EAT GOOD KARMA
TARKA INDIAN KITCHEN
CURRIES
Six delicious curries sautéed with your choice of Chicken, Lamb, Vegetables, Paneer or Shrimp. Spiced to order and served with basmati rice.
KABOBS
Juicy & flavorful grilled entrees, served with fresh vegetables, basmati rice and a delicious chutney made with mint tamarind & yogurt.
BIRYANIS
Basmati rice stir-fried with garlic, ginger, onions, spices, and choice of protein. Spiced to order and served with a yogurt-cucumber sauce.
VEGETARIAN
An amazing selection of fresh vegetarian and vegan dishes spiced and served with perfectly cooked and seasoned basmati rice.
Tarka Menu
FRESH + HEALTHY + FLAVORFUL
VEGETARIAN
VEGAN
NUTS
GLUTEN-FREE
SPICY
STARTERS
VEGETABLE SAMOSAS
Flaky pastry puffs stuffed with seasoned potatoes and green peas. Served with mint-tamarind-yogurt chutney. Vegan Chutney available upon request.
SAMOSA CHAAT
Classic Indian street fare! Samosas topped with onions, garbanzo beans, raita, chutneys & roti crisps.
VEGETABLE PAKORAS
Potatoes & onions dipped & fried in seasoned gram flour & roasted cumin batter. Served with mint-tamarind-yogurt chutney. Vegan chutney available upon request.
CHICKEN PAKORAS
Tender chicken strips dipped in a seasoned chickpea flour batter. Served with mint-tamarind-yogurt chutney.
PANEER PAKORAS
Indian farmer’s cheese dipped & fried in a seasoned gram flour batter. Served with choice of chutney.
SOUPS & SALADS
MULLIGATAWNY SOUP
Flavorful vegetables, lentils & minced chicken, infused with lemon juice, curry powder & coconut milk.
MADRAS SOUP
Tomato-Coconut Soup cooked with Indian spices & finished with an aromatic tarka of onions, cumin & garlic.
LAMB KABOB SALAD
Freshly grilled lamb kabobs atop mixed greens, tomatoes, cabbage, cucumbers, and carrots, tossed in a honey-tamarind dressing.
GREEN SALAD
Mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, garbanzos & cucumbers with a choice of dressing.
FRESH BREAD
Baked fresh to order.
NAAN
Leavened Indian flatbread
GARLIC NAAN
Leavened flatbread coated with garlic & basil
ROTI
Unleavened whole wheat bread.
CURRIES
Served with basmati rice.
1. Choose your favorite curry
2. Pick a protein:
Chicken, Lamb, Shrimp, Vegetables, Paneer
3. Select a spice level: MILD, MED, HOT, XTRA HOT
TIKKA MASALA
Mouthwatering creamy tomato curry infused with fresh herbs and ground spices.
KORMA
Rich cashew almond pistachio cream sauce.
SAAG
Pureed spinach sauteed with garlic and onions, delicately spiced and enriched with cream.
COCONUT
Smooth onion sauce infused with fresh ginger and garlic, finished with coconut milk and potatoes.
VINDALOO
Tangy onion and tomato sauce sauteed with bell peppers and potatoes, finished with tamarind chutney.
MIRCH MASALA
A fiery curry stir-fried with mushrooms, onions, tomatoes & chilies. Not Available Mild.
KABOBS
Served with grilled vegetables, basmati rice & choice of Tikka sauce or mint-tamarind-yogurt chutney
CHICKEN KABOB
Tender chicken breast delicately seasoned in our chef’s special marinade.
LAMB KABOB
Juicy boneless lamb marinated in yogurt with fresh garlic and ginger, roasted cumin, herbs & spices.
COMBO KABOB
Can’t decide? Get the best of both worlds with two skewers each of chicken and lamb kabob.
BIRYANIS
Basmati rice stir-fried with ginger, garlic, onions & whole spices.
Spiced to order: MILD, MED, HOT, XTRA HOT
& served with a side of yogurt blended with roasted cumin, herbs & finely grated cucumbers, onions & potatoes grated potatoes.
CHICKEN
LAMB
SHRIMP
VEGGIE
PANEER
VEGETARIAN
Served with basmati rice.
Spiced to order: MILD, MED, HOT, XTRA HOT
MALAI KOFTA
Savory vegetable dumplings cooked in a rich tomato-onion curry sauce.
MATTAR PANEER
Paneer cheese & green peas simmered in an onion curry with a touch tomato sauce & cream.
TARKA DAAL
Yellow and red lentils cooked with Indian spices and finished with a tarka of onions, tomatoes, cumin, and coriander.
CHANNA MASALA
Zesty garbanzo bean curry with sautéed onions, tomatoes, garlic, and ginger, garnished with cilantro.
ALOO GOBI
Braised cauliflower and potatoes cooked with a fragrant blend of spices. A traditional north Indian favorite!
BEYOND KEEMA
Plant-based ground meat with green peas & potatoes, seasoned with coriander, dried chilis & spices. Served with vegan yeast rolls instead of rice.
KIDS MENU
Served with a choice of apple juice, mango lemonade, or a fountain drink.
TIKKA MASALA BOWL
Chicken, veggies or paneer in mild Tikka Masala curry over basmati rice.
BIRYANI RICE BOWL
Basmati rice stir-fried Indian style with chicken, veggies or paneer.
KABOB BOWL
Chicken or Lamb Kabob served over basmati rice or masala fries, with mint-tamarind chutney.
CHICKEN PAKORAS
Indian style chicken fingers served with rice or masala fries.
DESSERTS
MANGO CHEESECAKE
Light & moist, bursting with flavor from the king of fruits.
RAS MALAI
Delicate cheese patties served in sweetened cream infused with cardamom.
GULAB JAMAN
A traditional deep-fried milk pastry served warm in a rosewater-honey syrup.
BEVERAGES
Naturally sweetened soft drinks, mango lemonade, iced tea, chai, sparkling water.
FRESHLY WHIPPED LASSIS (REGULAR OR )
A refreshing Indian concoction of ripe pureed fruit freshly whipped with Yogurt or Coconut Milk.
Flavors: Mango or Strawberry
SELECT WINE AND BEER
Disclaimer: We offer products with nuts, soy, milk, eggs, wheat and shrimp. While we take steps to minimize the risk of cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee that our products are completely free of these allergens.
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10550 Westheimer Rd, Ste 300
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 913-7870
OPEN DAILY
11 AM to 9 PM
Tarka Locations
Tarka: “The pop and sizzle of spices dancing on hot oil”
OUR ROOTS
Fresh, Healthy Indian Cuisine
Our first store opened in Austin in 2009, and from that moment on, our guests have been almost as passionate about Tarka as we are.
We set out with a simple premise. Create a restaurant with fresh and flavorful Indian food that is also fast and affordable. Serve it in a casual, modern space with stellar customer service. Make it as convenient as possible, whether you’re enjoying a relaxing meal on our patio with a glass of wine, or grabbing take out using our online ordering system. And, run it as environmentally friendly as we can.
Our first store opened in Austin in 2009, and from that moment on, our guests have been almost as passionate about Tarka as we are. We had lines out the door, but couldn’t make the food fast enough. Struggling to keep up, we scrambled to redo our menu countless times before we finally found the right balance of curries, kabobs, biryanis, and freshly baked flatbreads. And we paired the food with great drinks like mango lemonade, fresh fruit lassis, and select wine and beer.
Enthusiastically embraced by Austin, Tarka opened its second location a year later and a third shortly after that. We opened our first store outside of Austin in 2014, and now have locations in Austin, San Antonio, Round Rock, and Houston, Texas.
CITY OF AUSTIN SUSTAINABLE ‘GREEN RESTAURANT’
The City of Austin has recognized Tarka as a Green Restaurant. We use environmentally friendly to-go packaging, recycle our used cooking oil, glass, aluminum, plastic & cardboard, and compost our food waste. For additional information, please feel free to email us at info@tarkaindiankitchen.com.
At Tarka, we know that sound and smell intimately, from our own kitchens growing up. We have experienced the deliciousness that happens when our moms bring out their spice tiffins, and get their Tarka on.
Tarka is committed to making affordable and healthy Indian cuisine and offers a variety of vegan and gluten-free menu items. Our entire menu is priced under $10.
Dine in. Take Out. Delivery via third-party delivery partners.
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