We stopped by here because I wanted Indian food. We found the employees not terribly friendly. All of the tables were dirty. The bathroom was dirty. That usually says something about the kitchen. Although the food tasted good to me the other person couldn't eat it because it was too spicy for them. I had asked if the food was spicy and they said no. The employees didn't seem to be happy or friendly.
Vegan Restaurant
Tikka Lounge
· $$$$ · poway · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
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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We stopped by here because I wanted Indian food. We found the employees not terribly friendly. All of the tables were dirty. The bathroom was dirty. That usually says something about the kitchen. Although the food tasted good to me the other person couldn't eat it because it was too spicy for them. I had asked if the food was spicy and they said no. The employees didn't seem to be happy or friendly.
Stopped in for my first time. Lounge is clean and neat. I do like the decor of tables, seats, and lights. I ordered the lunch special meal for $9.99. I ordered the curry chicken. This comes with the main entry (curry chicken), rice, Naan bread (i got the garlic version (2 pieces), and a drink, can of diet coke. The Naan is amazing....the curry chicken is amazing...rice is rice.... So food is great, price is good, atmosphere is fine while eating here. Now, it is important to provide effective criticism too. None of these will stop me from returning and trying different entrees. Oh yes, the bathroom is clean. 1. When dining in, it would be nice to eat with plates and bowls, instead of eating out of the to-go container. 2. Eating with the pre-packaged to-go tiny plastic wear while dining in is not so desirable. 3. Regarding the bathroom, yes, the bathroom is clean, but after you wash your hands, the garbage container with lid is near hand wash...when you leave, you cannot unlock and open door with paper towel and throw it away. Need small open lid container to allow customers to throw paper towel away at door.. (the door, near the door handle is the least clean thing in bathroom. Again, my criticism will not stop me from. Returning to eat again... Enjoy
Stopped in for my first time. Lounge is clean and neat. I do like the decor of tables, seats, and lights. I ordered the lunch special meal for $9.99. I ordered the curry chicken. This comes with the main entry (curry chicken), rice, Naan bread (i got the garlic version (2 pieces), and a drink, can of diet coke. The Naan is amazing....the curry chicken is amazing...rice is rice.... So food is great, price is good, atmosphere is fine while eating here. Now, it is important to provide effective criticism too. None of these will stop me from returning and trying different entrees. Oh yes, the bathroom is clean. 1. When dining in, it would be nice to eat with plates and bowls, instead of eating out of the to-go container. 2. Eating with the pre-packaged to-go tiny plastic wear while dining in is not so desirable. 3. Regarding the bathroom, yes, the bathroom is clean, but after you wash your hands, the garbage container with lid is near hand wash...when you leave, you cannot unlock and open door with paper towel and throw it away. Need small open lid container to allow customers to throw paper towel away at door.. (the door, near the door handle is the least clean thing in bathroom. Again, my criticism will not stop me from. Returning to eat again... Enjoy
update 6/18/25 - came for the lunch buffet - it’s GONE!! 😭. lunch specials jumped from $7.99 to $9.99, and service has gone down as well - the host leaves the premises and customers are turned away by the cooks since they’re unable to take any orders. - - - 2021: first time here and tried the lunch specials and did not disappoint. delicious, generous portions and the price was right. will definitely be our Indian lunch go-to spot!