If I could give this wife-husband run restaurant more than 5 stars, I would. I have eaten there…read moreabout 4 or 5 times in the last six months & have never been disappointed. India Garden is now the last surviving authentic North Indian Punjabi restaurant in Pittsburgh. Don't get me wrong--there are many fantastic Indian restaurants in Pittsburgh. But after the change of ownership of Taj Mahal (in Pittsburgh & Bridgeville, PA), most other restaurants are purveyors of non-Punjabi Indian food (eg Gujarati Indian, Udipi South Indian, Goan Indian, Bengali Indian etc.) The only Indian restaurant that features a North Indian Punjabi chef (the aforementioned husband-wife duo) is India Garden. I recommend all their breads, especially the tava-cooked Aloo Paratha and Plain Paratha. Make sure you ask for the Paratha to be cooked on Tava (Indian pan) and not the Tandoor oven. I find all their naans delicious but my favorites are the their butter naan & garlic naan. Their chicken reshmi kabab appetizer is especially noteworthy. They serve it on an aesthetically pleasing bed of vegetables including peppers. But that only tends to distract from the tenderness & flavoring of the kebab meat. Their sarson-ka-saag (mix of mustard leaves with other leafy veggies) is simply outstanding. Pair it with the plain paratha or Makki-ki-roti (Punjabi flatbread made from finely ground corn flour). And ask for their home-made butter on the side. Unlike other Indian restaurants they provide Indian pickle either free (with paratha) or at a nominal charge. One other pairing we like is their version of Indian scrambled eggs (Bhurji) with Plain Paratha. Other reviewers have favorably reviewed their other dishes (chicken, lamb etc). And I agree wholeheartedly: they are all delicious. As for Ambiance: it's quite acceptable. What makes this restaurant stand out is the freshness of ingredients and above all, the love with which the food is made. You taste that love with every morsel you eat. Kudos to the owners for maintaining the high standards of Indian flavors & freshness in their food. Oh, and by the way, the Indian pickle they serve is also house made and not out of a jar bought at some Indian grocery store. And if you new to Indian food, feel free to ask the owners for advice. They won't steer you wrong.

I love the food. Absolutely delicious and their garlic naan, perfect. I had a lamb dish I think it…read morewas called Rogan Josh or something. I got a spice level seven and that was perfect. Just enough to taste the spice without it burning you. My friend got spice level five and didn't taste anything spicy. I also had the mango lassi which was great. The restaurant is located on a strip mall. Nothing fancy. The bathroom was clean. The tables are super weird. It's all booths and the booth is movable but it's attached to the booth/seat behind you if that makes sense. So if you move your booth forward, you are moving the person's chair behind you backward. it was an uncomfortable set up but at least the food was delicious.

Amazing food. Pretty sure it was cooked to order. We heard all sorts of cooking noises in the…read moreback and wonderful smells before the food came out. It is AMAZING. Had the grilled lamb with the rice and salad at lunch. Absolutely delicious! Tender lamb. Umami rich. Wonderfully seasoned rice. perfectly cooked basmati type rice but seasoned. With a fancy drizzle of sauce on top. 10/5 Kid had the sweet and sour chicken. Which also came with seasoned rice. Loved it. 5/5 Another kid had the chicken makhani. Loved it 5/5 Friendly service. The meat is halal. Which the kid's friend appreciated. Generous portions in addition to being so tasty!!! Fresh vegetables even a real portion of plum identifiable In The dish. Whoever is cooking in the back is doing a bang up job! Kudos to the cook/Chef!!! absolutely amazing food!!! Here in Pittsburgh!!!! Was not busy at all at lunch during the week. I sincerely hope that they get plenty of business. They should have lines out the door. The price is modest for quality of food and cooking. 10/5. Highly recommend!!

I found this restaurant on yelp driving through Pittsburgh family. The food was amazing. We ordered…read morethe chicken kebab, paratha, vegetable samosa, chicken 65 and roti naan. The green chutney was excellent. The service was excellent and the tea was like home made doodh patti.

Very good , we got the shrimp tiki masala and shrimp korim with rice (delicious)and garlic…read morenan(awesome) Had very friendly service

The food is amazing, if you order spicy, you're going to get spicy and nothing less. I ordered hot…read moreand its just the perfect level of spice. The next level up is extra hot, I haven't been brave enough for that but I am working towards it. Service is quick and the servers are very friendly and accommodating. Ambiance could use a little work but its fine. I ordered Samosa chaat and goat biryani. I recommend both!

Stopped by recently to try some new menu items and wow I didn't realize what great food I was…read moremissing out on!! The service is quick and there are kiosks to put your order in. You can also see right into the kitchen and watch them freshly make your order. We got the samosas chaat which was so full of flavors and delicious. We also got the butter chicken bowl and spicy chicken wrap. The butter chicken bowl had to be my favorite and the spicy chicken wrap was also great, we were just not ready for the spice haha Overall, great spot with a casual and modern atmosphere. They have indoor and outdoor seating as well. Definitely a spot to visit for a quick bite

Can I give 10 stars? Choolaah absolutely exceeded expectations. Randy took our order and delivered…read moresome of the best customer service I've experienced in a very long time!!!He was genuinely friendly, patient, helpful, and welcoming from start to finish. I was struggling a little with the self-service kiosk, and before I even had to ask, Randy noticed and immediately jumped in to help. That kind of attentiveness is rare and honestly made the whole experience better. Food-wise, everything was fresh,colorful, flavorful, and customizable. The butter chicken was rich and comforting with just the right amount of spice. The lamb and paneer salad loaded with toppings was filling and packed with flavor and texture. The naan with dipping extra sauce on the side was perfect for sharing, the mango lassi was smooth, easy to drink (I have had some that was too too thick) and refreshing. the samosa chaat brought a great mix of crunch, spice, and sweetness. Really impressed. My only disappointment is that I waited so long to try it. Great food is one thing, but great food with outstanding service is what makes people come back!!

Yum! This place came up in my suggestions on Yelp and I am so glad that it did!…read more This is a "build your own" style restaurant like Chipotle or Moe's but with delicious Indian food. There was an appetizer that I had never heard of or tried before, so I wanted to try it (similar to a pani puri). I was ordering for takeout, but they said if I wanted this I really should eat it in house immediately because the shell would get soggy and not be as good. I appreciate the tip because I would not have otherwise known that. And I am so glad I ordered it because it was delicious! The combination of the sauces with the shell and contents was a flavor blast. Definitely something I will order again. For the bowl, I did a build your own. They also have pre-designed bowls that might help if you are feeling overwhelmed with the choices. I made mine with white rice, paneer tikka, tiki masala sauce and several of the toppings. The portions were generous and they answered my questions about ingredients and let me sample sauces while I was making my decisions. When I thought about adding something that sounded good, they advised me against it saying it wouldn't work together with what I had already put in (but weren't pushy about it). I appreciated the feedback. The bowl was delicious and filling. I enjoyed every single bite and it was the kind of meal where I was actually sad when it was gone because I enjoyed it that much. I'm not in the Robinson area that often, but I would definitely come back any time I'm around.

The service was good and food is delicious. It's counter service, so it's very casual. We will…read moredefinitely return.

Went here for the lunch buffet. I accidentally walked in before they opened and they were very…read morewelcoming and sat me with some water while they finished getting ready. The buffet options were awesome, all the basics and also some fun things. The briyani was great. The samosas a little dry. The gave us complimentary chai tea and we stayed quite a while. The price was super reasonable.

Amazing quality of food and great homey service. The most authentic and tastiest Indian food…read moreavailable in Oakland! Lamb biryani is a must have, I usually get it about once per week. They even have a great lunch buffet if you are balling on a budget

On a scale of romances to documentaries, Tikka Taj is an ode to savory flavors…read more I ordered the Tandoori Chicken, Vegetable Samosa, Garlic Naan, Mango Lassi, and Butter Chicken. While I expected larger portions for the main entrees (Tandoori Chicken and Butter Chicken), the flavors were exquisite. I ordered via GrubHub.