I usually head down to "Curry Row" on 6th Street, but this place is much closer to my apartment, so my wife and I decided to give it a try. I made a reservation for 2 on their Website, which was easy. We walked a few blocks and walked into Tandoor Oven, and were impressed with the upscale and modern feel of the restaurant. We were immediately greeted by the host. I told him we had a reservation and he knew my name, so I figured I was the only one who made a reservation that night! He guided us to a nice romantic table near the window, we sat, and he gave us menus and then brought water. My wife and I perused the menu and checked out some of the dishes the other customers were enjoying. I ordered papadum with Lemon Pickle, and for our mains, I ordered Chicken Tikka Masala, and my wife ordered Southern Spice Chicken, as well as Pilau rice and Naan bread. I prefer Lime Pickle, but I was impressed with the Lemon Pickle, as well as their chutneys. Our mains came, and while I ordered mine spicy, it wasn't very spicy at all, but wow, what great flavors! My wife and I both enjoyed our mains immensely, as well as the sides- the Naan was thin and crispy, and I could tell it was freshly made. The rice was perfect as well. Service was wonderful, attentive without being overbearing. This place is very nice and modern, and very welcoming. The staff is friendly, and I feel they really appreciate your business. It's great to find a great local Indian restaurant that appreciates the locals! I WILL be back! read more

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$8 for what was a mango lassi. Same size as a sponge. Tasted good but could've enjoyed way more for $8 read more

Tandoor Oven - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

We went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and then walked over here on a cold day to have delicious chicken, tikka and palak paneer, along with a Nan and a lemon pickle. The service was wonderful, super pleasant and helpful. We also had the cauliflower appetizer which was delicious. I would recommend this place and I consider myself an Indian food aficionado. read more

Tandoor Oven - Chicken tikka salad, paneer, and nan - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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We enjoyed our dinner here. The ambience is nIce--quiet and calm. The portions are generous. We liked the food--we tried the karhai chicken, chana masala and some samosas. One of the better Indian options in the neighborhood read more

Great service, food and ambiance. I loved the slightly sweet crisps and sauces they served while waiting for our food. I had an order of tandoori chicken and samosas as my entre, and felt quite full after. I'd recommend getting a sauce with the samosas. My friend got the famous chicken tikka masala, she's a connoisseur of the dish, and said it was fantastic. The rice was perfectly cooked without being too dry. We shared an order of cheese naan and had a great time! read more

Tandoor Oven - TANDOORI CHICKEN (Full) CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA SAMOSA (VEG) TANDOORI CHEESE NAAN - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Good food (portions were small), attentive service, and reasonable price point. Would return.

We really like it here. I didn't grow up with spicy food, so Indian cuisine isn't one of my staples, but Tandoor Oven does an excellent job and is one my favorite local restaurants. If you are dining in, the atmosphere is welcoming and warm. The service is excellent and the staff are truly nice people. It's always a nice experience eating here. If you're picking up / getting delivery, the food is actually just as good. Here's what you shouldn't miss: -Chicken or Lamb Biryani - big portion, lots of flavor. Get a side of chutney to mix in as well -Chicken Tikka Massala - excellent. Make sure you get extra naan for dipping -Tandoori Chicken - they actually give you most of a rotisserie chicken. Be prepared! -I like all of their salmon and shrimp dishes - you can't go wrong -Palak Paneer - great for vegetarians -Samosas, kebabs and "drums of heaven" are solid -We love their Naan. Try it all. I've only had beer here, but Indian beer washes down the spices nicely. 5/5. read more

My sister and I needed something to fill us up well before going to The Met, so we picked our favorite cuisine! Tandoor Oven has a classy ambience, fantastic service, and absolutely delicious food. We ordered the samosas for our appetizer, which were hot, perfectly made, and came with two scrumptious sauces and chutney. We also got the garlic naan, which was perfectly baked and topped with real garlic instead of garlic powder. The tikka masala has the perfect amount of kick without overpowering the flavor, which is so rich and the perfect balance of tangy and savory. Price-wise it's pretty average for NYC. The tikka masala was $20 and came with rice. read more

Tandoor Oven - GARLIC NAAN - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Coming back to add that the food does really well with take out. Fast and easy and fabulous and delicious!!!

First of all, the restaurant was cold and drafty. Given the weather outside was also cold and drafty, perhaps the restaurant needs a double entrance to minimize the inside cold. I have to say that the service was poor. Delay for our lunch was more than a half hour even though there were only two other tables there with customers. No offer of a second glass of wine nor were our water glasses refilled; in fact, our waiter never inquired if we were pleased with our meal at all. The place does not offer a lunch menu, so the Tandoori Chicken was a full plate. My chicken was fair, but my son's Goat Vindaloo was mainly full of bones. The meal was just okay. It could have been so much better. read more

The food was so delicious. The service was friendly and quick. The ambience was intimate, quiet, calm perfect spot for solo or date night. read more

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5 stars all the way! Oh my Lord have mercy! The samosas were epic The drums of heaven were legendary but the star of the night by far was the chicken sula tika! We did the Chocken tika masala as our main and were SO delighted! For desert we did a nice mango lassi. So refreshing and yummy! Our waiter was very accommodating, gave excellent recommendations, and made us all very happy with our decisions. The wine was good too and OH MY GOD let me not forget the Naan! Duuuuuude! That was GOOD! But yeah definitely coming back for this and never stopping. read more

Tandoor Oven - Drums of heaven - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Absolutely excellent food!! Also they were playing actual Indian music instead of random pop songs like some other places, which really contributed to the ambiance. :) read more

Tandoor Oven - CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA GARLIC NAAN - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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Tried out this cute spot by a friend who doesn't even like Indian... my friend and I, however, are Indian lovers. Love the style when you walk in-- the door is lovely too. Are you looking for good samosas? Shrimp curry? Garlic naan? Yes?! They have it! And it was simply tasty-- and on the lighter side. Sometimes when you go to Indian it's really filling and heavy. Nope, not here. Light and fluffy. I was happy my friend recommended this spot. I will be backkk! I wanna try more on the menu! Ps. Forgive me, I forgot to snap pictures of the Foood!! read more

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We have only ever had takeaway from this restaurant, but we find it to be very, very good and well prepared Indian food. The owner is a responsive and considerate gentleman who is happy to accommodate your special requests. We call for takeaway regularly from a group of restaurants that we are comfortable with, and Tandoor Oven is certainly on that list. We recommended it highly. read more

The server has breath issue, otherwise, the food is good this time. I have received rotten meat from them before (meat tastes funky and stinky). basically if the quality can be more consistent, and they can be more conscience about the food they serve. I am generous for giving 3 starts. 4 stars for the sauce, 1 star for the hygiene, 2 star for the consistency. read more

The website needs to be updated because there's no more lunch specials due to new management but they don't honor it at all. Additionally they don't have a non alcoholic drinks menu but they do make mango lassi - though it isn't on the menu so you won't know how much you'll be tried. This is the first Indian restaurant I went to where we were not given a free appetizer such as dosa for dip. We came here for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon - there was only one other person who was dining and probably 2 pick up orders in the 1.5 hours we ate there. The food took forever to arrive. Food was mediocre. Will not come back again. read more

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I love indian food. The food was good. The place is casual, at least in the room where we sat, which was right where you walk in. I forgot to take a look at the other room. I like a fancier place, but that's just me. read more

what we ordered: samosa $8 murgh makhani (butter chicken) $20 chicken vindaloo $20 masala roast paneer $18 lamb briyani $22 garlic naan $5 tandoori cheese naan $6 double ka meetha $7 great ambiance and incredible service. the staff were so sweet and showed so much hospitality. food was all outstanding! the curries were comforting and flavorful. you cannot skip out on the naans either. the briyani rice dish also had great spices. overall, an excellent spot for an intimate experience and delicious authentic indian cuisine! read more

Tandoor Oven - a variety of dishes of food - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

A solid spot! Came in around 5 pm on New Year's Eve and the 2 of us were seated immediately. We ordered chicken biryani, aloo gobi, and garlic naan, as well as a mango lassi, rice pudding, mango ice cream, and mint tea. Loved that the food came out promptly, portions were perfect for 2 people, and pricing was more than reasonable given how much we ordered ($45 each including tip) I can see us coming back after a trip to the Met or grabbing takeout! read more

Tandoor Oven - Chicken Biryani Special(Chicken/Veg), Aloo Gobi, Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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A delicious place that I come to visit in person and also take out! My favorite is the butter chicken and chicken tikka masala. They also have different flavors of naan that I love! In-person, the staff was great and very attentive. Overall, this is one of my go-to places to take out and a spot on the UES to dine in. read more

The best Indian food I've ever had!! We got the chicken lollipops (spicy!), chicken tikki masala, and creamy cashew chicken. We were licking the bowls to our leftovers lol! The service was also amazing, very quick and friendly. Restaurant was also beautiful. Highly recommend it here read more

Not sure why not higher rating on Yelp, was initially afraid of it being a tourist trap due to close location to the Met, but we had a 5 star lunch here.. salmon curry was delicious. The chicken curry was great too, spicy. Both had huge chunks of protein & generous portions. Would definitely come again. read more

**** Delivery Coment **** Do Not Order Delivery!!! Took me 1 Hour & 10 Minutes!!! I am only 5 minute walking distance!!! I have been going here for years and decided to order in for the first time. I called the restaurant and asked reason for being late. The lady sounded agitated and kept on saying "it's coming it's coming!" I hung up and asked my wife and she wanted to eat left over since we were very hungry. So I called right back and the man told me the order left. The reason food took 1 hour to prepare, they were very busy. OMG they dont care about customer!! Since Doordash doesn't have cancel option, I asked why didn't they notify me? He said they didn't have time to call because they were very busy. JUST say "Sorry!!!" read more

Tandoor oven gives off a nicer fancy vibe with their ambient lighting and the staff dressed professionally. We were seated right away which was great. We first ordered the Manchurian cauliflower and drums of heaven for appetizers which were delicious! Each of the appetizers came with 4 pieces which was great for two of us. For our main course we ordered the chicken vindaloo and the Kashmiri Rogan Josh (lamb). The chicken vindaloo was mild which was great since I am not a super spicy lover - but they can crank up the spice if needed! Our favorite was the lamb dish which came out a bit spicy and the meat was nice and soft. The complimentary rice was a great addition as well. We got great garlic naan as well. The portions were so large we had to take some home. Highly recommend for any occasion - one of the best Indian spots in the upper east side! read more

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This review is sincere and based upon fact, not opinion. Today, is the third consecutive disappointing meal that I have had here since the restaurant acquired new ownership. I tried Goat Vindaloo and a fried bread. The order arrived unusually late, the bread was satisfactory and the goat utterly undercooled. Although the waiter returned the first entree and replaced it with another, the second was equally unacceptable. read more

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I went with my family for a graduation lunch here and the food was so authentic and full of flavor. Since I am vegetarian I had the malai kofta which was creamy and divine. The others ordered their lamb dum biryani, chicken tikka masala, and naan which were equally teeming with flavor. Everything came in shareable portions! I suggest getting several dishes to share with a group of others. The service was also amazing. The food took a while to be prepared but that's how you know that everything is made fresh! read more

Tandoor Oven - HYDRABADI DUM BIRYANI (LAMB) Chicken Tikka Masala MALAI KOFTA NAAN - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

The service was impeccable. The food was excellent. Try paneer tikka kebab appetizer, saag paneer entree. Ambience was great! The restaurant is a gem for the neighborhood. read more

I've been going to this place for over 30 years and always love it! Wish I had some pictures... Will have to take some next time. The food is consistently great. The atmosphere makes you feel like you're in India and the staff are always very nice. The owner often brings us free ice cream at the end of the meal and all of our friends that have gone over the years also love. read more

Unclear why there are some low reviews, because I really enjoyed my experience. I think 4 stars for the food - it's pretty good, but to me what pushed it to 5 stars was just enjoyed the ambiance and the service. I was grabbing food alone and it was a good balance classy but comfortable. Waiters were polite and seems to me that manager/owner was also involved in providing service. read more

I don't know why this place has 3.5 stars - it's definitely my favorite place for Indian food that I've found in the city (prices, quality, ambiance, customer service). All around fantastic and I'm so thankful that we stumbled upon this charming restaurant :) + the food The portions look small, but omg they are SO filling. And so good. (Then again, we do also order naan because we can't help ourselves ... but we also only eat half of our rice, so idk). Raymond and I can't finish 2 entrees by ourselves, though we can tackle an appetizer + an entree together. We tried to get 2 entrees once ... it was simultaneously amazing and terrible because I had to fight myself to stop eating. :'( I don't know if you can really go wrong with anything, but we've enjoyed all the chicken dishes we've had. (We've only had chicken dishes). Unlike grilled chicken I've had at other places, Tandoor Oven makes it nice and juicy. The dishes with sauce are also phenomenal. + customer service They are some of the nicest waitstaff I've ever met - kind, generous, attentive and genuine. They gave us complimentary rice pudding the first time we went and complimentary mango and pistachio ice cream the second time - omg, they were both stupendous. If I weren't already so full from normal food, I would've definitely ordered dessert. If you come with a large group, definitely get the dessert. The mango ice cream is basically mango lassi in ice cream form. + ambiance It makes me sad that Tandoor Oven is relatively empty because it deserves to be packed :( Maybe because it's off the avenue? In any case, we haven't had any issues getting seated and it's not loud and obnoxious like a lot of other restaurants are (after all, when there's good food for this price, there are usually tons of people there). I like that it's pretty quiet and conducive to conversations. :) Excited to come back! read more

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My daughter and I ate here one evening after spending all day at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and it was the perfect end to our day. The food was delicious, the wine was perfect, and the staff was kind and helpful. read more

Tandoor Oven - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Not recommended. Lollipop chicken was so dry it was uneatable. Equivalent to biting into a rock. Chicken tandoori was a let down as well. Dry. Appear precooked and reheated before being served.... read more

Great food. Superb chana masala, went down well with the chutneys. Drums of heaven and tandoori cheese naan were both excellent as well. Service was fast, efficient, and extremely polite. The ambiance was classy and set a good mood for the meal. read more

Best Indian food in the area! Never a long wait and super friendly and attentive staff, the dishes are super fresh and delicious and the ambiance is very nice! read more

Good ambience. Excellent service. The mulligatawny soup was piping hot and very hearty; actually great. The vindaloo chicken was on point: flavorful and very spicy (hot), though not mortally hot. Great naan and accoutrements. Very enjoyable. read more

How do you tell someone" you can not order until you give me your phone number ". He had an attitude from the moment I walked in . You have not one customer in this shitty restaurant and you turn away my 80 dollar order away because I wouldn't give you my phone number . read more

Literally my all time favorite. I order from here once a week and always get the black dal - it is so creamy and tasty, literally one of the best black dals I've ever had. read more

Really great Indian on the UES. delicious food and fantastic and friendly service. Would recommend

This was actually my first time having Indian food and I was blown away. I personally have never had Indian and I was a bit intimidated to go and order the food. I went during the lunch shift on a weekday and there weren't to many people inside so it was a very nice atmosphere. The menu is very overwhelming if you've never had Indian food before and it took me some time to order. I actually googled what was good Indian food to order and ended up being getting a crash course according to my last in different flavors. I really like peanut dishes so I ordered Chicken Kurma: meat cooked with cream, almond and sweet spice. Rice is on the house and usually made for the table. The best choice ever and I learned about Indian specialty Bread: Garlic Nan (unleavened bread freshly baked in classy oven) special flat bread with/ garlic flavor and Keema Nan (spice flavored meat-filled Nan bread). These are great sides to go along with your dish. And the host were so nice at the end of our meal and gave us ice cream on the house. Mongo & Kulfi (home made pistachio) ice cream. read more

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