TandoRico
$ • Mediterranean, Halal, IndianAbout TandoRico
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TandoRico Reviews
Best Halal desi and authentic food in Queens. This place is real thing. A must👌👍
They really know what they are doing. All the best guys!!!
Great food. Very comforting small restaurant with big flavors
Hours
| Monday | 10AM - 2AM |
| Tuesday | 10AM - 2AM |
| Wednesday | 10AM - 2AM |
| Thursday | 10AM - 2AM |
| Friday | 10AM - 2AM |
| Saturday | 10AM - 2AM |
| Sunday | 10AM - 2AM |
TandoRico, formerly known as Shahi Darbar, offers a casual and family-oriented atmosphere. The restaurant has transitioned from an all-you-can-eat buffet to a steam-table style eatery, providing ready-to-serve dishes. Options are displayed on different sides, featuring meat, vegetarian curries, rice, and traditional Indian sweets. Service is straightforward: order at the counter, take a seat, and your food is brought to your table after being warmed up. Portions are available in small or large sizes, convenient for sampling different items.
While the food arrives quickly and some dishes like the chicken kabab are decent, the overall flavors are described as average, lacking the expected depth and spice balance. Some reviewers suggest the food might cater to a specific regional Indian palate. The restaurant is noted for its quick service and affordable portions, making it a good option for a quick meal or takeout. Specific items mentioned include beef and chicken kababs, garlic naan, goat curry, Kathi roll, Chole Bhature, Amritsari Kulcha, Veg Raita, Aam Panna, Samosa, mughlai paratha, beef shawarma, marinated chicken, lamb chops, beans, and a specialty burger. Some reviews mention the atmosphere was not clean and the sitting space was limited.