I've been wanting to try this spot for a while and it was the perfect quick lunch! Large portions and delicious flavors! The garlic naan was super yummy. Service was fast and friendly and considering how expensive Indian food can be, this is on the more affordable side and I have enough leftovers for another entire meal! Ambiance is cozy with booths and longer tables that could accommodate a larger group. Will be back! read more

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This small counter-service restaurant is a franchise location among the 4 in the Denver area. They have a full menu of Indian dishes + desserts. You can either order at the counter or take the menu like I did to a booth. I got the classic Mango Lassi to start. Sweet & smooth. I ordered the Lamb Vindaloo and specified heal level 4 out of 5. It was appropriately spiced. They added a small bowl, about 1 cup of basmati rice. Portion size was just right for one person. I added the CuTo salad (diced cucumber, tomato and onion) in a light dressing + Onion Kulcha or Naan.The Lamb was fork tender with cooked chunks of potato in a spicy red sauce. The Naan was loaded with onions with crispy edges and soft inside. They have a VIP program. Quick service. read more

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Still a want to go again Indian cuisine spot for me. We stopped in for lunch after a long break si. e we last came. My sister had chicken korma and I had curry chicken. We also ordered garlic naan. While small things have changed the food remains top notch. Served hot and fresh. The waiter was attentive and offered more rice if we needed. They have small dining area but enough for 30 plus diners. A little dark but mostly because it has windows on only one side. I cannot vouch for other locations but this one is consistently good! read more

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Friendly from start to finish everyone here was working with a smile and putting out great quality food read more

Zaika Indian Express - Amazing chai and pankora this place is authentic, amazing and you can tell that they cook with love. - Indian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

A nice fast-casual restaurant with U.S.-style North Indian curries like butter chicken, makhani, tikka masala, korma, etc. I got the korma with paneer and it was really good and a generous portion. The paneer was cooked into the curry, and was tender and plentiful. The side rice and plain naan were both good as well. The naan, in particular, was freshly grilled (and not too chewy). I thought the price was reasonable for the quality and portions. read more

Came here for a late bite to eat and first thing I see when we walk in is all the staff sitting at a table laughing and having a snack as they wait for some customers. They were so happy to see us and the service was top notch. The whole staff was super friendly and welcoming. Our group ordered a few different dishes that came out fast and was so good. There was also so much of the food that I have leftovers for days. Great place for a quick bite to eat with some amazing staff! read more

Food is delicious and consistent in favor. Staff is exceptionally attentive and friendly. The ambiance is warm and friendly .

I ordered take out here and it was hot and ready in a short amount of time. They even helped me bring it out to my car. The food was delicious and the service was great. Please visit this restaurant, I loved it. read more

Amazing Food!! I've found my new bestie. The food, atmosphere, and service are all A+! They brought out a free chai tea right away. Delicious. I got Tandoori Chicken, which was sooooo good!! I'm surprised by the amount of space inside. The plaza is deceiving from the outside. Perfect for a sit-down meal. read more

Zaika Indian Express - Indian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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My all time fav Indian place!! Food is always incredible and the staff is so friendly. They have awesome recommendations and gave us some chai. Will always come back when I'm in town. read more

From the moment you walk in the door, you feel welcome. Inu at the front is such a wonderful presence and a gracious host. The other staff gives great service as well. And the food is excellent. read more

Great service. They were on top of everything: cleaning, offering to go boxes and bags, and giving refills. I've never had service like that at a fast food place. Not the cleanest place, one of the to-go containers had a lot of splashed something on it. They still made it right and brought us clean ones. The food had great flavor. A level 3 was a little mild compared to other Indian restaurants in the area but the spices made me ignore that. I would definitely come back here again. One order is enough for at least two meals. read more

I love the food here, both dine in and take out experience is excellent. They're always friendly and the food is always fantastic.

rich, authentic flavors; excellent customer service; friendly and personable staff; calm, welcoming environment! read more

Zaika Indian Express - Naan - Indian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Been wanting to try this place for a while since it has the word express in it's name. I'm always looking for fast casual restaurants to eat at before work and I can definitely see myself frequenting this eatery a lot. The interior is a nice bright green. The space is not large by any means, but just enough incase it gets busy. One thing I would suggest for the business is to invest in some sun shades. The sun was bursting in the restaurant and it was incredibly hot and bouncing light off the tables and into our faces. Zaika Indian Express has lots of options to choose from and the service is quick and met with a smile. Once I ordered, the food was out no later than five minutes. They may be considered more expensive, but the portions are large enough that I got two meals for the price of one. Chicken Saag is usually my go to and I was not disappointed. It was creamy and the chicken was tender and pulled apart easily. I went with a 1 for spicyness out of 5 and for me it was pretty spicy. Made me question if that was really a 1 or if they messed up. Either way it was still really good. Plus, I got two large pieces of naan which must have been included in the $17 meal. What a steal! I would gladly give Zaika Indian my money any day. This place is awesome! read more

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Everything is truly amazing here. Best garlic naan, vindaloo, and chai in the city. Great atmosphere, too, with friendly staff and lovely music. read more

Was craving Indian and decided to give Zaika a try as it's close to our house. We were so impressed and glad we tried something new! The tikka masala and the mahkni were both were perfectly spiced and so flavorful. The staff was super friendly and made us feel welcome. We'll be keeping this in our rotation! read more

I got the exact same dish as last time, chicken tikka masala level 2 spicy with cheese naan. As delicious as last time. Always need to ask for more rice. Great hole in the wall place for sure. Will come whenever I crave indian. read more

I love this restaurant Me encanta lo recomiendo me encanta el borrego y el pollo. Estos platillos son los que pido más seguido read more

Zaika Indian Express - Makhni lamb - Indian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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After a characteristically long debate about whether I would be responsible for feeding myself dinner, I decided to order some Indian delivery. I went to pull up one of my usual places and realized I hadn't ever had Zaika Indian Express before, and that they would deliver to my address. Given the positive reviews, I took the leap of faith and decided to try something new. I was definitely not disappointed. The delivery arrived in 45 minutes, and the food was still nice and hot. I ordered Lamb Vindaloo, Paneer Makhni, Kale Aur Baingan (like Baingan Bharta but instead of just eggplant, Kale too), and garlic naan. The Vindaloo was tangy and spicy, the makhni nice and creamy. Entrees were very plentiful with meat/paneer. I thought the kale addition to the eggplant was a nice touch to round things out, and it was less oily (but also less silky) than some Baingan I've had before. The garlic naan was some of the best I've had. The leftovers made for several meals (though I was quick to add some additional veg so I didn't feel too guilty--highly recommend trying). The ordering process was excellent! You could specify the heat-level for each dish individually, no matter the type (hot is actually hot). Also, they use ChowNow as an interface, so all of the proceeds went directly to the restaurant. This is a huge plus, as I'm finding myself more and more compelled not to order delivery because of huge delivery site % takes from restaurants. Definitely adding this to the rotation. Great job Zaika! read more

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New state, new Indian food to try! Unfortunately I picked a bad place to eat. We started off with a mango lassi that was the highlight of this meal. After that it all went downhill from there... the vegetable samosa was a bit dry and heavily dusted with spices. We also ordered chana masala and lamb korma with butter naan. The dishes were both watery and nothing great about the flavors . The naan was horrible, it was dry, salt less and overall just awful! Very disappointed in this place based on all the other good reviews. read more

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As a native Texan I don't feel I'm qualified to critique the "authenticity" of the dishes. However as lover of all things food I can honestly say the the food was delicious in every which way possible. I had the Rogan Josh and opted to go with the Lamb. "But Steve what about the service," you ask... superb! Not only was everyone friendly, our server was also attentive and helpful with his suggestions. The ambiance was just what I would've have expected, with Indian music playing over the radio loud enough to catch the vibes but not so loud I had to yell across the table... All in all my experience was was everything I thought my first time eating Indian cuisine would be, I would totally recommend you check it out! read more

Zaika Indian Express - Rogan Josh Lamb - Indian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Delicious Indian food! We stopped by Zaika for dinner in Denver, and we were not disappointed. My boyfriend & I shared both the chili chicken appetizer and the lamb korma entree. I was so surprised by how much I loved the chili chicken! It is described as "chicken morsels glazed in an Indo-Chinese style zesty soy-tomato sauce." It was amazing - flavorful, spicy, and a great amount of food for the cost. Lamb korma is one of my all-time favorite foods (so I am a bit biased), but it was so tasty. This was one of the more creamy kormas we've had, and it went so well with the tender lamb. Next time you are looking for a flavorful, filling dinner in Denver, I would recommend coming to Zaika. read more

Zaika Indian Express - Chili Chicken, Lamb Korma - Indian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Just kind of shocked of how expensive my basic chicken tikka masala was. Was kind of speechless when I picked it up. read more

Delicious food. Friendly and fast service. Casual atmosphere. I have been here multiple times and the owner/ manager and everyone else is helpful, kind, and welcoming. Truly appreciate the warm chai tea and to-go rice with extra leftovers. If you haven't been, you should immediately change that. Zaika is the absolute bomb! read more

Good service! The food tasted just like homemade food and fresh. I would recommend this to anyone looking to get a quick bite. If you are looking for ambiance this is not the place. It can get very loud at times. read more

The food here is very tasty for quick Indian dining! Service is nice and polite as well, and clean interior. The price however is wildly absorbent considering the actual dish cost to ratio. $20+ for the most basic tikka masala dish is a crime. read more

Finally tried Zaika after needing some "late night" food. I ordered the lamb vindaloo and garlic naan. I found myself pretty pleased with the vindaloo and would order again. However, I was not a big fan of the garlic naan. It was a bit chewy and tough rather than soft and bread-like. Which is upsetting because naan is such a staple usually. The vindaloo was nice but a bit oilier than usual. Also, just note that when you take an order to go it doesn't seem like regular naan is included (some reviews mentioned naan coming with their entree which wasn't the case for me.) Overall, I'd come back since it's open later than other places in that area but it's a 3 stars for me. read more

I am not usually a yelp reviewer, but I ordered delivery from this place last night and found a bug in my food. A full sized bug, which I bit down on, and it did not taste very good. I have pictures. I do not know how it happened, but I will certainly never be ordering from this place again. read more

Zaika Indian Express - Bug in my food which I actually bit down on. - Indian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This Chicken Tikka Masala is just plain horrible. I've grown up with Indian/Pakistani friends so pls take my word for it...

Oh what a wonderful diamond to have stumbled upon! I was in the area for something else one night and thought, "Hmm, Indian food does sound good!" So serendipitous indeed! Upon entering, the sweet smell of melding spices hits you right away and while reviewing the menu (I ordered to-go) you can't imagine that anything tastes sub par. I decided on the Chicken Kerala Curry with Garlic naan. While I sat and awaited my order the owner kindly made conversation and made me feel incredibly welcome. It's obvious that each dish is made with love, their secret ingredient. While waiting, I was able to try just one samosa. I thought about placing a full order, at first, but assumed it would be too much food. If there is one takeaway from this review - ORDER THE SAMOSAS!!!!!! These were, by far, the best I've ever had. The outside pastry, which sets the stage for the entire bite, was HEAVENLY! Instead of something doughy, it was buttery and flaky. I literally could have eaten the pastry alone. But no! I was then blessed with a filling to rival all samosa fillings - perfectly spiced, colorful, plentiful and delicious! Heed my words - ORDER THE SAMOSAS!!! I would have taken a photo, but I only got one, and was stopping for no one. After getting home with my order, and just when I thought the samosa would be the crescendo of my meal, I tasted the Kerala curry and ate the first bite with my eyes closed (I've learned that that's the body's way of enhancing your sense of taste - it attempts to dull the other senses). While the chicken was beautifully tender, the curry was drinkably delectable. Just imagine a perfectly spiced curry (mild for me) but enhanced exponentially by just enough coconut milk to sing. The curry was so enchanting that I almost forgot the garlic naan awaiting me... As for the naan, well, a picture speaks 1,000 mouthwatering words. In short, this would be a showstopper at the Gilroy Garlic Fastival. I'm incredibly thrilled that Zaika is less than 1 mile away and open late, because on those evenings where nothing sounds good, Zaika's offerings will ALWAYS hit the spot! read more

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Perfect timing walked into a completely empty restaurant and got the most amazing greeting from the owners. I stand by my statement if you don't have good Indian food then your city sucks! Luckily Denver Colorado coming through! Five star Indian food cuisine. Thank you for the amazing service. The price is definitely right! Make your way to the Zamia Indian Express read more

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Love this place! I ordered to go and it was ready for pickup relatively quick. One of the few places that offer a veggie tikka masala..and it didn't disappoint. The saag paneer & naan bread were great too. All of it tasted well seasoned, spice level seemed accurate, fresh and piping hot. Definitely return when I'm in that area! read more

Delicious as always. (First time at this Zaika Express, but I've had meals at the other Zaika locations on many occasions; quality seemed consistent with my normal experience.) read more

I hadn't been here in about 5 years but was nearby and grabbed some take out. Take out was ready on time, and staff was flexible in accommodating a special order. The crab masala is excellent and it's what brought me back and I wasn't disappointed. Definitely good for a quick meal! read more

Wow. I am so impressed with this place. I ordered a creamy dish called Lajjatdar with chicken. It was so flavorful. A smooth creaminess with a perfect amount of hers and spice. I also ordered a lamb biryani with a medium spice. Whew the spice was more definitely there but ina really robust flavor way not a, this is hot for the sake of hot. Lamb was tender and perfectly cooked. Give this place a try! read more

Zaika Indian Express - Lajjatdar - Indian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I've driven by this place I don't know, 100 times before ordering and those were 100 mistakes. This is one of the best Indian food spots in the city. I've tried almost every other place near Downtown or west of I-25 metro and this place is way more affordable and on par if not better than any of them! The chicken is cooked so well where it's crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. Rice is light and fluffy. The Naan is great!! I prefer the garlic but the cheese is stuffed and super filing. Also tried a mango smoothie and I couldn't believe how fresh it tasted! What a great little treat to finish off the dinner. I will be back and can't wait to until next time. read more

Food was delicious. Everything was fresh, hot, and ready. Humble management too. Out/indoor seating. read more

Zaika Indian Express - Indian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I have driven by this place many times along Broadway but didn't pay much attention to it until after an evening league game, I was starving and desperate for food. I was excited to see that Zaika opened until midnight. The first time I went, I definitely over indulged. I ordered the tikka masala with chicken, saag paneer, and garlic naan to go. They offered me chai while I waited and it was delicious. I waited only 15 minutes for my order. I came home with more food than I could imagine but that's what I call meal prepping. I would definitely return. I already returned with friends and they love the place too. The service is great, everyone is friendly and helpful. read more

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Always a delicious choice! Zaika has the tastiest korma and masala sauces I've had in Denver, and their spice-heat level is nicely balanced at medium (heat that doesn't disguise the sauce flavor). Their sauces are my baseline when trying other restaurants. Highly recommended. read more