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MenuLunch Specials

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.

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GF - Gluten Free, VG - Vegan, *Best Seller

Vegetarian Small Plates

Tandoori Veg Momo (VG)

Veg dumplings grilled in a clay oven.
$16.00

Aloo Matar Parmesan Kulcha

Stuffed with spiced potatoes, peas & aged Parmesan.
$16.00

*Spinach and Kale Chaat (GF)

Crispy fried spinach and kale with yogurt mousse and tamarind mint gel | Vegan on request.
$16.00
*Spinach and Kale Chaat (GF) photo

*Dahi Ke Kebab

Crispy vermicelli-coated flavoured hung yoghurt.
$18.00

*Dosa Balls (GF, VG)

Fried lentil spheres served with gun powder chutney.
$16.00

Paneer Makhani Bao Bun (GF)

Smoked paneer with makhani mayo stuffed bun.
$16.00

Jalapeño Cocktail Samosa

Fried pockets of jalapeño and Amul cheese.
$16.00

*Truffle Lasooni Cauliflower

Crispy golden fried cauliflower with goat cheese | Vegan by request.
$16.00
*Truffle Lasooni Cauliflower photo

Firecracker Pani Puri

Crispy shells with potato filling and fiery tangy water.
$16.00
Firecracker Pani Puri photo

Shahi Raj Kachori

Crispy pastries with sprouts, potatoes, and yogurt.
$16.00

Non - Vegetarian Small Plates

*24K Gold Goat Chops

Spiced grilled goat chops.
$22.00

*Lamb Boti Birria Taco

Braised lamb in birria sauce.
$22.00

*Fish Koliwada

Crispy fish chunks with masala slaw.
$20.00

*Tandoori Chicken Momos

Darjeeling-style minced chicken dumplings.
$21.00
*Tandoori Chicken Momos photo

Chicken Galauti Kebab

Melt-in-mouth kebabs infused with homemade spices.
$20.00

*Tandoori Chicken Bao Bun

Pulled tandoori chicken in soft buns.
$21.00

Masala Chicken Quesadillas

Grilled tortillas stuffed with spiced chicken & cheese.
$20.00

Spicy Schezwan Wings

Wings tossed in fiery Indo-Chinese Schezwan sauce.
$20.00

Kerala Fried Chicken

Curry leaves infused fried chicken.
$20.00

Bang Bang Shrimp

Crispy shrimp tossed in spicy chilli mayo sauce.
$20.00

Tandoor

From clay oven

*Sikandari Lamb Chop

24 hours marinated New Zealand lamb chop.
$35.00

Saffron Malai Chicken

Saffron-infused spiced chicken.
$24.00

Peri Peri Shrimp Tikka

Curry leaves marinated prawns.
$20.00

Kakori Kebab (Chicken)

Finely minced juicy meat and delicate spices.
$24.00

*Pahadi Paneer Tikka

Mint & coriander marinated cottage cheese.
$22.00

Malai Soya Chop Sizzler

Creamy malai and aged Parmesan sauce.
$22.00

Sharabi Chicken Tikka

Chicken marinated with spiced sour cream.
$24.00

Tandoori Pomfret

Silver pomfret marinated with spiced sour cream.
$26.00

Vegetarian Large Plates

*Paneer Lasagna (GF)

Layered cottage cheese with spinach in a rich sauce.
$26.00

Palak Burrata (GF)

Burrata in creamy spinach sauce.
$24.00

Truffle Mushroom Khichadi (GF)

Mustard greens with traditional Punjabi spices | Vegan on request.
$24.00

*Methi Matar Malai (GF)

Fresh fenugreek & peas in creamy cashew gravy.
$24.00

*Pindi Chole (GF, VG)

Spicy and tangy chickpeas cooked in whole spices.
$24.00

*Kesar Malai Kofta

Apricot dumplings in saffron-infused creamy sauce.
$24.00

Paneer Tikka Masala (GF)

Grilled cottage cheese in tomato & fenugreek sauce.
$24.00

Palak Paneer (GF)

Cottage cheese simmered in smooth spinach gravy.
$24.00

Konkani Eggplant (GF, VG)

Roasted eggplant in konkani coconut sauce.
$24.00
Konkani Eggplant (GF, VG) photo

House Special Dal Makhani (Black Lentils)

$22.00

Double Tadka Dal (Yellow Lentils)

Vegan on request.
$22.00

Non - Vegetarian Large Plates

*Champaran Ka Mutton

Mutton cooked in clay pot with Champaran spices.
$32.00

*Old Delhi Butter Chicken

Tandoori chicken in creamy tomato gravy.
$28.00

Lamb Shank Nihari

Slow-cooked lamb bone marrow in hearty stew.
$35.00

*Konkani Seabass

Sous vide seabass in a kokam infused coconut sauce.
$35.00

Lamb Rogan Josh

Braised lamb in kashmiri chili and yogurt gravy.
$32.00

Lobster Moilee

Lobster simmered in south Indian coastal style curry.
$32.00

Afghani Malai Shrimp

Shrimp cooked in creamy coconut malai with aromatic spices.
$30.00

Dhabba Matka Chiken

Bone-in chicken cooked in a clay pot with flavourful bold spices.
$30.00

British Chicken Tikka Masala

Grilled chicken thigh in creamy tomato sauce.
$28.00
British Chicken Tikka Masala photo

Vindaloo (Goan Curry)

Chicken $24.00 | Lamb $28.00

Korma (Creamy Almond)

Chicken $24.00 | Lamb $28.00

Biryani

*Thalassery Bamboo Chicken Biryani

$28.00

Goat Biryani

$32.00

Shrimp Biryani

$29.00

Breads

Kesar Butter Naan

$6.00

*Garlic Naan

$7.00

Onion Kulcha

$8.00

*Chilly Garlic Naan

$8.00

Masala Chilly Naan

$8.00

*Amritsari (Potato) Kulcha

$8.00

Whole Wheat Roti

$6.00

Laccha Paratha

$8.00

Cheese Naan

$8.00

Kalonji Naan

$6.00

Desserts

*Shahi Tukda

Fried crispy bread in creamy milk.
$12.00

Chandni Chowk Ki Rabadi Jalebi

Funnel cake served with reduced-fat milk.
$15.00

Banana Forest

Bonbon chocolate with caramelised banana on the side.
$15.00

Taro Ube Ras Malai

Creamy soaked milk dumplings.
$12.00

Desi Kulfi Trio

A selection of three traditional Indian ice creams.
$15.00

Chocolate Paan

Chocolate and betel leaf fusion.
$8.00

Drinks

Mango Lassi

$8.00

Punjabi Lassi

$8.00

Lemonade Soda Pop

$8.00

Spicy Mango Mule

$8.00

Magic Moment

Infused with berries.
$8.00

Peru Pyala

$8.00

Sparkling Water

$7.00

Soda

$5.00

Chakna

Assorted Papad Basket

$10.00

Masala Kaju (Cashews)

$10.00

11.30 am-3.00 pm Mon-Fri

Menu

Lunch Thali Served with Rice, Naan and dessert.

Vegetarian Thali

Pick Any Two Mains: Daal Makhani, Saag Paneer, Malai Kofta, Chana Saag, Methi Malai Matar Paneer, Paneer Tikka Masala
$19.99

Non-Vegetarian Thali

Pick Any Two Options: Chicken Chattinad, Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Rogan Josh, Butter Chicken, Chicken Korma, Fish Moilee
$21.99
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