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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!
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.
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...
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!!
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I have no idea what Indian food is authentic and what isn't, but what I do know is that Tarka tastes amazing! And with a 10% off with Yelp check-in? You have to at least give it a try! I always go with the chicken Tikka Masala at the "hot" level of spice. Personally, I don't find it to be too spicy, but spicy enough to add some flavor. It comes with some rice next to the curry. I also order the garlic naan, which tastes amazing when you dip it into the curry. It doesn't look that big, but it's surprisingly filling. Service is relatively fast. They keep to-go boxes by the drink dispenser, but I've never actually needed one (oops...) It's spacious enough inside, so grab a seat and grab a meal! read more
Wow, this place surprised me how good their food was. Very flavorful. It's located on a strip mall (not far from Walmart too) hahaha... Love the easy ordering bulletin board, then they bring your dishes to your table. Order their Dosa and Nan bread. Man, it tasted very fresh and super delicious. They have seating outside and on a nice breezy day in Austin, this is the place to dine. Cheers! read more
You can't find many Indian food places back where I live, so it's great to have one here in Austin. I think Tarka exceeds its standard in Indian cuisine and more. I usually order the coconut chicken curry with medium spice with a side of naan and a mango lassi (around $13 total). The mango lassi here is made perfectly compared to other restaurants. I even contemplated whether to drive 20 minutes just for that alone. The curry is delicious with a mix of chicken and potatoes. Overall, I wouldn't hesitate to come back again. The extra 10% off for yelp check-in is a great added bonus. The restaurant is spacious with outdoor seating available and food come out pretty fast too. read more
Tarka is a wonderful Indian restaurant! Probably one of the best one's I've ever been to. To make it even more special, Yelp Check-In's get 10% off (which came to my surprise!) People hyped it up, everyone was so ready for this place, and now, it has become a great place to eat in Austin. At first, I was a little hesitant to go (since I am not the guy who like spicy foods), but I went after church one Sunday, and it was a delightful place to go eat. Favorite food(s): Chicken Tikka Masala or the Chicken Briyani Honorable Mentions: Naan, Garlic Naan, Mango Juice drink All of their food have wonderful taste, as well as a nice Indian flare to it. Definitely will be back soon! When you order "Mild", it's MILD. I love mild, but if you like spice, then go for it! read more
I know Yelp is doing its job when I'm actively finding restaurants I've never been to for dinner. Tonight, my tongue decided to be very picky and after 30 minutes of searching, I couldn't find a place that caught my eye. Not another night at Chipotle, is it? Well, when you're feeling lost, look to Anderson Lane. And once again, Anderson delivers. Tarka Indian Kitchen. Right in that Walmart complex. Very cheap; we're talking every entree on their menu with prices in the single digits. As fast as 5-7 minutes. Also 10% off in exchange for a Yelp check-in. What caught my eye specifically is their Lamb Saag. I also ordered the Garlic Naan to boot. Let me start this off by saying that tonight I was a lone diner. There was a small bar near the registers and were plenty of two-tops. Combined with the fairly small-sized crowd at dinner time, eating here alone was a pretty comfortable experience. Now the food... First impression is the quantity. I was expecting a small to medium sized bowl of the Lamb Saag, but instead I get a large, wide bowl HEAPED with my order. My jaw dropped for reals. Can I really eat all that? Are these orders meant to eat family-style? On a normal night, I would've ate half and packed the rest, but tonight, I'm feeling ambitious. If that wasn't enough, an order of the Garlic Naan is 4 slices. Bring it on. The Garlic Naan isn't as fluffy as those in other Indian places I've been, but the taste was good and the garlic wasn't burnt. The Lamb Saag was pretty delicious. The saag flavor was strong and there was plenty of lamb pieces. Every bite of lamb was great, and some of them had that coating of fat which made finding them a wonderful surprise. Mix it in with the rice and you got yourself a real meal. I ordered mine at medium spiciness and while it isn't really spicy at all, it does enhance the flavor of the dish. I did manage to finish everything and took a nice nightly stroll through Walmart to burn off some of that bloated feeling. What an evening. read more
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The food was instagrams worthy but the taste was not up to par. First bad mishap the rice was undercooked. The chicken masala didn't have a spicy flavor when we order extra spicy. Biryanis looked more like stirred rice doesn't have the right flavor, color or texture. This rice was also undercooked or old because the rice had a hard texture, not soft and fluffy. The curry flavors where more of a toned down Americanized version. Not a real authentic Indian restaurant compared to so many choices around Austin. read more
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Called in to order the food and it was ready for pick up upon arrival. Service was quick and easy. We ordered the chicken tikka masala with a side of naan. The food was delicious, not spicy at all; but portions were pretty small. Had to order an extra naan on the side to make it filling - so even though it's one $, you might exceed your budget if you want to be full off the food. read more
3 years ago
We order to go food from this location often and it's always fantastic. Tonight when going to pick up our usual order, our favorite mango lemonade was all gone; thankfully the sweetest employee Manuel promptly helped grab some fresh mango lemonade and it made our night. Wonderful service, thank you Manuel!! read more
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Very good experience! They were busy on a Friday evening around 7 PM but the wasn't too long after we ordered. This was my first experience eating any type of Indian food (Americanized or authentic). It was very good and jam packed with flavor! It all came out fresh and hot. The Chicken Pokoras were okay. It was a bit dry. You need to eat with the sauce to enjoy. The Lamb Kabob Bowl was pretty good. I thought the lamb was a bit fatty but had a decent flavor. I enjoyed the veggies beneath the lamb more personally. The fries were crispy. The Tikka Masala was the hit of the night! It was so delicious. My fiancé and I shared it. Nice flavor. We enjoyed it with the Garlicky Naan Bread. Medium spice level was the perfect amount. I enjoyed the chicken as our protein. It wasn't fatty. Will definitely revisit since we don't live too far away. read more
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We love Tarka!! We love it so much we frequent this location North cross around once a week. During our last visit, we accidentally ordered to a different location and were crushed we may not get to eat Indian. Kevin came to our rescue and called the other location to cancel/submitted our order asap so we could get food before closure. Thank-you Kevin!!!!! Food is always delish- saag paneer & chicken tikki's are our favs! Samosas and garlic naan are musts too!! read more
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Worst Indian food ever, we ordered Malai Kofta, Chicken Biryani, Paneer Biryani, Chicken Vindaloo... Malai Kofta is not just patato patty made in Tikka sauce... We had real high hopes considering the reviews but they are just selling food which doesn't taste authentic... One star is for ambience, presentation, staff !! They really don't know how authentic Indian food should taste !! read more
5 years ago
I was so disappointed. I'd been in California for almost 5 months and was dreaming about Tarka's coconut curry and their basmati rice. Either they changed the recipe or I misremembered the curry. I remembered it as a spicy yellow curry flavored with potatoes, onion and garlic. What I got today was a tomato based curry. Just as spicy but heavy with tomato paste. I don't care for tomatoes. When I took it back to ask about it, thinking they had accidentally given me the tikka masala. I was told that their coconut curry has tomatoes in it and sometimes the tomatoes produce a dark red color. I checked the menu and nowhere does the coconut curry list tomatoes. If I had known I wouldn't have ordered it. read more
This is my favorite Indian place to go to. Whenever my family is in town, we always enjoy eating here together. Now to be fair, I wouldn't call this authentic Indian food. If you're looking for a thali or dal chawal, I wouldn't recommend this place. That being said, the food here is delightful. You order at the front and they bring the food to you at your table. The restaurant always smells delicious and I have never had an order go wrong. My favorite dishes are the tikka masala and malai kofta. The sauce in these dishes are so creamy. Their biryani is very flavorful as well. Compared to other restaurants, I would call this place very affordable. I don't believe they have a single dish over $9. Every time I have gone, the place is very clean. I definitely recommend giving this place a try! read more
4 years ago
5 years ago
I love Indian food, but Tarka is not authentic. This restaurant is like the Panera Bread of Indian food. It's super Americanized and lacks Indian spices. I came here with a group of friends and they seemed to enjoy their dishes. I was pretty disappointed with my lamb korma. I ordered spice level: hot and it wasn't even that spicy. The naan was nothing special either. The staff seemed nice, but I wouldn't recommend if you're looking for authentic Indian food. read more
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Food: 4/5 Mild isn't spicy at all. Medium is a pleasant spicyness for me, but I know my friends think it can be quite hot. Biryanis and saag always fill me (with a little leftovers if you don't eat a lot!) making it pretty value. One of the few places nearby that has lamb, so if you crave, definitely come here There's a gluten free menu and a lot of vegetarian options Tikka Marsala isn't bad either GET THE GARLIC NAAN. Service: 4/5 Lady at the cash register was really polite and accommodating. 5 min wait for my lamb saag from sitting down to getting my food. So quite the fast service Said bye to me when I was heading out. Lovely people :) Atmosphere: 4/5 Dim. I love the dark wood furniture; really makes you feel like you can stay, eat, and take your time here. Efficient design of the restaurant leads you to the cash register, to the drinks, then to the tables. Bathrooms: 3/5 Typical community bathrooms; gender separated. Clean for the most part, overall nice. Price: 3/5 You're going to be spending around $9-12 probably, but for you small meal eaters, this will probably net you two meals!!! I'd say it's pretty average price. read more
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As the angle of this food joint is definitely to progress Indian food, as more of a fast food option then a total fancy dine in option. The place is very westernized, and so is the food. I had the biryani one of my favorite Indian dishes, and it didn't taste like any biryani I've ever had before. This isn't a bad thing, but more of a different experience as you can tell it was less authentic and more experimental. Honestly still really liked the food, and think. It may actually be a easier way to get into Indian food if you havnt had any before. read more
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2525 W Anderson Ln
Bldg 1, Ste 300
Austin, TX 78757
Allandale
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(512) 323-0955
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