Tandul

Went for the lunch buffet. The place is cute inside and the staff seemed happy to greet us and were very attentive during our time there. The food was fresh and the buffet area clean. There were two chicken dishes and several vegetarian options, as well as raita, naan, dal, and a green salad. The cilantro salad dressing was very tasty, indeed! All dishes were nicely seasoned and about medium heat level. We would definitely go back as it was a pleasant experience.

I decided to give this place another try after my first attempt last week when i arrived during posted business hours to find the place closed. I made sure to call first before driving there to verify that they had the buffet today. I brought my family who all love Indian food and everybody liked it pretty well. We all tried the buffet. There were several main dishes to choose from, including two chicken dishes, a lettuce salad, a vegetable dish, naan, dhal, and a few sauces to accompany. The jalapeño and cilantro sauce was very fresh and tasty. The raita was also very fresh.
I thought the service was good, too. During lunch when I came in, there were two servers who were both very friendly and seemed genuinely happy that we enjoyed the food so much.

Chicken tikka masala was divine but I was shocked to find that the amount of chicken was equivalent to what you would get in half of a grilled chicken wrap! Not worth the $ 13.99

The menu is complex for those who aren’t familiar with Indian cuisine but our server Sara who was new on the job did a great job of answering our questions. With no background in the cuisine I don’t know how stack up against other Indian restaurants. The food was flavorful and it was a fun experience.

Legit authentic Indian food that stays true to their word and menu. The staff is wonderful as well!

I’m so excited this place I had dinner 2 days back it was excellent no words to describe the food extremely good I will be back soon this is the best Indian food I ever had

I had the same experience as Olwen C. when I tried to eat at Tandul last week. Their website and even the hours on the front door said they should be open, but they were not. Left very annoyed that I wasted my time driving there.
Make sure you call first!

If you’re going be prepared for very slow service. I called in an order 20 min in advance and still waited another 20 minutes when I got there.

Wow. The Manchurian Gobi app is vegan but the entire time I was checking myself to make sure I wasn’t eating actually eating meat. Reminded me a little of general tso’s chicken, and we both agreed wed get that as a main dish too. Then CHEESE naan with cilantro, duh! This was also the first time I totally finished my order of chana masala. A little on the sweeter side than other places I’ve had. Medium spice level for everything was perfect. Service was stellar.

Got to say I was looking forward to this, but Saturday night was miserable. We had a table at 5:30 PM, earlier than we had expected and looking back on the evening we would’ve never made a later reservation. It took over an hour to get our main orders in, over 35 minutes to get drinks, for just three of us, a new bartender who seem to have no appreciation of serving drinks in a timely manner-​got us the wrong drinks the first time., a server who had zero previous experience working in a restaurant. After almost 2 hours, we finally brought the owner over and explained how dissatisfied we were with our service. He admitted that he had no restaurant experience, currently runs a convenient store, and his partner runs a gas station. He was very nice, and did everything you could to improve our experience. While we were waiting several other couples ended up leaving, after waiting over an hour to be seated.
All in all, I’m sure this will turn out to be a nice Indian restaurant in the heart of Tremont. They are clearly not ready for prime time, cannot handle big crowds, and do not have a seasoned staff with restaurant experience.
I would however like to return in six months time to see how much has improved. The food was outstanding, and will be a nice addition to the Fremont area.

The food is mediocre at best. There are plenty of better Indian restaurants in Cleveland (Café Tandoor, Choolah and Saffron Patch to name just a few). Poor service made the entire experience worse. Considering how expensive Indian food generally is, we had hoped for more.
There was one woman taking orders for a large portion of the restaurant. Drinks took half-​an-​hour to arrive. The server did not seem to write down our appetizer order and dinner showed up and ended up just being so-​so (the sauces were under-​spiced and not very distinctive).

It’s been 14 hours since I visited Tandul for the first time and I can’t stop raving about it. When we tasted our food we both said oh my this is so delicious. We said it after we were done. We said it again driving home and when we woke up this morning. Seriously the most delicious, well prepared, true to the dish Indian I have ever had… We chose Tandul based on the recent article in the CLE Scene.
That said we had chicken 65 as an app, paneer butter masala — medium, chicken saagwala — medium, goat curry — hot. Did I mention it was delicious? Rice was perfectly cooked. Butter garlic naan was just right crisp light not too greasy and hot!
The wine selections were good, we started with glasses at happy hour price. We were enjoying the atmosphere and food and pleasant service by Thomas so much we decided on a bottle. Thursday night and there was a steady flow of patrons the whole time. Warm and inviting casual perfect for comfort in the mid week doldrums if NEO winters or an intimate date night. Can’t wait to go back and explore the menu!

This is the best Indian restaurant in Cleveland period !!
And I mean there is nothing that they haven’t taken care off.
Food flavorful
Cocktails tasteful
And service excellent.
The whole vibe is awesome.

Poor service. We were told it was happy hour when we walked in this evening. Once we sat and looked at the bar menu our server told us happy hour was over. He could have still honored the drinks.
The food was just okay. Won’t be dining here again.

Wow. Great food! The Chicken Tikka Masala is a safe (and delicious) bet, but everything I’ve tried, from the Goat Vindaloo, to the Afghani Lamb Chops, to the Tandoori Shimp are incredible. Don’t be afraid to branch out here! Also, if you’re looking for a happy hour snack, the Samosa and Gobi 65 appetizers are perfect with a cold beer. I get fierce cravings for Indian food on a weekly basis, and this place has blown me away each time.
However, since they’re a new restaurant, there have been some issues with service. Never any rudeness — and this absolutely should NOT deter you from checking Tandul out — but in the few times I’ve been there, the kitchen and waitstaff have some communication issues, leading to some timing problems. For example, last time I was there, the shrimp and lamb were served first (both being quick cooking dishes), while the curries took considerably longer. Basic timing mistake, but I chalk it up to «new restaurant» issues. By the time you read this, they’ll probably have many of these issues ironed out.
Go check Tandul out. If nothing else, it’s a great changeup from the other options on Professor Ave.

So glad to see an Indian restaurant pop up in Tremont! Indian food is our favorite cuisine and Tandul did not disappoint. Started out with the crispy mushroom and peppers appetizer which was a bit spicy and delicious. For my entrée I had a cashew curry, which was very tasty, but didn’t have much in it besides cashews. I was expecting more veggies. The husband had a chicken chetinad, which he loved. We also shared the onion kulcha. The owner stopped by our table to chat with us and suggested that since I like spicy food, the next time I come in to either get the veggie chetinad or the veggie biryani. I will definitely take him up on that! The owner was very nice and chatty. Also of note, they have a decent beer and cocktail list. Overall, a very nice experience and we will definitely be back.

I love Tremont, but the one complaint I have is that there isn’t a whole lot of variety in the restaurants. Lots of typical american food, and your «ethnic» options are Barrio and Ginko. Tandul is an extremely welcome change.
The design choices really work in setting a nice atmosphere. The lights, serving bowls, and bar area all work together to make the aesthetic really work. It doesn’t feel like it was just renovated, it feels like it’s been there forever. Andrei (the main server) is quick to greet you and makes a real effort to learn your name. He welcomes any kind of feedback, from their unique cocktails (like an Indian take on the margarita) to the menu layout.
I’ve been there 3 times since they’ve opened, and have been trying to get different things each time. Each variety of naan I’ve gotten has been excellent, as well as all the main dishes. The servings are a decent size, and they’re priced pretty well in line with the rest of Tremont.
If I had to offer criticisms, it would be 2 things:
1) Very little seating, and most of it for 2. They can maybe hold 40 people.
2) Not a lot of rice served with the meal when you have 2 people dining. I’ve had to ask for additional rice each time, but they’ve been happy to do so.
So, give the burgers and pizza a rest. Try some real, good indian food. You won’t regret it.

So far I’ve dined in once and had to go food once from Tandul. The food is fresh & flavorful without being too spicy or bogged down. Both times I’ve enjoyed the paneer tikka masala which is paneer cheese and a creamy puréed sauce of tomato and onion with a couple pieces of veggies thrown in. It is delicious yet could benefit from having lots more vegetables included. I forget the name of the other tasty dish we got but it is lentils and vegetables with earthy spices. Be careful because they leave whole spice pods in and you don’t want to bite down on them.
The samosas, I could eat five in a row. Light and pleasantly salty with potatoes and peas and rice (unusual filler but compatible) and good with the mint chutney presented on the table.
I noticed the silverware had a strange tarnish or calcification and we didn’t receive serving utensils or separate appetizer plates.
The service was outstanding and the staff went out of their way to make sure I got in the building and to my table– I’m currently injured and am using a walker. Lots of the older buildings in the neighborhood aren’t ADA compliant because of their age and I appreciated the extra attention and help I received. I won’t forget how accommodating they were and am looking forward to returning to try the buffet once I can walk again.

The best Indian restaurant I have ever been to, anywhere. And I have traveled around the country and abroad including India. Truly, this place has now spoiled my neighborhood Indian restaurants for me.
We started with the hot and sour soup with chicken for my husband, and the samosas for me. There is complimentary papadum to munch while you look at the menu. My husband was swooning over the soup. It was too spicy for me, but he couldn’t stop talking about the blend of spices, and how the broth complimented the chicken and veggies. The samosas were good, but pretty much what you would expect. For me, the main courses were the stars. We had the malabar chicken and paneer pasanda. They were both delicious, with subtle spices and rich sauces. And the naan! Best naan ever. A little crusty on the bottom, soft on top, perfect for soaking up the sauces. Couldn’t resist sharing the malai ice cream for dessert. It’s house made saffron ice cream and Jeni’s needs to make this flavor!
I almost forgot– drinks are reasonably priced and delicious too. I had the mojito and my husband had the margarita. They both have twists on indian ingredients and were potent and very tasty.
Service was fantastic. Friendly and informative and not overbearing.
We will be back, soon. I have to try the buffet– there’s so much on this menu that I want to sample!

Nice addition to the Tremont neighborhood.
Although I do miss Istanbul and Dervish, the last two cohabitants of this space, I was quite happy to hear of the new Indian restaurant to join the restaurant scene.
As the Ohio City and Tremont neighborhoods lack an Indian restaurant– when I heard it was open, I came with a group of friends to try out the restaurant.
We got the lunch buffet– for a cheap 10 bucks. I thought it was a large portion of food including butter chicken, chicken milwa (sp)?, biryanis (which were quite spicy), other dishes I don’t really know, carrot halwa, etcera. I thought all the flavors were strong and flavorful– it wasn’t too spicy but also wasn’t too mild– in addition, I liked the non ending supply of plain and butter naan that was coming to our table as well.
The service was good and I thought the food was cooked well. It’s a nice addition to add to the Indian restaurants in the area– and you really can’t beat that price.
Check out the newest addition to the Tremont neighborhood– it’s a great place to stop for lunch!