Tara's Himalayan Cuisine
$$ · culver city
10855 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90034 ↗
POPULAR
- Steamed Momo ●Six handmade dumplings served with fresh tomato achaar. Available in chicken, mutton, and veggie (vegan).$11.99
- Yak Chili ●Boneless sliced meats, sautéed with fresh ginger, garlic, onion, tomato and bell pepper.$18.99
- Garlic Naan ●Tandoori baked bread topped with garlic and cilantro.$4.99
- Saag Paneer ●Purée of fresh spinach and homemade cheese cubes simmered in Himalayan spices.$14.99
- Samosa ●A favorite in Nepal and India. A fried pastry filled with mixed vegetables. Served with tamarind and mint chutney. Vegan.$5.99
- Chicken Sekuwa ●Marinated boneless chicken breast baked in our tandoori oven and served with broccoli, fresh ginger, garlic and Himalayan spices.$17.49
- Aloo Chili ●Baked potatoes slices and combined with ginger, garlic and Himalayan spices. Vegan.$13.99
- Garlic Tofu ●Sautéed tofu with fresh tomatoes, mountain grown spices and pepper sauce. Vegan.$15.49
STARTERS
- Veggie Spring Roll$5.99
SOUPS AND SALADS
- Thukpa Sherpa's Stew ●A generous bowl of fresh vegetables simmered with tomatoes and mountain-grown spices in a hearty and healthy broth. Served with noodles. Vegan available.$12.99
- Chana Sadeko Salad ●Garbanzo beans appetizer with fresh onions, tomatoes, green chili and lemon.$10.99
- Lentil Soup ●Soup bowl of slow-cooked yellow lentils, fresh tomatoes, garlic, ginger and mountain-grown spices.$7.99
- Kawati SoupReal comfort food of 7 lentil, beans and Nepali spices for a satisfying blend of proteins and fiber.$7.99
- Tomato Spinach Soup$7.99
HOUSE SPECIALTIES
- Veggie Chow Chow ●Stir-fried Chinese style noodles with fresh vegetables, ginger, garlic and Himalayan spices. Available with chicken or veggie (vegan).$14.99
- Khasi Ko Masu ●Slow-cooked succulent goat sautéed with fresh tomato, onion, turmeric, coriander and cumin and garnished with cilantro.$18.99
- Chicken Tikka Masala ●Tender pieces of meat baked in our tandoori oven served in a tomato-onion cream sauce.$16.99
- Chicken Chowchow ●$15.99
- Chicken Chilli$15.99
LAMB DISHES
- Lamb Makhani ●Charcoal-roasted boneless lamb prepared in our special cream sauce.$18.99
- Bheda Ko Takari ●Boneless fresh lamb curry prepared with tomatoes, garlic, ginger, onions and Himalayan spices.$18.49
- Lamb Korma ●Fresh boneless lamb simmered in our curried coconut milk and cream sauce.$18.99
- Lamb Saag ●Fresh boneless lamb served in a purée of spinach flavored with garlic, ginger and roasted cumin powder.$17.99
- Lamb Jalfrazi ●Lamb curry simmered with onions and bell pepper.$17.99
- Lamb Vindaloo ●Boneless lamb curry served with potatoes and mountain grown herbs and spices.$17.99
- Lamb Tikka Masala ●Boneless lamb prepared in our homemade creamy tomato and butter sauce.$19.99
CHICKEN DISHES
- Butter Chicken ●Charcoal-roasted, boneless breast of chicken prepared in our special cream sauce.$16.99
- Chicken Korma ●Breast of chicken simmered in our curried coconut milk and cream sauce.$16.99
- Chicken Saag ●Boneless breast of chicken in a purée of fresh spinach and roasted cumin.$15.49
- Chicken Vindaloo ●Boneless chicken curry with potatoes, onions, tomatoes, herbs and spices.$14.99
- Chicken Jalfrazi ●Chicken curry simmered with onions and bell pepper.$14.49
- Kukhura Ko Tarkari ●Boneless chicken curry with fresh tomatoes and Himalayan spices.$14.99
SEAFOOD DISHES
- Machha Ko Masu (Shrimp Curry)Jumbo shrimp served in our curry sauce with ginger, garlic and onion.$20.99
- Machha Ko Masu (Fish Curry)Fresh fish prepared in our curry sauce with ginger, garlic and onion.$17.99
TANDOORI DISHES
- Shrimp Tandoori ●Jumbo shrimp marinated in Himalayan spices, cooked in our clay oven.$19.49
- Wild Salmon TandooriFresh salmon marinated overnight in Himalayan spices, cooked in our clay oven.$23.49
- House Special Mixed Grill PlatterA combination of chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, and tandoori shrimp served with fresh vegetables.$21.99
- Tandoori Chicken ●Dark meat chicken marinated overnight in mountain-grown spices then cooked in our clay oven.$15.99
- Chicken Tikka ●$16.99
VEGETARIAN DISHES
- Paneer Butter Masala ●Homemade Indian cheese cooked with creamy tomato butter sauce.$16.99
- Vegetable Korma ●Mixed vegetables, cheese, raisins, cashew nuts cooked with creamy onion sauce.$15.49
- Chana Masala ●Garbanzo beans in ginger, garlic, fresh tomatoes and Himalayan spices. Vegan.$13.99
- Eggplant Curry ●Fresh sliced eggplant sauteed with ginger, garlic, and fresh tomatoes.$13.99
- Saag Aloo ●Puréed fresh spinach simmered with potatoes and Himalayan spices. Vegan.$13.99
- Okra ●Sautéed slices of okra and tomatoes sautéed in garlic, cilantro and Himalayan spices. Vegan.$13.99
- Fresh Green Beans ●Sautéed with fresh tomatoes and Himalayan spices. Vegan.$13.99
- Aloo Gobi ●Potatoes and cauliflower flavored with Himalayan spices. Vegan.$13.99
- Aloo Bodi Tama ●A Nepali staple of tender bamboo shoots, potatoes and black eyed peas simmered with mountain-grown spices. Vegan.$13.99
- Daal Makahani ●Lentils cooked with onions, ginger, garlic and Himalayan herbs. Vegan.$13.99
- Jackfruit Curry ●Simmered with fresh tomato, green peas, onion, garlic and ginger. Vegan.$13.99
- Jogi Curry ●Chef's choice of seasonal vegetables that may include all fresh cauliflower, green beans, potato, tofu and tomato in Himalayan herbs and spices. Vegan.$13.99
- Veggie Tikka Masala ●$15.99
- Daal Fry$13.99
BREADS / NAAN
- Keema Naan ●Tandoori baked bread filled with sautéed round lamb and spices.$6.99
- Spinach Naan ●Tandoori baked bread filled with a blend of fresh spinach and spices.$5.99
- Potato Naan ●Tandoori baked bread filled with a mixture of potatoes and spices.$3.99
- Onion Naan ●Tandoori baked bread filled with sautéed onions and sprinkled with cilantro.$3.99
- Cheese Naan ●Tandoori baked bread filled with cheese.$5.99
- Naan ●Tandoori baked bread garnished with butter.$2.99
- Aloo Paratha ●Tandoori baked wheat bread filled with potatoes and cilantro.$4.99
- Paratha ●Tandoori baked crisp whole wheat bread garnished with butter.$4.99
- Roti ●All-wheat bread baked in our clay oven. Vegan (without butter) available.$2.99
- Raisin Paratha$5.99
- Papadum$4.99
SIDE ORDERS
- Raita ●Yogurt mixed with fresh chopped cucumber, onion, carrots, boiled potatoes and tomatoes.$4.99
- Nepali Mixed Pickle ●Spicy and sour slices of marinated lemon and mango.$4.99
- Mango Chutney ●Sweet mango chutney.$4.99
- Brown Rice ●$2.99
- White Rice ●$2.99
BEVERAGES
- Iced Tea ●$3.99
- Coke ●$2.99
- Sprite ●$2.99
- Diet Coke ●$2.99
- Mango Lassi ●Smooth, creamy, & thick, significant mango flavor, taste sweet with a delicate hints sourness from yogurt.$4.99
- Himalayan Chai Tea ●Milk, black tea, cardamon, cinnamon, fresh ginger, and cloves are simmered together in this hot and spicy chai tea$4.49