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Miramar · $12–20 · Ranked in 1 list
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Punjabi Tandoor is a Miramar spot ranked #1 of 7 in our Best Indian Food in San Diego list, scoring 89/100. Order the tandoori chicken, garlic naan, chana masala. The best food-to-price ratio of any Indian kitchen in the county.
We scored Punjabi Tandoor 89/100 in our full editorial review.
Read the full Punjabi Tandoor reviewPunjabi Tandoor is in Miramar, San Diego. Give yourself a few extra minutes for parking on weekends — Miramar fills up early on sunny days.
Explore MiramarPunjabi Tandoor takes the top spot on our Best Indian Food in San Diego list, ahead of Bhojan Griha (88/100).
See the full Best Indian Food in San Diego rankingPunjabi Tandoor scores 89/100 against a best indian food in san diego field that averages 85.7, running from 83 at the bottom to 89 at the top. That puts it 3.3 points above the category average and ahead of 6 of the 6 other places we scored. It lands 1st of 7, and nothing in the category scores higher.
Judged criterion by criterion, Punjabi Tandoor separates itself most on value (95/100 versus a 87 category average). Its softest showing is atmosphere at 58, 12 points under the field. Those two numbers are the honest summary: this is a place you pick for value, not for a clean sweep of every category.
| Criterion | Punjabi Tandoor | Category avg. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste | 93 | 88.7 | +4.3 |
| Consistency | 90 | 87.1 | +2.9 |
| Value | 95 | 87 | +8 |
| Atmosphere | 58 | 70 | -12 |
| Uniqueness | 88 | 84.3 | +3.7 |
Scores are Sandi Spots editorial judgments, compared against every other place we ranked in best indian food in san diego.
Miramar is dense enough that Punjabi Tandoor rarely needs to be a standalone trip. We have scored 3 other ranked spots in the same neighborhood, so it is easy to stack a visit with AleSmith Brewing Company (90/100 in our best breweries in san diego list) or Cotixan (88/100) and turn one stop into an afternoon.
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Yes, if you are in the neighborhood or nearby.
Punjabi Tandoor scores 89/100 in our Best Indian Food in San Diego list (#1 of 7). It is strongest on value (95) and taste (93). The best food-to-price ratio of any Indian kitchen in the county.
Skip it if atmosphere matters most to you — that is its weakest category (58/100).
Punjabi Tandoor is a good fit for indian food. Because it ranks #1 on our best indian food in san diego list, it makes the most sense to pair it with nearby stops in Miramar rather than build a day around a long cross-town drive. Check live hours and availability before leaving, especially for a weekend visit.
Best tactical tip: It's a counter inside an industrial park — order at the window and eat outside.
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Score 89/100 · Order: Tandoori chicken, garlic naan, chana masala · $12–20
Punjabi Tandoor has run the same tight Punjabi menu for years out of a Miramar unit with picnic tables. The tandoor is used constantly, so naan arrives blistered and chicken keeps its char. There is no service to speak of and no need for it.
Local tip: It's a counter inside an industrial park — order at the window and eat outside.
Scored with our ranking methodology — indian.
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