Best Indian food in the area. The rice, naan, curry chicken etc. I got the two item combo plate with Butter chicken and Spicy Chicken. Phenomenal! A little hard to find within an industrial setting but worth the effort! Service is great and friendly! Highly recommend if you're looking for something new! It's not expensive. read more

Punjabi Tandoor - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

I love this place, it's consistently delicious, the family that operates it is friendly and warm towards all their customers. They keep all their areas clean and tidy. I love their butter chicken, their samosas, heck I love it all! Full of flavor and right amount of spice. We're so fortunate to have such amazing food options throughout San Diego, and this is such a comforting place to eat at. read more

Great spot to stop by for lunch or dinner if you're looking to pick something up. This is a mom and pop, no frills place, but the food is pretty good. You can either order on the menu or choose from a variety of different hot food items. I ordered the chicken tikka Marsala and chicken curry lunch plate which came with rice, naan, and a side of rice pudding. Overall, plenty of parking, no wait when I went on Monday for lunch at around 11:30am. read more

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Disappointing Experience Despite High Ratings We ordered from Punjab Tandoori based on its high ratings on Grubhub, but unfortunately, our experience fell far short of expectations. First, the portion sizes were surprisingly small for the price. The entrée came in a basic takeout container with a minimal serving of rice and curry -- definitely not enough for a full meal. The naan, while warm, lacked flavor and had an uneven char, almost like it was rushed or reheated rather than freshly made in a tandoor. Also very chewy and too thick. Taste-wise, the Chicken Tikka Masala was underwhelming. The sauce was overly creamy but lacked depth or spice, and the vegetables (or meat) were sparse and indistinct. There was nothing particularly aromatic or flavorful about it -- quite bland for a cuisine known for its bold, rich flavors. The only plus was the spicing and flavor of the Chicken Vindaloo. Presentation and preparation didn't help either. The curry leaked into the container lid, and everything arrived looking hastily packed. For a restaurant with such glowing reviews, we expected more care and authenticity in both the food and the experience. Sadly, we won't be ordering again. There are better and more consistent Indian food options out there. Our go-to is Tikka Lounge but their prices have gone up. Thought we would try something new, but when you find your go-to, you are reminded that there are no better places and best to support the local establishments that are consistently the best. read more

Punjabi Tandoor - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

Great spot with a nice variety of food and rotating menu of different veggie and meat dishes. I like that there are a bunch of different combos to choose from that and you can decide how much meat or veggie dishes you want to based on your combo. I've been here a couple of times now and service is always very fast and the portions are generous enough for me that it can last for two meals. The combo I get comes with naan and raita. I also get a mango lassi. Plenty of parking as well as indoor/outdoor seating! read more

Punjabi Tandoor - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

The food is always on point, it's one of our favorite Indian spots in the area! The family that owns the business is always super friendly and gives awesome recommendations each time we want to try something new! read more

I've been going to Punjabi Tandoor for lunch occasionally the last 19 years and their food and their service are the best . Highly recommended if you like curry and chicken tandoori. read more

Overview: Affordable combos, large portions, quick and easy food ---- The lunch combo deals are super affordable! They have 9 different combos ranging from $11.99 to $14.99, with options to mix vegetables, chicken, lamb, rice, naan, raita, kheer, and veggie samosa. Their lunch combinations are the best deal in my opinion. Their curries by themselves don't come with rice nor naan and their dinner combos are just a little bit more expensive. ---- Combo #9 $13.99 (1 Lamb, 1 Chicken or Veg, Rice, 1 Naan, 1 Kheer): - Lamb curry tender meat and good flavor - Chicken tikka masala 5 big chunks of meat - Basmati Rice has a good nuttiness and soaks up the sauces well - Naan is made fresh and is so good warm - Kheer is a good, simple rice pudding, liquidy consistency, not overly sweet ---- Service can vary. I've been here 3 times so far, and 2 of those times they've gotten my order wrong. Both times I only received 1 naan when charged for Combo #6 which comes with 2 naans. Before you leave make sure your order is correct and you have everything. My last time their service was friendly, order was correct, and it was a great trip. ---- Other notes: - Plenty of parking - Indoor and outdoor seating available - Relaxed atmosphere - They also sell ice cream there - Very fast, I was in and out in less than 5 minutes Overall: Fast and tasty food, large and affordable, hit-or-miss service read more

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This is by far the best Indian restaurant in north county! Generous portions, spot on flavoring of their dishes, and I love the lunch specials (M-Sat 11-4pm) it's served cafeteria style with a limited amount of dishes from which to choose (maybe 10?) But I've had them all and they're very flavorful. You pick two items, comes with rice, riata, and freshly baked naan. Some specials even come with an additional samosa! Seating is outdoors but it's plentiful and serene. Similar to a courtyard. Several other restaurants are located in the same courtyard, so if you want indian and your friends would like something else that s an option. Overall, highly recommend! read more

Been working in the poway area for a month now this is literally an every week thing if u want Indian food that taste like they cooking with they're feet like the videos this place is it read more

TL;DR: ...and STILL hands-down best Indian food I've had in SD Got the chicken dinner for two and wasn't disappointed All the dishes were delicious but more than the food was the friendliness of the owners - felt like walking into a home instead of a restaurant Coming back anytime I'm in the area :) Cheers, Punjabi Tandoor! read more

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Stopped here to grab a bite for lunch yesterday. Love their lunch special. They have a great serving size with plenty of rice and the food is amazing. I got the chefs special which was veggies and it was delicious, cooked to perfection! I also go the chicken dish. Creamy and tender chicken. Service was fast and good. read more

This place is quick, easy, and delicious. PT always hits the spot when I want Indian food. Came here for late night eats with my friends and had the chicken curry with rice. I demolish that plate in five minutes. The entree comes with naan and a sweet dessert rice. This place is a staple in my meal rotation. Will be back soon! read more

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In my opinion this is the best place to go for value, authenticity and taste when you're craving Indian. You can't beat their combos which for around $13-15 will give you rice, naan, raita or kheer, and 1-2 different types of curries. The variety is outstanding and they have something for every taste and enjoyment. I strongly recommend their paneers and especially their lamb rogan Josh. The family that work here are great, friendly and provide fantastic service. This is a place that's probably more for take out but you'll find a comfortable seat inside or out if you want to eat here. It might be out of the way but it's worth the drive. Definitely worth visiting and filling up on some authentic and delicious curries. read more

Punjabi Tandoor - Rogan Josh Naan Bread Basmati Rice Bengan Bhartha - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

I give it a 3.5. First time at this is a smallish eatery located in a non-descript business park in the Miramar area, serving up heaping portions in their lunch and dinner combos. I had the chicken (tikka masala) and lamb (curry) combo, which came with a generous amount of rice, a huge naan, and kheer (rice pudding). Didn't appreciate the preschooler sitting on the food prep counter, although it shows that this no frills eatery is family-run. It's definitely not the best Indian in town, but decent for the price. I took more than half of this portion home for another meal+. read more

Punjabi Tandoor - Lunch combo: chicken tikka masala and lamb curry - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

The flavor was great! However, the chicken was cold in the middle, which made me think it might have been reheated. That said, I'd still be willing to give it another try. read more

Punjabi Tandoor - Combo (choice of 2 meat curries) - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

Great price, serving sizes, and options Food court style place Quick if you want to eat in our take out I loved the butter chicken and the curry spinach You get a rice pudding type desert with your combo and it is refreshing read more

Punjabi Tandoor - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

Located in the business center. Private parking lot. Ample seating inside and outside. Everything we ordered was good. At first I got a 3 item combo plate. Comes with rice and naan bread to share with my husband. And then my husband decided to get his own combo plate because it was so good lol Chicken Tikka masala Chef's choice Lamb dish Veggie samosa- they give u two sauces. I ended up combining the two. Would def come here again. They have fountain drinks and can beverages. I forgot to take photos. Next timed will def come here again. read more

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This place is my favorite restaurant in all of San Diego! The food is so fresh and the staff treat everyone like family! Must try for everyone! read more

I was craving Indian and found this place on Grubhub. The meal did not disappoint! I got the 2 meat curries for $15.99. Any upgrades of protein is an upcharge, but there are plenty of options included in the base price. I had the chicken curry and vindaloo, and both were flavorful and delicious! The portion size was very good and included a small portion of rice pudding and a huge piece of naan. Overall, a great option for Indian food! read more

Punjabi Tandoor - $15.99 for Combo (choice of 2 meat curries) - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

Whenever I crave Indian, this is my go-to! I love lamb so I always get their lamb curry and rogan josh. So flavorful and soft, tender pieces of lamb Their samosas are reallyyyy crispy and they changed up their sauces from the last time I had it and I really enjoyed the sauces this time! I sat outside on their patio area and it was really nice since it was covered. read more

Punjabi Tandoor - Rogan Josh, Lamb Curry, Naan Bread - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Quick Service, Authentic Punjabi Flavors and Homely Meals. Comfort Food for Sure. Wide variety as well. Very kind and warm staff too.

Easily one of my favorite Indian food spot in town! Their curries are unmatched as well as their combo deals Chicken tikka masala is made so sweet, creamy, and perfectly every time and their butter chicken is so rich and flavorful. Their saag is pretty good as well, and I love to get that if I want to break up from the creamy curries for a while. The portions you get here are enough for 2 meals, however, it is always so hard to save some when it is just so good. read more

Punjabi Tandoor has been my favorite Indian restaurant ever since I came to San Diego for college in 2010. I graduated 2014 and moved out of SD, but since then, every single time I've come back it has never failed me. I just had a dinner combo tonight because I'm visiting SD for Labor Day weekend and I almost cried from how delicious it still is!! The women working there are also so friendly and sweet. Thank you Punjabi Tandoor for making me so happy for the past 15 years! read more

The food was delicious! The staff is amazing! The outside setting was so nice and cool for the day. We loved all the plants. Make sure to get a wide range of food so you can try a few!! read more

Punjabi Tandoor - Basmati Rice Chicken Biryani - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

Small place, not fancy at all. Food was just okay, some things were okay and others were not that great. Cheap ingredients used. The red and green sauce that come with the samosas had artificial food dyes in them, and tasted weird because they used cheap substitutions. Samosas were cold on the inside. Staff were unable to answer my questions about the food, because they did not speak English. Photos of food would have helped. Price is cheaper than other Indian places in the area, but the portions are smaller and no rice is included. Probably won't go back. read more

Reading Claudia P's review made me realize how much I miss this place so decided to go here for dinner tonight. I agree with Claudia, this is some of the best Indian food I've had in the US and I've spent extensive time in India. It's a family operated business and the staff is super friendly. This is off the beaten path in an industrial complex that might get overlooked. It gets incredibly busy for lunch. There is limited seating and a cute outdoor patio area. The food is flavorful and delicious. The portions are huge and I usually have plenty of leftovers. Love it here! read more

Punjabi Tandoor - Dinner combo #5 with Chicken Makhani and Paneer Tikka Masala and naan. - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST INDIAN FOOD IN SAN DIEGO!!!! I found this hole in the wall 10 years ago and it's one of my favorites. I've been to their Sorrento Valley location and it's good too. This location is my go to. I've ordered everything and it's all so good. I recommend their mushroom dish with the tamarind and green spicy green sauce with the garlic nann. I love this place!!! A must try and you'll love it too!! read more

The food at this place is outstanding, the best south Asian food in San Diego. Very flavorful and generous portions. After finding out that my friend was vegan the aunties fetched him some things from the back kitchen so that there would be more options for him. In addition to what we ordered they also gave me a delicious, sweet carrot side dish. The naan were hot, fresh and chewy, and large! Really great. In the past I have had them cater parties, very successfully, so I was happy to be back there. read more

I've been coming here for many years and it's always been one of my favorite local places. It's a hole in the wall restaurant located in a business center, with a patio and seats with umbrellas outside. I usually get one of the lunch or dinner combos which includes 1 chicken and 1 vegetable curry, rice, and naan. My favorites are the Chicken Makhani and Mushroom Masala curries. The naan is also very delicious. I also get the Saag Paneer curry but it can be a little watery sometimes (as other people have mentioned, the quality isn't always consistent). I've also noticed the spice level of the curries can vary wildly, sometimes the spiciness is mild and other times it's extremely spicy. Their portions are usually quite generous, though they seem to have shrunk slightly after the pandemic. The staff/owners are not the friendliest, but they are quick and efficient (I've also ordered takeout from here many times). I will definitely be coming back here regularly in the future! read more

I got the lunch special #4 ($10.49) Combo (choice of 2 meat curries) which was Chicken Makhani aka butter chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala with rice, Naan Bread and substituted Kheer for Raita. I also got the vegetable samosa which was had a crispy exteriors and was served with chutney and tamarind sauce. Overall, the food was a large portion and delicious but unfortunately, service was not that great. Parking was plentiful for a Saturday afternoon. read more

Punjabi Tandoor - Combo (choice of 2 meat curries) - Chicken Makhani and Chicken Tikka Masala with a side of Vegetable Samosa (2 Pieces) - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

Savory tikka masala and butter chicken curry! Chicken was a dry on the inside and some pieces were hard. The owner was difficult to understand and he hung up after a misunderstanding. Not the friendliest customer service. Will come back for the curry! read more

Punjabi Tandoor - Chicken Tikka Masala, butter chicken - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Today I tried this place ! The food was awful, I had good Indian food and I know the difference! The only difference between the two chicken dishes I got was the coloring! No flavor whatsoever! read more

Food was definitely good. Only reason it's not five stars is because some might not like that the pakora wasn't that crispy and may have different accustoms to the naan. But I really like every dish. We tried 7 items and all were good. The service was 5 stars. Would go again. read more

Let me start by saying I don't have the pictures of the food because I've consumed the food so fast. I highly recommend this place! It was my first time here but it's my husband's favorite spot. As soon as you walk through the door, the smell of spices and deliciousness hits you like a ton of bricks. I was so excited to try the food, the menu was a wide spread of dishes and you can see in the windows some ready made curries to order to go or sit down. The service was extremely kind too, we were offered a sample after ordering because I mentioned how everything smelled so good and saw lots of rotating customers coming in and out. So it only eased my mind even more that the food was good if people were coming in for a bite. We ordered samosas, rogan josh rice combo, nann, and roti. They also have fridges with drinks in it to your left of the register. Cute seating inside and nice outdoor seats too. I can't imagine how busy it must be for dinner time also. Everything was 10/10 at home. On our sample plate we had chicken tikka masala (I think), butter chicken, sagg (spinach) and veggies with rice. The way those spices hit my taste buds made me dance in my chair with excitement. I'm excited to come back next time for the other items! read more

Quality and recipes have changed. I'm so sad and disappointed!! Portions are much smaller. The Naan dry and hardly palatable. Tandoori was also dry and the chicken so small. The samosas are still delicious.. the curries weren't the same but still ok tadting... not my favorite though. We are sad to see this place change so much from what we recall reading pre covid for so many years.. 2.5 find up. We are hard pressed to return with the options around. read more

Great prices and portions! Definitely come here the lunch special, great local family spot to get your fix!

We got to-go on a Wednesday evening, perfect since it took me about that long to drive there. I got a lamb curry and brought my own rice, my friend got a shrimp biryani with a mango lassi drink (which I tried). They threw in a free small scoop of kheer (unless it was a mistake). The lamb curry was really good! They didn't ask for my spice preference and it was on the spicier side for me, but it was very tasty. The mango lassi was really good too, perfect to cut through the spice. So was the rice pudding, I would buy that a La carte next time I go. Just to note, though, their actual prices don't match the prices on the website, my total before tax was about 15% more than what was listed on their website. But I don't blame them with the rapid inflation lately. Our total was $31.22 for a solid meal for two people. Also! There is outdoor seating, but we decided to eat a local park. read more

Punjabi Tandoor - Shrimp biryani, lamb curry, kheer, and mango lassi - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

Punjabi Tandoor is a convenient spot for those who work at the nearby suites and warehouses in the Miramar area. They are currently not allowing any seating inside, but there is a covered patio out front with several tables that can hold about 20 customers who want to dine on-site. Parking is not an issue at all as there are two long rows of spaces to serve the industrial complex. I think I came here several years ago after our group played trampoline dodgeball in a building not far away. A menu was posted on a front window with a disclaimer stating that "Prices have been changed. Please check inside." The combination plates were the most popular for lunch and quickest as long as you selected from one of the several items on display in the heated bins. I decided to order the Shrimp Saag, which the cashier said would take the kitchen 15 minutes to make, and plain naan for my meal. About six pieces of shrimp were included in the mix with sauteed spinach, ginger, and spices. Interestingly, they never asked how spicy I wanted my dish to be prepared. It turned out that it was hotter than I liked, and that made it difficult to finish in one sitting. I brought the leftovers and half the naan to finish at home later in the evening. The quality of the saag was average compared to other Indian places where I have sampled this entree. read more

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This is really lovely place. There is ample parking. The food is hot and made fresh and generous amounts are provided with each order. (it is not self serve and the server makes the order based on request) There were four of us and we ordered three dishes which was more than enough food for the four of us plus some to take home. The food was delicious. The people behind the counter are very sweet and customer centric. The price is reasonable. All in all we would come back over and over. No complaints. Recommended without reservations. read more