Akbar Cuisine of India - Pasadena Menu

404 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA 91105
  • Lunch | Accompaniments

    • Blueberry Lassi | Lunch

      Refreshing blueberry yogurt smoothie.
      $8.99
    • Chai | Lunch

      Darjeeling hot tea prepared with milk flavored with cardamom, cinnamon, ginger. Iced available, prepared unsweetened.
      $4.99
    • Mango Chutney | Lunch

      Classic Indian condiment.
      $4.99
    • Mixed Achaar | Lunch

      Mixed pickle, pachranga.
      $4.99
    • Mixed Berry Lassi | Lunch

      All berry refreshing yogurt smoothie.
      $8.99
    • Papadum (2) | Lunch

      Tandoori baked lentil wafer.
      $3.99
    • Raita | Lunch

      Diced cucumber, tomatoes and potatoes in cumin spiced yogurt.
      $5.99
  • Lunch | Soup & Salads

    • Katchumber Mixed Green Salad | Lunch

      Mixed greens, cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, walnut, chat masala dressing.
      $15.99
  • Lunch | Specials

    • Chick. Tikka Masala | Lunch

      Mild. House favorite – tandoor grilled chicken in tomato/cream sauce. Served with today’s dal, basmati rice, nan & kachumber salad.
      $17.99
    • Chicken Aamras | Lunch

      Mild. Chicken in a refreshing sweet & spicy mango sauce. Served with today’s dal, basmati rice, nan & kachumber salad.
      $17.99
    • Chicken Tamattar | Lunch

      Spicy. Chicken prepared in a spicy coconut tomato sauce with serrano, onions, garlic and ginger chef’s favorite. Served with today’s dal, basmati rice, nan & kachumber salad.
      $17.99
    • Chicken Vindaloo | Lunch

      Spicy. Chicken prepared in tangy tomato-based sauce with potatoes. Served with today’s dal, basmati rice, nan & kachumber salad.
      $17.99
    • Coco Lamb | Lunch

      Spicy. Lamb, spicy coconut sauce flavored with a dash of fennel chef’s favorite. Served with today’s dal, basmati rice, nan & kachumber salad.
      $17.99
    • Crab Curry | Lunch

      Medium spicy. Crab in coconut tamarind curry. Served with today’s dal, basmati rice, nan & kachumber salad.
      $23.99
    • Fish Molee | Lunch

      Medium spicy. Creamy coconut fish curry with tomato, serrano, tamarind. Served with today’s dal, basmati rice, nan & kachumber salad.
      $20.99
    • Lamb Do Piaza | Lunch

      Medium spicy. Lamb curry with diced onion. Served with today’s dal, basmati rice, nan & kachumber salad.
      $17.99
    • Lamb Vindaloo | Lunch

      Spicy. Lamb prepared in tangy tomato sauce with potatoes. Served with today’s dal, basmati rice, nan & kachumber salad.
      $18.99
    • Mint Chicken Kebab | Lunch

      Mild. Boneless chicken marinated with fresh mint and ginger. Served with today’s dal, basmati rice, nan & kachumber salad.
      $20.99
    • Shrimp Goa Kari | Lunch

      Mild. Shrimp, coconut, serrano, tamarind, sautéed mustard seeds. Served with today’s dal, basmati rice, nan & kachumber salad.
      $21.99
    • Tandoori Salmon | Lunch

      Mild. Wild salmon marinated in spices, garlic, ginger . Served with today’s dal, basmati rice, nan & kachumber salad..
      $21.99
    • Td. Rack Of Lamb | Lunch

      Mild. Tandoori spring tender lamb rib chops marinated in ginger. Served with today’s dal, basmati rice, nan & kachumber salad.
      $21.99
    • Tikka Masala Sauce | Lunch

      Spicy. Tomato cream sauce. Served with today’s dal, basmati rice, nan & kachumber salad.
      $5.99
  • Lunch | Starters

    • Aloo Aam Tikki | Lunch

      Vegan. Mild. Potato patties stuffed with green peas and spices, house mango sauce.
      $10.99
    • Brussels Sprouts | Lunch

      Vegan. Mild. Fries topped with spiced ground lamb masala, sunny egg.
      $15.99
    • Chana Samosa Chat | Lunch

      Medium spicy. Samosa topped with tomatoes, onion and chana masala, and a variety of chutneys – Tamarind, yogurt, mint.
      $12.99
    • Chicken 65 | Lunch

      Medium spicy. South Indian fried chicken served with fried serrano chili.
      $15.99
    • Chicken Kati Roll | Lunch

      Medium spicy. Roti stuffed with spiced diced chicken, onion and tomatoes.
      $13.99
    • Dirty Fries | Lunch

      Fries topped with spiced ground lamb masala, sunny egg.
      $15.99
    • Gobi Manchurian | Lunch

      Vegan. Medium spicy. Cauliflower prepared in Indo-Chinese style.
      $15.99
    • Onion Bhaji | Lunch

      Mild. Fresh spring onions fritters.
      $10.99
    • Samosa (1) | Lunch

      Vegan. Mild. Crispy pastry stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas, tamarind.
      $4.99
    • Spicy Fries | Lunch

      Spicy. Crispy fries tossed with hot house blend of spices.
      $9.99
    • Spicy Garlic Shrimp | Lunch

      Spicy. Shrimp, garlic, onion, serrano with touch of tamarind.
      $16.99
  • Lunch | Vegetarian & Vegan

    • Began Ka Salan | Lunch

      Vegan. Medium spicy. Sautéed eggplant, coconut tamarind sauce. Served with today’s dal, basmati rice, nan & kachumber salad.
      $17.99
    • Bharta | Lunch

      Mild. Roasted Eggplant with onion, tomato, cream. Served with today’s dal, basmati rice, nan & kachumber salad.
      $16.99
    • Paneer Tikka Masala | Lunch

      Mild. Paneer prepared in tomato cream sauce. Served with today’s dal, basmati rice, nan & kachumber salad.
      $17.99
    • Saag Paneer | Lunch

      Vegan. Mild. Paneer prepared with spinach. Served with today’s dal, basmati rice, nan & kachumber salad.
      $17.99
    • Tofu Madras | Lunch

      Vegan. Spicy. Tofu prepared in spicy coconut sauce with sauté of mustard seeds and red chili peppers. Served with today’s dal, basmati rice, nan & kachumber salad.
      $17.99
    • Vegetable Bhuna | Lunch

      Vegan. Mild. Mixed Vegetables sautéed, spiced. Served with today’s dal, basmati rice, nan & kachumber salad.
      $17.99
  • Starters

    • Aloo Aam Tikka

      Vegan. Mild. Potato patties stuffed with green peas & spices, mango sauce.
      $11.99
    • Brussels Sprouts

      Vegan. Mild. Brussels sprouts sautéed cooked tossed in spices.
      $16.99
    • Chana Samosa Chat

      Medium spicy. Samosa topped with tomatoes, onion & chana masala, and a variety of chutneys – tangy, sweet, spicy.
      $13.99
    • Chicken 65

      Medium spicy. Spicy Indian fried chicken bites served with fried serrano chili.
      $16.99
    • Dirty Fries

      Mild. Fries topped with spiced ground lamb or chicken, sunny egg.
      $17.99
    • Gobi Manchurian

      Vegan. Medium spicy. Cauliflower prepared in Indo-Chinese style.
      $17.99
    • Onion Bhaji

      Vegan. Mild. Spring onion fritters, house chutneys.
      $10.99
    • Samosa (1)

      Vegan. Mild. Crispy pastry stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas, tamarind sauce.
      $4.99
    • Spicy Chicken Wings

      Spicy. Hot spice marinated tandoori wings.
      $15.99
    • Spicy Fries

      Vegan. Medium spicy. Crispy fries tossed with hot house blend of spices, tomato sauce.
      $9.99
    • Spicy Garlic Shrimp

      Spicy. Shrimp prepared with garlic, onions, serrano, tamarind.
      $17.99
  • Soup & Salad

    • Katchumber Mixed Greens Salad

      Vegan. Mixed greens, cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, walnut, chat masala dressing.
      $16.99
    • Katchumber Salad

      Vegan. Diced cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, mint, chat masala.
      $9.99
    • Soup

      Dal soup.
      $9.99
    • Watermelon Salad

      Fresh watermelon salad.
      $16.99
  • Seafood

    • Crab Curry

      Medium spicy. Crab meat in coconut-tamarind curry. chef highly recommends.
      $32.99
    • Fish Molee

      Medium spicy. Creamy coconut fish curry with tomato, serrano and tamarind.
      $26.99
    • Goa Shrimp Kari

      Spicy. Spicy. Shrimps, coconut, serrano chili, tamarind, sautéed mustard seeds.
      $26.99
    • Prawn Madras

      Spicy. Chili hot, colossal shrimp with a delicate accent of coconut.
      $26.99
    • Shrimp Bhuna

      Mild. Shrimps, bell pepper, red onion, tomato, mushroom, cilantro, spices.
      $26.99
  • Tandoori Grill | Made to Order

    • Lamb Rib Chops

      Mild. Spring tender lamb rib chops marinated in ginger.
      $31.99
    • Mint Chicken Kebab

      Mild. Boneless chicken marinated in fresh mint.
      $23.99
    • Tandoori C. Seabass

      Mild. Chilean seabass marinated in chef’s special spice blend; tandoor grilled.
      $46.99
    • Tandoori Salmon

      Mild. Wild salmon marinated in spices, garlic, ginger.
      $28.99
    • Chicken Tikka

      Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in yogurt, fresh garlic, ginger, cumin, corinader, paprika and touch of nutmeg, tandoor grilled served on a bed of onions with lemon
      $23.99
  • Vegetables

    • Akbari Kofta

      Mild. Delightful potato ball stuffed with nuts prepared in a creamy sauce.
      $18.99
    • Bengan Ka Salan

      Medium spicy. Vegan. Sautéed eggplant, coconut-tamarind sauce, chef recommends.
      $19.99
    • Bharta

      Mild. Roasted eggplant sautéed with fresh onion and tomatoes.
      $18.99
    • Chana Masala

      Mild. Vegan. Punjabi tradition – garbanzo in onion and tomato bhuna.
      $18.99
    • Dal Tadka

      Mild. Vegan. Lentils – ask your server.
      $17.99
    • Gucchi Dhania

      Mild. mushrooms prepared in a shahi sauce with cilantro.
      $19.99
    • Paneer Makhani

      Mild. Paneer prepared in tomato butter sauce.
      $19.99
    • Saag Paneer

      Mild. Spinach cooked with Indian cheese.
      $19.99
    • Shahi Sabzi

      Mild. Mixed vegetables prepared in a cashew cream sauce.
      $19.99
    • Tofu Madras

      Medium spicy. Vegan. Tofu prepared in spicy coconut sauce with mustard and peppers.
      $19.99
    • Vegetable Bhuna

      Mild. Vegan. Assorted vegetables sautéed with spices.
      $19.99
  • Chicken

    • Chicken Aamras

      Chicken prepared in a refreshing sweet and spicy mango sauce.
      $23.99
    • Chicken Curry

      Chicken in onion gravy with peas.
      $23.99
    • Chicken Shahi

      Mild. Chicken in an exotic cashew cream sauce, nuts and raisins.
      $23.99
    • Chicken Tamattar

      Spicy. Chicken prepared in sauteed onion, serrano, garlic, ginger in spicy tomato-coconut sauce, chef’s favorite.
      $24.99
    • Chicken Tikka Masala

      House favorite – tandoor grilled chicken in tomato, cream sauce, nuts and raisins. Top 10 Chicken Tikka Masala in California by Best things in California
      $24.99
    • Chicken Vindaloo

      Spicy. chicken prepared goan style in tangy tomato sauce
      $23.99
  • Lamb

    • Coco Lamb

      Medium spicy. lamb coconut sauce flavored with a dash of fennel, chef’s signature.
      $25.99
    • Lamb Do Piaza

      Medium spicy. Lamb Masala with onion.
      $24.99
    • Lamb Vindaloo

      Spicy. Lamb prepared in tangy tomato-based sauce with potatoes, truly goan.
      $25.99
    • Saag Lamb

      Mild. Spinach and lamb with a touch of ginger.
      $25.99
    • Shahi Lamb

      Mild. Lamb in cashew cream sauce, nuts and raisins.
      $24.99
  • Basmati Rice

    • Banarsi Pillau

      Specialty from Banaras – vegetables, nuts and raisins with basmati.
      $16.99
    • Biryani

      Choice of curried lamb or chicken cooked with rice in Moghul style.
      $21.99
    • Guchhi Pillau

      Mushrooms cooked with exotic basmati rice – fit for a Maharaja.
      $17.99
    • Saffron Rice

      Aromatic rice suffused with saffron.
    • Shrimp Biriyani

      Shrimp cooked with curried rice in Moghul style.
      $26.99
  • Our Fresh Tandoor Baked Breads

    • Aloo Paratha

      Whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced potatoes.
      $5.99
    • Cheese Nan

      Nan stuffed with Cheddar, Parmesan and cream cheeses.
      $6.99
    • Chili Cheese Nan

      Nan stuffed with diced serrano and cream cheese.
      $8.99
    • Garlic Cheese Nan

      Cheese nan topped with fresh garlic.
      $8.99
    • Garlic Nan

      Nan topped with freshly chopped garlic.
      $5.99
    • Green Herb Nan

      Nan topped with mint, cilantro and basil.
      $5.99
    • Kabuli Nan

      Nan stuffed with a variety of minced dry fruits.
      $6.99
    • Nan

      Fresh tandoor baked white bread.
      $4.99
    • Onion Kulcha

      Nan topped with freshly chopped onion.
      $5.99
    • Paratha

      Whole wheat unleavened bread, buttered.
      $4.99
    • Roti

      Whole wheat flat bread.
      $4.99
  • Accompaniments | Chef Suggests These to Enhance Your Dinner Experience

    • Achaar Pickle

      Indian mango pickle with vegetables, Pachranga.
      $4.99
    • Blueberry Lassi

      Refreshing yogurt and Blueberry smoothie. Unique to Akbar Pasadena.
      $8.99
    • House Chutneys

      Mint chutney, mixed vegetable pickle, coconut chutney. Made in house. 8 oz
      $4.99
    • Lassi

      16 oz. refreshing yogurt drink served sweet or salted.
      $6.99
    • Mango Chutney

      Classic sweet Indian condiment.
      $4.99
    • Mango Lassi

      Refreshing mango flavored yogurt smoothie. One of India's most popular drinks
      $8.99
    • Mixed Berry Lassi

      Unique to Akbar Pasadena, Refreshing mixed berries and yogurt smoothie
      $8.99
    • Papadum (2)

      Tandoori baked lentil wafer. Gluten Free
      $3.99
    • Raita

      Diced cucumber, tomatoes and potatoes in cumin spiced yogurt.
      $5.99
  • Desserts

    • Gulab Jamun

      Milk balls in honey syrup.
      $9.99
    • Kesari Kheer

      Saffron infused rice pudding, nuts, raisins.
      $9.99
    • Kheer Brulee

      Indian rice pudding, brulee.
      $9.99
    • Kulfi

      House ice cream with saffron and pistachio.
      $9.99
    • Mango Cheesecake

      House made Mango cheesecake.
      $9.99
  • Starters

    • Aloo Aam Tikka

      Vegan. Mild. Potato patties stuffed with green peas & spices, mango sauce.
      $11.99
    • Brussels Sprouts

      Vegan. Mild. Brussels sprouts sautéed cooked tossed in spices.
      $16.99
    • Chana Samosa Chat

      Medium spicy. Samosa topped with tomatoes, onion & chana masala, and a variety of chutneys – tangy, sweet, spicy.
      $13.99
    • Chicken 65

      Medium spicy. Spicy Indian fried chicken bites served with fried serrano chili.
      $16.99
    • Dirty Fries

      Mild. Fries topped with spiced ground lamb or chicken, sunny egg.
      $17.99
    • Gobi Manchurian

      Vegan. Medium spicy. Cauliflower prepared in Indo-Chinese style.
      $17.99
    • Onion Bhaji

      Vegan. Mild. Spring onion fritters, house chutneys.
      $10.99
    • Samosa (1)

      Vegan. Mild. Crispy pastry stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas, tamarind sauce.
      $4.99
    • Spicy Chicken Wings

      Spicy. Hot spice marinated tandoori wings.
      $15.99
    • Spicy Fries

      Vegan. Medium spicy. Crispy fries tossed with hot house blend of spices, tomato sauce.
      $9.99
    • Spicy Garlic Shrimp

      Spicy. Shrimp prepared with garlic, onions, serrano, tamarind.
      $17.99
  • Soup & Salad

    • Katchumber Mixed Greens Salad

      Vegan. Mixed greens, cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, walnut, chat masala dressing.
      $16.99
    • Katchumber Salad

      Vegan. Diced cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, mint, chat masala.
      $9.99
    • Soup

      Dal soup.
      $9.99
    • Watermelon Salad

      Fresh watermelon salad.
      $16.99
  • Seafood

    • Crab Curry

      Medium spicy. Crab meat in coconut-tamarind curry. chef highly recommends.
      $32.99
    • Fish Molee

      Medium spicy. Creamy coconut fish curry with tomato, serrano and tamarind.
      $26.99
    • Goa Shrimp Kari

      Spicy. Spicy. Shrimps, coconut, serrano chili, tamarind, sautéed mustard seeds.
      $26.99
    • Prawn Madras

      Spicy. Chili hot, colossal shrimp with a delicate accent of coconut.
      $26.99
    • Shrimp Bhuna

      Mild. Shrimps, bell pepper, red onion, tomato, mushroom, cilantro, spices.
      $26.99
  • Tandoori Grill | Made to Order

    • Lamb Rib Chops

      Mild. Spring tender lamb rib chops marinated in ginger.
      $31.99
    • Mint Chicken Kebab

      Mild. Boneless chicken marinated in fresh mint.
      $23.99
    • Tandoori C. Seabass

      Mild. Chilean seabass marinated in chef’s special spice blend; tandoor grilled.
      $46.99
    • Tandoori Salmon

      Mild. Wild salmon marinated in spices, garlic, ginger.
      $28.99
    • Chicken Tikka

      Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in yogurt, fresh garlic, ginger, cumin, corinader, paprika and touch of nutmeg, tandoor grilled served on a bed of onions with lemon
      $23.99
  • Vegetables

    • Akbari Kofta

      Mild. Delightful potato ball stuffed with nuts prepared in a creamy sauce.
      $18.99
    • Bengan Ka Salan

      Medium spicy. Vegan. Sautéed eggplant, coconut-tamarind sauce, chef recommends.
      $19.99
    • Bharta

      Mild. Roasted eggplant sautéed with fresh onion and tomatoes.
      $18.99
    • Chana Masala

      Mild. Vegan. Punjabi tradition – garbanzo in onion and tomato bhuna.
      $18.99
    • Dal Tadka

      Mild. Vegan. Lentils – ask your server.
      $17.99
    • Gucchi Dhania

      Mild. mushrooms prepared in a shahi sauce with cilantro.
      $19.99
    • Paneer Makhani

      Mild. Paneer prepared in tomato butter sauce.
      $19.99
    • Saag Paneer

      Mild. Spinach cooked with Indian cheese.
      $19.99
    • Shahi Sabzi

      Mild. Mixed vegetables prepared in a cashew cream sauce.
      $19.99
    • Tofu Madras

      Medium spicy. Vegan. Tofu prepared in spicy coconut sauce with mustard and peppers.
      $19.99
    • Vegetable Bhuna

      Mild. Vegan. Assorted vegetables sautéed with spices.
      $19.99
  • Chicken

    • Chicken Aamras

      Chicken prepared in a refreshing sweet and spicy mango sauce.
      $23.99
    • Chicken Curry

      Chicken in onion gravy with peas.
      $23.99
    • Chicken Shahi

      Mild. Chicken in an exotic cashew cream sauce, nuts and raisins.
      $23.99
    • Chicken Tamattar

      Spicy. Chicken prepared in sauteed onion, serrano, garlic, ginger in spicy tomato-coconut sauce, chef’s favorite.
      $24.99
    • Chicken Tikka Masala

      House favorite – tandoor grilled chicken in tomato, cream sauce, nuts and raisins. Top 10 Chicken Tikka Masala in California by Best things in California
      $24.99
    • Chicken Vindaloo

      Spicy. chicken prepared goan style in tangy tomato sauce
      $23.99
  • Lamb

    • Coco Lamb

      Medium spicy. lamb coconut sauce flavored with a dash of fennel, chef’s signature.
      $25.99
    • Lamb Do Piaza

      Medium spicy. Lamb Masala with onion.
      $24.99
    • Lamb Vindaloo

      Spicy. Lamb prepared in tangy tomato-based sauce with potatoes, truly goan.
      $25.99
    • Saag Lamb

      Mild. Spinach and lamb with a touch of ginger.
      $25.99
    • Shahi Lamb

      Mild. Lamb in cashew cream sauce, nuts and raisins.
      $24.99
  • Basmati Rice

    • Banarsi Pillau

      Specialty from Banaras – vegetables, nuts and raisins with basmati.
      $16.99
    • Biryani

      Choice of curried lamb or chicken cooked with rice in Moghul style.
      $21.99
    • Guchhi Pillau

      Mushrooms cooked with exotic basmati rice – fit for a Maharaja.
      $17.99
    • Saffron Rice

      Aromatic rice suffused with saffron.
    • Shrimp Biriyani

      Shrimp cooked with curried rice in Moghul style.
      $26.99
  • Our Fresh Tandoor Baked Breads

    • Aloo Paratha

      Whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced potatoes.
      $5.99
    • Cheese Nan

      Nan stuffed with Cheddar, Parmesan and cream cheeses.
      $6.99
    • Chili Cheese Nan

      Nan stuffed with diced serrano and cream cheese.
      $8.99
    • Garlic Cheese Nan

      Cheese nan topped with fresh garlic.
      $8.99
    • Garlic Nan

      Nan topped with freshly chopped garlic.
      $5.99
    • Green Herb Nan

      Nan topped with mint, cilantro and basil.
      $5.99
    • Kabuli Nan

      Nan stuffed with a variety of minced dry fruits.
      $6.99
    • Nan

      Fresh tandoor baked white bread.
      $4.99
    • Onion Kulcha

      Nan topped with freshly chopped onion.
      $5.99
    • Paratha

      Whole wheat unleavened bread, buttered.
      $4.99
    • Roti

      Whole wheat flat bread.
      $4.99
  • Accompaniments | Chef Suggests These to Enhance Your Dinner Experience

    • Achaar Pickle

      Indian mango pickle with vegetables, Pachranga.
      $4.99
    • Blueberry Lassi

      Refreshing yogurt and Blueberry smoothie. Unique to Akbar Pasadena.
      $8.99
    • House Chutneys

      Mint chutney, mixed vegetable pickle, coconut chutney. Made in house. 8 oz
      $4.99
    • Lassi

      16 oz. refreshing yogurt drink served sweet or salted.
      $6.99
    • Mango Chutney

      Classic sweet Indian condiment.
      $4.99
    • Mango Lassi

      Refreshing mango flavored yogurt smoothie. One of India's most popular drinks
      $8.99
    • Mixed Berry Lassi

      Unique to Akbar Pasadena, Refreshing mixed berries and yogurt smoothie
      $8.99
    • Papadum (2)

      Tandoori baked lentil wafer. Gluten Free
      $3.99
    • Raita

      Diced cucumber, tomatoes and potatoes in cumin spiced yogurt.
      $5.99
  • Desserts

    • Gulab Jamun

      Milk balls in honey syrup.
      $9.99
    • Kesari Kheer

      Saffron infused rice pudding, nuts, raisins.
      $9.99
    • Kheer Brulee

      Indian rice pudding, brulee.
      $9.99
    • Kulfi

      House ice cream with saffron and pistachio.
      $9.99
    • Mango Cheesecake

      House made Mango cheesecake.
      $9.99

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