We went on a Wednesday afternoon around 5:15pm before the dinner crowd. Parking in the nearby free…read moregarage was perfect timing since many workers and patients of the nearby UF medical center had already left for the day. Only one other couple was dining in, and there were a lot of take out orders being picked up. The place was well-lit, clean, and had ample space. We were greeted and seated almost immediately. Scout was our waitress and Deepak was the host. Menu has all the Indian cuisine staples that we expected - we ordered 3 orders of garlic naan, fried rice with veggies and egg, chicken tikka masala, aloo gobi (potato & cauliflower side dish ) - all with medium spiciness - with mango lassi and masala Chai tea for drinks. While waiting for our orders, we washed our hands and the single-occupancy restrooms were clean and stocked. The only downside to the facilities in general are the slightly hard chairs / benches as these were possibly made with the intention of not spending too much time in the restaurant or for people with more natural padding in that area . The naan arrived about 10 minutes later, followed by the rest of the food. The naan was excellent - just the way we like it (not too soft, not too crunchy, with enough garlic oil for taste). The basmati rice was cooked just right in the individual bowls and also in the generous portion of the fried rice. It was my first time trying the aloo gobi, and I loved it! I never knew about this dish, and my husband said it was a must try. I also tasted his chicken tikka masala, and it was also made deliciously. The drinks were also great - mango lassi was fresh and not too sweet. Masala Chai tea was exactly how I imagined it would be. Overall, we spent around 1 hour and about $100 on our date here, including generous tip. We are glad to be repeat customers to try more dishes, and of course, enjoy more garlic naan .

Last time I came here was just for takeout, so I wanted to update my review since I ate at the…read morerestaurant this time! It is definitely still 5 stars, with delicious food as well as incredible service! My waiter was very helpful with giving me suggestions, answering questions, and even brought me a mango lassi on the house (which was incredibly tasty). The ambiance is also nice, with tons of seating and a nice calm atmosphere. This is definitely my favorite Indian spot in Gainesville and I hope to come back next time I'm in town.

Wow!!!!:I am totally blown away by the food here, been decades since i had eaten Idian food when i…read morel ived England for a short time. Walking in the door and friends had gotten our table. Waiters were so attentive, and the ambiance was amazing , music playing in the background,really added to the whole evenings atmosphere.. Now onto the food, everyone was sharing their plates as there was enough for sharing. The rich flavor, the aromas, and the sauces, my wife loved the tamarind sauce and when we were done , one of the waiters gave her a sauce to take home with the leftovers. We are already planning on trying their buffet, and are planning dinners to try more india. Foods ...definitely can see why they are top rated in theirbcategory on yelp. SOOOOOO Worth the visit!!

Delicious! Great food and great people. The servers are very knowledgeable and the atmosphere is…read morevery welcoming

As I walked the dogs, I saw Twisted Tikka in the neighborhood (Mill Pond, Gainesville), an Indian…read moreFood Truck with encouraging reviews. Attractive look on the truck, I like that it stands out with solid branding! The main highlight: Fried on the spot are the Vegetable Samosa and Crispy Lentil Spinach fritters. The rest of the experience: The menu was disappointing, perhaps it was just me, and I may have just wished for more Indian fried street food on the menu. The man at the service window seemed overwhelmed, so no chit-chat was possible. Cheerlessly, the service was slow, and even longer wait time after placing the order. I ended up getting dinner also, ordering the Butter Chicken - small bits of chicken dispersed with butter sauce on top of a mound of rice. The flavors were good, but the protein portion was minuscule. Save your money on the Naan; it tasted store-bought and just warmed up. The flavors were non-memorable, with a sense of "Indian flavor authenticity," the spiciness in the sauce diluted.

Twisted Tikka is a fun food-truck we've indulged in dozens of times at Blackadder Brewery. Great…read morebutter chicken and samosas and really friendly staff.

I stopped by this location just to see what they have when I was on my face. I ordered the…read morevegetarian. It was delicious and the curry was spicy, but not too hot. The food is fresh delicious and enjoyable. I had to go back and get more for my family because they enjoyed it.

If you're looking for some good Indian take out - definitely stop by Mint Indian. This restaurant…read moreis located near Waffle House on Newberry Road but can be tricky to get into depending on the direction you're coming from. When walking in, they had some old school Bollywood music videos. My order was taking quickly and I waited for about 10 minutes for my order. Once I got home, the food was still piping hot. I ordered the chana masala, which comes with basmati rice, and an order of samosas. The samosas were perfectly cooked and seasoned. They had a hint of spice but tolerable. The two sauces - tamarind and chutney were so good with the samosas. I wish I ordered more. The chana masala was very tasty, I went with medium heat since it was first time eating here. The spice was really good, I could've went hotter though. The masala was buttery and delightful. I could've drank the sauce it was that good. The chickpeas were cooked perfectly as well. The flavor profile of the dish was tangy but creamy. I wish I had some chicken tikka to throw in there. Overall a great take out meal and great portion sizes where you can stretch out these meals.

They have really amazing curry & mango lassi here and it's super affordable (~$13). They also have…read morea big bowl of soup that you can help yourself to, which I loved. Also don't forget that there's a student discount! I had a really great experience here.

This was a pleasant surprise for me and my hubby. We moved to the area 2 years ago and haven't been…read moreable to find decent Indian food. We were out at Shands for an appointment and found this restaurant on Yelp. It's not a fancy restaurant, more like a casual/comfort spot. The staff was super friendly and service was fast. We ordered Vegetable Samosas as an appetizer and they were huge and crispy with a nice amount of spice. The chutney that came with it was delicious. My husband had Butter Chicken and I had Chicken Tikka Masala. They're both similar dishes, except the Butter Chicken has cream in it and the Tikka is generally a bit spicy (theirs is mild). We ordered the Lunch portion and it was plenty of food. It comes with 1 side - either basmati rice or fresh Naan. I had the rice and he had the Naan. If you want to mix your dish and sauce with the rice - that's' a good way to go. My husband opted for using the bread to sweep up every last bit of sauce in his and loved it. If you order a dinner portion, you get 2 sides. I believe you can get a salad also, but that may only be with dinner (not sure). They also have a lunch buffet. We came around 4pm. They also have various non-alcoholic drinks. Food comes out in little metal pans (really kept it hot) and they give you plastic dishes for serving. The appetizers and bread came in little cardboard baskets (like you get at some places for fries). We were both full when we left. Next time I'm in Gainesville, I'll definitely be back. I want to try some of their other items also.

Delicious vegan Indian food. Stopped in on a Friday and enjoyed the Friday five bean chili served…read moreon white rice, gauranga (creamy) potatoes, a side salad with almond dressing and carob halava for dessert - oh and berry tea. A generous serving of food for the price, and they let you bring a container to take some home with you. Sat in the covered patio area. Sll the tables were clean. I can't wait to go back and try more of their weekly menu.

The food is very good here and I really like that they give free re-fills on food as well as teas…read more The people are so sweet here and they offer to let us pray inside the temple if we needed to meditate. I really felt at ease and much lighter after eating lunch here. I recommend this place if you are visiting gainsville or if you live here while attending UF. They also drive the food to the campus during lunch, which is very convenient. They have different items each day. My favorite is the tofu and taro grits. Great flavors and the salad is always fresh.

honestly, loved this place!! the service was great, they were all super friendly. the ambiance was…read morealright, nothing special but there are tables to eat, each with metal utensils. the food was great. i am not indian so i can't really attest to its authenticity, but it was really really good; i cannot find indian food like this in my hometown. i do think it is pricey (a plate - curry/masala, rice, and naan was around $17) but it was really really good. i do think you could definitely split it in half, it was super good! i would come here again!

Small hole in the wall, which usually means tasty food! Which is spot on! Delicious. Great variety…read moreof dishes offered. Lovely owner. Will be back.

This food is really, really good! Indian fast food is…read moresomewhat of a contradiction, but you can get it! The Lamb Korma was calling me, so I amswered! The basmati rice was warm, buttery (ghee), and herbed. The lamb was cooked to a very delicious texture, and the curry korma sauce was smooth, and warms your tongue and taste buds! Even though I ordered what I wanted, and it turned into three meals (goes great in an omelet), I feel like I should have gotten an appetizer. Some bread would have been nice, or even some samosas. I just felt like some other bite would have made it better. Next time, I will take my own advice. I only gave them 4 stars, because the place looks a little worn, but the food is special! Next time, I'll discover some other taste here.

Ordered butter chicken and cheese nan bread togo. Both were burnt and not edible. Wasted 20$ and…read moredid not get to enjoy my lunch. Can't say I would recommend eating here.