The India Café (Best Nepalese Restaurant in Costa Mesa, CA) Menu

4.2
(325+ Reviews)
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Garlic Naan

      Most popular. Freshly made leavened bread baked in tandoori clay oven, topped with fresh garlic and cilantro.
      $3.45
      Garlic Naan
    • Butter Chicken

      Shredded tandoori chicken in tomato creamy sauce, a touch of butter, flavored with herbs and spices.
      $15.49
      Butter Chicken
    • Chicken Tikka Masala

      Most popular. Tandoori cooked chicken breast in tomato-onion creamy masala sauce flavored with fresh herbs and spices.
      $15.95
      Chicken Tikka Masala
    • Veggie Samosa

      Most popular. Crisp fried turnover stuffed with potatoes, green peas, herbs and spices served with chutney.
      $4.95
      Veggie Samosa
    • Cheese Naan

      Freshly made leavened bread baked in tandoori clay oven, stuffed with spiced chopped chili and cheese.
      $4.50
      Cheese Naan
    • Saag Paneer

      Most popular. Paneer (home-made cheese) and spinach in a mild creamy sauce flavored with herbs and spices.
      $14.15
      Saag Paneer
    • Chicken Himalayan Momo

      Fresh ground chicken mixed with momo spices, delicately wrapped in dough, served steamed or fried. Served with momo chutney.
      $8.95
      Chicken Himalayan Momo
    • Chicken Biryani

      Basmati rice cooked with chicken, mint, nuts, raisins and garnished with fried onion and cilantro, flavored with herbs and spices.
      $13.99
      Chicken Biryani
    • Chicken Curry

      Traditional chicken curry in tomato-onion sauce flavored with fresh herbs and spices.
      $14.95
      Chicken Curry
    • Aloo Gobi

      Stir-fry cauliflower and potatoes in tomato-onion masala gravy flavored with herbs and spices.
      $13.15
      Aloo Gobi
  • Appetizers

    • Chicken Himalayan Momo

      Fresh ground chicken mixed with momo spices, delicately wrapped in dough, served steamed or fried. Served with momo chutney.
      $8.95
      Chicken Himalayan Momo
    • Chicken Chili

      Pan-fry and indo-Chinese chicken dish infused with ginger, garlic, soy, fresh herbs and spices, onion, bell pepper and a touch of tangy chili sauce.
      $8.95
      Chicken Chili
    • Chicken Choila

      Clay oven cooked seasoned chicken with touch of traditional Nepalese spices.
      $8.95
      Chicken Choila
    • Chicken Pakoras

      Spiced gram flour battered crisp fried chicken pieces served with chutney.
      $6.95
      Chicken Pakoras
    • Fish Pakoras

      Spiced gram flour battered crisp fried fish served with chutney.
      $7.95
    • Vegetable Himalayan Momo

      Fresh chopped vegetables mixed with paneer (home-made cheese) or tofu and momo spices delicately wrapped in dough, served steamed or fried. Served with momo chutney.
      $6.95
    • Veggie Samosa

      Most popular. Crisp fried turnover stuffed with potatoes, green peas, herbs and spices served with chutney.
      $4.95
      Veggie Samosa
    • Veggie Pakoras

      Spiced gram flour battered crisp fried with mix vegetables served with chutney.
      $4.95
    • Onion Bhaji

      Spiced gram flour battered crisp fried onion served with chutney.
      $4.95
    • Paneer Pakoras

      Spiced gram flour battered crisp fried paneer served with chutney (home-made cheese). Served with chutney.
      $7.95
      Paneer Pakoras
    • Gobi Manchurian

      Crisp fried cauliflower florets infused with ginger, garlic, soy, green onion, fresh herbs and spices, a touch of sweet and sour sauce.
      $8.50
      Gobi Manchurian
  • Soups and Salads

    • Thupka Tibetan Stew

      A bowl of fresh vegetables and with an and more
      $11.50
    • Tomato Spinach Soup

      Flavored with ginger, an essence of himalayan spices and a touch of cream.
      $4.95
      Tomato Spinach Soup
    • Chicken Soup

      Chicken soup with an essence of Himalayan spices.
      $5.95
      Chicken Soup
    • Lentil Soup

      Creamed lentils simmered in a savory both seasoned with fresh herbs & spices.
      $4.95
    • Himalayan Salad

      Fresh garden salad with choice of house dressing.
      $4.99
    • Chicken Salad

      Fresh garden salad with chicken tikka and choice of house dressing.
      $6.99
  • Tandoori Specialties

    • Chicken Tandoori

      Most popular. Classic yogurt marinade chicken on bone spiced with ginger, garlic and mix spices cooked in the tandoor (clay oven).
      $13.95
      Chicken Tandoori
    • Chicken Tikka Kabab

      Classic yogurt marinade tender juicy chicken breast spiced with ginger, garlic and mix spices cooked in the tandoor (clay oven).
      $16.95
    • Lamb Boti Kabab

      Classic yogurt marinade tender juicy lamb chunks spiced with ginger, garlic, mix spices cooked in the tandoor (clay oven).
      $17.95
    • Salmon Tandoori

      Seasonal fish marinated in herbs and spices cooked in the tandoor (clay oven).
      $17.95
    • Shrimp Tandoori

      Shrimp marinated in herbs and spices cooked in the tandoor (clay oven).
      $17.99
    • Mix Grill Platter

      A combination of chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, lamb kabob and shrimp served on a hot sizzling platter with vegetables.
      $18.15
  • Vegetable Entrees

    • Paneer Tikka Masala

      Vegan.
      $14.95
      Paneer Tikka Masala
    • Aloo Gobi

      Stir-fry cauliflower and potatoes in tomato-onion masala gravy flavored with herbs and spices.
      $13.15
      Aloo Gobi
    • Veg. Korma

      Assorted veggies in a mild cashew creamy sauce, flavored with herbs and spices. vegan.
      $14.15
    • Eggplant Curry

      Mashed roasted eggplant with onion, tomatoes, fresh herbs and spices with a touch of cream. vegan.
      $14.10
    • Saag Paneer

      Most popular. Paneer (home-made cheese) and spinach in a mild creamy sauce flavored with herbs and spices.
      $14.15
      Saag Paneer
    • Matter Paneer

      Paneer (home-made cheese) with green peas in freshly made curry sauce flavored with herbs and spices.
      $14.50
    • Shahi Paneer

      Paneer (home-made cheese) in mild cashew creamy sauce and a touch of herbs and spices.
      $14.50
    • Malai Kofta

      Freshly made vegetables balls with paneer and nuts in mild creamy sauce and a touch of herbs and spices.
      $14.10
    • Okra Saute

      Seasoned fresh okra, in tomato-onion masala, flavored with herbs and spices. vegan.
      $13.95
    • Chana Masala

      Most popular. Stewed garbanzo beans with special blend of herbs and spices.
      $13.95
    • Dal Makhani

      Stewed creamy black lentils in a touch of butter, flavored with herbs and spices.
      $13.99
    • Yellow Dal Tadka

      Stewed yellow lentils with tempering of chopped garlic, onion, tomato and cumin.
      $13.99
    • Aloo Chilli

      Baked potatoes slices and combined with ginger, garlic and spices. vegan.
      $12.99
    • Jackfruit Curry

      Simmered with fresh tomato, green peas, onion, garlic and ginger. vegan.
      $13.99
    • Aloo Bodi Tama

      Fresh bamboo shoots, potatoes and black beans, simmered with mountain grown spices. vega.
      $13.50
    • Saag Aloo

      Pureed fresh spinach simmered with potatoes and himalayan spices. vegan.
      $13.50
    • Garlic Tofu

      Sauteed tofu with tomatoes, onion cooked with himalayan spices.vegan.
      $13.95
    • Mixed Veg. Curry

      Sauteed with fresh cauliflower, green beans, potatoes, tofu and tomato with spice. vegan.
      $13.95
    • Mushroom Matar

      Sautéed with mushroom & green pease, himalayan spices.
      $13.95
  • Chicken Entrees

    • Chicken Tikka Masala

      Most popular. Tandoori cooked chicken breast in tomato-onion creamy masala sauce flavored with fresh herbs and spices.
      $15.95
      Chicken Tikka Masala
    • Chicken Korma

      Boneless chicken in mild cashew creamy sauce flavored with fresh herbs and spices.
      $15.50
    • Butter Chicken

      Shredded tandoori chicken in tomato creamy sauce, a touch of butter, flavored with herbs and spices.
      $15.49
      Butter Chicken
    • Chicken Coconut

      Boneless chicken in mild coconut creamy sauce flavored with fresh herbs and spices.
      $15.90
    • Chicken Saagwala

      Seasoned fresh boneless chicken with onion, bell peppers in touch of tomato-onion masala sauce flavored with fresh herbs and spices.
      $14.95
    • Chicken Karahi

      Seasoned boneless chicken with onion, bell peppers in a touch of tomato onion masala with fresh herbs and spices.
      $14.50
    • Chicken Curry

      Traditional chicken curry in tomato-onion sauce flavored with fresh herbs and spices.
      $14.95
      Chicken Curry
    • Chicken Vindaloo

      Extra hot and spicy chicken, potatoes in a sharp and tangy sauce, flavored with herbs and spices.
      $14.95
      Chicken Vindaloo
  • Lamb and Goat Entrees

    • Lamb Tikka Masala

      Tandoori cooked lamb chunks in tomato-onion creamy masala sauce flavored with fresh herbs and spices.
      $16.99
      Lamb Tikka Masala
    • Lamb Makhani

      Charcoal boneless lamb in tomato creamy sauce, a touch of butter, with herbs and spices.
      $16.99
    • Lamb Korma

      Lamb chunks in mild cashew creamy sauce flavored with fresh herbs and spices.
      $16.99
    • Lamb Coconut

      Lamb chunks in mild coconut creamy sauce flavored with fresh herbs and spices.
      $16.99
    • Lamb Saag

      Lamb chunks in mind spinach creamy sauce flavored with fresh herbs and spices.
      $15.50
    • Lamb Curry

      Tender lamb pieces simmered in a rich, spiced curry sauce.
      $15.99
    • Lamb Jalfrezi

      $15.99
    • Lamb Vindaloo

      Extra hot and spicy lamb chunks, potatoes, in a sharp and tangy sauce, flavored with fresh herbs and spices.
      $15.99
  • Seafood Entrees

    • Shrimp Tikka Masala

      Tandoori cooked shrimp in tomato-onion creamy masala sauce flavored with fresh herbs and spices.
      $18.95
    • Shrimp Korma

      Shrimp in mild cashew creamy sauce flavored with fresh herbs and spices.
      $18.95
    • Shrimp Saag

      Shrimp in mind spinach creamy sauce flavored with fresh herbs and spices.
      $18.50
    • Shrimp Curry

      Shrimp curry in tomato-onion sauce flavored with fresh herbs and spices.
      $18.55
    • Shrimp Vinadloo

      Spicy. Extra hot and spicy shrimp, potatoes in a sharp and tangy sauce, flavored with herbs and spices.
      $17.50
    • Fish Tikka Masala

      Tandoori cooked salmon fish a tomato-onion creamy masala sauce flavored with fresh and spices.
      $18.50
    • Fish Coconut

      Salmon fish in mild coconut creamy sauce flavored with fresh herbs and spices.
      $18.50
    • Fish Curry

      Salmon fish curry in tomato-onion sauce a touch of lemon juice flavored with fresh and spices.
      $18.15
    • Fish Vindaloo

      Spicy. Extra hot and spicy salmon fish, potatoes in sharp and tangy sauce, flavored with fresh and spices.
      $18.15
      Fish Vindaloo
  • Rice and Biryani Specialties

    • Plain Rice

      Most popular. Steamed basmati rice.
      $2.50
      Plain Rice
    • Brown Rice

      Steamed brown basmati rice
      $2.50
    • Vegetable Biryani

      Basmati rice cooked with fresh mixed vegetables, mint, nuts, raisins and garnished with fried onion and cilantro, flavored with herbs and spices.
      $11.99
    • Chicken Fried Rice

      Steamed basmati skuted we tried chicken, and egg garden fresh vegetable with seasoning
      $13.99
    • Veg Fried Rice

      Steamed basmati rice sauteed with garden fresh vegetable with seasoning
      $11.99
    • Chicken Biryani

      Basmati rice cooked with chicken, mint, nuts, raisins and garnished with fried onion and cilantro, flavored with herbs and spices.
      $13.99
      Chicken Biryani
    • Lamb Biryani

      Basmati rice cooked with lamb chunks, mint, nuts, raisins and garnished with fried onion and cilantro, flavored with herbs and spices.
      $15.95
      Lamb Biryani
    • Shrimp Biryani

      Basmati rice cooked with shrimp, mint, nuts, raisins and garnished with fried onion and cilantro, flavored with herbs and spices.
      $18.15
  • Breads and Naan

    • Plain Naan

      Freshly made leavened bread baked in tandoori clay oven.
      $2.45
      Plain Naan
    • Butter Naan

      Freshly made leavened bread baked in tandoori clay
      $2.99
      Butter Naan
    • Garlic Naan

      Most popular. Freshly made leavened bread baked in tandoori clay oven, topped with fresh garlic and cilantro.
      $3.45
      Garlic Naan
    • Spinach Naan

      Freshly made leavened bread stuffed fresh spinach baked in clay oven
      $3.99
    • Onion Kulcha

      Freshly made leavened bread baked in tandoori clay oven, stuffed with spiced onion and cilantro.
      $3.45
    • Cheese Naan

      Freshly made leavened bread baked in tandoori clay oven, stuffed with spiced chopped chili and cheese.
      $4.50
      Cheese Naan
    • Kashmiri Naan

      Freshly made leavened bread baked in tandoori clay oven, stuffed with nuts, raisins, sweet cherry and coconuts.
      $4.45
    • Keema Naan

      Freshly made leavened bread baked in tandoor day oven, stuffed with spiced minced lamb
      $4.99
    • Plain Paratha

      Layered whole wheat flour bread baked in tandoor and buttered.
      $3.45
    • Aloo Paratha

      Whole wheat bread stuffed with seasoned potatoes and baked in a tandoor (clay oven).
      $3.95
    • Tandoori Roti

      Whole wheat unleavened bread baked in tandoor.
      $2.99
  • Sides

    • Raita

      Yogurt with cucumber and carrot with a touch of toasted cumin.
      $3.95
    • Papadum

      Crisp lentil wafers.
      $2.45
      Papadum
    • Mix Pickle

      Yogurt with cucumber and carrot and a touch of toasted cumin.
      $2.95
    • Mango Chutney

      $2.95
  • Desserts

    • Kheer (rice Pudding)

      Fragrant rice in flavored sweetened milk with nuts & raisin mango (rice pudding)
      $3.95
      Kheer (rice Pudding)
    • Mango (rice Pudding)

      Fragrant rice in flavored sweetened milk with mango, nuts & raisin
      $3.99
    • Gulab Jamun

      Cheese dumplings in a cardamom flavored syrup.
      $3.95
    • Ras Malai

      Cheese discs soaked in sweet milk, garnished with nuts for a delightful finish.
      $3.95
    • Kulfi

      Traditional Indian ice cream with cardamom, pistachios and mango.
      $3.95
  • Beverages

    • Ice-cold Soda

      Your choice of flavor.
      $1.95
    • Sparkling Mineral Water

      Bottle of ice-cold drink water.
      $2.75
    • Lassi

      Yogurt drink with sweet or salt.
      $3.45
    • Mango Lassi

      Yogurt drink with mango.
      $3.99
    • Iced Tea

      Chilled, Refreshing Brewed Tea, Perfectly Balanced for a Hot Day
      $1.95
    • Masala Tea with Milk

      Indian spice hot tea.
      $2.45
    • Coffee

      Indian spice hot coffee.
      $2.45
  • Alcohol

    • Taj Hahaj Beer

      Indian good beer
      $7.50

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528 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627


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