We order their kids biryani quite regularly and it was perfect. Their Lamb Biryani and Paneer Biryani are also quite consistent. Freshly prepared in a reasonable amount of time. We got there around 8:45pm and food was prepared and boxed within 5 minutes. Their mango lemonade is amazing. Kids enjoy it a lot. We mostly do take outs but their interior is quite nice. They also have outdoor seating incase you have a pet or just like the outside. read more

Tarka Indian Kitchen - Chicken wings - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

So this is fast food...but it's really good. My friend & I were looking for Indian food close to Lakeline. Yelp to the rescue. I didn't really look at the reviews in detail, just the star rating bc we were in a hurry. I was a bit surprised to see this was counter service. Not disappointed, just not expecting it. You can order at the kiosk or the counter staff will help you. My fav Indian food place closed sometime last year & I was really bummed. This won't replace the ambiance of that place, but the food here was really good. I ordered the tikka masala fries & samosas for appetizers. Both were very good. The cheese naan was also yummy. The main entree was Paneer Tikka Masala. It did not disappoint. They were so generous with the paneer. No skimpy portions here. I was a bit shocked at the bill, but I tried many things & have enough leftovers to satisfy the price. read more

Ordered lunch from here and it was just as good as I remembered! Pretty good portions and great flavor. Service was quick and everything was yummy! Definitely recommend read more

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One of the things Tarka does well is making their food with consistent Flavors!! Their curry is very good. I also enjoy Samosa's, Aloo Gobi which happens to be vegetarian is also delicious! This time during our sweltering "fall" I also enjoyed their Iced Chai. Even in the heat I eat the Madras Soup. Of note there are some newer salads on the menu. Garlic or plain the Naan is good. Sometimes just to switch things up a bit I will have Roti or Pav. Some favorites are the Korma , t choice is the Paneer. It's so easy to order any of their curries with the many protein offerings they have. I see many patrons enjoying their Kabobs and today I am ordering the Kofta. We have lots of options for Indian Cuisine but I find myself at Tarka more often than not. Good , quick service, restaurant including restroom very clean. read more

Tarka Indian Kitchen - My naan bread-I am one of those people that has the genetic issue with cilantro. It taste like soap to me. I ordered it without.. - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Tarka is quite consistent in the taste , the couple of times we visited. This is a casual take on Indian food, and I like the fact that spice level can be adjusted . Food has a more localized taste and flavor . Service is ok . They explained everything but didn't feel very friendly. We liked both the chicken biriyani and lassi. Mango lassi was very fresh and tasty! As you can see in the pic , the biriyani quantity was less. Not shareable( we got the takeout order) read more

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Excellent chicken and lamb kebab. The sauce was great it filled my tummy! I did not order rice but requested pita. No pita but the food is so good I still have it a 4! Service on time for delivery at work for lunch! read more

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The owner of Clay Pit sold and started Tarka about fifteen years ago. I've been eating at the Tarka chains for about fourteen years. They're all consistently good. I like that the mild curries aren't too spicy for me. Only once have I asked them to remake it, and not at this location. I always order the mild coconut curry with lamb. read more

I always like Indian food. Y'all who've followed me since prehysteric Yelp times know that. Sometimes, it's hard to find. Last night, we had no intentions of dining out, but we smelled Tarka all the way across the parking lot from Best Buy. It was past 7:30 and going home to fix dinner at that hour was kind of counterproductive after a busy day. So we capitulated and ate here based on smell alone. The ambiance of Tarka is nicer and brighter than the other locations I've been to. The bathrooms were particularly cheery, if a little untidy at the end of a busy day. As to the food, we had a starter of the Tikka Masala Fries. She went with the Chicken Vindaloo and I had -- you guessed it -- Chicken Tikka Masala. We ordered Garlic Naan to finish the carb load. The fries were the star of the meal. Perfectly sized, perfectly fried, perfectly crisp, we couldn't have asked for anything better. My Chicken Tikka Masala was very good, and at medium spice level, fine by me. She took a bite and pronounced it too spicy, but, other than that, she would have preferred it to her Chicken Vindaloo. The naan was unusually buttery; I'm thinking now that's how they gave it gamic flavoring. I would have preferred an onion kulcha, but that's not on their menu. A bit of a quibble: there are other take-out containers available other than the brown boxes by the condiments. You just have to ask for them. Tarka is what it is. I mean, let's face it, it's the McDonald's of Indian food. The sad reality is that you can run up $33 in fast food plus tip while drinking only water. And that's not fast food pricing. As we drove away, we noted Serrano's nearby. She remarked she would rather have gone there. I don't blame her. Three stars but recommended. read more

This restaurant is one of my family's favorite places. This food is absolutely the best Indian food in Austin in my opinion!! The workers are so helpful! Five star! Must try read more

Tarka is one of my favorite places to get some quick and casual Indian food! The seating is nice and open with your choice of either a booth or your typical chairs. And the samosas came out pretty immediately for us so we were able to just chill until our food came out. The prices are pretty decent for the amount of food you get and they don't skimp on the meat! read more

Tarka Indian Kitchen - Vegetable samosas - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Absolutely my favorite place to get chicken tikka masala! I'm not super close so we don't come very often. When I do, I savor every bite with a smile on my face. The food is so aromatic and packed full of flavor. The artwork on the wall is so neat. I love all of the little hidden Austin specific decals found all throughout. I have never been disappointed when coming here and you never leave feeling hungry as the portions are generous. read more

Tarka Indian Kitchen - Chicken Tikka Masala and Naan - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Horrible place to eat Indian food. Used to be good at one time. We ordered samosa Chaat. It was dripping with old oil and was super cold and tasted so bad. We also ordered garlic naan with paneer vindaloo. Curry was tasteless and the naan was like paper and fully burnt. Something was wrong with the paneer. It tasted like a fake paneer. Very disappointed. Avoid this place. You r better off drinking water ! read more

When I'm having a craving for good Indian food, I know I can depend on Tarka. The food is always served fresh and the Order-to-Table is very fast. Today I enjoyed the lamb Korma. The sauce is thick and creamy with a wonderful smell and flavor. The lamb is tender with a distinctive flavor. Tarka will continue to be on 'My Keepers List'. read more

Tarka Indian Kitchen - Lamb Korma with Garlic Nan. - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

If you're looking for a place to get Indian food in a pinch it'll get the job done, however it's not close to the best Indian food you can get in cedar park/north Austin. I recommend the salt and pepper diner for that. The staff is super nice and patient, and the place looked clean! read more

1st time ordering from this location! When I walked in I felt welcomed and ready to be served. Great service! I ordered the Tikka Masala with rice/chicken. It was very good most definitely will be ordering again! read more

Very good every day Indian food. Service is fast and food always is fresh. We love coming here when we want indian food but don't want to go to a traditional restaurant. read more

Tarka is a really good Indian fast food option. It has decent Indian food, pretty americanized with classic options, including plenty of vegan and vegetarian options. If you're craving dessert, do try their rasmalai - quality of which has gone down in the recent times, but still decent. I only wish their meals weren't pre-made. read more

Tarka Indian Kitchen is such a wonderful concept. The food is delicious, and for those worried that Indian food can be spicy, here you can choose your level of "spiciness" (I like "medium"). I am mostly vegetarian, and there is an excellent variety of vegetarian dishes to choose from. I understand the "takeout" aspect of Tarka is quite busy and convenient, too. Check it out! Happily, I moved to an area where there is a Tarka close by, so I'm very happy about that. read more

For fast food style indian it is very good. The chicken tikka masala, mango lassi, and garlic naan are the three pillars here. Enjoy!

This is a good fast food Indian place. You order at the counter and they bring your food to your table. Went the day before Christmas and was not crowded. We ordered Vegetable Samosa, Chicken Tikka Masala Medium & Chicken Biryani. The medium has a good kick so if you can't handle heat i would order mild. The food came super hot which is much appreciated. The Samosas they were big but i don't think it's worth $5 for two. I would go back and get the chicken Masala and maybe try another dish. Overall it's not a bad spot for a quick Indian food read more

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Good food at a good price Overall the quality is good. Curbside pickup option. Mango lassi is a must try. read more

Ok this is in the fast-food category, but it is all pretty darned good. I've never been disappointed in their Tikka Masala or their Biriani, and I've been a customer for years. My tips: don't try to be tough and order an extra spicy. Also it's the kind of meal you can just take home and enjoy for a lazy dinner. read more

My husband and I's favorite cuisine is Indian. We love everything about it. I expect a burst of flavors to taste and smell. We were busy running errands and we drove by this spot! We hadn't seen it before so we had to stop and try. We were pleasantly surprised to see the restaurant FULL. (That's a good sign). Food: okay, we ordered enough food to share and bring home as leftovers. First of, GET THE EXTRA GARLIC NAAN. Seriously, just do it. It's soft & garlicy and oooo, sooo good. The chicken tikka masala was good. I'd give it a solid 6 out of 10, but that's because I've had authentic Indian food. I'm a bit picky. There weren't enough veggies. Fries: tasty! Not a necessary purchase but yummy. Veggie biryani - this stole the show. So freaking good. Get it. It's spicy & delicious. BURSTING with flavor. Service: subpar! Nothing out of the ordinary. Super chill vibes. read more

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Tarka is always a reliable option for quick and delicious food. Our favorite is always the tikka masala but I have tried their limited edition beyond beef korma pizzas and their vegetables dumplings. Medium spicy level is the base level I typically choose as it adds a little spice but a lot of flavor. The hot level is hot but is still exceptionally flavorful but may not be for everyone. read more

My go to is always the garlic naan, veggie samosas, and the chicken tikka masala. A fast food Indian restaurant that is packed with authentic flavors. Unfortunately, I did not have the best experience at this location. I was the first to enter this restaurant and there was about 6 customers behind me. All of the other customers were served with their food but however I was the last one to be served. When I went to ask why, they said it was because of my order. Other guest after me got their food before me with multiple dishes....Totally does not make sense at all. I will not be returning to this location and can't recommend this location. read more

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Great consistent food and service. We enjoy both dine in and take out. Spice levels are equal to the level provided - Hot is Hot. Mild is Mild. read more

Nice spot for lunch. No tandoor, however. I ordered the Saag Paneer, my GF the Korma. Next time, I'm getting the Korma!

Always excellent. Chicken tikka masala is my go to: medium spice. I also recommend a side of garlic naan. Mango juice drink is a treat.

Fantastic! Tiki Marsala is excellent and I like that you can pick your spice level. Garlic naan bread is also delicious, will be back to try other menu items. read more

Tarka Indian Kitchen - Curries Menu - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Everything here was delicious! Me and my uncle went out here for lunch and got the lamb biryani, kofta korma, garlic naan, and samosas. My favorite was the lamb biryani, it was so tasty and the lamb was juicy. The garlic naan paired so well with the Kofta korma and was so tasty. I definitely would come back to this spot ! The service was great and ordering was easy. Since it's located in a strip mall area, parking was super easy to find as well. If you want quick and tasty Indian food this is the spot. read more

Tarka Indian Kitchen - Samosa Chaat - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This is my first time coming after so many times I've passed by and wanted to come try. Amazing food! I should have came sooner, staff was great and store was well decorated. read more

Tarka Indian Kitchen - Coconut Curry - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

We ordered take out of chicken Tikka masala, garlic naan and chicken coconut curry. The Tikka masala was my favorite by far. It wasn't incredibly spicy. The potatoes in the coconut curry were a little under cooked. The naan has great flavor but thr thickness was very oddly distributed with it being very thin on one side and thick on the other. They give you a pretty generous serving and plenty of rice. Our order was ready when I walked in but I ordered it pretty far in advance. All together, I think the place is pretty solid and reasonably priced. read more

Always fresh and flavorful. I like round rock location the most. Service is prompt and friendly. read more

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This Tarka location has lousy food. I personally prefer the preparations from the South Austin Tarka or the one on Anderson lane. Every time I have been disappointed with the preparations which seen way off on spices as well as freshness. I ordered Tarka daal which was a 3 star in terms of preparation. They also have Chai tea which is okay. read more

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Tarka is one of my go-to restaurants. They never disappoint and they are always consistent (I went like once a week when I lived around the area). Their portions are huge and could last you for two meals. For the appetizers, I have tried their Tikka Masala fries and Chicken Pakoras. The fries are good and you can't ever go wrong with those; they are a little overpriced for what they are. They just taste like normal fries. The chicken pakoras are good as well! They just taste like chicken tenders, but the batter makes it a lot more chewier. Some of my favorite dishes are the chicken tikka masala, saag, and chicken biryani. You can also adjust the spice level for all of the dishes, which is perfect. I thought that more spice added more flavor as I've tried them with all the different spices. I'm good with spice, so I always went for the "hot" option. All of their dishes are very flavorful. The tikka masala is a classic staple. It's less on the tomato-sauce side and more on the buttery side, which I prefer! I always wish there is more chicken, but for the price, it's pretty good. The saag is a pureed spinach curry, and it leaves a more bitter taste in your mouth. I personally really like it and I often get it with paneer! It is filled with flavor of garlic and onions and it is more of a paste consistency. The chicken biryani is also a classic as well. The rice comes with a yogurt seasoning, which pairs very well with the biryani. I think this dish is the most filling out of all the dishes I've tried, but it's basically fried rice with a lot of different spices. Super delicious and these are definitely my top three choices! read more

Great value, quick service, really tasty food. We went their during lunch. CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA Creamy tomato curry infused with fresh herbs and ground spices. The flavor was amazing. The only negative is that there were only a few pieces of chicken. Served with basmati rice. CHICKEN KABOB Tender chicken breast seasoned with marinade. Served with mint-tamarind-yogurt chutney, basmati rice and grilled vegetables. The veggies were fresh and absolutely delicious. GARLIC NAAN Leavened flatbread coated with garlic & basil. I like dipping the naan in the curry. All I have to say is this was so good! MANGO LEMONADE It was a bit sweet so I ordered a water as well. read more

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Fast-casual Indian food restaurant. Food is good and relatively fast. I was going to order online but saw it would be take 25 min. Since I was already at the location I went in and ordered and waited in my car. It took less than 10 min and the nice staff delivered it curbside. I got the Extra Hot but I don't think it was spicy at all. Yummy food and definitely satisfied my craving for Indian food. read more

Tarka Indian Kitchen - Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Tarka came to my attention for their Round Rock location. I enjoyed it but didn't go too often as it was a drive to get to. Then the stars aligned and Presto! this location in Cedar Park opened. I have gone a few times. I ordered the chicken Kabob and hold the rice. So it was just chicken and vegetables. The kabob and vegetables tasted good but way too many peppers for me, plus no extra veggies to compensate for no rice. The chicken was cooked well with spices but still tender to the tooth. The vegetables were crunchy and not mush. Then I discovered the Kabob salad, the same delicious chicken and plenty of leafy goodness with the honey-Tamarind dressing. This has become my go to order. BF likes to get the chicken tikka masala. We always get an order of samosas to share. These pastries stuffed with potatoes and peas with Indian spices are a favorite. The garlic naan is also very good. If you go, check out the red wall décor. Look closely at the patterns, it is Texas themed. Oh, very reasonable pricing. read more

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I ordered 2 take out orders. Three customers after me received their food before my order was given to me. I was told that my food took a little longer to cook. My combo kabob order had burnt meat. It was awful. We have eaten at this restaurant for years. The service was very friendly and nice but the food preparation was not good. We may not eat here again especially for the price. read more

My husband and I were very pleased with the food and service at Tarka. I wish I had ordered mild spice for my chicken biryani but it was still delicious! I love love love their garlic naan. We will definitely be back to enjoy the ambiance again! read more