Cafe Tandoor
| Related: | biryani hut express |
| Address: | 96 Barrington Town Square, Aurora, OH 44202, USA |
| Phone: | +1 330-562-5334 |
| Site: | cafetandoorcleveland.com |
| Rating: | 3.8 |
| Working: | Closed 11:30AM–2PM 11:30AM–2PM 11:30AM–2PM 11:30AM–2PM 11:30AM–2PM 3–9PM |
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Rachel Rosky
I found an amazing family-run Indian place while attending Syracuse University and fell in love with Indian food. While I knew this place was the best in Syracuse I didnt realize how hard it would be to find Indian of the same quality here in Ohio. So we tried Cafe Tandoor (in Aurora) for my mothers birthday and this is my honest review having intermediate Indian food experience. First we ordered the "vegetarian mixed platter" for an appetizer that had ONE each of a samosa, vegetable, onion & paneer pakoras. This item was $8.50 and extremely underwhelming in taste and amount. The pakoras were completely bland and under-seasoned with no flavor or spice, the veggie pakora was especially disappointing since this is the pakora you expect to have the most seasoning of the three.The only redeeming element was the samosa which was large, seasoned well and filled generously. I ordered the Shajahani Curry, which was some-what flavorful but completely lacked spice, Im use to and expect my curries to make my mouth water and sinuses clear! My mother ordered the chicken Shahi Korma which was a strange light-beige color, a sure sign of under seasoning/spicing and sure enough was not a true curry experience (she liked it, though her experience with Indian is zero). My sister ordered the paneer Tikka Masala which was the same level of taste as my Shajahani. The "garlic naan" was dry and again...lacked flavor, couldnt even tell there was garlic present. I prefer a nice, soft, stretchy naan with whole crushed garlic cloves on top, this was dry and flavorless as though it had sat, uncovered in an oven to keep warm for a while. I absolutely LOVE mint/green chutney so I ordered a side of it for $2 the amount to which equaled maybe a quarter cups worth, though it was good. Which leads me to the prices. The curry dishes are served "A-la-cart" style which translates to small dishes of curry ranging from $12-$14 NOT INCLUDING RICE. You read that correctly, rice is NOT included in this price, you order it separately and its brought out on a large plate (one served 3 of use with a bit left over). This curry was not worth the price tag. Long story short: Flavors are severely dulled down for the American palate, not true curry and the prices are absolutely inflated for a small meal that doesnt even include rice. I wont be returning for another expensive, dull-curry experience.
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DONALD FLEMING
Ive been eating at Café Tandoor in Aurora for over a decade. It is one of the best restaurants in town. Prices are not low, but are reasonable for the amount of food and its quality; an entrée, order of bread, and appetizer yields enough for a second meal at home after a satisfying dinner in the restaurant. The Tandoori Salmon is particularly good and the Biryanis provide heaping portions of meat, vegetables, and rice, all well spiced. The aloo paratha and onion kulcha are also very tasty and well-prepared. Over the years, service has been somewhat up and down, but the last several times Ive eaten there the staff did a fine job.
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William Campbell
Expensive and small portions. The butter chicken dish tasted like tomato paste, while the lamb korma was more like canned cream soup. Samosas, while large, were burned and the shells very hard. The meat variety was bland while the vegetarian option was flavorful. The garlic naan was ok, though expensive for the size if the order. We found a balled up dirty sweater underneath our table ( at the end of June mind you ), who knows how long it had been there.
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Dharti Trivedi
The service was atrocious. They didnt get us some drinks till we were done eating and had already asked for the check. Despite several requests and reminders. And there was no apology. The food.... I dont know what food they serve but it is not Indian food. They had potato wedges instead of kofta.
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Dharti Trivedi
The service was atrocious. They didnt get us some drinks till we were done eating and had already asked for the check. Despite several requests and reminders. And there was no apology. The food.... I dont know what food they serve but it is not Indian food. They had potato wedges instead of kofta.
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A Private User
# Food: Nothing special for the price you pay ; # Service: good # Price: pricey for the kind of food they serve # Ambience: good and austere # Cleanliness: good Would not go back unless they improve their food. Source: I am an Indian and know my food. A frequent visitor to Indian restaurants.
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Jean Paul
Worst Experience! They have lot of menu items & I ordered a common one from the menu.. the curry was awaful! they used some liquid to create the gravy & the chicken was so frozen! charged $14 for that.. never enter here, or ask them what is there fresh to eat! cheap indian guys!
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Aliaksei Boika
So I picked up the order and was on my way to the car, and a waiter ran out after me telling he had made a mistake and gave me 4 garlic naans instead of 2. He took 2 naans back. I regretted giving them a tip. They are cheap.
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Sharmila Chakraverty
Very good tasty authentic Indian cuisine. I am an Indian and I have enjoyed there preparation. Friendly service. Clean and cozy place. Nice place to meet up with friends for a lunch or dinner. You can order to go also.
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Jason Pastorius
What a wonderful experience, great food, awesome service, the guy bringing around the water was on point !!! Never missed a chance to fill my glass. Will be back many times.
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Sam Kelly
Stopped in for lunch to go, and they were wonderful! Very polite, quick, and just friendly all around. I will be back. :)
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Laura Iannini
The food was excellent and the staff were really nice. Theyll even help you if you dont know much about Indian food.
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A Private User
4 stars for the food ..... 2 stars for the price. As the other guy said, nothing spl for what you pay for.
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krishna reddy
Serves the best Indian food in the locality. Ambience is welcoming and really awesome
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Chris Quinn
Super nice people and great authentic Indian cuisine. The Tandoor is excellent!
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himavanth pabbati
#ThumbsDown #Expensive Price doesnt match quality
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Joyce Harrison
Fantastic Indian food. Definitely recommend!
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Aidan MacAnBhaird
Delicious cuisine & impeccable service.
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shobana b
Disappointed with both taste and price.
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Mark Garrison
delicious food in a relaxed atmosphere
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Nix Kraken
As authentic as USA food gets.
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Ricky Lockner
great food and great service!
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dayna garcia
Good prices and good staff.
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Amy Covarrubias
Great food!!!
