- Chinese Food
- Chinese Restaurant
- California
- San Diego County
- Carlsbad
- Chinese Restaurant in Van Allen Way
- Punjabi Tandoor
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Hours
Monday, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PMTuesday, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sunday, Closed
About Punjabi Tandoor
Welcome to Punjabi Tandoor, located at 5812 Van Allen Way # 120 in Carlsbad, California. While categorized on some platforms as a Chinese Restaurant, Punjabi Tandoor offers a counter-serve style experience featuring a variety of Indian dishes. We aim to provide a convenient option for those seeking Indian cuisine in the Carlsbad area.
Based on customer feedback, experiences at Punjabi Tandoor can vary. One diner who ordered dessert noted that the Kheer Rice Pudding was good and recommended it. However, the same reviewer found the Gulab Jamun to be hard and not particularly enjoyable, advising others to potentially avoid this specific item.
Another customer who tried the Butter Chicken found it to be lacking in flavor and described it as bland. They also mentioned that the yogurt served was watery and tasteless. This reviewer pointed out that the restaurant operates on a counter-serve basis, which means all dishes are prepared at a single spice level, potentially to cater to a broader clientele in the area. This diner felt that more authentic and higher-quality Indian food options might be available elsewhere in town.
Despite some mixed reviews regarding the food's flavor and quality, the service at Punjabi Tandoor was noted as being good by at least one customer. While we strive to provide a positive dining experience, it's important for potential customers to be aware of the varied feedback regarding our dishes.
If you are in Carlsbad and looking for a quick and convenient Indian meal, Punjabi Tandoor might be an option to consider. We encourage you to try our offerings and form your own opinion. For inquiries or to place an order, please call us at (760) 431-2708 or +1 760-431-2708. We are located at 5812 Van Allen Way # 120, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA.
Punjabi Tandoor Location
5812 Van Allen Way # 120, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
Customer Reviews
I ordered dessert while in town for business from this restaurant. I tried the Kheer Rice Pudding and Gulab Jamun. The Kheer Rice Pudding was good. The Gulab Jamun was a bit hard and wasn't that great. I would recommend the Kheer Rice Pudding and would get it again but would definitely stay away from ordering the Gulab Jamun again.
Butter chicken wasn’t very flavorful and was honestly bland. The yogurt was watery and tasteless. They make batches and have a counter serve style restaurant so everything is one spice level. Understandable for the clientele in the area. Maybe I would’ve enjoyed it more if it was spicier. There is better quality and authentic Indian food elsewhere in town. The service was good though. I won’t be back.
I don't normally post restaurant reviews, however we were celebrating my Mom's life and we wanted Indian food for her celebration. My husband raved about this place and their lamb curry. So, I ate here twice to try it out. First the chicken curry then the lamb curry, the latter was out of this world good. That said, I felt comfortable enough to get food catered based on taste. I was concerned, however, that no paperwork was exchanged or given a receipt for our deposit. No brochure with pricing, no paperwork at all. My husband felt Lucky was a stand-up guy and wouldn't disappoint. Well, he was WRONG. Lucky did disappoint, the lamb tasted nothing like the single serving we received. The sauce was watery and the meat was tough. Furthermore, we had to get a friend to pickup the order. No worries I get it, we were not in the delivery radius. My husband confirmed that the price included plates, $20 pp for 30 people, when our friend arrived they refused to give her plates. Let me see, we paid over $600 for food and your not going to include plates??!!! Our friend had to go buy plates on the way. Not good business practices.
Even though I had my share of Indian food I still know nothing about the difference between North, South or whatever region. Picked this strictly because it's outdoor seating and parking are plentiful. Turned out this Indian place is very delicious. There were prior comments about Curry being too watery etc. Again not professing authenticity for the food here I actually enjoyed the liquidity as I can dip the freshly made and absolutely delicious naan (Palm size) into it. #9 lunch combo of $15.00 with lamb and chicken hit the spot with a small container of Kheer (sweet rice pudding) rounding out a marvelous experience. Service was fast.
No place to sit, walked in no one greeted 3 men all of them look like havent showered or slept in days older gentleman on the phone very loud middle age gentleman quiet and younger male was on his phone Bluetooth tucked in side his turban, was almost offended why we walked in and order food while he was on the phone with family back home. Menu is too big too many options, while ordering i made an honest mistake/question was immediately scolded by the younger gentleman prices are good i loved the naan but food curries doesn’t back that up it was not good at all Chana was undercooked and watery, veg korma had a weird creamy/yogurty back taste Probably will not return huge turn off not sure why this place has this many reviews
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