I gave it 2* because the service and settings were awesome. The food is a completely different story. The food is very bad!!! There were plenty of spices but the ratios of spices and the lack of any salt while cooking made the food uneatable. Make a trip to the San Francisco Bay area to find good Indian food. This is horrible. read more

I came here while on a work trip and it's delicious! I ordered the plain sweet lassi, which was cool and refreshing on a hot day. The ginger naan was super fresh and flavorful, and the madras chicken was rich, creamy, and perfectly spicy for me at level 4. The ambiance was quiet and peaceful on a weekday, and the service was fabulous, super attentive and friendly. I will definitely be back next time I'm in town! read more

Dhaba Indian Bistro - Sweet Lassi - Indian Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

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outstanding, this was such a fun change of pace! The staff were amazing, our waiter very clearly had strong recommendations on what we should eat. And he was so right- the food was amazing! The restaurant was clean and welcoming. read more

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As a traveler driving towards Madison I craved Indian food. Yelp gave me some recommendations and I chose this one based on ratings and I was rewarded with the most delicious garlic naan I've ever had. I can only imagine how much better it would have been had I eaten it there rather than takeout. I ordered through the phone and they were very patient and helpful in choosing my items. I'm including a photo of the best naan and chicken and vegetable dishes that were also delicious. read more

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Recently had weekday buffet lunch here. Everything was tasty and delicious. Service was attentive and friendly. I have eaten here before they brought back the buffet. It was always good. They told me they have a larger buffet on Saturday and Sunday lunch. I'm looking forward to trying that soon. read more

It was a rare occasion that we were on the west side of town around dinner time so we looked for a place to eat with strong reviews. We love Indian and this was a chance to check out a place on this side of town. The restaurant was partially full on a rainy weeknight. The decor is very warm and modern - not your typical Indian restaurant. The menu is similar but different than many of the places we have frequented. We started with an Indian beer and some samosas. The samosas were very good. We ordered the onion and black pepper naan - it was something we had not seen before and we enjoyed it. Actually we like the large variety of naans that they had. For our mains we ordered the Chicken Spinach and the Chicken Shahi Korma. They had some funny spice levels including "nice". The Shahi Korma had decent flavors but the chicken was dry - disappointing. And the Chicken Spinach was a bit flat in flavor. That is not as complex flavor wise as most Indian dishes. The prices were a bit high though they did offer 10% off if you pay cash. That is the largest discount of that type that I have seen. I appreciate that option versus dinging you 3-5% for using a credit card. Overall a mixed experience. read more

Dhaba Indian Bistro - Inside - Indian Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

A good place to have Indian food when in town. A special mention to their Fish pakora - it's delicious. Perfect balance of crispiness, portion and a savory taste.. just yumm. This appetizer was recommended to us by one of their servers & since then, every time we stop there, it's our regular order. They also have good variety of vegetarian, chicken, lamb varieties. Interestingly all the variations under a single protein or vegetable have the exact same price - other than a differential between lunch & dinner portions. I don't personally care for the seafood options, but that could be just me being picky about fish (love fish prepared at home). They also don't have dosa or South Indian cuisine which I'm assuming as it's a Dhaba style restaurant - more from Northern/Eastern/Western Indian cuisines. The Biriyani varieties tasted decent. Ambience is leaning towards semi casual. read more

Dhaba Indian Bistro - 3. Fish Pakora (6 Pcs) - Indian Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

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Delicious, fresh food and great service. Very clean with a nice ambiance. Dhaba is my favorite North Indian restaurant in the Madison area!

All of the food here was incredible, but I think the naan is the best I've ever had - thick, just the right amount of chat from the grill.

We've been here 3 times now and it's become our favorite place to go for Indian food in Madison. We recommend it a lot. The service and ambiance is very high quality. I have to share this story: I came here with 2 friends who had a young baby once, he started fussing while we were eating and a waitress came by and asked if we wanted her to rock him while we ate. Our friends laughed and said it was fine but the waitress looked eager to play with the kiddo, we thought that was so sweet. Don't think this review is just for the service though, the food is fantastic. I eat decently spicy and I go for a 3-4. Also I think their rice is perfectly cooked. read more

This is our favorite restaurant in the Madison area. We've gone here at least five times now, but we always ate our food too fast to get a proper review photo. I finally slowed down enough this past visit to photograph our incredible dinner. The food is phenomenal. The samosas are delicious, especially paired with the cilantro chutney (my personal favorite). We always order the butter naan and chicken tikka masala (spicy level 2) because it blows us away every time. That being said, we're challenging ourselves to try something new the next time we visit. The service is always great, with waiters coming around frequently to top off your water and remove dirty plates. We've never had to wait for a table, despite dining during busy times. We will be lifelong patrons of Dhaba! read more

Dhaba Indian Bistro - 5. Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

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Close to being perfect! The butter chicken (spice 4/6) was the perfect spice level. The chicken was tender and long strips, with an incredibly creamy sauce. There was a ton of naan - great price for the portion, was thick soft and well flavored. The only knock was the rice was a bit hard - think it just needed to be cooked a little longer. Will definitely eat here again! read more

Dhaba Indian Bistro - Indian Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

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I took out lunch from here. Peshawari naan was a good twist to the normal naan. It was slightly sweet with coconut, cashew and raisins. As good as it sounds it didn't go well with the spicy curries I took. May be a mild curry would have gone well with it. Ginger naan was my other bread. It had nice ginger flavors. Go for it if you are a ginger lover. I think garlic naan would have been the best. Coconut chicken and chicken mango were my curries. Both were good. read more

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AMAZING food and service!!! Everything we ate was phenomenal!!! Will definitely be eating there again when we are in town! read more

Great food, great atmosphere and excellent service! Don't miss having the Naan, especially Peshawar Nan.

This place is wonderful! So glad I found while traveling. The service and food were excellent. Had my usual : Garlic Naan and Chicken Tikka Masala. Truly the BEST I have ever had. Spice 3 was perfect. read more

Dhaba Indian Bistro - The main dish - before. - Indian Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

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Seeing the first 3 reviews are Yelpers who are both on my list of friends I am already thinking the 5 stars I hope to share are a given. Seeing this place countless times as I drive through the intersection, I was thinking about which Chinese restaurant I should visit, I suddenly realized I should visit the place that is right in front of me. I LOVE Indian cuisine. Sunday night and they are open. Walking in I see a LOT of outgoing meals that are awaiting the arrival of their new owners, surely a very good sign. The man who took my order was very nice and accommodated me with what sometimes feels like a daunting task to decide what I want. As often as I have had Indian food I still find myself feeling inept when I start reading the menu. Deciding on a basic Butter Chicken and garlic naan is default thing I seem to usually have when I'm not eating it in the restaurant. Upon arrival at home I am not disappointed. The first sight of the naan set my mind at ready alert to feast divinely upon a simple pleasure. This naan was a far cry finer than the last time I ordered it. Cooked with care, which was not the case last time. The curry sauce was tamer than I'd ordered. I'd asked for five of the six star offering. It would appear I would have very easily survived the 6. But it was indeed very delicious all the same. Rice too, perfectly seasoned and not a sticky grain to be found. Not wanting to slag the other regular Indian restaurant I have most often visited, it bc an be safe to state I won't be eating at that place moving forward. I liked their food but I think I found a new love. read more

Dhaba Indian Bistro - Indian Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

I wish I had taken pictures but we dug in right away! Everything was SO delicious. Let's start with the mango lassi- so creamy and sweet! We tried the lamb samosas and the outer shell was very salty but the inside was much tastier. It went very well with the sauces. I'd love the try the veggie. We also had garlic naan which was not only delicious but a huge portion. My partner got spicy chicken Biryani and that with raita was expectedly 10/10. I'd consider getting that next time. I tried lamb mango curry for the first time and I was highly impressed. It gave me an option for spice but it there was no spice because it is a sweet dish. So I don't recommend if you don't like sweet meat and you prefer savory and spicy. The naan paired well with the mango curry, as did the mango lassi. Everything was so delicious. We ordered in but I'd love to see this place in person. Def will be going back read more

Dhaba Indian Bistro is my favorite Indian restaurant & they very much deserve five stars for their amazing, fresh, authentic Indian cuisine & great service!! :) My husband & I always recommend this restaurant to friends and family looking for amazing comforting Indian food! When you walk into Dhaba Indian Bistro you will see many awards & plaques they have received for their outstanding cuisine. I usually recommend the delicious well seasoned hot fresh meat platter which is the fried chickpea chicken pakora, fried fish pakora, a crispy papadam, & 1 lamb samosa so you get to try a little variety of different appetizers all on one platter!!! My husband & I love getting the Butter Chicken, Chicken/Shrimp Tikka Masala, & the Lamb Curry all of these dishes are packed with Exotic Indian Spices, creamy full of flavor, & very comforting!!! YOU MUST get the Garlic Nann along with your meal to dip in your meal which is hot fresh delicious unleavened white bread stuffed with garlic, baked in tandoor/brushed with butter which is one of the best Indian Naan I have ever had!!! Their Naan is a must try!! If you love to try a classic traditional Indian treat definitely try their Mango Lassi which is a delicious Mango Yogurt smoothie drink!!! Regardless of what you try on their menu, I think you will love their cuisine! We frequently come to this place bringing friends and family and everyone we have taken here, has always raved about this place how much they enjoyed their meal! We have never had a bad meal here. This is definitely a must try place for amazing Indian cuisine! read more

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Delicious food and very quick delivery. The naan bread was amazing and a lot of food for the price! I definitely recommend this restaurant!

From California and had a share of really good Indian food. Saw reviews and tried this place. It was a really good find in Wisconsin. Good was excellent. Service was good as well. Brought our son few days later and he loved it as well. If we come back here, we'll have to visit this place again. read more

Food was fast and delicious! Get the chef special naan! You won't be disappointed! Ours was stuffed with potatoes, peas, onions, spices, and cilantro. read more

The food is amazing, and the staff are nice and professional. The dine in experience is fantastic, as the place is well kept. The location is also nice. It definitely gives off a formal vibe, and the food is high quality. read more

Great find in West Madison. Great food, service and ambiance. Everyone was super nice. We got Papadam and pakoras for starters. Lamb, daal makhani, mushroom masala, garlic naan and paratha. All dishes come with plenty of rice. The food came out quickly and tasted great. Good portion size, we had quite a bit left over but couldn't take it with us as we were visiting Madison. Will go again and recommend. read more

Got lunch here! My thoughts: Butter Chicken, spicy level 5, $11.95 2.5/5 star. It was alright. Wasn't spicy for me, but it may be that my tolerance was spicy food is higher than average. Tasted a bit tomatoey and sour from other Butter Chicken I've had before. I probably wouldn't get this again. Chicken Korma, spicy level 3, $11.95 3.5/5 star. Wasn't spicy at all for me. Compared to the Butter Chicken, the level 5 did something so I did taste a little of spiciness from the Butter Chicken. Cashews are typically in this dish, I believe sometimes people use hazelnut? Anyways, a special special something something they used were RASINS && let me tell you, IT WAS BOMB! Meaning very delicious! The tiny raisins just added a bite of sweetness that was so yummy compared to other chicken korma I've had. For that, I actually really like this dish and would get it again. My lunch order can with seasoned rice. Not sure what the super is, but they put a generous amount of tiny black sesame-looking seasonings in the rice (I believe they call it basmati rice). You get the little "pops" of the seasoning as you eat the rice with the curry. It's super delicious! The cup I got had a few lip stains-- something that I think restaurants in general just got to check. My total came to be $25.21. I didn't try lots of food so I'm going give this place 3/5 stars. I would like to come back to try other dishes. read more

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It was decent food. Nothing over the top and nothing bad either. Ambience is casual but it is pretty neat

I had dinner here with my family a few months ago and we will definitely come back. The food and service was well worth the drive from Sun Prairie. I just wish they had a location on the east side. My brother and his wife introduced me to Dhaba since they always order food delivery from them. I really liked to look and feel of the restaurant, and the tall windows added a lot of natural light. It is a quaint and small little restaurant. My only criticism would be that I wish the food portions were a bit larger. read more

This is my favorite comfort food Indian place in Madison. I always get Matter Paneer. Have had several other dishes and they're great. Naan is good, the chicken kabob is kids fave. Samosas are good. Prices have gone up lately but this is true everywhere. They do a ton of carry out and they still get the orders correct. read more

Found this on a whim when in town for work so took my co-workers here. Great lunch specials and had the spinach paneer - one of my favorite dishes. The naan was awesome and service was quick for lunch. read more

The service was fantastic and the food was super delicious. Everyone was very attentive and so nice. We've been back and have ordered takeout since our first visit. Would highly recommend. read more

Pretty disappointed in my experience here. 2 stars for service, 4 stars for food. Came here in a group of 8 on a weekday evening. The restaurant is quite spacious so there was plenty of seating available. We deferred ordering to one person in our group and ended up with a variety of appetizers, entrees, as well as several naan dishes. We received our appetizers in about 15 minutes. They were all decent, from samosas, to fried fish, to other smaller bites, but nothing amazing. What was most disappointing was afterwards, we ended up waiting for an hour and a half for the entrees and the naan. In between, all of our finished appetizer dishes sat on our table and none of our waters were refilled. The restaurant was getting full, but was nowhere near packed and we saw multiple waiters walk by every few minutes, but they all ignored us and our table. When we finally did get our food after an hour and a half, the portion sizes of the main dishes were incredibly small for the price, besides the assorted meat platter. The flavors were rich of the different dishes, however the meat platter was very dry and overcooked. The naans were pretty tasty - I recommend the garlic one, but I did notice the more varied they got (adding cheese, etc.) the less appealing/tasty it was. At the end of the day, although we had several good dishes and there is a wide variety of dishes and naan to choose from, the extremely long wait, small portion sizes, and the $25+ bill per person individually is not worth me coming back when there are many other tasty places in the area. read more

Dhaba Indian Bistro - Indian Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

This places ruins any other place I've tried... it is THAT much better. It is a requirement for myself when I travel through to stop here and get a meal. read more

Taking the cues from other reviewers I gave Dhaba a try for lunch. A single dish of lamb biryani was enough to say I'm coming back with friends so I can try more dishes. Simple decor and practical. Floor is just sealed cement. No carpets to stain. Settings are nice. White linen table cloth, not paper or plastic. Red napkins folded like a crown. All set up and ready for dinner crowd when I came. Lunch prices are very decent $10 with tax gives you a nice lunch. 5% - 10% off if paying by cash. For a group, that's significant. Food was good. I had mild spiciness and that's perfect for someone like me. The lamb in the biryani was very tender. The dish was tasty with the right amount of spices. I wished it was a little warmer temperature wise. Even then I would still consider coming back for more. Service is ok. The server who cleared my table just dump the utensils onto the plate, making lots of clanking noise. Felt rough and did not match the quiet ambiance. read more

Mother's Day May 8th 2022 lunch. Pleasant and not crowded which is what we wanted. Tilapia fish curry was the only not good dish - too fishy (they should buy their fish fresh). Otherwise the Butter Chicken, Shrimp Vindaloo and Chili cheese Naan was spot on. The chicken Biryani chicken was too dry to our liking. We took level 3 spiciness which was fine. read more

Dhaba Indian Bistro - 4. Cheese Chili Naan 2. Butter Chicken 2. Fish Masala 4. Shrimp Vindaloo 1. Chicken Biryani Lunch - Indian Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

Best Indian food in the Madison area! Everything tasted incredibly fresh and unlike some other Indian places I've tried, there was so much variety in taste between each individual dish. We tried the chicken tikka masala, butter chicken, paneer masala - each curry was rich, aromatic, and comforting with each bite. My personal favorite was the chicken tikka masala here - the chicken is nice and tender, the sauce is creamy and bursting with a blend of spices, and was all around delicious. Samosas: We also ordered the samosas for an appetizer, which by the way are HUGE - although they only come in orders of two, it's probably the size of two samosas squished into one. Super crispy on the outside and hot and stuffed on the inside with an array of sauces to choose from. Garlic Naan: Their garlic naan is also out of this world with buttery, flaky layers of doughy goodness that dips perfectly into your different curries if you've tired of the rice. Lamb Biryani: Wowwww. This is where it is at. I don't know how they perfected this dish, but they did. Served with a yogurt sauce that you can drizzle all over the tender bits of lamb and comforting rice combo. Mango Lassi: Treat yourself and order one of these! Flavorful fresh mango taste that is refreshing with each sip. Perfect way to start off the meal while you're waiting for appetizers, and end the meal instead of ordering dessert if you've over-gorged yourself like I did. read more

Dhaba Indian Bistro - Chicken tikka masala, butter chicken, panner masala, and garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

Came here for a work lunch and were promptly seated and water served. They seem to understand the time constraints of those working around the surrounding professional businesses to ensure a speedy service. We ordered one of each of the naans and they were brought out just a few minutes before our curries. This is one of the very few Indian restaurants that actually put heat in their 'spicy' dishes. Level 5 meant level 5. I really enjoyed my mango vegetable curry. I was bummed it came in a little copper bowl but soon found this was plenty for a meal, and then some. The rice was brought to our table, served family style. I ordered the Chai latte to round up the meal, but it was more watery like tea, rather than a latte. read more

Dhaba Indian Bistro - Mango vegetable curry - Indian Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

Best Indian food in the Madison area!! I really had not found any stand-out Indian until trying Dhaba. I was extremely impressed by the service, menu, and food here! All of the wait staff is incredibly polite and attentive. The menu is large with an entire page of vegetarian options which I really appreciate. I got the matter paneer which was paneer cheese and peas in a spiced curry. It was very flavorful and delicious. You can choose a spice level from 1-6, I got a 1 because I'm a baby with heat but I found it even a little spicy still. We also ordered the coconut naan and samosas and WOW both were the best I've ever had. I'm still dreaming about that coconut naan. The samosas were very unique and different. They came with 3 delicious sauces as well. I'm looking forward to returning, I really enjoyed the entire experience and can't wait to try more off the menu! read more

Dhaba Indian Bistro - 15. Matter Paneer - Indian Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

Reviews are true, the food and service here is great! Some of the best Naan I've had and they have such a variety of flavors! We ordered the Garlic Naan - fresh, not too thick, crispy edges, and great flavor!! We also got the Lamb Curry and the Goat Masala, both creamy, perfect amount of salt, and meat was so tender!! Goat is a little tougher, but that's expected. For drinks we ordered the Mango Smoothie which I would pass on ordering, nothing special and came out a little warm. For dessert, we ordered the Pistachio Kulfi which was also just OK and small for sharing. 5 Stars for the main dishes and naan!!! read more

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Great service, upscale presentation, fantastic food...it is not "white girl" spicy...it's authentic!

Best Indian food anywhere! I eat Indian wherever I go including out of the country and this is the best Indian I've had. Consistently I eat here every year when I come to Middleton. read more