Indian restaurant · North Indian and Punjabi, Indo-Chinese

Punjab Cafe

322 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95112

The menu runs to 133 dishes, including dal tadka and baingan bharta, which we have found on only a few other menus nearby.

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On their menu

Baingan bharta: smoky mashed eggplant with lemon on a patterned plate — Baingan Bharta

Chole bhature: puffed fried bread with chickpea curry — Chole Bhature

Typical photos of dishes on their menu

Hours

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Contact

(408) 295-5470

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Diners here

Chicken Tikka ( 6 piece serve dry )Tender boneless white meat chicken marinated in spicy yogurt and baked in tandoor.
Tandoori Plain Basket
Tandoori Chicken3 leg pieces of tender chicken marinated in yogurt, spices, baked in the tandoor and sauteed in onions, tomatoes, mushrooms and bell peppers.
Tandoori Chicken Tikka8 tender pieces of chicken marinated in yogurt, spices, baked in the tandoor and sauteed in onions, tomatoes, mushrooms and bell peppers.
Tandoori Paneer Tikka8 tender pieces of paneer marinated in yogurt, spices, baked in the tandoor and sauteed in onions, tomatoes, mushrooms and bell peppers.

Chicken

Chicken Tenders6 Pieces Of Breaded Chicken Tenders Served With Fresh Chilli And Sweet Tamarind Sauce
Chicken MushroomBoneless chicken cooked with fresh mushrooms and exotic herbs .
Chicken VindalooBoneless chicken cooked with potatoes in a hot tangy sauce .
Kadai ChickenBoneless chicken cooked with fresh tomatoes, green peas, peppers, onions and exotic spices .
Chicken SaagBoneless chicken cooked with fresh spinach and light cream .
Chicken KormaBoneless chicken cooked with nuts, raisins, exotic herbs and spices in a rich creamy sauce .
Chicken CoconutBoneless chicken cooked with nuts, raisins, exotic herbs and spices in a rich creamy sauce.
Lentil ChickenBlack lentils cooked with herbs and spices, then sauteed in butter and garnished with fresh coriander.
Chicken CurryBoneless chicken cooked with exotic herbs .
Lentil chicken
Chicken Tikka Masala ( 16 OZ )Boneless white meat chicken tandoori cooked in a rich creamy sauce.
Butter Chicken ( 16 OZ )Chicken meat tandoori in our special creamy onion and tomato sauce.
Chana Chicken EntreeChick peas cooked with boneless white meat chicken in exotic spices.
Chicken Do Pyazachicken breast cubes cooked W/ chopped onions fresh tomato, green bell pepper, herbs, spices & creamy sauce

Lamb and goat

Chicken Rogan JoshTender morsels of Boneless chicken cooked in onion sauce w/yoghurt, nuts, cream, spices & coriander
Rogan JoshTender morsels of lamb cooked in an onion sauce with yogurt, nuts, cream, spices and coriander .
Lamb Tikka MasalaLamb cooked in a rich creamy tomato sauce.
Lamb CurryLamb cooked in a thick curry sauce .
Lamb SaagLamb cooked with fresh spinach and light cream .
Lamb KormaLamb cooked with nuts in a rich creamy sauce .
Lamb CoconutLamb cooked with nuts in a rich creamy coconut sauce .
Lamb VindalooLamb cooked with potatoes in a hot tangy sauce .
Kadai Lamb ( 24 OZ )Boneless lamb pieces cooked with sliced peppers and onions, tomatoes, spices .
Goat Curry Entree ( 24 OZ )Bone-In Goat cooked in a thick curry sauce.
Lamb Sheekh KebobsGround Lamb Cook with garlic ,ginger ,cilantro,mint flavor

Seafood

Fish MasalaSalmon fish cooked in a rich creamy tomato sauce with mild herbs and spices .
Fish CurrySliced salmon fish cooked in a thick curry sauce .
Fish VindalooSalmon fish cooked with potatoes, tomatoes in a hot tangy sauce .
Shrimp CurryShrimp cooked in a thick curry sauce .
Shrimp KormaShrimp cooked with nuts, raisins, exotic herbs and spices in a rich creamy sauce .
Shrimp CoconutShrimp cooked with nuts, raisins, exotic herbs and spices in a rich coconut creamy sauce .
Shrimp SaagShrimp cooked with fresh spinach, freshly ground spices and light cream .
Shrimp VindalooShrimp cooked with potatoes in a hot tangy sauce .

Vegetarian and paneer

Lychee PaneerHomemade cheese cubes sautéed with fresh ginger, garlic, lychee, onions, and tomatoes gravy in a cream sauce.
Paneer Do PyazaHomemade cheese cubes cooked with chopped onions, fresh tomatoes, green bell pepper, herbs, spices and creamy sauce.
Navratan KormaNine vegetables cooked in nine spices, homemade cheese and nuts in a light cream sauce .
Paneer butter Masala ( 24 OZ )Homemade cheese cubes cooked with onion, fresh tomatoes, herbs and spices .
Chana MasalaChickpeas cooked with onions, tomatoes, herbs and spices .
Mixed VegetablesFresh mixed vegetables with herbs and coriander .
Aloo MutterFresh green peas cooked with potatoes and a variety of herbs and spices .
Palak PaneerFresh spinach, homemade cheese and a light cream sauce .
Aloo PalakPotatoes cooked with fresh spinach .
Mutter PaneerHomemade cheese cooked with fresh green peas in a light cream sauce with herbs and spices .
Kadai PaneerHomemade cheese cubes cooked with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and exotic spices .
Dal MakhiniBlack lentils cooked with herbs and spices, then sauteed in butter and garnished with fresh coriander .
Mushroom KormaSliced mushrooms cooked in ginger & garlic paste, spices, and creamy sauce
Coconut KormaNine vegetables cooked in nine spices, homemade cheese & in coconut milk .
Palak MushroomMushrooms cooked in fresh spinach and light cream
Mutter MushroomSliced Mushrooms and peas cooked with ginger garlic paste .
Coconut Mushroomsliced mushroom cooked with ginger, garlic paste coconut cream
Gobhi MasalaCauliflower Florets cooked in ginger , garlic paste and masala sauce
Vegetable JhalfreziStir Fried Fresh Vegetables Simmered in Mild ,Medium Spicy Tomato Gravy
Tardka Dal ( Dal fry )Chana dal , ginger, garlic paste , tomato, green chilies, garam masala .
Malai soya chaap ( with cashew nuts ) vegsoya chaap chunks cooked in a creamy sauce with fresh herbs and cashew nuts.
Dal bhindiBlack lentil cook with okra ,ginger garlic paste touch of lemon
Malai Kofta Entree ( 16 OZ )Vegetable balls cooked in a creamy sauce with fresh herbs and nuts.
Paneer and Mushrooms EntreePaneer cooked with chili pepper, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms and exotic spices.
Coconut Paneer EntreeHomemade cheese cubes sauteed with fresh ginger, garlic, onions and tomatoes in a coconut cream garnished with nuts.
Chana Saag EntreeChick peas cooked with fresh spinach, onions, garlic and mild cream sauce.
Baingan Bharta ( Eggplant )Baingan bharta is an Indian dish prepared by mincing grilled eggplant and mixing it with tomato, onion, herbs and spices. Grilling the eggplant over charcoal or
Non Veg Dinner For Two2 piece veg samosa choice of 2 curry 2 garlic naan dessert 8oz rice pudding , 16oz rice
Veg Dinner For twoInclude two piece veg samosa , two choice of curries ( 12 OZ ) , one garlic naan , rice ( 16 OZ) and kheer ( rice pudding )

Biryani and rice

Basmati Rice ( 16 OZ )
Basmati Rice ( 32 OZ )
Basmati Rice ( 16 OZ )
Basmati Rice ( 32 OZ )
Basmati Rice ( 16 OZ )
Basmati Rice ( 32 OZ )
Basmati Rice ( 16 OZ )
Basmati Rice ( 32 OZ )
Vegetable BiryaniBasmati rice cooked with vegetables, herbs and nuts.
Chicken BiryaniBasmati rice cooked with chunks of chicken, onions, peppers, herbs and spices.
Lamb BiryaniBasmati rice cooked with chunks of lamb, onions, peppers, herbs and spices.
Paneer biryaniBasmati rice cooked with home made cheese herbs, and . Served with raita.
Egg riceScrambled eggs & basmati rice ,Indian spices etc
Basmati Rice ( 16 OZ )
Basmati Rice ( 32 OZ )
Basmati Rice ( 16 OZ )
Basmati Rice ( 32 OZ )

Indo-Chinese

Breads

Chana BhaturaChana ( chick peas ) 2 piece bhatura ,dahi ,chopped onions ,mint & tamarind chutney
Chapati (Roti)Traditional whole wheat bread 2 pieces
Plain ParathaPan fried whole wheat bread
Onion ParathaPan fried Indian bread stuffed with spiced mashed onion
Aloo ParathaPan fried Indian bread stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes
Paneer ParathaPan fried Indian bread stuffed with homemade cheese & spices
Plain BasketOne piece of chapati & two pan fried plain paratha
naan
Garlic NaanGarlic and Cilantro Naan cooked in clay oven
Paneer naanShredded home made cheese
Aloo NaanShredded potato &spice
Chicken ,Cheese NaanShredded Chicken ,&home made cheese
Coconut naanSweet coconut flakes with dry fruit ,almonds, cashew
Mozzarella cheese naanStuffed mozzarella cheese & spice etc

Sides and extras

Desserts

Drinks

Pepsi - FountainThe bold, refreshing, robust cola.
Pepsi Zero Sugar - FountainReal cola taste, with a refreshing pop of sweet, fizzy bubbles without sugar
Starry - FountainA caffeine-free soda that provides a crisp, clear burst of lemon lime flavor
Tropicana Lemonade - FountainThe invigorating taste of freshly squeezed lemons with no artificial sweeteners or flavors
Crush Orange - FountainThe original orange soda, click to add to your meal.
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Mango Lassi
Soda bottle ( 16.9 OZ )
Salt lassi
Porotta 2 pieceWheat flour ,water ,sunflower oil ,salt
coke

Overview

133 dishes on the menu we read, about 91 of them without meat or seafood
Price: $$ (moderate)

Dishes you can get here

Tandoori Chicken

Chole Bhature

Butter Chicken

Punjab CafeSan Jose

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Location

322 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95112 · Get directions

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Questions people ask

Where is Punjab Cafe?

Punjab Cafe is at 322 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95112. Phone: 4082955470.

Does Punjab Cafe have vegetarian options?

Yes. About 91 of the 133 dishes on the menu we read have no meat or seafood, for example Pepsi - Fountain, Pepsi Zero Sugar - Fountain, Starry - Fountain and Tropicana Lemonade - Fountain.

What dishes does Punjab Cafe serve?

Their menu includes Aloo Tikki, Baingan Bharta, Bhindi Masala, Butter Chicken, Chana Masala, Chicken Biryani, Chicken Tikka, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chilli Chicken and Chilli Paneer.

How expensive is Punjab Cafe?

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

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Punjab Cafe

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Chaat and street food