Appetizers
All appetizers are served with both hot and sweet chutney. Our hot chutney is made of fresh coriander, mint, green peppers, onions & fresh lemon juice blended together with a variety ofimported spices. The sweet chutney is made with tamarind, brown sugar and spices. Together,these chutneys offer a perfect balance of sweet and spicy to complement any of our delicious
appetizers.
Vegetarian
Non-Vegetarian
Soups
Salads, Yogurts & Accompaniments
Tandoori Specials
Chef’s-Tasting Recommendations
Chicken Entrees
Lamb Entrees
Seafood Entrees
Vegetarian Entrees
Rice Specialties
Indian Breads
Sweets
Beverages
All appetizers are served with both hot and sweet chutney. Our hot chutney is made of fresh coriander, mint, green peppers, onions & fresh lemon juice blended together with a variety ofimported spices. The sweet chutney is made with tamarind, brown sugar and spices. Together,these chutneys offer a perfect balance of sweet and spicy to complement any of our delicious
appetizers.
Vegetarian
| Maharaja Vegetarian Snacks * ...................................................................................................................... | 10 |
| A combination platter of samosa, paneer pakora, vegetable pakora, onion pakora and aloo corn tikki | |
| Paneer Tikka ............................................................................................................................................. | 10 |
| Cubes of Indian chesse, bell pepper and onions marinated in seasoned yogurt, barbequed in our special clay oven, served on a sizzler with grilled onion and lemon | |
| Bhel Puri .................................................................................................................................................. | 5 |
| Lightly-seasoned rice puffs mixed with diced potatoes, onions, coriander, crispy gram flour noodles and a variety of homemade chutneys. |
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| Dahi Papdi Chat......................................................................................................................................... | 5 |
| Crispy whole-wheat wafers, soaked in a mildly-seasoned yogurt, tossed with potatoes and chick peas. | |
| Aloo and Corn Tikki with Chana ................................................................................................................. | 6 |
| Patties made of mashed potatoes and corn with a touch of herbs and served with a chick pea curry. | |
| Samosa (2 pcs.) ............................................................................................................................................................................ | 4 |
| Flaky triangular dumplings stuffed with peas, seasoned potatoes, ginger and fresh coriander. | |
| Paneer Pakora .......................................................................................................................................... | 7 |
| Slices of homemade Indian cheese battered in a thick gram flour, blended with freshly ground herbs and spices then deep fried. |
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| Vegetable Pakora ...................................................................................................................................... | 5 |
| Onion, Cauliflower, Potatoes and Spinach fritters, battered in a thick gram flour, blended with freshly ground herbs and spices and deep fried |
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| Vegetable Cutlet (2 pcs.) ............................................................................................................................................................. | 4 |
| Deep fried patty made of potatoes, cauliflower, carrots and green peas with mild herbs and spices | |
Non-Vegetarian
| Fish Fry ........................................................................................................................................................................................ | 10 |
| Lightly coated in gram flour batter with special spices and herbs, and deep golden fried | |
| Chicken Pakora ........................................................................................................................................ | 6 |
| Marinated chicken tenderloins blended with freshly ground herbs and spices, battered in gram flour and deep fried |
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| Chicken 65 * ............................................................................................................................................ | 10 |
| Boneless cubes of chicken saut?ed in yogurt, spices, and curry leave | |
| Lamb Keema Samosa ............................................................................................................................... | 6 |
| Triangular pastries stuffed with ground cooked lamb, seasoned with fresh herbs and spices | |
| Maharaja Special Non-Vegetarian Snacks * ................................................................................................ | 12 |
| A combination platter of keema samosa, chicken 65, chicken pakora, and fish tikka | |
| Tandoori Mix Platter ................................................................................................................................. | 16 |
| A combination of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, and lamb sheek kabab | |
Soups
| Mulgatwany Soup .................................................................................................................................... | 4 |
| A splendid, thick lentil and fresh spinach soup tastefully seasoned, enhanced with herbs and spices. |
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| Tomato Soup .......................................................................................................................................... | 4 |
| A savory tomato soup, slowly cooked with onions, garlic, ginger, and other exotic spices. | |
Salads, Yogurts & Accompaniments
| Garden Salad ........................................................................................................................................... | 4 |
| Garden fresh, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and carrots, served on a bed of crisp lettuce. | |
| Kachumber Raita .................................................................................................................................... | 3 |
| Cool, whipped yogurt blended with chopped onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, and fresh herbs. | |
| Dahi Wada .............................................................................................................................................. | 4 |
| Lentil donuts served in a whipped yogurt sauce. | |
| Masala Pappadam .................................................................................................................................... | 3 |
| Thin lentil crackers dressed with chopped onions, tomatoes, and a blend of sweet and hot chutney. |
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Tandoori Specials
Tandoori is an ancient Indian style of cooking various kinds of traditional dishes. The food is
prepared in a clay oven, which is heated by charcoal and an open pit fire. The combination of the
freshly ground spices and the smoky flavor makes these dishes unique to Indian uisine. |
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| Tandoori Shrimp * .................................................................................................................................. | 21 |
| Shrimp marinated in yogurt, ginger, paprika, fresh coriander and garlic, served on a sizzler | |
| Fish Tikka .............................................................................................................................................. | 17 |
| Fish filets marinated in mild seasoning and barbequed in the clay oven | |
| Chicken Garlic Kabab .............................................................................................................................. | 16 |
| Succulent pieces of boneless chicken marinated in fresh garlic and chives. | |
| Malai Chicken ........................................................................................................................................ | 16 |
| Minced chicken seasoned with fresh coriander and spices, barbequed in clay oven to perfection | |
| Chicken Tikka ....................................................................................................................................... | 16 |
| Skinless chunks of chicken breasts marinated in mild seasonings and barbecued on skewers in the clay oven |
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| Tandoori Chicken .................................................................................................................................................................. | Half: 10 Full: 16 |
| Whole tender spring chicken marinated in mild spices, fresh herbs, and cooked in the clay oven, served sizzling with grilled onions and lemon. |
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| Lamb Chops * ....................................................................................................................................... | 22 |
| Tender lamb chops marinated overnight in a mildly spiced yogurt, lemon juice and fresh herbs, cooked in clay oven to perfection. |
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| Lamb Boti Kebab .................................................................................................................................. | 17 |
| Cubes of boneless spring lamb, marinated in special seasoning, roasted gently in the clay oven. | |
| Seekh Kebab ........................................................................................................................................ | 17 |
| Ground lamb seasoned with fresh coriander, ground cumin and finely chopped onions, barbecued on skewers in the clay oven. |
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Chef’s-Tasting Recommendations
Selected by our chefs, the following platters will give you a fine taste of our diverse menu.
Each is served with Basmati Rice and Naan. |
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| Maharaja Dinner Special* ................................................................................................................................................. | For one: 21 For two:34 |
| Tandoori chicken, seekh kebab, shrimp, chicken tikka, rogan josh, and dal makhani. | |
| Maharaja Mix Grill .................................................................................................................................. | For one: 21 For two: 34 |
| Tandoori chicken, fish tikka, chicken tikka, dal makhani and butter chicken | |
Chicken Entrees
| Chicken Dahiwala ................................................................................................................................. | 14 |
| Succulent pieces of chicken in rich yoghurt based gravy with a touch of onion and dried fenugreek seeds |
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| Chicken Saag ....................................................................................................................................... | 14 |
| Boneless cubes of chicken cooked with spinach, onions, tomatoes, mild spices and fresh herbs. | |
Chicken Vindaloo ..................................................................................................................................................... |
14 |
| Cubes of marinated chicken cooked with seasoned potatoes in a spicy tomato and onion sauce. | |
| Butter Chicken ..................................................................................................................................................................... | 14 |
| Chicken barbecued in our tandoor, simmered in a creamy, onion and tomato sauce, with herbs and spices. |
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| Chicken Tikka Masala * ......................................................................................................................... | 14 |
| Breasts of boneless chicken, cooked in onion, tomato, cream, and fresh herb sauce to perfection. |
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| Kadhai Chicken .................................................................................................................................... | 14 |
| Tender cubes of boneless chicken saut?ed in a wok with ginger, onions, tomatoes, fresh herbs and spices. |
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| Chicken Curry ..................................................................................................................................... | 14 |
| Boneless cubes of spring chicken cooked in a savory onion, tomato, and garlic sauce. | |
| Chicken Shahi Korma .......................................................................................................................... | 14 |
| Boneless chicken cooked in mild sauce with mild spices | |
| Chicken Madras ................................................................................................................................... | 14 |
| Diced chicken cooked with onion, ginger and garlic paste with special blend of herbs and spices with fresh green chilis, cilantro, and coconut. | |
Lamb Entrees
| Lamb Chop Masala * .............................................................................................................................. | 22 |
| Tender lamb chops cooked in clay oven and topped with onion and garlic masala. | |
| Lamb Dahiwala ..................................................................................................................................... | 16 |
| Succulent pieces of lamb cooked in a rich yogurt-based gravy with a touch of onion and dried fenugreek seeds. |
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| Bhuna Gosht ........................................................................................................................................ | 16 |
| Tender cubes of lamb cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, and fresh herbs. | |
| Lamb Saag ........................................................................................................................................... | 16 |
| An earthy delicacy from Punjab: a delightful combination of spinach and lamb. | |
Lamb Vindaloo ........................................................................................................................... |
16 |
| Tender cubes of marinated lamb leg cooked with seasoned potatoes in a spicy tomato and onion sauce. |
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| Rogan Josh ......................................................................................................................................... | 16 |
| Cubes of boneless lamb prepared in a tastefully mild onion and tomato gravy. | |
| Keema Mattar ..................................................................................................................................... | 16 |
| Minced lamb, green peas cooked with tomatoes, onions, herbs and spices. | |
| Goat Curry .......................................................................................................................................... | 16 |
| Goat with bones prepared in a tastefully mild onion and tomato gravy. | |
Seafood Entrees
| Garlic Shrimp .................................................................................................................................... | 17 |
| Jumbo shrimp sauteed in a savory garlic sauce, seasoned with herbs and spices | |
| Shrimp Masala ..................................................................................................................................... | 17 |
| Shrimp cooked tastefully in creamy onion, tomato, and fresh herb sauce. | |
Shrimp Vindaloo ......................................................................................................................... |
17 |
| Shrimp and potatoes cooked in a spicy sauce with a touch of vinegar. | |
| Fish Masala .......................................................................................................................................... | 17 |
| Fish simmered in a mild sauce and tossed with onions, tomatoes, and garlic. | |
| Goan Fish Curry ................................................................................................................................... | 17 |
| Fish cooked in an exotic combination of tomatoes, chilis, coconut milk, herbs, and spices. | |
Vegetarian Entrees
| Sarson Ka Sag * ..................................................................................................................................... | 12 |
| Mustard greens and spinach cooked with fresh onions and tomatoes | |
| Paneer Bhurji ....................................................................................................................................... | 12 |
| Homemade grated cheese saut?ed with peas. | |
| Vegetable Jalfrezi ................................................................................................................................. | 11 |
| Mixed seasonal vegetables cooked to perfection with herbs and spices | |
| Paneer Makhani .................................................................................................................................................................... | 12 |
| Homemade cottage cheese cubes cooked in a savory tomato, onion, and mildly spiced cream sauce with fenugreek seeds |
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| Kadhai Paneer ...................................................................................................................................... | 12 |
| Cubes of homemade cottage cheese saut?ed with red and green peppers, onions, and tomatoes. |
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| Mattar Paneer ...................................................................................................................................... | 12 |
| Green peas and homemade Indian cheese cubes prepared with spiced onion, t omato, and roasted cumin sauce to perfection. |
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| Palak Paneer ........................................................................................................................................ | 12 |
| Spinach and homemade Indian cheese cubes cooked with onions, tomatoes, mild spices and fresh herbs. |
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| Malai Kofta ............................................................................................................................................................................ | 12 |
| Indian cheese and minced vegetable dumplings cooked in a mildly spiced creamy sauce. | |
| Navrattan Korma ................................................................................................................................. | 11 |
| Assorted fresh vegetables cooked in creamy sauce, and garnished with nuts. | |
| Chana Masala ....................................................................................................................................... | 11 |
| Chick peas cooked in a mildly spiced onion and tomato gravy. | |
| Baigan Bhartha ..................................................................................................................................................................... | 12 |
| Eggplant barbecued in the clay oven, saut?ed with onions, tomatoes, ginger, and fresh coriander. | |
| Punjabi Kadhi ....................................................................................................................................................................... | 11 |
| North Indian delicasy, cooked in yogurt sauce with herbs and spices, mixed with onion fritters |
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| Bhindi Masala ..................................................................................................................................... | 12 |
| Garden fresh okra saut?ed with chopped onions, tomatoes, roasted cumin, mild herbs, and spices. |
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| Aloo Gobi Masala ................................................................................................................................. | 10 |
| Fresh cauliflower cooked with potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and cilantro. | |
| Dal Makhani ....................................................................................................................................... | 10 |
| Black lentils prepared with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and ginger, cooked on a slow fire. | |
| Yellow Tardka Dal .............................................................................................................................. | 10 |
| Yellow lentil curry prepared with tomatoes, onions, ginger, and tempered with cumin and mustard seeds. |
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| Dal Maharani ...................................................................................................................................... | 10 |
| Black lentil curry prepared with tomatoes, onions, ginger, and tempered with cumin seeds | |
Rice Specialties
| Shrimp Biryani ..................................................................................................................................... | 17 |
| Saffron flavored basmati rice, saut?ed with jumbo shrimp, herbs, and mild spices. | |
| Goat Biryani * ...................................................................................................................................... | 16 |
| Saffron flavored basmati rice, saut?ed with goat meat, herbs, and mild spices. | |
| Lamb Biryani ....................................................................................................................................... | 16 |
| Saffron flavored Basmati rice, cooked with succulent cubes of lamb, herbs, and mild spices. |
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| Chicken Biryani .................................................................................................................................................................... | 13 |
| Saffron flavored Basmati rice, saut?ed with boneless cubes of spring chicken, mild herbs, and spices. |
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| Vegetable Biryani ................................................................................................................................. | 12 |
| Saffron flavored rice prepared with fresh vegetables, specially imported herbs, spices, and nuts. |
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| Kashmiri Pulao * .................................................................................................................................. | 7 |
| Basmati rice, cooked with golden raisins and nuts. | |
| Peas Pulao ........................................................................................................................................... | 5 |
| Basmati rice cooked with green peas and cumin. | |
| Steamed Rice ...................................................................................................................................... | 3 |
| Plain, white basmati rice, steamed to perfection. | |
| Palak Rice ........................................................................................................................................... | 5 |
| Basmati rice cooked with spinach and cumin | |
Indian Breads
Traditional Indian cuisine, besides the vegetables and rice, also consists of bread, which we bake in
our specially-imported clay oven. We will be glad to assist you with your selections as certain breads
compliment each dish. |
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| Roomali Roti * ..................................................................................................................................... | 5 |
| Mixture of whole wheat and white flour to create a flat bread cooked on a iron wok and folded like a “ Handkerchief” |
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| Tandoori Roti ...................................................................................................................................... | 3 |
| Whole wheat bread baked in a clay oven. | |
| Lachha Parantha .................................................................................................................................. | 3 |
| A multi-layered whole wheat bread made with butter, baked in the clay oven. | |
| Pudina Parantha ................................................................................................................................... | 4 |
| A multi-layered whole wheat and fresh mint bread made with butter and baked in the clay oven. |
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| Aloo Parantha ...................................................................................................................................... | 4 |
| A multi-layered whole wheat bread stuffed with seasoned potatoes, finely chopped cilantro and mild spices, baked in clay oven |
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| Poori (each) ....................................................................................................................................... | 2 |
| Deep fried whole wheat bread | |
| Bhatura (each) ..................................................................................................................................................................... | 2 |
| Leavened bread deep fried | |
| Naan ................................................................................................................................................... | 3 |
| Leavened bread made of special fine white flour dough, baked in the clay oven. | |
| Garlic Naan .......................................................................................................................................... | 3 |
| Leavened bread made in a clay oven, seasoned with freshly roasted garlic and butter. | |
| Onion Kulcha ...................................................................................................................................... | 3 |
| Leavened bread stuffed with chopped onions, cilantro, and mild seasonings, baked in the clay oven. |
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| Cheese Kulcha ..................................................................................................................................... | 4 |
| Leavened bread stuffed with grated homemade cheese, chopped cilantro, and mild spices, baked in the clay oven. |
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| Masala Kulcha ..................................................................................................................................... | 5 |
| Leavened bread stuffed with seasoned minced chicken and cilantro, baked in the clay oven. | |
| Keema Naan ........................................................................................................................................ | 5 |
| Leavened bread stuffed with seasoned minced lamb and cilantro, baked in the clay oven. | |
| Kashmiri Naan .................................................................................................................................... | 5 |
| Leavened bread stuffed with coconut, cherries and minced dry fruits, baked in the clay oven. | |
| Bread Basket ........................................................................................................................................................................ | 11 |
| Combination of favorites, nan, parantha, onion kulcha and garlic nan | |
Sweets
| Rasmalai ( 2 pcs. ) ................................................................................................................................................................ | 5 |
| Sweet, spongy cottage cheese dumplings served in a creamy sauce flavored with green cardamom and pistachios |
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| Kheer ................................................................................................................................................ | 4 |
| Saffron flavored rice pudding with pistachios and almonds. | |
| Gulab Jamun ( 2 pcs. ) ........................................................................................................................................................ | 4 |
| North Indian delicacy made of a dry milk and semolina flour, fried golden brown and served in a sugar syrup. |
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| Gaajar Halwa ..................................................................................................................................... | 4 |
| Grated carrots cooked in reduced milk, glazed with butter, flavored with cardamom and garnished with nuts. |
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| Pista Kulfi ......................................................................................................................................... | 5 |
| Homemade Indian ice cream flavored with saffron, pistachio, nuts, and cardamom. | |
| Mango Kulfi ...................................................................................................................................... | 5 |
| Homemade Indian ice cream flavored with mango and nuts | |
Beverages
| Lassi (Plain, Salted or Mango) ......................................................................................................................... | 4 |
| A refreshing yogurt drink made sweet or salted, served chilled | |
| Indian Masala Tea ........................................................................................................................................... | 3 |
| Tea made with imported premium brand Indian tea leaves with milk and spices, served hot |
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| Coffee, Hot Tea ................................................................................................................................................... | 2 |
| Iced Tea ............................................................................................................................................................. | 3 |
| Please ask the server for available flavors | |
| Juice (Orange, Mango, Cranberry and Pineapple) ............................................................................................. | 3 |
| COKE PRODUCTS: (Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Fanta Orange) Free Refills ................................................... | 3 |
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Appetizers Soups Rice/Noodles Veg Entrees |
Chicken Entrees Fish Entrees Shrimp Entrees |
Appetizers
Soups
Rice/Noodles
Veg Entrees
Chicken Entrees
Fish Entrees
Shrimp Entrees
| Veg Spring Roll .................................................................................................................................................... | 4 |
| Served with sweet and sour sauce | |
| Chili Paneer or Corn ........................................................................................................................................... | 8 |
| Batter fried paneer or corn in chili and ketchup | |
| Chili Chicken (Dry) ............................................................................................................................................ | 10 |
| Chicken tossed with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and red chilies | |
| Golden Fried Shrimp .......................................................................................................................................... | 12 |
| Server with sweet and sour sauce | |
Soups
| Hot and Sour Soup (Veg or Chicken) ................................................................................................................. | 5 |
| Thick soup with julienne cut vegetables | |
| Sweet Corn Soup ................................................................................................................................................... | 5 |
| Thick soup cream style with American corn kernel | |
| Chicken Corn Soup .............................................................................................................................................. | 5 |
| Clear soup with corn and chicken | |
| Manchow Soup (Veg or Chicken) .............................................................................................................................................. | 5 |
| Thick soup with julienne cut vegetables or chicken | |
Rice/Noodles
| Fried Rice | |
| Vegetable ............................................................................................................................................................... | 10 |
| Chicken .................................................................................................................................................................. | 11 |
| Shrimp ................................................................................................................................................................... | 14 |
| Hakka Noodles | |
| Vegetable ............................................................................................................................................................... | 10 |
| Chicken .................................................................................................................................................................. | 11 |
| Shrimp ................................................................................................................................................................... | 14 |
Veg Entrees
Served with Basmati Rice | |
| Sweet and Sour Vegetables ................................................................................................................................ | 12 |
| Diced fresh vegetables cooking in sweet and sour sauce | |
| Veg Manchurian ................................................................................................................................................. | 12 |
| Mix veg dumplings in Manchurian sauce | |
| Gobi Manchurian ................................................................................................................................................. | 12 |
| Fresh Cauliflower cooked in Manchurian sauce | |
| Veg Mushroom Bamboo Shoot ....................................................................................................................................... | 12 |
| Fresh mushrooms and bamboo shoots stir fried in garlic and soy sauce | |
Chicken Entrees
Served with Basmati Rice | |
| Sweet and Sour Chicken ................................................................................................................................. | 14 |
| Diced chicken cooked with cucumber, tomato, bell peppers and onions | |
| Sesame Chicken ............................................................................................................................................... | 14 |
| Soya based sweet and sour sauce topped with sesame seeds | |
| Chili Chicken (gravy) ...................................................................................................................................... | 14 |
| Spicy chicken cooked with bell peppers, onion garlic, and red chilies | |
| Hunan Chicken ...................................................................................................................................... | 14 |
| Deep fried chicken pieces coated with a sweet and spicy sauce | |
| Mongolian Chicken ...................................................................................................................................... | 14 |
| Diced chicken cooked with chopped garlic, ginger, celery, onions and fresh red chilies | |
| Kung Pao Chicken ........................................................................................................................................... | 14 |
| A very popular Szechwan specialty of juicy chicken, peanuts and bell peppers mildly spiced with dry red chilies | |
Fish Entrees
Served with Basmati Rice | |
| Cilantro Fish ................................................................................................................................................. | 17 |
| Sliced fish cooked in cilantro-flavored sauce | |
| Fish Hong Kong ............................................................................................................................................. | 17 |
| Fresh fish stopped with light Soya ginger sauce and flavored with red chilies | |
| Chilli Fish ............................................................................................................................................. | 17 |
| Spicy fish cooked with bell peppers, onion, garlic, and red chilies | |
Shrimp Entrees
Served with Basmati Rice | |
| Szechwan Shrimp ............................................................................................................................................ | 17 |
| Fresh Shrimps cooked in bell peppers, onions, tossed with Red chilies and Szechwan oil | |
| Chili Garlic Shrimp ......................................................................................................................................... | 17 |
| Fresh shrimps cooked in garlic and red chilies | |
| Kung Pao Shrimp ......................................................................................................................................... | 17 |
| A very popular Szechwan specialty of fresh shrimp, peanuts and bell peppers mildly spiced with dry red chilies | |
| French Fies ............................................................................................................................................................... | 4 |
| Macaroni And Cheese .................................................................................................................................................... | 5 |
| Chicken Pakora ............................................................................................................................................................... | 6 |
| Malai Chicken ............................................................................................................................................................... | 8 |
| Idli Sambar ............................................................................................................................................................... | 6 |
| Rice and Lentil cakes served with coconut chutney and sambar | |
| Wada Sambar ............................................................................................................................................................... | 6 |
| Rice and Lentil doughnuts served with coconut chutney and sambar | |
| Veg Uttapam ............................................................................................................................................................... | 10 |
| Rice and Lentil pancake topped with mix vegetables | |
| Chilli and Tomato Uttapam .......................................................................................................................................... | 11 |
| Rice and Lentil pancake topped with mix vegetables, tomatoes and chillies | |
| Saada Dosai ............................................................................................................................................................... | 8 |
| Rice and Lentil crepes. Served with sambar and coconut chutney. | |
| Masala Dosai ............................................................................................................................................................... | 10 |
| Rice and lentil crepes filled with seasoned potatoes, and herb mixture. Served with sambar and coconut chutney. | |
| Rava Masala Dosai ............................................................................................................................................................... | 13 |
| Thin cream of wheat filled with seasoned potatoes, and herb mixture. Served with sambar and coconut chutney | |
* Our house speciality 18% Gratuity will be added to the check for a party of 5 or more.
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