Tandoori Lounge + Bar (Indian Cuisine)
Indian restaurant · Williamson ·
Tandoori specialties cooked in clay oven, plus curries & Indo-Chinese
Tandoori specialties cooked in clay oven, plus curries & Indo-Chinese
"Tandoori Lounge is open until 3am every night of the week, so when the late-night need for lamb vindaloo or chicken tikka masala strikes, you don’t have to resort to the Trader Joe’s variety hiding in the back of your freezer. The menu features a mix of North and South Indian classics, plus a handful of Indo-Chinese dishes and a dedicated section for things cooked in the tandoor oven. And there’s a full bar where you can get everything from $2 house beers to an Indian margarita that we only recommend if you really enjoy the taste of garam masala with tequila." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs
"Southcross Plaza’s South Asian restaurant is centered on tandoori of all sorts, where spiced items are cooked in a special clay oven, including lamb, goat, shrimp, paneer, chicken, and pomplet — a type of fish cooked bone-in. There are also more general pan-Indian dishes like samosas, koftas, aloo gobi, curries, and some Indo-Chinese specialties cooked up and served in this bar-meets-biryani restaurant. For those looking to indulge from home, you can order to-go and have it delivered by Uber Eats and Doordash." - Deven Wilson
"On paper, Tandoori Lounge sounds incredibly exciting. It’s open until 3am, house beers cost $2, and the name calls to mind a room full of reclining chairs and an endless supply of charred meats. The reality is a little quieter, but don’t let a tame dining room in South Austin stop you from coming. The menu features a mix of North and South Indian classics, plus a handful of Indo-Chinese dishes. But the real reason to visit is for anything cooked in the tandoor oven. All of the meats are heavily marinated, incredibly tender, and finished with ample char." - nicolai mccrary
"It’s in the name — Southcross Plaza South Asian restaurant is centered on tandoori of all sorts — where spiced items are cooked in a special clay oven — including lamb, goat, shrimp, paneer, chicken, and more. There are also more general pan-Indian dishes like samosas, koftas, aloo gobi, curries, and some Indo-Chinese specialties. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are third-party deliveries available (Seamless, DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Postmates); and there are indoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury
"On paper, Tandoori Lounge sounds like an exciting place. It’s open until 3am, house beers are $2, and the name makes you think like you’ll be hanging out in a room full of lounge chairs surrounded by an endless supply of charred meats. The reality is more sedate. It’s a relatively quiet dining room in a South Austin strip mall, but don’t let that stop you from turning your meal into a party. The menu features a mix of North and South Indian classics, plus a handful of Indo-Chinese dishes and a dedicated section for things cooked in the tandoor oven. Stop by for a well-seasoned and cooked half-chicken and some lamb vindaloo on a weeknight, or pop in after a long night out and order anything and everything that speaks to your late-night brain in search of sustenance. photo credit: Richard Casteel photo credit: Richard Casteel photo credit: Richard Casteel Pause Unmute Food Rundown Half Tandoori Chicken The chicken is well-seasoned and perfectly cooked, with juicy meat and little bits of char around the edges. We usually get the chicken but we’ve enjoyed everything we’ve had off the tandoori section. photo credit: Richard Casteel Lamb Vindaloo This is a solid vindaloo that won’t win any awards but also won’t disappoint. The lamb is fairly tender, and the gravy is flavorful. photo credit: Richard Casteel Garlic Naan It’s hot and fluffy, with bubbled-up and charred edges and a generous amount of garlic. It’s the strong supporting actor it needs to be." - Nicolai McCrary
