I had dinner here with a friend on a weekday night. The menu was pretty extensive so the server…read morehelped us decide on what to order. I really liked the Papdi Chaat appetizer we got--very strong flavor and crispy. The Karachi Keema Paratha (bread stuffed with spiced ground lamb) was also very flavorful and spicier than I expected. We also tried both the Rose Lassi and Mango Lassi. I think I still prefer the classic Mango Lassi but I'm glad I tried the Rose Lassi too. It was just a little too floral for me to drink regularly. The restaurant is dimly lit and perfect for a date night. Great spot for some decent Indian food, especially since there's not many in the area. Karachi Keema Paratha 9/10 Papdi Chaat 9/10 Butter Chicken 8/10 Mango Lassi 10/10 Rose Lassi 8/10

A good Indian restaurant. Ordered the butter chicken, chicken biryani, and garlic paratha. You can…read moreorder the chicken either with dark meat or white meay. The white meat was very dry but the dark meat was good. The butter chicken was well seasoned and balanced. The garlic paratha was great. The service was very good.

The food was delicious. Service was excellent as well. The chili garlic naan was very good and the…read moreshrimp balchao was outstanding.

The Food Was TOO DIE FOR! This my first time having real authentic Indian Food with my girlfriend…read morewe absolutely loved it! Was so much food we couldn't even finish it. Butter chicken 1000/10 garlic naan 10/10 lychee drink 20/10 very flavorful Chili Garlic Fried Shrimp 1000/10 Dani Puri 9/10 mango mojito 10/10. Overall everything was 100/10 I will definitely come back and is open minded to try more food off the menu. Dominic was absolutely amazing 1000/10, I believe he knew it was my first time he was very patient with my girlfriend and myself. With an amazing smile and was just happy to help. He helped me pronounce the food items I couldn't get correct. Overall he gave me choices and options that were great that I really enjoyed. I don't remember the bartender names but he was great as well. His drinks were perfectly blended I felt like I was on vacation on a beach having them. But when I come back I definitely want to choose them! Ambiance was LUXURIOUS. Very clean, utensils were very clean as if it the a grand opening. I love the aesthetics and the color coordination and to the plates and silverware. Overall I recommend anyone especially if it's your first time. The people hear are amazing food is even better. 100/10 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

SO good! I'm North Indian, but sometimes we crave something different and I was really curious…read moreabout their South Indian menu. The Malabar chicken was calling my name because of the black pepper, and OMG it did not disappoint!!! It was SO tasty!! It's a dry chicken dish instead of the usual curry/gravy. Super flavorful, peppery, crispy, and not oily or heavy at all! It wasn't particularly spicy to me either, but layered with different aromatics, a complete flavor explosion! I was actually a little confused because I saw the Malabar chicken on Seamless but couldn't find it on ChowNow/Toast, so I wasn't even sure if it was available. I'm SO glad I got it and really hope they keep it on the menu because I would 100% order it again! I also tried the dal with green mango and the tamarind rice from the South Indian menu, and both were delicious. The tamarind rice especially has so many different flavors going on and is so good! If you like bold, layered Indian flavors and want to venture beyond the usual butter chicken-type dishes, TRY THE SOUTH INDIAN MENU!

The heat in here is thick, pressing down. Seva Indian Cuisine. It not old inside but it looks just…read moreolder, further down the line. I've had beers, before I got here tyat is, I was floating. Now, waiting, I need another. They bring water, with mint in it. Green leaves in a glass carafe, floating like drowned hopes of suds. ​Then the food. Garlic naan with beautifully burnt in spots, glistening with grease, I rip it apart aggressively. Samosas, two fat pyramids standing in a sea of green and brown sludge. The girlfriend is watching pictures of Maine on a televisionbehindme and kerps saying"look at the lighthouse, look at the beach, look at the foredt". She's thinking of the road, I've been on that road. I told her about the long lines of pine trees, the crisp cool air, only now is it registering. Bangor, Maine I've been there a few times and it's not just another place to be, n its beautifulbut it gets cold fast, probablyright about now snow might fall somewhereup there. But the samosas are hot, the spices biting my cheeks. They fight the beer fog. It's better than the Indianfood in my neighborhood. The Butter Chicken and Batsami rice was a great dish, with tip and a diet Coke, i was in for about forty dollars, and then we leave, back into the night, looking for the next drink.

OH MY GOSH!!! The food was so good that I almost cried tears of joy lol. From I entered the…read morerestaurant, I was greeted with smiles and all throughout my dining experience, the staff were very accommodating. I initially ordered the Goat Rogan Josh, Masala chai, and Roti. I ended up ordering heretic naan, another cup of Masala Chai & Rogan Josh to go for my mom. I am full, satisfied and glad I came here!!!

Every single thing I had was a 10/10!!!! Starting off with the soup, it was so comforting and…read morefilling, not too much chicken chunks and so full of flavor. The coconut shrimp was sweet, would probably pair nice with rice but doesn't come with. My favorite was the lamb vindaloo, I asked for extra spicy and they did not hold back!!! The food was def enjoyable and the ambiance has a nice romantic, family friendly feel to it. I'll definitely be returning here!

My go-to Indian restaurant. I would drive all the way from Astoria to Bayside just to eat here. The…read morefood is always consistent and delicious. Their lunch special chicken tikka masala is 10/10. The curry is so flavorful and the chicken is super tender -- definitely a must-order. It's also a great bang for your buck. Make sure to get the vegetable samosa too; I love dipping it in the green sauce they give you. One of my favorite things about this place is actually the side dishes. The pickled onions are sooo good, and I love their steamed vegetables. They also serve pea soup, though I personally don't really eat the soup. Three must-tries: 1. Chicken tikka masala 2. Vegetable samosa 3. Garlic naan Mango lassi is refreshing! I've eaten there multiple times and the service is great. Waiters are attentive and professional. Ambience is laid back, casual but at the same time can be a date spot too.

Ayna Agra used to be our go-to spot for Indian food, but our most recent takeout order was a bit…read moredisappointing. It honestly felt like the chef or recipe may have changed because the butter chicken tasted completely different from what we were used to. It used to be one of our favorites, but this time it was much sweeter than before and lacked the rich, balanced flavor we always loved. On top of that, there were barely any pieces of chicken in the butter chicken, which made it even more disappointing. That said, the chicken vindaloo was still delicious, and both the roti and naan were just as good as before. The staff has always been friendly, and the restaurant has a nice atmosphere. We're hoping this was just an off day because we've had many great meals here in the past and would love to see the butter chicken return to how it used to be.

Ambiance (5/5): The inside is very pristine with an elevated feel. The staff wear suits!…read moreService (5/5): To circumvent the Friday night wait time without a reservation, we chose to sit at the bar top seating. It was uncomfortable since our knees bumped into the table. However, we did not have to wait! We had immediate service any time we wanted it because someone was always behind the bar. Food (5/5): This is the best Indian food I've had in Queens!! Every since dish is packed with flavor, depth in the sauce and meats, and reasonably priced!! I liked how much sauce was in every dish. Samosa was perfect. The Goat Mandras was my favorite with a sauce that has spice but not super spicy considering the red chili symbol. Chicken Tikka was also very good. My garlic naan was SO good, has a crunch on one side but airy soft to bite. Unlimited little rice bowls?! This will be our go-to Indian after our first experience.

They've moved to a nicer place since the last time I was here. They start you off with some free…read moresnacks, and then we ordered the paneer tikka masala and the chicken dum biryani along with garlic naan. The food was good but I don't know that I'd make a special trip out of it. The paneer is homemade but I've had creamier paneer elsewhere. I was impressed by the tender chicken in the biryani but could have used with a bit more of it. The curry also comes with plain rice so we had plenty of carbs.

Wow ! Great cheese nan ! I've never had it before. It was light and had a thin layer of cheese…read moreslipped in between the layers of bread. I think I may like it better than the garlic nan. Bombay Grill is one of my favorite Indian restaurants in the city. The food is gently spiced and not greasy. The last time I checked, they had an excellent health department grade. It was a challenge to find that plus an affordable lunch special. One of my other favorite Indian restaurants has had several issues with the NYC health department. The Yelp app is very helpful - it lists the health department grade after the ratings. Bombay Grill also makes excellent curries. I prefer those over the usual chicken tikka masala - although that's always good. If you order lunch, the lunch box has more variety but less of the main course. So if you want just one main dish, it's better to go without a box lunch option and just choose a standard lunch deal.

wonderful wonderful spot. my boyfriend and i come in here every week. The mango chicken, cheese…read morenaan, chana masala, vindaloo, everything is amazing. And the guys are very sweet

The Food The cooking…read morehere is the real thing -- not the flattened, one-note version of Indian food that so many places settle for, where everything arrives tasting vaguely of the same sauce. At Tikka n' Talk, the spicing has genuine architecture. Each dish has its own personality, its own balance, its own arc from first bite to last. You taste individual spices rather than a generic wall of heat, and there's a depth underneath that only comes from someone who actually knows what they're doing. The tikka is outstanding and lives up to the name -- properly charred at the edges, smoky from real high-heat cooking, and still tender inside. That combination is harder to pull off than it looks, and getting it right every time takes skill. The curries have body and complexity. Sauces that have clearly been built rather than assembled, with layers that reveal themselves as you eat. Nothing is greasy, nothing is heavy in the bad way, and nothing tastes like it came out of a can. The bread deserves its own mention. Fresh, blistered, warm -- the kind you keep tearing off pieces of long after you're full. The Room and the Service The name isn't accidental. This is a place designed for lingering, and the atmosphere delivers on it. Warm, comfortable, and genuinely welcoming without being fussy. It's the kind of room where conversation flows easily, where you settle in without noticing an hour has passed. The staff are a huge part of that. Warm, attentive without hovering, and clearly happy you came. They know the menu cold and will steer you well if you ask -- including on spice levels, which they'll actually calibrate to what you want rather than defaulting to whatever's easiest. That kind of care shows up everywhere in the experience. Food comes out hot, timed well, and exactly as ordered. Basic things, but plenty of places fail at them. The Bottom Line Tikka n' Talk is the rare restaurant that's excellent on every axis at once -- the cooking is skilled, the room is inviting, and the people running it obviously care. It's become a regular for us, and I recommend it without hesitation to anyone who asks where to eat. If you haven't been, go. Order more than you think you need. Stay a while -- the name is an instruction, and it's good advice. Highest possible recommendation.

I just wanted to update my review. We had lunch here and ordered their lunch special. Their chicken…read moreof the day was a choice of Tikka Masala, vindaloo or curry. I got the tikka masala. The plate was very filling. It was a little carb heavy but it was tasty. The waitstaff was attentive. Inside is larger than it looks. It was a good lunch special.

Indian food with good strong flavors and balance of cream but poor delivery service. Rating 8/10…read more Pros: Great Lamb Sagg, good flavors, fair price. Cons: Delivery made naan soggy, no utensils, no napkins, website issues.

Indian cuisine has always had a limited presence in Sunnyside, which is where Cardamom saw an…read moreopportunity and ran with it. Taking over for another desi-owned spot (#1) several years ago, they've done a much better job of capturing an audience by focusing on a niche of Goan inspired foods, along with a slew of classic Indian dishes that span from north to south. The interior is modest and quaint, and a one bright / memorable outdoor setup during the pandemic. The restaurant is not big, but they've managed to cram in a good number of tables to make it place for 30 folks. Takeout and delivery are also very popular, and I've been fortunate to have had all of the above. Some immediate standouts: goan fish curry, xacuti curry, and the caldeen curry are quite excellent and all come from the Indo-Portuguese side of the menu, which are all loaded with flavor. Additionally, the tandoori selection (especially the chicken malai, seekh kebab, and methi salmon) and variety of curries (rogan josh, korma, jalfrezi, makhani, etc.) are also very flavorful. As with many other Indian places, especially ones that cater to the southern palate, there is an excellent vegetarian selection. The saag chana is one of my go-tos, but the peeli dal, bhindi masala, gobi manchurian over their lemon or tomato rice all merit a big thumbs up. Ownership has likely changed since their initial start, which explains why the staff and "family owned" management has all gotten different looks before and after the pandemic. The other major issue has been pricing, which definitely feels premium at $21-23, for portions that sometimes feels like the size of a hockey puck. The product is still good and the pickins in Sunnyside (#2) are slim, so I realize that for some people, this is the only (Indian) game in town. ___________ (#1) Biriyani House: https://www.yelp.com/biz/biriyani-house-sunnyside (#2) Unless of course, we're counting all the Nepalese spots that also serve Indian cuisine.

This is such a great Indian restaurant that's not too far from my house. I ordered Chicken Tikka…read moreMasala from them a few weeks ago and was really happy with the dish. The price is amazing, the portion size is fantastic, and it was delicious! Recently, we tried the weekend buffet, which was amazing and totally worth it! It's $18 per person but the selection is really great, with both vegetarian and meat dishes offered, and two dessert selections. What I love is that some of their dishes have a kick to them and feel more authentic than other Indian restaurants I've eaten at with respect to the spiciness. While I'm not a fish lover, I loved their fish pakora! It is so flavorful and super easy to overeat. While I loved all of their buffet dishes, the fish pakora and chana masala were my absolute favorites with the butter chicken and paneer tikka masala tying for 2nd. The restaurant is very large and clean, and the servers are very kind and attentive. They were constantly refilling our water and checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. Overall, this is a great spot for Indian food and a great Indian buffet spot. I highly recommend checking it out if you're in the neighborhood.

I very much enjoyed the vegetarian food at Haveli. It was the weekend and many people must've been…read morecoming from the temple, because they were all dressed in traditional wear. They all looked great. each dish that we had was excellent and quite flavorful. I look forward to going back and ordering.