Restaurant Review - Royal Tandoor

We had been looking to go for a curry for a week or two so when I found that there was one rated well on Tripadvisor in Souq Waqif, where I wanted to go back to, it seemed the perfect place to try.

The Souq was so busy when we went on Thursday evening as everyone was out for Eid celebrations, so we actually missed this small restaurant the first time we passed it.  I'm glad we came across it though.

Inside the restaurant there are only 10 or so tables, with about the same outside. The staff are efficient and the decor is nice but not showy.  This little spot is a world away from the plush hotel restaurants, but that was what we wanted.

We opted to share 6 Samosas to start which were delicious.  Lovely flaky pastry and just the right amount if spice for me.

We were advised the butter chicken would serve 2 so we ordered one portion, along with garlic rice and garlic naan. It suited us perfectly but would be on the small side for some people. I'm not an expert but this was the most delicious curry I could remember ever having.  Rich flavours and nice and mild for me.  The rice was perfect and the naan delicious too with plenty of each to share. We finished the naan, but not the rice. 

As the restaurant is located in the Souq you won't get a beer with your meal, so if a Cobra is an essential accompaniment to your curry, you'll need to look elsewhere. We stuck to water and this is how the meal works out.

Samosas  QR 20

Butter chicken. QR 40

Garlic rice. QR 22

Garlic naan QR 5

One large mineral water  QR 5

Total QR 92 which is currently £15.63

We will definitely head back to Royal Tandoor as we really couldn't fault it for the price.  We like to head out to eat at least once during the week so a reasonably priced curry is always a good option to have.

Royal Tandoor, Souq Waqif. Telephone 4444 3244 / 4432 3255 Delivery and delivery available.