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    Lajawab Indian cuisine

    514 Peninsula Avenue

    San Mateo, CA 94401


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    Vegetarian Starters

    • Papad Basket

      Thin-roasted lentil crisps with a trio of mango, fresh mint and tamarind chutneys.
      $5.95
    • Avocado Chaat

      Sliced avocado over crisp lentil wafers, finished with yogurt, fresh mint and tamarind chutneys.
      $10.95
    • Gobi Manchurian

      Twice-fried cauliflower florets tossed in an Indo-Chinese sauce of ginger, garlic, onion and soy chilli.
      $11.95
    • Vegetable Pakora

      Lightly spiced golden-fried shredded cabbage, potato and onion fritters in chickpea batter, served with fresh mint and tamarind chutneys.
      $9.95
    • Vegetable Samosa

      Hand-folded golden-fried pastry filled with spiced potato and garden peas, served with fresh mint and tamarind chutneys.
      $9.95
    • Corn Cheese Tikki

      Pan-seared patties of sweet corn, cheese and spiced potato, crisp outside and soft within, served with a trio of mango, fresh mint and tamarind chutneys.
      $12.95

    Non-Vegetarian Starters

    • Chicken Chilli

      Golden-fried chicken tossed in a fiery Indo-Chinese sauce of ginger, garlic, onion and fresh chilli.
      $12.95
    • Lajawab Lasooni Murg

      Chicken marinated in garlic and warm spices, skewered and slow-roasted in the clay oven, served with a side salad, fresh mint and tamarind chutneys.
      $12.95
    • Cheese Stuffed Lamb

      Australian lamb skewers stuffed with goat cheese, spiced and charred in the tandoor, served with a side salad, a creamy tomato and butter sauce and fresh mint and tamarind chutneys.
      $13.95
    • Garlic Pepper Prawns

      Jumbo tiger prawns sauteed with cracked black pepper, roasted garlic and curry leaves.
      $13.95

    Soups & Salads

    • Vegetarian Lentil Soup

      Red lentils slow-simmered with cumin, roasted garlic and warm spices.
      $8.95
    • Chicken Lentil Soup

      Red lentils and tender chicken simmered with cumin, ginger and warm spices.
      $9.95
    • House Beet Salad

      Roasted beets, arugula, goat cheese, cucumber and avocado tossed in a raspberry vinaigrette.
      $11.95

    Chef's Platters

    • Lajawab Mixed Grill

      Tandoori chicken, malai kebab, Australian lamb chops and seekh kebab, charred over red and white onions, served with a creamy tomato and butter sauce, fresh mint and tamarind chutneys.
      $37.95
    • Lajawab Seafood Platter

      Wild king salmon, tiger prawns and Chilean sea bass in tandoori marinades, clay-oven roasted red and white onions, served with a creamy tomato and butter sauce, fresh mint and tamarind chutneys.
      $39.50

    Tandoori / Clay Oven

    • Tandoori Chicken

      Tandoor-grilled bone-in chicken in a yogurt and warm-spice marinade, charred over red and white onions, served with a creamy tomato and butter sauce, fresh mint and tamarind chutneys.
      $23.50
    • Green Herb Chicken

      Tandoor-grilled chicken in a cilantro, mint and green chilli marinade, charred over red and white onions, served with a creamy tomato and butter sauce, fresh mint and tamarind chutneys.
      $24.00
    • Malai Chicken

      Clay-oven roasted chicken in a mild cream and cheese marinade, charred over red and white onions, served with a creamy tomato and butter sauce, fresh mint and tamarind chutneys.
      $25.00
    • Lamb Seekh Kebab

      Tandoor-grilled minced Australian lamb skewers with fresh herbs, charred over red and white onions, served with a creamy tomato and butter sauce, fresh mint and tamarind chutneys.
      $23.95
    • Lamb Chops

      Australian tandoor-grilled lamb chops in a bold spice crust, charred over red and white onions, served with a creamy tomato and butter sauce, fresh mint and tamarind chutneys.
      $31.95
    • Tandoori Salmon

      Wild king salmon fillets in a yogurt, lemon and tandoori marinade, clay-oven roasted red and white onions, served with a creamy tomato and butter sauce, fresh mint and tamarind chutneys.
      $29.00
    • Tandoori Sea Bass

      Chilean sea bass in fresh herbs, citrus and mild tandoori spices, clay-oven roasted red and white onions, served with a creamy tomato and butter sauce, fresh mint and tamarind chutneys.
      $35.95
    • Tandoori Prawns

      Jumbo tiger prawns in garlic, yogurt and tandoori spices, clay-oven roasted red and white onions, served with a creamy tomato and butter sauce, fresh mint and tamarind chutneys.
      $29.50
    • Tandoori Paneer Tikka

      Thick-cut tandoor-grilled paneer in a yogurt and warm-spice marinade, charred over red and white onions, served with a creamy tomato and butter sauce, fresh mint and tamarind chutneys.
      $18.95
    • Tandoori Stuffed Mushrooms

      Clay-oven roasted mushrooms filled with cottage cheese and mozzarella, charred over red and white onions, served with a creamy tomato and butter sauce, fresh mint and tamarind chutneys.
      $17.95

    Himalayan & Indo-Chinese

    • Vegetable Momos

      Hand-folded Himalayan dumplings filled with spiced seasonal vegetables and soya chunks, steamed and served with house-special roasted tomato chutney.
      $13.95
    • Chicken Momos

      Hand-folded Himalayan dumplings filled with seasoned minced chicken, steamed and served with house-special roasted tomato chutney.
      $14.95
    • Vegetable Chowmein

      Wok-tossed noodles with crisp seasonal vegetables in a savory Indo-Chinese sauce.
      $15.95
    • Chicken Chowmein

      Wok-tossed noodles with chicken and crisp seasonal vegetables in a savory Indo-Chinese sauce.
      $16.95
    • Vegetable Fried Rice

      Wok-fried basmati rice with crisp seasonal vegetables and a light Indo-Chinese seasoning.
      $15.95
    • Chicken Fried Rice

      Wok-fried basmati rice with chicken and crisp seasonal vegetables in a light Indo-Chinese seasoning.
      $16.95
    • Chicken Chhoila

      Flame-grilled chicken tossed in mustard oil, fresh herbs and Himalayan spices.
      $18.95
    • Shyabhale

      Deep-fried Himalayan bread stuffed with minced lamb, fresh herbs and Himalayan spices.
      $11.95

    Vegetarian Entrees

    • Dal Makhani

      Black lentils and kidney beans slow-cooked with cream and butter. [Vegetarian, Gluten-Free]
      $16.95
    • Yellow Dal Palak

      Yellow lentils tempered with garlic and cumin, finished with fresh spinach. [Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free]
      $15.95
    • Chana Masala

      Punjabi-style chickpeas slow-simmered in a charred-tomato and ginger gravy. [Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free]
      $15.95
    • Aloo Gobi

      Home-style potato and cauliflower cooked with onion, tomato, ginger and fresh cilantro. [Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free]
      $16.95
    • Baingan Masala

      Roasted eggplant simmered with onion, tomato, peanuts and coconut milk. [Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free]
      $16.95
    • Lemongrass Coconut Curry

      Seasonal vegetables simmered in a fragrant coconut and lemongrass curry. [Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free]
      $18.95
    • Oyster Mushroom Curry

      Oyster mushrooms simmered in coconut milk with curry leaves and mustard seeds. [Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free]
      $18.95
    • Vegetable Curry

      Seasonal vegetables simmered with curry leaves, mustard seeds and coconut milk. [Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free]
      $16.95
    • Vegetable Tikka Masala

      Seasoned vegetables in a creamy spiced tomato and onion sauce. [Vegetarian, Gluten-Free]
      $17.95
    • Vegetable Korma

      Seasonal vegetables in a mild cashew cream sauce with warm spices. [Vegetarian, Gluten-Free]
      $17.95
    • Mutter Paneer

      Paneer and sweet green peas in a rich, spiced tomato cream gravy. [Vegetarian, Gluten-Free]
      $16.95
    • Saag Paneer

      House paneer in a creamy, slow-simmered spinach gravy. [Vegetarian, Gluten-Free]
      $17.95
    • Paneer Tikka Masala

      Golden-fried paneer in a creamy tomato butter sauce. [Vegetarian, Gluten-Free]
      $18.95
    • Shahi Paneer

      Paneer in a creamy Mughlai-style sauce of cashew and almond. [Vegetarian, Gluten-Free]
      $18.95
    • Malai Kofta

      Golden-fried paneer and potato dumplings simmered in a creamy cashew sauce. [Vegetarian]
      $17.95

    Non-Vegetarian Entrees

    • Butter Chicken

      Shredded tandoori chicken simmered in a silky, buttery tomato cream sauce. [Gluten-Free]
      $20.95
    • Chicken Tikka Masala

      Char-grilled chicken in a spiced tomato and onion sauce, finished with cream. [Gluten-Free]
      $20.95
    • Chicken Curry

      Chicken braised with onion, tomato, ginger and house masala. [Gluten-Free]
      $19.95
    • Chicken Vindaloo

      Goan-style chicken in a fiery, tangy chilli and vinegar sauce. [Gluten-Free]
      $21.95
    • Chicken Malabar

      Kerala-style chicken in a coconut and curry-leaf gravy. [Gluten-Free]
      $22.95
    • Lemongrass Chicken

      Chicken in a coconut and lemongrass sauce with bell peppers and onion. [Gluten-Free]
      $22.95
    • Lajawab Lamb Curry

      Slow-braised Australian lamb in a spiced onion and tomato gravy. [Gluten-Free]
      $23.95
    • Lamb Vindaloo

      Goan-style Australian lamb in a fiery, tangy chilli and vinegar sauce. [Gluten-Free]
      $23.95
    • Lamb Malabar

      Kerala-style Australian lamb in a coconut and curry-leaf gravy. [Gluten-Free]
      $23.95
    • Lamb Korma

      Tender Australian lamb in a mild cashew cream sauce. [Gluten-Free]
      $22.95
    • Salmon Curry

      Wild king salmon in a light coconut sauce with curry leaves and mustard seeds. [Gluten-Free]
      $23.95
    • Sea Bass Curry

      Chilean sea bass in a coconut sauce with curry leaves and mustard seeds. [Gluten-Free]
      $24.95
    • Shrimp Vindaloo

      Goan-style tiger shrimp in a fiery, tangy chilli and vinegar sauce. [Gluten-Free]
      $23.95
    • Coconut Shrimp Curry

      Tiger shrimp in a coconut milk sauce with curry leaves and mustard seeds. [Gluten-Free]
      $23.95

    Biryani

    • Vegetarian Biryani

      Saffron basmati rice layered with seasonal vegetables, golden-fried onion, fresh herbs and rose water. [Vegetarian, Gluten-Free]
      $19.95
    • Chicken Biryani

      Saffron basmati rice layered with chicken, golden-fried onion, fresh herbs and rose water. [Gluten-Free]
      $23.50
    • Lamb Biryani

      Saffron basmati rice layered with Australian lamb, golden-fried onion, fresh herbs and rose water. [Gluten-Free]
      $24.50
    • Shrimp Biryani

      Saffron basmati rice layered with tiger shrimp, golden-fried onion, fresh herbs and rose water. [Gluten-Free]
      $24.00

    Rice & Sides

    • Basmati Rice

      Steamed long-grain basmati rice.
      $2.95
    • Jeera Rice

      Steamed basmati rice tempered with cumin and butter.
      $4.95
    • Coconut Rice

      Steamed basmati rice cooked in coconut milk.
      $5.00
    • Vegetable Pulao

      Basmati rice pilaf with seasonal vegetables and warm spices.
      $5.00
    • Raita

      Yogurt with cucumber, carrot, roasted cumin and chaat masala.
      $4.00
    • Onion, Chilli & Lime

      Sliced onion, green chilli and fresh lime.
      $3.50

    Naan & Breads

    • Plain Naan

      Soft leavened bread baked in the clay oven.
      $4.00
    • Butter Naan

      Soft leavened naan brushed with butter.
      $4.50
    • Garlic Naan

      Naan topped with roasted garlic and fresh herbs.
      $5.00
    • Pesto Cilantro Naan

      Naan folded with herb pesto and fresh cilantro.
      $5.50
    • Onion Chilli Naan

      Naan baked with onion and green chilli.
      $6.00
    • Cheese Naan

      Naan stuffed with melted cheese.
      $6.00
    • Tandoori Roti

      Whole wheat flatbread baked in the clay oven.
      $4.95

    Desserts

    • Gulab Jamun

      Golden-fried milk dumplings soaked in warm rose and cardamom syrup.
      $6.50
    • Rasmalai

      Soft cheese patties in a creamy saffron and cardamom milk, topped with pistachios.
      $6.50
    • Kheer (Rice Pudding)

      Slow-cooked basmati rice pudding with cardamom and nuts.
      $6.00

    To-Go Sides

    • Mango Chutney

      Sweet and tangy mango chutney.
      $4.00
    • Mixed Pickle

      Spiced Indian mixed pickle.
      $4.00

    Beverages

    Lassi

    • Mango Lassi

      House yogurt smoothie blended with sweet mango
      $5.00
    • Sweet Lassi

      Sweetened house yogurt smoothie
      $5.00
    • Salted Lassi

      Savory house yogurt smoothie with a touch of salt
      $5.00

    Water & Soft Drinks

    • Soft Drinks

      Choose from Coca-Cola, Diet Coke and Sprite
      $3.95
    • Saratoga Sparkling Water

      Premium sparkling spring water, small glass bottle
      $4.00
    • Saratoga Still Water

      Premium still spring water, small glass bottle
      $4.00

    Vegetarian

    Vegetable Fried Rice

    $15.95

    Wok-fried basmati rice with crisp seasonal vegetables and a light Indo-Chinese seasoning.

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    All hours
    Sunday11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Friday11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Saturday11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    North Indian and Himalayan cuisine, made fresh in San Mateo. Rich tandoori grills, fragrant curries and biryanis, with plenty for vegetarians and vegans. Authentic flavors, an unforgettable meal.

    Location

    514 Peninsula Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401

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