• California
  • La Jolla
  • Tandoori Chef

Tandoori Chef

(858) 454-6999
  • 613 Pearl St, La Jolla, CA 92037
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  • Indian
  • $$$$$
(858) 454-6999
  • Menu
  • Drinks
    • Rose Milk Shake $2.49

    • Banana Shake $2.49

    • Indian Tea $2.49

    • Indian Coffee $2.49

    • Mango Lassi $2.99

    • Mango Milk Shake $2.99

    • Lassi $2.49

    • Fountain Soda $1.99

  • Appetizers
    • Vegetable Samosas $2.99

      Vegetarian turnovers stuffed with potatoes, peas and mild spices. Two pieces.

    • Chicken Samosa $4.99

      Stuffed with chicken and other Indian spices.

    • Beef Samosa $4.99

      Stuffed with ground beef and other Indian spices.

    • Paneer Pakora $6.99

      Slices of cheese and spices dipped in garbanzo bean flour.

    • Shrimp Pakora $7.99

      Shrimp dumpling battered and fried.

    • Onion Bhaji $4.99

      Fried dumpling onion in garbanzo flour.

    • Tandoori Fish $13.99

    • Tandoori Shrimp $13.99

    • Chana Samosa $5.99

      Samosa with garbanzo beans topped with small diced onions, green chilies and cilantro.

    • Lamb Samosa $4.99

      Crisp patties stuffed with ground lamb.

    • Vegetables Pakora $5.99

      Mixed vegetable fritters batter-fried with chickpea flour.

    • Fish Pakora $8.99

      Mahi mahi fish fillets, battered and fried to golden perfection.

    • Alu Tikki $3.99

      Fried mashed potatoes and vegetables rolled in flour. Six pieces.

    • Tandoori Platter $13.99

      Dry dishes of chicken, lamb and beef.

    • Chef's Sampler $7.95

      Vegetable or chicken samosas, pakora, paneer pakora, onion bhaji and alu tikki.

  • Breads
    • Plain Naan $2

      Leavened bread baked in a tandoor oven.

    • Onion Naan $2.99

      Naan stuffed with mashed onion.

    • Garlic Naan $2.99

      Naan topped with garlic and cilantro.

    • Kashmiri Naan $3.49

      Sweetened soft naan stuffed with nuts, coconut and cherries.

    • Chicken Naan $3.99

      Tandoor cooked chicken stuffed in naan.

    • Keema Naan $3.99

      Minced lamb stuffed in naan.

    • Cheese Naan $3.99

      Delicious naan stuffed with cheese.

    • Alu Naan $3.99

      Freshly baked naan stuffed with potatoes.

    • Assorted Bread $8

      Combination of garlic, onion and alu naan.

    • Plain Roti $1.99

      Whole wheat unleavened bread cooked in the tandoor.

    • Plain Paratha $2.99

    • Paratha $3.99

      Whole wheat bread filled with mashed potatoes, cauliflower, methi or paneer.

    • Poori $2.99

      Whole wheat crispy fried bread. Two pieces.

  • Vegetarian Entrees
    • Matter Paneer $10.99

      Paneer (homemade Indian cheese) and green peas. Served with basmati rice.

    • Saag Alu $9.99

      Pureed spinach leaves cooked with potatoes. Served with basmati rice.

    • Paneer Tikka Masala $10.99

      Paneer cooked in creamy tomato and onion gravy. Served with basmati rice.

    • Chili Paneer $10.99

      Paneer made with green chili, onions and bell pepper (dry dish). Served with basmati rice.

    • Malai Kofta $9.99

      Freshly grated vegetable dumpling balls cooked in delicate creamy sauce. Served with basmati rice.

    • Mushroom Masala $9.99

      Mushroom and peas cooked in tomato and onion gravy. Served with basmati rice.

    • Bengan Bharta $10.99

      Puree of tandoor baked eggplant cooked with peas and herbs. Served with basmati rice.

    • Baingan Alu $9.99

      Eggplant cooked with potatoes and herbs. Served with basmati rice.

    • Alu Punjabi $9.99

      Punjabi-style potato curry cooked with roasted cumin seeds, spices and herbs. Served with basmati rice.

    • Yellow Daal $8.99

      Yellow lentils made with Indian spices. Served with basmati rice.

    • Methi Matar Paneer $10.99

      Homemade cheese with green peas and fenugreek in mild creamy sauce. Served with basmati rice.

    • Saag Paneer $10.99

      Pureed spinach leaves and cubes of paneer. Served with basmati rice.

    • Karahi Paneer $10.99

      Paneer cooked with onions, bell peppers and tomatoes. Served with basmati rice.

    • Paneer Burji $10.99

      Grated paneer cooked with green peas, chopped onions and tomatoes (dry dish). Served with basmati rice.

    • Vegetable Korma $9.99

      Mixed vegetable curry cooked with Indian spices, cream and nuts. Served with basmati rice.

    • Vegetable Masala $9.99

      Mixed vegetables sauteed in tomato and onion gravy (dry dish). Served with basmati rice.

    • Bhindi Masala $10.99

      Fresh cut okra cooked with diced onions and tomatoes in garlic and ginger paste (dry dish). Served with basmati rice.

    • Chana Masala $9.99

      Garbanzo beans cooked in sharp spices. Served with basmati rice.

    • Alu Gobi $9.99

      Cauliflower and potatoes (dry dish). Served with basmati rice.

    • Daal Makhani $8.99

      Black lentils made with butter and spices. Served with basmati rice.

    • Kadi Pakora $9.99

      Vegetables dumplings in spicy yogurt curry. Served with basmati rice.

    • Karahi Bengan $9.99

      Roasted eggplant with onions, peppers and tomatoes. Served with basmati rice.

  • Chicken
    • Chicken Curry $10.99

      Tender chicken in mild curry sauce. Served with plain basmati rice.

    • Chicken Tikka Masala $10.99

      Chicken breast cooked in creamy onion and tomato sauce. Served with plain basmati rice.

    • Chicken Saag $10.99

      Chicken in pureed spinach and herbs. Served with plain basmati rice.

    • Chicken Karahi $10.99

      Chicken cooked with onions, bell peppers and tomatoes. Served with plain basmati rice.

    • Tandoori Chicken $10.99

      Served with plain basmati rice.

    • Aachari Chicken $10.99

      Chicken cooked with Indian pickles, spices and herbs. A sweet and spicy combination. Served with plain basmati rice.

    • Chicken Makhni $10.99

      Chicken chopped and cooked with mild creamy buttery sauce. Served with plain basmati rice.

    • Chicken Tikka (Dry) $10.99

      Tandoori oven cooked boneless chicken breast with onions and bell peppers. Served with plain basmati rice.

    • Butter Chicken $10.99

      Chicken cooked in butter sauce and herbs. Served with plain basmati rice.

    • Chili Chicken $10.99

      Chicken sauteed with green chili, gravy and bell pepper (dry dish). Served with plain basmati rice.

    • Chicken Korma $10.99

      Chicken cooked in mild curry sauce with vegetables, nuts, raisins and coconut. Served with plain basmati rice.

    • Chicken Vindaloo $10.99

      Chicken cooked in fiery hot spicy curry with potatoes. Served with plain basmati rice.

    • Mango Chicken $10.99

      Chicken cooked with mango pulp, spices and herbs. A sweet and spicy combination. Served with plain basmati rice.

    • Garlic Chicken $10.99

      Chicken leg cooked with tadka of garlic and spices with potatoes. Served with plain basmati rice.

    • Chicken Jalfrezi $10.99

      Chicken cooked with mixed vegetables with spicy sauce. Served with plain basmati rice.

  • Lamb
    • Lamb Curry $11.99

      Lamb cooked with special herbs and spices in mild curry sauce. Served with plain basmati rice.

    • Lamb Saag $11.99

      Lamb cooked in spinach and herbs. Served with plain basmati rice.

    • Lamb Karahi $11.99

      Lamb cooked with cut onions, bell peppers and tomatoes. Served with plain basmati rice.

    • Lamb Jalfrezi $11.99

      Lamb cooked in medium spicy curry with vegetables. Served with plain basmati rice.

    • Lamb Tikka Masala $11.99

      Lamb cooked in creamy onion and tomato sauce. Served with plain basmati rice.

    • Lamb Korma $11.99

      Lamb cooked in mild curry sauce with vegetables, nuts, raisins and coconut. Served with plain basmati rice.

    • Lamb Vindaloo $11.99

      Lamb cooked in fiery hot spicy curry with potatoes. Served with plain basmati rice.

    • Goat Curry $11.99

      With bones. Served with plain basmati rice.

  • Beef
    • Beef Karahi $11.99

      Marinated beef cooked with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and spices. Served with plain basmati rice.

    • Beef Curry $11.99

      Beef cooked with special herbs. Served with plain basmati rice.

    • Keema Aloo $11.99

      Special overnight cooked beef rich in spices and flavor. Served with plain basmati rice.

    • Keema Matter $11.99

      Special overnight cooked beef rich in spices and flavor. Served with plain basmati rice.

    • Beef Saag $11.99

      Beef cooked with fresh spinach. Served with plain basmati rice.

    • Beef Vindaloo $11.99

      Beef cooked in fiery hot spicy curry with potatoes. Served with plain basmati rice.

  • Seafood
    • Masala $12.99

      Shrimp or fish cooked in creamy onion and tomato gravy. Served with plain basmati rice.

    • Jalfrezi $12.99

      Shrimp or fish cooked with vegetables, (dry dish). Served with plain basmati rice.

    • Saag $12.99

      Shrimp or fish pureed with spinach and herbs. Served with plain basmati rice.

    • Fish Curry $12.99

      Fish cooked with special herbs and spices in mild curry sauce. Served with plain basmati rice.

    • Korma $12.99

      Shrimp or fish cooked in mild curry sauce with vegetables, nuts, raisins and coconut. Served with plain basmati rice.

    • Fried Fish $12.99

      Boneless deep-fried fish marinated in Indian spices. Served with plain basmati rice.

    • Karahi $12.99

      Shrimp or fish cooked with onions, bell peppers and tomatoes. Served with plain basmati rice.

  • Rice Biryani
    • Plain Basmati Rice $2.95

    • Matar Pulao $5.99

    • Chicken Biryani $10.99

    • Lamb Biryani $14.99

    • Jeera Rice $4.99

    • Vegetable Biryani $9.99

    • Shrimp Biryani $13.99

    • Egg Biryani $9.99

  • Kababs
    • Paneer Tikka (Dry) $12.99

    • Lamb Seekh Kabab $12.99

      Sliced lamb marinated in herbs and spices. Cooked in a clay oven.

    • Reshmi Kabab $12.99

      Sliced chicken marinated with yogurt and cooked in a clay oven.

    • Chicken Seekh Kabab $12.99

      Sliced chicken marinated in herbs and spices. Cooked in a clay oven.

  • Sides
    • Cholle Bhatura $7.99

    • Cucumber Salad $2.99

    • Cholle Puri $7.99

    • Cabbage Salad $2.99

    • Pappad $1.99

    • Plain Raita $1.99

    • Masala Papad $2.99

      Toppings of onion, chat masala, tomatoes and chili.

  • Desserts
    • Kheer $2

      Rice pudding garnished with almonds and syrup.

    • Gulab Jamun $2.99

      Milk dough balls dipped in sugar, nuts and raisins.

    • 2 Piece Ras Malai $3.99

      Milk cheesecake, Indian-style laced with pistachios and thickened sweet milk.

    • Gajar Halwa $3.99

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