Exotic India Menu – Coralville, IA

Type : Indian restaurant

Location : Coralville, IA

Cozy, colorful option for curries, tandoori fare & traditional Indian cuisine, plus a lunch buffet. Based on 609 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Exotic India 52241

Address:
102 2nd Ave B, Coralville, IA 52241

Phone: (319) 354-4710

Website:

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Hours

Sunday 11:15 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
5–10 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11:15 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM
Wednesday 11:15 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM
Thursday 11:15 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM
Friday 11:15 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM
Saturday 11:15 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM

Menu

Appetizers
Samosa
Traditional flaky pastry shell with delicious spiced potatoes & peas or minced meat for an additional cost. Can be prepared lactose free on request.
$4.79
Pakora
Fritters battered in chickpea flour with fresh herbs & spices. choice of Assorted vegetable, tofu, mirchi, mushroom ($1.00), chicken ($2.00), homemade cheese ($2.00), fish ($3.00) or shrimp ($4.00). Can be prepared lactose free on request.
$7.19
Vegetable Bhajiya
Mixed vegetable fritters battered in chickpea flour. Can be prepared lactose free on request.
$7.19
Aloo Tikki
Potato cutlets topped with yogurt, onion, tomato & delicious chutneys.
$7.19
Nargasi Pakora
Lightly spices potato halls, filled with homemade cheese, Fried crisp.
$10.79
Onion Bhaji
Thinly sliced onions battered in chickpea flour, deep fried. Can be prepared lactose free on request.
$7.19
Chicken Chat
Marinated roasted chicken chunks, mixed with fresh onions & tomatoes with a tangy flavor.
$9.59
Alloo Chat
Sweet & sour marinated potatoes, chickpeas, cucumber & tomatoes with Exotic dressing. Can be prepared lactose free on request.
$8.39
Samosa Chat
Vegetable samosa topped with lightly spiced potatoes & chutney. Can be prepared lactose free on request.
$9.59
Exotic Naan
Homemade bread from clay oven stuffed with chicken, homemade cheese & onion.
$5.40
Exotic Platter
A combination platter of samosa, pakora, nargasi pakora & papadum. Choice of vegetarian or non vegetarian for an additional cost
$10.79
Soups and Salad
Mulligatawny Soup
Vegetable and lentil soup with delicate spices. Can be prepared lactose free on request.
$4.79
Fresh Baked Breads
Naan
Traditional bread baked to crisp perfection in clay oven.
$3.60
Stuffed Naan
You can choose a stuffing or topping on your naan from onion, potato, garlic, paneer, cauliflower, chicken or keema.
$4.79
Kabuli Naan
Naan stuffed with nuts, raisins and coconut.
$4.79
Whole Wheat Breads
Roti
Basic whole wheat bread fresh from clay oven.
$3.00
Parantha
Unleavened layered whole wheat bread topped with butter or oil.
$3.60
Stuffed Parantha
You can choose a stuffing from potato, garlic, paneer, cauliflower, mint, chicken or keema.
$4.79
Fried Bread
Can be made as poori (whole wheat) or bhatura.
$3.60
Biryani
Vegetable Biryani $15.59
Chicken Biryani $16.79
Lamb Biryani $17.99
Shrimp Biryani $19.19
Tandoori Sizzlers
Chicken Tikka
Tender and juicy chicken breast marinated and roasted on a skewer in the tandoor.
$16.79
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated in yogurt and mild spices, roasted in traditional style clay oven. Choice of half or full.
$13.19
Seekh Kabab
Minced lamb marinated with mild spices, cooked on a skewer over the charcoal bed.
$16.79
Boti Kabab
Selected pieces of lamb marinated in our special recipe and broiled in tandoor.
$17.99
Fish Tikka Kabab
Marinated fish cubes, char broiled in our clay oven.
$17.99
Prawn Tandoori
Delicious jumbo shrimps marinated & lightly broiled in Tandoor.
$17.99
Exotic Grill
Assortment of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, boti kabab & prawn tandoori.
$21.59
Vegetable Kabab
Assorted vegetables grilled in tandoor and sauteed with fresh onion and green peppers. Can be prepared lactose free on request.
$15.59
Main Entrees
Paneer Butter Masala
Housemade cheese in a special sauce made with butter and fresh tomato.
$15.59
Matar Paneer
Green peas and homemade cheese in creamy sauce with nuts.
$14.39
Malai Kofta
Grated potatoes, cheese and vegetables balls in mild creamy sauce with aromatic spices.
$14.39
Nargasi Kofta
Lightly spiced potato balls filled with homemade cheese in creamy sauce with herbs and spices.
$15.59
Bengan Bhertha
Roasted eggplant with onion, tomatoes, green peas & mild spices. Can be prepared lactose free on request.
$14.39
Punjabi Bhaji
Traditional vegetable fritters in our signature Exotic Curry sauce.
$15.59
Vegetables Manchurian
Vegetable cooked in a fresh tomato based sweet & sour sauce with Indo-Oriental spices. Can be prepared lactose free on request.
$15.59
Bhindi Masala
Okra sauteed with onions, tomatoes and special spices. Can be prepared lactose free on request.
$14.39
Gobi Massallum
Steamed and grilled, cauliflower with potatoes coated in exotic marinade made with onions and tomatoes. Can be prepared lactose free on request.
$14.39
Channa Masala
Garbanzo beans cooked in light gravy with mustard seeds. Can be prepared lactose free on request.
$13.19
Dal Makhani
Black lentils cooked in its own sauce on slow fire with traditional North Indian seasoning.
$13.19
Yellow Dal
Masoor and split channa lentil beans cooked in its own sauce with mild seasoning, ginger & garlic. Can be prepared lactose free on request.
$13.19
Palak Dal
Spinach and lentil beans cooked with traditional herbs & spices.
$13.19
Dum Alloo
Potatoes cooked in thick tomato and yogurt sauce with special spices. Can be prepared lactose free on request.
$14.39
Mushroom Masala
Fresh mushrooms and peas in thick spicy gravy.
$14.39
Butter Chicken
A traditional North Indian dish with creamy tomato sauce and roasted chicken with aromatic spices.
$15.59
Chili Chicken
Marinated boneless pieces of chicken cooked with fresh onions, peppers and sweet and sour sauce with oriental spices.
$15.59
Rogan Josh
Selected pieces of lamb cooked with onion, tomato, bell pepper and fresh curry spices and yogurt.
$16.79
Lamb Madras
A traditional South Indian curry with touch of coconut & hot spices. Can be prepared lactose free on request.
$16.79
Main Course Delicacies
Tikka Masala
Creamy sauce with fresh tomatoes and aromatic spices. Choice of vegetable, tofu, chicken, homemade cheese, lamb, fish, or shrimp.
$14.39
Karahi
North Indian curry cooked with fresh ground spices in an iron pot. Choice of vegetable, tofu, chicken, homemade cheese, lamb, fish, or shrimp. Can be prepared lactose free on request.
$14.39
Jalfrezi
Stir-fried green peppers, onions, tomatoes, pepper, and green chilies with aromatic spices. Choice of vegetable, tofu, chicken, homemade cheese, lamb, fish, or shrimp. Can be prepared lactose free on request.
$14.39
Exotic Curry
Our signature recipe for a rich creamy tomato based sauce. Choice of vegetable, tofu, chicken, homemade cheese, lamb, fish, or shrimp.
$14.39
Kashmiri
A rich curry prepared with chunks of fresh fruits and nuts. Choice of vegetable, tofu, chicken, homemade cheese, lamb, fish, or shrimp.
$14.39
Mango Curry
Sweet and spicy curry cooked with fresh mango chunks and spice. Choice of vegetable, tofu, chicken, homemade cheese, lamb, fish, or shrimp. Can be prepared lactose free on request.
$13.19
Saag
Spinach cooked with ginger, garlic, and traditional herbs and spices. Choice of vegetable, tofu, chicken, homemade cheese, lamb, fish, or shrimp.
$13.19
Korma
Mild Mughlai style curry with grounded almonds, cashews, touch of coconut and raisins. Choice of vegetable, tofu, chicken, homemade cheese, lamb, fish, or shrimp.
$13.19
Vindaloo
A hot curry with chunks of potatoes in a tangy spicy sauce. Choice of vegetable, tofu, chicken, homemade cheese, lamb, fish, or shrimp. Can be prepared lactose free on request.
$13.19
Malai
A delicious curry sauce with sour cream and fresh spices. Choice of vegetable, tofu, chicken, homemade cheese, lamb, fish, or shrimp.
$13.19
Punjabi Curry
Traditional North Indian curry with a touch of aromatic spices. Choice of vegetable, tofu, chicken, homemade cheese, lamb, fish, or shrimp. Can be prepared lactose free on request.
$13.19
Sides
Homemade Plain Yogurt $2.99
Raita
Cool whipped yogurt with fresh cucumber, carrots and tomatoes
$4.79
Mango Chutney
Mild or Hot. Can be prepared lactose free on request.
$3.59
Papadum
Can be prepared lactose free on request.
$2.39
Pickle $2.39
Pulao Rice
Choice of small or large.
$4.79
Kids Special
Kids Tandoori Chicken
With fresh fruits, basmati rice and fried potatoes.
$9.59
Kids Chicken Tikka
With fresh fruits, basmati rice and fried potatoes.
$9.59
Desserts
Gulab Jamun
Cheese & dough balls cooked in sugar and honey syrup.
$4.79
Rasmalai
Homemade cheese balls sweetened in milk and flavored with rose water and pistachio.
$7.19
Exotic Mango Ice Cream $5.99
Soft Drinks
Lassi
Cool yogurt drink sweet, rose or salty
$3.60
Mango Lassi $4.20
Mango Shake $4.20
Mango Juice $3.00
Masala Chai $2.40
Herbal Tea $2.40
Iced Masala Chai $2.40
Plain Hot Tea $2.40
Plain Hot Coffee $2.40
Pop $2.40
Iced Tea $2.40
Lemonade $2.40
Bottled Water $2.40

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Reviews

Sukanto Mondal
This one of the indian resturants around this area. I found the resturannt food ok, but important to note that comaparstivly the food was affordable. I ordered briynai, which not probably the best one but it was not worst either. So it was okay quality. The mango lassi i found it super fresh and good, so that is plus for them. Free parking !!!

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Alethea Cook
So good! Always try to stop here when I am in town. Ordered the vegetarian thali this time. Delicious and large portions, took away half and it was even delicious warmed up the next day!

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Kristy Munsie
The dining in experience was great. We arrived at 5PM, right when they opened and our server was fantastic! We had the complimentary chickpea ‘bread’, vegetable pakora, butter chicken, 2 naans, tandoori half chicken, and the complimentary dessert drink (mango lassi maybe?). It was all so flavorful and provided enough leftover for another dinner. I highly recommend this place.

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Frank Haege
Love this place, it’s not fancy, actually a little gritty which I love, food and workers are authentic as it gets. Amazing flavors and textures! Check it out!

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Greg Johnson
Delicious Indian food. The buffet is a great way to try out a variety of choices. There’s usually plenty of parking available because of the big parking lot. Friendly service.

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Clara Xoxo
Sunny and the Exotic Indian food chef crew made our day soul bright! We feel energized and now can drive across the country! This is THE best Indian food we, (High Vibe Tribe @highvibetriiibe) have EVER had in our LIFE! Full of robust flavor, medicinal spices, the perfect sweetness and balance of all flavors. The Papadum was soul amazing! We ordered Chana Masala, Mango curry with veggies, and Bhindi Masala! VERY VEGAN / PLANT BASED FRIENDLY! Highly recommend!! Will drive across America to visit Iowa again just to eat here! Soul satisfied. Namaste

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Jam Ramirez
I just had a Chicken Biryani and Iced Chai delivered on my doorstep via delivery app. I ordered an hour before they close and I just appreciate how they’re still open and ready to serve for night owls people like me. The serving is huge that I can’t finish it myself. It’s more likely good for 2-3 people. First time trying this dish and it DID NOT disappoint!! The iced chai was sooo good too! Def coming back to try more delicious food!

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Marilyn Agner
The food was good, but the flys were horrible. We had to constantly wave our hands over the food to keep the flys away. I can only imagine that the flys were worse in the kitchen. They need to do a deep thorough cleaning of the entire building.

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Stacey Frank
Sunny is amazing. Recommended a dish for my husband and it was so good. I got the lamb, my kids split the two kids meals. The lentil bread was awesome to be gluten free. My husband and kids loved the samsosa and naan bread. The chai tea was so good. Mango smoothie was so fresh and yummy. I will be back!

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Mia Chiligiris
This is now one of my favorite restaurants in Iowa City, and some of the best food I’ve ever eaten. I ordered from here because I’ve been wanting to try more Indian food, and I was not disappointed. Just order plz, you won’t regret it. I got the veggie samosa, butter chicken, garlic naan, and lamb.

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