Sizzling Tandoor Downtown

637 Johnson St, Victoria
(250) 388-5450

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Single Vegetable Samosa
Butter Chicken Poutine
Rosemary Garlic Naan
Cashew Chicken Korma
Vegetable Pakoras
Cheesy Garlic Naan
Vegetables Pakora
Curried Mussels
Chicken Pakoras
Channa Bhatura

Menu

Sizzling Entrees
Tandoori Chicken
chicken with bone marinated in yogurt and mild spices - grilled in a tandoor oven served on a sizzling bed of onions and bell peppers, accompanied with a side of basmati rice and mint yogurt chutney.
Mixed Grill
a combination of malai chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, shish kebab, and tandoori prawns - grilled in a tandoor oven served on a sizzling bed of onions and bell peppers, accompanied with a side of basmati rice and mint yogurt chutney.
Chicken Tikka
tender chicken breast marinated in chef's special seasonings - grilled in a tandoor oven served on a sizzling bed of onions and bell peppers, accompanied with a side of basmati rice and mint yogurt chutney.
Shish Kebab
ground lamb marinated in special blend of spices - grilled in a tandoor oven served on a sizzling bed of onions and bell peppers, accompanied with a side of basmati rice and mint yogurt chutney.
Malai Chicken Tikka
tender chicken breast marinated in a mix of garlic, ginger and Indian style cream cheese - grilled in a tandoor oven served on a sizzling bed of onions and bell peppers, accompanied with a side of basmati rice and mint yogurt chutney.
Tandoori Fish
basa marinated in tandoori spices - grilled in a tandoor oven served on a sizzling bed of onions and bell peppers, accompanied with a side of basmati rice and mint yogurt chutney.
Tandoori Vegetable Platter
Broccoli, mushrooms, chunks of pineapple, baby potatoes, and paneer marinated and grilled.
Tandoori Prawns
jumbo prawns marinated in tandoori spice - grilled in a tandoor oven served on a sizzling bed of onions and bell peppers, accompanied with a side of basmati rice and mint yogurt chutney.

Sides
Rice
Raita
homemade yogurt with mixed vegetables, herbs and spices
Papadum
Gluten free crackers. 3 per order.
Mango Chutney
Achaar
Sliced Onions

Soups and Salads
Daal Soup
red lentils simmered in a vegetable broth.
Caesar Salad
a classic dish with an Indian twist
Tomato Soup
Herbs and tomatoes simmered into a creamy broth.
Sizzling Tandoor Green Salad (V)
mixed greens, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, tossed with mango vinaigrette, and garnished with traditional cheese.
Mulligatawny Soup
chicken, lentils, and mild Indian spices.
Kachumber Salad
cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, red onions tossed in olive oil, lemon, and chaat masala.

Small Plates
Vegetable Pakoras
mixed vegetable fritters - served with tamarind chutney. Gluten friendly.
Samosa Chaat
vegetable samosas dressed with chickpeas, raita, and a variety of chutneys.
Gobi Manchurian
Lightly battered and deep-fried cauliflower tossed in sweet and sour Indo-Chinese curry sauce. Gluten Friendly.
Vegetable Samosas
traditional pastry filled with spiced potatoes and peas. - served with tamarind chutney.
Chicken Pakoras
chicken breast marinated in the signature tandoori batter - Served with mint yogurt chutney. Gluten friendly.
Paneer Pakoras
traditional cheese filled with spices and battered in chickpea flour - served with tamarind chutney. Gluten friendly.
Keema Samosas
traditional pastry filled with seasoned minced lamb - served with mint chutney.
Aloo Tikki
vegetable potato cakes dressed with chutneys and raita.
Curried Mussels
mussels steamed in a savory garlic curry sauce
Fish Pakoras
basa marinated in the signature tandoori batter - Served with mint yogurt chutney. Gluten friendly.
Calamari Pakoras
calamari battered in tandoori chickpea flour. Served with mint yogurt chutney. Gluten friendly.
Tandoori Broccoli
Fresh Broccoli marinated in our signature tandoori marinade and roasted in a traditional tandoori oven.

Naan
Classic Naan
classic buttered naan - baked in a tandoor oven.
Garlic and Basil Naan
brushed with minced garlic and basil -baked in a tandoor oven.
Cheesy garlic naan
Garlic naan stuffed with Mozzarella cheese. This is a must try!
Tandoori Roti
whole wheat bread - baked in a tandoor oven.
Paneer Naan
stuffed with traditional cheese - baked in a tandoor oven.
Onion and Cilantro Naan
stuffed with minced onion and cilantro - baked in a tandoor oven.
Kabuli Naan
stuffed with cashews, coconut, raisins, and cherries -baked in a tandoor oven.
Chicken Naan
stuffed with finely chopped tandoori chicken tikka -baked in a tandoor oven.
Potato Naan
stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas - baked in a tandoor oven.
Spinach and Paneer Naan
stuffed with seasoned spinach and paneer. Can be made without cheese if specified.
Paratha
flaky and multi-layered wheat bread - baked in a tandoor oven.
Keema Naan
Stuffed with seasoned ground lamb. Baked in a tandoor oven.
Rosemary Naan
brushed with rosemary - baked in a tandoor oven.

Curries
Butter Chicken Curry
our signature and a crowd favourite - served with basmati rice.
Tikka Masala Curry
assorted bell peppers and onions grilled and sautéed into a rich, creamy tomato sauce - served with basmati rice.
Cashew Korma
finely chopped cashews and aromatic spices simmered in our signature butter sauce - served with basmati rice.
Vindaloo Curry
a bold and spicy onion and tomato curry with potatoes, finished with a touch of vinegar - served with basmati rice.
Coconut Curry
mix of coconut milk and herbs; creating a unique, semi-sweet creamy curry - served with basmati rice.
Traditional Lamb Rogan Josh Curry
Tender lamb mixed with onions, tomatoes, garlic, and ginger simmered in special red curry sauce - served with basmati rice.
Karrahi Curry
assorted bell peppers and onions, grilled and sautéed in a savoury onion curry sauce - served with basmati rice.
Mango Curry
herbs and spices cooked in a sweet mango curry sauce - served with basmati rice.
Butter Curry
our signature and a crowd favourite - served with basmati rice.
Saagwala
fresh spinach curry blended with ginger, garlic and herbs - served with basmati rice.
Pomegranate Curry
pomegranate infused gravy blended with traditional herbs and spices - served with basmati rice.
Kabuli Curry
an exotic blend of cashews, cherries and raisins in our signature butter sauce - served with basmati rice.

Biryani
Lamb Biryani
fresh basmati rice, cashews, raisins, bell peppers marinated in a unique blend of herbs, and spices - served with raita.
Chicken Biryani
fresh basmati rice, cashews, raisins, bell peppers marinated in a unique blend of herbs, and spices - served with raita.
Vegetable Biryani
fresh basmati rice, cashews, raisins, bell peppers marinated in a unique blend of herbs, and spices - served with raita.
Beef Biryani
fresh basmati rice, cashews, raisins, bell peppers marinated in a unique blend of herbs, and spices - served with raita.
Prawn Biryani
fresh basmati rice, cashews, raisins, bell peppers marinated in a unique blend of herbs, and spices - served with raita.

Non-Traditional Plates
Butter Chicken Poutine
a spin on the classic poutine - fries, cheese curds and our signature butter chicken.
Tandoori Alfredo
a spin on the classic alfredo, made using signature butter sauce, and fresh parmesan cheese.
Chicken Tikka Wrap
tandoori chicken tikka, cabbage, mixed greens and a blend of chutneys prepared in a fresh plain naan bread - served with a side of masala fries.
Hummus
middle eastern dip of chickpeas and tahini - served with plain naan.
Chicken Tenders and Masala Fries
crispy chicken tenders and fries seasoned with chaat masala - served with a fresh mint or mango chutney.

Vegetarian Specialties
Dal Makhni
mixed lentils simmered in an aromatic combination of herbs, spices, and finished with a touch of cream - served with basmati rice.
Curry Pakora
vegetable pakoras simmered in a fenugreek yogurt curry - served with basmati rice.
Aloo Mattar
potatoes and fresh peas cooked in our onion and tomato gravy - served with basmati rice.
Paneer Tikka Masala
assorted bell peppers, onions, grill, and sauteed with traditional cheese in a creamy tomato sauce - served with basmati rice.
Palak Paneer
traditional cheese mixed with a blend of herbs and spices in a fresh spinach puree - served with basmati rice.
Kashmiri Kofta
paneer stuffed vegetable dumplings simmered in signature butter sauce - served with basmati rice.
Shahi Paneer
traditional cheese and cashews cooked in our signature butter sauce - served with basmati rice.
Aloo Gobi
potatoes, cauliflowers sauteed with fresh ginger, tomatoes, and onions - served with basmati rice.
Navratan Korma
cashews, paneer, and a variety of vegetables simmered in a creamy tomato sauce - served with basmati rice.
Channa Masala
potatoes and chickpeas cooked in an onion and tomato gravy - served with basmati rice.
Eggplant Bharthaa
tandoor smoked eggplant (peeled and mashed), cooked with tomatoes, onions, and spices - served with basmati rice.
Tarka Dal
a mixture of red and yellow lentils and onions slowly simmered together - served with basmati rice.
Aloo Palak
golden potatoes cooked in a fresh spinach puree sauce - served with basmati rice.
Okra Masala
okra sauteed with onion, fresh ginger, red, green bell peppers, tomatoes, and traditional herbs - served with basmati rice.
Mattar Paneer
traditional cheese and fresh peas cooked in an onion and tomato gravy - served with basmati rice.
Tandoori Vegetable Platter
Broccoli, mushrooms, chunks of pineapple, baby potatoes, and paneer marinated and grilled.

Traditional Beverages
Mango Lassi
handcrafted in house
Mango Lemonade
handcrafted in house

Desserts
Gulab Jamun
warm, deep-fried Indian doughnuts dipped in a traditional sugar, and rose-water syrup.
Rasmalai
sweet cream cheese patties immersed in a rose and cardamom and rose infused milk sauce. Garnished with pistachios.

Beverages
Canned Pop (355ml)
choose a canned pop
Bottled Water
re-hydrate with h2o
Sparkling Water

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Recent Reviews

Butter Chicken Poutine should be the next National Dish of Canada! Traditional Lamb Rogan Josh was great, but spicy. We were warned. Delicious!! Great service! My new "go to" restaurant in Victoria!
August 2025
Food is good but a bit expensive compared to other restaurants, they need to work more on the chicken tikka as it’s chewy and have all staff wear a hair net as I found hair in my food but they were nice to replace it and not charge for it
July 2025
Superb food. Visited on Canada Day and as it’s away from the main events put on by the city it was a little quiet, but all the better for us. Everywhere close to the harbour was rammed, we got great food with impeccable service.
Visit, you won’t be disappointed.
July 2025

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Sizzling Tandoor Downtown

637 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 2E8
(250) 388-5450