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A Desi Cafe

Chicken, Dinner
1501 Noriega st, San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 759-9088
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Butter Chicken

Boneless tandoori chicken in a tomato based mildly spiced curry sauce topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$17.00

Garlic Naan

Naan with garlic, turmeric spread on top and topped with butter.

$4.50

Appetizers

Veggie Samosas

2 pieces of fried flour wrapped with potatoes, peas & spices

$8.50

Pakoras

5 pieces of potatoes, cauliflower, onion & spinach fried in a chickpea batter

$8.00

Assorted Appetizer

2 pieces of samosa, and 4 pieces of pakora.

$14.00

Papad

2 pieces of crispy chickpea batter wafers.

$4.00

Aloo Chaat

Fried chunks of potatoes, mixed with cucumbers, tomatoes, cilantro, and a mix of spices.

$8.00

Chicken Chaat

Diced chicken mixed with cucumbers, tomatoes, cilantro and a mix of spices.

$9.00

Lentil Soup

Yellow, orange lentils delicately spiced with a piece of lemon.

$9.00

Chicken Soup

Creamy, lightly spiced with diced chicken with a piece of lemon.

$9.50

Lamb Samosas

2 pieces of fried flour wrapped with ground lamb

$9.50

Tandoori Entrees

Tandoori Chicken

Chargrilled chicken (on the bone) marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, and spices topped with cilantro.

$16.00 +

Chicken Tikka Kebab

Chargrilled boneless chicken marinated in yogurt and lightly spiced, topped with cilantro.

$16.00

Lamb Boti Kebab

Boneless chargrilled lamb marinated in yogurt, Indian herbs and spices topped with cilantro

$19.00

Seekh Kebab

Minced lamb mixed with aromatic herbs, cumin and topped with cilantro

$15.00

Tandoori Prawns

Tiger prawns marinated in turmeric, ginger and a blend of spices. Topped with cilantro.

$18.00

Paneer Shashlik Tandoori

Paneer cubes grilled with peppers, onions, and tomatoes roasted in a clay oven. Topped with cilantro.

$17.00

Chicken Curries

Chicken Masala

Classic chicken curry all dark meat in an onion based gravy with Indian spices topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$17.00

Chicken Vindaloo

Chicken and potatoes cooked in a spicy gravy topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$17.00

Chicken Tikka Masala

Boneless chicken in a moderately spiced garlic and onion gravy based sauce. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$17.00

Butter Chicken

Boneless tandoori chicken in a tomato based mildly spiced curry sauce topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$17.00

Chicken Saagwala

Boneless chicken cooked in a creamed spinach sauce topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$17.00

Chicken Korma

Boneless chicken piece cooked in a mild cashew, golden raisins and saffron sauce.

$17.00

Chicken Coconut Curry

Boneless chicken cooked in a mild coconut sauce with garlic and a little bit of tomato sauce. Topped with cilantro and tomato.

$17.00

Chicken Achari

Boneless chicken in a tangy house specialty sauce topped with cilantro and tomato.

$17.00

Lamb Curries

Kashmiri Gosht

The classic lamb curry topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$18.00

Lamb Vindaloo

Lamb cooked with potatoes and herbs in a spicy sauce. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$18.00

Lamb Korma

Boneless lamb cooked in a mild cashew, golden raisins and saffron sauce.

$18.00

Lamb Coconut Curry

Boneless lamb cooked in a mild coconut sauce with garlic, and a little bit of tomato sauce. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$18.00

Lamb Achari

Boneless lamb in a tangy house specialty sauce topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$18.00

Hyderabadi Kofta

Minced lamb stuffed with raisins and cashew nuts in curry sauce, another house specialty. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$18.00

Saag Lamb

Boneless lamb cooked in a creamed spinach sauce topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$18.00

Seafood Curries

Fish Masala

Tilapia cooked in a light sauce of onions, tomatoes, turmeric and spices. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$18.00

Prawn Masala

Tiger prawns sauteed with onions, ginger, fresh tomatoes, herbs, spices and saffron. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$18.00

Saag Prawns

Tiger prawns cooked in a creamed spinach sauce. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$18.00

Prawn Pepper Masala

Tiger prawns cooked with fresh bell peppers, onions and spices. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$18.00

Fish and Prawn Combination

Tilapia and tiger prawns cooked in a light sauce of onions, tomatoes, turmeric, and spices. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomatoes.

$18.00

35. Prawn Coconut Curry

Prawns cooked in a mild coconut milk sauce with garlic, onions and tomatoes.

$12.99

Prawn Coconut Curry

Tiger prawns cooked in a mild coconut sauce with garlic and a bit of tomato sauce topped with fresh cilantro and tomato

$18.00

Saag Fish

Tilapia cooked with spiced creamed spinach and fenugreek

$18.00

Fish Korma

Tilapia cooked in a mild cashew cream, raisins, and saffron sauce

$18.00

Vegetables

Paneer Masala

Farmer's cheese in a moderately spiced garlic and onion gravy based sauce. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$14.00

Mattar Paneer

Homemade farmer cheese and green peas in a tomato base gravy with spices. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$14.00

Aloo Matar

Potatoes and green peas in a tomato base gravy with spices topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$14.00

Saag Paneer

Fresh spinach cooked with cream and homemade farmer's cheese. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$14.00

Saag Aloo

Potato cooked with cream and spinach topped with fresh cilantro and tomato

$14.00

Malai Kofta Curry

Homemade farmer cheese and potato balls with golden raisins served in a mild cream sauce. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$14.00

Chana Masala

Garbanzo beans cooked with fresh tomatoes, ginger, garlic, coriander and spices. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$14.00

Mixed Vegetables

Mixed fresh vegetables, potatoes, carrots, zucchini, green beans, paneer, bell pepper, and cauliflower cooked in a blend of aromatic herbs and spices. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$14.00

Navratan Korma

Vegetables mixed green beans, paneer, potatoes, green peas and carrots cooked in cream with cashews and raisins.

$14.00

42. Paneer Makhani

Homemade farmer's cheese sauteed with onion and ginger in a rich sauce. Vegetarian.

$8.99

Aloo Gobi

Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked with onions, turmeric and fresh herbs. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$14.00

Yellow Dal (Lentils)

Yellow lentils delicately spiced with garlic, cumin and coriander. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$14.00

Baigan Bharta

Tandoori oven roasted eggplant blended with home made onion gravy and topped with cilantro and tomatoes.

$15.00

Paneer Makhani

Farmers cheese in a moderately spiced; garlic and ginger in a rich tomato and onion based sauce

$11.50

Bread

Plain Naan

Flour, eggs and milk topped with butter.

$4.00

Roti

Whole wheat flour baked in the tandoor topped with butter.

$4.00

Garlic Naan

Naan with garlic, turmeric spread on top and topped with butter.

$4.50

Aloo Paratha

Whole wheat flour with potatoes and peas stuffed inside topped with butter.

$6.00

Onion Naan

Naan bread stuffed with diced onions and topped with butter.

$6.00

Keema Naan

Naan bread stuffed with mildly spiced ground lamb. Topped with butter.

$7.00

Kabuli Naan

Naan bread stuffed with ground cherries, cashew, raisins, coconut and almonds. Topped with butter.

$6.00

Rice and Biryanis

Basmati Rice

Plain white long grain rice with peas on top.

$5.00

Small Basmati Rice

Plain white long grain rice with peas on top.

$3.00

Chicken Biryani

Saffron flavored basmati rice with spiced chicken, golden raisins and cashews with cilantro on top.

$17.00

Lamb Biryani

Saffron flavored basmati rice with spiced lamb, golden raisins and cashews with cilantro on top.

$18.00

Veggie Biryani

Saffron flavored basmati rice with vegetables, nuts, golden raisins and cashews with cilantro on top.

$16.00

Prawn Biryani

Saffron flavored basmati rice with spiced prawns, golden raisins, and cashews with cilantro on top.

$18.00

Side Orders

Mango Chutney

Mango relish.

$5.00

Raita

A blend of yogurt, cucumbers and carrots.

$5.00

Pickles

$4.00

Cilantro mint sauce

$0.50

Tamarind sauce

$0.50

Desserts

Gulab Jamun

Fried dry milk doughnuts in a sweet syrup.

$6.00

Saffron Rice Pudding

Basmati rice cooked slowly in milk, cashews, pistachios and golden raisins.

$6.00

Beverages

Mango Lassi

Yogurt sweetened with mango puree.

$6.00

Masala Chai (Tea)

Milk and black tea.

$5.00

Soda

$4.00

Large Taj Mahal (22oz)

Indian-American Style Lager. Pale yellow in color with subtle malt aromas & light, crispy body

$10.00

Large Flying Horse (22oz)

European Style Pale Lager. Crisp, golden brew, full-bodied with a malty taste

$10.00

Small Taj Mahal (11oz)

India- American Style Lager. Pale yellow in color with subtle malt aromas & light and crisp body

$7.00

Lagunitas IPA (12oz)

American IPA. Medium-bodied malt with notes of spice, caramel & citrus fruit.

$7.00

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale (12oz)

American Pale Ale. Hop heavy brewed intense aromas of pine and citrus

$7.00

Kingfisher (12oz)

Indian-American Style Lager. Light-bodied wheat & citrus flavored with slight bitter finish

$7.00
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About A Desi Cafe

  • 1501 Noriega st, San Francisco, CA 94122
  • Chicken, Dinner, Healthy, Indian, Seafood, Vegetarian
  • (415) 759-9088
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