Desi Dhaba Menu

4.1
(650+ Reviews)
  • Appetizers

    • Dhaba Platter

      A great combination of vegetable and non-vegetable appetizers.
      $11.99
    • Meat Samosa (2)

      Spicy turnover stuffed with ground lamb, green peas and spices.
      $6.99
    • Punjabi Tikka (4)

      Spicy potato patties served with tamarind sauce.
      $4.99
    • Fish Pakora (5)

      Sliced fish marinated in a mixture of yogurt, spices, lime juice and chickpea batter, deep-fried.
      $8.99
    • Chicken Tikka

      Tender boneless chicken beast chunks marinated in yogurt and special spices and barbecued to perfection.
      $11.99
    • Madras Fried Shrimp

      Large shrimp marinated in spices, tomato puree, bell peppers and onions, then fried. Served with poori.
      $13.99
    • Vegetable Samosa (2)

      Homemade turnover stuffed with diced potatoes, green peas and special spices.
      $5.99
      Vegetable Samosa (2)
    • Vegetable Pakora (5)

      Freshly marinated vegetables, deep-fried with chickpea batter.
      $4.99
      Vegetable Pakora (5)
    • Paneer Pakora (4)

      Homemade cottage cheese marinated in chickpea batter and deep fried.
      $7.99
    • Chicken Pakora (5)

      Five pieces. Chicken drumsticks delicately spiced and marinated in chickpea batter and fried to take least amount of oil.
      $8.99
    • Vegetable Platter

      Samosa, pakora, cheese pakora, aloo tikki.
      $9.99
      Vegetable Platter
    • Non-Vegetable Platter

      Lamb samosa (2), chicken pakora (2), fish pakora (2).
      $10.99
  • Soup & Salads

    • Chicken Soup

      Boneless chicken soup with Indian spices and herbs.
      $5.99
    • Vegetable Soup

      Spicy hot lentil soup with vegetables and spices.
      $4.99
    • Dhaba Salad

      Finely chopped cucumber, tomatoes, green chili, and coriander leaves tossed in raita.
      $5.99
    • Fresh Tomato Soup

      Fresh tomato soup with exotic Indian herbs and spices.
      $4.99
    • Coconut Soup

      Shredded coconut with milk and nuts.
      $4.99
    • Desi Salad

      Fresh cucumber, tomatoes and chopped onions.
      $4.99
  • Chaat Bhandar

    • Wada Sambar

      A savory doughnut, deep-fried with spices and soaked in sambar.
      $7.99
    • Aloo Chaat

      Spicy chaat of potatoes, chickpeas and lemon, topped with tamarind sauce and fresh mint.
      $7.99
      Aloo Chaat
    • Dahi Sev Poori

      Lentil crisps and cubes of potatoes covered with fresh whipped yogurt and tamarind sauce.
      $7.99
    • Paani Poori (8)

      Bite size puffy poories served with spicy mint water diced potatoes, beans and tamarind sauce.
      $7.99
    • Dahi Bhalia

      Soft lentil patties, soaked in spicy yogurt, garnished with roasted cumin and tamarind sauce.
      $7.99
    • Bhel Poori

      A mix of crisp noodles and rice puffs dotted with minced potatoes and onion and infused with tamarind and mint sauce.
      $7.99
    • Papri Chaat

      Spiced potatoes with fried wheat wafers garnished with yogurt and tamarind sauce.
      $7.99
    • Idli Sambar

      Two pieces Idli with Sambar.
      $8.99
  • Dosa Specialties

    • Plain Dosa

      A very thin crispy crepe of rice and lentils.
      $12.99
    • Mysore Masala Dosa

      A very thin crepe of rice and lentils with layer of hot chutney filled with spiced potatoes and onions.
      $14.99
    • Uttapam Vegetable

      Rice and lentils pancake topped with tomatoes, onions, green peas, green peppers, and cilantro.
      $13.99
    • Masala Dosa

      A thin crispy crepe of rice and lentils stuffed with potatoes and onions.
      $14.99
    • Chicken Dosa

      A very thin crispy crepe of rice and lentils stuffed with chicken, potatoes, and onions.
      $15.99
      Chicken Dosa
    • Lamb Dosa

      A very thin crispy crepe of rice and lentils stuffed with minced lamb, potatoes, and onions.
      $16.99
      Lamb Dosa
    • Onion & Green Chilli Uttapam

      Rice and lentils pancake topped with green Thai chilies, onions, and fresh cilantro.
      $13.99
  • Tandoori Delights

    • Chicken Tandoori

      Spring chicken with bone marinated overnight in yogurt and spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $14.99
      Chicken Tandoori
    • Seekh Kabab

      Finely slices lamb seasoned with chopped onions, herbs, and spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $17.99
    • Tandoori Salmon

      Chunk of salmon marinated in yogurt and spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $17.99
    • Tandoori Mixed Grill

      A combination platter consisting of chicken tandoori, chicken tikka, lamb tikka kabab, seekh kabab, and tandoori shrimp. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $18.99
    • Chicken Tikka Kabab

      Boneless tender chicken pieces, marinated in yogurt with spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $14.99
      Chicken Tikka Kabab
    • Boti Tikka Kabab

      Lean cubes of boneless lamb marinated in special blend of homemade herbs and spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $16.99
    • Tandoori Shrimp

      Fresh jumbo shrimp marinated in delicately spiced yogurt. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $18.99
    • Paneer Tikka

      Homemade cottage cheese marinated with spices, skewered and barbecued with onion, tomato, and capsicum in tandoori. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $18.99
  • Vegetarian Delights

    • Daal Makhani

      Black lentils cooked on slow heat, sauteed with fresh ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes, and spices.
      $13.99
      Daal Makhani
    • Mattar Paneer

      Homemade cottage cheese gently cooked with tender garden peas, tomatoes, and fresh spices.
      $14.99
      Mattar Paneer
    • Baingan Bharta

      Fresh eggplant roasted over an open flame and sauteed with fresh ginger, garlic, onions, and aromatic spices.
      $14.99
      Baingan Bharta
    • Shahi Paneer

      Homemade cottage cheese sauteed with fresh ginger, garlic and cooked in tomato based creamy sauce, garnished with nuts and raisins.
      $15.99
      Shahi Paneer
    • Chili Paneer

      Homemade cheese sauteed with ginger, garlic, and green chillies in soya sauce.
      $16.99
    • Tarka Daal

      Puree yellow lentil gently tempered with fresh herbs and seasonings.
      $13.99
      Tarka Daal
    • Chana Masala

      Whole chickpeas cooked with authentic spices.
      $14.99
      Chana Masala
    • Navrattan Makhani

      A traditional merging of nine fresh vegetables sauteed with ginger, garlic, onion, and spices.
      $14.99
    • Aloo Palak

      Potatoes cooked with chopped spinach, spices, and herbs.
      $14.99
      Aloo Palak
    • Palak Paneer

      Homemade cottage cheese cooked with chopped spinach, onions, tomatoes, and a variety of herbs and spices.
      $14.99
      Palak Paneer
    • Aloo Gobhi

      Fresh cauliflower cooked with potatoes, onions, herbs, and spices.
      $14.99
      Aloo Gobhi
    • Mushroom Saag

      Chopped spinach cooked with fresh mushrooms, cream, herbs, and spices.
      $14.99
    • Malai Kofta

      A true mughlai delight dish; vegetable balls simmered in a creamy sauce with nuts and raisins.
      $15.99
      Malai Kofta
    • Vegetable Jalfrazi

      Fresh vegetables cooked with paneer, super hot tomato, onion, and sauce.
      $15.99
    • Bhindi Masala

      Okra cooked with sauteed onions, tomatoes, fresh herbs and spices.
      $15.99
  • Seafood Specialties

    • Fish Vindaloo

      A traditional spicy recipe of salmon fish cooked with potatoes in a tomato sauce and vinegar. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $16.99
    • Shrimp Masala

      Marinated shrimp cooked with tandoori spices.
      $17.99
    • Shrimp Vindaloo

      Shrimp cooked with potatoes in a hot curry sauce.
      $16.99
    • Goa Shrimp Curry

      Shrimp cooked in traditional Goa curry sauce. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $17.99
    • Fish Masala

      Salmon cooked in a creamy tomato sauce with herbs.
      $17.99
    • Shrimp Curry

      Shrimp cooked with an array of masterfully blended herbs and spices.
      $16.99
    • Shrimp Saag

      Shrimp cooked with fresh spinach and spices.
      $17.99
    • Shrimp Bhuna

      Roasted shrimp with ginger, garlic, and spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $17.99
    • Shrimp Mushroom

      Shrimp cooked with mushroom in mildly spiced cream sauce.
      $17.99
  • Chicken Specialties

    • Chicken Curry

      Boneless chicken cooked in traditional curry sauce. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $14.99
      Chicken Curry
    • Chicken Vindaloo

      A traditional spicy recipe of boneless chicken cooked with potatoes, tomatoes, and vinegar. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $14.99
    • Chicken Jalfrezi

      Boneless chicken pieces cooked with tomatoes, peas, peppers, onions, and exotic Indian spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $15.99
      Chicken Jalfrezi
    • Chicken Makhani

      Tandoori chicken cooked in a delightfully delicate cream, tomato, and fresh herb sauce.
      $16.99
      Chicken Makhani
    • Chicken Tikki Masala

      Tandoori baked boneless chicken breast pieces, cooked with light creamy tomato sauce. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $15.99
      Chicken Tikki Masala
    • Chicken Chilli

      Boneless chicken sauteed with tomatoes and exotic spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $16.99
    • Chicken Coconut Korma

      Chicken cooked with cream of coconut and traditional Goan spices.
      $15.99
      Chicken Coconut Korma
    • Chicken Korma

      Chicken cooked with exotic spices and nuts in mild sauce creamy sauce. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $15.99
      Chicken Korma
    • Chicken Tikka Saag

      Tandoor baked boneless chicken breast pieces, cooked with spinach and light cream.
      $16.99
    • Chicken Mango

      Boneless chicken cooked with mango sauce and broccoli. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $16.99
    • Chicken Mushroom

      Boneless chicken cooked with mushrooms, exotic herbs, and spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $14.99
    • Chicken Tikka Saag

      Tender chicken pieces marinated in spicy yogurt, cooked with spinach, and light cream. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $15.99
    • Chicken Do-Piaza

      White meat marinated in a special sauce, sauteed with onion in red curry sauce. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $15.99
  • Lamb Specialties

    • Lamb Curry

      Tender lamb cubes cooked in a traditional curry sauce. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $16.99
      Lamb Curry
    • Lamb Vindaloo

      A traditional spicy recipe of lamb cooked with potatoes in a tomato sauce and vinegar. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $15.99
    • Keema Mutter

      Ground lamb and peas cooked with spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $17.99
    • Lamb Karhai

      Tender lamb cubes sauteed with fresh ginger, onions, peppers, tomatoes, and a unique combination of spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $17.99
    • Lamb Korma

      Pieces of boneless lamb cooked in a light creamy sauce with mild spices, herbs and nuts. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $16.99
    • Lamb Rogan Josh

      Juicy tender pieces of lamb cooked in traditional spice with saffron and yogurt. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $17.99
      Lamb Rogan Josh
    • Lamb Saag

      Delicately spiced tender lamb pieces cooked with spinach. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $16.99
    • Lamb Boti Kabab Masala

      Tender juicy cubes of tandoori kabab sauteed in special spices and herbs. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $17.99
  • Goat Meat Specialties

    • Goat Curry

      Tender goat meat cooked with vegetables, fresh herbs, and spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $16.99
      Goat Curry
    • Goat Jalfrazi

      Tender goat meat cooked with vegetables, fresh herbs, and spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $17.99
    • Goat Korma

      Goat meat cooked in a mild rich almond and cream sauce. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $17.99
    • Goat Rogan Josh

      Juicy tender pieces of goat meat cooked in traditional spice with saffron and yogurt. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
      $17.99
  • Rice Specialties

    • Vegetable Biryani

      Aromatic Indian rice cooked with fresh vegetables, nuts, raisins, herbs, and exotic spices.
      $15.99
      Vegetable Biryani
    • Shrimp Biryani

      Jumbo shrimp cooked with basmati rice, nuts, raisins, and spices.
      $18.99
    • Dhaba Special Biryani

      Chicken, lamb, and shrimp cooked with aromatic basmati rice, nuts, raisins, and spices.
      $21.99
    • Basmati Rice

      Plain basmati steamed rice.
      $3.50
    • Chicken Biryani

      Chicken chunks cooked with basmati rice, nuts, raisins, and spices.
      $16.99
      Chicken Biryani
    • Lamb Biryani

      Juicy lamb pieces cooked with rice and spices and garnished with nuts.
      $18.99
    • Goat Biryani

      Goat meat cooked with basmati rice and traditional spices, garnished with nuts and raisins.
      $18.99
    • Heer-Ranjha Biryani

      For 2. Basmati rice cooked with chicken, lamb, beef, shrimp, vegetables, herbs, and spices.
      $23.99
    • Peas Pulao

      Aromatic Indian rice cooked with fresh green peas, fresh herbs, and spices.
      $7.99
      Peas Pulao
  • Dhaba Special Dinner

    • Vegetarian Thali

      A tradilicnal vegetarian dinner served in a thali with palak paneer ladka daal, alco chole and poori,basmatl rice and dessert of the day.
      $23.99
      Vegetarian Thali
    • Dhaba Special Meat Thali

      A traditional non-vegetarian dinner served in a thali with samosa, tandoori chicken, chicken tikka masala, lamb curry, basmati rice and dessert of the day.
      $25.99
      Dhaba Special Meat Thali
    • Non-Vegetarian Thali

      A traditional non-vegetarian dinner served in a Thali with tandoori chicken,seekh kabab, lamb curry,deal,basmali rice,naan,raita and dessert of the day.
      $24.99
  • Indian Bread

    • Naan

      Unleavened white wheat bread baked in tandoor.
      $3.99
      Naan
    • Garlic Naan

      Unleavened bread topped with garlic and fresh cilantro baked in tandoor.
      $4.99
      Garlic Naan
    • Aloo Naan

      Unleavened bread stuffed with spicy mashed potatoes, baked in tandoor.
      $4.99
    • Keema Naan

      Unleavened white bread stuffed with minced lamb and green peas.
      $5.99
    • Aloo Paratha

      Wheat bread stuffed with spicy potatoes and cooked on a griddle with butter.
      $4.99
      Aloo Paratha
    • Mix Paratha

      Whole wheat bread stuffed with mixed vegetables and grilled with ghee.
      $4.99
    • Poori (2)

      Two pieces. Crispy, deep-fried puffy whole wheat bread.
      $3.99
    • Tandoori Roti

      Whole wheat leavened bread baked in tandoor.
      $3.99
    • Onion Naan

      Naan bread stuffed with minced onions and spices, baked in tandoor.
      $4.99
    • Peshawari Naan

      Unleavened bread stuffed with almonds, cashews, raisins, coconuts, and honey, baked in tandoor.
      $4.99
    • Chapati

      Whole wheat dried bread baked on the grill.
      $3.99
    • Keem Paratha

      Stuffed with spiced ground lamb and cooked on the grill.
      $5.99
    • Mint Paratha

      Wheat bread topped with dry mint and spices and grilled with butter.
      $4.99
    • Bhatoora

      Soft deep-fried puffy bread.
      $3.99
    • Small Bread Basket

      A tasty assortment of breads-aloo naan and garlic naan.
      $8.99
    • Large Bread Basket

      Aloo naan, garlic naan and peshawari naan.
      $11.99
    • Chicken Naan

      Unleavened white bread stuffed with chicken pieces, fresh herbs, and spices.
      $4.99
  • Desi Dhaba Special

    • Chicken Karahi

      Boneless chicken sauteed with fresh ginger onion, peppers, tomato sauce, and unique combination of spices.
      $17.99
    • Shrimp Chili

      Fresh shrimp cooked with ginger, garlic, and julienne of green chilies in soy sauce.
      $18.99
    • Mix Vegetable Tandoori

      A combination of homemade cheese and various fresh vegetable barbecued with capsicum in tandoori oven.
      $19.99
    • Chana Bhatura

      Whole chickpeas cooked with onions, tomatoes and authentic spices with bhatura.
      $18.99
      Chana Bhatura
    • Lamb Madras

      A traditional spicy recipe of lamb cooked with tomato sauce, fresh ginger, and masterfully blended spices.
      $18.99
    • Goat Curry Punjabi

      Whole wheat bread cooked in tandoori oven and tawa roti. 2 chapati and 2 tandoori.
      $18.99
    • Diet Bread Basket

      Whole wheat bread 2 tandoori roti and 2 tawa chapati
      $12.99
    • Tabahi Naan

      Bread stuffed with vegetables and spices.
      $4.99
      Tabahi Naan
  • Desserts

    • Gulab Jamun (2)

      Deep-fried cheese balls dipped in sugar syrup flavored with rose water.
      $3.99
      Gulab Jamun (2)
    • Badami Kulfi

      Homemade ice cream with almonds and raisins.
      $3.99
    • Vanilla Ice Cream

      $3.99
    • Kheer

      Rice pudding with raisins and almonds, flavored with cardamom.
      $3.99
      Kheer
    • Mango Kulfi

      Homemade ice cream garnished with alfaso mango pulp.
      $3.99
  • Beverages

    • Sweet Lassi

      Sweet, refreshing and delicious rose flavored yogurt drink.
      $3.99
    • Mango Lassi

      A refreshing yogurt drink mixed with mango pulp.
      $3.99
    • Orange Juice

      $3.50
    • Soda

      $1.99
    • Spring Water

      $1.99
    • Hot Tea

      $1.99
      Hot Tea
    • Salty Lassi

      Salty, refreshing and delicious yogurt drink with roasted cumin seeds and mint.
      $3.99
    • Mango Juice

      $3.99
    • Milk Shake

      mango
      $4.99
    • Iced Tea

      $1.99
    • Dhaba Masala Chai

      $2.99
      Dhaba Masala Chai
  • Side Orders

    • Condiments Tray

      Onion, mango and mint chutney, mixed pickle, and raita.
      $4.99
    • Raita

      Yogurt mixed with cucumber and fresh mint.
      $2.99
    • Mango Chutney

      $2.99
    • Papadum

      $2.99
    • Mint Chutney

      $2.99
    • Hot Onion Chutney

      $2.99
    • Mixed Pickle

      $2.99

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