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The Dhaba

3.9 (1k reviews)
ModerateIndian
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Paneer pakore
Jessica S.

I frequently tell acquaintances about The Dhaba, as this is by far the best Indian restaurant I have ever tried. I tell them all the same thing: the first time I ate here, I was nearly moved to tears. That's no exaggeration! Perhaps I'm deeply biased, but I swear I can taste the love in their dishes. The restaurant building itself is a little old and worn, but the atmosphere inside is cozy and tasteful. Each table has a white tablecloth, dinnerware placed, and red cloth napkins. The details help elevate the vibe. They've done well with what they have. The service is always top notch. The staff is attentive to their customers' needs, while being genuine and kind. I haven't tested this theory, but based on the way they approach their patrons with such care, I think they would accommodate just about any request! They keep an eye on beverages, get dishes out quickly, and greet everyone with warmth and a smile. I have tried many Indian dishes. Though it is often regarded as less authentic Indian, I will ALWAYS order their kashmiri chicken tikka. This dish is so flavorful and creamy. It's like butter chicken, but better. I don't know what their secret is, but I love it. I also order two servings of garlic naan so I have lots left to take home. This visit, I enjoyed a couple apps, which are pictured. The samosa plate comes with two samosas, which are large (nearly the size of my fist). They are filled with a potato and vegetable mixture, which is deliciously seasoned and accompanied by a lovely sauce with chick peas. I also ordered the paneer pakore. Paneer is a lovely and popular cheese, which is used in many dishes as an alternative to meat. This paneer was fried, though, like an Indian mozzarella stick. The batter is seasoned with Indian spices, giving it a unique flavor. A great thing about The Dhaba's menu is that each item has a wine pairing suggestion to elevate the experience even more. I am committed to trying so much more of what this restaurant has to offer. If you love Indian or your considering branching out and trying it for the first time, this is your new spot. Happy eating!

Paneer Tikka Masala, Lamb Vindaloo, Garlic Naan
Shyla N.

My favorite spot for indian food! I loveee the tika masala with the garlic bread and we had their mango lassi which is amazing! Very dense mango flavor I might get addicted haha! The workers are very nice and accommodating and the ambiance is chill would recommend.

Very disappointing and disrespectful experience. There was a misunderstanding with one of the items we ordered after I asked multiple times before ordering. When the food arrived and it was not what I understood it would be, I explained the issue, but the manager was extremely rude and refused to help. He said the item would not be removed from the bill, even though we didn't eat it . The situation got worse when he brought the bill before we were even done and later threatened to call the police. After we paid, my husband came to speak with him, and the manager changed his story. When I explained what actually happened, he called me a liar in front of other customers. He then claimed he had videos but refused to show them unless we called the police. He eventually called the police and claimed we were fighting and had not paid, even though we had already paid the bill !!!!!. This was one of the worst restaurant experiences I have ever had. The issue was not only the food, but the manager's disrespectful behavior, threats, and the way he humiliated a customer publicly. I do not recommend this place.

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the manager is a terrible person I wont be back he's very rude and impolite and he has a very bad attitude the hygiene is very bad dirty plates and the food taste bad

chicken korma, shrimp saag, garlic naan, white rice
Isabel K.

my go to indian food spot! food is ALWAYS delicious. i order to-go everytime and they tend to be behind on the orders, but it ends up making the order that much more hot and fresh....so i'm always more or less okay with it LOL. this most recent time, i got their chicken korma (a must!) their shrimp saag, an order of garlic naan, and white rice to go w it all. very reasonably priced, nice-sized portions, delicious and flavorful - i'll come back to them everytime i want indian food!

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Nicole R.

I stopped in for dinner Sunday night and it was very busy! I ordered a mango lassi, garlic naan, and chicken tikka masala. The food was all very good and flavorful! It felt very authentic and homey. The staff were quick to refill my water.

Tonisha C.

Wednesday evening visit, the food was really good. My party had a couple appetizers(dhaba papi chaat & keema samosas) and a couple curry dishes(chicken and lamb) for our entrees. The food came out too hot to eat, but tasted well once it cooled off. No issues with the service. I'd consider visiting again the next time I'm out in Tempe.

Maharaja Patiala Tandoori Thali
Bronson S.

Stopped by last week for the first time in a while and it was just as great as I remember! The restaurant was really busy when we went, but the staff was still very friendly and attentive. I ordered the Maharaja Patiala Tandoori Thali with lamb. The lamb curry was rich and spicy, and came with slices of naan, a helping of biryani topped with tandoori chicken, buttery and well spiced daal, raita, and a desert. I love this menu item, it's huge and comes with a little bit of everything, which makes it perfect for those like me who struggle to just choose one dish. This place get's a lot of attention for a reason, just check out all the awards on the front wall!

Nina W.

Had a great time here before going to see a show at Gammage! We ordered the samosas, lamb korma, chicken tikka masala and garlic naan. Everything was delicious. I loved the lamb korma!

Store front

Terrible experience. The food wasn't what we expected, but the real issue was the staff's attitude. When we raised a concern, instead of trying to help, they were rude, dismissive, and even called my wife a liar. No customer deserves to be treated that way. We left feeling disrespected and will not be returning. 1 star.

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very good Indian restaurant i lover goat curry and mango lassi. There utensils and un

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

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

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

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

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