- Chinese Food
- Chinese Restaurant
- California
- San Diego County
- Encinitas
- Chinese Restaurant in North El Camino Real
- Tandoori Palace - Indian Restaurant and Catering
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Hours
Monday, 11:00 AM - 10:00 PMTuesday, 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday, 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday, 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday, 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday, 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday, 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
About Tandoori Palace - Indian Restaurant and Catering
Tandoori Palace - Indian Restaurant and Catering, located at 257 N El Camino Real in Encinitas, California, is an Indian restaurant that also offers catering services. While the platform category is listed as Chinese Restaurant, Tandoori Palace specializes in Indian cuisine.
Based on recent customer feedback, Tandoori Palace offers a delicious buffet with a variety of options. The buffet includes plain naan bread, rice, saag paneer (cheese dish), a potato dish, chana masala (chickpea dish), butter chicken, and mango mousse for dessert. The buffet experience was described as having plenty of choices.
One reviewer highlighted the friendly and knowledgeable server who assisted with the menu. The Chef's Naan Basket was noted as a standout item, described as crispy and flavorful. The dishes ordered were reported to have bold flavors and generous portions. The atmosphere was considered great, and the service attentive, making it suitable for families and groups with diverse tastes.
However, older reviews mentioned that the regular menu items had small portions and were considered overpriced, with specific examples like the cost of garlic naan and a can of soda. One customer who ordered the chicken tikka masala found the portion size small compared to other fast-food options. This reviewer indicated a potential return for the buffet.
In summary, Tandoori Palace seems to offer a well-received buffet experience with a good variety of dishes and friendly service. The regular menu has received feedback regarding smaller portion sizes and higher prices. If you are in the Encinitas area and looking for an Indian restaurant with a buffet or catering services, Tandoori Palace is an option to consider. They can be contacted at (760) 753-1309 or +1 760-753-1309.
Tandoori Palace - Indian Restaurant and Catering Location
257 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Customer Reviews
Updated review : Delicious buffet with plenty of options comes with plain nann bread , water , buffet featured rice , saag paneer cheese dish , a potato dish , chan masala a chick peas dish , butter chicken and mango moose desert which was also delicious Old review This place is great tasting good service the cons are small portions and over priced $40. Garlic nann $6 can of soda $3.50 I can’t knock them in stars for being pricey or for having small portions but I can’t knock mention it on this review. The chicken tika masala and rice were small Portions had I gone to Panda Express or el pollo loco I would’ve gotten full off $20 And had unlimited fountain drinks. May comeback for buffet.
Tandoori Palace exceeded expectations! Our server was friendly and knowledgeable, helping us navigate the menu with ease. The Chef's Naan Basket was a highlight – crispy, flavorful, and perfect for sopping up sauces. The dishes we ordered were all delicious, with bold flavors and generous portions. Even our picky young eaters found something to love! Great atmosphere, attentive service, and amazing food – Tandoori Palace is a must-visit for food lovers, and perfect for families or groups with diverse tastes!
Our visit to Tandoori Palace yesterday was deeply disappointing, to say the least. We returned expecting the rich, flavorful dishes we’ve enjoyed in the past—particularly the Dahl and chicken kebabs—but this time, the experience fell far short. The chicken kebabs we were served were rubbery, flavorless, and tasted far from fresh. The texture was akin to chewing on old taffy—dry, tough, and completely lacking the juicy, tender quality we remembered. After just one small bite, we requested that the dish be recooked. Unfortunately, when it returned, the result was no better. The Dahl, another favorite of ours, was equally underwhelming. It lacked the rich, buttery complexity we’d come to expect—a bland, mediocre version of what used to be a standout dish. These were two of the three primary dishes we ordered, and sadly, they left us thoroughly disappointed. Despite this, we paid full price and tipped 21%, out of respect for the staff. However, to make matters worse, both of us experienced stomach discomfort the following morning, which we suspect was caused by the chicken. It’s unfortunate to see such a decline in quality. Perhaps Tandoori Palace has changed cooks or altered its recipes, but the food was far from the standard we were accustomed to.
Authentic Indian flavors! They started us off with a spiced flatbread served with flavorful sauces as an appetizer. The naan paired with hummus was a nice touch. My husband really enjoyed his goat curry, while my son initially ordered a burrito. However, when the spice level was too much for him, the staff kindly offered him a samosa instead, which he loved. The restaurant was nearly empty during our visit, the prices were reasonable, and the portions were generous. A great spot for Indian cuisine with thoughtful service!
Wow! I stopped in for lunch and was so impressed with the service, atmosphere, energy and quality of food. I got the buffet for lunch as a vegan and was so delicious!!! The best most authentic Indian food and experience I've had in the states! They were aware and knowledgeable with vegan diet! So grateful for such a divine experience and would highly recommend! Especially for the lunch buffet offerings!
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