Sizzling Tandoor

Excellent Indian food find! We were on holiday seeking authentic Indian dinner and were happy to find sizzling tandoor. Service was hospitable and felt like we were at friends home. Kind server and manager. Spices in the food were over the top amazing. Ambiance was quiet side and a nice relaxing dinner. The menu offers vegetarian options and plenty of variety. Casual atmosphere. Would return again and highly recommend for Indian cuisine in Victoria.

Probably should be 1 Star.
Not the greatest Indian but came highly recommended by several people, hotel, shop keepers and other (Indian) waiters. The owner or manager and one waiter were great and tried there best to put on a good service, but there wine list was pitiful, but because she went to a near by place to fined a wine that would pare with the food, I have given an extra star.
The place looks tired and minimal atmosphere. We ordered a variety of starters (Popadoms, Nan Bread, Samosa etc) and then for main course, lamb sag which was good and a lamb Rogan josh which was also good. We added a lamb kebab (we like lamb), which was bland to say the least. The sad thing was that both my partner and I were sick all night with a bad stomach. She was worse than I, but I think it was the kebab, but not sure, all I know is that the acid indigestion was pretty rough and up all night with a bad stomach is no fun. We both know Indian food well and this wasn't an affect of spice, something was past it's due date etc., I would imagine.

I feel bad because I hate to give such a bad review, and I know after COVID, restaurants have been seriously hit, so I struggled on how to write this, but I feel there is a responsibility also to future customers.
Maybe they had a bad night or something so think about trying it, but be warned.

Really really and I mean really poor quality food, the butter chicken tasted like it was 4-5 days old, it was horrible, and I'm being generous with my words.
Nothing was fresh
And nothing tasted fresh
It all tasted like it was made days previously and stale.
The mint chutney was more like a yogurt with a hint of mint salad dressing, the naan was like chewing on gum, super chewy texture and not pleasing, it was just bad all around.

And they had music that was blaring super loud, who thinks it's ok to blare rap music during lunchtime.

Sorry to be blunt but the food has gone downhill so severely in the last 10 years since the opened, it's quite sad.

They used to be amazing at the uptown restaurant when they opened it approx 10 years ago, but it's so bad now I wouldn't even go back if it was free.
Ironically, they shut this location down last week permanently.

Save your money and walk down the street to Varsha, making food and service.

Totally loved this place.

The food was superb. We got about 5 different dishes and everything was delicious. Their tandoori prawns were exceptional.

Great service. I will definitely go back.

Delicious Indian food! This was right across from our hotel so we decided to give it a try after it was recommended by a shopkeeper in town. We had requested some dietary accommodations and they were amazing about it. The service was friendly and helpful too.

The mussels were delicious as were the curries and tandoori dishes. I'd absolutely recommend if you are visiting or just want some good takeaway.

Really great food. Nice waitress and bar tender. Specialty cocktails and wide selection of curries and sides. I had the Tikka Masala, and naan. Wonderful.

Fantastic food. We ordered three entrées and they were all delicious. Very friendly staff and good cocktails and wine selection.

I live right above a different Indian restaurant, and I still walk the few blocks just to go to Sizzling Tandoor downtown. They're my favourite in Victoria. Kabuki Curry is the best! I've had nearly everything on the menu and I still get it every time. I usually do takeout because I live so close, but it's still a great spot for a date night, or a place to take fam when they're in town. The atmosphere is great, a beautiful fusion of contemporary and traditional. Their drink menu is playful and smart. Their staff is always friendly, and over the years their manager Kirn has learned my name and always been grateful to see me in again.

My husband and I just had the best Indian meal of our lives here. Such a great overall experience. Loved the staff and atmosphere. Honestly can't underscore the food enough. Was amazing.

We dined here on New Year's Eve and had a nice time. They apparently had a bunch of cancellation so they were accommodate us without a reservation which was great. My partner and I both got martinis and they Were wonderful. The tandoori was bone in which I didn't know so I didn't care for that much (I just have a thing with bone in meat so that's just my picky was not a reflection on them). The curry was pretty good, the sauce was much better then the chicken and the chunks were pretty big. The naan I though was a bit undercooked, I like them a little charred and one of our pieces did not have any air pockets on it (see photo). Our bill for 3 drinks 2 dishes and 1 naan came to around $90 with tax & 15% tip, so it's not a especially cheap place but the food was good.