Great India Cafe

12321 Ventua Blvd, Studio City CA 91604 (818) 761-8140

Cuisines and Dishes at Great India Cafe:

Indian
Lunch Specials

Menu for Great India Cafe

Soft Drinks

Nimbu Pani $2.95
Our homemade sparkling lemonade with ginger.
Mango Lassi $2.95
A yogurt and mango shake.
Sweet Lassi $2.95
Salt Lassi $2.95
Spiced Iced Tea $2.50
Darjeeling tea, brewed with fresh mint and spices. Served with sweetened milk on the side.
Masala Chai $2.50
The traditional tea of India brewed with milk, ginger and cardamom.
Coke $2.00
Diet Coke $2.00
7UP $2.00

GrubHub Specials

Vegetarian Thali $15.95
Two vegetables of your choice. Comes with dal, rice, raita, kacumber and naan. Not valid with any coupons or special offers.
Tandoori Mixed Grill $16.95
An assortment of chicken, tikka, tandoori chicken, seekh kabob, lamb boti kabob and tandoori shrimp. Cooked in a tandoor clay oven on a skewer. Served with mint yogurt cilantro chutney. Served with naan. Not valid with any coupons or special offers.
Rack of Lamb $21.95
Rack of lamb mildly flavored with garlic, ginger and spices. Served with rice of the day, kacumber, raita and mint chutney. Cooked in a tandoor clay oven on a skewer. Not valid with any coupons or special offers.
Madrasi Fish Curry $16.95
Choice of whole Rainbow trout on the bone or fresh boneless salmon, cooked with onion, ginger and ground mustard seed. Not valid with any coupons or special offers.

Appetizers

Lamb Samosa $7.50
India's most popular street snack. Filled with ground lamb, onion, ginger, herbs and spices. Served with tamarind chutney.
Samosa $4.50
Vegetarian turnover's stuffed with peas, potatoes, spices and herbs. Served with tamarind chutney.
Sev Puri $6.50
Crisp homemade wheat wafers topped with onions, potatoes, light green chili chutney, tamarind chutney and sprinkled with sev (homemade crispy chickpea noodles).
Dahi Puri $7.50
Puffed crisp puris filled with chickpeas, onion, potatoes, yogurt and chutneys.
Bhel Puri $6.50
India's most popular railway snack. Made with puffed rice, potatoes, onion, wafers and sev. Mixed with chutneys, lime and garnished with cilantro.
Chicken Pakora $7.95
Marinated all white chicken fritters. Served with homemade sweet tomato chutney.
Chicken Chat $7.50
Tender pieces of boneless chicken tossed with potatoes, onions, chutneys and chat masala.
Shrimp Chat $9.95
Marinated shrimp tossed with puffed rice, potatoes, onions and wafers. Served with chickpea noodles and three chutneys, cilantro and lime juice.
Shrimp Pakora $8.95
Shrimp marinated with ginger, light green chili and cilantro.
Fish Pakora $8.95
marinated fish fritters served with sweet tomato chutney.
Calamari Ringers $7.50
Breaded seasoned calamari rings with ginger and garlic. Served on a bed of salad and sweet tomato chutney.
Uttapam $7.50
A popular griddle cake from Bombay. Made from cream of wheat, topped with tomatoes, onions, light green chili and cilantro. Served with coconut chutney.
Masala Dosa $8.95
Light and crisp south Indian pancake stuffed with spiced potatoes and onions. Served with sambar soup and coconut chutney.
Vegetarian Pakora $6.95
Spinach, cauliflower and potato fritters.
Chutney Sampler $6.50
Three homemade chutneys of the day. Served with wheat flour chips.
Onion Bhaji $7.50
Onion fritter seasoned with ginger and spices.
Aloo Tikki $6.50
Indian potato pancake topped with chopped onion and tamarind chutney and Green chili chutney.

Soups and Salads

Vegetarian Soup $5.50
Soup prepared with mixed vegetables, lentils, ginger, chili, tomatoes and cilantro.
Chicken Soup $6.50
Flavored with onion, ginger, garlic and spices with basmati rice and spinach leaves. Garnished with tomato and cilantro.
Mulgutany Soup $8.95
A lentil of the day cooked with ginger, onion, tomatoes and coconut milk. Served with vegetables or chicken.
Began Salad $6.95
Sauteed Japanese eggplant topped with seasoned tomato sauce, ginger, garlic and yogurt.
Fresh Green Salad $4.95
Fresh romaine lettuce, cucumber and tomato with homemade cumin cilantro dressing.
Vegetable Paneer Salad $8.95
Mushroom, paneer, lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes and sprinkled chickpea noodles. Tossed with homemade cumin cilantro dressing.
Tandoori Chicken Salad $11.50
Tandoor cooked marinated chicken, mushroom and paneer on a bed of romaine lettuce, cucumber and chickpea noodles. Served with cumin cilantro dressing.
Seafood Salad $12.95
Fish of the day or shrimp sauteed with mushrooms, paneer and served on a bed of romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes and sprinkled chickpea noodles. Served with homemade cumin cilantro dressing.

Vegetarian Entrees

Okra $10.50
Fresh okra sauteed with onion, signer, tomatoes and spices.
Dal of the Day $9.95
We offer a different lentil every day. Please contact the restaurant for today's selection.
Vegetarian Lamb Curry $12.95
A totally vegetarian lamb made of soy. This delicious dish is made with the same sauce as our lamb curry. This soy is prepared with tomato, onion, ginger and garlic with freshly ground spices.
Mixed Vegetables $9.95
Cauliflower, carrots, potatoes, soy beans and green peas. Sauteed with onions, ginger, fresh tomatoes and light green chili.
Began Bhartha $10.50
A puree of tandoor cooked eggplant, sauteed with onions, ginger, fresh tomatoes, green chili and spices.
Saag Aloo $10.50
Pureed spinach leaves and bite sized potatoes, sauteed with onion, ginger and chili.
Aloo Gobi $10.50
Cauliflower and potatoes sauteed with fresh tomatoes, ginger, green chili and herbs.
Aloo Mattar $10.50
Potatoes and green peas sauce prepared with tomatoes, ginger, light green chili and herbs.
Chana Masala $10.50
Indian chickpea prepared in a northern Indian style with onion, ginger, fresh tomatoes and topped with tamarind chutney and raw onions.
Saag Paneer $11.50
Pureed spinach leaves, cube of paneer cooked with onion, ginger and green chili. Paneer is a homemade farmer cheese.
Malai Kofta $12.50
Mixed vegetable balls cooked in a creamy sauce, prepared with fresh tomatoes, ginger, garlic, onion, saffron, nuts, raisins and fenugreek.
Makhini Paneer $11.50
Paneer and mushrooms cooked in fresh tomatoes and saffron sauce. Paneer is a homemade farmer cheese.
Shahi Paneer $12.50
A traditional dish of the Punjab. Homemade paneer, nuts and raisins, cooked with fresh tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices. Paneer is a homemade farmer cheese.
Vegetable Curry $11.50
A variety of mix vegetables cooked in a tangy tomato and saffron curry with fenugreek.
Broccoli Curry $11.95
Broccoli curry with onion, ginger, mustard seed and coconut milk.

Tandoori Specialties

Tandoori Chicken $12.50
Half chicken on the bone, marinated overnight in yogurt with spices, then barbecued to perfection in our Indian clay oven. Served with mint yogurt cilantro chutney.
Chicken Tikka $12.50
Skewered strips of boneless chicken marinated in homemade sauce. Cooked in a tandoor clay oven on a skewer. Served with mint yogurt cilantro chutney.
Green Chicken Tikka $14.95
Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in a homemade sauce made with cilantro, ginger, garlic, mint and basil. Cooked in a tandoor clay oven on a skewer. Served with mint yogurt cilantro chutney.
Mirchi Tikka $13.50
Hot and spicy. Boneless pieces of chicken marinated with spices, cayenne, cilantro and lime juice. Cooked in a tandoor clay oven on a skewer. Served with mint yogurt cilantro chutney.
Seekh Kabob $13.50
Minced lamb mixed with onions, ginger, chili and herbs, rolled and shaped on skewers. Cooked in a tandoor clay oven on a skewer. Served with mint yogurt cilantro chutney.
Lamb Boti Kabob $13.50
Mildly marinated boneless pieces of tender lamb. Cooked in a tandoor clay oven on a skewer. Served with mint yogurt cilantro chutney.
Fish Tikka $14.95
Mildly marinated fresh fish of the day. Please contact the restaurant for today's selection. Cooked in a tandoor clay oven on a skewer. Served with mint yogurt cilantro chutney.
Tandoori Shrimp $14.95
Jumbo shrimp mildly marinated with garlic, cilantro and black pepper. Cooked in a tandoor clay oven on a skewer. Served with mint yogurt cilantro chutney.

Non-Vegetarian Curries

Chicken Tikka Masala $13.50
Marinated tandoor cooked boneless chicken. Served in a tomato saffron sauce.
Chicken Makhni $13.95
A rich blend of aromatic herbs, onion, ginger, tomato and saffron sauce with roast chicken. It is a mild curry.
Chicken Madras $14.95
Boneless pieces of chicken curry prepared with onion, ginger, mustard seeds and coconut milk.
Chicken Masala $12.95
Boneless pieces of chicken prepared in a traditional curry sauce, made from onion, ginger, garlic, fresh tomatoes and spices.
Methi Chicken Curry $12.95
A special chicken curry prepared with fresh ground spices, onion, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, green chili and fenugreek.
Chicken Vindaloo $12.95
Chicken curry prepared south Indian style, with spices, lemon and potatoes.
Lamb Masala $13.50
boneless pieces of lamb prepared with tomato, onion, ginger, garlic and freshly ground spices.
Lamb Vindaloo $13.95
A spicy lamb curry with potatoes and flavored with lemon.
Lamb Boti Masala $13.95
Marinated tandoor cooked boneless lamb, served in a tomato saffron sauce.
Lamb Rogan Josh $15.50
Boneless pieces of lamb cooked with onions, ginger, garlic, tomato, spices and fresh yogurt sauce.
Fish Curry $15.95
Prepared with onion, ginger, garlic, fresh tomatoes and lime juice.
Shahi Machli $16.95
Tandoor cooked fresh fish of the day, served in a savory sauce made with onions, ginger, garlic and fenugreek leaves.
Shrimp Tikka Masala $15.95
Marinated tandoor cooked shrimp in a tomato saffron sauce with fenugreek.
Shrimp Curry $14.95
Jumbo shrimp prepared with onion, ginger, fresh tomato and lime juice.

House Specialties

Chicken Curry of the Day $13.95
These curries are cooked in a traditional northern Indian style. We prepare a fresh curry daily, please contact the restaurant for today's selection.
Bombay Chicken $13.50
Chicken is first poached with onion, ginger, green chili and spices and then sauteed with dry mango powder, coriander and cayenne.
Chicken Frankie $10.95
Chicken masala cooked with fresh herbs and spices and then wrapped in a homemade tortilla with two chutneys and onions.
Lamb Frankie $11.95
Lamb masala cooked with onions, ginger, garlic, green chili and fresh ground spices and then wrapped in a homemade tortilla with two chutneys and onions.
Aloo Gobi Frankie $9.95
Cauliflower, potatoes, cooked with ginger and spices and then wrapped in a homemade tortilla with two chutneys and onions.
Masala Dosa $9.95
Light and crisp south Indian pancake stuffed with spiced potatoes, Accompanied by lentils Samber and coconut chutney.
Chicken Korma $13.95
Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in any enticing cream sauce with nuts and raisins.
Lamb Korma $14.95
Tender pieces of lamb in a delicious medium thick gravy with distinctive coriander, nuts, raisins and a cumin flavor sauce.
Chicken Saag $14.95
Boneless pieces of chicken marinated and cooked with spinach.
Lamb Saag $15.95
Boneless pieces of lamb marinated and cooked with spinach.

Basmati Rice

Basmati Rice $3.50
Steamed imported rice.
Rice of the Day $4.95
Made fresh daily. Basmati rice prepared with the chef's selection of vegetables. Please contact the restaurant for today's selection.
Vegetable Biryani $8.95
Mixed vegetables sauteed with basmati rice, nuts, raisins and curry sauce.
Murg Biryani $10.50
Chunks of chicken kabobs sauteed with basmati rice and touch of curry sauce.
Lamb Biryani $11.50
Pieces of lamb cooked with basmati rice, cashews and raisins in a curry sauce.
Shrimp Biryani $13.95
Shrimp sauteed with basmati rice, cashews and raisins in a curry sauce.

Tandoori Breads

Tandoori Roti $2.50
Whole wheat unleavened bread, cooked in the tandoor.
Naan $2.95
Classic leavened bread. Made with white wheat flour and baked in the tandoor.
Garlic Naan $3.95
Naan topped with chopped garlic and cilantro. Baked in the tandoor.
Onion Kulcha $3.95
A north Indian specialty. Naan stuffed with finely chopped onion baked in the tandoor.
Lamb Naan $4.95
Naan stuffed with minced lamb, finely chopped onion and cilantro. Baked in the tandoor. Served with a side of fruit chutney.
Chicken Naan $4.50
Naan stuffed with tandoor cooked chicken and marinated chicken. Served with sweet tomato chutney.
Peshawari Naan $4.95
Sweetened soft bread stuffed with paneer (cheese), cashews, and raisins.
Paratha $3.50
Multi-layered unleavened bread enriched with butter.
Aloo Paratha $3.95
Whole wheat unleavened bread filled with spiced mashed potatoes cooked in the tandoor. Served with mint chutney.
Spinach Naan $4.95
Naan stuffed with chopped spinach and spices.

Side Orders

Kachumber $3.95
Chopped cucumber, red onions, fresh tomatoes and cilantro with a splash of lime juice.
Raita $3.50
Homemade yogurt with grated cucumber and spices.
Chutney $1.75
Your choice of one chutney from a variety of fresh homemade Indian dips.
Achaar $1.50
A variety of pickled Indian vegetable pickles.
Rice Papadam $1.75
A stone ground rice flour cracker. A perfect accompaniment to all our chutneys.
Lentil Papadam $1.75
Stone ground lentil crackers flavored with cumin.

Salad Lunch

Vegetable-Paneer Salad Lunch $8.50
Mushroom, paneer, romaine lettuce, cucumber with a dusting of sev (chickpea noodles). Tossed with homemade cumin cilantro dressing. Served with a half order of onion naan.
Tandoori Chicken Salad Lunch $8.95
Tandoor cooked chicken, mushroom and paneer served on a bed of romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, a dusting of sev (chickpea noodles) and homemade cumin cilantro dressing. Served with a half order of onion naan.
Seafood Salad Lunch $10.95
Choice of fresh fish of the day or shrimp, mushrooms, paneer, romaine lettuce, cucumber and a dusting of sev (chickpea noodles). Tossed with homemade cumin cilantro dressing. Served with a half order of onion naan.

Vegetarian Lunch

Malai Kofta Lunch $9.50
An extremely popular dish in India. Mixed vegetable balls cooked in a creamy sauce, prepared with fresh tomatoes, ginger, garlic, onion, saffron, nuts, raisins and fenugreek. Served with basmati rice, fresh green salad, naan and dal with the lentil of the day.
Vegetarian Lamb Curry Lunch $8.95
A vegetarian soy curry. Cooked with ginger, garlic, onion, fresh tomatoes and fresh ground spices. Served with basmati rice, fresh green salad, naan and dal with the lentil of the day.
Vegetable Korma Lunch $9.50
Served with basmati rice, fresh green salad, naan and dal with the lentil of the day.
Vegetable Lunch $8.50 - $7.95
Choice of one vegetable dish. Served with basmati rice, fresh green salad, naan and dal with the lentil of the day.

Non-Vegetarian Lunch

Chicken Makhni Lunch $9.95
A delicious medium thick gravy with a distinctive coriander and cumin flavor sauce. Served with basmati rice, fresh green salad, naan and dal with the lentil of the day.
Methi Chicken Curry Lunch $9.95
Chicken curry prepared with ginger, garlic, onion, fresh, tomatoes, spices and fenugreek. Served with basmati rice, fresh green salad, naan and dal with the lentil of the day.
Korma Lunch $10.95
Choice of chicken or lamb korma. Served with basmati rice, fresh green salad, naan and dal with the lentil of the day.
Curry Lunch $9.95
Choice of chicken masala or chicken curry of the day. Please contact the restaurant for today's selection. Served with basmati rice, fresh green salad, naan and dal with the lentil of the day.
Masla Lunch $9.95
Choice of lamb masala or lamb boti masala. Served with basmati rice, fresh green salad, naan and dal with the lentil of the day.
Chicken Tikkia Masala Lunch $9.95
Marinated tandoor cooked boneless chicken in a tomato saffron sauce. Served with basmati rice, fresh green salad, naan and dal with the lentil of the day.
Vindaloo Lunch $9.95
Choice of chicken vindaloo or lamb vindaloo. Served with basmati rice, fresh green salad, naan and dal with the lentil of the day.
Seafood Curry Lunch $11.95
Choice of fish curry or shrimp curry. Served with basmati rice, fresh green salad, naan and dal with the lentil of the day.

Tandoori Lunch

Tandoori Chicken Lunch $8.95
Chicken on the bone, marinated overnight with spices and then cooked in a clay oven. Served with dal, aloo matter, basmati rice, fresh green salad and naan.
Chicken Tikka Lunch $8.95
Skewered strips of boneless marinated chicken. Served with dal, aloo matter, basmati rice, fresh green salad and naan.
Kabob Lunch $9.95
Lamb boti kabob or seekh kabob. Served with dal, aloo matter, basmati rice, fresh green salad and naan.
Tandoori Seafood Lunch $11.95
Choice of fish tikka or tandorri shrimp. Served with dal, aloo matter, basmati rice, fresh green salad and naan.

Frankie Lunch

Aloo Gobi Frankie Lunch $8.50
Frankie is a very popular Bombay Indian burrito specialty. Our handmade egg washed tortillas are filled burrito style.
Chicken Frankie Lunch $9.50
Frankie is a very popular Bombay Indian burrito specialty. Our handmade egg washed tortillas are filled burrito style.
Lamb Frankie Lunch $9.95
Frankie is a very popular Bombay Indian burrito specialty. Our handmade egg washed tortillas are filled burrito style.

Desserts

Kheer $3.95
Indian rice pudding made in the traditional way, with the flavor of cardamom.
Gajjar Halwa $4.50
Carrot pudding with raisins and nuts.
Gulab Jamun $4.50
Milk dough balls, fried and cooked in syrup.
Kulfis $4.50
Choice of mango, pistachio or ginger kulfi.
Lime-Mint Sorbet $4.50

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May 15 2012

Java M. via Yelp

Avoid this place...not worth it. I can do better at home with a jar of tikka masla from trader joes and some chicken.read more
May 11 2012

Renji P. via Yelp

I love the Great India Cafe. My wife and I live in Studio city and discovering this neighborhood treasure has made us so happy. When we both have a good day...read more
May 08 2012

Annemarie H. via Yelp

Great food, and friendly service. I ordered take-out here and while I was waiting the server gave me a delicious mango-type smoothy and some chips (I can't...read more

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