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For two star Indian, try Zyka in Decatur. Try this spot for cheap eats in the Emory neighborhood. It's been awarded the Best of Indian Food award. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms. This restaurant is handicap accessible and good for groups.
2.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets crazy busy at night. You might have to wait a little while to get your food ordered and even longer to find a seat. If you manage to have patience for both, you are in luck as the food...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is my first review in Yelp and I was so desperate to give an review about this place. Zyka, when I first heard this name there was huge hype and everyone gave very good review about this place....
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so this place is a little weird. It's an old church fellowship hall or something from the 70s--complete with wall-to-wall carpeting--and the Zyka folks didn't seem to care a whole lot about...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I was in college I loved Zyka. Fast forward 5 years and I'm no longer a fan. My most recent visit made me realize the curries are too greasy. Won't be coming back.
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Indian/Pakistani restaurant in Atlanta is still a fan favorite. I can think of at least 6 friends that I introduced to Zyka and they haven't looked back yet. The Chicken 65 is now...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know jack about Indian food so ignore everything after this sentence.I hit this place up with some friends a while back. Since I had no idea what I was doing I just pointed out one thing that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Zyka is an average Indian restaurant. Small portions, thin and soupy curries served in small Styrofoam bowls. The flavor is "okay". It will be a while before I return.
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Zyka rates somewhere in the middle of my Indian food experiences in Atlanta.We went for Saturday dinner, and the place was a zoo. There were tons of Indian families there, which is certainly a good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a particular sort of heavy food they serve here. The Chicken 65 is indeed tasty, and Zyka is thankfully not afraid of spiciness the way some places seem to have become. Sometimes I do want my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good hearty simple restaurant. Great chicken dishes, good naan, and good pisto kulfi. The servings are the perfect size.
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SO... DAMN... GOOD!Okay I'm a big fan of food in general so despite 4 or 5 past mediocre and some not-very-good Indian food experiences I decided to give Zyka a try... I had the Chicken 65, Nan, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is not a fine dining restaurant! no waiters, no linen, no silverware.But the food is awesome! I always get chicken 65 and nihari with naan. You cant go wrong with these two dishes. Their sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Chicken Tikka Massala is my top choice. Not overly spicy, but does have a little kick. Naan can be addictive. Good Saffron rice. I also dig the samosas. Walking in and ordering: Head straight for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The portion of the food is so small. The nan, dipping, and chicken 65 was good but you definitely can't get full by just ordering one item off the menu. I went with a group of five people and we spent...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was so looking forward to Zyka. I'd heard so many good things. I was awfully disappointed.The food was...okay. It was certainly cheap. Mine was very oily, and more spicy than flavorful. I know...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dear God! Are those my teeth or is it my tongue? It's all numb! I've eaten most of a bhindi masala (an okra dish), and even a yogurt from my refrigerator and a mug of milk hasn't entirely cooled my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are looking for really good Hyderabadi Biryani, this is the spot. I usually get the Biryani with goat meat to preserve the authenticity and flavor of the original dish and haven't been...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's true. Zyka is budget friendly, maybe even cheap. Portions are big and service is quick. And the naan is good. Very good. That being said, overall the food offerings are super oily and not...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
as i eat my way through the greater atlanta area....this place is a great standby for yummy indian food. i keep saying that i'm going to branch out, and try something new, so this time i did, opting...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ZYKA ROCKS!!!!This is the best Indian food in Atlanta! I always leave satisfied, they have great vegetarian options. I normally get teh chana masala or bihindi masala, naan, and rice! I love the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here a lot during the college days because the food always hit the spot and didn't damage the wallet too much. Sometimes it would leave me burping Indian spices for the next 24 hours (sorry,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. I always overeat and feel so tired after eating, but totally worth it!Chicken 65, Chili Chicken, Chicken Boti and Seekh Kebab are all excellent. Their nan is good and honestly, the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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The place is kind of overhyped but is still one of the better options for Indian food in town. The chicken 65 is excellent and the restaurant was recently overhauled.
kudzu.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yummmmmm. though my belly always feels a little crazy after this place, i really think it's my favorite indian place in atlanta. it's total comfort food and great people watching. chicken 65 is the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to like this place - it's open long hours and it's reasonably priced (to say the least). I only went once, for takeout, and had vegetable samosa, aloo tikki, and saag paneer....
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Their food is not very good. I don't care much for the chicken 65, it's probaly their best dish and it is way overrated. Their naans are very good. Their food is really greasy. I'd rather cook at home...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good Indian 'fast-food'. The Chicken 65, Chili Chicken and Aloo Gobi are worth ordering again. The Nan is cheap and nice and fluffy - was awesome to mop of the spiciest Aloo Gobi I have ever had....
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like Indian food, then you'll LOVE Zyka. It really is just that simple. Their food is gooooood. And it's cheap! What more can a hungry indian-food loving girl ask for? It wouldn't kill...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Zyka a couple times before, loved it, and tonight ... the food was just so-so. I think Zyka is a slightly upgraded fast food Indian restaurant. The typecast has a lot to do with having to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I first heard about this restaurant from a friend of mine in DC who was hearing one of his co-workers rave about it. This is definitely one of my new favorite Indian restaurants around. Attached to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All I have to say is---try the Chicken 65!So delicious. Certainly my favorite Indian restaurant that I have tried in the ATL so far.
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A warning to environmentalists . . . everything (and I mean everything) is served on Styrofoam. But if you can get over that to enjoy some speedy Indian food, then by all means, do so. The interior is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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The best Chicken 65! I've ever tried. Also, if you like spicy food, then you must try Chili Chicken (I love it). I don't think this item is on the menu, but they do make this from time to time. The only down...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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Every person I ever take here LOVES it. The food is EXCELLENT and you get a fantastic value for your money!!! Must visit!!
kudzu.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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This place invented the popular Chicken 65- AMAZING! They also have great nihari. Top if off with a mango kulfi(ice cream) and help your self to a massala chai. You'll have the best sleep you've ever had!
kudzu.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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CHICKEN 65! CHICKEN 65! CHICKEN 65! It's their signature dish and my favorite! All their other dishes are also very good...take you tastebuds on a ride at Zyka!
kudzu.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An Idian (or is it Pakistani?) fast food... what a concept. The food tastes great and costs nothing. A no-brainer. Now, this is not gourmet dining, but it is great nonetheless.
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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all of the food here is prepared hot and fresh! very good value too! Beside the styrofoam plates and cups, the atmosphere and food is great!
kudzu.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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You don't go here for the atmosphere, you go here for the food. If you want great Indian food and you don't about the lack of atmosphere, or that you pick up your dishes from the front yourself, then this is...
kudzu.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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You go up to the counter order your food. Seat yourself and bus your own table. Good food, I have seen better selections.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am such a white girl. I can't handle the heat. I've had mild chicken wings that make my eyes water.However, I suck it up when I'm eating Zyka. Their Chicken 65 is bizarrely bright red, but pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
you go here for the food, this place is great, the taste is awesome, and its an indian restaurant frequented by indian people need i say more
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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We enjoying going to this cafe type restaurant. Food is good. Great kulfi dessert. It is reasonably priced and food is served in paper plates so the cost is less. Would recommend it.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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This place is worth all the hype that you hear about it. They recently remodeled and it has a nice atmosphere. The chicken 65 is delicious. So is the haan. Highly recommended.
kudzu.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Tis a shame. I was heartily recommended this restaurant, and the food was actually pretty good. The prices, also, were cheap. So what's the problem? Well, for one thing, the fast food/brokedown buffet...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
People love this place and it reminds me of the indian cafeterias I used to go to in Houston but the food is just to mushy. I mean much indian food is pretty mushy but I feel like the everything is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a vegetarian, so can't talk about their chicken, but their veggie options are horrific. Oily chana, stale naan... The vegetable dishes were sub-par... I think frozen Indian food would be even...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally found a really good Indian place in Atlanta. Loved the food, very reasonable on the price, I will be back. Not to mentioned it is owned by the father of a child in my son's class.
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ferdinand is spot on. Think of it as Indian fast food, and you'll be good to go. If you insist on a beer with your curry, then go for the take out, but not all the dishes travel all that well. This is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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Service sucks BIG BIG time. I think they have some sort of prize giveaway that if you see any of the staff smile or be friendly your meal is free. Order at the counter and wait for your name to be shouted out...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it!!As a college student... whose time is precious! and who LOVES Indian food... this is the hot spot! My uncle who lives 1 hr away drives down to get their food!Fast service!Cheap and YUMMY!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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Initially before they re-did the decor, used to love their food, but, the last two times, I went, one even took someone, their quality has really gone down, seems they changed the chef or something.. I would...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Inexpensive, un-pretentious, tasty.There are 3 indian restaurants that I frequent in Atlanta -- Uddipi, Zyka and MSB. Why? Between the three, I can get anything I want. Zyka serves flavourful meat...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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A little greasy for my taste - but average Indian food overall. Nice banquet space.
kudzu.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been to Zyka once, so maybe I need to give it another chance. But I wasn't wowed. On the contrary, I found the portions small, the food average (at best) and the dining experience...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty f'ing amazing.
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd heard a lot of conversation about Zyka before going myself, so I wasn't surprised by the styrofoam plates and plastic silverware. Supposedly the food is good enough that they don't need to impress...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhhh! Best Indian food ITP. I think the dishes are perfectly spiced - not at all lacking spice. Boasts multifarious vegetarian options. Not generally even a fan of samosas but theirs are just...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So hot I wanted to stick my head into a bucket of ice and stay there....That was my overriding reaction to Zyka. Of course, I made the mistake of thinking that I could handle the spice that Zyka was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's pretty good for a styrofoam plate place, but on the other hand you don't have to go very far to find better. The a la carte ordering makes it considerably more expensive than a comparable...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful Southern Indian food in one of Atlanta's most unique settings. Zyka is located in a Montessori School off Scott Boulevard, the otherwise plain digs are getting an update! The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had never had Indian before going here (other than at a friend's house who lived in India), and while I was a bit hesitant (since his food was, well, um, spicier than the fires of hell) I decided...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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Good reasonably priced Indian food, but this place is better for take-out than dine-in. There isn't much in the way of service; it's more of a fast-food equivalent in that way.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/12/2006
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and good! love their bread for some reason, everything else is pretty good, quick and not bad on the wallet.
kudzu.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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I used to go to this place a lot earlier because not only the food was great, but you cant beat the price. But recently I think they have changed their chef or something. The food doesnt taste the same, but...
kudzu.com - user review - 03/08/2006
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I really like this place and go often. I like that I'm one of the few caucasians in the place. The chicken dishes are all excellent. I'd skip the mutton as it's tough to cut, especially with a plastic knife.
kudzu.com - user review - 02/28/2006
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If you want good, authentic Indian food, you should skip Zyka and go across the street to Mirch Masala (am I allowed to mention the competition?). No servers; you order your food at a counter and it is served...
kudzu.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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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?...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2006
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This neighbor to the Decatur Montessori School doesn't look much like a restaurant space at all. The food is delightful and very reasonably priced. The service is so-so.
kudzu.com - user review - 12/12/2005
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While the chicken 65 seemed a little fatty to me, everything else was good. Definitely save room for the kulfi for dessert.
kudzu.com - user review - 12/05/2005
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I've been here for weddings. Their banquet facility is beautiful. The food is also very tasty. It is definitely cheaper than most other Indian restaurants I've been to. It would be nice if they started doing...
kudzu.com - user review - 12/02/2005
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It's like an Indian fast food restaurant: you wait in line to order, fill your own drink, get your food in plastic containers on a tray and find your own table. The food is great and the service is fast. They...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2005
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Zyka - mean 'Taste' and this indo-pak restaurant seems to be moderately good in serving authentic veg & non-veg dishes to a wide range of community. Self service and need more seating especially on weekend...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2005
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2005
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My son was eating this before he was six months old. The bizarre renovated Baptist church/Indian restaurant combination somehow works. At least when your plowing your way through a pile of hot fluff...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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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...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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it is good restaurant .but some times there is lots of waiting time to get seated.we went there couple of times and we waited for i hour to get the seats.they got good name for the good food.i can say...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/08/2005
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2005
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The best item on the menu is the 'Chicken 65'. The service is okay, well there really isn't any at all. You have to pick up your food, and put up your trays. They call your order out when it is ready. Kind of...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2005
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The word zyka translates to taste, and that it does have! Spicy south Indian food with great banquet facilities. Not the most classy dining you'll find, though. Self-served, and all plastic-ware : paper...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2005
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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.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2003
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2002
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2002
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Great food! Prompt service and good pricing! Clean place too!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2002
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Well it is kind of OK restaurant.But there is only selfservice. Thats a big pain. And really stupid. Like u pay and order. Then if u need something more. Then again u order and pay. I hate to get up from my...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2002
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love zyka. the entrees are reasonably priced...
dine.com - user review
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what may seem like exotic food to most of us is everyday fare for zyka's customers. set in a former church, this funky joint draws a great deal of business from the local pakistani and indian community, a good...
wcities.com - user review
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this cavernous, unpretentious bastion of excellent cooking is attached to a school, so no alcohol is served. indians love onions, so expect generous quantities of raw onions to top most dishes. stars go to...
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a family-owned indian food favorite...
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