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
Gobi 65
cauliflower pakoras stir-fried with onions in a tangy tomato vinaigrette sauce
Vegetable Pakoras
Cauliflower and potatoes wrapped in garbanzo bean batter and deep-fried
Onion Bhaji
onion slices dipped in a spiced chickpea batter and deep fried
Paneer Pakoras
pieces of paneer dipped in a spiced chickpea batter and deep fried
Papadum
two tandoori baked thin lentil crackers
Chicken Pakoras
strips of chicken breast dipped in a spiced chickpea batter and then deep fried
Chicken 65
chicken pakoras stir-fried with onions in a tangy tomato vinaigrette sauce
Fish Pakoras
Strips of fish dipped in spiced chickpea batter then deep fried
Chilly Paneer
Aloo Tikki
Raita
an Indian style yogurt mixed with carrots, cucumbers, potatoes, and spices
Mango Chutney
pieces of cooked mangoes simmered and then cooled into a thick, sweet sauce
Mix Green Salad
chopped romaine lettuce with slices of cucumber and tomatoes
Mix Pickle
a pickled assortment of lemon, mangoes, lotus root, ginger root, and green peas
SALADS AND SIDES
TANDOORI ENTREES
Tandoori Chicken
tender pieces of chicken marinated in yogurt and spices
Chicken Tikka Kebab
boneless chicken breast pieces marinated in yogurt and spices
Reshmi Kebab
boneless chicken breast pieces marinated in yogurt, spices, and garlic
Lamb Tikka Kebab
boneless lamb pieces marinated in yogurt and spices
Seekh Kebab
minced lamb blended with exotic herbs and spices
Rack Of Lamb
slices of lamb marinated in yogurt and spices
Tandoori Shrimp
shrimp pieces marinated in yogurt and spices
Baingan Bartha
pureed eggplant with green peas mixed in with a touch of cream and spices
Bhindi Masala
cut pieces of okra sauteed with cumin seeds, onion, ginger, garlic, and Indian spices
Channa Masala
garbanzo beans cooked in a delicate curry and tomato sauce mixed with spices
Dal Makhani
black lentils and kidney beans cooked in a delicate buttery sauce
Yellow Dal Tadka
cooked split lentils tempered with cumin, ginger, garlic, and onions
Aloo Gobi
potatoes and cauliflower florets sauteed with Indian spices
Aloo Tikka Masala
pieces of potatoes cooked in a creamy tomato sauce
Aloo Mattar
potatoes and green peas cooked in creamy curry sauce
Mushroom Mattar Makhani
mushrooms and green peas cooked in a creamy tomato sauce
Saag Aloo
pieces of potatoes cooked in sauteed spinach with a touch of cream
Vegetable Curry
mixed vegetables simmered into an onion based gravy
Vegetable Karahi
an array of mixed vegetables stir-fried with onions and bell peppers, mixed into a light curry sauce
Vegetable Masala
mixed vegetables simmered in a rich, creamy, curry sauce
Vegetable Korma
mixed vegetables simmered in a rich, creamy, curry sauce
Malai Kofta
deep fried mixed vegetable balls cooked in a rich creamy sauce
Vegetable Goan Curry
mixed vegetables simmered in a coconut curry blended with spices and coconut milk
VEGETARIAN ENTREES
PANEER ENTREES
Saag Paneer
pieces of paneer cooked in sauteed spinach with a touch of cream
Mattar Paneer
green peas and paneer cooked in a delicately creamed curry sauce
Paneer Tikka Masala
paneer pieces cooked in a creamy tomato sauce
Paneer Korma
paneer simmered in a creamy curry sauce
Paneer Karahi
paneer stir-fried with sliced bell peppers and onions mixed into a curry sauce
Vegetable Biryani
saffron-flavored basmati rice with vegetables
Chicken Biryani
saffron-flavored rice cooked with chicken
Lamb Biryani
saffron-flavored rice cooked with lamb
Shrimp Biryani
saffron-flavored rice cooked with shrimp
BIRYANIS
TANDOORI BREADS
Naan
freshly baked white wheat bread
Garlic Naan
freshly baked white wheat bread garnished with garlic
Onion Kulcha
freshly baked white fine flour bread stuffed with grated onions and herbs
Bhatura
two small, fluffy, deep fired, leavened breads
Kashmiri Naan
freshly baked white fine flour bread stuffed with ground cashews, pistachios, raisins, and cherries
Poori (2 Pcs)
whole-wheat deep fried puffed bread
Roti
freshly baked traditional whole-wheat bread
Paratha
buttered, layered, and freshly baked whole-wheat bread
Aloo Paratha
freshly baked whole-wheat bread stuffed with potatoes and spices
Khir
saffron-flavored rice cooked in milk with cinnamon and cardamom
Gulab Jamun
dumplings made from non-fat, dry milk, and fine flour, cooked in flavored syrup
Gajar Halwa
grated carrots cooked in milk, cardamom, and sugar
Ras Malai
cottage cheese patties dipped in a flavored cream sauce
Mango Kulfi
indian styled ice cream using condensed milk and mango pulp
Pistachio Kulfi
indian styled ice cream using condensed milk and pistachios
DESSERTS
FISH ENTREES
Fish Curry
a traditional, onion based gravy, blended with an array of spices
Fish Tikka Masala
a creamy tomato based sauce blended with exotic herbs and spices
Fish Mango
a combination of masala sauce and mango chutney. makes for a sweeter and more succulent flavor
Fish Korma
a mildly spiced, rich, creamy, curry sauce
Fish Goan Curry
a coconut curry blended with spices and coconut milk
Chicken Curry
Chicken cooked in a traditional onion based gravy, blended with an array of spices
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken cooked in a creamy tomato sauce blended with exotic herbs and spices
Mango Chicken
Chicken in a combination of masala sauce and mango chutney. makes for a sweeter and more succulent flavor
Chicken Korma
Chicken cooked in a mildly spiced, rich, creamy, curry sauce
Chicken Goan Curry
Chicken in a coconut curry blended with spices and coconut milk
Chicken Hariyali
Chicken in a blended creamy mint sauce
Chicken Karahi
Chicken in a stir fry of onions and bell peppers blended with a light curry sauce
Chicken Sabji
Chicken in mix veggies added into a masala or korma sauce
Chicken Saag
Chicken cooked in a thick, sauteed, creamed, spinach dish
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken in a curry blended in a tangy vinaigrette sauce, mixed with potatoes
Chicken Entrees
Lamb Entrees
Lamb Curry
Lamb cooked in a traditional onion based gravy, blended with an array of spices
Lamb Tikka Masala
Lamb cooked in a creamy tomato sauce blended with exotic herbs and spices
Mango Lamb
Lamb cooked in a combination of masala sauce and mango chutney. makes for a sweeter and more succulent flavor
Lamb Korma
Lamb cooked in a mildly spiced, rich, creamy, curry sauce
Lamb Goan Curry
Lamb cooked in a coconut curry blended with spices and coconut milk
Lamb Hariyali
Lamb cooked in a blended creamy mint sauce
Lamb Karahi
Lamb in a stir fry of onions and bell peppers blended with a light curry sauce
Lamb Sabji
Lamb cooked in a mix veggies added into a masala or korma sauce
Lamb Saag
Lamb cooked in a a thick, sauteed, creamed, spinach dish
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb in a curry blended in a tangy vinaigrette sauce, mixed with potatoes
Shrimp Curry
Shrimp cooked in a traditional onion based gravy, blended with an array of spices
Shrimp Tikka Masala
Shrimp in a creamy tomato sauce blended with exotic herbs and spices
Mango Shrimp
Shrimp in a combination of masala sauce and mango chutney. makes for a sweeter and more succulent flavor
Shrimp Korma
Shrimp in a mildly spiced, rich, creamy, curry sauce
Shrimp Goan Curry
Shrimp in a coconut curry blended with spices and coconut milk
Shrimp Hariyali
Shrimp in a blended creamy mint sauce
Shrimp Karahi
Shrimp in a stir fry of onions and bell peppers blended with a light curry sauce
Shrimp Sabji
Shrimp in a mix veggies added into a masala or korma sauce
Shrimp Saag
Shrimp in a thick, sauteed, creamed, spinach dish
Shrimp Vindaloo
Shrimp in a curry blended in a tangy vinaigrette sauce, mixed with potatoes