Janta Indian Restaurant

369 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto CA 94301 Today's hours: 11:30 am-2:30 pm, 5:00 pm-9:30 pm jantaindianrestaurant.com (650) 462-5903

Cuisines and Dishes at Janta Indian Restaurant:

Indian

Menu for Janta Indian Restaurant

Appetizers

Vegetable Samosa $3.95
2 deep fried vegetable-filled pastries
Keema Samosa $4.75
2 deep fried minced lamb pastries
Vegetable Pakoras $4.75
Potato, onion and cauliflower fritters
Onion Bhaji $4.75
Onion with garbanzo batter
Chicken Pakora $6.49
Boneless chicken pieces coated with garbanzo batter
Mixed Tandoori Hors D'Overes $9.95
An assortment of chicken tikka, kabob and seekh kabob

Biriyani

Vegetable Biryani $11.95
Saffron infused basmati rice with exotic spices
Chicken Biryani $13.95
Chicken and rice with saffron and spices
Lamb Biryani $15.95
Saffron infused basmati rice and lamb
Shrimp Biryani $15.95
Shrimp and basmati rice with nuts and raisins

Breads

Chapati $2.00
Whole wheat bread
Naan $2.00
Leaf-shaped leavened bread
Parantha $2.95
Fried whole wheat bread
Onion Kulcha $2.95
Stuffed onion bread with mild spices
Keema Naan $3.50
Leavened bread with minced lamb filling
Kabuli Naan $3.50
Naan stuffed with exotic nuts, cherries and spices
Poori $2.00
Deep fried unleavened whole wheat bread, 2 pieces
Aloo Parantha $3.50
Whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced potatoes
Garlic Naan $3.25
Leavened bread with garlic
Papadum $2.00
Lentil flour and garlic, crunchy, 2 pieces per order

Chicken Specialties

Chicken Masala $12.95
Boneless chicken in a spiced tomato sauce
Chicken Sag $12.95
Chicken in creamed spinach and mustard greens
Karai Chicken $12.95
Chicken with onions, bell pepper, tomato and cilantro
Chicken Vindaloo $12.95
Chicken cooked in hot spicy tomato sauce
Chicken Korma $12.95
Chicken with a creamy sauce of spices and nuts
Chicken Dopiaza $12.95
A medley of chicken, spices and onions
Chicken Butter $13.95
Shredded tandoori chicken in sauce of tomatoes, butter and fenugreck
Chicken Tikka Masala $13.95
Bite size chicken breast pieces in a rich curry sauce
Chilli Chicken $13.95
Dry chicken cooked with green chili and bell pepper

Janta Dinner Specials

Chef Special Vege (for 1) $13.95
Dal soup, green salad, aloo saag, raita, papadum, bangan baharta, naan and rice, gulab jamin and chai
Chef Special Non-Vege (for 1) $16.95
Mullingatawny soup, papadum, green salad, raita, chicken tikka masala, rogan josh, naan and rice, gulab jamin and chai
Non-Vegetarian Thali (for 2) $28.95
Salad, tandoori chicken, rogan josh, matter paneer, navratna korma, dal makhani, raita, papadum, naan and rice, kheer and chai
Vegetarian Thali (for 2) $24.95
Salad, matter paneer, channa masala, dal makhani, navratna korma, raita, papadum, naan and rice, kheer and chai

Lamb Specialties

Rogan Josh $13.95
Lamb in a rich curry sauce
Sag Gosht $13.95
Lamb cooked with garden fresh spinach
Gosht Vindaloo $13.95
Lamb cooked with curried potatoes
Lamb Kofta $13.95
Ground lamb marinated in a curried yogurt sauce
Lamb Pasanda $13.95
Lamb marinated in a mild cream sauce
Karai Lamb $13.95
Boneless lamb, bell peppers, cilantro and chilies

Seafood Specialties

Shrimp Masala $14.95
Shrimp in a spicy sauce
Shrimp Sag $14.95
Shrimp with curried spinach
Shrimp Vindaloo $14.95
Shrimp with curried potatoes
Fish Masala $14.95
Boneless fish cubes in a spicy gravy
Fish Vindaloo $14.95
Boneless fish with curried potatoes

Side Dishes

Saada Pulao $3.95
Steamed basmati rice with garden peas
Dal Makhani $3.95
Uradwhole and kidney beans in a cream sauce
Mango Chutney $2.00
Tangy mango relish
Green Salad $2.00
Garden salad with cucumbers, tomatoes and onions
Raita $2.00
Cultured yogurt with cucumbers and spices
Pickle $2.00
Spicy mixed pickles

Soups

Mullagatany Soup $3.75
Chicken-based lentil soup garnished with exotic spices
Dal Soup $3.50
Mildly spiced lentil soup

Tandoori Entrees

Tandoori Chicken $10.95 - $14.95
Chicken marinated in yogurt, ginger, saffron and garlic
Chicken Tikka $14.95
Tender morsels of tandoor roasted chicken
Seekh Kebab $13.95
Sausage style lamb on skewers
Fish Tikka $16.95
Tandoori fish marinated in yogurt and spices
Tandoori Shrimp $16.95
Succulent shrimp in a spiced yogurt marinade
Mixed Grill $16.95
An assortment of meat delicacies
Boti Kabob $13.95
Boneless lamb marinated and roasted

Vegetarian Specialties

Shahi Paneer $9.95
Homemade cheese braised in ginger and almonds
Mattar Paneer $9.95
Homemade cheese and green peas in a rich gravy
Aloo Gobi $9.95
A delicate saute of cauliflower florets and potatoes
Malai Kofta $9.95
Vegetable and cheese croquet in a creamy sauce
Yello Dal $9.95
Lentils cooked with Indian spices
Okra Masala $9.95
Okra pan roasted with spices
Navrattan Korma $9.95
A creamy mixed vegetable curry with nuts
Sag Paneer $9.95
Homemade cheese in a creamy spinach sauce
Bengan Baharta $9.95
Spicy roast eggplant patte
Dal Makhani $9.95
Simmered stew of lentils in a creamy sauce
Mushroom Mattar $9.95
Mushrooms and garden fresh pea curry
Chana Masala $9.95
Garbanzo bean curry
Mixed Vegetable $9.95
Seasonal vegetables in a blend of spices
Aloo Mattar $9.95
Potatoes and green peas in tomato sauce
Saag Aloo $9.95
Potatoes cooked with spinach and mustard greens

Desserts

Rasmalai $4.95
Chilled cream and cheese pudding with almonds
Kulfi $3.95
Indian ice cream with pistachio and almond
Gulab - Jamun $3.25
Indian sponge and syrup pudding
Kheer $3.25
Indian rice pudding
Ice Cream $3.95
Mango flavor

Beverages

12oz Cans $2.00
Mango Lassi $3.25
Sweet Lassi $2.75

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Reviews for Janta Indian Restaurant

Ratings and Reviews for Janta Indian Restaurant

May 05 2012

Pratik K. via Yelp

The food is totally awesome! I havent had anything better in the USA. We ordered Matar Paneer and Malai Kofta both were just awesome. The interior...read more
Apr 13 2012

Brooke R. via Yelp

Indian restaurants are not in short supply in downtown Palo Alto. This is by far my favorite. Not as fancy as Junoon or Mantra, similar in casualness as...read more
Apr 13 2012

Nikarika P. via Yelp

Service is very bad. The woman there is very rude. The food served is below average compared to any Indian restaurant I have been toread more
Aug 07 2006

via Citysearch

I am a big fan of Janta for Indian food in downtown Palo Alto. They have been there forever and have consistently offered good qu...read more
May 13 2006

via Citysearch

Janta provides a great week-day buffet. The selection is reliably tasty, familiar and not oily. They also serve warm and creamy ...read more
May 11 2006

via Citysearch

Janta is one of my favorite Indian restaurants. The vegetarian dishes are delicious. The appetizers are great and the restaurant...read more

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