Zyka
Indian restaurant · Alpharetta ·
Indian fare with halal meats, vegetarian options, and kulfi
Indian fare with halal meats, vegetarian options, and kulfi
"Zyka sits in the bones of an old church, and the fellowship hall vibes make sense here—you'll want to gather around family-sized mounds of biryani and curries too good to hoard for yourself. Add in standouts like the humongous spicy potato-filled samosas and the fiery red chicken 65, and you’ll want to keep this Decatur counter-service operation as your first option next time you’re rolling nine deep and looking to spontaneously walk in somewhere to get a meal. Just prepare to wait at least 20 minutes for your food since Zyka’s kitchen is busy feeding a dining room always filled with families, coworkers, entire little league teams, Alabama cousins, and anyone else who appreciates this kind of rich, hearty, and comforting Indian cooking." - juli horsford, jacinta howard, nina reeder
"An Atlanta-area institution since 1997, Zyka on Scott Boulevard in North Decatur serves up delicious Indian fare, ranging from halal meats to vegetarian options, in a no-frills dining room setting. Ordering kulfi — traditional Indian ice cream — is a must here. The dessert comes in a variety of flavors, including pistachio and mango, and is served in a little clay pot. There’s also a location open in Alpharetta." - Lia Picard
"First opened on Scott Boulevard in North Decatur over 25 years ago, Zyka continues to offer a broad range of dishes from Hyderabad and the surrounding region. Think dishes like aloo tikki and gobi Manchurian and popular favorites like Chicken 65, saag paneer, Hyderabadi biryani with mutton, and malai kofta. The restaurant also serves halal meats. Make sure to order kulfi — a dense frozen dessert sporting flavors like pistachio and mango served in clay pot. There’s also a location in Alpharetta." - Nandita Godbole
"An Atlanta institution since 1997, Zyka on Scott Boulevard in North Decatur serves up delicious (and super affordable) Indian fare, including halal meats and vegetarian options throughout lunch and dinner. Look for the occasional lunch special here, and make sure to order the pistachio or mango kulfi frozen dessert served in a little clay pot. There’s also a location in Alpharetta. Halal menu items listed accordingly." - Beth McKibben
"Open for takeout and delivery. Order online or call the restaurant." - Eater Staff