Tandoori Grill

I would give them zero star if I could. They have the Worst customer service and the owner is extremely rude. We went there on a Sunday with a group of friends. They mixed up our bills, we ended paying for food we didn’t even order, the owner made it seem like it’s our own fault. They brought us naan which we though it comes with the meal, but when the bill comes, we’ve been charged $ 5. They should probably let the customer know that it’s extra?. The food was good, but won’t be coming back.

Excellent, spicy, intense flavors, great décor, very friendly staff, sauces are more oily than Indian versions, naan is fresh, one of 3 Pakistani restaurants in town. I’m usually the only Gringo in the restaurant, which is a good sign. Fish pakora was fresh, crispy, and delightful.

I liked the tandoori but I didnt like the garlic Naan nor chicken Tikka masala and the panel Tikka masala as both of them seemed to taste the same gravy…

I loved the lamb chops and the reshmi kebab. The owner is very friendly and takes special effort to customize the dish per request.

This was the worst tasting and greasiest Indian food I have ever had. The staff was rude and the atmosphere was awful. I would never return. We tried it because it was reviewed high in the Columbus Monthly. I will not trust that magazine.

Briyani /​gravy /​chicken tandoori is good … Kebab, they burned outside …
One suggestion is, if you want to order for to go, go to apana bazar next door and order … Prices is less there (both share same kitchen)

I didn’t have a full-​on meal here because I’d finished off two orders over at Hang Over Easy about 50 minutes before meeting up with another friend here (she was craving Pakistani food because we’ve lived for many moons without much food diversity to speak of).
Despite being extremely full, I couldn’t bring myself to NOT order anything after the menu, so I got the chicken samosas along with a mango lassi (I was somewhat curious about the basil drink, but past reviewers said it was really sweet, so I decided to go with a known favorite).
The food here is super tasty and also priced very reasonably! :] Staff was very polite. It took a while to get our check, since there was no one at the register for a while. Good place to go eat and chill if you’re catching up with a friend you haven’t seen in a long while though!

To give you an idea of how great Tandoori Grill is, we visited there two more times in the week following when we first discovered it as part of the Columbus Food Adventures meat lovers tour. The food there is just that good.
Not only that, we will frequently bring our of town guests here when going out to dinner. Everyone has been consistently impressed by the quality of the food.
The chicken leg and thigh is probably our favorite dish on the menu and someone, or often multiple someones, will order it on any given trip. The boneless chicken has the same seasoning and is prepared the same way. Thankfully it’s not dried out like all too many tandoori chicken dishes you’ll get elsewhere. And none of that food dye for coloring, you can tell that all of the color comes from the spices.
We’ve had most of the stewed dishes as well, and they also have been quite good. The korma and the tikka masala have been particularly excellent. As have been the chana masala.
I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the naan, which is some of the best in the city. Or anywhere really.
All of the dishes benefit from the fact that they have actual tandoor ovens. That means, among other things, that the naan is cooked the traditional way – stuck to the side of the oven!

A rating drop based strictly on the food quality from the last couple of visits. In general terms food quality seems to have dropped a bit from the old takeout days. Khyber is definitely much better right now.

I would like to state that this place is highly underrated. I have had their food numerous times and really like their chicken samosas (a must try). They have great kababs, chicken korma and Nihari. If you are willing to wait for 30+ minutes, do get their Chicken tandoori. It is the best chicken tandoori I have had in United States. It is perfectly spiced and cooked in tandoor over high heat, making it crisp on the outside, and tender and juicy on the inside. The kind of stuff that makes your mouth water by just writing about it!

Decent flavored food. I had the Beef Kabob Platter and a Mango drink. First off, I was out $ 18 for lunch. A little pricey, but part of that was the drink at $ 3.
The food, nothing I can’t get at a variety of places that serve Indian to African food. Very middle of the road with the spices and preparation.
Not a bad place. I love the location. It is in the ethnic restaurant row. Many different to choose from.

This is the best Pakistani/​Indian buffet in the town. The service is good and attentive. The food was constantly checked and refreshed. Best of all, this time we discovered new item on their regular menu which is Fish Tandoori. Chicken Tikka Masala that was already very nice could be made a bit or a lot more spicy based on your taste. I also think their naan is excellent. I know it is just bread but there is a quality that I appreciate in they way they prepare it. The difference could be that they are constantly adding fresh naan to the buffet.
This is an easy choice and has now become a place I crave.

I didn’t realize till I got my food: I mistook my dish and thought it was going to be «dry rub» tandoori chicken kabobs. It was tandoori chicken chunks with a spicy sauce all mixed in. While the dish wasn’t bad, I plan to go back and try the plain ‘ol tandoori meat.
I also got a side of four Samosas. Now those were great! Meat filled, and I mean FILLED, to the brim. Great crunchy outside texture, and the crumbled meat and spices inside totally satisfied my appetite!
Looking forward to next time!

Place is totally unreliable. I came here twice in last 2 weeks all the way from downtown bcoz I like Pakistani food. I reached at 8.30pm both times and the guy declined to serve. Although they claim to open till 9pm. Never coming here ever.

A friend and I ate here a week ago. I budgeted myself to a couple of samosas and the bun kabob with a mango lassi. The food was great. I didn’t know what to expect from the bun kebab; I would think of it as a Pakistani chicken patty, nicely spiced and flavorful, despite being on a plain ol’ hamburger bun. Strange thing was, at dinner time, we were the only ones in the restaurant. Always disconcerting. I thought they deserved more. Maybe their prices were a little high, and they’re competing with other similar restaurants in the area. I’d go again, though.

We got their groupon deal after reading great Unilocal reviews and we have been twice since then. The interior is nicely decorated and the staff is super nice. We ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala (always a safe choice at any Indian restaurant) and the Lamb Tikka. Both were SO good, fresh, and delicious. They are connceted with Apna Bazaar, the Pakistani grocery store next door and the quality of the food is so fresh.
We will definitely be back.

The International Corridor (i.e. Bethel Road) is always a good choice when you’re casting about for something to suit your fancy. Tandoori Grill is one of the (six?) restaurants in the first northern strip of storefronts along Bethel at 315. They are connected with Apna Bazaar, the Pakistani grocery next door, evident in the freshness of their food and quality of their meat.
We started out with chicken samosas, which were served with a creamy and spicy yogurt sauce. The samosas were crisp and savory.
Instead of our usual seekh kebabs, we went with goat biriyani and chicken tikka masala. My tikka was spiced about ⁷⁄₁₀ — «American spicy.» The meat in both our dishes was fall-​apart tender, my chicken fresh enough that I could clean the meat completely off the bones. Their rice is flavorful and they give you plenty.
Their staff were plenty reserved, as always, but it is attentive and timely service. They are also happy to answer questions and make recommendations (they have a basil drink that is quite tasty) and they give out free appetizer cards. Definitely worth a try when you’re on this side of town.

I ordered take out: Alo Palak and two orders of Naan. (I love naan)
The entrée was delicious, but not very spicy. It was also a little more greasy than most I’ve had. I’m not sure it will reheat very well at all. It came with rice which was excellently prepared. The naan here is the biggest I have ever had! I was so happy to see such generous portions. And the texture was perfect.
I would definitely go here again. You can’t beat getting an entrée with two naans for only $ 11.
The only negative thing I noticed was that there was nobody around when I came to pick up my food. I stood alone by the register for a few minutes before someone came out. He barely said two words to me also. I’m guessing they were just dead and he was probably really bored lol.

I really enjoy dining at Tandoori Grill. Their sauces and foods are always very flavorful, but I get the feeling that they aren’t too authentic.
All of the meat dishes seem VERY meat centric, which seems a bit odd for a Northern Indian/​Pakistani place. In fact, the dishes don’t have much else except for meat, sauce, and rice/​naan (usually).
Now, there’s nothing wrong with that. Their food is very tasty. The saffron rice is absolutely the best I’ve had. The potato samosas are a must-​order every visit.
The tables seem cramped, because they give you large plates for sharing meals, and the tables themselves are already very small. I can’t imagine ordering several smaller dishes. You’d have no room!
I’m not sure how they stay in business, because they’re always dead empty whenever I go. I wish that they’d make a few changes and hopefully bring in more business, because their food is truly good.
Oh, and don’t forget to order dessert — their ras malai is the best in Columbus. After dinner go next door to Apna Bazaar for some cheap Indian supplies. Good selection of spices!

I’ve been to two Indian/​Pakistani/​Desi restaurants in Columbus, and Tandoori Grill is the winner by far. Many of my friends share their ethnic heritage, and they swear by its authenticity (warning: since it IS authentic, their food is pretty SPICY– make sure to emphasize if you like your dishes mild, and/​or order some mango lassi AKA mango yogurt drink to wash down the heat). More importantly, it’s dang good food!
My three favorite starters are: fish pakora, chicken samosa, and vegetable samosa. Many people have tried samosas before, so do yourself a favor and order the fish pakora! It’s a deep-​fried chickpea-​battered fish, served with a zesty dipping sauce.
For the main dishes, my favorite is the Nihari. The beef shanks are slow-​cooked to perfection for 8+ hours. The goat/​chicken Korma, and goat/​chicken Karahi are excellent alternatives. If you prefer something less adventurous, the Reshmi Chicken Tikka is what I’d have my mom order (especially since she prefers only white meat). All of their meats are fresh and expertly cooked: you can tell they take pride in their food.