Lunch Menu
Appetizer
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Khumb Alu Tikki
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Vegetable Samosa
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Chicken Samosa
Entrée
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Badami Murg$17
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Lamb Korma 8 reviews$17.50
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Green Fish Curry$18
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Navrattan Korma$15
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Mixed Vegetable Kofta$15
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Baadal Jaam$15
Dessert
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Mango Mousse
Lunches
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Lamb Vindaloo$13Boneless cubed lamb marinated in malt vinegar and spices, and then cooked in a sauce made with onions, ginger, garlic, coriander, cumin, turmeric, chile peppers, and spices (Goa)
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Baadal Jaam$10.50Slices of organic eggplant pan-fried, brushed with homemade tomato sauce, spiced with mango powder and black rock salt, served topped with thickened yogurt sauce (Lucknow)
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Khumb Jahanara$10.50Organic shiitake mushrooms simmered in a sauce made with pureed spinach, onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, cashew paste, and spices including coriander, cardamom, and cloves (Delhi)
Ajanta Specials
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Madras Jhinga Masala$13.50Prawns, shelled and deveined, cooked in a sauce made with onions, ginger, garlic, cumin, turmeric, tamarind, mustard seeds, coconut, and spices (Chennai)
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Badami Murg$12Skinless and boneless organic chicken pieces cooked in a sauce made with onions, garlic, coconut milk, almonds, and spices including coriander, cardamom, and cumin (Mumbai)
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Daal Kabila$10.50A lentil dish made with urid beans, slow cooked in a tomato-based sauce, flavored with fenugreek herb, ginger, lemon juice, cilantro and spices (Northwest frontier region)
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Goat Masala$13.50Boneless goat meat cooked in a thick sauce made with onions, ginger, yogurt and spices including coriander, cumin, turmeric, paprika, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves (Delhi)
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Chicken Biriyani*$12Boneless organic chicken pieces, rice, and thick curry sauce baked together in a steam-tight container, served topped with caramelized onions, nuts and raisins (North India)
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Gosht Khada Masala$13Boneless cubed leg of lamb, braised with ginger, onions, tomatoes, yogurt, red chiles, and coarsely ground spices including cumin, cardamom, coriander, and cloves (Uttar Pradesh)
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Green Fish Curry$13.50Ling cod or wild salmon ($2 extra) fillet pieces simmered in a sauce made with cilantro, mint, onions, garlic, green chiles, coconut milk, cashew powder, lime juice, and spices (Mumbai)
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Mangalore Chicken Curry$12Boneless organic chicken pieces cooked in a sauce made with onions, garlic, lemon juice, coconut milk, and spices including fenugreek, and mustard seeds (Karnataka)
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Mixed Vegetable Kofta*$10.50Kofta balls made with potatoes, peas, breadcrumbs, and organic cauliflower and carrots, served in a creamy curry sauce enriched with ground cashews (Uttar Pradesh)
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Sabzi Rangarang$10Cauliflower, green beans, broccoli, carrots, and peas, simmered in a sauce made with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, lime juice, coconut milk, and several spices (Mumbai)
From Our Tandoor Oven
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Boneless organic chicken breast pieces marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, paprika, lemon juice, and spices, roasted in tandoor oven (Punjab)
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Fresh ling cod or wild salmon fillet, marinated, grilled in tandoor oven
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Lamb Boti Kabobs$13.50Boneless lamb kabobs, marinated, grilled in tandoor
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Lamb Rib Chops$14.50Marinate in yogurt and spices, grilled in tandoor
Popular Standards
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Chicken Makhanwala$12.50Marinated boneless organic chicken pieces cooked in tandoor oven and then simmered in a creamy curry sauce (Punjab)
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Chicken Tikka Masala$12.50Marinated boneless organic chicken breast pieces cooked in tandoor oven and then simmered in a thick, spicy curry sauce with ginger, garlic, tomatoes, yogurt, and onions
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Boneless cubed lamb in a creamy curry sauce, topped with slivered almonds
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Kadhai Gosht$13.50Boneless cubed lamb cooked in a thick, spicy curry sauce, with nuts
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Saag Paneer 15 reviews$10.50Pureed organic spinach and cubes of paneer cheese cooked with spices
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Navrattan Korma*$10.50Organic vegetables and paneer cheese in a creamy curry sauce with nuts and raisins
Dinner Menu
Appetizers
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Khumb Alu Tikki
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Tandoori Portobello Mushrooms
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Vegetable Samosa
Main Dishes
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Navrattan Korma
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Daal Kabila
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Baadal Jaam
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Mixed Vegetable Kofta
Accompaniments
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Basmati rice
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Mango Chutney
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Carrot Pickles
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Hot Pickles
Dessert
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Mango Mousse
Appetizer
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Khumb Alu Tikki
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Vegetable Samosa
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Chicken Samosa
Entrée
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Murg Kasoori Methi$20.50
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Lamb Korma 8 reviews$21.50
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Green Fish Curry$22.50
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Navrattan Korma$19.50
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Palak Kofta$19.50
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Baadal Jaam$19.50
Dinners
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Lamb Vindaloo$19Boneless cubed lamb marinated in malt vinegar and spices, and then cooked in a sauce made with onions, ginger, garlic, coriander, cumin, turmeric, chile peppers, and spices (Goa)
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Baadal Jaam$16Slices of organic eggplant pan-fried, brushed with homemade tomato sauce, spiced with mango powder and black rock salt, served topped with thickened yogurt sauce (Lucknow)
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Khumb Jahanara$16Organic shiitake mushrooms simmered in a sauce made with pureed spinach, onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, cashew paste, and spices including coriander, cardamom, and cloves (Delhi)
Ajanta Specials
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Madras Jhinga Masala$19.50Prawns, shelled and deveined, cooked in a sauce made with onions, ginger, garlic, cumin, turmeric, tamarind, mustard seeds, coconut, and spices (Chennai)
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Badami Murg$19Skinless and boneless organic chicken pieces cooked in a sauce made with onions, garlic, coconut milk, almonds, and spices including coriander, cardamom, and cumin (Mumbai)
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Gosht Khada Masala$19Boneless cubed leg of lamb, braised with ginger, onions, tomatoes, yogurt, red chiles, and coarsely ground spices including cumin, cardamom, coriander, and cloves (Uttar Pradesh)
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Daal Kabila$20A lentil dish made with urid beans, slow cooked in a tomato-based sauce, flavored with fenugreek herb, ginger, lemon juice, cilantro and spices (Northwest frontier region)
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Goat Masala$19.50Boneless goat meat cooked in a thick sauce made with onions, ginger, yogurt and spices including coriander, cumin, turmeric, paprika, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves (Delhi)
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Chicken Biriyani*$18Boneless organic chicken pieces, rice, and thick curry sauce baked together in a steam-tight container, served topped with caramelized onions, nuts and raisins (North India)
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Green Fish Curry$19.50Ling cod or wild salmon ($2 extra) fillet pieces simmered in a sauce made with cilantro, mint, onions, garlic, green chiles, coconut milk, cashew powder, lime juice, and spices (Mumbai)
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Mangalore Chicken Curry$18Boneless organic chicken pieces cooked in a sauce made with onions, garlic, lemon juice, coconut milk, and spices including fenugreek, and mustard seeds (Karnataka)
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Mixed Vegetable Kofta*$16.50Kofta balls made with potatoes, peas, breadcrumbs, and organic cauliflower and carrots, served in a creamy curry sauce enriched with ground cashews (Uttar Pradesh)
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Sabzi Rangarang$16.50Cauliflower, green beans, broccoli, carrots, and peas, simmered in a sauce made with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, lime juice, coconut milk, and several spices (Mumbai)
From Our Tandoor Oven
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Boneless organic chicken breast pieces marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, paprika, lemon juice, and spices, roasted in tandoor oven (Punjab)
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Fresh ling cod or wild salmon fillet, marinated, grilled in tandoor oven
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Lamb Boti Kabobs$19.50Boneless lamb kabobs, marinated, grilled in tandoor
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Lamb Rib Chops$20.50Marinate in yogurt and spices, grilled in tandoor
Popular Standards
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Chicken Makhanwala$18.50Marinated boneless organic chicken pieces cooked in tandoor oven and then simmered in a creamy curry sauce (Punjab)
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Chicken Tikka Masala$18.50Marinated boneless organic chicken breast pieces cooked in tandoor oven and then simmered in a thick, spicy curry sauce with ginger, garlic, tomatoes, yogurt, and onions
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Boneless cubed lamb in a creamy curry sauce, topped with slivered almonds
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Kadhai Gosht$19.50Boneless cubed lamb cooked in a thick, spicy curry sauce, with nuts
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Saag Paneer 15 reviews$16.50Pureed organic spinach and cubes of paneer cheese cooked with spices
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Navrattan Korma*$16.50Organic vegetables and paneer cheese in a creamy curry sauce with nuts and raisins
Menus of restaurants nearby
Appetizers and Side Orders
Monthly Special
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Tandoori Asparagus$6.50Organic asparagus, marinated in garlic, lemon juice and spices, including paprika, cumin, and cardamom, served with yogurt-cashew-sour cream sauce
Ajanta Specials
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Tandoori Scallops$8Fresh dayboat scallops, marinated in yogurt and spices, roasted in tandoor oven, served with yogurt-cashew-tamarind sauce
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Tandoori Chicken Chaat$6.50Organic chicken pieces, marinated, grilled in tandoor, shredded and then tossed with oil, lime juice, red onions, cilantro, ginger, and spices
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Tandoori Portobello Mushrooms$6.50Organic portobello mushrooms, marinated and grilled in tandoor oven, served with yogurt-cashew-mint sauce
Popular Standards
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Green Salad$6Organic greens, cherry tomatoes, and radishes tossed in our house vinaigrette, flavored with cumin and paprika, sprinkled with crunchy potato noodles
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Daal Soup$5.50A lentil soup, made with mung beans
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Tandoori Chicken Tenders$6Marinated boneless organic chicken, grilled
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Tandoori Chicken Wings$5.50Marinate and grilled in tandoor oven (organic)
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Khumb Alu Tikki$5.50Cakes made with potatoes, breadcrumbs, and shiitake mushrooms
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Vegetable Samosa$6Deep fried pastries filled with mildly spiced potatoes and peas
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Vegetable Pakoras$5.50Sliced cauliflower, eggplant, zucchini, dipped in chickpea batter, fried
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Chicken Samosa$6.50Deep-fried pastries filled with mildly spiced chicken
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Papadam 7 reviews$3.50Indian lentil wafers, served with mint-cilantro sauce (2 per order)
Naans
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Leavened dough flat bread cooked in tandoor oven
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Naan flavored with garlic
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Kabuli Naan$3Naan studded with cashew nut pieces
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Onion Kulcha$3Naan stuffed with onions
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Sesame Naan$3Naan sprinkled with sesame seeds
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Chicken Keema Naan$4Naan stuffed with curried ground chicken
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Paneer Naan$4Naan stuffed with paneer cheese and mint
Whole Wheat Breads
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Tandoori Chapati$1.50A basic indian whole wheat flat bread
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Tandoori Paratha$2A flaky, whole wheat bread
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Alu Paratha$3.50Parath stuffed with spiced potatoes
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Poori$3.50Deep fried puffy whole wheat bread (2 per order)
Miscellaneous Side Orders
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Daal Makhani$6.50Thick daal made with whole urid beans, spices, and cream
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Basmati rice flavored with cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves
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Raita 6 reviews$2.50Made with yogurt and cucumbers, mildly spiced
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Alu Saag$7Spinach and potatoes cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices
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Chutneys, Assorted$3Mango chutney, carrot pickle, and hot pickles
Desserts
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Paneer cheese patties served in a thickened milk sauce, flavored with cardamom
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Kulfi 5 reviews$6.50Frozen dessert made with thickened milk, cream, pistachios, flavored with cardamom and keora
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Mango Mousse$6.50Made with pureed mangoes, cream, and gelatin
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Mango Sorbet 4 reviews$6.50
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Mango Ice Cream 1 review$6.50
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Saffron Pistachio Ice Cream$7
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Cardamon Gelato$6
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Indian rice pudding
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Fried milk powder balls soaked in rose scented syrup
Tea
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Morning Rise
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Earl Grey
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Darjeeling Tea
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Green Tea
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Jasmine Green
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Decaf Chai
Numi Herbal
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Numi Herbal$3Chamomile, Mint, or Desert Lime (Organic)
Coffee
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Coffee or Decaf Coffee$3
Drinks Menu
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
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Lassi 15 reviews$3.50An Indian yogurt drink (served sweet unless otherwise specified)
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Mango Lassi 13 reviews$3.50Made with mango pulp and yogurt
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Mango Juice$3.50
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Pomegranate Juice$3.50
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Coffee (Regular/Decaf)$3Peet's Top Blend
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Masala Chai (Regular/Decaf)$3Indian tea with milk and a touch of spices
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Morning Rise, Earl Grey, Darjeeling, Green tea, Jasmine green
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Numi Herbal Tea$3Chamomile, Mint, Lime
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Iced Tea$3
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Iced Masala Chai$3Made with PG Tips tea
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Soda$3Coke, Diet Coke, 7 Up, Diet 7 Up
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Fresh Lemonade$3Made fresh to order
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Bottled Water$2Calistoga sparkling or nonsparkling
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Ginger Beer$3Reed's Jamaican Style
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Clausthaler$4Non-alcoholic beer
Beers
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Anchor Steam$4
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Siera Nevada Pale Ale$4
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Lagunitas India Pale Ale$4
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Trumer Pils$4Brewed in Berkeley, gold medal winner
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Pilsner Urquell$4.50
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Samuel Smiths India Ale$5From England
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Ayinger Celebrator$5Dark and rich, double bock (98 pts. WBC)
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Ayinger Brauweisse$6Wheat beer, 17 oz.
Indian Beers
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Taj Mahal$4Rich, malty flavor, not very hoppy (bitter)
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Kingfisher$4Smoothest and lightest flavored Indian beer
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Flying Horse$7Crisp, clean, with pleasant maltiness (22 oz)
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Maharaja$4Hoppy, but not as malty (12 oz)
Red Wines
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Syrah, Landmark, Steel Plow, Sonoma Valley, California, 2006 (WS 94)$45Intense, distinctive, complex, full bodied and focused, loads of pepper, dark berry, mineral and spice
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Syrah, Jaffurs, Santa Barbara County, California, 2008$39Rich, vibrant, full bodied and complex, blackberry, wild berry, and huckleberry flavors, long finish
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Shiraz, Sula Vineyards, Dindori Reserve, Nashik, Maharashtra, India 2007$24Elegant, smooth, fragrant, lush berry flavors, silky tannins
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Syrah, Tensley, Santa Barbara County, Colson Canyon Vineyard, 2008 (WS 95)$59Rich, supple and refined, gorgeous fruit, with wild berry, blackberry, huckleberry, minerally finish
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Rioja, Edicion Limitada, Bodegas LAN, 2004$67Rich and graceful, flavors of blueberry and cassis, espresso scented oak, fresh and balanced
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Chateauneuf-duPape, Clos De L'Oratoire De Papes, France, 2009$52Rich, concentrated, black raspberry and black currant fruit, a seductive, silky mouthfeel, medium to full body
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Smoke and Mirrors, a Blend of Syrah, Petite Syrah, Zin and Grenache, J. C. Cellars, California, 2008$45Absolutely stunning, dense, full bodied, silky smooth, compelling richness and length (RP 94)
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Cotes Du Rhone Rouge, M. Chapoutier, Belleruse France, 2009$22Ripe and forward, with a solid core of dark plum and blackberry fruit laced with spice notes
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Petite Sirah, Rosenblum Cellars, Heritage Clones, S.F. Bay Area, 2007$27Chocolate and blackberry bouquet, flavors of anise, mocha, coffee, and creamy orange zest
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Pinot Noir, Navarro, Methode Ancienne, Mendocino, 2007$39Balance and intensity, medley of berry fruit accented by a minty spiciness
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Pinot Noir, Laurier, Los Carneros, California, 2007$23Rich and elegant, cherry, plum, and clove flavor on palate, soft tannins, long and pleasing finish
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Meditrina, Sokol Blosser, Oregon$26A blend of pinot noir, syrah, and zinfandel. Juicy, rich and full of fruit
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Pinot Noir, Dehlinger, Gold Ridge Vineyards, 2007$65Aroma of strawberries, coffee, brown spice, round in the mid-palate, succulent finish
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Zinfandel, Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Director's Cut, Dry Creek Valley, California, 2008$33Elegant, concentrated, flavors of blueberries, raspberries, chocolate and mint, vanilla caramel finish
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Zinfandel, Zichichi Family Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley, Old Vine Estate, California, 2006$30Bouquet and flavors of raspberry and cherry, medium bodied, sumptuous, long jammy finish
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Zinfandel, Navarro Vineyards, Mendocino, 2007$28Ripe aroma of blackberry, black pepper, tobacco and coffee beans, tart, lingering finish
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Zinfandel, Saghesio, Sonoma County, California, 2007 (Half bottle)$22Seductive and elegant, smoky berry aroma, sage, berry and pepper flavors, lingering finish
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Merlot, Rutherford Hills, Napa Valley, California, 2006$32.50Aromas of cherries, chocolate and cloves, flavors of cherries and plums, round, smooth tannins
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Merlot, Marquis Phillips, South East Australia, 2005$22Generous and concentrated fruit, flavors of plum, spice and cinnamon, velvety texture
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Cabernet Franc, Andrew Lane, Oakville, Napa Valley, California, 2005$46Complex aroma and flavors of figs, blackberry, Indian spice and toasty vanilla oak
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The Prisoner, Orin Swift, Napa Valley, 2009$39A blend includes Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah. Aromas of blackberries, cherry and cassis, concentrated entry, lush middle, supple tannins, long and lingering finish
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Don Melcher, Puente Alto, Concha Y Toro, 2004$82.50Alluring coffee bean, currant paste and fig aromas and flavors, loamy tannins, muscular finish
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Crest, Horse Heaven Hills, 2007$27Bold, medium bodied, aroma of cherry blossoms and rose petals, berry flavor, soft tannins
White Wines
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Chenin Blanc, Sula Vineyards, Maharashtra, India, 2009$22Cold fermented, off dry, light, fresh and fruity
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Gewurztraminer, Navarro Vineyards, Anderson Valley, 2009$28.50Estate bottled, dramatic spice, a hint of lichee, crisp, light, dry
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Gewurztraminer, Domaine Huber Bleger, Alsace, France, 2006$30Very floral, perfumed lychee fruit, complex and balanced, long finish
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Gruner Veltliner, Der Pollerhof, Niederosterreich, Austria, 2009 (1 Liter bottle)$25Bright, crisp, dry, mediumbodied, and quite spicy. Deep flavor, complex, refreshing finish
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Viognier, Rosenblum Winery, Kathy's Cuvee, Santa Barbara County, 2008$27Off dry, exotic and rich, aroma of honeyed apricot and peach, layers of creamy tropical fruits
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Riesling, Karl Erbes, Urziger Wurzgarten, Riesling Spatelese, 2007, Germany$29Off dry, exotic and rich, aroma of honeyed apricot and peach, layers of creamy tropical fruits
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Riesling, Domaine Zind Humbrecht, Alsace, France, 2008$36Bright and succulent, featuring peach, nectarine, grapefruit and mineral notes, lingering finish
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Edelzwicker, Navarro Vineyards, Anderson Valley, California, 2010$22Off dry, crisp, lively, aromatic, fruity, a blend of gewurztraminer, riesling, and pinot gris
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Pinot Gris, Willakenzie, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2009$32Off dry, supple, round and generous, flavors of peach, cantaloupe and citrus, silky finish
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Pinot Gris, Tremani Vineyards, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, California, 2008$25Dry, vibrant and juicy, lively aroma of lime, peach and spice, flavors of citrus and fennel
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Rosé, Gris de Gris, Domaine de Fontsainte, Carbrieres, France, 2010$22.50Red plums and currant fruit, juicy texture, tobacco and mineral notes, structured finish
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Sokol Blasser, Evolution, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 12th Edition$27.50A handcrafted blend of nine varietals, lush, off dry, extraordinarily food friendly with spicy food
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Sauvignon Blanc 1 review , Kim Crawford, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2010$25Concentrated, complex, passion fruit, grapefruit and tangy peach flavors, mineraly finish
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Sauvignon Blanc 1 review , Villa Maria, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2010$22Intense and lively, aroma of gooseberry and melon, flavors of grapefruit and lime, excellent length
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Sauvignon Blanc 1 review , Sula Vineyards, Maharashtra, India, 2009$22Crisp and dry, floral, hint of green pepper, touch of spice
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Chardonnay, Charles Krug, Carneros, California, 2009$24Elegant, balanced, aromas of brown sugar and butterscotch, flavors of lemon zest, guava, crisp acidity
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Chardonnay, Mayacamas Vineyards, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, 2007$46Crisp, clean and tangy, fresh citrus fruit in the nose, substantial minerality
Sparkling Wines
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Brut, Roederer Estate, Anderson Valley, NV (Ws 90)$34
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Domaine Ste. Michelle, Blanc De Blanc, Columbia Valley, Wa$23
