We had the lunch buffet, and I was not disappointed! The buffet isn't super large, but there are plenty of options for everyone, meat eaters and vegetarians alike. I had to try my go to butter chicken, and it was delicious. I also appreciated the fresh fruit available. I think I ate more watermelon than anything else! To top it off, the people working were very kind and accommodating, checking to ensure we had everything we needed. This is definitely worth a trip if you want something different than your usual lunch finds. read more

Placed an order online, and it was ready pretty quickly! I got the shrimp curry and garlic naan The shrimp curry I had spice level "mild" and it was pretty spicy still, still delicious though! The garlic naan was tasteful. Would come here again read more

Zaika Indian Cuisine - Garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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My son and i decided to try the lunch buffet. It gives us an opportunity to try dishes we haven't tasted before . The restaurant had very few people there. The actual buffet was small. The dishes i tried were not flavorful. The selection was small. The goat curry contained very little goat meat. The chunks were primary bone fat and grissle. The flavor was bland. The samosas were all breading and no filling. The restaurant was dark. The people there were friendly . Neither my son nor I liked it. We like Indian food and flavors . We probably will not return. read more

Located a little off the beaten path there is dedicated parking that makes access pretty easy to this wonderful little restaurant. The former location of a a Japanese Yakiniku restaurant Zaika has made this space their very own. Having never been here before I was excited to give their lunch buffet a try. Buffet is offered on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 to 2. Menu is available for lunch hours as well as dinner hours. Check their website for details. We were pleasantly greeted by the pleasant restaurant owner who directed us to a wonderful buffet. Not on the buffet, but offered was any type of freshly made naan we preferred. We enjoyed the garlic naan and some soft drinks as this restaurant does not offer alcohol unless the bartender is on duty in the evening. The buffet started with vegetarian options that included fresh fruit, salad items, and condiments. Wonderful vegetarian dishes that offered several types of lentil dishes, zucchini, eggplant, and rice, which were absolutely delicious. The meat area is completely Halal and today's dishes included butter and tandoori chicken options, a goat vindaloo stew that reminded me of beef short rib and was absolutely fabulous, Their meat dumplings were exceptionally delicate what's, and super yummy. We will definitely be back! read more

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Nice buffet lunch place many vegetarian options. Amazing naan. The proprietor was attentive even though it was a buffet it was nice to be checked on. Vegetarian options were on the bland side, meat dishes were flavorful. The building's heat seemed to be odd as there were many space heaters to keep it warm. read more

Been awhile since I've been to Zaika. Last few times I've tried they were closed. Now I'm not sure if it's new owners or what but they no longer have a liquor license. At lunch today it was somewhat odd. Good but but odd. Waiter is part owner I think. Dressed like he just got out of bed lol... He was nice but I never got my water refilled once. My Palek paneer was very good. Toms of flavor. My mulligatawny soup was unfortunately not good. Was thin and not what you think of when it comes to that soup. It used to be amazing here. Great ambience and the owners/ waiters were extremely friendly. read more

Zaika Indian Cuisine - 29. palak paneer - Indian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Had the lunch buffet and with tax it was $20, which for the amount and quality of food, I think that's reasonable. I think ~7 veg options and ~ 7 meat options, alongside some salad, watermelon, rice, raita. At least when I went, you had to find someone to get Naan (someone also eating there told us) - unsure if that is always the case, but if so, would be nice if there was a button or something you could press to get someone to come over to give more naan, refill water/drinks, etc. I'd love for 1 dish to be on the spicier end - to me, nothing was that spicy (but I get the buffet needs to cater to many palets) read more

It was ok. My lamb dish was not that flavorful. I chose low heat, but that should not have any difference to the flavor. My friend, however, enjoyed her meal. Jaipur is still the best Indian in Omaha. Sorry. read more

Spectacular food! I'm from out of town, we came here for a family dinner and thoroughly enjoyed our time. Besides than one other family, we were the only ones there but their service was great. Theres blackout screens/shades on the inside of the windows so it appears they would be closed but thankfully they have a big neon 'open' sign out front. I definitely recommend this establishment. read more

It's the people who run this restaurant that make it all worth while. They go out of their way to make sure that everything they place in front of you is to perfection. Amazing food, lovely people and a great atmosphere. I would definitely say this is the best Indian restaurant in Omaha!!! read more

Opting for take-out, our experience was great. I recommend the Butter Chicken. The Afghan Naan, although a very generous portion, didn't align with my taste. However, you get a lot of it. For a smaller group of 2 to 4, one order should suffice. In Omaha, where there's no shortage of excellent Indian restaurants, this establishment comfortably holds its ground among them. While the location might be a bit concealed, reminiscent of its proximity to the old Sushi Japan, it's at 144th & Center within the complex shared with Old Chicago Pizza. read more

My recent visit to Zaika left me utterly dismayed and disgusted by the appalling lack of cleanliness and hygiene standards at this establishment. From the moment I entered, it was evident that this was not a place where one could enjoy a meal with peace of mind. The first red flag was the state of the bathroom facilities. Not only were they unkempt and unhygienic, but to my shock and horror, there was fecal matter on the bathroom floor, a sight that no patron should ever have to encounter. This blatant disregard for basic sanitation is not only unacceptable but also poses a serious health hazard to customers and staff alike. Food was mid. read more

Zaika Indian Cuisine - shit on floor - Indian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Zaika is excellent, and not just because they're serving up some of the best Indian food in Omaha. It's the way they treat their customers that puts this place over the top. We hit the lunch buffet on a Friday (not a fan of buffets, generally, but that's where Indian food is at its best), and before we could sit down the owner was giving us a pregame walkthrough and a brief synopsis of each dish. Really nice guy, and really, really good food. The "Chicken 65" was the standout among standouts, brimming with flavor and a nice kick. The biryani was almost perfect, as was the tandoori, and the butter chicken was steady. They bring fresh naan to your table, a nice touch, and have several chutneys, spicy relishes and vegetarian options, too. All that for $13? Yeah, we'll keep coming back. read more

Zaika Indian Cuisine - a plate of food - Indian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

This used to be my favorite indian food in omaha but the last 2 times I've been disappointed. They must have new recipes and now it's not good. And not spicy at all. I won't try it again. read more

So so bad. Cold food, no service, and the price for the buffet was exorbitant. She I spoke to the person at the register he said, "Oh you should come earlier." I know that this was probably an aberration but I won't be back. read more

Place was casual and relaxed. Food was hot and delicious too. We'd go back for sure. read more

Zaika Indian Cuisine - The Garlic Naan and the others are all great! - Indian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

This is our go-to Indian restaurant, starting with take-out during Covid. Got the chance to go inhouse finally and the service was fabulous. The Lahsuhi Gobi apps is a wonderful, nice vegetarian app to get things started. My husband loves the Mixed Biryani, a huge portion that has a full meals worth in the leftovers. I like the chicken tikka masala, the butter chicken, and my new favorite is the Shahi Chicken Korma. read more

Zaika Indian Cuisine - a bottle of flying horse royal ale - Indian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Loved it. Great food and great service. We will be back for sure. Highly recommend.

Overall, we had a pleasant experience at Zaika. I enjoyed being able to request a heat level for each dish, which I haven't found at lots of Indian restaurants. We may have overdid it, but chicken tikka madras hot had quite the kick. I also appreciated how they used FRESH curry leaves in the dish. We also had chicken vindaloo, and while not my favorite variation of this dish, it was still good, just wasn't as spicy or flavorful as I've come accustomed to for vindaloos. The garlic naan was okay, but seemed like the frozen type rather than freshly baked. I did also enjoy that they gave us free popper with chutney and brown sauce as an appetizer. Service was great. They have the fun stoves at each table but aren't using them due to Covid. It would be so fun to come back sometime once they are and make our own curry! read more

Zaika Indian Cuisine - 42. Chicken Madras-hot spice level - Indian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

The food here is absolutely worth it! Seated with no wait time. Totally underrated Indian cuisine. The employees are very welcoming as well, a lovely restaurant. :) read more

The food was delicious. I tried the chicken Vindaloo and my daughter had the Tikka Masala. The spice at medium was just about perfect...

We ordered take out from Zaika and were pretty pleased overall with everything, just not wowed. The samosa was great...crispy and the filling wasn't too earthy. We got two standbys: chicken tikka masala and butter chicken. Both were fine, about average in my pretty extensive Indian dining experience. The cheese naan was almost too cheesy--not a complaint I think I've ever made lol. But I do love the tandoor flavor in the bread and the cheese overpowered it. read more

Delicious food and sweet staff. Very soothing ambiance Recommend naan with your entrees. read more

Tried Zaika for the first time tonight and it was phenomenal! We will definitely be trying this place again.

The quality, variety, seasoning and flavor of the food is exceptional - as are the owners and staff. A very friendly and dedicated group. Just one shortcoming, of an otherwise special restaurant, is that the buffet food needs to be hotter. I will be a regular customer read more

We went here for our date night last Saturday and Zaika exceeded our expectations! I wish I could give them bonus stars! The first waiter that seated us, had a wonderful, funny personality. He suggested the Lahsuhi Gobi for an appetizer and it was delicious! For our main dishes, we got the Lamb Korma and the Lamb Kadai. The Korma was our favorite but they with both so tasty. The garlic nan was amazing dipped in the korma. On top of the food being outstanding, the atmosphere was romantic and warm and the wait staff was incredibly polite and gracious that we were there. Next time you're craving Indian, go to Zaika, you won't regret it! read more

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I've eaten here at this restaurant several times and the food quality is always amazing. The service is great, and the prices are reasonable. The dinner service is good, but the best deal here is the brunch buffet. For around $20, you get all you can eat Indian favorites including chicken tikka masala, rice, naan, and other offerings plus dessert. I've eaten here several times and we'll continue to do so, and it's a must try if you like Indian food. read more

Chicken tikki Marsala was so tender and delicious. You can tell the naan is made fresh to order. I believe the owner was our server and he was incredibly kind and attentive. Thank you for a great lunch! read more

It was Diwali and I was hungry- and I found Zaika on Yelp. To my Omaha friends who have rated this place highly, I say "thank you!" Zaika offers great food and attentive service. I tried the Lahsuni Gobi, and the Chicken 65. Each was delicious- I've never tried Lahsuni Gobi before- and I wish I had! It was DELICIOUS! Crispy and crunchy, with a fantastic sauce over the top. The chicken 65 (which I'd been craving for like a week) was excellent- with a nice spicy flavor. I ordered a cheese naan, and it was wonderful- not just cheese, but spices and seasonings as well. Paneer is one of life's joy, and tucking it inside wonderful naan is a nice trick. A perfect snack for a cold fall night. This place is new- the waiter shared they've been open for three months- AND they have a lunch buffet. I'll be back. read more

Zaika Indian Cuisine - Trying the 12. Chicken 65 - very good! - Indian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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I had the good fortune of visiting Zaika with family on a Friday afternoon for the lunch buffet. It was very obvious immediately that this was a smallish, almost potluck layout than a high-volume cafeteria operation, and that suited my family very well. The nice variety of dishes was comparable in number to most Indian buffets, but the quality of each was superb! I've only been to two other Indian buffets (Denver and SF) where you swirl the spoon around in the pan to serve yourself and it nearly makes your jaw drop when you see the colors and textures and then smell the aroma. It is THAT kind of place! The young men who brought out the naan and checked numerous times to see if we needed anything were friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere in the restaurant was quiet and clean and decorative. My family is already planning to have our Thanksgiving and Black Friday meals there next year when I visit from Colorado and it will be soooooo much more flavorful than turkey!!! read more

Ended up here because because Desi Bites was closed. (Monday) The restaurant was extremely dark and dirty. Two tables had to get up and physically find the waiter for water, to-go boxes and their check. Three Uber Eats/Doordash drivers waited at the entrance the entire time we ate and two gave up and left. Our food was edible as we were starving but the portIon size for the price was outrageous. We will NEVER be back and cannot recommend. read more

Had the best experience at Zaika! I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala (first timer for this dish) and it was absolutely delicious. The table ordered two plates of the garlic naan and that was even more delicious when complimented with the mint chutney sauce. Food was amazing, but the service was even better. The waitstaff was extremely attentive, patient and they were flexible when my friend wanted to make substitutions to her dish. At the end of the night, they surprised our table with dessert (Rasgulla, deep fried cheese cooked in sugar syrup). It was unique but very sweet and reminded me of pancakes. All in all, I will 100% be back! read more

This place was super disappointing but had potential. I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala and there was maybe 5 pieces of meat in the whole thing and about 90% just sauce. The rice pudding tasted about a month old. Not worth the price and I wouldn't suggest coming here. read more

Excellent Indian food- definitely a hidden gem! The waiter was very nice, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was quiet and inviting.

I love Indian food. It was in the area. Thought I would try it out. The butter chicken was very very runny, although good flavor to Runny for my liking. Almost thin as broth, not thick. Chicken was ok. Ride was a little moist, no flavor. Naan bread came with no chutney sauce and was bland for being garlic. read more

A little expensive but the naan here is super tasty. The dessert coconut naan is so good. Definitely have to try it and the garlic naan is tasty too. It wasn't too busy on a Wednesday night but if you're in the area and craving Indian food check this place out. I got the medium heat on the choley masala so I wish I would have gone a bit spicier. read more

I originally gave this place two stars after eating it last night as the flavor was good, just terrible portions; however, I ended up sick last night after eating. I still feel terrible this morning, and based on my experience with food issues, I believe it may be from the food. It's unfortunate as the garlic naan really was delicious. read more

Bad service and bland food in buffet sums up my awful experience at Zaika. I don't recommend this place to anyone who wants quality Indian food. read more

Delicious food!! Beautiful naan. The rice is light and airy. Will definitely go back.

I had the lunch buffet and it was great. I went on a Saturday and it had great selections that were fresh and flavorful. It's a great place to get your Indian food fix. read more

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