Great food, pleasant owner, decent price for a very good lunch special, and close to Forest Hills station.

Tikki Masala never disappoints. We order takeout from them regularly, and they have some of the best saag paneer we've tried. Naan is always crispy and chewy, and all of their chicken dishes are delicious. You can ask for different spice levels, too. We've gone in for their lunch special, which is a good price for a lot of food. read more

Totally inconsistent. I have had great meals from them and very poor ones like today. Papadam was cooked last year, samosa tasted like mushy tasteless dough surrounding mushy tasteless filling, cheese pakoras cooked last week maybe? If they can't staff with good cooks every night then close rather than sending out tasteless mushy food. Shame on you. Have some standards. read more

The samosa chaat was excellent. I was delighted even before adding the vivid chutneys. The tandoori chicken was great, with just the right amount of char. The service was awesome; the waitress was especially thoughtful in suggesting items for the youngsters who weren't spice enthusiasts. My only regret is that I was on a tight travel schedule and therefore didn't have time to steal everyone's food at this family dinner. read more

The restaurant is across the street from the T line, and I came after my visit to the nearby arboretum. I like the casual dining room with cloth napkins. The server/hostess was pleasant. My dishes were enjoyable. I had the lamb jalfrezi curry. I appreciate how this tomato base curry did not eclipse the spices. It is prepared with vegetables. Not a big fan of green peppers but it did not stop me from finishing the dish. I asked for medium level spice and it was mild for my palate, which is fine because I prefer it when my food is burning my palate. Good portion sized chunks of lamb. It comes with coriander seed rice. A needed addition to sop up the lovely sauce. The garlic naan was a "healthy' preparation. I normally want to buttery greasy finger version, not in this case. A point of preference. A downer was the bathroom situation. Even though I was the first customer of the day, the bathroom was clearly not cleaned. Double downer for the ladies as there is only one bathroom. Busy takeout business. read more

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We got take out -- the food was great, packaged well, and was great service at a reasonable price. I would definitely eat here again.

Nice relaxed neighborhood spot with good food and friendly service. Serves beer and wine

We had a really nice first experience here! The restaurant is clean and warm, food is served quickly and is fresh and yummy. Customer service was a little on the slow side, despite us being some of the very few customers in the restaurant. Big upside is their "meals for two" which have soups, 3 entrees with rice and naan for under $35 dollars- perfect for date night! read more

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Food was excellent with my grandchildren asking when can return. Service was spot on.

I ordered takeout from Tikki Masala via Ubereats for lunch after hearing good things about them. I am a little basic when it comes to Indian food and ordered just a chicken tikka masala & it was not what I imagined or hoped for it to be like. It was very watery + bland. It was unlike any chicken tikki masala I have had from anywhere else. Not sure if this is what authentic masala is supposed to taste like but it was unfortunately inedible for me and I probably had one or two bites before throwing it away. I am hoping that my experience with their food was just an off day for them or that maybe this is how it is supposed to be made & taste like? Perhaps will try again in the future. read more

This was the hands-down worst restaurant meal of my life; the food was, quite literally, inedible. The samosas came sitting in a puddle of about half a cup of cold, sloshing orange cooking oil. I wish I could add a photo. The naan was burned black -- to the extent where, when I opened the foil, all I could smell was burnt food. The tikka masala sauce was the consistency of water, and -- to top off the single worst meal I've ever ordered -- they only sent about a teaspoon of each chutney; the little plastic containers were 3/4 empty. I don't if the deplorable preparation had anything to do with the fact that I ordered it for delivery; I can't imagine that any restaurant would serve up half a cup of cold cooking oil to people dining in person. Disgraceful. read more

Every time I've had from there it's been fantastic. Literally zero complaints about anything

I stopped in to grab some take out, I wanted to try a new dish. A young woman who was taking care of table spoke up and metioned the Korma. Best thing I've done lately it take her recommendation! It was phenomenal! I'm sorry I didn't get her name but she deserves recognition for her recommendation! This place should be packed every night! Easily some of the best Indian cuisine I've had in Boston, in a long time! Thank you for helping make my Saturday night spicy! read more

I'm a Indian food connoisseur minus the breadth of knowledge--I just really like Indian food and Tikki Masala makes my tummy feel good. I went on a Monday early evening with a friend and we were the only ones dining in (they have about 24 seats), however a few people came in to pick up food. There were plenty of metered parking and Forest Hills train station is directly across the street. I ordered the Lamb Saag (Boneless grilled lamb cubes cooked with chopped spinach) over white rice and it was so good it made love to my stomach. I asked for the 'Hot' spicy level which is the 2nd spiciest level and it was a little spicy. I thought it would have been spicier, but I'm not complaining. I also didn't notice the spinich, could have been just me--not saying it was a pro or con. We also ordered naan bread which I would rate 4 out 5. Very good, but I've had better. Overall a great Indian restaurant and would visit more often if I lived in the neighborhood. Recommend! read more

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We got the Shaka Ahari (vegetarian) dinner for two for $35. We chose 2 mulligatawny soups, and the 3 entrees Kashmiri Gobi, Kabuli Chana Masala and Aloo Mutter. We asked for naan since it seemed they could decide to give you another kind of bread as well. Included was basmati rice and the little side condiments of red/green/brown they offer in the restaurant. We also got Tandoori Chicken Tikka (boneless) for $16.50. We noted on the online order that we wanted mild spice on everything. We were very happy with all the dishes except the mulligatawny soup which was a bit thin. Note: the online order does not let you pick two of the same soup flavor so we noted it on the comments section. But we had to reinforce that when we did the pick up. We recommend this restaurant and will go again. read more

The food was absolutely delicious, the waitstaff were kind and attentive, and I loved the vibe and layout of the restaurant. I love daal and theirs was incredible, I will go back next time I go to JP :) read more

I am not picky about Indian food. I even enjoy those frozen Indian dinners and the packets of aloo choe that I used to buy at Star Market. But this is the first Indian food that I've actually not enjoyed at all. Food: tasteless naan: not done Did they send the chutney I requested?: No This restaurant and many other restaurants need to go on to LinkedIn and read "Give 'em the pickle". Because if you can't include two tablespoons of a condiment that I specifically requested that many restaurants include for delivery and in the restaurant for free, why is it consistently left out of my orders? read more

Ordered the butter chicken and the pieces of chicken in my food were so massive took up most of the container. Flavor of the chicken and the sauce was mild. Ordered, garlic naan, and the naan bread was undercooked. read more

Tikki Masala - Garlic Naan Bread - Indian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Simply put, Tikki Masala is one of the best Indian restaurants I have been to. First of all, they serve the beloved north Indian street food dish pani puri (sometimes spelled poori), which is a favorite of my partner, who was born in India. The pani (water) was very tasty and just the right amount for spicy. The filling (consisting mostly of chickpeas and potatoes) was absolutely superb. We also had the Chhole Bhatture. This is the best I've ever had in the US outside my mother in laws. The gravy was not *too* thick and creamy as it is in many other Indian restaurants. Despite its name, Tikki Masala is quite authentic and tasty. I highly recommend you try it. read more

Tikki Masala - Pani Poori - Indian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is a wonderful restaurant!!!!! Have been to Tikki Massala multiple times, and have often ordered takeout from them. The food is always delicious, and their service is excellent. I love eating there, it's such a good atmosphere, and the owner is such a nice person! And there's nothing quite like warm naan being brought to your table. I think my favorite thing on their menu is the cream of tomato soup (the spices are amazing ) but honestly whatever I order tastes wonderful. read more

Dinner this evening from Tikki Masala and it was okay. On a weeknight, I was the only diner in the restaurant though a few people did come in for takeaway. The restaurant is clean and tidy, comfortable seating and a nice sized table. A television on the wall is playing Indian music videos for ambiance. Service was good at the start with my order being taken promptly and my beer being delivered immediately. I had samosas to start - they were fresh and very hot served with a selection of pickle. Just as I was finishing my last bite, the main course arrived. A lamb jalfrezi was delicious with the right amount of spice. Flavorful and with enough lamb in there to keep it interesting. Several big and small bony pieces did need to be picked out but the onions and peppers were tasty and went well on the basmati rice. Garlic naan was excellent. Very nicely prepared, thin and crunchy and burned just right (no, in a good way!) from the oven. Yum! Other than getting the appetizer almost on top of the main course, the raita I ordered never arrived. It wasn't on the bill, so it was just forgotten. And getting my check did take a good long time. Enough so that I finally just went up to the register to pay. Summary... The dinner was good. I'd have a chicken dish next time though. The service has a little room to improve. Overall, A-OK. read more

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We ordered two curries and a daal. The dishes were really not tasty and extremely OILY (consisting of maybe 50% oil - see the attached photo!). This is the worst Indian restaurant we've been to. read more

Tikki Masala - OILY! - Indian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Good food! Tried the tikka masala, butter chicken, palak chicken and samosa chaat. Everything was delicious. Wish the quantity was a bit more since it is pricey. The sauces with the samosa chaat were good. Would recommend! read more

Tikki Masala - Butter chicken and garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Best Indian food so the best service you'll see in Jamaica playing really good food balance

Not a place that I am keen to try again. We ordered appetizers for take out and were greatly disappointed with the food. Tandoori chicken wings hardly had the spices as described. Was mildly spiced, dry chicken with cheese n sauce. read more

This was a delightful find as a South Asian I ordered takeout. I'm Bengali and prefer my masala lighter on turmeric or curry powder, so the lamb chili masala was perfect for me! And the lamb was tender enough to eat with a fork. They were also able to make it very spicy without sacrificing great flavor. The meat samosa was nice, mild in flavor and mixed with potatoes(?). I am in town for work sometimes, and will definitely try to visit the restaurant next time! read more

I've eaten a lot of Indian food in and around Boston. I decided to try this place after spending the day walking through the nearby Arnold Arboretum. This place eschews the typical sweetness of Indian sauces in favor of a richer flavor. Generally, I'm not a fan of dosas, but the ones served here have the most amazing texture, crispy and chewy, with an excellent flavor on their own, even before the sambar and chutney. read more

The service itself is great. The APP I ordered through messed up, but the restaurant accommodated. The costumer service of the restaurant is amazing. Also, the food is very, very yummy! read more

If I could give this place 6 stars I would. Tikki Masala is hands down the most excellent restaurant I have dined in! The food is made fresh and authentic! Not to mention the delivery service is top notch. I am a tough food critic but this place of dining has Jimmy Rippa's stamp of approval! read more

Indian food is normally my favorite, but the food here was terrible and gave me food poisoning. Definitely stay away!

Used to love....but MICROWAVED FOOD. apps could barely be chewed yet were steaming hot. Malai kofta had no flavor yet selected hot spice. Papadum uncooked. Never will order again read more

Tikki Masala is my favorite local Indian Spot in Boston. A solid 4 stars only because I have received a couple of orders that weren't consistent in flavor & spice but overall I really enjoy their food. When I think Indian food I always enjoy the spice but really it's about FLAVOR, depth of flavor and 8/10 times Tikki Masala delivers incredibly delicious & flavorful food. I especially like their Veggie or Meat Samosas. Shrimp Korma & garlic naan are my go to orders. As I mentioned sometimes the spice level varies but Medium spice usually delivers a nice kick. Definitely recommend and will continue to order from here anytime I'm Craving Indian Food. read more

I've had food from this restaurant many times. Usually quite good. This time was an exception. The dish was watery and not as flavorful as usual. I'm attributing it to the fact that it was a late order and they were about to close. But not as good as usual. Hopefully next time will be back to normal. read more

My husband took me out for a birthday dinner and I found this restaurant online. This is my new go to spot for Indian from now on! I had the vegetarian Tikki Masala and I substituted the tofu for paneer, absolutely delicious. My husband had the lamb Rogan josh which was very good. The naan bread was soft and fresh and my husband loved the tandoori wings. The service was great the chef and server were extremely friendly. It seemed like a very busy spot for takeout as well which is always a good sign. This place was a great find. read more

Got takeout from here (came close to 20 minutes late) and the food was still piping hot when I got home. Got the tikka masala nice and spicy, chicken korma, aloo paratha, chicken biryani, veggie appetizer platter, and gulab jamun. Everything was delicious!!! Probably one of the best Indian restaurants I've been to in Boston tbh. The prices were also cheaper than other restaurants I've been to, the total for allll this food came out to something like $58. Highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

As any frequent reviewer of my posts know, I like to periodically (annually) re-review my reviews as things can change. Sometimes businesses close, get bad, or sometimes, better. This is one of those posts as we've been back here several times since my original post. Yes, I know I've been bad about checking in, but I just had a son, so I've been a bit busy. Plus, since the Pandemic, we've been getting deliveries from here more than actually picking stuff up. As I said in my last post, Tikki Masala is my family's go-to Indian spots. Unfortunately, I have not taken my normal crazy number of pictures, but that's mostly due to the fact that we've never actually sat down here to eat. Nonetheless, fellow Yelpers, I can assure you that this hidden gem will become your new favorite Indian restaurant. We've tried most of the appetizers and about six or so entrees. Each has been flavorful, hearty, and most importantly, this place listens to me on spice level. For some reason, most restaurants do not believe me when I say, max spiciness. I get it though, I'm sure that some people say that, and then complain about it being inedible. To those people, I hate you. Do not do that. If you get it, and it's too spicy, then leave a 5-star review because you could not handle it. It is just the right thing to do! Do not blame the restaurant for giving you exactly what you wanted. Anyway, I digress. Seriously, thank you Tikki Masala for actually listening to me because you made me sweat it out, which NEVER happens. Yet, somehow, not just a punch in the mouth. You guys were able walk that fine line of spicy and flavor. Again, thank you. So, would I recommend this place? Of course! Did you not read the review!? I don't know if it is authentic because I have no frame of reference, but Tikki Masala can hold its own with any Indian restaurant I've ever been to. Oh, it is right across the street from Forest Hills, and it's a great date spot (when in-person dating becomes a thing again). What are you waiting for, go get yo-self some! read more

Still love this spot. So nice to have them so close although they are a bit pricey for full takeouts. I miss their buffet since COVID. So much more affordable with lunch buffet. My go-to order includes: Tikka Masala (my preference is w shrimp bec the chicken breast can be a bit tough), chicken Korma (tender), veg Pakoras (Samosas-a bit dry but still good). Basmati rice is gorgeously moist & aromatic. Only consistent negatives: 1. Every time I've ordered garlic naan, it is dry without flavor or moisture. There seems to be little or no ghee/butter on top & no garlic (not sure why they could even call it garlic naan.) I usually spread butter & fresh garlic or powder. 2. Raita is watery & thin. I usually have to add some yogurt from home to thicken (unfortunately than things flavor). read more

Tikka Masala makes amazing Indian food and has pretty quick delivery times. M and I tried the chicken tikka masala (figured you had to go with the namesake dish) and the lamb korma and both were excellent. You have the option to make each dish mild, medium, or hot. That said, I think they may have swapped my preferences because I ordered mild chicken and hot lamb and they DEF tasted like the opposite. Oh well, both were still fantastic. We also got some raita and garlic naan. The naan is great BUT for the price ($3 and change), you only get one piece of naan so it's not very much. Should be $2 tops. I used to live down the street from Guru the Caterer which is probs the best Indian in Boston and INSANELY cheap, so I'm spoiled. All in, dinner for two came to just shy of $50 before tip, but there's no delivery fee. Unfortunately, prices mean this will be an occasional takeout option for me instead of go-to. read more

I came here and tried the paneer tikki masala and the tikki masala bread basket. The spice levels are always subjective, so I asked what are their spice levels are. I ordered a medium, which wasn't that spicy. Next time I would get the extra spicy. The bread basket came with plenty of bread, the garlic naan was my favorite by far. The service was friendly and very prompt. Parking can be tough sometimes but that's typical. read more

My sister placed an order for delivery on foodhub, the app said our order was delivered but it was not. She called the restaurant four times, and instead of trying to resolve the issue or even answer her questions, the restaurant hung up on her repeatedly. It may have been an issue with the app, but still. Unprofessional and unacceptable lack of customer service. read more