Rating of the best tandoors for summer cottages in 2024

Tandoor is an oriental oven where you can cook cakes, barbecue, samsa, vegetables, any meat and fish. The tandoor stove is ceramic, in which dishes acquire a special taste. We will describe below which tandoor to choose for a summer residence.

The history of the creation of a clay oven is rooted in the distant past. The principle of operation is based on baking food inside the tandoor from a heated hot wall. A sufficient amount of firewood is loaded into the oven. They help heat the walls of the tandoor. The heat from the walls lasts for a long time, warming up and cooking food. Heat is retained for several hours, depending on the volume and thickness of the walls of the case.

How to choose a tandoor

When buying a tandoor for a summer residence, it is important to consider some rules. Selection criteria depend on the following factors:

• purpose and functionality;
• the shape of the furnace body;
• sizes;
• neck width;
• Wall thickness;
• design.

Purpose and functionality

Each buyer must decide for what purpose the tandoor is purchased: for business; home; to travel out of town; to the dacha. If the oven is necessary for permanent use at home and in the country at any time of the year, it is better to purchase a model with a large load volume, insulated, which will serve for cooking languid and long-cooking dishes (leg of lamb, pilaf, etc.) and will not crack.

Furnace shape

There are 4 main types:

• jug;
• barrel;
• bell;
• ball.

The form is chosen at the request of the buyer. The main characteristics of the tandoor are not associated with it, it does not affect the speed and quality of cooking.
Regardless of the shape, in any oven - tandoor, you can bake cakes and cook other dishes by placing accessories inside. Skewers, nets, hooks can be considered as accessories.
If you plan to bake cakes, a ball is considered the ideal oven shape. When you need to cook a leg of lamb, a shish kebab, an elongated tandoor shape is suitable.

The size

When choosing a stove, you need to pay attention to its volume inside. Height and width don't matter. The amount of loaded and stacked firewood (tandoor loading) depends on the internal volume. The more firewood, the higher the temperature rises, and it is possible to keep it at the desired level for a long time. The volume of the tandoor is directly related to the volume, the diameter of the net, the length of the skewers used in the tandoor.

What does the neck width affect?

The size should be large enough to load the oven and remove the cakes from the walls of the tandoor. Convenience depends on the size of the neck. The larger it is, the more convenient it is for the cook.If skewers will be loaded into the tandoor, it is necessary to choose a high product, if pilaf or kulesh is planned, then the cauldron should be placed on a transverse ring - a crossbar. In the standard version, the ring is included in the tandoor package.

The ideal neck diameter is 30 cm or more.

How to choose the wall thickness of the oven

The wall thickness for small tandoors is 3.5 - 5 mm, for medium and large ones - from 5 to 8 mm. The principle of operation is as follows: the thicker the wall, the longer the heat remains. If you need to cook several dishes in succession, it is better to choose an oven with a thick wall. Such a stove will keep warm for a long time even in winter, in severe frost.

As an example: with a wall thickness of 3.5 mm, in summer you can cook a barbecue twice, in winter - once. The 5 mm wall will help you to cook double kebab and fish on the wire rack or double barbecue and wire rack of vegetables at the same time in any season. In a tandoor with a wall of 5 - 6 mm, you can easily bake a leg of lamb. The approximate cooking time is 45 - 50 minutes.

Product design and appearance

The main characteristics for choosing a tandoor are not related to the design of the product. The tandoor can be made of stone, brick, with mosaics, ornaments, etc. The stove can look the way the buyer wants. There are no restrictions in appearance - it all depends on the wishes of the customer. You can choose a coat of arms, a logo, a drawing you like, if necessary, the performer will place all your wishes on the product.

Oven use rules

The heat in the stove must be raised smoothly. When firing up, be sure to remove the cap and top cover.

To create an even temperature and no fire inside, the tandoor must be closed when cooking. An open oven will not give the desired result - the food will burn or not reach readiness.

The blower should be one and tightly closed. It must be completely closed during cooking. It is recommended to open it only when the oven is firing up. You should not take a stove with a lot of holes at the bottom of the tandoor body. As practice shows, they will interfere with the proper preparation of food.

It is not recommended to use charcoal in the tandoor, from which a strong heat emanates when heated. It promotes the formation of cracks in the stove body.

Do not use coal - poisonous gases come out of it, which will saturate the walls of the tandoor. Strong unpleasant odors will be difficult to remove.

For cooking in the tandoor, you can use only firewood for the barbecue.

Rating of the best tandoors in 2024

When buying a tandoor, the standard set usually includes:

• the oven itself;
• large cover;
• small cover;
• poker;
• scoop;
• transverse ring - crossbar.

For a summer residence, it is better to take a tandoor with a wall thickness of 5 - 6 mm.

Let's compile a rating of stoves in 2024, based on the popularity of models, the number of sales, price and reviews.

Bestpohod East large

Top-8 oven opens - tandoor Bestpohod Vostochny big. Case wall 5 mm, made of environmentally friendly clay. The inside temperature can be maintained up to 1200 degrees. The elegant look will fit the tandoor into any beautiful interior. Rims with handles are placed on the body. A stand with three legs is installed below, which raise the stove above the ground, protecting it from moisture.
The price on the market is 19,900 rubles.

• interesting sleek design;
• holds 6 skewers;
• equipped with rims and carrying handles;
• the kit includes a stand;
• the design ensures smooth uniform heating of food during cooking.

• high cost with standard equipment.

Bestpohod East small

Tandoor from our brand Bestpohod took 7th place. Amphora with a narrowed bottom of a small capacity is suitable for feeding a family or a small group of friends with a delicious dinner. The body is made of eco-friendly material - baked clay, which can withstand temperatures up to 1200 degrees. Dishes cooked inside the tandoor are juicy, vitamins are not lost during cooking.Outside, the body is covered with metal rims. They extend the life of the oven by preventing cracks.

Tandoor cost - 14,990 rubles

• miniature model;
• has a small weight;
• good quality;
• there are rims and stand;
• up to 6 skewers can be placed inside;
• heat-resistant wall.

• small volume, food can only be cooked in portions;
• suitable for a small number of people;
• high price for a small volume model.

Sarmat Aladdin Mini

When the plans include a party with a large number of guests, a model from Amphora Sarmat Aladdin mini will do. Its degree is the sixth. The set contains everything you need: 12 skewers for vegetables and meat; a device for hanging them; a stand so that the bottom of the tandoor does not absorb moisture from the ground; cover stand; grate, scoop for cleaning and poker. You don't have to buy anything. A height of 91 cm will allow you to bake the whole fish, without portion division, and a medium-sized leg of lamb. A well-made baked clay stove is environmentally friendly, versatile and practical. The amphora design allows you to distribute heat inside so that the food is heated evenly and is juicy and healthy. Unlike the barbecue, the dishes are not fried, but stewed, you do not need to turn them over. Ease of operation and decent appearance are the main advantages of the model.

Aladdin Mini costs 22,900 rubles.

• excellent equipment;
• high quality and durable product;
• suitable for a large company, holds up to 12 skewers;
• exquisite appearance, made in oriental style;
• excellent value for money, quality and equipment;
• simple and reliable.

• expensive model.

Sarmat Esaul

5th place - tandoor, similar to the previous model, only in less completeness and for fewer people. The set contains: 8 skewers, a device for hanging them, a poker, a grate, a scoop. Height 89 cm, body diameter 51 cm, throat 25 cm. Advantages include thick walls allowing to keep the heat for a long time; convenient design for even distribution of heat inside; case strength due to thickness, iron rims and inserts.

The model can be purchased for 14,900 rubles.

• structural strength;
• great quality;
• effective appearance of the product;
• the presence of rims and metal inserts.

• minimum equipment for a large furnace volume.

GREIVARI Pilav

In 4th place - tandoor 84 cm high, 53 cm wide, has a small weight - only 30 kg. The product is made of metal; food is cooked in it twice as fast as on an open fire. The unique design heats up quickly using charcoal. It is loaded through a flap on the side, set on fire and waiting for the wood to burn to coal, warming up the walls. Modern technologies have changed the appearance, but left the principle of the tandoor. The taste and healthiness of dishes cooked in pilav - tandoor are not inferior to ceramic stoves.

The price of the product is from 4900 to 8900 rubles.

• lightweight mobile oven;
• modern appearance;
• unique technology similar to the principle of operation of conventional ceramic furnaces;
• low price;
• quick preparation of any dishes.

• cools down faster than ceramic tandoors.

Sarmat Hunter

The three leaders are the models of the Russian company Amphora. The tandoor Sarmat Okhotnik is in third place. A compact portable model will feed a large company and will become a wonderful decoration for a summer residence, part of an interior made in an oriental or Kuban style. You can cook any dish in the oven: poultry, meat, fish, flat bread, vegetables - a whole lunch. Up to 8 skewers fit inside. Stove height - 76 cm, full diameter - 49 cm, neck - 25 cm. Wall of standard thickness - 5 mm. The kit includes 8 skewers, a scoop, a poker, a grate - all 1 piece. On the sides of the case there are round forged handles - rings for easy carrying.The construction of the case is solid and protected from cracks by metal rims. Along with the original design, the heat is retained for several hours and the food is cooked faster.

The price of the Sarmat Hunter is 11,990 rubles.

• reliability and strength of the structure;
• convenient to carry by handles;
• large volume inside;
• the thickness of the wall provides long heating, and the shape of the jug - amphora allows you to distribute the heat evenly along the walls so that the food is juicy and does not burn.

• the price is above average.

Sarmat Donskoy

You can take with you to nature, putting it in the trunk of a car behind metal rings, you can take a light oven - the tandoor Sarmat Donskoy. Ranked second. Small size (height 67 cm, diameter 42 cm, neck - 21 cm) helps to bake dishes according to the principle of a Russian stove. The advantage is the minimum amount of wood for lighting and cooking. The small oven is similar to the large-sized Asian tandoor models.

The chamotte clay jug design evenly distributes heat inside. The forged frame protects the walls from cracks and mechanical damage. Fish, meat, shish kebab, vegetables - any dish will turn out faster than on a fire or grill. The wall thickness of 5 mm will provide long-term heat without additional ignition. Together with the oven, the buyer will receive a set of forged skewers, a grate, a poker and a scoop for cleaning. The rest of the accessories will have to be purchased separately if desired. The price tag for the model ranges from 8 to 9 thousand rubles.

• small-sized model;
• beautiful appearance;
• excellent quality at a good price;
• can be carried and taken to nature;
• convenient and easy to use;
• excellent capacity in a small size.

• not included stand.

Sarmat Nomad

A small-sized oven-roaster from the Amphora brand will help you cook fish, meat, bake vegetables and cook flour baked goods. Similar to the previous model. Height is 63 cm, without lid - 44 cm, body diameter 45 cm, neck - 22 cm. The set includes 8 skewers and a device for hanging them, a poker with a scoop, a grate. The stove can be purchased as a gift for family and friends. She is mobile, weighs only 50 kg. There is a blower below. The metal forging is made to extend the life of the product, helping to protect the case from cracking. It also decorates the appearance of the brazier. On the sides there are rings for carrying the tandoor if necessary. The leader of our rating of tandoors for dachas.

The cost of the model on the market is 7990 rubles.

• mobility;
• small dimensions;
• ease of use and carrying;
• excellent quality and reliability;
• acceptable cost of the product;
• the package includes everything you need;
• The case is forged to avoid cracks and has a classic oriental design.

• cannot be placed on the ground - the stand must be purchased as an accessory.

Safety rules when using the tandoor in the country

The stove can only be used in open areas of the garden, where there are no branches, leaves, wooden or cobbled structures nearby that can ignite when particles of burning coal or sparks hit them. The wood for the stove must be dry and stored in a non-damp place. Damp wood will smoke heavily and ignite poorly.

A fired and open tandoor should not be left unattended.
To avoid burns, use protective equipment and heat-resistant gloves made from natural fibers. Synthetics will melt and will not save you from burns.

Do not touch the heated parts of the tandoor and be careful when placing the hot parts of the tandoor on foreign surfaces.
You cannot extinguish the tandoor with water - you just need to close the lid and all the holes.

To clear the soot from the tandoor, you need to rekindle it. The soot will burn out, the walls will turn white. It is forbidden to use household chemicals and ordinary water.

Characteristics of the considered tandoor models:

	Name	Brand name	View	Thick.	Height, cm	Throat, cm	Weight, kg	Price, RUB
8	Eastern big	Bestpohod	mobile	5	74	43	30	19.9
7	Eastern small	Bestpohod	mobile	5	56	43	22	14.9
6	Sarmat Aladdin Mini	Amphora	mobile	5	91	31	50	22.9
5	Sarmat Esaul	Amphora	mobile	5	89	25	46	14.9
4	GREIVARI Pilav	GREIVARI	mobile	no decree	84	53	30	4,9-8,9
3	Sarmat Hunter	Amphora	mobile	5	76	25	55	11.9
2	Sarmat Donskoy	Amphora	mobile	5	67	21	51	8.9
1	Sarmat Nomad	Amphora	mobile	5	63	21	50	7.9

Conclusion

Clay oven, barbecue, vertical barbecue - this is how the tandoor is called. Real gourmets appreciate the taste of stewed food cooked in a tandoor. If the stove is chosen correctly, it will serve in the country for a long time, delighting the hosts and guests with interestingly prepared dishes.