Just a short review today for a visit a few weeks ago. All of the food was excellent. However, the takeout protocol left something to be desired. While the dining room was empty, pickup meant that we had to go inside to the counter. Mask-wearing by staff was inconsistent. read more

Food was ok for me, I might be a tough critic. I orders several appetizers for my family to try. Samosas were a huge hit... We ordered take out which I'm sure affected the quality of the food. I'd try again to enjoy the proper way. Beautiful establishment, friendly service. read more

I have long bemoaned the fact that the choices for Indian cuisine in Durham/Chapel Hill were middle of the road, at best. And now a wonderful new spot has opened up just down the road from me. I think most of their business is take-out and Grubhub, but the inside of the restaurant is very nice and the staff couldn't be more pleasant. They have a full bar and a very extensive menu. My favorites so far are the lamb tikka masala (entree) and the mango pineapple shirmp (appetizer). I've also had the goat rogan josh, which was very tender but the goat comes bone-in with that dish so I may try the vindaloo next. The samosas are terrific as well, and I really like their rosemary naan. [Note: I've only eaten from there in the evening, so I haven't done the lunch buffet.] The evening menu is quite extensive and I look forward to working my way through it. NB: Their website still has Wilmington in the URL, but if you go to it, there's a link to the specifics of the Durham location. read more

We came here around 9 and the place closes at 10. We were seated pretty fast, but the waitress/owner I believe wanted us to order ASAP like.... Right after we were seated. It was our first time here, we didn't even have the time to check the menu .... Idk bro y'all still have an hr before closing itsnot like we came in at 9:45... the butter chicken we ordered was kinda too soupy. Food was okay. Service wasn't too pleasant. Location of this place is very easy to find with lots of parking spots. Will I come back again, probably not since there are plenty of Indian restaurants in the area.... read more

What a wonderful place. We ordered the vegetable plate app. Soo good!! I had the chix curry... very favorable! My gf had the malai Kodta .. she said was not ultimate favorite but it was definitely delicious. We would like to try the lunch buffet.. the place is great!!! Come check it out!! read more

Tandoori Bites - Inside - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Came here for Valentine's Day, and the service was amazing! The server checked on us frequently to make sure we were enjoying our night, and brought me yogurt sauce when she saw how much I was sweating from the spice. Another server brought a heart balloon to a toddler at the next table. Cute! The food was delicious. We had the chicken tikka masala, the lamb boti kabob, and garlic naan. The lamb was superbly tender, and the vegetables were seasoned well. They also gave a TON of food - we rarely take home leftovers, but we did from here. read more

The Good: I ordered their special Biryani with Shrimp, chicken and lamb. The portion is huge and stretched it out to three meals. Their Naan was also very good. I ordered online through Grub Hub via Yelp and the order was right on time for my takeout visit. The Just O.K: I would have liked more of the shrimp, chicken and lamb, but I know how that goes. More rice , less good stuff. The flavor was ok, but not anything crazy good. I am thinking I just ordered the wrong dish (this was my first visit). They are called "Tandoori Bites" after all and not "Biryani Bites". The inside restaurant looked real nice, so when it's safe to dine indoors again, I would definitely give them another visit and order something different the next time. read more

Went to this restaurant while visiting my son and when I walked in to the bar and ordered I was told it will be about 25-30 minutes. Server was very nice but, the manager came over and asked me to move to the other end of the bar. I finally got my food an hour later it was really late and I was very hungry. I felt like they should've offered me bread or something while I was waiting. I only had a vegetable dish and they could've worked out in before a big party of about 12. The food was very good. read more

Great ambiance and friendly service too but average food. Tried three times and not sure will go back.

This restaurant was just too expensive. The cuisine wasn't terrible, but it wasn't great either. I'd say it was satisfactory. The food was a little sour but the quantity provided was decent. The staff, range of meals, and taste seemed to cater to non-Indians. Although the service was prompt, I sensed a bias against non-Indians. In general, this restaurant will not be a favorite. read more

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We have been coming to Tandoori Bites biweekly since we moved to Durham. When we have friends in town, this is our go-to. They serve the best butter chicken we've had, and they've never disappointed with other dishes. Some highlights are the chicken palak and the chicken madras. Our friends get extremely spicy food, and when you ask them for spicy, they won't hold back. We usually get mild, for reference. Their mango lassi is awesome as well. A little thing - their rice has a pleasant flavor on its own. Extra bonus. read more

Great food! We were a little concerned because some of the reviews mentioned them not wearing masks, but we didn't find that to be the case. Social distancing was fine, and mask wearing was definitely happening among any staff we saw. They also appear to have outdoor seating - though it was quiet enough inside that we chose a booth instead. We ordered both the vegetable and cheese pakora to start, and I loved the dipping sauce that came with it. We then got the Butter Chicken, Lamb Korma, Tandoori mixed grill and the Tandoori chicken. I got mine medium while everyone else got it mild, and it seemed perfect for all of us. And the bread basket was awesome, garlic naan is my go-to but all of it was delicious. All in all an excellent option, just wish they were closer to where we lived so we could get takeout from there all the time! read more

This is our favorite local Indian. All around best flavors in both meat and veggie dishes. Only negative is the very small amount of chicken you receive (6-7 chunks) for the price. This seems common around Durham though. We'll continue to come here because our at home Indian just isn't as tasty! read more

After reading many good reviews we wanted to try Indian closer to home (we usually frequent Azitra in Raleigh). We ordered takeout. We ate it immediately, seated on the patio outside the restaurant. Even though it was literally just 2 minutes between pickup and eating, we could barely eat it. The food was pretty obviously reheated and quite rubbery. We threw away most of our $30+ order. I know takeout is rarely as good as in-house dining but when it's this bad there's no reason to try again. read more

If you want to try some tasty Indian food, get the bhaigan bharta (eggplant) and butter chicken. I get both mild. Way more delicious and less pricy than some other Durham establishments in downtown. Also, takeout orders are ready on time! Thank you Tandoori Bites for your consistency and high quality food! read more

If you blink, you'll miss Tandoori bites which sits at the corner of an unassuming shopping and restaurant complex in New Hope Commons. Working against some deadlines and wanting takeout, we ordered from Tandoori bites since it had just opened and we wanted to try it out. I'm so glad we did! The food was unreal. The spinach chaat appetizer blew our minds - our favorite dish at Rasika in DC is the palak chaat and I dare say, this one is better! It was so amazingly flavorful. Next time I'm just ordered that with naan so I can eat the whole thing. I had the bhindi masala which was flavorful and at mild just had a touch of spice to keep it interesting. The garlic naan was so buttery and flavorful. We got two orders but couldn't finish it all! (And we really love naan.) my husband got the chicken tikka masala and loved it too. Ordering online was super easy and it was ready for pickup in twenty minutes. I regretted not being able to sit down to eat because the inside decor is really cute and the waitstaff was so friendly when I picked up my order. We will be back! read more

Tandoori Bites is the best new Indian place in the area, hands down! I've been the past two weeks and have been blown away by the quality and selection of food they have. Staff and service are friendly and attentive, the atmosphere is casual but refined, and the overall meal experience is great. I can't say enough about how good the curry selections are and the chicken vindaloo and paneer tikka are incredible. I used to travel to India for work and this reminded me of "home away from home" overseas. The warm and inviting atmosphere, along with Bollywood movies on screen, are the perfect reminder and depiction of the wonderful country of India. Tandoori Bites is absolutely a must-visit, and I look forward to going there many times in the future. If you're a fan of Indian cuisine, you need to stop by some point soon. read more

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Gosh, it's been awhile since I've been able to give s positive review so I'm thrilled to be able to do so for this restaurant. The number of Indian restaurants have surged as of late and many of them fall short and have left me disappointed but Tandoori Bites is definitely the exception. The food is nicely prepared with detail to seasoning and authenticity. I love all their vegetarian items particularly the palak paneer. I haven't done their buffet but it's encouraging to see they have separate tables for meat and non meat dishes. I took off a star because the price is higher than most other places but given the locale and restaurant presence, I do think the prices are inflated. read more

This upscale-in-appearance Indian restaurant serves a perfectly fine lunch buffet where you'll find the usual suspects plus quite a lot more. Sure, there's chicken tikka masala with raita, naan, salad for starters and golab jamun for afters, but you'll also get palak paneer, chana masala, chicken tandoori, and another half dozen entree selections. The options skew toward northern Indian cuisine and everything we had was hot and tasty. Worth a try! read more

Easily the best Indian food I've had in the Triangle, and we eat a lot of Indian food. We only do take-out so I can't comment on the dining-in service. Once in a while their time estimate for readiness is optimistic, so give them a little cushion. read more

Have ordered this takeout a few times. Their butter chicken is some of the best I've had. Prompt delivery too.

My large order was ready for take out in 15 minutes. Sometimes that's not a good sign. But the chicken biriyani, South Indian chicken curry and naan were all deliciously fresh. Every single thing, including the raita and mixed pickles were delicious. The Biryani was more than enough for 2 people. Though I'm glad I ordered extra raita. And the woman who served me was smiling, friendly and warm. read more

Tandoori Bites - Chicken biryani - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Wow. Yet another great addition to the Durham food scene. The owner's decision to open a third location is our fortune. A friend and I experienced a very diverse, very flavorful lunch buffet in the beautiful decor of this wonderful Indian restaurant. Plenty of choices from goat, several types of chicken, fish, vegetarian options, salads, a couple desserts and more. The buffet line was well-maintained, clean and fresh. Small bar in the back for those so inclined. I will be back. Repeatedly. read more

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Family owned a new place that was completely accommodating with my gluten-free diet! Definitely an amazing place to go, if I'm back in town, I will eat here every single time! read more

So tasty! This is a great new addition to the burgeoning Indian restaurant businesses in Durham! The service is perfect; water is constantly refilled. They had so many vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. They had chicken, lamb, and goat meat. The food may be a bit spicy for some. However the raita (yogurt-based side) helped minimize the heat. This is a good alternative for a typical brunch!! read more

Extraordinarily delicious lunch buffet with an expansive range of options. There's a whole bar dedicated to vegetarian meals and a separate one for meals with meat. Best Indian food I've had... only downside is the $15 cost for the buffet. But it has so much to offer, it's truly worth it. Went on a weekend around 1:30pm. Lots of people were there but it wasn't uncomfortably crowded. This is the spot for deeply flavorful and satisfying and absurdly amazing food. Very grateful and I can't wait to go back!!! read more

Service was wonderful. Waiters kept water full and cleared plates very quickly. However, the price is steep ($15) for not much selection. The trays were mainly full of leftover sauce. Flavors were ok. Most likely won't be back. read more

Came here for weekend lunch buffet. Overall, this is relatively mediocre, especially when comparing to all the other similar options within driving distance. They had a goat and lamb curry, which were both underwhelming. They were relatively mild in terms of seasoning and spices. It seems more dialed down to appease a more generic crowd. Their biryani was also under species and tasted quite blend. Their chutney was actually quite good but the other vegetarian dishes were hit and miss. The butter paneer and butter chicken could be more buttery and rich. When it comes to Indian food, I expect lots of spices, exotic and powerful flavors. Everything here seems just a bit less authentic or more water downed than other Indian restaurants nearby. It wasn't bad, and just quite average. read more

One of the best restaurants in the Triangle. The service is not only impeccable but friendly. It feels like a family restaurant even though everything inside is shiny and new. The interior is very clean and filled with great lighting and even better scents of spices. The food itself is pretty perfect. Sadly I've not been able to change what I order from them because their chicken tikka is so good why risk it? Seriously though everything is really good. And they even have goat dishes and Kingfisher on tap. read more

This place was pretty good. Buffets are the way to go. The food was delicious but I wish there was more food to choose from. They had a lot of vegetarian options which I liked. The restaurant was very nicely decorated and spacious. read more

Tandoori Bites - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Went for sunday brunch buffet. Everything I tried was really flavorful and good. I am not a big indian food fan- like chicken tikka and naan - but I tried lots of things and liked it all! Butter chicken was delicious and chicken biryani. I don't like spicy food - this food all had a bit of spice which was just about the level I can take, so it was good and had added flavor - didn't mind it at all. Will definitely be back! read more

Tandoori Bites - Naan, butter chicken, paneer, pakoras - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

not good food, poori was not worth and curry for poori need to be ordered individually

I was really impressed with this place. No wait and they have a lunch and dinner buffet with an entire vegetarian and then meat section. This was a vegetarian's dream! All the dishes were good as well as the service. read more

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Great food! Everything tasted fresh. Goat Vindaloo had actual chunks of meat in it :) I travel to India and the UK for work and would recommend Tandoori Bites to anyone who is looking for some good curry. read more

Tandoori Bites - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The food was extremely good. We had lamb and vegetable korma. Both were very flavorful and the perfect amount of spice. The garlic naan was also amazing. The service was great and the restaurant very clean. read more

After trying many Indian restaurants in the area, this has become our family's favorite. The food -- especially their paneer tikka masala -- is consistently delicious. Their breads and appetizers are great as well. read more

Pretty awesome. My 15 year old says this is now our go to Indian spot in Durham. Very pleased with our vegetable appetizer, Chicken Tikka Masala, garlic naan and Gulab Jaman. The food was hot and fresh with the perfect amount of spice. read more

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Reasonable prices, great food, and superb servers! Family-owned and operated restaurant. I, my family, and some work colleagues have been regulars for the best part of the last four years (excluding the height of the pandemic). The servers are friendly and give excellent recommendations on the dishes. The dishes are always on point with the spicy level. "Mild" is truly mild, you can trust them, and they are very fast in delivering the dishes to the table. An excellent option for limited-time work-day lunches. read more

Beautiful ambiance, Bollywood on the TV Screen by the bar, great service and a varied menu. I was not expecting such a great experience as most Indian Food is so, so in this area. I loved it. Their sauces are excellent and they will vary the spice according to your taste. There is chicken, lamb, seafood, even goat! Vegetarian choices are divine. Yes myself and the folks who were with me are coming back. Give it a try! read more

Great ambiance!! Refreshing place with Delicious food and a great and diverse buffet. Tandoori chicken excellent!!Service courteous and on spot. Price very reasonable. We will be back!!!. read more