Tandoori Pizza's Downtown Commons (DOCO) location at 405 K St. in Sacramento appears to have quietly shut its doors, leaving a once buzzy second-level terrace spot dark less than a year after opening. The unit sat closed during normal lunch hours and signage on site indicated the restaurant was no longer operating, the latest sign of churn in the plaza's food row.
Local Business Press Finds Dark Storefront
The apparent shutdown surfaced June 11, 2026, when the Sacramento Business Journal reported that the DOCO location looked closed during regular midday hours and was listed as permanently closed. The outlet published a photo showing a darkened storefront, credited to Melanie Nguyen, underscoring that this was not just an off day.
From Ribbon Cutting To Closed Sign In Under A Year
The timing makes the closure sting a bit more for fans. Tandoori Pizza launched at DOCO in mid October 2025 with a ribbon cutting after franchisees said a pop up at a Sacramento Kings game had sold out, according to the Sacramento Bee. DOCO promoted an October 15 grand opening celebration for the new storefront, per the Sacramento Press. The downtown franchise took over the former Pizza Press space on the complex's second level terrace.
How The Brand Pitched Its Twist On Pizza
Tandoori Pizza bills itself as a Bay Area born concept that blends Indian spices with classic pizza formats and highlights signature items like Butter Chicken Pizza and Chicken Tikka Pizza, according to Tandoori Pizza. The chain was founded by UC Davis graduate Tejinder Singh and has expanded into multiple franchise locations in several states, per UC Davis Magazine.
Doco Keeps Shuffling The Deck
The closure slots into a broader pattern of experimentation at DOCO as operators keep tinkering with what plays best next to the arena crowds. The complex has recently added escape rooms, a virtual reality arcade and several new eateries, according to KCRA, illustrating the steady turnover that often comes with an entertainment anchored development.
Listings Lag Behind What Customers See
Online, though, the story has not entirely caught up. At the time of reporting, the chain's Sacramento page still listed the DOCO address at 405 K St. as an active location, according to Tandoori Pizza. Other third party directories showed mixed and seemingly outdated information, including earlier hours or an "open" status that conflicted with the on the ground picture, per Roadtrippers.
Local coverage has not identified a reason for the shutdown, and no public notice at the site clarified whether this is a temporary pause or a permanent pullback by the franchise. For now, the ovens are off, the lights are out, and observers will be watching to see whether the DOCO space is reactivated by Tandoori Pizza or snapped up by yet another new concept.
