The Dhaba is my favorite Indian restaurant in the Valley. It is consistently very tasty. I like the Garlic Naan and Paneer Tikka Masala the most. The staff frequently check to see if you need more water and are friendly. There usually will be a wait of about 10-15 minutes. Parking is usually pretty easy. The only downside I would say is that it that the food is on the pricier side. Overall though, this is a great spot to get some Indian food and there plenty of vegetarian options as well. read more

Excellent service and amazing chicken korma, garlic naan and samosas. Highly recommend.

Definitely a new top spot for me. Super attentive staff, delicious food, great atmosphere, plenty of parking in the back!

Wonderful authentic Indian food. I don't live in the state but if this was near me I'd be a weekly visitor. Spices are on point and the vege:meats cooked tender. Not sure how to list the 8 dishes we had but I can tell you as an Indian food lover this place is as good as they come by: read more

Wonderful experience from start to finish! Great customer dinner, service and atmosphere. Parking was a little bit sketchy, but otherwise an awesome experience. read more

Best Indian food I have ever had. And I come from Los Angeles where good Indian food was EVERYWHERE!

I've been coming here for years and it has always been hit or miss. Sometimes the food is really good but other times not as much. Recently it's been more miss than anything. It feels like we're having mainly oil/butter with a small portion of chicken/lamb/etc and frankly the price is not worth it. It was also difficult for me to tell the difference between the garlic and plain naan which shouldn't be difficult to tell apart. Also would highly recommend that you come in person and eat rather than DoorDashing. Their service has always been great so no complaints there and the ambiance is decent. It's a typical Indian restaurant and it's cool that they have the traditional utensils and plates. Will be back again though and hoping to have some better quality food. read more

Came in for an early dinner and they had a few tables already seated. The location is near the light rail and ASU which was convenient for us while in Tempe. We ordered a couple of cocktails which were amazing. The staff was very friendly and checked in frequently. We ordered some delicious tandoori shrimp, butter chicken, garlic naan, matar paneer, and rice. Everything was mouth watering to the point they almost had to roll me out of here. You should def check out this spot. read more

The Dhaba - Special cucumber cocktail - Indian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Pro-tip: It's a smaller space, so it's smart to call ahead for a reservation. Highlights: The food was really delicious and there's endless variety in the menu. My favorites were definitely the samosa chaat and the chicken korma. I loved the presentation that the food was brought out in too. The service was friendly as well and we didn't have any issues. Lowlights: We had a weird situation where we specifically ordered the goat curry and even had a discussion about if there were bones or not and then when they dishes came out, they brought out a vegetarian dish that we didn't order and said we never ordered the goat curry. Thankfully, they just took back the dish and cooked the goat curry for us even though they were close to closing. The parking lot is a bit small and not in the best area either. read more

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Wow! This is a fantastic little find in the middle of busy Tempe. There is parking in the small lot and it is also near the light rail. Once you put the chaos of busy Apache Blvd behind you, and walk inside you will be enveloped in a calm, quaint restaurant. I was here on a Tuesday evening and there were four other tables with people. They seem to do a lot of take outs. Service was prompt. They did not immediately come over for our drink order, but gave us time to look through the extensive menu. We ordered and our drinks were brought quickly. We also ordered Samosas and Chaat to start- both were great but we are still chatting about the Chaat. What a dishful of flavor! For dinner we ordered three dishes, two chicken and one lentil, honestly we asked our server for his opinion about which ones he recommended. When our food arrived, the presentation of everything was quite lovely and portion sizes were quite abundant. Each dish was very flavorful. The basmati rice and the garlic naan rounded out our meal nicely. There was plenty of chicken in the two chicken dishes. We took home enough for two more meals. Three of us had two drinks and 5 dishes for $90.00. read more

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Arrived to Pick up a Togo order and gentleman was rude. Waited extremely long time and Poor Customer service.

It truly pains me to say this but I would think twice before coming here again because I had such a terrible experience the last time I came here. I've been here a couple of times and came back because the food was actually it's good. Very well seasoned, very on point for North Indian cuisine. Unfortunately the service is a complete disaster. If you come on most nights, you will wait a long time to be seated. Which would be fine except the staff if not great about taking reservations and holding them. If you want to make one, you cannot do it ahead of time, you have to call the day of and hope they pick up. The first couple of times I came with a smaller group, the waitstaff was ok and we were served within a reasonable amount of time. The food was actually quite good, so was the masala chai. Some positives: large menu, lots of options, ton of gluten free items. Also the prices are quite reasonable. The time I came with a larger group, I purposely came on a night where I was assured it would not be as busy. This was important because this was a business dinner. Unfortunately the restaurant was completely understaffed and not ready to serve a group of 7. We spent 2 hours in the restaurant and just barely got a chance to order appetizers. We ordered tea, it never came. We were seated by one person, our drinks were taken by another person and our apps were taken by a different person. Completely disjointed and a little embarrassing. I was truly disappointed in the service on this day and for this reason, I may not come back. This is unfortunate because the food was still really good but sadly the experience left much to be desired. I really hope future diners have a better experience than I did. read more

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The Dhaba was the best Indian food we have ever tasted . My husband is from India and we don't usual enjoy restaurant food but this place was amazing !! We ate here several times on our trip to the Phoenix area. I do wish they would improve the outside look of the restaurant, the first time we pulled up I thought it looked like a very sketchy place and didn't want to go inside !! It has zero street appeal... seriously ... please make it more inviting because once you get inside it is GREAT !! The service is friendly and prompt, and the food is amazing. The place is always packed with customers , i just wish it didn't 't feel so "icky" on the outside. ;-) read more

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There is more parking in the back!! Between the vegetarian samosas, garlic naan, and chicken tikka masala, everything was pretty good. I liked how the chicken tikka masala wasn't masked by too much heavy cream so we could appreciate the spices. We ended with some gulab jamun, which was a sweet finish. I'd be interested in trying their "whole meal experience" (looked like a prix fixe), or goat/lamb dishes. The ambiance/decoration is fantastic, and the staff is very friendly. We had to wave staff down for some water/rice refills, but not a problem. read more

The Dhaba - Kashmiri Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

First time i came to this place, and by far i can say it is rhe best indian food i have had in years. For starters we had: Amritsari Samosa Chaat We ordered Biryani and Chicken Tikka Amazing!!! read more

The Dhaba - Biryani Chicken and Kashmiri Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

This used to be our choice for Indian cuisine. Today we were shocked at the ineptness of serving and kitchen staff. The lady on duty preferred to clean trays over serving us. She had no idea what Perrier was. I asked for reduced salt since my blood pressure cannot tolerate high sodium. They ignored my wish and I had to return the food. When they corrected it, they offered a dish which was too greasy, resulting in upset stomach. I am most disappointed in how the restaurant has slipped. read more

Food was GROTESQUE!! I ordered aloo panak, a bright green spinach and potato dish. I got BROWN SLUDGE WITH WHITE FOAM AND HAIR! Possibly freezer burnt? Service was awful. The chai says whole milk but taste like WATER or SKIM. Ambiance sucked. Please do not spend money here. Stale burnt "garlic" naan with zero garlic clove. Taste like cardboard. read more

The Dhaba - Mold, hair, brown sludge, and oil instead of aloo panak (spinach and potato) - Indian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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This place is very cute inside, has great service, and solid Indian food. Love the metal plates and cups! They provide plenty of rice and large portions, and the garlic naan is fantastic. We ordered three meals between the two of us, and both had lunch for two days afterward! Good option for Indian in Tempe! read more

The Dhaba - Dhaba Chicken Korma, Palak Paneer, Lamb Vindaloo - Indian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Food was pretty tasty although Biryani served in the thali could have been much improved. They need to provide another option as many people cannot consume so much rice with vegetables. Naan was soft and delicious and the curries were very homely. Even for the desert, there needs to be an option like Gulab jamun or rasmalai instead of kheer. Restroom had no paper towels in the receptacle which didn't give a good impression. read more

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We found this little gem in the Tempe area. Food was delicious. There were vegetarian, meat and vegan options. The customer service was amazing and knowledgeable. The best Malai Kofta I've had. The spice level was perfect and the atmosphere was so peaceful. read more

Dhaba is where it's at! Everything is SO good. Service, quality, prices, portion and cleanliness are all awesome. The chicken tikka, lamb korma and Chana palak were so flavorful and hit the spot on a cold night. We also got the garlic naan, roti and Raita to compliment the entrees. This is my favorite Indian restaurant when in Arizona! read more

The Dhaba - Dhaba Lamb Korma - Indian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

First time trying this Indian restaurant. One of the best Indian restaurants in Arizona. I ordered the chicken thikka and the goat biryani. Both were so amazing so fresh flavors were just popping. I will recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Scottsdale. read more

Great family owned place. Clean and excellent customer service. The food is fresh and the flavor was excellent. You can choose from 1 to 5 on how hot you want. The bathroom is clean. I will be back to this place. I bought extra naan for tomorrow. read more

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Holy moly you have to try the Dhaba for some real authentic Indian food. We got the chicken tikka masala spice level 4 which was recommended by the server. It was in my opinion the perfect spice level for me (I may have been able to go to 5). Boyfriend go the lamb vindaloo which was chef kiss amazing. Spice level 6 on that wasn't too bad, definitely made us sweat but the perfect flavoring. You cannot skip on the garlic bread with your entree. It's amazing Highly recommend putting in your entree and starter at the same time as it is all made to order. The service was extremely attentive and we had such a lovely evening. Place is definitely kid-friendly, noise level is moderate but the smell of this place is just to die for. Could NOT recommend the Dhaba ENOUGH!! read more

The Dhaba - Kashmiri Chicken Tikka Masala Lamb Vindaloo - Indian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Good food and super nice service truly Indian authentic food ...loved it. We will definitely come back. Dahi bhalla and Chana bhatura was awesome! Ambience is great too with Indian music! read more

I have to be completely honest about this place. The ambiance & food is truly amazing but the complete "WOW" factor was missing due to lack of employee engagement to customers. I would understand if the place was busy but it really wasn't when we came in to eat. When we were ordering, I asked what they recommend but the person taking our order said "just read the menu" hahaha. I was kind of taken back when he said that but hey I just went ahead and read the menu. When we got our food, I asked the person who gave our food for rice but them he said I'll send the guy...he was talking about the person that took our order & he was pretty much taking everyone's orders in the restaurant. So we had to wait to order our rice. Don't get me wrong, the food was amazing because we just stuck with the type of Indian Cuisine we know but I wanted recommendation because I have never had Punjabi style of cooking. Needless to say, they give you a small portion of food and we waited for the basmati rice for a good 15 minutes. I'm giving this a 4 star because the ambiance and food are amazing. My gripe was the lack of employee engagement to customers and the price was a little too high for the small portion of food they give you. I personally won't be back to this place because I know some Indian restaurants that are reasonably priced and has great food also. I came here to see what the rave is all about. Overall, I do recommend this place to people but heed the caution I wrote. read more

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DoorDash diner delivery. Ordered Dhaba chicken curry, Peshawari Goshi Biriyani & Badami Kheer. All the dishes were delicious! Best Indian food we've had in Phoenix in awhile. Their menu had great variety- looking forward to trying more dishes! read more

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Discovered this gem a year ago, thanks to a friend's recommendation, and it quickly became our favorite spot for lunch or dinner. The food is phenomenal, with standout appetizers like Kolkata Pani Puri and Dhaba Papdi Chaat. For mains, we LOVE the Dal Makhani and Murgh Vindaloo. The service is always friendly and knowledgeable if you have any questions or allergy concerns. read more

The Dhaba - Murgh Vindaloo & Dal Makhani - Indian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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We went with another family and so we were a large group that surprised them. They seated us quickly and comfortably. The service was impeccable!!! The food took time and tasted like it too. We have been craving it ever since and it's been a week and a half. This is food I could ONLY eat the rest of my life!!! The FLAVOR!!! The kindness!!!!! We can't recommend this place enough!!! read more

I'm updating my review based on more dine-in visits in 2024. Food remained very delicious. Service was always warm and attentive. The ambiance remained o.k. I look forward to my next visit. read more

This is my fiancé's and I's favorite place for Indian food. The samosa chaat and chicken tikka masala are my favorites here, but everything is just as delicious! The service was incredible and you just know that the food is always made with love. The owner also let us try their mango ice cream which was fantastic! I look forward to dining again. read more

The Dhaba - Indian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

This was a take out order so I cannot comment on the service nor ambiance. The Kolkatta Pani Puri is the best I have had in Phoenix. Each element, that comes together to make the bite, had the perfect taste. Very balanced flavors. Definitely ordering this again, and again. :) The Butter Chicken, Paratha, and Cholla Batura were tasty. I ordered a Samosa Chaat and Papdi Chaat. Only got one of them and could not tell which one I actually got. It was not quite a Papdi Chaat but there was no samosa in there to be the other one. Not sure how I feel about this one. read more

First of all, outstanding service from the hostess / server. She is so kind and attentive. I think her name was Murjan? We had a fifteen-minute wait on a Saturday night, which was fine. They're very busy and popular. The interior is tiny, but it's so nicely decorated! It's great for a lovely little sit-down experience. Unfortunately, because it's so small and they have lots of groups, it's insanely loud, so that was the downfall of our time there. It took away from us enjoying dinner, but the food was a 4/5. We got the two thali dishes below, because you get a little of everything for the same price as any other entrees. Some of the food, like the lamb curry, chicken curry, and tikka were super salty, but still tasty. I recommend these large plates if you want to try a bunch of things at once! Maharaja Patiala Tandoori Thali - tandoori chicken, tandoori tikka, lamb curry, dal jalandhari, naan, biryani house salad, raita, papad, chutney, masala chai, and rice pudding Delhi Chandni Chowk Thali - veggie, chicken curry, dal jalandhari, house salad, biryani, raita, papad, chutney, naan, iced tea, and jalebi read more

The Dhaba - Indian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

food was so so good and everyone working was so lovely! i'll be thinking about this meal everyday till i'm back

The Dhaba is my favorite Indian restaurant in the Valley so far! The food is fantastic, the ambience is comfortable yet classy, the service is good, and it's family owned! All wins in my book! I usually get the Chicken Tikka Masala paired with a Lassis and and my boyfriend branches out and usually gets something vegetarian, trying something new every time. And of course, we usually get garlic naan to share. We are never dissatisfied! The flavors are always bold, warm, and delicious. This place is worth checking out! We come in pretty often, and the place is usually filled with happy guests(: read more

The Dhaba - Kashmiri Chicken Tikka Masala, Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

The food is the best Indian I've found in the area. I've only ordered take out which is always fresh, hot ,and delicious.

The food is amazing!!! Service was wonderful, and everyone was so friendly. I highly recommend trying the Dhaba.

Some of the BEST INDIAN food in the Phx area so far!! Every single dish we tried was amazing. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Loved the complimentary papd and dessert. Pani puri was so hood I had to bring back some! Meat was very well Prepared and all the veg dishes were very flavorful. Highly recommend. Loved their ambiance and authentic setting with steel plates and copper glasses. Definitely coming back read more

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We like the Dhaba. We have been here a few times and sometimes the wait can be long (for a table or food) but is worth it. They always go above and beyond in some way whether it be offering us extra naan at no charge or recently, my husband always gets lessis, and they gave him a to go one which just made his day. We always get tikka masala which is very good and we have gotten various appetizers which are good. Love their chutneys and they have our favorite garlic naan. read more

My boyfriend and I went here last night. Cute little restaurant that gives a very intimate vibe. Service was impeccable. Tables are seated apart to respect social distancing. Staff wore mask as well as gloves. Their menu is fairly large and can be overwhelming if you are new to experiencing Indian food or just don't know what you want. For our appetizer, we ordered the samosas and they were tasty. My main entree, buttered chicken, was recommended by the waiter.. I ordered the mild and it was still spicy enough for me but the dish was so flavorful with every bite. My boyfriend ordered a lamb and potato dish and got that spicy. Unless you can handle very spicy, don't order it spicy. He was nearly in tears and kept asking for water LOL. Despite the dish's heat, he thoroughly enjoyed his meal. We also had that Garlic Naan which was phenomenal! Highly recommend this spot. We will be back. read more

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