A smaller restaurant with great food, comfortable ambiance and first rate service Tandav is nestled on a street corner off Broad St. Street parking is the only parking here so you might need to walk a little. Ambiance is nice- set in tables if two and four with seating for ~12 parties. The restaurant was very clean and had a good feel to it. It's a more romantic place, cozy but not setup to feel overcrowded. A great spot for a date Service is very friendly, with recommendations if asked and staff who care about your experience. A nice change from chains and carry out restaurants. Food is on point. We had chicken tikka masala, butter chicken, bhindi masala and garlic naan. Very good seasoning overall and the tikka masala had the right amount cream. Flavors were well developed and savory. Quantities of protein were good yet still plenty of sauce for naan dipping. Spice levels were a little mild compared to many Indian restaurants I have tried so I would recommend ordering one spice level up. The restaurant offers alcoholic drinks and has a decent wine selection. Prices are very competitive. We were very happy with our meal and overall experience. I would definitely recommend Tandav to you with high marks across the board. Cheers! read more

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It's hard to tell when this restaurant is open. Went with out-of- town visitors to find the sign (and online information) saying open 7 days but the lights out and the door locked. read more

I used to order on a pretty frequent basis because the food is so delicious! The chicken makhani is amazing and probably my favorite thing on the menu. I would even say it's my favorite in Baltimore! It is super rich and subtly sweet. I also love their saag-- I've tried both the paneer saag and the chicken saag and both are delicious. The only thing I would change in their dishes is the texture of the chicken; I wish the meat were a little tender as it does tend to be on the dry side most of the times I stop by. When I've dined in, service is pretty quick. Lighting inside is a little dim but I like it. I can't wait to try more things! read more

Tandav Indian Cuisine - Chicken Methi - Indian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Worst chicken tika masala that I ever had from here. It used to be thick and spicy, but tonight the sauce tasted like Campbell's Tomato Soup! Yuck. Food was ice cold. And the serving size was greatly reduced. A waste of money and a feeling of being ripped off. Never again. I will spread the word to my family and friends & advise they save their money. read more

Something changed in the last 6 months. This is my second recent order and again the sauce is thinner like watery on both the dishes I normally get. Portions are smaller and much less chicken, more sauce. Overall this place has lost its touch. read more

Pretty solid Uber eats order. Food traveled well. Lamb korma was great, nice consistency to the gravy and the meat was good and tender Bread was great too read more

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Delicious food, wonderful staff. I'll definitely go back. Friendly and welcoming . Lots of veggie options

The food was delicious, very generous portions, and the staff was beyond polite and welcoming! I got takeout for me and my girlfriend and before we finished our meal we were already looking at the menu to see what we should order next. We got the lamb tikka masala and samosas and emphatically recommended Tandav to friends a few bites in. I've never had anything from Tandav that is less than stellar, and this is a must for anyone in Fells or anyone in town looking for amazing food! read more

It was pretty good. Just like real Indian, spices food! We took take away. Chicken masala lunch menu. It was good read more

Tandav Indian Cuisine - Vegetable things - Indian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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We walked to Tandav to order a couple lunch boxes and give this place a try. The young man behind the counter (Yash) was very friendly and told us his and his family's story, explained the lunch special, and made us feel very welcome. We ordered the chicken tikka masala, malai kofta, saag paneer, and chicken curry, along with a side of samosas and a mango lassi (to enjoy on the walk home). The lassi was one of the best I've ever tasted. Really stellar. We ordered all the dishes medium on the spicy scale, and they were perfect. The samosas were perfectly crispy on the outside and well-seasoned on the inside. The chutneys were both very tasty too - the brown sweet chutney and the green spicy chutney. The green chutney was a bit runny for my liking, but I mixed them together so it was fine. The main dishes were all finger-licking good. The gravy of the chicken curry was my favorite, and the malai kofta was my favorite dish overall. I will be ordering those again and will try several other menu items. At $11 per lunch box, it's a great deal. Each one can easily last two meals as the food is heavy. Very glad to have found this restaurant! read more

Tandav Indian Cuisine - Chicken Tikka Masala, Malai Kofta, Tandoori Naan, Bowl of rice - Indian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Tandav isn't the best Indian food of my life, but for consistency and the fact that they're always there for me in my hour of need, they get 5 stars. I miss their lunch buffet dearly (boo COVID!!), it has a special place in my heart because my pals and I would often come for lunch buffet--a cozy neighborhood spot. During COVID, they adopted a lovely lunch box special, which includes 2 entrees, rice, and naan for around $11. It's not enough for multiple meals like ordering an entree a la carte, but it really does the trick for a nice, filling lunch for a very decent price (especially for Indian food). I appreciated the chicken tikka masala (order spicy for sure!) and aloo gobi combination. The prospect of deciding and mixing and matching is a pretty fun activity. I gotta say I miss the goat curry from the lunch buffet, so maybe I'd try that next time. If for some reason you're like me, incredibly specific, and deciding between aloo saag and aloo methi, there's a very low methi ratio, so I'd opt for the saag. read more

Tandav Indian Cuisine - COVID lunch special - Indian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Tandav is a local corner restaurant. I loved the atmosphere and service. My friend and I were the only one in the restaurant, so the waiter was really attentive. We started with vegetable samosas which were delicious. I got the Paneer Tikka which was so good with the garlic naan pictured. I believe they have a lunch special for a cheap deal! Recommend coming here especially during the winter months for warm food and environment. Pro: Portions Customer service Quiet Con: none read more

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Ordered through DoorDash and was very happy with the overall experience. The food was hot, containers filled to the brim, and was in good shape despite the distance traveled. It also arrived very quickly! Everything was absolutely delicious! I ordered Chickpea Masala, my husband had the salmon masala. The garlic nann was amazing as was the Chaat Papri. read more

This place in a Gem in Baltimore. Excellent selection of Indian food with an exceptional taste. We ordered samosa, Tandoori Chicken and Biryani with Butter Chicken. Service was exceptional , friendly. The atmosphere was wonderful for a nice meal with the family. If you like Indian food do not hesitate to try Tandav Indian Cuisine read more

Tandav is my absolute go to Indian restaurant. Even after I moved out of the neighborhood I've frequented this establishment. The staff are always incredibly kind; the service is consistent and amazing. The flavor in their dishes is indescribable!! My favorite dish is the chicken tikka masala (medium). I always get it with the intention of stretching it across two meals (as it is more than possible to get two servings out of the order) but often end up not having left overs. I also love their garlic naan. The dishes are fairly priced and very delicious!! Please support this amazing local restaurant. Place an order directly with them instead of DoorDash! read more

Tandav is absolutely fantastic. The food is incredible and flavorful, the staff are the nicest people around! Order anything from here and you will not be disappointed. I usually order the basic Chicken Tikka Masala, it is so good and flavorful. The chicken Korma is also really good. The naan is great, must order. The Keppa Naan (I think that's the name) has minced lamb baked in and we love to get it when we are feeling extra haha. One time I accidentally got the Chicken Tikka Tandori, and it was actually really good, I wish I had a salad or just regular naan to put it on because it was literally huge chunks of really juicy and flavorful chicken, and rice of course. The lemon to squeeze on top was perfect, but def wanted more veggies. I would order again if I had some lettuce on hand. They also give you incredibly large portions, my husband and I can split one dish comfortably, or get two dishes with intentions on having leftovers the next day. I cannot recommend this place enough! Love it so much! Love the customer service. read more

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The Tandoori chicken was dry and tasteless. The naan did not look or taste homemade, very dry and tasteless. This food was very disappointing. I threw the left overs in the trash. Why was time and space. read more

What a wonderful neighborhood find! Stayed a night in the area and happened upon this place on my walk back to the AirBnb and glad I stopped in. Spicy lamb chili was excellent and service was very attentive despite a very busy meal delivery service counter. read more

Tandav Indian Cuisine - Spicy lamb chili - Indian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I lovedddd the chicken tikka masala I will be back again for sure. I will need it spicier next time though

Look no further for your new fav local Indian restaurant!! We dropped by for the lunch special the other day (~$12ish with tax) and were greeted with such a warm welcome from the owner. Each lunch box comes with rice, naan, and 2 choices of meat or veggie dishes. You can mix and match--and BAM--never ending lunch combos. I think one of our favorites was the daal makhani (not pictured). Really hearty portions, very happy me! read more

Tandav Indian Cuisine - Lunch special - Chicken Tikka Masala, Alu Gobi - Indian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Oh my. A hidden gem right in the neighborhood. Easily as good as any of the pricier Indian restaurants in the County.

We love Tandav! We live in Richmond, but own an Airbnb in Patterson Park. When in than, we always try to visit for what has become one of our favorite Indian restaurants. The service is always excellent and they are very family-friendly; a plus when dining in big cities! Tonight, we enjoyed the Chicken Korma, Chicken Makhani, and Malai Kofta. All were delicious; our seven year old gobbled up her meal. Thank you for another delicious meal while in town! read more

I'm not sure why my previous review of this restaurant disappeared but oh well, time for a new one. Tandav is a fantastic neighborhood gem. The food is good, the proprietors are friendly, it is a great place to have in the area. We've tried probably a couple of dozen dishes from here and liked all but one of them. The Paneer Chili was a weird, pseudo-Chinese dish that was totally unlike everything else they serve and really not good at all. It was an outlier though and since everything else I've had here is tasty I'll just forget I ever had it. There's also an excellent lunch combo special if you call and order from them directly. It's a great way to get a sampler of multiple dishes along with a generous amount of naan. read more

Called the establishment to confirm which items were vegan. Server was very helpful. Pleasantly surprised that the naan was vegan, since most places have dairy in theirs. Ordered the samosas, naan, beel chaat (no yogurt), and chana masala. Everything was great, tasty, and fresh. 10/10 accomodating and delicious, will visit again. read more

This restaurant has some of the best Indian food I've ever tasted! My favorites are the chicken makhani, chicken tikka masala, and lamb biryani. Their vegetarian options are also very tasty and hearty, so this place is always my go-to when I'm hosting any vegetarians. The saag paneer and palak paneer are delicious. Service is always very friendly and attentive. read more

They have the BEST chicken soup. The broth is perfectly spicy and the chicken is flavored so nicely. Always add the samosas.

Tucked away in Butchers hill, Tandav is a fantastic example of delicious indian cooking! Aside from the wonderful food, the staff here deserves a major highlight. They clearly love sharing their heritage and food with the Baltimore community. All the dishes here are a hit but I personally love the Chicken Makathni. Imagine a slightly sweeter tikka masala with some brighter spices. You can tell that they use real whole spices in their food because sometimes YOU BITE INTO IT. So watch out for the occasional star anise. Their prices are every so slightly higher than some of the competition (darbar, sakoon) but the portion sizes are well worth it. All in all, glad to be able to support and promote this amazing place! read more

The food here has been great. I recommend the rice biryani and shrimp dishes. The lamb saag was also delicious. They are fast and friendly plus they offer delivery. It is a great option if your in the area. read more

This is one of my favorite Indian places in Baltimore simply because they have my favorite dish, Chicken Madras. I've only been her for takeout but the restaurant looks clean and the staff is nice. read more

Loved the lamb samosas and the paneer tikka masala was so good. The garlic nan was soft and warm and my favorite bite.

I ordered chicken tikka masala and lamb biryani through UberEats. I have to admit that these were some of the worst Indian dishes that I have ever tasted. The chicken tikka masala was extremely bland. In addition, the chicken was dry and overcooked. The biryani was also bland (despite the fact that requested medium heat). I am so done with Baltimore restaurants. Most of the food is not prepared well and overpriced. This establishment is just another example. This is NOT good, authentic Indian food. read more

I had the lunch special. I chose Chana masala and paneer tikka masala. It came with a generous amount of rice and bread! The paneer tikka masala was especially good. I would recommend you get this place a try. read more

LOVE this place. They have a lunchbox special that's any two entrees + rice + naan for like ~$13. We get it all the time. read more

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Very solid Indian food for Baltimore. We ordered the assorted appetizers, chicken korma, and the chicken mango curry. The apps were great. I particularly enjoyed the pakoras but the flat fried potato pakora was under seasoned in my opinion. As for the mains, we ordered both dishes mild, since some Indian places tend to knock your socks off. Personally, I would have preferred medium to hot, but my wife and I were sharing dishes so mild was appropriate. Overall the korma was fantastic and the mango curry was just a step or two under it but still pretty good. Side note: there were bay leaves and green cardamom pods in the dishes which I personally count as a huge plus. They're clearly putting time and effort into these dishes. Just keep and eye out for them cause biting into a cardamom pod isn't the most appealing thing. read more

I'll start out by saying to take my review with a grain of salt considering all of the other reviews giving 5 stars. My true rating for the food I received would be a 3.5 We ordered Chaat Papri, Garlic Kulcha, Malai Kofta, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Chicken Mahkani. Pros: - Chaat Papri was delightful. The fried crackers were similar to Chinese fried noodles, and the tamarind chutney was flavorful and tangy. - Both chicken entrees came with a lot of protein. - The dumplings in the Malai Kofta had a complex and tasty flavor. Cons: - The restaurant mixed up the labeled lids for the Chicken Tikka Masala and the Chicken Mahkani. I felt like the flavor of my butter chicken was really off (way too tomato-y) and by the time I realized the mistake (comparing the color/taste to my partner's dish) he had already put a significant dent in the entree. I was pretty disappointed at this mistake. - The flavors in the curry sauce of all the entrees was bland to my taste. Really just mediocre, not complex, spicy, or bright. The spice level might be something you need to specifically request, but that doesn't account for the absence of other seasoning. - The Garlic Kulcha was rubbery and the portion was disappointing. Perhaps that's down to the difference in thickness/substantiality of Kulcha vs Naan, but I guess I had hoped for a slightly larger portion due to how thin it was (the portion was about the size of a large tortilla). I don't plan to order from here again, but my experience seems to be the outlier from other reviews this far. read more

Food was so good didn't even get a chance to take photos! Our go to Indian place in Baltimore! We got the lamb vindaloo, chicken vindaloo, lamb korma, chicken tikka masala, and a side of garlic naan. All so tasty and so perfectly spicy. Can't go wrong with anything you order here! read more

Excellent food and amazing service. Since we went on a weekday night, it was very quiet. Ordered assorted appetizers to start with which were fresh, hot, and tasty. Had malai kofta with garlic naan for the main course which was delicious. Great customer service, very attentive and polite. Definitely would recommend this place. read more

Everything was amazing! This was our first time ordering and we will definitely be back. The staff was so kind and helpful and the food was delicious. The samosas especially were some of the best we've had! read more

I was never into Indian food before but ever since I tried the chicken curry and tikka misala, it's been home ever since.

The food here is amazing! Their lunch buffet pre-COVID was one of the best deals around. Now they offer a takeout lunch box which is also an awesome deal. We've tried a bunch of their dishes and each item we've ordered has been awesome. Love this place. Tandav is my go-to for Indian in the city. read more