India Café

Name: India Café
Address: 1016 Kapahulu Ave., 96816, HI, 96816
Telephone: 808-737-4600

1016 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816, US

• Monday: 5:00PM-9:00PM •Tuesday: 5:00PM-9:00PM •Wednesday: 5:00PM-9:00PM •Thursday: 5:00PM-9:00PM •Friday: 11:00AM-9:30PM •Saturday: 11:00AM-9:30PM •Sunday: 11:00AM-9:00PM •

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Cuisine: Indian
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Dress Code: Casual
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LUNCH MENU

APPETIZERS / BREADS

INDIA CAFE SAMOSAS

The most popular snack throughout India. 2 Golden brown Vegetarian turnovers filled with curried potatoes and served with a sweet chili sauce

PAPADUM

Two pieces of crispy spiced lentil wafers

DOSAI

fluffy crispy Indian pancake-like bread made of rice and lentils

ROTI PARATHA

flat wheat bread cooked to a flakey, chewy texture

NAAN

the most famous north Indian leavened flatbread

COMBINATION LUNCH SPECIALS

1. RAJA'S LAMB MASALA PLATE

Tender cubes of lamb slow cooked in a thick Southern Indian, curry sauce served over yellow fragrant rice. | Includes Curried Potatoes & Cauliflower.

2. JIVA'S WORLD FAMOUS CHICKEN CURRY PLATE

2 Pieces of Juicy Chicken sauteed with Garlic, Onions, Ginger, Curry Leaves, Anise Star, Cardamom, Cinnamon Sticks & Cloves then slow cooked in a Red Curry Sauce served over yellow fragrant rice. | Includes, Curry Potatoes & Coconut Cabbage

3. VEGETABLE SAMBAR PLATE (Mild)

Carrots, Onions, Ginger, Garlic, Dried Peppers, Curry Leaves, Daikon, Long Beans in a Yellow Split Pea Stew served with Yellow Fragrant Rice, Curried Potatoes, Cabbage & Vegetable Masala

4. NIRAJ'S SPICY SHRIMP PLATE

Watch out for the spice! Spicy Chili Garlic Shrimp and Coconut Cauliflower served over yellow fragrant rice.

5. SHREE’S SPICY VEGETARIAN PLATE

Tofu Sambal, Spicy Eggplant, Cauliflower & Sambar served over yellow fragrant rice.

6. RADICA’S FISH CURRY PLATE

Tender cubes of moist mahi-mahi boiled in a tangy curry sauce seasoned with onions, ginger, garlic, tamarind and tomatoes. Served over rice, including coconut cabbage.

7. MASALA DOSAI (Curry Wrap)

Stone Ground South Indian Rice Pancake filled with Traditional Curried Potatoes and Mixed Veggies. Served with Sambar & Homemade Coconut Chutney.

MAIN COURSE

LAMB MASALA

Tender cubes of lamb slow cooked with sauteed onions, herbs, spices, ginger and garlic in a thick South Indian curry sauce.

CHICKEN CURRY

Skinless chicken thighs stir-fried with onions, garlic, ginger, curry leaves, anise star, cardamom, cinnamon sticks and cloves then slow cooked in a medium spiced red curry sauce

SPICY SHRIMP SAMBAL

Butterfly-cut shrimp sauteed with onions, garlic, curry leaves, and ground dried chilies then tamed with coconut milk. | CAUTION: Be sure to let your waiter know of your spice handling capabilities or lack of!

VEGETARIAN SPECIALTIES

TOFU SAMBAL

Soft fried tofu sauteed in our spicy garlic chili sauce (sambal). | CAUTION: Loaded with protein but it also has quite a bite.

CAULIFLOWER KARI

Cauliflower sauteed with onions, mustard seeds, turmeric & red bell pepper

SPICY EGGPLANT

Eggplant stir-fried with onions, garlic and ground dried chilies until reaching a tender spicy level. | CAUTION: This is our most spicy dish on the menu. So much flavor, you’re sure to sweat ....... and like it!

VEGETABLE MASALA

Fresh diced carrots, potatoes, and long beans slow cooked with turmeric, coconut milk, and masala

POTATO MASALA

Potatoes slow cooked with cloves and cinnamon in a tasty curry sauce

COCONUT CABBAGE

Stewed cabbage with onions, garlic, diced green bell pepper, curry leaves and coconut milk

DINNER MENU

APPETIZERS / STARTERS

INDIA CAFE SAMOSAS

The most popular snack throughout India. Two golden brown Vegetarian turnovers filled with curried potatoes & served with a deliciously sweet chili sauce

IDLIS

4 South Indian steamed rice dumplings served with coconut chutney and vegetable sambar or curry sauce

PAPADUM

Two pieces of crispy spiced lentil wafers

DOSAI SLICES

slices of our traditional south Indian rice pancakes served with coconut chutney for dipping

ASSORTED MIXED APPETIZERS

a tasty assortment of samosas, idlis, papadums and dosai chips served with coconut chutney and sweet chili sauce only

SOUPS/SALADS

VEGETABLE SAMBAR

a South Indian Yellow Split Pea (Dal) Stew with Carrots, Onions, Ginger, Garlic, Dried Peppers, Curry Leaves, Daikon and Long Beans

TOMATO PACHADI

south Indian version of the north Indian Raita. Made with ripe cherry tomatoes, yogurt, and oil infused with mustard seeds, herbs and curry leaves

FRESH GREEN SALAD

fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers in a light vinegar dressing

CHUTNEYS

RAITA

cool yogurt chutney with minced cucumber and onions. Perfect for taming our fiery dishes

SPICY CHILI SAMBAL

Very spicy but so much flavor that you cant stop adding it to your dish

COCONUT CHUTNEY

Fresh ground coconut sauteed with curry leaves, mustard seeds, blended garlic and dried chilies

HOT LIME PICKLE

SWEET MANGO CHUTNEY

INDIAN BREAD

Plain DOSAI

South Indian House specialty bread that is fluffy yet crispy. Pancake-like sourdough bread is made of rice and lentils and perfect to lap up all the different curries

GARLIC ONION DOSAI

sauteed garlic and onions folded in for flavor

SWEET EGG DOSAI

scrambled egg cooked in and sprinkled with sugar

CHEESE DOSAI

“Pizza dosai” covered in melted cheddar cheese

SWEET SUGAR DOSAI

lightly sprinkled with sugar

BUTTER or GHEE DOSAI

for that buttery flavor

ROTI PARATHA

“roti chanai” round layered bread made of wheat cooked to a flakey, chewy texture

NAAN

most famous north Indian flatbread

IDLIS

south Indian rice dumplings

MASALA DOSAI

our famous stone ground dosai wrapped and filled with traditional curried potatoes. Served with vegetable sambar and coconut chutney

FAMILY STYLE DINNER FOR FOUR SPECIAL

Mixed appetizers, 2 choices of Indian Bread (excluding masala dosai), Any 4 meat/seafood or vegetable entrees, served with yellow fragrant rice, coconut chutney and raita. Includes Kheer or Paratha Delight dessert!

MAIN COURSE

LAMB MASALA

Tender cubes of lamb slow cooked with sauteed onions, herbs, spices, ginger and garlic in a thick South Indian curry sauce.

LAMB SAMBAL

A fiery version of our tender cubes of lamb sauteed with garlic and onions in our special spicy chili sambal sauce

CHICKEN CURRY

Large whole pieces of chicken stir-fried with onions, garlic, ginger, curry leaves, anise star, cardamom, cinnamon sticks and cloves then slow cooked in a medium spiced red curry sauce.

EGG MASALA

An exciting blend of eggs marinated in thick masala sauce of tomatoes, tamarind, ginger, and garlic.

SEAFOOD DISHES

FISH CURRY

Tender cubes of moist boneless mahi-mahi boiled in a tangy curry sauce seasoned with onions, ginger, garlic, tamarind and tomatoes.

FISH SAMBAL

For those who like their fish on fire. We sautee boneless mahi-mahi chunks in garlic and onions and then marinate in our spicy chili sambal.

SHRIMP CURRY

Large peeled and butterfly-cut tiger shrimp from India which are marinated in a deliciously rich curry along with tomatoes, bell peppers and a dash of tamarind.

SPICY SHRIMP SAMBAL

Large peeled and butterfly-cut shrimp sauteed with onions, garlic, curry leaves, and ground dried chilies then tamed with coconut milk.

RAJA’S KING THALI DINNER FOR TWO SPECIAL

| - Any 4 choices of the above entrees and 2 vegetable entrees | - served with yellow fragrant rice, 2 naan, roti or dosai bread, vegetable sambar, raita and coconut chutney.

VEGETARIAN SPECIALTIES

TOFU SAMBAL

Soft fried tofu sauteed in our spicy chili garlic sauce (sambal). | CAUTION: Loaded with protein but it also has quite a bite.

CAULIFLOWER KARI

Cauliflower sauteed with onions, mustard seeds, turmeric & red bell peppers

SPICY EGGPLANT

Eggplant stir-fried with onions, garlic and ground dried chilies until reaching a tender spicy level. | CAUTION: This is perhaps our most spicy dish on the menu. So much flavor, you’re sure to sweat and like it!

VEGETABLE MASALA

Fresh diced carrots, potatoes, & long beans slow cooked with turmeric, coconut milk, & masala

POTATO MASALA

Potatoes slow cooked with cloves and cinnamon in a tasty masala (A must have with any entree)

COCONUT CABBAGE

Stewed sweet cabbage with onions, garlic, diced green bell pepper, curry leaves and coconut milk

CHANA MASALA

Chic peas stir fried with onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers, seasoned with mustard seeds and coriander

OKRA VEGETABLE CURRY

Whole pieces of okra delicately simmered in a thick rich vegetarian curry with tamarind and spices.

SPINACH TOFU KORMA

Tender tofu morsels simmered in a rich creamy spinach sauce with delicate herbs and spices.

VEGETARIAN THALI DINNER FOR TWO SPECIAL

| -choose any 6 of the above main vegetarian entrees | -served with yellow fragrant rice, 2 naan, roti or dosai bread, vegetable sambar, raita and coconut chutney.

DESSERTS

KHEER

Deliciously sweet rice pudding cooked with raisins and nuts.

PRATHA DELIGHT

Our special roti bread cooked with caramelized brown sugar and topped with 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup.