Indian cuisine is among our favorites, and our first visit to Tandoori Chef 2 did not disappoint. In fact, it blew us away. Their Korma Chicken might just be the best I've ever had, and having dined at 3 Indian restaurants that have earned Michelin stars (two in NYC, one in London), that's saying something. It not just creamy, it has just the right kick of spicy to elevate it above others I've had. My wife ordered Baingan Bharta, which she raved was extremely fresh with just the right mix of spices. Atmosphere is very nice, service is prompt and friendly. Not many tables, so I guess we were lucky to get right in. We live about 40 minutes east, close to Manhattan, but we're already talking about returning again soon... It's that good! read more

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Ordered to-go. The chicken tikka was regrettably dry with some random shredded cabbage over it, and the kadhai paneer was mild and somewhat tasteless, a lot onions and some pepper. Overall had better spiced and more juicy chicken and paneer. read more

Tandoori Chef 2 - Chicken tikka and paneer. - Indian Near Me - Maplewood, New Jersey

This restaurant does not take reservations, so when my friend and I walked in on a Saturday night, we had to wait about ten minutes, which wasn't too bad. We ordered the vegetable samosas, the chicken biryani, and the garlic naan. Everything was so delicious (and had a good amount of heat), and our server was attentive, as well. The only thing I would change is the texture of the chicken-- it tasted a little dry. But overall, great food, and I would come here again. read more

Sad to hear Joe I believe is returning to Mumbai after January 26, 2025. Had many pleasant evenings here. He was the main guy. They only have four large booths but always seated me when I arrived alone. And they would have tonight of January 10 but they were full. A customer for over a decade, I asked if the new whoever he was could call my cell when a spot opened up. Three times I asked him to repeat what he said and on the last attempt, I think he told me to come back in an hour. Yes. That's what he did with a blank expression. I got the message. There aren't reservations here. Clearly he figured he could get a larger party in and I could just walk around in the subzero temperatures with my solo wallet until it was late. Ah well. Everything goes. Goodbye Tandoori Chef 2. I wish Joe the best in returning home. I'll find another joint. read more

Cozy little spot and friendly staff, but that's it. Food was obviously microwaved and poorly at that. Appetizers were cold inside and the entrees were basically what I could get at Costco in the frozen food section read more

Excellent food. Authentic with great ambiance. Great service and Tushar in particular provided best recommendations for food choices and served impeccably ! Definitely coming back here. read more

Recently visited Tandoori Chef II If you're on the prowl for the scrumptious Indian flavors, in Maplewood New Jersey..and willing to take the heat and roll with the punches, it could be a food destination to remember. Serving up classic Indian dishes like butter chicken , Keema Samosa, Goat Biryani. They hones in on Indian cuisine and executes it deliciously. We tried Keema samosa Vegetarian snack platter ( Samosa , Paneer pakora, Onion Bhajji ) Chicken Tikka Butter Chicken Chilli garlic naan Dal makhani Goat Biryani served with raita For those visiting Maplewood New Jersey , this restaurant is a fantastic option for straightforward Indian food that feeds the soul. read more

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Food & Service is Excellent! Food was awesome! Small restaurant but worth it. We had paneer kadahi, samosa chat, veg pakora, Dal Nakhani, butter naan, plain rice and rasmalai. All good read more

This restaurant is in a nice location in maplewood and the traffic is closed off - so it's a pretty good place to walk around/ grab some food .. right beside the train station and other shops.. This was a good elite experience thanks to Yelp for this.. Ordered via phone and picked up the food in 35 min which was good.. The food was packed well and hot .. We tried a few items Vegetable samosa was good The vegetable samosa chat was really well done and good The naans /butter naans were well done and soft.. We tried 2 curries.. 1 butter chicken and 1 paneer tikka masala The chicken was very soft and the curry overall was very tasty.. same with the paneer tikka as well.. tasty and paneer done well.. both curries could use a little bit of less oil but overall it was a good experience of Indian food in a great location.. This restaurant is in a nice location in maplewood and the traffic is closed off - so it's a pretty good place to walk around/ grab some food .. right beside the train station and other shops.. This was a good elite experience thanks to Yelp for this.. Ordered via phone and picked up the food in 35 min which was good.. The food was packed well and hot .. We tried a few items Vegetable samosa was good The vegetable samosa chat was really well done and good The naans /butter naans were well done and soft.. We tried 2 curries.. 1 butter chicken and 1 paneer tikka masala The chicken was very soft and the curry overall was very tasty.. same with the paneer tikka as well.. tasty and paneer done well.. both curries could use a little bit of less oil but overall it was a good experience of Indian food in a great location.. read more

By far the best Indian restaurant in the area. The food is super flavorful and the service is excellent! People are friendly and very accommodating. A must try is chicken tikka masala and garlic naan. You should also try the house made samosas for sure. Definitely try the dine in. Tip- try chilli chicken in indo chinese style. Really tasty. read more

Tandoori Chef 2 - Vegetable Samosa (Three Pieces) - Indian Near Me - Maplewood, New Jersey

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I won a give away for this restaurant and was so happy to use my gift certificate to try this food. I called in my order of the fish saag. When I arrived there was no parking so I parked illegally for a second. I ran into a cute restaurant and gave the nice man my name. My food was ready and I left. When I got home I dug in and the meal was very good and had a little spice to it. I enjoyed all of it. All in all I had a good experience and appreciate it all. read more

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The food here is so flavorful and delicious, the location is so warm and cozy, and the people are so kind. They are great with catering to your dietary needs if you are vegan, gluten free, or have certain allergies. Absolutely perfect service. My new go to restaurant for sure. 10 out of 10, highly recommend! read more

Tandoori Chef 2 - Traditional fish curry (tilapia) and salmon tikka! So so good!! - Indian Near Me - Maplewood, New Jersey

Went here with a few friends, place was pretty quiet inside (probably due to the crazy virus stuff), but they must have had 10 take-outs while we were there. Setting: -Welcoming inside -Nice area in the rear for a large party to have a more private experience Food: -Paneer Pakora: Perfectly fried and man do they give you more than your monies worth! -Coconut & Nut Naan: Wow! THE best naan that I've ever had! I would come back just for this! Definitely going to be a staple every time that I come back -Keema Samosa: Very nicely cooked and seasoned, but they didn't impress me the way the other apps did -Samosa Chaat: Amazing! Very bold and delicious flavors that hit on very note. -Mango Curry: Very sweet and little to no heat. Good for those who like sweet dishes -Ginger Tikka: Very good flavor but a little dry for my liking -Vindaloo: The star of our dinner. Absolutely delicious with a good amount of heat (they will give you a little more if you request it as I did) Finished very last bite. Service: -Staff was super attentive and answered very question we had I will definitely be going back! read more

Tandoori Chef 2 - Paneer pakora, Coconut & nut naan, Keema samosa, Samosa Chat - Indian Near Me - Maplewood, New Jersey

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dhruv AMAZING NAHM. food was amazing and i love it here would recommend. please come here if you want to taste AMAZING indian food

Tandoori Chef was a nice little spot in the downtown Maplewood area. The restaurant itself is a bit small, maybe around 4-5 booths. We ordered the keema samosa and the kale papdi chaate for appetizers. Both were really good. The samosas we're not really dressed in anyway, just three samosas on a plate, but they were good nonetheless. I really liked the kale papdi chaate which was a kale crisp dish. It had many flavors packed in one. Our main courses were the mango curry with lamb and the Rogan Josh with goat. Both were very good. Pair that with your go to Indian bread and I'd say it's a darn good meal. Definitely worth a stop. read more

Tandoori Chef 2 - Kale Papadi Chaate - Indian Near Me - Maplewood, New Jersey

Kudos to the Tandoori Chef for delicious food and an efficient & safe takeout procedure! I usually purchase a few orders of curries, then portion/freeze into individual servings so that I always have Indian food available for a quick, easy and filling meal. Here in the picture is Tandoori Chef's excellent butter chicken and saag (spinach) paneer. [Note: the glass container is my own, but the restaurant does package the curries and rice separately in reusable plastic containers.] Both curries are flavorful and savory, and not greasy at all (i.e., you don't see an oil slick on top of their curries, unlike many other Indian takeout restaurants especially after reheating). I purchase Indian-style bread (paratha or naan) at the frozen section of the local Asian grocery store and heat up to serve alongside the curries. I haven't had much luck reheating breads from local restaurants (it always seem chewy and soggy by the time it gets home), so I prefer to heat my own. Overall, highly recommend Tandoori Chef's food; it is super comforting on a cold day. read more

Tandoori Chef 2 - Butter chicken and saag paneer over rice - Indian Near Me - Maplewood, New Jersey

Great location in downtown Maplewood. Ordered veggie samosas, chicken tikka and plain naan. Everything was delicious and the staff was very friendly. Definitely adding to our go to places for Indian. read more

I normally don't rip into businesses but I had such a terrible experience last night and the owner was so unapologetic that I just don't care.... Overpriced - it was $136 for 1 appetizer, 3 main courses, naan and rice. That's crazy for food as unimaginative as the restaurant's name. Terrible service / cold food - delivery guy left the food outside in freezing temps and didn't ring the doorbell. Missing food - they left out a main course. We waited an hour for the food and my wife ended up with bread and cheese for dinner. Mediocre food - the chicken tikka we did receive was dry, the daal bland. Unsanitary - they don't seal the food bag but give it to drivers from a service. Rude - Didn't even apologize. Literally blamed me for the food sitting outside, then blamed the delivery service HE chose, then didn't even apologize for the missing dish. He asked me to come in today to get my order. WTF??? It used to be my go to place but the wonderful gentleman who used to run it apparently handed it over to some numbskull who will destroy it in no time. read more

Was craving Indian so stopped by here. The servers were friendly and greeted me upon entry. I got the salmon Tikka and shrimp Tikka masala. Everything was super delicious read more

Food and service was great. Will definitely be going back but this time will dine in. One of the best butter chicken, garlic nann and samosas that I have had to date. read more

I ordered 2 garlic naan 2 regular naan 1 roti he charged me $29 but when I opened it's all roti no naan same flour he used for naan and roti very disappointed not recommended read more

Tandoori Chef 2 - Roti - Indian Near Me - Maplewood, New Jersey

Still our regular go-to Indian place even after they moved location down the street. The food quality is still predictably good although the portions and amount of meat in curries have reduced a bit over time. With recent inflation that probably explains it as well as the slight price increases. As for the quality of the food it's always very good. The lamb biryani, saag paneer, chicken korma and chicken tikka masala always popular in the house. Very good and recommended. read more

Good local Indian Food spot. Recommend the Korma, Tikka Massala, the Saag Paneer, and Butter Chicken. They've gotten a little stingy with the rice thou... read more

Fantastic food and superb service. We enjoyed paneer Tikka masala, samosa chat,the softest naan, and masala soda...Unbelievable.

The food is great and service is friendly. Unfortunately, we don't go in often just because of the glaring lights. It even looks uncomfortable from the street. They moved into the old Lorena's and would not have had to have done a thing in order to have perfect atmosphere. I don't know why they installed such harsh bright lights. read more

I'm so happy there is another Tandoori located closer to me. The food is still delicious and I'm so happy this was placed on my radar.

This place was a nice find! There was only one table when we got there, which actually made me a bit nervous seeing as how it was dinnertime on a Friday night. However, it seems as though the restaurant gets a lot of takeout orders - there were a lot of people coming in and out during the time we were there. The food was great! My boyfriend, friend, and I each got an appetizer and entree and shared everything. For appetizers we got: samosa chat (golden-brown turnovers topped with chickpeas, yogurt, and onions served with tamarind and coriander chutney), paneer pakora (Golden-brown fritters of homemade cheese layered with fresh mint chutney), and keema samosa (crispy golden turnovers stuffed with minced lamb). The samosa chat was incredible! I've had it before at another restaurant, but this version had some crunchy type of thing on top that gave it a really nice texture! The paneer pakora was really well spiced, the serving size was big - even with three of us we couldn't finish it. The keema samosa was delicious and hearty - it comes in a serving of three. The two of them also got the peshawari naan to share - white bread stuffed with coconut, raisins, and nuts. I'm telling you, they didn't stop talking about it the entire night! They said it was their favorite thing they ordered and they would go back to the restaurant specifically for that. For dinner we got: Ginger Chicken Tikka, Vindaloo, and Mango Curry. A side of rice came alongside, and it was cooked to perfection. The Ginger Chicken Tikka left just a little to be desired. It didn't taste too much of ginger, but I mixed it with some of the sauces from other dishes. The Mango Curry was good, especially if you like sweet. For me, it was a little bit too much sweet with nothing to offset it - but my friend who ordered it really enjoyed it. The Vindaloo was probably my favorite. My boyfriend ordered it and specifically asked for it to be a bit spicier than normal - which is nice that they allow a little bit of tweaking! If you check in through Yelp you also get an offer for a free Mango Lassi, which was like a yogurt smoothie. All in all, it was really good! My favorite was the appetizers. It was already decided that we're going to come back and order something different to try more :) read more

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Food and service were both excellent! Great variety of food options and very friendly staff. Highly recommend.

I love their foods. It's so good. Goat Mango and Shrimp Korma are my favorites. I recommend it. read more

A required stop in our family anytime we are on the area. The food is phenomenal and really opened my eyes to good Indian cuisine. Highly recommended the Gobi Manchurian if you like spice and the garlic naan is a must as well. read more

Great food, servers are chill and leave you be, nice and quiet, small and atmospheric. Perfect for people who want to eat a good meal in peace. read more

Great food, HUGE portion sizes. I will say the mild still kicked my butt. I was sweating. But the flavor was fantastic. Garlic naan amazing. Next time, I'm ordering the extra mango lassi in advance! read more

My takeout was not flavorful and not how I remembered it when I first visited a few years ago. read more

So delicious I couldn't even wait to take a picture! The mango lassi pairs perfectly with the spicy food. Owner was very nice :) read more

Tandoori Chef 2 - Indian Near Me - Maplewood, New Jersey

Awesome awesome indian food . The daal, potato and paneer were great . . Highly recommend it.

I got a serious bout of food poisoning from an order I placed from this restaurant. It is with definitive conclusion (medical tests at request) that it came from here as it was the only meal that I ate that day. Three days later I am still trying to recover. This is not the first time I got sick from this food. Fool me once shame on them, fool me twice shame on me. I ordered the hyderbadi w/chicken. read more

I placed a simple pickup order on the phone for chicken biryani. They charged me an extra $5 for a tiny amount of raita yogurt which is customarily included with this dish. It seems they like to nickel and dime their customers. This is not the way to build a loyal clientele. read more

We loved the food. We ordered chicken curry and lamb vindaloo. The samosas with onions and coriander are superb!

Came on Thurs afternoon looking forward to the buffet but they aren't doing that this year. Instead we enjoyed our favorites of samosa, roti, chicken tikka masala spicy, and tandoori chicken at 25% off. Also had the gulab jamun with ice cream for the first time. I find it best to use the ice cream as a garnish for the gulab jamun. Delicious and tastes even better than when we get our meal delivered. Not to mention we ordered another naan to take home with our leftovers and the whole tab was less than $40 before gratuity. read more

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Is a very good place and the food is very tasty with hygiene maintained and good friendly staff taking care must try the food and if anything good please let us know read more