Went to try lunch buffet after reading Yelp reviews. We were greeted and were asked if we were having buffet or ordering. We chose the buffet in order to have the variety of foods to choose. Our experience with selection and variety of foods offered were great. The butter chicken was delicious. We will be back. Hope to see Tandoori Flame's business continue to grow. read more

The food was all amazing! Let's just start with that. Took about 20 minutes of us sitting there to get to put our order in, so that was not good. Not only were we starving, but we had made a reservation as we had a show to go to. So our reservation was at 5:45, we showed up and were seated at 5:40, and our order wasn't taken til after 6. We did have water, which was very cold, but it was a pretty frustrating wait. Once we got our order placed, things rolled along pretty well. Pani puri, I'd never had before, but my son had it at a friends house, so we ordered it. He said the one at his friends house had more flavor in it, but we both still thought they were delicious and ate them all up. Samosas were next and they were absolutely delightful! Such great flavor! The crust was perfect and seemed to have as much flavor as the filling, it was just so good. Then we ordered butter chicken, shahi paneer, lamb biryani, garlic naan and cheese naan (I was with my starving teen son!) All of the food was so flavorful. The biryani had the most tender lamb, I absolutely loved the paneer! Butter chicken was great, and both naan were piping hot and tender. Overall a great food experience, maybe just need to work on serving in a more timely manner? Or maybe it's cultural? We had to ask for our check as well. No matter what, I'll be going back again and again!! read more

Tandoori Flame is such a gem! The food is so delicious and the staff is kind and helpful. Good Indian food takes time so it takes a bit, but it gives you the opportunity for great conversations. We love this place! There is not better Indian Food in this area! read more

Food was delicious!! Super fast service and staff were very friendly and helpful. Clean and fresh environment. A staff member ran all the way down the block to bring me my purse I forgot....will 100% be going again because of the great flavorful and welcoming staff. read more

Tandoori Flame - Tandoor Chicken Sizzler - Indian Near Me - Modesto, California

First time eating at Tandoori Flame. I had dinner with my family. Everything was wonderful. The staff were very nice and the food was hot and fresh. You need to give this place a try. They also have a lunch buffet. Will need to come back and try it. read more

Didn't have a good experience here as far as staffing and service. Got to the restaurant around 845pm as their business hours show they are open until 10 pm. When we got there, there was only one other couple sitting in the booth, but no one else was there. The staff member asked if we were ordering to go, and we said no, we were there for dine in. He looked around (again, the place was empty), sighed, and then told us we could sit at the smallest 2-person table in the corner (near the window). We would have preferred the booth, but he said they were cleaning the area already (tables were clean and there weren't any staff members actuvely cleaning). It was fine, we sat at the table. He brought over the menus and asked us if we knew what we wanted already because they would be closing the kitchen soon. We said we'd have to take a look at the menus first as it was our first time there. Within the next five minutes of us sitting down, another couple came in, and they were sat at a booth. The staff member then came over to us and told us that since there are other people there, they can open up the booth seating and we could move there as well, which we did. Still no staff member had gone to that area to clean since we had arrived, but again, the tables appeared clean already when we got there. We finally decided to order and were told that we couldn't order any of the kabobs because it takes close to 25 minutes to cook, and the kitchen closes at 930pm (at that point it was around 9pm so they should have been able to prepare it in time before the kitchen closed). It was still okay, we ordered a bunch of other food. While we ordered, another 2 small groups of people came in. We noticed that one of the groups that had arrived to the restaurant while we were ordering got their Naan bread and a few different items before we got ours, and we had ordered it first. Our food was coming out one by one and slowly. It didn't bother us too much because we were having a chill night and weren't so much in a rush, but they made us feel rushed. Most of our food didn't come out until after 930pm. We kept asking about our samosa appetizers that we had ordered since they had already brought out some of the main entrees but they kept saying it's coming. They kept asking us if we were done, we weren't, so we definitely felt rushed. But by the time we had finished our dinner. Our samosas still hadn't come out yet, we assumed maybe they forgot and just werent going to charge us but that wasnt the case since it was still on our receipt. We asked for boxes and advised then we hadn't gotten the samosas. They had us wait longer while they tried to prepare it right away and packed it to go. Webfelt rushed, the service was not great, the food was decent, but also not great. Their mango Lassi was great! But that was about the only thing we cared for their. Won't be going back read more

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Came at the perfect time wanted some food came in 11:45am and they served a buffet at noon with most of the foods id order anyways for under 25 can't go wrong food was good service was good! read more

Tandoori Flame - Butter chicken goat curry rice n nan - Indian Near Me - Modesto, California

Authentic Indian food, very tasty, The service was outstanding; will definitely return read more

Had a great experience tonight. We were a party of 11 and shared all we ordered. Our favorites were the cheese naan, chili chicken, samosas chat, and tandoori shrimp. We have gone here for a few family celebrations and have been impressed with the service and the quality of the food. Navjot was our server tonight and was attentive and kind. The music was also a good volume creating a good atmosphere without being intrusive. read more

Amazing - 100000000x better than Nagina Palace. Especially during their buffet from 12-3pm. Seriously; it's rare you go to a spot and get what you hope for in pretty much every way. Hot food , they constantly refill, and taste amazing. Great service as well. And chill ambiance. read more

Tandoori Flame - Indian Near Me - Modesto, California

This place is 5 stars all around! The food is cooked fresh! The nan is the best in the west!!! The portions are beyond generous!!! Beats all other Indian food establishments in the entire Central Valley for me! If you love Indian food as much as I do you will not be disappointed read more

This was my second time coming here and let me tell you it did not disappoint! The cholay bhature was 100/10 it was so good I couldn't get enough!! Curry chicken, tika masala and garlic naan were also so amazing! Next time I go I will most def post some pictures but my word if you're looking for some amazing Indian food with an intimate atmosphere and super nice staff, look no further. read more

First time eatting here, went well. Food is fantastic. Menu selection is great. I wouldn't mind returning here.

This place is amazing. Everything about this place is great. So delicious. Can't wait to go back there to try more.

I like the ambience of this place. It has a fun atmosphere. I don't think it's the best Indian food in Modesto area though it's definitely good enough to go back to but a little spicy for my liking that said the service was good and the people are super nice But I have other favorite spots so I don't know when I would be back read more

My bf and I got there two hours before they closed, and we're told to sit near the windows so they could clean up a spot for us to officially sit at. Wait wasn't too long, and we already knew what we wanted. He got the chicken tikka masala, and I got the butter chicken. We also got naan, and they were so warm and perfectly fluffed enough to open up and put some chicken in there. Portions were more than enough for the both of us, and came in these neat metal plates. I got mild for my dish, because I know I can't handle the Indian spice, and he got the spicy one. The waiter was funny, and asked if he wanted the spicier one and my bf was like uhm, nah. It was laughable, since it felt like the waiter was jokingly sizing him up to see if he could take the spicier dish. Welp, he could not. Food: SO GOOD. SO F GOOD. Best we've had, and we've gone to several places in the Bay Area. This place beats anywhere we've gone so far. It took a little while, but so worth the wait Employees: Only had the two guys who bussing tables and serving, and they were pretty chill in the sense that they didn't swing by to our table so often that it felt like they wanted us to leave. Bathroom: clean, y'all. and pretty nice mirror on your way to the bathroom. locks works fine, too, and it's styled like the rest of the place. Vibe: calming, slow, and chill. Type of place to take your partner, a group of friends to catch up on life, or your in-laws. read more

Everything about this place is absolutely amazing! The food is delicious and served with great service, and the atmosphere is also beautiful! The best butter chicken in the 209 by far. read more

Tandoori Flame - Garlic Naan Shahi Paneer Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - Modesto, California

I made reservations for lunch on a Saturday afternoon for my sisters and I to celebrate a birthday. We were early on our schedule and I called to see if they'd be able to accommodate us 30mins early, they obliged and we were so happy. We ordered a variety of dishes and must say that the four stars of this review is for the food. Every dish was flavored beautifully. Our favorites were the tandoori fish, butter chicken, chicken briyani and garlic naan. Some honorable mentions are malabari fish curry and cheese naan. Minus one star because we were the only party (there was 9 of us) in the restaurant and service was nowhere to be found. We only saw the workers whenever the food was being delivered and the check needed to be paid. Dishes were never cleared and water pitchers were never filled unless we asked. Towards the end, I had asked if they could bring the fruit tart that I brought out. Once they brought it out, I also had to ask for clean plates, forks and a cutting knife. They gave us spoons and a butter knife. Overall the food here is solid, but the service could use some work. read more

DELICIOUS!!! Tried this place with my sisters for the first time and we were all blow away by the meal, the service, and the vibe. We tried the mango and strawberry lassi, samosas, papdi, butter chicken, shrimp curry, and chicken tikki masala with rice and garlic naan. Everything was mouthwatering. I ordered my plate extra spicy and it had a crazy kick (which I wanted) without losing any of the amazing flavor! Last but definitely not least, our serve Navi was extremely helpful and kind. He made sure we had what we needed and never rushed us even tho we were talking for hours. I already can't wait to go back! read more

So delicious. Great food and great service. Everyone is so friendly. Will be back for more.

Came into tandoori flame and I was welcomed by the owner who had amazing customer service. Attentive and made my day better (near the court house iykyk). I had the chai which was Devine and the food is on point. They are open late which is a plus. The owner also offers 20 percent to nurses government officials city officials and anyone in the healthcare field. Lets get our heros fed and appreciated. Highly recommended. read more

Another great spot for legit Indian food. Get there early so you can get a parking spot. Next time I go, I'll get their buffet. read more

Tandoori Flame - Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Modesto, California

They're trying REALLY hard to make everyone happy. Double check on the spice levels. The first time I went I asked for medium and it was pretty spicy ( what I was looking for), This time I asked for medium again and it was SUPPER mild. read more

I'm not sure what happened but my last experience there was a lot different than my first time. The first time, amazing. This last time, it was below average. I would give a 2.5 but we can't do half's on Yelp. The food was good, but out of the 5 dishes, half of them came out cold. It felt like I had two strong (and very good) dishes- unfortunately. The wait was a longer than usual. I waited almost an hour for the food to arrive. The restaurant appeared busy with about 3 other families, so maybe that plays into account. I did see the table in front of me waiting for their food patiently as well. The service was something. I'm not sure if the men had a long (bad) day or something but there was no attentiveness in service. No sense of urgency either. I had to remind them of my drink which I understand if they forgot. Minor mistake, but could have prevented if they were attending to their tables. Idk, it felt, off. Something was off in the place. I still think this place can redeem itself with its strong bold flavors but to see the restaurant's consistency, I, unfortunately, didn't see that. read more

Tandoori Flame - Garlic Naan Channa Masala Lamb Madras Plain Basmati Rice - Indian Near Me - Modesto, California

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We ordered a good amount of food so I'll write a very honest review. We ordered Hakka noodles: Very good ! Tasted fresh and homemade! Super addictive I wanted to eat the whole things at once. It was like eating a Chinese spaghetti. Manchurian: came in a sweet and spicy sauce mostly sweet. It was like dumpling balls. They were very good! Almost like sweet and sour dumplings. Chole bhature: the Chole was DELISH!! So much flavor and I loved the fluffed up bhatura it tasted so good! Chicken tikka: I don't eat meat but my bf said it was very good and the chicken was perfectly cooked. (Side note their achar is SOO GOOD. First time seeing fresh achar served in a restaurant) The restaurant is very beautiful with a modern and chic ambiance. If the restaurant is crowded it's a little hard to walk around and get through. But for the most part people manage. The service is okay. They are kind, answer all your questions and attend to needs if asked. But can work on more of a connection with the customer and checking in to make sure everything is good. Also they are new so we were very understanding why service is slow it was also Valentine's Day. Overall service is slow but TOTALLY worth it. Their food doesn't taste like everything is the same. Everything had unique and fresh flavors. We enjoyed everything we ate. And this is coming from two Indian people read more

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My friends and I drove here from Stockton to eat for my birthday. We made a reservation, came a little earlier but they seated us right away. We loved the architecture and how modern it was. The servers were very kind and made sure everything was up to standard. We ordered a bunch of food, we finished whatever was on the table and ordered more! Everything was delicious but what stood out to me the most was the butter chicken with the garlic naan. The chicken was tender and they seasoned everything as expected, i ordered medium spice and we got what we asked for. Everything was cooked perfectly and it's a good price. We expected to pay more for the meal. We will coming back! read more

Tandoori Flame - Chicken Biryani Butter Chicken Cheese Naan Garlic Naan Tandoori Fish - Indian Near Me - Modesto, California

I am glad we stopped here for dinner. We were around 15-16 people. Really great service by Navjot and Harkaran. The dinner was really good and fresh too. Especially loved the butter naan with butter chicken. And they also gave complimentary desserts to all of us. Will definitely recommend! read more

Tandoori Flame - Complimentary Gulab Jamun - Indian Near Me - Modesto, California

This is a super cute place and very well decorated. Service was excellent and super quick. My boyfriend and I got the butter chicken, garlic naan and cheese naan. It was the best Indian food we have ever had!! Definitely coming back! read more

Went to Tandoori Flame and it was a pretty solid experience (minus the GI issues that ensued afterwards). Food - I got the mixed vegetables and they were tasty and flavorful. The rice and garlic naan were also very good. We had an appetizer of aloo tikki with channa and it was very tasty too. 5 stars for food. Atmosphere - This is where it falls short. There's not a lot of space to dine so you're left in tight quarters and can sometimes face wait times due to the limited seating. They have made the best use of the space that they could, so I applaud them for that. Service - Service was good. The waiter checked in on us a couple of times, and we never felt ignored. Nothing over-the-top great, but nothing to complain about so that's a win in my book. Overall, it was a good experience outside of the fact that about 5 minutes down the road I had to pull into an IHOP and destroy their bathroom. Not sure if it was food related or not, but I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt this time. I have other local Indian joints I prefer, but this one isn't bad if you're in the area. read more

Much needed new Indian restaurant in Downtown Modesto. First things first: the food didn't disappoint. I'm very picky when it comes to Indian restaurants because that's a part of my culture. When restaurants cut corners with taste, I take that seriously. I had aloo tikki, rice and, Manchurian: Light options that are easily messed up. I liked how it tasted and the food was fresh. I'll definitely be back for more serious entrees. read more

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Amazing service and amazing food! Staff is very nice and the food is phenomenal, we order from here often and everytime the food is amazing!! read more

Smoothest grand opening of a restaurant ever! Beautiful restaurant, modern decor, excellent and friendly service. The food was good, but I wish I had ordered medium spicy or spicy -spicy, because the mild was truly mild, safe enough for a kindergartener. I can't wait to try more dishes, it's a good sized menu. read more

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We had lunch here the other day and have nothing bad to say about the food or the service. Everything was delicious. The restaurant is very clean and decor is light and airy. We will definitely be back again. read more

I initially tried Tandoori Flame a few months ago, when I came into town for an event at the Gallo Center, since it is just a block away. I was so impressed that I came back again last night, and I will make it my go-to eatery whenever I come to Modesto. read more

We always order the butter chicken and fish curry. I always drown my rice and naan with the curry sauce because it's so good.

Nice area around, great environment restaurant,friendly staff and very helpful. food came quick and very good. We love spicy food and the spicy of the food was perfect. Food was amazing and I will come again. The price was reasonable. Thank you for a great experience Tandoori Flame. read more

Finally got to try this place for lunch. Everything we had hoped it would be. We started off with samosas, which were crispy and so flavorful, wish we'd ordered more lol. Then for lunch we had veg paneer biryani, chicken vindaloo, butter chicken, goat curry , paneer tikka masala and garlic naan. All the dishes were so fresh and full of wonderful spices. We ordered medium for all the dishes and that was perfect heat for us. Can't wait to go back and try other dishes. read more

Tandoori Flame - Indian Near Me - Modesto, California

The food tasted amazing and the service was great and the place looked nice so this is one of the best places to eat out and it smells nice so that is why like tandoori flame. read more

We had dinner before our show at the nearby Gallo Theater. It was our first visit & will not be our last. I love how they decorated the restaurant. Staff was friendly & helpful. The food great! We really enjoy Indian food & we ordered a couple of favorites & tried something new to us. All yummy! read more

Some of the best Indian food I'd ever had! I'm gonna come here every time I'm in Modesto read more

Tandoori Flame - Indian Near Me - Modesto, California