Mela Tandoori Kitchen
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Mela Tandoori Kitchen

Dinner, Indian
536 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 447-4041
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Shuruaat (Appetizers)

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Papadum

Crispy thin lentil wafers.

$3.00

Masaledar Papad

Lentil wafers topped with tomatoes, onions, herbs and spices.

$4.00

Tomato Tadka Soup

Tomato soup with fresh garlic and cumin.

$5.00

Aloo Tikki

Potato cutlets stuffed with minced paneer.

$6.00

Cheese Pops

Spiced cheeses blended with corn.

$6.00

Vegetable Samosa Bites

Triangular pastry filled with medium spiced potatoes.

$6.00

Paneer Poppers

Homemade chutney-marinated cheese fritters.

$6.00

Palak Paneer Rolls

Spinach and homemade cheese rolls. Battered and fried.

$6.00

Chicken Samosas

Triangular pastry filled with medium spiced ground chicken.

$7.00

Spicy Tandoori Wings

Hot and spicy chicken wings cooked in the tandoor.

$8.00

Choti Platein (Small Plates)

Pani Puri

Crisp and round, hollowed puris filled with a mixture potatoe mash, chickpeas, cilantro, and sev. Served with spiced tamarind and mint flavored water.

$8.00

Dahi Puri

Small, crisp, hollowed puris filled with a combination of potato mash, chickpeas, cilantro, sev, and yogurt. Topped with tamarind chutney.

$8.00

Samosa Chaat

Deconstructed vegetable samosas, topped with our chana masala, diced tomatoes, onions and chutneys.

$8.00

Aloo Tikki Chaat

Deconstructed aloo tikkis, topped with chana masala, tomatoes, onions, sev & chutneys.

$8.00

Vada Pav

Potato dumpling sliders topped with onions, sev and chutneys.

$8.00

Keema Pav

Minced lamb sliders topped with onion, sev and chutneys.

$10.00

Paneer 65

Battered and fried paneer. Cooked with the spicy taste of red chilies and curry leaves.

$9.00

Chicken 65

Spicy deep-fried boneless chicken cooked with red chilies and other spices.

$10.00

CTMac'n Cheese

Our take on two classics! Macaroni ‘n Cheese & Chicken Tikka Masala.

$10.00

Tandoori (Clay Oven Barbecue)

Murgh Boti

Tender morsels of boneless chicken breast marinated in a blend of yogurt and ground spices.

$16.00

Reshmi Tikka

Boneless pieces of chicken served silky soft, made from a marinade of cilantro, mint and cream.

$16.00

Achaari Tikka

Boneless chicken marinated with the spicy and flagrant flavors of mixed pickles.

$16.00

Pasanda Beef

Delicately sliced pieces of beef, cured with just the right amount of ground spices and oils.

$16.00

Samandar Ka Raja

Tiger prawns, butterflied and marinated in a blend of yogurt, herbs and a variety of spices.

$20.00

Samandar Ki Rani

Fresh fish of the day marinated in a combination of tandoori spices, prepared medium hot.

$22.00

Tandoori Chops

Lamb chops in a marinade of herbs and spices.

$22.00

Mixed Grill

A meat lover's dream. A grilled platter combination of most things tandoori.

$25.00

Saalan (Non-Vegetarian Curries)

Murgh Korma Shahi

Succulent chicken cooked bone-in, with herbs and spices in a tomato and onion gravy.

$16.00

Chicken Tikka Masala

Boneless morsels of chicken breast cooked in our tandoor and then added to a tomato and creamy gravy.

$16.00

Saag Chicken

Chicken with caramelized onions in a spinach gravy.

$16.00

Chicken Keema

Ground chicken with a light tomato and onion sauce with your choice of potato or green peas.

$16.00

Murgh Dhaniya

Chicken curry in a cilantro and cashew nut marinade gravy.

$16.00

Chicken Vindaloo

A spicy chicken curry cooked with potatoes, with the tangy taste of vinegar.

$16.00

Lamb Achaari

Minced lamb with the spicy and fragrant flavors of mixed pickle.

$17.00

Bhuna Gosh

Fork tender cubes of lamb cooked with herbs and spiced in a tomato and onion gravy.

$17.00

Lamb Vindaloo

A spicy curry with potatoes and a vinegar flavor.

$17.00

Saag Gosh

Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in a spinach gravy along with caramelized onions.

$17.00

Bhindi Gosh

Okra and lamb cooked together with sauteed onions and tomatoes, served medium spiced and tender.

$17.00

Lamb Tikka Masala

Boneless morsels of lamb cooked in our tikka masala sauce.

$17.00

Machli Masala

Fresh fish of the day cooked with a special mixture of spices, tomatoes, onions and cream.

$22.00

Fish Vindaloo

Fish curry prepared spicy hot with potatoes in a tomato and onion gravy and flavored with vinegar.

$22.00

Jheenga Masala

Succulent prawns slow-cooked to just the right tenderness, served in a mildly spiced tomato, onion and cream gravy.

$20.00

Prawn Vindaloo

A spicy hot, prawn curry cooked with potatoes with the tangy flavor of vinegar.

$20.00

Sabzi Mandi Se (Vegetarian Curries)

Paneer Tikka Masala

Mildly spiced cubes of our homemade cheese cooked in a creamy tomato gravy.

$15.00

Palak Paneer

Pieces of our homemade cheese cooked together with caramelized onions and spinach.

$15.00

Mattar Paneer

Green peas and our cubes cheese slow cooked in a tomato and creamy gravy.

$15.00

Aloo Gobi

Potatoes and cauliflower lightly pan sauteed in a tomato and onion sauce.

$14.00

Sabzi Korma

Freshly picked vegetables, cooked with gentle spices in our sweet cream and tomato gravy.

$14.00

Tawa Bhindi

Okra cooked with caramelized onions and sauteed tomatoes in an onion gravy.

$14.00

Saag Daal

Yellow chickpea lentils cooked with the rich taste of garlic and cumin along with sautéed onions and spinach.

$14.00

Mili Juli Sabzi

Stir fried mixed vegetables cooked with a light drizzle of butter, herbs and spices.

$13.00

Chana Masala

Chickpeas cooked lightly with butter and mixed with sauteed tomatoes and onions.

$13.00

Daal Tadka

Yellow chickpea lentils cooked with mild herbs and spices.

$13.00

Saadey Chaawal aur Biryani (Rice Dishes)

Jeera Rice

Basmati rice cooked with whole cumin, herbs, spices and a hint of saffron.

$4.00

Vegetable Biryani

Highly seasoned rice cooked with fresh vegetables.

$15.00

Chicken Biryani

$17.00

Lamb Biryani

$18.00

Prawn Biryani

$20.00

Fish Biryani

$22.00

Naan (Breads)

Saadi Naan

Plain naan with a brush of hot butter.

$2.50

Tandoori Roti

Made from whole-wheat flour.

$3.00

Aloo Paratha

A slightly spicy, potato stuffed naan.

$3.00

Garlic Naan

Minced garlic and herbs baked inside.

$3.50

Onion Kulcha

Stuffed with mild herbs, spices and chopped onions.

$3.50

Butter Paratha

Butter brushed and baked into the naan resulting in croissant-like layers.

$3.50

Cheese Kulcha

Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese baked into the naan, served chewy and hot.

$3.50

Lachha Paratha

Butter brushed and multi layered roti.

$4.00

Peshawari Naan

A Pakistani raisin and nut bread, with almonds, cashews and pistachios.

$5.00

Chili Cheese Naan

Green chilies and cheeses baked inside.

$5.00

Garlic Cheese Naan

Minced garlic, herbs and mixed cheeses baked within.

$5.00

Crack Naan

Mela Exclusive, minced tandoori chicken, chili & cheese.

$6.00

Khaaney ke Saath (Side Dishes)

Tikka Masala - Side

$7.00

Palak/Saag - Side

$7.00

Mili Juli Sabzi - Side

$7.00

Chana Masala - Side

$7.00

Daal Tadka - Side

$7.00

Achaar aur Chutneys (Accompaniments)

Sweet Mango Chutney

A blend of sweet mangoes and a delicate spice mix.

$3.00

Mixed Pickles

Assorted vegetables and fruits, preserved in brine and edible oil along with various spices.

$3.00

Raita

Sweet and spicy yogurt with shredded carrots and cucumbers.

$3.00

Katchumber Plate

Plate of onions, tomatoes, green chilies, cilantro, herbs and spices.

$3.00

Condiment Sampler

A sampling of all our condiments.

$8.00

Meethey Mein (Desserts)

Gulabi Firnee

Semolina (cracked wheat) pudding lightly flavored with a hint of rose.

$5.00

Shahi Gulab Jamun

Dumplings made of reduced fat milk and soaked in a rose and saffron syrup.

$5.00

Barfeeli Coffee

Iced coffee topped with vanilla ice cream.

$5.00

Mango Ice Cream

$5.00

Paan Ice Cream

A rich ice cream made with betel leaf, candied fennel seeds, coconut, dried dates, and rose petal jam.

$6.00

Gaajar Ka Halwa

A pudding made from grated carrots and milk, cooked with nuts and raisins.

$6.00

Mango Ras Malai

Soft, poached cheesecake patties soaked in mango flavored milk.

$7.00

Faluda

Multi-layered ice cream drink, made with rose syrup, coconut jelly, sweet basil seeds, milk and topped with a scoop of mango ice cream.

$8.00

Peeney ke Liye (Beverages)

Lassi

A traditional yogurt blended smoothie-like delight.

$6.00

Soft Drink

$2.50

Chai

$3.00 +

Arnold Palmer

$2.50

Lemonade

$2.50

Fruit Juices

$3.50

Iced Tea

$2.50 +

Thums Up

Indian Cola

$3.00

Pakola

Pakistani cream soda.

$3.00

Limca

Indian Lemon-lime Soda

$3.00

Gulab Ka Sherbet

Rose flavored milk.

$3.00

Voss Bottled Water

$3.00

Red Bull

$3.00

Rockstar

$3.00

Alcoholic Beverages (Must be 21 to Purchase)

Taj Mahal 22oz.

A high quality Indian lager beer with a clear amber color and light body. It has crisp hop bitterness which compliments tandoori delicacies and spicy dishes. 22oz. Must be 21 to purchase.

$8.00

Flying Horse 22oz.

A royal Indian lager beer which goes through a long and special maturing process giving it a full-bodied, malty taste. 22oz. Must be 21 to purchase.

$8.00

Stella Artois

Must be 21 to purchase.

$3.00

Sierra Nevada

India Pale Ale. Must be 21 to purchase.

$3.00

Heineken

Must be 21 to purchase.

$3.00

Corona

Must be 21 to purchase.

$3.00

Coors Light

Must be 21 to purchase.

$3.00

Sula - Shiraz - 750ml

Smooth, medium-bodied with peppery notes and nuances of oak. A deep purple wine with great balance and a lingering finish. Must be 21 to purchase.

$26.00

Sula - Dindori Reserve Shiraz - 750ml

A full-bodied wine, aged for a year in new oak. Fragrant, elegant and smooth with lush berry flavors and silky tannins. Must be 21 to purchase.

$32.00

Sula Dindori Reserve Chardonnay

Buttery, smooth and opulent. Medium-bodied dry wine with enticing notes of stone fruit, lemon and vanilla. Must be 21 to purchase.

$34.00

Sula - Sauvignon Blanc - 750ml

Crisp and dry, floral with a hint of green pepper and a touch of spice. Must be 21 to purchase.

$26.00

Sula - Chenin Blanc - 750ml

Cold, fermented, off dry, light, fresh and fruity. Must be 21 to purchase.

$24.00

Sula - Dindori Reserve Viognier - 750ml

An exotic elixir of peach and lychee flavors. Floral, spicy and stunning. Must be 21 to purchase.

$32.00

Sula - Riesling - 750ml

This vibrant straw-hued wine has citrus and lemon notes, a spicy edge and a lovely long finish. Must be 21 to purchase.

$32.00

Sula Brut Rosé

A méthode champenoise blend of Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and Chenin Blanc. Creamy, smooth and well balanced. Must be 21 to purchase.

$26.00
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About Mela Tandoori Kitchen

  • 536 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
  • Dinner, Indian, Lunch Specials, Middle Eastern
  • (415) 447-4041
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