Tikka Shack is a chain of fast-casual Indian restaurants that opened in Lubbock, Texas in 2016. It was founded by friends and business partners Pramod Prodduturi and Bhoopal Reddy. The duo originally founded the fast-casual chain Masala Wok in Richardson in 2002. The focus of that chain was on fresh, made-to-order Indian and Asian dishes inspired by Hyderabad, India where Prodduturi grew up. Masala Wok went on to become an enduring success and currently has seven locations throughout Texas. As they began to scale and add new Masala Wok locations, Prodduturi and Reddy noticed that their Indian menu generated the most revenue. So, in 2016, they expanded by opening Tikka Shack, focusing solely on Indian dishes such as curries, biryani, and, of course, tikka masala. As of this writing, Tikka Shack has 20 locations throughout the United States. My family and I recently had lunch at the Tikka Shack in Hershey, Pennsylvania (opened April 2024) while we were in town for the day. While looking for a place to grab lunch, we saw it on Chocolate Avenue and thought that Indian food sounded delicious. We initially had no idea that it was part of a chain. I ordered the "Chicken Tikka Masala" (savory, tomato-cream masala spiced up with paprika, coriander, and turmeric, served w/ basmati rice), my wife had the "Chicken Methi Malai" (flavorful & creamy curry sauce infused with methi (dry fenugreek), paprika, turmeric, yogurt, coriander, and garnished fresh cilantro, served w/ basmati rice), we both had Garlic Naan and Samosas on the side, and our sons both had the "Chicken Tikka Tenders" (tikka seasoned and hand breaded all white meat chicken tenders, served w/ fries). Everything was really tasty; excellent quality! My wife and I washed everything down with a couple of delicious "Mango Lassis". During our stay, we also noticed that many of the clientele were people of Indian decent, which is always a good sign. We had an excellent lunch at Tikka Shack and would definitely visit again if we see another location in the future! read more

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WOW! So tasty! I'm of Indian descent and I totally approve! I'm so happy this is flavorful food in the middle of Hershey Pennsylvania! Great stop before hitting the park! read more

Tikka Shack - Paneer Tikka Shack Bowl - Indian Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

Overall pretty good. Service was slower than I would have expected. You order from a counter and then they give you a number and bring your meal to the table. Took about twenty minutes to receive my order. I tried the spicy chicken tikka taco and it did have a good amount of spice. I also had the masala fries and they were good but got a little soggy towards the bottom. The lemonade is organic and delicious I made mine with half lemonade and half dragon fruit strawberry. I would certainly return again if I was in the mood for Indian! read more

Tikka Shack - Masala fries - Indian Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

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2.5 It what you expect from fast-Indian food, definitely not the most authentic but gets the job done. Some items were better than others, I would recommend the chicken tikka masala, that was the curry that was most seasoned. Other dishes were a bit bland like the southern curry. It's fine for the area, better than eating at Hershey park. read more

Tikka Shack - Chicken Tikka Pizza - Indian Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

Very nice, clean place! Food was good and eclectic! We wanted to try a lot since it was our first time; We ordered: Masala Fries- Loaded fries doused with tikka masala, onions, scallions, tomatoes, cilantro covered in sweet and spicy secret spices. Street Style Chaat- Samosa or crispy potato fritters aka, aloo tikki, seasoned chickpeas, yogurt sauce, tamarind and mint chutney, red onion, tomatoes, and cilantro Tikka Masala- House favorite! Savory tomato-cream masala spiced up with paprika, coriander and turmeric (I asked for spicy, was spicy) Biryani Rice Bowl- Aromatic long-grain basmati rice infused with clarified butter (ghee) and delicious blend of spices. Garnished with fresh cilantro and red onions. Served with house-made raita crema and curry sauce To me, this was the best dish It came out pretty fast (which is good and filled us for sure. I personally like Khana Bistro more, especially for the $, but this is not a bad change up. The flavor just wasn't as bold as Khana. That said, I WILL eat here again! There are so many cool options I have to try. For most people this is easy 4*, maybe 5...I spare 5* for very unique place. read more

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For someone that absolutely loves Indian food, I love this concept! Tikka Shack is like the Indian Chipotle. Fresh, made to order, and affordable. I was in Hershey for work and couldn't help by stop in for dinner. The staff was so nice! They checked on me while I was eating too. I ordered the spinach masala plate with paneer. I added a side of garlic naan and a samosa. They had traditional Indian drinks like mango lassi and desserts too. I had to save room for ice cream. I'm in Hershey, right?! The spinach masala paneer was so good! Comes with basmati rice too. All around delish! The restaurant is very clean with views of Hershey Park. Now I have to see if there are other locations! So yummy! read more

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We've been fans of the Tikka Shack on the west shore, so we were excited to have one open in Hershey. It is nice to have a "quick serve" Indian restaurant to grab and go. The place is clean and welcoming. We ordered our usual: naan, tikka masala, and butter chicken, Biryani, but something was different here. The dishes did not seem as flavorful as in past visits to the west shore location. Service was prompt, but there are better options around. read more

Food tasted good (lunch special paneer tikka masala) but they do use seed oils. If you try to avoid inflammatory seed oils (canola, soybean, corn etc. oils watch out). I felt horrible after my meal and sweated it out at the gym afterwards. Everything else is fine, but if you eat clean, you should know this. read more

Looking for a quick bite before an event at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA and we found this restaurant. So glad we did! Great service by MacKenzie and delicious food. The restaurant is conveniently located only four minutes from the Giant Center.. read more

We went for early dinner and place was not crowded... the place was very clean and had good Ambiance... we ordered Samosa, chicken tikka wrap and chicken tikka masala with rice. The person who served us was very pleasant and explained with lot of patience. Food arrived in few mins... Samosa was very oily basically dripping with oil was very difficult to eat. Chicken wrap was good with lots of cheese, chicken tikka masala gravy was good but chicken didn't have the charred flavour of tikka. Spices in chicken felt not cooked... it does have plenty of parking and very close to Hershey park and world... read more

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Food was amazing, service was awesome and the atmosphere was superb. My first time visiting Hershey, Pa. Small, cute and quaint town with some spitfire and spunk. I appreciate the wonderful customer service, patience and kindness shown to me by the the staff read more

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Americanized, Indian, fast casual. That is really how easy it is to boil down what this place is. It has a fast food vibe with an interior designed to get you in and out. The food does arrive quickly. The food is bland so it's not a place I would go back to. read more

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Ate here today with my parents and sister to try this place out for lunch and dinner. We had definitely brought different kinds of rice bowls to share together to at least satisfy our taste. It was definitely really good and delicious. The service there was also attentive. Finally, I will come back again next time when I visit Pennsylvania. read more

Tikka Shack - Indian Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

Great quality food every time we order quality was great food perfect temperature tastes, paneer quality always the best nice place to go price medium range not too high read more

Such a nice place for American-Indian food. I like their spin on these well known dishes. They offer a kebab plate with salad and rice. Also, naan for a little extra. I highly recommend getting some Lassi while you're there too. The service was excellent, extremely accommodating. They were giving good, chill vibes. I enjoyed the quiet, yet central location as well. read more

I ordered take out. The portion size was good but the food (I got lamb tikka masala) was bland. I probably wouldn't return just because there is better Indian in the area. read more

Was served chicken kabobs that were not cooked all the way through. Now just praying I don't get super ill.

Cool fusion of indian food. Great Service and amazing staff . Ambiance is also good. Not enough parking in the area though.

I've eaten at all the Indian restaurants in the Harrisburg-Hershey area. I love authentic Indian food, especially the richness and complexity of the flavor profiles. My take on Tikka Shack: The Good: 1. Fast 2. Friendly staff 3. Downtown Hershey location 4. Garlic Naan was yummy The Not-so-Good: 1. It's basically Indian fast food 2. Limited menu geared toward folks who may not be as adventurous 3. When the package the food for takeout they place the entree AND the rice in the same container. By the time you get to where you're going the rice has absorbed a lot of whatever sauce the food is cooked in 4. Pricey for portion sizes All in all Tikka Shack is not bad for fast casual Indian food but if you are looking for authentic Indian cuisine there are better options in the area. read more

I was looking for somewhere convenient and different than the usual, but still casual and fast. Also, wanted something bold, maybe healthy, and flavourful. This is the place. If you like great Indian flavors, optional spice, great drinks, and pleasant staff members, then try Tikka. read more

Amazing new addition to the Hershey food scene! Came here during opening week and it was packed. Well worth the wait. One of the employees was handing out mango lassi samples while we waited in line. I got the samosas, garlic naan, and paneer tikka masala and it did not disappoint! The garlic naan tasted fresh, the samosas were nice and crispy, and the paneer tikka masala was a generous portion! Make sure to ask for it extra spicy if you like some heat. They have a small parking lot in the back which is convenient. If doing a takeout order, would recommend ordering in advance online to avoid the wait. Love the trendy interior decor and outdoor area. Overall, would highly recommend and can't wait to come back and try more of their menu! They have everything from naan tacos to naan pizzas. read more

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Great portion size, flavor is insane. The biryani dry rub wings were genuinely some of the best wings I've ever had. Service was quick and food was made fast. Can't recommend enough g read more

Super friendly staff and tasty food! The dish I ordered was spicier than I was expecting, which was a pleasant surprise. Really enjoyed their selection of specialty fountain drinks. Fun vibe in the restaurant and easy parking. read more

Best indian food i've had in a while, made me productive and go-getting. I wish i could kiss every member of their team intimately.

The food was just the right portion. The food could have used more seasoning and flavor. Service was fast. Nice ambiance. Clean restaurant and bathrooms. read more

Food is delicious and portions are perfect. Fast service and friendly associates.Restaurant is always clean. The tiramisu is delicious. In house made Mango lassi is yummy read more

Tikka Shack - Chicken kabob bowl - Indian Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

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If you want great Indian food, this is really not the place to go. It's fusion-American food(wings, tacos, etc) with Indian sauces. It's just ok. read more

First time at a Tikka Shack, and I was a little hesitant since I don't know much about Indian food - but this stuff was delicious! Good service, nice atmosphere, and very accessible to downtown Hershey. Will definitely be back! read more

The food was absolutely amazing! They are very nice and the service was great! Would highly recommend read more

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This place is really underrated. We took a quick overnight trip to Hershey and saw this little spot after leaving the park. We stopped in for lunch and quickly returned to take food with us on the 2 hour ride home. Everything is full of flavor! We had the biryani wings, coconut curry wings, samosas (chefs kiss!) best I've tried in a very long time, chicken kabob plate is super flavorful. We couldn't get enough. My 2 year old even loved the chicken kabob with rice! If you're in the area- this is a must try... read more

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Very good food. Stopped for a quick bite and loved it. Ordered the tika wrap, tika pizza and wings. All great. Will return.

i have gone to tikka shack a couple of times in the past few months, and WOW, the quality of this establishment is beyond expectation. i want to highlight one of the staff members, delilah, as she has been an integral part of the team. from top tier service while ordering, to going above and beyond to making sure our food is excellent and our table is cleaned up afterwards, it is refreshing to see a hard working employee. if there are any questions or discussions about giving a raise or employee of the month, she's your girl to go to. delilah just made the whole environment radiate with amazing vibes and i very much look forward to coming here again many times!!! read more

The food was delicious and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Loved the garlic naan and chicken curry.