Indian restaurant

Lotus Cuisine of India

812 Fourth Street, San Rafael, CA 94901

$$Vegan optionsCatering213 dishes on the menu

The menu runs to 213 dishes, including momos and gajar halwa, which we have found on only a few other menus nearby.

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On their menu

Chicken biryani on a plate — Chicken Biryani

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Mixed Veggie PakorasTraditional Indian Snack (Vegan) Fresh Vegetables (pesticide-free spinach, cauliflower,potatoes & red onions) dipped in chick pea flour and lightly fried.
Onion Pakoras(Vegan) Thinly sliced onion strings dipped in mildly spiced chick pea flour batter and lightly fried.
Chicken PakorasBoneless white meat chicken strips dipped in chickpea flour batter and lightly fried.
Vegetable SamosasMost popular appetizer. In-house organic made pastry stuffed with seasoned potatoes and green peas (2 pieces).
Gluten Free Vegetable SamosaIn-house made pastry stuffed with seasoned potatoes and peas in an organic gluten free flour (potato, rice and tapioca flour).
Lamb SamosasIn-house organic made pastry stuffed with minced lamb and green peas (2 pieces).
Paneer PakoraIn-house made cheese (Paneer) stuffed with tangy mint and cilantro sauce and lightly fried.
Prawn PakoraJumbo Prawns marinated and dipped in chickpea flour and lightly fried, served with tangy mint and cilantro sauce.
Fish PakoraFresh Salmon marinated and dipped in chickpea flour and lightly fried, served with tangy mint and cilantro sauce.
Vegetable MomosMomos (Dumpling) is a traditional street food of Nepal. It's made with finely chopped vegetables and cheese (Paneer) wrapped in a thin sheet and then steamed.
Chicken MomosMomos (Dumpling) is a traditional street food of Nepal. It's made with finely chopped fresh chicken wrapped in a thin sheet and then steamed.
Chicken 65
Pakora CurryDeep fried chickpea flour fritters (pakoras) in a tangy, spiced yogurt and gram-flour-based curry.

Soups and salads

Tandoor and grill

Tandoori Prawn MasalaPrawns cooked with mild creamy masala sauce
Tandoori ChickenTwo whole chicken legs, marinated in yogurt and organic spices
Chicken Tikka KababBoneless breast pieces marinated and roasted with organic spices
Lamb Seekh KababFresh lean ground lamb, with cilantro, cumin, mint and pommegranate seed pressed on skewers & roasted
Tandoori PrawnsJumbo prawns marinated in ginger, garlic and roasted.
Tandoori SalmonSalmon marinated in ginger, garlic & roasted
Tandoori Mixed GrillAssorted tandoori specialties
Lamb ChopsMarinated rack of lamb with organic spices Verjus (non-fermented grape Jucie)
Pesto Paneer KebabHomemade Organic cheese cubes cooked with onions, bell peppers, holy basil, cilantro, yogurt and spices.
Paneer Tikka KababHomemade cheese and veggies marinated with yogurt and spices.

Chicken

Chicken Tikka MasalaChicken cooked in mild creamy masala sauce and organic spices
Butter ChickenTandoori Boneless chicken in a thick buttery gravy (Dark meat only)
Chicken Curry (Surender)House special tradional Punjabi curry
Chicken VindalooChicken cooked with potatoes, chilli, and verjus (non-fermented grape juice)
Chicken Coconut CurryChicken cooked with coconut milk, ginger, garlic, organic spices and a touch of basil
Chicken SaagWhite meat chicken breast cooked with mildly spices pesticide-free spinach.
Chicken KormaWhite meat chicken breast in a creamy based masala sauce and topped with nuts and raisins.
Kadahi ChickenChicken breast cooked in an onion-tomato sauce and sautéed with sliced onions and bell peppers.
Chicken HarabharaWhite Meat Chicken breast marinated with yogurt, spices, mint and cilantro.

Lamb and goat

Rogan Josh (Lamb Curry)Lamb cooked in a tomato-onion gravy and organic spices
Lamb SaagLamb cooked with pesticide-free spinach
Lamb Tikka MasalaLamb cooked in creamy masala sauce and organic spices
Kadahi LambLamb cooked with tomatoes, onion, bellpepper, ginger and garlic
Lamb VindalooLamb cooked with potatoes, chilli and Verjus (non-fermented grape juice)
Lamb Coconut CurryLamb cooked in coconut milk, ginger, garlic, organic spices and a touch of basil
Lamb KormaLamb cooked in a creamy masala sauce and topped with nuts and raisins.
Lamb JalfreziTender chunks of lamb cooked in a mild tomato-onion gravy then finished with a fry up of chunky onions, bell-peppers.
Laal Maas (House Special)A goat meat curry originated from Rajasthan, India. It's a mutton curry made with yogurt and hot spices.

Seafood

Prawn SaagPrawns cooked in a creamy pesticide-free spinach
Prawn CurryPrawns cooked in a tomato-onion gravy
Prawn VindalooPrawns cooked with spiced potatoes and Verjus (non-fermented grape juice)
Prawn Coconut CurryPrawns cooked in coconut milk, ginger, garlic, organic spices and a touch of basil
Kadahi PrawnsPrawns cooked with tomatoes, onion, bellpepper, ginger and garlic
Kadahi FishSalmon cooked with tomatoes, onion, bellpepper, ginger and garlic
Fish Tikka MasalaSalmon cooked in mild masala sauce
Goa Fish CurrySalmon cooked with creamy based coconut milk
Prawn KormaWild Jumbo Prawns cooked in a creamy based masala sauce and topped with nuts and raisins.
Prawn Pepper MasalaJumbo prawns marinated in authentic Indian spices, cooked in butter & garlic then finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon.

Vegetarian and paneer

Saag PaneerFresh pesticide-free spinach cooked with organic paneer
Navrattan KormaMixed vegetables cooked in our masala sauce, with organic paneer, nuts & raisins
Aloo GobiFresh organic cauliflower cooked with potatoes and organic spices
Aloo BenganFresh Japanese baby eggplant and potatoes cooked with sliced onions, and organic spices
Paneer Tikka MasalaHomemade organic cheese cubes cooked in masala sauce with organic spices
Bengan BharthaEggplant delicacy cooked with a blend of organic spices.
Dal MakhaniOrganic whole lentils cooked with organic spices
Saag AlooFresh pesticide-free spinach cooked with potatoes
Dal TarkaOrganic chana dal (yellow lentils) cooked with tomatoes, onion, ginger, and spices
Malai KoftaCombination of organic cheese, potatoes, nuts, raisins, blended with organic spices
Vegetable Coconut CurryVegetables cooked with garlic, ginger, tomatoes, organic spices and coconut milk
Bhindi MasalaFresh okra with sautéed onions, ginger, garlic and tomatoes.
Mushroom MasalaMushrooms cooked with garlic, ginger,tomatoes,organic spices and coconut milk
Vegetable Tikka MasalaOrganic vegetables cooked in masala sauce with organic spices
PapadumTwo thin baked lentil wafers
Stuffed Baby EggplantSmall baby Indian eggplants stuffed with spices and cooked in our homemade masala sauce.

Biryani and rice

Basmati White RiceNon-GMO indian basmati rice
Eco-Friendly Basmati Brown RiceNon-GMO indian basmati rice
Vegetarian BiryaniBasmati rice, zucchini, cauliflower, carrot, broccoli, turnip, bellpepper, onion, green peas, cashews, raisins, & organic spices
Chicken BiryaniChicken cooked with basmati rice, zucchini, cauliflower, carrot, broccoli, turnip, bellpepper, onion, green peas, cashews, raisins, & organic spices
Lamb BiryaniLamb cooked with basmati rice, zucchini, cauliflower, carrot, broccoli, turnip, bellpepper, onion, green peas, cashews, raisins, & organic spices
Prawn BiryaniPrawns cooked with basmati rice, zucchini, cauliflower, carrot, broccoli, turnip, bellpepper, onion, green peas, cashews, raisins, & organic spices
Goat BiryaniBone-In Goat cooked with basmati rice, zucchini, cauliflower, carrots, broccoli, turnip, bell pepper, onions, green peas, cashews, raisins & organic spices.

Indo-Chinese

Gobi Florets Manchurian (House Special)Fresh Organic Cauliflower lightly fried and made in a sweet, tangy & slightly spicy manchurian Sauce with vinegar, ginger & garlic.
Paneer Chilli MomosSteamed and sautéed homemade cheese with spices and vegetables cooked with bell pepper and onions with a tangy sweet and spicy sauce.
Honey Chili Potatoes
Chicken ChilliWhite meat chicken breast dipped in chickpea flour and cooked with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and spices in a tangy sauce.
Tofu ChilliAn Indo-Chinese appetizer where crisp, batter-fried tofu tossed in a slightly sweet, spicy, hot and tangy chili sauce with bell peppers and onions.

Thalis and combos

Breads

NaanFresh Organic Leavened bread baked in a clay pit over charcoal
Garlic NaanFresh Organic Naan topped with fresh garlic & cilantro.
Kabuli NaanFresh Organic Naan stuffed with organic cashews, chopped maraschino cherries, anise, coconut flakes and raisins.
Onion NaanFresh Organic Naan stuffed with diced red onions & mild spices.
Paneer NaanFresh organic Naan stuffed with homemade organic cheese (paneer) & mild spices
Bullet NaanNaan topped with jalapeño and cilantro.
Spinach NaanNaan stuffed with cooked organic baby spinach, herbs and spices.
Veggie Kulchacauliflower, potato, red onion, peas, cilantro roasted spices, ghee & dry mango powder.
Everything NaanNaan topped with sesame seeds, garlic, onion, poppy seeds and salt.
Keema NaanFresh organic Naan stuffed with mild spiced ground lamb
Aloo Cheese NaanFresh organic naan stuffed with potatoes, mozzarella & cheddar cheese with mild spices.
Pesto NaanFresh organic Naan topped with traditional pesto sauce.
Tandoori ChapatiOven-baked pita style bread (organic wheat flour)(Vegan)
ParathaFlakey layered with Fenugreek leaves & olive oil, oven-baked Indian bread (organic wheat flour) (Vegan).
Aloo ParathaFresh organic whole wheat flour bread stuffed with mild spiced potatoes and green peas baked in clay oven. (Vegan)
Gluten Free NaanFresh organic Naan made from rice, tapioca & chick pea flour.
Gluten Free Garlic NaanFresh organic Naan made from gluten free flour topped with fresh garlic and cilantro
Gluten Free Pesto NaanFresh organic Naan made from gluten free flour topped with fresh pesto sauce.
Gluten Free Pesto Garlic NaanFresh organic Naan made from gluten free flour topped with fresh pesto sauce & garlic.
Assorted Bread (Choose 3)Choose (3) from above breads
Amritsari KulchaAuthentic pindi-style chickpeas with bold Punjabi spices, paired with our signature tandoor-baked Amritsari Kulcha served with house-made white butter and onion

Sides and extras

Desserts

KheerTraditional chilled rice pudding made with milk, and flavored with green cardamon, saffron, rose water
Gulab JamunIndian style donut whole served with hot honey syrup
Organic Indian Ice CreamMango, Rose Petal, Tahitian Vanilla, Loco Coco (Vegan)
White Chocolate CheesecakeStrawberry ice cream on New York cheesecake, topped with white chocolate whipped cream and covered with mini white chocolate chips.
Kulfi
BalushahiIndian doughnuts. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, served with vanilla ice cream.
Carrot HalwaGrated carrots cooked into a pudding with milk, sugar, cardamom and ghee.
Mango SagoA Refreshing dessert made with fresh sweet mango, a creamy milk base & chewy tapioca pearls.

Drinks

SodaCarbonated drinks - Coke, Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, 7Up
Masala ChaiTraditional Indian tea with organic spices and milk
Mango LassiHomemade yogurt drink with fresh mango
Organic Mango JuiceHomemade organic mango drink made with fresh organic mango pulp.
Herbal TeaTea made from steeping herbs, flowers, Bengal spices.
Green TeaGreen Tea prepared from green leaves of the tea plant.
Black TeaBlack tea made from tea leaves that have been steeped for several minutes in hot water.
Marin Kombucha (16oz)Non-alcoholic, naturally carbonated, fermented tea that's brewed in Marin County
Sweet Rose LassiHomemade yogurt drink with rose water
Fentimans Rose LemonadeFermented botanical drink with lemon, ginger and pure rose extracts.
Fentimans Ginger BeerFermented botanical ginger drink with herbal extracts, botanically brewed.
Abita Root BeerAbita Root Beer is made with pure artesian spring water and Louisiana cane sugar to create a classic taste that is Louisiana True.
S. Pellegrino Mineral WaterSan Pellegrino an Italian sparkling water, is a crisp, clean, low-sodium beverage with zero calories and no artificial colors or flavors.
Mango Iced TeaPremium black iced tea prepared with mixing fresh organic mango juice.
S. Pellegrino 25.3 ozSan Pellegrino an Italian sparkling water, is a crisp, clean, low-sodium beverage with zero calories and no artificial colors or flavors.
Pineapple Mint Tonic- Juice Shop S.FJuice Shop's Pineapple Mint Tonic is a refreshing blend made with pure mountain spring water, cold-pressed juice, and adaptogens to sustain energy.
Sparkling Heirloom Apple - Juice Shop
Fentimans Lemonade
Ballast Point Sculpin IPABallast Point Sculpin IPA is a trophy beer that's a testament to Ballast Point's homebrew roots.
Almanac-Love Hazy IPA, AlamedaBuilt on a simple base of Pilsner malt and rolled oats, this super dank IPA has a pillowy mouthfeel and is double dry-hopped with Mosaic, Citra, and Sabro.
Almanac Seaside, West Coast IPA, AlamedaA crisp, refreshing West Coast style beer, featuring a balanced pale malt base generously dry-hopped with Nelson and Mosaic hops, delivering vibrant aromas of j
Turbodog Brown Ale, Abita
Kyla Hard Kombucha, Lavender Lemonade
Delirium Tremens Belgian AleA classic Belgian Golden Ale, "Delirium Tremens", offering complex flavors of spice, banana, clove, and citrus with a surprisingly smooth mouthfeel.
Indian Beer
Barasinghe, Hazy IPA
Barasinghe, Pale Ale
Taj Mahal, Lager 11ozTaj Mahal Premium Lager Beer is a deep golden color with pleasant malt sweetness & medium body.
Taj Mahal, Lager 22ozTaj Mahal Premium Lager Beer is a deep golden color with pleasant malt sweetness & medium body
Rupee, Basmati Rice Lager
Rupee, India Pale Ale
Baadshah Golden Indian Style Lager
Brewdog, Elvis Grapefruit infused IPA N/AA hazy New England-style N/A IPA bursting with juicy citrus and tropical fruit flavors, brewed with a generous dose of Citra and Amarillo hops.
Golden TamarindTequila, ginger tamarind syrup, fresh lemon juice, garnished with tamarind candy.
Rum BazaarSpiced Rum, house-spiced syrup & fresh lemon juice, topped with craft ginger beer.

58 more items we could not sort

Channa MasalaOrganic chick-peas cooked with fresh tomatoes, herbs and organic spices
Pickled mango
Lotus Gluten Free SorbetCashew nut salted date caramel with roasted almonds.
Mango Fudge CheesecakeTropical Mango sherbet on New York cheesecake, topped with macadamia coconut cream.
New York CheesecakeFamous New York cheesecake with luscious, thick, dense, velvety textured cheesecake with shortbread crust.
Chocolate Fantasy CheesecakeOriginal New York Cheesecake topped with a rich textured layer of chocolate mousse filling.
Pumpkin Cheesecake (Holiday Special Only)
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Barahsinghe, Pilsner
Barahsinghe, Belgian Witbier
Sincere Cider
Saunf ReserveWhiskey, Fennel, Jaggery Syrup & angostura Bitters
The Maharaja G & TGin, Mediterranean tonic & fresh lime
Sauvignon Blanc
BTL-Navarro, Sauv Blanc
GL-Bonterra, Organic Sauv Blanc
BTL-Bonterra, Organic Sauv Blanc
GL - Laird, Sauv Blanc
BTL - Laird, Sauv Blanc
Chardonnay
BTL-Navarro, Chard
BTL-Bonterra, Organic Chard
GL- Romeo, Chard
BTL- Romeo, Chard
BTL-Navarro, Reserve Chard
BTL - Laird, Chard
BTL - Stags Leap, Chard
BTL - Roost, Chard
Whites and Rosé
BTL-Laird, Pinot Grigio
BTL-Navarro, Pinot Grigio
BTL-Navarro, Gewurztraminer
GL-Navarro, Edelzwicker
BTL-Navarro, Edelzwicker
BTL-Navarro, Rose
GL- Bonterra Rosé
BTL - Bonterra Rosé
BTL - Navarro Reisling
BTL - Pennyroyal, Anyhow Blanc
BTL - Pennyroyal, Rosé
BTL - Pennyroyal, PinoTrio
Pinot Noir
BTL-Navarro, Pinot Noir
BTL-Bonterra, Organic Pinot Noir
BTL-Navarro, Ancienne Pinot Noir
BTL - Pennyroyal, Pinot Noir
Cabernet SauvignonBTL-Bonterra, Organic Cab Sauv
GL- Romeo, Cab Sauv
BTL - Romeo, Cab Sauv
BTL - McNab, Cab Sauv
BTL - Caymus, Cab Sauv
MerlotBTL-Bonterra, Organic Merlot
BTL- BV, Merlot
BTL - Laird, Merlot
Additional Reds
GL- Bonterra, Zinfandel
BTL- Bonterra, Zinfandel

Overview

213 dishes on the menu we read, about 164 of them without meat or seafood
Price: $$ (moderate)
Vegan options
Catering
Bar

Dishes you can get here

Butter Chicken

Goat Biryani

Veg Biryani

Lotus Cuisine of IndiaSan Rafael

From their menu. The photos show a typical version of each dish, not this restaurant's own plates. Compare places for: Momos · Chicken Biryani · Goat Biryani · Veg Biryani

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Location

812 Fourth Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 · Get directions

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Where is Lotus Cuisine of India?

Lotus Cuisine of India is at 812 Fourth Street, San Rafael, CA 94901. Phone: +14154565808.

Does Lotus Cuisine of India have vegetarian options?

Yes. About 164 of the 213 dishes on the menu we read have no meat or seafood, for example Basmati White Rice, Naan, Mixed Veggie Pakoras and Onion Pakoras.

What dishes does Lotus Cuisine of India serve?

Their menu includes Aloo Gobi, Bhindi Masala, Butter Chicken, Chana Masala, Chicken 65, Chicken Biryani, Chicken Tikka, Chicken Tikka Masala, Dal Makhani and Dal Tadka.

How expensive is Lotus Cuisine of India?

It is in our $$ price range (moderate).

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