Dhaba Indian Bistro
8333 Greenway Blvd,Ste 100, Middleton, WI, 53562
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Address :
8333 Greenway Blvd,Ste 100
Middleton, WI, 53562 - Phone (608) 203-8822
- Website https://www.dhabaindianbistro.com
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Opening Hours
- Tue
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
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 : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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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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Isil A.
Came to town for training and the weather turned really crappy and cold. So I was looking for a place where I can find warm and spicy food to get some heat. I am glad I gave this place a try. Probably the best Biryani I had for a long time. Spiciness was perfect and the lamb was melting in mouth. After the spicy dinner I needed some creamy goodness, and Rasmalai turned out to be the perfect choice. Light and creamy with the perfect amount of sweetness. I am so stuffed, I better walk back to the hotel. As a bonus side, they serve local and non local beers and have a pretty rich beer menu. Summary: if you like Indian food come here. You won't be disappointed.
(4)Joey R.
We have a voting system at our workplace that lets people vote on what they want for lunch that day. We try to keep it fair by not allowing a restaurant to win twice in one week. However, if we forget to start a vote, often times we're forced to "Default Dhaba." I'm pretty sure those moments of forgetfulness are freudian slips, because we friggin love this place. Personally, I've found my vice: chicken tikka masala with cheese naan. This amazing combination of bread, cheese, and curry has everything I've ever wanted in a good meal, and then some. I've found some other indian places that have similarly good masala, but the naan stands apart. No other Indian restaurant I've visited has come close to the wonderous naan found at Dhaba.
(5)A.J. S.
While staying in Madison, I felt the urge to eat something vegetarian. Indian food was of course my choice and this place was interesting. I went and was seated pretty easily, I ordered the Channa Naaan, which came with a side of rice. It was honestly a little pricey, considering the fact that I could probably make that dish at home for a few dollars. However, it tasted good and the waiter was pretty nice. He even asked what spice level I wanted and when I asked if it was a scale for Indians or white people, he said Indians. I saw a few other Indians eating in the restaurants, which I believe is a good sign. Usually when you go to an indian restaurant and there are no Indians eating there, it is indicative that the food is bad or is primary to western standards. I would suggest this to anyone looking for Indian vegetarian and possibly vegan food in the area!
(4)Neel K.
Excellent Indian Food in a wonderful atmosphere!!! Although we just picked up take out last night, Dhaba Bistro is a very nice restaurant. Upon entrance, the restaurant is located on the end of building with nice patio/Dhaba seating and the inside is very modern.....not your standard desi restaurant look. The food was excellent. The samosas were fresh, the mixed veg pakora had a great selection and everything in it tasted good, not oily. The kids got the mattar paneer which was also very well made and had the right amount of flavor. The gave just the right amount of quantity and the rice is flavored with just a hint of fennel seeds, giving a sensational and rich flavor. Overal an excellent restaurant, and probably one of my top picks for indian food in the Madison area.
(5)Steve L.
Can't be beat. So good. + Take-out service was excellent + Lamb curry, chicken curry, chicken marsala, tandoori, pakora, beef curry, vindaloos, paneer - all were *outstanding* + Tons of rice included with take-out + Naan is huge and delicious Truly excellent.
(5)Ted J.
Having recently moved here from a big city, I was incredibly surprised at the quality and taste of Dhaba's food. It mixes authentic favors with classic dishes but adds modern technique. It's a very clean and welcoming environment with a really lovely staff. I'm a huge fan of fish fries and was impressed with their fish pakora (lightly breaded and spiced fish) -- it's flaky, moist and arguably one of the best "fish fries" I've had in Madison. Highly recommend.
(5)Vijay J.
The food and service was excellent. Had the Punjabi chicken kabobs for starters followed by Kadahi Chicken.
(4)Ka L.
A great delicious Indian place in town! I was surprised when I arrived on a Sunday, there was no characteristic aroma nor the classic lunch buffet! Very excited I wouldn't bring the aroma around me after food and sadly feel hungry all the time.... We were the first customers at around 11am, the space was wide and you could easily fit large parties of 10 or more. As we went through our lunch, several other tables arrived. We noticed that a couple with a young baby was seated right by the bathroom, placing them further away from other tables; my friends and I thought that was extremely thoughtful of them! I really enjoyed the food selection, some things are completely new and I have not seen them at other indian restaurants. Good dishes to try: Mango lassi - much more yoghurty than other places, actually really refreshing with food! Meat platter - nice chicken tender-like things, fried fish was nice and flaky. And i love the cracker and sauces to dip on the side Aloo naan - potato naan sounds weird, but seriously, you'd not go back to regular naan!! Beef briyani - great flavor, and surprisingly spicy. beef was tender and tasty! Chicken Makhani - loved the thick tikka masala sauce. very well cooked chicken! love it! We shared the dishes among 3, and had at least a third of the dishes to bring home as leftovers. Just a note, the dishes were still wonderful after microwaving ;) Finally, be aware of the spiciness level, for Asian tastebuds that eat moderate spicy level, 2 stars is more than enough!
(5)Ravi K.
Best tasting food and that's coming from a hyderabadi. It was a heavenly experience. We drove ways out and were quite skeptic of the place but it took us by surprise. Very clean and immaculate interior. The area was lively with about a dozen art pieces on the wall. Staff is very courteous. I don't want to talk of food anymore as I want to go there now. All in all a very happy experience for my tummy and my heart. See you soon dhaba!
(5)Nick H.
great weekend Thali
(5)Alex L.
Delicious food, beautiful decor, and really good service. My wife and I ordered the non-vegetarian dinner for two and everything was fantastic, with the exception of the lamb curry, which was a little too tomato-y for me. I especially loved the Chicken Tikka Masala and the Kheer. Also, phenomenal mango and strawberry lassi. Our new favorite Indian place in the Madison area. Be warned, the dinner for two is more like a dinner for three, it's a lot.
(5)Caleb G.
Honestly, not very experienced when it comes to Indian food, but this was really good in taste and serving size. More of a 3.5 star experience, but no option for that, so no wrong in showing a little extra love. We had the lamb curry, goat curry, two types of naan bread, along with a chutney and a yogurt sauce. All were perfectly spiced for the level we ordered (mild & medium), and the bread was excellent. Ordered online through a delivery service, so I imagine it's even better going straight from kitchen to table. Definitely will be eating here again.
(4)Bruce E.
Decided to try this restaurant for take-out while staying at the Marriott. Every item was truly outstanding, and prepared to my exact specifications. The ingredients were of the highest quality, and the taste was magnificent. I highly recommend!
(5)Jack B.
I have a religious devotion to their lamb masala and cheese naan...has overtaken Swagat as my go-to Indian Food on the west side. The owners are also nice as hell.
(5)Kala P.
I have only eaten at Dhaba for lunch and always as take out. We place a large order, ahead of time, via phone and the service is always great! The order is always ready on time and 100% accurate. I give Dhaba a 5 star rating for superior service and quality food. Staff are super friendly!
(5)Saira L.
I would say this is a 4.5 than 5. Dhaba calls itself an Indian Bistro, and it works for the most part. It serves a choice of salad or soup (dal) with every meal. They have sort of a modern feel. It works. Dhabha in terms of menu items offers nothing special compare to Maharaja, Mahrani, Taj and Swagat. Minerva does offer a different menu. They just do it MUCH better. Also they don't offer the lunch buffet but rather a lunch menu which is also a welcome change! Lunch buffets just don't have the quality or freshness, plus you cannot cater the spicyness. Finally, a thing I love is their Thali offerings on weekends. Meat or Vegetarian. I do wish they would let you mix and match the thali with the offered meat and vege dishes, I would be willing to pay a dollar more for it. I am not a vegetarian but enjoy vege food and meat dishes :P My recommendations: - Their Breads ( I don't know why but theirs is far superior to the competition- true tandoori flavor) - Chicken Chilli - Lamb Samosa - Spinach and Chickpeas.
(5)Ali C.
I really like this place because the food is really that good and it's very close to my house. The restaurant seems very clean, the decor and music are pleasant. They use white linen on the tables which I think gives a good touch. I always get the chicken tikka masala and garlic naan. My mom gets the lamb curry with soup. Super delicious! I like it better than swagat in middleton. The employees are very nice. One time I had to wait extra long for take out and they gave me complimentary glass of wine.
(5)Mike W.
Let me say up front that I'm stingy with the stars. As far as the food is concerned, it was very good. I think a four or five star rating needs to have "great" food. The ambience was nice, and the decor was fresh and modern. It's always nice to see white linen tablecloths in a restaurant. I usually order Tikki Masala when I eat Indian food, but wanted something different today. The server thoughtfully suggested several options and I settled on the chicken madras. I liked it. It wasn't quite as flavorful as I had hoped, but it was a good choice. I come away pleased with my choice to eat here. Also, they offer a discount to pay in cash.
(3)Jeff C.
My first time visiting earlier this week. The service was excellent, very prompt and attentive. I had the samosa with chutney for an appetizer--it wasn't what I'm used to for samosa, as the chutney was served as a sauce over the samosa, but it was delicious! I ordered the lamb vindaloo 5/5 heat, and it was excellent, though the heat was more of a 4/5. I was given some extra hot sauce, though, without even needing to ask. The dining area has high ceilings and is nicely lit and welcoming. The entire restaurant was exceptionally clean. I give Dhaba a high 4-star (I've not yet given any restaurant a 5-star). I'll definitely be back soon, one of my new favorites.
(4)Jacob H.
An absolute gem with some of the best Indian food that I've had outside of south-central Asia. Definitely try the lamb naan and the paneer, and the curries are phenomenal. Very friendly waitstaff and a really nice vibe as well - one of my favorite spots!
(5)Achyuthan V.
Best indian food in town. There cannot be a better Dal Makhni. Kadai paneer and Chana masala for dinner tonight...yummy!!!
(5)Yolanda G.
I think I could eat here every day and not get bored. The staff is informative and helpful. The samosas are brought with a sampler of sauces, each one is fantastic. It is mouth watering good! The garlic naan is very tasty. My husband's co-worker ate here everyday for 3 months while she was here for business. I can see why, the items on the menu are delicious. This place is a MUST for anyone wanting to experience the best Indian food in town!
(5)Katy M.
Dhaba Indian Bistro is a great choice for an Indian meal, and the quality is consistent whether you are eating in or taking out. The staff is always friendly and happy to make recommendations. The interior is clean and inviting, although there is a strange round table to the right of the welcome desk, and I would avoid that on a windy or rainy day. The portions are ample and delicious. Having tried many of their curries, I'm confident in recommending almost anything here. Let me recommend the Chicken Makhani. It's naturally quite spicy, and as someone who normally likes spice at a 4 on a 5 star level, I always have the makhani at a 2 Dhaba. The garlic naan are always a hit too. The only dish I have tried that I didn't care for was a lamb curry. I found the lamb to be fatty and I really didn't enjoy it. I haven't tried it since, so I couldn't tell you if it was a one off. I can confidently say that the chicken is consistently high quality. Top tip?! 10% discount from the price of your dinner either eat-in or take-out when you pay cash!
(4)Brian F.
Arrived at 7pm on 2/14 and were seated after 10 minute wait. Seemed like the staff were a bit disorganized. Our drink order was taken immediately and food order not much later. Food was average, definitely not as good as Maharaja on Odana Rd. I had lamb mango with a spice level 4/5. It was much better cold for leftovers the next day after the spices had a chance to meld. The service was poor. We didn't get a water refill until after we had eaten appetizers and our meals. A lady at a table near us had a scarf fall from the back of her chair, and wait staff walked on it at least twenty times without bothering to pick it up or at least avoid walking in it. Bottom line: would I go back? Probably, if it were a group decision. Not likely for just the two of us, though.
(3)Chris H.
Elegant and modern surroundings, nice atmosphere, excellent attentive service. Got seated right away. The food was good without being memorable. I didn't feel it stood out from the other good Indian restaurants in the Madison area.
(4)Chef J.
Although there are several good Indian restaurants in Madison, there are few to none where I actually want to sit down and enjoy a meal. So I do take out. Dhaba is the exception with its wide open windows and floor plan, and overall pleasing ambience. Plus the food was excellent. The veg samosa was perfectly cooked, and even reheated beautifully in the oven the next evening. The crust is the tough part with samosas. These were flaky with no toughness. The lamb vindaloo was certainly lively, but not too spicy. (I ordered it medium hot and it came that way--sort of 7 out of 10 on the heat scale.) The lamb was sufficiently tender which is the first thing I look for in an Indian lamb dish. I thought the sauce was a bit one-dimensional, but still satisfying. Could use a side of raita. The baingan bharta was the best I've had yet. It had that beautiful mashed consistency with plenty of zing from the garlic, ginger and eggplant. The chicken spinach dish featured plenty of skinless chicken thigh, almost too much in that I really love that curried Indian spinach sauce with just about anything. So the chicken kind of dominated the dish. I ordered ginger naan which was sprinkled with cilantro and was both tasty and useful for sopping up the delicious sauces. Caution: Yelp had this place listed with a full bar, now corrected, which was wrong. WIne and beer only. We will be back when in that part of town. The ambience and table settings are comfortable. I won't have my sights set on a Beefeater martini now that I know. I look forward to exploring more facets of Dhaba's reliable cuisine.
(4)Carey L.
We ordered from here this past Wednesday and the Chicken Tiki Masala was tender and juicy. The naan was still warm and soft. The rice topped off our meal. I eat Indian in several cities I travel too and this was one of the better places. A nice surprise!
(4)Barney C.
This Indian food is great, consistent, and delicious. Jump in and start eating! When Dhaba opened in Middleton, it became our weekly take-out option. I've never actually been to the restaurant as my co-worker always makes the pickup. Over the last six months we have rated each dish to our preferences. Here is our list of the best tasting meals that we've had. Sadly, we have not yet eaten our way through the whole menu. As long as Dhaba makes food, we'll continue eating our way through the menu. We've gone heavy on the lamb and vegetarian dishes and skipped most of the chicken and beef. That said, here is our list of favorite dishes. All dishes with an asterisk are my personal favs*. Apps ==== Lamb samosa* Mixed vegetarian platter Bread ==== Onion and pepper Kulcha* Garlic Naan Spinach Naan Biryani Rice ========= Lamb Biryani Lamb Curries =========== Lamb Vegetable* Lamb Masala Chicken Curries ===== Chicken Tikka Masala Vegetables =========== Dal Makhni* Baingan Bhartha* Paneer Masala Matter Paneer Malai Kofta Try Dhaba and enjoy them for yourself.
(5)Kevin H.
Very good food and reasonably priced for lunch. The only fault I find with the place is the water tastes horrible. The service was awesome. I will recommend to others.
(4)Sachin G.
Came here on our way back to Chicago from Kalahari resort. The ambience is nice and the food is good. Watch out for the spice levels. If you can't eat spicy food then stay with mild.
(4)Christine A.
This walking distance from hotel Hilton Garden which was nice. I wanted to try out authentic Indian food. This place was good, atmosphere quiet, nice and ok to eat by yourself. Service was also good. Now the food - too many choices but I ended up getting chicken Marsala with bread with mixed ginger and yogurt. Very good just wanted it to be more spicy.
(4)Marni P.
Great food for a very good price. Went for lunch and got the tikka masala but wasn't super impressed by it. The food was very fresh however and the naan was great. Lunch came with a salad. Near the heart of Middleton and plenty of parking.
(4)Joshua M.
The Girlfriend and I tried the vegetarian dinner for two. I don't know what was in it, but it was great. The waiter was friendly and didn't laugh at us when we were confused on what to get. -Signed that guy.
(4)Rebekah K.
Love this place - the food is amazing, staff is friendly, service is quick, there's never a wait for a table, and did I mention the food is amazing? I've tried several of the chicken curries and they've all been flavorful and the spice level was right where I requested it (medium). My husband ordered the chicken chili the first time we came, and he can't bring himself to try anything else because he loves the chicken chili so much! The food comes out piping hot, too. Also, I left my purse there last night and two waiters came running out to our car to catch us before we left, which was so kind and evidence of their top notch service.
(5)Kathy D.
Very much enjoyed my dinner here and left stuffed and had some to take home. I did a little research and was looking for something different than old 'merican burgers. And I avoid chains as much as possible. I arrived shortly after they opened for dinner service. Nearly empty. Nicely decorated, crisp white table cloths, menus and water were quickly delivered. I've finally eaten at other Indian restaurants with friends enough to go to one by myself and have a darn good understanding of what is on the menu. And fortunately, there is a good description of the dishes on the menu too. I love chicken tikka masala, but it is such an easy choice, and British, really. So I got an appetizer of paneer pakora. Uh, yum! And a ton of them. Lightly breaded in (chick pea flour) cheeses layered with a spice. Came with 3 dipping sauces... tamarind chutney, onion chutney, and mint cilantro. I ate them all, yes, I did. For the dinner I chose chicken Shahi Korma. The first thing I noticed was how tender and flavorful the chicken was. A good amount of chicken. The gravy was rich and delicious. My only complaint is that I think there was maybe one raisin and a couple cashews in the sauces. I'm not asking for a lot, maybe six of them? Served with nice basmati rice. You get to pick the level of heat, I asked for medium, I should have asked for a bit more, maybe they thought I couldn't handle it and didn't make it too hot. My nose was a tad runny when I left though, so there was some heat. After I read the menu later in the evening I came to the conclusion that the dinners are prepared for two. I made a valiant effort, walked out stuffed and happy. Hope I get to come back and try more!
(4)Kathy M.
My boyfriend and I absolutely love this restaurant! The service is quick and the wait staff is very friendly and professional. Try the garlic nann - it has cilantro. I usually get the chicken tikka masala. You can order the food from mild to spicy on a scale of 1-5.
(5)Heidi R.
We are always looking for a good Indian restaurant; Dhaba is okay, but I'm not sure we'd make a special trip to go there again. We began with samosas this is maybe my favorite appetizer, snack there is. Theirs, however, was not up to par at all. First, they came out way too soon, which means they were made previously and reheated (we were there for an early dinner as we did not have lunch). They were on the greasy side, but the worst part was the taste. They had no spice whatsoever. I've had samosas just about in every major city in the country that has a population of people from southeast Asia--and I expected some spice. They were so bland, it was like eating mash potatoes in a pastry (and very little texture as well). I do want to say that when we sent the back, they were taken off of our bill. The rest of the meal fared better; my husband and I shared an order of Chicken Tikka Masala, which was flavorful. We also shared the Vegetable Mix Curry, which also was good. The nan was a tad on the greasy side and cooled off very quickly, becoming a cracker. I think we're still looking for that amazing Indian restaurant...
(3)Doug O.
Small little place that was very clean and modern. Ordered the lamb vindaloo extra spicy and it wasn't very spicy. Service was a little slow and they only gave us one serving of rice for two dishes. Had to ask for another, but it took a while to get the attention of our server. Food was good, but not spicy like requested and like it says on the menu.
(3)Jess S.
Let me start by saying I'm Indian and a bratty SNOB when it comes to Indian food. My family is Punjabi like the family that owns the restaurant, so I very much appreciated the mostly North Indian menu. Food: YUM! We have the Non-Veg appetizer platter (SO GOOD! Keema Samosa was one of the best I've had). We ordered malai kofta, chicken tikka masala with garlic and chicken naan. We later got some Saag (spinach dish) and kheer. Naan - We ended up trying garlic, chicken and plain naan. All kind were great! Malai Kofta - Best I've had in Madison. I've tried a few other places and they just don't hit the spot the way this one did. Chicken Tikka Masala - It's the only chicken dish I think is ever worth ordering at an Indian restaurant. This dish was literally designed for Indian restaurants, it's not authentic to India rather Great Britain. So I don't bother with anything else. Dhaba's was reallllllly good! Saag - My mom licked the bowl she was so in love with it. Kheer - I'm not someone who usually likes kheer but we had some at the end and I stole my mom's because it was just the perfect balance of sweet and creamy. We ordered at a spice level 3 and found it perfect. I'm not someone that loves spicy food (ie. Hyderabi, Goan, Pakistani food.. I can't handle you) However, I do like some heat, so the 3 was honestly just perfect for my mom, sister and myself. My mom was even having a little bit of a hardtime handling that, but she's been cooking without much spice for the past year. Restaurant Decor: I really like how they've decorated it and appreciated the folk artwork and punjabi music playing in the background. Totally like a real 'Dhaba' (dhaba's are the Indian version of fast food joints... you pull over on the side of the road to a usually sheltered/tented area.. at least in Punjab & enjoy the whatever deep friend/sloppy delicacy you are offered... usually some sort of comfort food. Back to the review). Overall this place is awesome! I'm totally planning to cater for one of my wedding events from them! P.S. If you like Taste of India on Monroe street or Brookfield/Fox Valley, the owners family runs those locations as well. TWO THUMBS UP!
(5)Priyam S.
Food was good....nice interior and friendsly staff...though the complimentary dal they served was not fresh.
(3)Holly S.
This was the first place I ever had Indian food. I GREATLY enjoyed the Chicken Tikka Masala. I went back quite a few times because I worked across the street. I've since had other Indian places and I can say this is the best I've had yet. The cheese naan was on point. The service was superb. Very friendly always. They even let us know that they have "off the charts" spicy. The hottest they have would rate maybe a 2 on the Thai spice level. So if you request off the charts they give you some extra spice to add on your own.
(5)Leah B.
Samosas Chat, shrimp vindaloo, garlic naan, spinach chicken, chicken tikka masala and Dahba special were all excellent. Friendly service as well.
(4)Rebecca P.
On a recent search for a great local indian restaurant we discovered two within a mile of our house...both are great but this one is our new favorite! Easy to miss from the street, it's worth the search to find. We have been back twice and service has always been prompt and personable. The food is equally fantastic! My husband is a huge fan of their tandori chicken and myself love their mango chicken and chicken tikka masala. The "dinner for two" is a great deal and a fun way to try a few entrees too. The naan was also great as well as their lentil soup. We are looking forward to going back!
(4)Robert D.
The food was delicious and well complemented by a wonderful atmosphere and service! The chi, nan, and biryani were to die for.
(5)Craig W.
All potential for disappointment gets checked at the door and never makes it inside. The friendly owners, portion-to-price ratio and succulent entrees make this place 5-star awesome, a must for anyone who enjoys Indian food. This time while I waited, the owner told me all about Uttarayan, one of India's many major festivals. I brought home the chicken tikka masala (wife's favorite) and the chicken vindaloo, along with the veggie appetizer sampler. The samosas are a personal fav and I get those every time, if for no other reason than the sampler of sauces they serve with them. Nirvana for me would mean being dipped in those sauces. Please don't eat me though. The pakoras (fried veggies in a hummus batter) are also perfectly dippable and probably taste slightly better than I do. For entrees, I ordered the masala mild, but would step that up a notch next time. The vindaloo was medium-plus spicy and perfect -- just spicy enough to make my forehead sweat but not so spicy as to dominate the flavor. The chicken in both entrees was tender white meat, expertly cooked. Eat here. You won't regret it.
(5)Althea D.
The chicken tikka masala is a great favorite. My two kids (ages 4 and 7) eat it like it's ice cream. The restaurant was hopping...a great new Indian restaurant on the west side.
(5)Jd G.
Excellent food, best Indian in Madison that I've had Nice place great service awesome prices
(5)Nez H.
This Place is so close to my office that it was inevitable to try. so glad i did, the best, most flavorful dishes are served here. the cheese naan, although not too traditional-Indian, is the best I've ever had. their chicken Masala is also incredible. The price is right for on the go lunches with generous portions. a bit overpriced for dinner with same menu/portions as lunch, and that's why they get 4 stars!
(4)Alan W.
The Chicken Vindaloo is awesome. Actually, awesome isn't awesome enough to describe it... Imagine the best thing ever and multiple it by infinity. Only downside is now all other food pales in comparison. For the rest of your life every bite you take will be compared to and fall so short of the Chicken Vindaloo.
(5)Jaz S.
The food is really high quality and tastes great. On the weekend, you can get a vegetarian thali for $7.95. That gets you.soup, three different vegetable dishes, several pieces of naan, delicious rice, desert. Now, this is not your buffet variety food, the thali is freshly cooked, and you can tell. The spices and flavors are sublime. You are offered mild, medium or hot, as desired. So, instead of feeling like you have to get your money's worth at a $11.95 buffet, try this place out. If you pay cash, they give you a 5% discount.
(5)Ryan C.
We decided to try it because of the good reviews it's been receiving and we were VERY impressed! I don't pretend to be an expert on Indian food, but this is the best I've ever had. I used to go to Swagat (which is also good), and there were a few Indian places I frequented when I lived in Denver, but this blew them away, The Garlic Naan bread is a MUST, we're still craving it today. I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala on a recommendation and it was awesome and my wife ordered the Beef Mushroom which was also excellent. We ordered take-out and the food was ready very quickly and it's also very reasonably priced. Plus, they give you a 10% discount if you pay in cash. We have a 1 year old and are always looking for good take-out options, Dhaba might have just jumped to the top of the list!
(5)Rachel L.
I didn't think I'd be eating Indian food when I went to Wisconsin for business, let alone quite good Indian food. They make things spicy if you ask for them, and everything was very flavorful. The naan was also very fluffy and great. Recommended if you are staying at one of the hotels in the area and want a good meal, especially compared to all the other places in the area
(5)Rob C.
Beautiful afternoon sitting outdoors at Dhaba. The lunch specials sounded so good that I had a chicken lunch special and my wife had the vegetarian. Both were made to medium spiciness and were served promptly. Cold Indian Kingfisher beer went well with both. AAA+ service. We sat outside and enjoyed the day.
(4)Daniel K.
The food was great. Unfortunately due to a chef error they put mushrooms,which I'm allergic too, when we requested none. They apologized and gave the meal for free, but I'd recommend being careful still. Their chai was good, but I still miss the taste of jaggery.
(3)David L.
My wife and I went for lunch. The food was very good. Traditional Indian fare, done well. Food was hot. Service was attentive and unobtrusive. We'll go again.
(5)Kim N.
First, great atmosphere and service. A great place for a business lunch or date night. Samosas were large and well executed with potato and peas in the filling and three sauces. The lunch serving had two samosas. I had the chicken curry for my first time here. The basmati rice was delicious. My only complaint is that the curry was faaaaar too salty. I picked the chicken out and left most of the sauce. I ordered a level two spiciness and shouldve gone with a three without blinking. Two was to mild for me. $12 for lunch and I had leftovers. I'll give them another shot, but will skip the basic curry.
(3)Crystal S.
Indian food is one of my absolute favorite cuisines for its flavor, spice, and creativitiy, but the price of it versus my grad student budget makes it a special treat only. After seeing Dhaba's affordable lunch menu online, I had to try this place out. I'm incredibly happy I did. Surprisingly quiet for noon on a Saturday, but it just meant that my food came to me faster. The $6.95 lamb curry with basmati rice was savory and delicious. Medium spicy was definitely medium, so as a spice enthusiast, I'm getting hot next time. For the price, I certainly didn't expect a choice of soup or salad with my entree, but ta-da! I chose the lentil soup. While it was a very small portion, it was really good, with carrots, vegetables, and lentils in a light broth. The strawberry lassi arrived with whipped cream and a cherry on top, like a strawberry shake, but one sip revealed a great blend of strawberry with a yogurt tang. It went really well with my meal. Last but not least, the naan. Garlic naan. It's my weakness, and this is some of the best I've had. $2.95 got me a basket full of hot naan crammed full of chopped garlic, cilantro, and ghee, and it was wonderful. So for $13, I got a meat curry, soup, lassi, and naan. There are Indian restaurants that would charge me that for the entree alone, and the quality of the food was the same, if not better. Dhaba is definitely worth a visit.
(5)Anne A.
Food- Outstanding, except for the Madison usual: Not spicy or flavorful enough. A bit tastier than Maharaja. Ambience- Very casual. More casual (and less romantic) than Maharaja. Service- Bad. We had to keep making eye contact to get our server's attention for the basic stuff and I felt like we were a bother more than a paying customer.
(3)Juan M.
Gave Dhaba a try when we were in Middleton and so glad we did. My wife and I shared a veggie pakora appetizer that was very refreshing and tasty. My wife ordered the tikka masala with soup. And I ordered the veggie vindaloo. The vindaloo was very flavorful with just the right amount of spice. My wife absolutely loved her masala. We shared some garlic naan that was brought out freshly made. The soup was also very flavorful and enjoyable. Washed it all down with a mango lasi. They also give you a discount if you pay in cash. The lunch prices are a pretty good value, considering you are getting everything made to order. We prefer going here for lunch than many of the other buffet style restaurants that are scattered throughout Madison. The staff are also very attentive and helpful in explaining anything on the menu. There spicy scale is pretty spot on as well.
(5)Ri M.
I ordered from this restaurant like three weeks ago through the grubhub delivery service, for my boyfriend I ordered the chicken shahi korma and it was decent, he did not like it too much and for me I ordered the paneer Masala which supposedly comes with cottage cheese, onions, tomatoes, raisins and cashews ( they call it a royal delight) and all I got was "a royal fiasco"! It was a container with a red liquid (which I imagined it was a can or two of tomato paste with 5-6 cubes of cottage cheese, I couldn't believe it! Not even one raisin or cashew or anything similar to a veggie or nut, I spent $13 for that! As you can imagine, I will never ordered from that place again. The Maharaja restaurant it is expensive also but they really do have nice flavorful dishes with veggies on them!
(2)Hemen O.
Absolutely the best and most authentic north Indian (Mughalai, Tandoori) food I have EVER eaten! This is a great place, run by folks who seem to have been in the restaurant business for some time. More then anything else, the owners are involved in the kitchen, and that shows in the quality of preparations and serving. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for good north Indian cuisine!
(5)Vickie M.
For all the people stating that this is the best Indian food in Madison, I can only assume that they have not ever been to Maharaja. Or Swagat. Maharaja is the best Indian restaurant in Madison, and we have been going there for years. But to keep an open mind, we have tried Dhaba twice in the past month. First of all, the place itself is nicely decorated, and the service is excellent. The waitstaff are polite and attentive, and there are plenty of them. But the food is just not that good (other than the Naan). Every entree comes with either soup or salad. We have gotten their lentil soup both times, which is buttery, thin, and tastes very little like lentils. However, it's not bad, just not very interesting or lentil-y. For main courses, we have had the Chicken Shahikorma and the Chicken Tikka Masala, as well as the Spinach (ie Palak) Paneer (a combo of spinach and farmer's cheese-like cubes) and Spinach Aloo (spinach with potatoes). The first time we tried the Chicken Shahikorma, I was suspicious that the base of it was actually canned tomato soup with a few spices added. Seriously. It was a very thin sauce, with cut up chunks of nicely cooked chicken breast in it. But the sauce was not like any shahikorma I've ever had, and it was not interesting. The second time we came we had the Chicken Tikka Masala, and strangely enough, it had the exact same sauce as the shahikorma. The two dishes should not, repeat not, have the same sauce. And the Chicken Tikka should have been made with chicken cooked in the Tandoor oven, but there was no evidence that it had been. We felt a little ripped off that the two dishes use the same sauce. They should not. The spinach dishes were ok, except the potatoes in the Spinach Aloo were undercooked - as in crunchy. I didn't eat them. The Naan is great, I admit. But the rest just is not that good. Seriously, if folks want really good Indian, go to Maharaja and get the Chicken Shahikorma or Tikka there.
(2)J B.
We tried this for lunch on a Saturday. We were the first people to arrive for lunch a little after 11 AM. The server didn't mention the specials...we saw them on the way out. We ordered appetizers that appeared to be reheated a bit, they were not hot or very warm at all. The soup was brought out while we were eating our appetizers, shortly afterward the entrees were brought out while we were still eating our appetizers. The lamb masala had good flavor for left overs. The same for my wife's vegetable vindaloo. Naan is an extra charge, soup is included. All in all, clueless service as far as normal meal service goes (but polite). Reheated food passed off as made to order. For a $31 lunch I would rather check out a buffet for $10 less for two people.
(1)Sara I.
Dhaba Indian Bistro is so good. I've only ordered take-out so far, but the dining room looks nice. I love all their choices of naan, the Samosas and their many vegetarian choices. I'm able to spend about $13 and stretch it to two or three meals! They let you choose how spicy you want curry dishes, which is nice. Flavors are vibrant and so good... I might have to order from them for supper tonight just thinking about it! Definitely worth a try.
(5)Laurie R.
I have had nothing but amazing food and fabulous service here. My favorites include the Tandori Mixed Grill, Chicken Madras, and Chicken Tika Masala. Be sure to try the peshwari naan-a sweet kick to the traditional naan. You will quickly become a regular. :)
(5)Alyssa N.
This is probably the best Indian restaurant I've been to, i would definitely recommend it. I got the Chicken Tikka Masala and it was delicious. Affordable prices and good service as well. They were very helpful for explaining what a lot of the food on the menu was.
(4)Preston I.
This place is an amazing find. Only one issue is that it is not open Monday. Great food, staff is fantastic and friendly.
(5)Marcia V.
My husband and I were in Middleton in September for the Midwest Tandem Rally and happened in for dinner after a day of riding. We were absolutely delighted with the food and service. We were told they had just opened that week and sure enough, I couldn't find any place to give them the glowing review they deserved. Fast forward to November and we went back for a weekend "get away" from the Twin Cities and had dinner again here at Dhaba. Still one of the best meals we've had out and a real bargain too. I actually signed up for Yelp just to give this restaurant a review.
(5)Veena V.
I am not a huge fan of Indian buffet since the quality tends to suffer at buffets. This one is a welcome change. we usually do carry outs on weekend. Paneer masala is very good. Their breads are extremely tasty and fresh. Each bread had two big pieces so two people can share. There's a good variety of breads available spinach, aloo, garlic etc. Would definitely recommend this place.
(5)Carly H.
Came for lunch on a weekday. It was pretty busy, but the service was still quite good. The menu is quite large, with lots of great curry options. Chicken Madras was excellent, but the cheese naan wasn't great.
(4)Michele B.
So glad we found a good Indian restaurant in our area! Woo hoo! We order the fish masala (medium spicy) and the chole with garlic naan and it is soooo delicious. The prices are reasonable and the food is so flavorful! Also they are very quick when we call to order takeout so we have been very pleased.
(5)Arielle G.
This was my first time I've had Indian food, so I was skeptical... But this place was so good, I took my boyfriend. He also loved it! My favorite items on the menu are the garlic naan and chicken Curry #5
(5)steve d.
I stopped at Dhaba for the first time this week. On the good side, the restaurant looks very good and the staff is courteous and efficient. Also, our naan bread was delicious. On the bad side, the very bad side, the lamb vindaloo was inedible. It appeared to be canned tomato soup, slightly spiced and heated with some lamb dropped in. Terrible! The chicken tikka masala was barely passable. I think the sauce also came from a jar, at least it tasted like it. I cannot recommend this restaurant for anything other than naan. If you want Indian, any other Indian restaurant in town would be better.
(2)Carolyn R.
Excellent food, attentive staff. I really enjoyed all the vegetarian options, the vegetables masala was flavorful without being too greasy. The vegetarian appetizer platter was perfect for 2 people, lots of food and variety and everything was super tasty. I felt very lucky to eat on the patio there, today as well. The garlic naan was great. I didn't feel like we overpaid.
(5)GC R.
A lovely oasis of elegant, yet personal, table service in a mecca of fast food lunch joints and chain restaurants by Greenway Plaza. Extensive menu selection, delicate spicing, refined presentation--all served by waitstaff who clearly know their menu and are enthusiastic about it. Attentive service , yet unobtrusive--no " hi, I'm Patel, your new best friend " business--just genuine care and grace about your experience. All dishes are served promptly (no worries, office park crowd)--in lovely crockery and china, with starched cloth napkins and substantial silverware--no sporks here--creating an atmosphere of grace and relaxation--even during a busy lunch hour. Quiet enough to hold a conversation without employing lipreading skills--another plus. (No typical Indian buffet scene to ensure you'll get the flu bug either.) Dhaba also offers take out menu to consider for dinner when commuting home. Best basmati rice in town--all very reasonably priced.
(4)Tabitha S.
I've dined at the restaurant twice, and had take out once. It has been wonderful every time! The food is very good, and the price even better. Though I haven't tried everything on the menu, I have really enjoyed everything I've ordered so far. The only sad thing is that the place isn't as busy as it should be for the service, quality and quantity for price of the food your receive.
(5)Bernard W.
The quality of the service here deserves 5 stars, especially considering the price of the meals. The linen tablecloths and napkins are almost absurd considering the prices, too. Really nice plates and utensils. The decor...well, this is more in line with what you pay. Think Chipotle: concrete floor, exposed ducts under corrugated roof...industrial casual. Kind of weird. The food: samosas were good. Meal comes with a little cup of soup, which was tasty. Garlic naan is fine, nothing special. Curry was not apparently traditionally made; the sauce was mediocre, tasting only of tomato and (too much) chili pepper, with no simmered meat richness. Rice smelled distinctly of used ashtray (seriously). Great service, good prices, kind of jarring atmosphere, and just OK food.
(3)Gary G.
This was one of the best indina restaurants I have ever been too. My girlfriend recommended the place after her coworker visited the restaurant for lunch. The food was was very flavorful and the service was very welcoming. I couldn't stop stuffing my face with the delicious food.
(5)Shawn B.
When Dhaba first opened I was a giant fan. They have a great lunch menu for takeout. Recently however I've had too many bad experiences that I'm done with the place. Finding bones in the boneless chicken meals is unacceptable. The chicken portions are small enough as it is, why use suspect cuts? The entrees seem to have suffered lately for some reason, but the naan is still good so I'll leave this at two stars. If you order something with chicken, bite into it CAREFULLY.
(2)Eric V.
Came recommended by a friend. The staff was very attentive, and the food was delicious.
(5)Stephanie G.
Embarrassed to say I am new to Indian Cuisine :) That being said the waitstaff here was incredible in helping me decide by making accurate comparisons. The flavors keep your mind guessing and your palette interested. They get an A+ from me on portions, affordability, knowledgeable waitstaff and flavor. I'm HOOKED!!!
(5)Rebecca S.
I just died and went to Indian food heaven. Seriously though, if I were on death row (that would suck but...)this would come a very close second to my family's homemade Cincinnati chili. In the US it's very difficult to find the quality of Indian food you will find in the UK. Yes, the UK where I believe Chicken Tikka Masala is going to be declared the national dish over fish and chips! You cannot turn a corner without smelling the Indian food bliss slap you in the face. AND finally! I have found an Indian restaurant that has met their match in the US of 'Merica! Dhaba Indian Bistro is ah-mazing! So what was for dinner you ask? Lobster Madras with Garlic Naan. No, Lobster Madras (a little spicier and more flavorful in my mouth) was not on the menu.....but they made it. No questions asked. I knew the Vindaloo was too spicy and the Masala too weak for my buds so...they just smiled and brought out a beautiful dish full of those Indian flavors I have missed so much. Too bad they're not in my hometown; I'd be there once a week...minimum.
(5)H. C.
Great Indian? My favorite part of this restaurant is their lunch menu (they don't do buffets) it is so affordable, so you can take multiple items home to try! For under $30, my hubby and I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala, Shrimp Vindaloo, Lamb Biryani (rice dish), garlic naan, plan naan, and extra raita. All meals come with their cumin toasted basmati rice! We have enough for at least another meal and half! I am so excited they opened. Haven't ate in yet, dinning room looks nice and staff is always wonderful during counter service.
(5)William R.
What a great little find!! I was pleased to stumble upon this place!! When I walked in I was greeted immediately. Service was outstanding... the little things they did that may go unnoticed was amazing for me. Simply saying please and thank you... excuse me when they came to a table to serve food or ask questions... I was in absolute awe. The food was outstanding!! I got the extra spicy Tandoori Chicken Spinach and yes... I was sweating!! The garlic naan bread went extremely well with it. I would love to bring my wife here if we are in the area. And on a nice day, I bet the outdoor seating is amazing.
(5)Nathan H.
The atmosphere, service and food was absolutely amazing. I ordered lamb masala, chicken tikka masala and paneer for an appetizer. All of the food was very flavorful and did not disappoint.
(5)Bryon S.
This was our first time visiting and it definitely won't be our last. Very nice dining area, modern and clean. Our waiter was very attentive and took good care of us. We appreciate the hospitality. Great selection of drinks and the food menu was extensive. Everything looked good, so it was hard to decide. We started with the lamb samosas. Really delicious. I think next time we'll get the traditional and lamb together. Ordered some cheese naan, which came along with our meals. The shrimp curry and lamb masala were absolutely amazing. The flavor of all the sauces were so complex and tasty. We decided on a "3" level for heat. The basmati rice was so light and perfect. Everything was perfect. I have no complaints what so ever. Thank you.
(5)Kim Y.
The best indian food I have ever had! Vegetarian appetizer platter- all items had their true uniqueness. All retained crispness after being in a takeout container. Lamb and spinach was flavorful and tender. Nice dpice balance. Garlic naan was crisp and chewey even after bring in takeout foil!
(5)Kumar S.
Very good food. Dal tadka in specific is exquisite. I come here everyday for dinner and enjoy a good taste of north indian food. Food is not only the best part, the staff here is very friendly and polite. Service is also very good. Although sometimes your order may take a little extra time to come but it is worth waiting.
(5)Lexie V.
Very tasty Indian eats and a cozy ambiance with great service. Not much more I can say other than seek out this hidden gem if you are ever in Middleton.
(4)Mike S.
Never buy chicken Briyani & chicken curry. I ordered carry out for a dinner. They put big chunks of frozen chicken which was very hard in both. It was same pieces in both Briyani &the curry. We threw it away completely. Come on, I am paying 30 bucks for this, these guys should realize & make something good.
(1)Misha W.
The BEST Indian in town. We live on the east side but make the trip regularly. Nice staff and good atmosphere too.
(5)Ann B.
The stellar reviews for this place have to be fake. DO NOT go to this place! Mediocre food, and worst of all, mean/petty owner. I treated my in laws here to their first Indian food (I am Indian), and to their last dinner in Madison. We ordered a lot of food and were supposed to get 5 salads, but only got 4. Then we were just $5 short of the cash discount and the front girl was so mean/unhelpful; she sent us to walk to an atm so far away that we paid in cash after a failed 10 minute walk/run. We were embarrassed in front of my in laws and I was sad that the service was so bad for a place I've been to many times. No special treatment for a regular here! Dining out at the end of the day is about people, and these folks don't make you feel welcome. It's all about the last penny, and worst of all, by mean/uncaring staff. I wouldn't have been upset if I had to pay the same amount but to a nice and apologetic staff member. Also: Food is not good. Lots of creamy curry and very, very little meat. Could not even order a plain lassi, suggesting everything is premade. Naan was okay but too oily. Soup was way too salty and lukewarm. And place is always almost empty (tonight was Saturday at 7-9pm, only one other family) with no music etc. I was a regular and even considered making them my businesses' regular caterer but won't be back.
(1)Michelle H.
I was on this side of town for work, heard good things about Dhaba Bistro and thought I should check it out. I decided to get take out for lunch. The staff there were very friendly. I went with the Vegetarian Masala. It was very tasty. It had peas, potato, sweet potato, carrots, and onions. The sauce was a creamy tomato based sauce. I really enjoyed the flavor. I would say the 2nd best Masala that I've had in the Madison area. I also got an order of their Naan. I found it to be overly greasy. Their prices are comparable to other Indian restaurants in the area. Will get food again here when I'm in the area!
(4)Kyara M.
My boyfriend introduced me to Dhaba Indian Bistro a few months back and I have been a fan ever since. I have yet to have a bad experience with either the food or service. The staff is very friendly and definitely remember regular customers I really enjoy the basmati rice. One thing that I do like about Dhaba over my favorite lunch spot Curry in the Box is that they do not use jasmine rice. While I do like jasmine rice, the basmati rice is a better fit for the curry. Long grain rice blends very well with the thickness of the curry. They offer a large variety of curries ranges from types of curry's and spice levels. The work on a 1-5 scale of spiciness, with 5 being the hottest. Let me just say that I have gotten a yellow shrimp curry dish on a 2 scale and it was spicy so be warned. A scale of 1 is your safest bet. My boyfriend who loves spicy food can barely withstand a 3. They offer quite a bit of curries, shrimp, chicken, beef, lamb, goat, etc. I must admit that I am not the biggest fan of their cheese roti bread. I definitely prefer Curry in the Box roti bread over Dhaba, however, Dhaba's bread is more thicker making it easy to dip the bread into the curry and eat. Their prices do go up during dinner. Even though I've only gone during their lunch hours, I was told by a regular that their serving sizes aren't any different from lunch to dinner so keep that in mind. It's a nice outing for people who really enjoy Indian food and/or curry. I know for some people, the smell of curry really turns them away from eating at places like such but the restaurant does a great job with "hiding" the smells. Curry can be very overwhelming but the aroma when you dine ad Dhaba is very inviting.
(4)Nelly M.
This weekend we ventured out to an Indian restaurant that has received lots of love from Yelpers. Though a little bit far from where we live, it was worth a trip. Coming at 1145, the restaurant only had some customers inside. I love the ambience and the decoration. Pretty, neat and clean. When we walked to our table, my eyes are set to the announcement on the wall that says: ' if you pay in cash, you'll have a 5%off for lunch and a 10 % off for dinner. Fair enough. Once we were seated, the waiter came right away and brought the menu. Four of us chose one different dish so we could try four different meals. We had quite a variety of meals: naan garlic, fish vandaloo, chicken curry, shrimp curry, lamb biryani as the main courses. Samosa and lentil soup for appetizers. For the drinks, we had mango lassie and chai. Was a good experience! The price is reasonable too! We'll be back!
(5)Rebecca L.
Food: We ordered the Lamb Vindaloo and Paneer Masala. The waiter asked us on a scale from 1-5 how spicy we wanted it. We both said 4. The Paneer Masala had a little bit of heat but the Lamb Vindaloo was not spicy at all. I thought Vindaloo was inherently spicy? Service: was poor. It was 8pm on a Friday night. There were a few parties waiting to be seated, but the host did not bother keeping track of who was there first. After being seated, we waited for 10 minutes before someone came to our table to get us water and take our orders. The food took about 45 minutes to an hour to arrive. The waiter did not come by at all after taking our order or dropping off our food. Finally, it was just as difficult finding someone to bring us our check. We get it. You're super popular and busy on a Friday. Work on your customer service. Either hire more staff so each table can get the attention it deserves or train your staff better. Dhaba is out of the way for me and I probably will not return. There are other restaurants with better service that are closer to me.
(3)Jawwad S.
Everything was great from appetizers to the cup of chai. The amazing service made the whole experience even better. Glad we stopped over!!!
(5)Evankyle C.
The beef curry was great, the lamb was perfect. The blend of spices was just right. For my first time eating Indian I am very impressed. The staff here is great. Very clean atmosphere.
(5)Andrew C.
I found this place due to it's great Yelp reviews. I had fantastic lamb Tandoori and Naan to go. The Yogurt sauce with carrots and herbs was a great way to cool off the spicy Lamb and rice. The staff was quick, polite and packaged up my meal quickly. Want to save some money? They offer discounts for paying with cash instead of credit card.
(4)Brian W.
My favorite Indian food in Madison. I've tried many dishes here, chicken and vegetarian, as well as many of the appetizers, breads, and chutneys. Everything is excellent. Some favorites include the chicken shahi korma, muttar paneer, vegetable samosa, and garlic naan. I enjoy the professionalism of staff and owners. A really nice dining experience whether at lunch or dinner.
(5)Scott T.
Some of the best Indian food I have ever had. We got the Tandoori chicken and sampler appetizer. Everything tastes fresh and spiced just right. Dishes were a good value.
(5)Ami R.
Another delicious meal, this time with Tariq by my side. He really enjoyed his food but will never stop measuring the food against the incredible delights at Anmol in Milwaukee. That said, Dhaba did just fine. We were both over-hungry after spending a couple hours at Shoe Box. We had the Allo Tikki Chat to start. Chana Masala and a yummy potato mash together with some sauce. For entrees we had Lamb Bhartha and Paneer Masala. There was loads of tender lamb in a wonderful sauce. The paneer are squares of homemade cheese in a creamy masala sauce. Both were perfectly seasoned to the medium spicy we requested. We also had the naan that was soft and tasty. Tariq had chai which was excellent, not too sweet and I had a Mud Puppy, dark beer. The beer was a good compliment to the spicy food. The service was excellent. I would have liked a little time to finish my appetizer before the entree arrived. Final bill $47 with a full meal of leftovers to go. 10% discount for cash. We shall return. Get the to the Dhaba. No excuse not to.
(5)Nabeel A.
Best place for desi food in the Madison area I've tried so far. Delicious, flavorful food and generous portions. The ambiance is chic and modern and the staff is really friendly. We ordered the vegetarian appetizer platter, chicken kabob and spinach paneer. The samosa wasn't excessively spicy and the pakoras were delicious. The spinach had a nice garlicky flavor and the chicken was super tender. Sadly the place was pretty empty on a Saturday night. More folks should check this place out so it will stick around! :-)
(5)Ryan C.
We decided to try it because of the good reviews it's been receiving and we were VERY impressed! I don't pretend to be an expert on Indian food, but this is the best I've ever had. I used to go to Swagat (which is also good), and there were a few Indian places I frequented when I lived in Denver, but this blew them away, The Garlic Naan bread is a MUST, we're still craving it today. I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala on a recommendation and it was awesome and my wife ordered the Beef Mushroom which was also excellent. We ordered take-out and the food was ready very quickly and it's also very reasonably priced. Plus, they give you a 10% discount if you pay in cash. We have a 1 year old and are always looking for good take-out options, Dhaba might have just jumped to the top of the list!
(5)Rachel L.
I didn't think I'd be eating Indian food when I went to Wisconsin for business, let alone quite good Indian food. They make things spicy if you ask for them, and everything was very flavorful. The naan was also very fluffy and great. Recommended if you are staying at one of the hotels in the area and want a good meal, especially compared to all the other places in the area
(5)Rob C.
Beautiful afternoon sitting outdoors at Dhaba. The lunch specials sounded so good that I had a chicken lunch special and my wife had the vegetarian. Both were made to medium spiciness and were served promptly. Cold Indian Kingfisher beer went well with both. AAA+ service. We sat outside and enjoyed the day.
(4)Daniel K.
The food was great. Unfortunately due to a chef error they put mushrooms,which I'm allergic too, when we requested none. They apologized and gave the meal for free, but I'd recommend being careful still. Their chai was good, but I still miss the taste of jaggery.
(3)David L.
My wife and I went for lunch. The food was very good. Traditional Indian fare, done well. Food was hot. Service was attentive and unobtrusive. We'll go again.
(5)Kim N.
First, great atmosphere and service. A great place for a business lunch or date night. Samosas were large and well executed with potato and peas in the filling and three sauces. The lunch serving had two samosas. I had the chicken curry for my first time here. The basmati rice was delicious. My only complaint is that the curry was faaaaar too salty. I picked the chicken out and left most of the sauce. I ordered a level two spiciness and shouldve gone with a three without blinking. Two was to mild for me. $12 for lunch and I had leftovers. I'll give them another shot, but will skip the basic curry.
(3)Crystal S.
Indian food is one of my absolute favorite cuisines for its flavor, spice, and creativitiy, but the price of it versus my grad student budget makes it a special treat only. After seeing Dhaba's affordable lunch menu online, I had to try this place out. I'm incredibly happy I did. Surprisingly quiet for noon on a Saturday, but it just meant that my food came to me faster. The $6.95 lamb curry with basmati rice was savory and delicious. Medium spicy was definitely medium, so as a spice enthusiast, I'm getting hot next time. For the price, I certainly didn't expect a choice of soup or salad with my entree, but ta-da! I chose the lentil soup. While it was a very small portion, it was really good, with carrots, vegetables, and lentils in a light broth. The strawberry lassi arrived with whipped cream and a cherry on top, like a strawberry shake, but one sip revealed a great blend of strawberry with a yogurt tang. It went really well with my meal. Last but not least, the naan. Garlic naan. It's my weakness, and this is some of the best I've had. $2.95 got me a basket full of hot naan crammed full of chopped garlic, cilantro, and ghee, and it was wonderful. So for $13, I got a meat curry, soup, lassi, and naan. There are Indian restaurants that would charge me that for the entree alone, and the quality of the food was the same, if not better. Dhaba is definitely worth a visit.
(5)Anne A.
Food- Outstanding, except for the Madison usual: Not spicy or flavorful enough. A bit tastier than Maharaja. Ambience- Very casual. More casual (and less romantic) than Maharaja. Service- Bad. We had to keep making eye contact to get our server's attention for the basic stuff and I felt like we were a bother more than a paying customer.
(3)Juan M.
Gave Dhaba a try when we were in Middleton and so glad we did. My wife and I shared a veggie pakora appetizer that was very refreshing and tasty. My wife ordered the tikka masala with soup. And I ordered the veggie vindaloo. The vindaloo was very flavorful with just the right amount of spice. My wife absolutely loved her masala. We shared some garlic naan that was brought out freshly made. The soup was also very flavorful and enjoyable. Washed it all down with a mango lasi. They also give you a discount if you pay in cash. The lunch prices are a pretty good value, considering you are getting everything made to order. We prefer going here for lunch than many of the other buffet style restaurants that are scattered throughout Madison. The staff are also very attentive and helpful in explaining anything on the menu. There spicy scale is pretty spot on as well.
(5)Ri M.
I ordered from this restaurant like three weeks ago through the grubhub delivery service, for my boyfriend I ordered the chicken shahi korma and it was decent, he did not like it too much and for me I ordered the paneer Masala which supposedly comes with cottage cheese, onions, tomatoes, raisins and cashews ( they call it a royal delight) and all I got was "a royal fiasco"! It was a container with a red liquid (which I imagined it was a can or two of tomato paste with 5-6 cubes of cottage cheese, I couldn't believe it! Not even one raisin or cashew or anything similar to a veggie or nut, I spent $13 for that! As you can imagine, I will never ordered from that place again. The Maharaja restaurant it is expensive also but they really do have nice flavorful dishes with veggies on them!
(2)Joey R.
We have a voting system at our workplace that lets people vote on what they want for lunch that day. We try to keep it fair by not allowing a restaurant to win twice in one week. However, if we forget to start a vote, often times we're forced to "Default Dhaba." I'm pretty sure those moments of forgetfulness are freudian slips, because we friggin love this place. Personally, I've found my vice: chicken tikka masala with cheese naan. This amazing combination of bread, cheese, and curry has everything I've ever wanted in a good meal, and then some. I've found some other indian places that have similarly good masala, but the naan stands apart. No other Indian restaurant I've visited has come close to the wonderous naan found at Dhaba.
(5)A.J. S.
While staying in Madison, I felt the urge to eat something vegetarian. Indian food was of course my choice and this place was interesting. I went and was seated pretty easily, I ordered the Channa Naaan, which came with a side of rice. It was honestly a little pricey, considering the fact that I could probably make that dish at home for a few dollars. However, it tasted good and the waiter was pretty nice. He even asked what spice level I wanted and when I asked if it was a scale for Indians or white people, he said Indians. I saw a few other Indians eating in the restaurants, which I believe is a good sign. Usually when you go to an indian restaurant and there are no Indians eating there, it is indicative that the food is bad or is primary to western standards. I would suggest this to anyone looking for Indian vegetarian and possibly vegan food in the area!
(4)Ravi K.
Best tasting food and that's coming from a hyderabadi. It was a heavenly experience. We drove ways out and were quite skeptic of the place but it took us by surprise. Very clean and immaculate interior. The area was lively with about a dozen art pieces on the wall. Staff is very courteous. I don't want to talk of food anymore as I want to go there now. All in all a very happy experience for my tummy and my heart. See you soon dhaba!
(5)Preston I.
This place is an amazing find. Only one issue is that it is not open Monday. Great food, staff is fantastic and friendly.
(5)Alyssa N.
This is probably the best Indian restaurant I've been to, i would definitely recommend it. I got the Chicken Tikka Masala and it was delicious. Affordable prices and good service as well. They were very helpful for explaining what a lot of the food on the menu was.
(4)Marcia V.
My husband and I were in Middleton in September for the Midwest Tandem Rally and happened in for dinner after a day of riding. We were absolutely delighted with the food and service. We were told they had just opened that week and sure enough, I couldn't find any place to give them the glowing review they deserved. Fast forward to November and we went back for a weekend "get away" from the Twin Cities and had dinner again here at Dhaba. Still one of the best meals we've had out and a real bargain too. I actually signed up for Yelp just to give this restaurant a review.
(5)Veena V.
I am not a huge fan of Indian buffet since the quality tends to suffer at buffets. This one is a welcome change. we usually do carry outs on weekend. Paneer masala is very good. Their breads are extremely tasty and fresh. Each bread had two big pieces so two people can share. There's a good variety of breads available spinach, aloo, garlic etc. Would definitely recommend this place.
(5)Carly H.
Came for lunch on a weekday. It was pretty busy, but the service was still quite good. The menu is quite large, with lots of great curry options. Chicken Madras was excellent, but the cheese naan wasn't great.
(4)Michele B.
So glad we found a good Indian restaurant in our area! Woo hoo! We order the fish masala (medium spicy) and the chole with garlic naan and it is soooo delicious. The prices are reasonable and the food is so flavorful! Also they are very quick when we call to order takeout so we have been very pleased.
(5)Arielle G.
This was my first time I've had Indian food, so I was skeptical... But this place was so good, I took my boyfriend. He also loved it! My favorite items on the menu are the garlic naan and chicken Curry #5
(5)steve d.
I stopped at Dhaba for the first time this week. On the good side, the restaurant looks very good and the staff is courteous and efficient. Also, our naan bread was delicious. On the bad side, the very bad side, the lamb vindaloo was inedible. It appeared to be canned tomato soup, slightly spiced and heated with some lamb dropped in. Terrible! The chicken tikka masala was barely passable. I think the sauce also came from a jar, at least it tasted like it. I cannot recommend this restaurant for anything other than naan. If you want Indian, any other Indian restaurant in town would be better.
(2)Carolyn R.
Excellent food, attentive staff. I really enjoyed all the vegetarian options, the vegetables masala was flavorful without being too greasy. The vegetarian appetizer platter was perfect for 2 people, lots of food and variety and everything was super tasty. I felt very lucky to eat on the patio there, today as well. The garlic naan was great. I didn't feel like we overpaid.
(5)Nick H.
great weekend Thali
(5)Kathy D.
Very much enjoyed my dinner here and left stuffed and had some to take home. I did a little research and was looking for something different than old 'merican burgers. And I avoid chains as much as possible. I arrived shortly after they opened for dinner service. Nearly empty. Nicely decorated, crisp white table cloths, menus and water were quickly delivered. I've finally eaten at other Indian restaurants with friends enough to go to one by myself and have a darn good understanding of what is on the menu. And fortunately, there is a good description of the dishes on the menu too. I love chicken tikka masala, but it is such an easy choice, and British, really. So I got an appetizer of paneer pakora. Uh, yum! And a ton of them. Lightly breaded in (chick pea flour) cheeses layered with a spice. Came with 3 dipping sauces... tamarind chutney, onion chutney, and mint cilantro. I ate them all, yes, I did. For the dinner I chose chicken Shahi Korma. The first thing I noticed was how tender and flavorful the chicken was. A good amount of chicken. The gravy was rich and delicious. My only complaint is that I think there was maybe one raisin and a couple cashews in the sauces. I'm not asking for a lot, maybe six of them? Served with nice basmati rice. You get to pick the level of heat, I asked for medium, I should have asked for a bit more, maybe they thought I couldn't handle it and didn't make it too hot. My nose was a tad runny when I left though, so there was some heat. After I read the menu later in the evening I came to the conclusion that the dinners are prepared for two. I made a valiant effort, walked out stuffed and happy. Hope I get to come back and try more!
(4)Kathy M.
My boyfriend and I absolutely love this restaurant! The service is quick and the wait staff is very friendly and professional. Try the garlic nann - it has cilantro. I usually get the chicken tikka masala. You can order the food from mild to spicy on a scale of 1-5.
(5)Heidi R.
We are always looking for a good Indian restaurant; Dhaba is okay, but I'm not sure we'd make a special trip to go there again. We began with samosas this is maybe my favorite appetizer, snack there is. Theirs, however, was not up to par at all. First, they came out way too soon, which means they were made previously and reheated (we were there for an early dinner as we did not have lunch). They were on the greasy side, but the worst part was the taste. They had no spice whatsoever. I've had samosas just about in every major city in the country that has a population of people from southeast Asia--and I expected some spice. They were so bland, it was like eating mash potatoes in a pastry (and very little texture as well). I do want to say that when we sent the back, they were taken off of our bill. The rest of the meal fared better; my husband and I shared an order of Chicken Tikka Masala, which was flavorful. We also shared the Vegetable Mix Curry, which also was good. The nan was a tad on the greasy side and cooled off very quickly, becoming a cracker. I think we're still looking for that amazing Indian restaurant...
(3)GC R.
A lovely oasis of elegant, yet personal, table service in a mecca of fast food lunch joints and chain restaurants by Greenway Plaza. Extensive menu selection, delicate spicing, refined presentation--all served by waitstaff who clearly know their menu and are enthusiastic about it. Attentive service , yet unobtrusive--no " hi, I'm Patel, your new best friend " business--just genuine care and grace about your experience. All dishes are served promptly (no worries, office park crowd)--in lovely crockery and china, with starched cloth napkins and substantial silverware--no sporks here--creating an atmosphere of grace and relaxation--even during a busy lunch hour. Quiet enough to hold a conversation without employing lipreading skills--another plus. (No typical Indian buffet scene to ensure you'll get the flu bug either.) Dhaba also offers take out menu to consider for dinner when commuting home. Best basmati rice in town--all very reasonably priced.
(4)Tabitha S.
I've dined at the restaurant twice, and had take out once. It has been wonderful every time! The food is very good, and the price even better. Though I haven't tried everything on the menu, I have really enjoyed everything I've ordered so far. The only sad thing is that the place isn't as busy as it should be for the service, quality and quantity for price of the food your receive.
(5)Bernard W.
The quality of the service here deserves 5 stars, especially considering the price of the meals. The linen tablecloths and napkins are almost absurd considering the prices, too. Really nice plates and utensils. The decor...well, this is more in line with what you pay. Think Chipotle: concrete floor, exposed ducts under corrugated roof...industrial casual. Kind of weird. The food: samosas were good. Meal comes with a little cup of soup, which was tasty. Garlic naan is fine, nothing special. Curry was not apparently traditionally made; the sauce was mediocre, tasting only of tomato and (too much) chili pepper, with no simmered meat richness. Rice smelled distinctly of used ashtray (seriously). Great service, good prices, kind of jarring atmosphere, and just OK food.
(3)Gary G.
This was one of the best indina restaurants I have ever been too. My girlfriend recommended the place after her coworker visited the restaurant for lunch. The food was was very flavorful and the service was very welcoming. I couldn't stop stuffing my face with the delicious food.
(5)William R.
What a great little find!! I was pleased to stumble upon this place!! When I walked in I was greeted immediately. Service was outstanding... the little things they did that may go unnoticed was amazing for me. Simply saying please and thank you... excuse me when they came to a table to serve food or ask questions... I was in absolute awe. The food was outstanding!! I got the extra spicy Tandoori Chicken Spinach and yes... I was sweating!! The garlic naan bread went extremely well with it. I would love to bring my wife here if we are in the area. And on a nice day, I bet the outdoor seating is amazing.
(5)Nathan H.
The atmosphere, service and food was absolutely amazing. I ordered lamb masala, chicken tikka masala and paneer for an appetizer. All of the food was very flavorful and did not disappoint.
(5)Bryon S.
This was our first time visiting and it definitely won't be our last. Very nice dining area, modern and clean. Our waiter was very attentive and took good care of us. We appreciate the hospitality. Great selection of drinks and the food menu was extensive. Everything looked good, so it was hard to decide. We started with the lamb samosas. Really delicious. I think next time we'll get the traditional and lamb together. Ordered some cheese naan, which came along with our meals. The shrimp curry and lamb masala were absolutely amazing. The flavor of all the sauces were so complex and tasty. We decided on a "3" level for heat. The basmati rice was so light and perfect. Everything was perfect. I have no complaints what so ever. Thank you.
(5)Kim Y.
The best indian food I have ever had! Vegetarian appetizer platter- all items had their true uniqueness. All retained crispness after being in a takeout container. Lamb and spinach was flavorful and tender. Nice dpice balance. Garlic naan was crisp and chewey even after bring in takeout foil!
(5)Kumar S.
Very good food. Dal tadka in specific is exquisite. I come here everyday for dinner and enjoy a good taste of north indian food. Food is not only the best part, the staff here is very friendly and polite. Service is also very good. Although sometimes your order may take a little extra time to come but it is worth waiting.
(5)Alex L.
Delicious food, beautiful decor, and really good service. My wife and I ordered the non-vegetarian dinner for two and everything was fantastic, with the exception of the lamb curry, which was a little too tomato-y for me. I especially loved the Chicken Tikka Masala and the Kheer. Also, phenomenal mango and strawberry lassi. Our new favorite Indian place in the Madison area. Be warned, the dinner for two is more like a dinner for three, it's a lot.
(5)Ann B.
The stellar reviews for this place have to be fake. DO NOT go to this place! Mediocre food, and worst of all, mean/petty owner. I treated my in laws here to their first Indian food (I am Indian), and to their last dinner in Madison. We ordered a lot of food and were supposed to get 5 salads, but only got 4. Then we were just $5 short of the cash discount and the front girl was so mean/unhelpful; she sent us to walk to an atm so far away that we paid in cash after a failed 10 minute walk/run. We were embarrassed in front of my in laws and I was sad that the service was so bad for a place I've been to many times. No special treatment for a regular here! Dining out at the end of the day is about people, and these folks don't make you feel welcome. It's all about the last penny, and worst of all, by mean/uncaring staff. I wouldn't have been upset if I had to pay the same amount but to a nice and apologetic staff member. Also: Food is not good. Lots of creamy curry and very, very little meat. Could not even order a plain lassi, suggesting everything is premade. Naan was okay but too oily. Soup was way too salty and lukewarm. And place is always almost empty (tonight was Saturday at 7-9pm, only one other family) with no music etc. I was a regular and even considered making them my businesses' regular caterer but won't be back.
(1)Michelle H.
I was on this side of town for work, heard good things about Dhaba Bistro and thought I should check it out. I decided to get take out for lunch. The staff there were very friendly. I went with the Vegetarian Masala. It was very tasty. It had peas, potato, sweet potato, carrots, and onions. The sauce was a creamy tomato based sauce. I really enjoyed the flavor. I would say the 2nd best Masala that I've had in the Madison area. I also got an order of their Naan. I found it to be overly greasy. Their prices are comparable to other Indian restaurants in the area. Will get food again here when I'm in the area!
(4)Scott T.
Some of the best Indian food I have ever had. We got the Tandoori chicken and sampler appetizer. Everything tastes fresh and spiced just right. Dishes were a good value.
(5)Ami R.
Another delicious meal, this time with Tariq by my side. He really enjoyed his food but will never stop measuring the food against the incredible delights at Anmol in Milwaukee. That said, Dhaba did just fine. We were both over-hungry after spending a couple hours at Shoe Box. We had the Allo Tikki Chat to start. Chana Masala and a yummy potato mash together with some sauce. For entrees we had Lamb Bhartha and Paneer Masala. There was loads of tender lamb in a wonderful sauce. The paneer are squares of homemade cheese in a creamy masala sauce. Both were perfectly seasoned to the medium spicy we requested. We also had the naan that was soft and tasty. Tariq had chai which was excellent, not too sweet and I had a Mud Puppy, dark beer. The beer was a good compliment to the spicy food. The service was excellent. I would have liked a little time to finish my appetizer before the entree arrived. Final bill $47 with a full meal of leftovers to go. 10% discount for cash. We shall return. Get the to the Dhaba. No excuse not to.
(5)Kyara M.
My boyfriend introduced me to Dhaba Indian Bistro a few months back and I have been a fan ever since. I have yet to have a bad experience with either the food or service. The staff is very friendly and definitely remember regular customers I really enjoy the basmati rice. One thing that I do like about Dhaba over my favorite lunch spot Curry in the Box is that they do not use jasmine rice. While I do like jasmine rice, the basmati rice is a better fit for the curry. Long grain rice blends very well with the thickness of the curry. They offer a large variety of curries ranges from types of curry's and spice levels. The work on a 1-5 scale of spiciness, with 5 being the hottest. Let me just say that I have gotten a yellow shrimp curry dish on a 2 scale and it was spicy so be warned. A scale of 1 is your safest bet. My boyfriend who loves spicy food can barely withstand a 3. They offer quite a bit of curries, shrimp, chicken, beef, lamb, goat, etc. I must admit that I am not the biggest fan of their cheese roti bread. I definitely prefer Curry in the Box roti bread over Dhaba, however, Dhaba's bread is more thicker making it easy to dip the bread into the curry and eat. Their prices do go up during dinner. Even though I've only gone during their lunch hours, I was told by a regular that their serving sizes aren't any different from lunch to dinner so keep that in mind. It's a nice outing for people who really enjoy Indian food and/or curry. I know for some people, the smell of curry really turns them away from eating at places like such but the restaurant does a great job with "hiding" the smells. Curry can be very overwhelming but the aroma when you dine ad Dhaba is very inviting.
(4)Nelly M.
This weekend we ventured out to an Indian restaurant that has received lots of love from Yelpers. Though a little bit far from where we live, it was worth a trip. Coming at 1145, the restaurant only had some customers inside. I love the ambience and the decoration. Pretty, neat and clean. When we walked to our table, my eyes are set to the announcement on the wall that says: ' if you pay in cash, you'll have a 5%off for lunch and a 10 % off for dinner. Fair enough. Once we were seated, the waiter came right away and brought the menu. Four of us chose one different dish so we could try four different meals. We had quite a variety of meals: naan garlic, fish vandaloo, chicken curry, shrimp curry, lamb biryani as the main courses. Samosa and lentil soup for appetizers. For the drinks, we had mango lassie and chai. Was a good experience! The price is reasonable too! We'll be back!
(5)Nabeel A.
Best place for desi food in the Madison area I've tried so far. Delicious, flavorful food and generous portions. The ambiance is chic and modern and the staff is really friendly. We ordered the vegetarian appetizer platter, chicken kabob and spinach paneer. The samosa wasn't excessively spicy and the pakoras were delicious. The spinach had a nice garlicky flavor and the chicken was super tender. Sadly the place was pretty empty on a Saturday night. More folks should check this place out so it will stick around! :-)
(5)Rebecca L.
Food: We ordered the Lamb Vindaloo and Paneer Masala. The waiter asked us on a scale from 1-5 how spicy we wanted it. We both said 4. The Paneer Masala had a little bit of heat but the Lamb Vindaloo was not spicy at all. I thought Vindaloo was inherently spicy? Service: was poor. It was 8pm on a Friday night. There were a few parties waiting to be seated, but the host did not bother keeping track of who was there first. After being seated, we waited for 10 minutes before someone came to our table to get us water and take our orders. The food took about 45 minutes to an hour to arrive. The waiter did not come by at all after taking our order or dropping off our food. Finally, it was just as difficult finding someone to bring us our check. We get it. You're super popular and busy on a Friday. Work on your customer service. Either hire more staff so each table can get the attention it deserves or train your staff better. Dhaba is out of the way for me and I probably will not return. There are other restaurants with better service that are closer to me.
(3)Jawwad S.
Everything was great from appetizers to the cup of chai. The amazing service made the whole experience even better. Glad we stopped over!!!
(5)Evankyle C.
The beef curry was great, the lamb was perfect. The blend of spices was just right. For my first time eating Indian I am very impressed. The staff here is great. Very clean atmosphere.
(5)Andrew C.
I found this place due to it's great Yelp reviews. I had fantastic lamb Tandoori and Naan to go. The Yogurt sauce with carrots and herbs was a great way to cool off the spicy Lamb and rice. The staff was quick, polite and packaged up my meal quickly. Want to save some money? They offer discounts for paying with cash instead of credit card.
(4)Brian W.
My favorite Indian food in Madison. I've tried many dishes here, chicken and vegetarian, as well as many of the appetizers, breads, and chutneys. Everything is excellent. Some favorites include the chicken shahi korma, muttar paneer, vegetable samosa, and garlic naan. I enjoy the professionalism of staff and owners. A really nice dining experience whether at lunch or dinner.
(5)Lexie V.
Very tasty Indian eats and a cozy ambiance with great service. Not much more I can say other than seek out this hidden gem if you are ever in Middleton.
(4)Mike S.
Never buy chicken Briyani & chicken curry. I ordered carry out for a dinner. They put big chunks of frozen chicken which was very hard in both. It was same pieces in both Briyani &the curry. We threw it away completely. Come on, I am paying 30 bucks for this, these guys should realize & make something good.
(1)Misha W.
The BEST Indian in town. We live on the east side but make the trip regularly. Nice staff and good atmosphere too.
(5)Caleb G.
Honestly, not very experienced when it comes to Indian food, but this was really good in taste and serving size. More of a 3.5 star experience, but no option for that, so no wrong in showing a little extra love. We had the lamb curry, goat curry, two types of naan bread, along with a chutney and a yogurt sauce. All were perfectly spiced for the level we ordered (mild & medium), and the bread was excellent. Ordered online through a delivery service, so I imagine it's even better going straight from kitchen to table. Definitely will be eating here again.
(4)Bruce E.
Decided to try this restaurant for take-out while staying at the Marriott. Every item was truly outstanding, and prepared to my exact specifications. The ingredients were of the highest quality, and the taste was magnificent. I highly recommend!
(5)Jack B.
I have a religious devotion to their lamb masala and cheese naan...has overtaken Swagat as my go-to Indian Food on the west side. The owners are also nice as hell.
(5)Kala P.
I have only eaten at Dhaba for lunch and always as take out. We place a large order, ahead of time, via phone and the service is always great! The order is always ready on time and 100% accurate. I give Dhaba a 5 star rating for superior service and quality food. Staff are super friendly!
(5)Yolanda G.
I think I could eat here every day and not get bored. The staff is informative and helpful. The samosas are brought with a sampler of sauces, each one is fantastic. It is mouth watering good! The garlic naan is very tasty. My husband's co-worker ate here everyday for 3 months while she was here for business. I can see why, the items on the menu are delicious. This place is a MUST for anyone wanting to experience the best Indian food in town!
(5)Rebekah K.
Love this place - the food is amazing, staff is friendly, service is quick, there's never a wait for a table, and did I mention the food is amazing? I've tried several of the chicken curries and they've all been flavorful and the spice level was right where I requested it (medium). My husband ordered the chicken chili the first time we came, and he can't bring himself to try anything else because he loves the chicken chili so much! The food comes out piping hot, too. Also, I left my purse there last night and two waiters came running out to our car to catch us before we left, which was so kind and evidence of their top notch service.
(5)Doug O.
Small little place that was very clean and modern. Ordered the lamb vindaloo extra spicy and it wasn't very spicy. Service was a little slow and they only gave us one serving of rice for two dishes. Had to ask for another, but it took a while to get the attention of our server. Food was good, but not spicy like requested and like it says on the menu.
(3)Saira L.
I would say this is a 4.5 than 5. Dhaba calls itself an Indian Bistro, and it works for the most part. It serves a choice of salad or soup (dal) with every meal. They have sort of a modern feel. It works. Dhabha in terms of menu items offers nothing special compare to Maharaja, Mahrani, Taj and Swagat. Minerva does offer a different menu. They just do it MUCH better. Also they don't offer the lunch buffet but rather a lunch menu which is also a welcome change! Lunch buffets just don't have the quality or freshness, plus you cannot cater the spicyness. Finally, a thing I love is their Thali offerings on weekends. Meat or Vegetarian. I do wish they would let you mix and match the thali with the offered meat and vege dishes, I would be willing to pay a dollar more for it. I am not a vegetarian but enjoy vege food and meat dishes :P My recommendations: - Their Breads ( I don't know why but theirs is far superior to the competition- true tandoori flavor) - Chicken Chilli - Lamb Samosa - Spinach and Chickpeas.
(5)Ali C.
I really like this place because the food is really that good and it's very close to my house. The restaurant seems very clean, the decor and music are pleasant. They use white linen on the tables which I think gives a good touch. I always get the chicken tikka masala and garlic naan. My mom gets the lamb curry with soup. Super delicious! I like it better than swagat in middleton. The employees are very nice. One time I had to wait extra long for take out and they gave me complimentary glass of wine.
(5)Mike W.
Let me say up front that I'm stingy with the stars. As far as the food is concerned, it was very good. I think a four or five star rating needs to have "great" food. The ambience was nice, and the decor was fresh and modern. It's always nice to see white linen tablecloths in a restaurant. I usually order Tikki Masala when I eat Indian food, but wanted something different today. The server thoughtfully suggested several options and I settled on the chicken madras. I liked it. It wasn't quite as flavorful as I had hoped, but it was a good choice. I come away pleased with my choice to eat here. Also, they offer a discount to pay in cash.
(3)Jeff C.
My first time visiting earlier this week. The service was excellent, very prompt and attentive. I had the samosa with chutney for an appetizer--it wasn't what I'm used to for samosa, as the chutney was served as a sauce over the samosa, but it was delicious! I ordered the lamb vindaloo 5/5 heat, and it was excellent, though the heat was more of a 4/5. I was given some extra hot sauce, though, without even needing to ask. The dining area has high ceilings and is nicely lit and welcoming. The entire restaurant was exceptionally clean. I give Dhaba a high 4-star (I've not yet given any restaurant a 5-star). I'll definitely be back soon, one of my new favorites.
(4)Jacob H.
An absolute gem with some of the best Indian food that I've had outside of south-central Asia. Definitely try the lamb naan and the paneer, and the curries are phenomenal. Very friendly waitstaff and a really nice vibe as well - one of my favorite spots!
(5)Achyuthan V.
Best indian food in town. There cannot be a better Dal Makhni. Kadai paneer and Chana masala for dinner tonight...yummy!!!
(5)Katy M.
Dhaba Indian Bistro is a great choice for an Indian meal, and the quality is consistent whether you are eating in or taking out. The staff is always friendly and happy to make recommendations. The interior is clean and inviting, although there is a strange round table to the right of the welcome desk, and I would avoid that on a windy or rainy day. The portions are ample and delicious. Having tried many of their curries, I'm confident in recommending almost anything here. Let me recommend the Chicken Makhani. It's naturally quite spicy, and as someone who normally likes spice at a 4 on a 5 star level, I always have the makhani at a 2 Dhaba. The garlic naan are always a hit too. The only dish I have tried that I didn't care for was a lamb curry. I found the lamb to be fatty and I really didn't enjoy it. I haven't tried it since, so I couldn't tell you if it was a one off. I can confidently say that the chicken is consistently high quality. Top tip?! 10% discount from the price of your dinner either eat-in or take-out when you pay cash!
(4)Brian F.
Arrived at 7pm on 2/14 and were seated after 10 minute wait. Seemed like the staff were a bit disorganized. Our drink order was taken immediately and food order not much later. Food was average, definitely not as good as Maharaja on Odana Rd. I had lamb mango with a spice level 4/5. It was much better cold for leftovers the next day after the spices had a chance to meld. The service was poor. We didn't get a water refill until after we had eaten appetizers and our meals. A lady at a table near us had a scarf fall from the back of her chair, and wait staff walked on it at least twenty times without bothering to pick it up or at least avoid walking in it. Bottom line: would I go back? Probably, if it were a group decision. Not likely for just the two of us, though.
(3)Chris H.
Elegant and modern surroundings, nice atmosphere, excellent attentive service. Got seated right away. The food was good without being memorable. I didn't feel it stood out from the other good Indian restaurants in the Madison area.
(4)Christine A.
This walking distance from hotel Hilton Garden which was nice. I wanted to try out authentic Indian food. This place was good, atmosphere quiet, nice and ok to eat by yourself. Service was also good. Now the food - too many choices but I ended up getting chicken Marsala with bread with mixed ginger and yogurt. Very good just wanted it to be more spicy.
(4)Marni P.
Great food for a very good price. Went for lunch and got the tikka masala but wasn't super impressed by it. The food was very fresh however and the naan was great. Lunch came with a salad. Near the heart of Middleton and plenty of parking.
(4)Joshua M.
The Girlfriend and I tried the vegetarian dinner for two. I don't know what was in it, but it was great. The waiter was friendly and didn't laugh at us when we were confused on what to get. -Signed that guy.
(4)Chef J.
Although there are several good Indian restaurants in Madison, there are few to none where I actually want to sit down and enjoy a meal. So I do take out. Dhaba is the exception with its wide open windows and floor plan, and overall pleasing ambience. Plus the food was excellent. The veg samosa was perfectly cooked, and even reheated beautifully in the oven the next evening. The crust is the tough part with samosas. These were flaky with no toughness. The lamb vindaloo was certainly lively, but not too spicy. (I ordered it medium hot and it came that way--sort of 7 out of 10 on the heat scale.) The lamb was sufficiently tender which is the first thing I look for in an Indian lamb dish. I thought the sauce was a bit one-dimensional, but still satisfying. Could use a side of raita. The baingan bharta was the best I've had yet. It had that beautiful mashed consistency with plenty of zing from the garlic, ginger and eggplant. The chicken spinach dish featured plenty of skinless chicken thigh, almost too much in that I really love that curried Indian spinach sauce with just about anything. So the chicken kind of dominated the dish. I ordered ginger naan which was sprinkled with cilantro and was both tasty and useful for sopping up the delicious sauces. Caution: Yelp had this place listed with a full bar, now corrected, which was wrong. WIne and beer only. We will be back when in that part of town. The ambience and table settings are comfortable. I won't have my sights set on a Beefeater martini now that I know. I look forward to exploring more facets of Dhaba's reliable cuisine.
(4)Carey L.
We ordered from here this past Wednesday and the Chicken Tiki Masala was tender and juicy. The naan was still warm and soft. The rice topped off our meal. I eat Indian in several cities I travel too and this was one of the better places. A nice surprise!
(4)Barney C.
This Indian food is great, consistent, and delicious. Jump in and start eating! When Dhaba opened in Middleton, it became our weekly take-out option. I've never actually been to the restaurant as my co-worker always makes the pickup. Over the last six months we have rated each dish to our preferences. Here is our list of the best tasting meals that we've had. Sadly, we have not yet eaten our way through the whole menu. As long as Dhaba makes food, we'll continue eating our way through the menu. We've gone heavy on the lamb and vegetarian dishes and skipped most of the chicken and beef. That said, here is our list of favorite dishes. All dishes with an asterisk are my personal favs*. Apps ==== Lamb samosa* Mixed vegetarian platter Bread ==== Onion and pepper Kulcha* Garlic Naan Spinach Naan Biryani Rice ========= Lamb Biryani Lamb Curries =========== Lamb Vegetable* Lamb Masala Chicken Curries ===== Chicken Tikka Masala Vegetables =========== Dal Makhni* Baingan Bhartha* Paneer Masala Matter Paneer Malai Kofta Try Dhaba and enjoy them for yourself.
(5)Kevin H.
Very good food and reasonably priced for lunch. The only fault I find with the place is the water tastes horrible. The service was awesome. I will recommend to others.
(4)Sachin G.
Came here on our way back to Chicago from Kalahari resort. The ambience is nice and the food is good. Watch out for the spice levels. If you can't eat spicy food then stay with mild.
(4)Jess S.
Let me start by saying I'm Indian and a bratty SNOB when it comes to Indian food. My family is Punjabi like the family that owns the restaurant, so I very much appreciated the mostly North Indian menu. Food: YUM! We have the Non-Veg appetizer platter (SO GOOD! Keema Samosa was one of the best I've had). We ordered malai kofta, chicken tikka masala with garlic and chicken naan. We later got some Saag (spinach dish) and kheer. Naan - We ended up trying garlic, chicken and plain naan. All kind were great! Malai Kofta - Best I've had in Madison. I've tried a few other places and they just don't hit the spot the way this one did. Chicken Tikka Masala - It's the only chicken dish I think is ever worth ordering at an Indian restaurant. This dish was literally designed for Indian restaurants, it's not authentic to India rather Great Britain. So I don't bother with anything else. Dhaba's was reallllllly good! Saag - My mom licked the bowl she was so in love with it. Kheer - I'm not someone who usually likes kheer but we had some at the end and I stole my mom's because it was just the perfect balance of sweet and creamy. We ordered at a spice level 3 and found it perfect. I'm not someone that loves spicy food (ie. Hyderabi, Goan, Pakistani food.. I can't handle you) However, I do like some heat, so the 3 was honestly just perfect for my mom, sister and myself. My mom was even having a little bit of a hardtime handling that, but she's been cooking without much spice for the past year. Restaurant Decor: I really like how they've decorated it and appreciated the folk artwork and punjabi music playing in the background. Totally like a real 'Dhaba' (dhaba's are the Indian version of fast food joints... you pull over on the side of the road to a usually sheltered/tented area.. at least in Punjab & enjoy the whatever deep friend/sloppy delicacy you are offered... usually some sort of comfort food. Back to the review). Overall this place is awesome! I'm totally planning to cater for one of my wedding events from them! P.S. If you like Taste of India on Monroe street or Brookfield/Fox Valley, the owners family runs those locations as well. TWO THUMBS UP!
(5)Priyam S.
Food was good....nice interior and friendsly staff...though the complimentary dal they served was not fresh.
(3)Holly S.
This was the first place I ever had Indian food. I GREATLY enjoyed the Chicken Tikka Masala. I went back quite a few times because I worked across the street. I've since had other Indian places and I can say this is the best I've had yet. The cheese naan was on point. The service was superb. Very friendly always. They even let us know that they have "off the charts" spicy. The hottest they have would rate maybe a 2 on the Thai spice level. So if you request off the charts they give you some extra spice to add on your own.
(5)Leah B.
Samosas Chat, shrimp vindaloo, garlic naan, spinach chicken, chicken tikka masala and Dahba special were all excellent. Friendly service as well.
(4)Rebecca P.
On a recent search for a great local indian restaurant we discovered two within a mile of our house...both are great but this one is our new favorite! Easy to miss from the street, it's worth the search to find. We have been back twice and service has always been prompt and personable. The food is equally fantastic! My husband is a huge fan of their tandori chicken and myself love their mango chicken and chicken tikka masala. The "dinner for two" is a great deal and a fun way to try a few entrees too. The naan was also great as well as their lentil soup. We are looking forward to going back!
(4)Robert D.
The food was delicious and well complemented by a wonderful atmosphere and service! The chi, nan, and biryani were to die for.
(5)Craig W.
All potential for disappointment gets checked at the door and never makes it inside. The friendly owners, portion-to-price ratio and succulent entrees make this place 5-star awesome, a must for anyone who enjoys Indian food. This time while I waited, the owner told me all about Uttarayan, one of India's many major festivals. I brought home the chicken tikka masala (wife's favorite) and the chicken vindaloo, along with the veggie appetizer sampler. The samosas are a personal fav and I get those every time, if for no other reason than the sampler of sauces they serve with them. Nirvana for me would mean being dipped in those sauces. Please don't eat me though. The pakoras (fried veggies in a hummus batter) are also perfectly dippable and probably taste slightly better than I do. For entrees, I ordered the masala mild, but would step that up a notch next time. The vindaloo was medium-plus spicy and perfect -- just spicy enough to make my forehead sweat but not so spicy as to dominate the flavor. The chicken in both entrees was tender white meat, expertly cooked. Eat here. You won't regret it.
(5)Althea D.
The chicken tikka masala is a great favorite. My two kids (ages 4 and 7) eat it like it's ice cream. The restaurant was hopping...a great new Indian restaurant on the west side.
(5)Jd G.
Excellent food, best Indian in Madison that I've had Nice place great service awesome prices
(5)Nez H.
This Place is so close to my office that it was inevitable to try. so glad i did, the best, most flavorful dishes are served here. the cheese naan, although not too traditional-Indian, is the best I've ever had. their chicken Masala is also incredible. The price is right for on the go lunches with generous portions. a bit overpriced for dinner with same menu/portions as lunch, and that's why they get 4 stars!
(4)Alan W.
The Chicken Vindaloo is awesome. Actually, awesome isn't awesome enough to describe it... Imagine the best thing ever and multiple it by infinity. Only downside is now all other food pales in comparison. For the rest of your life every bite you take will be compared to and fall so short of the Chicken Vindaloo.
(5)Jaz S.
The food is really high quality and tastes great. On the weekend, you can get a vegetarian thali for $7.95. That gets you.soup, three different vegetable dishes, several pieces of naan, delicious rice, desert. Now, this is not your buffet variety food, the thali is freshly cooked, and you can tell. The spices and flavors are sublime. You are offered mild, medium or hot, as desired. So, instead of feeling like you have to get your money's worth at a $11.95 buffet, try this place out. If you pay cash, they give you a 5% discount.
(5)Hemen O.
Absolutely the best and most authentic north Indian (Mughalai, Tandoori) food I have EVER eaten! This is a great place, run by folks who seem to have been in the restaurant business for some time. More then anything else, the owners are involved in the kitchen, and that shows in the quality of preparations and serving. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for good north Indian cuisine!
(5)Vickie M.
For all the people stating that this is the best Indian food in Madison, I can only assume that they have not ever been to Maharaja. Or Swagat. Maharaja is the best Indian restaurant in Madison, and we have been going there for years. But to keep an open mind, we have tried Dhaba twice in the past month. First of all, the place itself is nicely decorated, and the service is excellent. The waitstaff are polite and attentive, and there are plenty of them. But the food is just not that good (other than the Naan). Every entree comes with either soup or salad. We have gotten their lentil soup both times, which is buttery, thin, and tastes very little like lentils. However, it's not bad, just not very interesting or lentil-y. For main courses, we have had the Chicken Shahikorma and the Chicken Tikka Masala, as well as the Spinach (ie Palak) Paneer (a combo of spinach and farmer's cheese-like cubes) and Spinach Aloo (spinach with potatoes). The first time we tried the Chicken Shahikorma, I was suspicious that the base of it was actually canned tomato soup with a few spices added. Seriously. It was a very thin sauce, with cut up chunks of nicely cooked chicken breast in it. But the sauce was not like any shahikorma I've ever had, and it was not interesting. The second time we came we had the Chicken Tikka Masala, and strangely enough, it had the exact same sauce as the shahikorma. The two dishes should not, repeat not, have the same sauce. And the Chicken Tikka should have been made with chicken cooked in the Tandoor oven, but there was no evidence that it had been. We felt a little ripped off that the two dishes use the same sauce. They should not. The spinach dishes were ok, except the potatoes in the Spinach Aloo were undercooked - as in crunchy. I didn't eat them. The Naan is great, I admit. But the rest just is not that good. Seriously, if folks want really good Indian, go to Maharaja and get the Chicken Shahikorma or Tikka there.
(2)J B.
We tried this for lunch on a Saturday. We were the first people to arrive for lunch a little after 11 AM. The server didn't mention the specials...we saw them on the way out. We ordered appetizers that appeared to be reheated a bit, they were not hot or very warm at all. The soup was brought out while we were eating our appetizers, shortly afterward the entrees were brought out while we were still eating our appetizers. The lamb masala had good flavor for left overs. The same for my wife's vegetable vindaloo. Naan is an extra charge, soup is included. All in all, clueless service as far as normal meal service goes (but polite). Reheated food passed off as made to order. For a $31 lunch I would rather check out a buffet for $10 less for two people.
(1)Sara I.
Dhaba Indian Bistro is so good. I've only ordered take-out so far, but the dining room looks nice. I love all their choices of naan, the Samosas and their many vegetarian choices. I'm able to spend about $13 and stretch it to two or three meals! They let you choose how spicy you want curry dishes, which is nice. Flavors are vibrant and so good... I might have to order from them for supper tonight just thinking about it! Definitely worth a try.
(5)Laurie R.
I have had nothing but amazing food and fabulous service here. My favorites include the Tandori Mixed Grill, Chicken Madras, and Chicken Tika Masala. Be sure to try the peshwari naan-a sweet kick to the traditional naan. You will quickly become a regular. :)
(5)Shawn B.
When Dhaba first opened I was a giant fan. They have a great lunch menu for takeout. Recently however I've had too many bad experiences that I'm done with the place. Finding bones in the boneless chicken meals is unacceptable. The chicken portions are small enough as it is, why use suspect cuts? The entrees seem to have suffered lately for some reason, but the naan is still good so I'll leave this at two stars. If you order something with chicken, bite into it CAREFULLY.
(2)Eric V.
Came recommended by a friend. The staff was very attentive, and the food was delicious.
(5)Stephanie G.
Embarrassed to say I am new to Indian Cuisine :) That being said the waitstaff here was incredible in helping me decide by making accurate comparisons. The flavors keep your mind guessing and your palette interested. They get an A+ from me on portions, affordability, knowledgeable waitstaff and flavor. I'm HOOKED!!!
(5)Rebecca S.
I just died and went to Indian food heaven. Seriously though, if I were on death row (that would suck but...)this would come a very close second to my family's homemade Cincinnati chili. In the US it's very difficult to find the quality of Indian food you will find in the UK. Yes, the UK where I believe Chicken Tikka Masala is going to be declared the national dish over fish and chips! You cannot turn a corner without smelling the Indian food bliss slap you in the face. AND finally! I have found an Indian restaurant that has met their match in the US of 'Merica! Dhaba Indian Bistro is ah-mazing! So what was for dinner you ask? Lobster Madras with Garlic Naan. No, Lobster Madras (a little spicier and more flavorful in my mouth) was not on the menu.....but they made it. No questions asked. I knew the Vindaloo was too spicy and the Masala too weak for my buds so...they just smiled and brought out a beautiful dish full of those Indian flavors I have missed so much. Too bad they're not in my hometown; I'd be there once a week...minimum.
(5)H. C.
Great Indian? My favorite part of this restaurant is their lunch menu (they don't do buffets) it is so affordable, so you can take multiple items home to try! For under $30, my hubby and I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala, Shrimp Vindaloo, Lamb Biryani (rice dish), garlic naan, plan naan, and extra raita. All meals come with their cumin toasted basmati rice! We have enough for at least another meal and half! I am so excited they opened. Haven't ate in yet, dinning room looks nice and staff is always wonderful during counter service.
(5)Isil A.
Came to town for training and the weather turned really crappy and cold. So I was looking for a place where I can find warm and spicy food to get some heat. I am glad I gave this place a try. Probably the best Biryani I had for a long time. Spiciness was perfect and the lamb was melting in mouth. After the spicy dinner I needed some creamy goodness, and Rasmalai turned out to be the perfect choice. Light and creamy with the perfect amount of sweetness. I am so stuffed, I better walk back to the hotel. As a bonus side, they serve local and non local beers and have a pretty rich beer menu. Summary: if you like Indian food come here. You won't be disappointed.
(4)Neel K.
Excellent Indian Food in a wonderful atmosphere!!! Although we just picked up take out last night, Dhaba Bistro is a very nice restaurant. Upon entrance, the restaurant is located on the end of building with nice patio/Dhaba seating and the inside is very modern.....not your standard desi restaurant look. The food was excellent. The samosas were fresh, the mixed veg pakora had a great selection and everything in it tasted good, not oily. The kids got the mattar paneer which was also very well made and had the right amount of flavor. The gave just the right amount of quantity and the rice is flavored with just a hint of fennel seeds, giving a sensational and rich flavor. Overal an excellent restaurant, and probably one of my top picks for indian food in the Madison area.
(5)Steve L.
Can't be beat. So good. + Take-out service was excellent + Lamb curry, chicken curry, chicken marsala, tandoori, pakora, beef curry, vindaloos, paneer - all were *outstanding* + Tons of rice included with take-out + Naan is huge and delicious Truly excellent.
(5)Ted J.
Having recently moved here from a big city, I was incredibly surprised at the quality and taste of Dhaba's food. It mixes authentic favors with classic dishes but adds modern technique. It's a very clean and welcoming environment with a really lovely staff. I'm a huge fan of fish fries and was impressed with their fish pakora (lightly breaded and spiced fish) -- it's flaky, moist and arguably one of the best "fish fries" I've had in Madison. Highly recommend.
(5)Vijay J.
The food and service was excellent. Had the Punjabi chicken kabobs for starters followed by Kadahi Chicken.
(4)Ka L.
A great delicious Indian place in town! I was surprised when I arrived on a Sunday, there was no characteristic aroma nor the classic lunch buffet! Very excited I wouldn't bring the aroma around me after food and sadly feel hungry all the time.... We were the first customers at around 11am, the space was wide and you could easily fit large parties of 10 or more. As we went through our lunch, several other tables arrived. We noticed that a couple with a young baby was seated right by the bathroom, placing them further away from other tables; my friends and I thought that was extremely thoughtful of them! I really enjoyed the food selection, some things are completely new and I have not seen them at other indian restaurants. Good dishes to try: Mango lassi - much more yoghurty than other places, actually really refreshing with food! Meat platter - nice chicken tender-like things, fried fish was nice and flaky. And i love the cracker and sauces to dip on the side Aloo naan - potato naan sounds weird, but seriously, you'd not go back to regular naan!! Beef briyani - great flavor, and surprisingly spicy. beef was tender and tasty! Chicken Makhani - loved the thick tikka masala sauce. very well cooked chicken! love it! We shared the dishes among 3, and had at least a third of the dishes to bring home as leftovers. Just a note, the dishes were still wonderful after microwaving ;) Finally, be aware of the spiciness level, for Asian tastebuds that eat moderate spicy level, 2 stars is more than enough!
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