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    Little India Express

    4.5 (285 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Salad, Soup
    Open 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Garlic Naan
    Fallon B.

    Tucked in an unsuspecting booth in tacomas freight house square is this gem of an Indian spot. The staff was friendly and helpful and the food came out pretty quick. I was extremely impressed by the fresh naan and how tender the lamb was in the coconut curry. I ordered a level 2 spice but it was still extremely mild which was the only disappointment (totally on me). I thought the quality, taste and portions for the price is pretty unbeatable I'll be going again for sure!

    Delicious Tikka Masala
    Eilene C.

    This little gem is located inside of the Freighthouse in Tacoma. My family and I each ordered our own Tikki Masala as we can specify the spice level. Our cashier was friendly and offered to bring the food over to our table. We all enjoyed our meals and will be back!

    Tikka Masala
    Emily Y.

    I am an avid Indian food fan and after looking at reviews for local places, came across Little India Express and decided to give them a try. Little India Express is located in Freigthouse Square, a building with a handful of other restaurants in one half and boutiques/small businesses in the other half. It was my first time in the building altogether, and I thought it was a neat concept. My fiancé hasn't tried any real Indian food, other than tandoori chicken. So I ordered a couple Indian staples for him to try. We ordered the veggie Somosa, chicken tikka masala (medium spice), lamb biryani (medium spice) and garlic naan. The somasa was good, cooked perfectly and flaky on the outside. The chicken tikka malasa was great - the masala base was creamy and has robust flavor... although we ordered medium spice, you can feel the "heat" but it wasn't overly spicy at all and next time I think I'd get it level 4 spice (spice levels 1-5). As for the lamb biryani, once we got home, we realized it was chicken, but was still good and spice level similar to the masala. The garlic naan was also great. So after paying for the lamb biryani and receiving chicken, I called and spoke to Raj, who was very understanding of the situation and said next time he'd take care of it. Overall, I definitely recommend and will be back - especially for the malai kofta which is my all time favorite Indian dish!

    Tikka Masala and Garlic Spinach Naan
    Michael S.

    An Indian haven for vegan or plant-based peeps! I came off a long plane ride and was headed to Bremerton for work. I was desperate for a hearty vegan meal and I am so glad I did a quick search as I drove through the area. This family run gem is cozy and friendly, located in a food hall of sorts. The gentleman who took my order was invested in making a my experience a great one-- offering suggestions and stating, "We only serve the kind of food we love to eat ourselves". He then offered to make any of the dishes fully vegan by using tofu and vegetables and substituting a cream-based dishes with coconut cream. The most important part? The naan is vegan! I had the garlic spinach naan and it was incredible. The vegan tikka masala with tofu and vegetables was hot, perfectly spicy, and accompanied by perfectly cooked basmati rice and a lovely little side salad. I highly recommend this place to anyone craving Indian cuisine and will definitely return if in the area again.

    a small food court
    Nidhi T.

    Stopped here for a quick bite on our way from Seattle to Portland. A small unassuming booth inside a food court. Food is pretty good for the price they charge. We ordered 2 plates-- one with chana masala and one with a chicken curry. Both came with rice and a small salad. The chana was very good. The chicken was ok. The food was made pretty quickly. And the lady was nice to give a free dessert to my child.

    Kelly S.

    Just ordered food from here via Grub Hub and it was so good! I was really impressed with their large menu as well! I ordered butter chicken, chicken vindalloo, samosas, garlic naan and mango lassis. Everything was very tasty. Lots of food and it came quickly and arrived very hot. Will definitely come back/order again. I look forward to trying out more things on their menu. I forgot to take photos until we were well underway but man this was so tasty! My favorites are the butter chicken, garlic naan and mango lassi.

    Butter Chicken and Garlic Naan. We had our Butter Chicken in a separate container that way the rice didn't soak up all that yumminess.
    Jackie T.

    This is definitely a hidden gem (I'm not sure how long they've been established here). I came here two time in a row. I came here yesterday bc my family and I were craving Indian food, more specifically Butter Chicken. I ordered 2 plates of Butter Chicken and their Vegetarian Maloo Mushroom(?) (I can't recall what the name was) and 4 garlic naans. The whole family enjoyed it. My son was upset he had to share with his sister, so today he asked for Butter Chicken but THIS time we eat there so he don't have to share with his sister. The service was fast today, as where yesterday it was quite the wait due to it being lunchtime and a weekend. The food was delicious...I'm used to spicy food so I ordered 3 stars to be on the safe side and 3 stars was not spicy at all. So next time I'll order 5 stars. My little ones are used to spicy as well so they didn't feel the heat. The butter chicken was so creamy and rich, the chicken itself was tender and flavorful. The naan was amazing. The Maloo mushroom was filling! I enjoyed it very much. I felt the portion was reasonable and worth the money. I also purchased the Masala Chai Tea and I enjoyed it very much. I like the spice without the spice test. It was more of a spice flavor but it wasn't overwhelming or it wasn't hot. It was perfect amount of spice and sweet. I like a tea with not so much sugar and this hit the spot. We enjoyed this little spot and we will continue to come here for Butter Chicken and Mo

    Jala D.

    The service and energy here is fantastic. The food is amazing- so flavorful and authentic. Freshly cooked nicely prepared. I wouldn't change anything about this place or the people!!

    Iggy R.

    One of the best, if not the most amazing Indian cuisine you can get, and it's in a hidden Gem of Tacoma Fright house next to the sounder station. The staff team is very good at what they do. They are polite while making excellent food. I have come here about seven times. I usually order the same thing, my wife tried many other dishes, and she loved them all. I even tried to make it at home; I still can't make it as good as these guys. I usually come here when I'm on my way to work. It's a place that never disappoints.

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    Great customer service. Very tasty food . The food quality is amazing. I recommend to everyone enjoy food on little India express

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    My favorite Indian food in Tacoma, everything is fantastic but I'm partial to the daal makhani. Absolutely love Little India Express.!

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    The food is absolutely remarkable. Lassi is difficult to make well but they have perfected it. Would highly recommend.

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    Worst tika misala Iv ever had. Tasted like tomato sauce. I was surprised cuz of the reviews. But it wasn't good. Gateway is way better

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    Got food poisoning last night weekend but overall decent food experiences here. Hope they keep that in mind.

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    Every time, just as good as the first. We live in Gig Harbor, but this place is worth the drive!

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    Inside

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    Tho Tuong BBQ - Interior (taken from the back of the restaurant)

    Interior (taken from the back of the restaurant)

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    4.9 mi
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    Was in town for an event at the Tacoma Dome this past weekend and ordered from this spot last year…read more- the food was so good that my friends and I had to order again! We ordered the galbi, bulgogi, galbi-tang, seafood tofu soup, kimchi fried rice, and beef fried rice. Everything was incredibly flavorful, and they included a variety of fresh kimchi on the side. Even with multiple dishes, our order was prepared within minutes. Such a cute mom-and-pop restaurant with great food, fair prices, and excellent customer service. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area!

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    Interior corner

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