Zyka Indian Restaurant

03/26/2008 Posted by j_ian_irby

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.

12/26/2006 Posted by doravillegap

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

11/14/2006 Posted by ladyesq26

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

10/01/2006 Posted by pedrochan

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!

01/24/2006 Posted by sarahj1427

When I first entered the "restaurant" I was quite suprised. As all the other reviews have stated, you order your food at the counter and find a table (which you more than likely have to clear off). Thirsty? Get a plastic cup and head over to the water fountain. All in all, this is the place to go if you want quick Indian food, definitely not on a date or when wanting to impress someone. I recommend the Chicken 65 and Chicken Tikka.

09/30/2005 Posted by lfsivadl

I go to Zyka for lunch. The staff is abrupt and deadpan, but they know they aren't there to entertain. You order at a walk-up counter and then pick a free table where you sit in plastic chairs. The kitchen is in back, and all food is passed out through a window to the front walk-up counter. When your food's up, they yell your name (or something that rhymes with your name) and you walk up and get it. They have seasoning down to an art... the food tastes great. However, everything is indeed super oily and the portions are small. But it tastes so good that you can't stop eating it! You bus your own tables and dump the trays into waiting garbage cans. If you want water, there's a water fountain. Bottom line: good food and they know it, everything else (service, ambiance) is the bare minimum.

Pros: Food

Cons: Ambience, Service

06/04/2005 Posted by ayush

The food is great, service can be slow on Fri/Sat/Sun, but on other days it's quick. Ample parking. This place is basically a fast food joint with rather good food. Great for a large group. WRONG place for a business dinner or a date.

02/09/2003 Posted by JJ0087

The food at Zyka is amazing. The service is fast and friendly. The naan that is served at Zyka is fresh out of the oven and tastes like a piece of heaven. The prices arent too bad either.

Pros: Inexpensive, Great Food, Ample Parking

11/18/2002 Posted by debashis

Ok, the food is not that bad, that is if you've ran 25 miles to the restaurant and you're ok with ingesting at least 2 to 3 cups of oil. If you can skim off the grease then whats underneath is not bad, spicy too. I came in, there were seats available, I ordered and no more seats. This place might as well be called "Grease and Styrofoam Spicy House" considering everything, I mean EVERYTHING, is on styrofoam. The only endearing thing is the Chicken 65, order that and the Butter Chicken, which has only 1 cup of oil on it as opposed to the rest. After you leave, make sure you ask the line of ambulances parked outside to move so you can get your car out.

Pros: chicken 65, spicy

Cons: oily, greasy

10/27/2002 Posted by sloopy

Yummy Yummy in my tummy! Some of the best Indain food I have found in Atlanta! The Saag Paneer was totally amazing. Don't be timid about having to order at the counter - it just makes the price even cheaper because you don't have to worry about tipping.

Pros: Great Food, Good Parking, Friendly Atlmosphere