India Cafe Menu – Iowa City, IA

Type : Indian restaurant

Location : Iowa City, IA

Our menu includes a variety of meat and vegetarian options to cater to different tastes. Join us for lunch and enjoy our buffet. Whether you prefer meat or vegetarian dishes, our welcoming restaurant is the perfect place to savor authentic Indian cooking.

Based on 220 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.1 stars. Price $

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

India Cafe 52240

Address:
227 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240

Phone: (319) 354-2775

Website:

Hours

Sunday 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Friday 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Saturday 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM

Menu

Vegetarian Appetizers
Papudum
Spiced crisp wafers.
$1.99
Vegetable Samosa
Crispy pastry stuffed with mild spiced potatoes and green peas. Vegan.
$4.99
Cheese Pakora
Homemade curd cheese battered in gram flour and vegetable.
$8.49
Mix Pakora
Assortment of fresh vegetables dipped, battered and fried. Vegan.
$6.99
Palak Pakora
Fresh spinach dipped in gram flour, battered and fried. Vegan.
$5.99
Vegetable Platter
Combination of vegetable samosa, Balala Wada mix, pakora and papadum.
$9.99
Non-Vegetarian Appetizers
Keema Samosa
Crisp pastry shell stuffed with ground lamb and aromatic spices.
$8.99
Chicken Pakora
Boneless chicken spiced, dipped in batter and deep fried.
$8.99
Fish Pakora
Boneless fish pieces dipped in batter and fried.
$8.99
Non-Vegetarian Platter
Combination of keema samosa, chicken pakora and papadum.
$13.99
Soups
Milligatawny Soup
Lightly spiced lentil and vegetable soup. Gluten-free. Vegan.
$4.99
Chicken Soup
Chefs recipe of boneless chicken soup with oriental spices. Gluten-free.
$5.99
Indian Breads
Tandoori Roti
Indian whole wheat bread baked in tandoor. Vegan.
$3.25
Puri
Soft, puffy and fluffy deep-fried bread. Vegan.
$3.25
Bhatura
Deep fried, fine flour bread,
$3.25
Naan
Indian fine flour bread, soft and puffy baked in tandoor.
$3.25
Paneer Paratha
Wheat flour stuffed with spiced bits of cheese.
$5.99
Onion Kulcha
Fine flour bread stuffed with spicy onion.
$3.99
Garlic Naan
Special naan stuffed with fresh garlic.
$4.49
Kabuli Naan
Special naan stuffed with herbs, nuts and raisins.
$4.49
Vegetarian Dishes
Sag Panner
A classical Indian vegetable dish with homemade cheese, spinach and mild spices. Gluten free.
$13.99
Paneer Makhani
Homemade cheese simmered in fresh tomato sauce and cream sauce. Gluten-free.
$15.99
Matar Paneer
Fresh peas cooked with deep fried homemade curd cheese, nuts and creamy white sauce. Gluten-free.
$13.99
Alu Ghobi
Fresh cauliflower and cubes of potatoes sauteed in a special medium sauce. Vegan. Gluten free.
$13.99
Chana Masala
Chickpeas, potatoes, fresh tomatoes cooked with tangy dry sauce in Punjabi style. Vegan. Gluten free.
$12.99
Bengan Bartha
Roasted eggplant cooked tenderly with tomatoes, green peas and fresh spices. Vegan. Gluten-free.
$14.99
Dal Makhani
Black eye beans cooked with butter and cream with a special sauce. Gluten-free.
$12.99
Mung Dal
Yellow lentils cooked with fresh oriental spices. Vegan. Gluten-free.
$12.99
Bhindi Masala
Moderately spiced okra cooked with potatoes and onions. Vegan. Gluten-free.
$13.99
Vegetable Jalfrazi
Fresh mixed vegetables cooked with spices, fresh onion, green peppers and garlic with herbs and spices. Vegan. Gluten-free.
$13.99
Navratan Korma
Vegetables with homemade cheese and nuts in a mild creamy sauce. Gluten-free.
$13.99
Malai Kofta
Deep fried vegetables and cheese balls cooked with creamy sauce. Gluten-free.
$13.99
Rice Specialties
Vegetable Biryani
Fresh vegetables delicately sauteed with rice, nuts and raisins. Gluten-free.
$13.99
Chicken Biryani
Tender pieces of chicken cooked with herbs, rice, nuts and raisins. Gluten-free.
$14.99
Lamb Biryani
Tender pieces of lamb cooked with herbs, rice, nuts and raisins. Gluten-free.
$16.99
Shrimp Biryani
Shrimp cooked with herbs, rice, nuts and raisins. Gluten-free.
$17.99
Goat Biryani
Tender pieces of goat cooked with herbs, rice, nuts and raisins. Gluten-free.
$17.99
Mushroom And Peas Pulao
Saffron flavored rice with mushrooms, peas, and spices
$9.99
Seafood Dishes
Fish Masala
Boneless fish cubes cooked with bell peppers, tomatoes, herbs and special spices. Served with rice. Gluten-free.
$15.99
Shrimp Vindaloo
Prawns in spicy hot gravy with potatoes. Gluten-free.
$16.99
Saag Shrimp
Prawns in spices garden chopped spinach cooked with butter and special spices. Served with rice. Gluten-free.
$16.99
Tandoori Shrimp Masala
Tandoori shrimp sauteed with ginger and cooked with special sauce. Gluten-free.
$16.99
Tandoori Shan
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated in yogurt, ginger and herbs and then roasted. Served with rice. Gluten-free.
Chicken Tikka
Boneless marinated tender juicy chicken from the clay oven. Gluten-free.
$16.99
Boti Kabab
Cubes of boneless lamb marinated in yogurt, ginger and cilantro. Gluten-free.
$20.99
Shrimp Tandoori
Jumbo marinated juicy shrimp with special spices and cooked in clay oven. Gluten-free.
$18.99
Tandoor Mixed Grill
An assortment of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, boti kabab, seekh kabab and shrimp tandoori. Gluten-free.
$23.99
Chicken Dishes
Chicken Curry
Selected pieces of chicken cooked in a light spiced golden homemade sauce. Gluten-free.
$13.99
Chicken Shahi Korma
Chicken simmered with delicious Kashmiri herbs cooked in cream and sprinkled with nuts. Gluten-free.
$14.49
Chicken Sagwala
Boneless chicken cooked fresh with chopped spinach, herbs and ginger. Gluten-free.
$13.99
Chicken With Vegetable
Boneless chicken cooked with fresh vegetables and spices. Gluten-free.
$13.99
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken cooked in South Indian style with hot spices and potatoes. Gluten-free.
$13.99
Chicken Tikka Masala
Diced boneless chicken tikka cooked with fresh tomatoes and a touch of cream. Gluten-free.
$15.99
Chicken Makhani
Chicken from the clay oven tossed in butter, cultured yogurt and served in a creamy red sauce. Gluten-free.
$13.99
Chicken Mushroom
Chicken and mushroom cooked in spices gravy. Gluten-free.
$13.99
Karahi Chicken
Chicken cooked with ground spices and herbs in an iron karahi. Gluten-free.
$13.99
Tandoori Chicken Masala
Boneless barbecued chicken with a special creamy red sauce. Gluten-free.
$14.99
Butter Chicken
Chicken barbecued in a clay oven and cooked in spices and creamy sauce.
$14.99
Lamb Dishes
Lamb Curry
Select pieces of lamb cooked with special herbs and spices. Gluten-free.
$15.99
Lamb Rogan Josh
Selected pieces of lamb cooked with special herbs and spices in Punjabi style. Gluten-free.
$15.99
Lamb Shahi Korma
Diced lamb simmered with Kashmiri herbs, dry nuts and cooked in a creamy sauce. Gluten-free.
$15.99
Lamb Sagwala
Boneless lamb cooked with chopped spinach in South Indian style. Gluten-free.
$15.99
Lamb Vindaloo
Cubes of lamb cooked Indian style with potatoes and hot spices. Gluten-free.
$15.99
Lamb Mushroom
Cubes of lamb cooked with mushrooms in a special homemade sauce. Gluten-free.
$15.99
Lamb Tikka Masala
Tandoori lamb cooked with butter, tomatoes and served with creamy red sauce. Gluten-free.
$17.99
Karahi Lamb
Lamb cubes cooked with ground spices and herbs in an iron karahi. Gluten-free.
$15.99
Goat Dishes
Goat Curry
Selected pieces of goat cooked in a traditional north Indian style with onions and tomatoes. Gluten-free.
$17.99
Goat Rogan Josh
Selected pieces of goat cooked with special herbs and spices in Punjabi style. Gluten-free.
$17.99
Goat Vindaloo
Cubes of goat cooked in South Indian style with hot spices and potatoes. Gluten-free.
$17.99
Goat Sagwala
Goat cooked with fresh chopped spinach and herbs. Gluten-free.
$17.99
Side Orders
Basmati Rice
Plain Yogurt
Homemade yogurt. Gluten free.
$2.49
Mixed Green Salad
Sliced cucumber, tomatoes, lettuce and ginger. Gluten free.
$3.99
Mango Chutney $2.99
Mixed Pickle $3.49
Raita
Cool whipped yogurt with bits of cucumber, tomatoes, garnished with cilantro and mint. Gluten-free.
$3.49
Desserts
Gulab Jamun
Cottage cheese balls, deep fried and dipped in honey syrup and rose water.
$3.99
Rice Pudding
Made from special rice cooked with milk and sugar. Served cold with nuts and pistachios. Gluten-free.
$3.99
Gajrela
Famous North Indian dessert made from carrots.
$5.99
Barfi
Special Indian cheese cake.
$5.99
Beverages
Rose Lassi $3.49
Mango Juice $3.49
Mango Shake $3.49
Mango Lassi $3.49
Sweet Lassi $3.49
Salted Lassi $3.49
Chai $2.49
Can Soda $1.50

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Reviews

Dr. Mohammad Shamsuddoha
Love to see Bangladeshi brother serving halal for his community. Brother Ahsan is lovely guy. I was overwhelmed with his hospitality. His tea is real chai from Bangladesh.

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Sanjib Saha
India Cafe did great job catering my event for 80 people. Foods were very delicious and carefully cooked. I got lot of compliments from my guests. They went extra mile to meet my demands. I highly recommend them for small and large orders.

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Vaughn Johnson
I recently had the pleasure of dining at India Cafe and I must say, the food was absolutely outstanding! Every dish was bursting with flavor, and the spice levels were perfectly balanced. The staff were incredibly attentive and knowledgeable, making the experience even more enjoyable. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a five-star dining experience.

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Samuel John
Nice selection of Indian food! Would have expected a bit of spicy flavor to it!

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heidi varnai
Honestly the best Indian place I ordered from in a while. I had the butter chicken and my boyfriend had chicken curry and It was amazing. Their naan is fantastic! I was surprised to see the dining area almost empty when I went, maybe people just don’t know about this place?! Anyways I 100% recommend ordering from them!

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Terry Buenzow
We had the Sunday lunch buffet. It is a small buffet but high quality. The Sag Paneer was exceptional. We will definitely come back.

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Matt Larson
Food was buffet food but not bad and the service was good. Atmosphere was very quiet and subdued – almost like eating at a library.

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divya prakashini
It was a buffet, when we started not many items where present, though the employee bought what we asked for- naan, pakoda, samosa, we asked for saag paneer, he said it’s finished,but as we are vegetarian, we said the same, they made and bought for us. Overall it’s good.

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Caroline Powell
The lunch buffet is such a great deal. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. Looking forward to eating here again!

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Shelley Anderson
Great buffet- they had all my favorites. Food was hot and delicious. Vibe was calm and quiet. Great price!

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