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Ed Carter
Absolutely the best Indian food in the area. We drive from Lincoln to come here and have never been disappointed! Solid, fresh, and well-balanced complex flavors you can tell are prepared for you when you order and are not just sitting around. The rice itself is well seasoned and never bland or clumpy.
The butter Naan is fabulous and flaked with a loose pastry like consistency. All of the breads are cooked perfectly and come out warm and delicious
We always eat in the small cozy dining room and have lovely attentive but not overbearing service, and we feel genuinely welcome each time we dine with them. There’s low-key Indian music videos playing on the TV and they give an exotic touch to the atmosphere (which is tastefully done and even extends to the clean and nicely decorated restroom).
Now that we have found Tandoori Express, we’ve been back three times over the past month and plan on returning frequently. I’ve included photos from multiple meals, so please do yourself a favor and stop by to try them out soon – see you there!
… moreThe butter Naan is fabulous and flaked with a loose pastry like consistency. All of the breads are cooked perfectly and come out warm and delicious
We always eat in the small cozy dining room and have lovely attentive but not overbearing service, and we feel genuinely welcome each time we dine with them. There’s low-key Indian music videos playing on the TV and they give an exotic touch to the atmosphere (which is tastefully done and even extends to the clean and nicely decorated restroom).
Now that we have found Tandoori Express, we’ve been back three times over the past month and plan on returning frequently. I’ve included photos from multiple meals, so please do yourself a favor and stop by to try them out soon – see you there!
Ryan Reynolds
We were in town for a track meet. I was surprised that the menu I found online didn’t clearly note which dishes were vegetarian and which were vegan. We decided to grab lunch there as Indian food typically had lots of meatless options. Unfortunately, the man working didn’t seem to know what dishes were vegan (no animal). Definitely a language barrier to overcome and didn’t leave me with a lot of confidence.
We ordered vegetable pakora, vegetable samosa, and chickpea masala. I thought everything was vegan but when asked the man working seemed unsure. I think he was confused about what I was asking but “vegan” and “no animals” should be obvious. There is an article on the wall near the point of sale system about eating vegan.
It seemed to be a one man show. I’m pretty sure one guy was taking orders, brought us clean plates and utensils, cooked, served our food, and cleaned our table. Respect to him, that’s a lot to do, plus they lived up to the “Express” in their name, as food was severed quickly.
The food was good but not great. I had higher expectations based on the reviews I had read. I thought the samosas were the best thing we got. My wife and I love vegetable pakora but both thought that was underwhelming here. The spices mix the pakora and samosa were dusted with was very flavorful.
The pakora was kind of big and not well fried and crispy. The vegetables that were inside were kind of big pieces which made them crunchy. That is not how our local spot is and was quite a bit different than what we’re used to.
The samosas were nice and plump. The spice dusting was really helpful for the profile. They seemed soft as opposed to a crispy fried exterior that we’re used to. The samosa was my favorite part of our meal.
The chickpea masala was good. It had a nice flavor but wasn’t something we normally order. When ordering I struggled to verify if chickpea masala was vegan and he said no chicken. I asked about aloo matar, which is what we usually get at our local spot, but he did not know what that was. I wasn’t trying to order that, just trying to figure out vegan (no dairy or egg) dishes. The masala didn’t set well with either of us.
Tandoori Express was decent. The food wasn’t bad. The restaurant is small and mostly clean. The door was a little grimy, the table too, nothing horrible. The neighborhood was pretty sketchy. We didn’t feel safe where we were. Maybe this is typical for Decatur.
I’d like to see vegan items clearly marked and the staff be familiar with ingredients. I really wanted to order bread but can only assume it had dairy in it and skipped it. Tandoori Express isn’t a bad restaurant. I don’t think we’ll eat here again if ever given the opportunity.
… moreWe ordered vegetable pakora, vegetable samosa, and chickpea masala. I thought everything was vegan but when asked the man working seemed unsure. I think he was confused about what I was asking but “vegan” and “no animals” should be obvious. There is an article on the wall near the point of sale system about eating vegan.
It seemed to be a one man show. I’m pretty sure one guy was taking orders, brought us clean plates and utensils, cooked, served our food, and cleaned our table. Respect to him, that’s a lot to do, plus they lived up to the “Express” in their name, as food was severed quickly.
The food was good but not great. I had higher expectations based on the reviews I had read. I thought the samosas were the best thing we got. My wife and I love vegetable pakora but both thought that was underwhelming here. The spices mix the pakora and samosa were dusted with was very flavorful.
The pakora was kind of big and not well fried and crispy. The vegetables that were inside were kind of big pieces which made them crunchy. That is not how our local spot is and was quite a bit different than what we’re used to.
The samosas were nice and plump. The spice dusting was really helpful for the profile. They seemed soft as opposed to a crispy fried exterior that we’re used to. The samosa was my favorite part of our meal.
The chickpea masala was good. It had a nice flavor but wasn’t something we normally order. When ordering I struggled to verify if chickpea masala was vegan and he said no chicken. I asked about aloo matar, which is what we usually get at our local spot, but he did not know what that was. I wasn’t trying to order that, just trying to figure out vegan (no dairy or egg) dishes. The masala didn’t set well with either of us.
Tandoori Express was decent. The food wasn’t bad. The restaurant is small and mostly clean. The door was a little grimy, the table too, nothing horrible. The neighborhood was pretty sketchy. We didn’t feel safe where we were. Maybe this is typical for Decatur.
I’d like to see vegan items clearly marked and the staff be familiar with ingredients. I really wanted to order bread but can only assume it had dairy in it and skipped it. Tandoori Express isn’t a bad restaurant. I don’t think we’ll eat here again if ever given the opportunity.
S A
This is quickly becoming our go-to place on our weekly night out. The prices are good and the food is fantastic. We haven’t had anything yet that we haven’t enjoyed. Our top favorites are the Butter Chicken and the Malai Tikka. I absolutely love the Cheese Kulcha and my husband likes the Garlic Naan. We have also enjoyed the Jalfrezy, Kadhai, Shahi Paneer, Tandoori Chicken, and Lamb Curry. If you enjoy Indian cuisine this is the best place in Decatur. It is a very small dining area but when we have been there and they need more tables, they will seat people in their event room. The event room is beautiful. I love these small, family owned restaurants and want to see them all be successful.You won’t be disappointed with a meal here.
… moreMaria Y
This place is delicious!! We had never eaten Indian food before and were blown away by the delicious flavors!! We had the lamb samosa, garlic naan, shrimp tandoori, and the chicken jafrazi. Everything was delicious! We also got a mango lassi and the mango dessert . The service was great too, the prices were very reasonable and the food was made fresh. Highly recommend this place!!
… morer fey
Freshly prepared while you wait. Authentic preparation and flavoring. They pay attention to the details. Great prices. Serving sizes are great. Loved the music in the background Will be coming back again!
… moreBonnie Barnes-Rueff
Food was amazing!!! Everything was delicious!! They were very helpful answering questions and helping me to decide what to try. My new favorite place to go!!! Highly recommend!!! The chicken wrap was very juicy and flavorful.
… moreA Piper
Small location with very few tables. Definitely not a place to stop and eat. I ordered the chicken biryani hot and it was hot. You get a good amount of food for the price and the food is good. I also had some garlic naan which was a little, just slightly, over crispy but was still delicious. This would be one place I’m going to stop if I ever have to go back down there.
… moreDanielle Boaz
Delicious real authentic Indian food!
Quick service, fresh food. Best in the area! I will be back.
… moreQuick service, fresh food. Best in the area! I will be back.
Rachel de Soeten
I’ve eaten did from here a couple of times now and the food is constantly amazing. This was my first time coming in myself. I love Indian food, and this is among my favorite places in Illinois. It doesn’t look like much, just a little corner food nook, but don’t let that fool you, it’s delicious!
I really enjoy the Tandoori chicken. The rice that comes with it is a multi color seasoned… Jasmine Saffron rice maybe? It’s light and wonderful. The chicken is very flavorful and juicy. They can add more or less spice to taste. I usually like it really hot, but my partner usually likes mild and both of us are happy with what we got.
My kid got the butter chicken which I haven’t had myself so I had to taste it. I wasn’t expecting the richness with so many layers to the flavor profile. And the breads are also great.
The one drawback really is that it isn’t very “express” as I think they actually do cook everything to order, so we waited a good 20 minutes. Absolutely worth it! I drove from Springfield specifically for this and have no regrets. (To be fair the other tables were also full)
I was also surprised to learn they have an event hall in the back! It’s a white/grey marble, holds around 200 people and looked very nice. They also do catering.
The front of the place is pretty basic and only has a couple (3 or 4) tables. But we did get actual dishes, diverse when glasses, and the front counter person does wait on you. They do take out to. If you eat in you pay at the counter when you are finished.
Overall now I feel like I need to go back repeatedly to try everything. Unfortunately I was too enthralled with the taste of my food to think of pictures! I’ll get some next time. Which needs to be soon!
… moreI really enjoy the Tandoori chicken. The rice that comes with it is a multi color seasoned… Jasmine Saffron rice maybe? It’s light and wonderful. The chicken is very flavorful and juicy. They can add more or less spice to taste. I usually like it really hot, but my partner usually likes mild and both of us are happy with what we got.
My kid got the butter chicken which I haven’t had myself so I had to taste it. I wasn’t expecting the richness with so many layers to the flavor profile. And the breads are also great.
The one drawback really is that it isn’t very “express” as I think they actually do cook everything to order, so we waited a good 20 minutes. Absolutely worth it! I drove from Springfield specifically for this and have no regrets. (To be fair the other tables were also full)
I was also surprised to learn they have an event hall in the back! It’s a white/grey marble, holds around 200 people and looked very nice. They also do catering.
The front of the place is pretty basic and only has a couple (3 or 4) tables. But we did get actual dishes, diverse when glasses, and the front counter person does wait on you. They do take out to. If you eat in you pay at the counter when you are finished.
Overall now I feel like I need to go back repeatedly to try everything. Unfortunately I was too enthralled with the taste of my food to think of pictures! I’ll get some next time. Which needs to be soon!
Chung-Ha Kim
Their Butter Chicken, Lamb Curry, Palak Paneer, and Vegetable Samosas are delicious. We got our food To Go: it was quick and the staff is extremely friendly. Highly recommend!
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