Tandoori Oven
Authentic North Indian cuisine with a cosy atmosphere in the restaurant hub of Cairns. Offers al fresco dining as well as an air-conditioned indoor option. Interesting Indian decor inside with a strong local following. Be sure to try the banquet menu if dining in a group of 4 or more.
- Cuisines
- Tags
Visa, Al fresco, Family Friendly, EFTPOS, A la carte, Licensed, BYO, Mastercard, Smoking Area, Non-Smoking
- Price Guide
$$$$$
- Open
Monday: 5:30pm – 11:00pm
Tuesday: 5:30pm – 11:00pm
Wednesday: 5:30pm – 11:00pm
Thursday: 5:30pm – 11:00pm
Friday: 5:30pm – 11:00pm
Saturday: 5:30pm – 11:00pm
- Region
- Contact
(07) 40310043
62B Shields Street, Cairns
What people are saying...
I have visited this restaurant 3 times in the last 6 months. On the first 2 occasions the food was generally quite good without really impressing.
On the most recent (and it WILL be the last), the wheels appeared to have completely fallen off. Both my partner and I had to send our meals back because they were not sufficiently hot (temperature). On returning them very quickly after presumably microwaving them, they waiter indicated that the chef had also added some chilli, although this had never been mentioned. We then ended up with 2 over-chillied, re-heated dishes that were entirely without the depth of flavor that makes indian food so interesting.
A very dissapointing result especially considering we were there on a quiet night. Perhaps thats WHY it was so quiet...
I ordered a takeout curry to be delivered. Good service on the phone taking my phone order.
I asked for a medium curry, but it was more like mild like so many curries in Australia compared to the UK.
Naan was very nice.
Lamb cutlets were pretty ordinary and dry.
Overall good.
I am from Sydney and I've been coming to this restaurant with my family and friends for years, it never fails to impress! Beautiful food and fantastic service, it is classy yet affordable! BYO wine and beer, not too many places offer that. I will be back every Christmas, Tandoori Oven!
I loved the food and Tandoori oven. One of the best i had in Australia. I would recomend to any body who loves Indian authentic food. The price was so resonable it came to 20 dollars per head for two person having entree and main and a drink. The best North Indian cusine in Australia and followed excellent service which is promt.
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21 Nov 2012
Prices reasonable, food was good, service attentive. We had the Chicken tikka, Alu mattar, Lamb korma and Garlic naan were all very good with fresh ingredients and spices. Servings are normal indian size - we (2.5) left away very full. Inside dining very comfortable. Very large indian group dined there also - they looked pretty happy.