Tikka Indian Grill

"Tikka Indian Grill serves some of the city’s better Indian-American takeout at its four locations in Brooklyn and Queens, but the Astoria location has an exclusive kathi roll menu. Smoked eggplant, egg burji, keema—whatever you choose, you’ll get a medley of sauces and spices in your mouth that should be followed by a thick mango lassi. Stick around the casual tile-floored dining room, or grab a few rolls to go before you hop on the N train at the 30th Ave station down the street." - neha talreja

"Even if Tikka weren’t BYO, it would be one of the best deals in Williamsburg. The big portions of Indian classics, like lamb vindaloo and tandoori chicken, are all around $15, and the fresh-baked naan is fantastic - get a few extra orders so you’ll have enough to dip in everything. Bring some beers from a bodega on the block, and you’ll finish dinner and drinks having spent half as much as you would for a Sam Adams and overcooked chicken breast at some random spot on Bedford half a block away." - bryan kim, matt tervooren

"Tikka Indian Grill serves some of the city’s better Indian-American takeout (think classics like chicken tikka masala and rogan josh) at its four locations in Brooklyn and Queens. But you’ll have to make a special trip to Astoria to try that location’s exclusive kathi roll menu. Smoked eggplant, egg burji, keema—whatever you choose, you’ll get a medley of sauces and spices in your mouth that can only be followed by a thick mango lassi. Stick around the casual tile-floored dining room, or grab a few rolls to go before you hop on the N-train down the street." - Neha Talreja