Seafood Thali

your choice of either multani fish or goan shrimp curry served with a vegetable of your choice, an aloo-ki-tikki (potato pancake), green salad, basmati rice and plain naan.

Non-Vegetarian Thali

your choice of either chicken or lamb curry (both are boneless; the lamb curry is very spicy) served with a vegetable of your choice, green salad, chickpeas, basmati rice, and plain naan.

Salad Thali

our california tandoori salad (made with tandoor-cooked chicken, mushrooms, house-made indian farmer's cheese, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and marinated onions) is served with a warm japanese eggplant salad and an onion naan.

Frankie Thali

your choice of a lamb, chicken, or cauliflower frankie (the lamb frankie is our spiciest dish) served with sev puri (our most popular appetizer), kachumber (a cucumber and tomato salad), raita, and our house-made carrot-cauliflower pickle.

Tandoori Thali 1

your choice of tandoor-cooked lamb or chicken kabobs served with a green salad, lentils, rice of the day, plain naan, a wedge of fresh lime and yogurt-mint chutney.

Tandoori Thali 2

your choice of tandoor-cooked lamb sausage or tandoor-cooked chicken (on the bone) served with a green salad, lentils, rice of the day, plain naan, a wedge of fresh lime, and yogurt-mint chutney.

South Indian Thali

a luncheon size masala dosa (a crisp rice crepe filled with turmeric potatoes), a luncheon size uttapam (a semolina griddle cake topped with tomato, onion, green chili and cilantro), south indian style lentils, and coconut chutney.

Masala Dosa

a south indian "crepe" filled with spiced potatoes and served with fresh coconut chutney and sambar.

Thali

india's blue-plate special includes your choice of two of the vegetarian dishes listed below, along with today's lentils, basmati rice, raita, kachumber, and plain naan.

Green Beans

blue lake, kentucky, french or chinese long beans cooked differently every day.

Eggplant Bharta

a puree of tandoor-charred eggplant with ginger, onion, green chili and fresh tomatoes.

Eggplant Deva

sauteed japanese eggplant layered with fennel laced tomato conserve and garlic-ginger infused yogurt

Gobi Sabzi

cauliflower sauteed with green chilies, ginger, ground coriander, turmeric and cumin.

Palak Aloo

potatoes in a sauce of pureed spinach leaves flavoured with cumin, ginger and garlic.

Aloo Mattar

potatoes and peas in a tomato-based sauce make up this gujerati favourite.

Cholas

indian chickpeas cooked with browned onions and ginger.

Pullao

imported aged basmati rice cooked with a variety of vegetarian ingredients.

Dal

lentils, a staple food of india, are prepared there in innumerable fashions. we offer a different dal every day.

Sambar

toor dal cooked in the south indian style with tomatoes, green chilies and coconut.

paneer is india's "farmer" or "cottage" style cheese. we make it every day, hang it until it is firm and then use it to prepare the following dishes.

Palak Paneer

cubes of paneer in a sauce of pureed spinach leaves quickly cooked with cumin, ginger and garlic.

Makhni Paneer

sauteed paneer and mushrooms in a rich tomato cream sauce flavoured with saffron.

Naan

the classic lightly leavened bread made with white flour and flavoured with kalonji. all naans are baked in the tandoor.

Garlic Naan

our garlic naan is topped with chopped garlic and cilantro.

Onion Naan

our onion naan is filled with grated onions.

Paratha

a flaky whole wheat bread layered with ghee (indian clarified butter) and cooked on a tava.

Aloo Paratha

our paratha stuffed with grated potatoes and cooked in the tandoor. sublime.

Tandoori Roti

an unleavened whole wheat bread cooked in the tandoor; denser than a naan, it has less ghee (indian clarified butter) than the tava cooked paratha.

Murghi Shorba

chicken soup flavoured with whole garam masala and garnished with rice, spinach and tomato. this is particularly good with extra chilies.

California Tandoori Salad

warm tandoori chicken, mushrooms, and paneer tossed with romaine, scallions and cilantro in our lemon-cilantro house dressing. a uniquely appetizing combination.

Tossed Green Salad

romaine with cucumbers, tomatoes, a dusting of sev and our lemon-cilantro house dressing.

Kachumber

diced cucumber, red onion, tomato and green chilies tossed with lemon juice and cilantro.

Chutneys

translated as "relish" or "salsa," no indian meal is complete without at least one.

cooked over mesquite charcoal, our tandoori entrees are served with yogurt-mint chutney, and a wedge of lime.

Shahi Jhinga

marinated jumbo shrimp.

Jalpari Tikka

marinated fresh fish of the day.

Boti Kabobs

tender pieces of marinated lamb.

Mirch-Masala Tikka

boneless pieces of chicken marinated with ginger, cilantro, garlic and green chili.

Malai Seekh

lean minced lamb highly flavoured and wrapped around a skewer.

Shaan-Eh-Murgh

our version of tandoori chicken is marinated for 24 hours in neela's yogurt and spice masala.

the favourite food on bombay's breach candy beach, our handmade egg-washed "tortillas" are filled burrito style.

Lamb Or Chicken Frankie

filled with pieces of lamb or chicken in a rich dark sauce or “masala”, two chutneys, and onions.

Goan Shrimp Curry

jumbo shrimp cooked with a puree of white poppy seeds, fresh coconut and cilantro.

Multani Fish Curry

made with today's fresh fish, each serving is cooked with lots of onions, green chilies, tomatoes, cilantro and lime juice.

Lamb Vindaloo

a spicy specialty of kerala made with black pepper, coriander. tamarind and vinegar.

Chicken Or Lamb Masala

boneless chicken or lamb slowly cooked in a traditional north indian spice mix or masala

Chicken Curry Of The Day

cooked in the indian manner (on the bone) for maximum flavor and succulence, each curry is made with whole and/or ground spices specifically blended for that dish.

Makhni Tikka

boneless tandoor-cooked chicken in a rich tomato cream sauce flavoured with saffron.

Pani Puri

puffed crisp puris filled with sprouted moong beans and chutneys, served with a cumin and mint infused water that you add to the puris just before popping them into your mouth.

Sev Puri

six handmade puris (crackers) topped with onions, potatoes, three chutneys and lots of crisp chickpea-flour noodles.

Bhel Puri

street food at its most irresistible; puffed rice, onion, potatoes, sev, cilantro and crushed puris tossed together with three contrasting chutneys and black salt.

Haldi Jhinga

crisp marinated shrimp, simply the best.

Machchi Pakoras

bite size pieces of today's fresh fish quickly cooked in our gram flour pakora batter

Murgh Pakoras

india's improvement on chicken tempura, our pakoras are made with all white meat and served with tomato chutney.

Chutney Sampler

three of our house-made chutneys served with an order of samosa chips.

Samosas

four vegetarian turnovers served with tamarind chutney.

Lamb Naan

naan-bread filled with spicy ground lamb and served with fruit chutney.

Chicken Naan

naan-bread filled with minced tandoori-cooked chicken and served with tomato chutney.

Shrimp Uttapam

a semolina griddle cake topped with shrimp, mushroom, onion, green chili and cilantro, served with red onion chutney. also available without chilies.

Vegetarian Uttapam

a semolina griddle cake topped with tomato, onion, green chili and cilantro, served with coconut chutney. also available without chilies.

Badaam Cake

a rich, moist toasted-almond cake lightly perfumed with citrus and topped with whipped cream.

Nilgiri Sundae

house made vanilla ice cream topped with coffee, whipped cream and toasted pistachios.

Gajjar-ka-Halwa

a traditional carrot and golden raisin "pudding" served warm with whipped cream and almonds.

Mango Kulfi

made in our ice cream maker, try our versions of india's favourite frozen dessert.

Kheer

slow cooked and subtly flavoured with cardamom, this is what rice pudding is really meant to be.

Lime-Mint Sorbet

made here, this sorbet is a refreshing way to end your meal.

Masala Chai

the traditional tea of india brewed with milk, ginger, cardamom and a special blend of spices.

Chateau De Montgueret Coteaux Du Layon

A light refreshing dessert wine.

Himalayan Blue

our favorite indian beer.

Taj Mahal

the most popular indian beer, served in a large 22-ounce bottle.

Yeti Lager

high in alcohol this lager brewed in india packs a wallop; served in a large 22 ounce bottle.

Hopf Helle Weisse

brewed from wheat in germany, its unique taste goes well with indian food. comes in a half liter.

Kingfisher

a light, very refreshing and typically indian beer.

Duvel Belgian Ale

top fermented in the bottle (like champagne) this pale ale is excellent.

Pilsner Urquell

the only pilsner brewed in pilsen; pilsner urquell is one of the world's great beers.

Shiner Boch

a dark beer made since 1903 by the spoetzl brewery in shiner texas.

New Castle Brown Ale

an excellent dark ale imported from newcastle upon tyne, england.

Amstell Light

a light golden beer.

Asahi

a japanese style dry beer.

Maker's And Ginger

maker's mark and ginger beer with a hint of orange.

Mango Margarita

alphonso mangos blended with triple sec, sauza gold, lime juice and ice.

Ginger Margarita

our house-made ginger syrup gives the margarita a new twist. served blended.

Pimm's Cup

the traditional and refreshing combination of pimm’s and ginger beer garnished with a cucumber.

The Mojito

a refreshing blend of mint, fresh lime juice and rum.

The Neela

neela means “blue” in hindi. our variation on the cosmopolitan is cobalt blue and delicious.

Nimbu Soda

our house made sparkling lemonade with ginger.

Mango Lassi

a yogurt and mango shake.

Freshly Squeezed Orange or Grapefruit Juice

Spiced Iced Tea

darjeeling tea brewed with fresh mint and spices. served with sweetened milk on the side.

Masala Chai

Regular Or Decaffeinated Coffee

Original Ginger Brew

Pelligrino Sparkling Water

Fiji Still Mineral Water

Sanford Santa Rita Hills Chardonnay 2003

santa rita hills, santa barbara county, california.

Melville Estate-Verna’s Chardonnay 2005

santa barbara county, california.

Arcadian Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay 2000

santa maria valley, california. bottle only

Husch La Ribera Vineyard 2005

mendocino, california.

Honig Winery 2005

napa valley, california.

House Of Nobilio “Icon” 2005

auckland, new zealand.

Chateau Tour Leognan 2002

graves, bordeaux, france. bottle only.

Domaine De Raissac “Le Cress” 2004

languedoc, france

Tommasi “Le Rosse” Pinot Grigio 2005

the veneto, italy.

Chateau De Nages 2000

languedoc, france. 100% roussanne. bottle only.

Finca Domingo Torrontes 2003

salta, argentina. 100% torrontes.

Cantina Sandtadi “Cala Silente” 2001

sardinia, italy. vermintino. bottle only.

Heymann-Lowenstein Riesling Schieferterrasson ‘02

mosel saar ruwer, germany

Domaine Bourillon D’orleans Vouvray 2004

loire, france. chenin blanc. bottle only.

Nicolas Feuillatte Brut

chouilly epernay, france.

Vin Gris De Cigare 2004

santa cruz, california. grenache, marssane & at least 8 others.

Pax Rose Of Syrah 2004

sonoma, california. 100% syrah. bottle only.

Parker Station 2005

central coast, california.

Louis m. Martini Napa Valley Reserve 2003

napa valley, california.

Trefethen Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

napa valley, california.

111 B Merlot 2003

languedoc, france.

Abazia Santa Anastsia “Passomaggio” 2001

sicily, italy. 80% nero d’avola, 20% merlot. bottle only.

Jean Claude Mas “Les Faisses” 2003

coteaux du languedoc, france. blended with grenache.

Molina Malbec 2002

mendoza region, argentina. 100% malbec.

Domaine La Branche “Laffont” 2002

madiran, france. 100% tannat. bottle only.

Summers Napa Valley Charbono 2002

napa valley, california. 100% charbono. bottle only.

Bonny Doon “Old Telegram” 2002

santa cruz, california. 100% mourvedre. bottle only.