Zyka

07/06/09

Go for the food

by deevah678 at Citysearch

I had the Chicken 65, Goat Curry, Naan, and Masala Chai. Everything was wonderful and the Naan was the best I've ever had. I thought the orders were plentiful. The Naan was pillowy, fresh, and buttery. This is not a typical restaurant, so don't expect service. You order at the counter and eat your food off of styrofoam plates, but who cares when you just want high quality food and zero pretention. I can't wait to try their butter chicken and saag paneer next time.

• Pros: Pillowy Naan, Excellent food

05/25/09

average at best

by el_patel at Citysearch

average food quality with scant portion sizes in a self-serve cafeteria... too many other indian restaurants around to stick with this one.

• Pros: average quality food
• Cons: quantity for the price

01/11/09

Tasty!

by oi812uc at Citysearch

Delicious, inexpensive and fast. If you are looking for ambiance, go somewhere else. If you want great Indian food and a good value *and* you don't mind ordering at a counter, this is the place for you.

Can't wait to go back!

09/20/08

Quantity of Food is a Major Issue / Food is great tasting

by pcfrias at Citysearch

The food here is great, no doubt, but the QUANTITY OF FOOD is of major question. We ordered the chicken tikka masala and ONLY received 3-4 small pieces of chicken which costs $6.99!! Give me a break. I'm sure other people have felt this way. More people NEED to complain and bring up this problem. We love going there, but the amount of food prevents us being frequent customers. My wife and I ordered two orders of chicken tikka masal and two naans for total of ~$18. I warned the cashier to put more chicken based on previous order, but the problem still occured. We felt like we paid $18 for two pieces of naan, gravy, and some side onions/peppers!!

• Pros: Great taste
• Cons: VERY LITTLE AMOUNT!

06/05/08

Great food, Avoid on Indian Holidays, Not for people who want fake Indian food.

by Shaanenator at Citysearch

Great restaurant, all those people who have posted poor reviews here don't understand indian cuisine, or the styling of this restaurant. One person stated that this restaurant was "styrofoam city" the purpose of the styrofoam its to create ease to the customers, while keeping traffic in the restaurant down. Plates are easily thrown away. Another reviewer stated that the food is very oily. That person clearly does not know that this restaurant specializes in food in the style of Hyderabad, normally hyderabadi food is oily, but this is half of the pleasure, please do not let the people who wrote negative reviews deter you from going to this GREAT indian restaurant. You Can't go there and not have the Chicken 65. IT IS A MUST, WITH NAAN.

05/12/08

A hidden gem

by fruitsnvegis at Citysearch

The is the first place I tasted Indian food, and I've been coming back ever since. Nestled next to a Montessori school and newly renovated with bright colors and warm lights, it is a great place for an adventurous first date. You go to the counter where the no bs cashier takes your order, then grab water from the fountain in the front. I usually start out with an order of rice and butter naan. (You have to order these separate from the entrees.) I recommend the chana masala, the saag paneer, and the chicken 65. End with some pistachio kulfi (ice cream) for dessert. (They used to serve the kulfi in little ceramic flower pots, but they've been discontinued unfortunately.) EVERYTHING is more than reasonably priced. The food is spicy and flavorful, comes out quick, and great for anyone with a worldly taste on a tight budget.

03/26/08

Staff is nice and the food is fantastic

by j_ian_irby at Citysearch

The food is fantastic. I go there at least once a month and up to once or twice a week, and I bring guests from out of town as well as family. The preparation of the dishes is incredibly consistent so that I can count on having my favorites served the same way every time. Excellent Tandoori Chicken, excellent Chicken 65, excellent Chana Masala, excellent bread (naan and paratha) and rice dishes, and excellent Kulfi deserts (especially the Chickoo). Beyond all this, the staff will recognize you after you eat a few meals there and remember your likes and dislikes, and make special suggestions.

Bottom line: this place is extremely popular and is always busy. It looks like a school cafeteria (although it recently has been updated with some nice paintings and touches of decor) and it only has counter service, so don't be surprised that it doesn't look like a typical 4-star restaurant or that the staff at the counter sometimes needs to take your order and move on. Even given all this, you'll have a great meal and a great time.

12/26/06

Food Not So Good

by doravillegap at Citysearch

I have enjoyed many outstanding meals at Zyka over the last 8 years. I have introduced many of my friends to this restaurant. I have eaten there so many times I order without using the menu.

Unfortunately, I have experienced two episodes of very bad food there in the last 3 months. This site will not let me explain exactly what I am referring to. Their operation needs some review.

I can forgive this once, but nice twice. I will not be eating there again. Please beware.

• Pros: Good taste
• Cons: Bad after effects

11/14/06

The Best Indian and Most Affordable Indian Spot

by ladyesq26 at Citysearch

This restaurant was GREAT!!! The first time I went was on Saturday and then I went back on Sunday!!! You must must order the Chicken 65 and the chana Masala. You will be able to have app, meal, and naan all for 13-15 bucks. That is FAb in comparison to 15 alone for meal at most indian spots. Along with your order comes a bowl of onions, hot peppers and a slice of lime. Now you say..what da heck do i do with that..i tell you...squeeze the lim juice over the onions and peppers..it is really good..eat it alone or put on top of you meal. I would reccommend this spot a 1,000 times over.

• Pros: cheap, cheap and very good!!!!
• Cons: NOTHING

10/01/06

Best Indian food I've found in Atlanta!

by pedrochan at Citysearch

One of my Indian friends told me about this place so I checked it out. Seems they have done a lot of remodeling, and it is looking nice. The food is awesome, best indian food I've found in ATL. You do get the food in styraphom, but its still tasty as heck! Most people just carry out it seems. I recommend the buttery chicken....and try the indian ice cream too!