Sizzling Tandoor Downtown
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Sizzling Tandoor Downtown
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About
Sizzling Tandoor features an array of authentic North Indian cuisine. We are committed to preserving the culture and tradition of the region with the utmost standards within culinary experiences. Our versatile menu offers a selection of fresh and natural ingredients, wholesome sauces and flavourful spices. Following the success of our first downtown location, Since opening our doors in 2012, we have been named the best Indian Restaurant eight years in a row in Victoria. Tandoor means "clay oven." It is traditionally used for the baking of bread, meat, poultry and fish. The clay oven - for oil and fat-free cooking - is practical and energy-efficient. Today's taste and health conscious consumers will find Tandoor cooking truly compatible and modern. All of our food is natural and freshly-prepared daily on the premises with no additives or preservatives.
Features
CUISINES
Indian, Bar, Contemporary, Middle Eastern
Meal types
Dinner, Drinks
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
American Express
Delivery
Discover
Free Wifi
Full Bar
Highchairs Available
Mastercard
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Street Parking
Table Service
Takeout
Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Location
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Hours
Open until 10:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Monday
11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday
11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday
11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Thursday
11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday
11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday
12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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4.1
281 reviews
Excellent
129
Very good
94
Average
31
Poor
14
Terrible
13
Footprints435608
1 contribution
Dec 2024 • couples
A very pleasant surprise. We lived in London for years and so love Indian food. We ordered Fisk pakora (crispy and mildly spiced), eggplant curry and spinach and chicken. All came promptly despite the kitchen being very busy. All were delicious and portions were generous. The naan were particularly good. Our waitress Lilly was kind and efficient. Will definitely return and bring the family.
Written December 14, 2024
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Amy S
21 contributions
Oct 2021 • family
My brother in law wanted Indian food for his birthday dinner so we chose Sizzling Tandoor. I was never really a fan of Indian as I am pretty picky but went along as it was his day. We called and the gentleman on the phone was so polite and extremely helpful! everything we ordered was delicious! The pakora was delish, butter chicken of course was on point, and the daal was amazing! The tandoor chicken was the show stopper though. We ordered everything mild as we(including me) have a few picky palettes. will definitely order again!
Written October 11, 2021
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Hari A
Delta647 contributions
Oct 2021 • none
If you are in for Indian food this place is a sizzler The owner's daughter was very friendly and knowledgeable. Her menu recommendations were very good. If you like naan bread try the onion/cilantro naan. Excellent. All the items in the mixed grill platter were good. Wish it had a couple of goat or lamb chops. Although they were closing we were never rushed.
Written October 21, 2021
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TravelingAmos
New Jersey903 contributions
Aug 2021 • none
This place had so much promise. We were craving Indian food, and this was one of the few halal restaurants we found in Victoria. We should have seen the signs early on that things would not go well. We waited to receive our menus then waited a good long time before someone came to take our order. One waitress apologized and explained that they were short on staff.
For appetizers we ordered chicken pakoras and grilled paneer. Those were, without a doubt, the highlight of the evening. We ordered a few entrees, including tandoori chicken. The other entrees were fine but the tandoori chicken was not fresh. When we pointed this out to the waitress then the manager, their response was less than satisfactory. The manager offered a discount on the dish rather than a refund. We asked him to just smell the cooked chicken and he could judge for himself. After another discussion he relented to refunding the dish. Maybe we just caught them on a bad night, but we will not be returning here.
Written September 18, 2021
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martin m
1 contribution
May 2022 • none
We booked a table for the buffet lunch at Uptown having read an article placing the buffet as one of the top 10 places to eat under $15.00. (Buffet is actually $17.00, we were told this on the phone) We should have guessed there might be a problem as there were only two other tables in use at 12:30. The buffet food was only just lukewarm even though we were early into the lunch service. Butter chicken was made of a bland sauce with odd regularly shaped cubes of chicken? Tandoori chicken was tasteless with an "old" texture and looked as though the colour was just a dye. Some pieces of Tandoori had trivial amounts of meat that were tough to get off. Rice was dried out and the dahl was almost all liquid. Condiments were liquid with no decent chutneys etc
Servers were OK.
The restaurant looked very tired. The seats had plastic material that has almost completely worn off
A good Indian buffet would do so well and it wouldn't take much to lift this restaurant from bland to good
Written May 23, 2022
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Miranda Lambert
Victoria5 contributions
Nov 2020 • none
Overall slow service. I think one of the waitresses was late for her lunch shift because there was one girl running around like crazy unable to keep up, and I saw another girl walk in like 20 or 30 minutes after opening.
The food is not spicy at all, and we waited forever for our drinks, and one of the drinks, the yogurt thing never ended up coming at all.
Written December 1, 2020
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kush
Victoria4 contributions
Aug 2021 • friends
My friend took us for a dinner to celebrate his success after our good feedback of this restaurant.
Me and my wife visit this place once a month, but this time food usally qe order got completely change and no good taste and freshness to the food we ordered.
Highly not recommend this place at all.
Also focus of the restaurant to serve takeout than giving priority to dine in customer.
We used to love kashmir Kofta here but now we will never go here due to not good quality, taste and freshness of the content
Written August 31, 2021
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L1817AVmary
Victoria3 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Saturday February 1 2020-
We sat at the bar with the bartender obviously serving us. He couldn't seem to serve us dinner and keep up with his bar duties. The starters came with the mains, we were not offered a second drink or dessert, I bussed our dishes. The lamb curry was sublime, the Gulab Jamun came from a tin and I had to force the order. There was something foreign in the raita...
Written February 2, 2020
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dannie2020
Vancouver400 contributions
Nov 2020 • none
Excellent food, fabulous service.
The room is well decorated, the flavours of the dishes we chose were simply excellent. The food is reasonably priced.
We thoroughly enjoyed our evening!
The drink list is fun!!!!
Written November 8, 2020
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SamSitka
26 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Went here with my wife for our anniversary. Decor is cool, lighting is sexy, feels great in there. Was busy enough but it's a pretty small restaurant so it doesn't feel overwhelming at all. Cool music in the background. Brick walls and asiatic lightfixtures.
Service was really good. On top of everything, knowledgeable, friendly, quick. Really appreciated that.
Food was to die for. We had the butter chicken and the Vindaloo, with Naan and pappadum. Vindaloo was especially standout. Super fresh, lots of meat, very complex and delicious spice. Completely blown away, best Indian I have had since Brick Lane in London.
Prices were reasonable as well especially with the Monday night 1/2 off butter chicken deal. I do not understand the negative reviews this place has gotten, some people obviously cannot be pleased by anything.
Go here for Victoria's best Indian...they have other locations as well, the lunch buffet in Langford is especially good...props guys, will be back again, and again...
Written February 18, 2020
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hop4pen
Comox149 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
Went here for dinner before a show with a buddy. The location was an easy walk from my hotel. Server was friendly, atmosphere great, easy to talk. Food fabulous. We shared rice, Sag Paneer and Butter Chicken Curry. Portions large, had lots of leftovers. Chai tea to end my visit. Price very reasonable, $20 each plus we added tip, Good experience!
Written March 7, 2020
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Diner
Victoria2 contributions
Nov 2022 • couples
Visited last night and the food and service were hit and miss. Very salty prawns but interesting flavour. Okay dahl, great lamb. Service was friendly but scattered and servers were forgetful. They’re trying hard despite the shortage of staff. I’d go back because I’ve eaten there before and really liked it. Atmosphere is lovely if you like contemporary music.
Written November 12, 2022
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Shazia J
3 contributions
Nov 2022 • family
I went to this restaurant not expecting much, I was pleasantly surprised. We had a few lamb dishes, the naans and paratha we're good. I would not recommend the draft cola, keep to the cans. Otherwise great food, nice location but it is $$.
Written November 28, 2022
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Meander55439072456
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • family
Tasty food , good service. Many different type of food fresh made.
Quiet, clean atmosphere with plenty of room inside and
Written July 9, 2024
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maryannp260
5 contributions
Mar 2024 • couples
The Lychee cocktails were fabulous, aromatic, floral and just enough vodka for a kick; The food is consistently delicious; the chicken tikka, palak paneer and Kashmiri kofta never disappoint. The server was friendly and very attentive.
Written March 3, 2024
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