Open the doors on Bethel Road and Tandoori Grill greets you with a swirl of sizzling cardamom, smoky mesquite charcoal, and the nutty perfume of freshly baked naan. Since the early 2000s this family-run kitchen has fed Columbus foodies, Ohio State students, and homesick expats alike with Hyderabadi-style biryanis, crackling tandoor platters, and vegan curries that never taste like an afterthought. 🍛✨
Services
• Dine-in comfort with roomy booths & communal tables 🍽️
• Lunch buffet Tue–Sun 11 AM–2 PM featuring 18+ rotating dishes 🥘
• Call-ahead take-out—orders boxed in ±15 min 🚗
• Delivery via Uber Eats, DoorDash & Grubhub with live tracking 📲
• Halal-certified meats, plenty of vegan & gluten-free swaps 🌱
• Family-size Biryani Buckets and Party Trays (10–40 guests) 🎉
• BYOB—corkage waived on weeknights 🍷
• Wheelchair-accessible entrance, restrooms & ample lot parking ♿
Menu
• Chicken Tikka Masala – clay-oven chicken bathed in creamy tomato-fenugreek gravy; the bestseller 🐔
• Goat Dum Biryani – long-grain basmati layered with saffron, fried onion & tender goat, sealed under flaky dough until steam-infused perfection 🐐
• Paneer 65 – battered cheese cubes tossed in garlic-chili sauce, vegetarian crowd-pleaser 🔥
• Tandoori Mixed Grill – platter of chicken, seekh kebab, shrimp & lamb chops served on a sizzling skillet 🥩🦐
• Malai Kofta – cashew-cream curry of vegetable-cheese dumplings, perfect with garlic naan 🧀
• Hakka Chili Chicken – Indo-Chinese stir-fry spiked with soy, garlic & bell pepper for that wok-hei kick 🍲
• Gobi Manchurian – crispy cauliflower in tangy tomato-ginger glaze 🥦
• Kadai Fish – flaky tilapia cooked in tomato-coriander masala, scented with dried fenugreek 🌊
• Peshawari Naan – pillowy flatbread stuffed with coconut, raisin & almond for a sweet counterpoint 🫓
• Gulab Jamun – warm milk-dough spheres soaking in rose-cardamom syrup, a must-share finale 🍯
Pros
👍 Authentic charcoal tandoor delivers real smoke ring and juicy kebabs
👍 Lunch buffet lets newcomers sample fear-free while keeping weekday budgets happy 💸
👍 Halal meats & vegan curries mean everyone at the table eats well 🌍
👍 Portions are generous—one entrée plus naan often feeds two hungry adults
👍 Easy freeway access (315 & 270) and big parking lot slash the usual city-center stresses 🚙
Reviews
- “The Goat Biryani transported me straight to Hyderabad—aromatic layers, tender meat, and enough leftovers for lunch.”
- “Vegan options shine! Gobi Manchurian stayed crispy even in take-out and the staff happily swapped paneer for tofu.”
- “Lunch buffet is a bargain—fresh naan keeps coming, and every tray gets replenished fast. Don’t miss the butter chicken.”
- “Tandoori Mixed Grill arrived sizzling, and the smoky lamb chops stole the show. Spice level ‘medium’ still packed a punch.”
- “Service feels like family; they remembered my usual mango lassi after just two visits. Only drawback? Dining room fills quickly on Friday nights—reserve or arrive early.”
From crackling Chicken Tikka to rose-perfumed Gulab Jamun, Tandoori Grill pairs centuries-old North-Indian technique with Midwestern warmth, serving portions so hearty—and spices so vivid—that first-timers turn into weekly regulars. Your next unforgettable curry memory is waiting in Columbus. 🌶️🥳