Consistently tasty food, ready when estimated. Friendly service and convenient location on West Chester Pike. Recently we got some of our favorites - Butter Chicken and Palak Paneer. Both were excellent and we had plenty of leftovers. We also got pakora appetizers, shrimp and chicken. Shrimp was a little spicier with a yellow curry base. Nice sized shrimp too. Naan was ok, they still have peshwari so we got that as a dessert bread. read more

Best in Delco and maybe the Philly area! They give the largest portions by far and their prices are significantly less than any other Indian restaurant I know of. Plus an extra 15% off for cash. Everytime we're in Philly area this is our go to for take out. Fav dishes. Veggie korma, saag paneer, malai kofka, butter and tikka masala chicken. I wish they were a buffet so I could try everything! read more

Amazing food, service, and quality is consistent everytime! My #1 go-to spot for Chicken Tikka Masala

This place was recommended to me by a coworker and then I saw several people recommending it on a Facebook food review page so I was exited about finally trying it out. Well I can say I was very, very disappointed. The portion size is large and the sauce to meat ratio is perfect. Other than that, the food is not good. I don't understand how all three dishes we ordered basically tasted the same. We ordered the Chicken Curry, Butter Chicken and Chicken Vindaloo and there wasn't a huge contrast in flavor. They all were lacking something, so bland and flavorless. The texture of the sauces wasn't smooth and creamy like other Indian restaurants. And the chicken in the Butter Chicken dish was like crunchy, like not fresh chicken. We had a lot of food left over and days later it's still there. No one wanted to even eat it. Gave it a try but won't go back. read more

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So happy to have a local , low key Indian take out near me. I miss the buffets ( now closed) in Exton/Malvern and all the home style cooking in Norristown/Oaks. The 3 Indian restaurants in the Ardmore /Bryn Mawr are are good but I like more home style food.First time trying - I ordered goat byriani with side of Raita and rasmalai for desert, and small mint chutney. There's free parking lane in front of the stores but it's really tight in space- safer than parking on the busy main road. They take charge but there's a 4% surcharge. I get it - the transaction fees for the vendor- but inconvenient. Food was ready in 15 min and hot. I asked for medium spice and the goat was tender and rice flavorful. The raita was the usual yogurt with cucumber onion and carrots. Watch out for bone attached to the goat meat. I'm use to that as that's how it's traditionally made. $18 was a bit steep for carry out but I also understand the spices and goat, prep are pricey. The service portion is enough to last me 3 meals! Not as good as my friends byriani but I love it for takeout and it's owned by a family. Rasmalai was good- cooled my palate and sweet treat. Nice touch: paper plate was included so I could eat it on the go. Giving it 4 stars since I just tried 1 entree. I will be back to try more. Next on my list: chicken 65. And samosa chaat! FYI - this place is northern Indian food so they have Halal meats. Spices are little different than South Indian. I love both regional cooking! read more

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I am not saying I'm an Indian cuisine expert. By no means is that a fact. HOWEVER... I have had my fair share of Americanized Indian food in my day, and 1st Indian Kitchen is the best I've ever had by a mile. No matter what you get, it is well thought out and accomplished. From the most basic Tikka masala to the biryani to the samosas... All of it slaps. I also like that it's located in Upper Darby, outside of the city. It basically guarantees that it will maintain its charm. If you find yourself in Upper Darby, you'd be silly to not try 1st Indian. read more

Great flavors, good portions and very fair pricing! This is my go to Delco Indian spot for to go!

This place is pretty good, with the exception that their dishes run quite mild when I like it more medium. You get a large portion for the price and the food itself is tasty. I enjoyed both my tikka masala and butter chicken that I've had from here. Oh, and they have bhature! I find it so hard to get bhature at most restaurants so when I saw it on the menu I was ecstatic. It's fluffy and fried and tastes just like it should. I enjoy this place, they aren't bad. read more

I like this place. It is our go to for Indian food even though have to drive from Media/Upper Providence to pick up and they keep forgetting sauces for Papadom. Can you please remember to put them in now that staple bags. Also I really don't like staples on bags. I almost bit /swallowed a staple that had fallen from bag in to Papadom. Not safe. read more

Take out only, so I'm giving at four stars for that reason alone. If I could sit in a nice restaurant and eat, they're delicious food, I would give them five stars. Everything I have eaten (except their house special Briyranny ) was very very good. I have only been there once, but I will definitely be going back and trying again. read more

Having lived in UCity for 4 years, my Indian taste palette has been dominated with New Delhi, Ekta, and Sitar. Moving out to the suburbs made me a little nervous to try something new but saw great reviews of 1st Indian Kitchen and decided to take the leap of faith. I was not disappointed. Portions were large - easily 2 meals - and the butter chicken had so much chicken we were so surprised! We ordered vegetable samosa, saag paneer and chicken makhani. Saag paneer is the green spinach dish, paneer is the cheese cubes; chicken makhani = butter chicken. Veggie samosa had a lot of peppercorns so it was spicier than I wanted, my husband and I joked that we would be OK if they just gave us fried samosa skin xD But actually. Saag paneer and chicken makhani were VERY good. I'm lactose sensitive - not intolerant - but it didn't give me any stomach issues and it tasted very similar to New Delhi. This is definitely our go-to Indian place from now on. Compared to Saffron (hellaaaa more expensive, the same butter chicken was $17 and I heard it's watery) and Tiffin (their saag paneer is really watered down / not seasoned well) 1st Indian Kitchen is no frills. There's even a tiny parking lot area you can pull up since located along West Chester Pike. Convenient, great prices, efficient customer service, on-time service (we called in our order and it was ready when they said which was 20-30 mins). There is some seating area but very no frills, would honestly say that order take out is probably better (very fast-casual esque) Can't wait to order again! read more

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Delicious. Friendly. Lots of choice and portion good. Never a problem with takeout and they listen to me talk as I tend to talk quite a but and maybe they are annoyed butcher laugh and don't show ut read more

I can always count on this place to give me food quickly, correctly, and most importantly, deliciously! I've had the tikka masala, korma, and makani with all the different proteins. They're all great. If you want minimal to no spice, the mild is a true mild! I like going with the medium since I like the kick but maybe not the pain. I'm also a HUGE proponent for the potato and cheese naan. It's really chewy and no it is not oozing cheese or anything but it is a major glow-up from your standard naan. They're closed on Tuesdays but they're ready to take your order any other day of the week (call and pick up if you can; the restaurant loses money through the apps!). I love the convenience and speed when I'm wanting something different without having to cook it myself read more

Butter chicken = bomb Garlic naan = amazing Samosa Chaat = godly Been eating here frequently and love it. Quick takeout spot with the best samosa chaat around. Make sure to order mild or you will be a fire breathing dragon ol read more

Ordered takeout on a Covid Sunday. (All employees I could see wore masks) We ordered and paid online, so really everything was quite easy. One drawback with online ordering is the inability to clarify spicy level preferences. The Chicken Vindaloo is very flavorful with a modest spicy slow burn. Normally I'd prefer something less "Americanized" which this dish is clearly skewed, not spicy enough. The chicken Tikka is also really flavorful with a creamy richness to the sauce but it bordered on too sweet of all things. Both dishes were loaded with chicken and vegetables. The naan comes with traditional red and green chutneys. Each order of naan is two big pieces. Really enough for four. The vegetable samosas won the dinner. Crispy exterior and a bursting with flavor veggie filling. The restaurant is very, very unassuming. Basically a store front and a counter with maybe a table or two inside. Parking is as expected on West Chester Pike and is on both sides of the curb....I saw many open spaces. In the end....good restaurant and a good meal. read more

Outstanding food! The Veggie Korma was absolutely the best I've ever had! I probably have tried a hundred Indian restaurants all across the United States.... I have never ever had any restaurant hand cut their carrots for korma. I live about an hour and a half from here, this is my new go-to spot for Indian everything was spot on and delicious !!! read more

Let me make this short and sweet. My Indian-born wife who grew up in Mumbai now swears by this place! If you can impress the wife who grew up in Mumbai with Indian food, you are worth it! I did sample the Chicken Makhani and the Gobi Manchurian after she let me have her leftovers for lunch the next day. Both were exceptional, even the next day. read more

Wow! I just recently stumbled upon this place. I already went 3 times and this will be my go-to Indian takeout in Delco. I am vegetarian and they have a lot of good options for my diet. My partner eats meat and loves it as well. We both love Indian food! Indian food is our favorite! They are careful to cater to your spice tolerance. So give it a try!! read more

1st Indian Kitchen - 5. Samosa Chaat -it is so tasty!! I love it - Indian Near Me - Upper Darby, Pennsylvania

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The food is amazing! The people are great too. I travel for work and eat at many Indian places. This place is now a stop for me every chance I can. read more

1st Indian Kitchen - Goat Masala :-) - Indian Near Me - Upper Darby, Pennsylvania

This place is great, my go to for indian food. The portions are great, other places will skimp on the portions with a few proteins. This places packs the protein in every dish. I had the butter chicken, tikka masala and chicken 65. The garlic naan had a lot of garlic. The onion chutney really helps cut the richness of eating the heavy dishes. I love this place, you really can't beat the portion to price/quality. read more

Authentic taste and generous portions make this a local favorite. The garlic naan was freshly made and great for dipping. The saag paneer was filled soft cheese cubes and the chicken korma was bursting with flavor, although the chicken chunks could have been softer. The food was well packaged for pick up and the price was reasonable. read more

The food was delicious. Indian is one of my comfort foods, and I was in heaven. The tandoori chicken and chicken tikka masala were both 10/10. Called ahead to order, and it was done when estimated. Parking out front is great for a quick dash in. The restaurant is clean and offers a couple of small tables for waiting. I'm glad I found this gem. Can't wait to go back and try more dishes! read more

A pleasant little shop with nice workers. We ordered two dishes and as everyone stated: they're very generous portions, but most importantly, very tasty! The dish came with rice, so make sure you order a side of naan! Tip: Bring cash or they'll upcharge you. They have a seating area but it's not recommended for a group, maybe just for yourself and a friend. read more

My neighborhood has a lack of Indian food options. I was in this neighborhood headed home when my trusty Yelp app lead me to this small shop. I almost didn't go in because no parking was available. It's a couple of parallel spaces and then street parking only. However, after circling the block, my husband found a spot further down. The storefront is small, but the restaurant is bright and clean. We ordered a sagg paneer and a baingan bartha with one order of nan to go and requested most items be made spicy. The food came up carefully packaged and piping hot in about fifteen minutes. It smelled so good in the car, so I couldn't wait to get home to eat it. The sagg was nice and creamy with the perfect amount of paneer in it. The eggplant was nicely cooked and spicy. The rice was fluffy and seasoned with cumin, and they gave us two large containers for each entree. The packaging is foil, so if you need, you can easily reheat things later in the oven. The nan was just okay, but I have yet to have really good nan in this area. The leftovers were just as delicious, or even more delicious, the next day. The prices were good too at most veggies entrees under $10. I will certainly be back! I want to try their other veggies dishes and appetizers. read more

1st Indian Kitchen - Light, bright dining area - Indian Near Me - Upper Darby, Pennsylvania

I was in this area for two weeks staying at a nearby hotel. I ate dinner here everyday with the exception of Wednesdays as they are closed. I ordered the same thing every time - Paneer Tikka Masala and Garlic Naan. The food is fairly priced and the staff is very friendly. I looked forward to this meal every day (except Wednesdays, I missed it on Wednesdays) the entire time I was there in town. The Paneer Tikka Masala was creamy and they knew how to bring the spice. I ordered a level 10-10 spice and they did not disappoint. On one occasion, I had asked the chef to make it spicer than a 10-10. I told him to send me to the moon: level 100-10. He delivered on the request - I went back to a solid 10-10 the next day. There is a fine line between something that is just ridiculously too hot with the flavor being lost and a meal that is packed with spice, even to the extreme, but you are still able to taste and appreciate the other flavors. This place accomplishes that and gives a nice balance. The garlic naan was tasty and equal to that you would receive at any other well established Indian restaurant. I hope this place continues to thrive and be successful. read more

This takeout place is on a busy street with no parking. Yet I will be back because of their naans. We got garlic naan, roti, plain naan x2, and potato and cheese. I especially loved the garlic naan. So chewy and not burnt. I asked everything to be made at kid spice level but there was some heat. Kids were able to eat it with three cups of milk. We got chicken masala, lamb masala and goat biryani. My 4 yo has been singing the goat biryani song since. Although parking was a bit of a pain, I will definitely be back! read more

Literally just finished my food, and let me tell you....I could kick myself in the butt right now for having this gem of a restaurant 2 mins from my house and this is my first time trying them out!! Food was super flavorful. Just down right GOOD. I might've had Indian food about 4/5 times in my life, and liked it. But this food had a soul to it. Like food that came from your mommas kitchen but Indian. Delicious! I ordered a bunch of stuff: chicken korma, lamb korma, butter chicken, mango chicken, chicken kadhi, saag paneer, garlic and plain naan ALL where so flavorful and good. And the naan was huge, nice char, fresh herbs sprinkled on top with a nice texture and chew....perfect! The staff was so pleasant and nice. I explained to the girl over the phone that my daughter has a nut allergy and she went and told the kitchen about my concern immediately while I was still on the phone. She assured me that I have nothing to worry about. Her efforts really eased my mind...so if you read this..thank you! read more

1st Indian Kitchen - 33. Garlic Naan 58. Chicken Korma 28. Saag Paneer - Indian Near Me - Upper Darby, Pennsylvania

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It's not often a call a restaurant after I've brought home food and thank them for making my Friday night! I wanted Indian food and ended up in Upper Darby! 1st Indian is a strong 4 stars. Not able to give 1/2 stars I ended up at 5! Chicken Jalfrezi was delicious Chicken curry was solid Chana Masala was good I tried Chicken and Vegetable Pakora - what a great way to get kids eating Indian food! I had a 20 minute drive home so the Pakora steamed, they were still good! I will be back, I'll ask for a little more heat, but the flavor / spice blend was really good! read more

1st Indian Kitchen - Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Upper Darby, Pennsylvania

1st Indian is now our "go to" for Indian. I just couldn't stop eating it. And unlike competitors, there was plenty left over for another meal. read more

I randomly discovered this place when they were running a promotion on Grub Hub, and I'm so happy I ordered from them. I have yet to try their meat options because all of their vegetarian options have been so flavorful. So far I've had: samosa chaat, malai kofta, palak paneer, vegetable korma, and their garlic naan bread. All of the stews have been nice and thick and the portion sizes are ridiculously generous. You would never guess from the look of the restaurant, but I would rate this some of the best Indian food I've had in the Philly area. Will definitely return! read more

I really enjoy Indian food and 1st Indian Kitchen definitely bus my go to choice locally. The food is fresh, great portions, and comes with basmati rice. Reasonably priced as well, so a really good value. Our favorites are Lamb Saag, Chicken Tica Marsala, and chicken or shrimp Curry. But we have had many other things on the menu...all really good. The Potato and Cheese and Garlic Naan are fresh and have great flavor. We were super happy when they reopened after Covid. We get take out 2-3 times a month. read more

Absolutely delicious every time we order! Quick pick up options - I just wished they delivered further out.

They have only been there for seven months I was told. That's seven months I've missed out on having fantastic Indian food. The hottest, flakiest, and most moist samosas I've ever had. Baingan Bharta that was properly chunky, as it should be, not puréed. Charred chicken tikka that was still very juicy. (ok, the paneer masala was well made, just a bit sweet for us). The prices are on the low side, which for the high food quality was a pleasant extra. There are only three or four tables so it's not big but it was wonderful. We are NOT going back...tonight. We're stuffed. But go back we will soon! read more

I was really grateful that the food was great, hot, and fresh! The woman who answered the phone was so nice and when we went to pick up our food it was very clean! The food was sooooo good I will honestly say that it was the best indian food in Delco! I dont mind paying for food that has great quality and tastes delicious also the customer service was great!!!! read more

We stumbled across this find recently after seeing the great reviews! Ordered via phone and got the lamb vindaloo, samosa, and chicken tikka masala. Order was ready within the proposed time .. And they actually honored our requested spicy levels (we always ask for extra spicy but never seem to find a vendor who accommodates appropriately). Food was tasty, well-flavored, and, IMO, much better than other competitors in the area. Highly recommend and will return! read more

Absolutely awesome Indian comfort food. We got butter chicken for the kids, samosas, chicken tikka masala, chili shrimp, and black pepper chicken. Yes, it was a feast, and the portions were so generous that we will have leftovers for days. Delicious garlic naan, too. So happy we found this gem and we will be ordering again. This was a far superior experience than other local Indian food offerings and a must try! read more

I read about a new Indian food joint opening up in a long-dormant storefront on West Chester Pike in a community Facebook group and we are always looking out for good Indian food in the area. The sign and menu just call it Indian Kitchen though the website says 1st Indian Kitchen. Call it whatever you want, as long as you call it delicious! We have not dined in as of yet but we have got delivery on two occasions. Bonus points at first for handing their own delivery - no need to go through GrubHub or similar services; you can order directly from the restaurant online or on the phone. Some people don't care about this and may actually prefer the centralized ordering for all the places they frequent but I like being able to ask them questions and know the answers are not being filtered through an intermediary. Between the wife, teenaged son who adores Indian food, and myself, we have had the Chicken Vindaloo, the Chicken Mango, and the Chicken Curry. All of the dishes were flavorful with ample portions of fluffy Basmati rice for all. We added garlic naan which was soft and tasty. The first time I got the Vindaloo I asked for it extra spicy and it indeed packed a wallop. Delivery to us (not far from the The Fresh Grocer on 69th Street) on both occasions came faster than expected somewhat later in the evening. The second time they shorted us one order of Vindaloo but came back quickly and also added on a free order of Gulab Jamun for the inconvenience. We all make mistakes; how they handed fixing it was impressive. The food is flavorful and spicy and the delivery is fast and friendly. We'll likely dine in at some point and would be shocked if it wasn't great as well. read more

Literally always order from them, they are the best indian food that i've ever had. I don't trust going anywhere else!

I'm so happy I decided to try this place and I'm not sure how I missed it before. Best Indian food my family has had in the phila/delco area. I have been looking for a new Indian Restaurant since my favorite Minar Palace closed down. The only thing they are missing is poori. Will most definitely be back. read more

On the recommendation of friends we drove from Villanova, 1st Indian Kitchen was worth the drive. We will be back. The food was full of flavors without being full of grease. read more