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Thumka Indian Express

4.1 (141 reviews)
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BUTTER CHICKEN
Tammy J.C. D.

I don't give negative reviews lightly. The food was just ok. We got the samosas, butter chicken, garlic naan, and jasmine rice. The samosas & garlic nan were the best part of the meal. The butter chicken was so disappointing and just lacked actual flavor. It was oddly sweet and almost like a tomato bisque, lacking Indian spices.

MASALA FRIES
Nick S.

I just spent over $5 on plain, soggy fries (Masala Fries). I'm assuming they make them differently if you dine in, but for takeout, they know you're not going to search though the bag and you won't drive 15 minutes back to get it corrected. Simple fix for me is that I'll never be back nor recommend this place to anyone. Too bad really. There aren't many other Indian restaurants around. Looks like I'll be driving a bit further.

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Loved the butter chicken! I ordered it with a side of rice and garlic naan. I got the mango lassi to drink. Best comfort meal.

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7 years ago

We've tried pretty much everything & it's all delicious. Primarily a carry out place. Such a fantastic addition to our area.

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6 years ago

So awesome Thumpka has an Algonquin location! I could order everything! Courteous and friendly. The food tastes DELISH!

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7 years ago

So excited to have Indiana food nearby! Enjoyed the chicken tiki masala, naan, and samosas. Will definitely return soon!

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Amazing food! Staff is great! My girlfriend got an amazing butter chicken and I got the lamb saag, with scrumptious garlic naan

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FOI Flavors Of India

4.9(38 reviews)
5.3 mi

Try FOI, you'll be happy you did! The food is fabulously fresh & assuredly authentic. (Confirmed by…read moretwo people: One who spent half-a-year in India; the other whom spent over a year in southeast Asia.) We've tried a variety of menu offerings & are looking forward to continue exploring & enjoying these blissful renderings of this cuisine. If you're new to this type of food I do recommend by opting for "mild" spice level to begin with. Then turn up the heat if you find something you like. Also starting with simpler items like buttered chicken, chicken fried rice, aloo gobi masala, garlic cheese naan, lamb rogan josh, samosas, shahi chicken korma or peas pulav might be good dishes to whet your palate. Again, start with "mild" spices then turn up the heat as you find dishes you prefer. This is an enticingly elevated win-win for small business expertise in general as well as Cary-area snackers & bon vivants. Bon appetit!

There was a time when the only place in Cary that had wafts of biryani or korma fragrance was our…read morehome. Once family members gave FOI a thumbs up, I decided to give it a try. We're talking about a carryout or delivery only restaurant, it is not a dine-in place and thats fine by me. You can tell just by the aromas that the place scores in authenticism. Their menu is full if veg, non-veg snacks, entrees, both classic and Indo-Chinese On our first visit, we just ordered a few chicken dum biryanis and lamb rogan josh . Good marks. Decent basmati rice, tender chicken, fragrant, though I do not think this is cuisine of the northern region. Lamb rogan josh had that vibrant red color with a south Indian flair. I am so happy that they don't tone the spice levels down. FOI is a winner in my book. I have heard that other dishes are also worth trying. I have a feeling we won't be running to Schaumburg, Naperville, or Chicago quite as much.

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Chit Chaat - Vegetarian combo meal with cilantro paneer, chaat, samosa, and naan (naan not pictured). All very tasty!

Chit Chaat

4.7(90 reviews)
47.7 mi

Food: authentic Pakistani food- curries, samosas, freshly made naan bread, and biriyani just to…read morename a few things. Menu also includes great choices for vegans and vegetarians. Service: Great. This restaurant is family owned and also family friendly. One afternoon while dining in the staff noticed my toddler getting a little fussy at the table, so one of the staff members came by with a heart shaped balloon that kept my little one busy. That one gesture granted my husband and I more time to devour the delicious food. Value: $ approx $15-$25 PP. Keep in mind that most items on the menu are served in large portions that can be shared, even the naan bread. Location: near downtown Racine, WI area. Only street parking available.

I really, really, really wanted to love this place! I grew up in Racine. I was back home for a…read morevisit because my niece is getting married. I haven't been back here for more than 10 years. Growing up, there weren't any Indian places to get food from, so when I saw an Indian restaurant, I was excited! I have been living in Orlando for the last 20 years and I eat Indian food at least once a week. I am also spoiled to have an Indian grocery store nearby and I purchase a large box of frozen samosas so I can throw them in the air fryer whenever I have a craving in front of the TV at night. I was getting ready to leave downtown and head back toward my niece's house and wanted a small snack to hold me over for the hour drive. I decided to try this restaurant for a unique combination of Indian and Pakistani food. I ordered one of my favorite dishes, Samosa chaat. I was very specific and asked for it to be vegan. In the meantime, I needed to use the restroom. As I made my way towards the back of the restaurant, my shoes began to stick to the floor. This was quite a bit of a turn off but I dismissed it as perhaps a mess that wasn't able to be thoroughly cleaned yet. When I went into the ladies room, there was no toilet paper. I had to go back out into the restaurant and ask for toilet paper which seemed to be a small ordeal for them. Needless to say, the toilet paper situation was resolved and I discovered a sticky floor in the bathroom as well. I started second guessing my choice of a place to eat. Again, I dismissed it And went to sit down at my table where the floor was sticky yet again. I should've left at this point. I looked around the restaurant and I noticed that there were three other tables of people eating the food and chose to stay because of that fact. When I received the Samosa chaat it was smothered in both tamarind and cilantro chutney (most cilantro chutneys are made using yogurt and I requested a vegan entree...unsure if this chutney had yogurt.) The samosas were made out of wonton wrappers and deep fried. The potato used inside was completely flavorless with some being so overcooked it was like mashed potatoes and some being so undercooked, they were as hard as rocks. There was no spice. My nose should've been running while I was trying to eat this. The channa masala on the dish was tasty but cold. The red onions had the most flavor of all of the ingredients on the plate. But I couldn't get passed the potatoes and left 85% of the dish uneaten. (I failed to get a photo ) I am thoroughly disappointed and bummed out that I couldn't find good Indian food in my hometown after all these years. Perhaps I'm spoiled by the large Indian population in Orlando. I shared my critique with the gentleman who took my money and I was told that they would try to do better next time. Well, there will not be a next time.

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India Foodie Lounge - Lamb biryani

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4.6(135 reviews)
15.2 mi

Yum! I don't know if it's just because we haven't had Indian cuisine in a long time, but everything…read morewe had was a hit! We ordered a few things to be non-spicy and it was actually not spicy. Sometimes there's still a hint of mild spice, but this was great for our kids. Portion sizes are great and surprisingly generous. We ordered to go and all the food was still nice and hot when we brought it back. What we got: Butter chicken (not spicy) - So good. Such a staple for us and this one was kind of light on the tongue with a hint of sweetness. Palak paneer (not spicy) - This is akin to a creamed spinach with cheese cubes. We love this. Solid order -- it was good. I think other places have been a bit more savory compared to here, but we love this as a veg dish. Lamb biryani - This was so, so good. Other biryanis we've had have felt really heavy (maybe too greasy?), and super spicy. This one is delightfully bright flavored and surprisingly light feeling! I liked this so much. The lamb was delicious and tender. No bones or gristle in it. Just so good. And paired with the yogurt sauce to take some of the heat off--chef's kiss. This is definitely a spicy dish though. But so worth it. Shrimp korma - This was new to us! And I loved it a lot! It's coconutty and bright, but still creamy. It's reminiscent of a Thai curry if that helps give a comparison. I could drink this curry if it was acceptable. Butter naan - Nothing bad could ever be said about a butter naan. Delicious. Order so many. We fed 4 adults and 2 kids with more than enough leftovers. Maybe this will have to take our place as our new go-to for Indian!

The food is great here, feels very homemade to me! We have always taken it to go, but the host is…read morevery gracious, so I'm guessing they provide great service. Huge variety on the menu as well and a good balance of spice and flavor.

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