From a Small Village in Punjab
to a Big Idea in America
Indian food reimagined for modern life…
Not fast food. Real food, served fast.
A Message From Rahul Sahota
Founder. Chef. Restaurateur.
In 2015, I came to America from a small village in Punjab. No English. No money. Just a dream, and the grit of a farmer’s work ethic passed down through generations.
My family and I worked every job in the kitchen, saving every dollar while learning the restaurant business from the ground up.
We opened a small 12-table restaurant in Arizona. No investors. No marketing. Just heart, hustle, and handmade dishes.
And somehow, it worked.
We quickly learned a key truth: 75% of our customers didn’t want to dine in. They wanted Indian food… to go.
That insight sparked a bigger idea.
“I grew up in the kitchen. Quality, consistency, and customer happiness, that's what I saw in my parents, and what I’m committed to bring to Tikka Drive today.”
What If You Could Get Great Indian Food… On The Go?
Indian food is exploding in popularity.
Chicken Tikka Masala ranks #7 on Uber Eats. Garlic Naan is #3.
But you still can’t get it in a drive-thru.
Most Indian restaurant owners play it safe, focusing on small, manageable operations.
Few dare to scale. No one wants to break boundaries.
But I do.
That’s why I started Tikka Drive.
This Isn’t Fast Food. It’s Indian Culture in Motion.
I broke down our most-loved family recipes and rebuilt them as scalable systems using modern kitchen tech.
- No freezers.
- No microwaves.
- No shortcuts.
Just handmade food, real spice, and open kitchens, so you see every naan flip and every masala simmer.
Tikka Drive isn’t a franchise. It’s a revolution in sharing Indian culture with others.
How We’re Scaling Without Sacrificing.
We took 100+ dishes and trimmed them to the six our customers crave most.
Why?
Because less complexity means:
- More consistency
- Higher quality
- Faster service
And that’s how we’ll grow.
Not by copying fast food. By redefining it.
Our Mission
To bring the warmth and vibrancy of Indian cuisine to everyone, through fast, fresh, drive-thru convenience.
Our Vision
To build a nationally recognized brand that shifts how America experiences Indian food; accessible, elevated, unforgettable.
What Makes Tikka Drive Different
- No freezers.
- No microwaves.
- Made from scratch.
- Family Recipes from Punjab
- Open Kitchens
- Fresh Food, Fast
Ready to Join the Drive?
Apply today and bring your energy, your pride, and your passion to Tikka Drive!