DESI TADKA ALABAMA

LOVE LOVE LOVE Desi Tadka!!! If you haven’t been, RUN!!! Go right away!

Food and service is always so amazing!

We tried this place on a whim recently when we were craving Indian food and had an amazing experience! It’s brand new - interior is newly updated and cozy but sophisticated - would make a great date night restaurant.

The waiter answered questions we had about the menu - it’s not just the typical things you see on an Indian restaurant menu. They offer small plates and put their own twist on classic things. And the food was SO good!! We ordered a few small plate items, which is perfect when you want to try several things like we did. Highly recommend the garlic naan (lots of herbs on top - yum!) and Dal Tadka!

Staff was friendly and service was excellent and personal! This will be our new favorite new Indian place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Butter Naan, Chicken Tikka

I had the lunch buffet today and it was great. Worth the price. Everything tastes great, including the vegetarian option (paneer makhani I think).

Everyone was nice. I will definitely be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent experience ? I have always loved Indian food, this is becoming one of my favorite ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Tikka

I love de food and service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

As I arrived to Birmingham I remembered that I wanted Indian food from the night before, so I decided to grab some before getting on the road to head home. Initially, I was going to stop at another restaurant, but looking for parking became frustrating so I decided to venture further. Since I was going to the Galleria I searched for a restaurant near there and I found this place.

I loved it immediately upon walking in and when I saw the purple seating and the golden chandeliers and the light fixtures I was sold. The host and the staff were excellent and the food was out of this world delicious, I had the monchow soup with chicken and the chicken tikka; the spices were on point and the level of spiciness was just what I needed to help clear my sinus cavities (??). The chili garlic naan was wonderful and creatively shaped into an valentines heart-shape.

Speaking of, as I finished my meal (I had to get some to-go boxes to enjoy for later) the host surprised me with a deliciously light dessert of mango pudding (?) that was served on a platter with a frosted, sprinkled message. How did I never think to write the "Q" in my name with a Valentine heart?

Thank You, Desi Tadka; if I'm ever in town again and craving Indian food I will definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Have been here a few times and the food is always amazing!! The chicken korma is our go to! The waiters are all lovely and they have even surprised us with dessert each time we have come!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious food with great service!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken 65

Everything is top-notch. ??
First Indian restaurant in the city with genuinely good food taste and service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It was our first time in Alabama and we randomly chose this. Food was yummy, they also had a little surprise for us which was a sweet dish along with our names on plate. Great service, great food. Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place has the best Indian food I have ever had! I especially liked the Cream Cheese Naan bread and the Chicken Saag. The service was great too. You will not be disappointed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Deva was a great waiter.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Butter Naan

Great service by Deva, food was very good as well. Will definitely be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Highly recommended to enjoy Indian food. Thank you for making our dinner special.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5