Royal Tandoor Indian Restaurant

820 Muddy Branch Rd, Gaithersburg
(240) 912-4661

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Tandoori Chicken and Other Stuff
Tandoori Lobster Masala
Saffron Paneer Tikka
Royal Butter Chicken
Chicken Tikka Masala
Pataka Naan Spicy
Royal Raj Kachori
Royal Lamb Curry
Vegetarian Thali
Vegetable Samosa

Menu

Indian Street Food
Aloo Chat Papri
Medley of tortilla chipped tossed in tangy sauce, garbanzo, potatoes, topped with sweet yogurt & sprinkled with cilantro.
Royal Chat Platter
Comes with Aloo Chat Papri, Palak Chat, Dahi Bhalla, Pani Puri & Dahi Sev Puri.
Pani Puri
Dough balls filled with garbanzo- potatoes- sweet chutneys – tangy golgappa water.
Palak Chat
Krispy Fresh fried spinach tossed in tangy sauces, tomatoes, onions and topped up with sweat yogurt.

Soups
Mulligatawny Soup
Traditional Indian soup made with delicately spiced lentils and seasoned with mustard seed.
Mulligatwany Chicken Soup
Traditional Indian soup made w/ delicately spiced lentils and seasoned w/ mustard seed, & fresh cooked chicken.

Appetizers
Royal Kebab Platter
A combination of clay oven delicacy Tandoori chicken – Chicken tikka – Lamb seekh kebab – Tandoori shrimps.
Vegetable Samosa
Stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes and peas.
Samosa Chat
Open samosa served on a bed of chickpeas curry tamarind chutney topped up with yogurt sauce.
Chicken 65
South Indian delicacy fried chicken simmered with hint of chili sauce, mustard seeds, and curry leaf.
Vegetable Pakora
Delicately spiced vegetable fritters made with lentil flour batter and fried to golden perfection.
Tandoori Chicken Wings
Jumbo wings marinated well with spices, thick yogurt, grilled in Tandoori oven.
Royal Vegetable Platter
A combination of assorted vegetable hor d'oeuvre samosa – royal patty-veg pakoras.
Royal Patties
Potato chickpeas patty served on a bed of garbanzo beans, sauce, sprinkled with dry ginger and yogurt sauce.
Fish Amritsari
Julienne of fresh Tilapia, gram flour battered fried, served with mint chutney.

Tandoori Clay Oven Specialties
Tandoori Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp marinated in herb mixture and delicately broiled in Tandoori clay oven. Served with a choice of hummus-Makhani sauce – Yogurt sauce & Basmati rice.
Salmon Tikka
Boneless, fresh salmon marinated in aromatic herbs and spices, then finished in Tandoori clay oven. Served with a choice of hummus-Makhani sauce – Yogurt sauce & Basmati rice.
Saffron Paneer Tikka
Delicious homemade cubes of cottage cheese, green peppers, onions, tomatoes, marinated well overnights with yogurt, fresh spices, a dash of fresh saffron finished in tandoori oven. Served with a choice of hummus-Makhani sauce – Yogurt sauce & Basmati rice.
Tandoori Chicken Full
Chicken marinated in yogurt with mild spices, roasted in Tandoori clay oven. Served with a choice of hummus-Makhani sauce – Yogurt sauce & Basmati rice.
Saffron Chicken Tikka
Cubes of white meat marinated well w/ yogurt, spices, saffron finished in Tandoori clay oven.
Malai Chicken Tikka
Boneless Dark meat chicken marinated in creamy cashew sauce, overnight with a hint of cinnamon powder & finish in Royal Tandoor. Served with a choice of hummus-Makhani sauce – Yogurt sauce & Basmati rice.
Lamb Seekh Kebab
Minced lamb mixed with onions, delicately spiced with herbs, then roasted on skewers in Tandoori clay oven. Served with a choice of hummus-Makhani sauce – Yogurt sauce & Basmati rice.
Achari Soy Champ
Tender Soy Chaap rubbed well in Indian achar spices finished in Tandoori clay oven.
Ginger Rosemary Lamb Chops
Succulent New Zealand lamb chops rubbed well with fresh ginger rosemary spices yogurt grilled to perfection in Royal tandoori oven. Served with a choice of hummus-Makhani sauce – Yogurt sauce & Basmati rice.
Chicken Seekh Kabob

Poultry (Murgha Khana)
Chicken Vindaloo
White meat chicken cooked with potatoes in an exotic curry sauce seasoned to taste. Served with long grain Basmati rice. Please tell us how you would like your entrée spiced mild, medium, hot, or Indian hot.
Royal Butter Chicken
This Delhi delicacy is a world-famous tomato base subtle velvety creamy buttery sauce and cashew nut paste. Served with long grain Basmati rice. Please tell us how you would like your entrée spiced mild, medium, hot, or Indian hot.
Chicken Tikka Masala
This British invaded dish has become American favorites boneless breast of chicken cooked in onion, tomatoes, base sauce, cashew paste, and homemade chef spices. Served with long grain Basmati rice. Please tell us how you would like your entrée spiced mild, medium, hot, or Indian hot.
Masala Egg Curry
Boiled whole eggs cooked in curry sauce.
Chicken Saag
Boneless white meat chicken curry with spinach. Served with long grain Basmati rice. Please tell us how you would like your entrée spiced mild, medium, hot, or Indian hot.
Ambala Chicken Curry
Homemade style chicken curry on bones from Punjab region of India.
Egg Bhurji
Scrambled eggs cooked with chopped onion tomatoes cilantro.

Lamb Delicacies (Bakra Ki Handi)
Lamb Saag
Lamb cooked with spinach and herbs. Served with long grain Basmati rice. Please tell us how you would like your entrée spiced mild, medium, hot, or Indian hot.
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb with potatoes in a tangy curry sauce, a South Indian dish traditionally seasoned hot. Served with long grain Basmati rice. Please tell us how you would like your entrée spiced mild, medium, hot, or Indian hot.
Royal Lamb Curry
Lean lamb cooked in a curry sauce. Served with long grain Basmati rice. Please tell us how you would like your entrée spiced mild, medium, hot, or Indian hot.
Goat Rarra
Lamb sautéed with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, ginger-garlic, and herbs. Served with long grain Basmati rice. Please tell us how you would like your entrée spiced mild, medium, hot, or Indian hot.

Goat Delicacies
Goat Curry
Goat cooked in a curry sauce served with long grain Basmati rice.

Seafood Delicacies (Samundar Se)
Fish Malabar
Juicy Salmon fish cooked in spicy curry sauce tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaf & a dash of coconut milk.
Shrimp Masala
Shrimp simmered in a cream sauce with tomatoes, broccoli, a touch of onions, bell peppers, and fenugreek leaves.

Accompaniments and Sides
Raita
Grated cucumbers and fresh herbs mixed with refreshing, homemade yogurt.
Papadum
Crisp, lightly spiced lentil wafers.
Mango Chutney
Sweet and mildly spiced mangoes and herbs.
Achar
Hot and spicy mixed Indian spices.
Homemade Hummus

Vegan Delights
Chana Masala
Chickpeas slowly cooked with onion, tomatoes, garnished with fresh ginger. Served with long grain Basmati rice. Please tell us how you would like your entrée spiced mild, medium, hot, or Indian hot.
Dal Tadka
Yellow lentils cooked with fresh onions, tomatoes, garlic, and spices. Served with long grain Basmati rice. Please tell us how you would like your entrée spiced mild, medium, hot, or Indian hot.
Aloo Gobi
Potatoes and cauliflower sautéed with ginger, tomatoes, and spices. Served with long grain Basmati rice. Please tell us how you would like your entrée spiced mild, medium, hot, or Indian hot.
Baingan Bharta
Eggplant baked in Tandoori clay oven then mashed and sautéed with garlic, onions, and tomatoes. Served with long grain Basmati rice. Please tell us how you would like your entrée spiced mild, medium, hot, or Indian hot.
Bhindi Masala
Fresh baby okra sautéed with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and spices. Served with long grain Basmati rice. Please tell us how you would like your entrée spiced mild, medium, hot, or Indian hot.

Vegetarian Delights (Sabzi Ki Bhar)
Saag Paneer
Cooked spinach with homemade Indian cheese cubes, spices, and herbs. Served with long grain Basmati rice. Please tell us how you would like your entrée spiced mild, medium, hot, or Indian hot.
Malai Kofta
Home-made paneer balls stuffed with raisins, cashews, cooked in a light creamy velvety sauce. Served with long grain Basmati rice. Please tell us how you would like your entrée spiced mild, medium, hot, or Indian hot.
Royal Daal Makhani
Black lentils slowly simmered in tomatoes, spices, cream & fresh homemade butter. Served with long grain Basmati rice. Please tell us how you would like your entrée spiced mild, medium, hot, or Indian hot.
Butter Paneer
Cottage cheese cubes cooked in a creamy tomato sauce with Indian spices. Served with long grain Basmati rice. Please tell us how you would like your entrée spiced mild, medium, hot, or Indian hot.
Kadi Pakoda
This mom Punjabi delicacy is made with yogurt, spices, beg dumplings. Served with long grain Basmati rice. Please tell us how you would like your entrée spiced mild, medium, hot, or Indian hot.
Matar Paneer
Peas and cottage cheese cubes in light onion-based sauce, a dash of cream, and spices. Served with long grain Basmati rice. Please tell us how you would like your entrée spiced mild, medium, hot, or Indian hot.
Navratan Korma
Fresh garden vegetables and a special blend of spices cooked in a light cream, cashew nut sauce. Served with long grain Basmati rice. Please tell us how you would like your entrée spiced mild, medium, hot, or Indian hot.

Mughal Biryanis
Chicken Biryani
Made with Basmati rice, nuts, and raisins.
Vegetable Biryani
Made with Basmati rice, nuts, and raisins.
Lamb Biryani
Made with Basmati rice, nuts, and raisins.
Goat Biryani
Made with Basmati rice, nuts, and raisins.
Royal Biryani Family Size
Chicken, Lamb, and Shrimp.
Shrimp Biryani
Made with Basmati rice, nuts, and raisins.

Indian Breads
Garlic Naan
Naan topped with fresh garlic and herbs. Breads are freshly baked per order in the Tandoori clay oven.
Naan
Traditional unleavened white bread. Breads are freshly baked per order in the Tandoori clay oven.
Roti
Unleavened layered whole wheat bread topped with butter. Breads are freshly baked per order in the Tandoori clay oven.
Cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with cheese. Breads are freshly baked per order in the Tandoori clay oven.
Lacha Paratha
Crispy, flaky, layered, buttery flour flatbreads.
Onion Kulcha
Naan stuffed with fresh onion and herbs. Breads are freshly baked per order in the Tandoori clay oven.
Aloo Kulcha
Naan stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes. Breads are freshly baked per order in the Tandoori clay oven.
Pudina Parantha
Flaky wheat bread with fresh mint & mango powder. Breads are freshly baked per order in the Tandoori clay oven.
Peshawari Naan
Naan is stuffed with raisins, cashew nuts, and coconut. Breads are freshly baked per order in the Tandoori clay oven.
Pataka Naan ( spicy )

Tempting Desserts (Mithai Wala)
Gulab Jamun
Light cheese balls dipped in a cinnamon-flavored syrup.
Kheer
Traditional Indian rice pudding with nuts flavored with cardamom and rose water.

Hakka Chili Sauce (Indo-Chinese)
Paneer Chilli
Indo Chinese appetizer with crisp batter fried paneer is tossed in slightly sweet, spicy, hot and tangy chili sauce. Onions, Spring onions & bell pepper add body to the dish and corn starch brings a silky and smooth feel to the chili paneer sauce. Prep Choice: Dry or w/ Gravy.
Chicken Chilli
Prepared dry or with gravy. While the Chinese have been visiting India for millenniums in search of Buddhist teachings, Yang Tai Chow was the first recorded Chinese to migrate to India for better material prospects. In 1778 he put down roots in Kolkata, or Calcutta, the then capital of British India and the easiest accessible metropolitan area from China by land.
Fish Chilli
A delicious, tangy Indo-fusion dish, Chili Fish is everything an appetizer or a side dish should be. It is crunchy, tasty, filling, and full of aromatic flavors to have your taste buds tantalizing. Served as an appetizer or a side dish.

Manchurian Sauce (Indo-Chinese)
Gobi Manchurian
Prepared dry or with gravy. While the Chinese have been visiting India for millenniums in search of Buddhist teachings, Yang Tai Chow was the first recorded Chinese to migrate to India for better material prospects. In 1778 he put down roots in Kolkata, or Calcutta, the then capital of British India and the easiest accessible metropolitan area from China by land.
Chicken Manchurian
Prepared dry or with gravy. While the Chinese have been visiting India for millenniums in search of Buddhist teachings, Yang Tai Chow was the first recorded Chinese to migrate to India for better material prospects. In 1778 he put down roots in Kolkata, or Calcutta, the then capital of British India and the easiest accessible metropolitan area from China by land.
Paneer Manchurian
A tasty Indo-Chinese appetizer consisting of crisp fried Paneer (Indian cottage Cheese) in a slightly tangy Manchurian sauce. Paneer cubes are coated with spiced batter and fried and tossed in freshly made Manchurian sauce. Prep choices : Dry or w/ Gravy.
Vegetable Manchurian
Prepared dry or with gravy. While the Chinese have been visiting India for millenniums in search of Buddhist teachings, Yang Tai Chow was the first recorded Chinese to migrate to India for better material prospects. In 1778 he put down roots in Kolkata, or Calcutta, the then capital of British India and the easiest accessible metropolitan area from China by land.

Noodles (Indo-Chinese)
Vegetable Noodles
While the Chinese have been visiting India for millenniums in search of Buddhist teachings, Yang Tai Chow was the first recorded Chinese to migrate to India for better material prospects. In 1778 he put down roots in Kolkata, or Calcutta, the then capital of British India and the easiest accessible metropolitan area from China by land.
Chicken Noodles
While the Chinese have been visiting India for millenniums in search of Buddhist teachings, Yang Tai Chow was the first recorded Chinese to migrate to India for better material prospects. In 1778 he put down roots in Kolkata, or Calcutta, the then capital of British India and the easiest accessible metropolitan area from China by land.
Paneer Chilli
Indo Chinese appetizer with crisp batter fried paneer is tossed in slightly sweet, spicy, hot and tangy chili sauce. Onions, Spring onions & bell pepper add body to the dish and corn starch brings a silky and smooth feel to the chili paneer sauce. Prep Choice: Dry or w/ Gravy.
Shrimp Noodles
While the Chinese have been visiting India for millenniums in search of Buddhist teachings, Yang Tai Chow was the first recorded Chinese to migrate to India for better material prospects. In 1778 he put down roots in Kolkata, or Calcutta, the then capital of British India and the easiest accessible metropolitan area from China by land.

Rice (Indo-Chinese)
Veg Fried Rice
While the Chinese have been visiting India for millenniums in search of Buddhist teachings, Yang Tai Chow was the first recorded Chinese to migrate to India for better material prospects. In 1778 he put down roots in Kolkata, or Calcutta, the then capital of British India and the easiest accessible metropolitan area from China by land.
Chicken Fried Rice
The chicken fried rice is moist and tender chicken with flavorful peas and carrots and long rice cooked together. Make this unique and your own with this favorite Chinese rice!

Beverage
Mango Lassi

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Recent Reviews

Tried this place for the first time tonight and my gosh I loved it. I had lamb curry and garlic naan and it was exactly what I want and needed this week. Celebrated my birthday tonight and AP took great care of us.
September 2025
Royal atmosphere. Mr. Puri, our server was great. The goat biriyani was flavorful. The Raazia Sultan cocktail was out of the world. Comes with a paan coated in chocolate! We got complementary icecream sandwich as well. Absolutely recommend!!!
September 2025
We came here on a double date and everything was amazing. We have been looking for an authentic Indian food restaurant for years. This is it!! We ordered 7 dishes to try and everything was amazing. Not one thing was bag. And the portions are large! Plan to share dishes. A.P. Was our server and he was so helpful, kind and lovely. We will definitely be back soon!
September 2025

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Royal Tandoor Indian Restaurant

820 Muddy Branch Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 912-4661