Desi Tadka is an Indian restaurant that has recently gained some traction online. They have a wide…read moreselection of food available, including pani puri (one of my favorites) which is not always available at Indian restaurants. While I placed an order on the phone for pickup, the service seemed friendly and efficient. We got the Chicken Tikka Masala, Garlic Naan, Samosa, and Mango Lassi. I have been craving Indian food so I had high hopes for this place. The Chicken Tikka Masala was really good! I got it at medium spice level which I could definitely taste. It was creamy and had slices of onion and bell peppers, which was different compared to other places I have gotten this dish at. It tasted slightly salty at times, but that was my only qualm with the dish. The Garlic Naan paired well with the Chicken Tikka Masala, except it was not as pillowy and bread like as I had thought it would be. It was a bit more doughy and heavy, but still garlicky nonetheless. The Samosas were average; I could have done without it. My favorite item was the Mango Lassi! I almost downed the drink on the drive back. The color was a bit off to me initially (orange instead of yellow), but it tasted so good. The perfect amount of sweet and creaminess. Overall, I enjoyed the food here! I would come back to dine in and try other items on their menu.

Super yummy and amazing service…read more We had the bhel puri, chicken tikka, chicken noodles, and naan. Everything was really yummy. Loved the sweet lassi too. The inside was just so beautiful. They had really pretty decor and the bathrooms were done really well. My favorite was the music. They played all the Bollywood hits (instrumental) and it was such a lovely touch. The art on the walls were also 10/10! No notes.

Server was kind Food came out hot and very quickly…read more Bathroom could be a little more bright and tidy. Also floor could be swept. But overall it was a very nice experience. Food was good, and quality. Music adds to the ambiance! Garlic Naan is TEN STARS! Amazing

Service was not good . Not friendly at all. We order butter…read morechicken. Chicken was hard like it was left over From a few days back .Naan was rubbery. Not a cheap meal. I will not go back. Customer service and food bad. Nothing to brag about. I have had better.

This is a superb home-cooking style Bangladeshi FOOD. Not restaurant-style but truly home-style. My…read morecompanion said it tasted like his mother's cooking. What a compliment. Little hole-in-the-wall restaurant with friendly staff. Go and enjoy!

Ordered the vegetable biryani and it wasn't real biryani. Barely had any vegetables, and it was…read moreflavorless. I could not even eat it. Normally a vegetable biryani would have something like potatoes, or paneer. This one was almost completely rice which had a yellowish color and had trace amounts of vegetables which I assume were just frozen vegetables. Also, no raita was given on the side, which is a standard for biryani.

We went to Zouq on a quiet Monday evening for dinner and were the only ones there. The ambiance is…read moreunassuming and simple - order at the counter, plastic plates and utensils, and open seating. Even though we were the only ones there, we did have to wait a bit for our food. The wait is beyond worth it. We experienced fantastic flavors, huge portions, and incredibly fresh food overall. We got the chicken korma (decently spicy), the kadhi pakora curry, garlic naan, and rice. We also got a mango lassi (amazing). In terms of value, I can't readily think of a place that has more. There was so much food that we ended up eating leftovers for two more days. We will absolutely be back for the buffet, and if you're in the area, this is a can't-miss spot.

This place has potential, food is very good. Always lightly staffed (usually only one to both take…read moreorders and wait tables), always nearly empty. Never a complaint about the food. Shawarma, gyros, vegetarian options. Like nothing else I've ever eaten. I've here for 3 iterations and not a lot changes with new names/owners. This iteration is definitely cleaner and friendlier than the last two. So, I'm giving it a review. Worth trying, but don't expect to get out quickly. Great for sitting and chatting with the wife over a meal, though.

Deliciousness! Fresh everything! the yogurt sauce is…read morespectacular. I had the kabobs with the yellow rice and pita bread with salad

Good food. Pretty quick. Feels like fast food in the ordering structure, the payment queue, and the…read moredecor. While it IS pretty quick, it's not really fast food. Friendly staff. Good fries, a couple vegetarian options (I enjoyed my falafel wrap). My wife liked her meat, but again (a recurring theme) a hair too spicy for her. However, eat it she did. The soda fountain wasn't operational so drinks were canned options from a fridge. We'll probably be back.

great selections and spice levels....takeout always on time....love supporting this small business!read more

First time trying Indian pizza and it's quite yummy! There's a very generous amount of toppings and…read morecheese for a good price ($14 for the small, which has 6 slices). You also get 3 free toppings! Jalapeños with the butter chicken was a good recommendation. The chicken 65 pizza has a nice subtle kick to it. The only thing for me is that the pizza wasn't as flavorful as I had expected and the garlic paneer didn't have noticeable garlic flavoring. Plenty of parking in the front and a very chill, grab-your-own stuff kind of restaurant. The owner is very kind and helpful with helping us order the pizzas and recommending toppings and portions. Overall, I recommend checking out this local restaurant if you've never tried Indian pizza!

I had the Goat Hyderabad style.... On the bone. Rich and…read morespicy. Absolutely delicious. The Bullet Naan was a great accompaniment. Thin, a little crispy, buttery and delicious. My partner, a vegetarian, had Paneer Tikka Masala and raved about it. Our first visit here. We will come back whenever we are in the area!

Best indian take out!! Best chicken tikka massala ever . Yummy samosas, Golbi 65 and garlic naan…read more Hands down low key spot

We were in Lilburn on Saturday afternoon and were so excited to check this place out. We ordered…read morethe butter chicken and chicken 65 with 2 naan breads. You not need one of those breads cause it's like a mini pizza lol. Everything was good but I didn't like the fact they charge for rice like really? It should come with an entree I feel. Also the only other thing I didn't like were the sauces they had for the chicken. Plum and mint sauce or something.

Shalimar is the real deal for authentic Desi food. I loved the chicken Karahi, which is a gravy…read morechicken dish that is cooked in a pot called karahi (like wok). The Chapli kabob (beef patties) were grilled to perfection. And the naan bread was fluffy and warm. Lastly the milk tea was creamy and delicious. The seating is plenty and they have some booths and some tables. It's a sit down restaurant where you order the food at the counter but they bring the food and drinks to you ur table with good service. I can see bringing my family in the future, it's a nice environment with good service and excellent food.

Great service, lots of shareable street type goodies, like the Panipuri or the Kurkuri Bhindi…read morefries, to share with our table. If you're new to Indian food the Chicken Korma is delicious and not spicy hot, or the Biryani with chicken are good. For those who like spicy or hot, there are plenty of choice.

Came here for lunch before a movie at Regal. They were still disinfecting and getting ready for…read moreservice when we walked in. We ordered chhole bhature and a chicken appetizer. Bhature was weird looking calzone shaped bread that was a bit gummy - it is supposed to be round, crispy and flaky and soft on the inside. Chicken appetizer was decent. It rained heavily while we were there and water came in from the exit door closer to the restrooms. There was an inch of water on the floor near it and some was still gushing in. Service was decent, we told them that we need to be at the movies and they made it happen.

They have ZABHIA HAND CUT chicken. I'd definitely recommend eating here if you're looking for…read morezabhia only. You do have to ask and there is an additional fee but it's worth it imo.

I have been to the Decatur location many of times. And since this is location is super close to…read morewhere I work. I decided to drop in with a coworker. She never tried it before and she was thrilled to try a new place since I found out she is a foodie just like me! The food I ordered was the General Tso with an Indian twist. I got it mild but I love spicy so I should have got it, hot. Definitely will keep that in mind. The food was 5/5. The service was exceptional. I can honestly say, I felt like I was home because it was the 2nd mile service. We ordered to go but decided to eat so he brought over paper plates without us asking. 5/5 for just thinking and asking us questions. Also he was very attentive! The ambiance is like how most Chinese takeout restaurants are. They have tables and chairs. You can tell the difference with the Indian twist. This the only location that is open on Mondays. Our table was a little dirty. Overall 4/5.