Gourmet India
810 Fourth Avenue, San Diego CA 92101Tucked into a building on Fourth Avenue, Gourmet India is a culinary jewel distinguished by a father-son team serving authentic Indian cuisine. Savory aromas, layers of flavor and extraordinary textures take you abroad without leaving the comfort of your cushions and pillows or more traditional table and chair. Life-size murals, maroon walls and draperies, and sconces of stained glass and mosaics provide an exotic ambience, but the real story is the food. Begin your culinary journey with samosas and sangrias or succulent chicken tikki masala, and you'll soon find yourself at the junction of foreign and delicious.
Curried Away in the Gaslamp
Review by TableAgent
Sitting on maroon silk cushions under a life-size mural of the Hindu goddess Kali Mata, while eating Naan bread with Masala sauce and enjoying a mango sangria might sound like an exotic trip to South Asia; but rather, it’s what you will find at Gourmet India in the Gaslamp District of San Diego.
On Fourth Avenue next to Horton Plaza, Gourmet India is tucked into the street level of a larger building like so many other restaurants downtown, but the scented suggestion of ginger and grilled meats caught my attention from two blocks away. Walking up to the restaurant, I first noticed the diners outside enjoying steaming bowls of food family-style, but my guest and I chose to sit inside to be near the kitchen, where we feasted first with our eyes.
The far end of the restaurant boasted a large flat screen television playing Bollywood films, surrounded by peacock feathers. Deep red draperies and walls to match, jeweled candle holders, and ample seating for traditional table-and-chair dining filled the restaurant in a way that still managed to offer privacy to the guests. Adventurous types who want to relax into throw pillows and cushions can sit floor level, where the meal feels like a journey -- a culinary experience by the warm scents of masala and Indian music playing low enough for discussion.
I barely had time to remove my coat when the Lentil Papadum with sweet tomato chutney was placed in front of me. Cumin seeds were baked into the thin crackers, which were crisp and light. The sweet tomato chutney is one of six offered at the restaurant; but for the lentil papadum, the sweetness balanced on the nutty, wafer-like cracker’s assertive black pepper and cumin notes.
Had I not been relaxed into the comfort of my cushions and pillows, the scents wafting into the dining room combined with the variety of the menu would have placed me on the edge of my seat with anticipation. A Nirvana Sangria of fresh mango puree with sweet wine and strawberry slices appeared next on our table. More sangrias were offered as drink specials, but my Nirvana Sangria (the color of gold with the bold pink of the berries) was serendipitous. I sipped the libation as I counted nineteen vegetarian dishes alone, eight different kinds of Naan bread, and decided on Samosas and Lamb Naan as appetizers.
Thin as the Lamb Naan was, an explosion of flavor was packed within the two layers of the bread. Mango chutney was the sweet accompaniment to the savory Lamb Naan. The brightness of cilantro and the richness of minced lamb captured in bread and baked within a tandoor reminded me what I first discovered about Indian cuisine: it is a symphony of many herbs and spices that deliver complex, but not complicated food that is pensive as it is pleasing. Every ingredient has a higher purpose, and the dish becomes more than the sum of its parts. You may not be able to determine exactly which herb lends the mellowness or which spice contributes to the depth, but you will not care; the collective result of Gourmet India’s fare tempts the palate to try more, and then more.
The Samosas, traditional Indian turnovers, were in the shape of ice cream cones, which made them ideal for dipping into the deep brown tamarind chutney -- this earthy sauce may have been my favorite. Cut open, the samosas revealed green peas and velvety potato that provided a soft, steamy interior in contrast to the crunch of the exterior. This appetizer, though victorious in flavor, was truly a triumph of texture.
In between courses, I noticed the owner, Gubi Khinda, talking to the other patrons and calling some by first name. I had no trouble believing Gourmet India has a following of regulars who laugh on the outside patio while drinking India Special Reserve, people who want a dependably delicious experience -- they all find what they are looking for here.
We were asked which level of heat we preferred for our main courses, from 1 through 4: 1 being mild, 4 being extra spicy. We decided on 1 and 2, because we did not want to miss out on the experience of the heat Indian cuisine can offer.
The Chicken Saag and Tandoori Chicken arrived to our table next. The Tandoori Chicken was steaming and I picked up cardamom from the Chicken Saag. The Chicken Saag is an approach to spinach and chicken that delighted us - large pieces of chicken are cooked within spinach that takes on a creamy mouthfeel. I am certain that a list of spices and herbs went into this dish, but I focused on the mellow sweetness of the cardamom as I ate the Chicken Saag, feeling indulged although the dish was not heavy. It was chicken and spinach after all, but the opposite of bland and typical.
Tandoori Chicken, another traditional Indian dish, transported us to an outdoor spice market and faraway land on one plate. Chicken is marinated in yogurt with spices (I picked up chili powder and masala spice, possibly turmeric), and barbequed in a clay oven. Just being served Tandoori Chicken was a culinary greeting. While I waited for it to cool down, I enjoyed the amber color of the meat that is a result of the turmeric and a familiarity of barbeque chicken known to San Diegans like me. Not to be outdone, next to the chicken were pickled okra and carrots, piquant and crisp. The yogurt and spice marinade made the Tandoori Chicken moist, while the subtle heat lingered on the palate. The taste and texture are equivalent to the visual impact of steam and color. Gourmet India’s Tandoori Chicken permeates the senses on all levels.
One of the reasons I have an appreciation for Indian food is that its complexity is balanced with logical flavor pairings. Garlic Naan (naan bread topped with minced garlic and fresh cilantro) and Olive Naan (naan sprinkled with green olives) were brought to us with a bowl of steaming masala sauce. Pleased as we were with everything we had eaten so far, the naan bread with the masala sauce from Gourmet India is something I wish I could have on my table each day of my life. I asked what made the masala sauce so divine, and after the sixth ingredient was listed in the succession of “tomatoes, ginger, garlic, coriander, cinnamon, cream...,” I stopped trying to count. I felt foolish for thinking masala sauce was similar to marinara, but it is true that Indian naan bread and masala sauce together represent a common denominator of elements found in all cuisines, only better.
My sangria was gone, the masala and naan were disappearing quickly, but the hospitality of Gourmet India was at its height of the evening. The staff refilled our water glasses prior to each course being served, gauging our facial expressions for any sensitivity to the heat level we selected. Spice level 1 had a mere hint of heat, and 2 made me grateful for the refills. But the heat never obscured the flavors of the dishes we tried.
Gourmet India’s menu has 18 vegetarian selections, and more are offered in the House Specialties and Biryani sections of the menu as well. For a vegetarian option, we selected the Bindi Masala: a dish of okra and tomatoes also redolent of ginger, garlic, chili powder and coriander. A generous bowlful of rich green okra and diced red tomatoes were accented by sautéed onion and topped with a handful of chopped green herbs. The vegetables were caramelized and held their texture while the ginger and coriander brought the dish home to a refreshing completion. The Bindi Masala was hearty enough to be a complete meal (with some naan, of course).
About the time I decided I could not eat any more, Gubi sat down beside us and we casually discussed Gourmet India’s origins and plans for the future. I asked how long he had known the chef. “All my life, he’s my father,” he responded. From the full occupancy of the dining room on a Tuesday night to the classically executed dishes of a native country, everything about Gourmet India suggests that what began as the aspirations of a father and son have resulted in success.
Then they gave me more food. Who could resist dumplings with rose water? Not me, not at this gem on Fourth Avenue. Gulab Jamun was the final culinary song of the night for us. Rose water and sugar syrup surrounding soft, round dumplings of powdered milk topped with coconut crumbs was an exotic departure from usual restaurant desserts. I could have closed my eyes and pretended I was eating bread pudding, but this dish, like all of the others, was visual, palatable, and aromatic - deliciously distinct.
A meal, and restaurant, deserves praise when guests cannot wait to return for more. I have thought of Indian food each day since dining at Gourmet India, where the flavors and culinary history are as rich and deep as the list of ingredients.
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Reservations
Business Info
- Address: 810 Fourth Avenue, San Diego CA 92101
- Location: Downtown | Gaslamp Quarter
- Cuisine: Indian |
- Cost: | Inexpensive
- Category: Fine Dining
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Available
- Dress Code: Casual
- Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner |
- Parking: Street | Public Lot | Private Lot |
- Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Discover |
- Corkage Fee: N/A
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Staff:
Salwinder Khinda
| Chef
- Website: http://www.gourmet-india.us/index.html
- Phone: (619) 702-7967
- Features: All You Can Eat, Catering Services, Outdoor Seating, Smoking Area, Takeout Available, Wheelchair Access, Personal Wines Allowed, BYOB, Free Wi-Fi,
- Occasion: Child Friendly, Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, People Watching, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Dog Friendly, Quick Bite, Trendy / Hip,
Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- 3:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- 3:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- 3:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- 3:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- 3:00 PM - 10:30 PM
F.A.Q.s
Frequently Asked Questions- there parking nearby?
- Yes. In addition to the area’s metered street parking, the adjoining Horton Plaza Shopping Center offers validated parking options.
- Do you offer vegetarian options?
- Yes, Gourmet India has a large selection of vegetarian dishes for lunch and dinner.
- Does Gourmet India have outdoor seating?
- Yes.
- In what area of San Diego is the restaurant located?
- Gourmet India is located downtown San Diego.
- Do you have a lunch buffet?
- Yes, the lunch buffet is available daily from 11:30am to 3pm.
Menus
Lunch Menu
11:30AM-3:00PM
Salad Lunch
- VEGI PANEER SALAD LUNCH 9.95
- Mushroom, paneer, lettuce and cucumber, tossed with homemade cumin cilantro dressing.
- TANDOORI CHICKEN SALAD LUNCH 10.95
- Tandoor chicken, mushroom and paneer, on a bed of lettuce, cucumber,tomatoes and onions, tossed in our home-made cumin cilantro dressing.
- SEAFOOD SALAD LUNCH 12.95
- Choice of fish or shrimp. Mushroom, paneer, lettuce, cucumber and onions Tossed in our home-made cumin cilantro dressing.
Masala and Curry Lunch
- CHICKEN MAKHNI LUNCH 12.95
- Delicious medium thick gravy with a distinctive coriander and cumin flavored sauce.
- KORMA LUNCH 12.95
- Choice of one: Chicken or lamb
- CURRY LUNCH 12.95
- Choice of one: Lamb Curry or Chicken Curry
- MASALA LUNCH 12.95
- Choice of one: Chicken Tikka Masala or Lamb Masala
- VINDALOO LUNCH 12.95
- Choice of one: Chicken Vindaloo or Lamb Vindaloo
- SEAFOOD CURRY LUNCH 14.95
- Choice of one: Fish Curry or Shrimp Curry
Tandoori Lunch
- TANDOORI CHICKEN LUNCH 10.95
- Chicken on the bone, marinated overnight with spices then cooked in a clay oven.
- CHICKEN TIKKA LUNCH 11.95
- Skewered strips of boneless marinated chicken.
- KEBAB LUNCH 12.95
- Choice of one: Lamb Boti Kebab or Seekh Kebab.
- TANDOORI SEAFOOD LUNCH 13.95
- Choice of one: Fish Tikka or Tandoori Shrimp.
Frankie Lunch
- ALOO GOBI FRANKIE LUNCH 9.95
- CHICKEN FRANKIE LUNCH 10.95
- LAMB FRANKIE LUNCH 11.95
Vegetarian Lunch
- MALAI KOFTA LUNCH 10.95
- Mixed vegetable balls cooked in a creamy sauce prepared with fresh tomato, ginger, garlic, onion, saffron, nuts, raisins and fenugreek.
- VEGETARIAN LAMB CURRY LUNCH 10.95
- Soy Curry! Prepared with fresh tomato, ginger, garlic, onion and ground spices.
- VEGETABLE LUNCH I 10.95
- Mattar Paneer, Saag Paneer, Shahi Paneer, or Makhni Paneer.
- VEGETABLE LUNCH II 9.95
- Mixed Vegetables, Began Bhartha, Saag Aloo, Aloo Gobi or Chana Masala.
Dinner Menu
COMBINATION DINNER
- VEGETARIAN THALI (FOR 1) 19.95
- Choice of two vegetarian dishes, served with dal of the day rice, naan and kachumber or raita.
- CURRY THALI (FOR 1) 21.95
- Choice of one Chicken Curry, Chicken Tikka Masala or Lamb Curry and with one choice of a vegetarian dish, served with dal, rice, naan and kachumber or raita.
- TANDOORI THALI (FOR 1) 23.95
- Choice of one Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka or Lamb Boti Kebab and with one choice of a vegetarian dish, served with dal, rice of the day, naan and kachumber or raita.
- VEGETARIAN COMBO (FOR 2) 44.00
- Samosa, choice of three vegetarian dishes rice, naan, raita and choice of dessert to share.
- MAHARAJAH COMBO (FOR 2) 49.00
- Samosa, choice of Tandoori Chicken or Green Chicken Tikka, choice of two vegetarian dishes, rice, naan, raita and choice of dessert to share.
- CHICKEN TIKKA COMBO (FOR 2) 54.00
- Samosa, Chicken Tikka and Chicken Tikka Masala choice of two vegetarian dishes, rice, naan, raita and choice of dessert to share.
BIRYANI
- VEGETABLE BIRYANI 12.95
- Mix vegetable’s sauteed with basmati rice, nuts, raisins and curry sauce.
- CHICKEN BIRYANI 14.95
- Chunks of chicken kebab sauteed with basmati rice and a touch of curry sauce.
- LAMB BIRYANI 16.95
- Pieces of lamb cooked with basmati rice, cashews, raisins and a curry sauce.
- SHRIMP BIRYANI 17.95
- Shrimp sauteed with basmati rice, cashews, raisins and curry sauce.
FRESH OUT OF THE OVEN
- OLIVE NAAN 4.00
- (sprinkled with olives)
- KABULI NAAN 4.00
- (stuffed cherries & coconut)
- ALOO PARATHA 4.00
- Whole wheat bread filled spiced mashed potatoes cooked in our tandoor oven, served with mango chutney
- NAAN 3.00
- Classic leavened bread made with white flour and baked our clay oven.
- GARLIC NAAN 3.50
- Sprinkled with chopped garlic and cilantro.
- PESHAWARI NAAN 4.00
- stuffed with paneer [cheese], cashews and raisins
- TANDOORI ROTI 3.00
- Fresh whole wheat bread baked in our tandoor oven.
- PARATHA 3.50
- Multi-layered whole wheat bread cooked in our tandoor oven
- NAAN BASKET 9.00
- Choice of any 3 Naan
- CHEESE NAAN 4.00
- Stuffed with mozzarella and served with mango chutney
- ONION NAAN 4.00
- Stuffed with finely chopped onion
- BASMATI RICE 3.00
- Steamed imported rice.
- RICE OF THE DAY 4.50
SIDE ORDERS
- CHUTNEY 1.50
- Your choice of mango, tamarind, mint, sweet tomato, coconut or pumpkin.
- RAITA 3.50
- Home-made yogurt with grated cucumber and spices.
- ACHAAR 1.50
- A variety of Indian vegetable pickles
- KACHUMBER 3.50
- Chopped cucumber, red onions, tomatoes and cilantro with a splash of lime juice.
- MASALA SAUCE 3.50
- LENTIL PAPADAM 2.00
- Stone ground lentil crackers flavored with black pepper and cumin.
Appetizers
- SAMOSA 5.00
- 2 vegetarian turnovers stuffed with potatoes, peas, spices, herbs and served with tamarind chutney.
- SEV PURI 6.95
- Wafers topped with onions, potatoes, served with chutneys.
- BHEL PURI 6.95
- Puffed rice, potatoes, onions, wafers and crisps noodles, served with chutney.
- SHRIMP PAKORA 8.95
- Shrimp marinated with ginger, light green chili and cilantro.
- FISH PAKORA 8.95
- Fresh fish of the day, marinated and served with sweet tomato chutney.
- PANEER PAKORA 7.95
- Marinated home made paneer (cheese) dipped in a chickpea batter served with sweet tomato chutney.
- CRAB CAKE 8.95
- Flavorful cakes made with crab meat, onion, red bell pepper and herbs.
- ONION BHAJI 6.95
- Onion fritter seasoned with ginger and spices. Served with sweet tomato chutney.
- CHICKEN PAKORA 6.95
- Marinated all white chicken fritters served with homemade sweet tomato chutney.
- CHICKEN NAAN 5.00
- Stuffed with tandoor cooked marinated chicken; served with mango chutney
- LAMB NAAN 5.50
- Stuffed with minced lamb, finely chopped onion and cilantro, baked in the tandoor, served with mango chutney
- CHICKEN KEBAB WITH CHEESE 7.95
- crispy chicken rolls filled with mozzarella cheese
- CHUTNEY SAMPLER 5.95
- 3 freshly made chutneys served with wheat flour chips
- VEGETARIAN PAKORA 6.95
- Spinach, cauliflower, potatoes, fritters. Served with homemade sweet tomato chutney
- SHRIMP CHAT 9.95
- Marinated tiger shrimp with puffed rice, potatoes, onion, wafers and chickpeas crisp noodles.
- ALOO TIKKI 5.95
- Potato pancakes with onions, green chili and tamarind chutney.
- CALAMARI RINGS 6.95
- Breaded calamari rings with ginger and garlic served with chutney.
- UTTA PAM 6.95
- Popular Bombay griddle cake. Cream of wheat,tomatoes, onions, and green chilies served with coconut chutney.
Soups and Salads
- TOSSED GREEN SALAD 4.95
- Fresh lettuce with cucumbers and tomatoes, tossed in our home-made dressing.
- BABY-MIX GREEN SALAD 5.95
- fresh mixed greens, fine cut onions, sliced tomatoes, in our homemade extra virgin olive oil & vinegar dressing
- VEGETARIAN SOUP 4.95
- Mixed vegetables and lentils with ginger, chili, tomato and cilantro.
- TANDOORI VEGETERIAN SALAD 9.95
- Tandoori Mushroom, paneer (home-made cheese) served on a bed of lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, tossed in our home-made dressing.
- TANDOORI CHICKEN SALAD 11.95
- Marinated in yogurt and 17 spices served with mushrooms and paneer on a bed of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and onions, tossed in our home-made dressing.
- TANDOORI FISH SALAD 13.95
- Marinated tandoori cooked fish of the day served with mushrooms and paneer on a bed of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and onions, tossed in our home-made dressing.
- TANDOORI SHRIMP SALAD 13.95
- Marinated tandoori cooked tiger shrimp served with mushrooms and paneer on a bed of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and onions, tossed in our home-made dressing.
- SAMBAR SOUP 4.95
- South Indian lentil soup prepared with onions, tomatoes, and seasoned with spices and cilantro.
- CHICKEN SOUP 5.95
- Prepared with Basmati rice, spinach, tomatoes, and flavored with onion, ginger, garlic and spices, garnished with cilantro.
- KARMA SOUP (Veggie or Chicken) 6.95
- Lightly spiced coconut flavored soup cooked with lentils and rice.
- EGGPLANT SALAD 5.95
- Sauteed japanese eggplant topped with seasoned tomato sauce, ginger and yogurt.
Chicken
- CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA 15.95
- Boneless chicken prepared with curry spices in our clay oven.
- CHICKEN MAKHNI 15.95
- Marinated tandoor cooked chicken served in a tomato saffron sauce.
- CHICKEN SAAG 15.95
- Boneless pieces of chicken marinated and cooked with spinach.
- CHICKEN VINDALOO 14.95
- Chicken pieces cooked with south Indian style with spices, potatoes.
- CHICKEN CURRY 14.95
- Boneless chicken cooked in tomatoes, garlic and curry.
- CHICKEN KORMA 15.95
- Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in a curry sauce with cashew nuts and almonds.
- CHICKEN JALFREZZI 15.95
- boneless chicken & mixed vegetables simmered in a yellow curry sauce
- TANDOORI CHICKEN 14.95
- Half chicken marinated in yogurt with spices then barbecued to perfection in our Indian clay oven.
- GREEN CHICKEN TIKKA 14.95
- Boneless chicken marinated in mint and basil.
- CHICKEN TIKKA 14.95
- Skewered strips of boneless chicken marinated in homemade sauce.
- MIRCHI TIKKA 14.95
- Boneless tandoor cooked chicken marinated with spices, cayenne, and lime.
Lamb
- LAMB MASALA 16.95
- Boneless pieces of lamb prepared with curry and spices in our clay oven, served in a masala sauce.
- LAMB MAKHNI 16.95
- Marinated tandoor cooked boneless lamb, served with tomato fenugreek saffron sauce.
- LAMB VINDALOO 15.95
- A spicy lamb curry with potatoes, flavored with vinegar.
- LAMB CURRY 15.95
- Lamb cooked in tomatoes, garlic and curry.
- LAMB KORMA 16.95
- Tender pieces of lamb in gravy with a distinctive coriander and cumin flavor sauce.
- LAMB SAAG 16.95
- Boneless pieces of lamb marinated and cooked with spinach.
- SEEKH KEBAB 15.95
- Lean ground lamb marinated in minced onion, green chili and herbs.
- LAMB TIKKA 15.95
- Lamb marinated in yogurt and 17 spices grilled in an authentic Indian clay oven.
Fish
- FISH MASALA 17.95
- Fish of the day cooked in onions and tomatoes with masala sauce.
- MADRASI FISH CURRY 17.95
- Fish of the day, prepared with onions, ginger, ground mustard, cilantro and coconut milk.
- BOMBAY FISH CURRY 17.95
- Fish of the day, prepared with onions, ginger, ground mustard, cilantro and coconut milk
- FISH TIKKA 17.95
- Fish of the day mildly marinated with garlic, cilantro and black pepper.
- FISH CURRY 17.95
- Fish of the day simmered in a golden brown curry sauce.
Shrimp
- SHRIMP CURRY 17.95
- Shrimp simmered in a golden brown curry sauce.
- TANDOORI SHRIMP 17.95
- Shrimp mildly marinated with garlic, cilantro and black pepper.
- SHRIMP TIKKA MASALA 17.95
- Shrimp marinated in a masala sauce and baked in our clay oven.
- SHRIMP SAAG 17.95
- Plump shrimp and spinach cooked in light spices with a sprinkle of cayenne pepper.
Vegetarian Entrees
- MALAI KOFTA 14.95
- Mixed vegetable balls cooked in fresh tomato, onion, ginger garlic and saffron sauce.
- SOY CURRY 12.95
- Vegetarian soy lamb curry, prepared with tomato, ginger, garlic and fresh ground spices
- ALOO MATTAR 12.95
- Potatoes and green peas in home-made sauce with tomatoes, ginger, green chilies and herbs
- VEGETABLE KORMA 13.95
- Mild creamy dish prepared with, ginger, onion, garlic, fenugreek and tomato.
- VEGETARIAN CURRY 12.95
- Mixed vegetables cooked in tomato saffron curry with fenugreek
- MIXED VEGETABLES 12.95
- Cauliflower, carrots, potatoes, and green peas sauteed with onions, ginger and green chili.
- SAAG ALOO 12.95
- Pureed spinach leaves and potatoes, sauteed with onion, green chili and ginger.
- MUSHROOM MASALA 13.95
- Mushroom cooked in a ginger, garlic, onion, fresh tomato curry with spices.
- TOFU JALFREZZI 13.95
- tofu & mixed vegetables simmered in yellow curry sauce
- DAL OF THE DAY 11.95
- Chef’s selection of dal (Indian lentil) of the day.
- CHANA MASALA 12.95
- Chickpea prepared in onions, garlic and tomatoes.
- BHARTHA 12.95
- Puree of tandoor baked eggplant, sauteed onions, tomato, ginger and green chili.
- SHAHI PANEER 13.95
- Homemade paneer, nuts, raisins, cooked with tomatoes, onion, ginger, and garlic.
- SAAG PANEER 13.95
- Pureed spinach leaves and paneer (cheese) cooked with onion, green chili and ginger.
- MAKHNI PANEER 13.95
- Paneer and mushrooms cooked in fresh tomatoes and saffron sauce.
- MATTAR PANEER 13.95
- Green peas and home-made cheese cooked in a light brown curry sauce.
- BINDI MASALA 12.95
- Fresh okra sauteed with onion, ginger, tomatoes, and spices.
- ALOO GOBI 12.95
- Cauliflower and potatoes, sauteed with fresh tomatoes, ginger, green chili and ground coriander.
- TOFU TIKKA MASALA 13.95
- Baby corn and tofu cooked in a tomato saffron sauce with fenugreek and fresh ground spices.
Karma Specialties
- SUTRA LAMB 16.95
- Boneless pieces of lamb cooked with ginger, onion, garlic, herbs, and yogurt
- NIRVANA CHICKEN 15.95
- Boneless pieces of chicken prepared with onion, ginger, mustard seeds and coconut milk
- TANDOORI PLATTER 19.95
- An assortment of Chicken Tikka, Tandoori Chicken, Seekh Kebab, Lamb Boti Kebab and Tandoori Shrimp Served with Naan.
- MASALA DOSA 11.95
- A South Indian crispy crepe made with rice and lentil flour, filled with spiced potatoes and served with spiced sambar (lentil soup) and coconut chutney.
- BOMBAY CHICKEN 15.95
- Chicken poached with onion, ginger, green chilies and spices, then sauteed with dry mango powder.
- CHICKEN FRANKIE 13.95
- A favorite of Bombay! Chicken Masala cooked with fresh herbs and spices, wrapped in a homemade tortilla with two chutneys and onions.
- LAMB FRANKIE 15.95
- Lamb cooked with fresh herbs and spices, stuffed in a home-made egg- washed tortilla with two chutneys and marinated onions.
- ALOO GOBI FRANKIE 12.95
- Cauliflower, potato, chili and spices. Stuffed in a homemade tortilla with two chutneys and marinated onions.
Dinner Menu
APPETIZERS
- Samosa 5.00
- 2 vegetarian turnovers stuffed with potatoes, peas, spices, herbs and served with tamarind chutney
- Sev Puri 6.95
- Wafers topped with onions, potatoes, served with chutneys
- Utta Pam 6.95
- Popular Bombay griddle cake. Cream of wheat, tomatoes, onions, and green chilies, served with coconut chutney
- Bhel Puri 6.95
- Puffed rice, potatoes, onions, wafers and crisp noodles, served with chutney,
- Paneer Pakora 7.95
- Marinated homemade paneer (cheese) dipped in a chickpea batter served with sweet tomato chutney
- Vegetarian Pakora 6.95
- Spinach, cauliflower, potatoes, fritters. Served with homemade sweet tomato chutney.
- Onion Bhaji 6.95
- Onion fritter seasoned with ginger and spices. Served with sweet tomato chutney.
- Chicken Pakora 6.95
- Marinated all white chicken fritters served with homemade sweet tomato chutney.
- Aloo Tikki 5.95
- Potato pancakes with onions, green chili and tamarind chutney.
- Crab Cake 8.95
- Flavorful cakes made with crab meat, onion, red bell pepper and herbs.
- Shrimp Chat 9.95
- Marinated tiger shrimp with puffed rice, potatoes, onion, wafers and chickpeas, crisp noodles.
- Shrimp Pakora 8.95
- Shrimp marinated with ginger, light green chili and cilantro.
- Calamari Rings 6.95
- Breaded calamari rings with ginger and garlic, served with chutney.
- Fish Pakora 8.95
- Fresh fish of the day, marinated and served with sweet tomato chutney.
- Chips & Chutney 5.95
- Three freshly made chutneys served with wheat flour chips.
- Chicken Naan 5.00
- Stuffed with tandoor marinated chicken; served with mango chutney.
- Lamb Naan 5.50
- Stuffed with minced lamb, finely chopped onion and cilantro, baked in the tandoor, served with mango chutney.
CHICKEN
- Chicken Saag 15.95
- Boneless pieces of chicken marinated and cooked with spinach
- Tandoori Chicken 13.95
- Half chicken marinated with yogurt in spices then barbecued to perfection in our Indian clay oven
- Chicken Jalfrezzi 14.95
- Boneless chicken and mixed vegetables simmered in a yellow curry sauce
- Chicken Tikki Masala 15.95
- Boneless chicken prepared with curry spices in our clay oven
- Chicken Makhni 15.95
- Marinated tandoor cooked chicken served in a tomato saffron sauce.
- Chicken Vindaloo 14.95
- Chicken pieces cooked with south Indian style spices, potatoes.
- Chicken Curry 14.95
- Boneless chicken cooked in tomatoes, garlic and curry.
- Chicken Korma 15.95
- Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in a curry sauce with cashew nuts and almonds.
- Green Chicken Tikka 14.95
- Boneless chicken marinated in homemade sauce.
- Mirchi Tikka 14.95
- Boneless tandoor cooked chicken marinated with spices, cayenne and lime.
LAMB
- Seekh Kebab 15.95
- Lean ground lamb marinated in minced onion, green chili and herbs
- Lamb Vindaloo 15.95
- A spicy lamb curry with potatoes, flavored with vinegar
- Lamb Masala 16.95
- Boneless pieces of lamb prepared with curry and spices in our clay oven, served in a masala sauce.
- Lamb Makhni 16.95
- Marinated tandoor cooked boneless lamb, served with tomato fenugreek saffron sauce.
- Lamb Curry 15.95
- Lamb cooked in tomatoes, garlic, and curry.
- Lamb Korma 16.95
- Tender pieces of lamb in gravy with a distinctive coriander and cumin flavor sauce.
- Lamb Saag 16.95
- Boneless pieces of lamb marinated and cooked with spinach.
- Lamb Tikka 15.95
- Lamb marinated in yogurt and 17 spices grilled in an authentic Indian clay oven.
- Bhartha 12.95
- Puree of tandoor baked eggplant, sauteed onions, tomato, ginger and green chili.
FISH
- Fish Tikka 17.95
- Fish of the day mildly marinated with garlic, cilantro and black pepper
- Fish Masala 17.95
- Fish of the day cooked in onions and tomatoes with masala sauce.
- Bombay Fish Curry 17.95
- Fish of the day, prepared with onions, ginger, ground mustard, cilantro and coconut milk.
- Fish Curry 17.95
- Fish of the day simmered in a golden brown curry sauce.
VEGETARIAN
- Malai Kofta 14.95
- Mixed vegetable balls cooked in fresh tomato, onion, ginger, garlic and saffron sauce
- Saag Paneer 13.95
- Pureed spinach leaves and paneer (cheese) cooked with onion, green chili and ginger
- Soybean Curry 12.95
- Vegetarian soy curry, prepared with tomato, ginger, garlic and fresh ground spices.
- Vegetable Korma 13.95
- Mild creamy dish prepared with ginger, onion, garlic, fenugreek and tomato.
- Vegetable Curry 12.95
- Mixed vegetables cooked in tomato saffron curry with fenugreek.
- Mixed Vegetables 12.95
- Cauliflower, carrots, potatoes and green peas sauteed with onions, ginger and green chili.
- Aloo Gobi 12.95
- Cauliflower and potatoes, sauteed with fresh tomatoes, ginger, green chili and ground coriander.
- Saag Aloo 12.95
- Pureed spinach leaves and potatoes, sauteed with onion, green chili and ginger.
- Aloo Mattar 12.95
- Potatoes and green peas in homemade sauce with tomatoes, ginger, green chilies and herbs.
- Mushroom Masala 13.95
- Mushroom cooked in a ginger, garlic, onion, fresh tomato curry with spices.
- Mattar Paneer 13.95
- Green peas and homemade cheese cooked in a light brown curry sauce.
- Makhni Paneer 13.95
- Paneer and mushrooms cooked in fresh tomatoes and saffron sauce.
- Shahi Paneer 13.95
- Homemade paneer, nuts, raisins, cooked with tomatoes, onions, ginger and garlic.
- Dal of the Day 11.95
- Chefs selection of dal (Indian lentil) of the day.
- Chana Masala 12.95
- Chickpea prepared in onions, garlic and tomatoes.
- Bindi Masala 12.95
- Fresh okra sauteed with onion, ginger, tomatoes and spices.
- Tofu Tikki Masala 13.95
- Tofu cooked in a tomato saffron sauce with fenugreek and fresh ground spices.
HOUSE SPECIALTIES
- Sutra Lamb 16.95
- Boneless pieces of lamb cooked with ginger, onion, garlic, herbs and yogurt
- Nirvana Chicken 15.95
- Boneless pieces of chicken prepared with onion, ginger, mustard seeds and coconut milk
- Tandoori Platter 19.95
- An assortment of Chicken Tikka, Tandoori Chicken, Seekh Kebab, Lamb Boti Kebab and Tandoori Shrimp. Served with Naan.
- Masala Dosa 11.95
- A South Indian crisy crepe made with rice and lentil flour, filled with spiced potatoes and served with spiced sambar (lentil soup) and coconut chutney.
- Bombay Chicken 15.95
- Chicken poached with onion, ginger, green chilies and spices, then sauteed with dry mango powder.
- Chicken Frankie 13.95
- A favorite of Bombay! Chicken Masala cooked with fresh herbs and spices, wrapped in a homemade tortilla with two chutneys and onions.
- Lamb Frankie 15.95
- Lamb cooked with fresh herbs and spices, stuffed in a homemade egg-washed tortilla with two chutneys and marinated onions.
- Aloo Gobi Frankie 12.95
- Cauliflower, potato, chili and spices Stuffed in a homemade tortilla with two chutneys and marinated onions.
TANDOORI BREADS & RICE
- Garlic Naan 3.50
- Sprinkled with chopped garlic and cilantro
- Olive Naan 4.00
- Sprinkled with olives
- Naan 3.00
- Classic leavened bread made with white flour and baked in our clay oven.
- Cheese Naan 4.00
- (Stuffed with mozzarella). Served with mango chutney.
- Kabuli Naan 4.00
- Stuffed with cherries & coconut.
- Peshawari Naan 4.00
- (Stuffed with paneer [cheese], cashews, and raisins).
- Paratha 3.50
- Multi-layered whole wheat bread cooked in our tandoor oven.
- Aloo Paratha 4.00
- Whole wheat bread filled spiced mashed potatoes cooked in our tandoor oven, served with mango chutney.
- Onion Kulcha 4.00
- (Stuffed with finely chopped onion)
- Tandoori Roti 3.00
- Fresh whole wheat bread baked in our tandoor oven.
- Basmati Rice 3.00
- Steamed imported rice.
- Rice of the Day 4.50
- Prepared with chef's selection of fresh vegetables and saffron.
SIDE ORDERS
- Kachumber 3.50
- Chopped cucumber, red onions, tomatoes and cilantro with a splash of lime juice
- Raita 3.50
- Homemade yogurt with grated cucumber and spices
- Chutney 1.50
- Your choice of mango, tamarind, mint, sweet tomato, coconut or pumpkin.
- Achaar 1.50
- A variety of Indian vegetable pickles.
- Lentil Papadam 2.00
- Stone ground lentil crackers flavored with black pepper and cumin.
- Masala Sauce 3.50
SOUPS AND SALADS
- Chicken Soup 5.95
- Prepared with Basmati rice, spinach, tomatoes, and flavored with onion, ginger, garlic and spices, garnished with cilantro
- Tandoori Chicken Salad 11.95
- Marinated in yogurt and 17 spices served with mushrooms and paneer on a bed of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and onions, tossed in our homemade dressing
- Vegetarian Soup 4.95
- Mixed vegetables and lentils with ginger, chili, tomato and cilantro.
- Sambar Soup 4.95
- South Indian lentil soup prepared with onions, tomatoes, and seasoned with spices and cilantro.
- Karma Soup 6.95
- (Veggie or Chicken) Lightly spiced coconut flavored soup coked with lentils and rice.
- Tossed Green Salad 4.95
- Fresh lettuce with cucumbers and tomatoes, tossed in our homemade dressing.
- Eggplant Salad 5.95
- Sauteed Japanese eggplant topped with seasoned tomato sauce, ginger and yogurt.
- Tandoori Vegetarian Salad 9.95
- Tandoori Mushroom, paneer (homemade cheese) served on a bed of lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, tossed in our homemade dressing.
- Tandoori Fish Salad 13.95
- Marinated tandoori cooked fish of the day served with mushrooms and paneer on a bed of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and onions, tossed in our homemade dressing.
- Tandoori Shrimp Salad 13.95
- Marinated tandoori cooked tiger shrimp served with mushrooms and paneer on a bed of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and onions, tossed in our homemade dressing.
BIRYANI
- Lamb Biryani 16.95
- Pieces of lamb cooked with Basmati rice, cashews, raisins and a curry sauce
- Vegetable Biryani 12.95
- Mix vegetables sauteed with basmati rice, nuts, raisins and curry sauce.
- Chicken Biryani 14.95
- Chunks of chicken kebab sauteed with basmati rice and a touch of curry sauce.
- Shrimp Biryani 17.95
- Shrimp sauteed with basmati rice, cashews, raisins and curry sauce.
SHRIMP
- Shrimp Tikka Masala 17.95
- Shrimp marinated in a masala sauce and baked in our clay oven.
- Shrimp Saag 17.95
- Plump shrimp and spinach cooked in light spices with a sprinkle of cayenne pepper.
- Shrimp Curry 17.95
- Shrimp sauteed in a golden brown curry sauce.
- Tandoori Shrimp 17.95
- Shrimp mildly marinated with garlic, cilantro and black pepper.
COMBINATIONS SPECIALTIES
- Vegetarian Chali 19.95
- Choice of two vegetarian dishes, served with dal of the day, rice, naan and kachumber or raita.
- Curry Thali 21.95
- Choice of one Chicken Curry, Chicken Tikka Masala or Lamb Curry and with one choice of a vegetarian dish, served with dal, rice, naan and kachumber or raita.
- Tandoor Thali 23.95
- Choice of one Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka or Lamb Boti Kebab and with one choice of a vegetarian dish, serbed with dal, rice of the day, naan and kachumber or raita.
COMBINATIONS SPECIALTIES
- Vegetarian Combo 44.00
- Samosa, choice of three vegetarian dishes, rice, naan, raita and choice of dessert to share.
- Maharajah Combo 49.00
- Samosa, choice of Tandoori Chicken or Green Chicken Tikka, choice of two vegetarian dishes, rice, naan, raita and choice of dessert to share.
- Chicken Tikka Combo 54.00
- Samosa, Chicken Tikka and Chicken Tikka Masala, choice of two vegetarian dishes, rice, naan, raita and choice of dessert to share.
DESSERTS
- Gulab Jamun 5.00
- Round dumplings prepared with powdered milk and refined flour. Served with rose water and sugar syrup, topped with coconut crumbs
- Gajjar Halwa 5.00
- Carrot pudding made with golden raisins and almonds. Served with a touch of heavy cream.
- Kheer 5.00
- Indian rice pudding made in the traditional way with the flavor of green cardamom.
- (KULFI) Homemade Ice Cream 5.00
- Your choice of tasty flavors: Mango, Ginger, Pistachio.