Indian Tandoori is a restaurante indiano in Campanha, Porto. Rated 4 stars from 598 Google reviews. Known for biryani that tastes like someone cares and staff who actually listen. Best for solo dinner after arrival and family meal. Price range: 10 - 15 €.
Indian Tandoori
Quick Verdict
Locals and travellers both come back. The food's proper, the service is attentive without fuss, and the price-to-quality ratio doesn't exist anywhere else near the station.
You want proper Indian food at station-adjacent prices, or you've just arrived by train and need something better than the usual.
About Indian Tandoori
Indian Tandoori sits opposite Porto's railway station in Campanha, a no-frills spot that doesn't look like much from the street but delivers legitimately spiced Indian food at €10–15 a head. The room's casual and calm—you've got space to breathe, not crammed in—and the owner-operators (woman-led business) work the room with genuine warmth. Reviewers came back twice during their stays. The biryani arrives flavourful and not oversaturated with oil. Lamb madras and tikka masala get consistent praise for creamy, balanced sauces. Naan and chapati are there to finish the sauce. Staff ask about heat levels before they plate up, and they'll recommend Sri Lankan coconut desserts if you're open to it. Cash preferred, though they take cards. It's the kind of place that works for a solo dinner after a train journey or a family meal where everyone leaves satisfied and €40 lighter for two people with wine and beer.
What Stands Out
Biryani that tastes like someone cares
Reviewers specifically praised the biryani for being 'very flavourful—not too oily' with 'spices to the level I requested'. Another called it 'a délice'. The chicken biryani appears multiple times across reviews as a standout dish.
Staff who actually listen
One reviewer noted the server 'asked if we wanted dishes spicy and piquant or not. Very kind attention.' Another described staff as 'kind, sincere, with positive energy'. The owner-operators are described as 'very gentil' and 'very pleasant'.
Real value for Porto
A reviewer with a €40 bill for two people (including wine and 2 beers) called it 'great for Porto'. Multiple reviews cite 'reasonable prices' and note that €10–15 per head is fair for the quality delivered.
What Customers Say
Lamb Madras and Lamb Tikki Masala, both dishes were to die for! Sauce was creamy and very tasty.
Very good food and very good service! We came 2 times during our stay!
Biriyani was very flavourful - not too oily. Spices to the level I requested!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Indian Tandoori
The biryani (chicken or lamb) is the dish reviewers came back for—flavourful, not oversaturated with oil. Lamb madras and lamb tikka masala both get consistent praise for creamy, balanced sauces. Order naan or chapati to finish the sauce. Budget €10–15 per person for a main, rice or bread extra.
They accept reservations, but walk-ins are fine. One reviewer arrived at 10pm after a 6-hour train and got seated immediately with 'the best decision'.
Casual and calm. You've got space, it's not cramped, and it's quiet enough to hear conversation. Staff are attentive without hovering. One reviewer specifically noted the 'homely, welcoming air' of both the food and service.
Cash preferred. They take credit and debit cards, but one reviewer flagged 'cash only' as a consideration—check before ordering if you're relying on cards.
Open 11:30–15:00 every day (lunch service). No evening hours listed, so plan for lunch or early dinner before 3pm.
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