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Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches — Complete Guide
What Is the Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches?
Offering a 31 inches clay belly, 20-naan simultaneous capacity, and 100,000 BTU double burner system, the Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches is the largest model in Tandoor Morni’s CH-Series line of commercial tandoor ovens, certified to NSF/ANSI 4 (CSA Sanitation) standards. It is designed for the higher-volume food service requirements of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Central Asian restaurant and catering establishments using the tandoor to prepare large numbers of dishes for high service volumes, multiple service times, or prolonged output runs.
In-transit insurance is available at extra cost with the Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches, and it ships with a ten-piece professional accessories kit. Delivery is available from nine USA & Canada warehouse showroom locations in 3–5 business days. Factory-fitted for Natural Gas or Propane Gas (LPG). The Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches is the top-of-the-line CH-Series model for operators who need a large-format commercial tandoor oven with NSF/ANSI 4 certification for high-volume production.
The History and Evolution of the Middle Eastern Tandoor
The Middle Eastern clay oven (tannour in Arabic and Aramaic, tandir in Turkish and Azeri, tonir in Armenian, and tanoor in Persian) is one of the oldest cooking technologies in recorded human history, present for at least as long as the South Asian tandoor tradition. There is archaeological evidence for clay cylinder ovens used to bake flatbreads as far back as more than 4,000 years in ancient Mesopotamia. The English word tandoor is said to have inherited its etymology from Akkadian tinuru — meaning a cooking vessel made of fired clay — passing through Aramaic, Persian, Urdu, and then the English language.
With the geography of the ancient Near East, the tannour was used throughout a large cultural region as a cooking technology. Wood-fired or charcoal-heated clay ovens, known in modern times as tandir, have been the basic bread-baking technology of the region for thousands of years — from the commercially operated ovens of the ancient cities of Babylon and Nineveh, to the village tonir in rural Armenia, to the royal bakeries of the Ottoman court. The Middle Eastern tannour was a vessel used primarily for bread, while the South Asian tandoor found its main use as a vessel for both bread and meat. The Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches has a clay belly large enough to serve both traditions commercially.
The range of flatbreads made in the Middle Eastern clay oven is remarkable. The samoon is a distinctive diamond-shaped Iraqi flatbread made in dedicated bakeries (khashabat), which operate around the clock producing samoon for Iraq’s national appetite for freshly baked bread. The bread known as khubz al-tannour is made from direct contact with the heated clay wall and eaten at every meal in Iraq, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine. In Iran, large thin unleavened lavash is made in massive quantities in commercial tannour bakeries. Lebanon’s manakish — flatbread served with za’atar, cheese, or spiced meat — is made in tannour bakeries that open before dawn.
In the United States, the demand for Middle Eastern breads and foods produced by the tannour grew substantially as large communities of Middle Eastern immigrants arrived in North American cities — Iraqis in Detroit, Lebanese in Montreal and Dearborn, Yemenis in New York, Iranians in Los Angeles, Afghans in Washington DC and Virginia. Large-format commercial tannour ovens are essential for the authentic production of bolani and kabuli naan in Afghanistan, fahsa and mandi in Yemen, manakish in Lebanon, and samoon in Iraq. Tandoor Morni’s answer to this need is the Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches — a professional-grade, NSF/ANSI 4 certified, US-market-ready commercial tannour for Middle Eastern food production at scale.
The 31 inches Clay Belly — Maximum Middle Eastern Production
The 31 inches clay belly of the Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches is the largest in the CH-Series. The 31 inches diameter fits 20 naan breads simultaneously, and the increased clay wall surface area is especially suited to larger flatbreads that are central to Middle Eastern food. Breads such as Iraqi samoon, Lebanese khubz, or Iranian lavash require more clay wall surface area per item than South Asian naan, and the 31 inches belly of the Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches provides the surface area required for efficient production of these larger breads.
The 31 inches clay belly also holds more tandoori dish skewers than the Restaurant Tandoor Oven CH02 32 x 32 x 37 inches or the Natural Gas Tandoor Oven CH04 34 x 34 x 37 inches. This is a genuine operational benefit for Middle Eastern restaurant operations that require simultaneous skewer production of shish tawook, kabab koobideh, kafta, and lamb tikka alongside bread production. More dishes per firing cycle means higher output per hour and fewer service bottlenecks during peak demand.
Who Should Choose the Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches?
For operators needing maximum NSF/ANSI 4 certified tandoori production in the CH-Series, the Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches is the solution. The target customer is a large Middle Eastern, South Asian, or Central Asian restaurant, hotel kitchen, or catering operation where the extra two-naan capacity of the Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches — compared to the Natural Gas Tandoor Oven CH04 34 x 34 x 37 inches with 18 — is a significant throughput benefit. The Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches is the natural choice for banquet halls with 200 or more covers, hotel restaurants with multiple sittings, Iraqi samoon bakeries, and wedding venue catering for large South Asian and Middle Eastern celebrations.
Health departments in most US states accept NSF/ANSI 4 certification, and the Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches is the recommended, compliant tandoor oven for most large-volume commercial operators in the US. The CH-Series double burner with fully covered gas system and very low maintenance delivers outstanding performance at this scale. At $2,199 + shipping, the Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches offers maximum CH-Series production capacity with complete NSF/ANSI 4 certification. To verify your jurisdiction requirements, contact Tandoor Morni at +1 (727) 251-6924.
Technical Specifications
Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches — Full Specifications
| Model | Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches |
| Series | CH-Series |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 36 x 36 x 37 inches |
| Belly Size (Clay Pot) | 31 inches diameter |
| Mouth Opening | 17 inches |
| Naan Capacity | 20 Naans simultaneously |
| Total BTU Output | 100,000 BTU |
| Burner Type | Double Burner — Maximum CH-Series output, full gas-line coverage, 31 inches clay belly |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas or Propane Gas (LPG) (specify at order; Natural Gas default) |
| Exterior Material | Food-Grade Stainless Steel |
| Interior Material | Hand-Formed Clay Pot |
| Mobility | 4 heavy-duty wheels; 2 front locking casters |
| Skewers Included | 10 assorted (flat + round) |
| Unit Weight | 750 lbs |
| Sanitation Certification | CSA Sanitation: NSF/ANSI 4 Std. |
| Additional Certification | NSF/ANSI 4 (CSA Sanitation) |
| Free Accessories | 10 Skewers, Naan Rods, 2 Gaddi Cushions, Clay Balls, Metal Plate, Repair Kit + Curing Paste |
| Shipping | In-transit insurance available at extra cost |
| Sale Price | $2,199 + shipping (List: $2,932 — Save $733) |
| In Business Since | 1992 (30+ years of tandoor manufacturing) |
| USA Showroom Locations | 9 Physical Showrooms / Warehouses |
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Menu Capabilities
What You Can Cook in the Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches
The Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches’s 31 inches clay belly handles the full authentic tandoori menu at commercial volume — from flatbreads to tandoori dishes, from naan to whole roasted specialities.
Ideal Use Cases
Where the Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches Performs Best
Key Features
Key Features of the Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches
Model Comparison
Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches vs. Restaurant Tandoor Oven CH02 32 x 32 x 37 inches
| Feature | Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches $2,199 + shipping |
Restaurant Tandoor Oven CH02 32 x 32 x 37 inches View full details → |
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| Sale Price | $2,199 + shipping | $1,999 + shipping |
| Dimensions | 36 x 36 x 37 inches | 32 x 32 x 37 inches |
| Belly Diameter | 31 inches | 27 inches |
| Mouth Opening | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Naan Capacity | 20 Naans | 16 Naans |
| Unit Weight | 750 lbs | 550 lbs |
| Skewers Included | 10 | 10 |
| Burner | Double Burner | Double Burner |
| BTU | 100,000 | 100,000 |
| Gas System | Fully Covered | Fully Covered |
| Maintenance | Very Low | Very Low |
| NSF/ANSI 4 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Best For | Banquet halls, large events, max-volume operations | Small–medium restaurants, 16-naan volume |
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Middle Eastern Bread Production
Middle Eastern & Levantine Breads That Require the CH06’s 36-Inch Clay Belly
The Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches’s 31 inches clay belly is not simply a capacity specification — it is the dimension that determines which traditional flatbreads can be produced authentically. Many Middle Eastern bread varieties require a large clay surface for correct structure, blistering, and release. Below are the key breads that specifically benefit from the CH06’s maximum clay belly size:
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Khubz (Arabic Flatbread) The large, thin Arabic flatbread produced across Gulf countries and the Levant. Requires a large clay surface for the full disc to make contact simultaneously and bake in under 90 seconds. The 31 inches belly of the Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches accommodates full-size khubz rounds that a smaller tandoor cannot produce at correct diameter. |
Sangak (Iranian Riverstone Bread) The long, irregular flatbread of Iranian cuisine — traditionally baked on a bed of river pebbles in a large clay-lined oven. The Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches produces a clay-wall version of sangak that captures the textural irregularity of the original. The extended 36-inch chamber allows the full length of sangak to hang without folding during the bake. |
Lavash The ultra-thin flatbread of Armenian, Turkish, and Persian cuisine. Lavash requires extreme heat (900 Degree F) and direct clay wall contact to achieve its characteristic thin, crisp texture with irregular blistering. The Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches produces authentic lavash in 45 to 60 seconds — the fastest bake cycle of any Middle Eastern bread. |
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Manakish (Lebanese Flatbread) The Lebanese breakfast and snack flatbread topped with za’atar and olive oil or cheese. The Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches functions as a manakish oven by producing the crisp base and aromatic steam that define authentic manakish. The clay wall bakes the underside while the toppings warm from the radiant heat of the chamber — a result impossible to replicate in a conventional oven. |
Pita Bread The Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches is a leading pita bread commercial oven for Lebanese, Syrian, Palestinian, and Greek restaurants. At 900 Degree F, the clay wall generates the rapid steam burst that inflates pita into its characteristic pocket structure in 60 to 90 seconds. A deck oven or conveyor oven cannot produce genuine pita pocket structure — only clay-wall baking at this temperature achieves it. |
Msemen & Khobz (North African) Moroccan, Algerian, and Tunisian flatbreads — primarily msemen (layered semolina flatbread) and khobz (round Moroccan bread). North African restaurant operators use the Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches for authentic clay-baked khobz that defines Moroccan restaurant bread service. Msemen requires the high radiant heat of a clay chamber for the correct layered texture and charred surface. |
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Buyer Guide
Shawarma Oven, Turkish Restaurant Oven & Levantine Restaurant Equipment — Who the CH06 Serves
The Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches is the largest CH-Series model and the primary halal commercial oven for high-volume Middle Eastern, Arab, Turkish, Iranian, and Levantine restaurant operations. Its 36 x 36 x 37 inches footprint, 31 inches clay belly, and 20-naan capacity make it the correct Levantine restaurant equipment oven for operations requiring maximum clay-cooked output.
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Shawarma Oven & Doner Kebab Oven The Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches is the complementary oven for Turkish and Middle Eastern kitchens running vertical spit operations. It produces the flatbreads, skewer-cooked proteins, and tikkas that accompany shawarma and doner service, functioning as a versatile tandoor oven for kebab production alongside the main protein station. |
Turkish Restaurant Oven & Iranian Restaurant Oven As a Turkish restaurant oven, the Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches produces flatbreads, adana and urfa kebabs, and lavash through a full dinner service. As an Iranian restaurant oven, the 31 inches belly handles large-format sangak and taftoon breads that Iranian restaurants produce daily, with the double burner maintaining consistent 900 Degree F clay temperature across the extended chamber. |
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Pita Bread Commercial Oven & Manakish Oven As a pita bread commercial oven, the Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches produces authentic clay-baked pita in under 3 minutes at 900 Degree F — achieving the characteristic pocket and blistered surface that no deck oven or conveyor replicates. Lebanese restaurants use the Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches as a manakish oven for za’atar and cheese flatbreads, relying on its clay wall for the crisp base and aromatic steam that define authentic manakish. |
Halal Commercial Oven & North African Restaurant Equipment The Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches’s NSF/ANSI 4 certification makes it a fully compliant halal commercial oven for any halal-certified kitchen. Moroccan, Algerian, and Tunisian restaurants in the USA also use the Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches as primary North African restaurant equipment for khobz and msemen production. |
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What You Can Cook
What Can You Cook in the Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches? — Dishes, Cooking Times & Temperatures
The Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches produces the full range of tandoori cuisine at 900 Degree F. Below are the core dishes, their cooking times, and what makes the Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches’s clay-radiant heat uniquely suited to each one.
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Pita Bread 60–90 seconds per pita The Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches is the leading commercial pita bread oven for Lebanese, Syrian, Palestinian, and Greek restaurants. At 900 Degree F, the clay wall generates the steam burst that inflates pita into its characteristic pocket in 60 to 90 seconds. Produces 20 pita rounds simultaneously. |
Lavash 45–60 seconds The ultra-thin flatbread of Armenian, Turkish, and Persian cuisine. The Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches’s large clay surface accommodates full-size lavash sheets. At 900 Degree F, lavash bakes in 45 to 60 seconds, achieving the characteristic thin, crisp texture with irregular blistering. |
Manakish 90 seconds Lebanese za’atar and cheese flatbread pressed onto the clay wall. The Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches produces the crisp base and aromatic steam that defines authentic manakish. Za’atar manakish cook in 90 seconds; cheese varieties take 2 minutes to melt completely. |
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Adana / Urfa Kebab 8–10 minutes Turkish-style minced meat kebabs on wide flat skewers. Adana kebab (spiced red pepper) and urfa kebab (mild dark pepper) are the core products of Turkish restaurant menus. Cook 8 to 10 minutes in the Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches, turning once. The clay-radiant heat produces the authentic charred exterior and juicy interior that Turkish restaurant guests recognise. |
Khubz (Arabic Flatbread) 60–90 seconds Large-format Arabic flatbread produced across Gulf and Levantine restaurants. The 36-inch clay belly accommodates the full diameter of a khubz round. Cook 60 to 90 seconds at 900 Degree F for the slightly puffed, soft-interior flatbread that accompanies mezze and grilled meat menus. |
Shashlik / Mixed Grill 8–12 minutes Cubed lamb, chicken, and vegetable skewers for Middle Eastern mixed grill menus. The Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches accommodates 7 full skewers simultaneously, making it the correct oven for high-volume mixed grill production. The clay-radiant heat renders fat evenly around each cube, producing the crispy exterior and tender centre characteristic of authentic shashlik. |
All cooking times assume a fully preheated clay chamber at 900 Degree F (35 to 45 minutes of preheating from cold). Times vary by portion size, marination depth, and fuel pressure. Use a commercial meat thermometer to confirm internal temperatures: chicken 165 Degree F, lamb 160 Degree F.
Google Reviews
What Restaurant Owners Say About the Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches
Verified reviews from restaurant operators and chefs across the USA and Canada using the Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches in daily commercial service.
The CH06 tandoor is perfect for our busy restaurant. It heats up fast and stays hot for a long time. It is strong and looks nice in the kitchen. We make naan, tikka, and kebabs every day, and they always turn out great. Worth the money
It keeps the heat well and gives a real smoky taste that everyone likes.
I have used many tandoors, but this one is the best. The CH06 is strong, easy to clean, and works well even for long hours.
We bought this for our catering business, and it works really well. It keeps the heat steady and cooks food evenly. Very happy with it.
Very happy with the CH06 tandoor. It is big, strong, and gives great results every time. Our staff finds it easy to use, and customers love the tandoori flavor.
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Warranty & In-Transit Insurance
6-Month Stainless Steel Body Warranty & In-Transit Insurance
6-Month Stainless Steel Body Warranty
The Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches ships with a 6-month manufacturing warranty on the stainless steel body. If the polished stainless steel exterior is damaged due to a manufacturing defect within 6 months of delivery, Tandoor Morni will repair or replace the affected component at no charge. This covers manufacturing faults only — not damage from misuse, impact, or outdoor weathering.
To make a warranty claim: contact our team at +1 (727) 251-6924 or email info@tandoormorni.com with your order number and clear photographs of the damage. Claims are typically reviewed within 2 business days.
In-Transit Insurance — Available at Extra Cost
In-transit insurance is available at extra cost on every Middle Eastern Tandoor Oven CH06 36 x 36 x 37 inches order. If your oven is damaged during shipping and you have purchased the insurance, Tandoor Morni handles the insurance claim and replacement entirely. Contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photographs of any transit damage to initiate a claim.
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