The service was pretty fast, the staff was friendly, and very accommodating. Although the outside…read moreit doesn't look like the best place, inside, it's quite cozy and comfortable. There is plenty of sitting room or you can sit at the bar. The food was extremely delicious. We live in South Texas where you can't find Indian food, at least not these days, so it was a super special treat for us as we were visiting Austin. Indian food is one of our faves, so we felt very satisfied and lucky! We highly recommend this restaurant. We had the chicken lollipops, the garlic naan, the butter chicken, and the tikka lamb. Everything was super yummy!

4/5 Stopped by Tikka…read moreHouse for a quick bite, and it ended up being a great choice. We ordered the butter chicken, the mixed meat platter with chicken, lamb, and shrimp, the vegetable samosas, and, of course, a mango lassi. The butter chicken was my favorite--it had a rich, flavorful sauce and was definitely the standout dish. Everything else was well prepared, and the mango lassi was the perfect complement to the meal. The restaurant was clean, had a nice atmosphere, and the service was pleasant. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

Good Punjabi food…read more Freshly made.. owner is very accommodating. Service is quick. Lahore daal taka was amazing.

Beautiful restaurant invoking lounges of India - it's not just the name, it's the feel too. As a…read morebeer person, I love that they have 4 Indian beers and 2 more Indian-inspired US beer. I believe they have Indian wine and liquor too. The vegetable biryani was delicious too - it's a bit scary that their spicy scale starts at medium and goes up from there, but medium was just fine for me. A kick, but not painful. Going to have to come back to try a curry and another beer since they're so large (both the food and the bottle)!

I can't believe how good their food is. Must try it! Also, pretty good value. Watch out for the…read morefried potatoes, they are delicious, but spicy as all get out!

I just thought I'd try this place out for lunch today given the amazing reviews. All I got to say…read moreis "it was fine" nothing to write home about. I got the paneer tikka bowl and honestly it was fairly bland for me. There wasn't enough spice or Indian flavor to it.

A friend suggested Tarka, and I realized I really liked the place and hadn't been there for a…read morewhile. Ordering at the counter was fast and easy and the food was even better than I remembered. I ordered what seemed to be a new featured item, a bowl that included your choice of protein in a curry (I got chicken in what I think was Masala), a portion of basmati rice, a nice salad, and a generous dollop of Rita. It was an excellent lunch and a good value at $12. And it was really PRETTY. I like that.

The Tarka reward program is great; they gift you $5.00 off on your birthday and allow a month to…read moreredeem it. I went there to redeem my birthday gift before it expired on August 1st. I ordered from the Kid's Menu: Kid's Tikka Curry Bowl (gluten free) with chicken in a mild Tikka Masala curry over basmati rice. Other options are veggies or paneer. Served with a choice of drink. It was a very large portion for a child and great value for an adult: it was only $6.50. I even had some leftovers to take home! Service is very quick. They give you a number to place on the table and personally serve the food. I love the large colorful photos on the walls featuring subjects such as Indian spices, vegetables and a food truck with patrons standing in line to order. I will definitely go back and order from the other options. The Masala Bowl looks great!

This is a nice neighborhood Indian restaurant that's conveniently located off of Bee Caves. I…read moreordered pick up and the hostess was very friendly while I waited. The restaurant is cute inside and I'll try dining in next time. They give a large portion of chicken tiki masala and a large portion of rice. The samosas were also good. This restaurant is convenient if you're nearby and want to grab a bite of Indian food.

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.

Saffron Austin is known for their Indian and Nepalese cuisine, offering a thoughtfully crafted menu…read morethat highlights both traditional Indian flavors and unique Himalayan dishes. According to a close friend, Safran Austin located on Far West Boulevard, is especially known for being the first in Austin to feature a dedicated Nepalese menu I was not very hungry so I ordered the Chicken 65 (spicy deep-fried chicken with tomatoes, curry leaves, and ginger) ...a South Indian specialty. The chicken nuggets were doused in a flavorful curry seasoned and they were super moist and fresh tasting. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. My server, Dipka, was kind and helpful. She offered me water to go as it was pretty hot outside...nice touxh. There are a plethora of vegetarian, vegan, and halal offerings. Looking forward to returning and exploring more menu items...

Good enough food for to go!…read more We got your general white person basics: - Nepalese Momos - chicken tikka masala - garlic naan I will say though that the packaging was fantastic (some may disagree it's wasteful) and ensured that everything travelled safely with no spills in the car!

Ordered "30 min" delivery from Coriander Indian via Instacart Restaurants, 7/31/26 at 9:50pm. Order…read morearrived 11:15pm -- over 45 minutes late -- and was someone else's order entirely. Contacted Uber Eats, Instacart Restaurants, and the restaurant directly for correction. Got passed back and forth between Uber and Instacart, each pointing to the other. Uber's final response: "we reviewed your request - the order matches." It did not. The restaurant agreed to correct it, then never did. What I ordered and didn't receive: naan, mango lassi, chicken, 2 orders of samosa, 2 curries. What I received instead: 2 rice, 2 "paneer," and 2 desserts that looked inedible. Order elsewhere if you want what you actually pay for

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.

By far, the BEST Indian food in the area. Food truck with plenty of tables. Shaded with fans. Took…read moremy order to go. A bit too long of a wait for an advanced online order. Odd $2.99 Convenience Fee on the receipt. I'm still giving this 5-stars though because of the incredible food. I ordered 3 entrees, including the best Chicken Saag I have had in a very long time.

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.

Returned after quite some time and happy to update my review to reflect the consistent yumminess!…read moreThey've moved slightly and updated their seating. But the Bhel Puri and Madras Coffee were both spot on!

Such a hidden gem and I'm not sure if they're receiving the love at Sunset valley that they…read moreactually deserve. Stumbled upon Chaat ka Chaskaa while searching for Chaat. Living in South Austin, it's so hard to get delicious Chaat and thus comes in Chaat ka Chaskaaa. Situated behind a gas station, it has funky truck with an elaborate menu. My order : Grilled Bombay sandwich - 5/10 Vada pav - 9/10 Chole chaat - 8/10 The sandwich was disappointing and dismal and lacked authenticity. It was a little bland and lacked the right amount of filling for a triple layered sandwich. Not worth it. The vada pav stole the show. The patty was so yummy and well cooked. They rub the bun with gun powder and that made it extra special. The chole chaat was authentic and was a perfect blend of spices. The chole was well cooked. The important part of this review should be the price I paid for the entire order. It was just $22 and they do charge like a food-truck instead of restaurant prices! Loved the vibe and ambience the place brought to the environment.

How have I lived so close by and taken 5 years to discover the best Indian food in South Austin!…read moreBeing Indian myself, I am quite particular about preparations such as malai kofta and find that most places skimp out on the good stuff, but not here. First, there is so much variety on the menu, including several options for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and soy-free customers. I ordered the malai kofta, which was absolutely decadent. They served 3 large kofta balls and plenty of gravy. All bowls come with rice. I can't believe they only charge $12 for this meal that can easily fill you up and satisfy. We also ordered the paneer fried rice ($10) and Gobi Manchurian. The quantities were similarly generous, preparations tasted fresh and flavorful, and prices were unbelievably reasonable. I might be addicted to this place already and can't wait to try other items, including their dosas.

Food was delicious and came out quickly. Perfect stop on the way to the airport. The samosa chat…read moreis a must, it was the best! We also tried the cremini, pea and paneer curry which was good. The trailer is not much to look at, which in our experience usually means great food! Orders are placed inside the store (they have a great selection inside of other items as well), then food is prepared and picked up at the trailer outside. There is nowhere to eat (we ate in our car) but a great option for takeout.