Taras Himalayan Cuisine - Santa Monica
Restaurant
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FRI 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM 
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Menu
This menu was last updated on
11/30/19.
Although we have many accurate menus, they change often
and it should be assumed this menu is not 100% accurate.
If you want to be sure the dishes are still offered or confirm the prices are
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Gluten Free
Vegetarian
Vegan
Starters
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Everest Salad
Sprouted Garbanzo Beans tossed with fresh tomatoes, onions and cucumber. Served with a homemade dressing.
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$9.99
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Channa Sadeko
Garbanzo beans tossed with fresh onions, tomatoes and cucumber. Served with our homemade dressing.
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$8.99
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Chicken Chili
Sliced boneless chicken saut
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$11.99
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Momo Vegetable
Your choice of six handmade Vegetable steamed dumplings. Served with a fresh tomato achaar.
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$7.99
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Momo Chicken
Your choice of six handmade Chicken steamed dumplings. Served with a fresh tomato achaar.
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$8.99
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Samosa
Two freshly prepared fried pastries filled with seasoned potatoes and green peas. Served with tamarind and mint chutney.
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$3.49
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Chicken Dishes
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Chicken Saag
Boneless chicken served in our pur
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$13.99
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Chicken Korma
Boneless chicken simmered with fresh garlic and ginger, served in our special curried coconut milk and cream sauce.
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$14.99
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Chicken Tikka Masala
Tender, white meat chicken marinated in Himalayan spices,baked in our tandoori oven and served in our delicious tomato-onion cream sauce.
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$15.99
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Butter Chicken
Charcoal roasted boneless dark-meat chicken prepared in our homemade, creamy tomato-butter sauce.
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$14.99
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Side Orders
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Brown Rice
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$1.99
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Mango Chutney
A sweet chutney of sliced mango.
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$2.99
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Nepali Mixed Pickle
A sour spicy mix of sliced marinated lemon and mango.
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$2.99
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Raita
Flavorfully seasoned homemade yogurt with chopped fresh cucumber, onion, carrots and tomatoes.
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$2.99
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Taras Special Thali
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Chicken (Dark-meat)
Your choice of meat prepared in our fresh tomato curry sauce. Served with mustard greens, organic house salad, basmati or brown rice, daal, mixed pickl
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$15.99
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Goat (W/bone)
Your choice of meat prepared in our fresh tomato curry sauce. Served with mustard greens, organic house salad, basmati or brown rice, daal, mixed pickles
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$16.99
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Lamb
Your choice of meat prepared in our fresh tomato curry sauce. Served with mustard greens, organic house salad, basmati or brown rice, daal, mixed pickles
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$17.99
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Fish
Your choice of meat prepared in our fresh tomato curry sauce. Served with mustard greens, organic house salad, basmati or brown rice, daal, mixed pickles
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$15.99
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Daal Bhat Tarkari (Vegetable)
Your choice of one vegetable entree
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$14.99
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Veggie Lovers Delight
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Jogi Curry
Chef
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$12.99
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Jackfruit Curry
Jackfruit, an excellent source of vegetable protein, is simmered with fresh tomato, green peas, onions, garlic and ginger.
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$11.99
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Aloo Chili
Potato slices are combined with fresh bell pepper, tomato, ginger, garlic and Himalayan spices.
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$11.99
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Daal Fry
Lentils cooked with onions, ginger, garlic and Himalayan herbs.
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$10.99
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Mustard Greens
Mustard greens sauteed.
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$10.99
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Aloo Bodi Tama
A Nepali staple of tender bamboo shoots, potatoes and black-eyed peas simmered with mountain-grown, Himalayan spices.
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$11.99
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Aloo Gobi
Simmered potatoes and cauliflower flavored with fresh garlic, ginger, and Himalayan spices.
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$11.99
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Fresh Green Beans
Fresh, green, string beans sauteed.
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$11.99
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Okra
Sauteed.
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$11.99
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Garlic Tofu
Fresh tofu sauteed.
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$11.99
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Saag Paneer
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$11.99
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Eggplant Curry
Fresh sliced eggplant prepared with fresh tomatoes, ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, and coriander.
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$11.99
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Chana Masala
Garbanzo beans sauteed.
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$10.99
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Veggie Tikka Masala
Seasonal vegetables marinated in Himalayan spices, baked in our tandoori oven and served in our creamy tomato-onion sauce.
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$12.99
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Paneer Butter Masala
Homemade cheese cooked in our creamy tomato-butter sauce.
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$12.99
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Tandoori Dishs
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Vegetable Tandoori
A mix of zucchini, bell pepper, mushrooms, and red onion that have been marinated in garlic, ginger, olive oil and spices. Served on a sizzling platter.
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$14.99
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Chicken Sekuwa Tandoori
Marinated, boneless chicken breast baked in our tandoori oven and served on a sizzling platter with broccoli, fresh ginger, garlic and Himalayan spices.
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$15.99
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Chicken Tandoori
Dark-meat chicken marinated overnight in mountain-grown spices and then baked in our clay oven with fresh bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions.
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$14.99
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House Special Mixed Grilled Tandoori Platter
A combination of chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, and tandoori shrimp served on a sizzling platter with fresh bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions.
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$19.99
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Tandoori Baby Back Ribs
Tender pork ribs marinated in coconut milk, coriander, cumin, and cardamom. Served with a side of our house special sauce.
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$17.99
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Wild Salmon Tandoori
Fresh salmon is marinated overnight in Himalayan spices and then baked in our clay oven.
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$19.99
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Shrimp Tandoori
Jumbo shrimp are first marinated in Himalayan spices and then baked in our clay oven with onion, tomato, and bell pepper.
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$17.99
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Lamb Dishs
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Lamb Saag
Boneless lamb.
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$15.99
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Lamb Vindaloo
Boneless lamb curry prepared with fresh potatoes, bell pepper, onions, tomatoes, and mountain-grown herbs and spices.
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$15.99
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Lamb Korma
Boneless lamb simmered with fresh garlic and ginger, served in our special curried coconut milk and cream sauce.
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$16.99
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Bheda Ko Tarkari
Boneless lamb curry prepared with fresh tomatoes, garlic, ginger, onions and Himalayan spices.
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$16.99
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Lamb Tikka Masala
Tender lamb marinated in Himalayan spices, baked in our tandoori oven and served in our delicious tomato-onion cream sauce.
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$16.99
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Butter Lamb
Charcoal roasted boneless lamb prepared in our homemade, creamy tomato-butter sauce.
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$16.99
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House Specialties
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Khasi Ko Masu
Slow cooked succulent goat sauteed.
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$14.99
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Pokhareli Chicken
Poached chicken leg and thigh sauteed.
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$13.95
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Seafood Tikka Masala Fish
Your choice of jumbo shrimp or fresh fish marinated in Nepali spices then baked in our tandoori oven and finished in a tomato-onion cream sauce.
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$15.99
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Seafood Tikka Masala Shrimp
Your choice of jumbo shrimp or fresh fish marinated in Nepali spices then baked in our tandoori oven and finished in a tomato-onion cream sauce.
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$17.99
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Lamb Shank
Slow cooked with fresh garlic, ginger, fennel, onion, mustard seed and Nepali spices.
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$18.99
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Chow Chow Yak Chili
Sliced boneless yak sauteed.
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$16.99
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Sliced boneless yak sauteed.
A quick stir-fry of Chinese style noodles with fresh vegetables, onions, garlic, ginger and a blend of Nepali spices.
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$11.99
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Chow Chow Vegetable
A quick stir-fry of Chinese style noodles with fresh vegetables, onions, garlic, ginger and a blend of Nepali spices.
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$10.99
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Soup
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Lentil Soup
A generous hearty bowl of fresh vegetables simmered in a broth of tomatoes and mountain grown spices. Served with wheat or rice noodles.
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$6.99
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Kawatii 7-Bean Soup
A comforting soup with a combination of 7 beans and lentils, prepared with fresh onion, garlic, ginger and Nepali spices.
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$7.99
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Yak Soup
A generous hearty bowl of fresh vegetables simmered in a broth of tomatoes and mountain grown spices. Served with wheat or rice noodles.
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$12.99
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Chicken Soup
A generous hearty bowl of fresh vegetables simmered in a broth of tomatoes and mountain grown spices. Served with wheat or rice noodles.
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$10.99
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Thukpa Sherpa Soup
A generous hearty bowl of fresh vegetables simmered in a broth of tomatoes and mountain grown spices. Served with wheat or rice noodles.
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$9.99
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Biryani / Rice Dishes
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Lamb Biryani
A rich and exotic rice dish prepared with fresh mint, Himalayan mountain-grown spices and curry lamb.
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$14.99
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Chicken Biryani
A rich and exotic rice dish is prepared with fresh mint,Himalayan mountain-grow spices and curry chicken.
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$13.99
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Vegetable Biryani
A rich and exotic rice dish of fresh, seasoned vegetables is prepared with fresh mint and Himalayan mountain-grown spices.
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$12.99
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Indian Set Menu
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Chicken Tikka Set
No sauce. Tender, boneless chicken breast is marinated overnight in mountain-grown spices and then cooked in our clay oven.
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$13.99
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Chicken Tandoori Set
No sauce. Dark-meat chicken is marinated overnight in mountain-grown spices and then baked in our clay oven.
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$12.99
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Chicken Tikka Masala Set
Served with sauce. Tender chicken marinated in Himalayan spices, baked in our tandoori oven and served in our delicious tomato-onion cream sauce.
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$14.99
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Tibetan Set Menu
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Vegetable Momos Set
Fresh vegetables (cauliflower, onion, carrot, cabbage) are hand-blended with fresh garlic, ginger, onion and Himalayan spices.
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$12.99
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Chicken Momos Set
Ground chicken is hand-blended with fresh garlic, ginger, onion and Himalayan spices.
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$13.99
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Nepalese Set Menu
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Chicken Curry Set
Our special homemade curry is prepared with dark-meat chicken, fresh onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and mountain-grown herbs and spices.
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$12.99
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Fish Curry Set
Our special, homemade curry is prepared with white meat fish fillets, fresh onions, tomatoes, and mountain- grown herbs and spices.
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$13.99
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Goat Curry Set
Goat meat curry (bone-in) is prepared with fresh onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and mountain-grown herbs and spices.
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$14.99
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Lamb Curry Set
Our boneless lamb curry is prepared with fresh onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and mountain grown herbs and spices.
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$14.99
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Vegetable Curry Set
Seasonal, fresh vegetable curry is prepared with onions, tomatoes, and mountain-grown herbs and spices.
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$10.99
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Hot Drinks
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Fresh Mint Tea
We bruise fresh mint leaves and steep them in a traditional manner. Digestion is 1 of the benefits custom ascribes to this precious, aromatic herb.
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$3.99
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Organic Holy Basil Tea
Tulsi tea. This is a traditional and sacred, herbal remedy. Tulsi is believed to promote brain function, stress relief and joint health.
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$2.99
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Organic Lavender Tea
Lavender has a soothing floral aroma and taste. It has traditionally been used to relieve stress and foster relaxation.
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$2.99
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Organic Black Tea
These aromatic, organically grown, black tea leaves are caffeinated and serve as a perfect complement to any meal.
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$2.99
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Organic Chamomile Tea
These organically grown, chamomile flowers are aromatic and soothing. Chamomile has long been utilized to aid digestion while soothing away stress.
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$2.99
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Organic Green Tea
Organically grown, this green tea contains caffeine and was grown for your aromatic, sipping pleasure.
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$2.99
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Organic Turmeric-Ginger Tea
Turmeric and ginger are both traditional remedies.
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$2.99
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Homemade Lemon-Ginger Tea
Fresh sliced lemons and ginger are simmered together to create this deliciously soothing and refreshing, classic Nepali tea that is sweetened with honey.
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$3.99
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Himalayan Hot Tea
Our aromatic and homemade blend of Nepali black tea, milk, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and ginger contains caffeine. It is lovely and traditional.
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$3.99
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Cold Drinks
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Fresh Watermelon Juice with Black Salt
Hand processed watermelon juice with black salt added for cleansing and hydration.
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$4.99
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Arnold Palmer
A blend of our homemade lemonade and Himalayan iced tea.
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$2.99
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Sprite
Alternative favorite, served with ice if desired.
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$1.99
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Root Beer
Alternative favorite, served with ice if desired.
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$1.99
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Coke
A classic favorite, served with ice if desired.
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$1.99
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Diet Coke
A classic favorite, served with ice if desired.
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$1.99
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Aqua Panna
Product of Italy, this ½ -liter spring water is served in a plastic, sealed bottle.
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$3.99
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San Pellegrino
This sparkling, Italian, mineral water is served in a sealed, 1 liter, glass bottle.
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$3.99
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Himalayan Iced Tea
Our aromatic blend of Nepali black tea, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and ginger.
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$3.49
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Strawberry Lassi
This classic Himalayan treat is made with our homemade yoghurt and strawberries.
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$3.99
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Mango Lassi
This classic Himalayan treat is made with our homemade yogurt and mangos.
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$3.99
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Homemade Lemonade
Fresh, hand-squeezed lemon juice sweetened with raw sugar.
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$2.99
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Naan / Breads
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Keema Naan
Tandoori-oven baked bread.
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$5.99
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Cheese Naan
Tandoori-oven baked bread filled with cheese and sprinkled with cilantro.
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$4.99
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Garlic Basil Naan
Tandoori-oven baked bread topped with garlic and basil.
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$3.99
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Spinach Naan
Tandoori-oven baked bread filled with a blend of fresh spinach and spices.
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$3.99
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Potato Naan
Tandoori-oven baked bread filled with a mixture of potatoes and spices.
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$3.99
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Onion Naan
Tandoori-oven baked bread.
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$3.99
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Naan
Tandoori-oven baked bread garnished with butter.
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$2.99
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Aloo Paratha
Tandoori-oven baked whole wheat bread filled with potatoes and cilantro.
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$4.99
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Raisin Paratha
Tandoori-oven baked wheat bread filled with raisins and garlic.
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$4.99
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Roti
Whole wheat bread baked in our clay oven.
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$3.99
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Paratha
Tandoori-oven baked, crisp, whole wheat bread garnished with butter.
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$3.99
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Rice Dishes / Biryani
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Lamb Biryani with Garlic and Ginger
A rich and exotic rice dish prepared with garlic, ginger, fresh mint and curry lamb.
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$16.99
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Chicken Biryani with Garlic and Ginger
A rich and exotic rice dish prepared with garlic, ginger, fresh mint and curry chicken.
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$14.99
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Vegetable Biryani with Garlic and Ginger
A rich and exotic rice dish prepared with garlic, ginger, fresh mint and vegetables.
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$12.99
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