Tandoori Palace exceeded expectations! Our server was friendly and knowledgeable, helping us navigate the menu with ease. The Chef's Naan Basket was a highlight - crispy, flavorful, and perfect for sopping up sauces. The dishes we ordered were all delicious, with bold flavors and generous portions. Even our picky young eaters found something to love! Great atmosphere, attentive service, and amazing food - Tandoori Palace is a must-visit for food lovers, and perfect for families or groups with diverse tastes!

This family-owned restaurant serves great food with very mindful service. If you like spicy food, be sure to ask for hot because the medium was not very spicy. Overall, this place was clean, tasty, and would go back again.

Food was good but Passage to India used to be a it more flavorful. The waiter was very helpful. We have gluten allergy and they checks on everything with the chef. The entire family was happy to help. The daughter even welcomed us and asked how our night was going. Very kind team, clean and attentive.

If you haven't tried Tandoori Palace then you're truly missing out on the most delicious food ever!!! First - the establishment is very clean. There's plenty of seating. You're welcomed with a big smile. Service is quick and they're very attentive in refilling your drinks and in asking if there's anything else you need. I had the butter chicken (mild) - OMG! It was so freaking delicious!! The table gets a serving of rice to share. The best part is- if you want more rice they'll bring it. They do not want to leave 2-3 plates of rice and let it get cold. How great of service is that! The chicken just melted in your mouth, the spices were perfect! The naan was so soft and delicious! Please come and give this place a try! I guarantee you'll be going back. I know my family and I will be

I feel embarrassed for myself that I didn't know about this place earlier. Less than a mile away from work with a lunch buffet. What a gem.. There were fewer than five people in the entire place dining while I was there-service was incredibly attentive. My water stayed filled, they checked on me multiple times to make sure I was doing OK throughout my meal but weren't overly attentive either. I got my naan order fast. The lunch buffet is an absolutely fabulous deal for someone like me. You get to try three different chicken dishes, three different veggie dishes, salad, raita, and a dessert- oh and veggie samosas! If it was a tasting menu, you'd pay so much more. I love tandoori chicken and chicken tikka masala so was pleasantly surprised that my two favorites were the Jeera aloo and the navratan korma. Mushroom mattar and chicken curry were good too, but I tried to save room for the vegetarian dishes when going back for seconds (ok, and thirds). I'm not always a fan of dessert, but the shahi mango mousse was so yummy I got another serving after trying my initial dish. Like a mango lassi except in dessert mousse form. Being able to pay via toast made the whole thing seamless. I will most definitely be back.

This is our favorite Indian restaurant in the area. We aren't super close to it, so it's a treat when we do get some take out from here. But we love the butter chicken and the naan. The ambiance looks nice but we have never dined in before. And someday would like to remedy that. The service for take out has always been great. And it looks like it's run by a family. So we love to support family businesses!

Great Indian spot in Encinitas. Just overall quality, delicious food. The inside is very nice but still casual and workers are always friendly. I've only ever done takeout and it's typically ready in a timely manner. Note that the restaurant prefers that you call ahead versus ordering online!! My favorite dishes are the Vindaloo with tofu and Butter Chicken. Tikka Masala is OK but I prefer other alternatives! The garlic naan is also a must. There is a large lot in front of the restaurant so you won't have any issues with parking. Prices are standard for the area at around ~$17-20 per dish which includes rice. Will return!

Ambiance..very well kept place Service..fast and friendly Food..amazinf..so much food and good flavor. We got Gobi manchurian..was Krispy and sweer..paradise chast..had good flavour and fresh..naan was crispy and warwarm. Veggie friend rice tasted like indo Chinese and palak paneer..loved th3 coconut flavour. The salt Lassi was perfect

We came here for the Lunch Buffet Special (AYCE for $14.99 per person; M-F, 11 AM-2:30 PM) and it was a great deal! They have pretty good selection of meats and veggies to choose from. And you get fresh Naan bread as well. The Chicken Tikka Masala, Tandoori Chicken, and cauliflower veggie dish were great! The Mango Mousse dessert was very sweet and delicious as well. We went around 11:30 AM on a Friday, so we had no wait time and it was a very calm atmosphere. There inside of the restaurant is very nice. All of the staff were very friendly. I definitely recommend trying out the lunch special!

I was in the mood to try Tandoori Palace which is down the road from where I live. I hadn't been here since the restaurant made it's change from the previous restaurant, Taste of India. I was glad I dropped in. We decided to try their lunch buffet which currently takes place, Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm. The price was $14.99 + tax per person as of Oct. 4, 2024. (Be sure to contact the restaurant for current rates). Upon entering the restaurant, the atmosphere was calming and casual with peaceful instrumental music playing in the background . We were greeted by the friendly staff and seated at a booth. We were told that we could head over to the buffet and asked if we wished to have regular or garlic naan to go with our meal. We chose regular naan which is included with the meal. (FYI: if you choose Garlic naan, there is an additional charge). The buffet is all you can eat and included a good number of dishes to try from salad, meat and vegetarian dishes to dessert. I noticed most customers going back for second and third trips to the buffet. It was a good sign. Highlights of my lunch: (Vegetable Pakora) - a vegetable fritter with a crispy outer layer and a tender bite of vegetable on the inner layer. It was a dish I have never tried and was delicious. (Aloo Gobi) - tender chunks of cauliflower and potatoes that were perfectly cooked with just the right level of spice. (Matar Paneer) - I really enjoyed this dish over rice. The rich tomato based gravy blended with cooked peas and fresh cheese was the perfect comfort food. I could imagine eating this on a cold, rainy day by the fireplace. (Chana Masala) - if you love chickpeas like I do, you'll love this dish. With it's full bodied flavor and mixture of spices, this dish was a treat. Dip your naan into the gravy for a warm, savory bite. (Mango/Pineapple Mousse) - a cool, refreshing way to finish your meal with a burst of smooth, mango flavor, chunks of pineapple and light sprinkles of coconut. It was so good I went back for seconds...LOL Overall, I enjoyed the buffet and all of the dishes offered at Tandoori Palace. It's a great way to try a combination of flavors at a reasonable price. Thank you Tandoori Palace for a peaceful and relaxing lunch.