Tandoor New Haven

Since my favorite Indian restaurant of all time has closed down (RIP Star of India), I have to find a suitable replacement. Tandoor is pretty good but my only problem is the price. It’s just about $20 for any entree you order and then they come in the smallest containers. So, for instance, the chicken tikka masala was $20 and there was probably less than 10 cubes of chicken in the container. Same goes for the palak paneer so it costs a lot of money for one person to eat, let alone two or more unless they have a lunch buffet like star used to.

Found this place watching A Julia Robert’s film, After the hunt, on Amazon prime and so glad I went. Best Indian food since I’ve left London. Great location, great portions, reasonable price and courteous owners.

I lived in New Haven my whole life and never tried Tandoor until I saw "After The Hunt." This place is absolutely amazing. Easily my new favorite Indian food in the city. Get an Old Monk and the Butter chicken and some naan and you'll be in Heaven. I'm glad the movie brought some attention to such a wonderful local spot

Pro: great flavors Con: unexpected items in food/drink I ordered off the menu due to the mixed reviews of the buffet. I loved the flavors of the chicken, rice and vegetables. The naan I picked with the spices and fennel was also tasty. I was satisfied with the meal until I found a few long hairs in my Raita sauce. There was also a bug in my Lassi drink, but my waitress was able to give me a new one. Enjoyed the flavors just wish the hairs and bug were not present.

Not sure why the rating on this is only 3.8 given that the food is great, the prices are unbeatable, and it's been a staple of downtown New Haven even before they changed the name to Tandoor. My bro and I had post-Christmas lunch with the Buffet option and it was fantastic (Bro got a vegan dish, I had the Vindaloo). Underrated!