Reviews of Tarka (Restaurant)

Thomas Isidean

Good food and cosy atmosphere. You order at the counter on the way in and they deliver the food as it is prepared. The food is very tasty. Selection is not as elaborate as some sit down restaurants though. Service was quick.

Simon McGraw

This place was awesome. They actually give you Mint Chutney too. Great indian place in Austin.

Gordon Montgomery

Possibly the best Indian in Austin!! Fast delivery, classic style, tasty food

Chris Stockdale

One of may favorites! Excellent food, and quick service. If you're in the mood for good indian food, but don't want to spend an hour plus on dinning, this is the spot!

Karen Oden

Great tiki marsala & mango lemonade!

VEENA LOBO

I liked the food here.

Paul Loesch

It's fast counter service but the food is pretty damn good and the naan is almost always fresh. Korma is my favorite but all the dishes even the American-y ones are good.

Larry Huegele

It was quite a bit better than I expected. Unfortunately I don't know the names of the Indian food I like, but loved the chicken marsala medium heat! The rice was great as was the garlic nan bread!

Anoop Gopalakrishnan

One of the best indian restaurant around.

Nicolas Kindley

Very reliable spot for consistently good Indian food. I’ve pretty much had the entire menu over the years, nothing is bad.

Tina Enriquez

This was my first time. Food was great. The atmosphere is calm and pleasant. The only thing I noticed they had several tables needing to be cleared of dishes when we first arrived limiting the booth seating. As we enjoyed our food other people arriving had to deal with the same inconvenience. We were there for about 45 minutes and the tables still unattended. Other than that, it was good.

Conner

Food was decent. Lack of flavor in the tikka masala, also the chicken was a bit dry. Good food just wouldn't make it a regular spot.

Andy Chavez

Saag with veggies & garlic naan are my favorite!

Darrell Haggard

Great quick place! So good

Tarlac Williams

Good selection of vegetarian and standard Indian food. Chicken vindaloo (hot) is legit.

Rachel Douglas

Always one of my favorite quick Indian places. The samosas, biryani, and lassi are not to miss!

drpodgo

The best fastest Indian food I've ever had. Their tikka masala is so amazing.

Emily Fabian

Delicious lamb biryani! Service is usually quick too.

Alain Bracho

The best Indian food in town so far

Jeremy Griffin

I love this place. Great food and it just happens to be Indian.

L. Lee

Good food, somewhat expensive for portions you get!

Kaushik Londhe

Went here recently and have to say it's definitely a great place to have good quality north Indian food. The portion sizes are pretty huge and the food is flavorful and ticks most boxes. The prices are surprisingly pretty reasonable. A Must visit!

Mo Ratel

Delicious casual Indian. A bit pricey but it's good.

C. Hutney

Great place to get quick Indian food with a variety of vegetarian plates. Staff is very friendly and helpful.

Linda Odom

Love the sauce at this place but the shrimp seems to be a little overdone all the time. Quick and friendly service.

Gary O'Brien

Really good food. Good service. If anyone goes there expecting blister raising spice, you may be disappointed. Had this type food in London. Mild was medium, medium was SPICY hot, Spicy was hot x 5. Not everyone wants burns.

Angelica Herrera

Chicken tikka masala is great

Sanketh Shetty

Food quantity is less. basic stuff not laid out on the table, like spoons forks napkins. Thats the problem with order ahead places, how am i supposed to tip before being served ?

David Waterston

Great food. Great prices

Yojan Shrestha

Good value and good atmosphere. Not entirely authentic Indian food but it's close.

Sudan Ahmed

Good food at a reasonable price

Sean Nicolaysen

Great food, reasonable prices good seating, but wait times for food can be inconsistent.

Elizabeth Hunt

The reason I gave a 1 star is because there customer service is horrible!! I did a mobile order at 4:30 said my order will be ready at 4:50. They made me wait till 5:10 to receive my order which was ridiculous. I told told the manger with the colorful hair. Her excuse was they are short staff with 5 cooks in the kitchen. She had nothing to say at that point but to apologize. Smh

sarat ravi

Loved the food, loved the ambience. Great service.

Mark Boots

Not authentic but decent prices. Spicy options are limited

Rene Campagna

Great food! Great prices! Will be coming back a lot! Customer service is wonderful!

JDG Inc.

Good Indian fusion. Would like to see more menu choices!

Alyssa Lumpee

Haven't had much Indian food before but I really liked it here! I was so happy with all the vegan options.

Melissa Greene

I always get the chicken and lamb kabobs! My favourite

Alex Moore

Chicken Tikka Masala is delicious. Naan was tasty too! Pretty cheap menu and you get a lot of food. Great option and I recommend!!

Rohith Gundapaneni

Staff are very nice. Ordered Panneer Biryani. Taste wasn't that great

Deepa Pokala

Everything is cooked to perfection! Sooo delicious! My family always gets the chicken biryani and the chicken tikka masala! What makes these dishes special is that they use small cut up pieces of chicken so each mouth full is packed with outstanding flavors!

Melissa Tyree

Food is always great, but this location could use a little freshing up on the inside.

T.M. Vu-Ta

Lovers of Indian enjoy this. Not terribly spicy, including the vindaloo. Good variety from vegan to lamb.

Pawan P

Great place. Very nice and tasty food.

Bob Hoffnar

Fake Indian food. Corporate chain with no depth or subtlety of flavor. The dining experience is sterile and a little awkward. There is no service to speak of and the workers have that exploited, worried look. The meal was unsatisfing Skip it and go to a place run for and by humans.

Brad Rhoden

Good Indian fact food. Samosas are good. Also try the mango lemonade

Kerilyn Wendel

Delicious and decently priced food. The samosas are tasty and they offer a good selection of vegetarian options.

Marc Menard

Nice place to grab a quick bite.

Whitney Browneller

Fast service. It is hit or miss on spiciness level and the amount and quality of veggies you get in the curry. Overall really good though!

Juan Alberto López Castro

It's very clean and simple

Sumit verma

Serving a sweet dish when you ask for the level of hotness you require in the food, it isn't goes well. I am talking about Mateer Paneer.

Tim Firebaugh

A simple, yet delightful menu! Friendly staff and decent portion sizes. Great for Indian food on the go. Thanks Ya'll!

David Wyatt

The service was good, the prices are good, but the food was only mediocre.

Dakota Sanders

Don't have a large background of Indian food, but I thought it was good

Porsche Adams

Delicious and fast! Can't wait to come again.

Cale Corbett

Big fan of the mattar paneer and molai kofta.

Clayton Harbison

Best coconut curry I've ever had. Clean place. Great prices.

Amanda Miller

Great local spot. Easy access and wonderful curries. The food is fast, economical and delicious. They also have a decent wine selection for such a small, neighborhood place.

Gabe Rodriguez

Tasty, delicious and good variety!

Anne-Marie Mckaskle-Davis

Best food for take home eating. I'm always surprised by how hot it still is when I get home. Plus the leftovers are just as good. Yum!

Deepanshu Bhatia

Great ambience (4*)... food (2*).. Americanized indian restaurant...not even closer to authentic indian flavor.. most of the dishes had a sweeter touch.. I wouldn't recommend if you are looking for authentic punjabi taste.

Jace Toney

This place is a well oiled machine. Very affordable. However I thought the mild Biryani lacked flavor and was dry because the portion of sauce is so little. The naan isn't impressive either.

Hareesh Krishnan

Amazing Indian food! Not too spicy and had a clean ambience. Food selection is limited, but they are good at whatever they offer. This is not a typical Indian restaurant, and is unique due to its blend of Austin culture

Shinto mathew

I was so so surprised to see no Indian in an indian restaurant. Food was great. Awesome place and awesome food. I had lamb biryani. Great wow

Aditya Sardeshpande

Good Indian food customised to American taste. Not authentic but good

Kavya S

Tasty food at affordable prices!

Tim Kurth

Very good Indian food and great prices

Colleen Dartez

Every time I eat here, the food tastes the same, which I love. I return here because I crave it and am delighted when I take that first bite of warm goodness....Mmmmmmm. It is set up efficiently to order your meal at the counter and they bring it to you and bus the table when you leave. Friendly staff, clean restaurant, and nice location that is easy to get in and out of.

Ryan Joachim

Way over priced for what you get! Today was my first time eating there, and i asked the girl behind the counter if i could sample a couple of the curry sauces. She said no we dont do that. Uhhh, ok soooo. Thought that was weird. So i ended up just ordering two full dishes for myself to-go csuse i kinda drove out of my area to get it. I really would have liked to try alot more, but seeing as the dishes were $9 each and $2 for bread, i was already at $25 with a tip. So I get home, open up the little containers. One was full the other was half full with like five tiny peices of chicken. The food was good, not happy with the service or the portions. Guess ill find somewhere else for Indian food next time.

Brandi Hockaday

Awesome food, friendly service!

Clara Castillo

Very tasty. The staff was helpful and kind.

Denise Gray

The food was just okay. We have lived abroad where Indian cuisine is customary. The lamb Biryani with the yogurt sauce tasted okay, but it did not settle well on my stomach. It seemed to be warmed up leftovers. My daughter got the Chicken Tikka Masala. It had such a strong tomato-base that she could not eat it. It did not taste good to any of us! It was not typical Tikka Masala that we are used to. The main reason for writing this poor review is that the workers were not friendly. We kind of felt like we were intruding on a personal gathering. It was very unsettling and also unenjoyable. I am not sure we would return to this restaurant.

Anuj Modi

Great ambience and vibe. Ordered a starter, a main course and 2 Naan's and was done in $17. Good value for money if you are looking for a quick bite and head out. Taste wise the food is very meh and minimalistic. But I guess you get what you pay for ? Its mostly self serving (Once you order at the front desk, they bring you food at your table). I would only recommend to eat here if you are passing by and want to try Indian food. Surely not worth it to go specifically to try this place.

Jude S

Seems only available in Austin. A blend of Indian and Western. It is not completely traditional but I like it. This restaurant shall be successful any major cities in the US. Very closed to 5 star. I wouldn't mention reason why publicity:)

Andrea Ramirez

If you've had authentic Indian cuisine before you'll be disappointed. If this is your first time trying Indian food it'll be okay.

Nick Belsito

Good, fast Indian food in a casual-fast atmosphere. Solid dinner option in the crowded $10/person market

gen faith

I love Tarka, they have some really solid Indian food. You can choose a spice level, so it's a pretty good intro to Indian food. I love everything I have tried here but some of my favorites are the korma, the saag, aloo Gobi, and of course the samosas.

karteek kotamsetty

Best chicken korma place in Austin!!

Edward Yeong

The food is great, but the service is bad. 1. I came in front of the cashier register, there are some cashiers, but nobody help me, they're busy talking each others. 2. And then when there's another customer came after me, the cashier help that customer and ignore me although I was just right in front of the cashier register. 3. I place my order, but the cashier did not gave me the receipt; I have to ask for the receipt. 4. I order to take away; but when I got to my office and want to eat.. there's NO any utensil and napkins!! I was hungry, so I just ate it with hand. I give 1 star, cuz at least the food was great, otherwise I just want to give NO star!!

Erik V

Tarka in Sunsetvalley has some simple tasty food. I’ve gone here about a 1/2 dozen times to dozen times over the years. Unfortunately parking is very tight, but if you go in on off hours it should not be a problem. Unfortunately the concept of first come first served in line does not always work out with their sort order set up. Unfortunately I must have the wrong color of skin, couple times I have gone In despite waiting my turn in line individuals of a differnt color/ ethnicity were called ahead of me. Not sure what that’s about but if figured I would mention. Restrooms are almost always dirty and the rest of the establishment could stand to be kept cleaner. Also, not sure why one of the two restrooms always seems to be locked or out of order, they definitely need to have two functioning restrooms for this size of restaurant it is. I would definitely recommend take out and not dine in.

SOURAV MODI

I ordered Matar paneer along with garlic naan as to go. They just didn’t pack the naan and by the time I reached home they are closed. Can’t even call these people. Pathetic customer service.

Ashley Castillo

The food was AMAZING! Quick and fresh!

Zachary Johnson

Quick and delicious. I had the simosa chaat to start and lamb biryani. They were both very good and you can tell the ingredients are fresh. Somewhat fast food style with an order counter them delivered to your table. Great experience and food and will be back!

Ima Eridink

The food is tasty and the spiciness can be adjusted to your preference. The portions are a good size. I think it's delicious.

Universe Game

Very good Indian food,nice people and a good place to chill out

David Szmyd

Whenever my wife suggests eating at Tarkas, I'm like a dog realizing it's going for a walk. So happy! Tarka is so delicious yet inexpensive. It never disappoints. Go there now!

John Glaze

Tarka has good quality Indian food cooked fast with counter service. Do you want a spicy bite in the Brodie area without getting fancy? Try it.

Earl Ryburn

My friend and her husband are from India and they recommend Tarka. We have never been disappointed. If you like Indian food you will love Tarka!

Heather Roberts

This is great for a fast casual Indian restaurant. Very friendly service. We had chicken pakora (which initially was over cooked but they happily fixed it), Aloo Gobi, Lamb Byrani, Chicken Tikka Masala and our favorite Malai Kofta. We will definitely return next time we are in Austin!

Ann Arnett

Great food. Staff is very friendly.

Kathy Gerdts Norman

Good for a fast food place.

Rosella Pena

The naan is great, order the Korma and the saag for a fully satisfying dining experience but you've got to order the mango-lemonade and chai on "tap" to reach HEAVEN!

Colette Beckett

Tarka is always great. I had the coconut curry.

Mark Ravina

This isn’t really Indian food but more of a corporate industrial version. Weak flavors and sugar in everything.

Louis Herlin

Quick service. Good food. Fair price.

Angus Cook

Rick solid consistent, great flavors. Could do with the occasional special or change of menu. Never fails to impress though.

Valerie Cajayon

This place never lets me down. Quality Indian food for an unbeatable price. I love it and the service is always quick and friendly.

Eavin Antony

Unbelievably low prices for an Indian restaurant. Great ambience. Family friendly. We went with a bunch of about 16 people and they readily set tables for us. Food tasted great. I got the chicken biryani, combo kabob, and the delicious mango lassi. The vegetarian options were great too. Only downside - I would've liked more options to choose from. Otherwise, perfect place for Indian food! Pick anything on the menu and you won't be disappointed.

big ol poppa 53 3xog

Tiki masala oh and the garlic nan yummm

Jeffrey Miller

Good food and service

david mcgovern

One of the best combinations of fast service and quality food. They are also very aware of food allergies and are a great choice for folks with those concers. I always get the Coconut Curry with Lamb. Its gluten and dairy free but i know im not misnsing anything.

Helen Dennis

The food tastes great and is consistent. They're also fast and have a little outdoor seating area that my children enjoy. Tarka is great for people who can't eat gluten, there's a wide variety of choices that are clearly marked.

Chaitanya Bommaraju

Westernized Indian food. Not as spicy as authentic Indian restaurants, but thats what makes it reliable. Service is fast. To-Go orders are as good too. Good ambience.

John Smith

As far as fast-casual Indian food, this place rocks, since the price is reasonable, you can easily take food to go, and service is nice and quick. That being said, if you have a bit of time, there are several options, buffet and otherwise, for Indian food which have a lot more flavor and originality. I've been here a few times and while this definitely satisfies a craving for this type of food, I don't quite enjoy it as much since it seems to be a bit more bland in flavor/spicing. In particular, with the more spicy dishes the spicing is such that it's a bit too bitter instead of just being spicy, which takes away from the remaining flavors in the dish.

Greta Gardner

Consistently good food. Fast service. Nice ambiance.

Kuldeep Mandloi

food is very delicious. Ambience is modern and very clean. food cost is also decent. overall if I will come Austin again will definitely my one lunch or dinner will be here.

Darshit Nimavat

It has nice ambience with authentic indian tatse. Would definitely recommend to a friend.

Erin Walters

First time here and it will not be the last. Ordered the samosas, which were some of the best I’ve had along with the chutney it came with. Also tried the lamb naanini and Saag curry which were amazing. However in regards to the spiciness, I like it hot and medium was not enough, will try the “spiciest” next time.

SirVietCong

Took food 45-50 minutes to just come out. Giving this place a 3 stars just because the food was great and the manager came out to apologize.

Crystal Haro

Super flavorful dishes at super affordable prices. Definitely want to go back again!

Shalena White

Love that tikka masala and mango lemonade.

John Rayner

Absolutely delicious Indian food for the price of standard fast food. $10 for a ton of yummy food. Cooked and served within 15 minutes

Jaime Rodriguez

Not sure what kind of meat this is but I asked for chicken and originally thought it was dark meat but whatever it is not a big fan the dish is good but I had issues with meat.

Mahesh Ganapathy

Great tasting food, wonderful ambience. The staff were polite and helpful.

Mahalakshmi Kumar

The food was like mix of Indian cuisine but is tasty

Jorge Alanis

It was good f. ood

Jared Schuren

Great food and outdoor seating!

phyzzx

Gah, I love this place. Especially in cold weather. Warm nan and hot hot food to steam your face as you savor the smell. I wish I could visit more often.

Wayne Clark

Good, quick, and reasonably priced. We really like some of the curries, especially the vindaloo and tikka masala. The garlic naan is also very tasty.

Nibor M

First of all, never use WAZE to get there it brings you to the woods about a mile away. Google showed the proper location. Now the food.... If you've ever had good Indian food, this is a slap in the face it may have the same names but don't be fooled, it's pretty terrible also too many hipsters there for my liking they seem to like terrible stuff if you want fast food taco Bell is way better.

Kaushik Rambhotla

Love it. Closest thing to a Fast Indian food chain

aaron polinard

Good lighting modern decor. Not grate for a date. Fast professional service. Clean environment. Good pricing. I'd definitely eat here again.

Joyce Moore

Was craving Indian food....not able to get to my favorite place....this was a good substitute !!!! Enjoying it thoroughly :-)

Performance Therapy Group

Loved their coconut curry.

Kishore Kumar J

Quick service with decent options. Not very authentic but tasty. Good for a quick lunch on a weekday.

Alex Bevan

Firstly a big thank you to the staff at this place. I reciently moved from Birmingham -UK and have been searching for a decent curry for three years and this is the place. Food is the best your likely to find in Austin Easy parking, free WiFi and it looks like you can order online and pickup in store. Will be back again, probably for dine in rather than takeout.

Zomzis N

Had the chicken vindaloo (extra spicy) with rice and garlic naan. Portions are huge and the food tasted great. Highly recommend.

Bryan Eagle

One of my family's favorites, get garlic naan! Quick, healthy & as spicy as you want.

Deanna DeShea

One of my favorite places in ATX for fresh Indian cuisine. Love all the veggie options.

Ice cream S.

Omg...three days in a row, and I can't stop ordering from this place! I'm not an Indian food connoisseur, but I know flavor when I taste it, and man, the food is flavorful! So far, I've had the tikka masala (my picky toddler even likes this dish), saag paneer, vegetable samosas, fried veggie app (not sure of the name), and both desserts. Only thing I didn't really like was the fried veggie app...the dough gets soft quick, and the veggie cuts are cheap (just potato and onion). I also like the fact that they use recycled materials in the packaging. My only question to the folks at Tarka (and I've been afraid to ask) is: the food is so addicting...is their MSG in it? And what's the base cooking oil used? Vegetable? Canola? Olive? It'd be nice to know that the ingredients used are real/indigenous to what would be used, and not negatively modified for American palates. Otherwise, it's been consistently good!

Nicole Hartmann Hadad

I've enjoyed everything I've tried here, and the mango lemonade is great!

pinakin patel

Best Indian cousin at very reasonable price in Austin area.

Conrad Malott

Good food and it smells delicious in-store. But ordering to-go is apparently not the way this store works. Ordered over the phone 15 minutes before we got there and then got stuck in traffic. Arrived and they hadnt even started our food--but the store wasnt even busy. Three large in-store orders were placed AND FILLED before i had to go up and ask where my food was, to which I was reassured, "we're working on it." Another 15 go by, and at this point I'm very aggravated. There was no attempt to call out my number, my name, or my food-- and it sat on the counter getting cold until I finally had to get back in line just to get my food that was sitting right next to the register. Delicious food--takes an hour even if you order a head of time.

Deepak Nadiminti

Good Biriyani. Different spice levels, but brings out the Indian Flavors

Melissa Childers

Food is always fresh and delicious. Staff is friendly and it is kept clean. Can't ask for more than that.

Ena Ganguly

Absolutely disgusting food. Watery, tasteless and sparse.

Sarah Newell

Delicious, fresh, flavorful food. They also have vegan and vegetarian options

pat grady

Please come to Lakeway. I miss y'all so much. Great food as always!

Trevor martin

Nothing to complain about. Next time I'll be back with my relatives. It has a good interior. Food is like a place in Baltimore I loved.

Sharon Jones

Mango drink is delicious! Everything else was good.

Alan Cohen

Very tasty food. First time I've had Indian food that was mildly seasoned. I will go back.

Stuart Jones

Really good food

James M

Tasty, consistent, affordable Indian food right in the neighborhood. Can't go wrong here.

Bailie Shotwell

Tarka's is always great. I do wish they'd kick up the spice on their spicy foods.

Srikanth Nimmagadda

Very good ambience, reasonable prices, taste wise can do a better job.

Huzayfa Smile

Nice decor good atmosphere but the food Not authentic Indian real food

Lora Lora

Nice casual fast service and family friendly Indian place.

Narendra Amerneny

I ordered a Biryani to go and the box it came in was half empty. For the price charged I was expecting generous serving sizes. Giving one start because the taste was good.

David Stidolph

The food is good, but ordered medium hot and my friend ordered medium and it was pretty mild.

android karyn

Yes, I have been there over and over for years. I love it. The food is good, no, great. I have never had a bad meal there. All I can report is great Indian food that I will continue to enjoy.

kevin howley

Awesome, Flavorful, and Fast. One of my favorite places to get Indian Food. Fresh Naan Bread is super good. I get the Lamb Tikka Masala and my Wife gets the Green Coconut Curry.

Yogesh Govindji

Nice set up for casual Indian dining...this could be a prototypical layout for future Tarka restaurants in various other locations. The processes related to the food industry of this sort seems to be working seamlessly at this location. It's what's needed in scaling a business to multiple locations. For what I ordered however, coconut curry vegetarian, it had a little too much oil...my throat hurt afterwards. Maybe, I just ordered the one wrong thing on their menu or I'm extra sensitive to ingesting oily foods...regardless, just a recommendation and for what it's worth: I'd instruct the cooks to go easy on the cooking oil. Had it not been for this, this restaurant deserves five stars from me.

Yoni Greiner

They had me at fast-casual Indian food. They won me with great quality curries and naan bread. My family is Indian and curry is a tradition in our home. This is one of the few places that competes with my grandma's curry. Quick, affordable and excellent.

s P

The food was good, but the quantity of any one item is insufficient for adults.

Selvameenakshi Viswanathan

We usually order pakoras here. Its yummy and good for the price.

Wendy Mathew

They never disappoint. The Korma is great...so much like Clay Pit downtown. It is quick, low-key, hot, delicious, and the prices are good. If you like Indian food and want a modern, approachable place to eat it then go to Tarka.

Brian Kinney

New fav fast food... Hindu Mcdonalds