This place!! Has such delicious food and desserts!! I definitely recommend it and need to check out their Buffet to explore their cuisine in whole, This family owned and run restaurant gives you the " Welcome to Our Home" vibe so welcoming ! You definitely need to try it out! And you'll definitely enjoy everything! read more

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Horrible customer service and racist against people of the Muslim faith. The establishment which is listed as halal on Yelp would not alter nor accommodate any changes in the order because apparently the food was already made 3 minutes after the order was sent on door dash. After we called in to let the owner know that restaurant had been listed as halal and when we confirmed it is not, the owner of the restaurant said, "What Indian restaurant do you know that serves halal food." After which he proceeded to hang up. All we asked was that he convert the order to shrimp and not chicken but because the "order was already made" -- albeit in 3 minutes from ordering online -- he refused to provide any accommodation even after we said we'd pay for the difference. read more

Took me long enough to post here again. This gem is located in heart of Northridge. And probably the best Indian food this part of the valley. I've enjoyed a few trips and its been a while until this visit. The food and service were excellent. We ordered a good selection and shared everything family style. It's the best way to go to try as many dishes as you can. All were my favorite.The chicken. The goat. The rice. And out of the park garlic naan with cheese served piping hot. Amazingly good. That naan alone can be a good snack. The staff was the super friendly as I remembered. The restaurant also as I remembered, cozy and clean. And now for my closing pro-tips. Two solo bathrooms: clean and decorative. And plenty of parking. read more

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Staff is kind at this family friend and family ran restaurant where parking is provided. Pricing is as expected. I have only had the buffet so I cannot speak on the portions. The restaurant itself is nothing new and fancy but clean and comfortable. Food is solid. The buffet is a great place to try a variety of dishes so you can order it hot and fresh for dinner. I do wish they could keep the hot foods in the buffet hotter. The buffet includes desserts, veggie options, special rice dishes, soups, toppings/sauces, and salad. read more

They have a satisfying lunch buffet. Their tandoori chicken is nice and smokey. I love that they also have goat and sheep dishes in addition to chicken and lamb. It's clean inside and the booths are huge. The staff is okay. Sometimes they're really sweet and attentive and sometimes they're a bit crusty. read more

We had every intention to go to the Honey Baked Ham next door but once we smelled the flavors of Village Tandoor we went left to it instead. It was lunch time, only a few people were dining so we had a pick of tables. The vibes and decor are nice. We were prepared to order from the menu but we were told that there was a buffet....we opted for it. All our faves were there..including mutton (goat). Also, soup and salad bar is also offered. It's sooo good. As of this post, we have gone back a second time and when in the area...we will go back read more

Village Tandoor - North Indian restaurant - Tandoori chicken, potatoes, mutton - Indian Near Me - Northridge, California

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I was very happy with my meal. I got the Chef's Choice Combination. Choice of meat. I thought it was only a meat curry but we got to pick any dish. I got my favorite chicken tikka masala. Comes with veggie rice, aloo gobi, dal and a choice of salad or raita. My dinner comes with naan AND tandoori chicken. I never had Mulligatawny soup and it was delicious. It was filling and ended up taking most of my food home. Spice level was perfect, mild, super baby spice mild. The naan was freshly made and came out hot. "Shoop" our server was fantastic. Very friendly and very helpful. I forgot my combo came with Tandoori chicken and he brought it out right away. Very large restaurant. LOVE the decor. Huge art piece on the front wall with life size Indian people and a camel. The menu is huge! The combination meals were great so you can get a little bit of everything. My little knowledge of Indian food I thought everything was great. So close to home, I'd definitely go back. read more

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Decent price for ok buffet. $18.95 per person. Variety of different foods assortment of chicken dishes, one goat or mutton dish, saag no paneer, dal or lentil and soups... staff is not very welcoming but the job gets done. Kind of popular spot for lunch. One naan per client. Not sure I would come back. read more

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I've reviewed this a few times but it's food and services has descended into chaos, food is unfortunately oily (had a stomach ache), servers were young girls acting like they're in a hurry to go home and bathroom has a weird smell. I usually enjoy my goat recipe with their rice but today, I had a stomach ache after lunch. I was recalling the rice dish which was too oily and felt old and mushy. While I was having lunch, the two very young girls keep asking me if I'm ready to pay for my bill? Good gosh, can't you wait for people to freely leave and enjoy their food first? Can't you girls allow your customers to check on their phones and see if work colleagues need me for anything? Okay, so the food seems to be reheated and not fresh. Oh my, the fruits were old too. I shared my frustration to these ladies and without anything like apologies from them, I headed to the restroom. As soon as I entered the restroom, the smell was unbearable ...I just ran and left the restaurant. I'm sorry but I don't recommend this restaurant anymore, the management has gone down the drain and won't have anyone having the same experience like what I had... read more

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My daughter discovered this restaurant while living at Cal State Northridge. It quickly became her favorite Indian food restaurant in the area. Since then, she has taken me and other family members there several times. Last night we enjoyed a post honors convocation celebration at Village Tandoor. My daughter, my two nephews, and me shared lamb vindaloo, chicken tikka masala, yellow daal, and saag paneer. The rest of our party got their own dishes. We like our food spicy so that's how we ordered it. It was all so delicious. The staff is all very friendly and helpful. The only time we felt weird at all was when we asked for several containers to take our leftovers to go. The gentleman who helped us seemed annoyed by our request, but the food was so good that we wanted to take every little bit of leftovers to go, which the staff and the cooks should take as a compliment. :-) Thank you so much to Village Tandoor for serving us another great meal! We will be back for sure. read more

Village Tandoor - North Indian restaurant - Butter garlic naan (with one piece missing because my daughter couldn't wait to eat it, lol) - Indian Near Me - Northridge, California

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I ordered today through DoorDash. So this is a review strictly for food quality. It was amazing. My husband and I ordered, mushroom chicken, chilli chicken?? I think the name was and chicken tikka masala.. along with sides of basmati rice, naan bread and garlic naan bread. The portions are pretty big for the price, I think it's priced fairly. You could definitely share. Maybe one entree for 2-3 people. Depending on how much you eat. If you're portioning food out decently, it's definitely shareable sizes. Their rice is cooked to perfection... we only got chicken because i don't really eat anything else other than chicken and beef. The chicken entrees were packed with flavor. The chicken tikka masala was not spicy. Maybe just the tiniest but, The mushroom chicken was a bit Spicy and so was the chilli chicken one. But they were so yummy and I'll definitely look forward to ordering here again! Thank you so much!! read more

Not sure why this place isn't rated higher. Food was great, service was great, there's parking, & it was clean! You really can't beat that. If I can drink ten mango lassis, I would. Their lamb was so tender. This place is good enough to satisfy my cravings. read more

This hit every craving I had, it was phenomenal! I had the garlic naan and chicken tikka with rice. Perfectly seasoned and flavorful. read more

Village Tandoor - North Indian restaurant - Garlic naan, Chicken Tikka Masala, Aloo Gobi - Indian Near Me - Northridge, California

Good! And reasonably priced! $30 for two people and we got chicken tikka with rice and garlic cheese Naan! The tikka was flavorful! They gave so much rice haha and the garlic cheese naan was amazing! Fresh garlic on top! Lots of cheese! Perfect! Everything is a la carte btw so you do have to order everything separately. Service wise they were friendly and honest! Told us what we wanted to order would make two people full and they were not wrong! Didn't try to get us to order more. Allowed us to sit at the comfortable tables while waiting! It came out hot and fresh! Inside was nice! Lots and lots of seating! Private parking lot so it's not hard to find a spot! Near this cool pottery place and also near this Asian Market which also has tons of yummy snacks! I will come back to try more here! read more

Our go to for Indian food in the valley. Favorite dishes are tandoori chicken, samosas, coconut chicken curry, and shrimp makhni. Owners are a nice hardworking family. Service is always excellent. Restaurant is clean. read more

I've been going to Village Tandoor for over 5 years and it has never disappointed with its consistently fast service and delicious food! They offer a widespread buffet during lunchtime, but you can always order from their regular menu. The Chef's Choice Dinner can feed 2-3 people depending on how hungry you are and it's extremely affordable for such a great portion! (~ $20) It comes with your choice of curry, tandoori chicken, several sides, naan and a side of soup. My go-to curries are the chicken korma and the makhani. The makhani is perfect if you enjoy a sweeter curry. Spice levels are customizable! read more

Village Tandoor - North Indian restaurant - Chef's Choice Dinner - Indian Near Me - Northridge, California

The first time I went there was for the lunch buffet and I highly recommend it. You can test out a bunch of different types of food. My favorites were the Coconut Chicken Curry and the Chicken Biryani. I have ordered both of those since that day. Always delicious. The service is quick and personable. The restaurant itself is casual. read more

It's not that the food wasn't good It was good, limited, but still good. in my opinion however the pricing is deceptive, They tell you one price which was around 18 dollars Then it jumped to 26 dollars and he's looking at me for tip as well. I was on a budget so I factored in tip but not 30 dollars for a 18 dollar meal. It felt deceptive, a heads up that the actual price will be around 30 dollars would have been more transparent and acceptable giving the option to think it over and accept it. But lying to me and then catch a slight attitude when I believe you deceived me and I'm now wondering if I should leave a tip at all which I did, but made a decision that I will not be returning back to that restaurant. Hence the 2 stars. ‍ I have no ill will towards them, just not my cup of tea. read more

Chicken tikka masala was a hit. Creamy, bold, exactly how it should be. Buffet had all the goodies--everything you'd expect and more. Naan was fresh and on point. Bathroom was decent. Staff was nice. Real homey energy. Only weird thing was the hours. Place closes earlier than you'd think. Still, vibe was chill. Some flavors felt slightly off, can't quite name it, but didn't ruin the meal. All in all, good food. Solid service. I'd go back. It's giving... Indian Sizzler with a passport stamp. read more

I always order from Village Tandoor and it never disappoints. The food is consistently delicious and I recently noticed their portion sizes have improved, which I really appreciated. It feels like a full, satisfying meal now. I've tried a few different things but my go-to is the chicken with vegetables, garlic cheese naan, and samosas. Everything is always on point. I haven't dined in yet but their delivery is super fast and reliable. I also love that they offer Shirley Temples, which I appreciate as someone who still loves a good one. Definitely recommend checking them out if you're craving something flavorful and comforting. read more

Amazing food and great service. We had the Channa masala, lamb biryani, and garlic naan. Plenty of food for 2 people. We also were treated with a mango lassi. The restaurant has plenty of free parking in the lot it's located in. My only issue is that I wish it was a bit spicier! read more

The food was really good, I'm basic so I got the tikka masala, garlic naan, chicken and shrimp biriyani, chicken and potato samosas (it was all for my family and I). The ambiance and decor was pleasing, they had tvs and statues around and of course the restaurant smelled amazing. But, the biggest thing that drags my review down was the service. The waiter was very impatient and seemed a bit annoyed with us, to be fair we got there around 8:30 and they closed at 10 according to google so I understand being tired and wanting to get us in and out quickly. However, we didn't feel welcome at all and it definitely ruined the experience a bit. I'm not sure if I'll be going back, the food was really good but the service could use some improvement. read more

We went for the Sunday buffet. The food was ok. They had no lettuce for the salad and the owner went to the store and came back with one head of romaine . It was added so fast she could not have washed it The service was horrible, the male waiter gave us attitude everything we requested a refill on our drinks or for him to remove a plate. The waiter had to be flagged down for service. The owners were there and the woman looked so mean...she did not smile once . My husband tried to great her and she looked right past him. The buffet was $25 and definitely NOT worth the price. It was such and unpleasant lunch..... The ambiance was ok. I would give a zero star if possible. read more

It's been a while since we have been to this restaurant but as one of our favorite local Indian restaurants we were excited to go back. The food was good but not on par as it has been in the past. Why change the onion bahji's to onion rings? It definitely did not hit the spot. Please go back to original onion bahji recipe. The waiter made a mistake when we ordered chicken tikka masala and delivered chicken tikka. He then proceeded to argue that it was what we ordered. As Brits we know our Indian food. He then served luke warm chicken tikka masala. It tasted good but too tired to argue to ask them to heat it up. My Fish Mahi Mahi was delicious and the Pilau Rice. Overall the food was good but the grumpy waiter did put a down play on our evening. Maybe he was having a bad day. Maybe he was the owner I don't know. I hope they read this and realize customer service is important. The food was good and the female hostess very polite. Ambience very good. read more

Came here with a big group for their small weekend buffet. (We called them beforehand to make sure they could accommodate us). I like to try a little bit of everything and everything I tried was delicious. The butter chicken, biryani, lamb, etc. The butter chicken was a little dry that day, but the sauce was good. Their naan was ok. It was crispier than I like it, but still good. They are vegetarian/vegan friendly and there is the option to order from their menu as well. read more

Over the past 20 years, more off than on, I have been coming to Village Tandoor. In the early days, their buffet was a sought after luncheon treat. The eatery was always crowded. At that time, there was an elegance and freshness in the spread, that is still easy to remember. After the shuttering of buffets due to Covid, and my long absence before and after the pandemic, I longed for another visit to this restaurant at the junction of Devonshire and Reseda, in Northridge. I came here solo, to reminisce and savor their lunch buffet. It now runs at $15.95, and there is no more garlic naan in the package. It is 1.50 extra. Glad I ordered it. Because, it was the only item that had a good bite and mouth feel. All the buffet items lacked taste, freshness and flavor. The chicken biriyani, vegetable pilau, were bland and dry. Curries lacked vibrancy. Tandoori chicken, though moist, lacked char, dense fragrance and aroma. They had one of my favorite appetizers, the chili pakora, but they were dry and luke warm. Both the soups - lentil and mixed vegetable were lackluster. However, the chutneys, both the green and brown were good, with body, depth and texture. What a difference, the years make. read more

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Stingy Indian restaurant went there for the all you can eat buffet which is $26 and I want a diet coke I ordered refill to go and tried to charge me extra also asked which naan I wanted and I said garlic naan when they bring me the check it's $26 he goes back charges it then brings new receipt and I was charged 30 total $2 more for garlic lol not even mentioning the Up charge initially that's fine no tip! When I told him he never told me about that he said he did with an attitude Will not be coming back food is pretty mediocre too and hurts your stomach not worth the price and pettiness read more

Not very busy for dinner time. Clean place. Fun decor upon entering. Bathroom was clean and nicely decorated. Staff was strange towards us. Not very welcoming. They tried to take away my wine before I finished. They didn't offer us anything else. We got there a little after opening time for dinner. The beer and wine selection was good. The prices were different on the menu than on our bill which wasn't good. They have dedicated vegetarian and vegan options on the menu which is wonderful but I still recommend you double triple check with staff that there is no animal products or dairy when you order. They seem to be confused and had to recheck with cooks a couple times. The food was delicious especially the vegan tofu tikka masala. Would love to go back when we are in the area and hope the waitstaff is more welcoming. read more

Village Tandoor - North Indian restaurant - Inside decor - Indian Near Me - Northridge, California

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Great food. Love this place. Service was excellent. It's a cozy and friendly restaurant. read more

Fragrant Indian food, great for delivery and lunch buffet. Huge menu with certain dishes that are reliably delicious. My family's favorite dishes are coconut curry, Naan, samosas, and chicken Tikka. In general, their chicken dishes have been good. When we've tried they're lamb and mutton dishes, those have been chewy and hard. The biryani is something we didn't like because it was mushy. The service is not bad. There is always a waiter and always tables available. We've never needed to wait. And there's always parking in the lot. read more

Very average buffet and priced very high at $26 per person. Garlic naan extra. Pulav is nothing but peas in rice, no spices. Service also was very average. Every time we had to call the waiter to clear the empty plates. Basic cutlery, no table cloth, cheap paper napkins. Food choice very average. Soup terrible. read more

We've tried most (if not all) of the Indian delivery places around us and this is my favorite for price and flavor. Paneer Tikka Masala: 10/10 super flavorful. I'm not vegetarian anymore but I still love the cheese cubes in their awesome sauce versus chicken. Vegetable pakoras: 10/10 deep fried, seasoned crispy veggie balls. I love to dip them in the sweet tamarind sauce or creamy raita. Gobi Manchurian: 10/10 if your go-to order is "cauliflower wings" anywhere else you need to try this. This was our first time trying this, if it was fresh in the restaurant it would probably be even better. It tasted like Indian food and Chinese food got married... Or a super charged Beijing beef sauce from Panda Express. Spicy but worth taking a Tums. Naan: was what you'd expect. I like to know how many pieces I get with a delivery order and they don't really tell you. In the photo I attached the top piece you see is one half order of naan. We ordered "two naan" and it came with four of that size pieces of naan. Side sauces were perfect. Generous portions, even when we "splurge" on dinner here as two people we get another full dinner out of it. read more

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Mild food was requested; however, most of the items were spicy. As well, items described as vegan were not. This was disappointing, and leads me to believe that most of the food was not prepared to order. I will seek other options. read more

Everything here is so delicious and made with love ! Even the crew is so sweet and fast ! Very clean and tasty! Pistachio ice cream made from scratch so good & creamy ! read more

My siblings and I came here for Sunday lunch to satisfy an Indian food craving and hands down, it was satisfied. You can check my photos to see the menu and everything available that day at their $22 lunch buffet. After looking through the menu, I felt that the lunch buffet was the more worth-it option despite it being $22 a person (an initially very shocking price for me and my siblings). For $22, I got a single serving of naan, unlimited drinks like the Shirley Temple, three rice options, 2 deep fried options, 4 dessert options, 2 fruit options, a salad bar, 2 soup options and a bunch of different curries and entrees. The value of the lunch buffet came in the variety of foods that I had access to. I didn't have to settle for just one flavor. The last Indian place my family went to, we were charged about $20 for each dish and the bowls were small and we left being barely filled. But I left Village Tandoor a few pounds heavier and a lot happier. Everything tasted authentic. Sometimes, it can be difficult to make a bunch of curries taste different but they've nailed that with their varying aroma and spice profiles. Downsides to the buffet are that once something runs out, they don't seem to refill it. That was the case with the samosas and chile packhora. The samosa was very flavorful despite its small size. I'm sad they didn't refill it after it ran out. I only got to try one. I also wish they had more vegan options. The Daal makhni and lentil soup seemed to be the only 2 protein options for vegans and they weren't very flavorful. However, I appreciate how vegans and vegetarians could get a well balanced meal out of the buffet, although not as much variety. The staff waited on us like butlers whose livelihood depended on it. When we needed something, they were there. When our plates were finished, they immediately cleaned them up. Before they started closing up the buffet, they asked if I wanted to get one final plate. Very friendly, fast and polite. However, one server told us that additional naan was included in the buffet but we were charged $2 for that additional serving of butter naan. Maybe it was because it wasn't the plain naan that we got charged but I wish they'd made that clearer because our server made it very clear that garlic naan would be additional charge but didn't say the same for the butter naan. They have a special champagne brunch buffet on Sundays where you can get what I believe is unlimited champagne with your meal. I didn't have any but the table near us was definitely filling up on it. The staff noticed they were having a little too much to drink and tried to convince them to stop, citing drunk driving as their main concern but the customers refused and the staff continued to serve them. I saw it as very thoughtful of the staff to be considerate of the public's wellbeing. The establishment seems entirely Indian owned and run. The decor appears very culturally accurate, reminding me of the paintings that my family has from our own culture. Plenty of seating. Lots of stuff to look at and be entertained by. read more

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For at least 15 years, this is my go to for Indian Food Always wonderful service whether you eat in most of the time we take out Food is always fresh and hot. You can't ask for anything more than that. read more

Let me start with the pros: + Ambiance: this place is clean, spacious, and overall, has a good vibe. Unfortunately, the pros stops there. The a la carte food is not cooked well. Yes the sauces tastes good, but the paneer and kofta aren't marinated in them properly; the kofta was dry and the paneer pieces bland. The naan was fine. Regarding the buffet, the vegetarian options aren't good, and the quality of the non-veg (according to those in our group that ate from it) was average. For vegetarians, I suggest adding samosas, tikkis, and a paneer dish. Also the service was subpar. The gentlemen weren't friendly or engaging at all. Overall, this place has potential but a lot more effort needs to go into it. Maybe different management can help. read more

One of my favorite places for an Indian food buffet. I've been coming here for years for their champagne brunch. They have this buffet throughout the week as well. Everything tastes amazing consistently and the service has always been very friendly! read more

Village Tandoor - North Indian restaurant - Lunch buffet! Delicious food!!! - Indian Near Me - Northridge, California

Love this place! The staff are always super nice and welcoming and help you out whenever you need. Constantly checking up on us, as well, which is great. The restaurant has comfortable seats, nice decor, a good vibe, and a clean environment. Even their bathrooms. I've only gone for their buffet. Everything's always a hit every single time. All their meats (and basically everything) are always so perfectly seasoned and tender. Spices are the right level. I get their goat, chicken or beef briyani, and chicken curry. Can't forget the garlic naan! It's on the drier side at this spot, but good nonetheless. Sometimes, they have samosas in the buffet, but if not then we order it on the side. I come back for these! They have so many options to choose from. Their chai tea is the best! It does come piping hot and unsweetened. Since I'm more of a cold beverage drinker, I order a cup of ice on the side and add about 5 sugar packets. 10/10 read more

Absolutely delicious authentic Indian food!! Our first time eating here and it won't be the last. They don't have outdoor dining but Im very impressed with their Covid protocols: wearing a mask, checking of vaccine cards (yes!), and social distancing between diners. We ordered the following: 2 HOUSE SPECIAL VEGETARIAN DINNER 1 TOFU TIKKA MASALA 1 PAKORA If you're like me and want to sample the best from their menu then definitely get their combo dinners. We're vegetarian so ours came with lentil soup, daal makhni, alu gobhi, naan, vegetable rice and choice of saag paneer or bengan bartha and salad or raita. We both got the bengan bartha since we love eggplant. The vegetable rice was well cooked and paired perfectly with the mint chutney and tamarind condiment. I really like how they didn't skimp on the vegetables in the rice. I loved dipping the naan in the bengan bartha, daal, and tikka masala sauce! And pakora in the masala sauce as well. Food was flavorful and delicious! We ordered the spice mild and it was perfect. Service was great and the waitstaff was courteous. And a lot of parking spots to go around. If you're ever in Northridge and feeling for Indian food definitely try this place! read more

Village Tandoor - North Indian restaurant - House Special Vegetarian dinner with Tofu Tikka Masala (Vegan) - Indian Near Me - Northridge, California