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    Tandoori Chef 2

    3.7 (188 reviews)
    ModerateIndian
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Quiet
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan
    Sucheta C.

    Recently visited Tandoori Chef II If you're on the prowl for the scrumptious Indian flavors, in Maplewood New Jersey..and willing to take the heat and roll with the punches, it could be a food destination to remember. Serving up classic Indian dishes like butter chicken , Keema Samosa, Goat Biryani. They hones in on Indian cuisine and executes it deliciously. We tried Keema samosa Vegetarian snack platter ( Samosa , Paneer pakora, Onion Bhajji ) Chicken Tikka Butter Chicken Chilli garlic naan Dal makhani Goat Biryani served with raita For those visiting Maplewood New Jersey , this restaurant is a fantastic option for straightforward Indian food that feeds the soul.

    Vegetable Samosa (Three Pieces)
    Acquin D.

    By far the best Indian restaurant in the area. The food is super flavorful and the service is excellent! People are friendly and very accommodating. A must try is chicken tikka masala and garlic naan. You should also try the house made samosas for sure. Definitely try the dine in. Tip- try chilli chicken in indo chinese style. Really tasty.

    Desiree F.

    I won a give away for this restaurant and was so happy to use my gift certificate to try this food. I called in my order of the fish saag. When I arrived there was no parking so I parked illegally for a second. I ran into a cute restaurant and gave the nice man my name. My food was ready and I left. When I got home I dug in and the meal was very good and had a little spice to it. I enjoyed all of it. All in all I had a good experience and appreciate it all.

    Traditional fish curry (tilapia) and salmon tikka! So so good!!
    Kristen S.

    The food here is so flavorful and delicious, the location is so warm and cozy, and the people are so kind. They are great with catering to your dietary needs if you are vegan, gluten free, or have certain allergies. Absolutely perfect service. My new go to restaurant for sure. 10 out of 10, highly recommend!

    Paneer pakora, Coconut & nut naan, Keema samosa, Samosa Chat
    Joseph S.

    Went here with a few friends, place was pretty quiet inside (probably due to the crazy virus stuff), but they must have had 10 take-outs while we were there. Setting: -Welcoming inside -Nice area in the rear for a large party to have a more private experience Food: -Paneer Pakora: Perfectly fried and man do they give you more than your monies worth! -Coconut & Nut Naan: Wow! THE best naan that I've ever had! I would come back just for this! Definitely going to be a staple every time that I come back -Keema Samosa: Very nicely cooked and seasoned, but they didn't impress me the way the other apps did -Samosa Chaat: Amazing! Very bold and delicious flavors that hit on very note. -Mango Curry: Very sweet and little to no heat. Good for those who like sweet dishes -Ginger Tikka: Very good flavor but a little dry for my liking -Vindaloo: The star of our dinner. Absolutely delicious with a good amount of heat (they will give you a little more if you request it as I did) Finished very last bite. Service: -Staff was super attentive and answered very question we had I will definitely be going back!

    Kale Papadi Chaate
    Brandon E.

    Tandoori Chef was a nice little spot in the downtown Maplewood area. The restaurant itself is a bit small, maybe around 4-5 booths. We ordered the keema samosa and the kale papdi chaate for appetizers. Both were really good. The samosas we're not really dressed in anyway, just three samosas on a plate, but they were good nonetheless. I really liked the kale papdi chaate which was a kale crisp dish. It had many flavors packed in one. Our main courses were the mango curry with lamb and the Rogan Josh with goat. Both were very good. Pair that with your go to Indian bread and I'd say it's a darn good meal. Definitely worth a stop.

    Butter chicken and saag paneer over rice
    Cindy C.

    Kudos to the Tandoori Chef for delicious food and an efficient & safe takeout procedure! I usually purchase a few orders of curries, then portion/freeze into individual servings so that I always have Indian food available for a quick, easy and filling meal. Here in the picture is Tandoori Chef's excellent butter chicken and saag (spinach) paneer. [Note: the glass container is my own, but the restaurant does package the curries and rice separately in reusable plastic containers.] Both curries are flavorful and savory, and not greasy at all (i.e., you don't see an oil slick on top of their curries, unlike many other Indian takeout restaurants especially after reheating). I purchase Indian-style bread (paratha or naan) at the frozen section of the local Asian grocery store and heat up to serve alongside the curries. I haven't had much luck reheating breads from local restaurants (it always seem chewy and soggy by the time it gets home), so I prefer to heat my own. Overall, highly recommend Tandoori Chef's food; it is super comforting on a cold day.

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    Thanks for your feedback. We look forward to serving you again!

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    dhruv AMAZING NAHM. food was amazing and i love it here would recommend. please come here if you want to taste AMAZING indian food

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    Fantastic food and superb service. We enjoyed paneer Tikka masala, samosa chat,the softest naan, and masala soda...Unbelievable.

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    I'm so happy there is another Tandoori located closer to me. The food is still delicious and I'm so happy this was placed on my radar.

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    Food and service were both excellent! Great variety of food options and very friendly staff. Highly recommend.

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    Awesome awesome indian food . The daal, potato and paneer were great . . Highly recommend it.

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    We loved the food. We ordered chicken curry and lamb vindaloo. The samosas with onions and coriander are superb!

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