The service was pretty fast, the staff was friendly, and very accommodating. Although the outside it doesn't look like the best place, inside, it's quite cozy and comfortable. There is plenty of sitting room or you can sit at the bar. The food was extremely delicious. We live in South Texas where you can't find Indian food, at least not these days, so it was a super special treat for us as we were visiting Austin. Indian food is one of our faves, so we felt very satisfied and lucky! We highly recommend this restaurant. We had the chicken lollipops, the garlic naan, the butter chicken, and the tikka lamb. Everything was super yummy! read more

4/5 Stopped by Tikka House for a quick bite, and it ended up being a great choice. We ordered the butter chicken, the mixed meat platter with chicken, lamb, and shrimp, the vegetable samosas, and, of course, a mango lassi. The butter chicken was my favorite--it had a rich, flavorful sauce and was definitely the standout dish. Everything else was well prepared, and the mango lassi was the perfect complement to the meal. The restaurant was clean, had a nice atmosphere, and the service was pleasant. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu. read more

Tikka House Indian Eatery - Meat Platter - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Ambiance is casual, nothing impressive but cozy. We got samosa chaat, biryani, chili chicken and garlic naan! Everything was sooo flavorful. Biryani packed a punch. The samosa chaat was a good mix of spicy, sweet and lots of different textures. Chili chicken was also super tangy and sweet. Garlic naan lowkey mid though. All in all solid North Indian food! Food comes out fast but they lowkey were rushing us towards the end to leave so points off for that. read more

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Tikka House on South Lamar is a major win for anyone looking for really solid, flavorful Indian food without having to drive all the way north. Their chicken tikka masala and butter chicken are incredibly rich and savory, especially when you scoop them up with a piece of their hot garlic naan. It's a super casual, reliable spot with friendly service. read more

Looking for some of the best Indian food in Austin? Look no further than Tikka House. I stopped by during one of our recent cold snaps and I'm so glad I did. It wasn't too busy when I arrived, so I was seated right away. Service was speedy and attentive, which made the experience even better. I started with the Chicken 65, which was incredibly flavorful and definitely on the spicy side. For my main, I ordered the chicken tikka masala with a side of roti. The dish was both filling and comforting with warm, rich spices that hit the spot on a chilly evening. It's the kind of meal I could eat again and again without getting tired of it. This will definitely be one of my regular spots going forward. read more

Tikka House Indian Eatery - Chicken Tikka Masala & Roti - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I rarely eat Indian food bc its always been a miss but I tried this place and it was amazing!! The atmosphere was quite chill and casual, and is in a small space. The food was all very flavorful but the spices do not clash with each other. I had ordered the Lamb tikki masala (i know it sounds basic) but the flavor profile was mild but the spices still came through. I was most surprised on how the lamb tasted, as it wasnt gamey but honestly so delicious. I also got to try their mango lassi and it was a smooth refreshing yogurt drink. read more

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We got the butter chicken and the chicken korma. A flavor bomb!! The sauces were creamy and decadent. Meat blended in well with the sauce. It was a very fulfilling meal. I did wish that the garlic naan had more garlic flavor, however, they were warm and soft which still paired well with the curry dishes. Samosas were great, very crispy. We ordered on Uber Eats and sometimes takeout can lessen the quality but I was not disappointed with my meal. I need to visit this place in person!! read more

Tikka House Indian Eatery - Buttery chicken - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

We came to Tikka House around 6:30pm and got seated right away. Turns out we grabbed the last open table before the rush hit. Just know that it's paid parking, but they do validate for 2 hours if you scan the QR code near the front entrance. The food took a little long to come out, but once everything arrived, it was clear why. The garlic naan was a standout. It was thin, buttery, fluffy, and lightly crisp. Easily the best I've had. We ordered the chicken korma and chicken vindaloo, both flavorful and well-balanced, with tender chicken all around. The space is modern, very clean, and has a solid bar setup. My husband's smoked old fashioned was a nice surprise and actually added depth to the drink. Only 10 minutes from home, and it's already our new go-to Indian spot. read more

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I found my new favorite dish here: alleppey prawns. The sauce is creamy. It has coconut and mango in it but none of the flavors is overpowering. read more

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Came here for lunch on a Wednesday early afternoon, we were on the only seated table for the duration of our meal, but it was a holiday week so probably not the best representation. We found the service to be fast and friendly, and we overall had a very good experience! There were a lot of interesting sounding dishes I hadn't come across before, so I had time narrowing down what to order. We shared a few different dishes including the duck sarpotel, manchow soup, aloo tikka chaat, and malai kofta. The duck was way different than I expected from googling the dish. It's served on a bread with some greens and onions, but the sarpotel is super flavorful and was my clear favorite of the meal The aloo tikka chaat was a bit more familiar but was also really yummy. The manchow soup and kofta were both good but probably dishes I wouldn't come back to on a subsequent visit. Overall we had a great experience and can't wait to come back and try a bunch of new things! One of the better Indian places I've been to in Austin read more

We came in for lunch and the place was packed with a few other groups waiting to be seated (Always a good sign). The parking situation is pretty bad, and you have to pay $15 to park! Yikes We were seated after about 10-15 minutes and we ordered a mango lassi that was rich, creamy and delicious! We also ordered vegetable samosa, gobi as our appetizer. The samosa was crispy with a good filling, the gobi was also good. We ordered butter chicken, lamb vindaloo and naan for our meal. The butter chicken was good, but they were cheap with the chicken, there were only 5 pieces of small little pieces, the rest was a pot of sauce. The lamb vindaloo was also good with a few more pieces of meat, but they added potatoes as a filler. Overall good, but they need to stop scrimping out on the meat. read more

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First time here on a Saturday for the lunch buffet. We were the only people there between 11am and 11:45am, but that means it was all to us. Service was very friendly and the ambiance was nice. The food was pretty awesome! Everything on the buffet was very hot and spiced well. I like that they even added some heat to the dishes which is not usual for buffet items. I tried everything they had and it was all great! For sure will be back. read more

Tikka House Indian Eatery - Buffett plate - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Chicken tikka masala - was super good, flavorful, chicken was pretty moist Goat briyani - enjoyed this dish, super tasty, the goat was very tender, and the rice was well seasoned, and perfectly cooked Naan - is a MUST, crispy and doughy at the same time All of your dishes it appears you can adjust the spice level so keep that in mind, I decided to go with the mild option. Will definitely be back for dining in or take out. read more

Dont eat there involved in a parking scam. I parked in front of there building there was no sign where parked no handy capped sign nothing i went in ordered and eat dinner when i came out i had a boot on my car and they said you have to pay 75.00 to get the boot because i didnt registered my car.. they people in the restaurant new about and said nothing.. read more

Tikka House Indian Eatery - You can plainly see where I parked there's no signs none and you can see the sign for the restaurant - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Cozy inside, parking validation. The waitress was very nice, and attentive. My husband and I ordered: -papdi chaat -vegetable samosa -Punjabi Paneer Makhani -Baingan Saraf -Garlic Naan -chai tea We liked the food a lot, Papdi Chaat was really good, I've been looking for good chaat and this definitely hit the spot for me. Chai tea is not sweetened, great for me, but if you like sweet chai, you should ask to be sweetened! The curries were good, a bit too creamy for my liking (dairies can feel a bit heavy for me sometimes), but it was good otherwise. The naan was a little bit greasy, so if you don't like greasy food, you should ask for no butter. Good food, good vibe, and I appreciate validating the parking! read more

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The food was very flavourful and colorful, and overall really good. I can't speak on the ambience or service but I imagine they have a great and friendly staff. Unfortunately, I ordered to-go and everything came in styrofoam and plastic that smelled like chemicals. With hot food, serving in safe to-go ware is absolutely important. I would think that styrofoam would be banned by now considering it's very well documented that it leaks chemicals into food and is terrible for the environment. I would have given 4 possibly 5 stars if they used eco-friendly or safer to-go containers. read more

First time coming to this Indian restaurant! Outside was just normal but inside was pretty nice and cozy vibe! The staff were friendly and directed us to the table. She gave us recommendations for vegetarian and we took her advice. We got a cut of chai tea and samosa and papdichaat for appetizer which were quite filling stuffs! There's hint of spiciness in samosa and it was my spice tolerance limit of the night! I enjoyed the tartness of papdichaat with tamarin and avocado sauce! For our main meals, we got a plate of garlic naan , Punjabi paneer makhani and baingan saraf. They came with rice for curry tho! The main dishes were good but personally they can be improved a little more. There's mushroom seasonings and if they put a little of it, I think that'll complete the taste of it. Anyways, we had a good time and keep up the good work there. Cheers read more

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The north side food is better then the south lamar. Curry was so sweet, I ordered malai kofta.

I was excited to try this new Indian place as there aren't many good Indian options in south Austin. The ambience is good. Looks like they inherited the furniture/decor Elementary had. Service was a bit slow, but that's understandable because it's a very new restaurant. Food was good too. Tried the veg kolhapuri curry, which is not available in a lot of restaurants. My complain would be the curry to vegetables ratio! Same with the chicken tikka masala - lot of curry, but just 3-4 small chicken pieces. But both tasted great. Naan was perfect too. Malai kulfi was a winner. read more

Tikka House Indian Eatery - Malai Kulfi - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place deserves the good reviews it has! Everything we had was super tasty. Loved the chicken korma and Tikka masala, the dishes look smallish but there's plenty of curry and chicken in there, enough that we have more for another meal (after appetizers). I loved each of the appetizers, but the chaat was my favorite. Don't skip on the chaat if you've never tried it before. Was told the papdi chaat was popular and I can see why. Garlic naan was perfect - warm and crispy on the outside/chewy on the inside. The inside of the restaurant was clean and modern. Service was incredibly friendly and quick. A little on the loud side but could easily hear people at the table. Parking was easy, a huge lot (more in the back). They validate parking, so don't pay before you get in the restaurant. And on top of all that the price isn't exorbitant as is typical in this part of Austin. Overall if recommend to anyone seeking Indian food in or near Austin! read more

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We are excited to have Tikka House in our neighborhood--and thrilled they've passed the one year mark! Food was outstanding and service was attentive. More of a beer and wine place vs cocktails. One food highlight was the house special dry curry chicken dish -- Murg Malal Kabab. Portions were plentiful and we appreciated the well marked menu for Gluten Free dining! read more

Really enjoyed dinner!! Great service and the restaurant validates parking. We ordered Scallops, Lamb Biryani, Lamb Rogan Josh, Garlic Naan, Paratha, the Fresh Lime Soda and the Mango Lassi. Literally everything was great, but the Garlic Naan, Lamb Biryani and Scallops (not pictured) stole the show. Will be back for more!! read more

Tikka House Indian Eatery - Lamb Biryani, Lamb Rogan Josh, Garlic Naan, and Paratha - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

The best indian food in Austin hands down. It's extremely popular right now, so your food might take a while on a busy night. Go on the off times, or order takeout! read more

Three suggestions for the owners: -- either invest in proper burners or cut out the buffet option. Your food tastes good in terms of flavors but serving it cold doesn't provide the best experience of your restaurant -- invest in some basic level of staff training. They are lethargic and unhappy and gossiping about the customers still seated at the restaurant. Forget about good service, this is a disservice to create such an unwelcome vibe -- please provide an itemized bill before running the card I was eager to stop by since a new Indian restaurant opened in my neighborhood - no more 15-20 miles of driving north. The reviews were generally good so I had built a positive impression. I have still given it 4 stars because the flavors are actually quite good. As is the variety on the menu. We made the mistake of partaking in their weekend lunch buffet and that was a disappointment for reasons written above. The restaurant itself is designed clean and tidy, with pleasant music playing at the right volume. I don't expect too much by way of service at ethnic restaurants but this was a particularly unprofessional and unacceptable type of service. I am open to returning for an a la carte experience and as we guided our fellow diners, I encourage you to also bypass the buffet and order off the menu for a fresher meal. I still don't know how two buffets cost $46 total because we were told the buffet is $18 each. read more

We ordered take out last night. The appetizer was amazing, ordered the roti pe boti. For main course it was chicken biryani and chicken xacuti medium spicy. Even then the spice level was quite high. The biryani chicken was dry and chewy. read more

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I have never had a bad meal here. The food is perfectly cooked, uniquely spiced, and absolutely delicious. The problem, however, is the service. Not the wait staff who are gracious and friendly. It is the *wait*! You can easily sit for 20 - 30 minutes waiting for the food you've ordered to be delivered. Even if you arrive fairly early in the evening. My suggestion is to order for pickup. You'll love the food and avoid the wait! read more

My daughter and I had the following items. We are huge Indian food lovers: Veg Samosas (2) - delicious especially the sauces Aloo Tikki Chaat - first time trying this dish and it was good. Garlic Naan - well seasoned not overly garlicky Murg Tikka - this was my first time having this dish and I really enjoyed it. I didn't add any spice since I wanted to ensure I could enjoy the flavor. i didn't add any order some Tika sauce Daal Makhani - very yummy I truly enjoyed this dish and the flavors it encompassed Lamb Vindaloo - very tasty level 3 on spice. Flavorful for sure Chai Tea - I enjoyed this chai tea Blue Paradise - my daughter loved the drink alcohol free Restaurant is nice and clean. Service was great!!! There is a charge for parking but, they will validate it for you. We will return in the future!! Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5 Recommended dishes Chicken Tikka Masala, Goat Biriyani, Biryani read more

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Our favorite Indian restaurant in atx. Been a few times and also picked up. Gotta pay for the lot but they validate the entire amount. Love this place. read more

Although the food was amazing, I have to say that the service was superb. The entire staff was extremely friendly, attentive and explained any and every question I had. The butter chicken mango lassi was absolutely divine. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for great Indian food! read more

Food was fantastic. Some of the best naan I've had. Service was good. Will definitely be back!

One of the better Indian restaurants near downtown area. Havent found chaap being served anywhere else, ordered it here and was soo soft and delicious. The paneer tikka was great too. read more

Great little restaurant with a cozy ambiance. They have several mains and sides marked as vegan on the menu. The waiter was knowledgeable and once found out there was a vegan in our party he made sure to tell us if something wasn't vegan (like the sauce that came with the vegan samosas). We ordered 3 vegan dishes and two vegan appetizers. They were all delicious. Reasonable prices too. read more

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Another excellent new Indian cuisine. There's a bit of a parking congestion due to multiple businesses sharing it but it is validated/free parking. Beware without validation as the parking lady does boot your car! The service was good and fast and the ambience is great. Some random Indian videos were playing and the decor was pretty chill and nice. There's a bar an seating for about 35 I would think. Maybe 40 tops. We ordered a paneer appetizer and it was pretty good. For main course, we got malai kofta and some spicy paneer dish and paired it with garlic naan and bullet naan (basically naan with jalapenos and chillis but wasn't over the top spicy). The naan is just amazingly soft. Not sure how but it is very soft and great tasting. Some restaurants make it crispy and crunchy which is wrong but this one was perfect. The malai kofta was very creamy and nice and tasted really great. The spicy paneer curry was indeed spicy but definitely very tasty. Mango lassi was a great pairing with it and to cool you down the kulfi is highly recommended. Overall, this is a pretty good Indian bistro on S. Lamar and definitely a recommend for flavorful Indian food lovers. read more

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This Indian restaurant has a really nice and quaint atmosphere on the inside, though you certainly wouldn't be able to tell from the outside. There seems to often be a wait but we were seated quickly. It was quite a wait for food to come out on a Saturday evening, probably up to 30-40 minutes. We ordered the malai kofta, which lived up to standards, the chole, which were very flavorful, garlic naan, which was soft and crispy. I was disappointed to see the mango lassi come out in a plastic cup with a straw - certainly not in keeping with the rest of the vibe of the place and an unnecessary use of plastic. The flavor of it was very good overall though. The other issue I had was with parking - there is a very small parking lot near the restaurant that was impossible to find a spot on a Saturday evening and we had to park across the street. Overall, I think I'll be back for the ambiance. read more

The food is amazing and the wait staff is efficient and very sweet. I was quite happy with my dish and had leftovers to bring home. My friend, who is a vegetarian loved his food as well. We meet for lunch frequently, and I doubt if we'll go anywhere else from now on! P.S. Be able to provide your license plate number when you enter. They record your plate so you don't get towed away. read more

Food and service were fantastic! The staff was very attentive and helpful. We will be going back often!

The interior is very nice, and spacious. Servers were great and attentive. We got the chicken 65, chicken vindaloo (with garlic naan of course), and roti pe boti. Our favorite was the roti pe boti, it reminded me of a smash burger but elevated and much tastier. The chicken 65 was really unique tasting, it had that hint of oily chicken flavor but was covered in a flavorful sauce, even though is covered in red, it's not spicy just has lots of spice flavorings. Chicken in the vindaloo was slightly on the dry side, and the garlic on the naan could've been roasted or cooked longer because it was more on the raw garlic side which can be overwhelming for some. Also had the mango lassi to drink and absolutely loved it! Definitely different from other places I've had it at, but the best one so far. I would totally come back. They have so many options, and overall everything about the place was amazing. Next time I'd like to try their Chaat or Indo-Chinese options that they specialize in. Prices were fair, and they have a lot of potential so I recommend checking them out before things get too busy!! read more

Yummy! We got the Lamb Rogan Josh, Chicken Biryani, Chicken Saag, Garlic Naan, Gulab jamun, Gajar Halwa, Mango Lassi- Short review: Intimate space, delicious food, warm hospitality Long review: I can't even single out a specific dish because everything was very good, we took leftovers home and quickly polished those off. Lamb Rogan Josh is my favorite, moist lamb, soft and melts in the mouth. The biryani is flavorful and a great pairing or stand alone dish. Biryani + raita is always a winner. The chicken saag had a very creamy spinach base, great for kids! Garlic naan was generously topped with chopped garlic (maybe not a first-date food, but so good!) Gulab Jamun was very soft and melts in the mouth as well- basically a fried donut hole in warm syrup... Gajar Halwa- sweetened condensed milk, cardamom and warm cooked carrots. Wholesome, delicious. Finally, the Mango Lassi- a classic! Tikka Houses Mango Lassi has a bit more spices to it than my prior experiences, I liked the addition. Feedback: The public (or maybe just me) demands a boozey mango lassi! This is fully a rip from Pondicheri in Houston, but mango lassi + rum would be awesome at this cocktail capable location! read more

Tikka House has been such a fantastic addition to the S Lamar area. The food is fresh, flavorful, and the service has always been good. It's Clay Pit quality without Clay Pit prices! So glad to have a great Indian restaurant in the neighborhood. read more

Excellent Indian food! Love their garlic naan, Chicken Xacuity, Kerala Fish Curry and shrimp fried rice, so delicious can't wait to go back read more

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