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Discover Tandoor & Tadka, a popular Indian Restaurant serving Carbondale, IL with authentic taste and a memorable dining experience. Backed by a 4.80-star rating from 983 reviews, we feature great service and quality and accessible facilities for your convenience.

★★★★★ 4.80 rating (983 reviews)
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Est. Local Favorite

A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

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Zac Merghart

Zac Merghart

year ago

I am from Louisiana and don’t eat a lot of India but man let me tell you if I lived even a couple of hours away I will be coming back for this sales everything I had was amazing from the drinks to the desert was phenomenal. If you can not handle the heat do not get hot. But it was the perfect for me had my nose running but not overpowering the food. Please if you read this try the lamb curry “chiefs kiss”👌👌

Juliana Cubillos

Juliana Cubillos

9 months ago

Highly recommend this place! Excellent food, wonderful service, really friendly staff. We asked for one dish to be very spicy and it did not disappoint! We asked for the other dish without spice, and it was perfect for my partner— we will definitely be back. They also have a full bar, which we will take advantage of next time.

Amanda Stevens

Amanda Stevens

9 months ago

“Happy” just doesn’t do our experience justice. We are so beyond pleased with the entire experience we had at this beautiful restaurant. The food was really incredible, I can’t stress that enough. The staff were all so friendly and welcoming and their selection is impressive! We drove a little over an hour to try something new and look forward to making the drive back in the near future, as we’ve found our new favorite spot.

Ameriah Lockett

Ameriah Lockett

9 months ago

A wonderful time! It’s a bit cold, so I suggest to wear a jacket, but besides that the food, service and overall atmosphere were top tier. I would dare say the best Carbondale has to offer! I got an entree with veggie dumplings and sauce (I added paneer - definitely recommend with this entree). The dish came out sizzling hot with a side of rice. The mixture was magical, while also fantastic on its own. We also ordered garlic naan with our meal and it was the perfect addition. Don’t underestimate this hole in the wall‼️

Justin Recuero

Justin Recuero

year ago

Overall an incredible experience for us. The food was very flavorful and each dish we ordered was uniquely enjoyable. The best part was the fried cauliflower: it was so crispy, like a good stir fried chicken, and the flavor carried through well. Don't expect hurried service, they are pacing around helping everyone but it's not a quick dining experience by any means. However, once our order was in everything came out in a timely fashion.

Katelynn

Katelynn

11 months ago

I have been here twice now and they have such an amazing cuisine and it is very inviting! The lamb Somoas and onion fritter things are so good definitely try them when you go! I also got engaged here! They gave us a very delicious dessert!

Steven Eisele

Steven Eisele

year ago

Great Spot with Awesome Vibes and Even Better Service This little Indian restaurant is such a great find. It’s got a cool, modern feel with some really neat and ambient paintings on the walls—gives the place a unique vibe that’s both cozy and stylish. The lunch buffet isn’t huge, but everything on it was super fresh and well made. You can tell they care more about quality than just filling up trays, which I really appreciated. The best part, though, was the service. Our waitress noticed on her own that the naan from the buffet wasn’t as fresh as it could be, and without us even asking, she brought over a basket of fresh, hot naan straight from the kitchen. That kind of attention to detail says a lot. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the mood for good food and a chill, welcoming atmosphere.

Beth Costa

Beth Costa

7 months ago

This was definitely not what I was expecting from the kind of run down looking little strip of shops, and I was surprised in the best way possible! WOW! The space inside is beautiful and felt classy. The ambiance music was nice and not too loud. Our server was awesome; attentive and friendly without pestering. And then, the food! It was beautifully presented and tasted fantastic. Husband and I both went with the medium spice, though we are both reasonably spice tolerant. It was delicious. I intentionally ordered more than I could eat so we have lunch for tomorrow and I can't wait. We had Onion Bhajia, Mulligatawny soup, Chicken Vindaloo, Chicken Korma, and Bullet Naan. All amazing, but if I had to pick, the soup might be my favorite.

Kisha Raban

Kisha Raban

8 months ago

We came to Carbondale to visit a friend and ended up eating here. Best part of the trip. I will happily drive 1.5 hours to come back here just to eat. Also our server was very friendly and pleasant to talk to and helped my husband who wasn't familiar with Indian food pick out his meal which he also loved. Best meal we have had out in a long time.

Jackie Clardy

Jackie Clardy

6 months ago

We came out for our 8th anniversary, the host/server was super friendly and helpful! I’d never eaten at any Indian food restaurants before, and he was super helpful to us, recommending different dishes, and warm friendly conversation! The food was amazing, I’m so happy we tried this place! We got the Chicken 65 and Veggie Platter for appetizers, and the mixed grill and Rogan Josh curry for entrees, with garlic naan bread! Will definitely be coming back. We loved this little cozy restaurant.

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Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Quiet
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • University students

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • Has changing table(s)
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Plenty of parking

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We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

715 N Giant City Rd #8, Carbondale, IL 62902, United States

Reservations

+1 618-353-0033
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