Tandoori Corner - Indian Restaurant — Restaurant in Oceanside

Oceanside now has a new Indian food restaurant and it's located inland. These are my experiences for Tandoori Corner.

Tandoori Corner is located on Mission Ave, just behind Yum Yum Donuts, where Carlito's Chicken used to be.

While this business can't really be considered a "hole in the wall", it is definitely located within an area that is not often traveled by many. The businesses that thrive in this area are the ones that have connected with local community patrons and do not rely on tourist dollars to survive.

Tandoori Corner is 2 blocks away from the 76 highway and just off of Mission Ave and this makes it very easily accessible. In addition, just across the way in the 76 Hwy, is the future construction site of Oceanside's first Mega Surf Waterpark. Once complete, this tourist destination will draw attention to all surrounding businesses and this will be good for that area's economy.

The only downside is that 3 blocks away, is Brother Benno's (a homeless outreach center), so once you drive in that area, it appears kinda sketchy. But on my 3 visits here, I've never seen an issue with vagrants or felt unsafe in the area.

Tandoori Corner is family-owned and specializes in good Indian food at phenomenal pricing.

They are the only Indian restaurant in Oceanside that has a Lunch All-You-Can-Eat Buffet with over 25 dishes on rotation for $15.

This Lunch Special is from 11:00am to 3:30pm, 7 days a week.

There's also a LUNCH COMBO for $10 where you can pack your TO-GO container and grab a drink. It's really such a great deal for those in the area.

I've been here 3 times to attend their buffet and I've enjoyed all my dishes ranging from: curry chicken, curry lamb, butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, dal makhani, paneer pakora, aloo tikka, chicken karahi, samosas and my favorite gulab jamun (sweet pastry balls).

To order, simply walk-in, order at the counter, fill your plate and then enjoy your meal.

They also have mango lassi and an assortment of other beverages to enjoy and their menu is growing.

After 3:30pm buffet has ended, then you can enjoy dine-in table service. Their service is very attentive & friendly.

The interior decor for Tandoori Corner is nice and leans into a modern approach to Indian culture. I like when they have the cultural music playing too. The table arrangements are good for families and groups, with a few spots for couples dining-in.

The establishment is clean overall, but I did have to remind them to do bathroom checks, as they had ran out of toilet paper one time. I know that they have just opened and they are working out the kinks in operations.

But I can say, that if they can maintain the quality of their food at this level AND keep the prices this low, I believe that Tandoori Corner will do well in Oceanside, especially in our...

After seeing the strong reviews from Kareem @eatingoceanside and other locals, I stopped by Tandoori Corner for lunch to see what the hype was about. Upon entry, I was greeted by a very friendly employee named Kajal, who took the time to point out the buffet and explain the options for takeout (which I selected). Also, I appreciated that she didn't stand over my shoulder while I perused the buffet selection! The restaurant itself is small, cozy, CLEAN and the buffet had a surprisingly varied array of dishes to choose from. The food itself was pretty yummy with solid flavors, but I have to deduct a star as the food wasn't as hot as I would have liked. (To be fair, I did arrive at 2:30 and I believe lunch hours end at 3pm). Final Verdict: this is a solid place to fill your cravings for tasty Indian food, and would...

The people in this restaurant are all so nice so my first impression was quite good . I sat down at a table atmosphere was layed back which was perfect wasn’t looking for a date type place . The menu had many options meat and vegetarian. I also liked they had many appetizers . I tried their pakoras and they were made fresh and weren’t crunchy or hard like some restaurants. Tasted so gooooood!! I ordered roti bread which was authentic and tasted mmm was good with my paner dish . I finished my meal with a mango lassi which was nice as a palet change and dessert. The pricing was cheeper than most places and parking easy . I like supporting small businesses like this that put their heart into the food . When I left I called my mother then a friend to share my experience with them. I highly recommend...