I came here with a fellow Yelp Elite and friend after a workout and it surely satisfied our…read morepost-workout hunger. We had the onion kulcha as starter and it was freshly made and delicious. We both ordered the lamb tikka masala and it was rich and savory, we ordered some garlic naan to have some of the sauce with...outstanding! The bartender Shamu came to our table to give us martini options and came back after to check on us, that was a nice extra touch. Our server Ría was very kind and knowledgeable. The ambience at this place is chic casual, I like the black and golds, they have a full bar and plenty of space for big parties. I'd definitely come back here to try more Indian food!

When I worked in high-tech, I managed the Asian Design Centers in Taiwan, Singapore, China and…read moreIndia and visited these countries twice a quarter. When I walked into Tandoori Lounge, I was immediately transported back to my time in India. The atmosphere is sultry and seductive. You are drawn in my the dimly lit restaurant with warm soothing colors. You hear this soft intoxicating music as you take in these tiny table lamps. We were all in! I met a Yelp friend for dinner that I had not seen for quite some time. It was great catching up! As you walked in, you could smell a hint of the aroma of spices coming from the kitchen. Is it possible that everything you eat or drink is exceptional? Can service be at the highest possible level? Yes and Yes! We ordered the onion kulcha and garlic naan as appetizers. They were fresh, hot, soft and super flavorful. You could taste the onions in the kulcha and the garlic was pronounced in the garlic naan. We both ordered the lamb/goat marsala (medium for me and mild for my friend). The entrée was an explosion of flavors in your mouth...so good! The entrée was rich and enjoyable to eat without being heavy. It came with basmati rice where the kernels did not stick to each other. The rice was airy and fluffy. My friend ordered an Indian beer. When in India, Indian beer is a staple. I ordered a lemon drop martini. This was the best martini I have had in a very long time. Shamu, the bartender, came over to our table to explain what other martinis he could make that were not on the menu. The Lemon Drop martini was ice cold (loved that), smooth and perfectly blended. Shamu said that the glass was first chilled before the martini was poured. Drinking narvana... Riya, our server, was so sweet and kind. She was meticulous in serving our table - water constantly refilled, lemons delivered and food strategically placed on the table. Riya suggested our entrée as the most popular dish. We absolutely understand why. I am not sure why we have never eaten at Tandoori. I definitely will be returning when I am back in the South part of the city.

I've been searching for a good North Indian spot, and this place delivered! We ordered chole…read morebhatura, a thali (which included rice, garlic naan, daal makhani, and goat curry--you can choose any two curries), and mango lassi. The chole was packed with flavor, though the bhatura was thicker than I prefer--I wish it had been thinner and crispier. For the thali, I initially requested daal makhani and goat curry, but since they didn't have daal makhani, they replaced it with daal tadka without confirming with me. Thankfully, the daal tadka was delicious! I also requested paneer, and they kindly made it for me and included it for free. We did have to go back to the window for the garlic naan, as it was missing from our order, but they quickly made fresh naan for us. While it was tasty, I'd have liked it thinner and crispier too. Overall, I was really pleased with both the food and the service. I'll definitely be coming back!

Food was 100% delicious, home made feel, all fresh ingredients. Flavors definitely hit the spot…read more They ask for your desired level of spice. We ordered not spicy and we felt that it was not spicy as ordered. Service is excellent. The food is prepared in the moment as soon as it is ordered, so you can expect to wait for it to be made. If it is rush hour I would recommend planning ahead and ordering ahead of time on line for convenience. Ambiance is on the edge of the road but up above the traffic with tree shades for some of the tables and umbrellas.

Best Gobi ever!! Pepper Manchurian chicken…read more Butter naan....quite lovely warm and buttery

The meal for two is an amazing deal with a lot of GREAT food. You get to try a little bit of…read moreeverything. The service here is always fast, and they are quick to get you seated. I recommend this spot!

We came here after a visit at the zoo down the street. The dosa and chicken tikka were okay. My…read morelamb biryani was meh, and had a pit of some kind in the rice (maybe a cherry pit). The mango lassi was overly sweet, and the salted lassi made our 9yo's face contort into a shape I didn't realize was possible. It also took quite a long time to get our order; we saw a lot of people who must have been delivery drivers picking up order after order as we waited about 25-30 minutes for our food. This wasn't great given we were the only customers actually eating at the location. The staff themselves were quite nice, but ultimately I need to score on the food and the time it took to receive it, both of which have room for improvement.

This places always amazes me with their food and service . I usually come here for their amritsari…read morechole and it's always been so close to what we used to get back home.. today we tried the goat rojangosh chicken kurma and chicken tikka.. and except the kurma everything was tasty. Their tawa paranthas were yummy with desi ghee all over it! The only feedback is that they can go a little easy on the salt on some dishes. The service can tend to be longer due to a lot of crowd but the team ensures you are taken care of

This place is so good. A solid 4 stars. The staff is helpful as you have to order from a screen…read more You order at the front and take your drink cup and table number and then find a table to sit at. Starters here are tasty. We had the chicken pakoras deep fried in a chickpea batter. Great healthy flavor. A side dipping sauce of chutney accompanied the starter nicely. We also tried the Vegetable pakoras with potato and onion. Fresh and crispy. The Yellow Daal Curry had nice flavor of Indian spices, onions, cumin, and coriander. It tasted fresh and healthy. We order with jasmine rice for all of our dishes. Light and fluffy. Very nice portions. The chicken Tikka Masala was not the typical flavor. It was more spicy than creamy and being totally honest they need to re-do this recipe. I have had this dish tons of times and the flavor is totally off. It wasn't bad pre se, just not typical flavors of the dish. I would love to see them re-do this one please! Then let me know and I will come back. It would be so nice as this is my favorite Indian dish. Last we tried the Coconut Curry. We chose to include chicken. I think this was my favorite dish. Lovely fresh coconut flavor and the potatoes were so good! oh...and don't forget to get yourself some garlic naan. Yum Yum. A great place to gather for lunch or dinner with friends and family. Thanks!

Love ordering from here! There are so many great vegetarian and gluten-free options, you really…read morecan't go wrong. My favorites are the vegetable pakoras and the veggie tikka masala. I always add paneer to the tikka masala, and it's delicious every time. The rice is simple yet so flavorful, and the desi ranch that comes with the pakoras is absolutely divine. I always order extra! The only thing I wish they offered is dosas. But if you're looking for a quick bite and craving Indian food, definitely give this place a try -- you won't be disappointed.

Looking for some of the best Indian food in Austin? Look no further than Tikka House. I stopped by…read moreduring one of our recent cold snaps and I'm so glad I did. It wasn't too busy when I arrived, so I was seated right away. Service was speedy and attentive, which made the experience even better. I started with the Chicken 65, which was incredibly flavorful and definitely on the spicy side. For my main, I ordered the chicken tikka masala with a side of roti. The dish was both filling and comforting with warm, rich spices that hit the spot on a chilly evening. It's the kind of meal I could eat again and again without getting tired of it. This will definitely be one of my regular spots going forward.

Ambiance is casual, nothing impressive but cozy. We got samosa chaat, biryani, chili chicken and…read moregarlic naan! Everything was sooo flavorful. Biryani packed a punch. The samosa chaat was a good mix of spicy, sweet and lots of different textures. Chili chicken was also super tangy and sweet. Garlic naan lowkey mid though. All in all solid North Indian food! Food comes out fast but they lowkey were rushing us towards the end to leave so points off for that.

Simple, limited two dish takeout last night -- very satisfying. Saag Lamb was delightfully NOT…read moreoverly creamy. Good flavor. Meat was tender. Extra spicy as ordered. Paneer in Chili Sauce was also good, in the Indo-Chinese fashion of sweet and tangy with crisp onions and peppers. Garlic Naan was fine but would have been better there as is always the case. My previous reviews praised the restaurant while criticizing over oiliness. No oiliness last night. Recommended.

Great food and service. Open for decades serving authentic wonderfully prepared food. I was…read morerecovering from oral surgery. Ordered the garlic naan, samosas and dal Mahrani. Great and delicious choices.

Great menu offerings and amazing flavor! BUT... many many…read morebones present in the Tikka Masala, as in huge pieces AND small sharp ones. Additionally, as I've never eaten there before, I went with the least spicy option as a test...pretty sure they ignored that note. Gobi Manchurian was PERFECT though.

Ate at Royal India twice, both having a LivingSocial voucher. I tried the north and the south…read moreAustin location and both restaurants presented me with delicious and authentic food. Started with the Garlic Naan. Heard it was pretty good and I definitely agree. Not only was the bread hot with crispy edges, the flavor of the garlic wasn't too strong but definitely evident and tasty. The Garlic Naan at the south location tasted a tad strange and wasn't as flavorful as the one in the north location, but that may just be an anomaly. My entree was the Dhaba Mutton Curry. You can't say no to bone-in goat. I try to eat different things at restaurants, but after loving it the first time, I had to get it again. The bone-in goat meat is truly tender with occasional pieces of fat. You can really separate the pieces with a spoon. The curry sauce is delicious with just the right consistency to bind with the rice. This dish opened my eyes to the world of goat meat. Seriously. So good. The entree also came with saag paneer (similar to creamed spinach). I don't often rant about vegetables, but this stuff is super delicious. Mix it in with the rice or just eat it by itself, I just can't have enough of it. Can we get endless refills on this? I wanted to ask our waiter, but wimped out. There is an issue with their service though. In the south Austin location, there were only 4 tables with customers, including mine. However, the service was especially slow, specifically after the meal. After showing the waiter our voucher, he put it back down on the table and left. 15 minutes would then go by until they took our voucher again and returned with our check. That's 15 minutes of my party and me aimlessly chatting and glancing around the restaurant. In a near-empty restaurant, speed of service was the last thing I expected to encounter. Other than that, the staff was very friendly and our water glasses were always full.