Lotus

704 4th St, San Rafael CA 94901 lotusrestaurant.com (415) 456-5808

Cuisines and Dishes at Lotus:

Indian

Menu for Lotus

Appetizers

Potato Pakoras $3.95
potato fritters fried in besan batter - vegan
Vegetable Pakoras $3.95
mixed vegetable fritters fried in besan batter
Spinach Pakoras $3.95
fresh spinach dipped in besan and deep fried vegan
Chicken Pakoras $4.25
boneless white chicken dipped in besan and deep fried
Vegetable Samosas $4.50
pastry stuffed with potatoes and peas - 2 pieces
Lamb Samosas $4.75
pastry stuffed with minced lamb and green peas - pcs
Lotus Samosas $7.95
combination of above appetizers
Onion Pakoras $3.95
onion fritters fried in mildly spiced garbanzo bean - besan batter - vegan
Paneer Pakoras $5.95
Indian homemade cheese - paneer dipped in besan and deep fried
Channe Ki Chaat $3.95
tangy combination of chick peas, potatoes, and onion tossed in tamarind sauce and sprinkled with black Indian salt served cold

Soups and Salads

Mulligatawny Soup $3.45
mildly spiced lentil and chicken soup
Lentil Soup - Dal $2.95
mildly spiced soup
Mixed Green Salad $2.45
mixed greens served with the house made lotus dressing

Side Dishes

Pappadum $1.95
two thin baked lentil wafers - vegan
Kashmiri Pillau $2.00
steamed Indian basmati rice - vegan
Raita $1.95
homemade yogurt mildly spiced and mixed with fresh cucumbers
Chutneys $1.95
your choice of mango, apple nut, ginger peach, or zessy plum
Pickle - Achar $1.50
hot and sweet Indian condiment - vegan

Indian Breads

Naan $2.50
leavered bread baked in a clay pita over charcoal
Lotus Naan $3.95
naan stuffed with spiced chicken, cashew, raisins and nuts
Kabuli Naan $3.95
naan stuffed with raisins and nuts
Paneer Naan $3.95
naan stuffed with homemade cheese
Keema Naan $3.95
naan stuffed with spiced ground lamb
Garlic Naan $3.95
naan stuffed with garlic
Pesto Naan - Holy Basil $3.95
naan stuffed with basil - holy basil
Onion Naan $3.95
naan stuffed with diced onions
Aloo Paratha $3.95
whole wheat bread stuffed with potatoes
Poories $3.95
two fried puffy bread - wheat four
Paratha $2.95
oven baked Indian bread - wheat flour
Chapati $2.95
oven baked bread - wheat flour
Ajwain Paratha $2.95
whole wheat paratha stuffed with ajwain spices - vegan
Assorted Bread $9.95
choose -3, from above breads

Biryani Entrees

Vegetarian Biryani $12.95
basmati rice, zucchini, cauliflower, carrots, Italian beans, lima breans, green peas, cashew raisins and spices
Chicken Biryani $13.95
basmati rice with chicken, zucchini, cauliflower, carrots, Italian beans, lima beans, green peas cashews, raisins and spices
Lamb Biryani $14.95
basmati rice with lamb, zucchini, cauliflower, carrots, Italian beans, lima beans, green peas, cashews, raisins and spices
Prawn Biryani $15.95
basmati rice with prawn, zucchini, cauliflower, carrots, Italian beans, lima beans green peas, cashews, raisins and spices

Vegetarian Curries

Paneer Bhurji $11.95
homemade cheese with green onions, ginger, tomatoes and spices
Paneer Tikka Masala $11.95
homemade cheese cubes cooked with spices
Malai Kofta $11.95
combination of cheese, potatoes, nuts and raisins blended with spices
Navratian Korma $11.95
mixed vegetables with paneer and nuts
Bhindi Masala $11.95
sliced okra with onion, tomatoes and spices
Aloo Gobi $10.95
fresh cauliflower cooked with potatoes and spices
Saag Paneer $10.95
fresh spinach and paneer
Matter Paneer $10.95
green peas with paneer
Dum Aloo $10.95
danisk potato cooked in hot, spicy sauce
Bengan Bartha $10.95
eggplani delicacy with blend of spices
Dal Makhni $10.95
whole lentil cooked in Indian spices
Aloo Mattar $9.95
potaotes and peas cooked with mild spices
Jeera Aloo $9.95
potatoes with cumin seeds, green onions, ginger and spices
Mushroom Mattar $9.95
green peas with mushrooms - vegan
Saag Aloo $9.95
fresh spinach with potatoes
Channa Masala $9.95
chick peas with fresh tomatoes, herbs and spices
Dal Tarka $8.95
chana dal cooked with tomatoes, onion, ginger, and green chili

Seafood Curries

Prawn Saagwala $13.95
prawns cooked in a creamy spinach
Prawn Curry $13.95
prawns cooked in a tomato onion gravy
Prawn Vindalu $13.95
prawns cooked with spiced potatoes -hot
Prawn Pepper Masala $13.95
spiced prawns with fresh bell pepper and herbs
Prawn Dilruba $13.95
prawns and mushrooms cooked in mild gravy
Tandoori Prawn Masala $13.95
tandoori prawns cooked and served with curry sauce

Chicken Curries

Chicken Makhni $11.95
tandoori chicken in a thick buttery gravy
Chicken Chili $11.95
chicken with onion, bell pepper, tomato, ginger and spice
Chicken Pyaza $11.95
chicken cooked with tomato and onions
Chicken Curry $11.95
chicken cooked in spicy curry sauce
Chicken Tikka Masala $12.95
chicken cooked in mild creamy sauce
Chicken Korma $12.95
chicken cooked in mildly spiced yogurt sauce
Chicken Saag $11.95
chicken cooked with mildly spiced spinach
Chicken Vindalu - Spicy Hot $11.95
chicken cooked with potatoes and chili
Chicken Khumba $11.95
chicken cooked with mushrooms and spices

Lamb Curries

Lamb Dal $13.45
lamb cooked in mixed lintils, tomatoes, and onions
Lamb Mattar $13.45
lamb with green peas
Rogan Josh $13.45
lamb cooked in spicy curry sauce
Lamb Korma $13.45
lamb cooked in mildly spiced yogurt sauce
Lamb Saag $13.45
lamb cooked with mildly spiced spinach
Lamb Vindalu - Spicy Hot $13.45
lamb cooked with potatoes and chili
Lamb Pyaza $13.45
lamb cooked with tomatoes and onions
Lamb Bhuna $13.45
lamb cooked in chick gravy

Tandoori - Clay Pit Oven - Specialties

Chicken Barbara $14.95
boneless chicken cubes marinated in cilantro and mint spice
Half and Half Tandoori $15.95
boneless tandoori chicken and roasted prawns
Tandoori Chicken $11.95
chicken marinated in yogurt and Indian spicy - dark meat only
Tandoori Chiken - Full $18.95
Chicken Tikka $13.95
boneless breast pieces marinated and roasted, mildly spiced
Boti Kabab $14.95
lamb cubes, marinated in mildly spiced yogurt sauce and roasted
Seekh Kabab $14.95
ground lamb, pressed on skewers and roasted
Tandoori Mixed Grilled - Not Valid with Any Other Offer $19.95
assorted tandoori specialties
Tandoori Prawns $15.95
jumbo prawns, lightly marinated and roasted
Lamb Chops $23.95
rock of lamb marinated in yogurt and spices

Lotus Specials

Lasanwala Murga - Tandoori Specialty $13.95
boneless chicken cubes marinated in garlic spices
Chili Cheese $12.95
home made cheese cubes cooked with tomato and onions
Pesto Paneer Kabab - Tandoori Specialty $12.95
home made cheese cubes cooked with holy basil and spces - basil is aruvedic Indian spice
Paneer Methiwala $12.95
home made cheese cubes cooked with holy basil and spices - basil aruvedic Indian spice
Chicken Jalfrezi $12.95
chicken cooked with spices and vegetables
Goa Fish Curry $12.95
fish cooked with creamy based coconut milk
Kadahi Lamb $12.95
lamb cooked with tomato, onion, bell pepper, ginger, and garlic

Thali Specials

Chicken Thali $19.95
chicken pakora, mulligatany soup, chicken masala, two pieces of tandoori chicken and saag paneer
Vegetarian Thali $16.95
vegetable pakora, vegetable samosa, dal makhans, saag paneer navrattan korma

Indian Desserts

Kheer $2.95
traditional chilled rice pudding flavored with nuts, cardamon and saffron
Kulfi $3.95
safforn flavored Indian ice cream enriched with nuts
Gulab Jamun $3.45
juicy light pastry made from milk, served with hot honey syrup
Ras Malai $3.45
homemade cheese patties served cold in sweetened milk flavored with rose water and nuts
Indian Ice Cream $3.45
flavored available mango, rose petal, pistachio saffron

Beverages

Mango, Apple or Orange Juice $2.45
Mineral Water, Ginger Alf, Root Beer, Lemonade $1.95
Lassi $2.95
homemade yogurt drink with rose water
Mango Lassi $3.95
homemade yogurt drink with mango
Chai - Herbal Tea - Black Tea - Green Tea - Yogi Tea $2.25
Indian tea with spices
Coffee $2.25
regular or decaf
Soda $1.95
coke, diet coke, sprite, dr pepper, and tea - one refill on chai, coffee and soda

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Ratings and Reviews for Lotus

May 13 2012

Gregg C. via Yelp

Regarding my recent dinner dining experience at Lotus Cuisine of India: 1. Food - four stars. Fine quality and portion size is adequate - a little on the...read more
Apr 23 2012

Laura B. via Yelp

I loved the service! They were so nice! I went with my family and my little one year old nephew. The hosts at this restaurant were so nice to my nephew....read more
Mar 31 2012

Arnie F. via Yelp

when you enter you almost bump into poorly placed exit anise seed bowl with bright pink fake color which is preview of place: mismanaged, unprofessional,...read more
May 05 2009

MYB via Citysearch

I love this restaurant. The place itself is very pretty and the menu offers a wide range of choices. I highly recommend their ch...read more
Dec 01 2008

satnam6638 via Citysearch

i love lotus so much i love food and service is exellent so much friendly feel so relax i feel like i am in india and music is won...read more
Mar 13 2008

via Citysearch

I love the fact that you can usually walk in without a reservation and that you can peruse the menu (and order takeout) online. Ve...read more

From Citysearch

North Indian menu with vegan, vegetarian, tandoori dishes, curries and flavored naan; also lunch buffet, wine and Indian beer.

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