Indian restaurant · North Indian and Punjabi

Tandoori Chef

613 Pearl St, La Jolla, CA 92037

The menu runs to 117 dishes, including baingan bharta and fish curry, which we have found on only a few other menus nearby.

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On their menu

Chole bhature: puffed fried bread with chickpea curry — Chole Bhature

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(858) 454-6999

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Vegetable SamosasVegetarian turnovers stuffed with potatoes, peas and mild spices. Two pieces.
Chicken SamosaStuffed with chicken and other Indian spices.
Beef SamosaStuffed with ground beef and other Indian spices.
Paneer PakoraSlices of cheese and spices dipped in garbanzo bean flour.
Shrimp PakoraShrimp dumpling battered and fried.
Onion BhajiFried dumpling onion in garbanzo flour.
Chana SamosaSamosa with garbanzo beans topped with small diced onions, green chilies and cilantro.
Lamb SamosaCrisp patties stuffed with ground lamb.
Vegetables PakoraMixed vegetable fritters batter-fried with chickpea flour.
Fish PakoraMahi mahi fish fillets, battered and fried to golden perfection.
Kadi PakoraVegetables dumplings in spicy yogurt curry. Served with basmati rice.
Masala PapadToppings of onion, chat masala, tomatoes and chili.

Chaat and street food

Soups and salads

Tandoor and grill

Tandoori Fish
Tandoori Shrimp
Tandoori PlatterDry dishes of chicken, lamb and beef.
Tandoori ChickenServed with plain basmati rice.
Chicken Tikka (Dry)Tandoori oven cooked boneless chicken breast with onions and bell peppers. Served with plain basmati rice.
Paneer Tikka (Dry)
Lamb Seekh KababSliced lamb marinated in herbs and spices. Cooked in a clay oven.
Reshmi KababSliced chicken marinated with yogurt and cooked in a clay oven.
Chicken Seekh KababSliced chicken marinated in herbs and spices. Cooked in a clay oven.

Chicken

Chicken CurryTender chicken in mild curry sauce. Served with plain basmati rice.
Chicken Tikka MasalaChicken breast cooked in creamy onion and tomato sauce. Served with plain basmati rice.
Chicken SaagChicken in pureed spinach and herbs. Served with plain basmati rice.
Chicken KarahiChicken cooked with onions, bell peppers and tomatoes. Served with plain basmati rice.
Aachari ChickenChicken cooked with Indian pickles, spices and herbs. A sweet and spicy combination. Served with plain basmati rice.
Chicken MakhniChicken chopped and cooked with mild creamy buttery sauce. Served with plain basmati rice.
Butter ChickenChicken cooked in butter sauce and herbs. Served with plain basmati rice.
Chicken KormaChicken cooked in mild curry sauce with vegetables, nuts, raisins and coconut. Served with plain basmati rice.
Chicken VindalooChicken cooked in fiery hot spicy curry with potatoes. Served with plain basmati rice.
Mango ChickenChicken cooked with mango pulp, spices and herbs. A sweet and spicy combination. Served with plain basmati rice.
Garlic ChickenChicken leg cooked with tadka of garlic and spices with potatoes. Served with plain basmati rice.
Chicken JalfreziChicken cooked with mixed vegetables with spicy sauce. Served with plain basmati rice.

Lamb and goat

Lamb CurryLamb cooked with special herbs and spices in mild curry sauce. Served with plain basmati rice.
Lamb SaagLamb cooked in spinach and herbs. Served with plain basmati rice.
Lamb KarahiLamb cooked with cut onions, bell peppers and tomatoes. Served with plain basmati rice.
Lamb JalfreziLamb cooked in medium spicy curry with vegetables. Served with plain basmati rice.
Lamb Tikka MasalaLamb cooked in creamy onion and tomato sauce. Served with plain basmati rice.
Lamb KormaLamb cooked in mild curry sauce with vegetables, nuts, raisins and coconut. Served with plain basmati rice.
Lamb VindalooLamb cooked in fiery hot spicy curry with potatoes. Served with plain basmati rice.
Goat CurryWith bones. Served with plain basmati rice.
Keema AlooSpecial overnight cooked beef rich in spices and flavor. Served with plain basmati rice.
Keema MatterSpecial overnight cooked beef rich in spices and flavor. Served with plain basmati rice.

Seafood

Vegetarian and paneer

Matter PaneerPaneer (homemade Indian cheese) and green peas. Served with basmati rice.
Saag AluPureed spinach leaves cooked with potatoes. Served with basmati rice.
Paneer Tikka MasalaPaneer cooked in creamy tomato and onion gravy. Served with basmati rice.
Malai KoftaFreshly grated vegetable dumpling balls cooked in delicate creamy sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Mushroom MasalaMushroom and peas cooked in tomato and onion gravy. Served with basmati rice.
Bengan BhartaPuree of tandoor baked eggplant cooked with peas and herbs. Served with basmati rice.
Baingan AluEggplant cooked with potatoes and herbs. Served with basmati rice.
Yellow DaalYellow lentils made with Indian spices. Served with basmati rice.
Methi Matar PaneerHomemade cheese with green peas and fenugreek in mild creamy sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Saag PaneerPureed spinach leaves and cubes of paneer. Served with basmati rice.
Karahi PaneerPaneer cooked with onions, bell peppers and tomatoes. Served with basmati rice.
Paneer BurjiGrated paneer cooked with green peas, chopped onions and tomatoes (dry dish). Served with basmati rice.
Vegetable KormaMixed vegetable curry cooked with Indian spices, cream and nuts. Served with basmati rice.
Vegetable MasalaMixed vegetables sauteed in tomato and onion gravy (dry dish). Served with basmati rice.
Bhindi MasalaFresh cut okra cooked with diced onions and tomatoes in garlic and ginger paste (dry dish). Served with basmati rice.
Chana MasalaGarbanzo beans cooked in sharp spices. Served with basmati rice.
Alu GobiCauliflower and potatoes (dry dish). Served with basmati rice.
Daal MakhaniBlack lentils made with butter and spices. Served with basmati rice.
Beef SaagBeef cooked with fresh spinach. Served with plain basmati rice.
SaagShrimp or fish pureed with spinach and herbs. Served with plain basmati rice.

Biryani and rice

Alu PunjabiPunjabi-style potato curry cooked with roasted cumin seeds, spices and herbs. Served with basmati rice.
Karahi BenganRoasted eggplant with onions, peppers and tomatoes. Served with basmati rice.
Beef KarahiMarinated beef cooked with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and spices. Served with plain basmati rice.
Beef CurryBeef cooked with special herbs. Served with plain basmati rice.
Beef VindalooBeef cooked in fiery hot spicy curry with potatoes. Served with plain basmati rice.
MasalaShrimp or fish cooked in creamy onion and tomato gravy. Served with plain basmati rice.
JalfreziShrimp or fish cooked with vegetables, (dry dish). Served with plain basmati rice.
KormaShrimp or fish cooked in mild curry sauce with vegetables, nuts, raisins and coconut. Served with plain basmati rice.
KarahiShrimp or fish cooked with onions, bell peppers and tomatoes. Served with plain basmati rice.
Plain Basmati Rice
Matar Pulao
Chicken Biryani
Lamb Biryani
Jeera Rice
Vegetable Biryani
Shrimp Biryani
Egg Biryani

Indo-Chinese

Breads

Plain NaanLeavened bread baked in a tandoor oven.
Onion NaanNaan stuffed with mashed onion.
Garlic NaanNaan topped with garlic and cilantro.
Kashmiri NaanSweetened soft naan stuffed with nuts, coconut and cherries.
Chicken NaanTandoor cooked chicken stuffed in naan.
Keema NaanMinced lamb stuffed in naan.
Cheese NaanDelicious naan stuffed with cheese.
Alu NaanFreshly baked naan stuffed with potatoes.
Assorted BreadCombination of garlic, onion and alu naan.
Plain RotiWhole wheat unleavened bread cooked in the tandoor.
Plain Paratha
ParathaWhole wheat bread filled with mashed potatoes, cauliflower, methi or paneer.
PooriWhole wheat crispy fried bread. Two pieces.
Cholle Bhatura
Cholle Puri

Sides and extras

Desserts

Drinks

Overview

117 dishes on the menu we read, about 63 of them without meat or seafood
Price: $ (inexpensive)

Dishes you can get here

Butter Chicken

Chicken Biryani

Chicken Tikka Masala

Tandoori ChefLa Jolla

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Location

613 Pearl St, La Jolla, CA 92037 · Get directions

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Where is Tandoori Chef?

Tandoori Chef is at 613 Pearl St, La Jolla, CA 92037. Phone: (858) 454-6999.

Does Tandoori Chef have vegetarian options?

Yes. About 63 of the 117 dishes on the menu we read have no meat or seafood, for example Rose Milk Shake, Banana Shake, Indian Tea and Indian Coffee.

What dishes does Tandoori Chef serve?

Their menu includes Baingan Bharta, Bhindi Masala, Butter Chicken, Chana Masala, Chicken Biryani, Chicken Tikka, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chilli Chicken, Chilli Paneer and Chole Bhature.

How expensive is Tandoori Chef?

It is in our $ price range (inexpensive).

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