Tandoori Hut in Buffalo, NY

4.4(1,823)$20–30Buffalo, NY
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Good value

Rated 4.4 stars based on 1823 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Buffalo, NY • Price $20–30 • 4.4★
Tandoori Hut is an Indian buffet located at 3171 Main St in Buffalo, NY's University Heights neighborhood. This establishment has earned a 4.4-star rating from 1823 reviews. Tandoori Hut offers dine-in service, as well as no-contact delivery and takeout options. The price range for dining is between $20 and $30. Visitors can find hours, website, and phone information for Tandoori Hut. This buffet provides a dining experience in Buffalo, NY.

Good to know

  • Tandoori Hut has a listed address in Buffalo, NY, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.4-star rating from 1,823 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
3171 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14214, University Heights, Buffalo, NY
Phone
(716) 931-9343
Today
1–10 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.4 (1,823 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 30/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score30/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
5/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
0/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Moderate pricing

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

✅ 4.3 weighted · 1,823 reviews
4.3weighted · raw 4.4 from 1,823 reviews(↓ 0.08 from raw)
Highly Trusted
Review volume vs. city median1,823 / 472 median
02,360 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.4) with the city average (4.02) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2360+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

1 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
1–10 PM
monday
1–10 PM
saturday
1–10 PM
sunday
1–10 PM
thursday
1–10 PM
tuesday
Closed
wednesday
1–10 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–30
Price range$20–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsMany vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleAccepts credit cardsStreet parkingTV

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy QuietGood for groupsGood for kids

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Dine_inNo_contact_deliveryTakeoutDeliveryReservationsCovered Outdoor Seating

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service

Popular Dishes

11 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Chicken Tikka$14.9914 mentions
  • Chicken Tikka Masala$16.9513 mentions
  • Paneer Tikka$11.998 mentions
  • Chicken Curry$16.956 mentions
  • Chicken Makhani$16.956 mentions
  • Paneer Tikka Masala$14.955 mentions
  • Bhatura$4.003 mentions
  • Paneer Makhani$14.952 mentions
  • Lamb Biryani$18.952 mentions
  • Lamb Vindaloo$17.952 mentions
  • Paratha$3.952 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Reviews

1,823 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Tandoori Hut?

Tandoori Hut has a 4.4-star rating based on 1823 customer reviews.

Where is Tandoori Hut located?

Tandoori Hut is located at 3171 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14214, University Heights, Buffalo, NY.

How much does Tandoori Hut cost?

Tandoori Hut is budget-friendly. The price range is $20–30.

Is Tandoori Hut good?

Tandoori Hut is well-rated with 4.4 stars from 1823 reviews.

🛍️Shopping District

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Food & Dining
19
Retail & Shopping
16
Recreation & Entertainment
11
Transportation & Automotive
11
Miscellaneous Services
8
Arts & Culture
7

86 nearby places across 12 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

87 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Place Of Worships

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

Place Of Worship

3105 Main Street

~0.1 mi
St Joseph's Parish

Place Of Worship

~0.2 mi
University Presbyterian Church

Place Of Worship

~0.4 mi
North Buffalo Community Church

Place Of Worship

350 Kenmore Avenue

~0.6 mi
+1-716-833-6598Website
Cornerstone Community Church

Place Of Worship

49 Capen Boulevard

~0.6 mi
+1-716-834-3069Website

Community Centres

Gloria J. Parks Community Center

Community Centre

3246 Main Street

~0.2 mi
+17168321010Website

Gallerys

UB Anderson Art Gallery

Gallery

1 Martha Jackson Place

~0.5 mi
+1-716-829-3754Website

Banks

Bank of America

Bank

~0.6 mi
Website

Restaurants

Tandoori Hut

Restaurant

3171 Main Street

~16 ft
+17169319343
Lake Effect Diner

Restaurant

3165 Main Street

~60 ft
+1-716-833-1952Website
Buffalo Calzones

Restaurant

3160 Main Street

~131 ft
+17168369664Website
Kalypso Restaurant

Restaurant

12 Winspear Avenue

~499 ft
+17168343663
@ Eleven Wings & Cuisines

Restaurant

3225 Main Street

~0.1 mi
+17168992011Website
Doctor Bird

Restaurant

3104 Main Street

~0.1 mi
+17168376426Website
Jim's SteakOut

Restaurant

3094 Main Street

~0.1 mi
+17168386666Website
Amy's Place

Restaurant

3234 Main Street

~0.1 mi
+17168326666Website

Fast Foods

Just Pizza

Fast Food

3172 Main Street

~209 ft
+17168319979Website
Famous Doughnuts

Fast Food

3043 Main Street

~0.2 mi
+17168346356Website
Wendy's Drive-Thru

Fast Food

3362 Main Street

~0.4 mi06:30-00:00
Wendy's

Fast Food

3362 Main Street

~0.4 mi07:00-22:00
+1 716-862-3511Website
Subway

Fast Food

3382 Main Street

~0.4 miSu 10:00-21:00, Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00
+1-716-834-6878Website
Burger Authority

Fast Food

3476 Main Street

~0.6 mi
+17168335000

Bakerys

She Derm Dr.'s Soap Bakery

Bakery

3126 Main Street

~371 ft
+1-716-563-9491Website

Cafes

Lucky Koi Bubble Tea

Cafe

3126 Main Street

~0.1 mi
+17166253988Website
Bite Me Cafe

Cafe

3292 Main Street

~0.2 mi
+17163819385Website
Tim Hortons

Cafe

3470 Main Street

~0.6 miMo-We 06:00-19:00; Fr-Su 06:00-19:00
+1 716-831-3211

Ice Creams

Lake Effect Ice Cream

Ice Cream

1900 Hertel Avenue

~0.6 mi
+17168335253Website

Fire Stations

Buffalo Fire Station Engine 34 / Ladder 7 Quarters

Fire Station

2833 Main Street

~0.6 mi
Website

Doctors

Main Primary Care

Doctors

3125 Main Street

~524 ft
+1-716-834-1455Website
Steven R. Caprow, DC

Doctors

3404 Main Street

~0.4 mi
+17168350066
Main Pediatrics

Doctors

2924 Main Street

~0.5 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00
+1-716-837-0995Website
Lenahan Dermatology

Doctors

2900 Main Street

~0.5 mi
+17166894377Website

Pharmacys

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

392 Kenmore Avenue

~0.6 mi
Website
Walgreens

Pharmacy

3488 Main Street

~0.6 mi

Garden Centres

Elbers Landscape Service

Garden Centre

2918 Main Street

~0.5 mi
+17168342167Website

Hairdressers

Love Is Love

Hairdresser

3180 Main Street

~233 ft
Sharp Image

Hairdresser

3122 Main Street

~408 ft
+17164362563Website
Goyette's Barber Shop

Hairdresser

14 Winspear Avenue

~504 ft
+17169550858
Hair-Drobe Barber Shop

Hairdresser

3098 Main Street

~0.1 mi
+1-716-834-4247;+1-716-393-2596
The Barber Lounge

Hairdresser

3400 Main Street

~0.4 mi
+17162598652
A Stylish Creation

Hairdresser

1890 Hertel Avenue

~0.6 mi
+17165788299

Tattoos

Renaissance Custom Tattoo

Tattoo

3225 Main Street

~502 ft
+17168310588Website

Beautys

La Aesthetics

Beauty

1888 Hertel Avenue

~0.6 mi
+1-716-218-9718Website

Fitness Centres

C Training

Fitness Centre

3152 Main Street

~165 ft
+1-585-627-3860
Buffalo Combat Fitness

Fitness Centre

3068 Main Street

~0.2 mi
+17165534745Website
Distinct Boot Camp

Fitness Centre

3068 Main Street

~0.2 mi
+17163811652Website

Parks

Tyler & Winspear Triangle

Park

~0.1 mi
Tyler & Cornell Triangle

Park

~0.2 mi
Tyler & Flower Triangle

Park

~0.2 mi
University Circle

Park

~0.3 mi
Tyler & Mildred Triangle

Park

~0.3 mi
LaSalle Island

Park

~0.3 mi
Heath & Mildred Triangle

Park

~0.4 mi
Diefendorf Quad

Park

~0.4 mi

E-Cigarettes

Tasty Clouds Vape, Smoke Shop & Lounge

E Cigarette

3173 Main Street

~24 ft
+17166023387Website
Galaxy Glass

E Cigarette

3047 Main Street

~0.2 mi
+17167683687Website
Fumo Vapes Smoke & Vape Shop

E Cigarette

332 Kenmore Avenue

~0.6 mi
+17165510103

Books

Queen City Bookstore

Books

3184 Main Street

~270 ft
+17168336220Website
Greeks & Sneaks

Books

3230 Main Street

~0.1 mi
+17168334913

Conveniences

University Convenience

Convenience

3198 Main Street

~321 ft
7-Eleven

Convenience

3211 Main Street

~382 ft24/7
+1 716-834-4018Website
S&S Deli

Convenience

3083 Main Street

~0.2 mi
+17168372182

Laundrys

Campus Laundromat

Laundry

3134 Main Street

~342 ft
Website

Clothes

Polished One Stop Shop

Clothes

3124 Main Street

~384 ft
+1-716-436-6888Website
O'Connell's Clothing

Clothes

3240 Main Street

~0.1 mi
+18003360076Website

Appliances

Nationwide Refrigeration and Used Appliances

Appliance

3118 Main Street

~437 ft
+17162625143Website

Opticians

Main Optical Co

Optician

6 Winspear Avenue

~494 ft
+1-716-863-6404Website

Confectionerys

Parkside Candy

Confectionery

3208 Main Street

~514 ft
+1-716-833-7540Website

Yes

Buffalo Roots Hydroponics & Organics

Yes

3431 Main Street

~0.1 mi
+17162409075Website

Copyshops

Queen City Imaging

Copyshop

3100 Main Street

~0.1 mi
+1-716-832-8100Website

Childcares

GiGi's Playhouse Buffalo

Childcare

326 Kenmore Avenue

~0.6 mi
+17163220010Website

Pitchs

Robert Rich Senior All High Stadium

Pitch

~0.6 mi
Rotary Field

Pitch

~0.6 mi

Fuels

Mobil

Fuel

~339 ft

Cars

Four M Sales

Car

3080 Main Street

~0.2 mi
+1-716-835-8245Website

Parkings

Townsend Hall

Parking

~0.2 mi24/7
Parker Lot (f/s,st)

Parking

~0.2 mi24/7
Park and Ride Lot

Parking

~0.3 mi
Diefendorf Lot (f/s,st)

Parking

~0.5 mi24/7
Abbot A Lot (f/s,st)

Parking

~0.5 mi24/7
Abbot

Parking

~0.5 mi06:30-24:00
Clark Lot (st,f/s*)

Parking

~0.5 mi06:30-24:00
NFTA Park and Ride Lot

Parking

~0.5 mi24/7

Bicycle Rentals

UB Bikeshare

Bicycle Rental

~0.4 mi
Website

Artworks

Why?

Artwork

~0.4 mi
Vertical Presence - Grass Dunes

Artwork

~0.4 mi
Campus Compass

Artwork

~0.4 mi