Tandoori Grill has quickly become a beloved spot in Puyallup, where comfort, community, and authentic flavors come together. For owner Gagandeep Penaich and his family, the restaurant represents more than just a business — it’s the fulfillment of a dream that began more than two decades ago when they first moved to the United States.
From the beginning, Indian food was central to their lives — both as a cherished connection to home and as a way of gathering friends and family. But finding truly authentic Indian cuisine in Washington proved difficult. Trips across the Canadian border became their go-to solution whenever cravings hit. “Whenever we wanted really good Indian food, we would drive all the way to Canada,” Gagandeep recalls. It was a ritual rooted in love for the flavors of home, but it also planted the seed of a dream: one day, they would create a space closer to home where authentic Indian cooking could thrive.…