Tandoor Restaurant

I have been waiting to write this review for quite sometime and today is the day. Tandoor Indian restaurant in Bloomington (Minneapolis) is OK as far as food is concerned but their customer service is horrible. We were a group of 5 who entered the place at 9:45 P.M. The timings outside said the restaurant was open upto 10:30. So we walked in without hesitation. The manager immediately on seeing us, in a rude manner said that we had to order quickly and they cannot take orders after 10 PM. He said the kitchen closed at 10. Fine...That may be their policy but there is a nicer and polite way to say things to customers !!! We walked out and went to Don Pablos where they greeted us with a smile !!! Pros: Decent Indian food Cons: Horrible service, Rude manager, pathetic timing policies more

very bad service and rude behaviour fro the Restaurant in charge...He mentioned that we need to mention the count of additional spoons and plates that i need during my order to go....I doono if i need to specific about all these things during my order...morepver he will show a face as if he is paying for taking food from there Pros: YET to Discover Cons: Restrauant Incharge more

I went to this ?Tandoor? restaurant in Minneapolis. It was mentioned as very popular and good restaurant with tasty food. Pros: You can escape next time defintely Cons: ALL and the restuarant in charge take the top position here more

Called for delivery...told delivery in 30minutes. made me wait 40min and called to tell me that they would only deliver my order if I paid an aditional 20 dollars on the bill!!! more

I've heard nothing but rave reviews for Tandoor. In fact, I've been told that it's THE place to go in the Twin Cities for authentic Punjabi food; being Punjabi myself, I had to try it out. We were seated promptly with plenty of smiles and exceptionally friendly service. Our water glasses were never empty, we were waited on by an attentive waitress, and they humored our indecisiveness. The samosas we ordered seemed fresh, the crust had just the right amount of salt, and the filling was tasty. The Tandoori Chicken was the best I've had in the Twin Cities, hands down, and the Chicken Tikka was nicely spiced. However, the masalas and curries left something to be desired on every count. The cream based dishes (malai kofta, chicken tikka masala) were all too sweet for my liking, and lacked any real kick of savory spices. The saag was sub-par...and we Punjabis know our saag. The kebab we had in the Tandoori platter (I couldn't tell what kind it was) didn't really taste Indian at all, almost like there was taco seasoning in the meat. After the satisfying samosas and amazing Tandoori Chicken, the entrees were unfortunately disappointing. Pros: SERVICE!!!! Tandoori Chicken, Samosas Cons: Lackluster entrees more

What a treat! We stopped in for take out and really enjoyed a tasty supper. The lamb korma was very good and the 'cheese and peas' was perhaps the best yet. Excellent and quick service. Pros: Hot, yummy food NOW! Cons: No plastic ware included. more

This is one of my favorite Indian Restaurants in the Twin Cities. I go here for the buffet during lunch and it's great! I've gone for dinner, and it's great! The service is satisfactory. The food is delicious here. Pros: Food, Service Cons: Ambience more

We just moved from NYC and were worried we were not going to find a good Indian restaurant, since we love this food so much. But after having gone to Tandoor we feel so much better - the food was very good! We went for the lunch buffet and can't wait to go for dinner, since the buffet didn't have Tikka Masala, which is our favorite. Pros: Great food Cons: Ambience more

Apparently Tandoor must be doing so well that they find customer service to Pros: Indian food is decent Cons: Absolutely not kid-friendly as they claim more

The crappiest service i have ever had. They try to be polite and nice but are way off. The lady at the front desk is so rude, she doesnt even know how to say thanks. i have had good experience there too but i think they shud imporve on their customer service. more

My husband and I ate at Tandoor and loved it. The atmosphere was nice...the service was good (water glass was always full!)...and the food was great! I had chicken tikka masala and my husband had chicken mikhana. We also had naan. It was great and we will be back! Pros: good food!, good service! Cons: none on our 1st visit more

I found Tandoor's website to be promising but once I got to the restaurant the first thing I noticed was the old stained carpets... the servers were nice... but i found some of the food to be burned and some dry (the naan was absolutely blackened on the bottom) and the rice pudding was the worst i have ever had... it is usually my favorite.. but this stuff had the consistancy of jelly and had a very peculiar flavor... almost seemed like it might have been ""instant pudding"".... later they brought out some new nan that wasn't burned. Pros: Good Parking, Good Chai, Friendly Service Cons: Burned Naan, Dirty Carpets, Smelled Funny more

On a recent visit to Minneapolis we happened to stumble on this rare gem of a restaurant tucked away in a mini-mall near I-494 and I-35W. We were pleasantly surprised by the tasteful decor and ambience, but not quite prepared to find what must be one of the best Indian restaurants in all of North America. But that is exactly what this place is, at least for north Indian cuisine (which is all they serve). Very noteworthy are the naan breads, plus everything else we tried from the menu. The service was was prompt and friendly, and the prices very modest. We will be dining at the Tandoor often on future trips to the twin cities, because it has one of the best N. Indian chefs anywhere. Pros: The food Cons: Not where we live :( more

Eating at Tandoor is a delight to all your senses. The flavorful aromas of the dishes, the sounds of Indian music lightly playing through the restaurant, the bright and decorative surrounding all enhance your dining experience. Plus, Tandoor is a family-owned/operated restaurant that retains its emphasis on the diner's experience, unlike many of the chains out there today. I recommend you go soon and often. Check out the Tandoori chicken, garlic naan, daal maakni, and I guarantee you won't be disappointed. Also, savor their special brew of Indian tea as the perfect end to a perfect meal. more

Tandoor is well worth a trip off the beaten path. The food is terrific, best indian food in Minneapolis. more

This is a great place to have some authentic indian food that is backed by good service and a fun atmosphere. I've been to india and this is the only restaurant in the twin cities that is IDENTICAL to the rich flavors and varied dishes as india itself. Great for a date or a quick lunch at thier buffett. This is a don't miss restaurant that you'll enjoy for a longtime. Pros: smoke free, parking , staff more

I live in California where there are more Indian Restaurants than anywhere else in the country and I am yet to have a better tasting Indian meal than I had at the Tandoor. I guarantee that the next time I go to Minnesota, my first meal will be at the Tandoor. The management is so friendly and the chefs are amazing, I would challenge anyone to find better. All this talk about the Tandoor makes me wish that they could pack a meal in dry ice and ship it out to me. AAA rating on food, camaraderie and value. I highly recommend! more

I have been to this resteraunt a number of times. The food, the people the ambience are just fantastic and I highly reccomend this place. Definitely AAA place to go. more

I love Indian food! I've eaten Indian curry dishes at many restaurants in US and in Twin Cities. Food at Tandoor stands out the best in taste. Each of their dishes have unique flavors. I enjoy their Garlic Nan and Chicken Tikka Masala the most! My daughter loves their Tandoori Chicken..... more

I've been to many Indian restaurants in my day; this one is by far the best in Minneapolis. It makes sense that this place was the first Indian Restaurant in Minneapolis (1982). Great family service, truly authentic atmosphere, and superb service. Oh yeah, the foods not too bad either. By far the best authentic Indian Cuisine in Minneapolis. Try the Butter Chicken with a Nan, you won't be disappointed! Pros: THE FOOD!, Atmosphere, Service more