Desi | Contemporary | Indian | Casual Menu

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Laid-back restaurant offering Indian cuisine & cocktails amid contemporary surrounds.

Desi is a modern casual Indian restaurant featuring contemporary Indian food with global influences. Our flavors are firmly rooted in Indian food, with influences from around the world, resulting in adventurous, delicious dishes. We believe that the world’s cuisines are more similar than different, and celebrate how various signature dishes, worlds apart, have striking similarities. We provide an opportunity for guests of all backgrounds to connect over contemporary food and drinks. Order from our diverse selection of menu items or get creative with your own customized dish. choose from a selection of locally sourced ingredients. Drop by for a quick meal or enjoy a leisurely dining experience with handcrafted cocktails.

  3.7 – 398 reviews  $$ • Restaurant

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Menu

Salads
Salads
Gabru Chicken Salad
diced chicken tikka, mixed green and romaine lettuce, vinegar onions
PATOLA GREENS & CHEESE
mesclun green, cherry tomatoes, sprout crumble, mozzarella cheese, caramelized walnuts with 501 desi dressing + crushed papad
Kachumber salad
pickled veggies
Quick Bites
Quick Bites
TIKKA CHANCE ON ME
bruschetta with chicken tikka, mozzarella cheese, and fresh onion, tomatoes, and bell peppers
DESI SLIDERS
served with fries or salad. chicken tikka/minced lamb/samosa, mint chutney, pickled onions, peppers in a slider bun
DOS BROS TACOS
blackened chicken/chicken makhni/paneer bhurji/amritsari fish/pulled jackfruit
KULCHA CHALUPA TACO
pindi cholle/butter chicken in kulcha
KATHI ROLLS
served with fries or salad. chicken/paneer/minced lamb. with or without egg wash
PAV BHAJI CORNETTI
vegetable stew in a bread cone.
GARLIC PEPPER PRAWN SATAY
prawns satay with desi pepper spices
SAMOSA TRIOLOGY
Chicken, potato and lamb samosa.
Street Eats
Street Eats
GOL GAPPE
flavor water bombs – 3 ways
DESI PANEER BHURJI TARTS
grated paneer with Indian spice on the savory tart
GABRU SAMOSA CHAT
peas + potato mash + channa masala + chutney verde + turnip salsa + yougurt
GUJIA EMPANADA
Vegetarian. garlic mushroom + cottage cheese + green peppers.
CURD RICE POPPERS
Panko crumbed yogurt rice balls + spicy pickle dip.
VERDE CUTLET
green peas, potatoes, broccoli & spinach cutlets with hummus
DESI TANDOORI KUKKAD
tandoor roasted classic chicken tikka
PUNJAB TO CALIFORNIA VIA LONDON
tilapia fish & chips – garlic tartare
KALMI CHICKEN KABAB
cream, yogurt, garlic – tandoor roasted drumsticks
LAMB GALAUTI
lamb patty melt – naan bites, pickled onion, mint chutney
BASIL PANEER TIKKA
Tandoor roasted cottage cheese in Indian spices and yogurt stuffed with basil Verde.
DIY
Step 1: Choose a Base
Bowl me Over
Rice: Saffron Rice/Spinach/Quinoa
Taco
Dig In – TACO: Roti /Naan/
Roll it Up
Kathi/Burrito
Go Lean
Mixed Greens/ Lettuce
Step 2: Pick A Main
Chicken Tikka
Paneer Tikka
Blackened Chicken/Salmon
Minced Lamb Curry
Curried Shrimp
Sea Bass
Pindi Chole Masala
Jackfruit
Fried TIlapia
Step 3: Get Saucy
Tikka Masala
Korma
Desi Curry
Step 5: Top It Off
Go Nutty
Almonds, Fried Cashews, Caramel Walnut, Raisins, Pumpkin Seeds
Go Desi
Chili Garlic Chutney, Mint/Tamarind Chutney, Cucumber Raita, Kachumber Pickles, Vinegar Onions/Fresh Jalapeño, Fried Lentil/Onion Strings, Crispy Lentil Chips (Papad)/Pickle
Go Videsi
Jicama Salsa, Guacamole, Mozzarella Cheese/Boiled Eggs, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Radish, Shredded Carrots and Lettuce, Pineapple Relish
Big Plates
Big Plates
DESI CHICKEN/PANEER BOWL
safron/spinach rice, clay oven roasted chicken/paneer, makhni sauce, turnip salsa, seasonal veggies and pickles
BLACKENED CHICKEN BOWL
saffron/spinach rice, blackened chicken, turnip salsa, seasonal veggies and pickles
BLACKENED SALMON TIKKA BOWL
saffron/spinach rice, blackened salmon, turnip salsa, seasonal veggies and pickles
COASTAL GRILLED FISH BOWL
saffron/spinach rice, sea bass, coconut curry, turnip salsa, seasonal veggies, and pickles
DAL MAKHANI SOURDOUGH NAAN
sourdough naan – slow-cooked lentil dal, whipped butter
IMPOSSIBLE CURRY – V
saffron/spinach rice, Nutri soya bean khurchan, turnip salsa, seasonal veggies, and pickles
PEPPER CHICKEN & PARANTHA
crushed pepper flavored chicken + whole wheat bread
Flights of 3
Flights of 3
DELHI BELLY
Select any 3 from desi tandoori kukkad, Punjab to California via london, kalmi chicken kebab or tikka chance on me
TASHAN
Select any 3 from desi paneer bhurji tarts, verde cutlet, gujia empanada, curd rice poppers or basil paneer tikka
BREADS & DIPS SAMPLER
aalo masala naan, jalapeno cheese naan, missi roti- makhni + desi curry + Korma + yogurt raita
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Drinks
Cal Indo Shake
figs, nuts, raisins, gelato, milk shake
SAFFRON THANDAI
saffron, almonds, pistachio, cardamom, milk
HOT CHAI & MASKA PAO
milk chai, cardamom, ginger served with amul toasted pav bun
NUKKADWALA COOLERS LIME/ORANGE
lemonade/orange cooler + salt and chile rim
DESI COLD COFFEE
Desi Coffee in chilled milk
KAANJI
Kombucha, beets, mustard, carrots
DESI CAPPUCCINO
Indian hot coffee with milk
Kids Menu
Kids Menu
MAKHNI BURRITO/BOWL
Parantha/Rice, fresh cottage cheese/chicken, mahkni sauce and fries
NAANZA
naan, tikka sauce, butter chicken, cheddar/jack montrey cheese
CHICKEN SLIDER
chicken tikka/nuggets, amul butter toasted pav bun
MILKY WAY – SHAKE SHAKE
select from strawberry, chocolate, vanilla
Sides
Sides
Naan
plain, butter, garlic, habanero cheese
Parantha
plain, butter, mint
Rice
Basmati saffron/Truffled crispy spinach
Potato/ Cilantro Potato Fries
french fries, chutney, scallion
DESI Dip Sampler
tikka/korma/desi spicy sauce and raita
Dessert
Dessert
CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE/ICE CREAM
MOTICHOOR RABDI TRIFLE
condensed milk grits & laddoo
RASMALAI GAJAR HALWA SANDWICH
rasmalai stuffed with carrot halwa, saffron milk and garnished with dry fruits
GELATO KULFEE WITH MANGO FALOODA
homemade condensed milk ice cream + rose + mango vermicelli sundae
GULABJAMUN CREME BRULEE
gulabjamun in custard + caramel crisps
BAKED DAHI PARFAIT
baked yogurt plain/chocolate
Cocktails
HUMOROUS & REFLECTIVE
DESI MIX SINGH
ballatine+grapefruit marmalade+rosemary+bombay saphire
ABSOLUTE DESI
vodka+kalakhatta syrup+chaat masala+american honey
COKAA
green cardamom+juniper berry+tequila+khus+aloe vera juice+triple sec
PATOLA TWIST
coconut rum+hypnotic liqueur+pineapple
CHEERFUL & LIGHTHEARTED
FUNDOO MULE
gin+peach+pear+mint+lime+ginger beer
TOTAA
bourbon+limoncello+frem lemon juice+apricot jam+fresh sage leaves
PANGA
modelo especial+tequila+lime+salt+chili powder rim
JUGAAD
vodka+strawberry syrup+crushed cookie+egg white
CHEERFUL & LIGHTHEARTED
FUNDOO MULE
gin+peach+pear+mint+lime+ginger beer
TOTAA
bourbon+limoncello+frem lemon juice+apricot jam+fresh sage leaves
PANGA
modelo especial+tequila+lime+salt+chili powder rim
JUGAAD
vodka+strawberry syrup+crushed cookie+egg white
ROMANTIC & EFFERVESCENCE
PEHLA NASHA
gin+lemon+cardamom+infused lillet rose+peychaud’s bitters+rose water+rose petals
LOVE DOSE
prosecco+peach schnapps+peach chunks
GUR NALO ISHQ MITHA
vodka+cantaloupe syrup+club soda+cantaloupe+mint
AAJA NACHLE
chilled shot-meetha paan+white rum+gulkand
MYSTERIOUS AND ADVENTUROUS
ROYAL GINFIELD
gin+tonic+amla juice+jaggery syrup+amla chunks
MERCY
bourbon+triple sec+lime juice+orange juice+tamarind paste+maraschino cherries
MC SHER
whiskey saffron sour
DESI CONNECTION
house spice mix+vodka+guava juice+fresh lime juice+dry vermouth
100 DEGREE CELSIUS
vodka+jalapeno+cucumber+lemon chili rim
HUMOROUS & REFLECTIVE
DESI MIX SINGH
ballatine+grapefruit marmalade+rosemary+bombay saphire
ABSOLUTE DESI
vodka+kalakhatta syrup+chaat masala+american honey
COKAA
green cardamom+juniper berry+tequila+khus+aloe vera juice+triple sec
PATOLA TWIST
coconut rum+hypnotic liqueur+pineapple
ROMANTIC & EFFERVESCENCE
PEHLA NASHA
gin+lemon+cardamom+infused lillet rose+peychaud’s bitters+rose water+rose petals
LOVE DOSE
prosecco+peach schnapps+peach chunks
GUR NALO ISHQ MITHA
vodka+cantaloupe syrup+club soda+cantaloupe+mint
AAJA NACHLE
chilled shot-meetha paan+white rum+gulkand
ME & MY DRINK
PATIALA OLD FASHIONED
bourbon+spiced simple syrup+apple bitters+dried apples+pitted dates
PAPA RANJIT
remy martin cognac+orange liqueur+lemon juice
RUM RUM RUM RUM RUM
dark rum+honey syrup+lime juice+prosecco+angostura bitters
THE HACKER
bourbon+burnt marshmallow+bourbon cookie
FLIGHTS
DESI BEER CREW
pick any 4 draught beers
KUDI MAINU KEHNDI
peach, lychee, strawberry sangria
GABRU- THE BOSS
macallan,amrut,paul john whiskey shots
MYSTERIOUS AND ADVENTUROUS
ROYAL GINFIELD
gin+tonic+amla juice+jaggery syrup+amla chunks
MERCY
bourbon+triple sec+lime juice+orange juice+tamarind paste+maraschino cherries
MC SHER
whiskey saffron sour
DESI CONNECTION
house spice mix+vodka+guava juice+fresh lime juice+dry vermouth
100 DEGREE CELSIUS
vodka+jalapeno+cucumber+lemon chili rim
ME & MY DRINK
PATIALA OLD FASHIONED
bourbon+spiced simple syrup+apple bitters+dried apples+pitted dates
PAPA RANJIT
remy martin cognac+orange liqueur+lemon juice
RUM RUM RUM RUM RUM
dark rum+honey syrup+lime juice+prosecco+angostura bitters
THE HACKER
bourbon+burnt marshmallow+bourbon cookie
Wine List
WHITES
DAANTE CHARDONNAY
SEA PEARL SAUVIGNON BLANC
HAHN PINOT GRIGIO
PROSECCO
MOET & CHANDON CHAMPAGNE
Reds
DAANTE PINOT NOIR
DAANTE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
DAANTE MERLOT
TIAMO CHIANTI
MEIOMI PINOT NOIR
BLACK STALLION CABERNET SAUVIGNON
LAYER CAKE MALBEC
JORDAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON
TWO HANDS ANGELS SHIRAZ
Beer
BOTTLE
INDIAN OLD MONK
PERONI
NEW CASTLE
LAGUNISTA IPA
GUINESS STOUT
TSING TAO
SAPORO
TAP
BLUE MOON
SIERRA NEVADA HAZY IPA
SCULPIN BALLAST POINT IPA
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MODELLO
ALASKAN AMBER

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: eatatdesi.comexploretock.comopentable.com

Contact Desi | Contemporary | Indian | Casual

Address: 501 E Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Phone: (408) 429-8098

Website: http://www.eatatdesi.com/?y_source=1_NTU3MjAwODAtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D

Hours

Wednesday 11AM–2:30PM, 5:30–9:30PM
Thursday 11AM–2:30PM, 5:30–9:30PM
Friday 11AM–10:30PM
Saturday 11AM–10:30PM
Sunday 11AM–9:30PM
Monday 11AM–2:30PM, 5:30–9:30PM
Tuesday 11AM–2:30PM, 5:30–9:30PM

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