A classic Bangor curry house with a loyal fan base, solid takeaway-and-dine-in value, and a real chance of a very good meal—but recent reviews also flag serious inconsistency, slow service, cash-only hassles, and a few red-flag hygiene complaints.
Bangor Tandoori delivers solid food quality with strong flavour appeal, but inconsistent execution across visits prevents a higher grade. Service remains polite and helpful despite occasional delays, while the pleasant High Street setting offers convenient, traditional curry-house comfort. Reliability concerns from repeat diners are the primary factor limiting its ascent to grade A territory.
Bangor Tandoori comes across like the kind of local curry house people defend passionately when it’s on form: warm, familiar, and capable of a very satisfying feast. Several diners rave about the atmosphere, helpful staff, and dishes that feel like a proper reward after a long day, while repeat visitors clearly treat it as a known quantity. At the same time, the more recent criticism is not subtle: long waits, cash-only inconvenience, a couple of very unhappy takeaway experiences, and some severe reports that are hard to ignore. The cooking leans classic British-Indian rather than flashy or innovative, which is exactly what the menu confirms: tandoori platters, balti, bhuna, jalfrezi, masala, set meals, and a full supporting cast of naan, rice, and vegetable sides. When it works, reviewers describe rich sauces, good flavour, and hearty satisfaction; when it doesn’t, the same dishes get called bland, oily, salty, chewy, or reheated. So this is best for diners who want a familiar curry-house experience, not culinary theatre. For families, the menu is genuinely workable: chicken tikka masala, butter chicken, plain naan, rice, chips, omelettes, and the set meals give kids recognizable choices. That said, parents should not assume every dish is mild or straightforward, and allergy-sensitive diners should double-check carefully because one review praises custom handling while another reports a serious mix-up. It’s family-friendly in the practical sense, but not a place where you want to be casual about special diets.
Area vibe: Busy coastal university town high street with shops, eateries and transport links.
Safety: Generally safe by day; quiet evenings in parts but normally comfortable to walk with some late-night emptier stretches.
What's nearby: Close to Bangor city centre, Bangor University, the bus/rail stations, shops and other casual restaurants.
Stick to the familiar curries and a starter or the set meal to get the most predictable value.
Bring cash, expect potential waits, and confirm any allergy needs up front.