Menu

  • Appetizers

    • Vegetable Samosas
      Vegetable Samosas
      Two deep fried crispy stuffed pastries with potatoes and green peas
      $6.95
      • Non-Vegetarian Sampler From the Tandoor Oven
        Platter includes chicken malai kabob, murg tikka, shrimp and seekh kabab
        $15.95
        • Papadum
          Crispy, delicate thin wafers 4 pieces of seasoned lentil flour
          $3.95
          • Vegetable Sampler
            Platter includes a vegetable samosa, a vegetable cutlet and vegetable pakoras
            $9.95
            • Vegetable Cutlets
              Two deep fried patties made with seasoned vegetables
              $5.95
              • Coconut Fried Shrimp
                Special. Fried shrimp served with a one of a kind mango mint chutney
                $8.95
                • Vegetable Pakoras
                  Vegetables of the day dipped in a lentil batter and deep fried until crisp and golden
                  $6.95
                  • Paneer Pakoras
                    Homemade batter fried cottage cheese fritters
                    $8.95
                    • Keema Samosas
                      Keema Samosas
                      Two deep fried crispy stuffed pastries with fresh minced lamb
                      $8.95
                      • Jhinga Karahi
                        Jhinga Karahi
                        Deep fried shrimp marinated in vinegar and lemon juice along with garlic, ginger, sesame seed, black pepper and corn flour
                        $7.95
                        • Masala Papadum
                          Papadum topped with onion, cilantro, tomato, spices and masala
                          $5.95
                        • Vegetable Essence

                          • Spinach with Chickpeas
                            Homemade spinach simmered in Indian spices, tomatoes and chickpeas. Rice is not included
                            $13.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Malai Ka Kofta
                            Fresh cottage cheese and potato, dried fruit, and Indian spices in a tomato and cream sauce. Rice is not included
                            $13.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Saag Chaman
                            Saag Chaman
                            Spinach and homemade cottage cheese simmered in spices. Rice is not included
                            $13.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Mutter Paneer
                            Mutter Paneer
                            Combination of peas and cheese cooked in a rich creamy sauce. Rice is not included
                            $13.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Paneer Khurchan
                            Special. An essence exclusive dish. Homemade cottage cheese with yellow, red and green bell peppers, onions, tomato and Indian spices. Rice is not included
                            $13.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Bhindi Ka Masala
                            Mild curry sauce cooked with fresh okra, tomatoes and onions. Rice is not included
                            $13.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Vegetable Korma
                            Vegetable Korma
                            Corn, potatoes, carrots, green peas, green beans and cottage cheese in a curry sauce. Rice is not included
                            $13.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Chana Masala
                            Chickpeas cooked in a curry sauce with onions, tomatoes and Indian spices. Rice is not included
                            $13.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Mushroom Mutter
                            Sliced mushrooms and peas sautéed in a creamy curry sauce. Rice is not included
                            $13.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Green Beans and Potatoes
                            Mild curry with curry leaf, coconut, mustard seeds, onions and tomatoes. Rice is not included
                            $13.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Shahi Paneer
                            Cubes of fresh cottage cheese in a rich cashew, tomato and cream gravy. Rice is not included
                            $13.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Saag Aloo
                            Spinach and potatoes simmered in spices. Rice is not included
                            $13.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Aloo Do Pyaza
                            Potatoes, onion and tomato mixed with Indian spices. Rice is not included
                            $13.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Baigan Bharta
                            Smoked, puréed eggplant cooked with tomatoes and onions. Rice is not included
                            $13.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Gobhi Gulastan
                            Gobhi Gulastan
                            Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with herbs and ginger. Rice is not included
                            $13.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Aloo Mutter
                            Combination of peas and potatoes cooked with tomatoes, onion, cumin and a touch of ginger. Rice is not included
                            $13.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Dal Turka
                            Dal Turka
                            Yellow lentils sautéed with onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, Indian spices and whole red chilies. Rice is not included
                            $12.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Dal Makhani
                            Black lentils cooked in a creamy curry sauce. Rice is not included
                            $13.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                        • Chicken Essence

                          • Butter Chicken (Chicken Makhani)
                            Butter Chicken (Chicken Makhani)
                            Special. Tandoori chicken simmered in tomato sauce, butter and spices. Rice is not included
                            $15.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Chicken Shahi Korma
                            Chicken Shahi Korma
                            Chicken, nuts and spices prepared in a mild creamy curry. Rice is not included
                            $15.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Murg Tikka Masala
                            Murg Tikka Masala
                            Skewered boneless marinated chicken cooked with Indian spices and herbs in a cream sauce. Rice is not included
                            $15.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Chicken Vindaloo
                            Chicken Vindaloo
                            Marinated chicken and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices. Rice is not included
                            $15.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Chicken Saag
                            Boneless chicken and spinach cooked in a gravy sauce. Rice is not included
                            $15.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Murg Lajwab
                            Boneless chicken marinated with herbs and spices in a curry sauce. Rice is not included
                            $14.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Chicken Karahi
                            Masala chicken tossed with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions and fresh garlic. Rice is not included
                            $15.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Achari Murgh
                            Tender pieces of chicken cooked with ground spices such as cumin, rye, fennel and fenugreek. Rice is not included
                            $15.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Bhuna Chicken
                            Chicken in a masala sauce with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and green chilies. Rice is not included
                            $15.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Madras Curry Chicken
                            Chicken curry south Indian style - marinated chicken in tomato, garlic, coriander, cumin and curry leaves. Rice is not included
                            $15.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Apple Curry Chicken
                            Special. Fall meets Indian cuisine. A dish inspired by our chef which incorporates apples and Indian curry with bone-in chicken. Rice is not included
                            $11.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                        • Lamb Essence

                          • Gosht Korma
                            Cubes of lamb cooked in a sweet saffron sauce combined with finely ground raisins and almonds. Rice is not included
                            $16.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Lamb Pasanda
                            Lamb Pasanda
                            Lamb curry cooked with almonds, cashews and Indian spices in a curry sauce. Rice is not included
                            $16.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Achari Gosht
                            Tender pieces of lamb cooked with ground spices such as cumin, rye, fennel and fenugreek. Rice is not included
                            $16.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Goan Lamb
                            Lamb curry cooked in a coconut sauce. Rice is not included
                            $16.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Lamb Palak
                            Lamb and fresh spinach leaves cooked in a combination of ginger, coriander, garlic and garam masala. Rice is not included
                            $16.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Rogan Josh
                            Rogan Josh
                            Lamb curry with an onion and tomato gravy. Rice is not included
                            $16.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                          • Lamb Vindaloo
                            Marinated lamb and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices
                            $16.95
                            • Mild
                            • Medium
                            • Hot
                            • Spicy
                        • Tandoor Essence (Clay and Charcoal Oven)

                          • Tandoori Shrimp
                            Jumbo shrimp marinated in caraway seeds and a flavored yogurt blended with Indian spices. Rice is not included
                            $21.95
                            • Indian Chicken Tandoori
                              Skinless chicken marinated in spices and yogurt then barbecued in the clay oven. Rice is not included
                              $12.95
                              • Basmati Rice
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                                $4.95
                              • Saffron Rice
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                                $7.95
                            • Chicken Malai Kabob
                              Chicken Malai Kabob
                              Skewered boneless chicken marinated in vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, egg white, corn flour and cream cheese with a sprinkle of lemon juice, green chili and cilantro. Rice is not included
                              $15.95
                              • Basmati Rice
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                                $4.95
                              • Saffron Rice
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                                $7.95
                            • Seekh Kabob
                              Seekh Kabob
                              Tender rolls of minced lamb mixed with herbs and spices cooked in the tandoor oven
                              $14.95
                              • Tandoori Chicken Salad
                                Lettuce, cucumbers, carrot, onion and tandoori chicken (your choice of dark or white meat) with an Indian dressing that includes mango chutney, vinegar and a touch of Indian spice
                                $11.95
                                • Dark Meat
                                • White Meat
                              • Murg Tikka
                                Murg Tikka
                                Skewered boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices then barbecued in the clay oven
                                $14.95
                                • Basmati Rice
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                                  $4.95
                                • Saffron Rice
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                                  $7.95
                            • Fish and Seafood Essence

                              • Goan Fish Curry
                                Catfish cooked in a spicy coconut curry sauce. Rice is not included
                                $16.95
                                • Mild
                                • Medium
                                • Hot
                                • Spicy
                              • Yogurt Fish
                                Catfish cooked in olive oil spiced with cumin, onion, tomato, yogurt and green cardamom. Rice is not included
                                $16.95
                                • Mild
                                • Medium
                                • Hot
                                • Spicy
                              • Jhinga Masala
                                Shrimp cooked with onions, ginger and Indian spices. Rice is not included
                                $16.95
                                • Mild
                                • Medium
                                • Hot
                                • Spicy
                              • Shrimp in Coconut Masala
                                Shrimp cooked with a touch of Indian spice, onions, tomatoes, coconut milk, green chilies, red wine vinegar and green onions. Rice is not included
                                $15.95
                                • Mild
                                • Medium
                                • Hot
                                • Spicy
                              • North Indian Fish Curry
                                Boneless catfish, cumin and other Indian spices in a curry sauce. Rice is not included
                                $16.95
                                • Mild
                                • Medium
                                • Hot
                                • Spicy
                              • Shrimp Vindaloo
                                Marinated shrimp and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices. Rice is not included
                                $16.95
                                • Mild
                                • Medium
                                • Hot
                                • Spicy
                              • Shrimp with Spinach
                                Spinach simmered with onions, cumin, tomatoes and shrimp. Rice is not included
                                $15.95
                                • Mild
                                • Medium
                                • Hot
                                • Spicy
                            • Biryani and Rice Essence

                              • Non-vegetarian Biryani
                                Non-vegetarian Biryani
                                Traditional Indian rice dish made with vegetables, herbs and your choice of meat
                                $13.95
                                • Mild
                                • Medium
                                • Hot
                                • Spicy
                              • Peas Pulao
                                Fried rice cooked with peas
                                $7.95
                                • Saffron Rice
                                  Basmati rice cooked with saffron threads, cardamom and cloves
                                  $7.95
                                  • Vegetable Biryani
                                    Traditional Indian rice dish made with vegetables and herbs
                                    $11.95
                                    • Mild
                                    • Medium
                                    • Hot
                                    • Spicy
                                  • Kashmiri Pulao
                                    Saffron flavored basmati rice with dried fruits and nuts
                                    $8.95
                                    • Basmati Rice
                                      Long grain steamed basmati rice
                                      $4.95
                                    • Bread Essence

                                      • Naan
                                        Naan
                                        Leavened bread made in the tandoor
                                        $3.95
                                        • Garlic Naan
                                          Garlic Naan
                                          Naan topped with garlic
                                          $4.95
                                          • Peshwari Naan
                                            Peshwari Naan
                                            Naan topped with cherries, pistachios and coconut
                                            $4.95
                                            • Paneer Kulcha
                                              Flour bread stuffed with homemade cottage cheese
                                              $6.95
                                              • Paratha Tandoori
                                                Whole-wheat dough twisted and lightly brushed with butter and cooked in the tandoor
                                                $4.95
                                                • Aloo Paratha
                                                  Paratha stuffed with potatoes and buttered
                                                  $4.95
                                                  • Poori
                                                    Poori
                                                    Two puffy deep fried breads
                                                    $5.95
                                                    • Butter Naan
                                                      Butter Naan
                                                      Naan with butter
                                                      $4.95
                                                      • Keema Naan
                                                        Naan stuffed with ground lamb
                                                        $5.95
                                                        • Onion Kulcha
                                                          Flour bread stuffed with onions
                                                          $4.95
                                                          • Pudina Paratha
                                                            Paratha layered with fresh mint
                                                            $4.95
                                                            • Bread Assortment
                                                              1 peshwari naan, 1 garlic naan, 1 onion kulcha and 1 pudina paratha
                                                              $13.95
                                                              • Tandoori Roti
                                                                Flat bread made in clay oven
                                                                $3.95
                                                              • Beverages

                                                                • Ginger Ale
                                                                  Ginger Ale
                                                                  $2.95
                                                                  • Milk
                                                                    Milk
                                                                    $3
                                                                    • Lemonade
                                                                      Lemonade
                                                                      $3
                                                                      • Iced-Tea
                                                                        Iced-Tea
                                                                        $3
                                                                        • Lassi
                                                                          Homemade yogurt shake - choice of sweet or salted
                                                                          $4.95
                                                                          • Salted
                                                                          • Sweet
                                                                        • Masala Tea (Chai)
                                                                          Masala Tea (Chai)
                                                                          Indian style tea boiled with water, milk and herbs
                                                                          $3.95
                                                                          • Coffee
                                                                            $2.95
                                                                            • Mango Lassi
                                                                              Mango Lassi
                                                                              Homemade mango yogurt shake
                                                                              $5.95
                                                                              • Coke
                                                                                Coke
                                                                                $2.95
                                                                                • Diet Coke
                                                                                  Diet Coke
                                                                                  $2.95
                                                                                  • Sprite
                                                                                    Sprite
                                                                                    $2.95
                                                                                    • Tea
                                                                                      $2.95
                                                                                    • Dessert Essence

                                                                                      • Gulab Jamun
                                                                                        Golden fried dumpling of milk pastry soaked in a sweet syrup
                                                                                        $3.95
                                                                                        • Kheer
                                                                                          Indian version of rice pudding made with basmati rice, sugar and nuts
                                                                                          $3.95
                                                                                          • Rasmalai
                                                                                            Flat cottage cheese dumpling in milk and garnished with pistachios
                                                                                            $4.50
                                                                                            • Kulfi
                                                                                              Indian style ice cream: choice of pistachio or mango
                                                                                              $4.25
                                                                                              • Mango
                                                                                              • Pistachio
                                                                                          • Sides

                                                                                            • Tamarind Chutney
                                                                                              $0.50
                                                                                              • Raita
                                                                                                Plain yogurt mixed with cucumber, herbs and spices
                                                                                                $3.95
                                                                                                • Mixed Salad
                                                                                                  Individual lettuce salad with tomato, onion, carrot, and cucumber, garnished with lemon wedges, green chili and cilantro
                                                                                                  $5.95
                                                                                                  • Mango Chutney
                                                                                                    Sweet pickles made from mangoes
                                                                                                    $3.95
                                                                                                    • Butter Chicken Sauce
                                                                                                      $5.95
                                                                                                      • Mild
                                                                                                      • Medium
                                                                                                      • Hot
                                                                                                      • Spicy
                                                                                                    • Green Chutney
                                                                                                      $0.50
                                                                                                      • Murg Tikka Masala Sauce
                                                                                                        $4.95
                                                                                                        • Mild
                                                                                                        • Medium
                                                                                                        • Hot
                                                                                                        • Spicy
                                                                                                      • Indian Pickel
                                                                                                        $2.95