The reviews for this place-on any site you look-are outstanding. I see no reason to dissent. Even…read morein a crowded market for Indian food, this place had a lot to offer. Seeking takeout, I wanted a South Indian taste but the trademark delicacy from the region, the dosa (which this place does offer), does not travel well. As such, I ordered a bisibelebath, a lentil and rice mix with a distinctive mix of sour, spicy, and savory notes. I hadn't ordered that in years, but I wish I ate it more often. The restaurant is also notable for offering options with tofu for the non-dairy crowd, and I got a house special curry with peas to try that out, which was satisfying. A chaat with mixed chickpeas and potatoes was covered in abundant crispy noodles and delivered a sweeter but still savory flavor note. On the more indulgent side, I got a filled bread with some cheese. Even for takeout, they focused on making the experience outstanding. Everything was ready quickly, and they offered me a set of fryums, little starchy appetizers that are what I would have received had I eaten in. A spicy pickle of probably mango was included as well. Strangely, they still gave me yet one more dish I did not order. I found the smell of my takeout bag utterly foul, and discovered that they had given me some sort of cauliflower dish as well. I appreciate the thought, and they correctly gave me a vegetarian appetizer, but apparently they didn't consider that offering such a dish would not be a plus to those of us who are supertasters of cruciferous vegetables. I threw it out to prevent the food and my car from smelling like rotten eggs. Having said that, it wouldn't really be fair of me to knock them down for being generous. Clearly, the intent was to produce an outstanding experience, and while I did not have time to dine in, it would have been a nice place to do so.

Came here last year and had the chicken malai kofta, which was meh. Glad I gave it another chance…read morebecause the butter chicken and gobi manchurian were FANTASTIC. The chicken was so tender and I loved the gravy. The gobi was perfectly crispy and the seasoning was delicious.

Please keep in my mind i'm a white girl who got the most white thing ever so take my review with a…read moregrain of salt. I got the chicken tikka masala and garlic cheese naan. The naan was pretty good! I'd say a 4/5. The chicken tikka masala though I did not like. The rice was also stale and mushy. The sauce might be a different style I just found it to be weirdly sweet. The chicken itself was tough and chewy. Overall, didn't love and won't be back.

We love Indian food and always want to try new Indian restaurants in the area. We ate at Zayka the…read moreother night for dinner and it was delicious! Franklin Street was bustling, but inside was chill. The atmosphere was a little bland, but nice and clean. We ordered samosas, Tikka Masala Paneer, Malai Kofta and naan. All of it was delicious! It was quite a bit of food so we had leftovers and they were delicious day 2 as well! For us, Zayka is moving toward the top of the list for Indian food in the area. The service was also great. It wasn't very busy and they were very attentive- filling waters and asking if we needed anything. Great experience overall! We'll definitely be back!

Very good food! I love their chicken tikka massala…read more They have good service and the restaurant is well decorated!

Horrible experience. Waiter was slow and rude. Never coming back- also we thought food was good…read moreuntil we came home and it kept us all night with food poisoning. Do yourself a favor and avoid at all cost!

I got some chicken tikka masala while on campus and it is absolutely amazing. The portion size is…read morehuge and very filling, the price is decent, and the flavor kicks and rocks your mouth. Great classic local spot.

I underestimated this restaurant, both in the scale and ambiance of the dine-in experience, but…read morealso in the food they offered. This place has an extensive South Indian menu of dishes that are hard to find, which is to say I could have gotten something more creative than the standby of a masala dosa. The execution of the dosa, however, was excellent, with the sort of thin crispy texture I've never been able to duplicate at home, plus a mouthwatering potato mix and a robust chutney selection. I also had the option of a tea with saffron threads (and sugar) in it, which was an interesting one. An introduction to the South Indian food experience was part of college for me, and with this being on the main stretch in a college town, it can serve as a similar experience for many.

For under $12, you don't typically find a decent buffet, but this one was good for a quick lunch…read more There are mostly chicken and vegetable options. Naan served at the table was very good. On the buffet I tried a variety of dishes. The chicken Tikka was the best dish I had that day. Good flavor, great sauce, and seemed to have good quality chicken. The chicken curry wasn't as flavorful as I expected. Pretty one dimensional. It could really use some heat. Tandoori chicken was also bland and not hot, temperature wise. I tried a few of the vegetable stews. They were all fine. Take out from here may be a better option, but for a quick and cheap lunch, it worked. The location is unassuming, at best. You enter the side of a building and then go downstairs. Doesn't really look like much from the outside. It's clean but very outdated. Some of the seating area is used for storage. This could definitely be more appealing with some effort. Service was good. Since it's a buffet, you don't need much but my plate was cleared quickly after I finished. The lady working answered questions I had about items on the buffet also. Overall, it was a good experience at a very good price.

Food doesn't taste good anymore, service always as bad as you are not welcome, place look tacky…read moreand smelly.

Friendly staff, food was awesome. Spicy and flavorful. They let you sample before you order. Will…read moremost definitely return

Still a very clean and friendly establishment. Had the two curry bowl plate. It comes with a thin…read moreyogurt and was offered onions which I declined and cilantro which I accepted. Got lentil soup rice with Chettinad chicken curry and chickpea masala. The Chana masala was not as spicy as other places I've had it, but all the food was good.

Service: wonderful! They were quick and they were so sweet. We made a quick reservation online and…read moreby the time we arrived the table was set for us! Ambiance: perfect for a 1st date. It's a casual restaurant but all the decor and the modern touches with Indian influence gives it a great sultry vibe. Food: top notch. Thus far is our favorite Indian restaurant out there. The naan itself is freshly made and SOFT, thick, and has a nice chew. Best naan in the triangle area. Highly recommend the bread basket as you get a good variety of their different naans. The paneer pakora is crispy, piping hot, and has a great cumin and lightly salted taste. In the middle is mint chutney so it's has nice layers of flavors. The lamb palak was super tasty as well! The spinach was nice clay cooked where it was creamy with no bitter after taste. The lamb was fall apart tender! The lamb jalfrezi was also a show stopper, it was spiced, slight tomato sauce, and lambs again, super tender that can be broken up with just fingers. The malai chicken was good, but wasn't our favorite. The meat is tender, but I felt like the flavor wasn't hitting as much as the other two. It was lighter and even with the lemon it still felt like it was missing something. Overall: will definitely be coming back!

Tandoori Bites is a solid, no-frills option if you're craving Indian food. We went on a weekday…read moreevening and ended up being the only ones dining in, but there was a steady stream of people coming through for takeout, so it seems like more of a grab-and-go spot. Service was friendly and attentive (probably helped that it was just us), and there was plenty of seating. The menu has all the classic Indian dishes you'd expect, and portions are decent. Food-wise, everything was good and hit the spot, but nothing really stood out. Overall, it's a reliable, standard choice--worth checking out if you're in the mood for Indian, especially for takeout!

This was my first time trying Indian cuisine at a sit down restaurant. I really regret not taking…read moreany photos of the interior because it was so beautiful ( picture cherry blossoms, fancy seating booths, and colorful dishes) but honestly I was just taking everything in I forgot! The inside is beautifully decorated perfect for celebrations or date night. Now onto the food and service. Service was good, food arrived in a timely manner so I have no complaints. I tried a few things on the menu: mango lassi to drink, hummus chaat (not on online menu from what I saw), butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, chili garlic noodles, and a variety naan bread basket. When I say EVERYTHING was delicious, it seriously was. I scraped every bit and looked forward to eating leftovers the next day. The portions were fair for the price. I also liked that you could choose the level of spiciness for each item. I definitely recommend this restaurant for anyone looking to try Indian cuisine. I will definitely be coming back to try more items from their menu.

We were at Urban Turban for a celebration and it did not disappoint at all. The place is bright…read morebeautiful and depicts rural Indian decor. We were seated immediately and ordered drinks which were out promptly. Jaljeera, wine and the cocktail urban turban special. I loved my jaljeera, perfect sweet and tangy spicy flavour. For starters we ordered chicken chapli kabab, tandoori fish tikka and dahi ke kabab. Dahi kebab was the winner, it was crispy and soft and went perfectly well with its sweet gravy which was good twist to this simple appetizer. My second favorite was the chapli kabab, it was so soft and juicy and very light on spice. Their fish dishes were a little disappointing, I guess the fish and preparation both were not impressive. For main course we ordered their malabar fish curry which again was a disappointment, punjabi chicken curry which was pretty good, but the daal bukhara stole our hearts, very well prepared and flavourful dish. We couldn't stop ourselves from ordering some desserts, so we ordered their balu shahi with Rabri and gulab jamun with icecream. Rabri was great, but balushahi was big, seemed undercooked and bland. It's very difficult to mess up gulab jamun so that was good. The service was fast and the people were so friendly. We paid tip over the bill that already had gratuity included since we dint know, and the person came back with money and returned it saying the gratuity is included. We loved the honesty and warm gesture of the people working there. I am really looking forward to visiting this place again soon and trying their other dishes.

Cute outdoor space with decent Indian food! The mango lassi was solid and the appam and curry were…read morefine... just felt like it was kind of a measly portion for the price. You do order from a QR code and service was prompt with bringing out meals. Overall, would give it a 3.5/5 (rounding up to a 4).

Hidden away in a courtyard, this place offers a fascinating South Indian menu. I came seeking…read moreKerala specials, and while an appam sounded interesting, I went for a special dosa with black chickpea curry. It was a delicious warming spice mix (in the chickpeas) and was served on a banana leaf. A salad wasn't as inspiring; it looked nice but the tomatoes were a little soft like they'd been out too long. A chai was properly served with little cookies ("biscuits" in the British lexicon), and was available with oat milk at no extra charge. And it was good. Service wasn't the greatest; I was left alone for a while unsure of whether to take the option to scan a code and order food using my phone, after which I ultimately did only to have someone come to take my order. The food, however, was worth returning for.