York Tandoori in York

Beautiful food. Probably one of the best I've had.

Just WOW! This Indian is kess than a mile away from where I live... without a doubt the best Indian in York! The Tandoori King Prawns.. Tandoori Chicken..on the bone(hard to find in York).. garlic nan fluffy and delicious... 15 out of 10! Will become my regular Indian! Thank you so much for fantastic good value for money food! Well done!

Had a Lamb Rogan Josh which was basically tomato purée with a few raw tomatoes in. No depth of flavour total rubbish. Small rice portion naan was ok. The chef has no idea about how to cook. My last three visits have all been poor years ago it was great. Not cheap poor atmosphere more a take away far better places to go to by a country mile.

I have been here twice now and both times have been extremely impressed. The curries are some of the best I've tried from anywhere and service is brilliant.

Order placed for a take away delivery on Sunday 29/7/24 The service and delivery times were spot on and faultless. My order of Bhaji, Chicken wings, Vegetable pilau and Lamb Tikka Vindaloo was accurate, hot and nicely packaged upon arrival. The Bhajis were generous in size and tasty but perhaps a bit too big as they did lose come crispy texture purely because of how big they were. The taste was good however and they weren't greasy at all. Tandoori wings had a nice kick to them and pretty good, no complaints. The main however, Lamb Tikka Vindaloo was disappointing. The sauce was clean enough, not oily at all and the potato was well cooked but that is where the positives stop. The sauce just tasted of chilli powder unfortunately, the modern fay curse of the Vindaloo, hardly anywhere makes a good one nowadays and this one was the same. No lemon sharpness, i couldn't taste any vinegar, jaggery or methi. A very one dimensional hot sauce without any real character of depth. The lamb was also quite gristly in places and two pieces were inedible. At £11.95 it isn't a cheap dish either. The service at York Tandoori was really good and they included poppadom's and a few pickles. I will use the restaurant again, i just hope you can look to improve your hotter dishes and not just have them taste of chilli powder!

Amazing Indian food, very friendly waiter, superbe dinner!

Great curry, favourite place in york.

Fantastic - highly recommended 👌 Expedient - good quality and quantity 👌 Give it a go, you won't be disappointed

Amazing food as always! Great atmosphere, bring your own booze, food quality, lovely meat and nice tasty curries! Our local so will come again!

Absolutely lovely place. Amazing food, really friendly staff and good prices. Can’t really ask for more

Still the best Indian in York, their chicken is never pink and always cooked correctly, I’ve been coming here for years and they’ve never once brought out raw food. The lamb always drops to pieces and melts in the mouth, chicken is tender and high quality. If you ask for a madras that’s only 50% spice strength idk what to tell you, of course that’s going to be mild, you’ve taken half the spice out…? Go for a vindaloo next time if you don’t want “tame” Curries are always tasty and the manager is always so welcoming and polite, fantastic restaurant.

I got trip advisor just to write this review , I am leaving uni of York in the next few weeks and the York tandoori in what I will miss most. Get the saag it is life changing. They are so friendly the manager and I shared a hug good bye ! Serious contender for my death row meal!

Went to the restaurant tonight, we had a meat samosa to start which was like in a sweet Douey bread , then both had lamb Madras , I asked for it to be 50/50 hot strength, it was so tame a baby would be ok eating it , And the lamb was so Fatty I only ate half of it

Ordered a korma which the chicken was still very pink. Took it back as it was inedible and informed them and asked for a refund on that only not the rest of the meal. They took it back round to the chef who said it was fine to eat and wasn’t pink which wasn’t true. We also ordered a tandoori chicken which the chicken was perfectly fine and was white. They told us korma chicken is suppose to look like that when every one we have had before did not, it has always been white. Had to wait 25 mins for the manager to come as we weren’t leaving until we got a refund as it wasn’t acceptable. We also had the veggie samosa which wasn’t a samosa at all it was bread with just peppers and onions in. Everyone in there was rude to us and kept telling us it was cooked and didn’t believe that the korma in the picture was the korma we brought in. Wouldn’t recommend.

I ordered from york tandoori, their rider came shouted at me and abused me verbally asking me to f*ck off, get lost. On top of that he took the order with himself and after 2 hours marked it as delivered. So they harassed me, took my money and didn't deliver the order And falsely marked it as delivered

Worst place that you can think to order food from, their driver was abusive and harassed my partner and took the food along with him. When we tried to lodge a complain against him the staff who couldn’t speak English kept saying the manager is not here and didn’t do anything to help us. Even marked the order as delivered when he didn’t even deliver it. They want to protect an abusive driver who can be a threat to anyone, anyone could be at my partner’s place. Please avoid this place.

Fantastic food. (Tandoori special & chicken makhani), with rice and naan). Handy location. Definitely a revisit if we're in York again.

You always want to reserve five stars for something really exceptional. This restaurant deserves close to five stars for the overall experience and very good value. Each part of the meal was well done, the highlights being the chef's recommended Sylheti Naga Lamb (firey hot and delicious) and a very fresh-tasting and soothing mango lassi, perfect to moderate the fire of the tasty naga chillis. I prefer a crispier, more pungent onion bhaji than the one here, which was good regardless. Atmosphere was the ideal balance between homely and welcoming and smart and professional. Looking forward to coming again.

PHENOMENAL FOOD & SERVICE! ❤️ This place is a true gem and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Never had better Indian food anywhere in the country! Warm and polite service. The restaurant is immaculately clean and the tables are lovely.

Great taste, amazing staff, the special chicken curry and lamb chops were really good.

We recently ordered a takeaway from York Tandoori and were thoroughly impressed! The delivery was prompt, and the food arrived hot and fresh. The rogan Josh with lamb was absolutely delicious, easily the best we've ever tasted. What also stood out was their exceptional care and consideration regarding my nut allergy; they ensured our meal was safe and allergen-free. Overall, a fantastic experience, and we will definitely be ordering from York Tandoori again! Highly recommended!

Had a lamb Naga, it was really good enjoyed the food very much

Great Indian. We had a variety of dishes korma, korai, bhuna and they were all super tasty. 10/10

Only had a couple of takeaways recently but the food on both occasions was awesome. Last nights meat Dopiaza was different level, best I've had in York. Quality ingredients, great portion size & delicious sauce. I only work across the road from the restaurant so next stop is a visit there. Highly recommended.

The best Indian take away I have ever had. Absolutely amazing

Delicious Indian food. Ordered a delivery take-out and it took a bit longer to arrive than stated on the web site but it was totally worth the wait. The best Indian food I've had in York, ordered lamb dansak - great portion size, tender lamb and really tasty sauce. Asked for it fairly spicy and it was perfect, not just extra chili thrown in like so many other places do but a careful addition of extra spices. The pilau rice was excellent too, long grain and obviously good quality. Some extra poppadoms too which was a nice gesture. Best curry I've had since I moved back to York from West Yorkshire, been searching for food like this and now I've found it. I'll eat in next time. Highly recommended.

Went alone at 10pm and was the only customer - polite and friendly service. The food was sensational. Was recommended the special chicken curry, and also ordered the mixed pilau rice, papadum and aloo gobi. The first three were incredible. Aloo Gobi was okay. They offer 10% discounts for students as well. Incredible - will be back next time I’m in York

Delicious takeaway food. Tasted fresh.i would definately recommend

Visted york tandori last night and i can honestly say its one of the best currys ive ever had. The oinion bhaji were crispy on the outside and soft inside just how they should be. The Staff were lovely and attentive, coming over to make sure we didn't need anything else. Everywhere was busy in the centre which im happy about because we wouldnt of stumbled upon this Gem of a place.

First visit last night and we will be back for more! Great food with the option to BYO wine (no corkage charge) makes this somewhat unique.

Staying at a Travelodge, this take away/ restaurant was about 10 mins walk from the hotel. Quiet on a Tuesday night. Food was lovely (ranks in my top 10 Indian food ever) service very good and it's BYOB. Perfect. Will definitely return.

The food and service was second to none we went for our Anniversary it's tucked up a side street so you wouldn't walk past it we saw it just by chance. Well worth a visit.. Fabulous.

Fantastic place and fantastic food! Not many people know about this place but they should do, faultless service every time by the friendly owner! Absolutely stunning food, we got on this occasion the Rogan Josh and the balti butter chicken, perfect! I’ve had the madras quite a lot now and I love it! So tasty and flavoursome. Must visit in York!

Best eggplant/brinjal side dish ever. Oil quotient just right, gorgeous texture, delicately spiced. I do enjoy eating in this family-feel restaurant.

Such a lovely romantic time with my hubby meal was delicious and bring your own alcoholic drink, ok and the owner and staff were all nice and friendly 😘

Met up with family first time here food was the best I've ever had at an Indian you need to get yourselves here

Service was great and the food was equally as good. I would definitely recommend it and will be going again. Loved it!

Amazing! We had a mixture of curries, forever faultless; will recommend this restaurant to anybody!! Beautiful curry, lovely owner and fantastic restaurant - all my friends loved it!! Thank you 🩷

We’re from Sheffield and met up with friends in York. They’ve been before but was our first time. Food and service were excellent and reasonably priced too, BYO was a bonus!! Would recommend this place👍

What a fantastic find. We were stuck finding halal food and decent parking in the centre of York. The restaurant is located on the outskirts of York city centre and there is off road parking. The restaurant is impeccably clean and the waiting staff were very quick efficient and friendly. Shout out to Mr Nazrul and his team. We ordered the prawn special with green beans , butter chicken , dhaal and saag with fresh naan From an Islamic point of view they do not serve alcohol. Thank you ! Would definitely eat here again

Food was very delicious and reasonable prices. We ordered different menus and all were tasty, though surprised chicken Biryani was with boiled egg.

Our meals were delicious and plentiful. The staff were friendly and efficient. I would recommend to anyone.

Amazing as always! Really recommend the Lahori Korai, so tasty! Balti butter chicken always a favourite too! They have a new beef dish available which we’ve not tried yet but sounds amazing!

As part of a monthly curry club we have been to every curry house in York, as a complete package (quality, price, service and location) none can beat York tandoori. Mushroom rice, king prawn puri, cheese and onion naan and a garlic chilli lamb curry - £20. Superb.

Tandoori chicken served in curry sauce ? Is not Tandoori chicken ?

Hem sopat molt bé, Deliciós el Korma de xai! El bou satkorà, fantàstic! Si passeu per York, no us ho perdeu! El servei, increïble, molt acollidor!

We used to eat at York Tandoori when we were students at York, St John’s 29 years ago. We returned with our 3 sons in tow and it didn’t disappoint. The food was excellent and the staff still as welcoming. Looking forward to another meal there already!

Our entire family enjoyed our delicious meal at York Tandoori! We tried some new dishes that we’ve never had and they were all very flavorful! The staff were friendly and helpful and seemed to enjoy chatting with us and other tourists. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for some delicious Indian food while in York!

Delicious dinner thank you and will definitely recommend

Beste Indiase eten sinds lang, heerlijke chicken biryani en chicken saag, erg vriendelijke bediening, gunstige prijzen. Lekker pittig, maar niet te. Kortom, top!

Lekker eten en super vriendelijke bediening. Enorm gastvrij. Zeer ruime keuze. Hoewel het van buitenaf niet veel uitstraling heeft is het zeker de moeite waard om naar binnen te gaan.

What a wonderful find. The owner Mr. Alex is a very welcoming host and the food was delicious.

Amazing food, amazing service, amazing souvenirs, just overall an amazing experience. The owner has an adorable personality and is super respectful. The food is well priced for great quality, and it was made with love :) Thank you Mr. Alex!!

We were welcomed as if we were long lost friends, even though it was our first time visiting. We weren't rushed to decide on our food and we were not rushed between courses either. The food was delicious too.

We've been using this place for 20 years + (gosh, I'm only 40, but that sounds ancient)! Anyway, it's THAT GOOD. Aesthetically it's not much of a looker admittedly, and the location isn't great, but it's one of those hidden gems. Authentic dishes, cooked spot on EVERY time and always great value too. Furthermore the front of house staff are nothing short of superb - such manners and attention to detail. They put many to shame! We travel approx 4-5 times a year to dine here, and it's approx 35-40 miles from home.... Purely because it's worth it. There's curry and there's curry, and having eaten at maybe what - 50 or more Indian restaurants in my time - not one has rivalled this place for taste. And isn't that the main reason to go?! Enjoy.

Delicious food in a relaxed setting with warm and corteous service. I stumbled upon this place because I stayed at an Airbnb in a residential area and you can tell it’s frequented exclusively by knowing locals. Everything was tasty but the onion bhajis were simply the best I’ve ever had. Memorable! Finally, Nasrul (Alex) was very kind and personable and made us feel right at home.

Traditional curry house. Take your own drink, very friendly staff, excellent food and very reasonable prices

Man who greeted us was lovely and service was prompt. Atmosphere was relaxed and chilled and me and my partner enjoyed this on our first trip to York. Good prices, would recommend!

Really cheap and food tasty been using Mr mear food for 36 years

Excellent Indian restaurant a cut above the usual standard with reasonable prices. Tandoori chicken was best I've had in years - really juicy and flavoursome. Come here every year and standard is always good. Friendly and welcoming staff. Recommend

Delicious food, clean attractive dining area, attentive staff and good value. First time visiting York - this choice was a winner. Plus it is BYOB !

probably the best Indian in York, the food is exceptional, never had a bad meal in over a year of using them, the quantity of the servings is more than enough. delivery has always been fast, and with great service & friendly staff, I now use their own App which works out cheaper than the "Other" App highly recommended I always get Lamb Vindaloo with Keema rice. amazing

Meal was poor Rogan Josh Chicken was very tomato purée based. Nann burnt Tandoori Chicken burnt. Not great to be be honest. Overpriced to be honest not what it used to be. Salads not that fresh and uninspiring not great. Used to be good used...

Exceptional quality food with friendly, welcoming staff. Onion bhaji and mango lassi is recommended

Fantastic meal here I absolutely love visiting, takeaway is fantastic as is the restaurant. Really high quality food and ingredients! Absolutely stunning good! Faultless

Really nice food, especially crispy chicken from kids menu👍🏻

Best Indian restaurant in York, needs to become more popular because it’s the best! Really nice quiet and clean restaurant with great food!

Brilliant, traditional curry. Never had anything less than an excellent meal here. Never used the takeaway but eat in is delicious. Great value for money and although it's not licensed you can take your own booze (there's a Spar 50 mtrs away).

My partner (a nurse) was so happy you supported them today. But not anywhere near as happy as me when she brought me home an unexpected surprise (your food). Thank you for supporting our NHS!

Had a fantastic meal here the other night, needs to become more well known and popular because the food is fantastic. The chef cooks phenomenal curries and they’re all extremely tasty and you can taste the passion that goes into these dishes. Jaipur spice down...

We came in for a family meal for my aunties birthday , the food was so tasty and the service was brilliant alex and promish and the rest of his team couldn't do enough for us! My daughter Olivia was very impressed with the child's...

Had a chicken Bhuna off the cheaper section not the chefs specials. It was well presented good heat and flavour. Pilau rice was ok small portion. Garlic naan was a good size and a little undercooked. Not as cheap as it was for an unlicensed...

Wow, definitely a hidden gem, away from the hustle and bustle. Staff are amazing, polite and helpful. Food was outstanding, cannot fault anything.

Hello readers, let me tell you this Indian was excellent the server man was lovely and when I asked about having an alcoholic beverage he said 'we don't do aclcohol, sorry, but bring you can bring your own'. Flabbergasted and actually excited by this I ran to the shop a couple doors down and treated myself to some wine, brought it back to realise it was corked, was upset with myself, poor choice, but never fear, boss man had a cork screw and opened it for us, food arrived quick and prompt to the table. The food was actually amazing, very filling and just perfect. Would 1000% recomend. Just to add the samosa was very large homemade thing, crispy but also kinda like a yorky pud, but Indian style, absolute perfection it was.

By far the best Indian food in York, ordered 10+ times and it's been delicious every time. Great for vegetarians too. Thank you!

Amazing staff so welcoming and the restaurant is beautiful. The food is the best I have ever tasted absolutely worth a visit. Highly recommended

مطعم يقدم الاكل الهندي يميزه تنوع قائمة الطعام و تعدد الخيارات الطعم لذيذ جدا والعاملين في المطعم يقدمون خدمة ممتازة قدم لنا تخفيض الطالب في الفاتورة 👍👍👍👍

Ok nice and light airy , food fare, would go again ☺️

Lovely authentic Indian food, hot and tasty. Large portions and very reasonably priced. The onion bhajis were huge and cooked to perfection

We had king prawn balti and chicken shashlik. Two of the tastiest dishes we’ve had at curry houses all over the country. Plus you can bring your own booze, winner

Got a takeaway from this restaurant and I have to say the ‘Balti Butter Chicken’ is hands down the best curry I’ve ever tasted! The chef should win an award! In fact, this whole restaurant deserves a lot more recognition than it gets. I’ve started...

Amazing food. Excellent service. Seriously best food I have had in years. Great atmosphere. Fair price. Excellent choice of menu. Been here a lot and have never been disappointed. Definitely recommend. Student discount which is awesome.

Absolutely amazing curries last night! The chef has put some new curries on the menu and the Balti butter chicken is phenomenal!! We used to go to Mumbai lounge and get this particular dish but the standards had slipped so we stopped going. We’ve now...

I’ve eaten at well over 50 curry restaurants all over the country and the food here is definitely up with the best. Some different dishes and amazing flavours. They even make their own paneer, which was excellent. It’s a little out of the main area...

Came in with friends, Fantastic food, brilliant service 👌

Never disappointed. Generous portions, great value and have tried many different things from the menu and always delicious. 2 vegan sons,great that they can join in with the Saturday night takeaway with plenty to choose from

Beautiful curries, very tasty and this restaurant has a very helpful and friendly owner! We tried the garlic chilli chicken, was very tasty and it went well with our tikka masala dish, garlic naan is absolutely beautiful and buttery. We tried the spinach pakoras too,...

Great staff, great food! Always a good visit!

Amazing Indian restaurant in York, tasty food at a very reasonable price, even got a nice amount of spice. Oh and its also byob, all hail the byob

Under new management and it shows.....Great food with generous portions, lovely staff and comfortable clean setting. Will definitely be back. Bring your own alcohol

The best Indian in York, honestly love this place so much !!!! Amazing food, amazing service and great prices!

The best Indian in York, beautiful food, very tasty and always faultless. Whether you eat in or out, this is the best indian! Service is fab too, friendly owner

Best curry house in York! Lovely to order from on the phone. I recommend the Chef’s Specials in particular.

Had dinner here last night with my friend while we visited york, the food was amazing and i highly recommend as a side saag aloo. Very friendly service from all the staff Thank you

A good place for the authentic Indian cuisine. Tried the dishes (chicken and lamb) from chef special menu and both were really good. Very friendly staffs and all together nice ambience.

Love the food from here, great staff too

Amazing restaurant & food. Great front of house/owner. Brilliant chef - his curries are quality and very tasty. All garnished and presented well. The garlic naan last night was the best I’ve had in a while, buttery and delicious. Rogan and josh and tikka masala...

Awesome place. Highly recommend this for a wonderful curry

We are on holiday from London and wanted to eat some Indian authentic food. We decided to try York Tandoori. The take away service was excellent and quick. The staff so friendly. Food was fresh, tasty. Value for money. Next time we will eat in.

I think i must have been on an off night as the reviews are really good overall - so take this review with a pinch of salt. As someone who studied in India, i can say that the food was not authentic and was not even BIR (british indian restaurant). I know the chefs are most likely Bengali, so i expected some flair, but it seems to be over cooked mush, with fresh herbs on top. I had not been to this place for maybe 20 years, apart from once about 10 years ago - I stopped coming and now i remember why. Good luck with doing the place up as it looks like it's getting painted, but apart from this, it's how it was in the early 90's.