Tandoor Ovens

Best Tandoor Ovens for Indian Restaurants & Commercial Kitchens

A tandoor oven brings the authentic flavors of traditional clay oven cooking to your commercial kitchen. These cylindrical ovens reach extremely high temperatures that sear meats quickly, bake naan bread with characteristic charred spots, and cook kebabs to juicy perfection. The intense radiant heat and unique cooking environment create flavors and textures that simply can't be replicated with conventional ovens or grills. For Indian, Pakistani, Middle Eastern, and fusion restaurants, a tandoor is essential equipment for delivering authentic cuisine.

Tandoor ovens feature clay or ceramic-lined cooking chambers that absorb and radiate heat evenly throughout the interior. Food cooks from all directions at once, which is why tandoori meats develop their signature charred exterior while staying moist inside. Naan and other flatbreads stick to the oven walls and bake in minutes, emerging with the blistered surface and smoky flavor that customers expect from authentic Indian restaurants.

At GoFoodservice, we offer commercial tandoor ovens from Omcan USA, a trusted manufacturer known for reliable commercial cooking equipment. These ovens combine traditional clay chamber design with modern stainless steel exteriors built for commercial kitchen environments.

Why Choose a Tandoor Oven?

A tandoor oven delivers cooking results that no other equipment can match. The extreme heat, often reaching 700°F or higher, creates rapid caramelization and charring that defines tandoori cuisine. Meats cook quickly at these temperatures, sealing in juices while developing a flavorful crust. The smoky, slightly charred taste that results is the hallmark of authentic tandoori cooking.

Naan bread baked in a tandoor has a texture and flavor impossible to achieve in a standard oven. The dough sticks to the hot clay walls and bakes from both the radiant heat of the chamber and the direct contact with the clay surface. This dual cooking method produces bread that's crispy on the outside, soft and chewy inside, with the characteristic bubbles and char marks that customers recognize as authentic.

Beyond authenticity, tandoor ovens offer practical advantages for restaurant service. The high heat cooks food quickly, which helps maintain fast ticket times during busy periods. The vertical design and top-loading access make efficient use of floor space. For restaurants with open kitchens, the dramatic flames and traditional cooking technique create an engaging visual experience that enhances the dining atmosphere.

What to Look for in a Tandoor Oven

Choosing the right tandoor oven depends on your menu, volume, and kitchen layout. Several factors help determine which size and configuration best fit your operation.

Some things to consider when shopping for a tandoor oven include:

• Opening diameter based on your cooking needs
• Overall dimensions for your available space
• BTU output for heat recovery and temperature maintenance
• Clay or ceramic chamber construction
• Stainless steel exterior for durability
• Gas connection requirements
• Skewer capacity for meats and kebabs
• Accessibility for naan and bread baking
• And more!

The right tandoor oven becomes the centerpiece of your Indian or Middle Eastern kitchen, delivering the authentic flavors and cooking experience that define traditional cuisine. Matching the oven to your specific needs ensures efficient production and consistent results.

Shop Tandoor Ovens Today

A tandoor oven is sure to help you serve authentic tandoori meats, fresh naan, and perfectly charred kebabs. Traditional clay chamber design, high-heat performance, and commercial construction make these ovens essential for any restaurant featuring Indian or Middle Eastern cuisine.

Explore all your options, or browse our commercial specialty cooking equipment for additional unique cooking solutions, our commercial ovens for conventional baking and roasting, or our complete cooking equipment selection for all your kitchen needs. Have questions? Contact us today. We're always happy to help you find the perfect equipment for your operation!