Tandoori Lounge, William Cannon
24 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/austinfood26 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 13 threads.
What people say, in short
Most diners recommend Tandoori Lounge, and several call it their regular go-to or favorite. Two diners praise the biryani, and the malai kofta, naan and gravies also get mentions. A couple of diners value its late hours, and one thinks it is the only South Austin place that serves dosas. Caveats: two diners say it has slipped and no longer compares, and one regular finds it consistent but not extraordinary.
Address
Tandoori Lounge + Bar (Indian Cuisine), 3601 W William Cannon Dr #450, Austin, TX 78749
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Lamb biryani, Malai kofta, Naan
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Haps73 in r/austinfood · Dec 2025taste
Says the food tastes good and the menu has familiar favorites; notes the place is rarely crowded.
- Recommendsu/Artistic_Courage_851 in r/austinfood · Jan 2025taste
Says Tandoori Lounge has good dishes.
- Recommendsu/hawkinsnponcho in r/austinfood · Jan 2026taste
Usual pick; praises the lamb biryani from their last visit and says the spice level can be adjusted.
- Recommendsu/trainwreckchococat in r/austinfood · Dec 2025variety
Loves the place and believes it's the only South Austin spot offering dosas.
- Recommendsu/Pestilence_XIV in r/austinfood · Jul 2025
Mentions Tandoori Lounge as a solid secondary pick.
- Recommendsu/canigetatoot in r/austinfood · Aug 2026
Says it was a standout meal on a recent visit.
- Recommendsu/crlynstll in r/austinfood · Dec 2025taste
Visited once on a busy weekend night, found the food good, and plans to return.
- Recommendsu/thedood-a-man in r/austinfood · Jul 2025
Says it has become their regular go-to place.
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- Recommendsu/vrenlos in r/austinfood · Aug 2026
They love this place; bonus that it's open until 3am.
- Recommendsu/IAmSportikus in r/austinfood · Jan 2026consistency
Regular spot; finds quality good and consistent, not extraordinary; naan and tikka always satisfy.
- Recommendsu/Coujelais in r/austinfood · Dec 2025delivery
Praises the very late delivery and takeout as especially useful.
- Recommendsu/BronchialBoy in r/austinfood · Jul 2025
Says Tandoori Lounge is their favorite.
- Recommendsu/scip111 in r/austinfood · Mar 2024
Puts Jaipur first, then says Tandoori Lounge, which replaced a former biryani spot, is good too.
- Caveatu/ParticularLeek7073 in r/austinfood · Jan 2025taste
Used to be a favorite but now does not compare.
- Recommendsu/shiggymiggy1964 in r/austinfood · Aug 2026
Included among places that all hit.
- Recommendsu/RagingLeonard in r/austinfood · Aug 2026taste
Best they've had in Texas.
- Recommendsu/polyprobthrowaway in r/austinfood · Jan 2026
Suggests it for those down south as a direct answer.
- Recommendsu/Sleep_pincher in r/austinfood · Jul 2025taste
After rereading, says everything they have eaten there has been great.
- Caveatu/EuroCultAV in r/austinfood · Jan 2025consistency
Was hooked for a while, but says quality has dropped.
- Recommendsu/lifayt in r/austinfood · Oct 2026
Names this place as a direct answer to the request.
- Recommendsu/viggy96 in r/austinfood · Aug 2026taste
Says Tandoori Lounge's malai kofta is great, and also praises Sankalp in North Austin.
- Recommendsu/joespizzapasta in r/austinfood · May 2026taste
Living in South Austin, calls Tandoori Lounge their top biryani experience.
- Recommendsu/Best_Tangerine4699 in r/austinfood · Jul 2025taste
Says they like it, praising the naan and gravies as close to what they expect.
- Recommendsu/TrashJuice59 in r/austinfood · Jan 2025
Names Tandoori Lounge as a favorite.
- Caveatu/ToxicEvolution in r/austinfood · Dec 2025
Ordered takeout chicken tikka masala that arrived cold; called the first experience disappointing.
- Recommendsu/masterdesignstate in r/austinfood · Oct 2024
Suggests Tandoori Lounge in reply to the buffet request.
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