Tandoori Chef 2 - Authentic Indian Cuisine

168 Maplewood Ave, Maplewood
(973) 763-6770

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Shrimp Curry Back Basmati Rice Chicken Tikka Masala Front
Butter Chicken and Garlic Naan
Naan and Tandoori Chicken
Garlic Naan Cheese Naan
Paneer Tikka Masala
Coconut Chicken Soup
Garlic Naan & Roti
Vegetable Samosa
Gobi Manchurian
Chicken Biryani

Menu

Appetizers
Vegetable Samosa (Three Pieces)
Deep-fried pastry with savory potato and cauliflower filling, served with mint and tamarind chutneys on the side.
Keema Samosa (Three Pieces)
Crisp golden turnovers stuffed with mildly minced lamb.
Samosa Chaat
Golden brown turnovers topped with chickpeas, yogurt, and onions. Served with tamarind and coriander chutneys.
Veg Sampler Platter
A sampler of vegetable samosa, vegetable pakoras, and paneer pakoras.
Papadam (Four Pieces)
Thin baked lentil crisps with mint and tamarind chutney.
Vegetable Pakora
Mixed vegetable fritters.
Paneer Pakora
Golden brown fritters of homemade cheese layered with fresh mint chutney.
Kale Papdi Chaat

Soups
Mulligatawny Soup
A traditional lentil soup subtly flavored with herbs and spices.
Coconut Chicken Soup
Diced chicken smothered in chicken broth and flavored with coconut milk.
Tomato Soup
Fresh creamy tomato soup blended with herbs and spices.

Tandoori Appetizers
Chicken Tikka
Boneless white chicken marinated in spices and yogurt.
Tandoori Chicken
Marinated chicken with Indian spices and lemon.
Paneer Tikka
Homemade cheese kebab sizzling with onion, lemon, and bell peppers.
Fish Tikka | Salmon
An exotic ajwain-flavored boneless fish spiced with yellow chilis.
Shrimp Tandoori
Fresh jumbo shrimp marinated in freshly ground spices and grilled in our seasoned tandoor.

Vegetarian Entrees
Spinach (Palak)
Finely chopped garden spinach cooked in an authentic combination of spices. Options include chana, aloo, saag only, or paneer (+$2.00).
Paneer Tikka Masala
Paneer broiled in the tandoor oven and then smothered in creamy tomato sauce with onions and peppers. Served with basmati rice or brown rice.
Kadhai Paneer
Homemade cheese is stir-fried with chopped bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Served with basmati rice or brown rice.
Chana Masala
Chickpeas, onions, and ginger cooked in with Indian spices and tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice or brown rice.
Navratan Korma
Fresh vegetables cooked in an onion cream sauce. Served with basmati rice or brown rice.
Daal Palak
Yellow lentils cooked with wilted spinach, herbs, and Indian spices. Served with basmati rice or brown rice.
Aloo Gobi
Cauliflower and potatoes sauteed with onions and tomatoes. Served with basmati rice or brown rice.
Daal Fry
Yellow lentils sautéed with herbs and Indian spices. Served with basmati rice or brown rice.
Daal Makhani
Black lentils are slow-cooked with fresh Indian spices. Served with basmati rice or brown rice.
Baingan Bharta
Roasted eggplant blended with onions, tomatoes, and green peas. Served with basmati rice or brown rice.
Malai Kofta
Soft potato and cheese dumplings cooked in an almond buttercream sauce. Served with basmati rice or brown rice.
Paneer Makhani
Our delicious homemade cheese cubes are cooked in a rich buttercream sauce. Served with basmati rice or brown rice.
Matar Paneer
Homemade cheese and peas cooked in a mild curry. Served with basmati rice or brown rice.
Bhindi Masala
Okra sautéed with onions and tomatoes. Served with basmati rice or brown rice.
Methi Matar Malai
Fresh fenugreek leaves and green peas in a creamy sauce.

Rice
Chicken Biryani
A traditional dish of chicken marinated with spices and steam-cooked long-grain rice.
Lamb Biryani
A delicious blend of succulent lamb cooked with flavorful' long-grain rice.
Goat Biryani
Tender goat cooked with long-grain rice.
Vegetable Biryani
Aromatic long-grain rice steam-cooked with fresh garden vegetables in a delicate blend of spices.
Shrimp Biryani
Aromatic long-grain basmati rice cooked with shrimp and flavorful Indian spices.

Bread
Garlic Naan
White flour bread with garlic cooked in tandoor. Chilli (+$1)
Tandoori Naan
White flour bread cooked in tandoor.
Cheese Naan
Homemade naan topped with mozzarella cheese.
Tandoori Roti
Baked whole wheat bread.
Chilli Cheese Naan
Homemade naan topped with mozzarella cheese and jalapeño.
Peshawari Naan
White bread stuffed with coconut, raisins, and nuts.
Onion Kulcha
Soft white flour bread stuffed with onion.

Condiments
Raita
Fresh yogurt with shredded cucumber and carrots.
Tamarind Sauce
A delicious sweet and sour sauce that adds a flavorful kick to your meal. Options include small or large.
Mint Chutney
A deliciously spicy condiment prepared from fresh mint leaves, coriander leaves, ginger, and garlic. Options include small or large.
Onion Chutney
A delicious condiment made with onion or shallots, spices, and curry leaves. Options include small and large.
Indian Pickle
A South Asian pickle preserved brine, vinegar, or edible oils along with various Indian spices.
Mango Chutney
Sweet yet lightly spiced mangoes mixed with herbs.

Desserts
Gulab Jamun
Milk and flour dumplings in warm sweet syrup.
Rasmalai
Paneer soaked in sweet milk with cardamom and pistachio.

Non-Veg Entrees
Butter (Makhani)
Served in a smooth and rich buttercream sauce complete with flavorful herbs and spices. Recommended with chicken. Served with basmati rice or brown rice. Choice of chicken, lamb, goat, fish, or shrimp.
Tikka Masala
Broiled in a tandoor clay oven and smothered in a creamy spicy tomato sauce with onions and peppers. Recommended with chicken, fish, or shrimp. Served with basmati rice or brown rice. Choice of chicken, lamb, goat, fish, or shrimp.
Traditional Curry
Sauteed in traditional curry infused with a blend of herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice or brown rice. Choice of chicken, lamb, goat, fish, or shrimp.
Hyderabadi
Drenched in curry and infused with an exquisite mix of exotic spices. Recommended with chicken, fish, or shrimp. Served with basmati rice or brown rice. Choice of chicken, lamb, goat, fish, or shrimp.
Rogan Josh
Prepared and laced with scrumptious, exotic spices. Recommended with lamb or goat. Served with basmati rice or brown rice. Choice of chicken, lamb, goat, fish, or shrimp.
Korma
Simmered in herbs, spices, and a rich creamy sauce. Served with basmati rice or brown rice. Choice of chicken, lamb, goat, fish, or shrimp.
Vindaloo
Mixed with roasted potatoes in a delectable hot and tangy sauce. Served with basmati rice or brown rice. Choice of chicken, lamb, goat, fish, or shrimp.
Goan Curry
Cooked with delicious, creamy coconut milk mixed palatable tomato sauce infused with bits of onion. Recommended with chicken, fish, or shrimp. Served with basmati rice or brown rice. Choice of chicken, lamb, goat, fish, or shrimp.
Mango Curry
Cooked in a savory sweet and sour mango sauce mixed with traditional spices and a touch of ginger. Options include chicken, goat, lamb, or shrimp.
Saag
Sauteed with piquantly spiced spinach and fresh herbs. Served with basmati rice or brown rice. Choice of chicken, lamb, goat, fish, or shrimp.

Beverages
Mango Lassi
Traditional Indian yogurt beverage.
Soda
Various soft drinks and iced teas.

Indian Chinese
Chili Chicken
Fried chicken in chili sauce. Options include dry or sauce.
Chicken 65
Boneless chicken marinated in traditional Indian spices and batter fried.
Gobi Manchurian
Crispy cauliflower florets tossed in a Manchurian sauce.

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Recent Reviews

I love coming to Tandoori Chef for dinner. The restaurant has 4 booth-like tables and has excellent service as well as a nice expansive menu with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. This authentic Indian restaurant has a very friendly staff that is accommodating when asked for recommendations or extra pitas or sauce. \n\nAlso a great take-out restaurant with food ready in 20 minutes or less. Plenty of parking in Maplewood Village.
December 2025
Nice food and good customer service, only parking is hard to find.Had dinner food quality and quantity both were good.Resturant is small in size and has only 4 booth that I have seen.Nice and warm atmosphere inside. Open sitting arrangement outside as well. If all 4 booths are occupied then you have to wait and waiting area has only 1 couple seat, more than 2 persons have to wait outside.
April 2025
Awesome food quality. We had Dal Fry, Paneer Makhani and Chicken tikka Masala, all of which was tasty. Happy with services at restaurant. Its a small Dining place tough. Will recommend to try

Vegetarian options: Loved it
February 2025

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Tandoori Chef 2 - Authentic Indian Cuisine

168 Maplewood Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 763-6770