Cafe Tandoor
30030 Detroit Rd, Westlake, OH, 44145
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Address :
30030 Detroit Rd
Westlake, OH, 44145 - Phone (440) 835-2882
- Website https://www.cafetandoorcleveland.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:30 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
India is the birth place of Chicken Tikka Masala and Curries. Indian foods are prepared with a blend of finely mixed spices quite popular across the region. The spices develop the rich taste in Indian food enough to boggle your mind. The ever-increasing fan base of Indian food around the New York city is steadily increasing because of the large number of Indians who traveled to the land of dreams. The Indians also brought their very own vibrant, colorful, and aromatic authentic dishes for the people in the West. While most of the Indian population is Vegetarian, Indian food is great for people who are looking for vegan or vegetarian food option. If you are a Meat lover, don't get disappointed yet. Indian food also boasts of some popular non-vegetarian dishes too. Few examples are the famous Butter Chicken, Mutton Biryani and Tandoori Chicken are enough to satisfy your taste buds.
Indian food has gained reputation all over the world especially in the United States. You can find many places serving the appetizing Indian food across all major cities in the US. India is a diverse country with different food culture originated from different parts of the country. While the Northern region boasts tandoori dishes and korma offering royal taste, the Western Ghats offers sea foods that is made in naturally sweet tender coconut milk. The South Indian food servers a quality of different dishes made from rice accompanied with spicy chutneys, curries and famous sambhar. Also, the Indian sweets are a delight to relish. If you ever want to have a burst of sugar syrup in mouth, don't forget to try few Bengali Sweets. Be it spicy, tangy, or sweet flavor, you can find everything in the Indian cuisine. Be assured that the melody of spices will surely bring delight to you.
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Jennifer P.
Just had the Nentara Biryani with Tofu as carry out. It was delicious! This was my first time here as I just moved into the area. Being a vegetarian, the menu has many more options I can't wait to try. My experience so far has been wonderful and I will be back!
(4)B S.
So Cafe Tandoor has gone up a star in my Yelp notebook! Some folks might wonder why, so here we go: - We decided to forgo the usual bread and curry option for a biryani one the other day, and we were blown away with the quality of the food. It was amazingly good. - Try the lamb biryani and the nentara biryani. These folks don't skimp on the lamb or the panneer/veggies in the biryani. The spice was just right. - Not sure if they have changed chefs recently, but the food is way better than ever before. - The staff seemed very nice, mostly the same ones from before. Was surprised that my good buddy "the manager" wasn't around. Could that be the reason why the food was so good, I wonder?
(3)Salaish S.
Good for an " on the way to NYC" quick stop off. Very good wait staff. Food was not bad.
(3)Sharon P.
Excellent food and service. Garlic naan is addicting!
(4)Andy E.
Solid quality Indian food. We had the chicken tikka masala, lamb curry, and chicken with almond sauce. All were good. The Indian cheese and pistachio ice cream deserts were great. I'll go back again.
(4)Karen W.
If I weren't a kind and generous person, Café Tandoor would get a single star, but that just seems mean. I like to reserve space and hope for improvement, and it wasn't totally awful. I mean, I'm not vomiting or anything. My sweetheart and I were very much looking forward to our delivery order arriving. We eagerly opened our order of butter chicken, saffron rice, aloo jeera, and bainjan bharthai. We happily spooned servings into our bowls and settled in for some deliciousness, except that it was, well, not delicious. While we had both ordered a medium level of spice, all of our dishes were bland. Actually, that's not entirely true. Both the aloo jeera and bainjan bharthai had a peculiar smoky flavor that we struggled to define. We finally settled on "unpleasant" and "bitter" and, we hope, "not rancid." The butter chicken's flavor was better, in that it tasted like very dry, very bland butter chicken rather than smoky mystery spice. The rice was fine. Overall, the food was barely mediocre. For $50 and an hour's wait, this dinner was a big disappointment. We'll be looking for other options next time. On the upside, the delivery driver was nice.
(2)Bread Man S.
Chicken tandoori Tikka is the best. Wow. I have been traveling to Westlake for 14 yrs and never tried it. As half Indian/Lebanese, this is a wonderful food experience. Love it. Will be back again soon. Must try it.
(4)Santosh G.
Best food and ambience service. Very pleased to be there. Very friendly staff. Overall the best Indian Cuisine in Cleveland, Ohio.
(5)Dhaval W.
Taste was horrible, not Indian at all. The cottage cheese (paneer) was hard as rock. Overall bad experience. We just left eating appetizers and one main dish. Not recommended.
(1)Cherry S.
Like their chicken curry but their naan is just very plain. Mango Lassi is also not that great.
(3)Mila P.
The reason for thee stars is because the place needs some serious updating. The ambiance/atmosphere is kinda stale. 5 stars for the actual food though. I got vegetable shashlik and it was very tasty. There was 5 of us and everyone got different things, so we were all trying each other's food. It was very good. Will come back.
(3)Walter Z.
The food was excellent. Portion sizes are big and the prices are decent for good quality Indian food. The ingredients were fresh and the spice level perfect. For all those negative reviews talking about the taste: this is pretty much as a good as it gets, if you didn't like the taste then you probably just don't like Indian food.
(5)Phoenix B.
It is always a rare treat when you walk into a restaurant and are treated like family from the first time. The servers were immediately friendly, outgoing, and helpful with navigating the menus. The food smells and looks delicious, and I have no doubt that it is delicious. The scenery is nice, and the servers themselves are beautiful people. Experience something new and different, and come to this restaurant. Open your minds and open your hearts to what can be a new and delightful experience.
(5)Mr F.
Best overall indian restaurant in NE Ohio . Price is slightly higher , but provides best quality food . Good service and location .
(4)Rula M.
I don't think I will ever come back. At first they served us a tray of like onions and two sauces. There was a hair, so we told them and they took it back, they got us a new one, ALSO with hair!!!!!!!! We told them again, and they took it book. But honestly, how disgusting, and when I went to the bathroom I peeked in the kitchen and no one was wearing hair nets. Never again.
(1)Geoff V.
Quiet and good. They will make anything you want whether it is on the menu or not. Service is good and wine is cheap. Tuesday and Wednesday is half price wine night. Great chicken vindaloo.
(4)Suezann Z.
When I was prego I was craving indian food so my husband and I went here! This did not fulfill my craving at all! The food was bland and The portions were so small and it was super expensive for what you got!! I wish it was better Bc if it was I would be there all the time! Also the reasturant looked like a ghost town!
(2)Gregory P.
Hands down this is the BEST INDIAN FOOD in the Cleveland area. I've been many times to the Westlake and Cleveland Heights locations. The food isn't "cheap" but it's not overpriced either. A great value for the money. Flavorful and spicy. Keep in mind, "spicy" doesn't always mean it's going to burn your mouth, it's just so full of exotic flavors and spices. I do actually order mine to be extra hot for spice and it tastes incredible that way. Great for vegetarians or omnivores. I've never eaten the lunch buffet here.
(5)Snow A.
This was my first time to an Indian restaurant, and I really enjoyed it. The food was really good, and the service was excellent. I'm a fan, and will definitely be back!
(4)Arun M.
Cafe Tandoor has three restaurants in Cleveland Metro area. I have been to two of them and I must say that they are nothing special. The choices are ordinary and there is not much vegetarian food on the menu. I would like to see some more vegetarian items. Food is altered to make it more palatable to everyone. It was a nice stop, but my search for the good indian food continues.
(3)Jon C.
I have tried several different Indian restaurants in the area, and I would consider this the best Indian restaurant this side of Cleveland. The restaurant is located in a shopping plaza, but it really feels like you are in a different location once inside. The atmosphere is quiet, there is no TV, and the door even has a sign on it asking you to put away your cell phone. The decor of Indian imagery is a nice touch, without being over the top. I found the menu to be quite extensive. I have brought different people with me each time I have gone, and each time, everyone loves it. (Friends ranging from Vegan, to people who have never had Indian food before) Everyone I have brought has been able to find a dish to their liking. If you aren't familiar with Indian food, there are some good descriptions of each dish to explain what it is, and most of the spices are a little on the mild side. I've tried several dishes, and would pick the Rogan Josh as my favorite. The lamb was incredibly tender, and the spice was flavorful, without being overly spicy. (I ordered mine Hot-Hot) The service is fantastic, and always friendly to help. The food does take some time to cook, so do expect a little bit longer than traditional American faire. (It's worth it) Taking the time to enjoy some masala tea with friends is one of the best parts of going to an Indian restaurant. The pricing seems reasonable to me (Close to 20$ after ordering an entree, tea, a side of naan, and a side of rice). The dishes are served platter style, and you are given a plate. This encourages sharing, as the servings are large enough to share. There is also a modestly priced lunch menu if you make it there early. (They do close mid-day) Those looking for some sort of off the charts spicy food might not be satisfied, but if you are looking for a wonderful Indian restaurant in the area, this is the one.
(5)Lakhbir L.
Crowded today!
(5)Lorie W.
Namaste! Best Indian food hands down. I love cafe tandoor. I usually go as a special occasion like my birthday but then again, sometimes I just crave some Garlic Naan. Everyone is super sweet there and I haven't had a bad meal ever. The ambiance is nice, the place is clean and once, they even ave me a tour of the kitchen so I could see the tandoori oven. I watched the chef make fresh naan. That was cool. I suggest cafe Tandoor. Gets 4 stars from me.
(5)Bill C.
Solid place for a quiet Indian dining experience. Located just across from Crocker Park, this restaurant has likely seen fewer patrons due to competing offerings. But the food here is quite tasty (if a bit Americanized) with nice quality and average presentation. Suggest the Chana for the vegan or the Anek Swad Tandoor Ke for the meat lover. Papadum and samosa is above average.
(4)Jason V.
Cafe Tandoor is a great little Indian restaurant hidden in a shopping plaza dominated by a Marc's and Sears Grand. It was fairly empty when I visited for a late Sunday night dinner, but it looks like they do a fair amount of take-out business. The dining room has about 20 tables and more tables in what appears to be a party room. They have also added 8 tables of outdoor seating in front of the restaurant, though unfortunately the best you can do is a view of the parking lot and Asuka, Radio Shack, Super Tan, and Caribou Coffee across the way. Inside, each table has a dark red tablecloth topped with glass and lighted by a small candle. A bar sits in the back of the room with three empty stools as if just to prove to patrons that alcohol is available. Background music ranged from (what I assume are) traditional Indian tunes to new age piano pieces. The Tomato Shorwa was a regular tomato soup with Indian spices and without the slight sweetness you often get with other tomato soups. The soup took an extended time to bring to the table, as if the order caught them off guard. It's a decent soup, but admittedly on the bland and simple side. I would probably opt for something else on another visit. The Cholle was very good--probably the second best chick pea dish I've had. The chick peas are served in a dark curry with tomatoes and cooked just enough to get a little softness without becoming mushy; so many other places I've been seem to undercook their chick peas. On request, I got the dish at a "mild" spice level (which is exactly how they delivered it), but its mildness did not at all slip into blandness. The dish is great to mix with an order of plain basmati rice and/or together with nan. The Garlic Naan--a circle (about 8" in diameter) of the traditional bread with garlic and butter--came out of the kitchen piping hot. A must-have in my opinion--the aroma as the nan was being delivered to the table was wonderful. Service is friendly and relatively attentive, but not at all terribly quick. It appears one server covers the entire restaurant, at least when it's not at all crowded. These aren't high-end or innovative food items, but there should be a place in everyone's palette for solid traditional dishes.
(4)Kyle C.
BEST Indian food in Cleveland, hands down. I frequent here a couple times per month and the food is great, great service and nice relaxing atmosphere.
(5)Rachel B.
This is a delicious Indian place! This was the second time we got takeout from Deliver Me Food and it was superb. While I can't say anything about the dining-in experience, the food is top-notch. We have tried a bunch of dishes, but the butter chicken is probably the best. The malai kofta is a close second. The naan is still piping hot upon arrival! One word to the wise (as we weren't, the first time): order rice separately, because it doesn't come with the dishes. The only negative in my opinion.
(5)Neal W.
This may not be the best Indian food you'll ever eat. That said, what I ordered was very good (butter chicken). I'd give the food 4/5 stars. However, the service was amazing. Our waiter was very attentive, kind, and even humorous. It was definitely memorable and for that another star is earned. I'd definitely be back.
(5)Tate D.
This place is quiet. Which is a good thing, I think. THe location is privately nooked almost out of sight from anyone (although in a strip mall next to a nice camera store) so it tends to slip my mind that it exists - but the great food and professional service makes it one of my favorite places to go! Whenever my wife mentions it, we end up there and have a great meal. It can be a romantic dinner or just a casual bite- either way, there are no TVs or anything - instead ... there are a few statues (which my 5-year old claims need more clothing on) and artwork that bring the Indian culture a bit closer than it was before you came in the door. I've brought kids several times and they tend to make it go from craziness level zero to crazy level 6. But that's out of 10 and the employees there are always super laid back about it. They have a kids menu that is great and they give out crayons and a decent Taj Mahal drawing for the kids to color in. They have a nice (although tidy) selection of bottled beers and wines as well as many great dishes. Really an excellent place to get a vegetarian meal that is wholesome and balanced while being extremely tasty. If you need a relaxing dinner without distractions, Cafe Tandoor will leave you thanking Annapurna (the Indian God of food and cooking).
(5)K D.
(From November 2011): My mom had never had Indian food, and my dad won't eat it, so I got a bunch of take out from Cafe Tandoor when she was here on a solo visit. We ordered: the vegetarian appetizer platter (which didn't come with paneer or really any variety of pakora), samosas, chicken korma (medium), chicken tikka masala (medium), rogan josh (spicy), saffron rice, plain rice, garlic naan, plain naan, and mango lassi. There were multiple problems with the quality of the food and this restaurant. 1. NO FLAVOR. Holy bland food, Batman. The only food that had any flavor was the samosa. It was the spiciest thing that we got in the order. Do you know what it's like to eat bland chicken korma? It's essentially warm cream with chunks of chicken. At least the tikka masala had other vegetables in it to give it some taste. The rogan josh had a little kick to it, but I still would only classify it as mild to medium spicy (3 on a scale of 10). and I ordered it hot! So if that's the spiciest that Cafe Tandoor can make the food, count me out. Maybe it's just me, but what's the point of getting Indian food if it is unseasoned? 2. LOW QUALITY. Even if the food had been spicier, it didn't seem to be of very high quality. The appetizers were very greasy. The appetizer platter was basically a samosa, a couple of potato pakora and a TON of onion rings. There was no paneer, no selection of pakora. The tikka masala was lumpy and not as smooth as I' ve usually had it. The chunks of meat were ginormous, making it necessary to cut them before eating. 3. NO CHANCE OF IMPROVEMENT. My boyfriend's brother told me after the fact that they are "racist" and won't serve your food spicy if you're not Indian. While I was there, I heard the woman tell someone on the phone (which she did NOT have the courtesy to tell me) that their medium is really mild. Seriously? What's the point of having a scale of spicyness? That's fine. I'll find another place that is willing to give me decent food. 4. THE PRICE. Rice is not inclued in your meal, so that's another $2.50 per dish ($3.50 for Saffron rice (not worth it)). The total for my food was $75. And while I was excessive in ordering, I did so in order to enable my mom to try all the wonderful things associated with Indian food. Huge waste. The channa masala at Trader Joes is $4 and tastes WAY better than anything I had here. I'm so disappointed that this was my mom's first experience with Indian food. I feel like it's ruined for her forever. If you still insist on trying this place, I would recommend dining in so they can at least try to correct your order while you're there. Total disappointment. UPDATE: I tried again this week (early September 2012), because I love Indian food so much, and maybe I went there on an off night or something. Boyfriend and I both ordered curries, and split plain rice, samosas, naan, and a mango lassi... (Side note: $42!!!) And it was _still_ not good. We both ordered our food hot, and while it had spice this time, it was spice without flavor. I can only assume that the only reason people claim this is the best Indian food in Cleveland is because it is the ONLY Indian food in Cleveland (at least on the further West Side). I seriously, seriously feel bad for y'all, because Indian food should be SO MUCH better than this. Trader Joe's has better Indian than this. For like, $4.
(1)Chocolate L.
DONT LISTEN TO ANYONE THAT GIVES BAD REVIEWS HERe...clearly they never have been to a nice indian restaurant! First of all ...the restaurant itself is hard to locate..it is in a little plaza by Marcs and K-mart! When you first walk in ..you can smell the fresh air of indian food and the comfortability of the atmosphere. Then you are greeted by friendly staff that smiles and seats me and my finance. The server seems as though she does not speak english fluently but she does know what kind of food to suggest and also the their martini are delicious. One of the first thing I feel in love with is their condiments that come with their appetizers. Their vegetable pokras and shrimp pokras are delicious with the red chutney. Their main dishes butter chicken and rogan josh and also aloo gobi is way beyond flavorful. And i LOVE LOVE Their Bread. Garlic nan to aloo paratha. Overall I believe this is the best best indian food you can find in OHIO !!! and the atmosphere is very relaxing and the staffs care about what they do and are very friendly.
(5)Thomas R.
Great indian food. Great service. Helpful staff. Easy parking/ location. Vegan menu available upon request.
(5)Megan T.
Positive & negative experiences all night long! I've never had such an up and down opinion of a restaurant throughout the whole night! First, I arrive before my friends. I'm NOT an adventureous food eater and I'd never had Indian food before. The guy who I'm assuming was the manager could sense my anxiety when it came to the menu. He ended up putting stars on the menu next to my safest options. He also went out of his way to take the time to explain a number of dishes. But then we waited about 45 minutes to even order our food. They took forever to bring us our drinks as well. The food was great! I had the Butter Chicken which he said was their most popular chicken dish. Delicious! Afterwards the server gave us trouble with splitting the check when there were only four of us. We had to again explain who had what dish. Perhaps they were just having an off night, but their customer service was lacking with some employees. The food,however, was great!
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