Addi's Darbar
Goan-inspired Indian cuisine · Redondo Beach
Restaurant in Redondo Beach, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A walk-in-friendly tandoor spot on Torrance Boulevard, closed Mondays and open Tuesday through Sunday evenings. makes it difficult to assess quality against Redondo Beach's harbor-front dining options, but the no-reservations format and inland location signal neighborhood convenience over destination appeal. Best suited for casual weeknight meals when you want South Asian flavors without the beachfront crowds.
About Addi's Darbar
Addi's Tandoor is a Redondo Beach venue with dinner hours Tuesday through Sunday and a Monday closure. The schedule is Tuesday through Thursday from 5–9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 5–9:30 PM, Sunday from 5–9 PM. Dress code is smart casual.
The Room and the Format
Addi's Tandoor is an evening dining option in Redondo Beach, open at 5 PM Tuesday through Sunday and closing at 9 PM most nights, with extended hours to 9:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. For planning, check the venue directly before making time-sensitive plans.
Private Dining and Groups
If you are planning a larger party, a celebration, or a visit with specific seating needs, contact Addi's Tandoor directly to confirm what the venue can accommodate. Names to compare while planning include R/10 Social House and Scardino's.
How It Compares
Addi's Tandoor can be considered alongside other dining options such as Captain Kidd's Fish Market & Restaurant, Fun Fish Market & Restaurant, Old Tony's, R/10 Social House, Scardino's. The strongest planning details for Addi's Tandoor are its Redondo Beach location, smart-casual dress code, dinner-hours schedule. For first-timers exploring Redondo Beach restaurants, Addi's Tandoor is best evaluated with the confirmed basics in mind: it is closed Monday, opens at 5 PM the rest of the week, keeps slightly later hours on Friday and Saturday. If your plans depend on a particular dish, reservation policy, accessibility need, or group setup, verify directly with the venue before you go.
Planning details
- Location
- 800 Torrance Blvd #101, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
- Website
- addisdarbar.com
- Phone
- +14243507121
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Addi’s Tandoor presents itself as a focused, small-scale North Indian tandoor kitchen tucked into a Torrance Boulevard strip mall. The clay oven sits at the heart of the cooking here, and the kitchen’s reliance on high-heat, direct-heat techniques gives the place a raw, elemental character. The copy emphasizes traditional Punjabi methods and careful ingredient work, so the experience reads as both unpretentious and purposeful: intimate and warm rather than flashy. Because the format is intentionally a departure from the coastal seafood scene, dining here feels like discovering a concentrated, authentic pocket of northern Indian flame-driven cooking.
Best For
This is a spot for diners who want a cooking-first meal centered on tandoor-roasted proteins and breads. The kitchen’s focus on marination, spice depth, and the oven’s trademark char makes it well suited to attentive dinners and small, celebratory meals where the technical clarity of each dish matters. Its strip-mall location and compact scale also work for casual evenings when you want a direct, ingredient-forward experience rather than a sprawling, multi-course occasion. The restaurant reads best for intimate dinners and modest special occasions anchored by bold, smoky flavors.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the tandoor offerings to understand what defines the kitchen: the oven’s heat and smoke profile are the defining signatures. The menu’s highlighted items — like Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala and Chicken Katakat — are the clearest examples of the restaurant’s technique and sourcing priorities. Expect straightforward preparations that showcase marinades and char rather than heavy saucing; choose oven-roasted proteins and breads to sample the textural contrasts the clay oven produces. Because the write-up stresses ingredient quality and marination, prioritize dishes that expose those elements rather than heavily reworked preparations.
Venue details
Ambiance
Calm and soothing atmosphere with white tablecloths, exotic aromas, and traditional quiet vibe.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Tandoori Chicken
- Chicken Tikka Masala
- Chicken Katakat
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Fun Fish Market & Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Old Tony's, Notable alternative
- Scardino's, Notable alternative
- R/10 Social House, Notable alternative
- Captain Kidd's Fish Market & Restaurant, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Fun Fish Market & Restaurant and Old Tony's share Addi's Tandoor's walk-in accessibility and neighborhood focus, though both lean heavily into seafood rather than South Asian cuisine. Scardino's offers a more formal Italian-American experience with better ambiance polish, while Captain Kidd's Fish Market & Restaurant delivers superior waterfront positioning and a market-to-table seafood format that justifies the harbor-district premium. R/10 Social House sits a tier above in terms of service infrastructure and group-dining capability, making it the better choice for special occasions or corporate gatherings.
Addi's Tandoor fills a cuisine gap in a market dominated by seafood and Italian fare, but the lack of awards, chef credentials, or price transparency makes it a default option rather than a destination. If you can't secure a table at the harbor cluster, or simply want tandoor cooking without driving to Los Angeles, it serves as a low-risk fallback. For visitors prioritizing atmosphere and view, stick with the beachfront options; for locals seeking weeknight variety, the Torrance Boulevard location offers convenience without the tourist premium.
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Compare Addi's Darbar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Addi's Tandoor | Redondo Beach | No published awards |
| Fun Fish Market & Restaurant | Redondo Beach | No published awards |
| Old Tony's | Redondo Beach | No published awards |
| Scardino's | Torrance | No published awards |
| R/10 Social House | Redondo Beach | No published awards |
| Captain Kidd's Fish Market & Restaurant | Redondo Beach | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Addi's Tandoor?
Check directly with Addi's Tandoor for current offerings. Hours run Tuesday through Sunday from 5 PM, with closing at 9 PM Sunday through Thursday and 9:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.
What should a first-timer know about Addi's Tandoor?
Addi's Tandoor is in Redondo Beach, follows a smart-casual dress code, is closed on Mondays. It opens at 5 PM Tuesday through Sunday, closing at 9 PM most nights and 9:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Is lunch or dinner better at Addi's Tandoor?
Dinner is the service window here. Hours start at 5 PM Tuesday through Sunday, with closing at 9 PM Sunday through Thursday and 9:30 PM Friday and Saturday.
What are alternatives to Addi's Tandoor?
Other names to consider while planning include Captain Kidd's Fish Market & Restaurant, Fun Fish Market & Restaurant, Old Tony's, R/10 Social House, Scardino's. Check current details with each venue before deciding, especially if your plans depend on a specific menu, seating type, or reservation option.
Is Addi's Tandoor good for a special occasion?
If the occasion depends on atmosphere, seating, or group accommodations, contact Addi's Tandoor directly before booking your plans.
Can I eat at the bar at Addi's Tandoor?
Contact Addi's Tandoor directly if bar seating or a specific seating style is important to your visit.
