Service: wonderful! They were quick and they were so sweet. We made a quick reservation online and by the time we arrived the table was set for us! Ambiance: perfect for a 1st date. It's a casual restaurant but all the decor and the modern touches with Indian influence gives it a great sultry vibe. Food: top notch. Thus far is our favorite Indian restaurant out there. The naan itself is freshly made and SOFT, thick, and has a nice chew. Best naan in the triangle area. Highly recommend the bread basket as you get a good variety of their different naans. The paneer pakora is crispy, piping hot, and has a great cumin and lightly salted taste. In the middle is mint chutney so it's has nice layers of flavors. The lamb palak was super tasty as well! The spinach was nice clay cooked where it was creamy with no bitter after taste. The lamb was fall apart tender! The lamb jalfrezi was also a show stopper, it was spiced, slight tomato sauce, and lambs again, super tender that can be broken up with just fingers. The malai chicken was good, but wasn't our favorite. The meat is tender, but I felt like the flavor wasn't hitting as much as the other two. It was lighter and even with the lemon it still felt like it was missing something. Overall: will definitely be coming back! read more

Tandoori Bites - Lamb Jalfrezi, Malai Tikka, & Lamb Palak - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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We had a much better meal eating at the restaurant than when we got takeout a year ago. The ambiance is nice and the service was good. We shared the Chicken 65, which was tasty. I especially enjoyed the crunch from the onions and peppers in this dish. The Garlic Naan was so good: buttery and perfectly cooked. I had the Beef Curry at spice level "hot," which was perfect for me. Some pieces of the beef were a little tough. My husband ordered his Chicken Vindaloo "extra Indian hot" and still wanted it spicier, haha. We got more than enough rice for each curry dish. The Mango Lassi was perfect to sip between spicy bites of curry, I highly recommend this if you like the flavors of yogurt and mango! read more

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Tandoori Bites is a solid, no-frills option if you're craving Indian food. We went on a weekday evening and ended up being the only ones dining in, but there was a steady stream of people coming through for takeout, so it seems like more of a grab-and-go spot. Service was friendly and attentive (probably helped that it was just us), and there was plenty of seating. The menu has all the classic Indian dishes you'd expect, and portions are decent. Food-wise, everything was good and hit the spot, but nothing really stood out. Overall, it's a reliable, standard choice--worth checking out if you're in the mood for Indian, especially for takeout! read more

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Clean and well ventilated inside. The service and they even altered the indoor temp a little since we were sitting right by the vent. The food was generous and well flavored. The nhan, the most important factor, was a bit better than other places. read more

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Vibe: its a lil weird--very rarely are there other customers??? Seems like they do a lot of takeout. Service: p good. Since u are the only person there its p speedy, and food comes out at a reasonable time. Food: Its feels a lil expensive for the food (veggie entree ~16 and meat ones 24+)--with exception of chaat which is very very good. Food otherwise feels like ur average Indian place. They do have vegan options--altho they may not understand what vegan is so do your research read more

CHECK OUT THE RESPONSE for this review which made this whole experience even more unpleasant. Ridiculously awful...we were the only ones in there and the waiter did nothing but stay on his phone the whole time...I had to interrupt his scrolling to get the check. And the chicken was inedible..that old dried white meat chicken. Then the owner has the temerity to accuse me of dishonesty and a questionable review. We ate at this restaurant at 11:30 on Oct. 1. There was only one gentleman there besides us who finished and we were the only ones there. To accuse my integrity and honesty is a low point and a pathetic response rather than an apology for a lousy experience. Getting on the offense won't give you any points read more

I ate the paneer tikka with sweet naan. Amazing and fresh! Relaxing environment. Beautiful and helpful hostess.

I left a review several months ago that the overall quality had gone downhill very quickly, but I will say that Rasel's response was both honest and accurate. We decided to come back and give it another shot and it's back to the same quality we enjoyed before! We've been back several times bringing friends and family and the quality and service have all been great. Glad to have it back! Also, everyone should try the chili paneer (it's delicious!). read more

Arrived at 5:30 so we had time to get to a 7:30 show. No one was in the restaurant. Too too long for them to take our order and then we waited until 6:45 for them to bring food. They didn't bring our food so we left. They said several times they would check with the kitchen. Still no food while other people came in and got their food but ours never came. I don't know if it's under new management or what but bad service. Also, they lost their liquor license so no alcohol. Won't be going back! read more

Atmosphere: Tandoori Bites has a dark and cool interior. When we went on a Thursday dinner and there was no wait. Service: Our food came out quickly, and our servers were attentive throughout our meal. Food: We ordered the Mango Lassi, Fish Vindaloo, Chicken Korma, and Garlic Naan. The Mango Lassi was still a fruity and refreshing treat before our meal. The Fish Vindaloo was very flavorful, and the fish was soft and light. Our one complaint was that the sauce was rather acidic and tomato-like for our taste and overpowered the flavor of the fish. The Chicken Korma was creamy with a decent number of tender chicken bites. Overall: We enjoyed our first time at Tandoori Bites. The Mango Lassi and Chicken Korma were both very good, and while we did enjoy the Fish Vindaloo, we might opt to try a different dish next time! read more

Tandoori Bites - Garlic Naan, Fish Vindaloo, Chicken Korma - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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We were going to a DOAC at 7:30, so we arrived at Tandoori Bites at 5:30. There was only one other party at a table at that time. People kept coming in. The waiter went by our table many times, delivering appetizers and entrees to all the tables that came after us. Even after we inquired there was no food. Finally at 6:40 we had to leave. We just walked out. I've been there many times, but they've now lost me as a customer. I would give them0 stars if I could. Zero food, zero stars. read more

I ordered the Tandoori Bites Biryani! It was absolutely delicious. The garlic naan is superb.

Great service friendly staff !! Food was delicious and it's near my job. Will be back for dinner again.

My sister and I order out from Tandoori Bites pretty frequently. We've tried the chicken tikka masala and korma. Both are very flavorful and delicious. Not the best, over-the-top Indian food that I've had, but it always hits the spot. Delivery is always good and on time. We come back several times for the convenient location and fair pricing. read more

Tandoori Bites - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Food was delicious! Some of the best butter chicken I have had. They made it quickly and was ready for pickup when I arrived

I'm visiting the area from the West Coast and honestly was going to go to another restaurant in the same parking lot but I walked in and it was crowded and loud so I walked out and headed across the parking lot to Tandoori Bites instead. I was greeted and seated right away. The server brought me water immediately and asked if I had any questions about the menu. I didn't so he gave me a minute to peruse. I was so excited to see Shahi Paneer on the menu because it's my favorite. So I ordered that and the garlic naan. Portion size was great. I had plenty leftover to take back to my hotel for later. The restaurant was bright and sunny. Service was fast and friendly. I enjoyed it very much. read more

I the service was great the guy helping me was awesome and with great energy he recommended me some items and with no hesitation awesome person will definitely eat here again read more

Food is so fresh and flavorful. Love the decor. Wait staff always welcoming, always! Ready to answer any questions you have about menu. Please give them a try. Have been back several times since my first visit earlier this year. read more

The food we had from Tandoori Bites in Durham ranged from OK to great. Overall, we thought both the food and service were very good. I recommend this place if you're looking for tasty Indian food near the Durham-Chapel Hill border. Currently, this is the third and newest location of Tandoori Bites. You can find it just off I-40 exit 270 at US 15 / US 501. The restaurant is hidden from street view. You'll have to drive into the shopping center, Indigo Corners, to find it. It's a couple doors down from Play It Again Sports. This location opened in October 2019. The space was completely renovated for the restaurant and, during my visit, it still looked brand new. I'm guessing less dine-in traffic due to the COVID-19 pandemic has helped keep the dining room looking fresh. There were some dine-in customers during my Tuesday night visit and takeout business was steady. The dining room was nice and elegant. There was red and purple ambient lighting, almost like a club/lounge look at night. There was a bar in the back and that's where takeout orders were picked up. Inside, the dining room was divided into three sections, all with a variety of tables and booths. The back corner is where they serve (or served) their lunch buffet. They also have a semi-enclosed patio outside, decorated with string lights, and uncovered, though they did have table umbrellas. I ordered online through Tandoori Bites' website (https://tandooribites.net/). They used EatStax for online ordering and I had no issues placing my order. It was fast and easy. I was given an estimated 20-minute pickup time and that estimate was pretty much spot-on. Here's what I ordered for my wife and me: * Tandoori Lamb Chops ($24) - ginger, roasted garlic, tandoori masala * Palak Paneer ($13) - spinach cooked with fresh homemade cheese * Chicken Biryani ($14) - chunks of chicken cooked in basmati rice with nuts and spices * Garlic Naan (2 slices for $3) * Onion Kulcha (2 slices for $3) * Raita ($3) * Ras Malai ($4) - creamy and milky syrup with chhena (cottage cheese) balls; syrup made from milk, sugar, cream, and saffron mixture The above descriptions are from the restaurant menu. I think the menu descriptions should be improved. Some of the item descriptions were cut-off or non-existent. Others were confusing, like the Tandoori Lamb Chops. There was another dish on the menu called Tandoori Lamb Chop Masala ($20), described as "cooked in a rich and creamy tomato sauce with onions and pepper medley." It sounds like exactly what we got, except I paid $4 more. Out of the dishes we tried, we liked the Tandoori Lamb Chops the least. It was OK. In reality, the lamb chops didn't look as big nor as thick as those pictured on the menu online. While the dish wasn't bad, it wasn't nearly as appetizing as the other dishes. Based on the menu descriptions, I think we actually got the "Tandoori Lamb Chop Masala" instead of the "Tandoori Lamb Chops" and paid a premium for it, but I could be wrong. There were plenty of grilled onions and peppers in our dish and I'm not sure I tasted any ginger nor garlic. For the price paid ($24) compared to what little meat there was on the bones (I think there were four chops total), I can't recommend this dish. I do recommend everything else we got. The Chicken Biryani, simply put, was comfort food. It was extremely flavorful, packed with lots of spices and seasonings. A couple criticisms about the biryani: (1) It was too salty. (2) There was no egg. Not among the best biryani we've had, but still good. I'd order it again. It was filling and satisfying. I overlooked the fine print on the menu that said all biryani dishes were served with raita (yogurt sauce). Otherwise, I wouldn't have ordered the extra raita. Palak Paneer is one of my all-time favorite Indian vegetarian dishes and the version we had from Tandoori Bites was excellent. It was creamy and delicious, full of flavor. Terrific with plain white basmati rice (two boxes were included with our order) and naan. There was hardly a difference between the Garlic Naan and Onion Kulcha. I was expecting two different types of bread, but they were the same. The only difference was the Onion Kulcha had bits of onion cooked on the inside of the bread and the Garlic Naan was herbed. Curious, but not a big deal as both flatbreads were tasty. They went well with everything and even tasted yummy by themselves. Each order consisted of one large slice cut in half (two pieces). Both the naan and kulcha were baked fresh, served warm, and had appetizing, springy consistencies. My wife and I enjoyed the Ras Malai. I don't think I've ever had bad Ras Malai anywhere. I love sweet and creamy desserts and this one fits the bill. One order from Tandoori Bites consists of two pieces of chhena in cream. It's not listed on the menu, but I think cardamom is an ingredient too. Really good stuff. I recommend saving room for dessert and ordering some. The food was high in sodium and left us parched. read more

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Great Lunch Chicken Tikka Masala Thali plate. And of course the Tandoori chicken is very good. Left very full and satisfied. Their spicy/hot is actually hot too! Very good Highly Recommended. read more

Tandoori Bites - Chicken Tikka Masala lunch Thali plate - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

When I tell yall I have been CRAVING Indian food! This place hit the spot. First walking into the establishment, it is such a beautiful setting with the tables and the pretty light fixtures and it is very clean. Our waitress was very helpful explaining certain ingredients and dishes to us. My friend got mango Lassi and I tried it. Omg it was delicious. It pretty tasted like a mango smoothie but smoother with more of a yogurt consistency. It is a must get if you go to an Indian restaurant. Only down side is that it was $4 for the size glass it was in. We ordered lamb samosas, butter chicken, goat biryani and garlic Naan. The lamb samosas were a little dry but the seasoning was flavorful and the sauce it came with was tangy and definitely helped the dryness of the meat. I'd still get it again because it was that good and meaty. They did not skimp out! The butter chicken was chefs kiss I just wish they gave more chicken ! It literally was a bowl full of sauce and maybe like 6 pieces of chicken. We need more chicken! The butter sauce was creamy, perfect amount of spicy for me and the chicken wasn't overcooked. With the garlic Naan and the biryani it was so amazing. For the amount of chicken we got though, it wasn't worth $17. Now the star of the night, I believe was the goat biryani. The spices of the rice with the goat meat just melted in my mouth and it paired so perfectly with the garlic Naan. Now I mixed mine with the butter sauce and I just think I can't have one without the other now. It was everything I hoped it would be. The Naan was thin, fluffy and soft and the perfect scoop for my food. I don't know much I ate, but to have a cheat meal, this was heaven. I'd definitely check them out if you're in Durham off 15 501. read more

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We stopped in for appetizers as a snack and were not disappointed! The samosas were fresh and not oily. The pakora and aloo tikki were the same - hot, fresh and not oily. The sauces were delicious too!! We were fortunate they were open on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. The staff were friendly and helpful . The restaurant was pretty quiet and we just did take out but we would come back for a sit down dinner when we are back in the area. Great food and fantastic vegetarian options!! read more

I ordered the tandoori chicken, and it was delicious. When I order it, I did not know if it was curry or if it was grilled chicken at the time I was in the mood for curry, but it did not matter because the tandoori chicken was as tasty as you can imagine from the picture. read more

Tandoori Bites - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The food here was honestly one of the best Indian cuisine I've ever had. The food was delicious, they have different Levels of Spice for those who prefer mild food, I had mild butter chicken and it was sooooooo delicious!!!! the service was outstanding and the environment is chill, great vibe!!! Highly recommend to anyone!!!! read more

My family & I ordered for pick up last week. We got our usuals: butter chicken, lamb tikka masala, & goat tikka masala, & garlic naan. It was just ok. We have a Tandoori Bites in our hometown, Wilmington, NC, & we all like the Wilmington location better. I was actually surprised, because I assumed this location would be better, since this area is more diverse than Wilmington. My daughters both thought the butter chicken was too buttery. My lamb was very tough, compared to what I'm used to, & my husband said his goat was a lot tougher than usual. Maybe it was just an off night for them. I would not go out of my way to go here again. read more

Definitely our go-to place for Indian food in the area. The food is fresh, spices are on spot and it never disappoints. Some of my favorite dishes: Chicken Tikka Masala, Palak Paneer, Manchurian Gobi, wheat le Samosa, Vegetable Pakora, and Dal. read more

The food was amazing, had a really good taste big portions and probably the best Indian food in North Carolina. The waitress was amazing, she was really nice and gave the best recommendations. Felt like a very rich and friendly place. Good music and very family like. Absolutely loved it!!! read more

Wonderful food. The portions are huge so be prepared to take some home. The chicken tikka masalla was the perfect level of spicy. The garlic naan was excellent. The lamb biryani wasn't my favorite but it's possible I had ordered incorrectly. The service is efficient and direct. The ambiance is quite clean and modern. Veggie somosas were also excellent but the sauce served with them was too sweet for me read more

Tandoori Bites - Veggie samosa - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Overall a really good restaurant with great service that's nice and sleek looking. Most of the food was great though there were a few missteps and the prices are higher than my normal places (Everest Nepali, Himalayan Range and Bawarchi). The food: 1. Papadds with mint chutney -- not good, a little bit stale and the chutney wasn't that great; 2. Spinach chaat -- amazing. Totally crisp and delicious. A flavor explosion; 3. Chili paneer -- also delicious. Full of flavor; 4. Goat vindaloo -- the best version I've ever tried. I asked for it very hot and they didn't hold back on the spice level. Loved it; 5. Madras chicken -- very spicy and very good. Just had a few bites (my brother ordered it) but really liked it; 6. Lamb biryani -- one of the worst I've ever tried. The lamb was incredibly tough (kind of nuts how they could nail tender goat but not tender lamb) and not very much meat; 7. Bullet naan -- not bad but not much flavor and definitely no heat to it and 8. Mixed pickles -- I understand that they are cured in a salty brine but these were far and away the saltiest I have ever tried. Borderline inedible. Overall I will definitely go back for the spinach chaat and the goat. Also will say that it's better than the other places in that part of Durham (Sitar, Naanstop, Monsoon and both Lemon & Lime branches). Would also be down for trying the buffet when it reopens. read more

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Got takeout here. Some of the best restaurant Indian I've had. Very rich, lots of flavor. The lamb Tikka masala and the garlic naan were phenomenal. I can't wait to try the biriyani next time I'm in the area. read more

We have eaten at Tandoori bites a handful of times now, and our experiences have varied. In general, we have found the food to be very flavorful - particularly the appetizers, veggie entrees and chicken entrees. I am giving 3.5 stars. In our most recent experience, our naan was extremely tough and difficult to chew. The rice was undercooked. Both of these issues really detracted from our experience. For context, my partner is Indian and we cook/eat a lot of Indian food. Details on our order: 1) Samosas ($5) - Each order comes with 2 large samosas. The samosas were DELICIOUS. They were filled with the classic potatoes and peas, and seasoned with corainder seeds and other spices. They were the best part of our meal. The order came with a small container of tamarind chutney. 5/5 2) Baingan Bharta ($12) - This is an eggplant curry, sauteed with onions, tomatoes and spices. The texture is soft (not dry, not wet), and can be eaten with naan/roti or rice. We enjoyed this dish a lot, though wish it had just a little bit more spicy and flavor. 4.5/5 3) Meethi Chicken ($14) - Chicken curry with fenugreek, garlic and spices. The dish is chunks of chicken in a thin curry. It is quite flavorful, and goes well with the jeera (cumin) rice that comes with the order. (5/5) 4) Naan ($2.50) - Each naan is quite large. It is enough to order one per person. Most recently, the naan that we ordered were extremely tough and not enjoyable to eat. They were also burnt in some places, which ruined the flavor. (1/5) 5) Jeera (cumin) rice (included with meal) - The flavor of the jeera rice was good but the rice was undercooked. We had to steam it in the microwave at home before eating it. In the past, we have eaten in the restaurant. The interior is really nice, with very unique light fixtures. It is a good place to go for a nice dinner. One issue that we have had ordering in the restaurant is that the staff tried upselling us (eg adding an appetizer or dessert) several times, which was not great. Due to COVID, we ordered via phone and picked up curbside. The staff member that delivered the food to our car was wearing mask and brought out a card reader so that we could pay without going inside. read more

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The place was very clean. I was sat quickly and had a very nice and attentive server. I ordered the garlic naan that was just ok. It was a lot for the price though. I decided on the chili chicken as an appetizer. I came out pretty fast with the naan. It was very spicy. There was peppers and onions in it. Very good. I did my best to not eat it all as I ordered butter chicken for the entree. The entree came with a side of rice. It too was ok. Big chunks of chicken in the butter sauce with no vegetables. Everything still tasted delicious warmed up for leftovers. I will definitely return ! read more

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Quite good Indian place. Their selection of Biryani and clay oven cooked meats is generous. Dishes spices adequately and staff very friendly on site. Recommended anytime of the week. read more

I got this for delivery one night and the food didn't disappoint. My veggie samosa was one of the best I've ever had, so much so that I didn't save any for leftovers the next day! The paneer tikka sauce was a little thin, but still tasty. And you can't go wrong with garlic naan. I'd love to try some of the other dishes raves about here, and this place will have a solid spot in my takeout rotation. read more

Tried Tandoori Bites a few weeks ago and were overall pleased with our experience. First - COVID precautions. We ordered take-out. The bartender was not wearing a mask when I arrived at the restaurant but when he started talking to me he put it on. The lady at the register was masked. The few people seated were spread out and there's plenty of room for those who feel comfortable dining in. Second - the ambiance was really nice. I wish I had tried this place when I lived closer and could dine-in. They've done a really nice job with the interior of this place, which was surprising to me considering the casual shopping center it is in on Mt. Moriah. Third - the food. We thought it was overall pretty good and enjoyable. The chana masala and samosas were some of the better I've tried. Naan and paneer tikka masala was on par with other restaurants in the area. Paratha (prantha) was a little rubbery rather than light and flaky and I probably wouldn't get it again. But being a big fan of chana masala I'd definitely give this place another shot! read more

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Finally got to try this place! I've heard such great things and I was not disappointed. I had the paneer tikka masala and garlic naan. The sauce was so flavorful and creamy. I ordered medium spicy and it had a small little "kick" to it. I'm going for the spicy next time! I also ordered the vegetarian appetizer. This included 2 samosas, 2 cheese pakora, vegetarian pakora, and aloo tikki. Delicious!! The chili naan looked awesome in the pictures on their menu. I'm choosing this on my next take-out splurge! Definitely recommend this place. So glad they're near my apartment! Or, maybe that's a bad thing? read more

Tandoori Bites - Paneer Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Got the butter chicken and the butter naan. Food came out insanely fast, was hot and good. Mild was still a little spicy so if you don't like spice, definitely get the mild. Service was good as well. read more

Tandoori Bites - Butter chicken and butter naan - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

My favorite thing in this place is...the chai tea!!! I will go there, order something to go for dinner, and sit at the bar and sip on my chai tea while I wait for my food! I always get the butter chicken and garlic naan, very tasty! The people are welcoming and they will talk to me while I sip my tea. The place is fairly new, so it's pretty empty when I come right when they open up for dinner-- this may also be because I'm there super early haha. But they have lunch buffet 7 days a week, which I have not tried yet. The place itself is very clean, new, and modern. read more

Tandoori Bites - We devoured everything...and some left over Garlic Naan hahaha. (To go order) - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I am half-Indian, and know my way around Indian restaurants. Buffets offer an inexpensive way to sample a variety of dishes, and at also a time-convenient way to eat, given the time involved in preparing Indian dishes. Fortunately, Tandoori Bites combines these two features with an exceptional aspect: spicy and tasty. Most Indian restaurants prepare their food to be very mild, and less varied in their offerings. This restaurant does not suffer from these deficiencies. In addition to the very tasty meat, vegetarian, and rice dishes, the desserts and naan were also excellent. I've been here twice in less than a week, and plan to return soon again! read more

Tandoori Bites - Bar area. - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Just a short review today for a visit a few weeks ago. All of the food was excellent. However, the takeout protocol left something to be desired. While the dining room was empty, pickup meant that we had to go inside to the counter. Mask-wearing by staff was inconsistent. read more