Tanjore Bar and Restaurant

We were a group of five, and this was our ninth visit to your restaurant. We have always enjoyed your food and service in the past, which is why yesterday’s experience was quite disappointing. We ordered masala papad, chilli mushroom, noodles, and momos, but we were informed that none of those items are available. Since we were very hungry, we ended up eating what was served, but it was not what we preferred. We have ordered Gobi pepper fry they brought us chilli gobi fry and even after repeatedly asking they said it was Gobi pepper fry we didn’t even sense the taste as Gobi pepper but when the bill arrived our doubt got concluded that it was chilli panner fry. Attached bill for reference. There was also confusion regarding availability. Initially, we were told that momos were not available, but later we were informed that they were freshly made, while noodles were unavailable instead. This inconsistency made us unsure whether items were out of stock or simply not being prepared. In addition, despite having 12 draft beers on the menu, only four were available. We also had to wait about 40 minutesbefore being served water, even after asking. We have ordered fried rice it was not at all as Chinese style it was just like some masala rice and even biryani was not fresh it was just like a tomato bath with no salt in it.We were actually true fans of Tanjore biryani’s but we don’t see the same taste now. This experience was very different from our previous visits, where everything—from food quality to service—was excellent. We truly enjoy Tanjore, which is why we hope this feedback helps improve the service so guests can continue having the wonderful experience your restaurant is known for.

Best chicken momo ever hands down! The cocktails were also so good, not too sweet or strong or watered down.

We visited this place late at night as a group of six and were pleasantly surprised by the quick and efficient service. The food overall was enjoyable. We especially liked the Paneer Chili Garlic — it was flavorful and a hit with everyone at the table. We also tried the biryani, which received mixed feedback. While some of us found it tasty, others felt it was just average. It wasn't bad by any means, but we've definitely had better biryani elsewhere. All in all, it was a good dining experience and worth a visit!

We have visited Tanjore recently, had ordered veggie friend rice & momo's.It was one of the best fried rice I ever had. Staff was quick,friendly & efficient. Margaritas were top notch!!! I think they have renovated the place recently it looks chic & trendy, Big thumbs up for hygiene 💯

Honestly one of the worst food experiences I’ve ever had. We ordered spicy food, but what arrived wasn’t even close to edible. The entire dish was bright red, completely soaked in oil, and tasted like someone just mixed raw red chilli powder into it without cooking anything properly. It was impossible to eat. It felt like a total waste of money, and genuinely disappointing. We called the restaurant, and all we got was a basic “sorry, it won’t happen again.” But why would anyone risk ordering again after something like this? The quality was so bad it makes me seriously question if their high ratings online are even real. And now we’re sitting here with stomach aches after just tasting the food. That alone says everything about their hygiene and standards. Overall: terrible quality, terrible experience. Please don’t order from this place — you’ll save yourself the regret.

Jose and Joyce. You guys were the best. U deserve the world. Joyce was so understanding of my friend’s asthma, and Jose was so understanding of the entire situation. God bless the both of them. Peace to them both. They deserve a raise. They’re are truly good men.

Ordered 2 Boneless chicken biryani from uber. They had buy 1 get 1 free offer. But turned out the portions were too small. Trying this place for the 1st time, and biriyani is like plain pulao with some chunk of chicken. I wouldn’t call it biriyani.

Great music. Chef absolutely nailed chilli paneer and Gobi 65. There is no paneer biryani but I personally requested and they served it well.

Just got appetizers-- gobi Manchurian and chilli paneer were pretty good! Sat at the bar and had fast friendly service. It was quite empty inside, but lots of TVs visible from all angles so I'm sure at game time it can fill up!

This place definitely has more of a bar vibe than a restaurant vibe, which explains to me why the menu isn't as extensive as what you would find at a typical Indian/Nepalese restaurant. However, the items I tried were excellent! I came by on a Saturday night around 10pm and the kitchen was still open. They had a limited menu that was restricted to their chicken tenders/wings, momos, chow mein, and fries/onion rings. We got the 10 piece wings ($16.99), chicken momo ($9.99 for 8 pieces), and vegetable chow mein ($9.99). The wings were crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and the honey BBQ sauce on them was very tasty. The chicken momo had a really nicely seasoned filling and the tomatoey gingery sauce paired perfectly! I loved how they were bold with the spices and seasonings in the chow mein which was packed with vegetables and flavor. Everything was seasoned well without being too salty. The food paired well with their affordable beer. On food alone, I would highly recommend this spot.

This place is perfect to grab a drink! I've come here on several occasions just o grab a beer or watch the football game and it's always been a good time. It's like a dive bar, with reasonably priced drinks and the bartenders are extremely nice.

The food was incredible and the service was fast. The malai kofta was sensational. The prices were reasonable too! Would love to go back.

PSA: Do not go here, as the security guard may attempt to steal your ID. The security guard confiscated our IDs and refused to give them back for around 30 minutes, during which time she was physically and verbally threatening toward the female members of our group. We ended up having to call the police over to prove our IDs were real and force her to return them. Meanwhile the owner was a bystander who admitted that they don't have an ID scanner and simply smoked a cigarette outside while this all unfolded. That said, even if you get into the bar incident-free, you'll have only gained entrance to a building that smells like a sewer.

THE WORST Indian food imaginable. Honestly, they should go to Trader Joes and buy their frozen food and serve that. Oh, and also get some garlic naan from Trader Joes. Overly priced for small portions. Service meh... Just, plain horrible.

This 5 star review is for their buffet. They just started it and all their best stuff (expect momos) is availble. Thinking about price, quality, neighborhood access they deserve this positive review.

Worse wings I've ever eaten. Don't bother. Fries were fine, but wouldn't have them delivered.

Food is fantastic, great vibes. The chicken is so tender. Will definitely be back. Best Indian in Cambridge.

Tanjore floored me with their drinks, music, and food. The best bar and dinner spot in Cambridge, hands down. The owners and employees are super friendly and the atmosphere is wonderful!

This is a great new restaurant in the Central Square area. They have very good Indian and Nepalese food, good prices on drinks, and have frequent sports watch events (like the world cup or Boston Hockey games). They also have NESN so you can watch college hockey games. I recommend this spot as a chill place that can be good for dinner or drinks.

Don't go here unless you want to be told your real ID is fake and then have to call the cops to get it back

Delicious food! The paneer tikka masala is great. The laccha bread and samosas are also really good. The food is always hot and ready for pick up quickly.

My favorite Indian food outside of London was Bukhara in JP back in the 2000s, before they went downhill and sadly closed. A close second-best (and very similar in flavor) has long been Tanjore in Harvard Square, and after a recent delivery order, I'm happy to say that hasn't changed since their reopening as a bar as few blocks up towards Central, though their menu is shorter. My partner and I ordered our usual faves - paneer saagwala and chicken tikka masala, both of which were (as before) exceptionally bright in flavor, featuring more complex and balanced seasoning and perhaps somewhat less fat than most Indian restaurant fare. The mango lassi and gulab jamun were also good. Their heat scale leans towards mild, which, in combination with the pleasing depth of flavor, means even those don't like spicy food may find a lot to love here. We ordered "medium," and it was my idea of "mild." My mother, who cannot handle spicy food of any kind, ordered "mild" and loved it. My father, who ordered his lamb sagwala "hot," said it was exceptional, but not as hot as he'd hoped. So if exhilarating, eye-watering heat is your thing, you may want ask for "really spicy"! The only thing I missed was naan (specifically garlic naan!), which was not on the menu; I'm thinking their new location lacks a tandoor. So glad the pandemic didn't destroy this local gem, and hope they thrive in their new form and location!

This is a perfect add to the neighborhood. Good food, friendly staff, a well priced beer list, and multiple TVs. Somewhat rare in Cambridge, they are willing to play sound too! It's a great place to watch sports and grab a tasty Nepalese / Indian / Pub bite (they have "standards" like wings and tenders too!). We really enjoyed and will be back often.