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Lajawab Indian Cuisine
514 Peninsula Avenue, San Mateo, CA
Featured Items
Garlic Naan
Naan topped with roasted garlic and fresh herbs. [Vegetarian]$5.00
Plain Naan
Soft leavened bread baked in the clay oven. [Vegetarian]$4.00
Jeera Rice
Steamed basmati rice tempered with cumin and butter. [Vegetarian, Gluten-Free]$4.95
Menu
Vegetarian Starters

Papad Basket
Thin-roasted lentil crisps with a trio of mango, fresh mint and tamarind chutneys. [Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free]$5.95
Avocado Chaat
Sliced avocado over crisp lentil wafers, finished with yogurt, fresh mint and tamarind chutneys. [Vegetarian, Gluten-Free]$10.95
Gobi Manchurian
Twice-fried cauliflower florets tossed in an Indo-Chinese sauce of ginger, garlic, onion and soy chilli. [Vegetarian, Vegan]$11.95
Vegetable Pakora
Lightly spiced golden-fried shredded cabbage, potato and onion fritters in chickpea batter, served with fresh mint and tamarind chutneys. [Vegetarian, Vegan]$9.95
Vegetable Samosa
Hand-folded golden-fried pastry filled with spiced potato and garden peas, served with fresh mint and tamarind chutneys. [Vegetarian, Vegan]$9.95Corn Cheese Tikki
Pan-seared patties of sweet corn, cheese and spiced potato, crisp outside and soft within, served with a trio of mango, fresh mint and tamarind chutneys. [Vegetarian]$12.95
Non-Vegetarian Starters
Chicken Chilli
Golden-fried chicken tossed in a fiery Indo-Chinese sauce of ginger, garlic, onion and fresh chilli.$12.95Lajawab Lasooni Murg
Chicken marinated in garlic and warm spices, skewered and slow-roasted in the clay oven, served with a side salad, fresh mint and tamarind chutneys. [Gluten-Free]$12.95Cheese Stuffed Lamb
Australian lamb skewers stuffed with goat cheese, spiced and charred in the tandoor, served with a side salad, a creamy tomato and butter sauce and fresh mint and tamarind chutneys. [Gluten-Free]$13.95
Garlic Pepper Prawns
Jumbo tiger prawns sauteed with cracked black pepper, roasted garlic and curry leaves. [Gluten-Free]$13.95
Soups & Salads
Vegetarian Lentil Soup
Red lentils slow-simmered with cumin, roasted garlic and warm spices. [Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free]$8.95
Chicken Lentil Soup
Red lentils and tender chicken simmered with cumin, ginger and warm spices. [Gluten-Free]$9.95
House Beet Salad
Roasted beets, arugula, goat cheese, cucumber and avocado tossed in a raspberry vinaigrette. [Vegetarian, Gluten-Free]$11.95
Chef's Platters
Lajawab Mixed Grill
Tandoori chicken, malai kebab, Australian lamb chops and seekh kebab, charred over red and white onions, served with a creamy tomato and butter sauce, fresh mint and tamarind chutneys. [Gluten-Free]$37.95Lajawab Seafood Platter
Wild king salmon, tiger prawns and Chilean sea bass in tandoori marinades, clay-oven roasted red and white onions, served with a creamy tomato and butter sauce, fresh mint and tamarind chutneys. [Gluten-Free]$39.50
Tandoori / Clay Oven

Tandoori Chicken
Tandoor-grilled bone-in chicken in a yogurt and warm-spice marinade, charred over red and white onions, served with a creamy tomato and butter sauce, fresh mint and tamarind chutneys. [Gluten-Free]$23.50Green Herb Chicken
Tandoor-grilled chicken in a cilantro, mint and green chilli marinade, charred over red and white onions, served with a creamy tomato and butter sauce, fresh mint and tamarind chutneys. [Gluten-Free]$24.00
Malai Chicken
Clay-oven roasted chicken in a mild cream and cheese marinade, charred over red and white onions, served with a creamy tomato and butter sauce, fresh mint and tamarind chutneys. [Gluten-Free]$25.00Lamb Seekh Kebab
Tandoor-grilled minced Australian lamb skewers with fresh herbs, charred over red and white onions, served with a creamy tomato and butter sauce, fresh mint and tamarind chutneys. [Gluten-Free]$23.95Lamb Chops
Australian tandoor-grilled lamb chops in a bold spice crust, charred over red and white onions, served with a creamy tomato and butter sauce, fresh mint and tamarind chutneys. [Gluten-Free]$31.95
Tandoori Salmon
Wild king salmon fillets in a yogurt, lemon and tandoori marinade, clay-oven roasted red and white onions, served with a creamy tomato and butter sauce, fresh mint and tamarind chutneys. [Gluten-Free]$29.00
Tandoori Sea Bass
Chilean sea bass in fresh herbs, citrus and mild tandoori spices, clay-oven roasted red and white onions, served with a creamy tomato and butter sauce, fresh mint and tamarind chutneys. [Gluten-Free]$35.95
Tandoori Prawns
Jumbo tiger prawns in garlic, yogurt and tandoori spices, clay-oven roasted red and white onions, served with a creamy tomato and butter sauce, fresh mint and tamarind chutneys. [Gluten-Free]$29.50
Tandoori Paneer Tikka
Thick-cut tandoor-grilled paneer in a yogurt and warm-spice marinade, charred over red and white onions, served with a creamy tomato and butter sauce, fresh mint and tamarind chutneys. [Vegetarian]$18.95
Tandoori Stuffed Mushrooms
Clay-oven roasted mushrooms filled with cottage cheese and mozzarella, charred over red and white onions, served with a creamy tomato and butter sauce, fresh mint and tamarind chutneys. [Vegetarian, Gluten-Free]$17.95
Himalayan & Indo-Chinese

Vegetable Momos
Hand-folded Himalayan dumplings filled with spiced seasonal vegetables and soya chunks, steamed and served with house-special roasted tomato chutney. [Vegetarian]$13.95
Chicken Momos
Hand-folded Himalayan dumplings filled with seasoned minced chicken, steamed and served with house-special roasted tomato chutney.$14.95Vegetable Chowmein
Wok-tossed noodles with crisp seasonal vegetables in a savory Indo-Chinese sauce. [Vegetarian]$15.95
Chicken Chowmein
Wok-tossed noodles with chicken and crisp seasonal vegetables in a savory Indo-Chinese sauce.$16.95Vegetable Fried Rice
Wok-fried basmati rice with crisp seasonal vegetables and a light Indo-Chinese seasoning. [Vegetarian]$15.95Chicken Fried Rice
Wok-fried basmati rice with chicken and crisp seasonal vegetables in a light Indo-Chinese seasoning.$16.95Chicken Chhoila
Flame-grilled chicken tossed in mustard oil, fresh herbs and Himalayan spices. [Gluten-Free]$18.95Shyabhale
Deep-fried Himalayan bread stuffed with minced lamb, fresh herbs and Himalayan spices.$11.95
Vegetarian Entrees

Dal Makhani
Black lentils and kidney beans slow-cooked with cream and butter. [Vegetarian, Gluten-Free]$16.95
Yellow Dal Palak
Yellow lentils tempered with garlic and cumin, finished with fresh spinach. [Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free]$15.95Chana Masala
Punjabi-style chickpeas slow-simmered in a charred-tomato and ginger gravy. [Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free]$15.95
Aloo Gobi
Home-style potato and cauliflower cooked with onion, tomato, ginger and fresh cilantro. [Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free]$16.95
Baingan Masala
Roasted eggplant simmered with onion, tomato, peanuts and coconut milk. [Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free]$16.95
Lemongrass Coconut Curry
Seasonal vegetables simmered in a fragrant coconut and lemongrass curry. [Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free]$18.95
Oyster Mushroom Curry
Oyster mushrooms simmered in coconut milk with curry leaves and mustard seeds. [Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free]$18.95Vegetable Curry
Seasonal vegetables simmered with curry leaves, mustard seeds and coconut milk. [Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free]$16.95
Vegetable Tikka Masala
Seasoned vegetables in a creamy spiced tomato and onion sauce. [Vegetarian, Gluten-Free]$17.95
Vegetable Korma
Seasonal vegetables in a mild cashew cream sauce with warm spices. [Vegetarian, Gluten-Free]$17.95Mutter Paneer
Paneer and sweet green peas in a rich, spiced tomato cream gravy. [Vegetarian, Gluten-Free]$16.95
Saag Paneer
House paneer in a creamy, slow-simmered spinach gravy. [Vegetarian, Gluten-Free]$17.95
Paneer Tikka Masala
Golden-fried paneer in a creamy tomato butter sauce. [Vegetarian, Gluten-Free]$18.95
Shahi Paneer
Paneer in a creamy Mughal-style sauce of cashew and almond. [Vegetarian, Gluten-Free]$18.95
Malai Kofta
Golden-fried paneer and potato dumplings simmered in a creamy cashew sauce. [Vegetarian]$17.95
Non-Vegetarian Entrees
Butter Chicken
Shredded tandoori chicken simmered in a silky, buttery tomato cream sauce. [Gluten-Free]$20.95
Chicken Tikka Masala
Char-grilled chicken in a spiced tomato and onion sauce, finished with cream. [Gluten-Free]$20.95
Chicken Curry
Chicken braised with onion, tomato, ginger and house masala. [Gluten-Free]$19.95Chicken Vindaloo
Goan-style chicken in a fiery, tangy chilli and vinegar sauce. [Gluten-Free]$21.95Chicken Malabar
Kerala-style chicken in a coconut and curry-leaf gravy. [Gluten-Free]$22.95Lemongrass Chicken
Chicken in a coconut and lemongrass sauce with bell peppers and onion. [Gluten-Free]$22.95Lajawab Lamb Curry
Slow-braised Australian lamb in a spiced onion and tomato gravy. [Gluten-Free]$23.95Lamb Vindaloo
Goan-style Australian lamb in a fiery, tangy chilli and vinegar sauce. [Gluten-Free]$23.95Lamb Malabar
Kerala-style Australian lamb in a coconut and curry-leaf gravy. [Gluten-Free]$23.95Lamb Korma
Tender Australian lamb in a mild cashew cream sauce. [Gluten-Free]$22.95Salmon Curry
Wild king salmon in a light coconut sauce with curry leaves and mustard seeds. [Gluten-Free]$23.95Sea Bass Curry
Chilean sea bass in a coconut sauce with curry leaves and mustard seeds. [Gluten-Free]$24.95Shrimp Vindaloo
Goan-style tiger shrimp in a fiery, tangy chilli and vinegar sauce. [Gluten-Free]$23.95Coconut Shrimp Curry
Tiger shrimp in a coconut milk sauce with curry leaves and mustard seeds. [Gluten-Free]$23.95
Biryani
Vegetarian Biryani
Saffron basmati rice layered with seasonal vegetables, golden-fried onion, fresh herbs and rose water. [Vegetarian, Gluten-Free]$19.95Chicken Biryani
Saffron basmati rice layered with chicken, golden-fried onion, fresh herbs and rose water. [Gluten-Free]$23.50Lamb Biryani
Saffron basmati rice layered with Australian lamb, golden-fried onion, fresh herbs and rose water. [Gluten-Free]$24.50Shrimp Biryani
Saffron basmati rice layered with tiger shrimp, golden-fried onion, fresh herbs and rose water. [Gluten-Free]$24.00
Rice & Sides
Basmati Rice
Steamed long-grain basmati rice. [Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free]$2.95
Jeera Rice
Steamed basmati rice tempered with cumin and butter. [Vegetarian, Gluten-Free]$4.95
Coconut Rice
Steamed basmati rice cooked in coconut milk. [Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free]$5.00
Vegetable Pulao
Basmati rice pilaf with seasonal vegetables and warm spices. [Vegetarian, Gluten-Free]$5.00Raita
Yogurt with cucumber, carrot, roasted cumin and chaat masala. [Vegetarian, Gluten-Free]$4.00
Onion, Chilli & Lime
Sliced onion, green chilli and fresh lime. [Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free]$3.50
Naan & Breads

Plain Naan
Soft leavened bread baked in the clay oven. [Vegetarian]$4.00
Butter Naan
Soft leavened naan brushed with butter. [Vegetarian]$4.50Garlic Naan
Naan topped with roasted garlic and fresh herbs. [Vegetarian]$5.00
Pesto Cilantro Naan
Naan folded with herb pesto and fresh cilantro. [Vegetarian]$5.50
Onion Chilli Naan
Naan baked with onion and green chilli. [Vegetarian]$6.00Cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with melted cheese. [Vegetarian]$6.00
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat flatbread baked in the clay oven. [Vegetarian, Vegan]$4.95
Desserts

Gulab Jamun
Golden-fried milk dumplings soaked in warm rose and cardamom syrup. [Vegetarian]$6.50
Rasmalai
Soft cheese patties in a creamy saffron and cardamom milk, topped with pistachios. [Vegetarian, Gluten-Free]$6.50
Kheer (Rice Pudding)
Slow-cooked basmati rice pudding with cardamom and nuts. [Vegetarian, Gluten-Free]$6.00
Extra Condiments
Mango Chutney
Sweet and tangy mango chutney. [Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free]$4.00Mixed Pickle
Spiced Indian mixed pickle. [Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free]$4.00
Beverages
Lassi

Mango Lassi
House yogurt smoothie blended with sweet mango$5.00Sweet Lassi
Sweetened house yogurt smoothie$5.00Salted Lassi
Savory house yogurt smoothie with a touch of salt$5.00
Water & Soft Drinks
Soft Drinks
Choose from Coca-Cola, Diet Coke and Sprite$3.95Saratoga Sparkling Water
Premium sparkling spring water, small glass bottle$4.00Saratoga Still Water
Premium still spring water, small glass bottle$4.00