Food was amazing. Drinks were better. Great atmosphere. Service was spot on. Would definitely come back next time I'm through chapel hill

Nice place. We were in the area and decided to try it. Not too many people at this restaurant but it was clean.. We were sat right away and the wait was patient enough to explain some dishes we weren't familiar with.. We went with mild but it was still a bit spicy for us but it was tasty.. The only thing is there was a party room towards the back of the restaurant and we were sitting back there, so it was pretty loud with the door open. Other than that it was a great experience.

Let me start by saying first and foremost because service is so important to my experiences. Rasika was exceptional as our waitress for the night and made some seriously great recommendations for my partner and me. The food was outstanding. Perfectly seasoned, perfect spice/heat, and some of the best Indian food I have had in a very long time, maybe even best ever. It was an overall exceptional experience that included a warm ambiance and certainly a warm invitation on a day of rain and drizzle. As an appetizer, we started our dining experience with the very delicious RajWadi Samosa which are two light and tasty pastries filled with season potatoes and peas. Next, we ordered three dishes (because I mean one, or even two, just isn't enough). We ordered, and I recommend the Chicken Tikka Masala, a dish that includes barbecued chicken cooked and simmered with Mughlai sauce, London style, the Butter Chicken a dish that includes grilled chicken and a honey based creamy tomato sauce, and and for the third dish, I recommend the Baingan Bharta which is fire roasted mashed eggplant with some of the most delicious Indian spices (my very favorite dish and pairs so well with everything) and last, we ordered 2 orders of the garlic Naan, which might I add, is just EXCEPTIONAL. As stated above Rasika was just a superb waitress. She made sure we had a great area to sit and dine, she made sure we never went without drinks, and my wine recommendation was just beautifully paired with the meal, and she got the food to the table quickly and it was so hot and right on time. I would recommend this dining experience to anyone, and if you do go, tell Rasika hello for me. Truly, she is just a gem!

There are a lot of Indian restaurants in the area that serve a variety of different style indian food but not many that serve northern India style food. Zayka is one of the few that serves mouth watering authentic northern india style food. I don't think I've had anything here that I didn't like and this time wasn't different. Here is what we got: 1) Amritsari Meat ki seekh: I've had seekh kabab at so many restaurants in the area but this was the best one so far. The seekh kabab was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. 2) Chef Special Chicken Kushk: We wanted to get something different than the standard butter chicken or chicken tikka masala. This Chef special did not disappoint. 3) Rajasthani Laal Maas: I always get a goat dish whenever I go to an Indian restaurant and this Rajasthani style goat hit the spot. It was full of flavor and the goat was very tender. Definitely recommend it. 4) Chur Chur Lacha Pratha: I rarely see this on the bread menu so I knew I had to get it. The pratha was cooked perfectly and was a perfect paring with the entrees. 5) Italian Baked Gulab Jamun Cheesecake: This was definitely a unique dessert. Perfect for someone who loves cheesecake and wants an indian twist to it. 6) Chicken Hakka Noodles: Classic Indo-Chinese dish. Can never go wrong with it. 7) Chocolate Martini: If you would rather drink your dessert then this is the perfect option. This chocolate Martini was very rich and tasted amazing. Definitely recommend Zayka to anyone looking for some authentic Indian food.

!Tuesday evening, started out slowly around 7:00, but began to fill up quite quickly. Very tasty food, interesting drinks list (see photo), service and ambience we're both good. My wife had a small plate, the Amritsari fish,and we shared samosas, I had a chicken vindaloo. Everything very much to our liking. Various breads and pickles and a shared rice pudding to finish. The martini I had was called "Meet your Martini", and it was surprising, spicy, flavorful and lasted me the whole meal. Quite a kicker! Nice place; we'll definitely come back and check out some other items on the menu. Something to look forward to.

Weekend Buffet for those wanting a lighter touch on spice. We came in on Saturday during a Holiday weekend, and were seated fairly quickly with a nice iced glass of water to quench some of the summer heat. The decor was tastefully done, modern, and the seating was stylish as well. The buffet line was interestingly hidden behind a wall, so you don't get an easy view of what was available. While not the longest line, it did have a variety from lentils, paneer, chicken, goat, and a few desserts. The restaurant is North Indian, so the flavor profile is muted compare to their southern cousins. I do prefer a spicier and brighter flavor profile of the south, but if you're thinking about being folks who aren't used to it, this would be a good place to take them. The chicken was tender, and they did a good job on either sifting out the whole spices, or blending so it wasn't annoying to eat around them. The muttar paneer was a little hard, not my favorite texture for peas. The tandoori chicken could also use some more char. Overall, a good weekend choice if you live in Briar Creek and want a variety of food to eat.