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

Starters

Veg Samosa (2 pcs)

Crispy vegetable turnovers with flavored potato and peas filling, served with chutneys. Allergy Indicators: Gluten

$6.95

Masala Fries

Marinated sliced potato wedges with peel, fired and sprinkled with Indian spices. Allergy Indicators: Gluten

$6.95

Samosa Chaat

Mashed Samosa served with spicy garbanzo beans, chutneys, onions and yogurt. Allergy Indicators: Gluten, Dairy

$10.95

Aloo Tikki Chaat

Alu Tikki Paties topped with spicy garbanzo beans, chutneys, onions and yogurt

$10.95

Chili Paneer

Paneer cubes marinated with Indian spices, deep fried and tossed with a spicy sauce and peppers & onions. Allergy Indicators: Dairy, Gluten

$11.95

Gobi Manchurian

Cauliflower florets marinated with Indian spices and deep fried. Allergy Indicators: Gluten

$11.95

Chili Idli

Idli pieces tossed in taw with Indian spices and topped with special masala podi (powder) and chopped onion.

$11.95

Chicken 65

Slightly battered boneless chicken cubes tossed in yogurt sauce flavored with spices and curry leaves. Allergy Indicators: Dairy, Gluten

$12.95

Chicken Malai Kabob

Chicken breast chunks marinated with yogurt and masala overnight and cooked in clay oven. Allergy Indicators: Dairy

$15.95

Chicken Tikka Kabob

Chicken breast chunks marinated with Tikka masala overnight and cooked in clay oven.

$15.95

Tandoori Chicken

Bone-in Chicken Leg meat marinated overnight and cooked in clay oven. Allergy Indicators: Dairy

$13.95

Idli

Steamed rice and lentil cake accompanied with sambar, and chutneys served steaming hot.

$10.95

Plain Dosa

South Indian crpe delicacy made from a fermented rice and black gram batter served with chutneys and sambar.

$12.95

Masala Dosa

Dosa stuffed with flavored mashed potatoes and served with chutneys and sambar. Allergy Indicators: Dairy, Nuts

$14.95

Rolled Dosa

Dosa Stuffed with selected option, rolled and cut in to pieces, and served with chutneys and sambar. Allergy Indicators: Dairy (paneer option)

$15.95

Sponge Dosa (Uttapam)

Slightly thicker, pancake-style variation of the Dosa topped with onions, tomato, green chillies and served with chutneys and Sambar.

$14.95

Dosa & Idli

Dosa & Idli

Curries

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

$16.95

Andhra Chicken Curry

Cubes of succulent chicken cooked in a traditional brown gravy with herbs and spices. Allergy Indicators: Nuts

$16.95

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken breast cubes tandoori oven roasted and cooked in a luscious blend of cream and tomato sauce. Allergy Indicators: Dairy, Nuts

$16.95

Lamb Curry

Boneless Lamb chunks cooked in curry sauce with aromatic spices. Allergy Indicators: Nuts

$18.95

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

$18.95

Goat Curry

Succulent cut of bone in Goat pieces cooked in the traditional rich curry sauce.

$18.95

Paneer Butter Masala Curry

Indian cottage cheese cubes cooked in tomato and creamy sauce. Also called as Paneer Makhani. Allergy Indicators: Dairy, Nuts

$16.95

Veg Korma Curry

Assorted Vegetables cooked in a creamy coconut sauce with spices.

$15.95

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

$15.95

Dal Makhani Curry

Creamed lentils slow cooked and flavored with fresh ginger, garlic and rich blend of herbs and spices. Allergy Indicators: Dairy

$14.95

Chana Masala Curry

Garbanzo Beans cooked with finely chopped tomatoes and onions with Indian spices.

$13.95

Plain Naan

Leavened wheat flour dough flattened and baked in the oven. Allergy Indicators: Gluten

$2.95

Butter Naan

Leavened wheat flour dough flattened, baked in oven and topped with butter. Allergy Indicators: Gluten, Dairy

$3.45

Garlic Naan

Leavened wheat flour dough flattened, topped with chopped garlic and baked in the oven. Allergy Indicators: Gluten, Dairy

$4.95

Garlic Cheese Naan

Traditional Naan stuffed with cheese, topped with Garlic and baked in the oven. Allergy Indicators: Gluten, Dairy

$5.45

Onion Kulcha

Traditional Naan stuffed with finely chopped onions and baked in oven. Allergy Indicators: Gluten

$4.95

Tandoori Roti

Unleavened whole wheat flatbread baked in the oven. Allergy Indicators: Gluten

$3.95

Breads

Breads

Biryani & Rice

Biryani & Rice

Basmati Rice

Steamed basmati rice

$3.95

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

$19.95

Lamb Biryani

Boneless shoulder lamb pieces cooked curry sauce and mixed with flavored basmati rice. Served with raita and salan. Allergy Indicators: Dairy

$18.95

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

$16.95

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

$13.95

Veg Biryani

Fresh cut vegetables marinated with special spices tossed in curry sauce flavored with spices and mixed with flavored basmati rice.

$12.95

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.

$15.95

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.

$15.95

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.

$18.95

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.

$16.95

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.

$16.95

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.

$16.95

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.

$18.95

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.

$18.95

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.

$15.95

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.

$15.95

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.

$14.95

Lunch Combo

Lunch Combo

Desserts

Desserts

Gulab Jamun

Reduced spongy milk balls soaked in honey and syrup. Allergy Indicators: Dairy

$5.95

Rasmalai

Soft cottage cheese balls soaked in a rich milk sauce flavored with saffron and pistachio

$6.95

Carrot Halwa

Grated carrot pudding

$5.95

Falooda

A cold dairy drink made with thin noodles (vermicelli), milk, flavored syrup, sweet basil seeds, and ice cream.

$8.95

Masala Chai (Indian Tea)

$3.95

Madras Coffee

$3.95

Mango Lassi

$4.95

Masala Chaas

$4.95

Coffee Latte

$3.95

English Tea (Various Flavors)

$1.95

Coke

$1.95

Diet Coke

$1.95

Sprite

$1.95

Thums Up

Indian Soft Drink (Strong Coke)

$2.95

Limca

Indian Soft Drink (Strong Sprite)

$2.95

Sparkling Water

$3.95

Water Bottle

$1.95

Drinks

Drinks

Sides

Sides

Sambar (8 oz)

$3.95

Potato Masala (8 oz)

$3.95

Coconut & Tomato Chutneys

$1.95

Mint & Tamarind Chutneys

$1.95

Raita 8 oz

$2.95

Onions & Lime

$1.95