Zayka Indian Grill & Bar

Zayka Indian Grill & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Cassi

   Charlotte1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent food and great service. The blending of spices in both the food and in the mixed cocktails make returning to Zayka a must.
   

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   Eileen VIP

   Greater Boston258 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We confirmed a booking on Open Table but the restaurant was closed because someone forgot to show the booking as unavailable during that time. It was UNC Chapel Hill Graduation Weekend and we were very hungry for a late lunch after our son's department graduation. We had six hungry people. The host explained what happened and said the kitchen was closing but they would make our order if we ordered everything all at once. So we did. The host pivoted and was super-nice about what happened. We ordered six dishes, everything was OUTSTANDING. Each dish was delicious and well-prepared. Most guests were gone by then so it was pretty quiet. Despite the mix-up, we could not have enjoyed our lunch more and we are very appreciative for them holding the kitchen up a little bit after what must have been a long and busy lunch period for UNC graduation. We would love to return and thank them for such a nice memory of our son's graduation weekend.
   

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   Melissa VIP

   New York City1 review

   4.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   The first time we ordered their food, it was delivered takeout and delicious. We made a reservation before going to a concert on campus. We were the only people except a South Asian family. My friends would say the ratio was good. The complimentary papadums and chutneys were elevated by their presentation in glasses with little spoons in a mini cart. We had never tried some of these chutneys. The puri appetizer stuffed with potato and yogurt topped with pomegranate seeds were refreshing with its cool temperature and sweetness in the crispy shell. The bread basket was abundant with the best garlic naan I’ve tasted in the longest time. The butter chicken and saag paneer were perfect in flavor, quantity and balance of curry to protein. The rice was fluffy and it was great to have edible seeds inside. Other places leave the cardamom and other inedible large spices inside. I wish they gave a bit more rice so we could have it the next day for our leftovers. The mango lassi was also delicious. We should have asked for some. Service was good except for when ready for the check. More people arrived and our server was also the bartender. There was another server that we had to signal. This restaurant was entirely a surprise for its ambiance and food. It felt like it belonged in a big city and it is a new hidden gem on a college campus. I’m sure the word will get out soon and we will actually need reservations for dinner in the future. This is our new favorite Indian restaurant in this area!
   

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   Sara VIP

   Miami5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 24, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was the best Indian food we had ever eaten! We each had an excellent mocktail and the naan was so fresh!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Raleigh1 review

   4.0

   Dined on March 3, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We really enjoyed the appetizers as well as the chicken curry. Chhole Bhature had top notch North Indian flavors. Breads were also mostly good. Chur chur naan was a bit dry and lassooni daal tadka was a bit lacklustre as it felt like refried beans with a garlic tempering vs a good tadka daal with a strong garlic profile. Chocolate lava cake was very good. Overall food was balanced on flavors and not greasy so that was really nice. Service was very attentive. We would visit again!
   

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   June VIP

   Washington DC163 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The spinach and yogurt chak palat was fried and disappointing. But the chicken tikka masala and lentils were very good. Good cocktails too. I would go back for sure.
   

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   Alexa

   County Durham1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food, cool modern environment, good Indian music, fine service, packed! Might be my new favorite Indian spot in Chapel Hill. We will definitely go back!
   

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   Kara

   Raleigh8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The modern decor was eye catching. Right down to the place settings and serving dishes. I normally do not right reviews but it was amazing. The food was so flavorful and filling. We left with leftovers. Even the dishes to take home were nice. We will be back. Our new favorite Indian restaurant for sure!
   

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   Christopher

   Greensboro8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Authentic food on par with other top Indian restaurants in the triangle.
   

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    Evans

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Food was great. Sauces were so flavorful. We had chicken saag and chicken black pepper mala- can’t remember name-were both delicious. Garlic naan was perfect.
    

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