Tandoori Flare White Rock
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🔥 Tandoori Flare is a casual Indian restaurant on Johnston Road in central White Rock, where the modest dining room puts the focus squarely on freshly prepared curries, tandoori cooking and breads from the clay oven.
One of its biggest draws is the weekend buffet, giving diners a chance to sample a changing mix of meat and vegetarian dishes alongside rice, appetizers and fresh naan. The full menu ranges from Butter Chicken and Fish Pakora to paneer, lentil and chickpea dishes, with adjustable spice levels and a kitchen that is notably willing to accommodate special requests. Years of repeat customers from White Rock and South Surrey have made this unassuming spot a neighbourhood go-to for dine-in meals, takeout and larger catered gatherings.
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🍽️ Tandoori Flare Menu
⭐ Tandoori Flare is known for Butter Chicken and Garlic Naan.
🍽️ Weekend Buffet
Available on select weekend days and times. Contact the restaurant for current buffet hours and availability.
Enjoy a rotating selection of Tandoori Flare favourites, with a variety of meat and vegetarian dishes, rice, appetizers and freshly prepared naan. Buffet selections vary, making it an easy way to sample several Indian dishes in one meal.
🥙 Appetizers
Indian and Indo-Chinese starters featuring crispy pakoras, chaat, samosas, noodles and savoury vegetarian and meat dishes.
Veggie Noodles
Stir-fried noodles prepared with vegetables.
Vegetable Pakora
Fresh vegetables coated in chickpea flour batter and deep-fried until crisp.
Fish Pakora
Pieces of fish seasoned with Amritsari spices and deep-fried.
Chilli Chicken
Chicken sautéed with bell peppers and onions in a soy chilli sauce. Available dry or with gravy.
Chicken Noodles
Noodles prepared with tender chicken.
Prawn Pakora
Jumbo prawns seasoned with spices and deep-fried.
Chilli Fish
Fish prepared Indo-Chinese style with bell peppers, onions and soy chilli sauce. Available dry or with gravy.
Vegetable Samosas
Two crispy pastries filled with a savoury vegetable mixture.
Aloo Tikki
Two seasoned potato patties, deep-fried until crisp.
Samosa Chaat with Chana
Vegetable samosas served chaat-style with chickpeas.
Aloo Tikki with Chana
Crispy seasoned potato patties accompanied by chickpea curry.
Chaat Papri
Crisp papri layered with potatoes, chickpeas and yogurt, finished with chutney and spices.
Paneer Pakora
House-made cheese coated in a spiced chickpea flour batter and fried.
Vegetable Manchurian
Vegetable Manchurian served with a sweet soy chilli sauce.
Dahi Kabab
A yogurt-based Indian snack with a tangy flavour.
Chilli Paneer
House-made cheese sautéed with peppers and onions in soy chilli sauce.
Veggie Spring Roll & Mini Samosas Platter
A shareable combination of vegetable spring rolls and mini samosas.
Channa Bhatura
Spiced chickpea curry accompanied by deep-fried leavened bread.
Amritsari Kulcha
Traditional Amritsari-style kulcha.
Chilli Gobhi
Cauliflower prepared with a sweet soy chilli sauce.
Chicken Samosas
Two flaky pastries filled with seasoned minced chicken.
Chilli Soya Chaap
Marinated soya chaap sautéed with bell peppers and onions in soy chilli sauce.
🔥 Tandoori Specialties
Clay-oven specialties featuring yogurt and spice-marinated chicken, seafood, paneer and soya chaap.
Chicken Tikka
Yogurt and spice-marinated chicken grilled in the traditional clay oven.
Paneer Tikka
House-made cheese marinated with yogurt and spices, then grilled.
Malai Chicken Tikka
Chicken flavoured with saffron and cashews and grilled in the clay oven.
Tandoori Prawns
Spice-marinated prawns cooked in the clay oven.
Tandoori Fish
Fish seasoned with Indian spices and grilled in the clay oven.
Tandoori Chicken
Yogurt and spice-marinated chicken roasted in the clay oven.
Seekh Kabab
Your choice of minced chicken or lamb seasoned with onion, ginger and Indian spices and cooked in the clay oven.
Malai Paneer Tikka
Paneer prepared malai tikka-style.
Tandoori Soya Chaap
Soya chaap cooked tandoori-style for a smoky finish.
Malai Soya Chaap
Tender soya chaap prepared in a creamy malai sauce.
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🥬 Vegetarian
Indian vegetarian curries and specialties featuring paneer, lentils, vegetables and soya chaap.
Shahi Paneer
House-made paneer simmered in a creamy onion-based sauce.
Channa Masala
Chickpeas cooked with ginger, garlic, tomatoes, herbs and Indian spices.
Aloo Gobi
Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices.
Eggplant Bhartha
Baked eggplant mashed and cooked with ginger, garlic, onions, peas and tomatoes.
Daal Makhani
A creamy lentil specialty prepared in Doon's house style.
Mixed Vegetables
Bell peppers, carrots, peas, beans and onions cooked with Indian spices.
Palak Paneer
House-made paneer cooked with spinach and mild spices.
Kadai Paneer
House-made paneer sautéed with spices in an Indian-style wok.
Yellow Daal Tadka
Lentils cooked until tender and finished with a mildly spiced tempering.
Malai Kofta
Kofta served in a smooth, creamy sauce.
Muttar Paneer
House-made paneer and peas cooked in a ginger, garlic and tomato sauce.
Bhindi Masala
Okra sautéed with onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and spices.
Vegetable Korma
Fresh vegetables and cashews cooked in a mild cream sauce.
Vegetable Vindaloo
Vegetables cooked in a zesty, tangy vindaloo curry sauce.
Mutter Mushroom
Peas and mushrooms prepared in a ginger, garlic and tomato sauce.
Paneer Makhani
House-made paneer cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce.
Kadai Soya Chaap
Soya chaap and green peppers sautéed with Indian spices in a wok.
🍗 Chicken Specialties
Boneless chicken curries ranging from creamy classics to spinach, coconut, mango and tangy vindaloo preparations.
Butter Chicken
Boneless chicken simmered in a creamy house sauce.
Kadai Chicken
Chicken cooked with onions, tomatoes and green peppers with traditional Indian spices in a wok.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Spice-marinated grilled chicken finished in a creamy sauce.
Chicken Korma
Boneless chicken cooked in a cashew-based cream sauce and garnished with almonds.
Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken simmered with onions, ginger, garlic and tomatoes in a coriander and cumin-spiced sauce.
Chicken Palak
Chicken cooked with spinach, broccoli and mild spices.
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken prepared in a spicy, tangy vindaloo curry sauce.
Mango Chicken
Boneless chicken cooked with mango pulp and spices.
Coconut Chicken
Spice-marinated chicken cooked in a creamy coconut sauce.
Chicken Rogan Josh
North Indian-style chicken cooked with onions and ginger in a rich, spiced yogurt sauce.
🍛 Lamb, Beef & Goat
Choose goat, lamb or beef prepared in a selection of classic Indian curry styles.
Curry
Choice of goat, lamb or beef cooked in a flavourful curry.
Kadai
Choice of goat, lamb or beef prepared kadai-style.
Korma
Choice of goat, lamb or beef cooked in a creamy sauce.
Palak
Choice of goat, lamb or beef cooked in a spinach-based sauce.
Vindaloo
Choice of goat, lamb or beef prepared in a spicy curry sauce.
Rogan Josh
Choice of lamb, beef or goat cooked North Indian-style with onions and ginger in a rich, spiced yogurt sauce.
🐟 Fish & Prawns
Seafood curries and wok-style dishes featuring fish or prawns with chilli, coconut, butter and traditional Indian sauces.
Prawn Flare Chilli
Jumbo prawns sautéed with onions, bell peppers and spices.
Coconut Prawns
Prawns cooked in a creamy coconut sauce.
Fish Vindaloo
Fish cooked in a spicy, tangy tomato-based vindaloo sauce.
Prawn Curry
Prawns prepared in an aromatic curry sauce.
Prawn Kadai
Prawns cooked kadai-style in a seasoned sauce.
Prawn Vindaloo
Prawns simmered in a spicy, tangy tomato-based curry.
Butter Prawns
Prawns cooked in a creamy house sauce.
Fish Curry
Fish prepared in an aromatic curry sauce.
Fish Kadai
Fish cooked kadai-style with Indian spices.
Fish Flare Chilli
Fish sautéed with onions, bell peppers and spices.
Coconut Fish
Fish cooked in a creamy coconut sauce.
Butter Fish
Fish prepared in a creamy house sauce.
🍚 Rice & Biryani
Basmati rice dishes ranging from simple sides to aromatic biryanis with vegetables, chicken, seafood or meat.
Vegetable Biryani
Basmati rice and vegetables cooked together with aromatic spices.
Coconut Rice
Basmati rice simmered with coconut milk.
Plain Rice
Steamed basmati rice.
Chicken Biryani
Chicken and basmati rice cooked together with aromatic spices.
Vegetable Pulao
Basmati rice cooked with seasoned vegetables.
Prawn Biryani
Prawns and basmati rice cooked with aromatic spices.
Beef, Lamb or Goat Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with your choice of beef, lamb or goat and aromatic spices.
🫓 Naan & Breads
Indian breads ranging from clay-oven naan and whole-wheat roti to layered parathas and stuffed specialties.
Garlic Naan
Leavened bread topped with fresh garlic and baked in the clay oven.
Lachha Paratha
Flaky, multilayered Indian bread finished with butter.
Bhatura
Deep-fried leavened Indian bread.
Stuffed Paratha
Flaky Indian flatbread with a savoury filling.
Chicken Naan
Naan prepared with a chicken filling.
Plain Naan
Fresh leavened bread baked in the traditional clay oven.
Tandoori Roti
Whole-wheat flatbread baked in the clay oven.
Tawa Paratha with Yogurt & Achar
Tawa-cooked paratha served with yogurt and pickle. Choose Aloo, Gobi, Paneer or Mooli.
Butter Naan
Clay-oven naan finished with butter.
Stuffed Naan
Naan filled with spinach, onions and house-made cheese.
Aloo, Cheese, Spinach & Onion Paratha
Flaky paratha filled with potatoes, cheese, spinach and onions.
Bread Basket
A combination of Plain Naan, Garlic Naan, Roti and Stuffed Naan.
🥗 Sides & Condiments
Cooling yogurt sides, chutneys, salads and crisp accompaniments to complete the meal.
Plain Yogurt
House-made Indian-style yogurt.
Mango, Mint or Tamarind Chutney
Choice of mango, mint or tamarind chutney.
Mixed Pickle
Traditional mixed Indian pickle.
Papadum
Two thin, crisp papadums.
Mixed Raita
Yogurt mixed with cucumber, carrots, coriander, cumin and spices.
Kachumber Salad
Fresh onions, tomatoes and cucumbers combined in a simple salad.
Green Indian Salad
Fresh greens prepared as an Indian-style salad.
🍰 Desserts
Traditional Indian sweets alongside familiar ice cream favourites.
Rasmalai
Soft paneer patties soaked in sweet milk flavoured with cardamom.
Gulab Jamun
Sweet Indian dumplings soaked in syrup.
Vanilla Ice Cream
Classic vanilla ice cream.
Gajrela
Traditional Indian carrot pudding.
Mango Ice Cream
Creamy mango-flavoured ice cream.
🥤 Drinks
Cooling lassi, milkshakes and everyday hot and cold beverages.
Mango Lassi
Yogurt blended with sweet mango purée for a creamy chilled drink.
Indian Tea
Aromatic Indian-style black tea.
Indian Coffee
Rich Indian-style coffee.
Milkshake
Choice of Mango or Vanilla.
Sweet Lassi
Traditional yogurt-based drink served sweet.
Salted Lassi
Traditional yogurt-based drink with a savoury salted finish.
Bottled Water
Bottled drinking water.
Pop
Assorted soft drinks.
👧 Kids Special
Simple, kid-friendly meals featuring familiar chicken favourites.
Butter Chicken with Rice
Chicken in a creamy tomato-based sauce served with rice.
Chicken Fingers
Chicken strips served as a kid-friendly meal.
⭐ Tandoori Flare Favourites
These selections are based on dishes commonly praised in Google reviews.
Butter Chicken
One of Tandoori Flare's most frequently praised dishes, the Butter Chicken has a rich curry sauce and remains a longtime favourite for both takeout and buffet diners.
Garlic Naan
Fresh Garlic Naan is repeatedly singled out alongside the curries, with customers often describing it as one of the highlights of their meal.
Fish Pakora
A longstanding favourite, the Fish Pakora earns consistent praise for its flavour and is regularly ordered as an appetizer or alongside a larger Indian meal.
Dal Makhani
The restaurant's lentil dishes have developed a loyal following, with Dal Makhani and other daal preparations frequently praised by both buffet and à la carte diners.
Tandoori Chicken
Charred in the tandoor and seasoned with Indian spices, the Tandoori Chicken is a recurring favourite among customers looking beyond the restaurant's curries.
Kadai Paneer
A particularly popular vegetarian choice, the Kadai Paneer has earned enthusiastic praise for its bold curry and generous pieces of paneer.
Chole Bhature
This classic combination of spiced chickpeas and fried bread is another customer favourite, with repeat diners particularly praising the flavour of the chole.
🍽️ Dining Experience
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Weekend Buffet
The weekend buffet is one of Tandoori Flare's defining features, offering a changing assortment of meat and vegetarian curries, rice, appetizers and freshly prepared naan.
Casual Neighbourhood Restaurant
The dining room is simple and unfussy rather than upscale, with comfortable seating and a relaxed atmosphere geared toward casual lunches and dinners.
À La Carte Dining
Guests who prefer to order individually can choose from the full menu of curries, tandoori dishes, biryani, Indo-Chinese dishes, breads and appetizers.
Fresh From the Tandoor
The restaurant uses clay tandoor ovens for its naan and grilled dishes, giving freshly prepared breads an important place alongside the curries.
Adjustable Spice
Many dishes can be prepared at different heat levels, allowing diners to request anything from mild seasoning to considerably spicier preparations.
Vegetarian-Friendly
Paneer, chickpea, lentil and vegetable dishes make up a substantial part of the menu, with vegetarian customers reporting plenty of choice both from the regular menu and buffet.
🅿️ Parking & Accessibility
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Johnston Road
Tandoori Flare is located at 1357 Johnston Road in White Rock, along one of the city's main north-south commercial streets.
Street-Level Restaurant
The restaurant occupies a casual storefront location with direct access from the surrounding commercial area.
Nearby Parking
Customers describe the Johnston Road location as convenient for drivers, with parking available around the restaurant and surrounding businesses.
Central White Rock
The location is convenient to both central White Rock and the surrounding South Surrey neighbourhoods.
📍 Landmarks & Location
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Central White Rock
Tandoori Flare sits on Johnston Road in central White Rock, surrounded by the shops, restaurants and services of the city's main commercial area.
Johnston Road
The restaurant's location along Johnston Road makes it easy to reach from both White Rock and neighbouring South Surrey.
Neighbourhood Indian Restaurant
Longtime customers regularly describe Tandoori Flare as their local or go-to Indian restaurant, with some returning weekly or ordering from the restaurant for years.
White Rock & South Surrey
The restaurant draws customers from across the peninsula, with reviewers frequently comparing it favourably with other Indian restaurants throughout the White Rock and South Surrey area.
📱 Ordering Options
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Dine-In
Tandoori Flare has a casual full-service dining room for à la carte meals and its weekend buffet.
Weekend Buffet
A recurring weekend buffet provides a selection of Indian curries, vegetarian dishes, rice, appetizers and naan for customers who want to sample several dishes.
Takeout
Takeout is a major part of the business, with longtime customers frequently ordering curries, naan, appetizers and complete meals for pickup.
Delivery
Indian meals can be ordered for delivery, with customers regularly reporting delivery orders from the restaurant.
Catering
Tandoori Flare caters weddings, family celebrations and other events, with customers specifically praising larger catered orders and the restaurant's event service.
Custom Spice Levels
Customers can request different levels of heat for many dishes, including mild preparations for diners who prefer less spice.
Special Requests
The kitchen has accommodated modifications to individual dishes, including requests for particular ingredients to be omitted or curries prepared in a more home-style manner.
💬 Customer Feedback
This section summarizes recurring themes in customer reviews.
Food Is the Main Draw
Even customers who find the restaurant's appearance modest frequently praise the cooking, with flavour and food quality consistently emerging as the strongest reasons people return.
A Loyal Local Following
Regulars describe Tandoori Flare as a go-to Indian restaurant in White Rock and South Surrey, including customers who have been ordering here since before the pandemic.
Buffet Has a Following
The weekend buffet attracts repeat diners for its variety and value, with customers appreciating the opportunity to sample several curries and vegetarian dishes in one visit.
Fresh Naan Stands Out
Naan is one of the most consistently praised parts of the meal, particularly Garlic Naan served fresh alongside curries and buffet selections.
Friendly Service
Many customers describe the staff as warm, attentive and accommodating, with individual employees and the owner occasionally singled out for going out of their way to help.
Generous Portions & Value
Portion size and value receive considerable praise, particularly for takeout curries and combination meals, although some customers have found certain orders smaller than expected.
Simple Surroundings
The dining room is generally described as comfortable but basic, with customers tending to emphasize the food rather than the decor when recommending the restaurant.
Consistency Can Vary
While most feedback is strongly positive, occasional reviews report uneven buffet replenishment, preparation or service, particularly during busy periods and with some takeout and delivery orders.
