Taava Kitchen Menu

Pls NOTE - This is our new location, 372 24th St, Oakland, CA 94612
  • NEW Additions!

    • Chole Bhature

      Chole bhature is a food dish popular in the northern areas of the Indian subcontinent. It is a combination of chana masala and bhatura/puri, a deep-fried bread made from all-purpose flour.
      $12.00
  • Finger Food

    • Cocktail Vegetable Samosa (2pcs) With Chutneys

      Seasoned potatoes and peas, wrapped in a flaky pastry - just smaller than our regular size. Great for kids
      $4.00
    • Tandoori Bites

      A smaller version of our popular grills. Choose from various available options - chicken, shrimp & lamb.
      $10.00
  • NEW Adds!

    • Aloo Masala Naan

      Our version of this naan is amazingly flavorful! A must try.
      $7.00
    • Chicken Tikka Naan

      marinated & grilled in the tandoor, chicken tikka, is stuffed in the naan with fresh onions, cilantro & spices!
      $8.00
  • Lunch Specials (available 11:30am-2:20pm)

    • Box Lunch 1 - 1 Item, Rice, Naan

      1 of your fav item, rice, naan.
      $13.00
    • Box Lunch 2 - 2 Items, Rice And Naan

      2 - your fav items served with rice and naan.
      $15.00
  • Taava Kitchen Specials

    • Box Dinner 1 (1 Fav+Rice+Naan)

      Pick 1 of your favorite, we add Naan & Rice to complete your meal!
      $17.00
    • Methi/Fenugreek [V, Gf]

      Fenugreek (herb) leaves in a sauce with spices. I love the 'herby' taste in the dish. Would recommend trying it!
      $16.00
    • Achari [V, Gf]

      This is our NEW dish! Love the tantalizing flavors of the Achari sauce with fennel seed finish. Dish is garnished with slices of ginger & chili peppers.
      $16.00
    • Chicken Kheema Naan

      Yumm - Naan stuffed with our spiced minced chicken, cilantro & spices.
      $8.00
    • Box Dinner 2 (2 Favs+Rice+Naan)

      Pick any of your 2 favorites, we add Naan & Rice to complete your meal.
      $19.00
  • Starters

    • Vegetable Samosa [V] (2pcs) With Chutneys

      Seasoned potatoes and peas, wrapped in a flaky pastry. Great for kids
      $6.00
    • Aloo Tikki (2pcs) [V, Gf], With Chutneys

      Seasoned potato patties served with chutneys
      $6.00
    • Tandoori Hot Wings With Jalapeno Dip

      Marinated wings cooked in the tandoor, spiced to levels you like, served with our jalapeno-ranch dipping sauce. As our other items, we prepare our grill fresh to order, so please allow 20-30 min for preparation.
      $11.00
    • Papadum [V, Gf] With Chutneys

      Crispy lentil wafers.
      $3.00
  • Roadside Snacks (Indian Street Food)

    • Masala Peanuts

      Spicy, tangy peanuts - Indian-style! A mix of peanuts in spices, tomatoes, red onions, cilantro & lime. Easily pairs with beer & white wine - we think.
      $7.00
    • Bhel Puri With Chutneys

      Originating from the beaches of Mumbai & found on corner kiosks throughout India, this crunchy snack offers a refreshing burst of flavors.  A mix of puffed rice, red onions, tomatoes, cilantro, peppers, chutneys, lemon juice and spices garnished with crumbled crispy wafers & fried thin chickpea noodles.
      $8.00
  • Delicacies from our Northern Neighbor - Nepal

    • Momo (10 Pcs), With Chutney

      Did someone say 'Dumpling Time'! - These delicacies originate from our Northern neighbors, Tibet originally & adopted by Nepal. We are proud to serve them. Momos are steamed - a lighter version.
      $13.00
    • Aloo (Potatoes) Ko Achar (Pickle)

      Called a pickle but it's a salad with fresh ingredients - potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, green chilies, cilantro, lemon & freshly ground spice-mix. Served cold - 8oz. Enjoyed by itself, as a side with curries or rolled in a soft naan!
      $8.00
  • Small Plates

    • Aloo Tikki Chaat [V, Gf], With Chutneys

      Seasoned potato patties (2 pieces) with chana (garbanzo) masala, garnished with onions, cilantro & chutneys.
      $11.00
    • Vegetable Samosa Chaat [V] With Chutneys

      Garbanzo bean mix over vegetable samosa, garnished with onions, cilantro, and chutneys.
      $11.00
  • Vegetables (v, gf)

    • Mixed Vegetable Masala [V, Gf]

      Mixed vegetables, onions, tomatoes, ginger, and spices
      $15.00
    • Daal Tadka [V, Gf]

      Yellow lentils, onions, tomatoes, and ginger
      $15.00
    • Mattar/Peas

      Peas, spice blend, tomato-onion sauce
      $15.00
    • Aloo Gobi [V, Gf]

      Cauliflower, potatoes, tomatoes, and spices
      $15.00
    • Bhindi Masala [V, Gf]

      Okra, onions, tomatoes in garlic & spices.
      $15.00
    • Chana Masala [V, Gf]

      Garbanzo beans, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic in our rich tomato-onion sauce
      $15.00
    • Daal Makhani

      Black lentils, tomatoes, ginger, spices
      $15.00
    • Baingan Bharta [V, Gf]

      Roasted eggplant (puréed), peas, and tomatoes in spices
      $15.00
  • Grill/Tandoori Clay-Oven (gf)

    • Tandoori Seekh Kabab With Chutneys

      Minced meats seasoned with onions, mild green chilies, and spices, cooked in our clay oven (tandoor). As our other items, we prepare our grill fresh-to-order, so please allow 30 minutes for the items.
      $17.00
    • Tandoori Chicken (Half/Full Order)

      Chicken (on bone) marinated in a mildly spiced yogurt blend, cooked in our clay oven (tandoor). As our other items, we prepare our grill fresh to order, so please allow 30 minutes for the grill items.
      $13.00
    • Tandoori Tikka Kabab With Chutneys

      Boneless paneer/meats marinated and cooked in tandoor. As our other items, we prepare our grill fresh-to-order, so please allow 30 minutes for the grill items.
      $16.00
  • Curries (vegan, gluten-free)

    • Korma

      Items cooked in a rich, cashew cream sauce
      $15.00
    • Karahi

      Bell peppers and onions sautéed in a tomato-onion sauce
      $15.00
    • Tikka Masala

      Items cooked in a rich nutty creamy sauce
      $15.50
    • Rogan Josh

      Lamb cooked in a zesty tomato-onion sauce
      $17.00
    • Makhani

      A twist with options to the classic Butter (a rich creamy sauce) Chicken.
      $15.50
    • Curry

      Items cooked in our onion-tomato sauce
      $15.00
    • Saag

      Spinach (puréed) sauce and cream
      $15.00
    • Vindaloo

      Items cooked in a spicy, tangy sauce
      $15.00
    • Extra Curries

      Love our curries but want to do your own thing! Here you have it.
      $6.00
    • Chicken Kheema Curry

      Minced chicken, spiced, cooked in the tandoor with potatoes or peas.
      $17.00
    • Chili

      Items cooked in spicy-tangy chili sauce.
      $16.00
  • Breads

    • Stuffed Naan

      Stuffed with goodies, tandoori bread.
      $8.00
    • Naan

      Bread cooked in a tandoor oven
      $3.00
    • Tandoori Roti (Vegan)

      Whole wheat flour naan, cooked in the tandoor.
      $3.00
    • Bhatura

      Bhatura is a fluffy deep-fried leavened bread originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is commonly served as a midday meal or a breakfast dish in northern and eastern India. Paired with chickpea curry, it forms a traditional dish called chole bhature.
      $4.00
  • Rice

    • Vegetable Rice Pilaf [V, Gf]

      Basmati rice cooked with peas & carrots
      $8.00
    • Basmati Rice [V, Gf]

      Indian basmati rice in herbs
      $3.00
    • Biryani, With Raita

      Basmati rice sautéed with onions, tomatoes, cashews, and spices. Served with our cucumber-carrot raita
      $15.00
  • Sides

    • Raita

      Yogurt, cucumbers, carrots, and spices
      $6.00
    • Mango Chutney

      Mangoes, tangy and sweet mix
      $3.50
    • Achar [V, Gf]

      Mixed pickle - green mangoes, lemon, lotus root, and green chilies
      $3.50
  • Desserts

    • Gulab Jamun

      3 pieces. Milk dumplings in cardamom-sugar syrup
      $6.00
    • Kheer

      Indian rice pudding with cardamom & raisins.
      $7.00
    • Indian Icecream (For Pickup Orders & On-Site ONLY)

      Original Indian Ice Cream Vegetarian — Gelatin Free — Egg Free Chikoo (fruit) is a sweet, succulent delight. Their flesh has an almost creamy texture to it, and the flavor could be described as having a custard-like taste with hints of pear in there. It is a rare tropical fruit that needs to be fully ripened before it's ready for consumption.
      $4.00
    • Rasmalai (2 Pcs)

      Soft cheese patties in a delicately sweetened & flavored creamy milk sauce.
      $4.25
  • Beverages (Non-Alcoholic)

    • Lassi

      Yogurt blended with spices
      $6.00
    • Lemonade

      A thirst quencher.
      $4.00
    • Chai - Cardamom | Saffron | Mint | Ginger | Lemongrass

      Indian black tea boiled with milk - made to order! 12 oz.
      $5.00
    • Juice

      Juices with tropical flavors.
      $3.50
    • Iced Tea

      A thirst quencher.
      $4.00
    • Bundaberg Ginger Beer

      Australian Family Owned. Popular Ginger Beer.
      $5.00
    • San Pellegrino - Italian Sparkling Drinks

      Popular drink from Italy - Made with ingredients from natural origin!
      $3.00
    • Turmeric Ginger Lemonade

      Lemonade infused with turmeric & ginger juice with black pepper.
      $6.00
    • Arnold Palmer

      Our Iced Tea & Lemonade mixed up!
      $5.00

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