Tandoori Flames

Tandoori Flames is a vibrant Indian restaurant offering authentic North and South Indian cuisine, rich in spices and tradition. It’s known for its flavorful tandoori dishes, aromatic biryanis, and warm, family-friendly atmosphere.

📍 Locations & Ambience

• Malé / Hulhumalé

• Address (Hulhumalé): Lot No 10398, Ahigas Magu; just ~20 m from the beach .

• The setting is elegant yet relaxed, with both indoor air-conditioned comfort and lively outdoor seating—you’ll often find locals and tourists gathered around communal tables .

• Family‑friendly, includes a small children’s play area, plus provisions for takeout and delivery .

• Maafushi

• Located at Comrade Villa on the island’s main street—walking distance from all local guesthouses and beaches .

• The open-air, casual layout offers sea breeze, friendly vibes, and community seating with a view of island life .

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🍽 Cuisine & Menu Highlights

• Specializes in authentic Pakistani, North Indian, Bengali, and some Bangladeshi dishes .

• Tandoori & BBQ: Signature dishes include Afghani Chicken Tikka, Chicken Reshmi Boti, Seekh Kebabs (chicken, mutton, beef), Chicken Lollipop, and fish or pomfret BBQ options in Maafushi .

• Curries & Biryanis: Butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, hearty biryanis (chicken, lamb), with vegetarian and gluten‑free curry options   .

• Street‑food starters: Pani puri, samosa pakora, paneer pakoda, mirchi pakoda, papdi chaats—especially recommended in Hulhumalé .

• Set meals & combos: Family-friendly combos range from MVR 140 for a single tandoori chicken biryani up to MVR 795 for a feast for 4–5 .

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👍 Popular Dishes & Reviews

• Pani puri at Hulhumalé: described as satisfying little “flavour bombs” of spice, mint, and crunch .

• Tandoori chicken: flame-kissed, succulent and slightly charred—lighter marinades in Afghani style .

• Butter chicken and garlic naan: raved about for rich, creamy sauce and fluffy bread for perfect scooping .

• In Maafushi, reviewers spotlighted the tandoori chicken, curries, aloo paratha, and biryani packages; one said:

“Very affordable … delicious shared platter‑huge portions, great naan, tandoori chicken, chicken biriyani, butter chicken … Great value and delicious!