Vegan Restaurant

Tarka Indian Kitchen

0 (0 reviews) · $$$$ · sanAntonio · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
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Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.

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I love this place. The food is consistently good (highly recommend chicken tikka curry, chicken korma curry, garlic naan, mango lassi to drink, vegetable samosas, vegetable pakoras, chicken biryani) but all of their food rocks. Their customer service is ALWAYS kind, polite, upbeat, and seems to be happy to work there. The inside is chill, cozy and warm, although I always order to-go. I'd say for Indian food, their taste pallets lean more toward Americanized Indian versus truly traditional Indian; the plates are Indian food but the taste is more mild overall than the way Indian food has more spices. Thanks for being my awesome count-on Indian food place!

I love this place. The food is consistently good (highly recommend chicken tikka curry, chicken korma curry, garlic naan, mango lassi to drink, vegetable samosas, vegetable pakoras, chicken biryani) but all of their food rocks. Their customer service is ALWAYS kind, polite, upbeat, and seems to be happy to work there. The inside is chill, cozy and warm, although I always order to-go. I'd say for Indian food, their taste pallets lean more toward Americanized Indian versus truly traditional Indian; the plates are Indian food but the taste is more mild overall than the way Indian food has more spices. Thanks for being my awesome count-on Indian food place!

I was looking forward to a flavorful, authentic Indian meal, but unfortunately the dishes did not meet those expectations. The Lamb Vindaloo lacked depth of spice and complexity, and tasted more like a standard tomato-based sauce rather than a slow-cooked, layered Indian preparation. The naan was also more doughy and heavy than traditional, and overall the meal felt more on the Americanized side than authentic Indian cuisine. The service was polite and the portion sizes were generous, but the flavor profile and preparation style did not reflect the richness or authenticity I was hoping for.

I was looking forward to a flavorful, authentic Indian meal, but unfortunately the dishes did not meet those expectations. The Lamb Vindaloo lacked depth of spice and complexity, and tasted more like a standard tomato-based sauce rather than a slow-cooked, layered Indian preparation. The naan was also more doughy and heavy than traditional, and overall the meal felt more on the Americanized side than authentic Indian cuisine. The service was polite and the portion sizes were generous, but the flavor profile and preparation style did not reflect the richness or authenticity I was hoping for.

First time trying Indian cuisine, and I was not disappointed. I had the Chicken Korma curry, and I didn't know what to expect. It was a tasteful, comforting meal, and wouldn't hesitate to try more of their menu.