Is there parking at Tandoori House in Old Town?

The spot is located on Midway Drive in Old Town, which has street and nearby lot parking available. It's convenient for both dine-in and quick takeout runs.

Can I just walk in, or do I need a reservation?

Tandoori House takes reservations and does walk-ins—it's casual enough for both. If you're coming during lunch or dinner rush with a group, calling ahead is smart; otherwise, you'll usually find a table without waiting too long.

What should I order on my first visit?

Start with the lamb korma and garlic naan—they're crowd favorites that showcase why this is a neighborhood go-to. The samosa chaat is also worth ordering, and if you want heat, try the curry chicken and ask for a 5-7 on their spice scale (they don't mess around with it).

How spicy are the dishes really?

The kitchen takes their spice levels seriously—they'll ask your tolerance on a 1-10 scale, and they actually deliver on that promise. A medium heat is solid if you like flavor without fire; go higher only if you know what you're doing.

Are there good vegetarian and vegan options?

Yes, they offer vegetarian options including saag paneer, which regulars rave about. Call ahead if you need specific dietary accommodations beyond their standard offerings.

Is this place good for families and kids?

Absolutely—it's tagged as kid-friendly and works as a casual weeknight spot for families. The staff is known for being kind and patient, and you can adjust spice levels to suit younger palates.

When's the best time to go if I want to avoid a wait?

The lunch special is legendary and worth hitting during off-peak hours (mid-afternoon). If you're coming pre-show in Old Town, grab it to-go so you're not rushed.

Can I order delivery or takeout?

Yes—they do dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering. The food travels well; reviewers specifically praised how the texture and flavor held up on a to-go order.

Tandoori House - Indian Restaurant & Catering Services — In…

“Tandoori House proves that a family-run Indian spot can do both sit-down table service and heat-calibrated curries without sacrificing either.”

Where Tandoori Guys optimizes for counter-service speed and J&T strips Thai food down to pure efficiency, Tandoori House still operates in the older mode: servers who ask about spice tolerance on a 1-10 scale (and actually mean it), tables where you can linger over a lunch special, naan that arrives hot enough to steam when you tear into it. This isn't fast-casual Indian engineered for DoorDash velocity—it's the kind of neighborhood spot where regulars come twice in one trip because the family running it remembers your order.

The lunch specials are the move if you're working nearby and need to solve the midday meal without dropping $20. The kitchen rotates curries but keeps standards like lamb korma and saag paneer in steady rotation, and the portion math works: rice, naan, protein, enough food that you're not raiding the office snack drawer by 3pm. The garlic naan gets mentioned in reviews more than anything else, which tracks—it's fluffy, oversized, and arrives with actual char marks from the tandoor.

Spice calibration here is honest. Ask for medium and you'll get medium by Indian standards, not white-guy medium. The chicken curry leans heavier on warm spices (cinnamon shows up noticeably) than some spots, but the kitchen knows how to keep chicken tender through a long simmer. Samosa chaat makes an appearance as an off-menu regular favorite—the kind of thing you learn about by watching what other tables order.

The space itself is cozy in the way that means "small," not "charming"—this isn't a place you'd bring a group of eight without calling ahead. But it works for business lunches, pre-show dinners near the theaters, or the default Tuesday night when you want food that requires silverware but not a reservation three days out. Full bar, vegetarian options that go beyond token paneer dishes, and takeout that actually travels well.