Zaika Indian Cuisine

The food is amazing, and I’ve been there many times. However, the cleanliness could be improved — there is often debris on the floor that makes the place seem dirty, and yesterday I even stepped on a cockroach. I hope this issue can be addressed.

We have been coming to Zaika for years. We cook a lot and mostly eat at home, but if we are going out this is our absolute go-to Indian restaurant in South Florida. We don't bother preparing Indian food at home since we don't know if we could match the quality of their cuisine. A few years ago they opened a new location in Weston and having eaten various times at both I can confidently say that the ownership is fantastic as both locations offer consistently excellent Indian food. At this location particularly we are treated like family. Funny story, one of my best friends, who might be their most regular customer, recently celebrated their baby shower at this location. We had celebrated several occasions including birthdays here in the past so it made sense to us but we weren't sure how it would work out. It was excellent! The food, the service, the presentation, and the ambiance were all outstanding! I look forward to continuing to eat Zaika's Indian food and you should too!

We had a group dinner here, and we had a fantastic experience! The service was wonderful, and the food was tasty. We all left feeling full and well taken care of. The restaurant was cozy, clean and nicely decorated. We were allowed to bring our own bottles of wine for a reasonable corkage fee, which we appreciated. The staff brought us nice wine glasses and wine cooler, which added to the experience. Highly recommend this restaurant!!

On a tourist trip to Miami, we found this amazing gem of a place! Top notch food, friendly service, and genuinely nice people. We ordered Zaika Malabar Chicken, Dhaba Chicken (was spicy), paneer tikka masala, and garlic butter naan. They provide complimentary papad and mint chutney. Every single dish we tasted was absolutely delicious. Soul satisfying food. Will visit again!

Having lunch at Zaika Indian Cuisine was an outstanding experience! Our waiter, Clive, provided exceptional service, ensuring all our needs were met. The food was not only delicious but also incredibly fresh, reflecting the restaurant's commitment to quality. The establishment was spotless, and our meals arrived promptly, which was impressive. The prices were fair, making the entire dining experience well worth it. We highly recommend Zaika Indian Cuisine for anyone looking for an excellent meal and impeccable service.

The team at Zaika consistently delivers excellent flavor and quality with every visit. The front staff is courteous, and attentive, making the overall experience good. Our regular favorites include the Malai Kofta, Murg Nawabi Chicken, Malabar Chicken, and Aloo Gobi.

The lentil soup came after a few minutes, but it was very hot that I had to wait sometime before start eating it. Taste is semi delicious. The lamb biryani was mild spicy, which means almost no spices. I should ordered medium spicy

The food was delicious. Best Indian food we’ve had in the Miami area - no wonder the pace is highlighted as one of the best in Eater. Service was great. Plenty of free parking. For all we ate and for how good the food was, it was very reasonable priced. Also, my wife cannot take a lot of spiciness, and they accommodated her food to be very mild. First time she enjoys Indian food this much.

First time ever eating here! I've had take out before that was delicious so I knew it was going to be great. We went for dinner around 7pm on a Sunday, we were seated right away at a round table. We had 6 people and it was a little tight but we made it work. We started with some naan, we choose the garlic and the cheese. Then we ordered a bunch of mains like chicken tikka masala, saag chicken, paneer tikka masala, tandoori chicken and tandoori shrimp. Everything came out quickly and was perfectly cooked and spiced. I would highly recommend checking this place out next time you're in the area!

Everything every year is perfection. Food is perfect. Service is better than perfect. Beautiful ambiance.

Anyone who knows me, knows I am ALWAYS on a quest to find Indian food. So today I tried here. The service was fast and friendly. The food came out super quick too. I ordered their Chicken tikka masala. This was offered on their lunch menu. The tikka masala sauce was spot on. A really good sauce! The naan bread was rather stodgy, I have definitely had better. I would come back and I do recommend.

Amazing food, great buffet for indian food. Great ambiance and location. Clean environment

Food here was great and service even better ! We will definitely be back here again it was our first time eating Indian food , it will not be the last

The food was absolutely amazing! My favorite was the chicken momos! The servers were amazing and gave their favorite suggestions. The music was fun and the space was clean. Nike the server taught us about the regions and foods from each region. He was so passionate and we loved it!

Wow, I was very surprised by this restaurant. It is hidden in the corner of this plaza making it very tricky to find, but I am glad we were recommended by a friend! We went at an awful time, almost near break time for the employees between lunch and dinner, but the staff including the chef were so kind to us allow us to have lunch. When you first walk in you are greeted with the most bold, electric colors of the decor. For such a small restaurant there were plenty of seating arrangements. In the back, there is a large section with these grand couch booths. There is even a bar. The staff was very friendly, and attentive. Although we were the only guests at the time - it still felt genuine. We found out at the end that they do have a lunch menu which we ordered something from there and the regular menu to balance out the portion sizes. I'm going to get straight to the point. The mango chicken curry was amazing - get it. We also got the chicken korma (another one of our go to favorites) and it was delicious. It was our first time here, so I was hesitant to try medium spice level so we did one mild and one medium. And the medium was not overly spicy so I was happy about that. But next time, I will try spicy! LoL. Got my mango lassi and it was a great size! Upset that I did not order one to go. The samosa that came with the lunch special was small, but flavor was there! I'd definitely come back or order to go!

1st time eating there, the food and service was exceptional. The cetina'd crab cakes, the moily with shrimps, and the butter Naan all tasted so delicious. We would definitely go here again. The simple but elegant decor is a nice touch

We are here in Miami to take our cruise next day and we wanted to eat some Indian food so seeing the reviews, we decided to try this place We started with Malai chicken Kebob (kids enjoyed it) , paneer tikka (really good and authentic, but less quantity for the price ) , tandoori mushrooms ( also very tasty) For dinner, we ordered kadai paneer( a different flavor, really good also) , malai kofta ( average), makhani daal (also good) We were craving for some biryani and since everyone was ordering, we thought to give it a try ( good quantity but very strong saffron... I have had better ) Garlic naan (not that great) Service was just fine Since we are not from here, I wouldn't try again if I come back as there are so many choices

Went here for my mothers birthday celebration. Food - Food was amazing. We ordered chicken curry, mix veg, tandoori naan , onion kulcha and bottle of red wine. The chicken curry was the right amount of spice and was so fresh. Naans were good too. They service food with a portion of rice on side so you don't have to order rice separately.  Service - Service was fast. The server was really friendly and fast. I had called restaurant from the car to add my name to waitlist so when I reached - I got a table instantly. And since it was for a birthday celebration I requested them if I can bring some cupcakes along which they agreed. So overall a good experience, good food and good service. No wonder it is rated one of the best Indian restaurant in Miami.

Came with a friend. Im going to say very tasty and very good food! It's very close to where I live and there's free easy access parking! It was pretty dark inside so I didn't take any pictures. I had so much leftover sauce that I made my own compilation for dinner tonight and these are my pictures...lol! We ordered lamb, shrimp and a veggie (mushrooms) dish. Will definitely be back!

Very good, actually authentic, Indian food! Tried a variety of items including the samosa chatt, wings, tikka masala chicken, tandoori chicken, naan and the kheer- all very good. The server was extremely nice, friendly and attentive. The restaurant itself is a little older and playing the same Indian music as many others in Florida. Definitely worth the drive if you're coming from Miami for the authentic flavour.

Possibly the best Indian restaurant in South Florida and hands down the gold standard for Garlic Naan. Might be the only restaurant I've been visiting for over 5 years that hasn't dropped in quality in the slightest.

My students have been recommending I try this place all school year because they know I love Indian food. I realized I was passing it today and made a U-turn so I could finally try it! Thoughts: some of the best rice I've had at an Indian restaurant. The garlic naan was great. The paneer tikka masala and yellow dal were delicious, but I was disappointed with the spice level. We like to ask about the spice level when it's our first time at a new place, and we were told the chef was SUPER spicy. We accordingly ordered medium, and it ended up having no detectable spice. Maybe next time I just have to order spicy.

Absolutely delicious! We ordered butter chicken & the lunch special of Chicken Tikka Masala. Side of Garlic Naan and for dessert GULAB JAMUN which are milk dumplings. The service is always excellent and servers are knowledgeable. Ambiance is wonderful, great for a family dinner or date night

The food, service and experience at Zaika is always spot on. This is hands down my favorite Indian restaurant.

Great Indian restaurant with amazing food, nice ambience, and very reasonable prices! We visited on a weekday evening and the place had a wonderful atmosphere. There were no issues in finding a parking space or getting a table, even though there was large party being hosted. The staff were super kind in helping explain the menu and had great recommendations. Our meal consisted of sizzling Samosas, Butter Chicken, Palak Paneer and fresh Naan, which all came out quickly and made for a wonderful meal! Cannot wait to come back and bring friends for another lovely meal at Zaika!

I was checking out restaurants in the area and I love Indian food. I saw this place and decided to give it a shot. I ordered a half order of the chicken tandoori that and chicken tikka masala tell me how good an Indian restaurant is. Well the chicken tandoori was delicious....so flavorful and juicy. The rice was not dry and the side sauces were great on the rice. When I first walked in they were a little slow getting to me but once they did they sat me quickly and my order came pretty fast too. The inside has a slight Indian flare! I would highly recommend this place!!!

Hadn't been to this spot in years!!! They were added back to my list to circle back while on vacay. I did just that and sadly it wasn't the same. Their staff was gracious enough to sit us right before they closed at 3 which was a plus! We realized they had lunch specials so we ordered the tandoori chicken, garlic naan, which came with samosa, we had the Chana Masala and basmati rice. Great portion size it all just tasted really dry. As if I had consumed a bunch of white meat. I was disappointed as I've spoke highly about this spot for years.

Best Indian food in Miami. As close to authentic as you can get! Bonus points to speaking to me in Hindi! Had an enjoyable time eating in. Every time I've taken out, also great.

Authentic Indian eatery with great food selections, good chef , and personal touch by Naresh

I was in here with some clients recently and had a great meal. We ordered a couple different Kormas and Masalas to share and all of them were super good. We ordered my favorite dish, Chana Masala which was perfect. My clients don't like spicy food so we ordered no spice/heat. I am not used to that, as I like medium spice. The subtleties of the spice and flavors remaining were great. All the dishes were tasty. The service was exceptional. The prices were totally reasonable. The interiors was decent and comfortable. I would come back here anytime.

Great food at Zaika ! It had been a while for me without being able to enjoy the wonderful flavors that Indian food has to offer. Zaika definitely hit the spot ! We ordered the butter chicken, and the hen roasted in the clay oven. Both entrees were delicious ! But the star was the butter chicken ! Portions were shareable and we all got to try a little with the addition of some naan bread. I can't wait to try more dishes at Zaika.

I recently moved to Miami Beach from western Ny, where there is a surprising amount of FANTASTIC Indian food and I've really been missing and craving it. The place in my current neighborhood, which shall remain unnamed, does NOT make the cut. With a Yelp email recommendation I learned about Zaika and decided to give it a try, and ordered through Uber eats one tired Friday night. I was very pleased. I got samosas, papadum, and chicken biryani-my three standbys. The biryani was a little bit spicier than the mild I requested but was not inedible, the chicken was tender and juicy, the rice was well cooked and there was SO MUCH. I easily turned it into 3 meals. Everything was delicious and I will definitely be ordering again to try some more of my favorite dishes. (Maybe someday I will find makhani on the menu but I didn't see it this time)

Kirak (forgive me for the spelling) was an excellent server and gave great recommendations. By far the lamb korma was our favorite (we got it medium) and it wasn't very spicy. Food came out quick. The buttered naan and rice we lovely combinations/sides.

I've ordered Zaika through takeout applications a few times, but I had never gone to the restaurant itself until Sunday, and I was definitely not disappointed. Food quality was excellent and the service was top notch. Our waiter was extremely attentive and helped us discern between dishes, as well as making good suggestions based off our preferences. The pakoras were fluffier than what I expected. I usually prefer a crunchy bite but this was not a problem as the taste was excellent, and the tamarind dipping sauce was really good. She had the Karahi Gosht, which is the lamb version of Chicken Karahi, and it was a savory treat. Good mixture of spices and a modest heat level. I preferred this over my dish. I got the Chicken Vindaloo at Indian spicy, and it was great. The heat level was not as pronounced as other Vindaloo I have had before, and it was very enjoyable. I had never had Onion Kulcha but it's essentially Naan that has onion, cilantro and other things mixed into the dough before it cooks in the tandoori, and this may be one of my new favorite things. For dessert we settled on kheer, a rice pudding type dish that had cashews crushed on top, and had traces of cardamom in every bite. I wish I could have this every meal. All in all, place is a winner.

I've been coming here since it opened. This is one of the best Indian places in all of Miami. The food is fantastic and they have great fish. I recommend getting a little bit of everything. The Goan food is fantastic. The service is good and the waiters are friendly. The smells the the vibe of the restaurant is fantastic. I will be coming back for years

Amazing! Ordered the lamb korma, yellow dal, chicken tikka masala, and garlic naan for pick-up. Delectable - every morsel. What a treat. Service was very friendly. Will be back often.

I had a wonderful experience at Zaika, an Indian restaurant in Weston, Fort Lauderdale that offers the most authentic taste, the best bang for the buck lunch special, very elegant ambience and efficient service. The food was delicious and flavorful, with a variety of dishes to choose from. I especially enjoyed the paneer tikka masala, which was rich and spicy, with soft cubes of cheese cooked in a tomato-based curry. The garlic naan was also amazing, soft and buttery, with a hint of garlic and cilantro. The lunch special was a great deal, with an appetizer ( lentil soup or samosa ), an entree, basmati rice, and naan for only $12.00. The restaurant was spacious and elegant, with a beautiful Ganesha Water fountain at the entrance & soothing music playing in the background. The service was friendly and attentive, with the staff refilling our water glasses and checking on us regularly. One of the highlights of my meal was the dessert: gulab jamuns served hot in a beautiful gold plated goblet. These were soft and sweet balls of dough soaked in sugar syrup. They melted in my mouth and left me wanting more. I also enjoyed the ginger chai, which was a hot milk based black tea infused with ginger, as it prepred my taste buds for a delicious treat. As someone who is of Indian origin and has tried different Indian cuisines, I can say that Zaika is one of the most authentic and satisfying restaurants I have ever been to. I have tried many other Indian restaurants in FLL, but none of them can match the quality and taste of Zaika. Zaika is not just a restaurant, it is an experience that transports you to the land of spices and colors. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves Indian food or wants to try something new and exciting. It is definitely one of the best Indian restaurants in town!

Food is consistently amazing and it is our families go to restaurant every time we bisit Miami and crave Indian food. Dont let the mundane aesthetics pf the place dorm the outside fool you! Its genuinely good service & food! I have been to many other fancy looking Indian restaurants that arent even as half as good and a severely overpriced compared to Zaika! Highly recommend without hesitation!

When with a friend order the grill lamb chops very tasty my friend had the curry chops every was tasty great service and experience

I visited Zaika a week or so ago with two of my friends (one of which is Indian). We ordered several vegetarian dishes at medium spice (I would have opted for the most spice). When the dishes arrived to the table, they tasted bland. There wasn't even minimal spiciness to them. Even our non-spice loving friend commented that the dishes weren't spicy. I was disappointed with the change in quality of the food. A couple of days later, another friend of mine told me she'd ordered takeout from Zaika and that the their dishes were watery and also bland. I'm hoping that the restaurant was just having a bad week and not that it's permanently lost its luster.

We were happy that our table was ready in a jiffy. Polite and helpful staff made everything seem relaxed. Upon reviewing the menu, we were asked if we wanted some drinks to start, which we gladly ordered a couple of mango lassis'. Served quickly and cold.....delicious! We asked if we could order a couple vegetarian dishes of dal maknee and a grilled paneer along with an order of garlic/butter naan. We ordered both with medium heat. During our wait we decided to order our mains, a goat stew, butter chicken and a chicken biryanis. We ordered the goat extra spicy and the butter chicken spicy. We wanted to see if there was a difference in their heat levels. Our apps were both delicious and in very generous portions. The dal maknee was nice, though a bit more cream and butter would have made this dish much more savory, as it's one of my favorite Indian dishes. The paneer was nice as well, with a mild heat and nicely spiced and served along side some grilled peppers and onions. Although these were supposed to be served as appetizers, they were both accompanied with white rice. Perhaps they didn't realize that these were supposed to be appetizers. Soon after clearing our dishes, our main courses arrived! All the selections were very good, especially the chicken biryani, which was perfectly seasoned, with nice large chunks of chicken. Simply wonderful! The butter chicken was good, though not the best. The chicken was a bit dry and chewy and the sauce was lacking it's normal savoriness and creamy texture. The goat was nicely spicy, but the actual goat meat was mostly bone and cartilage. It would've been nice if the goat was more meat than bone. Taste wise, delicious!! All n all a nice dinner. We'll definitely give this place another try!

Very good food. We went there a few times when we were in the mood for Indian food and not in the mood to dress up. It is not a fancy place though. But everybody is friendly, nice and professional. They easily recommend and modify food to your taste. Every dish I tried was good. And I tried almost everything except meat dishes. The prices are very affordable. The place is busy. So make a reservation before coming, especially on weekends. I recommend the place for tasty casual dinner.

I eat alooot of Indian food, seriously I'm obsessed, and the spicier and more authentic the better. I've tried about 12 Indian restaurants in south Florida, and I order from this one the most! Loooove Zaika!!! It's not the kitschy place to go for dinner out for cute decor and fancy quasi Indian drinks, although the atmosphere at the north Miami location is nice. It's the place to go if you want great spicy food and a great menu! Can't wait to see if they can/will do a good paneer bhurjee. My friends really like the lamb saag and vindaloo. I've been impressed by the paneer tikka masala, the malai kofta, and the veg kadai! I'm also loyal to Zaika because if you ask for spicy food, they don't question you, and they'll give you Indians, lemon and onion on the side if you ask.

We had take-out from here. Sometimes you just want some good Indian food, ya know. Zaika fit the bill. It was actually quite good- not just for the area either. No caveats needed. We had our typical go-to's: chana masala, tandoori chicken, chicken tika masala, briyani, samosas, etc. Everything was tasty except for the tandoori chicken, which was unfortunately a bit overcooked. But the portions were so large, we had planty to eat, notwithstanding. Not a bad option if you, like me, occasionally just want some good Indian food.

My husband and I were craving Indian food - so many people have recommended us to check out Zaika. Sooooo glad we did!! Prices were very reasonable and the flavors were outstanding! We loved the appetizer special (Chicken Lollipops) which were accompanied with a mouthwatering chili garlic dipping sauce. We also enjoyed the lamb vindaloo (we ordered super spicy) with a beautiful blend of spices, eaten with rice and bullet naan (green chilies). We were so full and ended the night with delicately sweet gulab jamun dessert! Our hearts are happy and bellies are full - will absolutely return for lunch/dinner or takeout!!!!!! I would love to try their biriyani, kebabs, and other chicken/lamb curries!

Good service, ok ambiance. The food was a little bland. I would give them a second chance soon. Hopefully the Bindi masala and mutter paneer will have more flavor.

I discovered a great Indian restaurant on NE 123 Street in North Miami Beavh called Zamia. They have a few outside tables. Great menu choices at typical prices for an Indian restaurant. I ordered off the special menu, Tandoori Cornish Hen. It was amazing. So succulent and juicy. Had a nice array of spices. And I added the onion kulcha roti bread along with the meal. Also excellent. I also tried whole what naan but Yuch was ok but not much flavor, which is why I gave it 4 stars. But I never tasted as good of a Cornish Hen as this one was. I've eaten at several Indian eateries and this place ranked up there with my other favorites. I can't wait to go back.

Fantastic food, very eager service... Visiting my sister in Miami Beach, she suggested we try this Indian restaurant not far from her home. Located in one of the ubiquitous strip malls that pepper the area, we walked into a small but very finely decorated restaurant. It appeared more fine dining than say, traditional Indian decor, but it was cozy nonetheless. Their menu was extensive, and I frankly can't remember all the names to the foods we choose, but it was all so good. From the three appetizers we had to the dinner meals - it was all served hot, tasted fresh, and it was all delicious. Portion sizes were large - we ended taking doggie bags home. So why only the four stars? Well, I always expect a friendly greet, which we did not get. Though the service was efficient it was way too eager for my liking. We spent quite a long time in the place and ended up grazing after the original digging into the meal. During this period the waitress tried so hard and desperately to take our still full plates. We had to tell her we were still munching- apparently to her chagrin. Nonetheless, this place deserves solid kudos for the overall meal experience. Hopefully the locals give this place the patronage it deserves.

I drive by this place many times a week and have always been curious. I miss the New York style restaurants with diversity and variety and stopped in with my mother to try it out. It was a great experience from the food to the service! I would definitely recommend this place. The chicken tikka masala was amazing, the taita was refreshing and the samosa was delicious!

The food deserves all stars, it is amazing. But the service, not as much. We have been here before and we always, always loved the food, so tasty. That is why we keep coming back. But the service needs to improve, a lot. This time, we arrived at 2pm for a Sunday lunch, and their kitchen closes at 3pm. Plenty of time. But we were rushed all the way. My husband was still eating and they brought the check - you finish, right?, the waiter asked me when he brought takeaways containers and took my plate away, with plenty of food to be eaten. We had orderer a bottle of wine that was half full at this time. We will be back, probably, but we encourage training of staff

An absolute must-visit: this food is outstanding, prices are reasonable, and staff are attentive. Easily the best Indian food in south florida - I will be coming back again and again to try all the chicken and lamb curries on the menu. Flavors are on point and they make the food to fit your spice level. I have very high standards for Indian food, having lived there recently, and I strongly recommend everyone to eat at Zaika.

Excellent. Authentic. Ask if dish is spicy. Be careful even "Mild" is still very very spicy. For children or if you don't like spicy the Butter chicken or Korma dishes are good options. Mango curry chicken if ordered mild it's good also. The Biryanis are wayyy to spicy impossible to eat for the average person. It's a shame b/c otherwise they are excellent.

Actually went into the restaurant this time and it was a great experience. I had the Mushroom Makhani a vegetarian dish for $15.55. It was delicious over rice. I also enjoyed the Mango Lassi for $5.25. It was like dessert.

Best Indian food ever with friendliest service ask for! Chicken tikka from the tandori oven is a must try.

Delicious food, with large portions! Great service. Small little hole in the wall but great spot for authentic Indian food.

I recently moved to Miami from the SF Bay Area, where there's a ton of amazing food and I've been trying to find my go-to food spots here as well. Zaika did NOT disappoint. Service was fast, super friendly, and the food was amazing. I ordered the chicken malabari curry with paneer naan - simply amazing!! We also had the tandoori momos as an app, also bursting with flavor and unique. If you're looking for a go-to Indian spot, this is the place! I will definitely be coming back.

That butter chicken will make anyone squirm with excitement... (the tikka masala doesn't disappoint either) This is THE SPOT in North Miami for authentic Indian food that's satisfyingly savory in every way. You can tell they cook with love and intent. Why? Because you can taste it. Every bite of my dish kept me savoring for more. I am now a fan due to their qualify dishes and generous portions. Located directly westbound over the Bal Harbour bridge in the eastern cusp of North Miami is this gem of an establishment ready to cater to your every Indian food craving. Feel free to explore on the menu and order outside of your comfort zone, you'd be pleasantly surprised It's in a small strip mall with sufficient parking and loads of quality to keep you completely entertained with some seriously delicious Indian food. Don't walk here, run!