WOW TIKKA

Wow Tikka just catered our lunch and it was fantastic! Incredible rice bowls with brilliant flavors. Filling and delicious. Our staff and guests were thrilled. I can't recommend highly enough.

Decent food in downtown New Haven—flavors were good and portions fair. However, the staff seemed undertrained. We were charged extra for an item that one staff member said was included, but the cashier said otherwise. A bit of a confusing experience, but the food itself was enjoyable. With better service, this place has potential.

First timer at WOW Tikka and very impressed. I’m Not one to eat Indian food because usually it’s very spicy for me but must say there was options of mild and Gluten free! Food was very fresh. You can choose how spicy you want it! There are rice bowls, street food, Desi Burrito, desserts, refreshments! The 2 ladies working were very pleasant and helpful. Even though it appeared empty there were many people ordering to go and a some that dined! Indian food keeps impressing me! It was delicious!

Wow Tikka truly lives up to its name! The food is bursting with authentic flavors, perfectly cooked, and beautifully presented. Every bite feels fresh and full of spices that are perfectly balanced. The service is warm and friendly, and the staff really make you feel welcome. The ambiance is cozy yet vibrant, making it a great spot for both casual meals and special occasions. Highly recommend their signature tikka – it’s mouthwatering! Can’t wait to come back again.

Wow Tikka is one of my favorite spots in town. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. You can tell they know their way around spices, every dish has just the right balance. The staff are friendly and attentive without being overbearing, and they make you feel welcome the moment you walk in. Service is quick, and the atmosphere is relaxed. Overall, it’s just a consistently great experience. If you’re looking for delicious food and genuinely good service, Wow Tikka is well worth a visit. Can’t recommend it enough!

They have locations in both Boston and New Haven! What I ordered: Base: biryani rice Filling: veg kofta and plant based keema Sauce: tikka masala Topping: onion and cilantro Also tried their street food - paneer naan kathi roll. Bowls were packed with authentic flavors! It’s basically a chipotle but for Indian food!

Had a really great experience at Wow! Tikka New Haven. I loved that I could choose everything from my rice, to protein, then sauces, and veggies! These bowls are completely customizable to your liking. First, you absolutely need to start with a samosa, and grab a fresh homemade lemonade. The perfectly spicy samosa with the sweet tangerine lemonade is a perfect combo! Everything is made fresh daily in house and you can absolutely taste the freshness in every bite. If you like Indian food, or curious and want to try some the, you really need to stop in for some amazing food!

Still decent but they’ve definitely changed the way some of things are done. The chicken isn’t cooked the same and has a slightly weird smell to it and they changed the flavor of the masala sauce. Got the exact same thing two days in a row and the price was $4 more today than it was yesterday. I still don’t understand their pricing structure.

ORIGIN: Wow Tikka opened in spring 2023. A partnership between two established New England restauranteurs, Gopi Nair and Kannan Kesavalu, Wow Tikka is the first expansion of Kesavalu's Boston-based eatery. LOCATION: Wow Tikka is located in the historic Palladium building on Orange Street. CONCEPT: Wow Tikka offers fast, customizable Indian street food and "build your own" bowls/wraps/salads at attractive prices (around $10). Counter orders are taken for take out, or dining at one of the cafe tables. EXPERIENCE: The counter server helped me decide on a combination for a bowl (basmati rice, chicken, and cheese cubes, topped with cashew sauce, grilled onions, corn kernels, and cilantro). The swiftness of preparation, tasty contents, attractive price, and location make Wow Tikka a place to mentally bookmark when visiting downtown New Haven. Limeade and Mango Lassi beverages are available to complement your customized dish.

Very average or sub par food . You walk into a place while driving interstate with tons of hope for a simple but tasty meal and PLOP you go ... A bowl with The veggie Kofta bowl with some fixings not the Paneer kaati roll had nothing to offer other the plain bland panner topped with some another bland sauce rolled in a roti , the bowl a a shade better as it had some veggie topics to save its soul! The inside is a really small space but it was clean but nothing noteworthy about the ambiance. Service was quite sad as the staff couldn't suggest or help us choose from the sauces and toppings leaving us to fend for ourselves. Street Parking was easy around the time we got there . This spot didn't resonate with me .

Cutest grab and go for South Asian/Indian Wraps! The ingredients are all fresh and the service is quick and friendly. The samosas are really fresh and delicious as well

I got delivery from here, specifically the "Paneer and Chicken" Bowl and the 2 piece Tawa Parantha. The food was so incredibly disappointing -- I have been here before and often all of the topics are added and this time I was given plain paneer and over-cooked chicken (no rajma, sauces, etc.). This place is NOT somewhere to dine-in -- it is small, not always clean, and the staff are often rude. All in all, I have had really high hopes for this local Indian street-eats spot but have been consistently disappointed. I recommend going to other establishments around. They market themselves as an "Indian Chipotle" but it is far from that.

Easy and fast Indian food and one of the restaurants that I am glad I picked last minute. The staff is friendly and very understanding. I chose this one place for a takeout and when I placed the order online I did not realize that I ordered at their location in MA. After I called the restaurant they transferred my order to the New Haven location and the execution of the order was quick and accurate. The food is good and an easy grab and go kinda setup which I really enjoyed. I'd go back to Wow Tikka again.

Wow is right this place has such wonderful food and selection. I absolutely love the fast casual Indian food concept. Everyone is friendly and it's so quick and not expensive at all. You can mix and match proteins, bases, veggies and sauces. Try the tikka masala mixed with the korma sauce!

I absolutely love this place. I've been there several times and I always get something different. The food is so good. The prices are great as well. I have been to India and for a modern place inthe US, wow tikka really impresses me. So many great options and lots of powerful flavors. I can get healthy meal without breaking the bank. It's always quick and the people who work there are very sweet knowledgeable and helpful. Also, last thing I should say I get two meals out of one bowl there. Definitely give it a try when you need something healthy on the go that will fill you up and make you feel good.

I am happy to see this restaurant opening in New Haven in their old location (Tikkaway grill). Their old spot was a local favorite, with good service and quality of food. Now coming to Wow Tikka which got opened recently, there are some new additions to the menu. It's a chipotle style self serving style where we can get burrito or rice bowl. There are also other options on the menu like vada pav, samosa chat, mango lassis and whole wheat parathas. The employees seem helpful and the place is clean. Now, coming to the food, the allergen information is clearly marked on the menu which makes it easy for us to choose from the sauces/toppings as they offer a few variety of options like green sauce, tamarind sauce, spicy one and the yogurt based one. Both the time I went there, I got brown rice/quinoa bowl with masala sauce and the green chutney and sautéed veggies. It tasted delicious. It's just I think it's a bit pricey now compared to before as for every addition now it's $2 extra. Overall I highly recommend this place to people who are looking for a healthy and delicious meal.

I haven't been here for maybe 2+ years I stopped by after getting off work the food ideas are still similar as I remember it. I love the samosas and I tried the chicken bowl. The service was good the ladies were nice and welcoming the ambiance was changed a bit since my last visit.

I had wow tikka for the first time today and I must say it amazing, the food was super flavorful and fresh the price was reasonable and the portions were generous, the staff were super friendly and helpful, i must say I had a Wow experience will definitely be back soon.

Wow! Love the concept and the food! Always fun ordering at a counter and picking out what you want in a bowl. I got a bowl with potatoes, veggies and masala and was very impressed. Well priced too. I also got a samosa and the very friendly lady at the counter gave me another one for free! Lastly, had some of the lentil chips and they gave me a bunch of tasty sauces with them. New Haven has an abundance of great Indians spots and I'm happy to see another one in town.

I always enjoy this place... the food is high quality and fresh. The staff is attentive, friendly and responsive. Consistently proves to be a place where one can get excellent Indian food without spending too much time. Decor is simple yet always clean.

This place is the best! I order here often as I work around the corner and the food is always seasoned to absolute perfection, as well as having really solid portion sizes. Wow tikka will have you saying Wow with great service and awesome delicious food

Went here back in July 2023. The Desi Loaded fries were freshly cooked and had so much flavor. Mixture of sauces were great, very good portion for the price. This was the first meal I had after going to the Twice concert on July 6th so I was very hungry and was happy that there was the perfect amount of fries to condiment and other garnish ratio.

Service was fast and concept was novel! The food was great. I really liked the fries.