Zaika is my place to stop when traveling between Boulder and southeast Denver. Their hot chai is the best...period. Some samosas with that chai is comfort food at its best. The Zaika staffs' smiles are always so welcoming and friendly, they will turn a stressful or sad day into a lovely one. read more

We have a new favorite Indian restaurant! The atmosphere isn't all that special, but the staff was friendly and attentive and everything was very clean.. Ultimately it is the food that will keep bringing us back! I had the Lamb Korma, my girlfriend had the Mixed Grill. Everything was out of this world! I don't generally have reason to go to this part of the city, but now I do. Great Job!! read more

Amazing customer service and the food was delicious. I love how they're open late too. Will definitely be returning and bringing friends too! read more

Staff was very friendly. Food was good but very creamy, which isn't my favorite. Had the saag paneer and tandoori chicken. The dumplings were a little disappointing. The garlic naan was probably the best part which was very good. read more

I decided to stop by on a whim and I was pleasantly surprised. I'm on a somewhat restricted nutrition plan and they were very accommodating. The staff was very nice and service was prompt. While I waited I was offered chai tea and by the time I was finishing my food was ready. As for the food, the chicken tiki masala was good, but the lamb vindaloo was excellent. The latter was recommended by a staff member and he was spot on. It offered quality cuts of lamb, not the stringy fatty stuff you find at lesser places. I've tried probably 5-6 different Indian places around Denver metro, and Zaika Express is another solid option, particularly if you want something quick but authentic. read more

The staff is incredibly nice and genuine. As I walked in I was greeted with a smile and a menu. I placed an order of mo-mo's to-go. They were affordable for the great quality of food. Part of the kitchen is visible from the counter. The kitchen looked clean and orderly. I was given a chai tea while I waited which was SO YUMMY! I can't quite figure out what they added to the chai, but I'm digging it. The to go order was brought out to me where I was sitting and I was on my way. When I finally got to my mo-mo's, the sauce was put in a separate container from the mo-mo's, so when I finally got to the food, it wasn't all soggy... awesome! Oh, and the food tasted great as well ;) read more

Hidden gem! I come here for lunch and it's consistent, tasty and good portion sizes. I love that you get naan and rice with the lunch deal. The tikka masala sauce is so good at "3.5 level". It rivals (leaning towards beats) Little India - sorry not sorry! The samosas are also really good and every time I've had them they seem fresh. The service is also great and the people that work there are really friendly! read more

Literally the best food ever! I love Indian food and this place is delicious and the staff is super friendly and nice.

I had a wonderful experience at Zaika! I was greeted with a friendly and resounding "Hi!" when I first walked in. The service was so good! I felt immediately welcomed. I was allowed to dine inside which is a rare treat in this COVID world. After I asked to dine in, the matron of the establishment (a very kind lady) offered me a cup of chai tea. The food was quickly prepared and was hot and fresh. Everything tasted delicious. I was even given a free additional side of rice by the matron! Great restaurant, I highly recommend it. read more

I love Indian food and this place is bomb. The chicken is fresh and the sauce is amazing! The Nan is garlic and taste amazing. The owner is so friendly and cares about her customers. read more

Zaika Indian Express - Indian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Absolutely delicious food and friendly, casual service. The lamb vindaloo is excellent, and the gobhi manchurian is my new favorite side dish anywhere. read more

I lived in India for many years and had many wonderful aunties cooking me homemade Indian food. This is our go-to take out place for Denver. We love all the spices and flavor as well as the quick service. Once they forgot our lassi so competed us the drink the next time we ordered. Very kind! We are regulars now! read more

This is the most fantastic fast and freshest Indian food in town. Other than Masala in Aurora & Yak & Yeti this family owned restaurant is hands down top notch. The best garlic naan I have ever had the pleasure to eat. And the woman who owns/works the front is so genuinely pleasant and friendly. Always a positive experience start to finish and the food is always consistently delicious. Saag Paneer is fabulous. read more

Zaika Indian Express - Indian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

So flavorful!! I've eaten here several times (dine in and delivery) and my food is always quickly served and delicious! Chicken biryani, garlic naan, and mango lassi are my favorites!! I order chicken biryani in medium spice which is perfect for my low spice tolerance. It does have kick, but just the right amount. Biryani prices seem expensive, but you'll have leftovers for days! I've also had their naan and cheese naan (which were all super yummy), but garlic naan is still my favorite! :) read more

I ordered food from them twice in one night it was so good! (The second time was an accident but they were really understanding about my mix up and I was refunded easily). They food was tasty though read more

You know those nights when you want to be healthy and cook, but you also don't want to do the dishes or get off the couch? Well the other night was one of those nights, and a miraculous moment occurred where the man and I both agreed on a food option on the first go! Talk about meant to be! Needless to say, we thought Indian food was a great idea, and we had only tried Zaika once before for a delivery. I picked up our to-go order this time, and was greeted by a happy group of workers, that were getting ready to close down for the night. We had requested white rice, but the nice lady mentioned that the brown rice was a bit fresher and suggested we do a bit of both. Also, they complimented my Elephant pants from Thailand, which made me feel awesome, and then they gave me dessert on the house! Of course we will be going back with that type of VIP treatment at the end of a long days work! Oh yeah, and the food is amazeballs, make sure to get the garlic naan as well! read more

Ordered takeout and everything was delicious! The vegetable samosas had this wonderfully salty fried shell and overstuffed with savory goodness. We also ordered chicken tikka and chicken vindaloo. Both hefty portions and packed full of flavor. This place has quickly made the top of our takeout list. read more

Best Indian food in Denver! Korma and saag dishes are my faves. They always greet you when you come in. Once, 2 years ago, I ordered food from Uber Eats, and Uber flaked on me and cancelled - I called them, my food was ready, but didn't get picked up, and the owner actually came himself and delivered it. Omg, thanks again. Oh yeah, get the chai tea here, it's the only place in America I've tasted a legit Indian chai - they're home brew is spot on! And yay!, they're open for dine-in lunches again :-) read more

I have not found another Indian restaurant as good as Zaika in Denver. They are unmatched. Authentic, and fresh and the consistency between orders is excellent. We are regulars and look forward to every meal from Zaika even before the last bite is eaten! read more

I have been going to Zaika for the last few months. I was so delighted when I found this place and I would eat there once a week. It is so delicious and the people are so friendly! I have taken 5-6 friends there for dinner and everyone has loved their food! Please get some takeout or to go as I really want to have this restaurant make it through these tough times. My favorites are - saag paneer, the vegetarian dish with eggplant and kale - this really is my favorite right now! Dal tarka, the kormas and masalas. I don't eat meat now, but had chicken korma and tikka masala several months ago and so tasty! I also had a lamb dish there that was some of the best I ever tasted. I also love their rice and their naan bread is the best. I took a friend from India there and loved the food also. Please support this business and family - you will love their food!! read more

The BEST Indian food in the area that I have found. The staff is friendly and the food is delicious whether you are dining in or taking it to go. read more

If this is the best that Denver has to offer, then I feel truly sorry. I did a delivery and ordered the saag paneer. The saag wasn't bad, but the paneer was dense, overly chewy, and bland. The samosa tasted like ginger...and nothing else, I couldn't even taste the potatoes, and the chutneys were watery. The only saving grace was the rice, which was flavorful and had a nice texture. I can't comment on the naan since I never actually got it. read more

If I could give 10 stars to this place I would! Their Samosas are like dessert they're so good. I love the Tikka Masala as well. I take friends and family there and we order several entrees to share. I've never tasted anything that isn't delicious. Also love their Mango Lassi. The staff and cooks are super nice and friendly and helpful with the menu when needed. It's in my top 10 places to eat in Denver. read more

Delicious and authentic! This little place looks like fast food but don't be fooled, the entrees are every bit as tasty as a large and imposing fancy Indian place. I enjoyed the chicken vindaloo lunch special. The naan is light and satisfying and chai is the best I've had! The service is fast but the food tastes like old-world slow cooking. The entrees range from curry to vindaloo and everything in between. The owners and staff are incredibly friendly and accommodating. If you have a taste for high end Indian food but want something inexpensive and less formal, try it out! read more

If I could give zero star, I would have given so. Horrible food. Horrible service. Tables were dirty, still had leftover stuck at the table from previous customers. I had to call the waiter 4-5 times for the naan, when finally naan arrived, it was rotten, 1-2 days old naan, soaked in oil. Never had fried naan in my life..not recommending at all. read more

I honestly do not understand how this place is so high rated. I ordered the rasila lamb appetizer and the "signature" seafood kerala curry for dinner, and both were entirely unimpressive. The lamb was completely overcooked and hard as a rock to chew, nearly inedible to be totally honest. It looked like it should be very flavorful from the garnishes and peppercorns, but somehow it tasted like a bland block of meat. Also, please cut the lamb thinner if you're going to overcook it. The seafood curry was bland and unseasoned. Easily one of the blandest curry dishes I've ever had. Not even a hint of spice. The fish, shrimp and baby scallops tasted like they had just been poached in hot water as a result. Indian dishes are typically known for their unique seasoning and flavor...this was anything but that. Stay away! read more

Almost as good as the full up Zaika. Online ordering and payment was easy. Pick up was a breeze. The food was hot and tasted just like Zaika's. The only difference was the roti. Roti in my straight up Zaika's is flat bread. Roti here at the Express was not the same - it was puffier and not made of as much (any?) Whole Wheat. It was a white, fluffy flat bread. Most may like it better than standard roti. Would definitely order again - just skipping the roti. read more

Got chicken tikka masala, garlic naan and cheese naan. I wanted to love this place cause the other reviews but just not for me because I LOVE spice. The tikka was too salty and had zero spice to it and the naan didn't have enough garlic and cilantro on it. I would say this is pretty good indian food for location but considering price I will probably not come back to this restaurant.. The mango lassi was so good though definitely brought up the review a star! read more

The food was great. Had take out. It was still hot after a 10 minute walk home. Friendly staff. Definitely recommend.

This is my go to Indian spot for delivery and pickup. There are a few location i the metro area but I've only ordered from this one. It's just a small shop stuck in a strip mall and doesn't feel like the food is going to be as good as it is, but have a seat and tuck in your napkin because you're going to gorge yourself. I've been ordering from here now for about a year. I always get the Gobi Manchurian which is listed as an app, but I eat it as an entree. It's cauliflower that been cooked in a deep rich tomato based sauce. There are some bits that are chewy and the rest melts in your mouth. I never share this one.. I have to have it all. The lasooni shrimp is also so good. The biryani (which wasn't too spicy) was really delicious and came with a rather large portion that I was able to spread out over several days. The tandoori shrimp was also super good (I like shrimp if you can't tell.) I tend to stick to my favorites but really should branch out and try other items as well. I've never had a bad order and everything is always so fresh and cooked perfectly. Don't overlook this spot just because of the strip mall location, It's the real deal! read more

Came here on my Indian craving day (which happens pretty frequently). I've had many home-cooked Indian food through coworkers and friends. I'm an Indian lunch buffet gal but was willing to come here to get dinner because of the great reviews. We were disappointed. We ordered take out for all the basic dishes and drinks: *Chicken Tikka Masala - The chicken was dry, it was an okay spicy but the curry was not flavorful. *Saag Paneer - all we tasted was the cheese. *Garlic Naan - usually my favorite but this one was equivalent to the one I can buy and make in 1 minute at Trader Joe's (which is actually quite decent) *Mango Lassi - the drinks were in the smallest version of soft drink coca-cola containers and costed $3 each. I'm going to stick with the buffets and my coworker/friends' cooking. read more

Fast easy takeout, very sweet counter person. I ordered a ton of dishes and everything was delicious. Very flavorful biryani (though they forgot my raita). Rogan rosh and vindaloo were wonderfully spiced. Tandoori isn't the traditional bright red but delicious! Garlic naan had generous seasoning. Great experience, will definitely be back! read more

Tasty, affordable Indian food in a fast casual setting. We enjoyed the friendly service, lovely music playing and the nicely sized portions. Lots of vegetarian choices too. Go for lunch if you want the best deal! Skip the naan and try their delicious whole wheat roti bread, yum. read more

Ordered the lamb tikka masala and chicken saag. Very tasty! Definitely hit the spot on a cold evening. Restaurant is purposefully fast casual and meets expectations. Portions are a good size. Service is friendly. Four stars mainly because the food is delicious, but the environment could be improved. read more

First of all, their Naan is absouletly delicious for everything being under $10. I ordered my mom the Lasooni Shrimp which is obviously shrimp mixed with garlic, although I think they used margarine instead of butter. My mom totally loved it and that's all that matters to me. I ordered the Rasila Lamb which is lamb with a heavy pepper coating and onions. I thought my lamb was a little fatty but it still tasted delicious. As a dessert I ordered 2 mango kuhfi as well. It's basically pureed mangos with lots of milk and custard, sugar and whipped cream . I spent $27 for all of this and ordered it to go. If I'm in this part of town again, I'll be back! read more

Zaika Indian Express - The mango khafi is very sweet. - Indian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Eh. I didn't feel this was worth the price. I got chicken curry. It was fairly bland and wasn't very much chicken for $10. I was trying to eat fairly quickly because I had a meeting for work. They weren't very quick - which is fine. But I guess I was expecting them to not be so slow since their name is 'express.' I left with a bad taste in my mouth when they tried to tell me I didn't sign my debit card on screen receipt. I did get an email that I showed them, but it felt like an accusation. I don't see myself going back. That's too bad. I really like indian food and appreciate that they label dairy and whatnot. The parking lot kind of sucks, but that's to be expected in this area. I'd give it 2.5 stars. read more

Always awesome whether dine in or delivery. Friendly guys. Haven't ever had anything less than great on the menu. Highly recommended:)

Amazing food! New restaurant that replaced Taz, another Indian restaurant, and let me tell you the space did not go to waste! This place is a family business and you can truly tell! They greet you with such kindness, during the meal they come and ask how you like it they even remember you (if you're like me and become a regular)! They aren't open on Sunday's, which I understand, because the whole family works ever other day of the week that they are open! When we found this out we went to little India and was not as satisfied as when we ate at Zaika! Truly a hidden gem in its complex! WHEN you go, my husband loves the chicken tikka masala! He's not into spicy food so he gets the mild but he can't get enough of it! Highly recommend! Once you go you'll probably see me there munchin on my Naan and eating my curry! read more

Wonderful - i loved this place. What it is - fast food indian Kinda like chipotle style but all the goodness of a buffet! You get a sauce, meat, rice and bread with the express lunch! Love it! I went with the normal - chicken tikka masala with naan and rice. You get your meat and sauce in a sealed plastic container - hello 2 servings in 1 dish! (ok, not really, but if you have will power, sure!) Your rice is in its own container and your naan is in foil. A totally portably lunch! Woot! There are a many options and many more i want to try! The staff is super friendly, you get a number, but they remember your face and bring your meal to your table. It's quick! Only con is the parking. Ugh! Nightmare. I'll be back, earlier or later! read more

Used to love this place but am confused by lack of quality by a recent order. Ordered Chicken Tikka and received what looked like tandoori chicken with a tiny side of sauce on the side? Not at all what I've had in the past. Thought it was a mistake so ordered a second one and got the exact same thing. If out of something customers should be told, not given crap. Hope this was a fluke but other DoorDash reviews have said similar so think quality has gone downhill. Channa was still good. read more