A hidden, budget-friendly Indian food-court vendor delivering fresh tandoori cooking, generous portions and fast service, with cramped seating and several serious Too Good To Go complaints to consider.
Mr Tandoor delivers strong food quality and attentive service that keep regulars returning for tandoori chicken, biryani and wraps at exceptional value. The hidden food-court location and shared seating limit ambiance appeal, preventing a higher grade despite consistently dependable execution across most dimensions.
Mr Tandoor is a small, tucked-away counter inside the Strutton Ground food court, close to Victoria and Westminster. It is easy to miss and not built for lingering, but the atmosphere is friendly and bustling in a practical lunch-break way. One recurring impression is of hot food made visibly in front of you, with staff who make a quick stop feel unusually welcoming. The cooking is fresh, smoky and generous rather than precious: clay-oven chicken, soft naan, biryani, wings and wraps are the dependable crowd-pleasers. This is Indian tandoori comfort food with a broad, accessible menu and a few creative fast-food touches, not a formal curry-house experience. Current prices support the value reputation, with substantial meals generally landing around £8-12 before extras. Families can manage well here because the menu includes familiar chicken meals, chips, chicken burgers, mild curries, naan and rice, alongside vegan and vegetarian choices. The shared seating is cramped, so takeaway or nearby park seating may suit families better than a full sit-down meal. Reviews do not establish a dedicated children's menu, but the range of approachable options makes it reasonably family-friendly.
Area vibe: Busy transport and administrative district with mixed commercial and tourist activity.
Safety: Generally safe with good lighting and regular footfall, though quieter late at night outside main routes.
What's nearby: Close to Victoria Station, Westminster offices, Victoria Palace Theatre, Cardinal Place shops and several office blocks and hotels.
Start with a clay-oven chicken favourite, then add a fresh naan or masala chips depending on how hungry you are.
This is best treated as a quick food-court stop rather than a relaxed meal, especially if you are relying on a promotional collection.
The regular meals offer strong value, particularly at lunch, but the higher-priced platters are a different proposition.