Tandoori & Indian BBQ in Artesia, CA

Punjabi BBQ & Cafe brings tandoori and Indian BBQ flavors to Artesia, California. Our Punjabi BBQ Special features a variety of dishes prepared in the clay tandoor and smoked over real charcoal.

From Tandoori Chicken and Chicken Tikka to Paneer Tikka, Seekh Kabab, Fish Tikka, Shrimp Tikka and Lamb Chops, our menu offers both vegetarian and non-vegetarian tandoori specialties.

Tandoori cooking is an important part of Punjabi and North Indian cuisine. The high heat of the tandoor helps create the characteristic roasted flavor and grilled texture associated with Indian BBQ.

What Is Tandoori Cooking?

Tandoori cooking is a traditional Indian cooking method that uses a high-temperature clay oven called a tandoor. Marinated meats, paneer, seafood, vegetables and Indian breads can be cooked at high heat to develop a distinctive grilled and roasted flavor.

Tandoori dishes are commonly associated with Punjabi and North Indian cuisine. Different marinades, herbs and spice blends can create a wide range of flavors, from mild and creamy to spicy and aromatic.

Tandoor-Grilled Indian BBQ

Indian BBQ includes a variety of grilled specialties such as chicken tikka, seekh kabab, paneer tikka, seafood tikka and mixed tandoori platters. These dishes can be enjoyed as appetizers, shared plates or part of a complete meal with naan, rice and curries.

Explore Our Tandoori & Indian BBQ

Choose from vegetarian, chicken, lamb and seafood specialties prepared in the tandoor.

• Tandoori Chicken: A classic Indian BBQ favorite prepared with seasoned chicken and cooked in the tandoor for a flavorful grilled finish.
• Chicken Tikka: Tender chicken prepared with an Indian marinade and cooked in the tandoor. Choose from Afghani Malai or Haryali Chicken Tikka.
• Paneer Tikka: Tandoor-grilled paneer available in Malai, Peri Peri and Haryali preparations.
• Seekh Kabab: Seasoned minced meat shaped around skewers and cooked in the tandoor. Available as Chicken Seekh Kabab and Lamb Seekh Kabab.
• Seafood Tikka: Enjoy Fish Tikka, Shrimp Tikka and Haryali Shrimp Tikka prepared as Indian BBQ specialties.
• Soya Chaap & Veggie BBQ: Vegetarian tandoori options include Afghani Malai Soya Chaap, Achari Soya Chaap, Haryali Soya Chaap and Mix Veggie Kabab.

Popular Tandoori & Indian BBQ Dishes

• Tandoori Chicken: A classic tandoor-grilled Indian chicken specialty with aromatic spices and a smoky grilled character.
• Malai Paneer Tikka: A creamy-style paneer tikka preparation designed for a rich and flavorful vegetarian BBQ experience.
• Peri Peri Paneer Tikka: Paneer prepared as a tandoori BBQ specialty with a Peri Peri-inspired spicy flavor.
• Haryali Chicken Tikka: Tandoor-grilled chicken tikka prepared in a fresh, herb-forward Haryali style.
• Chicken Seekh Kabab: Seasoned chicken prepared in seekh-kabab style and grilled in the tandoor.
• Lamb Seekh Kabab: Flavorful lamb seekh kabab prepared as a traditional Indian BBQ specialty.
• Fish Tikka: Fish prepared as a tandoori tikka specialty with aromatic Indian seasoning.
• Shrimp Tikka: Tandoor-style shrimp prepared as an Indian BBQ seafood specialty.
• Lamb Chops: Premium lamb chops featured among the Punjabi BBQ Special grilled selections.
• Mix Tandoori Special: A combination-style tandoori selection for guests looking to enjoy multiple Indian BBQ flavors in one meal.

Vegetarian Tandoori & Indian BBQ

Tandoori cooking is not limited to meat. Paneer, soya chaap and vegetables can also be marinated and grilled in the tandoor for flavorful vegetarian Indian BBQ.

Punjabi BBQ & Cafe offers vegetarian tandoori choices including Malai Paneer Tikka, Peri Peri Paneer Tikka, Haryali Paneer Tikka, Afghani Malai Soya Chaap, Achari Soya Chaap, Tandoori Masala Soya Chaap, Haryali Soya Chaap and Mix Veggie Kabab.

Pair Your Tandoori BBQ With Indian Favorites

Make your tandoori meal complete with freshly prepared Indian breads, rice and traditional sides.

• Naan & Tandoori Breads: Pair grilled BBQ dishes with Garlic Naan, Butter Naan, Plain Naan, Tandoori Roti, Bullet Naan or Punjabi Missi Roti.
• Rice & Biryani: Add Jeera Rice, Veg Pulao or one of the available chicken, lamb, goat or vegetable biryani options.
• Raita & Sides: Complement your meal with yogurt, raita, pickles and other sides available on the Punjabi BBQ & Cafe menu.

Punjabi BBQ & Tandoor Experience

Punjabi BBQ & Cafe combines traditional Indian tandoori cooking with a modern Punjabi BBQ menu. The Punjabi BBQ Special features dishes prepared in the clay tandoor and smoked over real charcoal.

The menu includes vegetarian BBQ, chicken, lamb, seafood and mixed tandoori options, making it easy to choose individual dishes or create a shared Indian BBQ meal.

Tandoori & Indian BBQ in Artesia, CA

Visit Punjabi BBQ & Cafe located at 18621 Pioneer Blvd, Artesia, CA 90701.

Our menu features tandoori and Indian BBQ specialties including Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Paneer Tikka, Seekh Kabab, Fish Tikka, Shrimp Tikka, Lamb Chops and Mix Tandoori Special.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tandoori & Indian BBQ