So many 5 star reviews. I think it's 5 stars towards the price, the portions, and service. They offered us a cup of free chai tea. The food came out extremely quick as it's already prepared in a pot. 3 stars in terms of food. The prices here are very affordable and you get what you pay for. Meaning, the food was meh. It was watery, bland and lacked spices. We got chicken tikka masala ($12.99) and Chana masala ($8.79). It comes with rice, soup and naan. Great price for the portions. We also added vegetable samosas. We clearly saw that it was frozen and being deep fried which had the freezer burn taste and wasn't satisfying. read more

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30 years they have been in business, and you only get to do that if your good is really good. I went in for a quick lunch and it is a very unassuming restaurant (the hole in the wall type) but the gentleman behind the grill makes one mean kabob. That mint chutney just compliments the spice on the chicken - and the Chicken Tandoori with the sides - excellent. The lentils - I wish I had more of them - that side is amazing. The owners are also very welcoming and tolerant of my horrible pronunciation. Definitely coming back! read more

Tandoor - Chicken Tandoori Chicken Combination - a little dry but flavorful! - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

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I had a great experience here! The owners were very nice and the price is amazing for the area. Definitely the cheapest I've seen. I got paneer tikka masala, rice, a piece of naan, a full garlic naan, and a mango lassi all for $18! Because of this, I wasn't expecting too big of a portion but it was actually enough food for me to split into two meals. While my friend and I were waiting for our order, the owner offered her free chai which was very kind of him. While this isn't the highest quality Indian food I've had, it definitely satisfies a craving and is worth going to support this small business. read more

How is this place not rated 5-starts by everyone? It's so delicious and has the best prices in town plus the family who runs and owns it are incredible people. I always get the chicken curry platter and vegetable samosas plus the fresh chai. I've dined in and ordered out--the service is ALWAYS FAST. And the food is always hot. They keep the place very clean too. It tastes like home. read more

I've gone here for years!! The food is fantastic and always fresh. The owners are the nicest!! Great place to go for good food!!

We were in the area and decided to try this place out. We did see it got pretty good reviews on Yelp. We found out from the owner they have been open for close to 30 years! The inside decor is ok, there are some booths you can sit in but I don't recall any decorations or anything on the walls that I remember. I think this place is all about the food, no need for anything else. Our order: 1. Samosas- stuffed with potato and green peas. I think these were flavored well, but the outside seemed a bit over fried and too hard. 3/5 2. Chicken Tikka masala- Probably the favorite thing we had. The sauce was delicious, the chicken was not too bad, we knew it was Tandoori chicken which tends to be white meat which can be dry. Not bad with the sauce, would have preferred more pieces for the price. 4/5 3. Vegetable Pakoras- These also were seasoned well, I thought a bit overdone like the Samosas. 3.5/5 4. Palek Paneer- This was ok, definitely not the best Palek that we've had. I think it lacked seasoning, just tasted salty. We preferred more Paneer and spinach seemed old. I would not order this dish again. 2/5 5. Breads- The tandoori Chicken came with Naan as well as the Palek Paneer, but we ordered different breads to try. We got Onion Kulcha and Aloo Paratha, both of them were pretty good, but the onion Kulcha was far better. I think if I came again, I would order the Chicken Tikka Masala, Onion Kulcha and Aloo Paratha. We thought the owner was super friendly, the food came out insanely quickly for how much was ordered. I think if you are in a pinch and want to get some Indian food, this place is an option. I think what might draw people to this place is the price and service. Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Food: 3/5 read more

Tandoor - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

I'm so happy to have this family owned business still producing the best chicken Tikka malsa I've ever had! I've been meaning to try out the menu (I've had a few other entrees), but definitely my go-to when craving naan, riata, and chicken Tikka malsa! This place is always clean, staff very welcoming with quick service and lunch special which includes a drink! Flavor has not wavered at all!!! Special comes with naan, chicken, rice and lentils... perfect for lunch or dinner and just amazing flavor! They are conveniently located in Ralph's grocery store parking lot area, plenty of parking, and right next to the subway. It is with the strip of restaurants, Subway and Tandoor have remained, the other change constantly. Seating inside and outside available. read more

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The chef and I'm assuming owner is so sweet. He offered me a hot masala chai as I waited. I go here and get take out all the time during my lunch breaks and just introduced this place to my roomie! I got the chicken tikka masala and it comes with rice and naan. Hits every time!!! read more

Tandoor - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped by on a whim, and boy am I glad that I did! The food is excellent! I asked the owner what he recommended and he replied "Anything", and I see why. My food was excellent, the samosas were crisp and the chutney was wonderful and a little different than what I am used to. It's a very small place but they have plenty of seating, both inside and outside. Really great! read more

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Hole in the wall Indian restaurant with good food. I stumbled on it accidentally and was looking for unique food choices, and found it. Select from vegan vegetarian or conventional meals. The owner and staff will adjust the spice level of each meal to your liking! Each dish comes with naan bread serving. The only down side is that all dishes are served in to-go packages even if you eat there... read more

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This place has been a staple for me for years. They are consistently delicious and also affordable. I work at the acupuncture school up the street and when I was a student there, I'd come here 2-3 times per week for lunch. It's family owned and operated, and the man who works here is always friendly to me. I love this place and I will continue to come here as long as they are open. read more

Hole in the wall restaurant with good Indian food! I had the eggplant dish, chickpeas dish and vegetable samosas all of which were very good. The downfall was when the server brought us our plastic utensils he was not holding them by the handles but by the head of them! Of course I threw them away and got my own. read more

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Very happy to find a family run Indian restaurant. Chicken tikka masala was all white meat and very flavorful. I would have appreciated more chicken but the sauce was good. I ordered take out and they were super attentive and quick on the turn of my order. Vegetable Bahji was tasty but I would have appreciated a tamarind chutney and not just a mint chutney on the side. My oversight but be aware to ask for it if that's what you want. Great meal and a pleasant surprise. I'll be back and you should give them a try. read more

This is still the best Indian food value in this part of San Diego. It's a menu of typical crowd-pleasers and we generally get our same favorites. Chicken Tikka Masala and Saag Paneer combos are great. Vegetable samosas, fresh plain naan and raita are excellent also. The interior is basic but they have a nice shared patio with the other restaurants. The staff is always friendly and the food is cooked in front of you very fast. read more

I've been going to tandoor for a few years now and what I love is how kind the owners are. This is not fancy Indian food. It is just what you want when you want Indian food that's not complicated. It is always tasty and not overly complicated. read more

service is great and the was food was excellent before but slowly deteriorating over time, probably they switched to cheaper quality spices, I'll try them one more time read more

Used to be a good value. My typical combination plate (chicken tikka masala + rice + lentil soup + naan) used to be $10, now it's $14 after tax and the food doesn't taste like anything. The naan is also half the size it used to be. So it's the same story as everywhere else, where they skimp on quality and portion size and then charge you more money for it. One thing that hasn't changed is the gentleman who works at the register -- he still gives off a "give me your money and get out" vibe. On my last visit I asked for spicy and the guy said "yeah okay" while I was paying and then didn't even add the spicy powder at all like they used to do. read more

I love love love coming here. The owners are such nice people and the food is great. Portion to price is fair and it really does taste like a home cooked meal. The restaurant is always clean and welcoming. read more

Tandoor - Makhini Chicken - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

I love coming here for a special meal! I love Tandoor and have been coming here since before the pandemic. I was so happy that they opened as soon as possible after the restrictions were lifted, and I also visited them during that time. The family of employees here are always lovely and hospitable, and the food is so tasty and plentiful. You always get a LOT of food! I'm a vegetarian and always order the same thing, Palek Paneer, and occasionally add the vegetable samosas, and they're great! I always feel special because before I leave, the owner usually gives me a small cup of tea; it's such a lovely and yummy touch! I recommend Tandoor; they're fantastic! read more

Whoaaaa. Have you ever been at a loss for lunch spots and just took a gamble? I did just that wth a coworker. After noticing the amount of people coming out of Tandoor around lunch time, we decided it was time to step out of our comfort zone and try it. I'll be honest, I've never really had Indian food.. I've always seen Masala at the store and I've always heard good things. So after reading a few reviews from fellow Yelpers, I decided to give the Chicken Tikka Masala a try.. I also decided to top my lunch off with some of their Garlic Naan. I'm so glad to have made both decisions. The Chicken Tikka Masala was soooo amazing. I'm not sure what it's supposed to taste like, but I image this is what good tikka masala is. It was packed with flavor and the portion was hugeeee. Much worth the price - which is hard to come by these days. The Basamati rice was perfect.. not mushy at all. The lentils tasted just as good. I can't believe I slept on Indian food this long. I could eat this every day. Broooo the garlic naan... I could buy two and just snack on it all day. I completely and highly suggest trying it if you're thinking about it. The garlic wasn't burnt, perfectly browned and packed with garlicky goodness. My only issue, because I'm a weirdo... is the texture of the chicken. It was packed with fat and tendons or cartilage.. and I honestly couldn't handle that. But I pushed through since it was worth it. I know everyone has their own preferences, so I didn't knock the texture considering that's my own. Now if only I could decipher the entrees so I knew what to get next time. I'd love to try everything if this Tikka Masala was this good. read more

Tandoor - Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

Decent Indian food in mission valley- we got the chicken tikka masala, curry, and tandoori chicken and all were pretty good. Not the best Indian food, but not super expensive and very convenient! Restaurant looked clean and there was plenty of parking! Service was very quick. read more

Delicious Indian food at very reasonable prices. I try to go once a week. The service is great and there are tables inside for dinning in.

Friendly service, decent portion. Food was quite bland and lukewarm however, and not good enough for me to want to pay for it again.

Dad's a fussy eater these days, so finding something that the both of us can enjoy can be a big challenge. He's also stuck at home, so I have to find take-out that travels well. After picking up some stuff from Best Buy, I stumbled across this small Indian restaurant and Chicken Tikka Masala sounded like something he would enjoy as much I would! The restaurant is a small Mom & Pop style place. It's tidy and unassuming. I was greeted warmly by the staff and they even offered me some free tea while I awaited my to-go order. When I got the food home, Dad loved it! The Chicken Tikka Masala was mild and flavorful with a single order more than enough to feed both of us. It came with fluffy rice, some dal, and naan. I got us an extra order of naan and some vegetable samosas as an appetizer. Everything was delicious! I would definitely return and explore the rest of the menu! read more

Food is absolutely delicious! I got the Chicken Vindaloo and veg samosas.. so much flavor and very reasonably priced! The staff the was so amazing! The gentleman that took my order gave me a free hot chai and it was phenomenal! Highly recommend giving it a try. read more

This place has been in Mission Valley for a long time. Love their food! The Tandoor chicken salad, Navrattan Korma and naan are amazing!

Affordable prices! Delicious food! Friendly workers!! What more could you like? I didn't know this place existed. I wasn't even aware I was hungry until I walked by, got a whiff of the restaurant and smelled their delicious dishes from outside. Tandoor is a great hole in the wall eatery tucked away among other restaurants at this Mission Valley plaza. Admittedly, it's easy to miss at first but hard to forget once you've tried it. Their menu is full of savory dishes priced affordably that range from vegetarian-friendly meals to dishes that are from a carnivore's dream. I ordered their Navrattan Korma from this young dude at the register. He was nice in answering some questions I had about the cheese in the dish, and even offered me water when my voice unexpectedly got a little hoarse while ordering. He was kind and I totally appreciated that. My meal included the korma, rice, naan and (I'm so sorry for not knowing it's proper name) a small lentil soup-like side -- all for $6.99!! I couldn't believe how much food I got for that amazing of a price Everything was delectable and tasted homemade. The naan was fluffy and fresh like it was hot off the press. The korma was delightfully spicy and rich. I didn't mean to find Tandoor but I'm so glad I did. I'm totally looking forward to my next visit and absolutely recommend this spot! read more

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The chicken curry meal had a good flavor but I felt the portions were a tad skimpy. As you can see in the picture. The lentils were more like watery soup and had about 1 tablespoon of lentils. The naan was good. Rice is rice. This with tip was under $13 bucks. read more

Tandoor - Chicken Curry dinner. Comes with rice, lentils and a piece of naan. - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

These reviews are off. Plain and simple. We just took three kids here and it was some of the best Indian food we've ever had. DEFINITELY the best naan we've ever had and you can watch them make it. As we were leaving the kids said they wanted to come back again. Soooo delicious read more

Very small but very nice semi-fast food Indian restaurant, with good value. Not gourmet, but tasty and inexpensive for what you get. I had the chicken curry, which came with good quality rice, a small cup of lentil soup, and a large slice of an Indian-type of bread that I think is called naan, for $10. The serving was generous and the chicken well-cooked. By itself this particular dish was very mild, as in "spicy zero". I like things spicy, so I asked for chilis and was given a shaker containing an extremely hot chili powder. That did the trick for me. But be forewarned if you do the same that the chili powder comes pouring out of their shaker -- literally. The only real downside to this place is that if you plan to dine in, you should probably have a plan B because there are only a few tables. Like five. All of the people who came in while I was eating were getting takeouts. The restaurant itself is very plain but it's clean and the staff are pleasant. I'll be back. read more

The food was really good, the raita was perfectly sweet and spiced. The garlic naan was so soft yet crispy and it was delicious and the tandoori chicken was well seasoned. I've been looking for a good reliable Indian restaurant for a while now and I think I found it. The service was quick and kind and the restaurant itself was clean and well maintained. read more

Food is absolutely amazing and the service is great. The owners are very nice and sometimes give a sample of their delicious tea.

It appears every item is made from preserved readymade packets. Nothing is fresh and service isn't there.

Love this place! It's family owned and ran. You can't beat their prices. My favorite is Chicken Tikka Masala, of course, but their lamb dish was good when I've tried it. You have to get the garlic naan, such an enhancement! Harry is always gracious and usually offers some tea. He actually gave some special yogurt drink to my toddler last time I went. read more

10/10 for what you get along with an unbeatable price point. Indian food is my favorite go-to, but often times restaurants are so pricey I have to save takeout for special occasions. I feel so lucky to have found this spot! Yes, the food is not to a 5 star restaurant scale, but that's not why you go to a family owned takeout centered spot. I think expecting more would be just silly. Authentic 9/10 taste food with a pretty wide range on the menu for a family staff. My husband and I tried the palak paneer, navrattan korma, samosas, fries, & garlic naan. The price of a combo for what you get is unreal. I think the portions are spot on. I will be back regularly. Rare little gem! read more

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This place is really good! Very authentic Indian food with very warm and inviting service. Every time I eat here it feels like I went to someone's house and they made food for me. It is very, very good. Any of the curries are so good, the naan is delicious, and the vegetable samosas are super good too. The prices are really reasonable. I got a combo plate and two samosas for $10. Highly recommend! read more

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Great food and great prices. The portion size really fills you up. I definitely recommend you trying it.

This place was awful. So disappointing and the service was blah as well. I don't know how you get a salad wrong, but they did and ugh. read more

Tandoor - This is my salad, it was absolutely terrible. Iceberg lettuce, dry chicken and dressing. That's it. - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

The food is just so delicious and underrated! The pictures on the menu don't do the meals justice. A bit pricy but for homemade Indian food, this is VERY worth it. The service here is great. It is family owned and they are the sweetest people! I recommend the chicken tikka masala with garlic naan bread. Warning, after having home cooked Indian food, you never wanna go back to a chain business that serves it. This will be my home for the rest of vacation. I will come back to California and I will drive back to this place as my first of many visits. read more

Tandoor - Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Love love love this place! Prices are great but food is GREATER! Try the Kabuli Naan! We've never had anything that wasn't really good! Lovely mom and pop place! read more