Tandoori Lounge + Bar (Indian Cuisine)

My friend and I went for dinner, and we love this place! We had been craving their food for a while, and we decided to go and it was amazing! Food came out very quick, and it was delicious! Menu has a variety of choices, all well priced, and all of them were my favorite! They recently renovated, so it looks very beautiful and modern. The service was also amazing, and the servers were super sweet. I would recommend this place to everyone!

This is not your typical Indian restaurant. You walk in and the place smells fresh. No masalas no nothing in the air. Three TVs playing sports channels, music is upbeat pop. Super relaxed ambience. 2-3 people serving you as a team, each one has his/her own charm and are very hospitable. When taking our order, the young woman said "ma'am the grill items will take a bit longer." And that was okay. Then as we were waiting, another came and said "ma'am just so you know we are working on your food - the grill items just take a bit longer." That second approach - a simple courtesy to the guest, is rare these days. Food. - Ordered the pakoras, ate them all without feeling the grease. - Garlic naan and Kashmiri naan - finger licking. - EXCELLENT lamb dishes!! We tried the pepper fry lamb and the lamb tikka masala. - Malai chicken boti - The meat did feel like malai. So extremely soft -'d tender! All the grill dishes came with rice, a traditional daal and a nice summer crisp salad. MOST IMPORTANTLY- every dish had its own taste. They were all unique. We didn't feel stuffed so they must use fresh ingredients. Extremely happy to have found this place. They are open until 3 am so we might go on late night adventures very soon! :)

The food was absolutely delicious! We ordered Chicken Malai boti and chicken 65. And each bite was full of flavor and cooked to perfection. You can really tell they use high-quality ingredients and put care into their dishes.

This is hands down the best Indian restaurant I’ve been to in Austin. After a long search, I finally found a place that serves truly authentic Indian food. That said, they also have options for those who prefer less spicy dishes—just ask which items can have the spice level adjusted. We ordered the goat biryani, lamb rogan josh, haleem, chai, and rasmalai, and everything was made to perfection. Our server was incredibly patient, helpful, and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. This is definitely my go-to Indian restaurant from now on!

Visited this place for a trip to Austin. One of the best Indian Restaurant in Austin. Taste is excellent and amazing. Quality and Quantity of the food is very good. They have wide range of menu. I have tried couple of Biryani’s and Tiffins. All of the incredible in taste and texture. Loved to visit again in future. I hope they continue to serve good food. Please do visit if you’re looking for Indian Restaurant. I thought it was over hyped at first but afterwards it is completely out of the box.

This place was really good, the staff members were super friendly and were very attentive to us. Very nice looking place, plenty of booth, bar, table seating area. Great place to bring your family to eat. I loved the chicken tikka masala, they offer a very generous portion. The naan bread is so soft and buttery paired very well with my meal. The chicken tandoori was delicious, had a nice toasty flavor and very soft. The cucumber that came with it was so good too, had a nice seasoning to it. Overall, such a nice restaurant. Will definitely be back to have more food here. :)

I needed a quick place to stop in and eat, and Tabdoori lounge was perfect! The staff were so nice, and the service was great. Food was 10/10 - I ordered the veggie samosas, chicken tikka masala, and garlic naan. The portion sizes were great - I even had enough to take home. Would definitely come back!

Every time I fly into Austin for work, my first stop—without fail—is Tandoori Lounge. Shamu and his team consistently deliver not just delicious food, but a sense of comfort and familiarity that feels like coming home. The fact that they stay open late is a game-changer for frequent travelers like me. Whether I land at 9 p.m. or midnight, I know I can count on a warm, satisfying meal that takes me right back to India.

Butter Chicken was incredible. Cheese and garlic naan is also great. Service was good. Will be back for sure!

Stopped by for a Sunday dinner as we hadn't checked this local Indian out yet - we were very pleasantly surprised! Lot of delicious Indian dishes to choose from we shared the 65 paneer appetizer and the lamb Rogan josh curry with garlic naan. Portion size was huge - we split the appetizer (it was really good and spicy) and main and still had a lunch portion to bring home. It certainly is a lot of food for the order but for two people splitting an appetizer, one main, and a garlic naan it feels a bit pricey but still worth it. Service was fast - inside was clean and spacious. Definitely a great south austin Indian restaurant! It's now our top choice in the area.

My first time at the Tandoori Lounge + bar and I would absolutely return! The food here was delicious! They have four spice levels you can choose from. I went with spice level 2 for all of my dishes. I ordered the lamb biryani (my fav!) lamb vindaloo and garlic butter naan and for drinks I went with the classic chai and my friend ordered a mango lassi! The lamb was tender and nicely spiced! The space is beautiful and I can tell from the photos that they've done some sort of renovation to upscale the bar and dining area. It looks very modern and sleek with mostly black decor. The dishes although well made came in very small portions! I was shocked to see the size of the dishes and the prices do not match. Lamb biryani was $17.99 and lamb vindaloo was $17.99 and the garlic naan was $4.99 Service was extremely slow. It took 45 minutes to receive the naan, and lamb dishes. There were just two servers and the restaurant was partially full. I hope they improve service times. There's plenty of parking as it's in a shopping center!

Last night, I visited Tandoori Lounge with my partner (suggested by our friends) expecting dine-in since they advertise being open until 3 am. However, upon arrival at 12:30 am on a weekend, we were told only takeout was available due to maintenance-quite unusual timing for such work. Despite this, we opted for takeout and enjoyed the food at home. The chicken korma was well-balanced in spices with tender chicken, and the garlic naan was excellent. The chili paneer, however, was a bit too sweet for my taste. Overall, good flavors but the late-night maintenance notice was odd and inconvenient.

It was decent. The food was alright, not super outstanding. Service is good. The food came out fast.

I just moved to Austin and looking for a local Indian spot. The reviews so good but I'm pretty disappointed- I ordered the basics -chicken tikka, saag paneer, garlic naan, raita PROs- normal portions, garlic naan was amazing with chunks of garlic, saag paneer wasn't bad in taste - paneer was fresh , I ordered hot spicy so the spice was perfect for me Cons- Chicken tikka was pretty gross- tasted like toooooo much tomato and onion - they overcooked the sauce so it just smelled and tasted like straight caramelized onion and super acidic due to the tomato- which really grossed me out. Raita was way too salty - they added spice in there too idk why since raita is supposed to be refreshing. I usually always get raita to balance out the stomach after all the masala. $60 down the drain - will not be ordering from there again

A delicious spot! It's not a fancy spot and more of a casual restaurant to bring family and friends. Don't be afraid if you don't see a lot of food in the buffet and it needs a refill. You just ask them to refill or make fresh naan if you want more. Everything I had was delicious. Their tandoori chicken and butter chicken was delicious. The service was very nice and attentive. The cleanest bathrooms in South Austin! I mean it Spotless! I can't wait to go here again. Even if it's a bit of a drive for me...

I like the fact ghat the restaurant is open until late st night. This makes it a perfect spot for late night cravings. The menu is pretty extensive and the ambiance is contemporary and relaxed. The service was just fine. The food in general is good with few exception like butter chicken..Overall finally good to have a decent Indian restaurant in South Austin

Everything here is hands down delicious! I can't get enough of their tandoori. And at just $2.49 for a beer come on, this is my go-to spot for comfort food ; plus the prices are very reasonable. The seating is comfortable, and the ambiance is great too. The service is okay.

You know the food is good when you immediately start eating and forget to take a picture! I went two times, once to their weekend buffet and once with a friend. LUNCH BUFFET: Great selection of foods, including chicken tikka, goat biryani, saag paneer, samosas, pakoras, naan, chole, chai, and more items that I can't recall FOOD: We ordered the chili chicken appetizer, lamb biryani, and lamb boti. I went with one other person, and we had ordered 3 dishes because we thought the appetizer would be small, but the portion sizes were huge. - Chili Chicken: sweet, spicy, tangy, and crispy - absolutely delicious! Since it was an appetizer, it did not come with any plain white rice - Lamb Biryani: well-spiced, aromatic, generous meat to rice ratio - mouthwatering! - Lamb Boti Kabab - dry, a little burnt, didn't come with much pieces of kabab, would not order next time. AMBIANCE/SERVICE: - You know an Indian restaurant is authentic when most of its patrons are also South Asian! - For what they lack in service, they make up in flavor (but this is pretty common in desi restaurants lol). We had to get our waiters attention for water refills, but they were nice overall. - Plenty of parking outside. COST: - I don't remember the exact costs of each item, but I think the total was around $60 with tip. OVERALL: - As a South Asian person, I would recommend this place to my friends! The lunch buffet is a great option to try a bunch of different foods.

Stopped by for dinner on a Saturday evening, and the vibe instantly took me back to a place my parents used to take me--that's when you know it's going to be good! We ordered the house beer, daal makhani, masala dosa, goat curry, and bullet naan. Everything was delicious, though the sambhar and daal were served cold. Still, I'm happy there's a spot open until 3 AM that serves solid Indian food!

Average food, expensive prices, terrible customer service. You'll wait an additional 20 to 30 minutes after the promised pickup time no matter how early you order. The owners/management are not receptive to feedback nor do they care about creating customer loyalty. For a small business in Austin, they have their priorities wrong. They don't care about the customer experience. Save yourself time and the grief of poor service and go to Tärka instead. It's less expensive, a better value, and excellent customer service.

The lunch buffet was a great experience! Service was friendly and quick. They constantly replenished all of the items. Tikka masala, paneer, chicken korma were all delicious. The puri bread was hot, light, and I couldn't get enough of it Also, all the chai you can drink! The price was well worth it. They have 5 really large TV's playing sports, a cooking channel, and Bollywood music videos. There is also a bar with a lot of options. It was the perfect lunch on a rainy Austin day.

Came back and ranking it 5 stars again. Very very consistent in the best way! You haveeee to get the garlic naan - comes in 4 pieces and is top tier. The lamb biriyani is delicious and is a massive portion - I end up eating half at the table and the other half for lunch the next day (score!!) My boyfriend got the lamb boti and it was delicious.

Food was great. Not overpriced. Not too busy. Had the house music going. (Untza untza) Different spice levels. ( Always a plus ). They had a drink called "Thumbs Up". I didn't try it but if you go and care to share please let me know how it tastes. They actually have Malai Kofta. What up?

After moving in the neighborhood, I was delighted to have discovered a desi restaurant that serves dosa. The dosa was honestly quite delicious. However it had black specks all over the dosa. It was the teflon debris, quite toxic especially for me, being 7 months pregnant. They were nice enough to remake it but it had the same problem and had teflon particles. They acknowledged it and said this is the best they could do. I had to walk out with no food. Looks like this is a reoccurring problem since there is a previous review with the same issue.

Food went crazy!! 10/10 Recommend butter chicken with garlic and cheese naan, supa fire! Cleaned the plate

Tandoori Lounge isn't just a convenient stop--it's one of the best Indian restaurants I've experienced in the U.S., and possibly the best in Austin. The balance they strike between fine dining and reasonable pricing is remarkable. Every dish respects the depth and diversity of Indian flavors. I always go for the biryani and chana masala, but honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. This place is truly special, and it deserves to be on every food lover's radar. And say hi to Shamu he's so friendly! He makes this place come together!

The food here was honestly pretty good! I really enjoyed it and think that it's a great late night bite with good pricing. I had a half tandoori chicken with a hot spice level which was great, and a strawberry lassi which is now definitely a favorite drink. The ambiance was fair, they had some house music going which I thought was an interesting choice. The service was so so, the manager was accommodating but the server was death staring us and looked like she was about ready to kick us out after an hour. She brought the check while we were eating and having good conversation which I thought was a little rude. 18% gratuity is also included which I think is fair, we are a table of good tippers so we of course added an extra 3% to make it 20! I'd come here again for sure, just maybe would hope for a different server.

I'm giving tandoori lounge a solid 4 stars for their food and service. Some service and bussing tables issues I give 3 stars to. I moved to South Austin April 2023, found tandoori lounge shortly after that and have kept coming back as it really has extremely tasty food. Ramesh the gentleman that has taken my order everytime is so sweet and really tries to make everything just right. They have a full bar, just know the bartender only comes in at 5pm. If you want to day drink choose beer or wine, like I did ;). Have had many of their dishes. The Veg Pakora and Gobi Manchurian are excellent! The Naans, Curries and Dosa have all been solid too. Glad to have you in my neighbourhood. Note: If you walk in and tables are not bussed, just ask them to clean it up. They don't seem to prioritise this, have walked in multiple times to 3-5 tables having things all over them, once I say something they have promptly obliged and with smiles ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I love Tandoori Lounge!!! I am Indian, so I have very high standards for Indian food, and Tandoori Lounge hits the spot. Even though they don't have paneer tikka masala listed on their menu, they will always make it if you order the butter paneer and leave a note that you want tikka masala. The rice is PERFECT, I could eat it on its own. I've only been inside a few times, but it's a small place with a very chill vibe. I usually order for delivery and they are so fast that I've burnt my mouth on the food because it's so fresh!! Cheap, lots of food, absolutely worth it. Definitely recommend Tandoori Lounge if you need a quick Indian fix!

Nut allergy warning - some dishes do have nuts (all of the desserts especially), but they are especially careful with things. They were also very considerate with my friend's gluten-free needs. We arrived on a Sunday night around 7PM and there were tables available. Saw a good amount of people doing take out as we were there. Food came out pretty quickly - about 15 minutes for appetizers and 20-25 minutes for entrees. For four people, we ordered: -Chili Chicken -Chicken Tiki Marsala -Lamb Biryani -Gobi Manchurian -2x Veg Samosa (2 pieces each) (Came with yogurt, mint, and tamarind sauces!) -2x Garlic Naan (4 pieces each) This was plenty of food and we had leftovers. I'd review each of the dishes, but I don't eat Indian enough for a frame of reference. Everything was well spiced and very sharable. I'd suggesting order an extra ordering of rice to go with the appetizers and Chicken Tiki Marsala, but the garlic naan was a great side and very flavorful and was great to dip in the sauce. The house wine ($3.49) was light and a bit sweet. The house beers are Bud/Coors/other light beers, but pretty great price at $2.

Food was great. Definitely will come back again. The Malai Kofta was the bees knees.

Favorite Indian food in town. Been here several times and had it delivered as well. My go to is the lamb vindaloo with naan or the goat haleem. Biryani is on point as is the tandoori chicken. Restaurant is always clean and service is fast and friendly. Priced affordably.

One of the best Indian meals I've had in a long time. The flavors were rich and authentic--every dish felt thoughtfully prepared. The service was warm and attentive.

We've become regulars here and love coming here and always get the same thing. Their butter chicken is amazing, the sauce is great. The service is okay, they usually won't come back to your table at all after the drop off food. You always have to ask for to go containers and/or the check.

I've been looking for an Indian buffet place down south for a while and glad that exists within tandoori lounge! I heard about this place from my hair stylist of all people. They have a buffet every weekend so it seems. For approx $20 a person (a bit pricy imo) you can get all you can eat and they serve masala chai as well as desserts. I personally really liked their namesake: tandoori chicken with their mint chutney. The chicken tikka was a tad too sweet but not bad. They even had poori in addition to naan. Service was nice and friendly! I just wish they had metal forks and spoons and non styrofoam/plastic cups for the chai when dining in to be environmentally friendly. But otherwise this was a hit with my husband and I!

Rahman provided excellent service. He went out of his way to make sure we were well taken care of. He does a great job of paying attention to detail and is very kind. The food was delicious as always!

I got out of work later than usual for a Friday, so we were facing an hour waits at our usual haunts. We were driving by and remembered how good the food was and decided to give it a try. We were so glad we did! There was no wait for a table so we were seated promptly and they took our order. They didn't have cocktails when we arrived because they didn't have a bartender at the time but we were able to get bottled beer. Later on during dinner a waiter came over and asked us if we still wanted a margarita and then we were served one. We were confused that that was not available at first but were pleasantly surprised they remembered. At any rate, the food was just delicious. Looked great, smelled wonderful, and tasted fantastic. We will need to remember they are in our neighborhood and recommend it . I had the garlic Naan with the Aloo Gobi which is a combination of potato and cauliflower curry. Also had a very high alcohol content but very good tasting IPA. They have a bar with a variety of alcohol and a good selection of beer. That's definitely a plus. The location was clean, and decorated very well. I should have taken a picture of the table lamps. They were nice. Haha anyways. This place had never disappointed me and the price is fair.

Food and environment was great!! Service was so nice and accommodating. Will definitely be back!

I brought friends not as deeply familiar with Indian cuisine as I am to Tandoori Lounge. They were very impressed with the Masala Dosa and the Gobi Manchurian appetizer, as I was. Gobi Manchurian is an example of Indo-Chinese good, defined as "an Indian interpretation of Chinese that combines the spicy flavours of India with Chinese ingredients like soy sauce, Sichuan, and vinegar." The Gobi (cauliflower) at Tandoori Lounge is expertly breaded and fried in a very delicious variant of sweet and sour sauce. You should try it!

Ate the buffet. It was okaay. Would have loved for the food to be warm at least and the naan and puri was dried like as if it was there was a while. For 20$ per person, I would have ordered alcarte

Absolutely amazing! I've been searching for what I would say a "authentic" Indian restaurant and this is it!! Super friendly/helpful staff! I recommend getting everything spicy since it was on the milder side!

Finally tried this place yesterday and was not disappointed. Service is slightly off but nothing that's too big a deal. For the food here's what we ordered: 1. Chili chicken - excellent and I'd def order again 2. Lamb vindaloo - tasty and flavorful curry with pretty soft pieces of meat as well 3. Goat Biryani - this was good but not the best I've had. Served with Raita which Ofcourse is delicious 4. Shrimp chettinad (not pictured) - also tasty and something I haven't had before 5. Naans - garlic naan was perfection and the bullet naan was insanely spicy just as it suggests All in all, will definitely be back to try more. Glad there's this spot so close to me.

We've been coming here for years now and the food is so delicious! We keep finding new favorites. Definitely our go to for Indian Cuisine.

This Indian cuisine was sooo wonderful the service and the food was amazing! I highly recommend coming here! The drinks are great if you wanna get a good drink the manhattan drink was enough to take the edge off and more lol Greatest respect to shamu for having us in his establishment it was all spectacular! Thank you!

Excellent food, excellent service, it was a really good experience. Our sag paneer was honestly the best I ever had.

Excellent food. Malabar fish curry probably my favorite dish here but haven't had anything that isn't delicious. Samosas are top notch.

Ive only tried a couple of appetizers and 2 entrees so far but everything has been delicious. The plates are full of flavor. We ate in the restaurant and also ordered for pickup a different time. Food was prepared just as well when picking up.

There have been so many new Indian restaurant openings that I've become a little bit hesitant. The immense demand for Indian food has allowed too many mediocre restaurants to open up quickly (and sometimes shut down quickly). Tandoori Lounge was a different story. I couldn't stop complementing their malai kofta and tandoori naan while having lunch there. My friend said their navratan korma and saag paneer are also delicious, which she packed for her family. I look forward to returning and trying more on the menu. Service was basic and place was clean and spacious. There was sufficient parking in the strip mall.

Also tried the gobi manchurian and navratna korma. Both were tasty although navratna korma's gravy was the same as malai kofta. Our server was pleasant and accommodating.

I had their catered food several months ago and finally made it to the restaurant last night, and I can say with confidence that this will become a regular place for us. The food is so flavorful and it's reasonably priced, which is a huge plus. No complaints whatsoever!

Food was delicious and the staff was so kind and ready to accommodate our every need. Upon the first bite of my butter chicken, I found myself thinking about the aromas, the guests seated around us enjoying their food with laughs, and then an explosion of flavor in my mouth. I had shared the butter chicken, garlic naan, gobi, and the paneer biriani with my two friends as we compared it to past restaurants and we found ourselves very satisfied with the experience. We could tell the food was fresh, well spiced, and presented beautifully, accompanied by garnish on top, making the color of our food pop. The staff, food, and ambiance of the restaurant felt casual yet clean, and well suited for anyone looking for a fair priced, quality experience.

A friend and I visited from Dallas, and the food and staff were great! Ordered the Kadai Chicken and it was perfect.

The food here is consistently good. They have an extensive menu with a ton of options. I do wish it was clearer what was vegan vs. vegetarian. Their extended hours make it convenient if you're having a late dinner. I'll say, though, that like almost all restaurants, if you come when it's slow, service isn't very attentive. I think the staff gets wrapped up in preparing for closing and the next day and forgets how long it's been since they checked on the diners.

Chef is cooking up some great food and the waitstaff are very attentive. The Chicken Tikka Masala was amazing

The food was fresh, one of the better Indian places in Austin. Paneer was solid, mango lassi not too sweet, the garlic naan and roti were done perfectly. The service was incredible. They even accommodated smaller dishes for my little boy (age 3) which was not on the menu.

A great spot for some halal Indian food! The portion sizes were great for the price, the chicken malai boti came with dal and rice which was a pleasant surprise. The kebabs were juicy and delicious, butter naan was ok and the chicken karahi was pretty good. Parking is easy to find, it's a big restaurant and service was good.

Terrible service and bland food. I came here for a birthday with a group of about 6. The wait staff was just generally awkward and impolite. Shortly after arriving, I attempted to order off the bar menu but my waiter refused my order and said "sorry the bartender is outside". I still have no idea what that means. So what if the bartender is outside? Give him my order when he gets back. I didn't see the waiter again for about 30 minutes. At that point the food was already served so our table did not bother ordering drinks. Speaking of the food, that was horribly bland. The tikka masala and butter chicken was completely bland. The saag was alright but nothing special. Overall an overpriced and very disappointing experience. Hiring servers with half decent communication skills would be helpful.