Updated Indian dishes, traditional favorites & a lunch buffet in a refined, warm setting.
Cafe of India’s menu features a bevy of alluring flavors and palate-stimulating spices.Our guests are greeted by a warm atmosphere, and friendly courteous staff. Cafe of India offers an extensive wine selection, a wide variety of domestic and imported beers; especially Indian beers. The decor is elegant,warm,inviting and very romantic.Our gracious, knowledgeable servers delight you with their uncanny ability to anticipate your every need. Cafe of India has two levels for your dining experience. Our goal is to enhance our customer’s culinary experience by maintaining an air of authenticity and elegance.
Menu
Dine In | |
Starters | |
Crackling Spinach Crispy spinach with tamarind chutney & sliced dates |
$8.95 |
Mini Samosa Pastry stuffed with spiced potatoes & green peas |
$5.95 |
Mix Appetizers Chicken Kabobs/ Tilapia Fritters/Vegetable Pakora |
$9.95 |
Tava Eggplant Grilled eggplant topped with shahi mushroom masala |
$8.95 |
Dorangi Aloo Chat Sweet & savory potato chat |
$6.95 |
Ajwani Tilapia Tilapia fritters coated with chick peas flour & carom seeds |
$7.95 |
Ginger Chili Shrimp Shrimp marinated with ginger & red chilies servedwith tamarind sauce |
$8.95 |
Gobi Manchurian Crisp cauliflower, sauteed onions & bell peppers coated with spicy & tangy sauce |
$7.95 |
Muttar Paneer Ki Tikki Green peas & homemade cheese patties served with lime chutney |
$6.95 |
Mango Scallops Grilled scallops coated with sweet & spicy mango sauce |
$9.95 |
Punjabi Tikki Chat Spiced potato patties topped with yogurt sauce & mix chutneys |
$6.95 |
Kurkuri Calamari Calamari deep fried with chick peas batter coated with black peppers & cumin seeds |
$7.95 |
Shahi Tandoori Khumb Mushrooms marinated with original tandoori spices cooked in clay oven |
$7.95 |
Chicken Chilli Chicken fritters with onion & peppers in chili sauce |
$8.95 |
Dahi Bhalla Lentil dumplings soaked in yogurt sauce topped withchutneys |
$6.95 |
Accompaniments | |
Cucumber Cumin Raita Yogurt with fresh cucumber & roasted cumin |
$3.95 |
Papadum Lentil crackers with cumin |
$2.95 |
Mango Chutney | $3.95 |
Lime Chutney | $3.95 |
Mixed Pickle | $3.95 |
Soups | |
Lentil Spinach Soup | $3.95 |
Chicken & Coriander Soup | $3.95 |
Tomato Soup | $3.95 |
Seafood Entrees | |
Shrimp Coconut Masala Shrimp cooked with coconut, mild spices & malt vinegar |
$16.95 |
Shrimp Kadai Shrimp with sauteed onions & bell peppers cooked with authentic spices |
$16.95 |
Fish Curry Tilapia cooked in traditional curry sauce |
$15.95 |
Fish Tikka Masala Salmon cooked in creamy tomato sauce with bell peppers |
$16.95 |
Scallops Masala Scallops & mix vegetables cooked with mild spices |
$17.95 |
Shrimp Sali Boti Shrimp with apricots in creamy parsi gravy topped with potato sticks |
$16.95 |
From the Tandoor | |
Accari Lamb Chops Lamb chops marinated with pickle spices cooked in clay oven |
$20.95 |
Mix Tandoori Platter Salmon Tikka/Lamb Kabobs/Chicken Tikka |
$19.95 |
Murg Kabobs Minced chicken marinated with tandoori spices cooked in clay oven |
$15.95 |
Tandoori Chicken Half chicken marinated with yogurt & authentic spices |
$16.95 |
Mint Chicken Tikka Chicken breast cubes marinated with authentic spices cooked in clay oven |
$15.95 |
Salmon Tikka Fillet of salmon marinated with tandoori spices cooked in clay oven |
$18.95 |
Noorani Kabobs Minced lamb marinated with diced onions & authentic spices cooked in clay oven |
$16.95 |
Seafood Platter Combination of tandoori shrimp and salmon tikka |
$20.95 |
Chicken Entrees | |
Murg Khumbwala Chicken & mushrooms in traditional curry sauce |
$14.95 |
Palak Chicken Chicken cooked with spinach |
$14.95 |
Chicken Tikka Masala Chicken cooked in aromatic masala sauce |
$14.95 |
Chicken Vindaloo Chicken & potatoes cooked in spicy vindaloo sauce |
$14.95 |
Chicken Makhani Chicken cooked in creamy tomato sauce with fenugreek |
$14.95 |
Pistawala Chicken Chicken in creamy pistachio sauce |
$14.95 |
Punjabi Chicken Curry Traditional chicken curry |
$14.95 |
Keema Methi Minced chicken cooked with fenugree & mild spices |
$14.95 |
Lamb Entrees | |
Bhuna Lamb Tasty mélange of lamb, bell peppers, onions cooked with mild spices |
$15.95 |
Daal Gosht Authentic combination of creamy lentils & juicy lamb cubes |
$15.95 |
Lamb Kohlapuri Aromatic lamb dish cooked in coconut sauce |
$15.95 |
Lamb Curry Lamb cooked in traditional curry |
$15.95 |
Palak Gosht Spinach & lamb cubes cooked with authentic spices |
$15.95 |
Lamb Vindaloo Lamb & potatoes cooked in spicy vindaloo sauce |
$15.95 |
Lamb Jalfrezy lamb chunks with vegetables cooked with authentic spices |
$15.95 |
Lamb Korma Lamb cubes in creamy royal sauce |
$15.95 |
Rice Specialties | |
Chicken Biryani | $14.95 |
Shrimp Biryani | $16.95 |
Lamb Biryani | $15.95 |
Vegetables Biryani | $11.95 |
Tandoori Breads | |
Naan | $2.95 |
Puri | $3.50 |
Roti | $2.95 |
Garlic Naan | $3.25 |
Cilantro Naan | $3.25 |
Alu Paratha | $3.95 |
Lacha Paratha | $3.95 |
Onion Kulcha | $3.95 |
Paneer Kulcha | $3.95 |
Kashmiri Naan | $3.95 |
Bread Basket Naan/Garlic Naan/ Onion Kulcha |
$8.95 |
Vegetarian | |
Paneer Makhani Homemade cheese cubes in spiced creamy tomato gravy |
$12.95 |
Palak Paneer Homemade cheese cubes in creamy spinach |
$12.95 |
Mix Vegetables Korma Combination of mildly spiced mixed vegetable curry cooked with creamy sauce and spices |
$12.95 |
Hara Paneer Kofta Cheese & spinach dumplings in kofta gravy |
$12.95 |
Kadai Paneer Paneer with onions & bell peppers cooked withauthentic spices |
$12.95 |
Vegan | |
Mushroom Masala Mushroom, green peas & corn cooked with authentic spices |
$12.95 |
Daal Makhni Slowly cooked creamy lentils & kidney beans |
$11.95 |
Chana Curry Chick peas cooked in traditional curry sauce |
$12.95 |
Aloo Gobi Cauliflower & potatoes cooked with ginger & spices |
$12.95 |
Palak Makki Delicious combination of baby sweet corn & spinach |
$12.95 |
Bhindi Anardana Green okra cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices |
$12.95 |
Tadka Daal Yellow lentils cooked with mild spices |
$11.95 |
Aloo Palak Spinach and potatoes cooked with authentic spices |
$12.95 |
Aloo Methi Potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and fenugreek |
$12.95 |
Baigan Bharta Mashed eggplant cooked with onions, tomatoes and authentic spices |
$12.95 |
Hot Desserts | |
Caramel Carrot Halwa Shredded carrots cooked at low heat withcardamom & milk topped with caramel & pistachio |
$5.95 |
Cardamom & Coconut Gulab Jamun Cheese balls dipped in cardamom syrup garnished with coconut |
$5.95 |
Chocolate Lava Cake Chocolate molten cake with pistachio ice cream |
$7.95 |
Cold Desserts | |
Kaiser Pista Kheer Traditional indian rice pudding cooked with pistachio & saffron |
$4.95 |
Homemade Ice Cream Choice of any ice cream pistachio/mango/rose |
$5.95 |
Badami Rasmalai Homemade cheese patties soaked in milk with nuts |
$6.95 |
Ice Cream Platter Combination of mango, pistachio & rose ice creams |
$8.95 |
Mango Mousse Cake Slice of mango mousse cake garnished with raspberry sauce |
$5.95 |
Delivery & Carry Out | |
Starters | |
Muttar Paneer Ki Tikki Green peas & homemade cheese patties served with lime chutney |
$6.95 |
Mix Appetizers Chicken Tikka/Lamb Kabobs/Vegetable Pakora |
$9.95 |
Gobi Manchurian Crisp cauliflower, sauteed onions & bell peppers coated with spicy & tangy sauce. |
$7.95 |
Veg Samosa (3pcs) Pastry stuffed with spiced potatoes & green peas |
$5.95 |
Ajwani Tilapia Tilapia fritters coated with chick peas flour & carom seeds |
$7.95 |
Kurkuri Calamari calamari dipped in chick peas batter coated with cumin seeds & black peppers |
$7.95 |
Punjabi Tikki Spiced potato patties topped with yogurt sauce & mix chutneys |
$6.95 |
Dorangi Alu Chat Sweet & savory potatoes chat |
$6.95 |
Shrimp Chili Shrimp cooked with onions peppers in tangy spicy sauce |
$9.95 |
Authentic Soups | |
Lentil Spinach Soup | $3.95 |
Tomato Soup | $3.95 |
Chicken Cilantro Soup | $3.95 |
From The Tandoor | |
Tandoori Chicken Half chicken marinated with yogurt & authentic spices |
$16.95 |
Mint Chicken Tikka Chicken breast cubes marinated with authentic spices cooked in clay oven |
$15.95 |
Salmon Tikka Fillet of salmon marinated with tandoori spices cooked in clay oven |
$18.95 |
Noorani Kabobs Minced lamb marinated with diced onions & authentic spices cooked in clay oven |
$16.95 |
Accari Lamb Chops Lamb chops marinated with pickle spices cooked in clay oven |
$20.95 |
Murg Kabobs Minced chicken marinated with tandoori spices cooked in clay oven |
$15.95 |
Mixed Tandoori Platter Salmon Tikka/Lamb Kabobs/Chicken Tikka |
$19.95 |
Murg Malai Tikka Chicken marinated with cream & original tandoori spices cooked in clay oven |
$16.95 |
Chicken Entrees | |
Chicken Makhani Chicken cooked in creamy tomato sauce with fenugreek |
$14.95 |
Chicken Vindaloo Chicken & potatoes cooked in spicy vindaloo sauce |
$14.95 |
Chicken Tikka Masala Chicken cooked in aromatic masala sauce |
$14.95 |
Palak Chicken Chicken cooked with spinach |
$14.95 |
Keema Methi Minced chicken with fenugreek& mild spice |
$14.95 |
Punjabi Chicken Curry Traditional chicken curry |
$14.95 |
Pistawala Chicken Chicken in creamy pistachio sauce |
$14.95 |
Lamb Entrees | |
Lamb Kohlapuri Aromatic lamb dish cooked in coconut sauce. |
$15.95 |
Lamb Curry Lamb cooked in traditional curry |
$15.95 |
Palak Gosht Spinach & lamb cubes cooked with authentic spices |
$15.95 |
Bhuna Kudka Tasty mélange of lamb, bell peppers, onions cooked with mild spices |
$15.95 |
Daal Gosht Authentic combination of creamy lentils & juicy lamb cubes |
$15.95 |
Lamb Kohlapuri Lamb chunks cooked vegetables cooked & authentic spices |
$15.95 |
Seafood Entrees | |
Shrimp Kadai Shrimp with sauteed onions & bell peppers cooked with authentic spices |
$16.95 |
Shrimp Coconut Masala Shrimp cooked with coconut, mild spices & malt vinegar |
$16.95 |
Fish Tikka Masala Salmon cooked in creamy tomato sauce with bell peppers |
$16.95 |
Fish Curry Tilapia cooked in traditional curry sauce |
$15.95 |
Scallops Masala Scallops & mix vegetables cooked with mild spices |
$17.95 |
Shrimp Sali Boti Shrimp with apricots in creamy parsi gravy topped with potato sticks |
$16.95 |
Vegetarian | |
Palak Paneer Homemade cheese cubes in creamy spinach |
$12.95 |
Daal Makahni Slowly cooked creamy lentils & kidney beans |
$11.95 |
Baigan Bharta Mashed eggplant cooked with tomatoes, onion & authentic spices |
$12.95 |
Alu Gobi Adaraki Cauliflower & potatoes cooked with ginger & spices |
$12.95 |
Channa Curry Chick peas curry flavored with onions, turmeric, cumin, coriander and mango powder |
$12.95 |
Mushroom Masala Mushroom, green peas & corn cooked with authentic spices |
$12.95 |
Paneer Makhani Homemade cheese cubes in spiced creamy tomato gravy |
$12.95 |
Hara Paneer Kofta Cheese & spinach dumplings in kofta gravy |
$12.95 |
Tadka Daal Yellow lentils cooked with mild spices |
$11.95 |
Bhindi Anardana Green okra cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices |
$12.95 |
Palak Makki Delicious combination of baby sweet corn & spinach |
$12.95 |
Mix Vegetables Korma Combination of mildly spiced mixed vegetable curry cooked with creamy sauce and spices |
$12.95 |
Rice Section | |
Chicken Biryani | $14.95 |
Shrimp Biryani | $16.95 |
Lamb Birayni | $15.95 |
Vegetables Biryani | $11.95 |
Tandoori Breads | |
Roti | $2.95 |
Traditional Naan | $2.95 |
Garlic Naan | $3.25 |
Cilantro Naan | $3.25 |
Onion Kulcha | $3.95 |
Puri | $3.50 |
Paneer Kulcha | $3.95 |
Lacha Partaha | $3.95 |
Alu Paratha | $3.95 |
Bread Combo Combination of naan, garlic naan, onion kulcha |
$8.95 |
Accompaniments | |
Raita Yogurt with fresh cucumber & roasted cumin |
$3.95 |
Mango Chutney | $3.95 |
Papadum (3pcs) Lentil & cumin crackers |
$2.95 |
Mixed Pickles | $3.95 |
Lime Chutney | $3.95 |
Dahi Bhalla Lentil dumplings soaked in yogurt |
$5.95 |
Desserts | |
Gulab Jamun Cheese balls dipped in cardamom syrup garnished with coconut |
$5.95 |
Carrot Halwa Shredded carrots cooked at low heat with cardamom & milk topped with caramel & pistachio |
$5.95 |
Rasmalai Homemade cheese patties soaked in milk with nuts |
$6.95 |
Cardamom Rice Pudding Cooked with cardamom & pistachio |
$4.95 |
Beverages | |
Mango Lassi | $4.95 |
Rose Lassi | $4.95 |
Salted Lassi | $4.95 |
Chai Tea indian hot tea boiled with authentic spicesale |
$3.00 |
Canned Soda Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Gingerale |
$1.25 |
Bottle Water | $1.25 |
Catering Menu | |
Appetizers | |
Muttar Paneer Ki Tikki Green peas & homemade cheese patties served with lime chutney |
$40.00 |
Ajwani Tilapia Tilapia fritters coated with chick peas flour & carom seeds |
$55.00 |
Chicken Tikka Chicken cubes marinated with authentic spices & yogurt cooked in clay oven |
$55.00 |
Gobi Manchurian Crisp cauliflower, sauteed onions & bell peppers coated with spicy & tangy sauce |
$40.00 |
Vegetable Pakora Mix vegetable fritters |
$25.00 |
Chicken Chili Chicken fritters & onion peppers coated with tangy & spicy sauce |
$50.00 |
Samosa Pastry stuffed with spiced potatoes & green peas |
$30.00 |
Punjabi Tikki Spiced potato patties topped with yogurt sauce & mix chutneys |
$40.00 |
Papadums Tray Lentil & cumin crackers |
$20.00 |
Vegetarian | |
Daal Makhani Slowly cooked creamy lentils & kidney beans |
$35.00 |
Mushroom Masala Mushroom, green peas & corn cooked with authentic spices |
$50.00 |
Vegetable Korma Combination of seasoned vegetables in creamy sauce |
$50.00 |
Mashed Eggplant Bharta Mashed eggplant cooked with onions & authentic spices |
$50.00 |
Chole Punjabi Chick peas cooked in traditional curry sauce |
$50.00 |
Paneer Makhani Homemade cheese cubes in spiced creamy tomato gravy |
$50.00 |
Palak Paneer Homemade cheese cubes in creamy spinach |
$50.00 |
Palak Makki Delicious combination of baby sweet corn & spinach |
$50.00 |
Alu Gobi Adraki Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with mild spices |
$50.00 |
Bhindi Anardana Green okra cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices |
$50.00 |
Tadka Daal Yellow lentils cooked with mild spices |
$35.00 |
Chicken Specialties | |
Chicken Makhani Chicken cooked in creamy tomato sauce with fenugreek |
$65.00 |
Chicken Vindaloo Chicken & potatoes cooked in spicy vindaloo sauce |
$65.00 |
Pistawala Chicken Chicken in creamy pistachio sauce |
$65.00 |
Chicken Tikka Masala Chicken cooked in aromatic masala sauce |
$65.00 |
Chicken Curry Traditional chicken curry |
$65.00 |
Chicken Mushroom Chicken with mushrooms cooked in onion based gravy |
$65.00 |
Chicken Accari Masala Breast of chicken cooked with pickle masala |
$65.00 |
Lamb Dishes | |
Lamb Curry Lamb cooked in traditional curry |
$75.00 |
Lamb Saag Spinach & lamb cubes cooked with authentic spices |
$75.00 |
Daal Gosht Authentic combination of lentils & lamb cubes |
$75.00 |
Bhuna Lamb Tasty mélange of lamb, bell peppers, onions cooked with mild spices |
$75.00 |
Lamb Kohlapuri Aromatic lamb dish cooked in coconut sauce |
$75.00 |
Lamb Vindaloo Lamb & potatoes cooked in spicy vindaloo sauce |
$75.00 |
Seafood Section | |
Shrimp Kadai Shrimp with sauteed onions & bell peppers cooked with authentic spices |
$95.00 |
Fish Curry Tilapia cooked in traditional curry sauce |
$95.00 |
Shrimp Coconut Masala Shrimp cooked with coconut, mild spices & malt vinegar |
$95.00 |
Fish Tikka Masala Salmon cooked in creamy tomato sauce with bell peppers |
$95.00 |
Tandoori Specialties | |
Mint Chicken Tikka Chicken breast cubes marinated with authentic spices cooked in clay oven |
$70.00 |
Noorani Kabobs Minced lamb marinated with diced onions & authentic spices cooked in clay oven |
$75.00 |
Murg Kabobs Minced chicken marinated with tandoori spices cooked in clay oven |
$65.00 |
Salmon Tikka Salmon marinated with tandoori spices cooked in clay oven |
$95.00 |
Rice Specialties | |
Chicken Biryani | $50.00 |
Shrimp Biryani | $70.00 |
Lamb Biryani | $60.00 |
Plain Rice Pulao | $20.00 |
Breads | |
Tray of Naan Bread | $30.00 |
Assorted Tray of Breads Includes onion kulcha, garlic naan, naan |
$40.00 |
Tray of Roti Wheat bread |
$30.00 |
Desserts | |
Cardamom & Coconut Gulab Jamun Cheese balls dipped in cardamom syrup garnished with coconut |
$40.00 |
Caramel Carrot Halwa Shredded carrots cooked at low heat with cardamom & milk |
$35.00 |
Badami Rasmalai Homemade cheese patties soaked in milk with nuts |
$50.00 |
Kaiser Pista Kheer Traditional Indian rice pudding cooked with pistachio & saffron |
$30.00 |
Suzi Ka Halwa Classic Indian semolina pudding cooked with vegetable oil and sugar syrup garnished with almonds and raisins |
$35.00 |
Catering Packages | |
Standard Package Includes 1 appetizer, 2 vegetarian dishes, 2 Non vegetarian dishes with Breads & Rice |
$20.95 |
Royal Package Includes 2 appetizers, 2 vegetarian dishes, 2 non vegetarian dishes, 1 Seafood Dish, 1 Dessert, Breads & Rice |
$26.95 |
Lunch Menu | |
Lunch Special Buffet | |
Monday Chicken Makhani, Chicken Chilli, Bhaji, Alu Vada, Channa Curry, Dhaba Daal. Dessert Rice Pudding |
$11.95 |
Tuesday Bhindi, Moong Daal, Eggplant Bharta, Chicken Curry, Chicken Korma, Alu Bihari. Dessert Carrot Halwa |
$11.95 |
Wednesday Chicken Makhani, Chicken Palak White Meat, Gajar Paneer, Mushroom Manchurian, Alu Baigan, Daal. Dessert Suzi Halwa |
$11.95 |
Thursday Chicken Makhani, Murg Mirch Masala, Alu Gobi, Bhaji, Channa Daal, Makki Saag. Dessert Rice Pudding |
$11.95 |
Friday Chicken Makhani, Fish Malabar, Mushroom Masala, Chana Saag, Moong Daal, Mix Tava Veg. Dessert Gulab Jamun |
$11.95 |
Saturday Chicken Makhani, Lamb Biryani, Channa Curry, Cabbage Masala, Alu Saag, Dhaba Daal. Dessert Carrot Halwa |
$12.95 |
Sunday Shrimp Biryani, Chicken Tikka Masala, Bhindi, Muttar Paneer, Channa Daal, Mix Tava Veg. Dessert Rice Pudding |
$12.95 |
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Order and Reservations
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Contact Cafe of India
Address: 4909 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
Phone: (202) 244-1395
Website: http://www.cafeofindiadc.com/
Hours
Friday | 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5–10PM |
Saturday | 12–3PM, 5–10PM |
Sunday | 12–3PM, 5–9:30PM |
Monday | 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5–9:30PM |
Tuesday | 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5–9:30PM |
Wednesday | 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5–9:30PM |
Thursday | 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5–9:30PM |