Royal India - San Diego Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing the menu of Royal India - San Diego, where culinary tradition meets modern flair. Located in the heart of downtown San Diego, this gem offers a vibrant array of Indian dishes that celebrate authentic flavors. The menu features an enticing selection ranging from exotic appetizers like Pakoras and Samosas to rich meat curries such as the renowned Chicken Tikka Masala and smoky Karahi Chicken.
Vegetarians will be delighted by options like the Baingan Barta and Bindi Masala, each expertly crafted and beautifully presented. Every dish is designed to tantalize the taste buds, with diners praising the perfect balance of spices and the friendly, attentive service. Whether for a celebration or a romantic evening, Royal India invites you to indulge in a memorable dining experience.
With a warm atmosphere and exceptional fare, it's a culinary journey worth taking!
Side Orders
Mixed Pickle
Raita Or Indian Yogurt
Yogurt with cucumbers, grated carrots, potatoes, and spices (a perfect foil for spicy food).
Mango Chutney
Roti
Whole wheat thin bread baked in tandoor
Paratha
Soft, buttery, and layered.
Tandoori Roti
Flat (unleavened) bread baked to order in tandoor clay oven.
Whole Wheat Breads
Chef's Vegetarian Curry Specialties
Punjabi Saag
Pureed spinach, broccoli garlic, ginger, onions, and tomatoes in a traditional butter tarka.
Punjabi Aloo
Fresh potatoes cooked with a spicy curry sauce of garlic, ginger, onions, and tomatoes.
Bengan Bhartha
Eggplant roasted in a clay oven and cooked with peas, onions, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes. With or without cream.
Aloo Matter
Fresh potato cubes cooked with peas, curry, and herbs.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Farmers cheese smoked over mesquite then cooked in a curry sauce of tomatoes, onions, garlic, and a touch of cream.
Dal Makhni
Mixture of lentils cooked with butter, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and spices.
Palak Paneer (Saag)
A healthy blend of spinach, broccoli, garlic, ginger, onions exotic spices, and cubed farmers cheese.
Bhindi Masala
Mildly spiced okra pan fried with onions, tomatoes, and spices.
Navrattan Korma
Nine seasonal vegetables cooked in a curry of cream, cashew paste, nuts, raisins, and spices.
Channa Masala
Garbanzo beans in a tangy tomato, onion, and garlic curry sauce.
Vegetable Malai Kofta
Home made vegetable balls cooked with a creamed curry sauce of onions, garlic, ginger, and cashew paste.
Matter Paneer
Cubed farmers cheese cooked with peas and a creamed curry sauce.
Aloo Gobi
Cauliflower and fresh potatoes cooked with onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, and spices.
Aloo Matter Masala
Fresh potato cubes cooked with peas, curry, and herbs.
Mutter Paneer
Cubed farmers cheese cooked with peas and a creamed curry sauce.
Lamb Masala Lunch Box
Lunch combination box that comes with samosa, basmati rice, lamb masala and naan bread.
Veg. Channa Masala Lunch Box
Lunch combination box that comes with samosa, basmati rice, garbanzo bean curry and naan bread.
Shrimp Masala Lunch Box
Lunch combination box that comes with samosa, basmati rice, Shrimp Masala and naan bread.
Chicken Tikka Masala Lunch Box
Lunch combination box that comes with samosa, basmati rice, Chicken Tikka Masala and naan bread..
Lunch 11 am to 2 pm only
Royal Meat Curries
Lamb Shank
Slow roasted in a clay oven with onion, garlic, ginger tomato curry, herbs, and spices. Served with imported basmati rice.
Prawn Pepper Masala
Prawns cooked with fresh green peppers, sliced onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and a healthy curry. Served with imported basmati rice.
Royal Lamb Malai
Low fat cuts of lamb cooked with creamed curry, cashew, almond paste, nuts, raisins, and spices. Served with imported basmati rice.
Boneless Butter Chicken
Bone in chicken roasted in a clay oven then finished with a buttery and smoked tomato curry. Served with imported basmati rice.
Karahi Chicken
Chicken and fresh peppers, sliced onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and curry cooked in a karahi wok. Served with imported basmati rice.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless chicken roasted in a clay oven, finished with a delicious blend of creamed tomato curry, and spices. Served with imported basmati rice.
Lamb Rogan Josh
Boneless lamb cooked with a curry sauce of onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and almonds. Served with imported basmati rice.
Chicken Coconut Pineapple
Boneless chicken cooked with a special blend of sweetened coconut milk, curry, pineapple chunks, and spices. Served with imported basmati rice.
Pakoras
Pieces of vegetables, meat, chicken or fish coated in a seasoned batter, and deep-fried.
Samosas
Two crispy stuffed pastries seasoned with mild spices and deep-fried.
Tawa Chicken
Marinated chicken breast pan fried with onions and bell peppers.
Aloo Tikki
Crispy spiced potato patties pan fried to golden perfection.
Exotic Appetizers
Leavened Soft Breads
Naan
All breads are baked fresh, on the interior all of the tandoor (clay oven).
Garlic Bread
Topped with fresh garlic and cilantro. All breads are baked fresh, on the interior all of the tandoor (clay oven).
Kabuli Bread
Stuffed with raisins and sweetened coconut. All breads are baked fresh, on the interior all of the tandoor (clay oven).
Chili Bread
Spicy. Spicy-stuffed with crushed chilies. All breads are baked fresh, on the interior all of the tandoor (clay oven).
Chicken Bread
Stuffed with spiced and diced chicken breast. All breads are baked fresh, on the interior all of the tandoor (clay oven).
Paneer Bread
Stuffed with mildly spiced farmer's cheese. All breads are baked fresh, on the interior all of the tandoor (clay oven).
Keema Bread
Stuffed with spiced minced meat. All breads are baked fresh, on the interior all of the tandoor (clay oven).
Spinach Bread
Nan stuffed with spiced spinach and onions. All breads are baked fresh, on the interior all of the tandoor (clay oven).
Chicken Coconut Pineapple
Boneless chicken cooked with a special blend of sweetened coconut milk, curry, pineapple chunks, and spices. Served with imported basmati rice.
Lamb Rogan Josh
Boneless lamb cooked with a curry sauce of onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and almonds. Served with imported basmati rice.
Karahi Chicken
Chicken and fresh peppers, sliced onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and curry cooked in a karahi wok. Served with imported basmati rice.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless chicken roasted in a clay oven, finished with a delicious blend of creamed tomato curry, and spices. Served with imported basmati rice.
Lamb Shank
Slow roasted in a clay oven with onion, garlic, ginger tomato curry, herbs, and spices. Served with imported basmati rice.
Chicken Tikka White Wine Curry
Chicken roasted in clay oven and finished with a white wine garlic curry. Served with imported basmati rice.
Prawn Pepper Masala
Prawns cooked with fresh green peppers, sliced onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and a healthy curry. Served with imported basmati rice.
Royal Lamb Malai
Low fat cuts of lamb cooked with creamed curry, cashew, almond paste, nuts, raisins, and spices. Served with imported basmati rice.
Boneless Butter Chicken
Boneless chicken roasted in a clay oven then finished with a buttery and smoked tomato curry. Served with imported basmati rice.
Royal India Meat Curries
Biryani
Vegetable Biryani
Seasonal vegetables cooked with basmati rice, herbs and spices.
Lamb Biryani
Boneless pieces of lamb cooked with basmati rice, herbs and spices.
Chicken Biryani
Boneless pieces of chicken cooked with basmati rice, herbs and spices.
Shrimp Biryani
Shrimps cooked with basmati rice, herbs and spices.
Chicken Tikka Kabab
Boneless pieces of chicken breast marinated in yogurt, delicate spices, and herbs.
Chicken Garlic Kabab
Chicken breast marinated in yogurt, garlic, fresh herbs, and cilantro.
Chicken Lemon Chili Kabab
Chicken breast marinated in yogurt, fresh lemon juice, green chilies, and ginger.