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    Natraj's Tandoori

    3.5 (619 reviews)
    ModerateIndian
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    2 ITEM COMBO TO-GO
    Peter T.

    I like the food here, it's quick and ready to eat. Their curries are really good and I love their naan bread. Great place if you want something quick and easy.

    Don't trust the rewards program, they don't honor it!
    Cheryl V.

    This place has been delicious the times we have visited and pretty standard but I came by today to redeem my birthday reward which they emailed me to use, it was a free one item combo with the purchase of a drink. I drove out of my way since this was the closest location to me, all for them to tell me at the register that they refused to accept it and that there was no way they were going to. I had already ordered my food by then and made the trip for it but it was very disappointing to be mislead. I even double checked that it was for the right location. I'm currently eight months pregnant, and was violently craving Indian food so I just ended up paying. This encounter put a bad taste in my mouth and will no longer be supporting this company. There are better spots anyways. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I left the two stars for the fresh food and clean location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    PANEER KULCHA, CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
    Tram D.

    Enjoyed the quick service. Prices was affordable, under $20. Got their special which was rice, bread and 1 or 2 entrees. Staff was very nice, welcoming and quick. Will be coming back!

    Garlic Naan
    Alan S.

    Natraj's Tandoori is a fast casual Indian restaurant chain with locations throughout southern Orange County. I always opt for a two item combination meal which is served with rice and freshly baked naan. You can sub garlic naan for a small fee. On a recent visit, I ordered the Chicken Curry and Chicken Vindaloo with my combo. The chicken items are always flagrant and flavorful, and I always appreciate the portion size. Unfortunately the garlic naan was disappointing this time and was tasteless. Also, the service was subpar and the staff member behind the counter was both impatient and inhospitable. Despite the poor service, Natraj's is a good option if you're craving Indian cuisine and don't have time for a proper sit down meal.

    The display of my food chicken tikka masala and chicken tandoori
    Jenna Y.

    Great location but food quality could've been better. Chicken Masala had a strong tomato base it reminded me of when I was younger eating chef boyardee. The cashier was rude and seemed like he was in a hurry. He kept interrupting me in the middle of my question. It wasn't bad since I was looking for something quick but also not worth the money for the quality of food. If you're ever in Long Beach I recommend trying "FLAMIN CURRY"

    ordered rice with 2 veg and non veg entrees . Tastes ok but don't recommeNd paneer masala dosa . Not crisp and no masala and not authentic.

    Delicious!!!
    Christine N.

    I love their vegan samosas, it comes in 2 pieces per order for $6.45 out the door. Also ordered their 2 item plate with rice and freshly baked naan on the side. Their Saag paneer and chana masala were delicious, and they even have other options that include fish instead of chicken, lamb, or shrimp. I look forward to stopping by and trying other options they have available in the near future!

    2 entree Combo meal - vegan - Chana Masala and potato green beans with rice
    Molly E.

    I have lived nearby ever since this restaurant's opening and I can't believe I only just now tried it! I ordered the two entrée combo. Sadly, they only have 2 vegan entrée options when ordering a combo. You are able to order other vegan entrées but would have to order the full size which I didn't want to do. I was very surprised that there is dairy in their dal and I hope that one day changes. The two entrée combo I got had rice, Chana masala, and potatoes and green beans. They gave me roti instead of naan as a vegan bread option. I thought everything was absolutely delicious! I also tried their vegan Samosa which was INCREDIBLE. The pastry dough was flaky and tender and the potatoes and peas inside were very flavorful. I definitely will be back soon. I genuinely found this meal very delicious and filling!

    Old reheated food.

    The food is old: baingain bharta at "east 2 days . Server puts sauce on food when I said no. Then kept handling and insisted I take plate he messed up. Very upsetting experience and I could not eat the food. Then would not do anything right. Gave an extra serving of rice after insisting I take plate he messed up. I have got seriously sick in the past from reheated food at this place. Or is it the steam table is not a temperature and they just heated it up tomorrow and serve it again? Horrible.

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    The counter guy forgot to include the garlic naan bread, which is extra cost & one of the most important piece of the combo!

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    Very mid. Don't expect authentic indian food. Make that drive a little bit more down to Masala Bae

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    Excellent food and service. Fish curry, chicken masala and Daal Malkhni by chef Nani was awesome.

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    I have been going here for a very long time. Love the selections of Indian food and now they offer Dosa!

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    Excellent food and customer service, very friendly staff, I keep going back to the same Indian resturant.

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    Server was very nice and helpful. I really like the garlic naan here. I also got the chicken tikka masala and daily spicy chicken.

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