Tandoori Fire in Sacramento, CA

4.4(239)$10–30Sacramento, CA
True Hidden Gem 💎
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Good value

Rated 4.4 stars based on 239 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Large groups
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Casual dining
  • Families

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Sacramento, CA • Price $10–30 • 4.4★
Tandoori Fire is an Indian buffet located in Sacramento, CA, at 1009 9th St. This establishment has earned a 4.4-star rating from 239 reviews. Tandoori Fire offers delivery, dine-in, and takeout services, and its price range is between $10 and $30. Visitors can find more information on their website or by phone. The restaurant is situated in the Alkali Flat neighborhood. For those seeking an Indian buffet experience in Sacramento, Tandoori Fire provides multiple service options.

Good to know

  • Tandoori Fire has a listed address in Sacramento, CA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.4-star rating from 239 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout, delivery.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
1009 9th St, Sacramento, CA 95814, Alkali Flat, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 399-4102
Today
10:30 AM–9:30 PM
Price
$10–30
Rating
4.4 (239 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

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Before you go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Solid Quick Option

Score 47/100 · 4 positive signals
Quick bite score47/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
17/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Under $16 per person
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

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

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 28/100 · 2 positive signals
Full night out score28/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
3/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Cinema within walking distance

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

🆕 4.0 weighted · 239 reviews
4.0weighted · raw 4.4 from 239 reviews(↓ 0.37 from raw)
Newly Discovered (Low Confidence)
Review volume vs. city median239 / 556 median
02,780 (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 (3.87) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2780+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
10:30 AM–9:30 PM
monday
10:30 AM–9:30 PM
saturday
11 AM–10:30 PM
sunday
Closed
thursday
10:30 AM–9:30 PM
tuesday
10:30 AM–9:30 PM
wednesday
10:30 AM–9:30 PM

Pricing

Price range $10–30
Price range$10–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Validated parking

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Quiet

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
DeliveryDine_inTakeout

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

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

7 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Butter Chicken$18.998 mentions
  • Chicken Tikka Masala$18.996 mentions
  • Non-veggie Thali$24.992 mentions
  • Veggie Thali$24.992 mentions
  • Lamb Biryani$19.992 mentions
  • Lamb Curry$19.992 mentions
  • Vegetable Samosa$8.002 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

66 items with prices
  • Vegetable Samosa (2 Pieces)$8.00

    Crispy fried dumplings stuffed with potatoes and vegetables.

  • Chicken Pakora$11.95

    Chopped chicken and onions coated in a chickpea batter and fried.

  • Vegetable Pakora$10.95

    Vegetarian. Chopped mixed vegetables coated in a chickpea batter and fried.

  • Chana Chaat$11.95

    Chickpeas mixed with potatoes, cucumbers, onions, topped with yogurt, cilantro and a spicy sauce.

  • Samosa Chaat$11.95

    Two vegetable samosas, topped with cucumbers, onions, yogurt, cilantro and a spicy sauce.

  • Gobi Manchurian$11.99

    Gobi Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish with crispy cauliflower florets.

  • Vegetarian Appetizer Platter$11.95

    Vegetarian. Assortment of samosas, pakoras, and pappadum, with raita, mint chutney and tamarind sauce.

  • Paneer Chili$17.95

    Cottage cheese stir-fried with green, red bell pepper, red onions and other spices with tangy sauces.

  • Aloo Tikki Chana$11.95

    Potato cutlets cooked on a flat tawa topped with chana, yogurt, mint, and tamarind chutney.

  • Fish Pakoras$14.95

    Fish fried in chickpea flour and spices.

  • Taj. Small$4.99

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  • Tandoori Chicken$18.99

    Chicken on the bone marinated in yogurt and spices, cooked in a tandoor and served over a bed of bell peppers and onions.

  • Tandoori Chicken Malai$17.95

    Whole quail marinated in spices and cooked in a tandoor oven.

  • Tandoori Mixed Grill$24.99

    A combination of our most popular tandoori items, including tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, fish.

  • Tandoori Fish$18.99

    Whitefish marinated in fresh herbs and spices, cooked in the tandoor, and served over a bed of onions and bell peppers.

  • Paneer Sizzler$18.99

    Homemade cheese cubes with bell peppers and onions, medium spiced.

  • Onion Kulcha$6.99

    Flatbread stuffed with red onions, cilantro, and herbs.

  • Naan Bucket$20.00

    5 mix naan.

  • Chicken Korma$18.99

    Boneless chicken cooked in ginger and peach sauce.

  • Chicken Curry$18.99

    Boneless chicken cooked in milk with ginger, garlic and spices.

  • Chicken Vindaloo$18.99

    Chicken breast and thigh served with potatoes in a spicy sauce.

  • Butter Chicken$18.99

    Chicken cooked in a mild buttery curry sauce with fenugreek.

  • Chili Chicken$18.99

    Lightly battered and deep-fried chicken sautéed with bell peppers, onions, and sweet and sour sauce.

  • Methi Malai Chicken$18.99

    Boneless chicken cooked in a special creamy sauce with herbs, spices, and fenugreek.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

239 reviews

Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Tandoori Fire?

Tandoori Fire has a 4.4-star rating based on 239 customer reviews.

Where is Tandoori Fire located?

Tandoori Fire is located at 1009 9th St, Sacramento, CA 95814, Alkali Flat, Sacramento, CA.

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28
Retail & Shopping
15
Arts & Culture
13
Miscellaneous Services
12
Travel & Tourism
7
Transportation & Automotive
5

89 nearby places across 11 categories

Nearby Places

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

Librarys

California Taxpayers Association Library

Library

~0.2 mi
California State Braille and Talking Book Library

Library

900 N Street

~0.3 mi
California State Department of Transportation Law Library

Library

~0.4 mi
California Department of Pesticide Regulation Library

Library

~0.4 miMo-Fr 08:00-05:00
California State Board of Equalization Law Library

Library

~0.5 mi

Cinemas

Esquire IMAX Theatre

Cinema

1211 K Street

~0.3 mi
+1 916 443 4629Website

Museums

California State Capitol Museum

Museum

~0.3 mi
Website
Leland Stanford Mansion

Museum

~0.3 mi
Website
The California Museum

Museum

1020 O Street

~0.4 miTu-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00
+1-916-653-7524Website

Theatres

Sacramento Community Center Theater

Theatre

~0.3 mi

Place Of Worships

Holy Ascension Russian Orthodox Church

Place Of Worship

714 13th Street

~0.4 mi
Confucius Church of Sacramento

Place Of Worship

915 4th Street

~0.4 mi
Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church

Place Of Worship

~0.4 mi
Website

Banks

First US Community Credit Union

Bank

1335 J Street

~0.4 mi

Cafes

Temple Coffee

Cafe

1010 9th Street

~138 ftMo-Su 06:00-18:00
+1-916-443-4960Website
Sana'a Cafe

Cafe

901 K Street

~243 ftMo-Su 06:00-24:00
+1-916-764-3125Website
Starbucks

Cafe

980 9th Street

~388 ft
+1-916-447-4745
Starbucks

Cafe

1003 L Street

~0.1 miMo-Fr 05:30-17:30; Sa-Su 07:30-16:30
+1 916-930-0140Website
Immortal Cafe & Supply

Cafe

~0.3 mi
Pizza Supreme Being

Cafe

~0.5 mi
Milka Coffee Roasters

Cafe

~0.5 mi
Shine Cafe

Cafe

1400 E Street

~0.6 mi
+1 916-551-1400

Fast Foods

Taco Bell Cantina

Fast Food

900 K Street

~345 ft
+1 916-550-4302Website
Chipotle

Fast Food

615 David J Stern Walk

~0.2 mi
+1 916-596-3882Website
Subway

Fast Food

1125 2nd Street

~0.6 mi
+1 916-447-7833Website
Spud shack

Fast Food

~0.6 mi
Danny‘s Mini Donuts

Fast Food

~0.6 mi
Willie's Hamburgers

Fast Food

~0.6 miMo-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-22:30

Restaurants

Crest Cafe

Restaurant

~0.1 mi
Bangkok@12 Thai

Restaurant

900 12th Street

~0.2 mi
+1-916-443-5588Website
Jim Denny's

Restaurant

~0.2 mi
Morton's The Steakhouse

Restaurant

~0.3 mi
Upper Crust Pizza

Restaurant

~0.3 mi
Yard House

Restaurant

405 K Street

~0.3 miSu-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00
+1 916-441-5001Website
House Kitchen & Bar

Restaurant

~0.3 mi
Panda Express

Restaurant

~0.4 mi

Bars

Torch Club

Bar

904 15th Street

~0.5 mi
Website
Mix

Bar

1525 L Street

~0.5 mi
The Grand Wine Bar

Bar

~0.6 mi
River city saloon

Bar

~0.6 mi

Pubs

O'Mally's Irish Pub

Pub

1109 2nd Street

~0.5 mi
+1 916-492-1230Website
Fox and Goose Public House

Pub

1001 R Street

~0.6 mi07:00-22:00
+1 916-443-8825Website

Fire Stations

Sacramento Fire Station Number 2

Fire Station

~0.3 mi
Sacramento Fire Station Number 1

Fire Station

~0.6 mi

Pharmacys

Kaiser Downtown Commons Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~0.3 mi
CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

1701 K Street

~0.6 mi
+1 916-444-9266Website

Events Venues

Clarion

Events Venue

~68 ft

Parking Entrances

10th Street Entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.1 mi
10th Street Entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.1 mi
11th Street Entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.1 mi
I Street Exit

Parking Entrance

~0.2 mi
11th Street Exit

Parking Entrance

~0.2 mi

Charging Stations

ChargePoint

Charging Station

~0.1 mi
ChargePoint

Charging Station

~0.2 mi
ChargePoint

Charging Station

~0.3 mi
ChargePoint

Charging Station

~0.3 mi

Bicycle Parkings

Natural Resources Agency Bicycle Parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.3 mi24/7

Tattoos

Capital Ink Tattoo

Tattoo

1021 2nd Street

~0.5 miMo-Th 12:00-22:00;Fr-Sa 12:00-0:00;Su 12:00-21:00
+1 916-446-6824Website

Offices

California Department of Education

Office

1430 N Street

~0.5 mi

Parks

Alkali Flat Central Historic District

Park

~0.4 mi
Alkali Flat West Historic District

Park

~0.4 mi
Alkali Flat North Historic District

Park

~0.5 mi

Pawnbrokers

Best Collateral Sacramento Pawn Shop

Pawnbroker

~97 ftMo-Fr 9:00-17:30;Sa 9:00-17:00;Su 10:00-16:00
+1-916-448-7545Website

Clothes

BellaVUE Boutique

Clothes

1019 9th Street

~116 ftMo-Fr 12:00-18:00
+1 916-443-1453Website
Evangeline's Costume Mansion

Clothes

~0.6 mi

Conveniences

K Mini Mart

Convenience

921 K Street

~297 ft
7-Eleven

Convenience

~430 ft
7-Eleven

Convenience

1341 J Street

~0.4 mi
+1 916-930-0503Website
Olive Mix

Convenience

~0.6 mi

Alcohols

Rodney's Cigar & Liquor Store

Alcohol

~381 ft
BevMo!

Alcohol

~0.6 miMo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa 9:00-21:00
+1-916-502-9927Website

Sports

PLA Skateboarding

Sports

1006 J Street

~426 ftMo-Su 11:00-19:00
+1-916-508-9537Website

Florists

G Rossi Florist Inc

Florist

1208 J Street

~0.2 mi
+1 916-448-8244Website

Jewelrys

Super Silver

Jewelry

~0.6 mi

Car Repairs

Tom’s Automotive Service

Car Repair

730 Q Street

~0.6 mi

Confectionerys

Old Sacramento Candy Barrel

Confectionery

~0.6 mi

Arts

The Painted Cork

Art

~0.6 mi

Bus Stations

8th & Capitol

Bus Station

~0.3 mi
7th & Capitol

Bus Station

~0.3 mi
8th & O

Bus Station

~0.4 mi
Alkali Flat/La Valentina

Bus Station

~0.5 mi

Bicycle Rentals

Practical Cycle Transportation Co.

Bicycle Rental

114 J Street

~0.6 mi
Website

Artworks

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Artwork

~0.1 mi
Saint Patrick

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~0.1 mi
Saint Joseph

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Saint Anthony

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~0.2 mi
Thomas Starr King

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Dr. Sun Yat Sen

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~0.4 mi

Informations

Visitors Center

Information

1000 2nd Street

~0.6 miMo-Fr 11:00-16:00; Sa-Su 10:00-18:00
+1 916-808-7644Website