Tandoor is fantastic. I've had Indian food everywhere (except India) and it's the best in Portland - and beyond. I've never been disappointed. The staff is lovely and attentive. I had the chicken korma recently, and it was sublime. Lunch specials are a bargain and dinner is reasonable, too. Love Tandoor! read more

We ordered doordash delivery from Tandoor and I was honestly really impressed! It came fairly quickly and everything was still warm. I was especially impressed because we ordered samosas and the onion bhaji and they were both still crispy. Loved the chutney selection as well! My friend got the chicken korma and I got the paneer makhani which were both really delicious. We also enjoyed the garlic naan and stuffed aloo naan. The portions were generous and I enjoyed my leftovers for lunch later! Would love to come back and dine in. read more

My husband and I stumbled across this gem while trying to find dinner on a Saturday night. I honestly do not understand why this place wasn't packed! We sat right away and placed our order. Our server was friendly and super attentive. I ordered chicken tikka masala and butter nan bread. My husband ordered another chicken dish and got some sort of chicken soup. He was impressed! My husband is from India and there is nothing he loves more than chicken curry and dishes that remind him of home. My chicken tikka was so good. It had the perfect amount of sweet to savory and the naan was great! It was so affordable, but most importantly we left happy and full and cannot wait to return when we come back to Portland! 10/10 read more

Tandoor - Butter naan..yum! - Indian Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Went here for a dinner the other night and then went back the next day because it was so good! The decor and ambiance inside is very mellow and relaxing. The service is awesome with very kind people who serve you very quickly. The food was amazing and left us surprised. With a range of options it was hard to choose. We also loved the spread they set out before the food came out! From the lamb saag, paneer, naan, to the butter chicken it was all fantastic! We found our new favorite Indian spot in the area. We highly recommend this place. You won't be disappointed. And they deserve to have lines out the door! read more

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I highly recommend this place. We stumbled at this place with Indian food cravings while walking in Portland's most crowded area. Here are my takes: Food/Drinks: The food is great here. Everything was good tasting. We also took mango lassi one time and it was great tasting as well. Service: Quick service and nice welcoming staff. Ambiance: Not a very big establishment but it can accommodate a good amount of guests. It is well decorated inside with an Indian theme. Hygiene: Overall, everything was clean and tidy. Price: Reasonably priced in the area for good Indian food. read more

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We came on a Friday night around 7:15 PM. There was only one server, so we knew there was going to be a wait, but that was OK, because we really wanted to catch up with our friends who were coming over to meet us there. Catch up we did, because the place got PACKED very quickly This is an absolutely happening spot, where a lot of people come to eat with their dates, families, and friends. If you want it to be like a romantic date night, you'll be good. If you want more of a family thing to bring your kids, they've got you covered. If you want to chat with friends, you're definitely good. As I said, there was only one server, and the place was absolutely jammed. It wasn't just that he had the people in the restaurant to get out of there, it was also the incessant Delivery App orders that came through every 5 minutes. It was fine, because as I said, we were happy to be able to catch up, drink our wine, and much on the papadams that they brought to our table, but if we were truly hungry, we'd have been eating the table by the time the food got to us. All in, I'd say it was roughly like 10 - 15 minutes after our full party got there before our waiter was able to get our order in, and then about 30 - 45 minutes for the riceto arrive, then another 10 or so minutes before the food landed for all of us. Again, this was a packed Friday night, and they had one server for the whole place. The guy did his best, and managed to be charming and affable the whole time, with a ready smile and being quick on the draw whenever we did call him over for something. When you're going out on a Friday night, you have to be willing to give people some grace when they're clearly doing their best, and trying to make it so that you're having a good time, which our server was very much trying to do. We liked him a lot. He let us all request our spicy levels. One of us wanted a 9, one wanted a 4, one got an appetizer that wasn't really spicy adjustable anyways (paneer bhujji I believe), and I requested Indian spicy, because I'm Indian. Our server had a laugh at that, and put our food in from our table, because he had a little handheld device that let him send the orders to the kitchen from where he stood, rather than having to run a ticket back and forth. Very fancy, and likely why the restaurant probably has just 1 server for a busy Friday night. They had someone from the kitchen pop out and bring the food over to the table, and what seemed to be the dish guy pop over to bus tables as needed, but the server was still responsible to clean off said tables as and when it was needed, which kind of put a strain on the guy when there are 30 people clamoring for his attention. The food that came out was incredible. Well seasoned with salt, just the right level of spicy without being obnoxious or face melting. Yes, it could have certainly been more spicy, but that would have demolished the lovely aromatics and spices that they'd spent so much time using. For example, my chana masala was made with fresh chopped ginger, not the ginger paste. I could tell, because I bit into a very tiny little piece, which was delightful. The difference between using fresh chopped ginger versus the paste is that the fresh stuff has all the different floral notes that fresh ginger gives, while still having that pleasant ginger burn. My dining companions all enjoyed their food too, although the portion sizes were a tiny bit too large for them, so they didn't manage to clean their plates. I'd suggest that if you're with people who aren't huge eaters, get an appetizer to share, then get 1 main dish, some naan or puri, and eat that. If you're still hungry, I guarantee that the kitchen would be happy to send you more food if you ask for it. One other thing that I love about this place: they don't charge you extra for the rice with any of the dishes. The rice comes standard as part of the experience when you order any of the main dishes. If an Asian person is charging you extra for white rice, they hate you. It's such a ubiquitous part of the eating experience that it should be included free with your meal when you're eating Indian food, and having it just come to the table on a giant platter is such a nice touch. More than that, the rice is not the parboiled stuff. It's raw rice, which is a lot harder to cook perfectly as they have done in this restaurant. Each grain was separate and fluffy, while being cooked all the way through. This, and so many other special touches made it feel like the chefs pay attention to detail, to give you the best dining experience you can have. Full marks for the food, the ambiance, and the server! read more

My Friend and I were driving through Portland, looking for a place to have dinner, and we stumbled upon Tandoor restaurant. We started with the Vegetarian Platter for appetizer. It was a mix of samosas and other fried items. For entree, we ordered the Paneer Makhani and the Fish Curry, with a side of Garlic Naan. I thought both were excellent and had a LOT of flavor packed in. I honestly did not expect an Indian dish in Portland to have such authentic Indian flavor. Service was also very good. read more

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so so good! my favorite indian place on the peninsula. i've tried so many of their dishes--they're all good. the atmosphere is relaxed and homey. we brought our friend here who speaks nepali (the owner & many of the staff are from nepal), and the staff was so enlightened and surprised to meet someone who speaks their home language--it was adorable! kindest people and the best food, i seriously resist ordering takeout from here every night! read more

Came here as part of a foodie tour. Food was great and the service was even better. Place got busy early in the evening but we were served timely and without issues. Shrimp biryani was delish and the mango lassi was very fulfilling. Great spot for Indian food read more

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This place has been around FOREVER. If you dig Indian food you've been to numerous places like this and could probably guess the menu without looking at it. My chicken saag, samosa, and Garlic Naan were pretty much exactly one would expect. Still, it's better than average, and is a great place to go in the Old Port if you're looking for something good, not too pricey, and usually not too crowded. read more

Food was amazing. I got chicken Tikka Masala, made with medium spiciness and they made it perfectly. My girlfriend got the Chicken Masala made very mildly and she loved it. The service was very nice. He was very gentle with his tone and taking our order as well as bringing the food and presenting it to us. It was an overall peaceful eating experience which I've never had before and it was actually very nice. The interior is very unique and authentic. I Highly recommended eating here if you are looking for Indian food or something new in general. read more

Tandoor - Interior of the restaurant - Indian Near Me - Portland, Maine

Stopped in for lunch and found a new Portland favorite! A quaint little restaurant with a nice vibe to it. Attentive staff and fast service. The papadum were crisp and flavorful. The saag paneer was creamy with a nice little kick to it (ordered medium spicy) and the naan....out of this world. Soft and buttery, possibly the best I've ever had. I can't wait to come back with my family. read more

Tandoor - Naan! - Indian Near Me - Portland, Maine

I've had plenty of Indian food in my time and these guys are fantastic. The food feels like it's made with love. The people were very attentive and answered every question we had down to what ingredients they used in sauces and they were passionate about it. I'd definitely return! read more

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My family is visiting from New Jersey! One thing they really love is Indian food, so of course we took them to Tandoor! Tandoor is one of the best restaurants in Portland. Service was great! Ambiance is perfection! I always feel at home here. The owner of the restaurant is so kind, he feels like a family friend. The food is delicious! You can't ever go wrong. Everything on the menu is full of flavor and always worth it. I usually order the Chicken Tikka... and oh my goodness is it good! My tastebuds are always so thankful! My husband loves the lamb! Start with some Onion Bhaji, Papadam (my favorite), and Samoas. Before dinner order some Coconut and Dal Sorba Soup, spicy. So good, especially in the winter! Try the Chicken Tikka cooked in the Tandoor oven, Spicy of course! They bring the best sauce to dip the chicken in or put some on your delicious Indian rice! Totally order some Indian beer, Chai, or Mango Lassi and enjoy your dining experience... totally worth it! read more

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Perhaps take this with a grain of salt, but this the best Indian food I have had in recent memory. The garlic naan is everything you could want naan to be-crispy in some places, lightly chewy in others, and an excellent supporting actor for the main event--in my case, this was the lamb kebab, which was presented to me theatrically (read: sizzling on a plate). We arrived for an early dinner around 5:30, and watched the dining room transition from quiet to cozy and abuzz while we ate. The paneer pakora primed our appetites (maybe a little too well), but could be skipped to prioritize naan and entree. Wonderful and attentive service, and the perfect comfort meal for the autumnal temperature drop. read more

Tandoor - Garlic Naan, Lamb Boti Kabab, Paneer Pakora, Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Portland, Maine

Need to get this out of the way at the start. I read a lot of reviews about how they're lacking or inconsistent in making dishes as spicy as people want them. I ordered my food at a 4/5 on the spicy scale and it was perfect. It was very respectably spicy. It's not the spiciest food in the world, but either they just happened to get my food right, they've adjusted their cooking based on criticism, or some of these other reviewers are just posturing. I ordered the chapati and the lamb rogan josh. Everything was perfect. The meat was juicy and buttery and the curry very rich and packed a world of flavor along with the spice. The curry portion looks small, but the richness of the dish balanced that out. However, the chapati portion *was* small - just one piece of bread. (Tip - don't eat it like dinner rolls, save it for your entree, tear off pieces and either sop it or spoon the curry and meat/veg and rice onto it and eat it like tacos) The chutneys were also really good - kind of an overlooked aspect of the meal. Tamarind, coriander, tomato/onion, all very basic, but all delicious accompaniments. None of them spicy if that's a concern. I got level four spicy and this gets four stars! read more

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Food was absolutely amazing! I couldn't wait to return back to my room and eat my leftovers! Truly amazing! read more

Tandoor - Indian Near Me - Portland, Maine

Great food, very friendly service, and a convenient location. Also loved the music! Don't be afraid to order on the spicier side if you're like me and that's your thing: their 10/10 would be a 6 or 7 at other Indian places in the area. Lastly, I highly recommend their chai! read more

Whenever we visit a city we look for an Indian restaurant. They are our favorite and we tend to have high expectations. They were met tonight by the warm and inviting ambiance, welcoming and attentive service and wonderful food. We had the chicken tikka appetizer, lamb biryani, and chicken tikka masala, all which were flavorful and spicy (per our request). Both the chicken and lamb were tender. The complementary papadum was a nice touch. If we lived in Portland we would be regulars! read more

This place is fabulous! Service was good, and the food was flavorful and fresh. We had the mixed vegetable masala and the saag paneer. Both were outstanding. The naan was fresh and crispy. Highly recommend! read more

It's been a Portland standard for a long time, but recently Tandoor has REALLY stepped up their food game.

Hello! My friend and I dined there today, thank you for a wonderful meal! In a state full of very bland food options, your fish curry was authentic and very flavorful! With a name like Tandoor, I bypassed Crispy Gai (where we were supposed to eat) and chose you because I was excited to try a tandoor fish dish; I was very disappointed to find none on your menu. Please consider adding one to your menu for those of us that do not eat meat but would like to experience a traditional tandoori dish of fish (I ate often at Akbar Palace in Baltimore, MD and only had their tandoor salmon which was outstanding!). Thank you for a wonderful meal in a beautiful setting and great service, we appreciated you allowing us in! Pamela read more

New owners are turning this little restaurant around! Great service great food, best mango lassi in Portland.

Went here for my birthday dinner! My husband and I ordered the Chicken Korma, Tandoor Mixed Meat Plate, Garlic Naan, and Samosas. The Tandoor Mixed Plate (had shrimp chicken and lamb) came out sizzling and with a side of Tikka sauce, the chicken with tikka was my favorite, with the Naan... so yummy!!!!!!!! Best Indian food I've had hands down. They served you a type of homemade chip before your food with three different chutneys, also delicious! Highly recommend. Quiet atmosphere and beautiful decor. I loved it! read more

Tandoor - Indian Near Me - Portland, Maine

The food was delicious and our server was wonderful! He shared stories from Nepal and we thoroughly enjoyed our conversation. ;)

I ordered the goat saag and was highly impressed. Goat is a favorite of mine and I've had it at many Indian and south Asian restaurants. It can be tricky to cook well. It was just right at tandoor. So tender and just flaking off the bone! I will definitely be back! I will say that it was a little spicier than I expected, so be careful to make that clear if you're not looking for something too hot. I asked for about medium spicy and it was too hot for me. read more

Our experience at Tandoor was good, but I'm not going to say great. It's not a must go to restaurant. I do not eat Indian food regularly. I went with my two daughters and one of them loves Indian food. She did the ordering. The night we went, it was oddly smoky inside the restaurant. They must've burnt something in the kitchen. The decor is outdated. They could use a better drink and wine menu. But the food itself was good and tasty. The butter chicken was very good. I would consider going back, but it would not be on my list of best restaurants. read more

I loved Tandoor for it's reliable and delicious food twenty-five years ago when I first moved to Portland, and I love them still for the same reasons. My husband and I ended up at Tandoor last Saturday night for dinner. I ordered the Tandoor grill platter, and he ordered Tandoor chicken. We added an order of nan and onion kulcha. Once the warm breads arrived along with the chutney selection, I got really happy. While I love all three of their chutneys, I am a major fanilow of the red onion! All hail the Tandoor red onion chutney! I imagined stashing a jar of it in my fridge! Once our Tandoor meats arrived, things got even better! Yum! In short time, we were stuffed and packing the rest to take home. On our way out, a gentleman at another table told me that Tandoor makes the best mango lassi in town. At that point, I was way too full to go for it, but was definitely intrigued. In the meantime, if you find yourself at Tandoor and have a mind to do so, order a mango lassi and let me know what you think! read more

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We ate lunch here. It wasn't very crowded. Food, service, ambiance all great, not too expensive.

Very good , love going here Great beer , never a long wait . Food is always consistently amazing. I can always get a table when we're on a night out . Perfect ambience sets the mood read more

Favorite Indian food. I love their naan with the 3 sauces to put on top and I always get the tomato soup

Hands down the best Indian restaurant in Portland. Came here based on friend's recommendation and My family and I loved it!! The food was really good and probably the most authentic in Portland. Our favorites were the Tandoori chicken and Chicken Karahi. Great Ambience and outstanding service! If you can't find street parking, there is a parking deck right next to the restaurant which made it super convenient. Would definitely come back again!! read more

Tandoor - Goat Curry - Indian Near Me - Portland, Maine

Wonderful fare! Yummy made-to-order hot chai :) Delicious pakoras! Very modest prices. The owners are SUPER sweet & really seem to love sharing their food. read more

Tandoor - Chai, Saag Paneer mixed with onion & pepper chutney (my addition #noRegrets) - Indian Near Me - Portland, Maine

I am writing this review very late but this place is a 10/10 and I still think about it. I am originally from PA but was visiting Portland for Christmas. The owner welcomed us with open arms and fed us one of the best meals I have had in a long time. It was a very homey vibe, and as comforting and comfort food could get. Will 100% be coming back on our next trip to ME! read more

It was a quiet peaceful night at the restaurant. Our first impression wasn't very good. But once the food arrived, we were not disappointed by anything at all. The saag daal was one of the best I've had. So creamy, so flavorful and the daal was cooked just right and weren't mushy. If you are in town and want some authentic Indian food, tandoor is the place to be at! read more

Food here is amazing. The server was helpful and very attentive. Wish we had something close to this near us. Husband had never tried Indian food before because he had a serious tree nut allergy and the server and chef made sure they accommodated and kept him safe. Please check this place out. We will come back our next visit. read more

Get the coconut naan! Simply divine. LOVED our entire meal. Also, tried their mango chicken. The chicken in it was very moist and delish. read more

This place is extremely good. The manager/owner makes you feel special and the food was outstanding. I've written about 3 yelp reviews in my 50 year old life so maybe that should tell you something. Amazing Tikki dishes. Spiced right. Garlic Naan too good. Enjoy! read more

Very nice family from Nepal is running the restaurant .. great food. Keep it up ... Great food and great service. There is a parking structure also available just next door for paid parking. I will for sure stop by again if I am ever in that area. read more

Walked by this place looking for a good dinner spot. Did not disappoint. Great service, even better food. Some of the best Indian food we've ever had. We tried the garlic naan, chicken tikka masala and butter chicken. Everything was incredible. They customize the spice to your liking. Can't recommend enough! read more

Tandoor - Garlic Naan, Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - Portland, Maine