A late-night Indian spot on the slopes of La Croix Rousse that's more takeaway comfort than fine dining. You'll find naan sandwiches, poulet tikka, and assiettes at wallet-friendly prices — decent enough when you need something warm and spiced after hours, but don't expect generous portions or refined technique. It's the kind of place that fills a gap in the neighborhood rather than competing with Lyon's best.
The only late-night Indian on La Croix Rousse — cheap naan sandwiches and tikka assiettes that hit the spot after midnight, if you don't mind small portions.
Skip the naan sandwiches — reviewers say they're stingy on filling. Go for the assiettes instead, which offer better value at around 11€.
Late-night Indian comfort on the slopes — decent, not memorable
Croix-Rousse Tandoori is the kind of place you stumble into when it's late, you're hungry, and most everything else on the slopes has closed. Open from 18:00 until the small hours, it fills a real niche in the 4th arrondissement — there aren't many Indian options up on La Croix Rousse, and this one does the job if you keep your expectations in check.
The menu is straightforward: naan sandwiches, assiettes (plates), and classic starters like poulet tikka. Prices are gentle — a naan sandwich runs around 6€, an assiette around 11€ — which is part of the appeal. The food is reasonably spiced and the naan itself is decent, but portions can be stingy. Several reviewers have noted that the naan sandwiches in particular feel light on filling, with meat cut into tiny pieces and barely there. That's a real frustration when you're paying for a meal, not a snack.
On the plus side, the staff are friendly and the service is quick, which matters when it's late and you just want to eat. Tripadvisor reviewers have praised the food as "étonnamment bonne" (surprisingly good) for the price point, and the Bangladeshi staff add a welcoming touch. But with a 3.8 Google rating across 445 reviews, the consensus is clear: this is a convenient, affordable spot that does the trick without ever threatening to be great. Go for the assiettes over the sandwiches, and don't make a special trip.