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Father and son share a tandoori mixed grill plate with naan.
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ger and spices); chicken kabob (marinated and spiced); tandoori shrimp, fire-engine red from spices; and caramelized onions and green bell pepper served on a sizzling platter with choice of naan or rice. Loads of tender meat, very filling, very successful. I loved the spicy seekh kabob wrap ($7.97) with ground lamb that had been seasoned with green chilies and spices, onions and chutney, then wrapped in fresh, cloud-like naan. This was serious bite-back-spicy lamb, sinus-clearing spicy but not quite blistering. It lingered on the lips but the tingle quickly dissipated. It was easily the spiciest dish I had at Tandoori Oven, and perhaps the most satisfying as well. Tamer was the chicken wrap ($7.67), which featured tender chunks of tandoori chicken, wedges of cucumber and creamy mint mayo bundled in baked naan. Tandoori chicken is the color of the Golden Gate Bridge, an orange-vermillion shading. The chicken is marinated in yogurt and seasoned with spices including turmeric and chili
powder, which gave it the pulsating color. No Indian restaurant in America, fast-food or otherwise, would be complete without curry dishes. Tandoori Oven offers chicken, lamb, shrimp and vegetarian variations, both a la carte and as dinners ($8.97-$12.97). The tender chicken curry dinner ($10.97) came with basmati rice, fluffy naan and a side of stewed vegetables. The curry was lush and piquant, kissing the lips without tormenting the tongue. Tables were promptly bussed and the place was always clean. The decor is inconsequential but looks more homemade than formulaic. The too-loud pipedin Indian pop music can be screechy, challenging the ears rather than soothing. Tandoori Oven serves quick basic Indian fare, with good prices and generous portions. The food is well-prepared and the menu intriguing enough to keep it interesting. I hope something is done to help educate those with little knowledge of Indian cuisine: photos, definitions or explanations. It’s not that the place lacks for business, but lots of people are missing out on a good thing. V
thetandoorioven.com Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
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