Zaika Info
Amenities
Service options
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Curbside pickup
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No-contact delivery
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Delivery
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Popular for
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Coffee
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Comfort food
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Halal food
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Small plates
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Vegan options
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Vegetarian options
Dining options
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Dessert
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Seating
Amenities
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Restroom
Atmosphere
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Casual
Crowd
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Groups
Planning
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Accepts reservations
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
Children
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Good for kids
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High chairs
Parking
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Free parking lot
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Free street parking
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Parking
Best WLM Reviews
This place was shockingly good took a risk with this place and it paid off the food came out super hot witch is great I love the trays it came out on as will. So much flavor! The order did take a lil bit but after I found out everything was made fresh it made it worth it the place is a little small but it was not packed so there plenty of space over all this place was amazing. Prices I thought were fair as well for fresh made food.
I just recently moved to the area and sometimes it can be a bit nerve wracking going to new places. I had just got off work and I was too tired to cook and i’ve heard great things about Zaika (They definitely surpass expectations). I’m not sure who the Lady was who helped me, I didn’t get her name, but she was incredibly helpful and nice. She talked to me about several of the dishes and helped describe them to me and showed me pictures so I could get a better visual. She recommended me her favorite dish and items off of the menu that she likes. I would definitely come again and even stay to eat inside. The atmosphere is very calming and warm. The restaurant is very maintained and the food is fresh. Not many 24 hour locations use fresh products over frozen. I had gotten the butter chicken with some garlic naan and some plain white rice. I believe the price is extremely fair considering the serving size and it was extremely filling. Had already ate most of everything before remembering to snap a few pictures.
This restaurant is overpriced for the quality they offer. My husband and I had lunch, and it cost us nearly $110, which felt like a rip-off considering the average taste. The samosa was bland, lacking both flavor and salt. The dahi poori was decent, but it missed the authentic sev topping, chutneys and cilantro garnish. The tandoori chicken tasted good, though it was overloaded with red food coloring. We also ordered the kadhi pakora, but the portion was tiny, with only two pakora pieces. On the positive side, the staff was friendly, and the place was clean. However, while we were eating, a staff member was mopping the floor, and the smell of bleach was overwhelming, which ruined our experience. Overall, it was a very below average experience for us at this restaurant.
I'm from the UK so I grew up eating Indian food all the time, especially western Indian food like Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken, etc all my life so I like to think I've got a good palate for this kind of thing. Curry afterall is widely considered our unofficial national dish and we have more Indian restaurants than any other kind.
However that's what makes reviewing a place like this so challenging as it's hard not to colour my review based on my experiences back home.
So with that in mind, I'd like to start by saying the food here is good, and although perhaps not quite as good as back home, it's certainly good for the area which has lost many of its best Indian restaurants over the last few years.
Still, there's no doubt there's room for improvement. The menu is very small compared to what I'm used to, and some items are priced far too highly for what they are. Curry should be served with white rice as a complimentary component, with specialty rices like pilau or fried rice being offered as an optional upsell. Roti is cheap also, and shouldn't really be more than a dollar each when purchased along side an entrée. The appetisers, although tasty (I'm very fond of the paneer pakora) are also very expensive and in many cases simply too much. My appetiser shouldn't be the same price as my entrée. Shrink them if necessary and then offer sharing entrées for larger groups interested in that sort of thing.
The restaurant is small, very clean, service is good, though there appears to be some level of communication barrier which is fine but can make the ordering experience a little more stressful for those who need to ask questions or make adjustments so consider that if it applies to you.
I'd also like to see calorific information sign posted on the menu for those that want it to make informed nutrition decisions and I'd like to see either coke zero or pepsi zero sugar on the fountain drink machine as not everyone is a fan of diet soda (I can't drink full sugar soda).
Lastly I'd like to see better spice options. I like things very hot and although tasty everything I've ordered has been relatively mild despite asking for it to be very hot and very spicy. I appreciate they don't want things to be sent back but when I assure you I can handle the heat. I would like you to bring the heat.
So overall I think the place is good. The staff are kind and the flavours while in need of some refinement are very good. Prices could use some work but aren't a deal breaker. Communication can be a challenge but isn't insurmountable. I will likely return again in the future so I hope some of my suggestions are taken on board.
I love ordering from here. They are always so friendly and their food is amazing. Haven't been let down yet. Chicken dishes are top notch and always satisfies my hunger and craving for good Indian food. Highly recommend this place.
My wife and I have now been 3 times to Zaika and have enjoyed it every time. The butter chicken and butter naan were excellent! The workers are all very helpful and friendly. The first time we went, we weren't sure what all to order, but the workers were very helpful offering suggestions.
The food was delicious. We ordered a variety of items and everything was so tasty! Owner/chef Amrit was kind to customize the Saag to add paneer.
Absolutely adorable little Indian restaurant in Bondurant, super close to Altoona and Des Moines! Some of the best food I have ever had! Flavorful, spicy, refreshing, and delicious! Highly recommend the kebab for some spice and papdi aloo chaat to cool the tongue!
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