Curry was really good and good service Loved the food and ambiance I will revisit it again read more

I loved the food specially naan with curry and momo is must try food !! Thanks for great service

Amazing food and good costumers service. Best restaurant in Honolulu. Mango lassi is too good.

Still my favorite Indian spot on island! The quality of food is just unmatched. Service is exceptional. Restaurant is impeccably clean. It's obvious the staff take pride in the business. It's hard not to order a million things when you visit. My boyfriend and I ordered two mango lassis, pani puri (first time trying this dish and it was quite memorable), garlic naan, lamb vindaloo (spicy!), chicken tikka masala, and vegetable biryani. We had leftovers to take home (yay). The curries come with rice. Will always support Cafe Tadka in McCully. They have other locations on-island as well. read more

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I don't often do reviews but this one deserves it. Wanted to try this place for a while, but the wait completely ruined the experience. We stood around for almost 3 freaking hours, and just left. Funny thing is if waited another 30 minutes, we would have finally been seated because we left and they finally called us LOL. If you're coming with a party of 5, good luck. They only have one table that fits that size and won't even consider combining smaller tables. No one checked in on us, reassured us, or gave any kind of time frame. They also don't enforce their max‑stay policy, so people linger forever while others wait outside. You'd think they would update us after the hour mark - nope. What made it worse is how little they acknowledged us. Every party of 1-4 that arrived 10-30 minutes after we did was seated ahead of us with no explanation. By the hour mark, we should've been next, but they still kept skipping over us. The lack of awareness and basic customer service was ridiculous. Overall, this place showed no urgency, no communication, and no interest in managing their own line. read more

Best Indian restaurant on Oahu! Really delicious freshly cooked Indian food in a cozy environment. Highly recommend the Paneer Tikka Masala, Yellow Lentil Dhal, Butter Chicken, Garlic Nan and Samosas , always consistent, the only little negative is sometimes the Nan bread is a little undercooked for my liking. The staff are always super friendly and polite with genuine hospitality and smiles. It can get a bit busy at times but you shouldn't be waiting too long for a table to clear. read more

The parking g is somewhat confusing here. It looks like a big open lot in front of the building, but when you go inside, you have to scan the QR code to get validation. There's no parking attendant so...? Anyway, the samosas were nice a crispy and came with a tamarind and a mint chutney. Very tasty. Lamb Kosta had a good spice to it, even in the mild version. Ample saysmxe and the lamb was tender. The butter chicken (white meat) was very rich, but the tomato flavor seemed to drown out the spices in this dish. Tasty, but a bit unbalanced. Service is prompt, and the interior is what you'd expect for an Indian restaurant. They do have a variety of momos on their menu which might be a good appetizer when we ho there again as again. read more

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Tadka is incredible! Every-time we come here it never disappoints. We got the dal makhani, harayali chicken kebab, steamed chicken momos, and chai. The chicken kebab is better than some of the Indian spots in California! Service is fast and the ambiance feels like you are welcomed at home! Highly recommend! read more

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First time trying this restaurant. It's nice and clean. Ordered: Chicken tikka masala Tandoori Chicken and Garlic naan bread. Everything was good and flavorful. read more

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The food is delicious and top notch service! Be sure to get there a little before they open as I've heard sometimes it gets crowded! read more

Tadka Indian Cuisine - Chicken Tikka Masala, Brown Chicken and garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

By far one of my top 3 Indian restaurants on the island. Tadka is a little hidden gem located inside McCully Shopping Center, but don't let the simple location stop you from walking in and trying their authentic Indian cuisine. You can tell a lot of care goes into every dish. Indian food can be difficult to balance with all the different spices and flavors, but everything we tried was well seasoned, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The service was also exceptional and made the whole experience even better not to mention the atmosphere was very welcoming. If you're in the area and looking for authentic, delicious Indian food, look no further than Tadka. I'm confident you'll leave satisfied and happy that you gave them a try. read more

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Amazing customer service from beginning to end, Food was top notch, smaller restaurant that fills up quickly but staff here move quick, clear dishes fast and serve entrees with efficiency. We had a bigger group and we appreciated Ruby's ease and patience as it was the first time for Indian food for a lot of my coworkers. Vindaloo was spiced deliciously with enough kick. Samosa and momos were tasty, and that paneer was the best. Never mind the naan here which was made hot and fresh. It is BYOB here, and they were kind enough to supply wine glasses which was very appreciated. Will be back to try other dishes for sure. Parking was simple, as there is enough parking downstairs as well. 100/10!!!!! read more

Pretty good, it was open during Storm Lala for dinner (extra pts for this!). I liked the samosa chaat the best where I loved the different flavors and crunch of the pastry. I didn't care for the momo and lamb; the lamb was too tough and the momo was just OK. Got the Daal Makhani and it was my first time having paneer stuffed w/veggies, and it didn't disappoint! However, the vegetarian dishes are on the sweeter side, and I'm not sure how I feel about that. We got mild for both curries, so that could be the reason, but I do wish I could taste more of the spices. I also would have liked the curries to have more substance, such as more meat or paneer. Be sure to get there early (before 7) because if not there's usually a wait! read more

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Let's just address the elephant in the room. Parking at mccully shopping center is like being in the hunger games. May the odds forever be in your favor! both in finding parking and hoping your parked car won't get hit. We've eaten in for the first few times and service and food are flawless. The waitress is great about explaining the dishes and making recommendations. We usually stick to lamb dishes because it's a great price. This time we ordered take out We got tadka wings, pani puri, lamb goan curry, lamb kebabs, lamb vindaloo(extra spicy!) , aloo naanand garlic/onion naan It was our first try of the pani puri, an Indian street food. It was sooo delicious I'm craving more of it now Goan curry is a staple for me since I love coconut. My son enjoyed his spicy vindaloo but he slowed down halfway through because the spice doesn't go away but he thoroughly enjoys that! the curries came with rice and I ordered extra raita for the curries too. We were so full after all of it. So if you haven't checked them out, go check um go. On another note, edible is now only open on the weekends I wanted their delicious cookies Guess there's always a next time at tadka read more

Loved this place!! Servers were very nice. We got the pani puri, lamb vindaloo, and tadka saag. The pani puri came with 6 pieces and was a fun crunchy and soft appetizer. Slightly expensive in my opinion. The lamb vindaloo was so good. I am typically not a fan of lamb as I am nervous that it will taste gamey. However, this was perfectly seasoned and had no gamey taste. You are also able to adjust the spice to your tolerance level and we got mild. Although the waiter suggested medium spice for optimal flavor. We wanted to make sure everyone in our party could eat it and enjoy, so they gave us extra spice on the side. The tadka saag was a spinach curry with a splash or cream. We got it with chicken. This was my favorite curry. Very creamy and silky which was similar to the base of palak paneer. We paired all of these with their garlic naan which was the perfect addition. Although on the pricy side, I will be back again for more. read more

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Tadka Indian Cuisine opened up 2 years ago in McCully Shopping Center, serving authentic curries, vegetarian and rice dishes. I loved their food before, and went back recently to celebrate my own birthday. Their butter chicken and garlic cheese naan are both 5/5; rich, decadent, with impressive cheese pull from the naan itself. Their mango lassi was also very delicious, with a strong mango flavor and thicker texture like kefir. Gulab Jamun was so so (4/5). I wished it was a bit bigger like Kamana Kitchen on the Big Island. Overall, very delicious. You will be paying about $20 for entree items but the curries come with rice which was nice. Would definitely return again in the near future. read more

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We ordered take away for my sister's birthday today. I called in the order and the person on the phone was very helpful. Upon arrival, I walked in and was pleasantly surprised at how busy it was. I was greeted and my food was ready for me to pay for. The restaurant is clean, not too noisy and filled with smells of delicious food. The food we had at home was incredible, so full of flavor, we were all stuffed! read more

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Wonderful flavors and great service. A great smallish space with a wonderful menu and delicious food! Started with two delicious appetizers, the pari puri and fried cauliflower. Great tasty bites! Then the lamb in a coconut curry and saag pannier. Wow the flavors were so rich, lamb tender and delicious. This will be our new favorite for Indian food. read more

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Small Indian spot right in McCully shopping center on the bottom floor. Parking in the center is tight and gets busy around 6pm. Met my friend for dinner at 5:45, right before the dinner rush and go sat right away. They sat 3 people after us and took their order first while we sat there for another 5 mins, but they always kept our water filled and we didn't wait long for food. There's about 10 tables inside and at 6:30 there was a line of people waiting. It's BYOB and has a max allowable time at the tables (signs on the door). Walk ins and whole party must be present to be seated. Onto the food. I got the butter chicken "vindaloo" spicy. It had great flavor, and was spicy but I could've had hotter! (I have a high spice tolerance, same with my friend). My friend got the shrimp vindaloo, same spice level, and enjoyed it. It is her favorite Indian spot! I wish they gave more chicken I had a lot of sauce left over but ate all the rice - and they asked if we wanted more rice but I'm not sure if it's extra $ or not. Naan smelled and looked great - perfect to dip in the extra sauce - however I am gluten free so I was just envious. Overall, not a bad experience. read more

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Excellent food, service, and ambiance. Food was served very fast. And the place is also very neat. We went there two days continuously as we were very impressed. Definitely the best Indian restaurant in Honolulu. read more

Came here craving comfort food and flavor--and wow, this place delivered on everything. The chai masala milk tea was perfectly spiced and creamy, not overly sweet, with that warm ginger-cardamom kick that feels like a hug in a cup Easily one of the better chais I've had. The pani puri was a highlight--crispy shells, tangy mint water, and that addictive balance of sweet, sour, and spicy Fresh, vibrant, and totally crave-worthy. We also ordered the chicken momos, which were juicy and well-seasoned, with a soft wrapper and great dipping sauce. You can tell they're made with care The garlic butter naan came out hot, fluffy, and brushed generously with garlic and butter--dangerously easy to eat on its own (but even better soaked in curry) Speaking of curry, the Goan chicken curry was rich, aromatic, and layered with flavor. Slightly tangy, mildly spicy, and deeply comforting--this was the star of the meal Overall, everything tasted fresh, authentic, and thoughtfully prepared. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to when I'm craving bold flavors and cozy vibes. Highly recommend! read more

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Arrived 17:53 finished 18:26 (Total dine in time: 31min.) Monday 6, 2026 My wife and I wanted to try Tadka Indian Cuisine. We've been eyeing the restaurant for a few weeks as we really enjoy Indian food. We were served immediately after being seated. Their menu was very organized and not confusing at all. We experienced great service from the time we arrived to the time we left the restaurant. I drink a lot of water and was pleased to see my water being refilled without asking. We did not feel overwhelmed by the selection of food that they had in their menu. We ordered: Pani puri as our appetizer. Butter chicken and lamb biryani as our entrees with garlic naan on the side. Mango lassi for our drinks. The food arrived in a very timely manner and the food was presented very well. The sever had asked us how spicy we wanted our food. We asked for medium spice level, and we were not disappointed with the taste and spice! The portions were perfect for the two of us! Our only critique about the food is that the lamb in the biryani was dry. Extra: Tadka Indian Cuisine is location in the Mccully shopping center. Parking was very limited even on a Monday evening. However, I believe you can park in the neighborhood nearby. The bathroom was clean and organized. Overall, my wife and I would definitely dine here again. We definitely want to invite some friends the next time we go! This is an automatic 5 stars in our book! read more

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Omg ! That is it ! Hair in my naan bread ! Disgusting Please be clean and make sure your cooks wear hairnets! read more

Tadka Indian Cuisine - Hair in the garlic naan bread ! - Indian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Over half of the customers spoke in foreign tongues of India or sounded like Dell technical support. In other words, the best Indian eatery on the Island. Three things sets Tadka apart: - spices used in the right amount to provide flavor. - ghee used sparingly. The food is not overly rich. - salt used sparingly. Steamed chicken momo delicately seasoned with onion, garlic and forward cumin. Well steamed. toothsome wrapper, juicy filling. They pair perfectly with the accompanying creamy tomato chutney. The rogan josh (lamb), beautifully aromatic and rich. Cardamom forward with notes of cinnamon, cloves, and ginger amongst a plethora of others. The lamb, well braised, fork tender and moist. The saag (chicken) taste like a combination of both spinach and a mustard green having more complexity but less bitterness than either alone. Again, just the right amount of spices in the right ratios to maximize the flavor. Cumin, coriander, turmeric notes. The braised chicken, fork tender. Chicken biryani solid. Huge portion and again, well seasoned and flavored. The tangy raita is a must adding complexity and making each bite different. The only issue, the chicken was dry. Outstanding naan. Puffy and airy on one side, gently crisp on the other. It's hard to resist devouring the entire thing as soon as it hits the table. The tangy yogurt within makes the flavor of the curries and stews even more pronounced when using it as a mop. Finally, a mango lassi to wash it all down. Outstanding. Lots of tangy yogurt to offset the sweetness of the mango. Note: Thanks Kathy A for the tip about going around 13:00. Plenty of parking and open tables with no wait time. Very friendly and efficient service. Absolutely enjoyable and highly recommended. read more

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We went on a Monday at noon and got a table right away in the small dining room. I was very appreciative that they did not jam the tables closely together. It made it easy to get to your seat, and they needed the room to take orders. There's a good-sized menu, and a special, which made it difficult to choose. We had to try the pani puri after seeing it and reading about it. I was surprised it was served a bit cool; for some reason, I expected it to be hot. But my friend and I both enjoyed the crunchy bite of curry flavor. I would order this again. The garlic cheese naan was fresh and soft and good, but I felt as though I was eating pizza, which threw things off a bit. The fried vegetarian samosas were a miss. (They were unrocognizable as samosas.) Neither of us cared for them. I wish we had gotten regular samosas. But this is a matter of taste. My friend had goan coconut lamb curry. She wanted some spice, so they made it mild-medium, but she ended up wanting it to be more spicy. She said the dish was fine. I enjoyed my goan coconut chicken curry, and was happy that it really was mild per my request. I want to taste ingredients, not heat. Heat numbs my tongue and dulls the flavor. I didn't want white rice so I was wishing for more curry. I asked if a side of chicken biryani was possible, but it wasn't. I know restaurants don't usually do that, but I suggested it. The only real drawback was the sticker shock when I got the check. That was one expensive lunch for two, and that was without drinks. We drank only water. read more

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I have a friend who is from India, born and raised there, and just back from visiting his family in Annai Nagar, Pallam it was because of his recommendation we're trying this restaurant. When you walk in and half of the tables are occupied by people of Indian persuasion you know you're going to have authentic cuisine. Came about 12:50, a fantastic time for lunch because the work crowd is done and grabbed a table for two. Smallish restaurant with seven tables for two or four people and one large round table for six to eight. Breezy and cool inside with the wonderful fragrance of spices filling the air. The food is excellent, the service is great. The dishes are shareable but not family style...maybe two or three. I didn't take a pic of the naan but it was delicious too. Those Pani Puri were one bite wonders. Served with a sauce you squirt inside then pop those little crispy spheres in your mouth or you can draw it out into two bites. I could have eaten an order all by myself but since there were two of us I didn't. I was surprised by the Samosa Chaat as the crispy fried samosas were cover in a sauce full of potatoes, chickpeas and regular peas then swirled with spicy chickpea curry balanced out with yogurt. Outstanding flavors. The Vindaloo was fiery hot as advertised. The menu shows four chili peppers next to the name and it's no joke. I ordered it with Lamb and thought it a bit chewy but that's a preference. We finished with Gajar Haluwa, a sweet pudding type dish made with carrots, cardamom and finely chopped nuts. This restaurant is on the bottom level of McCully Shopping Center. Plenty of parking depending on the time of day. The restaurant does ask for a 70 minute limit during peak dining times which wasn't a problem for us as the food was served quickly and we didn't linger after. read more

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It's rare I get to eat Indian food but fortunately Yelp GF let me have my pick of restaurant for dinner. The last time I ate Indian food was in India so I was pretty excited for the meal. I heard lots of good things about Tadka Indian Cuisine so we met there. It's located on the ground floor at McCully Shopping Center. They do not take reservations and it's first come, first served. The restaurant dining area has tables set up to accommodate parties of about 2-6 people. Interior is fairly plain but they do have a cashier area that's modern. After reading some fellow Yeeps reviews, I had an idea of what I wanted to try. Since it's only two of us, we couldn't order it all. Well...we could but that's a lot of leftovers lol. After narrowing down what we wanted to try, we ended up ordering Pani Puri, Lamb Vindaloo, Lamb Boti Kabab and Garlic Cheese Naan. The kitchen didn't take too long to get our order out. They showed us how to eat the Pani Puri as you have to squeeze a cold liquid from a bottle into the shell before consumption. It's a fun and refreshing appetizer to start off our meal. The Garlic Cheese Naan and Lamb Vindaloo came out next. Their Garlic Cheese Naan was huge and smelled amazing. It tasted better than it looked! We both thoroughly enjoyed that. The Lamb Vindaloo had a good portion of lamb inside and the curry came with a nice spice to it. Personally, I would have liked it spicier but it was overpowering for Yelp GF as is. It also came with a serving of rice. The Lamb Boti Kabab came out last on a sizzling platter. We asked for medium rare but it was more medium/medium well and a little tough. Yelp GF enjoyed the sauce it came with it. It was a lot of food and we had to take home the left over Lamb Vindaloo. They gave us a take out container and the check before asking if we wanted dessert. We asked them for the menu again to order dessert and the servers looked slightly annoyed as they have people outside waiting for a table. After a quick glance. We ordered a Gulab Jamun to share since two dessert items were not available and one order or Garlic Cheese Naan to go. It's BYOB so Yelp GF enjoyed another beer while we waited on dessert. When it finally arrived, I took my photo then took a bite. Definitely don't do that! It's HOT! Wait a bit for it to cool down or your mouth will hate you lol. It's hard to describe it but it was good. The check came out shortly after but they forgot the Garlic Cheese Naan. Since people were waiting outside, we just decided to forget about it and pay to not annoy the staff more. The customer service was mostly friendly aside from the end of the meal. They do have their own restroom and it's BYOB so it's a good option for Indian cuisine in the McCully area. read more

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Solid choice for Indian/Nepalese cuisine in Honolulu! Conveniently located on the ground floor of McCully Shopping Center (in the former Thai Lao space, RIP), with plenty of parking. Got there at 5pm on a Saturday thinking we could beat the dinner rush, but there was already a long line and we waited around 40 minutes to be seated. But by around 6pm there were a few empty tables, so looks like we just mis-timed their dinner rush. Started off with some appetizers including the pani puri (which you don't see on many menus in Hawaii!) and vegetable momos (great option for my pescatarian dining mate). Both were good. Nothing mind-blowing, but good. Then came my favorite menu item by far, the mango lassi. Served in a huge beer mug and topped with a good helping of pistachio pizzazz, it was the biggest and fanciest lassi I've ever had. Delicious. For my main, I had the most basic of basic American orders: Butter chicken and a garlic cheese naan. I know, it's the chicken Alfredo of Indian restaurants, but I also order chicken Alfredo all the time. So sue me. Butter chicken was deliciously creamy and just the right amount of spice. Generous portion that I could've easily turned into 2 meals, but it was so good I accidentally stuffed my face until my take-home leftovers portion was just a small cup. All curries also come with a side of rice, which was served together in 1 big shared bowl for the table. The garlic naan was also chef's kiss, but I'll forego the cheese next time, which to my surprise was a generous heaping of mostly unmelted Mexican blend unceremoniously sprinkled on top. Service was quick and friendly and the general atmosphere was lively with everyone in the place clearly enjoying their meals. There was a posted 90-min dining time limit due to the long lines. I didn't actually see it get enforced, but looking at the sign throughout the meal did make me feel a bit anxious. All in all, a great addition to the food landscape of Honolulu, and I'll definitely be back to properly explore the menu. read more

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Whenever we make the drive to town its always hard to pass up Tadka! The samosa chaat is one of the best dishes ive ever had. The chicken tikka malai is always a go to. The Malai Kofta is my FAVORITE curry dish here. Its a vegan curry and im not even a vegan and this is by far my favorite curry to get! read more

This place was recommended by a family. We tried and we were not disappointed. It was ono!! One of the best indian food I have tried in the island. We will definitely go back again. Super clean inside. Pleasant waiters, and consistent on always checking on customers. Always refilling water. Even taking away dishes. They don't wait last minute. I really like their service! read more

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Lunch at McCully Shopping Center in Honolulu, Hawaii... I've seen photos and read reviews for Tadka Indian Cuisine and had time to try it for myself! Located on the ground level, I appreciated the free shared parking lot and friendly, welcoming service in the almost full restaurant. The air-conditioning, clean environment, and background music were pleasant! Thanks for refilling my water glass... I didn't have to ask! I ordered the Butter Chicken and Garlic Naan. Both were delicious! I finished all of the complimentary rice and was offered more... but I didn't accept. I was so full since I dipped the garlic Naan into the leftover sauce from my butter chicken dish. I'm so glad that it wasn't spicy! I was able to devour everything! I'll be back! read more

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It was raining and I missed my turn for the restaurant I was headed to. I ended up at McCully Shopping Center. I saw there was an Indian restaurant and decided to check it out. It's a charming place. It is small and intimate. I was greeted by staff and shown to my table right away. The menu was extensive and offered items I have not seen at other Indian restaurants. I ordered butter naan, tandoori chicken and hot tea. Everything was delicious and I like the green sauce that came with the chicken. The tandoori chicken was served on a sizzling platter. The servings were good portions and good for sharing. I must have arrived early as there were few diners when I arrived. When I left the place was packed. Good for a date night and a group of people. I don't normally give 5 stars but this place deserves it. read more

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Intimate dining room, but worth it if you can get in there. Bathrooms clean, and the service is very attentive and quick. We ordered the chicken biryani, pani puri, malai kofta, transitional and vindaloo curries, naan - of course, AND samosa chaat - the star of the show. read more

Tadka Indian Cuisine - Chicken Biryani, lamb Vindaloo, Malai Kofta, Mango Chutney - Indian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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After a long flight and rainy Hawaii day, I was craving warm spicy Indian food. Tadka was about a ten minute walk from where I was staying, and decided to give it a try. And I'm so glad I did! To start off, I got the mango lassi and wow was it delicious I could have finished multiple of them. It was so delicious and creamy and strong mango flavor. For food I started with garlic nan to dip in the food. I also got the chicken tiki masala and goan coconut curry. I got them both medium. The food came out quickly and hot. The server was super friendly and checked up on us often. I loved both curry's and couldn't pick a favorite. They were both full of spices and flavor and was filling. The garlic nan was perfect to dip in the curry. I also liked how we were served extra rice when they saw we were low. Overall the place was great and welcoming and the food and service was amazing. It is definitely worth a try when craving Indian food. read more

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Had dinner here twice while visiting the Waikiki area. The food is excellent, rivaling joints in the SF Bay Area. The veg momos are especially good and the fact that they're not laced with paneer in the filling is a huge plus. The garlic naan, roti, saag curry, and daal (both yellow tadka and the daal makhani) are well worth ordering. As of this review each entree comes with a small (personal-sized) bowl of rice. Prices you'll definitely pay the Hawaii/Waikiki tax. And seating is quite limited. Try to come with 4 or less people otherwise you'll be waiting a real long time for a table. Take-out is a valid and well-utilized option. read more

Tadka Indian Cuisine - Daal makhani, mix veg curry, rice. - Indian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I am very new to Indian food. So ofcourse I had questions which dishes was good. Our servers helped us so much, they were sweet and gave recommendations. Our waters were also always filled. They came and checked on us after our food was served to our table. Overall experience was 10/10. It's a nice shop inside, clean colorful and comfortable seating. Pani puri was nice and light. Love that crunch. Garlic cheese naan omg, so good and you dip in that butter chicken. Amaaaaazing! Butter chicken, so tasty the perfect flavor. Goan shrimp was a light coconut curry flavor. Mango lassi, yes please!!! Keep up the amazing food and amazing customer service!!! read more

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Dreams do come true...I've been dreaming about trying Tadka Indian Cuisine for months. After three failed attempts due to timing (no fault of the restaurant), we finally made it to a corner table for a Fourth of July lunch date. And it was everything I hoped for and more! Let me say I hyped this place up in my head so much my taste buds were expecting something extraordinary. Every dish exceeded their expectations and mine. Had to get the pani puri because I've never tried this delicious delicacy. It was a perfect start to the meal. My husband described it as a lighter version of samosas. It's way more fun to eat than samosas. Squeeze a little sauce and pop it in your mouth for a bite (or two) of crunchy, savory, freshness. The sizzling momo was the next dish. As a pescatarian I FOMO on sizzling dishes and dumplings. So when a dish offers me both, there is no way I can resist. We licked the platter clean, figuratively not literally because again 'sizzling.' The momo was sitting in a bubbling sauce that's hard to describe so just go to Tadka and try it. The onions and bell peppers were a crunchy accompaniment to the softness of the momo making for a perfect combination of taste and texture. Next was curry. They have so many choices and about a dozen vegetarian options. I chose a traditional curry with shrimp. You can pick your protein on the non veggie curries. All the curry comes with rice. The rice had a buttery sweetness to it. So simple and so good! And we ordered a butter naan because that's the best way to soak up all the curry. And you'll want to soak up ALL the curry. The 'flavor' was warm, rich, savory. The combination of spices felt both exotic and comforting--different yet familiar. By now my taste buds are screaming with delight and begging for more. My stomach is saying save some for next time. And there will be many more next times! The food is outstanding, the service is courteous and efficient, the atmosphere is homey and cozy. In all, it's a place where dreams do come true! Ok, at least my dreams anyway. read more

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Only ever had leftovers from the in-laws until I recently had the chance to go with my friend group to Tadka. A bit away from home as my fiance and I are traveling from the west side but oh soooo good. I knew what I wanted before I even got here, perusing the menu on Yelp along with all the pictures of curries and tandoori style foods. Keeping it simple with the traditional chicken curry, rice, and garlic cheese naan I really enjoyed the aromatic scent of the food and the colorful (and neat!) presentation. We had other offerings too like the mango lassi and a secondary order of lamb curry. But overall I'd have to say this place is a must go. We all ordered way too much and I think if we come back we'll end up combining some orders to ensure we finish it all with no leftovers. The inside of the restaurant is spacious, well-kept, and nicely AC'd. The only real downside is the parking at McCully Shopping Center always sucks! But, alas, it's not the restaurant's fault that there's a dozen other businesses with customers competing for a stall. read more

Tadka Indian Cuisine - Garlic cheese naan, traditional chicken curry, butter chicken, malai kofta and saag paneer with a side of rice. - Indian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Tadka Indian doesn't take reservations, they only take the walk-in. Please line up and ensure to write down your name in the waitlist to be sat. It's a small restaurant that has the maximum capacity of 15-20 people guests. Each appetizer's portion can be shared with about 2 people (if you don't want to eat too little of each serving). Price was reasonable for average level of dining in a small restaurant. Each curry order is for a guest, which comes with a bowl of rice. I believe you can have them to serve additional rice if you feel your curries need more rice. For 2 people, maybe it's better to order at least 2-3 naans (Indian bread that can be eaten with curry as well) We ordered Rogan Josh, Saag Paneer, Tadka Biryani, Tadka Tandoori, and other different types of curries and naans. I feel the curries with the lamb, I couldn't taste much of the lambs like some other Indian cuisine places I tried before. I personally prefer to have a bit more lamp smell and taste instead of curries cover most of its taste. The curry I like the most there were Saag Paneer (color looks different from the rest of curries we ordered, feeling it was more unique, and I enjoyed the cheese inside as well) My friends and family really enjoyed their naans. Staff are all nice, friendly, and courteous. Pleasant experience to dine there with friends or family. Will definitely go again in future time. read more

Namaste... Indeed it was meeting with Suri S for dinner as she craved Indian Cuisine and Tadka had been on my list for quite some time though that this would be perfect and it certainly was. Located in McCully Shopping Center the biggest obstacle is parking even on this Monday night though I did get very lucky to find one immediately though there is an additional basement parking access is difficult as it's very tight and a dead end area. Tadka Indian Cuisine is conveniently on the ground floor and Suri got there and secured a table for us the closeness is real as this small space makes it difficult for some personal space as a quick glance to the neighboring table doesn't take any effort lol! Immediately she knew what she wanted and gave me the choice of curry which was the easy Butter Chicken (Medium spice) had just the slight heat with chunks of chicken was so flavorful along with Veggie Momo which I've never tried was so yummy and is now my favorite came steamed though a sizzling version is available as well for stunning presentation, Samosa Chaat is her personal favorite item and is now mine as this bowl of yumminess is so insanely comforting. Dining with a hungry bestie didn't stop us for more as we also got the Lamb Boti Kabob which was a generous massive four chunks of Lamb (Med rare) cooked perfectly served on a sizzling skillet was very impressive as we both enjoyed just a chunk each as we started to slow down not that we're finished as the Garlic Naan to soak it all up was the light and fluffiest I've ever had an knew immediately as I picked it up and looking at how the glistening of the it's seasoned we both was in absolute heaven. The staff here is just a delight and very personable always checking in on us with our drinks and as we slightly stayed quite a bit as we caught up on life, the whole meal was a perfect choice. Thank you! read more

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