Tandoor & Tikka★

Far from your typical dusty lunch buffet, this bright and cheery Indian counter-service spot near the IUPUI campus with seating fashioned from old rickshaws offers a new take on Indian cuisine with healthy rice bowls, naan tacos, and flatbread pizzas dressed up to your specifications. Start with a choice of meat, seafood, or vegetarian protein (aromatic basil-mint paneer or masala chickpeas). Then choose a curry sauce from zesty tikka masala to mild and creamy korma to fiery vindaloo. Add any of more than a dozen tasty garnishes from pickled onions to jalapeños for a customized lunch or dinner that’s both lighter and more flavorful than many other Indian dishes around the city. Be sure to pick up a few chutneys (mango is particularly good) and pair your meal with chaat-style chicken samosas or crispy corn. Craft beers and wine are also available for a full-service experience that’s a nice alternative to the curries and tandoori dishes at more traditional South Asian restaurants. Lunch and dinner daily,