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Tabla Indian Restaurant - San Mateo

450 South Norfolk Street, San Mateo, CA 94401

$$Catering186 dishes on the menu

The menu runs to 186 dishes, including haleem and momos, which we have found on only a few other menus nearby.

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Masala dosa with sambar and chutneys — Masala Dosa

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Onion Samosa (6 pcs)Crispy fried pastries filled with a burst of caramelized onions and fragrant spices.
Samosa (2 pc)Deep-fried pastries filled with a savory and flavorful mix of spiced potatoes and peas.
Masala PapadCrispy lentil wafers topped with a cool and tangy mix of chopped onions, tomatoes, and cilantro.
Gobi 65 (Dry)Spicy cauliflower florets dipped in a seasoned batter and golden fried.
Chicken 65 (Dry)Spicy bite-sized chicken pieces dipped in a batter and fried in Indo Chinese style.
Chicken 65 (Wet)Spicy, bite-sized chicken pieces dipped in a batter, fried crispy, and tossed in Indo-Chinese style sauce.
Amritsari Fish PakoraTender fish pieces coated in a spiced chickpea batter and deep-fried to golden perfection.
French Fries
Extra Potato Bhaji 8 oz

Chaat and street food

Soups and salads

South Indian

Dahi VadaSoft lentil dumplings soaked in yogurt and topped with tangy chutneys and spices.
Idli (3 pc)Steamed rice cakes, soft and fluffy, served with sambar and chutney.
Sambar Idli (2)Soft, fluffy rice cakes served with a tangy and spicy lentil soup (sambar).
Sambar Vada (2 pc)Crispy lentil donuts soaked in flavorful sambar.
Medu VadaCrispy, savory South Indian lentil donut, typically served with sambar and chutney.
Idli vada (2-Idli, 1-Vada)Soft steamed rice cakes served with crispy lentil fritters, accompanied by coconut chutney and sambar.
Plain DosaThin, crispy South Indian crepe made from fermented rice and lentil batter.
Masala DosaCrispy dosa filled with a spiced potato mixture, served with chutney and sambar.
Mysore Masala DosaA spicy version of the classic dosa, filled with a flavorful potato mixture in mysore seasoning and served with chutney and sambar.
Mysore Sada DosaCrispy dosa spread with a spicy red chutney.
Onion DosaCrispy dosa topped with sautéed onions and spices.
Onion Masala DosaCrispy dosa filled with a spiced potato mixture and topped with sautéed onions.
Spring Dosa (J)Crispy dosa filled with fresh vegetables and herbs.
Jini DosaCrispy dosa filled with a spicy mix of vegetables and cheese, drizzled with tangy sauces.
Pav Bhaji DosaA crispy dosa filled with the rich and spicy mixture of pav bhaji.
Rava DosaCrispy South Indian crepe made from semolina and rice flour.
Onion Rava DosaThin, crispy dosa made with semolina and topped with sautéed onions.
Onion Rava Masala DosaCrisp semolina dosa filled with spiced potato and topped with sautéed onions.
Rava Masala DosaCrispy dosa made with semolina, filled with a spiced potato mixture, and served with chutney and sambar.
Podi DosaCrispy dosa sprinkled with flavorful lentil powder.
Podi Masala DosaCrispy dosa filled with a spiced potato mixture and topped with aromatic lentil powder.
Egg DosaCrispy dosa layered with a perfectly cooked egg.
Chicken DosaCrispy dosa filled with spiced chicken, combining South Indian and flavorful chicken curry.
UthappamThick, savory South Indian pancake made from fermented rice and lentil batter, typically topped with vegetables
Andhra Spicy UthappamThick, soft pancake topped with spicy Andhra-style chili paste and vegetables
Tabla Special UthappamAny 3 toppings (Onions, Chillis, Tomotos, Carrot, Cheese, Bell Pepper) and each extra item /toppings will be $0.50 extra after 3 toppings.
Chilli Cheese DosaCrispy dosa filled with melted cheese and spicy chili.
Paneer DosaCrispy dosa filled with creamy paneer, and seasoned with spices.
Ghee Roast DosaCrispy, golden dosa cooked with a spread of ghee.
Andhra Spicy DosaCrispy dosa spread with a fiery Andhra-style chili paste.
Andhra Spicy Masala DosaCrispy dosa spread with spicy Andhra chili paste and filled with a flavorful potato masala.
Extra Potato Masala for Dosa
Extra Sambar

Tandoor and grill

Veg PlatterPlatter of Samosa(1 pc)/Veg Momo's(2 pc)/Chili Paneer/Baby Corn Manchuria.
Masala Grilled FishFresh fish marinated in a blend of flavorful spices, then grilled to perfection.
Non-Veg PlatterChilli chicken, Lolipop chicken (1pc), Goat pepper fry, Amritsari fish pakora
Paneer Tikka KebabCottage cheese marinated with yogurt, flavorful spices, and grilled with chilies, and bell peppers.
Tandoori Chicken LegGrilled bone-in chicken leg quarters marinated in yogurt, garlic, ginger, and fresh ground spices.
Chicken Tikka KebabChicken pieces marinated with spices and yogurt and grilled to perfection in a clay oven.
Hariyali Chicken KebabGrilled chicken marinated in a blend of green herbs and spices.
Lamb Seekh KebabMinced lamb, onions, and herbs mixed with the chef’s special spices, rolled and skewered in a clay oven.

Chicken

Chicken Lollipops - Dry (5 pcs)Frenched chicken winglet marinated in spices, coated in zesty batter, and golden fried.
Chicken Lollipops - Wet(5 pcs)Frenched chicken winglet marinated in spices, coated in zesty batter, golden fried, and tossed in indo-chinese sauce.
Pepper ChickenChunks of chicken cooked with crushed pepper flavored with tomato and onion sauce.
Karavepaku ChickenChicken cooked in spices and curry leaves.
Karampodi ChickenSpicy, roasted chicken coated with a flavorful chili and lentil powder.
Banjara ChickenBoneless chicken is coated in the spicy marination of yogurt, and spices and then grilled in a clay over.
Chicken TirangaGrilled chicken marinated in three different flavorful sauces.
Egg Masala CurryHard-boiled eggs cooked in a flavorful tomato-based gravy with aromatic spices.
Egg GhotalaSpicy scrambled eggs cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices.
Butter ChickenTender pieces of chicken cooked in a rich and creamy tomato-based sauce, with butter and aromatic spices.
Chicken Tikka MasalaChicken breast marinated in special Indian spices is first cooked in a tandoor and then simmered in creamy and tangy Indian gravy.
Andhra Chicken CurryChicken pieces cooked with tomatoes, onions, herbs in Andhra style spices.
Chicken ChettinaduBoneless Chicken Pieces Cooked with Tomatoes, Onions, Herbs and Chettinad style spices.
Kadai ChickenTender chicken cooked with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and aromatic spices in a thick gravy.
Gongura Chicken CurrySpicy chicken curry cooked with tangy gongura (sorrel) leaves.

Lamb and goat

Goat Keema CurryGround goat meat simmered in a rich, spicy gravy with aromatic spices.
Goat Pepper FrySpicy bone-in mutton pieces coated with Indian masala, pepper and fried to perfection.
Lamb Roast BonelessTender, marinated boneless lamb slow-roasted to perfection, seasoned with aromatic spices.
Gongura Goat CurryTender goat simmered with tangy gongura leaves and aromatic spices.
Kadai GoatTender goat meat cooked in a spicy, tangy tomato-based gravy with aromatic spices and bell peppers.
Goat Pepper CurryTender goat cooked in a bold, peppery gravy with aromatic spices.
Lamb CurryTender pieces of lamb cooked in a flavorful and aromatic gravy.
Goat CurryTender pieces of goat meat cooked in a flavorful and aromatic gravy.

Seafood

Vegetarian and paneer

Karavepaku PaneerCreamy paneer cooked with curry leaves and spices.
Veg Curries
Dal Fry
Malai Kofta
Paneer Makhani (Paneer Butter Masala)
Paneer Tikka Masala
Aloo Gobi MasalaPotato and Cauliflower cooked in traditional spices.
Kadai VegAssorted vegetables cooked with bell peppers, onions, and aromatic spices.
Navaratan KormaCreamy and mildly spiced curry with various types of vegetables, nuts, and fruits.
Kadai PaneerPaneer cubes cooked with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and aromatic spices in a thick gravy.
Palak PaneerPaneer cubes cooked in a creamy spinach gravy, flavored with spices.
Bhindi MasalaOkra Stir Fried with spices and onions.
Baingan BarthaBaingan bharta is THE eggplant dish that will make you fall in love with eggplant! It's a smoky eggplant mash mixed with a flavorful blend of garlic, ginger, sp
Bhindi FryCrispy fried okra seasoned with spices for a delicious crunch.

Biryani and rice

Vijayawada Boneless Chicken BiryaniLong-grain fragrant basmati rice and tender boneless chicken cooked with special spices from Vijayawada.
Goat Keema BiryaniLong-grain fragrant basmati rice cooked with spiced minced goat meat.
Thalappakatti goat biryani
Ambur goat dum biryani
Hyderabadi Veg Dum BiryaniFragrant basmati rice layered with mixed vegetables and aromatic spices.
Ulavacharu Veg Dum BiryaniFlavorful biryani with basmati rice and vegetables, cooked with tangy horse gram soup.
Gongura Veg Dum BiryaniLong-grain basmati rice and vegetables cooked with tangy and spicy gongura leaves.
Aavakai Veg Dum BiryaniLong-grain basmati rice and vegetables cooked with spicy mango pickle.
Paneer BiryaniLong-grain fragrant basmati rice cooked with paneer cubes and aromatic spices.
Ulavacharu Paneer BiryaniLong-grain basmati rice and paneer cooked with tangy horse gram soup.
Egg BiryaniLong-grain fragrant basmati rice cooked with boiled eggs and aromatic spices.
Ulavacharu Egg BiryaniLong-grain basmati rice and boiled eggs cooked with tangy horse gram soup.
Hyderabadi Chicken Dum BiryaniLong-grain basmati rice and tender chicken pieces cooked with aromatic spices on low heat.
Ulavacharu Chicken BiryaniLong-grain basmati rice and chicken cooked with tangy horse gram soup.
Gongura Chicken Dum BiryaniLong-grain basmati rice and chicken cooked with tangy and spicy gongura leaves.
Aavakai Chicken BiryaniLong-grain basmati rice and chicken cooked with spicy mango pickle.
Lamb BiryaniLong-grain fragrant basmati rice cooked with tender lamb pieces and aromatic spices.
Fish BiryaniLong-grain fragrant basmati rice cooked with tender fish pieces and aromatic spices.
Shrimp BiryaniLong-grain fragrant basmati rice cooked with succulent shrimp and aromatic spices.
Goat Fry BiryaniFragrant basmati rice layered with spicy and tender goat fry pieces, cooked with aromatic spices.
Ulavacharu Goat BiryaniLong-grain fragrant basmati rice cooked with tender goat pieces and tangy horse gram soup.
Basmati RiceLong-grain aromatic steam rice.
Long-grain aromatic steam rice
Biryani RiceFragrant basmati rice cooked with aromatic spices and herbs.
Jeera RiceLong-grain steamed basmati rice flavored with cumin seeds.
Curd RiceCreamy rice mixed with yogurt and tempered with spices.
White Rice

Indo-Chinese

Gobi ManchurianCrispy cauliflower florets tossed in a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce.
Baby Corn ManchurianSweet and tangy bites of baby corn, stir-fried in a flavorful sauce with a hint of spice.
Chili PaneerCottage cheese fried & tossed with onion, and bell peppers in chili soya sauce
Chilli Baby CornBaby corn fried and tossed with sauteed green chilies and garlic.
Chili ChickenFried chicken sautéed with onions, bell peppers and chilies, indo-Chinese style.
Chilli FishFried fish sautéed with onions, bell peppers, and chilies, indo-Chinese style.
Channa MasalaChickpeas cooked with cut onion, tomato, and green chili along with spices.
Chilli Garlic NaanSoft, white flour bread baked in a clay oven, topped with garlic and chili.
Chilli Cheese NaanSoft, oven-baked naan stuffed with melted cheese and spicy chili.
Veg Fried RiceStir-fried rice with mixed vegetables, seasoned with soy sauce and spices.
Egg Fried RiceStir-fried rice with scrambled eggs, mixed vegetables, soy sauce, and spices.
Chicken Fried RiceStir-fried rice with diced chicken, mixed vegetables, soy sauce, and spices.
Shrimp Fried RiceStir-fried rice with shrimp, mixed vegetables, soy sauce, and spices.
Veg NoodlesStir-fried noodles with mixed vegetables, seasoned with soy sauce and spices.
Egg NoodlesStir-fried noodles with scrambled eggs, mixed vegetables, soy sauce, and spices.
Chicken NoodlesStir-fried noodles with tender chicken pieces, mixed vegetables, soy sauce, and spices.
Shrimp NoodlesStir-fried noodles with shrimp, mixed vegetables, soy sauce, and spices.

Breads

Garlic NaanSoft, white flour bread baked in a clay oven and topped with garlic.
Butter NaanSoft, white flour bread baked in a clay oven and topped with butter.
Tandoori RotiWhole wheat flatbread baked in a clay oven.
Butter RotiWhole wheat flatbread baked in a clay oven and topped with butter.
Plain NaanSoft, white flour bread baked in a clay oven.
Bullet NaanSoft, white flour bread baked in a clay oven, topped with green chilies for an extra spicy kick.
Cheese NaanFluffy Indian bread stuffed with cheese.
Cheese Garlic NaanFluffy Indian bread stuffed with cheese and topped with garlic.
Bread BasketAssorted selection of fresh Indian breads.
Chole BhaturaDeep-fried bread served with spicy chickpea curry.
Extra Bhatura (1 pc)Fluffy, deep-fried bread made from fermented dough.
Extra Poori (1 pc)Soft, puffy, deep-fried bread made from unleavened wheat flour dough.
Soft, fluffy bread rolls

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Kids

Desserts

Drinks

Overview

186 dishes on the menu we read, about 125 of them without meat or seafood
Price: $$ (moderate)
Catering

Dishes you can get here

Momos

Goat Biryani

Idli

Tabla Indian Restaurant - San MateoSan Mateo

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450 South Norfolk Street, San Mateo, CA 94401 · Get directions

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Where is Tabla Indian Restaurant - San Mateo?

Tabla Indian Restaurant - San Mateo is at 450 South Norfolk Street, San Mateo, CA 94401. Phone: +16503934338.

Does Tabla Indian Restaurant - San Mateo have vegetarian options?

Yes. About 125 of the 186 dishes on the menu we read have no meat or seafood, for example Experience the deliciousness the whole day!, We are now open from, Search and Earn 1 point for every.

What dishes does Tabla Indian Restaurant - San Mateo serve?

Their menu includes Aloo Gobi, Aloo Tikki, Baingan Bharta, Bhindi Masala, Butter Chicken, Chana Masala, Chicken 65, Chicken Biryani, Chicken Tikka and Chicken Tikka Masala.

How expensive is Tabla Indian Restaurant - San Mateo?

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

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