India Palace San Diego Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to India Palace San Diego, a gem tucked away in Hillcrest, offering an authentic taste of Indian cuisine. The menu is a vibrant tapestry featuring an array of tandoori entrees like the succulent Chicken Tikka Kebab and flavorful Tandoori Shrimp, alongside mouthwatering appetizers such as crispy Vegetable Pakoras and Chilly Paneer, all designed to tantalize your palate.

  • Starters: Don’t miss the Aloo Tikki or Fish Pakoras, both bursting with flavor.
  • For Sides: Pair your meal with Mango Chutney or the refreshing Raita for an added zing.
  • Main Courses: The Butter Chicken and Lamb Goan Curry come highly recommended by delighted patrons.

The restaurant’s ambiance adds to the experience, with unique artwork and comfortable seating. Enjoy warm, welcoming service as you explore a menu that caters to both meat lovers and vegetarians alike. With reasonable prices and top-notch dishes, India Palace San Diego is a must-visit for anyone craving quality Indian food.

Appetizers

Vegetable Samoas

Two deep fried pastries stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes and peas

$8.00

Gobi 65

cauliflower pakoras stir-fried with onions in a tangy tomato vinaigrette sauce

$15.00

Vegetable Pakoras

Cauliflower and potatoes wrapped in garbanzo bean batter and deep-fried

$8.00

Onion Bhaji

onion slices dipped in a spiced chickpea batter and deep fried

$7.00

Paneer Pakoras

pieces of paneer dipped in a spiced chickpea batter and deep fried

$12.00

Papadum

two tandoori baked thin lentil crackers

$2.00

Chicken Pakoras

strips of chicken breast dipped in a spiced chickpea batter and then deep fried

$12.00

Chicken 65

chicken pakoras stir-fried with onions in a tangy tomato vinaigrette sauce

$17.00

Fish Pakoras

Strips of fish dipped in spiced chickpea batter then deep fried

$14.00

Chilly Paneer

$17.00

Aloo Tikki

$8.00

Raita

an Indian style yogurt mixed with carrots, cucumbers, potatoes, and spices

$4.00

Mango Chutney

pieces of cooked mangoes simmered and then cooled into a thick, sweet sauce

$4.00

Mix Green Salad

chopped romaine lettuce with slices of cucumber and tomatoes

$8.00

Mix Pickle

a pickled assortment of lemon, mangoes, lotus root, ginger root, and green peas

$4.00

SALADS AND SIDES

TANDOORI ENTREES

Tandoori Chicken

tender pieces of chicken marinated in yogurt and spices

$18.00

Chicken Tikka Kebab

boneless chicken breast pieces marinated in yogurt and spices

$20.00

Reshmi Kebab

boneless chicken breast pieces marinated in yogurt, spices, and garlic

$20.00

Lamb Tikka Kebab

boneless lamb pieces marinated in yogurt and spices

$23.00

Seekh Kebab

minced lamb blended with exotic herbs and spices

$23.00

Rack Of Lamb

slices of lamb marinated in yogurt and spices

$35.00

Tandoori Shrimp

shrimp pieces marinated in yogurt and spices

$25.00

Baingan Bartha

pureed eggplant with green peas mixed in with a touch of cream and spices

$18.00

Bhindi Masala

cut pieces of okra sauteed with cumin seeds, onion, ginger, garlic, and Indian spices

$18.00

Channa Masala

garbanzo beans cooked in a delicate curry and tomato sauce mixed with spices

$18.00

Dal Makhani

black lentils and kidney beans cooked in a delicate buttery sauce

$18.00

Yellow Dal Tadka

cooked split lentils tempered with cumin, ginger, garlic, and onions

$18.00

Aloo Gobi

potatoes and cauliflower florets sauteed with Indian spices

$18.00

Aloo Tikka Masala

pieces of potatoes cooked in a creamy tomato sauce

$18.00

Aloo Mattar

potatoes and green peas cooked in creamy curry sauce

$18.00

Mushroom Mattar Makhani

mushrooms and green peas cooked in a creamy tomato sauce

$18.00

Saag Aloo

pieces of potatoes cooked in sauteed spinach with a touch of cream

$18.00

Vegetable Curry

mixed vegetables simmered into an onion based gravy

$18.00

Vegetable Karahi

an array of mixed vegetables stir-fried with onions and bell peppers, mixed into a light curry sauce

$18.00

Vegetable Masala

mixed vegetables simmered in a rich, creamy, curry sauce

$18.00

Vegetable Korma

mixed vegetables simmered in a rich, creamy, curry sauce

$18.00

Malai Kofta

deep fried mixed vegetable balls cooked in a rich creamy sauce

$18.00

Vegetable Goan Curry

mixed vegetables simmered in a coconut curry blended with spices and coconut milk

$18.00

VEGETARIAN ENTREES

PANEER ENTREES

Saag Paneer

pieces of paneer cooked in sauteed spinach with a touch of cream

$20.00

Mattar Paneer

green peas and paneer cooked in a delicately creamed curry sauce

$20.00

Paneer Tikka Masala

paneer pieces cooked in a creamy tomato sauce

$20.00

Paneer Korma

paneer simmered in a creamy curry sauce

$20.00

Paneer Karahi

paneer stir-fried with sliced bell peppers and onions mixed into a curry sauce

$20.00

Vegetable Biryani

saffron-flavored basmati rice with vegetables

$17.00

Chicken Biryani

saffron-flavored rice cooked with chicken

$18.00

Lamb Biryani

saffron-flavored rice cooked with lamb

$21.00

Shrimp Biryani

saffron-flavored rice cooked with shrimp

$21.00

BIRYANIS

TANDOORI BREADS

Naan

freshly baked white wheat bread

$4.00

Garlic Naan

freshly baked white wheat bread garnished with garlic

$5.00

Onion Kulcha

freshly baked white fine flour bread stuffed with grated onions and herbs

$7.00

Bhatura

two small, fluffy, deep fired, leavened breads

$6.00

Kashmiri Naan

freshly baked white fine flour bread stuffed with ground cashews, pistachios, raisins, and cherries

$8.00

Poori (2 Pcs)

whole-wheat deep fried puffed bread

$6.00

Roti

freshly baked traditional whole-wheat bread

$4.00

Paratha

buttered, layered, and freshly baked whole-wheat bread

$5.00

Aloo Paratha

freshly baked whole-wheat bread stuffed with potatoes and spices

$7.00

Khir

saffron-flavored rice cooked in milk with cinnamon and cardamom

$7.00

Gulab Jamun

dumplings made from non-fat, dry milk, and fine flour, cooked in flavored syrup

$8.00

Gajar Halwa

grated carrots cooked in milk, cardamom, and sugar

$8.00

Ras Malai

cottage cheese patties dipped in a flavored cream sauce

$8.00

Mango Kulfi

indian styled ice cream using condensed milk and mango pulp

$8.00

Pistachio Kulfi

indian styled ice cream using condensed milk and pistachios

$8.00

DESSERTS

FISH ENTREES

Fish Curry

a traditional, onion based gravy, blended with an array of spices

$32.00

Fish Tikka Masala

a creamy tomato based sauce blended with exotic herbs and spices

$32.00

Fish Mango

a combination of masala sauce and mango chutney. makes for a sweeter and more succulent flavor

$32.00

Fish Korma

a mildly spiced, rich, creamy, curry sauce

$32.00

Fish Goan Curry

a coconut curry blended with spices and coconut milk

$32.00

Chicken Curry

Chicken cooked in a traditional onion based gravy, blended with an array of spices

$20.00

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken cooked in a creamy tomato sauce blended with exotic herbs and spices

$20.00

Mango Chicken

Chicken in a combination of masala sauce and mango chutney. makes for a sweeter and more succulent flavor

$20.00

Chicken Korma

Chicken cooked in a mildly spiced, rich, creamy, curry sauce

$20.00

Chicken Goan Curry

Chicken in a coconut curry blended with spices and coconut milk

$20.00

Chicken Hariyali

Chicken in a blended creamy mint sauce

$20.00

Chicken Karahi

Chicken in a stir fry of onions and bell peppers blended with a light curry sauce

$20.00

Chicken Sabji

Chicken in mix veggies added into a masala or korma sauce

$20.00

Chicken Saag

Chicken cooked in a thick, sauteed, creamed, spinach dish

$20.00

Chicken Vindaloo

Chicken in a curry blended in a tangy vinaigrette sauce, mixed with potatoes

$20.00

Chicken Entrees

Lamb Entrees

Lamb Curry

Lamb cooked in a traditional onion based gravy, blended with an array of spices

$23.00

Lamb Tikka Masala

Lamb cooked in a creamy tomato sauce blended with exotic herbs and spices

$23.00

Mango Lamb

Lamb cooked in a combination of masala sauce and mango chutney. makes for a sweeter and more succulent flavor

$23.00

Lamb Korma

Lamb cooked in a mildly spiced, rich, creamy, curry sauce

$23.00

Lamb Goan Curry

Lamb cooked in a coconut curry blended with spices and coconut milk

$23.00

Lamb Hariyali

Lamb cooked in a blended creamy mint sauce

$23.00

Lamb Karahi

Lamb in a stir fry of onions and bell peppers blended with a light curry sauce

$23.00

Lamb Sabji

Lamb cooked in a mix veggies added into a masala or korma sauce

$23.00

Lamb Saag

Lamb cooked in a a thick, sauteed, creamed, spinach dish

$23.00

Lamb Vindaloo

Lamb in a curry blended in a tangy vinaigrette sauce, mixed with potatoes

$23.00

Shrimp Curry

Shrimp cooked in a traditional onion based gravy, blended with an array of spices

$23.00

Shrimp Tikka Masala

Shrimp in a creamy tomato sauce blended with exotic herbs and spices

$23.00

Mango Shrimp

Shrimp in a combination of masala sauce and mango chutney. makes for a sweeter and more succulent flavor

$23.00

Shrimp Korma

Shrimp in a mildly spiced, rich, creamy, curry sauce

$23.00

Shrimp Goan Curry

Shrimp in a coconut curry blended with spices and coconut milk

$23.00

Shrimp Hariyali

Shrimp in a blended creamy mint sauce

$23.00

Shrimp Karahi

Shrimp in a stir fry of onions and bell peppers blended with a light curry sauce

$23.00

Shrimp Sabji

Shrimp in a mix veggies added into a masala or korma sauce

$23.00

Shrimp Saag

Shrimp in a thick, sauteed, creamed, spinach dish

$23.00

Shrimp Vindaloo

Shrimp in a curry blended in a tangy vinaigrette sauce, mixed with potatoes

$23.00

Shrimp Entrees