Great spot for Indian food without costing an arm and a leg. It's located right next to the Satellite City Hall in Ala Moana. The space is on the smaller side, so it can be crowded at peak hours. Went with a party of 3 for early dinner and shared: -Chicken tikka masala -Lamb rogan josh -Chicken tikka -2 garlic naan The curry sauces were on point. The tikka masala was a touch tomato forward but still delicious. The lamb was also very good. Naan is made fresh and served piping hot. Minor quibble - the chicken in the dish was regular chicken and not chicken tikka. Not a big deal because the sauce is the boss, but some people may care. The chicken tikka was ok as it was slightly on the bland side. Service was quick. Just note that when you're ready to pay, you go up to the register. read more

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The ala moana tandoori express location does not have AC, so I changed to a takeout order to eat at the nearby foodcourt. The location had one person working the register, and they were not set for table service. They did not offer water before I switched to takeout so I'm not sure if they would offer it as the food is brought out. The food is on the smaller side, but the price is also less than other places that have briyani. I got the medium chicken briyani, as the lamb now has a $2 surcharge. The medium is still pretty spicy, so if you don't like the burn, it may be better to go mild. I would be interested in trying other food there, but the location difficulties make it seem to be more focused on takeout to the surrounding highrises and for worker lunches. read more

Tandoori Express - Chicken biryani - Pakistani Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We went back!!! lol! I was craving their food so we went back 1 week later and ordered something different. We already knew to order 2 of the rotti and 2 naan because it's so fresh and addictive so I wanted to make sure I had leftovers to bring home. This time we ordered the Chicken Biryani and it was sooooo good! The chicken was tender and the rice was flavorful and tender. FYI.. we ordered the "mild/medium" spicy level and it was too spicy for me and my son. The owners checked on us and when we told them our faces were red from the spice, they offered to make us another batch. I decided to also keep the spicy biryanis and still pay for it because I knew my husband and older son would love it. The second batch was amazeballs and we could taste the delicious without the heat. We also ordered the Chana Chat which was a delicious vegetarian dish with chunky potatoes, carrots and cauliflower. The amount was perfect for 2 people and we took 1/2 of our meal home only to be devoured later. FYI. They offer these dishes bento/lunch plate take out style. So, now we know where we're going to eat during those lunchtime shopping adventures. The one thing that stands out is the people who run this place. I really love a local spot that the owners also do the cooking. You know a lot of love will be the secret ingredient. read more

My grandfather and I rolled in on a Friday evening around 7pm to the location that used to be Himalayan kitchen. We were pleasantly surprised to immediately sit in the cozy interior of Tandoori express, and enjoy a delicious meal. We ordered their lamb curry, Chana masala and roti, with the option to order mild, medium or hot spicy levels. We were told medium is actually spicy, and went with that--and it sure was! The portions were a good size, and Both entrees came with rice, leaving us with a takeout container full of lunch for tomorrow. The service was friendly and even though the space was small and filled quickly, I didn't feel rushed at all to move out once we finished eating. We will definitely go back!! read more

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This time we ordered through DoorDash. I always get the same thing because it is so good: Chicken Tikki Masala + Garlic Naan + Vegetable Samosas. Everything came out the same as in the restaurant! I'm very happy with the consistency of Tandoori Express! read more

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Love Indian cuisine! Stumbled upon this one day as I walked past on way to Macys Very convenient location, with pkg. Tried our fave Indian dishes garlic naansamosas mango chutney ( huge chunks of mango) Rogan Josh Also decided to try tandoori chicken They were all delicious!! However I found the chicken a tad less. Not that it was bad, but the other dishes were great! Friendly service-which is plus these days! Glad you're here at Ala Moana Ctr, its a VERY convenient spot! Saw that you attracted quite a few locals like us and tourists alike. Great! PS Love Samosas hope to try a variety of filling one day ( veg, lamb, is it possible to combine veg & paneer cheese)? Like a palak paneer samosa? read more

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. read more

Tandoori Express - Pakistani Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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! read more

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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. read more

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This Indian place opened where Himalayan Kitchen used to be on the Macys end of the mall but one level below. There are only 4-5 tables to eat there, lot of takeout or door dash(?) orders while we were there. Food was good, I like it better than Himalayan Kitchen. read more

I ate my daughter's left over chicken Masala with the rice and bread I think it was called and I was pretty blown away and it was cold. I was like WTH where you wen buy this and she said every time I pass over there wen I go to the Japanese market. I know where stay now cause I seen the picture of the place. Now I like go eat there and I no can wait. Next time I go Oahu that's the first place I going go and eat. Was real ono. I going order my own and going be hot not cold. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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 ! read more

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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!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

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Great service... food was outstanding. But air conditioner was not working was a bit warm minus 1 star. But still excellent food. Butter chicken curry is heavenly. The basmati rice is also excellent as they add cumin to the rice. Nice change from plain regular basmati rice. A definite return to try other interesting dishes.. read more

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Ordered takeout for dinner and the food was pretty good. We got butter chicken, Chana masala, garlic naan, roti and samosa. The samosa was crisp and had a tasty filling of potatoes, peas and other veggies. I was disappointed that they left out the rice that was supposed to be included with both entrees, that's why the rating is a 3. read more

An impromptu dinner turned into a delicious culinary adventure. We ordered masala chai, butter chicken, samosas, chaat, garlic naan, and palak paneer--and everything was fantastic. The samosas arrived piping hot, and the yogurt chutney complemented them perfectly. The chaat was a great appetizer that kept us satisfied while we waited for the main dishes. The lamb kebabs looked amazing and I know their lamb rogan josh is delish!!!!! The restaurant was clean, though it could definitely benefit from some air conditioning. There's also plenty of parking available at the mall. read more

This is the best Indian food on Oahu!! Extremely authentic and flavorful. Will be returning soon. 5/5, service was friendly and food came out fast and HOT! read more

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. read more

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Great food, friendly staff, affordable yummy food! Second time here...will bring more friends and family to experience.

Delicious! A hidden gem. Had the coconut chicken and butter chicken curries. Both amazing and so delightfully spicy. The naan was fluffy and perfect for dipping as well read more

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

Just ate herefor lunch. Wife and I had Tandoori chicken and nann bread. Good sauce, good bread and 4 pieces of tough chicken. What a disappointment! Saw this restaurant on YouTube. I like supporting small restaurants but I don't think they will be open very long since they are giving dry chicken in their meals. Maybe they can get away with it when tourists eat here but locals better walk by. Sorry! read more

I finally tried Tandoori Express and it was easily one of the Best Pakistani/Indian meals I've had in a long time! The atmosphere is cozy and the service was incredibly welcoming...the Owner made us feel right at home..We ordered the Butter Chicken , which was perfectly charred and juicy, and the Lamb Biryani was packed with flavor and aromatic spices...You cannot leave without trying the garlic/cheese naan,(my favorite) it was freshly made and piping hot. The flavors are authentic, not overwhelming...and i love their Mango Lassi too...This is definitely a hidden gem and a new favorite spot...! read more

I ordered to go order butter chicken and Roti on Saturday. The sauce is good but the quality of chicken is really bad, I ate only half a piece of chicken. It seems like it was precooked chicken, very chewy and black in color. I saved all chicken pieces in the container and took it back today. I asked to talk to the owner/ chef. He didn't say much, said he will look at the chicken. His wife was very rude. She got very defensive . Rather than listening to me, she said, WE ARE NOT GOING TO CHANGE ANYTHING FOR YOU, SORRY WE CANT SATISFY YOU, YOU CAN GO TO OTHER RESTAURANT. I was surprised at her response, I told her I'm not asking for anything, just came to give my feedback, because you should know what you are serving. I wanted to give them another chance, I'll never go back there and do not recommend because of wife's rude and inhospitable behavior. Zero customer service in customer service business. read more

Time of Order to time serve quick and easy. Its a bit hot inside because you can smell the aroma of Tandoori Chicken and it was very delicious. They just need a better AC or maybe just close the door. read more

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

Tandoori Express serves the best Tandoori, Kebabs and Biryani in this Island! I was amazed with the quality of their food and service! It got me full and satisfied! I would definitely come back again! Mahalo! read more

Today my wife and I and I checked out this new place as I'm a big fan of Indian grinds. I had lamb curry (I chose the spicy version) with rice and buttery garlic naan. Topped it off with a mango lassi. Everything was superb. Super speedy friendly service from co-owner Lori. A great find. I'm definitely coming back. Highly recommended! read more

We had two lunch specials with chana masala, chicken curry, and the paneer. The paneer sauce tasted like canned tomato soup. The chicken was tough and in the same sauce as the chickpeas. Horrible food at a decent price. Go somewhere else! read more

Hands down! The best Pakistani cuisine I've ever had. The lamb kebab and the garlic naan was to die for! Everything about this restaurant is authentic from the aroma and the spices used in the food. The owners were very nice and pleasant to talk to. I would definitely be coming back sooner than later. read more

Ordered the butter chicken, lamb biryani, garlic naan, mango lassi, and a masala chai for two. Everything was delicious and reasonably priced for the portion. Looking forward to returning soon! read more

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

Ordered the lamb Rogan Josh Naan and the lamb kebab. Both were good and well seasoned. Highly recommended to try this new restaurant in Ala Moana mall read more