Tarka Indian Kitchen

Name: Tarka Indian Kitchen
Address: 427 N Loop 1604 W, Ste 101, San Antonio, TX, 78232, US
Telephone: (210) 499-0982
Price range: $$

Open daily 11am–9pm

Starters

Vegetable Samosas$5.50
- Vegetarian
Two flaky pastry puffs stuffed with seasoned potatoes & green peas. Served with choice of chutney. Our most popular starter!
Chicken Pakoras$5.50
Tender chicken strips deep fried in seasoned chickpea flour batter. Served with choice of chutney.
Vegetable Pakoras$4.75
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Potatoes & onions dipped & fried in a seasoned gram flour & roasted cumin batter. Served with choice of chutney including vegan mint-tamarind.
Samosa Chaat$5.50
- Vegetarian
Vegetable samosa topped with Channa Masala, mint & tamarind chutneys, raita, onions & chickpea crisps. No raita makes it vegan. Classic street fare!
Tikka Masala Fries$3.75
- Vegetarian
Perfectly fried & tossed with our special masala seasoning mix. Served with Tikka sauce or make it vegan with agave-tamarind sauce or ketchup.

Mulligatawny Soup (Cup)$3.00
- Gluten-free
Flavorful vegetables, lentils & chicken, pureed & infused with lemon juice, curry powder & coconut milk.
Mulligatawny Soup (Bowl)$4.75
- Gluten-free
Flavorful vegetables, lentils & chicken, pureed & infused with lemon juice, curry powder & coconut milk.
Madras Soup (Cup)$2.75
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Tomato-coconut soup cooked with Indian spices & finished with an aromatic tarka of onions, cumin & garlic.
Madras Soup (Bowl)$4.50
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Tomato-coconut soup cooked with Indian spices & finished with an aromatic tarka of onions, cumin & garlic.
Chicken Kabob Salad$12.00
Freshly grilled chicken atop mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, garbanzos & gluten-free masala crisps. Served with a homemade agave-tamarind dressing.
Green Salad$4.50
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, chickpeas & gluten-free masala crisps. Served with a choice of salad dressing.

Build Your Own Curry
Choose your favorite curry, pick a protein, and select a spice level (Mild, Med, Hot, Xtra Hot). Served with basmati rice. Protein pricing: Chicken $12, Lamb $14, Shrimp $13, Veggie $11, Paneer $12.
Tikka Masala
Mouthwatering creamy tomato curry infused with fresh herbs & spices. House favorite!
Korma
- Contains nuts
Rich cashew almond pistachio cream sauce.
Saag
Pureed spinach sauteed with garlic & onions, delicately spiced & enriched with cream.
Yellow Daal Curry
- Vegetarian
Yellow & red lentils cooked with Indian spices & finished with a tarka of onions, tomatoes, cumin & coriander.
Coconut Curry
Smooth onion sauce infused with fresh ginger & garlic, finished with coconut milk & potatoes.
Vindaloo
Tangy onion & tomato sauce sauteed with bell peppers & potatoes, finished with tamarind chutney.
Mushroom Masala
- Vegetarian
A savory curry made with sauteed garlic, ginger, cumin & coriander simmered in a hearty tomato-onion gravy with mushrooms.

Malai Kofta$12.00
- Vegetarian
Savory vegetable dumplings cooked in a rich tomato-onion curry sauce. Spiced to order; served with basmati rice.
Channa Masala$10.00
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Zesty garbanzo bean curry with sauteed onions, tomatoes, garlic & ginger.
Yellow Daal$10.00
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Yellow & red lentils cooked with Indian spices & finished with a tarka of onions, tomatoes, cumin & coriander.
Aloo Gobi$11.00
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Braised cauliflower, potatoes & green peas cooked with a fragrant blend of spices.
Mattar Paneer$12.00
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Paneer cheese & green peas simmered in an onion curry with tomato sauce & cream.
Daal Makhani$10.00
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Black lentils & kidney beans slow cooked with cream, garlic, ginger, onions, tomatoes & spices.
Saag Channa$11.00
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
A flavorful combination of our garbanzo bean curry & pureed spinach sauteed with garlic & onions, with a touch of cream.
Beyond Keema Curry$13.00
- Vegan
Plant-based ground meat with green peas & potatoes, seasoned with coriander, dried chilis & Indian spices. Served with vegan Pav rolls instead of rice.

Build Your Own "Not" Biryani
Basmati rice stir fried with ginger, garlic, onions, whole spices & choice of protein. Served with a side of raita - yogurt blended with herbs, spices & grated veggies. Spiced to order (Mild, Med, Hot, Xtra Hot). Not a traditional Hyderabadi Biryani!
Chicken$12.00
Lamb$14.00
- Halal
Shrimp$13.00
Veggie$11.00
- Vegetarian
Paneer$12.00
- Vegetarian
Beyond Keema$13.00
- Vegan

Chicken Kabob$12.00
Tender chicken breast delicately seasoned in our chef's special marinade. Contains dairy. Served with grilled vegetables, basmati rice & choice of Tikka sauce, mint-tamarind-yogurt chutney or desi ranch.
Sheesh Kabob$13.00
Juicy ground lamb patties made with onions, fresh garlic, ginger, cumin, herbs & spices, perfectly seared. Dairy free. Not Halal. Served with grilled vegetables, basmati rice & choice of sauce.
Combo Kabob$13.00
Can't decide? Get the best of both worlds with chicken & sheesh kabobs.

Tikka Masala Curry Bowl$6.50
- Gluten-free
Chicken, veggies or paneer in a mild tomato-cream sauce over rice. Served with a choice of apple juice, one of our freshly made lemonades or fountain drink.
Coconut Curry Bowl$6.50
- Gluten-free
Chicken, veggies or paneer in a mild vegan coconut curry with potatoes, served over rice. Served with a choice of apple juice, lemonade or fountain drink.
Kids Chicken Pakoras$6.50
- Gluten-free
Fried strips of tender chicken breast served with rice or masala fries.
Kabob Bowl$6.50
- Gluten-free
Chicken or Sheesh (Ground Lamb) Kabobs served with rice or masala fries.
Biryani Rice Bowl$6.50
- Gluten-free
Basmati rice stir fried with chicken, veggies or paneer.

Ras Malai$3.50
- Contains nuts
Delicate cheese patties served in sweetened cream.
Gulab Jaman$3.50
Deep fried milk pastry served warm in rosewater syrup.
Mango Cheesecake$4.75
- Gluten-free
Light & moist, bursting with flavor from the king of fruits.

Menu items and prices are approximate and may have changed — call the restaurant to confirm.