Tandoor Fish Tikka in Niagara Falls, Ontario

The seafood plate from our clay oven

Tandoor Fish Tikka is our answer for guests who want something from the sea rather than the farm. Fresh Basa is cut into thick pieces, marinated in lemon, yogurt, ginger, garlic and carom seed, then grilled in the clay oven just long enough to take on smoke without going dry.

Medium heat

Six pieces per order

Grilled, not fried

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Tandoor fish tikka made with fresh Basa marinated in lemon and yogurt at Indian Spice Route, Niagara Falls

Fish is the hardest thing to cook in a tandoor. Too long and it falls off the skewer; too short and the marinade never sets. We use Basa because it holds together under that heat and stays mild enough that the spices and lemon come forward instead of a strong fish flavour.

It is a lighter option than the chicken tikka and considerably lighter than a cream curry, which makes it a favourite with guests who want a full Indian meal without the weight. If you are eating late after a night on Clifton Hill, this is the plate we point you at.

How We Make Our Fish Tikka

The Basa is trimmed and marinated for a short window — long enough for the lemon, yogurt, ginger and garlic to season it, short enough that the acid does not start breaking down the flesh. Carom seed and a measured amount of chilli go in for warmth. The pieces are skewered and set high in the tandoor so they cook through on residual heat rather than direct flame, then come out with a squeeze of lemon and chaat masala.

What to Order With Tandoor Fish Tikka

Lemon, onion and chutney

Fish tikka wants acidity, not gravy. Sliced onion, extra lemon and a sharp mint chutney are the right partners, with a plain or garlic naan if you want something to fold it into.

Make it a lighter meal

Pair it with a vegetable Hakka noodle or a bowl of rice instead of a heavy curry. It is one of the few ways to eat a full plate at our table and still leave feeling light.

Dine In, Take Out or Get It Delivered in Niagara Falls

Order Tandoor Fish Tikka for dine-in at 5026 Centre St, as takeout, or for delivery across Niagara Falls including Clifton Hill, Fallsview, Lundy’s Lane, the Drummond Road area, Morrison Street, Stamford and Chippawa. Because it is grilled rather than sauced, it is one of the better travellers on our menu.

Cooked to order, never held

Fish does not survive sitting. Every order goes onto a skewer when it comes in, which is why it arrives flaking rather than rubbery.

Bright rather than heavy

Lemon and yogurt do the work here, not cream. It is the lightest plate in our tandoori range.

Mild fish, real spice

Basa carries the marinade without fighting it, so what you taste is carom, ginger and char rather than a strong fish flavour.

What kind of fish is in your tandoor fish tikka?

We use fresh Basa. It holds its shape on the skewer in a clay oven and stays mild, so the lemon, yogurt and carom seed in the marinade come through rather than a strong fish flavour.

Is tandoor fish tikka spicy?

It sits at a medium heat — warm from chilli and carom seed but balanced by the lemon and yogurt. We can make it milder or hotter if you tell us when you order.

How many pieces come in an order of fish tikka?

Six pieces per order, served with sliced onion, lemon and mint chutney. Check menu.html for current portion details and pricing.

Can I get tandoor fish tikka delivered in Niagara Falls?

Yes. Order online for delivery or pickup from 5026 Centre St. We deliver across Niagara Falls including Clifton Hill, Fallsview, Lundy’s Lane, Morrison Street, Stamford and Chippawa, and we are open late every night.

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Indian Spice Route — Centre Street, Niagara Falls

Address 5026 Centre St, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3N7
Phone (289) 477-0148
Hours Mon – Thu: 11:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Fri – Sun: 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM
Service options Dine-in · Takeout · Delivery · Catering

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Tandoor Fish Tikka in Niagara Falls, Ontario