Our Menu
Welcome to Essence of Kesar, where the essence of Indian cuisine is re-imagined with a modern twist. Our head chef s, Suraj Pawar s culinary journey through India has inspired a unique fusion menu that combines traditional flavors with contemporary flair. Savor our distinctive dishes, each thoughtfully crafted to bring a harmonious blend of heritage and innovation to your dining experience.
GF = Gluten Free
DF = Dairy Free
V = Vegetarian
VG = Vegan
Please confirm your spice level with the server when placing the order. Inform your server regarding any allergies or dietary needs. Some dishes can be made Dairy Free and Vegan. For parties of 6 or more a 20% service charge will be added to the bill. This menu is subject to change without any notice due to market availability.
GF - Gluten Free, V - Vegan
Vegetarian Small Plates
Firecracker Pani Puri
Diced potatoes, sweet and tangy water.
$15.00
Spinach and Kale Chaat (GF)
Crispy battered fried spinach, yogurt mousse, tamarind gel, green apple caviar | Vegan on request.
$16.00
Dosa Balls (GF)
Fried lentil dumpling served with gun powder chutney | Vegan by request.
$16.00
Paneer Makhani Bao Bun (GF)
Charcoal smoked paneer, makhani mayo.
$16.00
Mumbai Vada Pav
Fried batter-coated mashed potatoes with garlic chutney.
$16.00
Potato Sphere Dahi Bhalla
With green mango caviar, sweet yogurt, tamarind-mint gel.
$16.00
Shakarkandi Ki Chat
Charcoal Roasted Sweet potato served with Mint sauce and black salt
$16.00
Paneer Chilli Roll
With schezwan sauce and spiced mango relish.
$18.00
Truffle Lasooni Cauliflower
Crispy golden cauliflower with lasooni kadhimousse and goat cheese | Vegan by request.
$16.00
Jalapeño Goat Cheese Samosa
With goat cheese foam, mint and tamarind chutney.
$15.00
Burrata Kala Khatta Salad (GF)
Cherry tomatoes, gooseberries, arugula, walnuts.
$18.00
Non - Vegetarian Small Plates
Peri Peri Shrimp
Spicy grilled shrimp.
$20.00
Tandoori Chicken bao Bun
With byadagi chilli mayo.
$21.00
Tandoori chicken Momos
With roasted bell pepper coulis, cherry tomato marinara.
$21.00
Mutton Sukkha
Mutton roasted in coconut and spices.
$25.00
Lamb Kheema Slider
Marinated minced lamb meat.
$22.00
Amritsari Fish Tacos
Crispy Amritsari-style fish chunks with tadka slaw and cilantro.
$21.00
Goat Kheema Naan
With a side of goat curry.
$20.00
Spicy Mango Achari Wings
With spicy mango, smokey chipotle sauce.
$20.00
Chicken Kheema Samosa
Spiced minced chicken pastry.
$18.00
Chicken Sukkha
Chicken roasted in coconut and spices.
$22.00
Chicken 555
With curry leaf mayo.
$20.00
Tandoor
From Clay Oven
Junglee Lamb Chop
Lamb biryani.
$34.00
Classic Tandoori Pomfret
Coastal-style marinated pomfret.
$26.00
Kesar Infused Charcoal Chicken
With laccha pyaaz and mint chutney.
$24.00
Creamy Soya Malai Chaap
With toasted salad.
$22.00
Chatpata Paneer Shashlik
10-spice herbs marinated cottage cheese.
$22.00
Sharabi Chicken Tikka
With mint and tamarind chutney.
$24.00
Vegetarian Mains
Sarson Ka Saag (GF)
With corn waffle and jaggery chutney | Vegan on request.
$22.00
Paneer Tikka Masala (GF)
Paneer cooked in tomato creamy fenugreek sauce.
$24.00
Methi Matar Malai Paneer
Cottage cheese and asparagus in creamy sauce | Vegan on request.
$24.00
Kesar Malai Kofta (GF)
Kesar (saffron) infused malai sauce Apricot dumplings.
$24.00
Amritsari Pindi Chole
Spicy and tangy chole, whole spices, pomegranate seeds.
$22.00
Truffle Pav Bhaji
Truffle Mumbai bhaji with mumbai bun.
$22.00
Konkani Eggplant (GF, V)
Roasted eggplant with Konkani sauce.
$22.00
Kolhapuri Medley (GF, V)
Mix kolhapuri tambda rassa with grilled vegetables.
$22.00
Fresh Vegetable Biryani
Rice cooked with mixed vegetables and cottage cheese.
$24.00
Palak Paneer
Creamy spinach gravy with cottage cheese.
$22.00
House Special Dal Makhani (Black Lentils)
$22.00
Double Tadka Dal (Yellow Lentils)
$20.00
Non - Vegetarian Mains
Desi Matka Chicken
Spiced clay pot chicken (bone in).
$28.00
chicken Tikka Masala
Grilled Chicken thighs in creamy tomato sauce.
$25.00
Champaran Ka Mutton
Mutton cooked in clay pot with Champaran masala.
$30.00
Konkani Seabass
Sous vide seabass with kokam-infused Malvani sauce.
$30.00
Old Delhi Butter Chicken
Chicken in creamy tomato sauce.
$28.00
Afghani Malai Shrimp
Shrimp cooked in tender coconut malai and aromatic spices.
$28.00
Pomfret Curry
Pomfret cooked in coconut curry.
$30.00
Kashmiri Lamb Rogan Josh
Braised lamb, garam masala, yogurt.
$30.00
Kesar Goat Biryani
Fragrant rice with overnight marinated mutton chop.
$30.00
Thalassery Bamboo Biryani
Slow cooked boneless chicken and rice in bamboo.
$28.00
Vindaloo (goan Style Spicy Curry)
Chicken $24.00 | Lamb $28.00
Korma (rich Creamy Almond Sauce)
Chicken $24.00 | Lamb $28.00
Breads
Kesar Butter Naan
$6.00
Garlic Naan
$7.00
Onion Kulcha
$7.00
Chilli Garlic Naan
$8.00
Amritsari (Potato) Kulcha
$8.00
Whole wheat roti
$6.00
Laccha Paratha
$8.00
Pudina Paratha
$8.00
Desserts
Desi Kulfi Trio
$12.00
Chandni Chowk Ki Rabadi Jalebi
$12.00
Taro Ras Malai
$12.00
Matka kulfi (Ice Cream)
$10.00
Kheer Gulab Jamun
$12.00
11.30 am-3.00 pm Mon Fri (Take out ONLY)
Menu
Veg Punjabi Thali
Pindi chole, dal makhani, rice, butter naan.
$15.00
Non Veg Punjabi Thali
Butter chicken, dal makhani, rice, butter naan.
$16.00
North Indian Thali
Lamb rogan josh, dal makhani, rice, butter naan.
$18.00
Non Veg Biryani
Chicken Biryani $14.00 | Lamb Biryani $16.00
Fresh Vegetable Biryani
Mix vegetables, and cottage cheese.
$12.00
Jalapeño Samosa / Potato Samosa
Savory filled pastry, mint and tamarind chutney.
$7.00
Rose Rasmalai / Almond Gulab Jamun
$5.00
Mango Lassi / Jaane mun
$5.00