Tandoor Char House

1022 N Western Ave, Chicago
(773) 697-4957

Recent Reviews Order Online

Customers' Favorites

Tikka Masala Taco Dinner
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chili Chicken Biryani
Vegetarian Biryani
Lamb Tikka Masala
Mango Cheesecake
Shrimp Tandoori
Paratha Bread
Naan

Menu

Karhai Signature Sensations
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless white meat chicken baked in the tandoor (enveloped in our homemade buttery cream sauce. Our take on the classic butter chicken. Chef 's recommendation. Served with side of rice, raita and achar.
Frontier Chicken
Boneless dark meat chicken marinated in yogurt, fresh-squeezed lemons and a blend of our special spices, sauteed with onions and green peppers on a griddle. Served with side of rice, raita and achar.
Chicken Karhai
Boneless chicken stewed in our satisfying onion and pepper-based sauce. Served with side of rice, raita and achar.
Lamb Tikka Masala
Cuts of lamb baked in the tandoor oven and marinated in our homemade tikka masala sauce. Served with side of rice, raita and achar.
Steak Tikka Masala
Boneless tender beef baked in the tandoor then enveloped in our homemade buttery cream sauce. Served with side of rice, raita and achar.
Fish Tikka Masala
Fresh-baked mahi-mahi stewed in our homemade buttery cream sauce. Served with side of rice, raita and achar.
Lamb Saag
Tender cuts of lamb stewed in homemade spinach, tomato and onion based sauce. Served with side of rice, raita and achar.
Shrimp Tikka Masala
Seasoned shrimp bathed in our homemade buttery cream sauce. Served with side of rice, raita and achar.
Chicken Saag
Boneless chicken stewed in our homemade spinach, tomato and onion curry. Served with side of rice, raita and achar.
Butter Chicken
Boneless white meat chicken baked in the tandoor oven and marinated in our homemade buttery cream sauce. Served with rice. Accompanied by raita and our famous achar.

Tandoor Entrees
Tandoor Mix Grill Platter
A house specialty. This adventurous combination platter allows you to sample our tandoori chicken boti, shrimp tandoori and seekh kabob. Served with a side of rice and our rich tikka masala sauce. Chef's recommendation.
Assorted Mix Grill Platter
A combination of lamb boti kabob, kafta kabob, and Murg malai. Served with a side of rice and our famous tikka masala sauce.
Tandoori Chicken Boti
Succulent pieces of boneless chicken marinated in our spices and slow-roasted in the tandoor then charbroiled. A house specialty. Chef's recommendation. Served with a side of rice, Tamarind and Cilantro Chutney
Shrimp Tandoori
Luscious shrimp slow roasted in the tandoori oven. Served with a side of rice, tamarind and cilantro chutneys.
Tandoori Lamb Boti Kabob
Tender, boneless cuts of lamb slow-roasted in the tandoor. Chef's recommendation. Served with a side of rice, tamarind and cilantro chutneys.
Tandoori Beef Boti Kabob
Chunks of boneless, tender beef marinated in a blend of our house spices, and slow-roasted in the tandoor. Served with a side of rice, tamarind and cilantro chutneys.
Seekh Kabob
Freshly minced ground beef mixed with our special blend of house spices, then charbroiled on a skewer in the tandoor for a delicious smoked flavor. Served with a side of rice, tamarind and cilantro chutneys.
Paneer Tandoori
Cuts of fresh paneer cheese and an assortment of seasonal vegetables baked in the tandoor. Vegetarian. Chef's recommendation. Served with a side of rice, tamarind and cilantro chutneys.
Murg Malai
Boneless chicken breast in a mixture of our special spices and cream, then slow roasted in the tandoor. Served with a side of rice, tamarind and cilantro chutneys.
Tandoori Fish
Flaky mahi mahi marinated in our house blend and baked in the tandoor. Served with a side of rice, tamarind and cilantro chutneys.
Tandoori Aloo
Fresh potatoes and vegetables marinated in our house spices and cooked in the tandoori. Vegetarian. Served with a side of rice, tamarind and cilantro chutneys.

Biryanis
Tandoor Combo Biryani
Fresh rice baked with our boneless chicken, boneless lamb and succulent shrimp. Served with side of achar and raita
Boneless Chicken Biryani
Traditional homemade oven-baked rice includes layers of spices and boneless chicken. Chef 's recommendation. Served with side of achar and raita.
Shrimp Biryani
Oven-roasted shrimp baked in rice blended with exotic spices, onions and peppers. Served with side of achar and raita.
Chili Chicken Biryani
Boneless and spiced chicken thigh meat prepared in an indian wok mixed with rice and layers of exotic house spices. *Spicy*. Served with side of achar and raita.
Vegetarian Biryani
Broccoli, cauliflower, peas, corn, carrots and rice baked with flavorful homemade spices. Vegetarian. Served with side of achar and raita.

Vegetarian Treasures
Palak Paneer
Also known as Saag Paneer. Paneer Cheese and the freshest cut of spinach slowly stewed in a rich creamy tomato sauce. Vegetarian. Chef's recommendation. Served with side of rice, raita and achar.
Chana Masala
One of the most popular Indian meals. Our Chana Masala is made up of chickpeas, onions, and tomatoes and sauteed with an assortment of herbs and spices. VEGAN. Chef's recommendation. Served with side of rice, raita and achar.
Mutter Paneer Tikka Masala
Our signature rich, creamy Tikka sauce with fresh green peas and paneer cheese. Vegetarian. Chef's recommendation. Served with side of rice, raita and achar.
Daal
Our daal contains a variety of four unique lentils: masoor daal, chana daal, urad daal and toor daal blended together to create a mouthwatering stew. Vegetarian. Served with side of rice, raita and achar.
Mixed Vegetables Curry
A medley of fresh potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, green peas, carrots, corn, squash and zucchini stewed in our tomato onion based curry. Vegetarian. Served with side of rice, raita and achar.
Okra Curry
Fresh cut okra stewed with our onion and tomato based curry and marinated in exotic house spices. Vegetarian. Served with side of rice, raita and achar.
Aloo Gobi
Potatoes and cauliflower curry made with tomatoes and onion and traditional Indian house spices. *vegan*

Breads
Assorted Naan Basket Bread
A selection of our homemade naans. Includes a plain naan, garlic naan and a paneer cheese naan. Chef's recommendation.
Naan Bread
A leavened and oven-baked flatbread. Chef's recommendation.
Garlic Naan Bread
Chunks of garlic cooked within our famous oven-baked flatbread. Chef's recommendation.
Keema Naan Bread
A layer of spiced ground beef within our oven-baked bread. Chef's recommendation.
Paneer Cheese Naan Bread
Farmed paneer cheese in an oven-baked naan.
Onion Kulcha Bread
Onions in our special oven-baked flatbread. Spicy.
Chili Naan Bread
Jalapenos cooked within our oven-baked bread.
Paratha Bread
Whole wheat bread cooked in an Indian iron wok Tava with a hint of butter.
Chapathi Bread
Whole wheat flour flat bread cooked in the tava.
Tandoori Roti Bread
Whole wheat bread baked and cooked in the tandoor.

Fusion
Tamarind Wings
Fresh wings marinated in our house spices, fried then topped with our homemade tamarind chutney. Chef's recommendation.
Penne Tikka Masala
Penne pasta sauteed in our homemade buttery cream sauce topped with your choice of tandoori chicken or tandoori shrimp. Served with a side of garlic naan. Chef's recommendation.
Chicken Fajitas
Spiced chicken cooked with onions, green peppers and fresh-squeezed lemons. Served with naan. Chef 's recommendation.
Beef Steak Fajitas
Spiced beef cooked with onions, green peppers and fresh-squeezed lemons. Served with naan.
Kafta Kabob
A traditional Lebanese entree featuring ground beef, parsley, onions, and cayenne mixed together and slow roasted in the tandoor. Spicy. Served with a side of rice, tamarind and cilantro chutneys.
Tandoor Char Burger
Deliciously seasoned burger cooked on the grill to your liking. Served with American cheese, onions, tomatoes, lettuce and a side of fries.

Starters
Vegetarian Samosa
Light, flaky pastry stuffed with a mixture of potatoes, peas and savory seasonings. Vegetarian. Chef 's recommendation.
Chaat Fries
One of our fusion creations, these curly fries are liberally dusted with a special blend of Indian spices. Chef's recommendation.
Vegetarian Pakora
Onions, jalapenos and potatoes marinated in our homemade batter and fried. Spicy. Vegetarian. Chef's recommendation.
Shrimp Pakora
Shrimp dipped in chickpea batter and fried. Chef's recommendation.
Paneer Pakora
Paneer cheese fried in our chickpea batter. Vegetarian.
Chicken Pakora
Tandoori chicken fried in our chickpea batter.
Beef Samosa
Delightfully seasoned minced ground beef, potatoes and scallions encased in a crispy golden brown pastry. Chef's recommendation.
Masala Ceviche
Jalapenos, shrimp, onions, tomatoes and cucumbers topped with house spice blend layered on a roasted papadum.
Tamarind Wings
3 pieces. Wings marinated in our house spice blend, fried then tossed in tamarind chutney. Chef's recommendation.
Tandoori Chicken Empanada
shredded tandoori chicken, tikka masala sauce (2 pieces per order)
Papadum
Thin, lightly toasted lentil wafers. Vegetarian.

Salads
Kachumber Salad
Chopped romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes and red onions tossed with fresh lemon juice and our house chaat masala. Vegetarian.
Tandoori Chicken Salad
Boneless tandoori chicken laying on romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes and red onions garnished with bell peppers and our house chaat masala. Chef's recommendation.
Tandoori Shrimp Salad
Tandoori shrimp laying on romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes and red onions garnished with bell peppers and our house chaat masala.
Seekh Kabob Salad
Tandoori seekh kabob laying on romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes and red onions garnished with bell peppers and our house chaat masala.

Tandoor Wraps
Tandoori Chicken Kabob Wrap
Contains slow-roasted boneless tandoori chicken served with a side of side salads and tamarind and cilantro chutney
Frontier Chicken Wrap
Dark meat chicken sauteed with onions and peppers wrapped in your choice of bread. Served with a side salad and tamarind and cilantro chutney
Seekh Kabob Wrap
Contains minced ground beef, marinated and seasoned then smoked in the tandoori oven on a skewer. Served with a side salad and tamarind and cilantro chutney.
Mixed Vegetable Wrap
A garden variety of fresh seasonal vegetables stewed with our house spices. Vegetarian. Served with a side salad and tamarind and cilantro chutney.
Lamb Kabob Wrap
Tender cuts of lamb wrapped in a bread of your choice. Served with a side salad and tamarind and cilantro chutney.
Paneer Tikka Wrap
Paneer cheese and assorted vegetables wrapped in a bread of your choice. Vegetarian. served with a side salad and tamarind and cilantro chutney

Sides
12 oz. Cup of Rice
8 oz. Cup of Tikka Masala Sauce
Side Cup Sliced Onions
Side of Sliced Lemons
Side of Sliced Jalapenos
Side Salad
Romaine lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
8 oz. Cup Onions, Lemons and Jalapenos

Chutneys
Achar
This spicy side dish, made with a flavorful mix of pickled carrot and vegetables comes from a unique family recipe and adds a little extra heat to any dish. Vegetarian. Spicy. Chef 's recommendation.
Raita
Light and refreshing, this yogurt based sauce with cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes is a cooling accompaniment. Vegetarian.
Cilantro Chutney
A fiery dip made with fresh cilantro and jalapenos. Vegetarian. Spicy.
Tamarind Chutney
A sweet yet tangy side fragrant with spices. Vegetarian.
8 oz Tikka Masala Sauce
Our Famous Tikka Masala Gravy. 8 oz side cup.

Desserts
Mango Cheesecake
Creamy mango cheesecake set on a ginger cookie crust. Topped with whipped cream and garnished with pistachios. Chef's recommendation.
Falooda Kulfi
Rose flavored ice cream served with pistachios.
Pistachio Kulfi
Homemade pistachio and almond ice cream.
Mango Kulfi
Homemade mango ice cream topped with pistachios and almonds.
Gulab Jamun
Homemade mini doughnuts soaked in rose-scented syrup. Chef's recommendation.
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Decadent fudge cake served with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with hot fudge.

Drinks
Mango Strawberry Lassi
Strawberries blended with fresh mangoes and homemade yogurt.
Blueberry Lassi
This fresh blueberry and yogurt smoothie is a great antidote to the fierce spices we use in our meals.
Strawberry Lassi
Ripe strawberries and yogurt blended to create a tropical, thirst-quenching concoction.
Mango Lassi
A blend of juicy mangoes and yogurt is the perfect tropical beverage.
Sweet Lassi
Yogurt and sugar blended to create a sweet refreshing experience.
Salt Lassi
Salt and yogurt blended for a cooling effect during any meal.
Masala Chai
Our special homemade tea with an assortment of spices.
Soda Can
Bottled Water
16.9 fl oz Ice mountain bottled water

Catering Karhai Signature Sensations
Chicken Tikka Masala Tray
Boneless white meat baked in the tandoor enveloped in our homemade buttery cream sauce. Our take on the classic butter chicken.
Beef Nehari Tray
Cuts of sirloin beef slowly cooked in a savory homemade sauce and garnished with jalapenos and ginger. Spicy.
Lamb Karhai Tray
Tender cuts of lamb stewed in our satisfying onion and pepper based sauce.
Chicken Karhai Tray
Boneless chicken stewed in our satisfying onion and pepper based sauce.
Chicken Saag Tray
Boneless chicken stewed in our homemade spinach, tomato and onion based sauce.
Frontier Chicken Tray
Boneless chicken thigh marinated in yogurt, fresh squeezed lemons and a blend of our special spices, sautéed with onions, tomatoes and green peppers on a griddle.
Lamb Tikka Masala Tray
Boneless cuts of lamb baked in the tandoor oven and marinated in our homemade buttery cream sauce.
Lamb Saag Tray
Tender cuts of lamb stewed in homemade spinach, tomato and onion based sauce.
Shrimp Tikka Masala Tray
Seasoned shrimp bathed in our homemade buttery cream sauce.
Beef Tikka Masala Tray
Boneless tender beef baked in the tandoor then enveloped in our homemade buttery cream sauce.
Fish Tikka Masala Tray
Fresh baked Mahi Mahi stewed in our homemade buttery cream sauce.

Catering Tandoor Entrees
Tandoor Mix Grill Platter
This adventurous combination platter allows you to sample our tandoori chicken boti, shrimp tandoori, and seekh kabob. Served with a side of our rich tikka masala sauce.
Assorted Mix Grill Platter
A combination of lamb boti kabob, kafta kabob, and murg malai. Served with a side of our rich tikka masala sauce.
Tandoori Chicken Legs Tray
Chicken marinated in our spices, slow roasted in our traditional clay oven then charbroiled to perfection.
Tandoori Whole Chicken Tray
Chicken marinated in our spices, slow roasted in our traditional clay oven then charbroiled to perfection.
Tandoori Chicken Boti Tray
Succulent pieces of boneless chicken marinated in our spices and slow roasted in the tandoor then charbroiled. A house specialty.
Tandoori Lamb Boti Kabob Tray
Tender, boneless cuts of lamb slow roasted in the tandoor.
Shrimp Tandoori Tray
Luscious shrimp slow roasted in the tandoor.
Tandoori Beef Boti Kabob Tray
Chunks of boneless, tender beef, marinated in a blend of our house spices, and slow roasted in the tandoor
Paneer Tandoori Tray
Cuts of fresh paneer cheese and an assortment of seasonal vegetables baked in tandoor. Vegetarian.
Seekh Kabob Tray
Freshly minced ground beef mixed with our special blend of house spices, then charbroiled on a skewer in the tandoor for a delicious smoked flavor.
Chicken Kabob Tray
Flavorful, minced chicken charbroiled on a skewer in the tandoor.
Murg Malai Tray
Boneless chicken breast marinated in a mixture of our special spices and cream, then slow roasted in the tandoor.
Tandoori Fish Tray
Flaky Mahi Mahi marinated in our house blend and baked in the tandoor.
Tandoori Aloo Tray
Fresh potatoes and vegetables marinated in our house spices and cooked in the tandoor. Vegetarian.

Photos

Photo credit: google
Photo credit: google
Photo credit: facebook
+33 photos
Photo credit: google
+32 photos
Add a photo

Recent Reviews

This place seems to have lost its lustre. I’ve ordered from this place a number of times but the last couple occasions the lamb or meat dishes in the curry haven’t been cooked through or just appear to be stale. The tandoori chicken is generally always on point.
October 2024
Unfortunately this did not live up to the expectations I had given the menu pricing and fun fusion options available.

The butter chicken was dry (sauce was excellent tho). The lamb was mediocre and the chana masala was lacking flavor. The naan wasn't as fluffy as expected (that may be a preference thing though). To be fair the portions were decent sized, but there's only so much dry chicken I want to eat anyways.

If this priced more...
October 2024
I love Tandoor Chat but holy cow, this place is SLOW! I’ve ordered from this location twice and both times I showed up when they told me it would be ready and still waited for an additional 15-20 minutes! Honestly, I don’t care if food takes a little while to make, that’s how you know it’s good! But just SAY that it’s gonna take 45 minutes and not 25 minutes. I’m really disappointed because again, the food is fantastic but that doesn’t excuse the service being pretty...
October 2024

More Reviews

You May Also Like

BoeufHaus - 1012 N Western Ave
Steak House, Brasseries, Cocktail Bar, Vegetarian
The Empty Bottle - 1035 N Western Ave
Dive Bar, Music Venues
Pizza Friendly Pizza - 1039 N Western Ave
Pizza, Salad, Vegan

Tandoor Char House

1022 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 697-4957