I eat here a few times a month, Fair enough its on the doorstep but it truly is a hidden gem. amazing food and freindly staff make this the best Indian Restraunt Ive ever been to. try it. You wont be dissapointed.

BOWBURN TANDOORI...is a sleeping giant! I recently visited Durham City on business, I asked a traffic warden (of all people!) where I would find the most enjoyable indian meal, his response was that its a 5 minute taxi ride out of the city centre to 'BOWBURN TANDOORI' but well, well worth it!
I was not dissapointed, it was terrific, the service superb and I even got a lift back into the city afte my meal from the owner of the restaraunt (MAX!)
I cant wait to go back, JANUARY!!
You must try BOWBURN TANDOORI....AWESOME!

I use this as my main indian takeaway. The service is consistently excellent and those working at the restaurant are always polite. The prices are reasonable. The food is generally very good. The degree of spiciness suits me very well. The time taken to produce the food is good and the expected time for collection is accurate. Their specialities are well worth the experience. If I had critisisms, they would be that there is no option for a low-oil meal and also it is not always easy to determine what is inside each container as the writing is not clear. Perhaps printed labels would be helpful.

Awesome food and lovely service by staff... You can sit inside or take away. if you want Quality of food, enjoy your night, I will suggest you to go there. They are very clean, tidy and friendly as well. Tandoori Mixed grill, Oh no!!! its awesome. If you wanna get something special, just order chief special. I can confirm you, you are not wasting your money. Reasonable price and Quality food other name is Bowburn tandoori. Thanks Max and all staff...!!!

I have been eating at this establishment for over 15 years, my job takes me all over europe, and my favourite 'eat out' is Indian, WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THAT THE STANDARD BARER OF INDIAN CUISINE WOULD BE FOUND IN BOWBURN?
I strongly urge you to try Bowburn TANDOORI, It is value for money, clean and the food is soooooooo good ( and addictive!)
The house speciality is a Tandoori mixed grill, I dont care who you are, if you are starving and love Chicken Tikka, Lamb tikka, Tandoori king prawns, shish kebab and the finest mixed onion and pepper...THIS IS IT !
a REAL 'BUTTON LOOSENER'!
Thank you Max and the staff...awesome!

i have been sampling the delights of this establishment for many years,& have yet to find another to match it.i am quite fussy when it comes to eating out & am not easy pleased,but have been more than satisfied on every visit.well done to all concerned in running this restuarant!!!i have tried everything from bhaji to biryani,fantastic,massala to madras,hmm,there is also a varied wine list to choose from or cider,beer,lager or of course ice cold cobra.if,when you are perusing the varied menu you need to know what a meal consists of the staff are more than willing to answer all of your questions,even adapt the meal to your liking,no problem.once again i cannot recommend bowburn tandoori high enough for a family,friends or romantic meal out. try it and see for yourselves,you will not be disappointed,believe me.