Dining
BY KAROLINE PFEIL
The Lakeway location is owned by Kshitij Kumbhar, pictured in the center.
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The Tandoori Pompano ($17.99) is a spiced seafood dish served with lemon wedges.
PHOTOS COURTESY TIKKA HOUSE
Tikka House Indian Eatery serves up traditional Indian dishes Following success at its locations in downtown Austin, Waco and College Station, the Indian restaurant Tikka House opened its fth location in Lakeway in July, owner Kshitij Kumbhar said. “It’s a very regional authentic Indian,” Kumbhar said. “It’s [not] Americanized. We kept the recipes as they were. ... People not only from here, but
people from India also like how authentic it is.” The overview The restaurant chain was started by the owners of Tulsi Fine Indian Cuisine in Round Rock. With most of the restaurant’s owners and chefs coming from a background in hotel management, Kumbhar said they bring around 15-20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. The details The most popular dishes at the restaurant, Kumbhar said, are chicken tikka masala—the restaurant’s namesake dish—samosas and biryani. Compared to other Indian dining options in the
area, the portion sizes and prices at Tikka House are unique in being large and also a ordable, Kumbhar said. The menu also o ers “Indo-Chinese” options, such as Hakka noodles, fried rice and Schezwan chicken wings. A variety of naan avors and desserts like gulab jamun, sweet fried dough balls, and falood, a cold and creamy dessert traditionally made with rose syrup, are also included on the menu. What’s next? Tikka House plans to continue expanding with a new location on North Lamar already in the works, Kumbhar said.
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