I've never had a bad meal here. Love their vegetable kofta and their staff is always so nice!

This food is really, really good! Indian fast food is somewhat of a contradiction, but you can get it! The Lamb Korma was calling me, so I amswered! The basmati rice was warm, buttery (ghee), and herbed. The lamb was cooked to a very delicious texture, and the curry korma sauce was smooth, and warms your tongue and taste buds! Even though I ordered what I wanted, and it turned into three meals (goes great in an omelet), I feel like I should have gotten an appetizer. Some bread would have been nice, or even some samosas. I just felt like some other bite would have made it better. Next time, I will take my own advice. I only gave them 4 stars, because the place looks a little worn, but the food is special! Next time, I'll discover some other taste here. read more

Tikka Express - I took it home!!! Yummmmmmmy!!! - Indian Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Ordered butter chicken and cheese nan bread togo. Both were burnt and not edible. Wasted 20$ and did not get to enjoy my lunch. Can't say I would recommend eating here. read more

Tikka Express - Burnt nan bread in my Togo order...... - Indian Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

We ordered delivery from here for the first time and it was good. Food traveled well and good portion. Only bad thing is the menu is limited for delivery. For starters we chose the garlic naan bread and Samosa Chaat. The garlic naan bread tasted old and was really hard to eat. Samosa Chaat was good but could be better. For entree we had the goat curry and that was delicious and perfectly spiced with basmati rice. read more

Tikka Express - Goat Curry and Samosa Chaat - Indian Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

One of the best Indian restaurants in the Gainsvelle area. Pre-ordered some tandoori and chicken biryani; great portions, amazing flavors and overall delicious food. Will definitely come back! read more

Tikka Express - Chicken Biryani - Indian Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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The food was fantastic. Great flavor and nice variety. We ordered through GrubHub and the delivery service was awful, they left a bag back at the store and it was a huge issue to get GrubHub to send another driver. However, the restaurant itself was fantastic about it, even trying to call GrubHub themselves and stop the driver when they took off with just one bag. read more

Amazing food. I ordered the chicken vindaloo and I highly recommend you get rice and naan with that.

Tikka Express, I was VERY excited; I like Indian food. I wanted to say Yummy!! Per my incident, I ordered from the menu, but maybe you should follow the host's advice and have food from the all-day buffet deal. From my initial experience, the vibe at Tikka Express is a buffet-style focus. Maybe the handmade signage everywhere advertising the Buffet special for less than $10 also gave it away. Seemly amiable host, I found it interesting how he pushed the Buffet first. The overall location is a hole-in-a-wall dive in the university area. It seems grungy at first, but the place is clean, and outdoor seating is available. If a parallel parking spot in the front is too much, there is more accessible parking in the back alley and a back door entrance. The menu is vast with variety and seems easy to read. The food, moderately priced for quality compared to others in town. Probably should have stuck to the Buffet, I read great reviews, but I had the following: - Vegetable Samosa for Starters - Deep fried and crunchy craving satisfied! - Chicken Biryani for dinner - Huge portion! I was expecting a Saffron-flavored basmati rice dish; what I got was a clash of flavors too intense for my tastebuds. The disarray of dry rice, overcooked chicken pieces, and crunchy spices/bites of cloves throughout made this an unedible dish for my taste. - Garlic Naan - Any Problems? Naan, it was great!! I will consider checking out again, ordering something different because maybe it was just a lousy rice day. I might do the Buffet! read more

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This is one of my few go-to's for dinner to go in the area. Great food and quick service - and I've never been disappointed by a meal from them. The prices are on point for the portions. Easy front street parking. read more

This place is so good!!! Authentic Indian food. Good price. They definitely deserve 5 stars. The Butter chicken is absolutely AMAZING. Definitely a very good place. The owner is super super sweet and treats all her customers like she's know them forever. It's a Must try read more

Finding good Indian food in Gainesville is quite the challenge. I've tried Tikka Express twice now and both times I thought the food was just ok. I ordered the butter chicken on my first visit and the meal was decent but the flavor was lacking. On this recent visit, I tried the chicken tikka masala and I was left underwhelmed. There was another review that mentioned chef boyardee taste, and I think that was spot on for my experience with the chicken tikka. If you truly enjoy the bursting flavors in Indian food, I don't think this place will be able to satisfy that need. read more

Great Indian takeout restaurant in downtown Gainesville. Street parking was easy to come by, and the order was ready when we showed up. Nice size portions for the price. Great selection of vegetarian items. We tried the Samosa Chaat for the first time. Make sure to ask for it hot. It was good once we heated it up. We also got an order of vegetable samosa which we reheated the next day - so good. A medium size order of vegetable Tikka Masala and Malia Kofta was more than enough for the three of us to share. The Naan bread pieces are very big and delicious. read more

Great food! Clean and fast service. I recommend the shrimp Tikka masala! Atmosphere was great. Staff was helpful and courteous.

A delicious option for Indian food in the Swamp! I'm so ashamed to say that I had never truly had Indian food up until about a year ago beyond Naan! Shame on me! I have been around so many similar cuisines and cultures, I'm unsure why it never made it to my plate until I came to Gainesville. Well, lucky for me (and our entire city) that we have so many great options and Tikka Express is definitely an amazing choice! Located right in the heart of downtown Gainesville and the UF area, Tikka Express is a not-so-hidden local gem. With ample indoor and outdoor seating, you'll definitely find your place here whether solo or with friends/family! With so many menu offerings, you will leave happy!! From Samosas, delicious garlic naan, and a host of traditional entrees, there's truly something for everyone! Want it mild or so spicy that your face turns red? Lucky you, because you can choose your spice level!! My regular order? Medium-Spiced Chicken Tikka Masala with Rice and Garlic Naan. The portions are huge, the meals always fresh and the team is always so welcoming and kind! So whether you're an Indian food connoisseur or a total newbie, Tikka Express is worth a try! read more

My friend took me here and I ended up getting the chicken korma. The food is satiating, warm and homey, and delicious. The chicken itself could stand to be more flavorful, but the sauces are vibrant. Also do not be deterred by the prices on the menu for the portions are very reasonable given the price. I left quite full just ordering the medium portion. The staff is friendly and always does a good job to make you feel like a welcome guest. Definitely a solid Indian spot in Gainesville. read more

if you haven't eaten here, you're missing out BIG TIME. Some of the best homemade food that reminds you of moms cooking. the place hasn't changed much but it provides a comfortable and family vibe. everyone that works there are probably some of the kindest individuals I've ever met. PLEASE EAT HERE, ITS WORTH IT! read more

Mid is genuinely the only word I can use to describe this. If you're trying to buy overpriced mid Indian food this is your place. When you buy the butter chicken, it is actually not butter chicken it's butter chicken soup because it literally is only six pieces of chicken in a huge soup container full of sauce. And shocker it's not even good. The chicken is so below mid. The sauce is at best mid. The prices are overpriced and overall very disappointing, honestly subpar. Not to mention if you're looking for some mango lassi, you won't find it here you're only finding mango flavored WATER. If mid is your style this is the place for you! read more

Food was great! We ordered and stepped out to bring the car to the front of the business as to not have to cross the street again, and the guy who took our order actually brought the food out to the car. It also very quick service. So nice! I will definitely back. We had the Tikka Marsala with rice and garlic naan read more

Tikka Express - Indian Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Delicious, inexpensive Indian food on University Avenue. The front desk staff are always friendly and have good recommendations. The only thing is I wish the dishes could be more spicy. read more

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Favorite restaurant in Gainesville. Portions are really really good and super delicious. I've been so many times and will keep going over and over. Love tikka express read more

While I cannot say it was the best Indian cuisine I've ever had, it was alright and their menu offers a lot more diversity in dishes than many American Indian restaurants provide. I had the lamb korma, vegetable samosas, and an order of garlic naan. The korma, which I requested spiced hot, was spicy and fairly flavorful but alas not the best cut of mutton--now, I know lamb is tricky to get good and not too fatty meat from, but this was just a bit tough. Well-seasoned, however. The samosas were flavorful but rather small in size, the garlic naan was fine. My college room-mate in San Francisco was Indian, as in from India and just came to the States for school. We had Indian food a lot whether eating out or cooking at home. So while not an expert, I'm well-versed in Indian cuisines. I feel like the food here is very authentic, but felt its quality fell just a little short. However, it may have been an off night for them and I did get it to go so there is also the issue of driving home with it. I will certainly try them again and eager to try some other, rarer, dishes as well. read more

Best Indian buffet I've ever had! Do yourself a favor and come visit this place. The food is delicious and there are over 15 dishes to dry. The goat was my favorite as well as the chicken tikka masala. I would go again just for the freshness of their food. Not to mention the owners are a married lovely couple. They're so friendly and kind and treat you like family. I wish I lived here cause I would come all the time. Very casual place with indoor and outdoor seating. The buffet is only $9.95 and it's from 11:30-5pm. Come eat and be merry! read more

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For Indian food in Gainesville, FL, it's not bad. Ordered butter chicken take out. Sure flavors were there, which is the hard part. Was very disappointed in the actual amount of chicken. Don't be charging $19 and putting in 4 pieces of chicken. That's disrespect. read more

Food does not taste good. Service was not good. Ambience is not good. Location is a bit sketchy.

Take 2: All who know me understand that I love, love, love great Indian food! This is my 4th visit to Tikka Express(via Bite Squad this time) and even though I couldn't go there myself today the food I had delivered is outstanding!!! Nothing short of incredible actually. I normally stop eating when I'm full, today I found myself eating stuffed - just because the flavor is so delicious! The vegetable Samosas are really yummy too. The food is nothing short of terrific! The chicken masala and fish curry at Tikka Express is hands down the best. I know I will be ordering from them again. Hopefully the world will calm down soon and I can go back in the restaurant. Holt read more

Tikka Express - Chicken Masala! With the rice I added to it. - Indian Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Amazing customer service and the food was delicious. They were very considerate and helpful through my whole experience. Very nice people.

Came here for takeout this evening. Ordered the Vegetable Samosa and Chicken Saag with Naan Bread side. Very flavorful with more than enough portion. I had rice at home so I chose the naan but it was suggested to have rice as a side. The vegetable samosa was also very flavorful. Overall would definitely come again. read more

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So yummy guys, this place has the best Indian food ever! And 12÷10 would recommend to people in the Gainesville area for a cheap and good Indian food. Also the people that work there are so nice, yumm read more

Came again for their lunch buffet and it was still as good as I remembered. The lunch buffet starts at 11am, so try to get there before 12:30pm if possible. For $10.95 you get unlimited naan, soda, and lunch buffet options. My favorites were the chicken tikka masala, goat curry, and veggie chana masala. The spiciest being the goat, then the chana masala, and finally the tikka masala with almost no spice at all (but very good flavor). The lamb was also good, but not as good as the goat- in my opinion. Tip- When you try the samosas, get some of the green sauce from the chilled section (near the salads) and dip it in that. It is the best ever, the flavors remind me of a pesto mix, but no garlic and a lot more Indian spices. What was great about this visit, compared to the last, is that we had to wait a while for the naan. Whereas this visit, our naan came out within seconds of sitting down, and then we were re-filled just as we were about to eat the last slice. Absolutely great service during the lunch rush. Lastly- don't mind the photo where the rice is empty. Within moments of me snapping the buffet line pics, and noting to the head server that the rice was low, he brought out more. Although, I did miss the vegetable basmati rice that they had the time before. This day the only rice option was the plain basmati rice. PS- they are also now more environmentally friendly with re-usable plates and silverware. Still using styrofoam cups, but I guess that is good if you want to take your drink with you after you finish eating. read more

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First time eating here and I loved the food and the people working there. They was super nice and the food was amazing. Best Indian food I've had ever and in town. I'll definitely come back. The price for everything was a great deal. read more

Tikka Express - Goat Curry and Chicken Biryani with rice. Pineapple ginger drink. - Indian Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I didn't realize how much I missed Indian food until I had tikka express a couple weeks ago...and now I'm addicted and can't stop thinking about that chicken tikka masala. I wish I could go every single day, but for now it'll just be a weekly indulgence. Their menu is extensive, and everything I've tried has been absolutely delicious (chicken 65, chaat, chicken tikka, butter chicken, and lentils). Their prices are on point - an entree (with rice) is ~$11-13. There's indoor and outdoor seating, but it's more of a take out spot in my opinion. Definitely my favorite restaurant in Gainesville - hands down. read more

Tikka Express - Chicken 65 - Indian Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I have been a fan of this place since day one. Most of our dinner was great. The paneer had a bad taste like it was old. It squeaked against my teeth as I chewed it. Samosas were great, vegetable korma was great, and the daal was decent. I tried to call them to tell them the paneer should not be served rather than review them but no one answered. read more

Tikka Express - Paneer had a bad taste and was squishy - Indian Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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I was super excited to try a new Indian restaurant with buffet options! My friend and I visited Tikka at around 1PM on a Wednesday; the small shop had a decent amount of customers, but there were still tables available. We were kindly greeted by the desk attendant, and we immediately got food after paying. After tax, the buffet is $10.65, which includes a refillable drink! As for the food, they have a decent number of options, including a salad bar, two rices, vegetable samosas, chicken tikka masala, etc. The serving area kept the food extremely hot, which I really appreciated, and I saw employees refilling dishes as necessary. However, you have to ask for naan, but they bring it out to you pretty fast! I thought the food was flavorful, but I wish it was spicier. I mainly ate the chicken tikka masala, and it wasn't spicy at all, which is probably for customers that can't handle spice. If they could make a spicy dish, and a mild dish, this place would literally be perfect. As for the service, a lot of it is self-serve. You grab styrofoam and plastic utensils, which isn't really environmentally friendly. Otherwise, the employees are very consistent in asking if everything is good; I was able to refill my tables naan four times. You do have to walk to the counter to get your drink refilled though, but they're free! Overall, I'm really glad to have this addition in Gainesville; it's definitely worth the price, and seems to be a family-owned local restaurant! read more

Great buffet - fluffy and savory naan with drink only for 9.99! My friends and I had great lunch here and hope to come back! My Italian friend from Switzerland she would definitely come back to Gainesville for this! read more

Tikka Express - Good food! - Indian Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Although I didn't actually get to eat here, I wanted to review them based on the experience I did have with them. I have seen their dinner buffet advertised as til 7:30 and til 8. Regardless, we arrived at 6:30. The man at the counter said that they would not be refilling the buffet from its current state and to take a look at it before purchasing my meal. I am glad he did! The buffet was wiped out. There was almost no meat left and absolutely no rice. I commend this employee for his honesty before taking my money for a nonexistent buffet. However, this restaurant is wrong for advertising a dinner buffet that they then do not refill. I would like to actually try their food so I will be back with an update eventually but this really wasn't a great first impression. read more

My husband and I went here after his doctor appointment for the first time. We shared the butter chicken and the chicken nihari. They didn't disappoint! The flavors and spices were on point! We will definitely be coming back here! read more

Not authentic. I think it's too much red chilli powder and too spicy and not as per my expectations. The chicken was not cooked well. Totally I am not satisfied with biryani and naan was having bit issue with un cooked read more

I had a great experience at Tikka Express. I have never tried Indian Cuisine before, I have found something new I like... I met Mehfooj Kahn, the owner and head chef is an amazing and talented chef. He and his wife Noori own the restaurant and their son Abdul manage it. Can not wait to visit again and experience some new flavor. I am loving Tikka Express. read more

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Yes yes! This place was so good upon finally getting to check it out. The location is across from the Bank of America on university so there is decent street parking on the weekends. Upon walking in, you notice that it's small but has a homey feel because it's family run. The utensils and cups are styrofoam which isn't very environmentally friendly, but it must save on dishes and staffing expenses. The food is GREAT. There are a lot of options and I prefer this place over Andaz. They have a good variety and the service is good. We got the $9.95 deal with unlimited drink (soda) refills and naan (brought to your table). I give 4/5 because even though it is unlimited naan brought to your table, we weren't given a refill of ours (unlike stated in other reviews). Overall I would rate 4/5 for great food, cleanliness (eating area & restrooms), staff friendliness, and great price!!! Worth checking out if you like Indian and reside in Gainesville! read more

Tikka Express - Sauce, Salad Bar - Indian Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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I'm sad to say that the food here was not good by any standard, I love Indian food so so much, but this was hard to consider Indian food. The quality of meat was very poor and worst of all, the sauce was terrible. The Naan and overall food quality tasted undercooked. To make it all worse, it is one of the most expensive meals I have had in a very long time for the quality and quantity. read more