Mirchi Tandoor

5232 Blowers St, Halifax
(902) 429-4647

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Butter Paneer Masala & Garlic Naan
Karahi Chicken Boneless
Paneer Butter Masala
Chicken Lawabdaar
Tandoori Chicken
Amritsari Kulcha
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken Biryani
Butter Chicken
Gobi Manchurian

Menu

Starters
Samosa Chaat
Crushed crunchy potato stuffed samosa topped with onions, yogurt, mint, and sweet tamarind chutneys.
Tandoori Chicken (1/2)
Fresh chicken marinated in yogurt and spices for 24 hours and roasted in a clay oven.
Pav Bhaji (3 pcs)
Famous street food from the streets of Mumbai cooked with spiced mashed potato and vegetable curry served with soft bread pav shallow fried in butter.
Papdi Chaat
A mixture of crispy wafers, chickpeas, and toes with yogurt, mint, and tamarind chutney from the streets of India.
Paneer Pakora
Slices of Indian-style cottage cheese fritters made with chickpea flour, ginger-garlic, and spices.
Tandoori Soya chaap
Soya chaap marinated with Indian spices and yogurt cooked in a clay oven.
Onion Bhaji (5 pcs)
Warm golden brown onion fritters in chickpea batter. Served with tamarind chutney.
Paneer Tikka
Chunks of paneer marinated in spices and grilled in a tandoor along with veggies.
Malai Tikka
Boneless chicken marinated in our special blend of yogurt, heavy cream, and spices.
Chutney
Mint or tamarind.
Papadums
Two spiced Indian wafers grilled in a tandoor oven. Served with tamarind chutney.
Mango Chutney
Tandoori Prawn
Fresh prawns marinated with tandoori spices and yogurt cooked in a clay oven.
Dahi bhalla chat
The softest lentil fritters drenched in creamy yogurt and topped with sweet and tangy tamarind sauce and spicy mint chutney.

Chicken
Butter Chicken
Boneless chicken thigh with Indian spices with butter and cream sauce.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless chicken thigh marinated and roasted in tandoor and sauteed in a rich masala gravy.
Murg Lababdar
A Mughlai chicken delicacy cooked with boned tandoori chicken pieces sauteed in rich gravy of onions, tomatoes, cream, and a melange of spices.
Karahi Chicken
Boneless chicken thigh cooked with spices, green pepper, chili, and onion.
Chicken Vindaloo
A spicy chicken curry originates from the Goan region of India.
Chicken Korma
Traditional marinated chicken cooked with rich gravy of cream, yogurt, cashew nut paste, and spices.
Chicken Madras
Tender boneless chicken pieces are cooked with south Indian spices which include garam masala.
Chicken Curry
Traditional boneless chicken thigh cooked with onion, tomatoes, and a mix of freshly ground spices.
Palak Chicken
Boneless chicken thigh cooked with onion, tomatoes, and fresh spinach (palak) with freshly ground spices.
Methi Murgh
Mildly spiced, creamy delicious curry of chicken cooked with cashew nut paste and fenugreek leaves.

Lamb
Lamb Rogan Josh
Boneless lamb cooked with a gravy of fried onions, tomato, and ginger garlic paste with exotic spices hailing from the Kashmir Valley.
Lamb Korma
Traditional marinated lamb cooked with rich gravy of cream, yogurt, cashew nut paste, and spices.
Lamb Shank Curry
A spicy and delicious dish with lamb shank cooked to perfection in traditional Indian style.
Lamb Curry
Lamb cooked to perfection with a gravy of onion and tomatoes with freshly ground spices.
Lamb Madras
A fiery lamb curry with extravagant flavor made with rich South Indian spices.
Lamb Vindaloo
Spicy lamb curry originates from the Goan region of India.
Karahi Lamb
Lamb cooked with traditional spices and green pepper, chili, and onion,
Palak Lamb
Lamb cooked with onion, tomatoes, and fresh spinach-palak with freshly ground spices.

Vegetarian
Dal Makhani
Lentils are slow-cooked for hours in aromatic butter, cream, and tomato sauce.
Soya Chaap Masala
A unique and protein-rich Indian curry dish made with soya chaap and masala-rich sauce.
Amritsari Chole
Chickpea simmered in a delicious and spicy onion and tomato gravy with Indian spices.
Dal Tadka
Classic Indian dish of lentils cooked in garlic and butter.
Aloo Gobi Matar
Fresh potatoes from Prince Edward Island, fresh green peas, and cauliflower cooked with onion, tomatoes, and a mix of freshly ground spices.
Bhindi Do Pyaza
Restaurant-style North Indian dish made with okra, Indian spices, herbs, and a lot of onions.
Mix Vegetables
A mixture of vegetables cooked together in a traditional Indian onion-tomato gravy.
Kadhi Pakora
Gram flour and onion dumplings cooked in a specially made yogurt curry. And can't be vegan.
Dum Aloo Kashmiri
Baby potatoes are simmered (dum-cooked) in a spicy curd (yogurt) based gravy or sauce.
Sambar
South Indian soupy dish made with lentils, vegetables, tamarind, herbs, and special spices.
Baingan Patiala
Fried eggplants cooked with onions, ginger-garlic paste, and spices in Patiala style.
Mix vegetables korma

Paneer
Paneer Butter Masala
A sweet creamy dish of paneer prepared with butter, cashew nut paste, red chili powder, and garam masala.
Karahi Paneer
Fresh paneer cooked with spices, green pepper chili, and onions.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Marinated cottage cheese roasted in tandoor and sauteed in a rich masala gravy. Contains cashew nuts.
Shahi Paneer
Mughlai-style paneer cooked with onions and pastes of fresh cream, yogurt, and cashew nuts.
Malai Kofta
Balls made of boiled potatoes and cottage cheese deep fried and then cooked in a creamy tomato-based curry.
Palak Paneer
Paneer cooked with onion, tomatoes, and fresh spinach (palak) with freshly ground spices.
Matar Paneer
Rich and creamy gravy of green peas and cottage cheese cooked with spices, onion, and tomatoes.
Paneer Khatta Pyaz
A delicate combination of cottage cheese with pickled onions cooked with onions, tomatoes, and fresh spices.
Paneer Lawabdar
rich and creamy North Indian dish made with paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked in a flavorful tomato-based gravy. It typically includes a blend of aromatic spices such as cumin, coriander, garam masala, and fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi), along with onions, garlic, ginger, And cashew paste or cream to added richness. The dish is known for its luscious texture and balanced combination of spices, making it a popular choice in Indian cuisine.

Seafood
Fish Curry
Fish cooked in a gravy of onions, tomatoes, ginger garlic paste, and fresh Indian spices.
Prawn Masala
Prawns cooked with onions, tomatoes, and a mix of freshly ground spices.
Prawn Vindaloo
Spicy prawn curry originates from the Goan region of India.
Coconut Prawn Curry
A flavor-filled prawn curry cooked with an aromatic coconut sauce.
Karahi Prawns
Prawns cooked with spices and green pepper, chili, and onion.

Rice
Plain Rice
Flavored basmati rice with a hint of jeera cooked to perfection.
Chicken Biryani
World-renowned Indian dish cooked with marinated chicken thigh bone in, flavored basmati rice, and exotic spices. Served with raita.
Vegetable Biryani
Bold and flavourful Indian basmati rice cooked with spices and fresh vegetables. Served with raita.
Jeera Rice
Flavored basmati rice tossed with jeera in clarified butter and garnished with fresh coriander.
Lamb Biryani (Boneless)
Marinated lamb is cooked with flavored basmati rice and exotic spices. Served with raita.
Lamb Shank Biryani
Marinated lamb shank is cooked with flavored basmati rice and exotic spices. Served with raita.
Prawn Biryani
Flavored basmati rice with a hint of jeera cooked to perfection.

Breads
Garlic Naan
Flatbread cooked in tandoor with garlic and butter.
Butter Naan
Flat bread cooked in tandoor brushed with butter.
Tandoori Roti
Indian flatbread is made of wheat cooked in tandoor.
Chilly Garlic Naan
Indian flatbread cooked in a clay oven with chili and coriander.
Lachha Paratha
Layered whole wheat bread cooked in a clay oven to perfection.
Amritsari Kulcha
A specialty bread from Punjab, India filled with onion, chili, coriander, paneer, potatoes, and nuts.
Plain Naan
Traditional flat bread cooked in tandoor.
Cheese Naan
Indian flatbread stuffed with assorted cheese cooked in a clay oven.
Cheese garlic naan
Chilli and garlic Tandoori roti

Hakka Chinese
Hakka Noodle Veg
Hakka Noodle Chicken
Veg Manchurian
Chicken Manchurian
Soya chaap Manchurian

Additions
Raita
Homemade yogurt with cucumber and tomato.
Pickled Onion
Dice red onions in a solution of vinegar, salt, sugar, and beetroot.
Lime Chili Onion
Plain Yoghurt
Homemade yogurt.
Kachumber Salad
Diced tomato, cucumber, onion, lime, and green chili with a pinch of chaat masala.
Mixed Pickle
Assorted vegetables are pickled using salt, vegetable oil, and a blend of hot spices.

Drinks
Soft Drinks
Coke, diet coke, Pepsi, orange crush, and ginger ale.
Mango Lassi
Homemade yogurt blended with sweet mango pulp.
Masala Chai
Flavored orange pekoe tea brewed with milk, ginger, cardamom, black pepper, and cinnamon stick.
Sweet Lassi
Homemade yogurt whipped with water, sugar, and spices.
Salted Lassi
Homemade yogurt whipped with water, salt, and cumin powder.

Desserts
Rasmalai
Soft paneer balls immersed in chilled creamy milk prepared in Bengali style.
Gulab Jamun
Deep-fried balls made of flour, milk powder, butter, and cream and then soaked in rosewater-scented sugar syrup.

Mains
Plain Dosa
Fermented rice and lentil batter crepe and served with sambar and chutney.
Masala Dosa
Fermented rice and lentil batter crepe topped with spiced potatoes and served with sambar and chutney.
Paneer Masala Dosa
Fermented rice and lentil batter crepe topped with spiced paneer and served with sambar and chutney.
Uthappam
Fermented rice and lentil batter pancake topped with onions, tomato, and cilantro. Served with sambar and chutney.

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Recent Reviews

I had a wonderful experience at Mirchi Tandoori. The food was absolutely delicious—flavorful, perfectly spiced, and freshly prepared. Every dish stood out in its own way and truly satisfied the craving for authentic taste.

Along with the food, the service was warm, attentive, and welcoming. The staff made sure everything was taken care of and the overall atmosphere was comfortable and enjoyable.

Definitely a place I’d love to visit again...
August 2025
Best india restaurant in halifax.
today I had dinner with my friends in this restaurant and this is my third time here . My favorite dish is paneer lababdaar 🤩✨️ and waiting time is not too much and the server was coming back to back for confirming if we want anything else .
Best service
Highly recommended 👍🏻
August 2025
We were on a road trip from Ontario to Nova Scotia with a big group that included all age groups. By the time we reached Halifax, we were really missing chai and Indian food. That’s when we stopped by Mirchi Tandoor for chai and pakoras.

The food and service were so good that we came back the very next day for dinner. Since we were a large group, we ordered a variety of dishes, and I must say—every single one was freshly prepared and absolutely delicious.

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Mirchi Tandoor

5232 Blowers St, Halifax, NS B3J 1J7
(902) 429-4647