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Our mission is to serve people who crave unique flavors, experiences, and ideas while creating opportunities for chefs to showcase.

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APPETIZERS

  • Punjabi Samosa $8.00
  • Savory Pastry, Potato, Peas, Mint and Imli Chutney (NF/VG)

  • Karam Podi idli $12.00
  • Steamed Lentil Cakes, Clarified Butter, Bengal Gram, South indian Tempering, Coconut Chutney (GF)

  • Chilli Cauliflower Florets $12.00
  • Battered Cauliflower, Soy Sauce, Chilli Sauce, Scallion (NF/VG)

  • Curly Kale Pakora Chaat $12.00
  • Green peas, Chopped veggie, Savory Chick pea Batter pomegranate (GF/NF/VG)

  • Chicken Lollipop $16.00
  • Frenched Chicken Winglet, Ginger, Aromatic Spices, Chilli flakes, Soy Sauce (NF)

  • Madras Style Fried chicken $16.00
  • Red Chilli paste, curry leaf, Fennel Powder, lemon Juice, Mint Chutney (NF)
  • Mangalorean Chicken Ghee Roast $16.00
  • Byadgi Chilly, Dry Aged Coconut, Coriander Seed, Cumin, Black Gram crisp (GF)

  • Lamb Sukka Varuval $20.00
  • Peppercorn, Cinnamon, Curry Leaf, Chettinad Masala (GF/NF)

  • Alleppey Fried Nethili $18.00
  • Malabar Spice Rubbed Anchovy, Turmeric, Garlic, Coconut oil, Mint Chutney (NF)

TANDOOR POT

  • Achari Paneer Tikka Kebab $20.00
  • Indian Soft Cheese, Veggie, Pickled spices, Tandoori Marination

  • Awadhi Murgh Malai Kebab $18.00
  • Chicken Breast Cubes, cream Cheese, Black pepper , Sour cream, Coriander Dust

  • Classic Tandoori Chicken $18.00
  • Bone-in Chicken Thigh, yogurt, kasuri methi, mustard oil, Chilli Paste

  • Masaledar Chicken Wings $18.00
  • Turmeric, Green Chilli, Cumin, Mustard, Garam Masala, lemon juice

  • Chicken Seekh Kebab $18.00
  • Ground Chicken, Coriander, Fennel, Ginger, Onion Lemon Peel

  • Lamb Seekh Kebab $22.00
  • Ground Australian Lamb, Pomegranate powder, Chilli Flakes, Garlic, mint

  • Clay Pot Grilled Lamb Chop $22.00
  • Pepper, Yogurt, Turmeric, All Spice, Butter

  • Lasooni Jhinga $22.00
  • Jumbo Shrimp, Minced Garlic, Cream, Green Chilli

DOSAS

  • Classic Plain Dosa $14.00
  • Traditional Thin Rice Lentil Crepe (GF/VG)

  • Mysore Masala Dosa $15.00
  • Rice Lentil Crepe Udupi Spice Paste, Masala Potato(GF/VG)

  • Paneer Tikka Dosa $16.00
  • Rice Lentil Crepe, Indian Cottage Cheese, Veggies, Tikka Masala(GF)

  • Karampodi Butter Dosa $15.00
  • Rice Lentil Crepe, Butter Glaze, Andhra Spice Dust(GF)

  • Onion Cheese Chilli Uttapam $15.00
  • Rice Lentil Thick Pancake, Minced Red Onion, Jack & Cheddar Cheese, Serrano, Cilantro(GF)

  • Mushroom Uttapam $15.00
  • Rice Lentil Thick Pancake, Garden Fresh Mushroom, Cherry Tomato, Pepper, Cilantro(GF/VG)

  • Madurai Chicken Dosa $16.00
  • Rice Lentil Thick Pancake, Spicy Chicken Filling, Eggs(GF)

  • Lamb Keema Dosa $18.00
  • Rice Lentil Crepe, Minced Lamb Masala, Egg(GF)

  • Garden Green Dosa $15.00
  • Rice Lentil Crepe, Fresh Cut Veggie, Special Spice Spread(GF)

  • Nutella Fruit Dosa $15.00
  • RRice Lentil Crepe, Nutella Spread, Fruit Filling (No Dips)(GF)

ENTREES

  • Panchmel Dal $12.00
  • Five lentils, clarified Butter, Tomato, Onion, Green Chilli Tempering (NF)

  • Dal Makhani $13.00
  • Slow Cooked Black lentils, kidney Beans, tomato puree, Whole garam masala, cream (GF/NF)

  • Dhaba Paneer $16.00
  • Wisconsin Cottage cheese, Bell pepper, Onion Tomato Gravy, freshly grouned kadai masala (GF/NF)

  • Makai Palak Paneer $16.00
  • Sweet corn kernel, Onion, creamed spinach, carrom seed (Gf/nf)

  • ShaamSavera Kofta Curry $16.00
  • Stuffed Vegetarian Meat ball, spinach, creamy Tomato Gravy, cardamom

  • Bagara Baingan $15.00
  • Baby Indian egg plant, Peanut Sauce, Sesame oil, Aged dry coconut, tamarind, red Chilli (VG/GF)

  • Bombay Chole $15.00
  • Kabuli Garbanzo Beans, Kasuri methi, Garlic, special Spice blend (GF/VG/NF)

  • Butter Chicken $18.00
  • Tandoor cooked white meat, coriander powder, tomato cashew gravy, cream, honey (Gf)

  • Chicken Tikka Masala $18.00
  • Kasturi methi, Burnt Garlic, Bell Pepper, spiced onion tomato gravy, tandoor cooked white meat

  • Chettinad Chicken $18.00
  • Roasted Karaikudi spice, sesame oil, coconut milk, tender cooked chicken Thigh (gf/df)

  • Jaipuri Chicken Curry $18.00
  • Boneless chicken cooked in a perfect medley of onions, coconut, cashew, and spices

  • Nalli Nihari $24.00
  • Braised lamb ForeShank, Fennel powder , Brown onion paste, Roma tomato puree (GF/NF/DF)

  • Lamb Korma $22.00
  • Simmered Australian lamb, creamy cashew gravy, saffron, garam masala(BF/NF)

  • Nellore Chepala Pulusu $18.00
  • Bone-in pompano steak, fenugreek, tamarind, red Chilli, spiced tomato gravy (Gf/nf)

  • Shrimp Moilee $22.00
  • Farm Raised White shrimp, onion coconut milk gravy curry leaf, ginger, turmeric, thai Chilli (GF/NF/DF)

Breads

  • Butter Naan $4.00

  • Garlic Cilantro Naan $5.00

  • Middle East Naan $5.00

  • Butter Roti $4.00

  • Onion Kulcha $6.00

  • Parmesan Naan $5.00

RICE & ACCOMPANIMENTS

  • Exotica Veg Biryani $16.00
  • Market veggie, Green Chilli, Yogurt, Brown Onion, House Spice Blend, Aged Basmati, Cucumber Raita, Tikka Sauce

  • Exotica Chicken Biryani $18.00
  • Aged Basmati, Yogurt, Bone-in Chicken, Green Chilly, Brown Onion, House Spice Blend, Cucumber Raita, Tikka Sauce

  • Jeera Pulao $12.00
  • Aged Basmati, jeera, Clarified Butter

  • Saffron Pulao $12.00
  • Aged Basmati, Kashmiri Saffron, Cinnamon, Cardamom

  • White BasmatiRice $5.00

  • Cucumber Raita $2.00

  • Mirchi Ka Salan $2.00

  • Tandoori Papad $4.00

  • Mixed Veg Pickle $2.00

  • House Salad $5.00

DESSERT

  • Angoori Jamun $8.00
  • Tiny Fried Milk Dumpling, Sweetened Milk Porridge, Gold dust

  • Kesar Rasamalai $8.00
  • Saffron, Cheese Disc, Reduced Milk Syrup, Pistachio

  • Brownie with malaiKulfi $9.00
  • Hersheys chocolate,Charoli nuts, Saffron, Cardamom

  • Mango Berry Delite $9.00
  • Chiffon Sponge, Strawberry Compote, Fresh berry

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TANDOOR POT

ENTREES

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RICE & ACCOMPANIMENTS

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