Bombay Tandoor
Tysons Corner, Vienna
Restaurant in Vienna, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Bombay Tandoor delivers straightforward Northern Indian cooking in Vienna's Westwood Center, with easy parking and flexible hours Tuesday through Sunday. The kitchen focuses on tandoori staples and curry classics, making it a reliable weeknight choice for solo diners and families who want smoke and spice without the formality of downtown DC alternatives.
About Bombay Tandoor
Bombay Tandoor is a Vienna restaurant with service hours Tuesday through Sunday and a Monday closure. The schedule includes midday and evening hours: Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 5–9:30 PM, Friday from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 5–10 PM, Saturday from 11:45 AM–3 PM and 5–10 PM, Sunday from 11:45 AM–3 PM and 5–9:30 PM. Details about menu items, pricing, seating, or service style are limited.
The Room and the Menu
Information about Bombay Tandoor's dining room layout, décor, menu format, signature dishes, chef background, or pricing is not available. The venue's name may suggest a particular style of cooking, but without menu data, specific ordering advice is not provided. If you are deciding between restaurants, compare current menus and availability directly before you go.
When to Book and What to Expect
Bombay Tandoor is closed on Mondays. Lunch-hour service is Tuesday through Sunday, with weekday midday hours from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and weekend midday hours from 11:45 AM–3 PM. Dinner runs from 5–9:30 PM Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, from 5–10 PM Friday and Saturday. The dress code is smart casual.
For comparison, Alborz Restaurant and Shamshiry are other named dining options to consider, while Bombay Tandoor is the focus for diners specifically looking at this Vienna venue. If you're exploring Vienna's broader dining options, check current hours and menus before choosing. For a wider overview, our full Vienna restaurants guide lists additional local dining information.
Planning details
- Location
- 8603 Westwood Center Dr, Vienna, VA 22182
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- bombaytandoor.com
- Phone
- +17037342202
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Bombay Tandoor sits in the familiar suburban fabric of Tysons Corner, the kind of straightforward restaurant that favors reliable technique over trend-chasing flourishes. The tandoor is central to the identity here, and the writing emphasizes the clay oven’s role in producing the char and surface textures that define North Indian cooking. The setting—an accessible commercial strip unit—keeps things unpretentious and practical: diners arrive by car, expect value and capacity, and look for honest execution of classic tandoor-cooked mains rather than elaborate plating or spectacle.
Best For
This is a practical choice for families and groups who want hearty, reliably executed North Indian fare without ceremony. The restaurant’s placement in a suburban shopping strip and its emphasis on capacity make it well suited to larger parties and regular neighborhood dining. It also fits business dinners that prioritize solid food and straightforward service over ambiance-driven experiences; the focus is on technique and grilled tandoor mains such as butter chicken, tandoori chicken and lamb chops rather than novelty.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the tandoor-focused menu: order the signature grilled mains and the breads that benefit from the clay oven’s high heat and char. Share plates so everyone can sample the tandoor’s range—tandoori chicken and lamb chops are highlighted specialties, and butter chicken provides a reliably popular counterpoint. Given the restaurant’s suburban, capacity-oriented format, plan for group-friendly portions and expect straightforward, technique-driven dishes rather than elaborate tasting menus.
Venue details
Ambiance
Clean, spacious dining room with professional service and full bar.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- butter chicken
- tandoori chicken
- lamb chops
Planning details
Location
8603 Westwood Center Dr, Vienna, VA 22182 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Shamshiry, Notable alternative
- Circa at The Boro, Notable alternative
- Capo Deli Tysons, Notable alternative
- Alborz Restaurant, Notable alternative
- NM Cafe, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Bombay Tandoor sits in the mid-tier of Vienna's ethnic dining landscape, trading atmosphere for convenience and speed. Shamshiry offers a more polished Persian experience with tableside kabab service and a slightly higher check average, while Alborz Restaurant delivers similar Persian flavors in a quieter, date-friendly setting. If you're looking for value and don't need the theater, Bombay Tandoor edges ahead on ease of booking and parking, both Shamshiry and Alborz can fill up on weekends, requiring advance planning.
Circa at The Boro and NM Cafe occupy different lanes entirely, American bistro and upscale retail café, respectively, so they're not direct competitors unless you're simply weighing dinner options in the broader Tysons-Vienna corridor. For Indian cooking specifically, Bombay Tandoor and Alborz are your closest peers. Choose Bombay Tandoor if you want tandoori proteins and quick turnover; pick Alborz if you prefer Persian rice dishes and a quieter room. Capo Deli Tysons is best saved for lunch-on-the-go Italian rather than a sit-down dinner comparison.
For solo diners or small groups who prioritize logistics over ambiance, Bombay Tandoor is the easier call, walk-ins welcome, ample parking, a menu you can order from memory after one visit. If you're planning a special occasion or a first date, Shamshiry's tableside service and Alborz's quieter corners are better bets. Bombay Tandoor earns its spot as the neighborhood workhorse.
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Compare Bombay Tandoor
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Bombay Tandoor | Vienna | No published awards |
| Shamshiry | Vienna | No published awards |
| Circa at The Boro | McLean | No published awards |
| Capo Deli Tysons | Vienna | No published awards |
| Alborz Restaurant | Vienna | No published awards |
| NM Cafe | McLean | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bombay Tandoor good for solo dining?
Information about seating layout, walk-in wait times, or solo-dining setup is not available. The hours include midday and evening service Tuesday through Sunday, so solo diners should check current availability before visiting.
What should a first-timer know about Bombay Tandoor?
Bombay Tandoor is in Vienna and is closed Mondays. Hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 5–9:30 PM, Friday from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 5–10 PM, Saturday from 11:45 AM–3 PM and 5–10 PM, Sunday from 11:45 AM–3 PM and 5–9:30 PM. The dress code is smart casual.
Is Bombay Tandoor good for a special occasion?
Information about the room, ambience, private dining, group seating, or celebration services is not available. For a special occasion, confirm availability and fit directly with the restaurant.
What should I order at Bombay Tandoor?
Menu and signature-dish information is not available. Review the current menu directly with the restaurant before deciding what to order.
