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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Village Tandoor - North Indian Restaurant 7.7
Northridge
A 21-year Northridge staple built on Punjabi clay-oven technique—tandoori chicken with proper char, a butter chicken that holds its crowd, and a lunch buffet stacked deep enough to function as a weekday destination. The strip-mall setting is clean and warmly decorated without overselling, and the room handles large family tables well, though service pacing can slip on busier nights.
Must-Try Dishes: Chicken Tikka Masala, Tandoori Mixed Grill, Garlic Naan
Scores:
Value: 7.5 Service: 7.2 Consistency: 7.5 Food Quality: 8 Atmosphere: 7.5 Cultural Relevance: 8
What makes it special: Classic tandoor-driven North Indian menu with a dependable buffet option.
Who should go: Buffet fans and curry traditionalists.
When to visit: Lunch buffet for best variety/value.
What to order: Chicken tikka masala, tandoori platter, garlic naan.
Insider tip: Pair grilled items with a simple dal to balance richer sauces.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Strip-mall location with a shared surface lot in front—plenty of free spaces even on busy nights
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Extensive vegetarian section: saag paneer, chana masala, shahi paneer, navrattan korma, daal makhni, aloo gobi, and more—roughly a third of the menu is vegetarian
Vegan options: Limited—most vegetarian dishes use dairy (paneer, cream, ghee); a few items like chana masala and vegetable biryani can work, but ask the kitchen to confirm
Best For
Better for: Group and family dinners where everyone orders different dishes to share, or the weekday lunch buffet if you want to sample broadly without committing to one entree
Consider Alternatives If: You want a quick in-and-out meal—food is made to order and service is unhurried

Hours

Monday11am - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm
Tuesday11am - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm
Wednesday11am - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm
Thursday11am - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm
Friday11am - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm
Saturday11am - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm
Sunday12pm - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm