Tandoori Chef 2 – Authentic Indian Cuisine Menu – Maplewood, NJ

Type : Indian restaurant

Location : Maplewood, NJ

Warm standby for traditional Northern Indian meals & Chinese-Indian dishes. Based on 229 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 3.9 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

Tandoori Chef 2 - Authentic Indian Cuisine 07040

Address:
168 Maplewood Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040

Phone: (973) 763-6770

Website: http://www.tandoorichef2.com/

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Hours

Monday

(Labor Day)
11:30 AM–9:30 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 5–9:30 PM
Wednesday 12–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM
Thursday 12–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM
Friday 12–9:45 PM
Saturday 12–9:45 PM
Sunday 12–9:45 PM

Menu

Appetizers
Vegetable Samosa (Three Pieces)
Deep-fried pastry with savory potato and cauliflower filling, served with mint and tamarind chutneys on the side.
$8.95
Keema Samosa
Crispy golden turnovers stuffed with minced lamb.
$9.95
Papadam (Four Pieces)
Thin baked lentil crisps with mint and tamarind chutney.
$3.95
Kale Papdi Chaat
Kale crisps with potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt, and sauces.
$10.95
Vegetable Pakora
Deep-fried crispy fritters made using mixed vegetables, flour batter, and spices.
$7.95
Samosa Chaat
Golden-brown turnovers topped with chickpeas, yogurt, and onions served with tamarind and coriander chutney.
$9.95
Paneer Pakora
Golden-brown fritters of homemade cheese layered with fresh mint chutney.
$9.95
Vegetable Sampler Platter
A sampler with a vegetable samosa, vegetable pakoras, and paneer pakoras.
$10.95
Tandoori Appetizers
Tandoori Chicken (GF)
Marinated chicken with Indian spices and lemon. Options include half or full order.
$19.95
Paneer Tikka (GF)
Homemade cheese kebab sizzling with onions, lemon and bell peppers.
$19.95
Garlic Chicken Tikka (GF)
Grilled boneless chicken breast marinated in a delicious mixture of yogurt and garlic.
$20.95
Chicken Tikka (GF)
Boneless white chicken marinated in spices and yogurt.
$18.95
Lamb Seekh Kabab (V)
Minced lamb cooked on a skewer with herbs and spices.
$22.95
Fish Tikka | Salmon
An exotic ajwain-flavored boneless fish spiced with yellow chilis.
$23.95
Shrimp Tandoori
Fresh jumbo shrimp marinated in freshly ground spices and grilled in our seasoned tandoor.
$21.95
Soups & Salads
Tomato Soup
Fresh creamy tomato soup blended with herbs and spices.
$5.95
Mulligatawny Soup
A traditional lentil soup subtly flavored with herbs and spices.
$6.95
Coconut Chicken Soup
Diced chicken smothered in chicken broth and flavored with coconut milk.
$7.95
Non-Veg Entrees
Tikka Masala (GF)
Broiled in a tandoor clay oven and smothered in a creamy spicy tomato sauce with onions and peppers. Options include chicken, fish, goat, lamb, shrimp.
$19.95
Vindaloo (GF)
Mixed with roasted potatoes in a delectable hot and tangy sauce. Options include chicken, fish, goat, lamb, shrimp.
$19.95
Hyderabadi (GF)
Drenched in curry and infused with an exquisite mix of exotic spices. Options include chicken, fish, goat, lamb, or shrimp.
$19.95
Saag (GF)
Finely chopped garden spinach cooked in an authentic combination of spices. Options include chicken, fish, goat, lamb, or shrimp.
$19.95
Mango Curry (GF)
Cooked in a savory sweet and sour mango sauce mixed with traditional spices and a touch of ginger. Options include chicken, goat, lamb, or shrimp.
$19.95
Goan Curry (GF)
Cooked with delicious, creamy coconut milk mixed with palatable tomato sauce infused with bits of onion. Options include chicken, fish, lamb, or shrimp.
$19.95
Traditional Curry (GF)
Sautéed in traditional curry infused with a blend of herbs and spices. Options include chicken, fish, goat, lamb, or shrimp.
$19.95
Korma (GF)
Simmered in herbs, spices, and a rich creamy sauce. Options include chicken, fish, goat, lamb, or shrimp.
$19.95
Butter (Makhani) (GF)
Served in a smooth and rich butter cream sauce complete with flavorful herbs and spices. Options include chicken or shrimp.
$19.95
Kadhai (GF)
A delicious, spicy & flavorful dish made with meat, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic & fresh ground spices. Options include chicken, fish, goat, lamb, or shrimp.
$19.95
Rogan Josh (GF)
Kashmiri-style spiced lamb or goat in a yogurt-based curry with fresh coriander. Options include goat or lamb.
$21.95
Extra Paneer $3.95
Extra Sauce $8.95
Extra Chicken $6.95
Extra Lamb $7.95
Replace With Salmon $7.95
Extra Shrimp $6.95
Vegetarian Entrees
Aloo Gobi (GF) (V)
Cauliflower florets & potatoes sautéed with grilled onion, turmeric, ginger, garlic, and cumin in a mild sauce.
$15.95
Saag (GF)
Finely chopped garden spinach cooked in an authentic combination of spices. Options include chana, aloo, corn, kofta, saag only, or paneer.
$16.95
Baingan Bharta (GF) (V)
Roasted eggplant with onions, tomatoes, and green peas.
$15.95
Chana Masala (GF) (V)
Chickpeas, onions and ginger cooked with Indian spices and tomato sauce.
$15.95
Daal Fry (GF) (V)
Yellow lentils sautéed with herbs and Indian spices.
$15.95
Daal Makhani (GF)
Lentils slow-cooked with fresh Indian spices.
$16.95
Daal Palak (GF) (V)
Yellow lentils cooked with wilted spinach, fresh herbs, and Indian spices.
$15.95
Kadhai Vegetable (GF) (V)
Mixed vegetables cooked with onions, peppers, tomatoes and Indian spices.
$15.95
Navratan Korma (GF)
Fresh vegetables cooked in an onion cream sauce.
$15.95
Bhindi Masala (GF) (V)
Okra sautéed with onions and tomatoes.
$16.95
Malai Kofta
Soft potato and cheese dumplings cooked in an almond butter cream sauce.
$18.95
Kadhai Paneer (GF)
Homemade cheese stir-fried with chopped bell peppers, onions and tomatoes.
$18.95
Matar Paneer (GF)
Homemade cheese and peas cooked in a mild curry.
$18.95
Paneer Makhani (GF)
Our delicious homemade cheese cubes sautéed in a rich butter cream sauce.
$18.95
Paneer Tikka Masala (GF)
Paneer broiled in the tandoor oven and then smothered in a creamy tomato sauce with onions and peppers.
$18.95
Extra Paneer $5.95
Indian Chinese
Chicken 65
Boneless chicken marinated in traditional Indian spices and batter fried.
$14.95
Gobi Manchurian
Crispy cauliflower florets tossed in a Manchurian sauce.
$14.95
Crispy Baby Corn
Fried baby corn in chili sauce. Options include dry or sauce.
$14.95
Chili Chicken
Tender pieces of chicken and peppers mixed in a spicy soy garlic sauce. Options include dry or sauce.
$14.95
Rice
Biryani
A mixed rice dish made with Indian spices, and vegetables. Options include vegetable, chicken, fish, shrimp, goat, or house biryani.
$15.95
Jeera Rice
Plain rice seasoned with cumin seeds.
$6.95
White Rice $4.95
Brown Rice $3.95
Bread
Tandoori Roti
Baked whole wheat bread.
$4.95
Tandoori Naan
White flour bread cooked in tandoor.
$4.95
Garlic Naan
White flour bread with garlic cooked in tandoor.
$5.95
Aloo Paratha
White bread stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes.
$4.95
Onion Kulcha
Whole wheat Indian bread stuffed with onions.
$5.95
Jalapeno Cheese Naan
Homemade naan topped with mozzarella cheese and Jalapeno
$6.95
Lajwaab Naan
White bread stuffed with BBQ chicken.
$4.95
Peshawari Naan
White bread stuffed with coconut, raisins and nuts.
$5.93
Condiments
Onion Chutney
A delicious condiment made with onions or shallots, spices and curry leaves. Options include small or large.
$2.95
Mint Chutney
A deliciously spicy condiment prepared from fresh mint leaves, coriander leaves, ginger, and garlic. Options include small or large.
$2.95
Tamarind Sauce
A delicious sweet and sour sauce that adds a flavorful kick to your meal. Options include small or large.
$2.95
Indian Pickle
A South Asian pickle preserved in brine, vinegar, or edible oils along with various Indian spices.
$2.95
Raita
Fresh yogurt with shredded cucumber.
$4.95
Mango Chutney
Sweet yet lightly spiced mangoes mixed with herbs.
$3.95
Beverages
Soda
Options include Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale, or Sprite.
$2.95
Seltzer Water $2.95
Mango Lassi
Traditional Indian yogurt beverage.
$4.95
Desserts
Gulab Jamun
Dried milk pastries in honey and cardamom syrup.
$4.95
Rasmalai
Pressed Indian cheese, reduced milk, rose water, syrup.
$4.95

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Reviews

Kimberly Tuano
Take that five coz i thoroughly enjoyed my meal!

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Nastassja
As Millburn residents, we have been here many, many times (to order take out) and have never been disappointed. We love the food! The food is delicious, the servings are generous and the prices are reasonable. No complaints here! Highly recommended if you really like quality Indian food.

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Omayra Rodriguez
Personally, I love how this place is small because service will be faster. Aside from that, the food is very delicious and healthy. I ordered 2 vegan and gluten free options. Very tasty and healthy. There’s options for all.

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Sandy
I have ordered all their Biryani rice good portion & flavors are not over powering. However, entree portions for the price you pay is very disappointing. I have ordered the Chicken Butter ( Makhani), Vindaloo and Tikka Masala , portions are ridiculously small the first order was Chicken Butter ($20 btw) one chicken breast cut into four pieces and the rest was all sauce. Seriously, even at high $12 from a butcher I can get 3-4 pcs of chicken breast . The seasoning was perfect but chicken was so dry it felt like you’re eating chalks. The two entree orders my friend ordered, we paid $50 + with garlic naan and tips. We thought it came with rice it didn’t and again great flavors but four bite size pcs of chicken the rest was sauce… I’d rather drive all the way to Montclair (BrickLane Curry & Jawla) and get my Indian food there for the price I pay.

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Prem Advani
Honestly was not expecting much… but the food is amazing! Portions are good size. Not expensive. Definitely worth it!

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Larry Seltzer
As always, the food in our last visit was excellent. But they basically sat us down and forgot us. It took a long time to take our order. The picture is of our table 40 minutes later with no food on it. Eventually most of the food showed up, but not the basmati rice or my iced tea, and we were late for our movie. I can’t remember the last time I left no tip at all, but it was the right thing this time.

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suryapavan n
Happened to visit this restaurant when I was at NJ last weekend. I’ve ordered JEERA(Cumin) rice and paneer makhani. I’ve received the order after 25 minutes. Upon going back to my hotel I opened and found that there are two rice boxes and an order of paneer makhani.

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Subramanya n
Don’t under estimate this small restaurant because it’s packed with Mumbai-wala punch flavors in every dish. Excellently served with classy cutlery and the tasty food transforms one to your Mom’s dinner table back home.

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kusheer
Great hospitality… The owner is a genuinely nice person…

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Namrata Kamath
Ordered Kadai paneer with garlic naan. Paneer was too hard and chewy and the gravy was tasteless will lots of oil.

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