The Tandoor Journey
Glimpses of the aromas, family traditions, and 4 decades of culinary milestones that shaped Mangalore's favorite coastal restaurant since 1984.
Gurpur Anandraya Shenoy
In 1984, our founder embarked on a mission to bring authentic, high-heat clay tandoor cooking to the heart of Mangalore. With hand-ground spices and fresh coastal catches, he established the gold standard for traditional hospitality.
“Our founder's passion for authentic tandoor spices, pristine coastal seafood, and Mangalorean family warmth continues to guide every dish we fire in our clay ovens today.”
HISTORY TIMELINE
40 YEARS OF UNPARALLELED EXPERIENCE
FOUNDATION & CLAY OVEN ERA
THE CLAY TANDOOR BEGINNINGS
In 1984, our founder Gurpur Anandraya Shenoy established Tandoor Express in the heart of Mangalore. Armed with traditional recipes, authentic hand-ground spices, and imported clay tandoor ovens, he introduced iconic North Indian & Tandoori specialties to coastal food lovers.
The signature charcoal-fired technique quickly captivated local foodies, setting a benchmark for authentic culinary warmth and traditional Indian dining.
Varadaraj brings modern vision to 40 years of culinary heritage
Under Gurpur Varadaraj Shenoy's leadership, Tandoor Express introduced high-speed food logistics, Mangalore's first boiled Seafood Bucket experience, and premier banquet hospitalities across Karnataka.
Gurpur Varadaraj Shenoy
Managing Director & Next-Gen Visionary
TASTE 40 YEARS OF COASTAL LEGACY TODAY
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