Desi Tadka — Restaurant in Delaware

Finally, Indian food comes to downtown Delaware! Recently opened 10Nov23, we tried it out tonight. We were BLOWN AWAY!! The place was packed, it smelled amazing & everyone looked happy & satisfied. For apps-we tried the veggie pakora: well seasoned, fried to perfection, fresh without being heavy, clumpy or greasy. The veggie samosas were just as delicious. Tamarind & mint chutney spot on & fresh. Last app wast the chicken 65-aromatic, fresh chicken chunks, spiced just right. Yummy Mains: Malai Tikka was tender, fresh, addictive. Wifey gave it 2 thumbs up. I ordered Chicken Tikka Masala, buttery, fragrant with juicy large chicken breast chunks. The sauce was amazing and not runny. Winner winner We shared the veggie Hakka noodles. That tasted great as well. The basmati rice included was served in large portions, fluffy, soft, seasoned perfectly. The naan was fresh out of the tandoori. Fluffy, tasty. Perfect for mopping up the masala sauce

The owner said the liquor permit should be ready in a week.

My expectations were low because of the location, but we were absolutely amazed. Our new go to for Indian food.

You must try. Simple decor, attentive service reasonable prices and...

Best Indian food I've had (aside from growing up with Indian family or traveling there). Ordered both takeout and dine in, with exceptional accuracy to the order, and quality in the taste, temperature, etc. The dining space is clean, comfortable, well lit, and not loud. The owners and staff are all very friendly and attentive. After commenting to the owners on the unique triangular shape, texture, and wonderful taste of the cheese in their Saag Paneer, they mentioned it is made fresh, daily, in-house. The Tandoori Mixed Grill was the most flavorful, and juiciest I've had (no meat of any kind was dry), and came with excellent plating. The Chicken Tikka Masala had an excellent balance of spices, sweetness, and creaminess to the sauce. The chicken chunks were large, and tender. The two orders of garlic Naan were enough for the three of us dining in our party. During the dine-in experience at the Thursday lunch hour, it was fantastic to see nearly all tables full. This is such an excellent addition to Downtown Delaware, and will be part of our regular...

First visit and I loved it and learned from it. What could be better? I went with a friend who had been once before, but far from and an expert in Indian food. Both of us were feeling adventurous so we shared plates. I wish I could tell you the exact names of the dishes, but I cannot. I loved the cauliflower appetizer. And same with the lamb entree. I did discover that I’m not really a fan of paneer - but that’s on me. It’s a texture thing, but I did like how it was prepared. I’m assuming she was one of the owners, but whoever she was (not our actual server) helped us with our order and answered all our questions. When I’m in a restaurant with a cuisine that is unfamiliar I do prefer a picture menu. But this text only, point and hope method of ordering worked out pretty...