What a great food experience! Decided on this spot after seeing over 600 reviews. They did not disappoint. Were a bit worried that there was hardly no customers then realized it was after lunch so the lunch crowd wasnt there. The service was fast and the place was decorated nicely. Our food was great. We had lamb tikka marsala, mushroom lamb tikka marsala, chicken biryani and 2 types of naan; chicken and garlic. Everything was so flavorful. We will definitely come to this place again and try other items. read more

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Good food and good prices. The tikka masala fries were well seasoned and crispy! I also enjoyed the Lamb tikka masala with the garlic naan. The portions were huge and the food came out quick. You order first at the counter and find a seat. It felt relatively clean inside and there were plenty of open seats. read more

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Best Indian food in Austin! Samosas with the mint chutney are SO delicious. But the chicken tikka with basmati rice keeps me coming back for more! read more

Tarka Indian Kitchen - Tikka Masala with chicken - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Five stars for the food, but six stars for Luis! Tarka is my go to for a reason, and Luis is a huge part of that. He's fast, friendly, and knows the menu inside out. He kept the vibes immaculate as we checked out with him. Make sure he's there when you go! read more

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Very clean, the first thing I noticed. Food was good and quick as always. They have one if the best garlic naan. There are plenty places to eat in the same shopping center, but first thought was Tarka. Service was pleasant. read more

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Today I was craving coconut curry and Tarka hit on all cylinders! This was quite the unique vegan coconut curry...zero sugar, robust curry flavor and whole vegetables (potatoes, carrots, zucchini, colored peppers). The vegetables were adente and flavors were separate and distinct for each vegetable. The curry was accompanied with basmati rice. Both the curry and rice were in generous portions. Orders were placed by customers at a cashier kiosk after scanning a QR code. You can order in restaurant or "to go." Tarka has ample seating and noise level was at low level. Great for a friend meetup or team lunch. I can't wait to return to Tarka... read more

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Food and concept very good. Only complaint is that the mint sauce is not a traditional mint sauce. It was too sweet like they added tamarind or sugar to it. read more

Tarka is consistently good, easy, and cost effective. And there's usually enough food for leftovers! I met a friend for lunch here last week. We were able to order quickly and find a seat inside at a high top. The folks were nice and friendly. We tried their new chicken & cheese samosas along with a lentil lamb dish and malai kofta dish with a side of garlic naan. There is limited parking very close to the restaurant but it's easy enough to find parking within a short walk in the lot. Tarka is also an easy place to pick up food if you want to eat in. Clay Pit has been an Austin staple for many years so it's nice they have been able to make similar food for those of us who like good Indian food but don't have the time or the dollars to eat at Clay Pit. I know I will be eating here again! read more

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I just ate here for the first time and it exceeded my expectations! I had the chicken bowl with rice and cucumber sauce and the flavors were over the top and incredible! everything was so fresh and delicious. The value for the money is outstanding. I will be back here several more times. read more

I order lamb and got literally five small bite size pieces in a dish. I paid over $21 for nothing basically. Won't be going back.

Great option for quick and delicious Indian food! We went for dinner Wednesday night and service was quick and food came out in less than 10/15 minutes for everything! We ordered two orders of samosas (two come per order) - delicious!! The mint chutney is great with them too. My fiancée ordered the chicken biryani and I ordered the kabob combo. The chicken biryani was medium spice level and great flavor and the heat def builds! The combo was good too - came with rice and cooked bell peppers and zucchini. We also ordered garlic naan - very necessary!! The strawberry rose lemonade and mango lemonade are so delicious too - def get the drinks if you want something sweet and unique. The indoor is very large and decorated so nicely too. read more

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I love coming here. The food is always incredible and my body feels good after eating at Tarka. The service is always so fast and everyone is kind and helpful. Bernice was a GEM today specifically and everyone always has a smile on their face. The ambiance is clean, low volume, and conducive to great dinner conversation. I will ALWAYS recommend Tarka to friends. The coconut curry is my favorite and I always pair it with my favorite drink: the iced chai. Delicious! read more

Tarka Indian Kitchen - Iced Chai - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Fast, casual Indian food is perfect for takeout. The menu has literally every possible Indian craving you might have - so it suits anyone. We ordered a curry, a shrimp and lamb biryani, and a few starters. Food tastes fresh, comes with generous portions of protein, and is affordably priced. Would definitely order from here again! read more

This place is my favorite Indian restaurant and my go-to spot whenever I'm craving Indian food. I always get their chicken tikka masala extra hot with an order of garlic naan -- it's always flavorful and hits the spot every time. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, with warm lighting and the aroma of spices filling the air. Parking was easy to find, and the service was great -- the ladies working there were so kind and welcoming. read more

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Y'all, I love Tarka's korma, because it's like the creamiest and tastiest curry I've ever had. I love the basmati rice too. However, today I got their Beyond Keema to try it out and it was beyond salty. It definitely tasted like beyond meat, which is not bad, but the saltiness was way too much. It came with sweet yeast rolls. I like their garlic naan and samosas. Overall, Tarka is a good Indian fast food place that's affordable and clean, but it does depend on what you get. I'll be back! read more

Tarka Indian Kitchen - Beyond Keema - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

On my most recent visit I was served my food and received a spoon but no fork. I went and looked for a fork and then had to ask for one at the counter. I was annoyed to have to ask for utensils and the counter person said that I did not need to roll my eyes at them, funny but I was annoyed but no eye rolling. She said I was provided a spoon but that I have to ask for a fork. I said it is not acceptable to me to eat solid foods with a spoon and that one should be provided. I was handed a fork. The staff should refrain from unnecessary offensive remarks about customers who might be frustrated at what amounts to poor customer service. I am a frequent customer, this is an example of why I hate giving tips prior to service. A mistake I'll not make again. That particular staff person needs additional training. read more

Outstanding flavor...atmosphere is amazing and the staff is awesome!! This spot isn't getting the love they deserve!!

pretty yummy spot of traditional indian food. i got their tikka masala with chicken and hot along with a side of garlic naan. i think the tikka masala had good flavor and the spice level of hot was a perfect level! the garlic naan definitely added to the dish, so i highly recommend. the portion size was very filling and i had a good amount of leftovers. the prices were very good as well, definitely fit for a college budget! read more

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Needed something spicy since I was sick and this hit the spot as it was hot hot when requested. Naan was also not too thick. Chicken was small pieces and more curry but still spicy for my liking. I asked for 4 naan and service rep was nice to warn me that it might be too much. Indoor dining isn't too great as it's laminate old school but take home was fine as it's more fast casual. read more

Tarka Indian Kitchen - Mirchi Curried Chicken - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Tasty. Glad I finally got to try it. Is it the best Indian food I've ever had? No but for fast food setting, it was good. The quality was better than typical fast food. The portion size is ok for the price. I liked how I got to use my yelp discount upon checkin and how my friend got free apps with their app and another discount with her yelp checkin. I got the typical chicken masala. I liked the rice with it. It was a bit salty but with the rice it was good. Tasty. Chicken was tender. She enjoyed her lamb korma. She got the highest level of spice crazy girl lol she was sweating but loved it. The samosas were delish. The naan was garlicky. It went well with my masala. Wished it was AYCE naan like many Indian places :) Clean cute place. Convenient off of Anderson. I did keep thinking of Star of India across the street. Its AYCE but that's for another day. I am just glad I tried Tarka finally and I truly enjoyed the lunch. Nothing bad to say about it. Except maybe bigger portions but I was satisfied nonetheless. read more

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The chicken vindaloo (hot option) was pretty spicy! I also loved the garlic naan, but I've never been disappointed by garlic naan. From the outside and based on the customizable, almost modular menu, I was expecting this place to be more of a Chipotle style fast-casual place, so I was surprised to learn that the staff brings out food to the table. They were really fast, though. I barely even sat down before I had my veggie samosas in front of me. I couldn't tell if I was supposed to bus my own table or if they would do it for me, so I apologize to the employees if they had to clean up after me!! read more

Tarka Indian Kitchen - Chicken vindaloo - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This chain is all over Austin and while I would not say it's the best Indian food in town by any means, it's fast, customizable, convenient and still hits the spot. I won't call it fast food, but it's definitely in the more quick service category. Love their naan as it's warm and super soft. Curries are pretty decent, though I've had punchier deeper flavors elsewhere. I tried the lamb korma this time around as a break from saag paneer and chicken tikka masala and it was good. Creamy, nut flavored curry, a little bit of heat and good chunks of tender lamb. The rice is a little broken, but dip naan in and eat and repeat and you'll be good to go. read more

If you're looking for a fancy shmancy dining experience this is not it. If you're looking for fresh, delicious, affordable, quality food...you're at the right spot! The staff is friendly, and the kitchen is fast on preparing the dishes (without compromising quality or making it seem like a rush job). Fantastic spot when you have an Indian craving. read more

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Was looking for a quick fix close to my hotel and yelped this one. Ordered some Mulligatawny Soup, which frankly I'm surprised was on the menu... turned out perfect! Ordered Tikka Masala and that was good however I asked for spice level to be hot and it was more a medium and sweet from perhaps some coconut sauce. Ras Malai capped off the evening. Not too sweet and just right. Service was prompt. The place was clean and it's a quick serve kind of place. Order at the counter and take a number read more

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I really like this location as it's consistently good. I'm a wimp, so I always order mild, and it's not too spicy for me. Their chicken pakoras are gluten-free, and their coconut lamb curry is delicious. If you're a rewards member, you can accumulate points for a free drink. If you check in on Yelp, you get 10% off. read more

Nee to town and craving some Indian- didn't need gourmet- super fancy just that delicious Indian taste Fully satisfied and will absolutely be back...sooner than later read more

Turns out they did not refund the chicken entree despite the staff showing a receipt that it had been comped. After reading this review the owner and I exchanged 12 emails instead of his asking the incompetent staff what happened and having them research it. Eventually he comped the total bill but seemed more annoyed than apologetic. In addition to not respecting my time he offered no incentive to come back. All he did is make a bad experience worse. As he refused to take ownership of the problem and the seriousness of serving a long time vegetarian a chicken dish. read more

I would give these guys a solid 7.5 out of 10. Really nice and convenient for a sit down "food out fast" joint. Simple counter order while you get a number and take a seat. My food came out HOT which is always appreciated. I got the Vindaloo with a medium heat. I SUUUPER appreciate the ability to choose your heat! I love curry but some places do now have this option and I end up either unimpressed with the heat or sweating uncontrollably... lol. This was a nice middle spot. Loved the added bell peppers and potatoes to make me feel like I'm not just eating chicken & sauce. My only negatives: - It didn't come with a mini naan. I had to order a separate naan as a side, which left me with way more than I needed or wanted. Also more money I wanted to spend. As good as rice is, a mini naan would be perfect for soaking up the sauce. - The Togo boxes are definitely not curry friendly. I had a little leftover that I wanted to save and the paper box was not the best choice for this kind of food. I don't always condone using hard plastics buuuuuuut when it comes to soups and curries it's almost required. But other than that, I will definitely be back for a quick, easy, and delicious lunch!!! read more

Tarka Indian Kitchen - Vindaloo with side of Naan Bread - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

To all those who Love Indian Food!! This particular Tarka location on W. Andersen/ Austin, is absolutely fabulous!! The Staff: I'd like to first appreciate the awesome service of the entire team. It runs like a well-oiled machinery system, everyone is very courteous, great customer service, they will help you order with patience, sometimes walk you through the online ordering system, be happy to consider your rewards, and overall very pleasant in their interaction!! The manager Bernice, & Luis are absolutely attentive and responsive. They are very cordial and pay attention to every detail of your order!! I was truly impressed with Manuel today who reached out to another guest who came for a pick-up to help her with her order to the car. The other staff 'cooking, packing & serving' the food were seamlessly running an efficient system in harmony! The Food: they have the freshest spices and ingredients full of flavor and awesome taste! I can assure you that you cannot go wrong with the sauces they use in their curries!! The Malai Kofta is just too delicious, one of the best I've enjoyed in many Indian restaurants! The Lamb & Chicken curries are fabulous!! I've always enjoyed the Samosas!! The Garlic Naan is very fresh and flavorful! And of course!! Their Cumin Rice is just the best accompaniment to any dish you order! Ambience: They always play very beautiful culturally rich Indian music which has notes of classical music entwined with western bands! The overall dining experience at this location is just great!! A big thank you to all the staff for all their hard work!! Bravo!! (Tony M.) read more

This is our go-to Jndian restaurant when we're feeling Indian and want to eat in. Tarka was recommended to me by an Indian colleague as a place she was happy to eat! It's in a strip center so not a particularly nice going out place but the food is excellent. It's always ready quickly and comes out hot and fresh. This review is based on multiple visits. Some of our usual items are: - samosas (2 veggie filled samosas per order with delicious mint chutney) - garlic naan (you better be a garlic lover because they're potent!) - saag paneer (fresh tasting, not too creamy) - chicken tikka masala (good version of the standard classic) - gulab jamun (warm a bit in the microwave and they're so good) We've tried lots of other dishes, too. We get all of them medium spice, which hits a nice balance between my preference for the spicier side and my wife's preference for a bit less. The pieces are really reasonable for a lot of very good food. All in all, can't go wrong with this restaurant. read more

I've got takeout from tarka twice now, both similar meals. Chicken tikka masala - for me it is just too sweet. Garlic naan - goes well with the tikka masala, definitely get this if you're getting a curry Basmati rice - comes with the curry.. there was a lot of this and it was so good! Could use the leftover to eat along with another meal. Chicken pakoras - honestly wasn't a fan, I'd skip this one next time Mango lassi - a mango yogurt drink that's an option at most indian restaurants. Always very refreshing! While there are definitely better options out there for indian food, this is a pretty solid choice if you're looking for takeout indian food. read more

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I simply love tarka. I order from them once a week every week and am never disappointed. I've tried over half of the menu probably but i cannot get enough of the tika masala, their lamb biryanis, mango lassi, etc. Such comforting and delicious Indian food! read more

Biryani was nothing like it used to be. Just rice with tomato-ish sauce, barely any spice, slightly sweet and a little gooey. I recommend ordering extra chicken. The Samosa Chaat was a glob of stew-like ingredients with strips of soggy tortillas. The side raita and chutney and side rice were perfect. I'll likely try one more time and go back to basics, plain rice and a curry. Maybe I ordered wrong, read more

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Great first visit to Tarka! Family was visiting from out of town, and they appreciated the quick service restaurant style compared to much longer wait times around Austin. Food was very flavorful, presented well, and affordable for the large serving sizes! We shared a little bit of apps (chicken pakoras were our favorite), entrees (chicken tikka masala and lamb vindaloo were our favorites), and don't forget the garlic naan. Personally, the "hot" was ~6 or 7/10, and I would get that again compared to the mild or medium spice level. I'm not sure how high the "Xtra hot" would measure on my scale because I didn't try it on this trip, but I'd give it a shot if you want something especially spicy. Plenty of parking, and thank you to the staff for the speedy/friendly accommodations. read more

Great place to take kids after work! My kids love chicken tikka masala and chicken pakora + mango lemonade. Love mango lassis too

Great value for quick and delicious Indian food! Must have is the chicken korma with naan. One order of garlic naan was huge and came with 4 large slices. Tikka masala fries are good, but the meals are so filling that you don't need them. Please open locations in DFW read more

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Hands down one of the best Indian meal I have had in their Austin location. On 2 separate occasions, I was not disappointed. Their masala fries came out unbelievably good, mattar paneer was made to perfection as well. Service was excellent. Would love to try their Houston location. Highly recommend Tarka. read more

One of my favorite places. I would give it 4.5 stars. It has been very good to excellent every time I have gone, over 10 times but the last time I guess it was close to closing and so someone had scalded the Chai tea and refilled the cistern to get it thru the last hour. It was not very tasty. I LOVE the fact that they have Indian food but in good portions. I love eating a variety of food but since Indian food is my fave it is easy for me to go to a buffett and overeat. Then, I don't want to go back for a year. Tarka lets me eat Indian in smaller portion meals and smaller prices than a buffet, so I can go there several times a year! read more

At work every other Friday we get to celebrate 'Free Lunch Friday' where each employee gets $15 and the clinic picks a restaurant. We picked this place for take out last time and everyone loved it! It has a variety of spice levels to accommodate everyone's taste. It is also great for individuals of all dietary differences. I was surprised they had SO MANY gluten free options and also many vegan options. If you are vegan and gluten free I would imagine it is probably hard to find many options but this place has a ton. I am vegetarian and they have many vegetarian options too! And of course multiple omnivore dishes as well. The portions are also fair which is nice. I will definitely come here again because we really enjoyed the food! read more

Have gotten take out here a few times. Food is good, prices are reasonable and portion size is great!! Staff very fast with orders and also very friendly.. read more