The short answer
Queen's Tandoor (Thamrin): what visitors should know first
A central, familiar Indian meal near the Thamrin hotels. The menu is large and mixed, so choose vegetarian dishes deliberately, and confirm hours and the exact outlet before you go.
Diet
What we checked
- Indian. An Indian restaurant outside India. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
Queen's Tandoor (Thamrin) facts at a glance
- Location
- Plaza Bank Index, Jl. M.H. Thamrin Kav. 57
- Dining style
- Sit-down Indian, mixed menu
- Price signal
- Moderate; check the menu
- Signature order
- Try: lasooni palak, herb naan, dosa
- Good for
- Central stays, family meals
Why it matters
Why Queen's Tandoor (Thamrin) is worth your time
On a trip where food is the main worry for older parents, a restaurant on the main avenue with a long Indian menu is a safety net. You can eat familiar dal, naan and dosa without a long taxi ride into the suburbs.
Its location also helps with timing. Thamrin is close to several central landmarks, so a late lunch here fits between morning visits and an afternoon rest. The caution is the usual one for mixed menus: ask about vegetarian preparation, because the sources do not give diet certifications.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Lasooni palak
A spinach and garlic dish named in the IndoIndians guide as a vegetarian option.
- 02
Dosa and Indo-Chinese
South Indian and Chinese-Indian dishes sit alongside tandoori items.
- 03
Thamrin location
On the avenue that links central hotels and the Monas area.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Plan a shared table. IndoIndians describes a large Indian menu with Chinese-Indian fusion and dosa, and names two vegetarian dishes, lasooni palak (spinach cooked with garlic) and herb naan. What's New Indonesia adds tandoori specialities and Indo-Chinese dishes. Ask which dishes are vegetarian when you order.
The restaurant is not described as pure vegetarian, and neither source says how meat and vegetable dishes are cooked. Strict vegetarians should ask about the tandoor and the oil used. Jain diners should say so on arrival, as no onion-free kitchen is claimed here.
The group also runs a lighter outlet, Bambaiya by Queens Tandoor, listed separately in this guide, which is a different place from this Thamrin dining room. Thamrin is on the route between many central hotels and the Monas area, so this fits easily between sights.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm the outlet and hours
- Ask which dishes are vegetarian
- Say if you avoid onion and garlic
- Order mild for older diners
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Plaza Bank Index, Jl. M.H. Thamrin Kav. 57, Menteng, Central Jakarta
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Best time
- Lunch or dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- An office-plaza location on a main avenue, so a taxi can stop close by and the walk inside is short. The menu is long; ask staff to suggest mild dishes if spice is a concern.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-ins are normal. Reserve for larger family tables, and confirm the opening hours and that the outlet is still at Plaza Bank Index.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Queen's Tandoor (Thamrin)
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
An office-plaza location on a main avenue, so a taxi can stop close by and the walk inside is short. The menu is long; ask staff to suggest mild dishes if spice is a concern.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Queen's Tandoor vegetarian?
It has vegetarian dishes on a mixed menu; it is not described as pure vegetarian.
Is this the same as Bambaiya Cafe?
No. Bambaiya is a separate outlet from the same group, listed elsewhere in this guide.
Does it serve dosa?
IndoIndians lists dosa among the menu's items.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
