La Tandoor Rangiora

Cuisine: Indian
Price Point: Mains from $10 - $20

Serving the finest dishes Northern India has to offer, La Tandoor is guaranteed to leave a smile... and maybe a curry moustache... on your face.

This quirky establishment offers everything from large tables for boisterous groups, casual window seats for a chilled dinner and intimate corners for something more romantic... and all in one cosy space. Their lime-green walls keep it playful whilst oriental patterns keep it true to its Indian roots.

Food like this is not meant to be rushed, so relax into some entrees before tackling a substantial main. Choose from the popular lollypop chicken, tandoori prawn, onion bhajees and the classic samosas that come with a meaty or vegetarian filling. Then for mains, keep calm and 'curry' on! Lamb and beef shine bright in the vindaloo, bhuna, kofta and madras while chicken reigns supreme in the chicken corn masala, chicken jalfrezi and methi chicken (among many many others.)

And let's not forget the seafood!. You have everything from prawn Kashmiri masala, prawn kadai and the Goan fish curry. No country does vegetarian food quite like India. Sample some of the very best with their mushroom, paneer, lentil and vegetable-based curries. If you're feeling really brave, be sure to check out the chef's specialities which feature some more daring dishes.