Punjab Cafe Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Punjab Cafe, a renowned Indian restaurant in San Jose, CA, offers a wide array of authentic dishes with vegan and vegetarian options. Customers rave about the flavorful Kadai Lamb, Lentil Chicken, and Mirza Sahiba dinner. The restaurant's buffet is a favorite among patrons, featuring a variety of curries, sides, desserts, and chai tea. Notable dishes include the butter chicken, tandoori chicken, and chicken biryani. The famous goat curry and sooji halwa dessert are must-tries. With generous portion sizes and attentive service, Punjab Cafe continues to be a go-to spot for delectable Indian cuisine. The ambiance, friendly staff, and affordability make it a top choice for lunch, dinner, or group gatherings. Book a reservation or order takeout to enjoy a taste of authentic Dhaba-style food at Punjab Cafe.
Appetizers
Aloo Tikki ( Pc )
Deep-fried potato patties.
Vegetable Samosa (pc)
Turnovers stuffed with potatoes and green peas.
Vegetable Pakoras (pc)
Fresh veggie fritters made with spinach, potatoes, onions, and cauliflower.
Assorted Vegetable Platter
Combination of four pieces pakoras, two samosa, two aloo tikka, and papadum.
Chat Papri
Served cold. Wheat wafers with potatoes, cucumber, tomato, and onion. Garnished with yogurt and tamarind sauce.
Paneer Tikka
Homemade cheese marinated in spicy yogurt and baked in the tandoor.
Paneer Pakora ( Pc )
Paneer cubes are deep-fried with chutney.
Chicken Tikka
Tender boneless white meat chicken marinated in spicy yogurt and baked in the tandoor.
Chicken Samosa (pc)
Spicy turnovers stuffed with chicken, peas, and spices.
Chicken Tenders ( Pc )
Breaded chicken tender with fresh chili sauce and tamarind sauce.
Veg Manchurian ( Pc )
Veg Manchurian dumpling dunked into a sauce with a gorgeous blend of hot, sweet, sour, and salty flavors.
Lentil Soup
With spices, garlic, veggies, and coriander.
Mango Chutney (Side)
Raita (Side)
Mixed Pickles (Side)
Papadum (Side)
Each.
Soups & Sides
Chicken Entrees
Chicken Curry Entree
Boneless chicken cooked in a thick curry sauce.
Chicken Mushroom Entree
Boneless chicken cooked with mushrooms, and exotic spices.
Chicken Vindaloo Entree
Boneless chicken cooked with potatoes in a hot tangy sauce.
Kadai Chicken Entree
Boneless chicken cooked with fresh tomatoes, green peas, peppers, onions, and exotic spices.
Chicken Saag Entree
Boneless chicken cooked with fresh spinach and light cream sauce.
Chicken Korma Entree
Boneless chicken cooked with nuts, raisins, exotic herbs, and spices in a rich creamy sauce.
Chicken Coconut Entree
Boneless chicken cooked with nuts, raisins, exotic herbs, and spices in a rich coconut creamy sauce.
Lentil Chicken Entree
Black lentils cooked with herbs and spices, then sauteed in butter, and garnished with fresh coriander.
Chicken Rogan Josh Entree
Tender morsels of boneless chicken cooked in an onion sauce with yogurt, nuts, cream, spices, and coriander.
Lamb Rogan Josh Entree
Tender morsels of lamb cooked in an onion sauce with yogurt, nuts, cream, spices, and coriander.
Lamb Tikka Masala Entree
Lamb cooked in a rich creamy tomato sauce.
Lamb Curry Entree
Lamb cooked in a thick curry sauce.
Lamb Saag Entree
Lamb cooked with fresh spinach and light cream.
Lamb Korma Entree
Lamb cooked with nuts in a rich creamy sauce.
Lamb Coconut Entree
Lamb cooked with nuts in a rich creamy coconut sauce.
Lamb Vindaloo Entree
Lamb cooked with potatoes in a hot tangy sauce.
Lamb Kadai Entree
Boneless lamb pieces cooked with sliced peppers and onions, tomatoes, and spices, served with basmati rice.
Lamb Entrees
Seafood Entrees
Fish Masala Entree
Mahi-Mahi fish cooked in a rich creamy tomato sauce with mild herbs and spices.
Fish Curry Entree
Sliced Mahi-Mahi fish cooked in a thick curry sauce.
Fish Vindaloo Entree
Mahi-Mahi fish cooked with potatoes, and tomatoes in a hot tangy sauce.
Shrimp Curry Entree
Shrimp cooked in thick curry sauce.
Shrimp Korma Entree
Shrimp cooked with nuts, raisins, exotic herbs, and spices in a rich creamy sauce.
Shrimp Coconut Entree
Shrimp cooked with nuts, raisins, exotic herbs, and spices in a rich coconut creamy sauce.
Shrimp Vindaloo Entree
Shrimp cooked with potatoes in a hot tangy sauce.
Paneer Do Pyaza Entree
Homemade cheese cubes cooked with chopped onions, fresh tomatoes, green bell peppers, herbs, spices, and creamy sauce.
Navratan Korma Entree
Nine vegetables cooked in nine spices, homemade cheese, and nuts in a light cream sauce.
Paneer Masala Entree
Homemade cheese cubes cooked with onion, fresh tomatoes, herbs, and spices.
Chana Masala Entree
Chick peas cooked with onions, tomatoes, herbs, and spices.
Mixed Vegetables Entree
Fresh mixed vegetables with herbs and spices.
Aloo Mutter Entree
Fresh green peas cooked with potatoes and a variety of herbs and spices.
Palak Paneer Entree
Fresh spinach, homemade cheese, and light cream sauce.
Aloo Palak Entree
Fresh spinach cooked with potatoes and light cream sauce.
Mutter Paneer Entree
Homemade cheese cooked with fresh green peas in a light cream sauce with herbs and spices.
Kadai Paneer Entree
Homemade cheese cubes cooked with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and exotic spices.
Dal Makhani Entree
Black lentils cooked with herbs and spices, then sauteed in butter and garnished with fresh coriander.
Tadka Dal Entree
Yellow lentils with herbs and spices, then sauteed in butter and garnished with fresh coriander.
Vegetarian Entrees
Special Entrees
Shahi Paneer Entree
Homemade cheese cubes sauteed with fresh ginger, garlic, onions, and tomatoes in a cream sauce garnished with nuts.
Coconut Paneer Entree
Homemade cheese cubes sauteed with fresh ginger, garlic, onions, and tomatoes in a coconut cream garnished with nuts.
Mushroom Bhaji Entree
Mushrooms cooked with herbs and spices.
Chana Saag Entree
Chickpeas cooked with fresh spinach, onions, garlic, and mild cream sauce.
Bhindi Masala Entree
Fresh okra fried with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and exotic spices.
Malai Kofta Entree
Vegetable balls cooked in a creamy sauce with fresh herbs and nuts.
Paneer & Mushrooms Entree
Paneer cooked with chili pepper, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, and exotic spices.
Chicken Do Pyaza Entree
Chicken breast cubes cooked with chopped onions fresh tomato, green bell pepper, herbs, spices, and creamy sauce.
Chana Chicken Entree
Chickpeas cooked with boneless white meat in exotic spices.
Chicken Tikka Masala Oz
Boneless white meat chicken tandoori cooked in a rich creamy tomato sauce.
Butter Chicken Entree
Chicken meat tandoori in our special creamy onion and tomato sauce.
Goat Curry Oz
Goat with bones cooked in a thick curry sauce.
Lychee Paneer Entree
Homemade cheese cubes sauteed with fresh ginger, garlic, lychee onions, and tomatoes gravy in a cream sauce.
Mushroom Korma And Paneer
Sliced mushrooms served with garlic, ginger paste, spices, and creamy sauce.
Tandoori Chicken (pc) Entree
Tender chicken marinated in yogurt, and spices, baked in the tandoor and sauteed in onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
Tandoori Chicken Tikka (pc) Entree
Chicken marinated in yogurt, and spices, baked in the tandoor, and sauteed in onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
Tandoori Paneer Tikka (pc) Entree
Paneer marinated in yogurt, and spices, baked in the tandoor and sauteed in onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
Tandoori Shrimps (pc) Entree
Finely marinated twelve pieces of shrimp seasoned with chopped onions, garlic, ginger, herbs, and spices.
Tandoori Specials
Rice Dishes
Vegetable Biryani
Basmati rice is cooked with vegetables, herbs, and nuts.
Chicken Biryani
Basmati rice is cooked with chunks of chicken, onions, peppers, herbs, and spices.
Lamb Biryani
Basmati rice is cooked with chunks of lamb, onions, peppers, herbs, and spices.
Goat Biryani
Basmati rice is cooked with chunks of bone in goat, onions, peppers, herbs, and spices.
Plain Naan
Garlic Naan
Aloo Naan
Paneer Naan
Tandoori Roti
Keema Naan
stuffing filled with ground lamb .
Breads (Naan)
Bread Basket
Tandoori Plain Basket
Three plain naans.
Kheer (Rice Pudding)
Gulab Jamun
Desserts
Beverages
Mango Lassi
Salty Lassi
Sweet Lassi
Soda (Can)
Ice Tea
Heer Ranjha Dinner (For )
Vegetable samosa, papadum, any two vegetarian curries, and a choice of bread and soda.
Mirza Sahiba Dinner (For )
Chicken samosa, papadum, two non-vegetarian curries. One chicken and lamb entree. A choice of bread and soda.