Taste of India Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing Taste of India, a halal Indian restaurant in Pacific Grove, CA, offering a diverse menu with vegan options and a range of utilities. From flavorful appetizers like Chicken Tikka and Paneer Tikka to a variety of bread options including Aloo Kulcha and Pesto Naan, Taste of India promises a culinary journey through Indian flavors. Their unique beverage selection, including traditional chai and mango lassi, adds a refreshing touch to the dining experience. Customers praise the generous portions, reasonable prices, and attentive service, making it a go-to spot for authentic Indian cuisine. With indoor and outdoor seating, gender-neutral restrooms, and compostable containers available, Taste of India prioritizes both flavor and sustainability. Don't miss out on their signature dishes like the pineapple curry with paneer or the delightful complimentary samosas. Experience the vibrant tastes of India at Taste of India.
Appetizers

Baba Ghanooj
Eggplant smoked on an open fire, pureed and mixed with tahini sauce and our own special dressing. Served with soft pita bread. (Pita not vegan) (GF & V)
Chicken Tikka (Appitizer)
Allow 15 minutes to prepare. Boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices. Served on a bed of lettuce with cilantro and tamarind chutneys. (GF)
Chicken Wings
Allow 15 minutes to prepare. Fresh chicken wings roasted in the tandoor oven. Served with tamarind and cilantro chutneys. (GF)
Taste of India Delight
A selection of vegetable samosa, vegetable pakora, chicken tikka and chicken pakoras served with cilantro and tamarind chutneys.
Fish Tikka (Appitizer)
Allow 15 minutes to prepare. Juicy pieces of fresh fish marinated with spices and masted in the tandoor oven. Accompanied with our special cilantro and tamarind chutneys. (GF & Dairy Free)
Grape Leaves
Vine ripened grape leaves stuffed with seasoned rice, onions and delicate spices. Served with cilantro and tamarind chutneys. (GF& V)
Hummus
The original middle eastern dip of garbanzo beans, tahini sauce and a special dressing served with soft pita bread. (Pita nor vegan) (GF & V)
Pakoras
Delicately spiced fried fritters lightly battered in chickpea flour. Served with cilantro and tamarind chutney. (GF & Dairy Free)
Paneer Tikka APT
Allow 15 minutes to prepare. Tender pieces of cheese marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, herbs and spices. Served on a bed of lettuce with cilantro and tamarind chutneys
Samosa
Two crispy pastries filled with your choice of freshly mixed vegetables or delicately spiced lean ground beef. (V)
Vegetarian Delight
A selection of vegetable samosa, vegetable pakora. Aloo pakora, paneer pakora, and vegetable cutlet. Served with cilantro and tamarind chutneys.
Vegetable Cutlets
A medley of vegetables, herbs & spices formed into patties and sauted served with cilantro and tamarind chutneys. (GF)
Paneer Tikka (Appetizer)
Tender pieces of cheese marinated in yogurt, ginger garlic, herbs and spices. Served on a bed of lettuce with cilantro and tamarind chutneys. (GF)
House Salad
Our home salad consists of fresh garden greens, lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, carrots, bell peppers, mushrooms and cucumbers served with Mediterranean dressing. (GF & Dairy Free)
Mediterranean Salad
Fresh garden salad made with lettuce, tomatoes, green olives, carrots, bell peppers, mushrooms. Cucumbers and feta cheese. Served with Mediterranean dressing. (GF)
Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine lettuce prepared with a classic Caesar dressing and croutons.
Indian Salad
Onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, and green bell peppers mixed in a tangy sauce. (GF & V)
Dal Soup
Homemade lentil soup prepared in an old Indian tradition. (GF & V)
Tomato Soup
A rich curried tomato soup spiced with cumin and curry leaves with a touch of cream. (GF)
Mulligtawany Soup
A rich chicken and lentil soup, flavored with Indian spices. (GF)
Soups & Salads

Indian

Royal Biryani
A classic Mughlai dish of basmati rice cooked with curry raisins, cashew nuts, sauted onions, and saffron. Served with raita. (GF & Dairy free without the raita)
Butter Massala
A deliciously smooth butter, tomato, and cream sauce, spiced with ginger and garlic. (GF)
Chili Chicken
A famous dish from Delhi: chicken stir-fried in green onions, bell peppers, ginger and other spices. (No Dairy)
Coconut Curry
Vegan available. Rich curry cooked with coconut milk, cream, ginger, garlic and our special blend of spices. (GF & Vegan option available if no dairy selected)
Curry
A traditional brown curry prepared with tomatoes, onions and fresh herbs. (GF & Dairy Free)
Egg Curry
Egg cooked in a traditional curry sauce. (GF & Dairy Free)
Jaipuri Masala
An exquisite dish from the city of Jaipur prepared with tomatoes, onion, ginger, garlic, and paneer. (GF)
Jalfrezi
Boneless meat or vegetables stir-fried in brown curry with bell peppers, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and onions. (GF & Dairy Free)
Karai Ghost
Cooked in a traditional Indian wok with onions, tomatoes, fenugreek leaves, capsicums, fresh ginger, and garlic. (GF & Dairy Free)
Shai Korma
A traditional dish prepared with exotic spices, herbs and a cream-based sauce with almonds. (GF)
Madras Chile Massala
This dish originates from the city of madras. Cooked in a sauce of tomatoes, roasted dry chilies, browned garlic, cumin and other authentic Indian spices. (GF & Dairy Free)
Mango Curry
Vegan available. Tender pieces of meat or vegetables sauted with major grey mango chutney and a touch of cream. (GF & Dairy free if no dairy option selected)
Tikka Masala
A cream based curry cooked with ginger and cilantro in a tomato sauce. (GF)
Navratan Korma
Vegetables with cashews, paneer cheese, simmered in a tomato-cream sauce. Navratan means nine gems, referring to the nine ingredients that go into this tasty dish. (GF)
Palak Massala (Saag)
Cream of spinach simmered with onions and spices. (GF)
Pineapple Curry
Our house curry with chunks of cut pineapples, spices and cream. (GF & Dairy free is no dairy option selected)
Rogan Josh
This famous dish from Kashmir is cooked with tomatoes and onions then roasted with spices in a rich brown curry sauce. (GF)
Shimla Paneer
Our special paneer dish consisting of bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms and a blend of unique spices. (GF)
Vindaloo
Zesty curry cooked in a tangy sauce of wine vinegar, ginger, and potatoes. (GF)
Karai Gosht
Cooked in a traditional Indian wok with onions, tomatoes, fenugreek leaves, capsicums, fresh ginger, and garlic. (GF & No Dairy)
Jaipuri
An exquisite dish from the city of jaipur prepared with tomatoes, onion, ginger, garlic, and paneer. (GF & No Dairy)
Aloo Gobi
Potatoes and cauliflower sauted with onions and fresh herbs. (GF & V)
Aloo Mutter Mushroom
Potatoes, green peas and mushrooms in an onion curry sauce with ginger. (GF & V)
Baigan Bharta
Eggplant baked over an open flame, mashed and seasoned with herbs, sauted onions, green peas and tomatoes. (GF & V)
Chana Massala
Chickpeas cooked over a slow fire blended with spices and tomatoes. (GF & V)
Dal Maharani
Creamed lentils cooked with select herbs and spices. (GF)
Mutter Massala
Fresh green peas cooked in a golden curry sauce. (GF)
Okra Massala
Okra cooked with sauted onion, tomatoes, special herbs and spices. (GF & V)
Paneer Shahi
Cubes of mild, homemade Indian cheese cooked in a smooth masala cream sauce. (GF)
Tadka Dal
Yellow lentils cooked with tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger and fresh herbs and spices. (GF & V)
Vegetable Kofta
Pureed vegetables and cheese kofta served in a butter sauce.
Okra
Okra cooked with sauted onion, tomatoes, special herbs and spices. (GF & V)
Vegetarian

Tandoori

Chicken Tikka
Succulent pieces of boneless chicken rubbed with Indian herbs and spices and marinated with yogurt served with sliced onions and lemon. (GF)
Keema Kabab
Seasoned ground lamb marinated with fresh herbs and lemon. Served with sliced onions and lemon. (GF)
Lamb Boti Kabab
Tender pieces of New Zealand lamb marinated in yogurt with our special blend of Indian spices. Served with lemon and onions. (GF)
Shish Taouk
Cubed chicken marinated in yogurt, garlic, oregano, saffron & other middle eastern spices. Served on a bed of rice & fresh vegetables. (GF)
Tandoori Breast
Juicy spring boneless chicken breast marinated with yogurt, fresh ground spices. Served with sliced onions and lemon. (GF)
Tandoori Chicken
Juicy spring bone-in chicken marinated with yogurt with flavorful, fresh ground spices. Served with sliced onions and lemon, marinated with yogurt. (GF)
Tandoori Cod
Filet of cod marinated and cooked in the tandoor. Served with rice, vegetables, and lemon. (GF & No dairy in marinade)
Tandoori Paneer
Soft, juicy chunks of paneer marinated in tandoori masala and then grilled with vegetables. (GF)
Tandoori Prawns
Jumbo prawns marinated in a special blend of spices and herbs then roasted in the tandoor served with sliced onions, lemon and bell pepper. (GF & No dairy in marinade)
Tandoori Salmon
Fresh king salmon cooked in our special tandoori marinade. Served with lemon and onions. (GF & No dairy in marinade)
Tandoori Surprise
An assortment of tandoori specialties: chicken, lamb, beef, fish, and prawn. Served with sliced onions and lemon. (GF)
Lamb Boti
Tender pieces of new Zealand lamb marinated in yogurt with our special blend of Indian spices. Served with lemon and onions. (GF & )
Aloo Kulcha
Leavened bread stuffed with potatoes and spices
Aloo Paratha
Unleavened layered whole wheat bread stuffed with potatoes, onions and fresh spices. (Vegan if no oil/butter option selected)
Chicken Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with chicken and herbs
Garlic Naan
Leavened bread topped with garlic
Kashmiri Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with cherries, raisins and fennel
Plain Nan
White leavened bread
Onion Kulcha
Leavened bread stuffed with fresh onions
Paneer Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with traditional Indian homemade cheese
Pesto Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with pesto
Pita
Plain Paratha
Unleavened layered whole wheat bread. (Vegan if no oil/butter option selected)
Roti
Unleavened whole wheat bread. (Vegan if no oil option selected)
Spinach & Paneer Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with seasoned spinach and homemade Indian cheese
Spinach Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with seasoned spinach
Vegetable Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with mixed vegetables and herbs
Pita Bread
Breads

Side Orders

Brown Rice
Mango Pickle
Onion & Chilies
Papadum
Large, thin flatbread made from lentil flour, cumin seeds, and baked until crispy in the tandoor. (GF & V)
Plain Yougurt
Raita
A refreshing yogurt salad made with cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, onions, and spices. (GF)
Rice
Sauted Vegetables
Fresh potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, zucchini, bell pepper. (GF & V)
Sweet Mango Chutney
Onions & Chilies
Fresh sliced onions and serrano chilies. Fresh squeezed lemon and chat masala. This is an Indian tradition to have raw onions and chilies with their food. (GF & V)
Baklava
A delicious Middle Eastern pastry made of nuts baked between layer of thin dough and steeped in syrup that has been flavored with exotic juices.
Gulab Jamun
An Indian delicacy made from milk dough fried until golden brown, and served in a honey and saffron syrup.
Kheer
Traditional Indian rice pudding cooked with nuts and cardamoms. (GF)
Kulfi
Traditional Indian ice cream made of condensed milk, fresh cream, almonds, and cardamom. (GF)
Coconut Almond Ice Cream
Specially prepared ice cream. (GF)
Mango Pistachio Ice Cream
Specially prepared ice cream. (GF)
Cheesecake
The name says it all! Served with mango sauce.
Rasmalai
Delicate homemade cheese patties served in an almond sweetened milk and cardamom sauce. (GF)
Desserts

Beverages

Chai
An ancient tea of India, made of black tea, milk, cardamom, cloves, fennel, and sugar
Iced Chai
An ancient tea of India, made of black tea, milk, cardamom, cloves, fennel, and sugar
Mango Lemonade
Traditional lemonade with a twist of mango
Plain Lassi
Traditional Indian drink made with homemade yogurt, milk, and rosewater
Mango Lassi
Traditional Indian drink made with mango, homemade yogurt, milk and rosewater
Mango Shake
Mango puree blended with milk and vanilla ice cream
Hot Teas
Mexican Coke
Iced Tea
Lemonade
Coffee
Bottled Water
Fruit Juices
Apple, orange, or mango