Tandoor Char House Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Tandoor Char House, where traditional Indian flavors meet contemporary flair! Located at 2652 N Halsted St, Chicago, this vibrant eatery promises a culinary journey through India with its signature Tandoor Barbecue offerings. Savor the tender Tandoori Chicken or indulge in the Assorted Mixed Grill Platter, featuring succulent Lamb Boti Kabob and Kafta Kabob, all cooked in the traditional clay Tandoor oven.

Start your meal with unique appetizers like Chaat Fries or Tandoori Chicken Empanadas, which fuse Indian tastes with modern presentation. The menu further dazzles with inventive dishes like Tikka Masala Tacos and Penne Tikka Masala, showcasing the restaurant’s commitment to culinary creativity.

With attentive service and a warm ambiance, Tandoor Char House is perfect for any occasion—from family celebrations to casual dinners. Experience the magic of Indian cuisine, enhanced by chef Faraz’s personal touch!

Starters

Tamarind Wings

Crispy whole wings marinated in our house spice blend, fluffed in our Tamarind Chutney. Three pieces. Chef Recommended.

Masala Ceviche

Shrimp, jalapeños, onions, tomatoes and cucumber topped with our famous chaat spice blend positioned on a seared papadum.

Chaat Fries

One of our fusion creations. Curly fries dusted our famous chaat spice blend. Vegetarian. Chef Recommended.

Vegetarian Samosas

Fried pastry with a savory filling with potatoes, peas, and savory seasoning. Two pieces. Vegetarian. Chef Recommended.

Beef Samosa

Fried pastry with a savory filling with seasoned minced ground beef, potatoes, and scallions. Two pieces. Chef Recommended.

Tandoori Chicken Empanadas

Shredded Tandoori Chicken with a side of Tikka Masala Sauce. Two pieces. Sauce contains dairy. Chef Recommended.

Vegan Pakora

An Indian fritter made of golden brown chickpea batter with onions, jalapeños and potatoes.

Chicken Pakora

An Indian fritter made of golden brown chickpea batter with tandoori chicken.

Shrimp Pakora

An Indian fritter made of golden brown chickpea batter with tandoori shrimp. Chef Recommended.

Paneer Pakora

Paneer cheese fried in our chickpea batter.

Papadum

Thin, lightly toasted lentil wafers. Vegan.

Tandoor Mix Grill Platter

A House Specialty. This combination platter allows guests to sample our Tandoori Chicken Boti, Shrimp Tandoori, and Seekh Kabob. Served with a side of our rich Tikka Masala Sauce. Sauce contains dairy.

Assorted Mix Grill Platter

A combination of Lamb Boti Kabob, Kafta Kabob, and Murg Malai. Served with a side of our rich Tikka Masala Sauce. Sauce contains dairy.

Tandoori Chicken Boti

Succulent pieces of boneless chicken breast - slow roasted in the tandoor oven. Comes with rice.

Tandoori Chicken Legs, Half Or Whole BBQ

Our famous marinated chicken slow roasted in our traditional clay oven (The Tandoori Oven). Comes with rice and our famous homemade chutneys.

Shrimp Tandoori BBQ

Luscious shrimp slow roasted in the tandoori oven. Comes with rice.

Tandoori Lamb Boti Kabob

Tender, boneless cuts of lamb slow roasted in the tandoor oven. Served with rice.

Seekh Kabob

Freshly minced beef blended with our house spices, then charbroiled on a skewer in the tandoor for a delicious smoked flavor.

Paneer Tandoori BBQ

Cuts of fresh paneer cheese and an assortment of seasonal vegetables baked in the tandoor oven. Contains dairy.

Murg Malai

Boneless chicken breast marinated in a mixture of our special spices and cream, then slow roasted in the tandoor oven. Served with rice.

Tandoor Barbecue

Fusion

Penne Tikka Masala

Penne pasta sautéed in our homemade buttery cream sauce topped with your choice of tandoori chicken, shrimp or cheese. Contains dairy.

Rib Eye Steak

A juicy cut of rib eye steak marinated and charred any way you like and served with a side of mashed potatoes. Chef recommended.

Tikka Masala Tacos (3 Tacos)

Guests' choice of Tandoori Chicken, Lamb, or Paneer Cheese marinated in our rich Tikka Masala sauce served on corn tortillas garnished with cilantro and onions. Sauce contains dairy.

Tandoor Char Burger

Deliciously seasoned with a seekh flavored burger cooked on the charbroiler to your liking. Served with tikka masala sauce, onions, tomatoes, lettuce and a side of chaat fries. Sauce contains dairy.

Chicken Tikka Masala

BEST SELLER! Also known as Butter Chicken. Boneless white meat baked in the tandoor oven and enveloped in our homemade buttery cream sauce. Contains dairy. Chef Recommended.

Lamb Tikka Masala

Boneless cuts of lamb baked in the tandoor oven and marinated in our homemade buttery cream sauce. Contains dairy. Comes with famous achar and raita. (R)

Lamb Karhai

Tender cuts of boneless lamb braised in our savory onion and pepper-infused sauce, creating a rich and satisfying culinary experience.

Chicken Karhai

Tender cuts of boneless chicken braised in our savory onion and pepper-infused sauce, creating a rich and satisfying culinary experience.

Frontier Chicken

Boneless chicken thigh marinated in a velvety blend of yogurt, freshly squeezed lemons, and our signature spice medley, then expertly sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and green peppers. Contains dairy.

Lamb Saag

Tender cuts of boneless lamb simmered in our homemade spinach-infused sauce, delivering a delightful blend of freshness and richness.

Chicken Saag

Tender cuts of boneless chicken simmered in our homemade spinach-infused sauce, delivering a delightful blend of freshness and richness.

Karhai Signatures

Biryanis

Chili Chicken Biryani

Traditional oven-baked rice includes boneless spicy dark meat chicken with layers of exotic spices. Accompanied by raita and our famous achar. Spicy. Gluten Free. Chef Recommended.

Boneless Lamb Biryani

Traditional oven-baked rice includes chunks of boneless lamb slowly roasted within layers of spices and rice. Accompanied by raita and our famous achar. Spicy. Gluten Free.

Vegetarian Biryani

Traditional oven-baked rice includes broccoli, cauliflower, peas, corn, carrots and rice baked in flavorful, vibrant spices. Accompanied by raita and our famous achar. Spicy. Gluten Free.

Boneless Chicken Biryani

Traditional oven-baked rice includes includes layers of spices, saffron and boneless chicken. Accompanied by raita and our famous achar. Spicy. Contains dairy. Gluten Free. Chef Recommended.

Palak Paneer

Paneer cheese and spinach slow-roasted in a decadent, rich creamy sauce, offering a delightful harmony of textures and flavors. Vegetarian. Contains dairy.

Chana Masala

Immerse yourself in the flavors of chickpeas, onions, and tomatoes, expertly sautéed with an aromatic blend of herbs and spices. Delightfully vegan, this dish promises a symphony of authentic tastes that captivate the senses. Chef Recommended.

Mutter Paneer Tikka Masala

Savor the indulgence of our signature rich and creamy Tikka sauce, perfectly complemented by the addition of fresh green peas and luscious paneer cheese. Available with or without peas. Contains dairy.

Aloo Gobi

Crafted with a medley of potatoes, cauliflower, tomatoes, and onions, our dish is a vegan masterpiece simmered to perfection with a symphony of authentic Indian spices. Vegan.

Daal

A medley of spices and lentils, simmered to perfection, delivering a mouthwatering flavor that embodies the essence of authentic cuisine. Vegetarian.

Vegetarian Treasures

Tandoor Wraps

Tandoori Chicken Wrap

Contains slow roasted and char broiled boneless chicken wrapped in your choice of naan, paratha or chapathi. Comes with a side salad.

Seekh Kabob Wrap

Contains minced ground beef, marinated and seasoned then charbroiled on a skewer, wrapped in your choice of naan, paratha or chapathi. Comes with fries.

Lamb Kabob Wrap

Contains tender cuts of lamb wrapped in your choice of naan, paratha or chapathi. Comes with a side salad.

Paneer Tikka Wrap

Contains paneer cheese and assorted vegetables wrapped in your choice of naan, paratha or chapathi. Comes with fries.

Frontier Chicken Wrap

Contains chicken thigh meat sautéed with onions, assorted bell peppers and tomatoes wrapped in your choice of naan, paratha or chapathi. Comes with fries. Contains dairy.

Assorted Naan Basket

A selection of our homemade naans. Includes a plain naan, garlic naan and a paneer cheese naan. Chef Recommended.

Naan

A leavened, oven-baked flatbread. Contains dairy. Chef Recommended.

Garlic Naan

A leavened, oven-baked flatbread with garlic pieces baked on top. Contains dairy.

Paneer Cheese Naan

A leavened, oven-baked flatbread with paneer (cheese) pieces baked on top. Contains dairy.

Paratha

Whole wheat bread cooked on an indian iron wok tava with a hint of butter.

Aloo Paratha

Whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas cooked on an indian iron wok tava with a hint of butter.

Chapathi

Whole wheat flour flatbread cooked on the tava.

Breads

Chutneys

Raita

Yogurt based sauce with cucumbers, and tomatoes. A cooling accompaniment to any entree. Contains Dairy. Vegetarian.

Cilantro Chutney

A fiery dip made with fresh cilantro and jalapeños and lime. Spicy. Vegetarian.

Tamarind Chutney

A delightful fusion of bold flavors, featuring the rich sweetness of jaggery and the zesty kick of fresh tamarind. Vegan.

Achar

Spicy side, made with a flavorful mix of pickled carrots, cabbage, jalapeños and mango pickle vegetables. Chef Recommended. Vegetarian.

Desserts

Falooda Kulfi

Rose flavored ice cream served with pistachios. Contains nuts. Contains dairy.

Pistachio Kulfi

Homemade pistachio & almond ice cream. Contains nuts. Contains dairy.

Mango Kulfi

Homemade mango ice cream liberally sprinkled with pistachios. Contains nuts. Contains dairy.

Gulab Jamun

Homemade mini doughnuts soaked in an aromatic rose scented syrup. Two pieces. Chef Recommended.

Mango Cheesecake

Creamy mango cheesecake set on a ginger cookie crust. Garnished with pistachios. Contains nuts. Contains dairy.

Chocolate Fudge Cake

Decadent fudge cake and drizzled with hot fudge. Contains dairy.

NEW! The Kala Khatta Mocktail

Our signature mocktail. A vibrant mix of blackberry syrup, chaat masala, lemon juice, and a splash of lemon lime soda.

NEW! Lemongrass Mint Cooler

A refreshing blend of lemongrass syrup, lemon juice, mint leaves, ginger syrup, iced tea, and seltzer.

NEW! Apple Mudha Spritz

A crisp mix of apple juice, frozen apples, mint leaves, lemon juice, and honey syrup, finished with soda water

NEW! Spicy Mango Lassi Mocktail

An elevated Lassi, offering a zesty blend of grated ginger, yogurt, thinly sliced jalapeños, mint leaves, chaat masala, mango juice, and coconut soda.

Mango Strawberry Lassi

A sweet or savory Indian yogurt–based beverage blended with fresh mango and strawberries with a smoothie-like consistency. A palette cleanser.

Blueberry Lassi

A sweet or savory Indian yogurt–based beverage blended with fresh blueberries with a smoothie-like consistency. A palette cleanser.

Strawberry Lassi

A sweet or savory Indian yogurt–based beverage blended with fresh strawberries with a smoothie-like consistency. A palette cleanser. Contains dairy.

Mango Lassi

A sweet or savory Indian yogurt–based beverage with fresh mango with a smoothie-like consistency. A palette cleanser.