Tandoori-Taste of India – Indian
Step into a vibrant sanctuary where the rhythmic slap of dough against glowing clay ovens and the intoxicating aroma of toasted cumin signal a deep immersion into the heart of Indian cuisine. The kitchen coaxes bold, complex layers of flavor from every dish, from the smoky char of tandoori-fired meats to velvety sauces that glow with golden turmeric and dance with spice. It is a soulful dining experience that celebrates the rich heritage of subcontinental hospitality, inviting guests to linger over colorful spreads and pillowy, hand-torn naan.
163, North Main Street, Port Chester, NY, 10573 +1-914-937-2727 https://www.tandooritasteofindia.com/Rating: 4.3/5 (348 reviews)
Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein, nut-free, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, diabetic, heart-healthy, paleo, low-fat, whole30, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, tlc, detox, alkaline, volumetrics, slow-carb, mayo-clinic, pegan, candida, macrobiotic
What diners are saying
Diners consistently praise this spot for its excellent Indian cuisine and relaxed atmosphere, often noting that the food beats out competitors in the city. Standout dishes include the tender butter chicken, lamb rogan josh, chicken madras, and tandoori chicken, with guests specifically celebrating the availability of delicious dosas. Service is frequently highlighted as kind, patient, and attentive—with specific shout-outs to staff members like Alex—making it a reliable choice for both dine-in meals before local events and takeout.
Menu
Appetizers
- Papadams - $5: Paper-thin lentil wafers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb
- Vegetable Samosa - $10: Pastry stuffed with potatoes and green peas with tamarind sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Lamb Samosa - $10: Triangular pastry stuffed with ground lamb and peas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Baingan Burhani - $10: Baked eggplant topped with yogurt, mint, and tropical tamarind sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Tandoori Kababs - $15: Assortment of three kababs (seekh kabab, chicken tikka, chicken malai) served with tamarind garlic dill sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
- Plain Dosa - $15: Paper-thin crepe served with coconut chutney and sambhar (savory lentil soup) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb
- Masala Dosa - $15: Paper-thin crepe stuffed with spiced potatoes and onions, served with coconut chutney and sambhar
- Paneer Dosa - $15: Paper-thin crepe stuffed with homemade cheese, served with coconut chutney and sambhar
- Keema Dosa - $18: Paper-thin crepe stuffed with spiced lamb, served with coconut chutney and sambhar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Vegetable Pakora - $9: Vegetable fritters served with tamarind sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Samosa Chaat - $12: Combination of vegetable samosa, chickpeas, corn, chopped onion, and potatoes with yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Crispy Bhindi Chaat - $10: Matchstick okra fries topped with chopped onions and tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Tandoori Wings - $14: Spiced chicken wings (6) grilled in the tandoor oven Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Breads
- Chicken Tikka Naan - $8: Naan stuffed with spiced chopped chicken tikka and cilantro
- Keema Naan - $8: Naan bread stuffed with spiced lamb Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Paneer Naan - $8: Naan bread stuffed with homemade cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida
- Peshwari Naan - $8: Naan bread stuffed with paneer cheese, raisins, and cashew nuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida
- Garlic Naan - $6: Naan bread seasoned with minced garlic and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Onion Naan - $6: Naan bread seasoned with minced onion and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Naan - $5: Unleavened bread of fine white flour baked in the tandoor oven Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Tandoori Roti - $4: Unleavened whole wheat bread baked in the tandoor oven Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Lachha Paratha - $8: Multi-layered whole wheat bread baked in a tandoor oven Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Chapati - $4: Unleavened whole wheat flatbread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Poori - $5: A puffed whole wheat bread Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
Salads & Soups
- Garden Salad - $9: Lettuce, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots, served with yogurt dressing on the side (add chicken kabab +6) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Mango Salad - $12: Spring mix salad with fresh mango served with sesame seed dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Mulligatawny - $8: Lentil soup with delightful vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Tomato Coconut Soup - $8: Mildly spiced fresh tomato and coconut flavored soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
The Classics
Classic sauces served with your choice of protein.
- Classic Curry - $18: House Blend of whole and ground spices, slowly cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic. Prices: Mixed Vegetable 18 / Chicken 21 / Lamb 22 / Goat 24 / Shrimp 26 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating
- Masala - $18: Famous tomato-cream sauce, seasoned with fenugreek, fresh garlic, and ground Indian spices. Prices: Mixed Vegetable 18 / Paneer 19 / Chicken 21 / Lamb 22 / Goat 24 / Shrimp 26 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Korma - $19: A rich creamy sauce cooked with almonds, blended cashew nuts, and cardamom spice. Prices: Mixed Vegetable 19 / Chicken 22 / Lamb 23 / Goat 25 / Shrimp 27 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber
- Vindaloo - $18: A Goan favorite, fiery and tangy tomato-based gravy, blended with ginger, garlic, and red chilies. Prices: Mixed Vegetable 18 / Chicken 21 / Lamb 22 / Goat 24 / Shrimp 26 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Madras - $21: Southern-style sauce made with coconut, mustard seeds, red chilies, and curry leaves. Prices: Mixed Vegetable 21 / Chicken 24 / Lamb 25 / Goat 27 / Shrimp 29
- Saag - $18: A creamed chopped spinach sauteed with onions, ginger, and garlic. Prices: Mixed Vegetable 18 / Paneer 19 / Chicken 21 / Lamb 22 / Goat 24 / Shrimp 26 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Pegan
- Tadka Dal - $14: Yellow moong lentils cooked with fresh herbs and tomato
- Dal Makhani - $16: A medley with urad and rajma lentils mixed into a buttery cream sauce
From The Tandoor
- Paneer Tikka - $20: Cubed paneer marinated with ginger, garlic, white pepper, and yogurt
- Chicken Tikka - $21: Cubed chicken breast marinated with ginger, garlic, white pepper, and yogurt
- Tandoori Chef Mixed Grill - $30: Assortment of four kababs (seekh kabab, shrimp tikka, chicken tikka, chicken malai) served with tamarind garlic dill sauce
- Lamb Chops - $33: New Zealand lamb chops, marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, and lemon juice, grilled in the tandoor oven, served with rice and fresh vegetables
- Tandoori Chicken - $20: Chicken on the bone marinated with ginger and garlic, cooked in the tandoor oven (Half chicken 20 / Whole chicken 30)
- Tandoori Salmon - $24: Salmon filet marinated and cooked in the tandoor oven
- Tandoori Shrimp - $26: Jumbo shrimp marinated in ginger, garlic, lemon juice, and yogurt, cooked in the tandoor oven
- Whole Branzino - $30: European Bass marinated with herbs and spices, cooked in the tandoor oven
- Chicken Malai Kabab - $23: Cubed breast of chicken marinated with ginger, garlic, sour cream, white pepper, yogurt
- Seekh Kabab - $22: Grilled fresh ground lamb with cilantro leaves, sliced onions, bell peppers, and green chilies rolled on skewers
- Chicken Seekh Kabab - $21: Grilled fresh ground chicken with cilantro leaves, sliced onions, bell peppers, and green chilies rolled on skewers
- Shrimp Malai Kabab - $25: Jumbo shrimp marinated with ginger, garlic, white pepper, sour cream, yogurt
Tandoori House Specials
- Biryani - $17: Streamed saffron basmati rice seasoned with traditional Indian spices. Prices: Mixed Vegetable 17 / Chicken 20 / Lamb 21 / Goat 23 / Shrimp 26
- Keema Matter - $23: Ground lamb cooked with green peas in a medium spiced thick gravy in a classic curry
- Bindhi Bhuna - $18: Okra sauteed with ginger, garlic, onions, and tomatoes tempered in a mild sauce
- Aloo Gobi - $18: Seasoned potatoes, tomatoes, and cauliflower with a touch of an onion-based sauce
- Channa Masala - $18: Chickpeas tossed in a medium spiced, thick tomato-based gravy
- Baingan Bhartha - $18: Charred and mashed baby eggplant simmered with a medley of fresh herbs and spices
- Matar Paneer - $18: Homemade cheese cubes with green peas mixed into a tomato-based sauce, spiced with masala
- Malai Kofta - $20: Vegetable and paneer-filled croquettes tossed in an almond and cashew nut sauce, flavored with cardamom
- Lamb Rogan Josh - $23: Slow-braised lamb cooked with onion-based gravy and combined with a traditional yogurt curry sauce
- Shrimp Malabar - $26: Jumbo Shrimp cooked in a delightful and aromatic sauce, flavored with coconut and seasoned with mustard seeds, black pepper, and red chilies
- Lamb Chop Masala - $36: Tender lamb chops in the tandoor oven with ginger, garlic, tomato sauce, and spices
- Chicken Methi - $22: Chicken cubes with onion, ginger, garlic, and Fenugreek leaves (fresh methi) in medium spiced gravy
Sides
- Saag Paneer - $10
- Channa Masala - $10
- Aloo Gobi - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Vegetable Curry - $10
- Mango Chutney - $5
- Hot Pickle - $5
- Raita - $5
- Side of Sauce - $10
Desserts
- Mango Ice Cream - $8
- Coconut Ice Cream - $8
- Kheer (Homemade Rice Pudding) - $8: Indian-style rice pudding cooked with aromatic rose water with saffron, dried fruits, and nuts
- Ras Malai - $8: Homemade flat, round cakes made from sweetened cottage cheese that is steamed and soaked in sweet, reduced milk topped with pistachios
- Gulab Jamun - $8: Lightly fried dough and milk balls served in an aromatic rose water and honey syrup
- Mango Madness - $9: Mango and coconut ice cream topped with delicious mango syrup and whipped cream
Frequently Asked Questions about Tandoori-Taste of India
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include tender butter chicken, lamb rogan josh, chicken madras, tandoori chicken, and various delicious dosas like masala and paneer.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Chicken Seekh Kabab and Chicken Malai Kabab are keto and gluten-free, while Papadams and Plain Dosa are vegan and gluten-free.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include tender butter chicken, lamb rogan josh, chicken madras, tandoori chicken, and the restaurant's selection of delicious dosas.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- The provided reviews mention no specific concerns, instead highlighting the excellent Indian cuisine, relaxed atmosphere, and attentive service from staff.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Diners consistently praise the relaxed atmosphere and soulful dining experience, contributing to the restaurant's 4.3/5 average rating for dine-in guests.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Tandoori-Taste of India has an overall rating of 4.3/5 based on customer reviews and feedback.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not include the specific hours of operation for Tandoori-Taste of India.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers praise the relaxed atmosphere, attentive service, and standout dishes including butter chicken, lamb rogan josh, chicken madras, and dosas.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This restaurant offers casual dining with a relaxed atmosphere and moderate ($$) pricing, making it a reliable choice for dine-in.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Tandoori-Taste of India by visiting their official website at https://www.tandooritasteofindia.com/ for further information.
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