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Dakshin

3.9 (681 reviews)
ModerateIndian
Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
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Garlic  naan and plain naan
Maria L.

Wonderful service and delicious food. A wonderful bday celebration. Samosa chaat were delicious and so festive looking! I loved my chicken tikka extra spicy and garlic naan. My friend's Mom enjoyed her Dosa and took the rest home. Always have enjoyed the food and lovely people here. Will be back.

Lamb Vindaloo
Joshua K.

I recently got a garlic naan and the lamb vindaloo for takeout from Dakshin Indique for a weekday lunch and loved my food. I got the order exactly when it was supposed to arrive, although I didn't get plasticware (the recipe said I hadn't requested it, which wasn't the case). The garlic naan was large and delicious-plenty of garlic, crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, and went perfectly with the rice and lamb vindaloo. The lamb was cooked perfectly, although I would have loved a few more chunks of lamb and more spice. I would recommend Dakshin Indique the next time you are in the mood for Indian food!

great dessert.
Young V.

Straight up delicious. I'm not one to pass out undeserved 5 star reviews. I am very critical. This was a delightful order to receive via delivery. I was impressed by the thoughtful display of the yummy dessert.

Chicken Curry Lamb Roganjosh
Hammed A.

UPDATED REVIEW: March 12, 2023 I experienced another takeout order over the weekend and it was consistent with the previous experience. The Chicken Curry was bland compared to traditional Indian flavor expectations and so was the Lamb Roganjosh. Both lacked a reasonable portion size for the price. From the photos you can see the gravy thinly coats the proteins. The owner did reach out to me recently after my last review in December 2023 to let me know the quality has improved and so did the portion size. Anticipating this I visited again this weekend and the portion size seemingly remained the same as you can see from the photos. With all of the protein removed from the containers what remained was a container 1/2 full with gravy that lacked richness. I also wish the restaurant would separate the portions of white rice and not assume the entrees would be consumed together by one person. The inconvenience here is if multiple people are eating the food, but not in the same place. When two entrees are purchased I think it makes sense to separate the white rice by portion. This is a high 2* experience however this place can be a 4* Indian restaurant with a few tweaks and attention to detail. PREVIOUS REVIEW: December 15, 2023 I've dined here before, inside the restaurant and it was a good experience. On this occasion I purchased takeout. What I love about ethnic food is it generally stands up well in transport i.e. takeout and delivery. However on this occasion while the food was OK I wasn't completely satisfied with the overall quality of the food I ordered. The flavor didn't quite rise up to the authenticity I expected from Indian cuisine and certainly not what I know this restaurant is (or once was) capable of producing. It could have been an off day in the kitchen however for the incredibly small quantities I received in my takeout order there really is no room for inconsistency. Overall the experience could have been better. Knowing their reputation I'll give their takeout another try if in the area.

Bar area with lots of windows and natural light.
Brook B.

Friendly service and delicious food. I came in for dinner early on a Monday. I was welcomed in and promptly seated by a window in the bar, which is a cute area- colorful pillows and a comfy bench sit against the wall. The food itself was hot and delicious. I got the chicken tikka makhani and garlic naan. I wasn't asked spice level, and it was definitely milder than I'm used to, but great flavor. I'm sure they would have accommodated if you like it really spicy (I personally don't like to set my tongue ablaze, so I was good). The portion was just right for me to finish everything with no leftovers and be perfectly full. Definitely would go back for quality Indian food!

Indoor seating
Elizabeth M.

They mentioned that they have new owners/management so it's possible they are still finding their groove but we have to be honest and it pains me to give them 3 stars so let me start by explaining... the food is delicious and staff are nice, it's just not seasoned like traditional Indian food. The food tastes like a westernized, milder version for non-Indians who have never had Indian food or who can't handle the seasonings of regular Indian food. The lamb roganjosh was like soup and not creamy at all, tasted like regular soup/sauce made in any kitchen and not like an Indian curry. It wasn't bad, just not Indian tasting. The mango lassi was too much on the lighter side in color and tasted like it had more yogurt than mango. It was delicious, just not what was expected. The chicken biryani had a bit more flavor than the lamb roganjosh so it was my second favorite thing however, I would be lying if I said the flavors weren't muted - we didn't even eat the yogurt with it because the flavor was already light. The garlic naan is the only thing that checked all the boxes - it was fluffy, flavorful and quite big which made me very happy. I would recommend getting that if you ever go. I don't know if the mild flavor is intentional for the new owners or if it's just a mishap as they figure things out but I was disappointed because I love Indian food and had been looking forward to having it for dinner. That said, if you have never had Indian food before, I think this would be a great place to start in order to see if you can handle more. If you like Indian food but feel like it's usually too spicy or the seasonings mess with your stomach, this is also a perfect balance for it. Besides people who love and enjoy traditional, Indian cuisine, I truly think there is a crowd for this restaurant and they just need to intentionally market it to them.

This place was AMAZING!!! From the minute we got here we felt so welcome and the service was so top notch. Di the owner was so so friendly, and you can tell that everything about this place, from the food to the drinks to the atmosphere is made with love and care. The paneer makhani and masala dosa were absolutely delicious--I can't wait to come back and try more dishes!

Appam Waffle Sundae Shreekandh Parfait

I tried the endless brunch, which featured an amazing selection of small plates. They were all delicious and with bold flavors and seasonings. The chicken dishes and bhel puri were especially good. Save room for the appam waffle sundae! Great service and quiet restaurant with tasteful decor. Will be back!

Bhel Puri
Kristen H.

This is one of my favorite places for Indian food in the area! Not only is there food good, but I love their unique cocktails! Their mini dosa appetizer and bhel puri are my two favorite dishes. Additionally, even though the other restaurants around the area are always crowded, I have always been able to get a table here. The service is quick and the waiters always give me great recommendations. The only reason I can't get this place to five stars is that it is expensive considering the relatively small portion sizes. But if you have some money to spend, and are in the area, I definitely recommend this place!

Appam Waffle Sundae
Lia M.

I really love Indique's brunch. I love an international bottomless brunch because I don't really eat American cuisine, so Indique's fits the bill. I've only been for brunch, but keep meaning to get here for happy hour and dinner. Their brunch is fun. They play good music and have unlimited tamarind margaritas, brunch punch, mimosas, and more. I really like the tamarind margaritas because I love tamarind. The brunch food is a fun take on Indian. I like the chicken paratha tacos, because paratha actually makes a really good taco shell. The pickled pork belly is tender and flavorful. And a more traditional chicken tikka makhani makes me happy. I'm obsessed with the appam waffle. The cardamom jaggery sauce is delectable and addictive. Recently, a couple at the next table let me know that the chef is from Kerala (same as them), so the menu tends to have a distinctive taste from that state. Certain items, such as the waffle or the Tellicherry beef are noted Keralite dishes. Indique is one of the few restaurants that serves these dishes, so I really need to get back and try more southern Indian cuisine. Staff is friendly and service is excellent. I was once served food on a dirty plate but they took care of that. The only recommendation I would have is that during brunch, they portion the food for party size. For example, as a solo diner, I would appreciate one taco, instead of two. I look forward to returning to Indique soon.

Chicken curry and Paneer Makhani, both fairly bland

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1 month ago

Delicious food! I really enjoyed the Karwar chicken curry. Great service too. Will definitely come back

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Great Sambar, loved the chettinad vegetable (spicy), ask for the tellisherry gin! Would come again.

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3 months ago

This is one of the best Indian Restaurant. Try their Chefs Special Kerala Fish Curry.

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4 years ago

Incredible food, with high praise to the classic chicken curry and any of their naan. Such great attentive service - sorry for staying late!

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