refresher for lunch... Just stumbled upon this scrolling down the street on Maps...Indian Cuisine...OK, OK!... Chic, Bright, Raw feeling materials for decor. Certainly trendy, but, don't feel put off...its still chill enough to be your spot for lunch. Valerie directs me to just what i needed. Indian inspired dishes. I get the butter masala lamb! So there are multiple choices of Tikka bowls. Valerie recommends the Butter Masala, and I choose Lamb for my Protein. Choose your spice, I choose hot. I'm avoiding rice, so I sub out for veg. (peas, carrots, onions and the like) This is the perfect lunch portion for me with left over sauce I am sad to see go into the bin! Not too heavy to need a nap and perfect enough to not need a dessert! Wow, was Val right! That butter Masala was perfectly spicy, and so buttery and full flavored, I couldn't believe it. Even after all my lamb and veggies were gone, I kept lapping up forkfulls of the curry, just to get another hit of flavor and spice. Soooo, good. So not busy, and it should be. So priced right for the filling lunch. So original and true to its roots. Plus, this place is cool, hip, post industrial and utilitarian in a fully commercially produced way that works on so many levels. I want to feel like I am at the Starbucks of Indian Fare. They carry an assortment of self-serve teas and so many menu items I could not explore alone on lunch. Tomball; the next culinary destination in your adventure? Start here! read more

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I've been a regular customer at Tikka Shack, but my last takeout order left a lot to be desired. I ordered two Malai Koftas to go, and when I opened the container, the curry, rice, and koftas were all mixed together in one big mess (see photo). We couldn't even bring ourselves to eat the naan because everything was so messy and blended together , not at all appetizing. In all my years of ordering Indian food for takeout, I have never once had a restaurant pack curry and rice together in the same container. Every other place I've ordered from either uses separate containers or a divided tray as standard practice. I emailed the restaurant to flag the issue, and the response I got was basically "next time, request to have the curry and rice packed separately." As a customer, I shouldn't have to specifically request basic, sanitary packaging. This should be standard, not something you have to ask for. No apology, just an excuse. Really disappointed with the food quality control and customer service here. Hoping they improve their packaging standards, because the taste of the food itself has been fine in the past. It's the experience that fell apart this time. read more

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1. Service - We were greeted at the counter. Staff seemed friendly. 2. Price - about $10-15 per plate. 3. Ambiance - this is a fast food joint concept. You order and pay at the counter. Grab your drink and seat yourself. Wait for your name to be called. Cute small place for Indian food. 4. Food - the food was pretty good. I recommend their CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA. you can pick your spice level (mild, medium, or hot). They have wings and pizza here! 5. Cleanliness - dining area and restrooms appear clean. Customers typically clean up their own mess. I didn't see anyone wiping down the tables during our visit though. We had some minor water drops and stains on our table from the previous customer. We did have to wipe down ourselves. But nothing major that deterred us from staying. read more

Tikka Shack Indian Grub - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

First time and probably last time. Warm welcome when walking in very pleasant. I placed my order to go and paid $16 with tip got home with food very disappointed with portion. It just seems I gotten a few pieces of chicken maybe 6-7 pieces, I could have gotten more chicken at Chinese restaurant. Flavor wise it was good but not as great as I expected maybe if it was then I probably wouldn't complain about the amount of chicken. Felt this was a let down and was excited to try this plac read more

Tikka Shack Indian Grub - Curry chicken - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Traditional Indian food (mainly curry) with a few protein options including vegan. They also offer Mango Lassi drink in a bottle as well as organic drinks in fountain. Good rewards program; without it, they seem pricy. read more

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Based on the response from my previous review I'll update it now. I selected garlic naan as my side. STILL got a giant heaping amount of rice that soaked up all my tikka masala sauce. Rice does something to the flavor when mixed into food that I severely dislike I only want rice on the side. I paid $72 for a buy one get one meal. Add garlic naan as a side like I was told to and now I'm out almost $100 for food we barely touched. I've attached the screenshots below to show you 1. There's no options to sub rice and 2. Naan was selected as a side and I still got rice. Something with your options on Uber Eats does not correlate with what you told me. Something has changed. I gave you guys another shot and will not be making the same $70 mistake again. read more

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I get by with a little help from my friends; and my friends agreed... the food is good (quality & flavor). This is what I suspected after indulging in Tikka Shack goodies during a recent Yelp Elite event, but I am not an expert on Indian cuisine, so I called in reinforcement. Tikka Shack's menu is organize a in a way that allows the casual diner to learn the dishes by category. I had spinach masala with lamb and naan, while a friend had butter chicken masala. My friend with cultural expertise faked us out by ordering from a different section of the menu (kabab bowl + chicken tikka?). The restaurant has a nice vibe with multiple seating areas indoors and out. The service was good and we enjoyed the bicycle/jitney the men decor. read more

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Warm introduction through the door with a friendly staff whom helps you navigate the menu if you are unfamiliar with Indian food. This is my second time returning for the tiki wrap highly recommend 10 out of 10! read more

Tikka Shack Indian Grub - Tiki Wrap - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

White washed and bland. Would not recommend anyone here. By far the WORST Indian food I've tried. Ordered a meal for 2 special with chicken tikka masala and butter chicken. Both were disgusting and tasted like Gerber baby food. There were NO spices in the curry. I was so disappointed looking at how bland my garlic naan was. I refused to eat them. The only saving grace was the samosas. They were decent! read more

Tikka Shack Indian Grub - Samosa (2 PC.) - 2/5 - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Food looked great, but failed to deliver on so many aspects. Overall tasted bland, causing me to not even finish the food. The naan was okay though, and the overall ambience was nice with very spacious seating. read more

Tikka Shack Indian Grub - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Comfortable counter-service venue featuring a reasonable selection of curries, biryanis and other sides. We ate in, and the service was quick and friendly and the food came promptly as well and was hot and fresh. Some of the negatives seen in reviews may relate to doordash/ubereats/etc, as this isn't a style of food that tolerates long delays between preparation and consumption very well. They describe themselves as a place to begin a love for Indian food, and that's pretty accurate; it's not the most extensive or fully authentic menu, but it is tasty and good. Their heat scale tends towards the beginner mild side as well; I had my curry "hot" and while it had a pleasant degree of spiciness, it was more like what I would call medium. If you're new to Indian or spicy food in general, "mild" will certainly be safe for you. Decent selection of canned beers from local brews, a definite plus for me. Located in the VIntage Park shopping/dining/entertainment complex, it is real easy parking and in-out dining. read more

Tikka Shack Indian Grub - spinach curry with chicken, garlic naan, street style chaat, Methi Malai - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

The absolute WORST Indian food I've ever had! We were excited to try this place, and came in on a Saturday for lunch. The place was empty ( bad sign) We ordered samosa chaat street style, the samosa was soggy and overall not fresh. The mango lassi is prepackaged and tasted more like yogurt than fresh mango. Awful! We ordered chicken 64, lamb korma, butter chicken and butter naan. The lamb korma, and butter chicken were so bland and flavorless. The chicken 64 was just ok. This place is horrible and I'm sure they'll be closing their doors soon. read more

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First time trying Indian food. I figured there would be more spice. Mango lassi was really good. I would definitely get the tikka masala spicier though. Just a little more flavor is needed. read more

I've been meaning to try this spot for a bit now and finally had the chance to stop by... even the kids tagged along! The food was good! It was hot, presented nicely, and came out within a reasonable amount of time post ordering. The servings were a bit on the smaller size though - which for the money, left me with pause. I ordered a kabob plate and a side of garlic naan - my kids had the child's version with one selecting a pizza. I was pleasantly surprised they didn't leave asking for too much more - although they still did and we spent about $65 (again not a cheap outing for four). The staff were very attentive, the space was clean and well kept. I loved how they politely ask you to clean up behind yourself with little signs at each table...lol I recommend stopping by & giving it a try if you're in the area! I think it's a welcome addition to The Vintage! read more

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This place looked to be relatively new and seemed to have some exciting menu options, but I was however disappointed with the price and quality of food. The meal deal they offer starts off with a base of rice, followed by your pick of veggies, paneer cheese, or meat, and naan if you want for extra. I didn't feel like getting rice, so I asked if I could get the coconut curry with naan instead of rice, and with paneer added in. The curry was very runny, and I thought there would at least be some baseline level of veggies (there was absolutely nothing) with just a handful of paneer cubes. The naan was plain and relatively small...honestly, it was more like pita bread. The meal cost around $13 but I feel like the offering didn't meet the value. Don't think I'd be too excited to return. read more

Tikka Shack Indian Grub - Inside - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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must admit, I have very limited exexperience with Indian food. This was a great introduction! I was worried about the spice level but I was able to handle everything. It was flavorful and comforting. It felt like a warm hug from the inside out. read more

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Never will go here again! Manager is extremely rude. When I told her food isnt cooked properly and spicy. She didnt care. I had to keep arguing with her but didn't care at all. When I told the other staff members about this they said we cant do anything about this! Train the staff and to treat customers with respect! There isn't a business without respect and having customers. I will tell all my family and friends dont go to this restaurant Me and my sister were furious read more

We've passed this place so many times and finally stopped by the other night after the plaza was hosting a Halloween event. It smelled incredible when we walked in. My daughters and I all got the butter masala with chicken and we got regular naan. I ordered it regular and not spicy due to the kids also eating it but I would definitely get it spicy if I was alone and I would do the garlic naan next time! You order at the counter, take your number to your table, and they bring it right out. Everything was fast and really, really good. I will for sure be back as Indian food is a favorite of my family! read more

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Not sure why this place is getting all the hate, it's clean, fresh and quick. Affordable and a good portion of food for around $12. Chicken Tikka Masala is always a nice meal, very favorable. Grabbed it to go, had it ready in minutes and on my way. Go check it out. read more

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Tikka Shack is sort of like a modern approach to Indian food, with wraps, appetizers, entree and desserts (of course) all having a different, yet a very familiar base. They all have options to make it hot or extra hot (regular spicy in terms of the core Indian folks, lol) but the extra hot does have a kick to it. The decor is bright and vibrant with a splash of color all around. There's ample seating area with floor to sealing glasses. I've mostly ordered to-go food from this place and I've always been satisfied. I'll be honest, I've mostly sticked to a few dishes and they are all tasty and delicious every time I order. The tikka pizza is fantastic (with multiple options to choose from), the chicken 65 is another great dish to order along with their curries - the tikka masala, butter masala and so on. Every dish has a base with a protein option to choose (chicken/ paneer/veggie/ lamb/ shrimp) and this is a common theme about this restaurant. You won't get the typical menu with 100's of options to choose from, rather the list is concise with options to select for each dish. Now, talking about the taste and the authenticity (if I may), the food doesn't taste like the traditional Indian food, and this can be both good and bad based on how you perceive it. One on hand, it's a modern twist with similar notes extracted from traditional Indian cuisine, on the other, if you're used to the typical 'masala and the spice' that comes along with curry based food, you'd be left wanting. read more

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I had seen this restaurant open after pasing by a few times and finally decided to stop in. This is yet another americanized fast casual Indian place to open up in the Houston area. The last one, Tarka, I didn't like so much. It's just too corporate and not very authentic. I ordered a few dishes and a couple of drink options. I tried the butter masala with chicken, lamb vindaloo (made it spicy 1 level), and kabob bowl. I also added 2 Naan (a garlic, and a Tikka Naan (with cheese)). Their drinks are either Tractor brand fountain drinks (juices and teas only), or bottled drinks, including canned coke products, Mexican cokes and Jarritos, beer, and ethnic bottled juices like lychee, mango and guava purees. The dining room is bright, modern and has all the typical Indian colors. The food comes out and I try the butter masala first. Just based on looks, it looks boring. It also tastes sort of bland but surprisingly has some kick to it. Most butter chickens don't. The lamb vindaloo is better and more complex. It is spicy too but not overwhelming. The kabob bowl took nearly 20 mins to come out. I didn't feel it was worth the wait. Chicken was juicy but just average. They also charged me for 3 naan, but I had only asked for 2. Overall, its okay for the area. I would return and order favorites from my 1st visit, but I prefer the more authentic indian food just across 249. read more

Tikka Shack Indian Grub - Lamb vindaloo with Tikka naan - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

We travelled quite aways to visit this new location, but it was well worth the trip. This concept of an approachable, quick and easy Indian place is a great way to introduce the indoctrinated to the amazing food. The spice can be altered for the faint of heart or for gluttons of punishment. The best of all was the staff. I have the cilantro aversion gene and they helped make sure everything was perfect for me. read more

Tikka Shack Indian Grub - Clean and fresh interiors - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Tried this place out this past Saturday for dinner. Place was busy. Restaurant has plenty of seating so we didn't have any issues finding a table. Menu is similar to Tadka Kitchen and Masala Wok (without the Indo Chinese options). It's a casual place where you order at the counter top, and food comes to your table. They had said food would be medium spicy but it was quite mild. Korma came first without the Naan. We were already almost done eating the Korma with rice once the Naan came out late. Suggest them to serve Naan at the same time with the dish. Naan was good but small in size. Paneer wrap's bread was toasted/grilled very well. The pizza was good as well but came last & very late as we were wrapping up, even though it was listed as an appetizer in the menu. read more

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Good Indian spot for the area, and hots the spit if you're craving some. Our favorite was the street style chaat, so refreshing and flavorful. We also really enjoyed the lamb biryani and samosas. The tikka pizza was good but would've been better id we added chicken or paneer. Both desserts were alright at best. Good try! read more

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Overall not a bad place! I ordered takeout from here and got the masala fries with chicken and the chicken kabab bowl with rice and mango salad. The chicken in my bowl was good and the fries were good as well. The chicken in my fries was a little dry. Everything else was okay. I like the sauce they served with their food. It's definitely more white washed Indian food so keep that in mind. They didn't give me any chicken when I had ordered it with my fries. Luckily, I checked my order in the parking lot and noticed I was missing the chicken. They were able to rectify the mistake and made my fries correctly. One thing they should advertise is that their meat is HALAL! Overall, the food was okay and I might be back here again in the future. read more

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It was Tikka Shack for the win tonight, folks! They're having a soft opening this weekend, so a few of the kinks are still getting worked out (ex: at time of posting, the UberEats menu has the menu items and descriptions scrambled a bit). But they're making up for it with terrific, friendly service and crave-worthy deliciousness. We ordered samosas, butter chicken, Tikka masala, and a kid's "quesadilla". Good flavors all around. I'm assuming the lighter of the two curries we ordered is the butter chicken, and if that's the case, it doesn't resemble a masala in look and taste as it usually does, but seemed more like a korma. Good stuff either way. The naan could be a bit more fluffy, but they do tend to settle when being delivered, so I can't knock them for that (and we would have loved to have eaten in the restaurant, but feeling under the weather so we called it in). The Tikka sauce is straight addictive. This is very friendly, easy, accessible Indian food. If you've got a picky eater, kids in tow, or you're looking to introduce someone to these flavor profiles, Tikka Shack is a great place to do it. Glad we've got a location close by! read more

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Mediocre at best. Was very excited to try this new location. Unfortunately I was very let down by the quality and portion size. I ordered the butter chicken plate and masala fries. The curry was sub-par and have had better curry from a jar. The fries were good fries but the toppings to make them masala fries were very poorly executed. I would not come back to this restaurant read more

For a newbie, to experience Indian Pakistani restaurant, this is the place to check out. Customer service is good; smiling faces, active workers, and they kept to themselves. The tikka wrap was phenomenal. Extremely cheesy with huge pieces of chicken. The dipping sauce that came with it was great. Fries were descent. It got the job done. The paneer pizza was ok. Way too many chopped up tomatoes. Really bland. The decor was very modern and I loved how it didn't smell like a typical Indian restaurant. read more

Delicious!! My chicken was buttery and spicy, the rice was cooked to perfection. The pizza was just because I was craving naan but omg all the ingredients were a perfect combination, also spicy, just how I like it! read more

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Tikka shack provided a very clean atmosphere, great customer service with a casual ambiance. The iced teas were very good, but the chai latte and three out of the five dishes were a bit on the bland side. The other two dishes were okay. If I were recommend Tika shack I would suggest the chicken korma the naan-wraps and the street style chaat as you're most flavorful options. Be sure to request extra spice if you like your food spicy. read more

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Lovely food, I got the spinach masala with lamb and garlic naan. Kind and attentive staff. Clean environment. I will be ordering food from here again! read more

Tikka Shack Indian Grub - Spinach masala with lamb and garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

In my opinion, and based on our recent experience. Our favorite go-to for quick, mainstream Indian food (not the authentic kind). Been ordering from there for several years now. Taste has been consistent to where we have kept coming back. Most recent order, however, was a disappointment. Methi Malai Curry was too sweet; Southern Curry, which typically has a bit of of a burst of flavor and zip, was watery and tasteless (despite requesting "Hot" while ordering, there was zero taste of chili heat or spice). The Samosas met the mark as usual; however the green Chutney was too watery. The Chicken Tikka Taco was a write-off as well - too sweet due to the mango chunks in it and no other taste to compensate. Overall, disappointing fare this time; don't know if cooks or recipes have changed - ordered via GRUBHUB, who like other food delivery services, jack up menu prices substantially (on certain dishes), in addition to charging delivery fees, etc..a nice bit of padding for themselves IMO and in my experience! The shining light in all this was the excellent response and service from the owner/manager, Sarika, who without question, took my feedback, thanked me for it, and promptly offered to refund the Southern Curry cost without question! Kudos to her! Similarly, as I had ordered via GRUBHUB, I was asked to contact them to secure the refund - again, Angel (?) at GH was superb. No questions asked, promptly refunded the amount of the dish. Great customer-mindedness throughout. Plan to return in anticipation that this experience was an anomaly. read more

Pleasantly surprised! I can not speak to the ambiance or service because I ordered delivery, but the food speaks for itself. I ordered the samosas, tacos (1 spicy chicken tikka, 1 shrimp coconut curry), and tandoori chicken pizza. Although not authentic Indian food, it was very flavorful! The one downside (which is why I rated 4 stars, not 5) is that the food was not spicy enough. Next time, I will order extra spicy and see if it has the kick that I expected). The portions are good sized...I have enough for lunch, dinner, and maybe still have some left over. The prices were reasonable. We definitely order again read more

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I was very excited to see this place opening in the old Wacky Mongolian spot in Vintage Park. We tried the Tikka Masala with chicken and the Southern curry with shrimp, in addition to some garlic naan. These 2 curres were a bit disappointing as they did not have the traditional flavors of the Indian dishes. The Tikka masala base was reminiscent of tomato soup. And the Southern curry made me think of shrimp etouffee. They lacked the complexity, depth of flavor and richness that i expected in Indian curries. Next time, I'll try the non curry items to see if I'll have better luck. read more

Tikka Shack Indian Grub - Southern curry with shrimp and garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

My husband and I tried Tikka Shack last weekend and absolutely loved it! Super cute spot in Vintage Park. The Tikka Masala was amazing and so was the butter chicken. Pleasantly surprised that they had local beer options - such as Klaus Brewing. A clean and fast option, we will definitely be going back! read more

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This is my first time eating Tikka Shack. I ordered online and picked it up myself. Once I arrived, I added an item to my order and the staff worked quickly to get that item made and served so my original order didn't get cold. The ambience is great, and the service is very good. The tiki masala on medium heat level is excellent. read more

I'm writing this with a heavy heart after a deeply upsetting experience at Takki Shack tonight. My wife, my autistic son, and I visited the restaurant hoping for a pleasant evening. Instead, we were met with behavior that was not only unprofessional but deeply hurtful. As my wife and I were looking at the menu, our son--who was slightly overstimulated--was off to the side spinning, which is a common self-regulating behavior for him. While we were focused on ordering, we noticed three employees behind the counter laughing and giggling while looking at our son. Just as I approached to place our order, one of the women said, "That's why I hate kids," and made a two-handed gesture toward my son. The laughter stopped when I walked up, and one of them asked to take my order. I turned to my wife and told her what I had just witnessed. We were both shocked and decided to leave immediately. My wife went back in to address the situation, and one of the employees came outside to offer an apology. Unfortunately, the explanation--that they had been talking about kids earlier and that's why I heard that comment--didn't add up, especially considering the timing and the gesture directed at our son. There was no acknowledgment of the laughter or the clear mockery. As a parent, especially of a child who cannot always speak up for himself, this experience was heartbreaking. No family should have to endure ridicule or insensitivity, especially in a public space meant to be welcoming. I will not be returning to Takki Shack as long as they employ individuals who think it's acceptable to mock children--particularly those with disabilities. I sincerely hope the management and ownership take this seriously and work to ensure their staff are trained in empathy, respect, and inclusion. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity. read more

My go to spot for yummy Indian food. I always order their chicken tikka masala with some garlic nan, if you don't know now you know, get it! You're missing out if you don't! I've also tried their vindaloo also really good, a little more on their spicy side. So, if you're not a fan of spice get the tikka masala! 10/10 would recommended! read more

Fantastic place One of the few we look forward to seeing, Friendly and delicious. Never really know what im ordering but it's always good to read more

Let me preface this by saying that I a really love Indian food, especially samosas. So I came by Tikka Shack, and decided to stop. It's a cute place, and spotlessly clean. It's the kind of place where you order at the counter. Since I wasn't that hungry, I decided to order 2 orders of samosas instead of an entree. They looked delicious, and had very good flavor, but they were very greasy. So, my tummy is a bit upset. I would like to return and try the curry. Noticing the mixed reviews here, I think Tikka Shack needs to up their game a bit. Houston is a very competitive market. On a side note, they have biodegradable straws! Too bad they don't offer paper cups, instead of plastic. read more

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