It's a hidden gem, but only the food! Not sure how to put this nicely, but there is no service you just order and eat. The ambience is nonexistent definitely not a high and restaurant at all definitely a hole in the wall but if you want some good kebabs with naan definitely the place to go. read more

Terrible customer service. I placed an online order for pickup but once we got there they told us that they canceled the order since some of the dishes that we ordered were not available. I had to cancel the order on the app. They offered no alternative and wanted us to leave. They could at least have offered us to place another order with what is available. Very rude. read more

Excellent food! I've only been here twice, but I can already tell that this is going to be a go-to spot. On my first visit I got Chicken Tikka Masala wrap. On my second visit I got Chicken Tikka wrap. Both were very delicious. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

Wow, this spot is a gem in the middle of no where. You will love their chicken biryani. It takes a while for it to come, but its worth the wait. Its so flavor full and spicy. read more

Tikka Grill - Best Chicken Biryani ever - Pakistani Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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Since i moved to this block my ockies are killing them with that good gunk Indian food. There chicken tiki and salmon tiki over rice with the nan bread the truthhhhh. Big fan def got a check this place out there winning read more

Kudos to my wife for being adventurous enough to try this place. We drive by this place at least 3 times a week and rarely see anyone going in or out. We decided to check to see if any Yelpers have stopped by which would help us decide whether or not to try it out. I have to say we're glad we did. I talked to two different guys behind the counter and neither of them were very friendly, but that's tolerable as long as the food is good. Check the pix we took, you'll see that it's clean about 4 tables with several options to choose from on the hot trays. It was about 1:30p on a Sunday and they all looked fresh and the place was mostly empty. We decided to play it safe for the first time around: A lunch special - chix tikka masala, vege (chic peas), white rice and a tiny side salad with white sauce for $7! Fresh Naan for $1 each! Anne and I ate very well for $9 for the both of us. The chix tikka masala was fresh, good and surprisingly not very spicy. We like our Indian food a little on the spicy side, but it was definitely good enough for us to say we would likely be back. I'm pretty sure there was a sign that said "openings til 11:30p." So, plans your times accordingly. ;0) read more

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Best Pakistani food I've ever had since I came to united states If you have a better place than this I'd like to know Area is not super friendly and ready for huge group to dine in. I'm judging the quality of the food Their chicken Tikka is like heaven in earth, I have tried so many places around the country. Their naans are so fresh and fluffy and really a good size for the money I live in st Louis but visited Tikka Grill by coincidence in 2010 when I had an interview in New York, I have never forgotten my reaction after my first bite of the chikken Tikka, I did not visit NY again until recently, my plan was to visit Tikka Grill after 9 years and was hoping the flavors will be the same. I had 2 Tikka roll not because I was hungry but because I knew I won't be back to NYC for some time and I will miss this food, I even took 4 orders to go on my way back to st Louis for the whole family to enjoy for dinner (yes food flew with me in the airplane) BTW they don't take credit cards so bring some cash with you Great job Tikka Grill, I wish we have something like you in st louis read more

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This is the type of place I miss from London and Birmingham. I had the chicken biryani. It was a fair portion for $7. The dish was very tasteful, and it was ready quite quickly. It looks like the menu changes on a daily basis. They have example plates of the dishes available for the day in a showcase at the front of the store. Also, they serve breakfast all day. read more

I am impressed, Tikka Grill was certainly impressive. Despite the location, the prices weren't crazy. The menu is really good, so many good choices, I had to go with Chicken Biryani, and it was excellent. The guys who work here are phenomenal. Love this spot! Will be back. read more

Spent a total of 2 mins inside this place before being completely skeeved out. It looks like a dump but surprisingly they have an A rating. I only decided to give this place a try because a friend of mine raves about it and they're literally 2 blocks from my house. I had my doubts about this place before walking in but against my better judgement....I went in anyway. The place was so small and it was filled with older Indian men at the very few tables they had. On display.... there was food in plastic which looked absolutely gross..almost like old, dried up vomit. The man behind the awkwardly, small counter looked at me like I had 6 heads when I asked for Chicken Korma which they didn't have. From what it looks like...they only serve a total of 6 meals and surprisingly Chicken Korma wasn't one of them. I was honestly glad that they didn't have what I had ordered because the meat looked dark & disgusting. I hurried out of there so quickly...I was unable to get a picture of the food on display...I think that will be the only reason I return. read more

Pre-Yelp, I would have looked at a random food establishment in an industrial area near LGA and recoiled in fear. Now, it's more like, "I haven't been to a 4 star place within a mile of where I live?!" I had the opportunity to check out Tikka Grill for lunch today and left very happy. Their menu is primarily Pakistani and Indian Halal food. Everything is made fresh to order. Since it's a family-run kind of place, they will customize anything you want. The menu is huge for such a small place. I got a few chicken seekh kababs, which come as one long sausage, as opposed to chopped meat pieces on a skewer. They are flavored with onion and herbs, and I don't think I've ever tasted so much flavor in chicken before. As an off-the-beaten-path kind of place, portions are huge and prices are not (they have multiple enormous platters for $10). I'm looking forward to getting delivery from here. Something tells me that eating their food with the ambiance of my living room will enhance the flavor in a way that their adjoining Gulf Station did not. read more

Best food in whole New York, best service , love the food and atmosphere. Take out is the best option because of seats availability. Well if you are foody and respect the culture you will love it here in Tikka Grill Butt's are very polite and knows how to take care and prepare the food. read more

The service is really good. I know they cater to the South Asian cab drivers, so if it's good enough for them, it's good enough for me. Don't be put off by the lack of decor, it's delicious food. My personal favorite dish is the rice pudding. This is definitely a surprisingly good find. read more

Service was friendly. First time for me to eat this type of food and they helped me with my order. I had Tikka chicken on rice. $9.00. Mine was boneless. It also came with a salad. Chicken was fresh, flavorful and well spiced. I had a little bite to it, but not too much. Generous serving. I got it to go. Restaurant was quite small with only a few tables. I'd go again. read more

Tikka Grill - Tikka chicken with rice. - Pakistani Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Omg the food was to die for. Highly recommend the chicken karhai and chicken tikka boti!! read more

Tikka Grill - a table full of food - Pakistani Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Hole in the wall at the corner of Astoria Boulevard and 82nd Street. If you don't drive an Uber, yellow taxi or limo then you'll be in the minority. Some of the best chicken tikka I've ever had anywhere. I pair it with lentils, some Naan and a very simple salad. Pitchers of water are self serve in the cooler. Waiting on a delayed flight at LaGuardia? Stop here and you'll be less aggravated. read more

Tikka Grill - Chicken Tikka - very well spiced! - Pakistani Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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Con: Dirty tables, tiny seating area, really slow service Pro: Everything is made fresh, and the food is fantastic! I had the chicken tikka wrap and it was amazing. The chicken was moist and tender and perfectly spiced. The wrap (a naan) came with sliced onions and a fiery yoghurt-based sauce that oozed out as I ate my way through (should've kept the wrapper on). No lettuce/tomato nonsense; this ain't whitey food. And these guys do not mess around when it comes to spiciness. This stuff is professional grade. If it weren't for the grime and the interminably slow counter service, this place would get a solid 4 stars. read more

I love this place their Tikka is so fresh and so good prices are also very reasonable there just isn't a good place to sit so it is best to take out read more

Some damn fine chicken tikka masala over rice. Filled with livery drivers, not much of a dining room. Service was quick, dude seemed friendly enough even though I didn't understand a damn word he said. Pointed at the food and got it to go quickly. "A" rating, looks a little dirty though so it must have cost them a pretty penny to get it LOL. Not a place for date night. read more

I ordered the Chicken Kebab in naan with a soda ($3.50 and $1). If you're not one for strong(er) spice flavors, this place is not for you. But if you don't mind, then the kebab was really good. Freshly made, with enough onions and lettuce - with some tomatoes. This is definitely a place to check out if you're in the area. $3.50 for good eats? What's not to like? read more

Chicken Tikka. Get it and eat it. It is soooo damn good. The place is a dive, a hole in the wall. Don't expect anything fancy or remotely restaurant like. If you never eat at hole in the wall places, don't be intimidated, it's delicious. They have a grade A rating in the window. Chicken tikka, get it. read more

Okra curry! They have good vegetarian options. I used to work over near this place. Parking is sometimes tight, lots of car service guys eat here because it's near the airport. Sometimes planes are landing over the place. They have Pakistani TV piped in there. The woman do the cooking, and the men run the counter. Seems like a family joint, the guy seems really tired sometimes, oppressed by his life, but he's mostly friendly. If I'm ever in that area, I'm going back there. I have very fond memories of many meals here. read more

If you're staying at the Comfort Inn around the corner, without a car, because you're flying out of LaGuardia airport early the next morning, then eat here. The chicken tikka was very good, and if seated in a nicer restaurant in a better location, then I'd had given the meal 4 stars. read more

I would recommend a call ahead order if you are in a rush or pressed for time. I had #1 combo of Chicken Tikka combo and added a side of garlic naan. Chicken and rice were spiced mild to medium and cooked perfectly. My order took about 10 minutes to prepare. The garlic naan was really heavy on the fresh garlic and was very tasty. I finished off this tasty meal with a cup of hot chai and felt very satisfied and happy with my meal choice for he day. Seating is limited but the food was great. read more

Most amazing chicken tikka Maasala Ive tasted in ALL of NYC! its a dive/dump but if you can overlook the decor your'e in for the best culinary surprise of your life. Trust me. Go. Go Now. Dont walk. Run. read more

No one has reviewed the Tikka Grill for awhile so I figured I would throw in a new one. This place has not changed much since the last reviews. It is a dive that serves really good Pakistani food for cheap. My 4 stars are for good food in a nice dive.The eating area could use a scrub, but the kitchen and servers seem clean. It is the size of a small hotel room and Pakistani tv is playing overhead. The clientele is eclectic. From cab drivers to families and businessmen in suits. Only 5 or 6 tables for eat in. You could be on a street corner in Pakistan. That's the beauty of NYC. The food was tasty. I had the chicken tikka wrap. It was chicken tikka, lettuce, tomato and sauce. I got a chili dipping sauce on the side. A rice pudding was nice for a sweet. There were other options like a sweet carrot salad, and sweet dough balls. I drank milk tea but a cooler had bottled drinks as well. All of this for $7.00 I will definitely go back. read more

Place isn't as it appears in prior photos from 3 yrs ago. Place appears smaller. Looks like they put up a wall to divide kitchen from dine in area. Has six small two seater tables. Full menu isn't available for viewing. Already knew what I wanted by checking out online menu. Had chicken tikka masala with plain naan and someone else ordered grilled chicken tikka over rice. Grilled chicken tikka was grilled fresh to order. Had to wait a few minutes for it but totally worth it. Incredibly tender and full of flavor. Masala was just as flavorful. Naan was fresh and hot. Arrived on paper plates with plastic utensils. Restaurant is on landing flight path for Laguardia but never heard a single plane until I walked outside. Pakistani television on. As a side note: not sure why but the side door was open for a little while and I could definitely feel the cold draft. The door was closed after 10 minutes but it had already cooled down my food. Would return though! read more

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These guys need to change the name for their restaurant immediately. Why? Because the name TikkaGrill is a federal trademark of another restaurant company in California. They should have done more homework prior to picking this name. The restaurants in CA have been in business for 18 years with the name TikkaGrill. read more

Wonderful good food for a great price! This place is a must-try if you're around the neighborhood!

I'm giving this restaurant five stars 1) because the food is quite delicious and 2) they delivered to our hotel (Comfort Inn by La Guardia). I wasn't sure about wandering around to the restaurant given the neighborhood (have no clue if it's a good or bad neighborhood). We ordered the Chicken Nihari, Garlic Naan and Shrimp Fried Rice. ALL VERY GOOD. read more

Not a fan! Needed to walk to a place near my hotel on a La Guardia overnight. From all the reviews, I thought I would try this place out. First of all, it was kind funny walking in and being the only women in there. I ordered my food to go. Yes, there are a lot of local chauffeur type drivers here. Not much of a menu, so I went off of what I saw on Yelp and ordered Chicken Tikka Masala. Didn't like the sauce at all. Not very flavorful and tasted more like fat and not in a good way. The meat was cooked fine, but the sauce seemed to leave a film in my mouth, daily bland. The Naan was good and the rice, well, was rice. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing, but not impressed. read more

This is the perfect indian "Dhaba" Cheap, fantastic food and you will meet every cabby in town! The owner is super friendly. We were a group of 4 and vegetarians. The ulcha's, naan's and parathas are just out of this world. Try their chole even if you are an Indian and make chole 3 times a week!!! I think most people would do a take out. read more

This place has excellent food and good portions at fair prices - Fresh made (you may need to wait 10 to 15 minutes) and very tasty. From the outside, the place doesn't look like much and inside it's like 8 ft wide by 25 ft long with no frills. You'd be forgiven if driving by you thought it was a corner store, but don't be a hater. It's one of the best places to eat on an otherwise crappy (food-wise) section of Astoria Blvd that runs from the fringes of Astoria and through East Elmhurst. I notice a lot of Pakistani black car drivers stop in here, so you can assume they know it's quality stuff. read more

Fantastic authentic food. Consistent excellent customer service. Happy to have tikka grill in my neighborhood

Limited menu but good price and cooked on the spot. No luxury, just good authentic flavor.

Naan are the only good thing this restaurant has, rest of food has too much oil, the Tikka's usually slightly raw. Food is cooked 1 week ago and served till all gone. On top of that charge like there running only restaurant in that area. Cup of tea $1.25 which is made in same pot as the old tea leaves were used and reused. They charge over there standards and only fools would over pay for that kind of food! read more