Strand Tandoori is an Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant at 45 Bedford Street in Covent Garden. Established in 1978, it has served generations of diners from a compact central London dining room close to the Strand, theatres and the market. Its broad, familiar menu makes the restaurant practical for a pre theatre meal, a late dinner or a relaxed curry with friends.
The tandoor is a major focus, using a clay oven and charcoal heat to cook meat, seafood and vegetables after marination in herbs, yoghurt and spices. Chicken tikka, lamb tikka, lamb chops, duck, king prawns and fish gain smoky edges while retaining their tenderness. A mixed grill gathers several of these preparations together and is well suited to sharing.
Curry choices move from mild korma and medium bhuna to hotter madras, vindaloo and phall, with chicken, lamb, prawns or vegetables available across much of the range. Balti dishes arrive with naan, while biryani combines aromatic basmati rice and spice with a vegetable curry on the side. Paneer, chickpeas, aubergine, spinach and mixed vegetables give meat free diners plenty of choice.
Rice, fresh naan and chutneys help guests build a complete meal around their preferred dishes and level of heat. Set meals offer a concise option for couples or groups, while a full drinks selection includes beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks. Takeaway and delivery extend the restaurant beyond Bedford Street, but the long standing Covent Garden dining room remains central to its identity.
Address: 45 Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9HA, United Kingdom
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