Cafe Lotus Menu (Update 2025)
Cafe Lotus, located in Fairfax, CA, a gem for Indian cuisine lovers. This restaurant offers a plethora of options, from vegan to gluten-free dishes, ensuring inclusivity. Customers rave about the flavorful paneer tikka masala, creamy chicken tikka masala, and fragrant chicken tandoori. The quality of food and service is consistently praised. The menu boasts fresh ingredients, including organic paneer and pesticide-free spinach in dishes like Saag Paneer. The aromatic basmati rice with cumin seeds and warm garlic naan are fan favorites. The ambiance is cozy, with a covered patio for relaxing meals. The staff's attentiveness adds to the welcoming atmosphere. Overall, Cafe Lotus delivers a memorable dining experience with delicious food and impeccable service.
Appetizers
Vegetable Pakoras
Cut mixed vegetables (baby spinach, baby potatoes, cauliflower) fried in garbanzo bean flour
Chicken Pakoras
Chicken breast fried in home made garbanzo bean flour batter served with tamarind & mint sauce
Onion Pakoras
Onion fritters fried in mildly spiced garbanzo bean (besan) batter
Mixed Green Salad
Served with ranch or thousand island dressing
Vegetable Samosas
Pastry stuffed with seasoned potatoes and peas ( pieces)
Lamb Samosas
Pastry stuffed with minced lamb and green peas ( pieces)
Paneer Pakoras
Homemade cheese stuffed with pesto and spices and dipped in our homemade garbanzo bean batter
Prawn Pakoras
Jumbo prawns fried in home made garbanzo bean flour batter served with tamarind & mint sauce
Fresh Mint Sauce (oz)
Tamarind Sauce (oz)
Chicken Curry
Chicken breast cooked in homestyle tomato-onion based punjabi curry
Chicken Vindalu
Chicken cooked with potatoes and chili
Chicken Saag
Chicken cooked in a mildly spiced creamy spinach
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken breast cooked in our homemade mild creamy masala sauce
Chicken Coconut Curry
Chicken breast cooked with coconut milk, white onion gravy, ginger, garlic, spices and a touch of basil
Chicken Makhani
Dark meat tandoori boneless chicken cooked in a thick buttery masala sauce
Chicken Korma
Chicken breast cooked in a creamy sauce with cashews and raisins
Chicken Curries
Seafood Curries
Prawn Curry
Jumbo tiger prawns cooked in our simmered tomato-onion sauce and a variety of spices
Prawn Saag
Prawns cooked in freshly chopped creamy spinach with ginger, garlic, tomatoes & cilantro
Prawn Vindalu
Prawns cooked in our spicy tomato-onion gravy with potatoes & spices
Tandoori Prawn Masala
Tandoori prawns cooked in our homemade mildly creamy masala sauce
Prawn Coconut Curry
Prawns with coconut milk, ginger, garlic, spices and a touch of basil
Salmon Tikka Masala
Grilled salmon cooked in our homestyle mild and creamy masala sauce
Rogan Josh
Natural lamb cooked in our simmered onion/tomato sauce & variety of spices
Lamb Saag
Natural lamb cooked in freshly chopped spinach with ginger, garlic, tomatoes & cilantro
Kadahi Lamb
Natural lamb cooked in tomato/onion base, with tomatoes, onions & bell peppers, ginger & garlic
Lamb Vindalu
Natural lamb cooked in our spicy tomato sauce with potatoes & spices
Lamb Coconut Curry
Natural lamb cubes cooked in a mildly spiced coconut sauce with ginger, garlic, spices & a touch of basil
Lamb Tikka Masala
Natural lamb cubes cooked in our homestyle mild & creamy masala sauce
Lamb Korma
Natural lamb cooked in a creamy sauce with cashews and raisins
Lamb Curries
Vegetable Curries
Channa Masala
Organic garbanzo beans cooked in homemade tomato/onion sauce with herbs & spicesand a touch of tamarind sauce
Dal Makhni
Mixed black lentils cooked with tomatoes, onions, ginger & green chilli
Dal Tarka
Organic yellow lentils cooked with tomatoes, onions, ginger & green chilli
Aloo Gobi
Organic cauliflower and potatoes cooked in onions, tomatoes, cilantro & spices
Bengan Bhartha
Creamy delicately simmered eggplant cooked with green peas, tomatoes, cilantro & onion seeds
Saag Aloo
Potatoes cooked with freshly chopped pesticide-free spinach, ginger, garlic & tomatoes
Saag Paneer
Fresh pesticide-free/organic spinach and organic paneer
Paneer Tikka Masala
Homemade organic cheese cubes marinated & grilled to perfection and cookedin our mildly spiced creamy masala sauce
Navrattan Korma
Organic mixed vegetables cooked in a thick creamy homemade yogurt saucewith organic paneer, nuts & raisins
Mushroom Masala
Mushrooms cooked with ginger, garlic, tomatoes, organic spices, and a touch of coconut milk
Malai Kofta
Combination of organic cheese, potatoes, nuts & raisins blended with organic spices, with a touch of ground cashews cooked in a yogurt sauce
Vegetarian Coconut Curry
Mixed vegetables cooked with coconut milk, ginger, garlic, spices and a touch of basil
Tandoori Chicken (Half)
Two whole chicken legs marinated in a traditional style yogurt & spice sauce and cooked in the tandoor (dark meat only)
Tandoori Chicken (Full)
Two whole chicken legs (dark meat) and chicken tikka kabab (white meat)marinated in yogurt & spices and cooked in the tandoor
Chicken Tikka Kabab
Boneless chicken breast marinated, roasted, and mildly spiced
Chicken Harbara
Boneless chicken cubes marinated in homemade cilantro & mint sauce on a skewer & roasted with spices
Tandoori Prawns
Jumbo prawns lightly marinated with fresh lemon,a touch of garlic, chillies,and spices, then roasted in the tandoor
Pesto Paneer Kabab
Homemade organic cheese cubes cooked with onions, bell peppers, holy basil, cilantro, yogurt & spices
Seekh Kabab
Fresh lean ground lamb with cilantro, cumin seeds, mint, onions, pressed on skewer and roaste
Tandoori Mixed Grill
A combination of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka kabab,ctandoori prawns, and seekh kabab, topped with roasted onions, bell peppers, cilantro & fresh lemon
Lamb Chops
Marinated rack of lamb with Indian organic spices and verjus (non-fermented grape juice).
Tandoori
Side Dishes
Pappadum
Two thin baked lentil wafers served with tamarind and mint sauce
Pickles (Indian)
Sweet & sour condiment. (Pickle Mango)
Raita
Organic homemade yogurt with fine chopped cucumber ,tomatoes, potatoes, cilantro, carrots & spices
Mango Chutney
Indian condiment
Basmati Rice
Non-GMO, plain basmati rice with peas
Steamed Vegetables
Brown Rice
Non-GMO, plain basmati rice with peas
Plain Naan
Leavened bread baked in the tandoor
Chapati
Oven-baked bread (stone ground whole wheat flour - high protein)
Garlic Naan
Naan topped with organic garlic & a touch of cilantro
Onion Naan
Naan stuffed with chopped red & green onions, and Indian spices
Kabuli Naan
Naan stuffed with organic cashews, chopped marischino cherries, anise, coconut flakes & raisins
Keema Naan
Naan stuffed with spiced ground natural lamb.
Paneer Naan
Naan stuffed with homemade organic cheese
Aloo Mint Paratha
Whole wheat bread stuffed with seasoned potatoes, peas, & mint
Paratha
Flaky layered oven-baked Indian bread (stone ground whole wheat flour - high protein)
Gluten Free Naan
Gluten Free Garlic Naan
Gluten Free Pesto Garlic Naan
Naan
Biriyani Entrees
Vegetarian Biriyani
Basmati rice, zucchini, cauliflower, carrots, mixed vegetables, green peas, cashews, raisins and organic spices
Chicken Biriyani
Basmati rice, zucchini, cauliflower, carrots, mixed vegetables, green peas, cashews, raisins and organic spices
Lamb Biriyani
Basmati rice, zucchini, cauliflower, carrots, mixed vegetables, green peas, cashews, raisins and organic spices
Prawn Biriyani
Basmati rice, zucchini, cauliflower, carrots, mixed vegetables, green peas, cashews, raisins and organic spices
Kheer
Traditional chilled rice pudding flavored with green cardamon, saffron, and a touch of cinnamon & rosewater
Gulab Jamun
Juicy light pastry made from milk, served with hot honey syrup
Kulfi
Traditional saffron flavored Indian ice cream enriched with pistachio, almonds, and green cardamon
Coconut Mango Kulfi
Dessert
Beverages
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
-Up
Sparkling Water
Herbal Tea
Choice of green or black tea
Rootbeer
Lemonade
Ginger Beer
Masala Chai
Organic traditional Indian tea made with herbs & spices
Mango Lassi
Home made organic yogurt drink made with mango