Tandoori Station
Tandoori Station
Tandoori Station is a Pakistani and Indian restaurant on Calle de José Ortega y Gasset, near Manuel Becerra in the Salamanca district, opened in 2005 under chef Nadeem Siraj. It frames its menu as the cooking of the Mughal Empire, built around a traditional tandoor that roasts meats, fish and breads, in a room designed as a train journey to India.
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Background
About Tandoori Station
The Story
Tandoori Station has cooked Pakistani and Indian food on Calle de José Ortega y Gasset since 2005, guided by chef Nadeem Siraj. The restaurant describes the idea as a train journey to India through its food, and the room plays along with decor inspired by traditional Indian trains, warm lighting and noble materials. It's set up for intimate dinners as much as group celebrations, with custom menus for groups and events.
The Cuisine
Pakistani and Indian, framed by the restaurant as the cuisine of the Mughal Empire: freshly ground spices, slow tandoor cooking for meat, fish and bread, and curries from mild to very hot.
From the Tandoor
The clay tandoor is the heart of the kitchen, cooking meats, fish and breads slowly for a texture and flavour of their own. From it come seekh kebab (minced lamb skewers with spices and herbs), lamb chops marinated in ginger and garlic, boti kebab of yogurt-marinated lamb, swordfish marinated in traditional spices, seafood, and a range of naans, including gluten-free versions of the makhni and garlic naans. To start there are samosas filled with spiced meat, onion and ginger, and onion bhajis in chickpea batter.
Curries and the Tasting Menu
The curry list runs from the creamy, mildly spiced butter chicken to a yogurt, tomato and coriander chicken curry, a very hot Goan chicken curry with lime, lamb madras, karahi gosht and murghi ka tikka masala. A tasting menu at €42.50 per person samples the tandoor and the curries for those who'd rather not choose, and the restaurant designs custom menus for groups and private celebrations.
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What Diners Say
Consensus
Tandoori Station Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 7.0/10, service 7.0/10, typical spend 35€
Diner Ratings
4.6
5808
TripAdvisor
4.4
2127 reviews
Tandoori Station ranks #368 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.4/5 on TripAdvisor (2127 reviews).
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Experience
Tandoori Station Dining Experience
Noble materials and warm lighting build what the restaurant calls an enveloping atmosphere, with décor inspired by traditional Indian trains. It's designed for intimate dinners, special gatherings and group celebrations alike.
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Tandoori Station Location & Neighbourhood
Address
C. de José Ortega y Gasset, 89-91, 28006 Madrid, Spain
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Calle de José Ortega y Gasset 89-91, at the Manuel Becerra end of the street in the Salamanca district.
Nearby
Lista is quiet, residential Salamanca, where the restaurants trade on produce and consistency rather than novelty. The eating is seasonal, careful and priced for people who come back. Parque del Buen Retiro and Puerta de Alcalá are the walk south.
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Details
Tandoori Station Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 13:30–16:00, 20:30–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 13:30–16:00, 20:30–23:30 |
| Thursday | 13:30–16:00, 20:30–23:30 |
| Friday | 13:30–16:00, 20:30–23:30 |
| Saturday | 13:30–16:00, 20:30–23:30 |
| Sunday | 13:30–16:00 |
Tandoori Station hours verified 2026-08-11. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Tandoori Station FAQ
Who is the chef at Tandoori Station?
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Nadeem Siraj is the chef at Tandoori Station, which has operated in Madrid since 2005, cooking from a traditional tandoor oven.
What is Tandoori Station known for?
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Tandoori Station is known for cooking from a traditional tandoor oven, including butter chicken and tandoor-marinated lamb chops, and for décor inspired by traditional Indian trains.
Where is Tandoori Station located?
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At Calle de José Ortega y Gasset 89-91, in Madrid's Salamanca district, a 5-minute walk from Manuel Becerra metro (L2/L6).
When is Tandoori Station closed?
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It's closed on Monday. Tuesday to Saturday it serves lunch (13:30 to 16:00) and dinner (20:30 to 23:30), and Sunday is lunch only.
How much is the tasting menu at Tandoori Station?
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Tandoori Station's tasting menu is priced at €42.50 per person, a set sampling of the tandoor kitchen's dishes alongside the wider carta.
Does Tandoori Station have gluten-free options?
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Yes, Tandoori Station's naan menu includes gluten-free versions of its Makhni Naan and Lehsani Naan, alongside the rest of its tandoor and curry dishes.
When did Tandoori Station open?
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In 2005, under chef Nadeem Siraj.
What's the decor like at Tandoori Station?
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The room leans on noble materials and warm lighting, with decor drawing on traditional Indian trains.
What other dishes does Tandoori Station serve beyond butter chicken?
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Yogurt-marinated boti kebab, murghi ka tikka masala, samosas, a lamb madras curry and karahi gosht.
Does Tandoori Station have a terrace?
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Yes.
How much does a meal cost at Tandoori Station?
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Roughly €26 to €50 per person; the tasting menu is €42.50.