"Zyka, an Indian spot in Decatur, sits in the bones of an old church, and the fellowship hall vibes make sense here. In their massive dining room, you’ll often find extended families or whole little league teams gathering around mounds of biryani and curries too good to hoard to yourself. Add in standouts like the humongous spicy-potato-filled samosas and the fiery red chicken 65, and you’ll want to keep this counter-service operation as your first option the next time you’re rolling nine deep and looking to walk in somewhere that can fit the whole crew. Just prepare to wait at least 20 minutes for your rich, hearty, and comforting Indian dishes to arrive at your table. photo credit: Sarah Newman photo credit: Sarah Newman photo credit: Sarah Newman Food Rundown photo credit: Sarah Newman Samosas These housemade samosas are bursting with so much spicy potatoes and vegetables that the dough looks stressed. They are about the size of a softball, come in an order of two with tamarind chutney and yogurt sauce, and set the city standard for what a great samosa should be. photo credit: Sarah Newman Dal Hyderabadi This is a decent dal. It’s satisfying and a tad spicy, but not very memorable. photo credit: Sarah Newman Chicken 65 The Chicken 65 is listed as a house signature, and we get why. It’s very good. The fried chicken pieces are coated in a red chili spice mix, which is more savory than hot. You may even contemplate returning to the counter for another (as many diners do), so save yourself another lengthy wait and place your take-home order along with your dine-in order. Kadhai Chicken The stewed dish is a little greasy, but it’s packed with flavor, including garlic, cumin, and tomatoes. Just get an extra order of naan to scoop up the sauce, and enjoy the messiness of it all." - Nina Reeder
