This local quickie Indian food chain does a consistently solid job on takeout and dine in at the Desert Ridge Marketplace location. A girlfriend and I had a lovely patio meal on a quiet weekday, and I finally took some photos and committed to writing a nice review. Truth be told, this is at least my third visit so it's due. Friendly counter guy was patient and answered our many questions. I chose my favorite standard order, the chicken tikka masala with rice. After getting more details about the preparation I decided to try the mango side salad, too. I could not have been happier with my choices. The Tikka masala has a lovely ratio of meat to curry sauce and was a mild spice. Very creamy with tender chicken fully hot all the way through. The basmati rice is fluffy and seasoned perfectly the compliment the masala. The surprise star of this meal was the side mango salad! Tons of fresh spring mix lettuce, chunks of mango, shredded carrots and a delightful sweet dressing. It was very bright, with perfectly ripened fruit and crisp greens. This is not a small side salad, so it is definitely a high value bargain, and could easily be a meal with a protein added. GF ordered a paneer wrap with fries. She raved about the flavor, took two bites more bites of the wrap and then picked at the fries and confessed it was all going home for her son. GLP1 appetite? Anyway she ended up ordering a mango side salad for him to go, after we finished eating. I did taste a chunk of the paneer at her urging, the cheese was in small cubes, with a flavorful sauce. I prefer chicken myself. When the to go mango salad was ready, friendly counter guy brought it out to our patio table, and had a nice chat with us. An articulate upbeat good ambassador for the company, he was helping at our location for the day and was very positive about the Tikka Shack brand's future. I fully agree! read more

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Went to Tikka Shack for their Tuesday special. Let me start off by saying the value for this place is great. At least on a Tuesday when you can get your choice of chicken, tikka or butter tikka plus rice and a drink and plain naan for around 12 bucks. They were not that busy when we came in around 4 PM. But it still took them over 20 minutes to get us our food Togo. You order from a screen - although the team is right there to answer any questions. They didn't greet me and were not friendly. They seem to be pretty standoffish and definitely not trained in a Customer Service. We tried both the butter, chicken and the tikka chicken. And got one regular naan and paid $1 extra extra try the garlic naan. I absolutely love garlic. And And would never pay the dollar extra again for the garlic naan it was not very good and not worth the up charge The butter chicken was surprising and ended up being my favorite over the regular tikka chicken. We also tried the masala fries (the fries themselves are slightly spicy but when you put the masala sauce on them, it tones it down) , which were incredible!!! And the coconut curry wings. It would've been nice to be warned that the coconut curry wings are extremely spicy. It did not mention that anywhere, and I was not expecting to have that level of heat. Also got the glub juman for desert. Don't sleep on this. It is so good!!! I should mention that for their drink selection, soda, wise they only have one of those Coke freestyle machines which I find disgusting (once you see what they look like on the inside and how they're never cleaned you would agree too) . I opted for one of the three teas that they had instead in a separate fountain thing. Overall, we will definitely be back just might order ahead of time on the app since the service is so slow... or rather non existent. read more

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Several years ago, I attended a Yelp Elite Event at Tikka Shack Indian Grub in Houston. When I moved to Phoenix about a year ago, I was excited to find out that Tikka Shack is also in the Valley. And better yet, in my neighborhood. Located in Desert Ridge Marketplace, Tikka Shack is a fast casual Indian restaurant. Parking won't be an issue. It's a popular entertainment district, but there are plenty of free parking spots. I stopped by on a Friday evening for a late dinner. Ambiance (3.5/5): Tikka Shack is a relatively small restaurant. You order at the counter and they bring your food to your table. There are 10 or so tables and booths. The restaurant is clean and in line with your typical fast casual restaurant. Service (3/5): Service isn't a big part of the experience, but to the extent it is, pretty standard stuff. They checked in on us once and that was about it. Drinks (4.5/5): First off, Tikka Shack has a nice Indian beer selection which you don't find very often. And that's just the start. They also have a self-service beer wall consisting of Arizona craft beers and popular beers (think Dos Equis). You get a card at the counter and then you can pour your own beers. You pay based on the total quantity you pour. I've only been to one other restaurant/bar with a self-service beer wall and this was my first one in Phoenix. There are 12 or so beers to choose from. Pretty awesome! Food (3/5): The menu consists of mostly popular Indian dishes (curry, chicken tikka masala, etc.) and Indian fusion dishes (Indian pizza, Indian tacos). Plus, some American dishes like wings. While I would almost always order Indian food at an Indian restaurant, I had an out-of-body experience and happened to order some lemon pepper wings. To my surprise, they were quite good. The wings were nicely fried and seasoned. To make up for it, I also ordered some naan. I love Indian bread, of many different varieties, with butter naan being my go-to. This was hands-down some of the worst, if not the worst, naan I've ever had. It tasted more like pita bread. This was pretty disappointing since Indian bread is almost always amazing anywhere you go. Pro tip: If you join their email list/text program, you'll get periodic deals. They also have late-night discounts on some dishes. I always appreciate a good deal. read more

Move over Taco Tuesday. I'm all about Tikka Tuesday. Don't get me wrong. I love me some tacos but sometimes a smooth, rich, creamy curry is what the gut health wants. I ordered the Tikka masala at X! Hot and it was perfect for the chilly autumn weather. Rich, spiced, and comforting. It'sa hug in curry form. Get you some Tikka Shack. It's fast casual and surely will leave your tastebuds happy. read more

Tikka Shack Indian Grub - Tikka masala with chicken, X! Hot. - Indian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Curry Fact: It's estimated there are 10,000 curry houses in Britain - accounting for two thirds of their takeaway restaurants! I tried something new and now I have a new favorite. I ordered a Malai Kofta (House spice, ordered with naan and no rice), $13.25. What is Malai Kofta? Malai kofta is a rich and creamy North Indian vegetarian dish consisting of deep-fried paneer and potato dumplings (kofta) served in a luscious, spiced gravy. "Malai" means "cream," and "kofta" refers to the dumplings. A celebratory dish, it is often considered a vegetarian alternative to meatballs. At Tikka Shack, they do it well. Served with four kofta dumplings in a pool of delicious creamy sauce, I found myself mopping every drop with my naan. I even grabbed a spoon to make sure I had every taste. Tikka Shack has consistently delivered. Fast Indian cuisine with a Tikka Tuesday Special? Love it! read more

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Solid 3.5. The Tuesday special for $12 was a great deal for a meal and a drink. The butter chicken (sorry, masala) and tikka masala could definitely have used more flavor and spices. I felt like I would have gotten more spices in a Trader Joe's meal. The samosa chaat was passable. I'm used to samosa chaat being a samosa broken open and topped with tomatoes, onions, sauces, etc. The one here was a big glop of toppings that completely hid the teeny tiny piece of samosa underneath that was hard to find. If you love a warm mix of chickpeas, onions and tomatoes then get this, but if you're looking for samosa flavors then just order the plain samosas. I would come back for the Tuesday special but maybe try some of their other items. read more

Tikka Shack Indian Grub - Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I love Indian food, and how fun to see it in a quick, almost "fast food" style format! While visiting Phoenix, I stumbled across Tikka Shack near the mall and had to give it a try. They offer a wide variety of Indian classics along with some creative twists like pizza and wings with an Indian flair. I went with a tikka masala curry bowl (ordered spicy, though I could have gone hotter), a kabob grill bowl for later, and couldn't resist trying the spicy tikka masala naan taco. The taco was flavorful and unique--something I'd definitely order again while dining in. The kabob bowl was a solid meal with your choice of protein, rice, and a small mango salad. Prices were very reasonable for the portion sizes, the staff was friendly, and the restaurant was clean and welcoming. Overall, such a cool concept with great value--I'd happily come back the next time I'm in town! read more

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As a desi person myself, I was skeptical and have high standards but this is actually delicious! The pizza smelled amazing the moment I saw it and it tasted very very good. It's well seasoned, the naan is perfectly crisp and cooked. Best naan pizza in AZ I've tried. Mango lassi was also good- I felt it was the perfect sweetness and a nice consistency. We also got the kabob bowls which were solid and a good option for a quick bite. They got everything exactly right in the order. The location is great and situated right by the sprinkler area and theater. read more

Can comfort food , healthy, and late night eats actually go together in the same sentence? OMGAAAWD!! This food is AMAZING!!! I wasn't feeling well and after having the Tuesday Tikka special ( Tikka Masala combo with great portions) I just want to be tucked in. read more

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We love Tikka Shack and order from them all the time. We always get the Tikka Masala with Shrimp or Chicken, Garlic Naan, and a Naan Quesadilla for my son. This time we ordered all of that but also decided to try one of their Naan Pizzas. We went with the Paneer Makhani Pizza. Since it comes with spicy malai sauce we decided to have them leave off the hot peppers. The pizza comes with the sauce, sliced paneer, mozzarella, tomatoes, and methi leaves. It was good. The sauce had a little spice to it but wasn't bad so next time I would have them leave on the hot peppers. I liked the seasoning on the paneer and the Naan as the pizza crust was great. I would have liked a little more sauce on the pizza. We will definitely order this again or try one of their other Naan pizzas. read more

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My wife and I returned to visit the Tika shack. Period as we visited it before and loved the food. Once again, we love the food. But the service was absolutely terrible. As they now have a kiosk, we sat and watched two girls giggle and laugh and the two people on the grill, laughing and joking and we spent five maybe 10 minutes trying to figure out the kiosk. They were literally 5 feet from us, but never asked us if they could help us. It was like being at a girls's high school get together instead of a restaurant. three stars is only for the food. read more

Came back again, the food is great! This time I ordered the veggie samosas (again, they're so good! - the sauce to dip them in is amazing!), the chole masala, and the shack naan. You guys, this food is delicious! The shack naan is garlicky, cheesy, warm and comforting! The chole masala is full of heat and flavor and lots of potatoes, chickpeas, and tomatoes. The packaging and service for take out is excellent, and the overall experience is great! It's fast, it's consistent and I think it's just a really great spot in general! read more

Tikka Shack Indian Grub - Chole Masala - Indian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Located in the Desert Ridge Market Place Mall, Scottsdale. We left the Mayo hungry for lunch and wandered around the Mall before deciding to give the Tikka Shack a try. Ambiance 4/5 If the sensation of smell counts they scored high. The dining room was clean comfortable and fast food industrial. Service 3/5 Counter order service with number tent for your table. Seat yourself and self serve service drink station. Food 3/5 We ordered the Butter Tikka Marsala and super spicy Chicken Tikka Masala. Both came with Jasmine rice. We also ordered the Garlic Butter Nan. Impression My Wife wished she ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala. My super spicy chicken tikka masala was tasty and spice was fantastic. I'm surprised a fast food place like this had that level of spice! The flavor was not as rich as expected but well enough for fast food. Value 3/5 $46.82 for two for fast food is a bit steep. read more

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Butter masala with chicken Chicken Taste - 3/5 Some pieces/chunks on dry side Rice good when adding masala sauce to it. 3/5 Naan good and served hot. 3/5 Portion 3/5 Counter service 4/5 Music good - top 40 read more

Tikka Shack Indian Grub - Indian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Food was super flavorful and seemed good quality. Taco with mango salsa was fresh. Spice was balanced with the mango salsa. Vindaloo with paneer was tasty and had plenty of bell pepper chunks. Rice was fluffy and cooked perfectly. Samosa was the best I have had --any layers of flavor. Garlic cheese naan was delicious but even the plain naan was soft and tasty. Probably as good as most other Indian restaurants in the area and less expensive. Employees were nice and food came out in under 10 minutes. Good atmosphere. restaurant was modern, clean, and smelled good. read more

The flavors were nice. Savory. We ordered the family meal two entree. Our meal came with naan bread. Naan bread was crispy and soft. The chicken was soft and tender. The 65 had cabbages that added a nice crunch to the already crispy chicken. Will be back ! read more

Tikka Shack Indian Grub - The 65 Tikka Masala &gt Butter Masala &gt - Indian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Located in the outdoor mall known as the Desert Ridge Market Place, this Indian chain place serves up various Indian dishes for fair prices. I got myself a lamb tikka masala with a sambosa which cost me around $20. I completely forgot about the spice levels and wished that the waitress asked both me and my crony about spice levels before confirming our orders. The base spice level was so good that I wish I had gotten a spicy instead. The meal itself was presented well and the place was clean. Overall, an enjoyable meal and nice place to hang out in. read more

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Tried the Tacos on a Friday evening. The taste was just all right. Somehow, the red cabbage and spicy sauce wasn't going on them at all. They need to improvise and come up with a better recipe for tacos for sure. Even the soda machine was not working and gave us flat soda with zero vanilla taste. We tried couple of them to get it right and they all had no fizz. read more

Tikka Shack Indian Grub - Taco - Indian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I loved it. We landed at airport late in evening and found this place was open. It had reasonable price, super amazing flavors, fast service, some of the best refreshing drinks and clean ambience. I would really recommend spicy chicken tikka bowl. I loved it how they have mixed the flavors of mango in the food taking fusion to next level. They are open even after 10 pm. And there is no wait. read more

Tikka Shack Indian Grub - Spinach Masala &gt Kabob Bowl &gt - Indian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Was just ok. Cool concept. Food was just ok. Chicken was dry. The pizza idea is great. read more

Our team wanted to get some quick lunch and we used Grubhub to place the order. There are lot of options to pick from and I went with the most recommended kabob bowl. I also ordered their mango lassi. You can pick the protein of your choice and I went with chicken, it comes with side of rice and choice of salad. The kabob is grilled and is juicy with nice flavors. Loved the rice, it has a nice aroma and tastes good. Overall a good place to get some quick delicious lunch. The order was delivered or time and there were no errors. read more

Tikka Shack Indian Grub - Kabob Bowl - Indian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The food always a hit and never a miss for me here! It's always so clean in here and the seating is comfortable to dine-in. You go and order your food at the counter, take your number to your table (whether you're dining in or taking out), then they'll bring your food out to you when it's ready. The food comes out hot, fast, and really good consistently! I ordered the lamb Goan Vindaloo extra extra spicy! I could have had it spicier but the heat level was perfect considering it was 109 outside. The dish comes with rice, your entree, and garnished perfectly to your table and all for $14...$11 for the curry and $3 to have it with lamb. My kids got the Tikka pizza and it's basically naan with tomato sauce and yummy cheese. It's the perfect amount of pizza for a 5 and 8 year old. We also got a side of garlic naan bread to sop up the curry, and it was all just delicious. If you want fast and good Indian food, this is the place to go! Also make sure to use your phone number to collect points, because they add up and can go towards free food our total bill discounts for your next visits...which you will have! read more

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Whenever I am yearning for some Indian food near Paradise Valley or North Scottsdale I stop by the Tikka Shack at the Desert Ridge Shopping Center. On my last visit, I enjoyed their samosas with mint sauce and tamarind chutney. My wife had chicken tikka masala with a side of garlic naan which we shared. The restaurant itself is a small shop in the middle of the shopping center that is best suited for a quick relief meal spot while shopping -so not necessarily date night ambience. Nonetheless it is clean and has several tables, good for smallish groups or a family of 4. One final tip don't sleep on the mango lassi. It's a delicious fruit, flavored yogurt drink. It's perfect for calming down your excited taste glands if you're not used to the slight kick of indian spices. If you're used to eating Indian food you already know what I'm talking about...their mango lassi is delicious. The prices are reasonable and comparable to other take out spots in the same shopping center. We like this place so I don't mind offer my thumbs up when people ask, "is that place any good?" read more

The place is located at Norterra. It's big and spacious inside and clean. The cashiers were so nice and greeted us right away. It's touch screen ordering so you can take your time. I ordered the Tuesday special. Chicken tikka with garlic naan, ordered samosas, chicken 65, and a mango lassi. The food came out 10 mins later and it wasn't hot. The chicken tikka flavor was very tomatoey and lacked flavor. The chicken 65 was spicy and the lady came over to check on us and I told her it was too spicy for me and she offered me something else since I couldn't eat it. I ended up getting a butter chicken to go. Overall it was good, but not my fav and I wouldn't take time from Glendale to come all the way over here again. read more

Tikka Shack Indian Grub - Chicken tikka and chicken 65 - Indian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The chicken curry was watery and there was a sharp/hard piece of plastic in my food. I'm very familiar with this type of cuisine and this was just not a good experience. read more

I am thankful that Tikka Shack had vegan items on their menu and that they were labeled was great, or else it would have been a pain to do a more thorough search where I was in the area reaching hangry levels. They have a veggie curry which you can get three ways: original, vindaloo (spicy), or southern (coconut) and two veggie bowls served over basmati rice: jelfrezi (mixed veggie) or chole masala (stewed chickpeas). The tarka veggie and mango salad sides are also vegan, and while not labeled, I was assured that the samosa is as well. Tikka Shack originated in Lubbock, Texas, and has franchises across the U.S. read more

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This place serves awful Indian food. They have an eclectic menu I didn't try many items but the Indian part needs serious work.

I am so sick and tired of being taken advantage of. $40+ for Tiki Masala and Southern Masala, both with chicken and nan. It is so expensive to add anything that we had to go minimum. And the amount of chicken we received was less than a breast in each dish. So stingy. We won't be back. Why are you people allowing this in your lives!?!? Expect more for your hard earned $! read more

Cute Indian styled-restaurant. It does appear to be chain, and as it is well located, I decided to try it out. Staff is friendly and they explained how things work: pick a curry, pick a protein and voila. Add somosa or naan for extra! I did just that and was a bit disappointed. First of all it seemed that vegetables were not cooked all the way and some of the ingredients typically found in saag were not there. Lastly I would say - price is an issue. For two curry bowls and side of mango lassi $30+ is over the top with disposable utensils and plates. Too much for what you get..... read more

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Everyone who works here are friendly, patient and helpful. Go to counter to order. Upon entering the spices waft throughout the restaurant. In & outdoor seating. Been here so many times. Favs are garlic nan, rasali, mango lassi and masala fries. Their first Tues special is da bomb. read more

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This place was great! The food was affordable & delicious. The naan pizza is delicious and the mandarin/cardamom tea is refreshing! We will come back when we are in Scottsdale. read more

Time to for some Indian food! The spice smell was divine. We decided on Korma masala with added chicken, chole masala and garlic naan bread. We got it to go but thought we'd taste test some before leaving. Staff brought our packaged meals to the table. Nice! I tasted my korma which comes with cauliflower and carrots as well as rice. Chicken was added on to the meal. The chole (garbanzo beans) were in a nice tomato sauce. We didn't realize it came with a load of onions which my husband doesn't like. He tried eating around the onions but every spoonful produced onions. It is also a spicy meal, I decided to cover up the meal and see if I couldn't get a replacement. Staff were super sweet and said they would replace it. The new meal was delivered to our table. Nice folks, thank you! Shared parking and free WiFi. The garlic naan was so good. read more

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Food was not good at all. The tikka masala was super sweet with absolutely no spice despite requesting "hot". Even the naan was oddly thick and not thin and crispy like traditional naan. Staff was nice though. read more

Tikka Shack Indian Grub - Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

chicken taco is fire Quick service and amazing food! Has indoor and outdoor seatings :)

Bad. Lamb curry had uncooked small potato cubes. COME ON GUYS! How lazy is that??? The Butter Chicken was meh. Lamb Vindaloo also meh. It's less than average Indian. It was great a year ago. Not sure what happened. read more

Last night they forgot my tiramisu. Which totally happened it's OK. But the lady at the front desk I never got her name. She was so sweet and I ordered today again hoping that she would answer. Thankfully, she was working today. She is such a sweetheart. She apologizes for everything and this time she gave me my tiramisu for free for the mishap that happened last night. I appreciate a lot. read more

Everything we tried was amazing!!! Got takeout. Love this place and would definitely go back.

Picked up food from here the other day on my way home after shopping. The interior was clean and I love the self pour beer wall. The tikka masala was ok. Not a huge flavor or spices which you expect from Indian food. The garlic nan bread did not taste like it was made fresh which was a disappointment. Good option for fast casual. read more

Tikka Shack Indian Grub - Tikka Masala w/chicken - Indian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

WOW! So I'd like to start off saying being Indian I can be picky with my Indian food. Of course mom and grandmas cooking is the best to me. However, my husband was craving Indian and I found tikka shack nearby. I was so amazed and impressed with them!! The wings ARE A MUST!! BUT they are super spicy!!! So have extra water nearby I also loved my standard go to of the butter chicken masala. The lamb vindaloo was cooked perfectly- everything is pretty spicy- the cheese naan was only 1 slice I wish it was more but everything was Amazing and we will be ordering from here again! read more

Tikka Shack Indian Grub - Chaat, the wings, Butter Masala, and lamb vindaloo - Indian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

My three positives and a negative because the world needs more positivity: + quick, hot, fresh food + all of the curries can be made vegetarian. Hubby had the original with veggies - medium spice. He was thrilled and a smidge sweaty (he blames the weather) + I enjoyed the classic chicken tikka masala. Rich, buttery creaminess. We shared a street style chaat. Spectacular - they had a beer bar on card/ tap. However, you essentially pay twice (once for your food and to get a card and once when you are done drinking). Not horrible unless there is a line. For some obvious reasons, the selection was mostly regular (think Coors light) with some local beers thrown in read more

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