain the dishes better. My next visit I will need to educate myself with another wonderful dish to try. The restaurant is very welcoming. read more

So excited to have Indian in Delaware! Excellent service, the staff will make sure your water glass stays full and you are checked in on. The menu has many options. The garlic naan was crispy and chewy - perfect for scooping up these tasty dishes. If you're curious or worried about spice level - no worries there. We got the chicken tikka masala special at the 2nd to highest spice level - Hot. We like spicy food and honestly it could have been way hotter, it had probably red pepper flake level spice and my lips never tingled. We'll definitely order extra hot next time! Will definitely return! read more

Desi Tadka - Chicken Tikka Masala ("special" section of the menu, not Chicken Tikka), rice, garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

the service and food is 10/10 probably the best restaurant in Delaware. always my top choice for dinner on the town. seriously, love this place !!! read more

Absolutely delicious! I was delighted by the tiki masala that I ordered and the service was excellent. The restaurants ambiance was classic. Would definitely recommend if you love Indian cuisine! read more

Desi Tadka - Naan bread, chicken tiki masala and lentil soup - Indian Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

Everything was absolutely delicious. The owners are so sweet and their pride in their cooking shows. read more

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My husband and I ordered takeout. The food was made to the spice levels we requested. They were able to make a vegan dish as I requested. Our order was ready on time and tasted great. Definitely will make a return visit. read more

Finally, Indian food comes to downtown Delaware! Recently opened 10Nov23, we tried it out tonight. We were BLOWN AWAY!! The place was packed, it smelled amazing & everyone looked happy & satisfied. For apps-we tried the veggie pakora: well seasoned, fried to perfection, fresh without being heavy, clumpy or greasy. The veggie samosas were just as delicious. Tamarind & mint chutney spot on & fresh. Last app wast the chicken 65-aromatic, fresh chicken chunks, spiced just right. Yummy Mains: Malai Tikka was tender, fresh, addictive. Wifey gave it 2 thumbs up. I ordered Chicken Tikka Masala, buttery, fragrant with juicy large chicken breast chunks. The sauce was amazing and not runny. Winner winner We shared the veggie Hakka noodles. That tasted great as well. The basmati rice included was served in large portions, fluffy, soft, seasoned perfectly. The naan was fresh out of the tandoori. Fluffy, tasty. Perfect for mopping up the masala sauce The owner said the liquor permit should be ready in a week. My expectations were low because of the location, but we were absolutely amazed. Our new go to for Indian food. You must try. Simple decor, attentive service reasonable prices and good portions. read more

Desi Tadka - Chicken Tikka Masala-yum - Indian Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

Desi Tadka hits the spot! Such flavorful filling food! Ate leftover Chicken Tikka Marsala for breakfast it's that good! It seems odd for breakfast but I couldn't help my self! Also had the Boneless Chicken 65 and man I've never had that type of crispy red chicken as an appetizer before! Makes me want the recipe to cook it at any event. read more

Our family of four visited for lunch today and all of us left very happy, comfortably full and already excited for our next visit! We started with the Tadka Special appetizer platter and really enjoyed sampling everything - the chicken pakora was a favorite of everyone's with tender chicken and perfectly crispy breading. We each ordered something different to share - chicken tikka masala, lamb masala, chicken curry and the lamb kabob, all with medium spice. We also got the garlic naan. The lamb masala was the main winner amongst the table but everything we tried was fantastic. The meats were all so tender and delicious, the sauces perfectly spiced. The garlic naan was crispy and chewy and perfect for mopping up our sauces. I had a cup of masala chai at the end of the meal which was perfect on this cool day. Customer service was wonderful-everyone was very attentive and kind and our server was great. The restaurant itself is small but comfortable. We got there close to 11:30pm and by noon the whole place was full! Like I said, we can't wait to get back and are so excited about this restaurant being in Delaware! read more

Desi Tadka - Chicken tikka masala - Indian Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

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Service was exceptional. The waiter was very attentive and intuitive. I ordered kadai paneer and it was terrible. Looked like a standard sauce with ingredients of kadai paneer submerged in it. The garlic naan was really nice. read more

INCREDIBLE Indian food! My husband and I are Indian food officianados and this restaurant is fabulous! The variety of dishes is staggering. All of the different items I've eaten are scrumptious and the prices are reasonable. The service is very good. if you enjoy Indian food- you're crazy not to try this! if I could give more than 5 stars - I would. EXCELLENT!!! read more

Delicious, authentic Indian food in a cozy atmosphere in downtown Delaware! Friendly and helpful staff. Really like the Kashmiri Naan which complements the curries, and the large, diverse menu. You can walk around & explore Delaware afterward, & parking is easy. read more

Waited 2 hours for bland food. Order was placed online and our pickup was an hour after the order was placed. Upon arriving we find out the online ordering system is faulty and rather than reach out when they accepted our money, they would begin cooking now and we can stand and wait in the cramped restaurant. Finally digging in two hours after placing the order we were met with bland saag paneer, bland rice, Pizza Hut wings and some odd sweet naan (we ordered chefs special with chicken and potato. We will continue to drive to Lewis Center. read more

Was excited to have an Indian restraunt come to Delaware. Excellent food and service! We ordered a recommendation and our usual go to's. All were amazing. We can't wait to go back and bring friends! read more

Great atmosphere and a great place to try authentic Indian Food for the first time! Extremely impressed with the food and service!

Amazing Indian food! Delicious! They also said they are just waiting on their liquor license to come in. We will definitely be back for food and drinks soon! read more

Loved it!!! The service was great and the dishes were delicious. So excited to have this gem in Delaware.

Food was delicious and service was excellent. The option to choose your level of spiciness was very convenient. I ordered mine hot, and it was just right. Not overbearing at all. read more