Ambrosia India Bistro - Monterey

Chicken Pakora

Deep fried chicken coated with chickpea flour batter

Prawn Koliwada

Lemon juice marinated prawns battered in chickpea flour and sesame seed

Chop E Masala

Lamb chops marinated in fresh ginger and garlic cooked to your taste. An all-time favorite

Mixed Tandoori Hor d’ Oeuvres

Assortment of seekh kebab, murgh malai tikka, and boti kebab

Trio Samosa Platter

Chicken, lamb and veggie samosa platter

Fish Pakora

Deep fried basa cubes marinated in Indian spices, coated with chickpea flour batter

Lamb Samosa

Ground lamb meat stuffed savory pastries

Chicken Potli Samosa

Crisp, savory pastries filled with ground chicken and peas

Crab Cakes

Dungeness crab meat nicely blended fresh spices, topped with sweet and spicy mango sauce

KIDS SPECIAL BUFFETS

SPECIAL BUFFETS

KIDS WEEKEND BRUNCH

WEEKEND BRUNCH

KIDS BUFFET

LUNCH BUFFET

Assorted Veggie Platter

Samosa, hara bhara kebab, paneer pakoda and pakoras

Hara Bhara Kebab

Spinach and homemade cheese patties with ground nuts

Papadum

Baked thin and crispy lentil cracker

Tandoori Bharwa Aloo

Scooped potatoes filled with potato hash, raisins, cashews

Avocado Samosa Chat

Crispy samosa and avocado with fresh tomato, cilantro and onion topped with chilled spiced yogurt.

Vegetable Pakora

Mixed vegetable fritters

Samosa

Crisp, savory pastries filled with spiced potatoes and green peas

Raita

Refreshing yogurt dipping sauce, with crisp grated cucumbers and carrots

Organic Arugula Apricot Salad

Fresh organic arugula,apricot, cucumber, tomato, carrot with homemade dressing

Spinach Mango Salad

Baby spinach tossed with roasted walnuts and homemade mango dressing

Indian Chicken Caesar

Grilled chicken breast tossed tangy caesar dressing with parmesan cheese on romaine

Coconut Mushroom Soup

Chopped button mushroom and coconut soup with a authentic taste

Spinach Dal Soup

Yellow dal and fresh spinach soup with nice blend of Indian spices

Mulligatwany Soup

Lentils, coconut milk, and curry leaves soup - classic Anglo-Indian soup

Veggie Biryani

Basmati rice cooked in seasonal vegetables with nutty topping, served with side of raita

Chicken Biryani

All time favorite rice dish prepared with chicken and basmati rice, served with side of raita

Lamb Biryani

Basmati rice and lamb simmered with mace and rose water, served with side of raita

Prawn Biryani

Tiger prawns simmer with finest basmati rice, served with side of raita

Coconut Basmati Rice

Coconut flavored finest basmati rice

Jeera Basmati Rice

Basmati rice prepared with whole cumin

Basmati Saffron Rice

Basmati White Rice

Aromatic steamed basmati rice

Brown Rice

Steamed brown rice

Shahi Naan

Leavened bread stuffed with nuts, raisins and shredded coconut

Pesto Naan

Soft bread with fresh pesto topped with parmesan cheese baked in our earthen oven

Mushroom & Cheese Naan

Baked mozzarella cheese and mushroom stuffed bread

Artichoke Cheese Naan

Baked mozzarella cheese

Garlic Naan

Baked leavened bread with chopped garlic, garnished with fresh cilantro and onion seeds

Butter Naan

Baked leavened bread spread with fresh homemade butter

Plain Naan

Baked leavened bread

Assorted Breads

Plain naan, garlic naan and butter nann

Keema Kulcha

Soft bread stuffed with spiced minced lamb

Aloo Parantha

Ajwain Parantha

Multi-layer wheat bread baked with carom seeds

Parantha

Multi-layered wheat flour bread

Tandoori Roti

Whole wheat bread

Onion Kulcha

Soft bread stuffed with finely chopped onions and baked in our earthen oven

Ambrosia Non-Vegetarian Feast

Chicken Potli Samosa, Aloo Tikki, Seekh Kebab, Chicken Tikka, Butter Chicken,Palak Paneer, Basmati White Rice and your choice of Naan or Parantha and Rice Pudding

Ambrosia Vegetarian Thali

Samosa, Aloo Tikki, Malai Kofta, Palak Paneer, Veg. Korma, Dal Bukhara, Raita,Basmati White Rice and your choice of Naan or Roti and Rice Pudding

Dal Bukhara

Dish of flavorful black lentils, simmered overnight on a slow fire - a favorite with gourmets

Baigan Bharta

Tandoori baked eggplant cooked with onions, tomatoes and homemade spices - smoky flavor

Chana Masala

Garbanzo beans cooked with exotic spices and ginger, sprinkled with fresh cilantro

Veggie Vindaloo

Mixed seasonal vegetables, and potatoes morsels cooked in a hot and tangy sauce

Mushroom Masala

Button mushrooms sautéed with bell pepper and onions

Palak Paneer

Dum Aloo

Potatoes stuffed with dry apricots and mint, cooked in our chefs special sauce

Hari Sabzi

Baby spinach and baby bok choy sautéed with chopped garlic and fresh tomatoes

Mattar Paneer

- Home-made cottage cheese and green peas cooked in special gravy

Bhindi Masala

Fresh crisp okra tossed with onion tomato and fresh ginger

Aloo Gobi

Potatoes and cauliflower cooked in a mixture of spices

Shahi Paneer

Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in tomato cream sauce

Bhindi Masala (Seasonal)

Fresh crisp okra, tossed with onion tomato and fresh ginger - house specialty

Vegetable Korma

Mixed seasonal vegetables with dry fruits and nuts in a rich creamy sauce

Kadai Chicken

Methi Murgh Kasoori

Chicken Pasanda

Chicken Saag

Chicken Vindaloo

Chicken Chettinad

Peppercorn flavored chicken curry cooked to perfection - south Indian specialty

Chicken Korma

Tender pieces of chicken cooked in a creamy sauce with cardamom, topped with nuts

Chicken Curry

Traditional chicken curry garnished with ginger and fresh cilantro

Butter Chicken

Tandoor roasted, shredded chicken tossed in creamy tomato sauce - north Indian delicacy

Chicken Tikka Masala

Dish of roasted chicken breast served in Ambrosia’s signature sauce

Badami Gosht Korma

Royal lamb delicacy cooked in a rich flavor almond and saffron sauce

Lamb Vindaloo

Lamb and potato morsels, cooked in a hot and tangy sauce - a specialty of Goa

Lamb Saag

Classic Lamb and spinach curry cooked with in chefs special curry blend of spices

Coconut Lamb Curry

Succulent chunks of lamb cooked in coconut milk with unique flavor of curry leaves

Rogan Josh

Traditional lamb curry with flavor of exotic Indian spices from the valley of Kashmir

Lobster Masala

Twin lobster tail sautéed with onions and bell peppers in desi spices

Masala Jhinga

Tiger prawns tossed with onion, red chili peppers and mustard seed in hot and tangy tomato sauce

Fish Curry

Basa cubes cooked in traditional style- House recommended

Salmon Tikka Masala

Fresh salmon cubes cooked to its perfection with tomato cream sauce

Fish and Prawn Curry

Fresh basa and prawns in fresh coconut milk and mustard sauce, with curry leaves

Kandhari Prawn Curry

Stir-fried prawns tossed in a spicy coconut curry

Ambrosia's Seafood Masala

Mixed seafood cooked in Ambrosia's special sauce

Salmon Pesto Masala

Fresh salmon cubes cooked to its perfection with pesto tomato cream sauce

Tandoori Chicken

“King of Kebabs” - Bone-in chicken marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic and garam masala then skewered, cooked in earthen oven

Tandoori Seafood Platter

Combination of Lobster Tail, Hariyali Salmon and Prawns

Tandoori Mixed Grill

Combination Tandoori Chicken, Boti Kebab, Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kebab and a Prawn

Tandoori Lobster

Twin-lobster tail in a special blend of spices cooked over a low fire in Tandoor

Tandoori Chicken Full

“King of Kebabs” - Bone-in chicken marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic and garam masala then skewered, cooked in earthen oven

Murgh Malai Kebab

Boneless chicken breast marinated in yogurt and spices, roasted in the clay oven

Lamb Kebab Combo

Combination of seekh kebab, Boti kebab, Lamb chops with mélange of spices, cooked in Tandoor

Seekh Kabab

Tender rolls of succulent minced lamb spiced with cumin, cashews, and saffron, roasted in Tandoor

Royal Ghost Kebab

Boneless leg of lamb cubes marinated in special spice mix, cooked in earthen oven

Ambrosia Special Kebab

Rack of lamb marinated in Ambrosia's secret yogurt based spices, cooked in oven

Hariyali Salmon Tikka

Salmon cubes marinated in mint, cilantro and lemon juice, roasted in Tandoori

Chilli Garlic Basa

Fillet of Basa, marinated in freshly crushed garlic, red chili, cooked in clay oven

Tandoori Prawns

Jumbo prawns marinated in a traditional style, cooked in tandoor served with spicy tomato sauce

Tandoori Vegetables

Fresh seasonal veggies perfectly marinated in chef’s special blend of spices

Amritsari Paneer Tikka

Cottage cheese battered in yogurt and ajwain, cooked in clay oven topped with tomato sauce

Vegan Butter Chicken

Shredded soy chicken tossed in creamy coconut tomato sauce

Vegan Kadai Chicken

Soy chicken with onions, bell peppers with toasted cumin and light spicy tomato sauce

Vegan Aloo Capsicum

Potatoes and green bell peppers in toasted cumin

Vegan Veggie Vindaloo

Mixed Seasonal vegetables cooked in a hot and tangy sauce

Vegan Vegetable Korma

Mixed seasonal vegetables with dry fruits and nuts in a rich creamy coconut sauce

Vegan Aloo Jeera

Potato cubes cooked with whole cumin and fresh tomatoes

Vegan Yellow Lentil

Yellow Lentil cooked in slow fire

Vegan Tofu Masala

Tofu cooked in our chef's secret sauce

Vegan Tofu Mattar

cubed tofu and green peas cooked in ambrosia"s signature vegan sauce

Vegan Tofu Tikka

Tandoori baked tofu marinated in vegan masala

Vegan Achari Baingan

Pickle Flavored eggplant

Vegan Aloo Baingan Masala

Cubes of Potatoes & eggplant cooked with Indian spices

Vegan Tandoori Roti

Whole wheat bread

Vegan Parantha

Multi-layered wheat bread

Vegan Aloo Parantha

Stuffed flat bread with potatoes

Mulligatwanny Soup

Lentils, Coconut milk, and curry leaves soup

Avocado Samosa Chat

Vegan Samosa

Pan-fried potato patties topped with wheat crisps with sweet and sour tamarind sauce

Assorted Vegan Platter

Samosa, tofu pakora, and veg pakoras

Vegan Pakora

Mixed Vegetable Fritters 6

Vegan Onion Bhaji

Onion Fritters 6

Brown Rice

Steamed brown rice

Organic Arugula Apricot Salad

Fresh organic arugula,apricot, cucumber, tomato, carrot with homemade dressing

Jeera Rice Dairy Free

Basmati rice prepared with whole cumin

Coconut Rice Dairy free

Coconut flavored finest basmati rice

Saffron Rice Dairy free

- Saffron flavored finest basmati rice

Brown Rice dairy free

Steamed brown rice

White Rice Dairy Free

Aromatic steamed basmati rice

Poori Dairy free

Kandhari Prawn Curry Dairy Free

Stir-fried prawns tossed in a spicy coconut curry

Fish and Prawn Curry dairy free

Fresh basa and prawns in fresh coconut milk and mustard sauce, with curry leaves

Masala Jhinga Dairy Free

Fish curry Dairy free

Fresh basa in fresh coconut milk and mustard sauce, with curry leaves

Coconut lamb Curry Dairy free

- Succulent chunks of lamb cooked in coconut milk with unique flavor of curry leaves

Seekh Kebab dairy Free

- Tender rolls of succulent minced lamb spiced with cumin, cashews, and saffron, roasted in Tandoor

Ragon Josh Dairy free

Traditional lamb curry with flavor of exotic Indian spices from the valley of Kashmir

Chicken Vindaloo Dairy Free

Chicken Curry Dairy Free

Traditional chicken curry garnished with ginger and fresh cilantro

Tandoori vegetables Dairy Free

Bhindi Masala Dairy Free

Fresh crisp okra, tossed with onion tomato and fresh ginger - house specialty

Hari Sabzi Dairy Free

Baby spinach and baby bok choy sautéed with chopped garlic and fresh tomatoes

Channa Masala Dairy Free

Garbanzo beans cooked with exotic spices and ginger, sprinkled with fresh cilantro

Coconut Soup Dairy Free

Chopped button mushroom and coconut soup with a authentic taste

Mulligatwany Soup Dairy Free

Lentils, coconut milk, and curry leaves soup - classic Anglo-Indian soup

Spinach Mango Salad Dairy Free

Prawn Koliwada Dairy Free

Lemon juice marinated prawns battered in chickpea flour and sesame seed

Chicken Pakora Dairy Free

Deep fried chicken coated with chickpea flour batter

Fish Pakora Diary Free

Deep fried basa cubes marinated in Indian spices, coated with chickpea flour batter

Papadum Diary Free

Baked thin and crispy lentil cracker

Vegetable Pakora Dairy Free

Samosa Dairy Free

Crisp, savory pastries filled with spiced potatoes and green peas

Korma Sauce Only

Tikka Masala Sauce Only

Onion ,Chilli ,Lemon Salad

Tamarind Chutney 16OZ

Tamarind Chutney 8OZ

Ambroisa's Mixed Veggie Pickle 16OZ

Ambroisa's Mixed Veggie Pickle 8OZ

Mango Chutney 8OZ

Mango Chutney 4OZ

Plain Yogurt

RAITA

Gulab Jamun

Sweet syrup dripped, fried dumplings of milk

Mango Kulf

Pistachio Kulf

Gajar Ka Halwa

Kesari Kheer

Traditional creamy rice pudding

Bottled water

Juice

Salted Lassi

Iced Tea

Soda

Sweet Lassi

Mango Lassi

House Coffee

Mint Leaf Tea

Assorted Tea

Chai

Flying Horse (22oz).

Taj Mahal (22 oz.)

Taj Mahal (12 oz.)

Budweiser

Bud Light

Guinness Stout

Stella Artois

Corona

Heineken

St. Pauli (non alcoholic)

Red Trolley

Firestone 805

Kona Lager

Mango Margartina

Pimm's Cup

Ambrosia Coffee

Ambrosia's Grand Mimosa

Tweaked Mai Tai

ASOB

Lychee Martini

Ambrosia Ice Tea

Purple Rain

Espresso Either Way

Melontini

Mangojito

Ambrosia Hypnotizer

Chaitini

Ambrosia Cosmo

Recommened Refreshing Drinks

Ambrosia Drinks

Misc.

Tequila

Rum

Gin

Brandy/Cognac

Whisky

Vodka

Sandeman, Founders Reserve, Reds by the Glass

Noble Vines, Pinot Noir, Reds by the Glass

Josh Cellars, Merlot,Reds by the Glass

De Loach,Zinfandel,Reds by the Glass

Concannon, Petite Sirah, Reds by the Glass

Tom Gore, Cabernet, Reds by the Glass

House Red, Reds by the Glass

Cupcake, Moscato, Whites by the Glass

Pacific Rim,Dry Riesling, Whites by the Glass

Essence,Riesling,Whites by the Glass

Banfi, Pinot grigio, Whites by the Glass

M. Chapoutier Belleruche, Côtes-Du-Rhône, Rose, Whites by the Glass

Chateau St. Michelle,Gewürztraminer, Whites by the Glass

Noble Vines, Sauvignon Blanc, Whites by the Glass

Wente, Chardonnay, Whites by the Glass

Kenwood, Yulupa (Split), Whites by the Glass

House White ,Whites by the Glass

Cake Bread, Sauvignon Blanc

Kiwi, citrus & green apple flavors, rich grapefruit, refreshingly flinty

Sula, Sauvignon Blanc

Hints of raspberry & chocolate, layers of complexity

Bernardus, Sauvignon Blanc

Flavors of lime & grapefruit along with grassy notes and a crisp refreshing acidity

Noble Vines, Sauvignon Blanc

Aromas of bright citrus and ripe peach with a refreshing finish

Rombauer, Chardonnay

Buttery oaky chardonnay, filled with apples, vanilla & toasty oak

Wente, Chardonnay

A round mouth feel and long fruity finish with light floral notes

Morgan, Chardonnay

Ripe pear, tropical fruits, passion fruit, hint of golden delicious apple

Meiomi, Chardonnay

Smooth, opulent layers of lemon peel and stone fruit

Vista Point, Chardonnay

A Medium Bodied palate with a hint of sweetness and soft acidity

Dom Pérignon, Sparkling

Superior champagne known around the world for its excellent quality and taste

G.H.Mumm Cordon Rouge, Sparkling

The bubbles are lively, intense, and light. The bouquet is fruity with initial notes of peaches, pears, and green apples followed by flavors of candied lemon and ripe apricots. The long cellar aging provides flavors of vanilla, roasted nuts

Mumm Brut, Sparkling

Fine Bright Citrus, red apple, stone fruit and vanilla aromas. It’s vibrant flavors are balance by fine acidity and a rich lingering finish

Stanford Brut, Sparkling

Aromas of green apple and nectarine with a delightful finish

Josh Cellars, Merlot

Velvety and soft in texture, with flavors of plums, blackberries, and black cherries, and a long cocoa powder finish and soft tannins

Robert Mondavi, Merlot

Intense blackberry and black plum flavors with sweet oak Spices and a velvety finish

Ferrari-Carano, Merlot

This is a velvety wine with a complex nose of plum, chocolate spice, dark berries, coffee, caramel and cedar

Daou, Cabernet Sauvignon

Rich deep dark berry color with creamy mocha-espresso flavors. The tannins are well integrated with the fruit and create a long finish that keeps going

Robert Mondavi “OPUS ONE”, Cabernet Sauvignon

Well-balanced, with appealing spice, currant and blackberry fruit along with a firmly tannic backbone. Excellent structure, tannins and acidity, with sturdy currant, blackberry, fresh earth, mineral and a whiff of tar and tobacco

Tom Gore,Cabernet Sauvignon

Aromas of cherry and currant with hints of tobacco leaf and dark chocolate, finished with mocha

Vista Point, Cabernet Sauvignon

Pleasant cherry & berry flavors with oaky vanilla on the finish

Davis Bynum,Pinot Noir

Flavors of dark cherries, red plums, and vanilla with a lingering finish

Bernardus, Pinot Noir

Bright ripe fruits along with subtle spicy notes fill the mouth and linger on long, crisp finish

Noble Vines, Pinot Noir

Aromas of black cherry, plum, and bittersweet coco, with a velvety finish

CupCake, Moscato'd Asti,Other Whites

Essence, Riesling, Other Whites

Selected Riesling wines from the Mosel. Fragrant aroma, fresh fruit flavor perfectly balanced by a racy mineral character

Banfi, Pinot Grigio, Other Whites

Color: Pale straw yellow. Bouquet: Hints of pear and white flowers. Taste: Well balanced with an unusually lively acidity

M. Chapoutier Belleruche, Côtes-Du-Rhône, Rosé, Other Whites

Pacific Rim, Dry Riesling, Other Whites

Pale straw with a bouquet of jasmine. Pacific Rim Dry Riesling is crisp, dry and lush with flavors of citrus, white peach and minerals

Chateau St. Michelle, Gewürztraminer, Other Whites

Such a flavorful wine with beautiful, expressive fruit and clove spice. This is a lush style of Gewurztraminer with a lot of floral character, yet it still maintains the grape’s natural crisp acidity

Hugel, Gewürztraminer, Other Whites

Alsatian style, dry with a hint of spice and great mouth feel every glass. Great with spicy and hot food

Concannon, Petite Sirah, Other Reds

Fruity & rich, some oak and evident tannin to back up the fruit

Janasse, Côtes Du Rhône, Other Reds

Notes of fresh crushed strawberry and blackberry supported by a hint of licorice

De Loach, Zinfandel, Other Reds

Hints of raspberry & chocolate, layers of complexity, firm tannins

Kenwood, Zinfandel, Other Reds

Hints of cherries & pepper, layers of complexity, spicy tannins

True Grit, Petite Sirah,Other Reds

Aromas of ripe fruit, white pepper and vanilla, followed by an intense rush of fresh blackberry, dark chocolate, and caramel flavors

Sula, Shiraz,Other Reds

Fragrant, elegant, smooth with lush berry flavors and silky tannins

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