Wendy W.
Yelp
Every once in a while, the crap show that is 2020 tosses me some pleasant surprises to underscore the existence of silver linings. Tikka Indian Grill (a.k.a. my delivery savior) is one of those rare and wonderful treasures.
It's become my favorite Indian restaurant in the area, and maybe even in general. The food has some actual spice; just enough for me to enjoy the burn without showing off how much of a spice wimp I actually am in the grand scheme of things.
I'm basic, so my go-to is saag paneer, and their version tastes so fresh and flavorful. Another must-order is the samosa chaat, which is a total flavor and texture bomb: it's the perfect blend of savory, sweet, and tart, and mashed up yet slightly crunchy samosas. Their butter chicken is great, I enjoyed their black pepper chicken (it's a little spicier than I'd like but quite good), along with the methi mattar paneer, which had a deep onion-y flavor. The pumpkin kala chana is a very flavorful and light vegan dish. The chicken tikka masala isn't quite as rich and tomato-y as I'd like, but it's still tasty.
If you're craving a base besides rice, get the naan and/or paratha. The achar (mixed pickles) is really tangy and zingy if that's your kind of thing. I'd skip the kheer (rice pudding). It had an odd aftertaste that I didn't really enjoy.
Tikka Indian Grill is a little pricier than your usual casual Indian restaurant, but I think it's totally worth it for the quality of their food.