Marina views
Outdoor dining looks onto the Marina, with fans helping keep the seating comfortable in warmer weather.
Tandoori Tadka
Dubai Marina
Tandoori Tadka is a North Indian restaurant in Dubai Marina where diners come for tandoori dishes, curries and a lively evening setting. Reviews highlight the marina views, live music, cocktails and shisha, with outdoor seating that suits relaxed dinners and celebrations.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
216 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Live music
Live singers and bands give dinner a more energetic feel, especially for birthdays and evening gatherings.
Tandoori dishes
Tandoori items are described as fresh, juicy and well-spiced; tandoori chicken and grilled platters are recurring favourites.
Celebrations
Reviews describe well-managed birthday arrangements including decor, music, singing and photography.
Vegetarian choice
Vegetarian diners can choose from an extensive menu, including paneer, soya chaap and other vegetarian dishes.
Late opening
One review reports that the restaurant stays open until 3 am, useful for a late Marina meal or drinks.
What to Eat at Tandoori Tadka How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Tandoori Tadka, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Tandoori Tadka, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 4
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Butter chicken Net +3
“They have the best butter chicken and mutton rogan josh.”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“They have the best butter chicken and mutton rogan josh.”May 2026
“My favorite is butter chicken , garlic bread and mutton Rogan Josh .”February 2026
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Dal makhani Net +3
“The Dal Makhani was delicious — rich, creamy, and full of authentic flavours.”
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Review excerpts
“The Dal Makhani was delicious — rich, creamy, and full of authentic flavours.”June 2026
“- Dal Makhni *****”December 2023
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Garlic bread Net +2
“My favorite is butter chicken , garlic bread and mutton Rogan Josh .”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My favorite is butter chicken , garlic bread and mutton Rogan Josh .”February 2026
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Garlic naan Net +2
“I really like the view of the restro also the garlic naan is awesome 😍specially thanks to Mohammad he is very kind i appreciate him we will visit again surely”
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Review excerpts
“I really like the view of the restro also the garlic naan is awesome 😍specially thanks to Mohammad he is very kind i appreciate him we will visit again surely”May 2026
Honorable mentions (14)
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Arrack cocktails Net +1
“Great bar selection too - their arrack cocktails are a must try.”
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Review excerpts
“Great bar selection too - their arrack cocktails are a must try.”May 2026
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Biryani Net +1
“Biryani and bar bq and sirilankan tea all perfect”
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Review excerpts
“Biryani and bar bq and sirilankan tea all perfect”June 2026
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Corn salad with onion and tomatoes Net +1
“Also a must try dish was corn salad with onion and tomatoes, well garnished and soothed the taste buds.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Also a must try dish was corn salad with onion and tomatoes, well garnished and soothed the taste buds.”May 2026
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Fresh naan Net +1
“Really good food and great service at Tandoori Tadka. Loved the flavors and the fresh naan. Nice atmosphere. Definitely coming back! ☺”
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Review excerpts
“Really good food and great service at Tandoori Tadka. Loved the flavors and the fresh naan. Nice atmosphere. Definitely coming back! ☺”May 2026
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Garlic butter naan Net +1
“I tried mutter paneer absolutely soft melting paneer and best garlic butter naan.”
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Review excerpts
“I tried mutter paneer absolutely soft melting paneer and best garlic butter naan.”May 2026
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Hoppers Net +1
“The kottu was bursting with flavor, curry had that perfect Sri Lankan kick, and the hoppers were crisp at the edges.”
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Review excerpts
“The kottu was bursting with flavor, curry had that perfect Sri Lankan kick, and the hoppers were crisp at the edges.”May 2026
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Kerla fish curry Net +1
“Loved the food we ordered tandoori chicken and kerla fish curry ( super spicy not for faint of heart 😅) but was good.”
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Review excerpts
“Loved the food we ordered tandoori chicken and kerla fish curry ( super spicy not for faint of heart 😅) but was good.”June 2026
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Kottu Net +1
“The kottu was bursting with flavor, curry had that perfect Sri Lankan kick, and the hoppers were crisp at the edges.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The kottu was bursting with flavor, curry had that perfect Sri Lankan kick, and the hoppers were crisp at the edges.”May 2026
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Malai tikka Net +1
“Mutton Rogan and Malai tikka were absolutely delicious and tempting. They are a must try in the restaurant.”
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Review excerpts
“Mutton Rogan and Malai tikka were absolutely delicious and tempting. They are a must try in the restaurant.”May 2026
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Murg malai tikka Net +1
“And I recommend the Murg Malai Tikka 🤤 delicious!!”
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Review excerpts
“And I recommend the Murg Malai Tikka 🤤 delicious!!”December 2023
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Mutter paneer Net +1
“I tried mutter paneer absolutely soft melting paneer and best garlic butter naan.”
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Review excerpts
“I tried mutter paneer absolutely soft melting paneer and best garlic butter naan.”May 2026
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Pizza Net +1
“We went to this resurant on my birthday weekend ordered pizza.they send one of their pizza chef to understand what we want as vegetarian and it's test fresh and amazing👏.”
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Review excerpts
“We went to this resurant on my birthday weekend ordered pizza.they send one of their pizza chef to understand what we want as vegetarian and it's test fresh and amazing👏.”June 2026
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Tandoori chicken Net +1
“Loved the food we ordered tandoori chicken and kerla fish curry ( super spicy not for faint of heart 😅) but was good.”
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Review excerpts
“Loved the food we ordered tandoori chicken and kerla fish curry ( super spicy not for faint of heart 😅) but was good.”June 2026
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Chicken tikka masala Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“I found it quite different from the authentic version, with a heavy, creamy flavor that felt more like a nut paste. The naan was a bit hard, and I found the chicken tikka masala to be just average.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 2
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Fresh lemon maxican beer Net +1
“Try the special fresh lemon maxican beer .. outstanding cocktail collections .”
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Review excerpts
“Try the special fresh lemon maxican beer .. outstanding cocktail collections .”February 2026
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Sirilankan tea Net +1
“Biryani and bar bq and sirilankan tea all perfect”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Biryani and bar bq and sirilankan tea all perfect”June 2026
What to Avoid (1)
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Goan coconut prawn curry Net −1
“I ordered the chicken tikka masala, Goan coconut prawn curry, jeera rice, garlic naan, Fanta, virgin mojito and a water. Since I’m from Goa, I’m quite familiar with how a traditional prawn curry should taste, and this one didn't really meet those expectations for me. I found it quite different from the authentic version, with a heavy, creamy flavor that felt more like a nut paste.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I ordered the chicken tikka masala, Goan coconut prawn curry, jeera rice, garlic naan, Fanta, virgin mojito and a water. Since I’m from Goa, I’m quite familiar with how a traditional prawn curry should taste, and this one didn't really meet those expectations for me. I found it quite different from the authentic version, with a heavy, creamy flavor that felt more like a nut paste.”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose seating. Ask for outdoor seating if the Marina view is a priority; fans are available there for comfort.
Check parking. Ask about the complimentary basement parking before arriving, particularly if you are driving to the Marina.
Mind the spice. If you are spice-sensitive, ask about heat levels before ordering fish curry; one diner found the Kerala version extremely hot.
Expect entertainment. Choose a quieter time or confirm the music setup first if you want an especially relaxed dinner.
Try cocktails. The bar is worth exploring: one reviewer specifically recommends the arrack cocktails alongside the Sri Lankan dishes.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Marina Promenade - near tph lakwil restaurant
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Loud music
One diner found the music too loud, which made it difficult to relax during the meal.
Restroom smell
A reviewer reported a very unpleasant smell in the restroom during one visit.
Hard naan
One review found the naan harder than expected rather than soft and fresh.
Spicy curry
The Kerala fish curry was described as super spicy, so it may not suit diners who prefer mild dishes.
Limited access
The restroom is inside and reached by steps, which may be difficult for guests with mobility needs.
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The Bottom Line
Tandoori Tadka is a North Indian restaurant in Dubai Marina built around generous Indian food, outdoor Marina views and a lively evening atmosphere. You can order familiar favourites such as Dal Makhani, butter chicken, garlic naan and tandoori dishes, then stay for cocktails, shisha or live music rather than treating it as a quick meal. The food feedback is strongest around the grilled items and classic North Indian plates.
Reviewers call the tandoori chicken juicy, while butter chicken, mutton rogan josh, garlic naan and Dal Makhani are repeatedly mentioned. Vegetarian diners have plenty to work with, including paneer and soya chaap. A few reviews also mention Sri Lankan dishes and arrack cocktails, so the menu goes beyond the restaurant’s North Indian identity.
The outdoor setting is the main draw: fans help with warm weather, and the Marina view suits date nights, groups and family celebrations. Birthday reviews describe coordinated decor, music, singing and photography. Complimentary basement parking is reported, and one review says the venue stays open until 3 am.
There are caveats. One diner found the music too loud, the naan hard and the restroom unpleasant, while another found the Kerala fish curry exceptionally spicy. The restroom is reached by steps, so accessibility may require checking ahead.