Indian restaurant

Passage to India

257 N El Camino Real Ste K, Encinitas, CA 92024

The menu runs to 134 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

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Hours

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Contact

(760) 753-1309

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Vegetable Samosas2 deep fried pastries stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes and peas.
Vegetable PakorasSmall fritters consisting of an assortment of vegetables, flavored with spices, mixed into a chickpea batter and deep fried.
Onion BhajiOnion slices dipped in a spiced chickpea batter and deep fried.
Paneer PakorasPieces of paneer dipped in a spiced chickpea batter and deep fried.
Meat Samosa2 deep fried pastries stuffed with spiced minced lamb and peas.
Chicken PakorasStrips of chicken breast dipped in spiced chickpea batter and then deep fried.
Chicken 65Chicken pakoras stir-fried with onions in a tangy tomato vinaigrette sauce.
Prawn PakoraShrimps dipped in a spiced chickpea batter and then deep fried.
Fish PakorasStrips of fish dipped in spiced chickpea batter and then deep fried.
Catering: 1 Appetizer & 2 Entrees
Catering: 1 Appetizer & 3 Entrees
Catering: 2 Appetizers & 4 Entrees
Catering: 2 Appetizers & 5 Entrees

Soups and salads

Tandoor and grill

Papadum2 tandoori baked thin lentil crackers.
Tandoori ChickenTender pieces of chicken, marinated in yogurt and spices.
Chicken TikkaBoneless chicken breast pieces, marinated in yogurt and spices.
Garlic KebabChicken breast pieces marinated in yogurt, spices and garlic.
Lamb TikkaBoneless lamb pieces, marinated in yogurt and spices.
Seekh KebabMinced lamb blended with exotic herbs and spices.
Tandoori ShrimpShrimp pieces marinated in yogurt and spices.
Tandoori FishFish marinated in light yogurt and spices.
Lamb Kebab Masala
Paneer Sizzler

Chicken

Chicken CurryA traditional, onion based gravy blended with an array of spices.
Chicken Tikka MasalaA creamy tomato sauce blended with exotic herbs and spices.
Chicken MangoA combination of masala sauce and mango chutney makes for a sweeter and succulent flavor.
Chicken KormaA mildly spiced, rich and creamy curry sauce.
Chicken Goan CurryA coconut curry blended with spices and coconut milk.
Chicken KarahiA stir fry of onions and bell peppers blended with a light curry sauce.
Chicken VindalooA curry blended in a tangy vinaigrette sauce, mixed with potatoes.
Chicken SaagA thick, sauteed and creamed spinach dish.
Chicken SabjiMixed veggies added into a masala sauce.
Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken Madras
Chicken Makhani
Chicken Mushroom Curry
Methi Chicken

Lamb and goat

Rack of LambSlices of lamb, marinated in yogurt and spices.
Lamb CurryA traditional, onion based gravy, blended with an array of spices.
Lamb Tikka MasalaA creamy tomato sauce blended with exotic herbs and spices.
Lamb MangoA combination of masala sauce and mango chutney makes for a sweeter and succulent flavor.
Lamb KormaA mildly spiced, rich and creamy curry sauce.
Lamb Goan CurryA coconut curry blended with spices and coconut milk.
Lamb KarahiA stir fry of onions and bell peppers blended with a light curry sauce.
Lamb VindalooA curry blended in a tangy vinaigrette sauce, mixed with potatoes.
Lamb SaagA thick, sauteed and creamy spinach dish.
Rogan Josh
Daal Gosht
Keema Mattar
Lamb SabjiMixed veggies added into a masala sauce.

Seafood

Shrimp CurryA traditional, onion based gravy blended with an array of spices.
Shrimp Tikka MasalaA creamy tomato sauce blended with exotic herbs and spices.
Shrimp MangoA combination of masala sauce and mango chutney makes for a sweeter and succulent flavor.
Shrimp KormaA mildly spiced, rich and creamy curry sauce.
Shrimp Goan CurryA coconut curry blended with spices and coconut milk.
Shrimp KarahiA stir fry of onions and bell peppers blended with a light curry sauce.
Shrimp VindalooA curry blended in a tangy vinaigrette sauce mixed with potatoes.
Shrimp SaagA thick, sauteed and creamed spinach dish.
Fish Curry
Fish Tikka Masala
Fish Vindaloo
Goan Fish Curry
Shrimp SabjiMixed veggies added into a masala sauce.

Vegetarian and paneer

Vegetable Assorted SnacksSoups, Salads & Sides
Baingan BhartaPureed eggplants with green peas mixed in with a touch of cream and spices.
Bhindi MasalaCut pieces of okra sauteed with cumin seeds, onion, ginger, garlic and Indian spices.
Chana MasalaGarbanzo beans (chickpeas) cooked in a delicate curry and tomato sauce mixed with spices.
Dal MakhaniBlack lentils and kidney beans cooked in a delicate butter sauce.
Yellow Dal TadkaCooked split lentils tempered with cumin, ginger, garlic and onions.
Aloo GobiPotatoes and cauliflower florets sauteed with Indian spices.
Aloo Tikka MasalaPieces of potatoes cooked in creamy tomato sauce.
Saag AlooPieces of potatoes cooked in sauteed spinach with a touch of cream.
Vegetable KarahiAn array of mixed vegetables, stir fried with onions and bell peppers, mixed into a light curry sauce.
Vegetable MasalaMixed vegetables simmered in a creamy tomato sauce.
Navratan KormaMixed vegetables simmered in a rich, creamy curry sauce.
Malai KoftaDeep fried mixed vegetable balls cooked in a rich creamy sauce.
Bombay Aloo
Mushroom Makhani
Mushroom Muttar
Muttar Paneer
Vegetable Makhani
Saag PaneerPieces of paneer cooked in sauteed spinach with a touch of cream.
Mattar PaneerGreen peas and paneer cooked in a delicately creamed curry sauce.
Paneer Tikka MasalaPaneer pieces cooked in a creamy tomato sauce.
Paneer KormaPaneer simmered in a creamy curry sauce.
Paneer KarahiPaneer stir fried with sliced bell peppers and onions, mixed into a curry sauce.
Beef Saag

Biryani and rice

Indo-Chinese

Breads

NaanA leavened bread made with white flour.
Garlic NaanNaan topped with garlic and cilantro.
Onion KulchaNaan stuffed with seasoned chopped onions.
Bhatura2 small, fluffy and deep fried leavened breads.
Special NaanNaan stuffed with coconut, raisins and almonds.
RotiA whole wheat flatbread baked in tandoor.
ParathaButtered and layered whole wheat bread.
Poori2 small whole wheat, deep fried puffed breads.
Aloo ParathaShredded potatoes and spices stuffed into a paratha.
Spinach Paratha
Gobhi Bhatura
Cheese Paratha
Keema Naan
Bread Basket

Sides and extras

Desserts

Drinks

Overview

134 dishes on the menu we read, about 68 of them without meat or seafood
Price: $$ (moderate)
Catering

Dishes you can get here

Chicken Biryani

Chole Bhature

Veg Biryani

Passage to IndiaEncinitas

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Location

257 N El Camino Real Ste K, Encinitas, CA 92024 · Get directions

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Questions people ask

Where is Passage to India?

Passage to India is at 257 N El Camino Real Ste K, Encinitas, CA 92024. Phone: (760) 753-1309.

Does Passage to India have vegetarian options?

Yes. About 68 of the 134 dishes on the menu we read have no meat or seafood, for example Mango Lassi, Soft Drink, Perrier and Bottled Water.

What dishes does Passage to India serve?

Their menu includes Aloo Gobi, Baingan Bharta, Bhindi Masala, Chana Masala, Chicken 65, Chicken Biryani, Chicken Tikka, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chole Bhature and Dal Makhani.

How expensive is Passage to India?

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

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