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Tandoor Char House

Indian and Pakistani

Mon Closed; Tue–Fri 4pm–10:30pm; Sat 2pm–10:30pm; Sun 2pm–10pm

  • 2652 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
  • (773) 327-2652
  • Last verified: August 2026
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Sliced kabob wrap with a side of spiced curly chaat fries at Tandoor Char House in Chicago

Menu

Starters

  • Tamarind Wings (3 pcs.)$10

    Crispy whole wings marinated in our house spice blend, fluffed in our Tamarind Chutney

  • Masala Ceviche$9

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

  • Chaat Fries$7

    One of our fusion creations, these curly fries are liberally dusted with a special blend of Indian spices.

  • Vegetarian Samosa$8

    Light, flaky pastry stuffed with a mixture potatoes, peas, and savory seasoning. Two in every order.

  • Beef Samosa$8

    Our Beef Samosas are created with light, flaky pastry stuffed with seasoned minced ground beef.

  • Chicken Pakora$9

    Golden brown chickpea batter breaded tandoori chicken.

  • Shrimp Pakora$8

    Shrimp dipped in chickpea batter and fried.

  • Vegetarian Pakora$8

    Onions, jalapeños & potatoes drenched in our homemade batter and fried.

  • Paneer Pakora$9

    Paneer cheese fried in our chickpea batter.

  • Papadum$6

    Thin, lightly toasted lentil wafers.

  • Tandoori Chicken Empanadas$8

    Shredded Tandoori Chicken, side of Tikka Masala Sauce. Two pieces per order.

Tandoor Entrees

  • Tandoor Mix Grill Platter$35

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

  • Assorted Mix Grill Platter$35

    A crowd favorite. A combination of Lamb Boti Kabob, Seekh Kabob, and Murg Malai. Served with a side of our rich Tikka Masala Sauce. All meats are Zabiha Halal.

  • Tandoori Chicken Boti$21

    Succulent pieces of boneless chicken breast - slow roasted in the tandoor then charbroiled to perfection.

  • Tandoori Chicken – Chicken Legs$21

    Our famous marinated chicken is now available in three options. These entrees normally take 30 minutes to slow roast in our traditional clay oven (Tandoori Oven).

  • Tandoori Chicken – Half Chicken$25
  • Tandoori Chicken – Whole Chicken$29
  • Shrimp Tandoori$22

    Luscious shrimp slow roasted in the tandoor.

  • Tandoori Lamb Boti Kabob$23

    Tender, boneless cuts of lamb slow roasted in the tandoor.

  • Seekh Kabob$21

    Freshly minced ground beef mixed with our special blend of house spices, then charbroiled on a skewer in the tandoor for a delicious smoked flavor.

  • Paneer Tandoori$21

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

  • Murg Malai$21

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

Karhai Signatures

  • Chicken Tikka Masala$20

    Boneless white meat baked in the tandoor enveloped in our homemade buttery cream sauce. Our take on the classic butter chicken.

  • Lamb Tikka Masala$21

    Boneless cuts of lamb baked in the Tandoor oven and marinated in our homemade buttery cream sauce. (R)

  • Lamb Karhai$21

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

  • Chicken Karhai$21

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

  • Frontier Chicken$21

    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 on a sizzling griddle. This dish promises a harmonious fusion of vibrant flavors and succulent textures.

  • Lamb Saag$21

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

  • Chicken Saag$21

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

Fusion

  • Rib Eye Steak$48

    A juicy cut of rib eye steak marinated and charred any way you like and serve with sides of mashed potatoes. (R)

  • Penne Tikka Masala$29

    Penne pasta sauteed in our homemade buttery cream sauce topped with your choice of tandoori chicken or tandoori shrimp.

  • Tikka Masala Tacos (3 Tacos)$15

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

  • Tandoor Char Burger$23

    Deliciously seasoned with a seekh flavored burger cooked on the charbroiled to your liking. Served with tikka masala sauce, onions, tomatoes, lettuce and a side of chaat fries. (R)

  • Chicken Fajitas$22

    Spiced Chicken Fajitas cooked with onions, green peppers and fresh squeezed lemons.

Vegetarian Treasures

  • Palak Paneer$16

    (Also known as Saag Paneer) Paneer cheese and spinach slow-roasted in a decadent, rich creamy sauce, offering a delightful harmony of textures and flavors.

  • Chana Masala$16

    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.

  • Mutter Paneer Tikka Masala$16

    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 (Mutter)

  • Aloo Gobi$16

    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.

  • Daal$15

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

  • Mixed Vegetable Curry$15

    Indulge in a vibrant medley of fresh potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, green peas, carrots, squash, and zucchini, expertly stewed with an assortment of exotic spices.

Biryanis

  • Boneless Chicken Biryani$22

    This traditional homemade oven baked rice includes layers of spices, saffron and boneless chicken.

  • Boneless Lamb Biryani$23

    Chunks of boneless lamb slowly roasted within layers of spices and rice. (R)

  • Vegetarian Biryani$20

    Broccoli, cauliflower, peas, corn, carrots, potatoes and rice baked with flavorful vibrant spices.

  • Chili Chicken Biryani$22

    Boneless spicy dark meat chicken and rice baked together with layers of exotic spices. Accompanied by raita and our famous achar. Spicy.

  • Combo Biryani

Tandoor Wraps

  • Tandoori Chicken Wrap$14

    Contains slow roasted and char broiled boneless chicken.

  • Seekh Kabob Wrap$14

    Contains minced ground beef, marinated and seasoned then charbroiled on a skewer. (R)

  • Lamb Kabob Wrap$15

    Tender cuts of lamb wrapped in a bread of your choice. (R)

  • Paneer Tikka Wrap$14

    Paneer cheese and assorted vegetables wrapped in a bread of your choice.

  • Frontier Chicken Wrap$14

    Chicken thigh meat sautéed with onions, assorted bell peppers and tomatoes wrapped in your choice of bread.

Salads

  • Kachumber Salad$8

    Romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes and lemon slices

  • Tandoori Salad$15

    Add your choice Chicken, Shrimp or Seekh Kabob

Chutneys and Sides

  • Achar$4

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

  • Raita$4

    Yogurt based sauce with cucumbers, and tomatoes. A cooling accompaniment to any entrée.

  • Cilantro Chutney$4

    A fiery dip made with fresh cilantro, jalapeños, and lime.

  • Tamarind Chutney$4

    Our Tamarind Chutney is a delightful fusion of bold flavors, featuring the rich sweetness of jaggery and the zesty kick of fresh tamarind.

  • 12 oz Side of Rice$3
  • 8 oz Tikka Masala Sauce$6
  • 8 oz Side Salad$4
  • Mixed Cup of Sliced onions, lemons, jalapeños$3
  • Side cup sliced Onions$1
  • Side of Sliced Lemons$1
  • Side of Sliced Jalapeños$1

Breads

  • Assorted Naan Basket$11

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

  • Naan$4

    A leavened, oven-baked flatbread.

  • Garlic Naan$4

    Chunks of garlic cooked within our famous oven baked flatbread.

  • Paneer Cheese Naan$5

    Melted cottage cheese in an oven baked naan.

  • Paratha$5

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

  • Chapathi$5

    Whole wheat flour flatbread cooked on the tava.

  • Aloo Paratha$6

    Buttery whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas.

  • Chili Naan$5

    Jalapenos cooked within our oven baked bread

  • Onion Kulcha$5

    Onions in our special oven baked flatbread.

Drinks

  • Mango Strawberry Lassi$7

    Strawberries blended with fresh mangos and homemade yogurt.

  • Blueberry Lassi$7

    This fresh blueberry & yogurt smoothie is a great antidote to the fierce spices we use in our meals.

  • Strawberry Lassi$6

    Ripe strawberries and yogurt blended to create a tropical, thirst-quenching concoction.

  • Mango Lassi$6

    A blend of juicy mangos and yogurt is the perfect tropical beverage.

  • Masala Chai$5

    Our special homemade tea infused with an assortment of spices.

  • Soft Drinks$4

    Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite

  • The Kala Khatta$9

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

  • Mango Mojito$9

    A refreshing twist on the classic mojito, featuring muddled fresh mint and lime, perfectly balanced with sweet mango nectar and topped with a splash of soda

  • Apple Mudha Spritz$9

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

Desserts

  • Dubai Chocolate Cake$17

    A decadent chocolate creation layered with luscious pistachio cream and crispy kunafa flakes. Finished with a thick fudge icing and topped with a hard chocolate shell. It's a luxurious fusion of flavor.

  • Falooda$13

    A beloved South Asian classic. Layered rose milk, basil seeds, crispy vermicelli, silky jello, and your choice of ice cream: vanilla, pistachio, or falooda.

  • Falooda Kulfi$9

    Rose flavored ice cream served with pistachios.

  • Pistachio Kulfi$7

    Homemade pistachio & almond ice cream.

  • Mango Kulfi$7

    Homemade mango ice cream liberally sprinkled with pistachios & almonds.

  • Gulab Jamun$7

    Homemade mini doughnuts soaked in an aromatic rose scented syrup.

  • Mango Cheesecake$8

    Homemade mango cheesecake made with a ginger cookie crust. Topped with whipped cream and garnished with pistachios.

  • Chocolate Fudge Cake$7

    Decadent fudge cake served with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with hot fudge.

Menu items and prices are approximate and may have changed — call the restaurant to confirm.

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