Tikka Lounge | Brampton — Restaurant in Brampton

Went there last night, a party of 4 adults. This time i am going to write a review bottom up (will start with zero stars and start adding them as my experience builds up) First, the restaurant served bottled water without offering a choice, and we were charged for it later. This lack of transparency felt unfair. Second, the relentless pressure to leave a Google review from our server, Roop, throughout the time we were checking out was uncomfortable and intrusive. However, there were aspects we enjoyed, which is why I’m adding stars. The food was delicious, and the ambience was good—a modern yet distinctly Indian style that was both welcoming and contemporary. I can find this at other places too. The servers were highly attentive, and the service was excellent, although the portion sizes could be a bit larger. Will not return here as the first two points left a sour taste in my mouth.

Because of these positives, I’m giving 2 stars

Edit: Google keeps sending me a notification when someone engages with my review and I happened to see so many new positive reviews for this restaurant. I have nothing personal against this restaurant and wish them all the success but did anyone notice a common theme in the majority of the reviews. If people praise the servers more than anything else in the restaurant, there's gotta be some reason. Competition is fierce, money is tight and you gotta walk on a tight rope for balancing portion sizes and ingredients quality up to a limit. Maybe forcing paid bottled water is the new thing in the restaurants and should be looked at similar to how in some European countries ketchup is charged separately and some part of society has already accepted it. My rating still...

I had an amazing time at Tikka Lounge, and I am itching to come again!

We ordered Honey Chili Gobi, Veg Manchurian (mild), Chili Garlic Naan, Malai Kofta, Paneer Tikka Masala, and Paneer Kaju Masala. The Veg Manchurian was soft with a perfectly slight crisp, and the Honey Chili Gobi was sweet and spicy! The only thing is that even though we asked for Veg Manchurian to be mild, it was a bit spicy, and the Honey Chili Gobi was milder. The Malai Kofta had some of the best Kofta balls I’ve tasted, the Paneer Kaju Masala was so yummy and creamy, and the Paneer Tikka Masala was deliciously spicy. The naans were flavourful and had a good texture. All of the food tasted fresh, well-seasoned, and very good.

The restaurant has a cool ambience. We had a late dinner at around 8:00 PM, so the lights were dimmed. I would’ve liked for it to be a bit brighter. Other than our appetisers, our food arrived within a decent amount of time. I understand it may take longer especially because the restaurant was pretty crowded that day. The staff are nice, and the restaurant is very clean, including the bathrooms. There are many vegetarian menu items, but I would like a few more vegan/ dairy-free items. The portions are pretty good, but the food is a little expensive. Our Paneet Kaju Masala was a size large, but I did not notice a huge difference in sizes from the other two medium sized side dishes.

However, this is a restaurant with scrumptious food that deserves this...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Indian Tikka Lounge, and the experience was truly memorable. From the rich gravies to the perfectly baked bread, every dish we sampled was prepared with care and packed incredible flavor. This is a must-visit spot for anyone craving authentic and high-quality North Indian cuisine. The highlights of the meal were definitely the Dal Makhani and the Malai Chaap. The Dal Makhani was a masterpiece—deeply satisfying, slow-cooked to perfection, and infused with the ideal balance of cream and butter. It was rich without being heavy, showcasing true comfort food at its best. The Malai Chaap was equally outstanding. The soya chaap itself was incredibly tender, and the malai marinade was creamy and slightly smoky from the tandoor, providing a beautiful melt-in-your-mouth texture. It was hands-down one of the best versions of the dish I’ve tried.

Five stars definitely! Honest review, not the paid one. Genuinely, even if in the future I get a chance to work with the owner of this business in partnership or franchisee model, it’s definitely a great thing, then an amazing business, amazing hospitality, never seen like this in GTA Ontario especially! The owner must have trained their staff way too...