Indian Zayka
1260 Town Center Dr, Eagan, MN, 55123
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Address :
1260 Town Center Dr
Eagan, MN, 55123 - Phone (651) 688-8686
- Website https://www.zaykamn.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 2:00pm
- Mon : 11:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
India is the birth place of Chicken Tikka Masala and Curries. Indian foods are prepared with a blend of finely mixed spices quite popular across the region. The spices develop the rich taste in Indian food enough to boggle your mind. The ever-increasing fan base of Indian food around the New York city is steadily increasing because of the large number of Indians who traveled to the land of dreams. The Indians also brought their very own vibrant, colorful, and aromatic authentic dishes for the people in the West. While most of the Indian population is Vegetarian, Indian food is great for people who are looking for vegan or vegetarian food option. If you are a Meat lover, don't get disappointed yet. Indian food also boasts of some popular non-vegetarian dishes too. Few examples are the famous Butter Chicken, Mutton Biryani and Tandoori Chicken are enough to satisfy your taste buds.
Indian food has gained reputation all over the world especially in the United States. You can find many places serving the appetizing Indian food across all major cities in the US. India is a diverse country with different food culture originated from different parts of the country. While the Northern region boasts tandoori dishes and korma offering royal taste, the Western Ghats offers sea foods that is made in naturally sweet tender coconut milk. The South Indian food servers a quality of different dishes made from rice accompanied with spicy chutneys, curries and famous sambhar. Also, the Indian sweets are a delight to relish. If you ever want to have a burst of sugar syrup in mouth, don't forget to try few Bengali Sweets. Be it spicy, tangy, or sweet flavor, you can find everything in the Indian cuisine. Be assured that the melody of spices will surely bring delight to you.
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Lisa M.
Cute place for a strip mall! I had never been to the old Sambol place, but a coworker and I checked out the buffet recently at lunch. We arrived around 11:45 and were seated and offered drinks right away. I looked around noticed how well maintained and clean the place was. It had cute decor and looked kind of fresh for a strip mall. The buffet was huge and really fresh. Sometimes the naan and the battered veggies can get soggy and gross, but these were crispy and fresh. The buffet choices were on line, so that helps you decide if the buffet is worth your time. I thought it was. My favorite was the big plate of Deviled Chicken. It was on a giant wok like thing in the middle. It had fresh veggies around the outside and it was steaming hot. I also liked your standards like lemon rice, tandoori chicken and chicken tikka masala. The prices aren't posted on the website, but I did learn afterwards, Fri, Sat and Sun prices must be higher - $11.99 at lunch - but they do have more choice than during the week. If you are in the neighborhood looking for something different, I say check it out. Oh, and don't pass up the balls. We now love Gulab Jamun!
(4)Jason M.
Great place for Indian food in Eagan. In town for work and we decided to go for Indian since a coworker had never tried it. We had heard good things about this place and decided to go. Nobody was in there when we got there and we were taken care of immediately. My cup never went empty once and service was great (except it took a long time to get the check, but we did and to for quite some time so we are also to blame I guess). We shared there dishes, mine being the Tikka Masala. Best I have ever had! Places like this make me want to eat Indian everyday!
(4)Nicole F.
If you live near Eagan and like Indian food....this is a must! Nothing I've had has disappointed. Naan, Tomato Garlic soup, Chicken Buryani, Tikka Masala, anything w Paneer...I've only dined in once (gotten take out several times), but to my knowledge it was good service...no memorable moments amazing or bad I guess. Yum yum yum.
(4)Dan F.
The garlic naan is a must have-get the sweet one for dessert though. I was very disappointed in the Sri Lankan curry. Any evidence it had coconut milk as described had been cooked away long ago and I have a great set of tastebuds. The servers were a bit stressed, but did well. I would advise the owner to take his yelp reviews seriously because we want good Indian food in Eagan and the criticisms are very fair.
(3)Mahesh K.
Forget food, go here for the fantastic customer experience. The owners are warm and hospitable. The food is fresh and delicious with plenty of options for vegans and vegetarians. It's a different kind of Indian restaurant experience. The spread for the buffet was expansive. The dosa was crispy and the potato curry stuffed inside the dosa was cooked perfectly. I have had gobi manchurian and baby corn manchurian on different days and they were both the right amount of crispy and extremely tasty. The gravy dishes were phenomenal. The owners prepared a special mushroom vegetable kadai dish for our table just because we were vegans and there were "only" 2 other vegan gravy dishes already on the buffet. Since the naan at most Indian restaurants is made with milk and sometimes eggs, the owner got us tandoori rotis on the house. Very accommodating. It almost felt like eating at home.
(5)Joella B.
My husband and I went here today for the first time. I was impressed from the moment I got to the door. As I arrived they came and helped me with the door. The service for the rest of time I was there was shown by how they greeted me, kindness and helpfulness. Once we were seated they quickly got us our drinks and let us serve ourselves from the buffet. My husband had a mango lassi and it was one of the best I've tasted, rich and lots of flavor with just the right consistency. The dishes from the buffet were well seasoned with being highly spicy. Just right for my husbands preference for milder food. The richness of the flavors convinced me that must come back here again at dinner to sample something with more heat. One of the highlights was their tandoori chicken which was full flavor and perfectly moist. The dishes included a small selection of desserts including my favorite, kheer. The kheer was sweet and mellow a delicious end to a wonderful meal. The items on the buffet change daily so I expect it will be a tasty new experience every time.
(5)Martina R.
While flavorful, the food delivered to the table was cold, in particular, the samosas were still "fresh from the freezer" cold in the middle. Also, very rude service by the woman, whom I assume is the owner, when she was unable to accommodate a special, but easy dietary restriction. We will not be returning.
(1)Steve S.
This is a local favorite of mine. The weekend buffet in particular is a great value. I'm a big fan of their chicken makani, naan, samosas, and curry. The restaurant itself is always and the staff, including the owners, are always very helpful and courteous. There are other options for Indian in Eagan but Indian Zayka offers the best end-to-end customer experience.
(4)Ben W.
I was very pleasantly surprised by Indian Zayka. I've eaten a lot of Indian food and I'd say this is quite good. The Chicken Methi Malai is great! The lunch buffet is acceptable, but not amazing. The selection is just a bit limited, but they change the items each day at least.
(4)Rosalind S.
Where shall I begin? Me and my husband went to the restaurant for lunch. The food was cold, bland and unappetizing. The beef vendaloo was just vendaloo (means potato), the owners did not replenish the beef. The naan was flat instead of fluffy and soft. Their Chai was bitter, basically the best thing there was the cool, refreshing water! I wouldn't be accused of being a customer there ever again!
(1)Alex B.
Is this the best Indian restaurant I've been to? No. Is it super authentic? Maybe not. But this is Eagan. I can count the number of non-chain restaurants in this city on my fingers. I'm really glad that Indian Zayka exists. It is clearly the best option if you want Indian food short of driving into St. Paul. Lunch buffet is a good value, menu is diverse, and the price is reasonable. Is it Sambol? No, it's not. It's also not Applebees.
(4)Peter W.
Visited for lunch today. The buffet was way above par compared to most. Everything was piping hot and fresh. Such a wonderful variety of dishes. The atmosphere is elegant and the staff/owners very warm and welcoming. I will be returning as soon as I can!
(5)Tam N.
I live around the area and its very convenient. Food is comparable to India palace in Burnsville which I also like. Their chicken vindaloo/curry, naan bread, biryani rice is always spot on. Spice level can be made quite hot which I love. Good customer service as well! Good for takeout or dine in.
(5)Blue N.
Lunch buffet is awesome. It's more expensive on Fridays, because they have a special stir-fry dish. Great variety. Customer service is excellent. Friendly, attentive staff. Fills water and removes plates promptly. Highly recommend!
(5)Kjersti B.
Wow! So delicious. The rice is so fluffy and lamb so tender. The service is also excellent. I'm gluten and dairy free and when my order was taken they knew exactly what to recommend. Excellent.
(5)Samuel W.
This place (formerly Sambol) used to be amazing. I was absolutely in love with the murgh shorba and would make special trips just to get a bowl. It was creamy, rich and loaded with tender chicken... I can still taste it when I think of it and my mouth waters. Sadly, it and many other things have changed. The soup has turned into this overly thick, hamburger helper tasting concoction that is overloaded with unpleasant chunks of dry chicken. The first time I ordered this soup and ended up with this, I thought they were just having an off night. My worst fears were confirmed when I realized that it was a permanent disservice. As mentioned, however, the soup isn't the only thing that has undergone a transformation. Their curries were always outstanding. I could've been stuffed and I'd still lick the spoon clean after happily loading the leftovers into containers. Their thai coconut curry with chicken was, by far, my favorite. It has gone the way of the murgh shorba. I couldn't even stomach two bites... the entire dish smelled (and rather tasted) absolutely terrible. The chicken was very overcooked and sitting in an odd colored creamy sauce that reeked of burnt rubber. When I told the waiter he said it was because they "roasted the spices". For the record of the readers of this post, my girlfriend also smelled and tasted the curry and recoiled in disgust. She agreed on the burnt rubber aspect of the dish. Ugh. My girlfriend and I used to absolutely love coming here... it was one of our "date night" restaurants, actually. The atmosphere remains very pleasant despite the changes in the food and the staff is always extremely polite. But a restaurant without edible food is like a hotel with no rooms. There's no point in going, no matter how great everything else is. I and several others I know will certainly not be returning. The quest for a new Indian restaurant begins.
(2)Amy C.
It's great to have a solid Indian restaurant back in Eagan again! I see several reviewers writing their critiques under the old Sambol page. I think Indian Zayka warrants a new entry because it's improved so much over the previous ownership. The menu remains almost the same, although I can't order dosas anymore off the menu, which saddens me. The improvement in the new management is significant and it was much needed. Food is served hot and fresh, no more hard, dry naan. More intense flavored food, served piping hot. Friendlier and more attentive staff, and they ask what spice level you prefer. Decent portions, my daughter and I find one entree with appetizers is plenty for the two of us. The kababs and tandooris are wonderful, and you can't go wrong with the lunch buffet. Fridays and Sundays are my favorite days to visit. I'm a huge fan of the Alu Tiki and accompanying chutneys, so good. The samosas and pakoras are also excellent. Rice is always perfectly cooked. One item not on the menu but available if you ask, is Sambol itself. Sambol, or sambal, is a condiment made with coconut and chilis, and is a fiery delight. I first had this dish under the previous management's reign, but after trying it at Zayka, I feel as if I've finally eaten the dish as it was meant. Love it!
(4)Tina D.
I too, was deeply depressed over the loss of Sambol, where the service was mediocre, but the food amazing! When I questioned the name change, the new owner assured me that people were so grateful he was back. What?! Apparently, he owned the restaurant before Sambol, one that I despised. In giving the new place a chance, I ordered some food for take-out. My first response was it was ok, but not nearly as fragrant or flavorful as Sambol. Although my friends refer to me regarding Indian food, they are curious as well. One friend took advantage of a Groupon deal to try it out. Just to clarify, isn't the idea of a Groupon supposed to help businesses promote themselves?? My friend invites me along and we go on a Wednesday evening. This time the food has improved. However, when the bill comes, the owner walks over to ask for the Groupon (kinda like he's mad that we have one), rings it up and adds gratuity. I don't mean to assume, but aren't 18% gratuities sometimes added for parties of 6-8 or more? We had intended to tip on the "total amount" like we are asked to by Groupon, but whatever. As we finish our drinks and conversation, the owner walks over and asks if there is anything else he can do for us, otherwise can we please take our conversation to the waiting area so that they can have our table for other customers? Apparently, he felt people were swarming the restaurant to get in on this Wednesday evening. We look around and there is no one at the door, four empty tables around us, and about four more on the other side of the restaurant. Are you kidding me?! I would've complained to the manager, but I'm pretty sure the owner of the restaurant is about as high as it goes... unless I can go to his mama to teach him some manners. Needless to say, we felt unappreciated as customers and will not likely share any great experiences this time with our many friends (and after 23 years here, we have a lot of them)! I know it's a drive, but Bukhara Indian Restaurant in Wayzata is OUTSTANDING in both food and service and worth the drive!
(1)Felicia M.
We had take out from here last night. We ordered the Sri Lankan chicken entree, and beef samosa and alu tikki for appetizers. It was good, but nothing to write home about. The lady who took the order over the phone was pleasant and our order was prepared very quickly.
(3)Kate P.
A great lunch spot for sure! Great buffet for lunch--love that crazy good tomato-garlic soup and nan...as well as all the Indian classics you love. They do it well here, as well as any Indian place I've been to in the metro. I've been here for lunch several times and have ALWAYS had excellent service and excellent food. You have to give this place a try!
(4)Jamie T.
Not sure the reason for some of the negative reviews, but my husband and I have eaten here several times, both as Sambol and Indian Zayka. We have enjoyed the food and service under both names. We (and my husband is a local executive chef) both feel that the food has improved under the new ownership. The service has always been top-notch. This is one of our favorite places to eat, and will continue to be so in the future.
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