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    Thumkaa Bar and Kitchen

    3.5 (34 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Desiree F.

    I stopped into this restaurant for dinner. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked into a really nice restaurant. I was greeted and sat and served by Tony. I had: Red Sangria Azure Lagoon Lassi Lamb Chops Chicken Samosa Veg Manchurian Gravy Garlic Naan Gulab Jamun The food was so good and my favorite was the lamb! This spot was great all in all!

    Krystal L.

    This review is solely based on the weekday lunch pre fixe! For $22, you get a samosa, choice of daal, choice of entree with rice & naan and glulab jamun. Quite the feast! And it was all served on a giant silver platter! Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. My single complaint was that the service was very slow even though the restaurant was practically empty. I can see this place getting litty at night so I might have to return after dark to see what's up ;)

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    Puja P.

    We had an overall good experience. The food was great! And don't be fooled by the small storefront/facade because the inside is expansive and an influencers dream. It's BYOB but also has a bar with a great cocktail menu. We ordered spring rolls (alright, nothing spectacular), paneer tikka tacos, seekh kabab (highly recommend), gobi Manchurian (bangin!), daal makhani (great!), goan fish curry (which my family loved), and kadai chicken (also fantastic). I did find the restaurant to be VERY loud, so we couldn't really have good conversation within our party. Service was great! The manager personally helped take care of our table since my aunt has previously held an event at the restaurant and knew our family.

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    Christina D.

    Thumkaa is a fantastic Indian restaurant and a great spot if you're looking for delicious food with a relaxed BYOB vibe (though they do offer wine as well). Everything we tried was absolutely delicious, and the service really stood out. Our server, Tony, was friendly, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. He gave great recommendations and made sure to ask about our preferred spice levels when ordering, even repeating them back to ensure everything was correct, which I really appreciated. We started with the chicken samosas and chicken lollipops, both of which were flavorful and perfectly prepared. For my entrée, I had the butter chicken with garlic naan, and it was outstanding... rich, comforting, and full of flavor. I also came here in November for a Friendsgiving with a larger party, and they were able to accommodate all of us without any issues. The experience was just as great, which really speaks to their service and organization. Overall, Thumkaa delivers excellent food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming back! SN: the interior is great for photos as well!

    We attended the NYE dinner and have eaten here previously. The ambiance is great, beautiful decor. The food was delicious. Every appetizer to entree was full of flavor and they adjusted the spice levels well. They are BYOB. Their mocktails are equally good and they put a lot of effort into presentation. The staff was very nice and friendly. They kept up the service with a smile the entire night. They also had live entertainment. Both the singers present that night were very good. Overall a great experience and highly recommend !

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    The location was great with plenty of street parking. Large dining area and huge bar. Great vibe with decor and lighting. Food was excellent. Crème brûlée dessert was homemade and so good! Tony, our server, made helpful suggestions on the menu as it had been ages since we had Indian food. I would go back.

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