Menu
**Introducing the Menu at Masala Desi Cafe - Burlingame**
Located in Burlingame, Masala Desi Cafe offers a diverse menu of Indian cuisine with a focus on Coffee & Tea. The restaurant prides itself on being inclusive, with gender-neutral restrooms and open to all guests. The menu features a variety of starters, including Veg Samosa and Masala Fries. Dosa & Idli options like Masala Dosa and Idli are steaming hot and flavorful. The curry selection, such as Butter Chicken Curry and Andhra Chicken Curry, is rich and aromatic.
Customers rave about the great service and delicious food, with highlights being the Masala Fries, Dal Makhani, and Chicken Tikka Masala. The outdoor seating area, welcoming atmosphere, and accommodating staff add to the overall dining experience. Whether craving chai or a hearty dosa, Masala Desi Cafe is a must-visit gem in Burlingame.
Starters

Veg Samosa (2 pcs)
Crispy vegetable turnovers with flavored potato and peas filling, served with chutneys. Allergy Indicators: Gluten
Masala Fries
Marinated sliced potato wedges with peel, fired and sprinkled with Indian spices. Allergy Indicators: Gluten
Samosa Chaat
Mashed Samosa served with spicy garbanzo beans, chutneys, onions and yogurt. Allergy Indicators: Gluten, Dairy
Aloo Tikki Chaat
Alu Tikki Paties topped with spicy garbanzo beans, chutneys, onions and yogurt
Chili Paneer
Paneer cubes marinated with Indian spices, deep fried and tossed with a spicy sauce and peppers & onions. Allergy Indicators: Dairy, Gluten
Gobi Manchurian
Cauliflower florets marinated with Indian spices and deep fried. Allergy Indicators: Gluten
Chili Idli
Idli pieces tossed in taw with Indian spices and topped with special masala podi (powder) and chopped onion.
Chicken 65
Slightly battered boneless chicken cubes tossed in yogurt sauce flavored with spices and curry leaves. Allergy Indicators: Dairy, Gluten
Chicken Malai Kabob
Chicken breast chunks marinated with yogurt and masala overnight and cooked in clay oven. Allergy Indicators: Dairy
Chicken Tikka Kabob
Chicken breast chunks marinated with Tikka masala overnight and cooked in clay oven.
Tandoori Chicken
Bone-in Chicken Leg meat marinated overnight and cooked in clay oven. Allergy Indicators: Dairy
Idli
Steamed rice and lentil cake accompanied with sambar, and chutneys served steaming hot.
Plain Dosa
South Indian crpe delicacy made from a fermented rice and black gram batter served with chutneys and sambar.
Masala Dosa
Dosa stuffed with flavored mashed potatoes and served with chutneys and sambar. Allergy Indicators: Dairy, Nuts
Rolled Dosa
Dosa Stuffed with selected option, rolled and cut in to pieces, and served with chutneys and sambar. Allergy Indicators: Dairy (paneer option)
Sponge Dosa (Uttapam)
Slightly thicker, pancake-style variation of the Dosa topped with onions, tomato, green chillies and served with chutneys and Sambar.
Dosa & Idli

Curries

Butter Chicken Curry
Tandoori chicken pieces pulled off the bone cooked in a luscious blend of cream and tomato sauce. Allergy Indicators: Dairy, Nuts
Andhra Chicken Curry
Cubes of succulent chicken cooked in a traditional brown gravy with herbs and spices. Allergy Indicators: Nuts
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken breast cubes tandoori oven roasted and cooked in a luscious blend of cream and tomato sauce. Allergy Indicators: Dairy, Nuts
Lamb Curry
Boneless Lamb chunks cooked in curry sauce with aromatic spices. Allergy Indicators: Nuts
Lamb Rogan Josh Curry
Boneless Lamb chunks cooked with a gravy based on tomato, browned onions, yogurt garlic ginger and aromatic spices. Allergy Indicators: Dairy, Nuts
Goat Curry
Succulent cut of bone in Goat pieces cooked in the traditional rich curry sauce.
Paneer Butter Masala Curry
Indian cottage cheese cubes cooked in tomato and creamy sauce. Also called as Paneer Makhani. Allergy Indicators: Dairy, Nuts
Veg Korma Curry
Assorted Vegetables cooked in a creamy coconut sauce with spices.
Palak Paneer Curry
Spinach cooked in low flame with spices until consistency and add Paneer/Potato/Chana based on your selection. Allergy Indicators: Dairy only if you select Paneer
Dal Makhani Curry
Creamed lentils slow cooked and flavored with fresh ginger, garlic and rich blend of herbs and spices. Allergy Indicators: Dairy
Chana Masala Curry
Garbanzo Beans cooked with finely chopped tomatoes and onions with Indian spices.
Plain Naan
Leavened wheat flour dough flattened and baked in the oven. Allergy Indicators: Gluten
Butter Naan
Leavened wheat flour dough flattened, baked in oven and topped with butter. Allergy Indicators: Gluten, Dairy
Garlic Naan
Leavened wheat flour dough flattened, topped with chopped garlic and baked in the oven. Allergy Indicators: Gluten, Dairy
Garlic Cheese Naan
Traditional Naan stuffed with cheese, topped with Garlic and baked in the oven. Allergy Indicators: Gluten, Dairy
Onion Kulcha
Traditional Naan stuffed with finely chopped onions and baked in oven. Allergy Indicators: Gluten
Tandoori Roti
Unleavened whole wheat flatbread baked in the oven. Allergy Indicators: Gluten
Breads

Biryani & Rice

Basmati Rice
Steamed basmati rice
Goat Biryani
Succulent Goat pieces with bone cooked in curry sauce and mixed with flavored basmati rice. Served with raita and salan. Allergy Indicators: Dairy
Lamb Biryani
Boneless shoulder lamb pieces cooked curry sauce and mixed with flavored basmati rice. Served with raita and salan. Allergy Indicators: Dairy
Chicken Biryani
Boneless Chicken pieces marinated, tossed in curry sauce flavored with spices and mixed with flavored basmati rice. Served with raita and salan. Allergy Indicators: Dairy
Paneer Biryani
Paneer cubes marinated, tossed in curry sauce flavored with spices and mixed with flavored basmati rice. Served with raita and salan. Allergy Indicators: Dairy
Veg Biryani
Fresh cut vegetables marinated with special spices tossed in curry sauce flavored with spices and mixed with flavored basmati rice.
Chana Masala Thali
Garbanzo Beans cooked with finely chopped tomatoes and onions with Indian spices.Meals/Thali includes Selected Curry (8 oz), Rice (8 oz), Daal/Sambar (4 oz), Chana Masala (4 oz), and Cucumber Salad.
Dal Makhani Thali
Creamed lentils slow cooked and flavored with fresh ginger, garlic and rich blend of herbs and spices. Allergy Indicators: DairyMeals/Thali includes Selected Curry (8 oz), Rice (8 oz), Daal/Sambar (4 oz), Chana Masala (4 oz), and Cucumber Salad.
Goat Curry Thali
Succulent cut of bone in Goat pieces cooked in the traditional rich curry sauce. Allergy Indicators: NutsMeals/Thali includes Selected Curry (8 oz), Rice (8 oz), Daal/Sambar (4 oz), Chana Masala (4 oz), and Cucumber Salad.
Andhra Chicken Thali
Cubes of succulent chicken cooked in a traditional brown gravy with herbs and spices. Allergy Indicators: NutsMeals/Thali includes Selected Curry (8 oz), Rice (8 oz), Daal/Sambar (4 oz), Chana Masala (4 oz), and Cucumber Salad.
Butter Chicken Thali
Tandoori chicken pieces pulled off the bone cooked in a luscious blend of cream and tomato sauce. Allergy Indicators: Dairy, NutsMeals/Thali includes Selected Curry (8 oz), Rice (8 oz), Daal/Sambar (4 oz), Chana Masala (4 oz), and Cucumber Salad.
Chicken Tikka Masala Thali
Chicken breast cubes tandoori oven roasted and cooked in a luscious blend of cream and tomato sauce. Allergy Indicators: Dairy, NutsMeals/Thali includes Selected Curry (8 oz), Rice (8 oz), Daal/Sambar (4 oz), Chana Masala (4 oz), and Cucumber Salad.
Lamb Curry Thali
Boneless Lamb chunks cooked in curry sauce with aromatic spices. Allergy Indicators: NutsMeals/Thali includes Selected Curry (8 oz), Rice (8 oz), Daal/Sambar (4 oz), Chana Masala (4 oz), and Cucumber Salad.
Lamb Rogan Josh Thali
Boneless Lamb chunks cooked with a gravy based on tomato, browned onions, yogurt garlic ginger and aromatic spices. Allergy Indicators: Dairy, NutsMeals/Thali includes Selected Curry (8 oz), Rice (8 oz), Daal/Sambar (4 oz), Chana Masala (4 oz), and Cucumber Salad.
Palak Paneer Thali
Spinach cooked in low flame with spices until consistency and add Paneer/Potato/Chana based on your selection. Allergy Indicators: DairyMeals/Thali includes Selected Curry (8 oz), Rice (8 oz), Daal/Sambar (4 oz), Chana Masala (4 oz), and Cucumber Salad.
Paneer Butter Masala Thali
Indian cottage cheese cubes cooked in tomato and creamy sauce. Also called as Paneer Makhani. Allergy Indicators: Dairy, NutsMeals/Thali includes Selected Curry (8 oz), Rice (8 oz), Daal/Sambar (4 oz), Chana Masala (4 oz), and Cucumber Salad.
Veg Korma Thali
Assorted Vegetables cooked in a creamy coconut sauce with spices.Meals/Thali includes Selected Curry (8 oz), Rice (8 oz), Daal/Sambar (4 oz), Chana Masala (4 oz), and Cucumber Salad.
Lunch Combo

Desserts

Gulab Jamun
Reduced spongy milk balls soaked in honey and syrup. Allergy Indicators: Dairy
Rasmalai
Soft cottage cheese balls soaked in a rich milk sauce flavored with saffron and pistachio
Carrot Halwa
Grated carrot pudding
Falooda
A cold dairy drink made with thin noodles (vermicelli), milk, flavored syrup, sweet basil seeds, and ice cream.
Masala Chai (Indian Tea)
Madras Coffee
Mango Lassi
Masala Chaas
Coffee Latte
English Tea (Various Flavors)
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Thums Up
Indian Soft Drink (Strong Coke)
Limca
Indian Soft Drink (Strong Sprite)
Sparkling Water
Water Bottle
Drinks

Sides
