Punjab Cafe 653 Southern Artery
Food
Appetizers
- Aloo Tikki (2 pieces)$6.00
Deep fried potato cutlets
- Amritsari Fish Pakora$10.00
Wild Cod fried in a chickpea flour crust with traditional punjabi seasonings. (appetizer portion)
- Baby Samosas (4 pc)$6.00
Four bite-sized treats with potatoes, green peas and a special garam masala spice blend.
- Bhel$7.00
Crispy rice noodles mixed in a tangy sauce with potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes and onions
- Chat Papri$7.00
Fresh wheat wafers with potatoes, cucumber, tomato and onion, garnished with yogurt and tamarind sauce
- Chicken Chat$9.00
Tender chicken pieces tossed with sweet and sour sauce, cucumber, onion and tomato
- Chicken Pakoras$8.00
Crispy chicken tenders fried in a seasoned chickpea batter
- Chicken Poori$9.00
Sautéed with fresh onions and peppers in exotic seasonings. Served with one puffy poori bread
- Chicken Tikka (APP)$8.00
Tender pieces of chicken marinated in spices and yogurt then cooked on skewers in our tandoor
- Lamb Samosa (2 pc)$8.00
Savory Indian pastries hand folded into triangles, then filled with seasoned ground lamb and peas
- Non-Vegetarian Platter$13.00
Combination of 1 lamb samosa, chicken pakora, lamb kabab, chicken tikka and seekh kabab
- Paneer Pakora (5 pc)$7.00
Fresh paneer stuffed with a spiced potato mint mixture, fried in a chickpea batter.
- Paneer Poori$9.00
Sautéed with fresh onions and peppers in exotic seasonings. Served with one puffy poori bread
- Papadum (2 pc)$2.00
Crispy lentil crackers
- Punjab Cafe Platter$9.00
Combination of 3 pieces of vegetable pakoras, 1 vegetable samosa, 1 aloo tikki and 1 paneer pakora
- Reshami Kabob (APP)$9.00
Tandoori grilled chicken, that has been marinated in a creamy almond cashew puree.
- Royal Chaat$10.00
Topped in a chickpea curry. Garnished with yogurt, sev and red onion
- Seekh Kabab (APP)$9.00
Finely ground lamb kabobs seasoned with chopped onions, garlic, ginger, herbs and spices, baked in our tandoor
- Shrimp Pakora (5 pc)$10.00
Shrimp lightly fried in a spiced chickpea batter.
- Shrimp Poori$10.00
Sautéed with fresh onions and peppers in exotic seasonings. Served with one puffy poori bread
- Vegetable Pakoras (5 pc)$7.00
Crispy fresh vegetable fritters made with spinach, potato, onion and cauliflower
- Vegetable Samosa (2 pc)$6.00
Savory Indian pastries hand folded into triangles, then filled with seasoned potatoes and peas.
Soups
Dinner For Two
- Vegetarian Dinner For Two$44.00
Choice of vegetable pakora or samosa. Choice of two vegetarian entrees. Kheer or gulab jamun dessert. Also includes papadum, rice, two plain nans. No substitutions.
- Non-Vegetarian Dinner For Two$48.00
Choice of vegetable samosa or lamb samosa. Choice of one chicken entree. Kheer or gulab jamun dessert. Also includes papadum, 1/2 chicken tandoori , rice, two plain nans. No substitutions.
Vegetarian Dinner For Two
Choice of vegetable pakora or samosa. Choice of two vegetarian entrees. Kheer or gulab jamun dessert. Also includes papadum, rice, two plain nans. No substitutions.
Classic Curries
- Curry$16.00
A classic punjabi gravy, with ginger, garlic fresh herbs and spices
- Jalfrezi$16.00
Fresh green peas, bell peppers, onions and tomatoes simmered in a classic Punjabi curry
- Vindaloo$16.00
A Goa Specialty! A spicy and tangy red sauce cooked with baby potatoes
- Masala$16.00
Fan Favorite! A thick creamy tomato coriander cream sauce seasoned with fresh herbs and spices
- Do Piaza$16.00
Crisp peppers, onions and tomatoes simmered in a Masala sauce
- Korma$16.00
A decadently creamy curry cooked with onion, garlic, ginger and a cashew puree. Garnished with golden raisins, nuts and cilantro
- Makhani$16.00
Simmered in a creamy tomato sauce, cashews and the chef's blend of seasonings. Garnished with golden raisins, nuts and cilantro
- Chilli$17.00
A spiced tomato stir-fry with sautéed onions and peppers. (semi dry sauce)
- Saag$16.00
Slowly cooked spinach and cream in a thick sauce seasoned with exotic herbs and spices
Chef's Specials
- Coconut Korma$16.00
A decadently light coconut cream curry with almonds, cashews and golden rasins.
- Maharaja$16.00
A creamy korma curry seasoned with the chef's blend of spices, cooked with bell peppers, onions and green peas. Topped with golden raisins, nuts and cilantro
- Rogan Josh$16.00
Cooked in an onion yogurt sauce with almonds, cashews and raisins
- Chicken Madras$17.00
Chicken cooked in a sweet and sour tamarind curry, finished with fresh herbs and spices
- Keema Mutter$21.00
Minced lamb cooked with peas, onions and tomatoes. Tossed with fresh herbs and spices
- Aloo Gobhi$16.00
Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked with herbs and spices, garnished with fresh coriander
- Malai Kofta$16.00
3 vegetable croquettes cooked in a creamy sauce with fresh herbs and nuts
- Bhindi Masala$16.00
Fresh okra sautéed with tomatoes, onions, peppers and exotic spices
- Dal Makhani$16.00
Black lentils cooked with herbs and spices, then sautéed in butter and garnished with fresh coriander
- Chana Masala$16.00
Chick peas cooked with onion, fresh tomatoes, herbs and spices in a curry sauce
- Baingan Bhartha$16.00
Fresh eggplant roasted on an open flame, gently mashed with aromatic herbs, fresh coriander and a touch of cream
- Mushroom Bhaji$16.00
Fresh mushrooms sautéed with onions and peppers in Indian seasonings
- Tarka Dal$16.00
Earthy and nutty yellow chickpea lentils cooked with onions, garlic and tomatoes
- Mutter Paneer$17.00
Homemade cheese cooked with fresh green peas in a light curry sauce with herbs and spices
- Aloo Mutter$16.00
Potatoes and green peas cooked in a curry with fresh herbs and spices
- Mango Curry$16.00
- Rajma$16.00
Red kidney beans cooked in a traditional curry sauce with herbs and spices.
Tandoori Grilled
- Chicken Tandoori$17.00+
Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices then baked on skewers in our tandoor. Contains dark meat and bones
- Reshami Kabob$19.00
Tandoori grilled chicken, that has been marinated in a creamy almond cashew puree. Served on a bed of sauteed vegetables.
- Tandoori Tikka$18.00
Tender boneless white meat chicken marinated in spicy yogurt then baked in our tandoor
- Boti Kabob$21.00
Succulent leg of lamb tips marinated in special sauce and baked in our tandoor
- Seekh Kabab$21.00
Finely ground lamb seasoned with chopped onions, garlic, ginger, herbs and spices, baked in our tandoor
- Mixed Grill$25.00
A sizzling combination of chicken tandoori, chicken tikka, seekh kabab, boti kabab and a tandoori shrimp
- Shrimp Tandoori$20.00
Fresh jumbo shrimp marinated in delicately spiced yogurt and roasted on skewers in our tandoor
- Side Sauce$5.00
Sauce to accompany your grill. Masala, Curry, Korma, or Makhani spiced to your liking
Biryani Rice Specialties
Breads
- Naan$3.00
Unleavened white bread cooked in a tandoori oven.
- Garlic Naan$4.00
Topped with garlic and cilantro.
- Onion Naan$4.00
Stuffed with spicy onions.
- Aloo Naan$4.00
Stuffed with potatoes and green peas.
- Gobhi Naan$4.00
Stuffed with seasoned cauliflower.
- Pashawry Naan$5.00
Stuffed with shredded coconut and nuts.
- Paneer Naan$4.00
Stuffed with homemade Indian cheese.
- Chicken Naan$5.00
Stuffed with chicken and coriander.
- Keema Naan$5.00
Stuffed with minced lamb and spices.
- Tandoori Roti$3.00
Crispy whole wheat bread baked in a tandoor.
- Garlic Roti$4.00
Topped with garlic and cilantro.
- Chapati (2 pieces)$4.00
Thin tender bread cooked on a griddle with or without butter.
- Parantha$4.00
Multi-layered whole wheat bread cooked on a griddle with butter.
- Aloo Parantha$5.00
Stuffed with seasoned potatoes then cooked on a griddle with butter.
- Gobhi Parantha$5.00
Stuffed with cauliflower then cooked on a griddle with butter.
- Bhatura$4.00
Soft, deep fried puffy white bread.
- Poori (2 pieces)$4.00
Whole wheat deep fried bread.
- chicken wrap$13.95
Side Orders
- Onion Chutney$3.00+
- Tamarind Sauce$3.00+
- Mint Chutney$3.00+
- Mango Chutney$3.00
- Mixed Pickle$2.00
Seasonal Indian vegetables, in a spicy salty mustard oil. (4oz)
- Raita$4.00
A cooling vegetable yogurt sauce
- Dahi (homemade plain yogurt)$4.00
- Desi Salad$3.00+
Sliced onion, lemon, chilli, chat masala
- Extra Basmati Rice$3.00+
a 16oz portion of rice is served with each curry and tandoori item. Add If you would like additional portions of rice.
- Side Sauce$5.00+
Sauce only. Choose from curry, masala, korma or makhani
- Side: Mixed Vegetables$7.00
Can be added with the purchase of an entree
- Side: Tarka Daal$7.00
- Side: Saag$7.00
- Side: Daal Makhani$7.00
Desserts
- Gulab Jamun (3 pieces)$5.00
Indian doughnuts soaked in a sweet honey and rosewater syrup
- Kheer (Rice Pudding)$5.00
Rice cooked with almonds, cashews and raisins in sweetened milk
- Badami Kulfi$5.00
A traditional rich and creamy frozen treat with ground almonds, cashews and pistachios
- Mango Kulfi$5.00
A sweet, rich and creamy frozen treat with fresh mangos blended with a mixture of ground nuts
- Ras Mali (2 pieces)$5.00
Fresh homemade cheese patties soaked in a sweet saffron almond milk.
- Chocolate Cake$6.00Out of stock
Decadent dark chocolate cake with layers of chocolate ganache
Vegan Menu
- *V* Vegetable Samosa$6.00
Savory Indian pastries hand folded into triangles, then filled with seasoned potatoes and peas.
- *V* Vegetable Pakora$7.00
Crispy fresh vegetable fritters made with spinach, potato, onion and cauliflower
- *V* Aloo Tikki (2 pieces)$6.00
Deep fried potato cutlets
- *V* Bhel (served cold)$7.00
Crispy rice noodles mixed in a tangy sauce with potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes and onions
- *V* Chat Papri (served cold)$7.00
Fresh wheat wafers with potatoes, cucumber, tomato and onion, garnished with yogurt and tamarind sauce
- *V* Tomato Soup$5.00
Seasoned with exotic spices
- *V* Mulligatawny Soup$5.00
A flavorful lentil and vegetable soup
- *V* Chapati (2 pieces)$3.00
Thin tender bread cooked on a griddle.
- *V* Tandoori Roti$3.00
Crispy whole wheat bread baked in a tandoor.
- *V* Garlic Roti$4.00
Topped with garlic and cilantro.
- *V* Poori (2 pieces)$4.00
Whole wheat deep fried bread.
- *V* Vegetable Curry$16.00
A classic punjabi gravy, with ginger, garlic fresh herbs and spices
- *V* Vegetable Jalfrezi$16.00
Fresh green peas, bell peppers, onions and tomatoes simmered in a classic Punjabi curry
- *V* Vegetable Vindaloo$16.00
A Goa Specialty! A spicy and tangy red sauce cooked with baby potatoes
- *V* Vegetable Saag$16.00
Slowly cooked spinach sauce seasoned with exotic herbs and spices.
- *V* Aloo Saag$16.00
Slowly cooked spinach sauce seasoned with exotic herbs and spices and potatoes.
- *V* Chole Saag$16.00
Slowly cooked spinach sauce seasoned with exotic herbs and spices and chickpeas
- *V* Vegetable Coconut Korma$16.00
A decadently light coconut cream curry with almonds, cashews and golden rasins.
- *V* Vegetable Mango Curry$16.00
- *V* Aloo Gobhi Madras$16.00
Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked a sweet tamarind curry with fresh herbs and exotic spices.
- *V* Bhindi Masala$16.00
Fresh okra sautéed with tomatoes, onions, peppers and exotic spices
- *V* Dal Makhni$16.00
Black lentils cooked with herbs and spices garnished with fresh coriander
- *V* Chana Masala$16.00
Chick peas cooked with onion, fresh tomatoes, herbs and spices in a curry sauce
- *V* Aloo Gobhi$16.00
Fresh cauliflower and potatoes traditionally cooked with herbs and spices, garnished with fresh coriander.
- *V* Baignan Bhartha$16.00
Fresh eggplant roasted on an open flame, gently mashed with aromatic herbs, fresh coriander and a touch of cream
- *V* Mushroom Bhaji$16.00
Fresh mushrooms sautéed with onions and peppers in Indian seasonings
- *V* Tarka Dal$16.00
Earthy and nutty yellow chickpea lentils cooked with onions, garlic and tomatoes
- *V* Aloo Mutter$16.00
Potatoes and fresh green peas in a light curry sauce with herbs and spices
- *V* Vegan Biryani$16.00
Vegetables sautéed in fragrant herbs and spices with basmati rice garnished with almonds, cashews, raisins and cilantro
- *V* Rajma$16.00
Red kidney beans cooked in a traditional curry with fresh herbs and spices.
Chicken Specialties
Seafood Specialties
Drinks
Drinks
Red Wine
- Malbec, Gascon (glass)$9.00
- Malbec, Gascon (bottle)$27.00
- Pinot Noir, Mark West (Glass)$7.00
- Pinot Noir, Mark West (Bottle)$24.00
- Merlot, Bogle (Glass)$7.00
- Merlot, Bogle (Bottle)$25.00
- Summation, Kendall Jackson (Glass)$7.00
- Summation, Kendall Jackson (Bottle)$28.00
- Chianti, Da Vinci (Glass)$7.00
- Chianti, Da Vinci (Bottle)$21.00
- Malbec, Layer Cake (Glass)$9.00
- Malbec, Layer Cake (Bottle)$34.00
- Merlot, House (Glass)$7.00
White Wine
- Pinot Grigio, Danazante (Glass)$8.00
- Pinot Grigio, Danazante (Bottle)$24.00
- Chardonnay, Kendall Jackson (Glass)$8.00
- Chardonnay, Kendall Jackson (Bottle)$24.00
- Chardonnay, Bogle (Glass)$7.00
- Chardonnay, Bogle (Bottle)$25.00
- Riesling, Blue River (Glass)$7.00
- Riesling, Blue River (Bottle)$21.00
- Chardonnay, Yellow Tail (Glass)$7.00
- Chardonnay, Yellow Tail (Bottle)$24.00
- Moscato, Barefoot (Glass)$7.00
- Moscato, Barefoot (Bottle)$21.00
- Chardonnay, House (Glass)$7.00