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I order from Desi all the time, a little on the pricey side, but they have great portion sizes and great flavor. Packaging is always great, and the food is still warm by the time it gets to me. I've also never gotten a weird piece of chicken from them; it's been consistently juicy and well-cooked.
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Rachel B
4 contributions
Loved
• 25-10-31
• DoorDash order
Everything was delicious, but spice levels on Gobi 555 and Chicken Tikka Masala were pretty hot considering we ordered mild. Onion Samosa was great, as was Tandoori Roti. Portions were just right, fresh even though I picked up a little late. Everything packaged nicely. Would order again when I'm back in the area.
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Manisha M
2 contributions
Loved
• 25-09-28
• DoorDash order
The best Hyd Goat Dum Biryani ever had in my life, highly recommend to experience a perfect hyderabadi biryani, loved the aroma and texture by unboxing itself and every bite takes you to the heaven, perfect packet and good enough for a perfect meal.
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Brian F
Emerging Expert • 10 contributions
Loved
• 25-07-10
• DoorDash order
DELICIOUS - definitely the best Indian restaurant in the Garner/Clayton/Raleigh area!! If you haven't had their cheese Naan yet then you're missing out on some delicious food! The DT Spl Chicken Curry - A-MAY-ZING! If you haven't tried this restaurant yet - what are you waiting for?? Go get some good eats!!!
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M J
Emerging Expert • 3 contributions
Didn't like
• 26-03-10
• DoorDash order
One good thing Desi Tavern does is include a *small* serving of rice with its curries. They should indicate that on their menu.
But I agree with others who have critiqued portion size, especially for take-out/delivery app orders. I believe that DT serves its curries in 16 oz containers — a size I associate with sides/apps rather than entrees when ordering Indian food. I was able to order their Chicken Tikka Masala on a BOGO promotion so I received 32 oz — and I still think that portion was not a good value for the price, especially considering the protein in the curry was chicken.
I have paid far more for curries, but I also enjoyed those curries more than I did Desi Taverns.
I also ordered the DT Tandori Chicken Wings which are pictured on Door Dash as sauced, or at least glistening, whole wings. Instead of whole wings, I received drums and flats coated in a heavy dose of dry spices, far thicker than a rub — and again I perceive of the portion size as an appetizer, rather than s Tandori entree.
The food was *okay* but I think there better options for taste/flavor, value & satisfaction
