Tandoor India Menu
Welcome to Tandoor India, a hidden gem located at 2622 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA. This family-owned restaurant has captivated the hearts of locals for over thirty years with its authentic Indian cuisine. The menu is a delightful tapestry of flavors, featuring standout dishes like the chicken biryani, praised for its unique spin and irresistible taste.
Guests rave about the warm hospitality and the attentive staff, who are eager to recommend dishes tailored to your spice preference. The inviting ambiance, enriched with Indian music and artwork, offers a genuine dining experience that transcends your typical restaurant visit.
- Signature Dishes: Butter chicken, spicy biryani, and homemade chai.
- Affordability: Generous portions that won’t break the bank.
- Customer Favorites: Positive reviews highlight the flavorful dishes and friendly service.
For a taste of authentic Indian flavors, don’t miss Tandoor India, where every meal is a celebration of heritage and hospitality.
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2. Vegetable Samosa #1
Turnovers stuffed with spiced and boiled peas, potatoes and deep fried.
2B. Paneer Pakora #1
Homemade cheese battered and deep fried.
5. Assorted Hors D'Oeuvres #1
An assortment of chicken pakora, vegetable pakora, vegetable samosa and keema samosa.
5C. French Fries #1
5C. French Fries
2A. Onion Bhaji #1
Lightly spiced onion fritters.
4. Keema Samosa #1
Turnovers stuffed with spiced lamb, boiled peas and deep fried.
3. Chicken Pakora #1
Boneless pieces of chicken, spiced, battered and deep-fried.
5B. Aloo Tikki
Boiled potatoes, seasoned with spices, battered and deep fried.
1. Vegetable Pakora #1
Freshly cut vegetables, spiced, battered and deep-fried.
5A. Kachumber #1
Chopped cucumber onions, fresh cilantro and chili with a splash of lemon and lime.
47. Lamb Biryani #1
Boneless pieces of lamb cooked with basmati rice, cashew nuts, raisins and a special blend of spices.
44. Chicken Biryani #1
Basmati rice cooked with boneless pieces of chicken, cashew nuts, raisins and a special blend of spices.
45. Shrimp Biryani #1
Prawns cooked with basmati rice, cashew nuts, raisins and a special blend of spices.
48. Pea Pilaf #1
Basmati rice cooked with peas, raisins and cashews.
43. Basmati Boiled Rice #1
Boiled and spiced with cloves, cardamom and cinnamon.
46. Vegetable Biryani #1
Vegetables cooked with basmati rice, cashew nuts, raisins and a special blend of spices.
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[Otter] MENU 20240913::03:21 - Sizzlers from the Tandoor
11. Fish Tandoori #1
Mahi-mahi, lightly marinated with a special blend of Indian spices.
8. Lamb Boti Kabob #1
Boneless pieces of lamb marinated overnight with special Indian spices and herbs.
7. Chicken Tikka #1
Boneless pieces of chicken marinated overnight with special Indian spices and herbs.
10. Shrimp Tandoori #1
Tiger prawns marinated mildly with a special blend of Indian spices.
6. Chicken Tandoori #1
1/4 pieces of young, succulent chicken, marinated overnight with special spices and herbs. Dark meat only.
9. Sheekh Kabob #1
Ground lamb blended with finely chopped onion, pepper and spices.
11A. Mixed Tandoori Grill #1
1/4 tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, sheekh kebab and fish tandoori.
62. Kheer #1
Basmati rice cooked in whole milk, shredded coconut, raisins, cashew nuts and sugar.
64. Gulab Jamun #1
Delicious lightly browned cheesecake balls, cooked in a lightly flavored sauce.
65. Mango Ice Cream #1
Prepared with choice mango pulp.
63. Kulfi #1
A traditional Indian ice cream with pistachio flavor.
61. Rasmalai #1
Our own freshly made soft cheese patties drenched in thick sweet milk, topped with grated pistachios. Served chilled.
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[Otter] MENU 20240913::03:21 - Combination Dinners
41C. Lamb Vindalu Combo Dinner #1
Dal, mixed vegetable curry, rice, naan and raita.
41A. Lamb Spinach Combo Dinner #1
Dal, mixed vegetable curry, rice, naan and raita.
40A. Chicken Curry Combo Dinner #1
Dal, mixed vegetable curry, rice, naan and raita.
Seafood Combo Dinner
Shrimp curry served with dal, the vegetable of the day, rice, naan, and your choice of raita or salad.
Fish Curry Combo Dinner
Served with dal, the vegetable of the day, rice, naan, and your choice of raita or salad.
41B. Lamb Korma Combo Dinner #1
Dal, mixed vegetable curry, rice, naan and raita.
40B. Chicken Spinach Combo Dinner #1
Dal, mixed vegetable curry, rice, naan and raita.
40. Tandoori Chicken Combo Dinner #1
1/4 chicken, dal, mixed vegetable curry, rice, naan and raita.
39. Vegetarian Tandoor India Combo Dinner #1
Saag, paneer, dal, mixed vegetable curry, rice, naan and raita.
41D. Chef's Choice Combo Dinner
1/4 tandoori chicken, lamb curry, dal, mixed vegetable curry, rice, naan and raita.
41. Lamb Curry Combo Dinner #1
Dal, mixed vegetable curry, rice, naan and raita.
40D. Chicken Vindalu Combo Dinner #1
Dal, mixed vegetable curry, rice, naan and raita.
40C. Chicken Korma Combo Dinner #1
Dal, mixed vegetable curry, rice, naan and raita.
16. Chicken Do Piaza #1
Chicken cooked with onions and curry sauce.
15. Chicken Vindalu #1
Boneless pieces of chicken cooked with potatoes.
17. Chicken With Mushrooms #1
Boneless pieces of chicken cooked with mushrooms.
12. Chicken Curry #1
Tender pieces of chicken cooked in curry sauce.
13. Chicken Korma #1
Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in extra mild sauce.
18A. Chicken Jalfrezi #1
Boneless pieces of chicken cooked with mildly spiced vegetables.
18B. Chicken Madras #1
Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in a tomato-based gravy.
18. Chicken Saag #1
Boneless pieces of chicken with spinach and a blend of spices.
14. Butter Chicken #1
Chicken cooked in the tandoor and served in yogurt base curry sauce.
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[Otter] MENU 20240913::03:21 - Lamb Curries
20. Lamb Saag #1
Boneless diced lamb cooked with spinach and a blend of spices.
21A. Lamb Dopiaza #1
Boneless lamb cooked with onions and curry sauce.
19. Lamb Curry #1
Boneless diced lamb cooked in a curry sauce.
22. Lamb Korma #1
Boneless lamb cooked in a creamy curry sauce.
21. Lamb Vindalu #1
Boneless pieces of lamb cooked with potatoes in a curry sauce.
30A. Tofu Masala #1
Tofu diced and cooked in homemade creamy tomato sauce.
29A. Saag Alu #1
Spinach cooked with potatoes in typical homemade Indian spices.
30. Dal #1
Lentils cooked in garlic and Indian spices.
32. Matar Paneer #1
Peas cooked with our homemade cheese in a curry sauce.
34. Malai Kofta #1
Minced vegetable balls cooked in a creamy curry sauce.
27. Aloo Gobi #1
Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with ginger and tomatoes.
29. Saag Paneer #1
Spinach cooked in a typical homemade style, prepared with cheese and Indian spices.
28. Bengan Bharta #1
Baked eggplant, skinned and cooked with onions and tomatoes.
31. Vegetable Korma #1
Seasonal greens cooked in our creamy curry sauce with cashew nuts.
30B. Tofu Matar #1
Tofu cooked with peas and spices.
33. Mushroom Masala #1
Delicately sliced mushrooms cooked in our rich curry sauce.
31A. Mixed Vegetable Curry #1
Cooked with spices, ginger, onions, garlic and curry sauce.
34B. Okra #1
Cut okra with onions, tomatoes and spices.
27A. Paneer Makhani #1
Cheese cube cooked with tomato based creamy curry and roasted garlic.
34A. Alu Vindalu #1
Potatoes cooked in a thick tomato gravy.
Mirchi Ka Salan
Spicy green peppers cooked in a creamy gravy.
34E. Shai Paneer
Chunks of homemade cheese cooked with cream, spices and herbs.
34C. Chana Masala #1
Chickpeas cooked Punjabi style.
30C. Tofu Saag #1
Tofu cooked with spinach.
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[Otter] MENU 20240913::03:21 - Our Specialties
36. Lamb Tikka Masala #1
Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in the tandoor and prepared in a creamy yogurt curry sauce.
35. Chicken Tikka Masala #1
Boneless chicken pieces cooked in the tandoor and prepared in a creamy yogurt curry sauce.
37. Chicken Karahi #1
Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in a wok with fresh ginger, garlic, tomato, onion and selected Indian spices.
38. Lamb Karahi #1
Tender pieces of lamb cooked in a wok with fresh ginger, garlic, tomato, onion and selected Indian spices.
38A. Shrimp Karahi #1
Tiger prawns cooked in a wok with fresh ginger, tomato, onion and selected Indian spices.
Lassi #1
Our homemade yogurt blended with milk, sugar and crushed ice.
Coke
Coke
Mango Lassi #1
Homemade yogurt blended with milk, and crushed ice.
Diet Coke
Diet Coke
Hot Indian Tea #1
Black Indian tea brewed with spices and milk.
Mango Juice #1
Chilled imported mango fruit juice from India.
Green Tea
Green Tea
Coffee #1
Coffee
Lemonade
Lemonade
Perrier Bottled Water #1
Perrier Bottled Water
Glass Of Milk
Glass of Milk
Black Tea
Black Tea
7-Up #1
7-Up
Sprite
Sprite
Fanta
Fanta
Iced Tea
Iced Tea
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[Otter] MENU 20240913::03:21 - Soup
Spicy Chicken Soup #1
Chicken soup spiced with ginger, cumin and cloves, garnished with coriander leaves.
25. Shrimp Vindaloo #1
Tiger prawns cooked with potatoes and curry sauce.
26. Shrimp Curry #1
Tiger prawns cooked in a curry sauce.
26A. Shrimp Korma #1
Tiger prawns cooked in a mild creamy curry sauce.
23. Shrimp Masala #1
Tiger prawns cooked in a mild creamy curry sauce.
24. Shrimp Saag #1
Tiger prawns cooked with spinach and a blend of spices.
26B. Fish Masala #1
Mahi-mahi cooked in a mild creamy curry sauce.
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[Otter] MENU 20240913::03:21 - Tandoori Breads
52. Onion Naan #1
Naan from the tandoor garnished with finely chopped onion.
56. Sesame Naan #1
White flour bread with sesame seeds baked in the tandoor.
56C. Chili Naan #1
Naan from the tandoor garnished with green chili and coriander leaves.
54. Aloo Paratha #1
Whole wheat flour bread from the tandoor stuffed with boiled spiced potatoes and peas.
56D. Panchranga Naan #1
Bread stuffed with lamb, chicken, cheese, onions and coriander leaves.
56A. Peshwari Naan #1
Naan from the tandoor stuffed with raisins and nuts.
50. Garlic Naan #1
Naan from the tandoor garnished with freshly chopped garlic and coriander leaves.
56B. Paneer Naan #1
Naan from the tandoor stuffed with homemade cheese. Mildly spiced.
53. Paratha #1
Whole wheat flour multi-layered flatbread baked in the tandoor.
51. Keema Naan #1
Naan from the tandoor stuffed with ground lamb and a special blend of spices.
55. Roti #1
Whole wheat flour bread cooked in the tandoor.
49. Naan #1
White flour leavened bread, baked in the tandoor.
59. Mango Chutney #1
Imported sweet mango chutney.
Tamarind Sauce
Red sweet and tangy tamarind sauce
60. Raita #1
Our fresh homemade yogurt with shredded cucumbers, fresh tomatoes and selected spices.
58. Green Salad #1
House salad served with lemon.
Mint Chutney
Green mint sauce
57. Papadam #1
Thin spicy wafers of ground lentils cooked in the clay oven and served with hot mint sauce.