• California
  • Palo Alto
  • Mantra Restaurant & Lounge

Mantra Restaurant & Lounge

(650) 322-3500
  • 632 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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  • American (New) ,  Californian ,  Indian ,  Seafood
  • $$$$$
(650) 322-3500
  • Dinner
  • Mantra's Non-Fat Lassi
    • Mango & Fresh Mint $4

      Mango, fresh mint & non-fat yogurt.

    • Berry Berry $4

      Fresh mixed berries, fresh mint & non-fat yogurt.

  • Indian Tea
    • Traditional Chai Tea $2.5

      Slow brewed hot milk elegantly spiced with cardamom, cloves, and infused with black tea.

  • Otherwise
    • Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale $2

    • Fresh Brewed Iced Tea $2.5

    • Juices $3

      Cranberry, orange, pineapple, grapefruit, apple.

    • Fresh Brewed Coffee $3

      (Regular, decaf)

    • Espresso $2.5

    • Cappuccino $3.5

    • PANA Still Water (Large) $6

    • Evian Still Water (Large) $6

    • Pellegrino Sparkling $4

  • Small Plates
    • Crispy Greens $6

      (Vegan). Lightly battered spinach leaves served with tamarind chutney.

    • Chana Chat Poppers $5

      Indian street food. Stuffed with potatoes and chickpeas, topped with tamarind and mint chutneys.

    • Quinoa Kebab $6

      Quinoa, potatoes, carrots, chilies and cilantro.

    • Spreads, Dip & Naan $8

      Garlic hummus, eggplant bharta, cashew curry dipping sauce & fresh naan.

    • Vegetarian Samosas $6

      (Vegan). Spiced potatoes and peas with golden cashews and raisins.

    • Mussels Masala $9

      Steamed mussels with fennel, tamarind and coconut.

    • Large Day Boat Scallops $12

      Szechuan pink peppercorn & fennel marinated scallops, roasted bell pepper chutney.

    • Spicy Fried Calamari $9

      Crispy calamari, onions, spicy tomatoes & red chilies chutney.

    • Shrimp Balchao $10

      Spicy curry leaves sautéed shrimp served on basmati pilaf rice.

    • Tandoori Drumsticks $7

      Chicken drumsticks and thighs marinated with yogurt and garam masala.

    • Malai Chicken Tikka $9

      Yogurt, cream and green chili marinated chicken breast served with Indian salsa.

    • Chicken Seekh Kebab $7.5

      Minced chicken kebab with cashews and cumin.

    • Lamb Lollipops $10

      Cinnamon stick lollipops of green chili rubbed ground lamb, tamarind & mushroom chutney.

  • Small Plates - Mantra Savories & Kebab Taste
    • Vegetarian $11

      Chana chat poppers, quinoa kebab, paneer tikka.

    • Non-Vegetarian $14

      Malai chicken tikka, lamb lollipops, salmon tikka.

  • Soups And Salads
    • Chef's Seasonal Salad $6

      (Vegan). Chef's daily selection of salad.

    • Chat Masala Edamame Salad $7.5

      (Vegan). Edamame, granny smith apples and chat masala vinaigrette.

    • Quinoa And Jicama Salad $7.5

      (Vegan). Cucumbers and roasted peanuts.

    • Roasted Cauliflower Soup $6.5

      (Vegan). With coconut milk and daikon sprouts.

    • Ginger Carrot Soup $6.5

      With fresh ginger and honey.

  • Entrees
    • Salmon Tikka $20

      Fresh salmon marinated with chef's signature marinade, kadai mushrooms, mustard potatoes.

    • Mantra Sea Bass $25

      A mantra favorite, dill, honey and mustard marinated sea bass with cauliflower puree.

    • Garam Masala Lamb Chops $22

      Cardamom and clove marinated, cooked in tandoor, served with spiced sweet potatoes.

    • Three Pepper Organic Tofu $15

      Marinated with garlic and peppers, served with spinach and tomato rice.

    • Paneer Ravioli $16

      Puff pastry ravioli, filled with cauliflower, paneer and cumin over sauteed mushrooms, spinach and cilantro-basil pesto.

    • Achari Paneer Tikka $15

      Pickle marinated indian farmer cheese served with crispy okra, tomato chutney.

  • Curries
    • Chicken Tikka Masala $16

      The traditional favorite, boneless chicken breast in a tomato honey sauce.

    • Home Style Chicken Curry $9

      Boneless chicken simmered with onions, cardamom and coriander.

    • Seafood Moilee $18

      Mixed seafood poached in a spiced kerala coconut curry.

    • Lamb Bhuna $18

      Fresh australian lamb simmered in golden onions and garam masala.

    • Mantra Meat Kofta Curry $10

      Spiced lamb meatballs in a cashew and onion gravy.

    • Basil Paneer $14

      Fresh paneer, basil, bell peppers, toasted almonds.

    • Goan Vegetable Curry $9

      (Vegan). Seasonal vegetables and tofu in a spicy coconut and coriander sauce.

    • Quinoa Kofta Curry $14

      Quinoa, paneer and vegetable koftas simmered in a cashew and tomato gravy.

    • Trio Of Eggplants $15

      Hyderbadi bhagara began, khata metha began, home style began bartha.

  • Biryanis
    Mantra's traditional biryanis (indian paella). Served with mint raita & mirchi ka salan.
    • Vegetarian $14

    • Chicken Biryani $18

    • Shrimp Biryani $19

  • Rice And Naan & Raitas
    • Basmati Rice Pulao $2

    • Brown Basmati Rice $3

      (Vegan).

    • Coconut Rice $3

      (Vegan).

    • Butter Naan $3

    • Garlic Naan $3

    • Laccha Paratha $3

    • Roti $3

    • Rosemary-Pesto & Parmesan Naan

    • Spicy Jack Cheese Naan $4

    • Cucumber Raita $3

  • Indian Sides
    • Saag Paneer $9

      Spiced creamed spinach with fresh paneer.

    • Farmers Market Vegetable Of The Day $9

      Seasonal vegetable cooked in a traditional style.

    • Basil Zeera Aloo $7

      (Vegan). Fresh cumin sauteed potatoes with fresh basil.

    • Panchmela Daal $7

      (Vegan). Five mixed lentils tempered with garlic and chilies.

    • Daal Makhani $7

      Black lentils simmered with tomatoes and garam masala.

  • Mocktails
    Single, carefe (serves 4).
    • Nimbu Panni Lemonade $4

      Grapefruit juice, sweet and sour mix, lemongrass syrup, fresh lemon and lime juice, fresh mint, sprite.

    • Pomegranate Punch $4

      Cranberry juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, pomgranate syrup, soda water.

    • Typhoon Cooler $4

      Pineapple juice, lemongrass syrup, blue curacao, sprite.

  • Happy Hours - Starters And Small Plates
    • Crispy Greens $6

      Battered spinach and arugula leaves served with tamarind chutney.

    • Chana Chat Poppers $6

      Stuffed with potatoes and chickpeas, topped with tamarind and mint chutneys.

    • Tandoori Chicken $12

      Chicken drumstick and thigh marinated with yogurt and garam masala.

    • Quinoa And Jicama Salad $7.5

      Cucumbers and roasted peanuts.

    • Spicy Jack Cheese Naan $4

      Naan bread filled with herbs and spicy jack cheese.

    • Rosemary-Pesto & Parmesan Naan $4

      Naan bread with rosemary pesto sauce and parmesan cheese.

    • Three Pepper Organic Tofu $9

      Marinated with garlic and peppers, served with spinach and tomato rice.

    • Panchmela Daal $9

      Five mixed lentils tempered with garlic and chilies.

    • Home Style Chicken Curry $14

      Boneless chicken simmered with onions, cardamom and coriander.

    • Mussels Masala $9

      Steamed mussels with fennel, tamarind and coconut.

  • Happy Hours - Mocktails
    • Nimbu Panni Lemonade $4

      Lemongrass syrup, sweet and sour mix, sparkling citrus soda, grapefruit juice & fresh mint.

    • Pomegranate Punch $4

      Cranberry juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, pomegranate syrup & sparkling soda.

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