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    Tandoori Express

    4.5 (26 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Yvonne C.

    First time here! The food was Soo delicious! Got the tandoori Chicken with rice, garlic Naan and Tikka Masala curry with rice. Dot the gulab jamun! Everything was tasty. I gave the restaurant four stars because it was definitely clean, but needed A/C. I was sweating bullets

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    Cara Y.

    Last came to this spot when it was Himalayan Kitchen. While this spot is Pakistani and Himalayan Kitchen was Indian/Nepali, I was glad to see another spot that offered naan and curries (outside of Japanese curry). Food was great (also got a mango lassi as well) and our server was nice. I ordered the butter chicken and lamb curry; I preferred the butter chicken. Lamb curry was good but it was a flavor of curry I was not familiar with and realized that to may not be my preference. Garlic cheese naan -- lovely ! Some food items were served in takeout containers and a soda we ordered came in its original can, so it's not the typical restaurant vibes --- if you're particularly about that ! But food was good, not too long of a wait, and the place was clean. Would go back !

    Lamb kebab bento
    Amy F.

    We love Indian/Nepalese/Pakistani food and we weren't disappointed. We ordered the two bento choices of Tandoori chicken and lamb kebabs with a side order of garlic naan. The flavors/spices were perfect, not overpowering or bland. The food arrived quickly and piping hot. The restaurant is clean, but a bit warm (not uncomfortable). We definitely want to go back and try the curries. Note: they are closed on Tuesdays.

    Nicole S.

    This place is located next to Assagios in Ala Moana! When coming down the escalator, I was met with the smell of Indian curries and I was so ready to eat! The space is small with around 5 tables for dine in seating but many people were taking food to go as well. Service was a little slow, but the place was full. It also was on the warmer side in there, so keep that in mind if you don't like heat. Now my husband and I shared a lunch 3 curry plate with spinach paneer, butter chicken, and lamb Rogan Josh. We also got a side garlic naan. Absolutely blown away with the flavors. My favorite had to be the butter chicken. The chicken was flavorful and grilled which is unlike many other places. The Rogan Josh was so tasty as well, but lamb isn't my favorite protein. The spinach paneer was good, but another place on island has my favorite spinach paneer. The naan was sizeable for sharing too! Guys I want to come back again very soon! I highly recommend this place for lunch at the mall.

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    Tin Lung C.

    Located inside Ala moana center, I guess you call this mid level, one below the mall level, next to Macy's and you can come down from the escalator. Small place with just 3 tables. They are pretty busy when we went for our dinner. I would say the price is on the cheap side. We order two 2 choices dinner plate and a garlic naan. The sauces for all our choice or meats are all good. But the meat portion in each of our choice is very small, only a few pieces per choice. Although my two choices with rice plate is cheap at $12.99, I am not that full at the end, if wasn't for the extra naan that we ordered, I will go home hungry. At the end, dinner for two cost about $39, you know that is cheap in Honolulu. Over all, I will give this place a 8 out of 10 because of the tasty sauce. Honestly, I can eat my rice with just the sauce!

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    Sunny V.

    Greeted and seated right away! There's always a kind welcoming vibe! We always get the vegetable samosas and chicken tikki masala! Amazing flavor and great service!

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    Nadine C.

    Dinner in Honolulu, Hawaii... I saw a new Indian restaurant at Ala Moana Center - I think my friends Donna O. and Jackie K. mentioned it to me, also. I told my church auntie and my sister about it. My auntie will go anywhere. My sister said she had never had Indian cuisine before... okay! Let's go! Free, covered, shared parking is much appreciated! Tandoori Express is located next to Assagio on the ground level of the Macy's wing. Service was efficient and helpful! My auntie got the spicy lamb curry - I didn't even want to try it... LOL! My sister got two entrées and she liked both! I got the Butter Chicken - no spicy - but it had some kick to it. I consumed all of it with the rice (to balance out the flavor) that came with the entrée. I also ordered the Garlic Naan and used it to wipe up my plate... yup! The sauce from the Butter Chicken was delicious! The only thing that could improve would be the interior climate of the cozy restaurant. I was not only perspiring from the slightly spicy sauce, but also because I couldn't feel any air-conditioning. Even my auntie commented on my flushed face. I cannot return unless there's strong air-conditioning! LOL!

    Owners Lori and Adil Ayub.
    Jackie K.

    Update: Thanks to eagle eye Yelp Elite All Star Nadine C., for bringing to my attention that my review incorrectly stated that the opening date was in 2036! Off by ten years! Obviously, an error. The year is 2026. Thank you again Nadine. P. S. Yelp did not allow an edit of my original review, hence this update.

    Julie N.

    I had a great experience at Tandoori Express! I ordered the chicken vindaloo, which wasn't actually on the menu, but they were happy to make it for me anyway. The flavor was really good, though I wish there had been a bit more chicken and other ingredients in the dish. The meal came with a side of rice that was perfectly cooked. I also got a mango lassi, which was delicious, and the garlic naan was absolutely amazing - definitely a highlight of the meal. The only minor thing was I wanted ice in my water but they didn't have any available. The service was good and attentive. All of this came to about $27, and they have dine-in seating so you can enjoy your meal there. One nice bonus: they're open until 8:30, which is a half hour later than when the food court closes at 8, so you have a bit more time to grab dinner if you're running late. Great value for the quality and portion size. Would definitely come back!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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    Mary B.

    Service was fast. Food was tasty. Prices were reasonable. The garlic naan was my favorite. We also shared the tandoori chicken and butter chicken, both very flavorful. I can't wait to go back and try the lamb kebabs.

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    Good alternative to regular Indian restaurants. Serving sizes were good. Location and wait times were short.

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    Tasty curry. Shrimp dish came with 4 pieces, no rice, be sure order additional rice or naan.​

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    Food was amazing I enjoy it I go every now and than, good prices for the food too and the food is always flavorful.

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