BADMAASH Fairfax Menu

418 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
  • Small Plates

    • Devi's Pink Lentil Soup

      Sweet & Sour Soup of Pink Lentils
      $10.00
    • INDIAN PICKLES

      good for 4-6 people - seasonal veggies pickled in house with indian spices & aromatics (VEGAN) (GF)
      $12.00
    • ONION 'BHAJJIA' FRITTERS

      dredged in a spiced chickpea batter - fried golden brown - served with tamarind chutney (VEGAN) (DF)
      $11.00
    • PUNJABI FISH FRY

      flaky catfish fried crisp in chickpea batter spiced with carom seed, paprika & dried mango dust (GF) (DF)
      $16.00
    • SAMOSA - POTATO & PEA

      triangular short-dough pasty filled with spiced potato & sweet peas (VEGAN optional)
      $6.00
    • SAMOSA - BUTTER CHICKEN

      triangular short-dough pasty filled with our favorite curry; Butter Chicken!
      $6.00
  • Tikkas & Kabaabs

    • BADASS CHICKEN TIKKA

      48-hour marinated chicken in "tandoori style" yogurt ginger, dried fenugreek & mustard oil (GF)
      $24.00
    • CHICKEN MALAI KABAAB

      Boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, cheese, and cream, with mild spices, then grilled in a tandoor.
      $24.00
    • LAMB SEEKH KABAB

      Ground lamb mixed with herbs and spices, skewered, and cooked in a clay oven.
      $30.00
  • Badmaash Favorites

    • SLOW COOKED BEEF SHORT RIB

      grassfed & hormone-free, cooked ‘slow & low’ in a curry of caramelized onion, turmeric, cumin & red wine
      $32.00
    • SPICED LAMB BURGER

      freerange & hormone-free lamb legs ground in-house & spiced in house - with onion, lettuce, tomato, cilantro & paprika spiced mayo, all on Breadbar brioche
      $19.00
    • CHICKEN TIKKA POUTINE

      masala fries topped with cheese curds, doused in piping hot beef gravy, all topped with tandoori chicken tikka & cilantro
      $19.00
    • FRIED BUTTER CHICKEN SAMMICH

      our fried chicken dunked in a spicy butter chicken sauce, on a grocery store bun with pickles & lettuce
      $18.00
    • BADMAASH FRIED CHICKEN

      spicy battered chicken double-fried & dusted with paprika masala - served with serrano-cream sauce
      $22.00
    • SOUTH INDIAN FISH MOILEE

      barramundi seared crisp on the skin, served with a coconut ‘moilee curry’, spiced with curry leaves, mustard seeds, serrano chili, onion & garlic (DF) (GF option available)
      $27.00
    • MASALA POTATO FRIES

      crispy fries dusted in paprika masala - with spiced mayo (vegetarian)
      $10.00
    • CHANNA MASALA POUTINE

      punjabi style chickpeas & cheese on top of masala fries, topped with pickled onion & cilantro (vegetarian)
      $17.00
    • VEGAN CHANNA FRIES

      punjabi style chickpeas on top of masala fries, topped with pickled onion & cilantro (VEGAN)
      $16.00
  • Traditional Indian

    • BUTTER CHICKEN

      48-hour marinated chicken charred in the tandoor and finished in a creamy tomato curry (GF)
      $24.00
    • CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

      48-hour marinated chicken charred in the tandoor and finished in a spicy tomato cream curry, with diced onion & peppers (GF)
      $26.00
    • GOAN PORK CURRY

      sweet, sour, spicy! pork shoulder & belly slow braised with fenugreek seeds, jaggery & fresh tamarind (GF) (DF)
      $23.00
    • GHOST CHILI LAMB VINDALOO

      SPICY!! freerange & hormone free lamb butchered in house - slow braised with potato in a spicy-smokey curry of ghost chilies, serrano chilies & red chilies (GF) (DF)
      $27.00
    • ALOO GOBI

      various market vegetables cooked with homemade spice mixes & masalas (VEGAN) (GF)
      $19.00
    • CREAMY BLACK LENTILS "Daal Makhani"

      24-hour slow cook; black lentils & kidney beans with ginger, garlic, plum tomato, butter & cream (vegetarian) (GF)
      $19.00
    • PUNJABI CHICKPEAS "Channa Masala"

      garbanzo beans, tomato & onion stewed in warm spices & aromatics - topped with pickled onion (VEGAN) (GF)
      $19.00
    • EGGPLANT KASHMIRI

      Tender eggplant in a rich, spiced Kashmiri sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro and crispy fried onions.
      $19.00
    • PANEER - BUTTER PANEER

      creamy tomato curry with paneer cheese (vegetarian) (GF)
      $22.00
    • PANEER - TIKKA MASALA

      spicy tomato cream curry with paneer cheese, diced onion & peppers (vegetarian) (GF)
      $24.00
    • SAAG PANEER

      mom's recipe of spinach sauteed with tomato, onion, 'garam masala' & indian paneer cheese (GF) (vegetarian)
      $22.00
    • VEGAN SAAG ALOO

      spinach sauteed with tomato, onion, 'garam masala' & diced potato (VEGAN) (GF)
      $19.00
  • Sides

    • CHILI CHEESE NAAN

      Naan dough typically stuffed with cheese and chilies, baked in a traditional tandoor oven.
      $12.00
    • NAAN

      yeasted white flour flat bread
      $6.00
    • ROSEMARY NAAN

      yeasted white flour flat bread with fresh rosemary
      $6.00
    • ROTI

      whole wheat flat bread (VEGAN)
      $6.00
    • BASMATI RICE

      long grain indian basmati rice cooked with aromatic spices (VEGAN) (GF)
      $6.00
    • BOSS SAUCE - HOT SAUCE

      very smokey and flavorful hot sauce made with 5 peppers
      $4.00
    • "OG" ONIONS & CHILIES

      onion & serrano chilies tossed with lemon juice & chaat masala
      $4.00
    • CUCUMBER YOGURT RAITA

      indian yogurt whipped with shredded cucumber & roasted cumin
      $5.00
    • SPICED MANGO CHUTNEY

      sweet & mildly spiced with chilies & cumin
      $4.00
    • SIDE GRAVY

      A rich and savory sauce, typically made from a blend of spices, onions, tomatoes, and a touch of cream.
      $5.00
    • SIDE BUTTER CHX SAUCE

      Tomato-based butter chicken sauce, typically made with cream, spices, and herbs, without the chicken.
      $9.00
  • Desserts

    • ALPHONSO MANGO MOUSSE

      light & silky mousse made with alphonso mangos from india
      $9.50
    • CHOCOLATE CHAI POT DU CREME

      decadent & rich chocolate mousse spiced with traditional chai spices
      $9.50
    • COCONUT RICE PUDDING

      simple ride pudding made with long grain basmati and coconut milk
      $9.50
  • Specials

    • Indian Okra

      Okra spiced and seasoned and sautéed to a char in a pan.
      $19.00
    • YELLOW LENTILS

      Slow cooked yellow lentils with caramelized onion and tomato
      $19.00
    • Mutton Biryani

      $36.00
    • SPICY FBCS !!

      Spicy "fbcs" our fried butter chicken sandwich with an extra schemer of our 5-pepper hot sauce, topped with masala onions & serrano chilies - in honour of our day-1 dear friend.
      $18.00
    • THANK YOU!!!

      A variety of Indian specialties, typically including a mix of curries, breads, and snacks, offering a diverse taste of traditional flavors.
      $1.00
    • PUNJABI MUTTON CURRY

      $33.00
    • GAI LAN

      $18.00
    • Crispy Sankar Fish

      $32.00
  • Brunch

    • MANGO MIMOSA

      Mango juice blended with sparkling wine, typically garnished with a slice of fresh mango or a sprig of mint.
      $16.00
  • Non-Alc

    • CAN COKE

      The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
      $3.50
    • CAN DIET COKE

      A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
      $3.50
    • TO-GO THUMS UP

      A popular Indian cola beverage with a bold, fizzy taste.
      $6.00
    • SWEET CARDAMON LASSI

      Yogurt blended with sugar and cardamom for a sweet, creamy drink.
      $9.00
    • TO-GO OAT MILK CHAI

      Oat milk chai typically includes Indian black tea leaves and a blend of aromatic spices. Served chilled.
      $6.00
    • TO GO MANGO LASSI

      A creamy blend of yogurt, milk, and Alphonso mango.
      $9.00
  • Glass Wine

    • HELI SILVANER

      A delicate white wine with subtle floral and fruity notes. Typically includes hints of green apple and pear, offering a crisp and refreshing finish.
      $22.00
    • PÈPIN

      An Indian soda with light, refreshing bubbles, typically infused with hints of citrus and subtle floral notes.
      $19.00
    • ORSI ORANGE

      Aromas of ripe orange peel and subtle floral notes, typically with hints of spice and a refreshing finish.
      $18.00
    • OENO Skin Contact

      Orange wine with rich, complex flavors derived from extended contact with grape skins.
      $14.00
    • BOB SINGLAR CHILLED RED

      Typically features a blend of ripe red berries with subtle notes of spice. Enjoy this refreshing red wine chilled.
      $18.00
    • SEITOKU TRAPEZA GENSHU

      A robust sake with rich umami flavors, balanced by delicate notes of rice and a hint of sweetness.
      $15.00
    • DEWAZAKURA OMACHI JEWEL BROCADE

      Japanese sake with delicate floral aromas and subtle hints of melon and rice.
      $15.00
  • Bottle Wine

    • APPARENTE ROSÉ

      A rosé wine with notes of cherries and strawberries, offering a smooth finish.
      $49.00
    • HEILI MELAPHYR

      Distinctive Indian wine with notes of ripe berries, subtle spice, and a smooth finish.
      $75.00
    • HELI SILVANER

      A bottle of Silvaner wine, typically featuring fresh, green apple and pear notes, with a crisp and clean finish.
      $75.00
    • LA GRANGE

      Typically includes a blend of grapes, offering aromas of dark berries and subtle spices.
      $90.00
    • PÉPIN

      Indian wine typically featuring notes of ripe fruit and subtle spices.
      $65.00
    • PETIT SALÉ

      Classic French wine, typically featuring robust flavors and a rich, savory profile.
      $55.00
    • ORSI ORANGE

      Typically includes vibrant citrus notes with a hint of spice, offering a unique and refreshing flavor profile.
      $65.00
    • BLT GX

      A bottle of BLT GX typically includes a smooth blend of red and dark fruits with hints of spice and oak, offering a balanced and rich flavor profile.
      $80.00
    • EL SANDWEECH

      An wine with subtle notes of spice and fruit, typically featuring a balanced blend of flavors. Ideal for pairing with a variety of dishes.
      $85.00
    • VINHO RUBRO

      A rich red wine, typically featuring notes of dark berries and subtle spices, ideal for pairing with a variety of dishes.
      $60.00
    • CORKAGE FEE

      A fee for bringing your own bottle of wine to enjoy with your meal.
      $25.00
  • Beer

    • WHITE RASCAL

      A Belgian-style wheat beer typically brewed with coriander and orange peel. Must be 21 to purchase.
      $7.50
    • THE DOPEST

      This item contains alcohol. Indian beer, typically a lager, brewed with traditional Indian ingredients. Must be 21 to purchase.
      $10.50
  • Tips

    • DD TIP $5

      A contribution to support our team, shared among staff. Thank you for your generosity!
      $5.00
    • DD TIP $10

      Split between all staff and greatly appreciated!
      $10.00
    • DD TIP $20

      A $20 tip is split among all staff and greatly appreciated!
      $20.00

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