Naan Bread Copenhagen: Fresh from the Tandoor Oven at Indian Bites

There is naan bread, and then there is naan bread baked in a real tandoor oven. At Indian Bites in Copenhagen, every single flatbread is made to order in our traditional clay tandoor, fired to temperatures of up to 480 degrees Celsius. The result is a warm, pillowy bread with a lightly charred crust and a soft, slightly chewy interior that you simply cannot replicate in a standard kitchen oven. Come in to Pustervig 4, order your naan alongside a curry or dal, and taste the difference for yourself. Open daily 11:00 to 20:30, with a 4.7-star Google rating from 533 reviews.

Naan has been a cornerstone of North Indian cooking for centuries, and at Indian Bites we treat it with the same care and attention as every other dish on the menu. Whether you choose a classic garlic naan, a simple plain naan, or an indulgent cheese naan, you are getting freshly baked bread, made from scratch, every time. Explore the full menu at indianbites.dk/menu/.

What makes tandoor-baked naan bread special?

The tandoor oven is the heart of any serious North Indian kitchen. It is a cylindrical clay oven, typically set into the ground or a counter, with a fire burning at the bottom and intense radiant heat rising up through the chamber. Temperatures inside a working tandoor reach between 400 and 480 degrees Celsius – far hotter than any domestic or commercial baking oven. That extreme heat is what makes tandoor naan categorically different from flatbread baked any other way.

When a round of naan dough is slapped against the interior wall of the tandoor, it cooks in just two to three minutes. The rapid, fierce heat creates a pressure differential inside the bread that causes it to puff up and blister. The side touching the clay wall picks up a faint char and a subtle smokiness. The outer surface sets quickly into a lightly crisped shell while the interior stays soft and airy. When the naan is pulled from the oven, it is brushed with butter and served immediately. This combination of textures – the crispness outside, the pillowy inside, the slight smokiness – is entirely a product of the tandoor. You cannot fake it.

At Indian Bites, we use our tandoor oven throughout every service, every day. It is not just for chicken and kebabs. The tandoor is central to how we make our bread, and we are proud of the quality it delivers. A naan from our kitchen is something worth ordering on its own terms – not merely as an accessory to the main dish.

Types of naan bread at Indian Bites

We offer three varieties of naan, all baked to order in the tandoor and served warm:

• Garlic Naan – 30 DKK. Our most popular naan and one of the most-ordered items on the entire menu. The same light, fluffy tandoor dough, but brushed generously with melted butter and finely chopped fresh garlic straight out of the oven. The garlic melts into the warm bread and delivers an aromatic, savoury flavour that complements every curry we serve. We use fresh garlic – not powder – and the difference is unmistakable. If you are ordering naan for the first time at Indian Bites, start here.
• Plain Naan. The classic, unembellished version. Soft, blistered from the tandoor, with a light brush of butter after baking. Plain naan is the purist’s choice and the right pairing when you want the flavours of the dish – a richly spiced dal, a delicate palak paneer, or a complex korma – to take full centre stage without competition from the bread. It is also the most versatile option for guests sharing multiple dishes around the table.
• Cheese Naan. The most indulgent of the three. Cheese naan is filled before baking – the dough is wrapped around a layer of melted cheese and sealed, then baked in the tandoor until the exterior is golden and the filling is soft and stretchy. It works brilliantly alongside milder curries and is also popular as a satisfying standalone snack. If you are looking for something a little special or want to treat yourself, cheese naan is the answer.

All three varieties are made to order and served hot. There is no minimum order on bread – you can add a single naan to your meal or order several to share across the table. See all available options at indianbites.dk/menu/.

Pairing naan bread with curries

Naan was designed to be eaten with sauce. In the North Indian tradition, bread and curry are a complete meal together – the bread is the utensil, the vehicle, and the complement all at once. Choosing the right naan for the right dish makes a noticeable difference to the overall experience. Here are our recommendations:

• Garlic naan with butter chicken (145 DKK). This is the definitive pairing. The creamy, tomato-butter sauce of murgh makhani and the fragrant garlic of the naan are perfectly calibrated to each other. The garlic cuts gently through the richness of the sauce, giving every mouthful balance and brightness. Tear off a piece, drag it through the sauce, and you will understand immediately why this combination is so beloved.
• Garlic naan with dal tadka (125 DKK). Dal tadka – slow-cooked lentils finished with tempered spices – is one of the most satisfying dishes in Indian cooking. A garlic naan alongside it is the classic accompaniment: the soft bread scoops up the thick, earthy lentil sauce effortlessly, and the garlic aroma mirrors the warm spicing of the dal.
• Plain naan with delicate vegetarian dishes. For lighter, more nuanced dishes such as palak paneer or a mild korma, plain naan is the better choice. The neutral flavour of the bread keeps the focus on the dish without introducing competing aromas from garlic or cheese.
• Cheese naan as a standalone or with a mild curry. Cheese naan is rich enough to stand alone as a snack, but it also pairs wonderfully with milder main dishes. The creaminess of the melted cheese filling works in harmony with sauces that are gentle in heat but complex in spice.

The combinations above are starting points. North Indian dining culture encourages sharing, exploring, and mixing – and at Indian Bites, we actively encourage our guests to try things in different combinations and find what works best for them. See our full menu for the complete range of dishes available.

How to order naan bread in Copenhagen

Ordering naan at Indian Bites is easy regardless of how you prefer to eat. Here are your options:

• Dine in. Come to Pustervig 4, 1126 Copenhagen K, in the Indre By neighbourhood. We are open every day from 11:00 to 20:30, which covers both lunch and dinner. The restaurant is approximately five minutes on foot from Norreport Station. Sit down, order at the counter, and your naan will arrive warm and freshly baked from the tandoor. No reservation needed.
• Takeaway. Order at the counter and take your food to go. Naan travels well when properly wrapped and is best eaten within 20 to 30 minutes of collection – which, given our central location, is easily achievable whether you are heading home, to the office, or to one of the parks nearby. Kongens Have and Ørstedsparken are both within a short walk of Pustervig 4 and make excellent picnic spots.
• Wolt delivery. Find Indian Bites on Wolt and add naan to your order alongside your chosen main dishes. We deliver to addresses across central Copenhagen. Your naan is baked fresh when the order is placed and packed to retain its warmth during transit.
• Online order. Visit indianbites.dk to browse the full menu and place an order for collection at Pustervig 4. You can also order Indian food takeaway or call ahead on +45 53 69 91 77 for group orders.

Garlic naan is priced at 30 DKK. There is no minimum order on bread – you can add a single naan alongside any dish, or order a stack to share across the table at no extra complexity. For group orders of 10 or more, we recommend calling ahead so we can prepare everything fresh and ready at the same time.

FAQ about naan bread in Copenhagen

What naan bread does Indian Bites serve?

Indian Bites serves three types of naan: plain naan, garlic naan (30 DKK), and cheese naan. All are baked to order in a traditional tandoor clay oven and served warm. Garlic naan is the most popular variety, brushed with melted butter and fresh garlic directly after baking. See the full bread selection at indianbites.dk/menu/.

Is the naan bread freshly made at Indian Bites?

Yes. Every naan at Indian Bites is baked to order in the tandoor oven. The dough is prepared fresh each day using wheat flour, yoghurt, and yeast. No naan is pre-baked or reheated. When you order, your bread goes into the tandoor and arrives at your table two to three minutes later, warm and freshly baked. It is one of the things our guests notice and comment on most.

Can I order naan bread for takeaway at Indian Bites Copenhagen?

Yes. Naan can be added to any takeaway order at Indian Bites, Pustervig 4, 1126 Copenhagen K. Walk in and order at the counter, call ahead on +45 53 69 91 77 to pre-order, or add naan to a delivery order via Wolt. We are open every day from 11:00 to 20:30. For the full range of Indian food takeaway options, visit indianbites.dk.