Looking for some of the best Indian food in Austin? Look no further than Tikka House. I stopped by during one of our recent cold snaps and I'm so glad I did. It wasn't too busy when I arrived, so I was seated right away. Service was speedy and attentive, which made the experience even better. I started with the Chicken 65, which was incredibly flavorful and definitely on the spicy side. For my main, I ordered the chicken tikka masala with a side of roti. The dish was both filling and comforting with warm, rich spices that hit the spot on a chilly evening. It's the kind of meal I could eat again and again without getting tired of it. This will definitely be one of my regular spots going forward. read more

Tikka House Indian Eatery - Chicken Tikka Masala & Roti - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The best indian food in Austin hands down. It's extremely popular right now, so your food might take a while on a busy night. Go on the off times, or order takeout! read more

Came here for lunch on a Wednesday early afternoon, we were on the only seated table for the duration of our meal, but it was a holiday week so probably not the best representation. We found the service to be fast and friendly, and we overall had a very good experience! There were a lot of interesting sounding dishes I hadn't come across before, so I had time narrowing down what to order. We shared a few different dishes including the duck sarpotel, manchow soup, aloo tikka chaat, and malai kofta. The duck was way different than I expected from googling the dish. It's served on a bread with some greens and onions, but the sarpotel is super flavorful and was my clear favorite of the meal The aloo tikka chaat was a bit more familiar but was also really yummy. The manchow soup and kofta were both good but probably dishes I wouldn't come back to on a subsequent visit. Overall we had a great experience and can't wait to come back and try a bunch of new things! One of the better Indian places I've been to in Austin read more

We came to Tikka House around 6:30pm and got seated right away. Turns out we grabbed the last open table before the rush hit. Just know that it's paid parking, but they do validate for 2 hours if you scan the QR code near the front entrance. The food took a little long to come out, but once everything arrived, it was clear why. The garlic naan was a standout. It was thin, buttery, fluffy, and lightly crisp. Easily the best I've had. We ordered the chicken korma and chicken vindaloo, both flavorful and well-balanced, with tender chicken all around. The space is modern, very clean, and has a solid bar setup. My husband's smoked old fashioned was a nice surprise and actually added depth to the drink. Only 10 minutes from home, and it's already our new go-to Indian spot. read more

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I found my new favorite dish here: alleppey prawns. The sauce is creamy. It has coconut and mango in it but none of the flavors is overpowering. read more

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We came in for lunch and the place was packed with a few other groups waiting to be seated (Always a good sign). The parking situation is pretty bad, and you have to pay $15 to park! Yikes We were seated after about 10-15 minutes and we ordered a mango lassi that was rich, creamy and delicious! We also ordered vegetable samosa, gobi as our appetizer. The samosa was crispy with a good filling, the gobi was also good. We ordered butter chicken, lamb vindaloo and naan for our meal. The butter chicken was good, but they were cheap with the chicken, there were only 5 pieces of small little pieces, the rest was a pot of sauce. The lamb vindaloo was also good with a few more pieces of meat, but they added potatoes as a filler. Overall good, but they need to stop scrimping out on the meat. read more

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First time here on a Saturday for the lunch buffet. We were the only people there between 11am and 11:45am, but that means it was all to us. Service was very friendly and the ambiance was nice. The food was pretty awesome! Everything on the buffet was very hot and spiced well. I like that they even added some heat to the dishes which is not usual for buffet items. I tried everything they had and it was all great! For sure will be back. read more

Tikka House Indian Eatery - Buffett plate - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Chicken tikka masala - was super good, flavorful, chicken was pretty moist Goat briyani - enjoyed this dish, super tasty, the goat was very tender, and the rice was well seasoned, and perfectly cooked Naan - is a MUST, crispy and doughy at the same time All of your dishes it appears you can adjust the spice level so keep that in mind, I decided to go with the mild option. Will definitely be back for dining in or take out. read more

Dont eat there involved in a parking scam. I parked in front of there building there was no sign where parked no handy capped sign nothing i went in ordered and eat dinner when i came out i had a boot on my car and they said you have to pay 75.00 to get the boot because i didnt registered my car.. they people in the restaurant new about and said nothing.. read more

Tikka House Indian Eatery - You can plainly see where I parked there's no signs none and you can see the sign for the restaurant - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Cozy inside, parking validation. The waitress was very nice, and attentive. My husband and I ordered: -papdi chaat -vegetable samosa -Punjabi Paneer Makhani -Baingan Saraf -Garlic Naan -chai tea We liked the food a lot, Papdi Chaat was really good, I've been looking for good chaat and this definitely hit the spot for me. Chai tea is not sweetened, great for me, but if you like sweet chai, you should ask to be sweetened! The curries were good, a bit too creamy for my liking (dairies can feel a bit heavy for me sometimes), but it was good otherwise. The naan was a little bit greasy, so if you don't like greasy food, you should ask for no butter. Good food, good vibe, and I appreciate validating the parking! read more

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First time coming to this Indian restaurant! Outside was just normal but inside was pretty nice and cozy vibe! The staff were friendly and directed us to the table. She gave us recommendations for vegetarian and we took her advice. We got a cut of chai tea and samosa and papdichaat for appetizer which were quite filling stuffs! There's hint of spiciness in samosa and it was my spice tolerance limit of the night! I enjoyed the tartness of papdichaat with tamarin and avocado sauce! For our main meals, we got a plate of garlic naan , Punjabi paneer makhani and baingan saraf. They came with rice for curry tho! The main dishes were good but personally they can be improved a little more. There's mushroom seasonings and if they put a little of it, I think that'll complete the taste of it. Anyways, we had a good time and keep up the good work there. Cheers read more

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I was excited to try this new Indian place as there aren't many good Indian options in south Austin. The ambience is good. Looks like they inherited the furniture/decor Elementary had. Service was a bit slow, but that's understandable because it's a very new restaurant. Food was good too. Tried the veg kolhapuri curry, which is not available in a lot of restaurants. My complain would be the curry to vegetables ratio! Same with the chicken tikka masala - lot of curry, but just 3-4 small chicken pieces. But both tasted great. Naan was perfect too. Malai kulfi was a winner. read more

Tikka House Indian Eatery - Malai Kulfi - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place deserves the good reviews it has! Everything we had was super tasty. Loved the chicken korma and Tikka masala, the dishes look smallish but there's plenty of curry and chicken in there, enough that we have more for another meal (after appetizers). I loved each of the appetizers, but the chaat was my favorite. Don't skip on the chaat if you've never tried it before. Was told the papdi chaat was popular and I can see why. Garlic naan was perfect - warm and crispy on the outside/chewy on the inside. The inside of the restaurant was clean and modern. Service was incredibly friendly and quick. A little on the loud side but could easily hear people at the table. Parking was easy, a huge lot (more in the back). They validate parking, so don't pay before you get in the restaurant. And on top of all that the price isn't exorbitant as is typical in this part of Austin. Overall if recommend to anyone seeking Indian food in or near Austin! read more

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We are excited to have Tikka House in our neighborhood--and thrilled they've passed the one year mark! Food was outstanding and service was attentive. More of a beer and wine place vs cocktails. One food highlight was the house special dry curry chicken dish -- Murg Malal Kabab. Portions were plentiful and we appreciated the well marked menu for Gluten Free dining! read more

Really enjoyed dinner!! Great service and the restaurant validates parking. We ordered Scallops, Lamb Biryani, Lamb Rogan Josh, Garlic Naan, Paratha, the Fresh Lime Soda and the Mango Lassi. Literally everything was great, but the Garlic Naan, Lamb Biryani and Scallops (not pictured) stole the show. Will be back for more!! read more

Tikka House Indian Eatery - Lamb Biryani, Lamb Rogan Josh, Garlic Naan, and Paratha - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

We ordered take out last night. The appetizer was amazing, ordered the roti pe boti. For main course it was chicken biryani and chicken xacuti medium spicy. Even then the spice level was quite high. The biryani chicken was dry and chewy. read more

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Three suggestions for the owners: -- either invest in proper burners or cut out the buffet option. Your food tastes good in terms of flavors but serving it cold doesn't provide the best experience of your restaurant -- invest in some basic level of staff training. They are lethargic and unhappy and gossiping about the customers still seated at the restaurant. Forget about good service, this is a disservice to create such an unwelcome vibe -- please provide an itemized bill before running the card I was eager to stop by since a new Indian restaurant opened in my neighborhood - no more 15-20 miles of driving north. The reviews were generally good so I had built a positive impression. I have still given it 4 stars because the flavors are actually quite good. As is the variety on the menu. We made the mistake of partaking in their weekend lunch buffet and that was a disappointment for reasons written above. The restaurant itself is designed clean and tidy, with pleasant music playing at the right volume. I don't expect too much by way of service at ethnic restaurants but this was a particularly unprofessional and unacceptable type of service. I am open to returning for an a la carte experience and as we guided our fellow diners, I encourage you to also bypass the buffet and order off the menu for a fresher meal. I still don't know how two buffets cost $46 total because we were told the buffet is $18 each. read more

I have never had a bad meal here. The food is perfectly cooked, uniquely spiced, and absolutely delicious. The problem, however, is the service. Not the wait staff who are gracious and friendly. It is the *wait*! You can easily sit for 20 - 30 minutes waiting for the food you've ordered to be delivered. Even if you arrive fairly early in the evening. My suggestion is to order for pickup. You'll love the food and avoid the wait! read more

Food was fantastic. Some of the best naan I've had. Service was good. Will definitely be back!

My daughter and I had the following items. We are huge Indian food lovers: Veg Samosas (2) - delicious especially the sauces Aloo Tikki Chaat - first time trying this dish and it was good. Garlic Naan - well seasoned not overly garlicky Murg Tikka - this was my first time having this dish and I really enjoyed it. I didn't add any spice since I wanted to ensure I could enjoy the flavor. i didn't add any order some Tika sauce Daal Makhani - very yummy I truly enjoyed this dish and the flavors it encompassed Lamb Vindaloo - very tasty level 3 on spice. Flavorful for sure Chai Tea - I enjoyed this chai tea Blue Paradise - my daughter loved the drink alcohol free Restaurant is nice and clean. Service was great!!! There is a charge for parking but, they will validate it for you. We will return in the future!! Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5 Recommended dishes Chicken Tikka Masala, Goat Biriyani, Biryani read more

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One of the better Indian restaurants near downtown area. Havent found chaap being served anywhere else, ordered it here and was soo soft and delicious. The paneer tikka was great too. read more

Our favorite Indian restaurant in atx. Been a few times and also picked up. Gotta pay for the lot but they validate the entire amount. Love this place. read more

Although the food was amazing, I have to say that the service was superb. The entire staff was extremely friendly, attentive and explained any and every question I had. The butter chicken mango lassi was absolutely divine. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for great Indian food! read more

Food and service were fantastic! The staff was very attentive and helpful. We will be going back often!

Great little restaurant with a cozy ambiance. They have several mains and sides marked as vegan on the menu. The waiter was knowledgeable and once found out there was a vegan in our party he made sure to tell us if something wasn't vegan (like the sauce that came with the vegan samosas). We ordered 3 vegan dishes and two vegan appetizers. They were all delicious. Reasonable prices too. read more

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Another excellent new Indian cuisine. There's a bit of a parking congestion due to multiple businesses sharing it but it is validated/free parking. Beware without validation as the parking lady does boot your car! The service was good and fast and the ambience is great. Some random Indian videos were playing and the decor was pretty chill and nice. There's a bar an seating for about 35 I would think. Maybe 40 tops. We ordered a paneer appetizer and it was pretty good. For main course, we got malai kofta and some spicy paneer dish and paired it with garlic naan and bullet naan (basically naan with jalapenos and chillis but wasn't over the top spicy). The naan is just amazingly soft. Not sure how but it is very soft and great tasting. Some restaurants make it crispy and crunchy which is wrong but this one was perfect. The malai kofta was very creamy and nice and tasted really great. The spicy paneer curry was indeed spicy but definitely very tasty. Mango lassi was a great pairing with it and to cool you down the kulfi is highly recommended. Overall, this is a pretty good Indian bistro on S. Lamar and definitely a recommend for flavorful Indian food lovers. read more

Tikka House Indian Eatery - Kulfi - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This Indian restaurant has a really nice and quaint atmosphere on the inside, though you certainly wouldn't be able to tell from the outside. There seems to often be a wait but we were seated quickly. It was quite a wait for food to come out on a Saturday evening, probably up to 30-40 minutes. We ordered the malai kofta, which lived up to standards, the chole, which were very flavorful, garlic naan, which was soft and crispy. I was disappointed to see the mango lassi come out in a plastic cup with a straw - certainly not in keeping with the rest of the vibe of the place and an unnecessary use of plastic. The flavor of it was very good overall though. The other issue I had was with parking - there is a very small parking lot near the restaurant that was impossible to find a spot on a Saturday evening and we had to park across the street. Overall, I think I'll be back for the ambiance. read more

The food is amazing and the wait staff is efficient and very sweet. I was quite happy with my dish and had leftovers to bring home. My friend, who is a vegetarian loved his food as well. We meet for lunch frequently, and I doubt if we'll go anywhere else from now on! P.S. Be able to provide your license plate number when you enter. They record your plate so you don't get towed away. read more

Yummy! We got the Lamb Rogan Josh, Chicken Biryani, Chicken Saag, Garlic Naan, Gulab jamun, Gajar Halwa, Mango Lassi- Short review: Intimate space, delicious food, warm hospitality Long review: I can't even single out a specific dish because everything was very good, we took leftovers home and quickly polished those off. Lamb Rogan Josh is my favorite, moist lamb, soft and melts in the mouth. The biryani is flavorful and a great pairing or stand alone dish. Biryani + raita is always a winner. The chicken saag had a very creamy spinach base, great for kids! Garlic naan was generously topped with chopped garlic (maybe not a first-date food, but so good!) Gulab Jamun was very soft and melts in the mouth as well- basically a fried donut hole in warm syrup... Gajar Halwa- sweetened condensed milk, cardamom and warm cooked carrots. Wholesome, delicious. Finally, the Mango Lassi- a classic! Tikka Houses Mango Lassi has a bit more spices to it than my prior experiences, I liked the addition. Feedback: The public (or maybe just me) demands a boozey mango lassi! This is fully a rip from Pondicheri in Houston, but mango lassi + rum would be awesome at this cocktail capable location! read more

The interior is very nice, and spacious. Servers were great and attentive. We got the chicken 65, chicken vindaloo (with garlic naan of course), and roti pe boti. Our favorite was the roti pe boti, it reminded me of a smash burger but elevated and much tastier. The chicken 65 was really unique tasting, it had that hint of oily chicken flavor but was covered in a flavorful sauce, even though is covered in red, it's not spicy just has lots of spice flavorings. Chicken in the vindaloo was slightly on the dry side, and the garlic on the naan could've been roasted or cooked longer because it was more on the raw garlic side which can be overwhelming for some. Also had the mango lassi to drink and absolutely loved it! Definitely different from other places I've had it at, but the best one so far. I would totally come back. They have so many options, and overall everything about the place was amazing. Next time I'd like to try their Chaat or Indo-Chinese options that they specialize in. Prices were fair, and they have a lot of potential so I recommend checking them out before things get too busy!! read more

Tikka House has been such a fantastic addition to the S Lamar area. The food is fresh, flavorful, and the service has always been good. It's Clay Pit quality without Clay Pit prices! So glad to have a great Indian restaurant in the neighborhood. read more

Excellent Indian food! Love their garlic naan, Chicken Xacuity, Kerala Fish Curry and shrimp fried rice, so delicious can't wait to go back read more

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This was our first time at Tikka House, we were a party of 4, arrived about 5 pm and it wasn't crowded. The food took maybe 30 minutes to come out, nothing unusual. We had drinks and lots of food. The food was very good and the service was too. However, at some point it became very crowded. We had finished out dinner, paid our tab and were just filling our to go containers when one of the employees who was seating people asked us to leave because people were waiting to be seated. Our total time there was an hour and 40 min according to a text I received from the parking validation app the restaurant uses. I don't believe I have ever been asked to leave a restaurant so another party could sit down, especially since we were there for what seemed like an average or reasonable amount of time. To say we were shocked and appalled is an understatement and of course we will not return for this reason. Such a shame because the food is quite good. read more

Tikka House is a welcome addition to South Lamar. I went here for dinner during the week and was able to get a table after only a 10 or so minute wait. Service was kind and attentive although food did take quite awhile to come out. (Close to 45 minutes) Food was flavorful and fresh. The chicken vindaloo was not too heavy on tomato and well balanced. Portion sizes were a bit on the small side for my liking and the quantity of chicken in my curry could have been a bit more. Garlic naan was delicious and my fiancee's butter chicken was very creamy and smooth. Atmosphere is bright and modern, they kept much of the decoration of Elementary the previous restaurant which I think is a good thing. Overall, a solid Indian spot, food is bit small for the price but quality and taste is certainly there! read more

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It's nice to have a new Indian spot in this zip code. The goat curry I got was good as was the cheese naan. I probably would've enjoyed the tikka masala more. I also got a hot masala chai which was delicious. The new parking system here allows a 2 hour window for free parking with validation inside the restaurant. read more

Food was not spicy as advertised. Only burning hot spices which made the meal enjoyable. Took food home and spiced with onions, garlic and added heavy cream and butter. Would not go back. Service thing was great. read more

Great addition to South Austin! The restaurant is pleasant and comfortable inside - with nice bar seating as well. Service is very kind, warm and welcoming. We split the Chicken 65 appetizer, and for entrees ordered the lamb biryani and shrimp curry. All the food was very tasty, especially the shrimp curry, which had just the perfect amount of coconut flavoring and a generous serving of shrimp. Some of the best Indian food I've had in Austin! read more

Food was great. We really enjoyed the vibe with the bar. Servers were really helpful and kind. Really enjoyed the chicken biriyani. They ran out of the Mango Lassi but that might have been because it was really late at night. read more

Tikka House Indian Eatery - Butter Chicken Butter Naan - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Don't EVER go to this restaurant!!! I called in an order, which they said would be ready in 15 minutes. I arrived 15 minutes later, parked in the back, went in to pick up my food, but it wasn't ready, (though it should have been by then, as promised). Nick, the manager, asked if I wanted to "validate my parking". I said no because I was just picking up my food and not dining in; he nodded and said ok. Inexplicably, my food was delayed ten minutes. Not my fault. Finally, when ready, I paid and exited to my SUV only to find it booted. A very disrespectful parking lot attendant approached and, upon being informed of the circumstances, refused to go with me to the manager to clarify that l was just picking up my dinner, and that it had been delayed. The attendant officiously demanded that I pay, if I wanted my vehicle. So I paid and then went to get the manager. We came out but the bumptious attendant was irreconcilable. The manager called the parking lot owner who said it was OK to take the boot off and release the charge. I'd already paid the parking lot attendant, who then refused to refund me and said take it to court!! The manager and the attendant were disrespectful and deceptive. It was the manager's fault I was delayed; my food was not ready when promised. When was the last time you validated parking at a restaurant where you were just picking up food? Food was mediocre to boot! Worst naan in town. Go to Saffron instead! Now that's a good restaurant with excellent food and a respectful staff. Skip Tikka! read more

Tikka House has been open for two months now. The decor and layout still reflect the previous restaurant that occupied the space. The service was friendly, and we were seated promptly, which was a nice touch. Parking is validated, just like the other restaurants and bars that share lot. The kitchen fan/ ducts could work better. We were worried the food smell would sink into our clothing. We ordered the samosa, butter chicken, garlic and cheese naan, spinach paneer, and tandoori salmon. So we had a good taste of different things on the menu. Overall, the food was fine but didn't stand out. We felt it lacked flavor and could use more seasoning, especially salt. The spice levels are very mild--when they say "mild," they mean zero spice. If you enjoy a bit of heat, start with medium and adjust up from there. It's a fine spot if you're in the area. I would come back and try other things on the menu to give it another shot. read more