Tikka House Indian Eatery

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 hospitalityLong 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!

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

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!

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

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.

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!

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.

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!!

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.

Didn't know what to expect when walking in but...wow! Pleasantly surprised on many levels. The ambiance is really casual but stylish with whites and blues accented with pops of orange. The space is neat and clean. The service was amazing and the staff were friendly and helpful with the questions we had. Food was delicious, especially the samosa chaat appetizer! The naan was fresh baked and buttery good! Chicken vindaloo was just spicy enough and the potatoes were a nice touch. Can't wait to go back!