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The latest insights, culinary secrets, and coastal food traditions from the kitchen of Tandoor Express.

Firing at 450°C: The Smoke & Spirit of Authentic Clay Tandoor Ovens
Latest Story • Clay Tandoor4 min read

Firing at 450°C: The Smoke & Spirit of Authentic Clay Tandoor Ovens

Discover the age-old technique of clay oven charcoal cooking and how it imparts that irreplaceable smoky aroma to every kebab, naan, and tandoori specialty.

The Legend of Ghee Roast: Byadgi Chillies, Pure Ghee & Charcoal
Mangalore Classic
July 2026•5 min read

The Legend of Ghee Roast: Byadgi Chillies, Pure Ghee & Charcoal

How Kundapur Byadgi chillies, pure slow-cooked country ghee, and secret coastal aromatics combined to create Karnataka's most celebrated delicacy.

Arabian Sea to Brass Plate: The Story of Our Signature Fish Thali
Arabian Sea
June 2026•3 min read

Arabian Sea to Brass Plate: The Story of Our Signature Fish Thali

Every morning begins at Mangalore's bustling bunder docks. Follow our chefs as they handpick fresh Seer fish (Anjal) for today's live thalis.

40 Years of Tandoor Express: Four Decades of Coastal Legacy
Heritage
May 2026•6 min read

40 Years of Tandoor Express: Four Decades of Coastal Legacy

From Gurpur Anandraya Shenoy's humble clay oven takeaway in 1984 to next-generation modern hospitalities, explore the history behind the icon.

The Crisp Rice Kori Rotti & Authentic Kori Gassi Tradition
Coastal Staple
April 2026•4 min read

The Crisp Rice Kori Rotti & Authentic Kori Gassi Tradition

The heritage of wafer-thin crisp rice sheets paired with piping hot coconut chicken curry, an authentic Mangalorean family dining staple.

Mangalore's First Boiled Seafood Bucket Feast Experience
Innovation
March 2026•5 min read

Mangalore's First Boiled Seafood Bucket Feast Experience

Pioneering the coastal boiled seafood bucket loaded with fresh Arabian Sea prawns, mud crabs, and aromatic spice broths.