India Palace Menu – Cookeville, TN

Type : Indian restaurant

Location : Cookeville, TN

We invite you to experience the exotic flavors and aromas of the uniquely delicious cuisine of India. Warm and fragrant spice blends are created daily to delight your senses as you enjoy delectable curries, richly flavored kormas, kabobs grilled to perfection and other authentic dishes from the subcontinent. We use only fresh, natural ingredients in our individual dishes, each creation rich with the evocative flavors and aromas from the land of spices. India Palace is located on the West Side in Cookeville,Tn and has a Tandoor clay oven wherein the chef bakes a variety of authentically Indian fresh breads.

A traditional Indian menu is offered in a warm, easygoing environment, plus a lunch buffet. Based on 312 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

India Palace 38501

Address:
120 W 1st St, Cookeville, TN 38501

Phone: (931) 525-1190

Website: https://indiapalace12.wixsite.com/website

Hours

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
Sunday Closed
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

Menu

SOUPS & SALAD
Lentil Soup
Yellow lentils seasoned with spices blended smooth, served with a dash of lemon.
$2.95
Palak Soup
Fresh spinach puree cooked with chopped ginger garlic, pinch of spices and finished with little cream.
$2.95
Carrot Ginger Soup
Juicy carrot soup cooked with fine chopped ginger and little black pepper.
$2.95
Sweet Corn Soup
Fresh veg stock of sweet corn cooked with Indian spice, fine chopped ginger garlic, fresh herbs and garnished with green onion.
$2.95
Cream Of Mushroom Soup
Mushroom based veg stock cooked with ginger garlic, white pepper, pinch of spices and finished with fresh cream.
$2.95
Mulligatwany Soup
A house speciality (Meat lovers)
$3.95
Murgh Shorba
Chicken bone-in pieces cooked stock, turn into soup texture with flour, fine chopped garlic, cloves, cinnamon, fresh green onion and spices.
$3.95
Cucumber Salad
Cucumber, tomatoes, onion, green pepper with tangy spices, yogurt and fresh lemon juice.
$3.95
Chicken Salad
Fresh green topped with chicken breast strips.
$6.95
APPETIZERS
Vegetable Samosa
Crispy flour patties stuffed with delicately spiced potatoes and peas.
$3.95
Onion Bhaji
Sliced onions deep fried in chickpea flour mixed spice.
$5.95
Keema Samosa
Ground lamb meats sautéed with peas into Indian spices than stuffed with flour patties.
$5.95
Vegetable Pakora
Fresh Mixed-Veg battered with chickpea flour, Indian spices and deep fried.
$6.95
Samosa Chat
Mashed samosa mixed with sautéed chickpea, plain yogurt, mint and tamarin sauce, garnished with cilantro.
$7.95
Paneer Pakora
Fresh sliced home made paneer (cheese) deep fried in chickpea battered mixed with Indian spices.
$7.95
Gobi Manchurian
Mixture of stir fried fresh veggie, corn flour, ginger garlic paste, and pinch of Indian spices deep fried into a round shape and sautéed with Manchuria sauce.
$7.95
Chicken Pakora
Tender chicken breast strips are delicately batter with corn starch, Indian spices and ginger garlic paste than deep fried.
$7.95
Chicken Lassoni
Diced chicken pieces cooked with chef’s special made garlic sauce and delicately spiced.
$8.95
Chicken Manchurian
Chicken cubes are marinated in spices and battered with corn flour than deep fried & tossed with Manchurian sauce.
$8.95
Mutton Lassoni
Mutton pieces cooked with garlic sauce and delicately spiced. (Bone-in)
$10.95
Lamb Lassoni
Cubes of lamb marinated in spices and cooked with garlic.
$11.95
Shrimp Lassoni
Jumbo shrimp cooked with garlic and lithely spiced with Indian spices.
$11.95
TANDOORI SIZZLERS
Tandoori Chicken
Juicy spring chicken marinated flavorful, mild freshly ground spices & roasted in tandoor.
$10.95
Haryali Kabab
Chicken breast pieces marinated in green spinach marination and cooked in tandoor oven.
$11.95
Chicken Tikka
Succulent pieces of boneless chicken coated with oriental herbs & spices cooked in tandoor oven.
$11.95
Seekh Kabab
Minced lamb seasoned with ginger garlic, white pepper, herbs and spices then cooked on skewers.
$11.95
Lamb Boti Kabab
Tender pieces of lamb overnight marinated with ginger garlic paste, chef’s special masala & cooked in tandoor oven.
$12.95
Chicken Reshmi Kabab
Chef’s Specialty
$12.95
Tandoori Mix-Platter
Festive assortment of tandoori specialties lamb, chicken, and shrimp.
$12.95
Tandoori Shrimp
Jumbo Shrimp flavored with yogurt, fenugreek, ginger garlic paste, almond & cashew sauce and roasted in tandoor
$14.95
SHAKAHARI PAKWAN (VEG. DELIGHTS)
Daal Tarka
Yellow lentils with delicious spices. (you love it)
$8.95
Aloo Jeera
Potatoes cooked in a cumin seeds base a north Indian specialty.
$8.95
Aloo Gobi
Fresh potatoes and cauliflower sautéed in onion, tomatoes and mild spices.
$9.50
Dal Makhani
Back lentils cooked in butter, onion & tomato sauce blended with delicious spices.
$9.50
Bhindi Do-Payaza
An exotic blend of okra and dry spices stir fried with onions and tomatoes.
$9.50
Baigan Bharta
Charbroiled eggplant cooked with onion, tomatoes, fine chopped ginger garlic and Traditional spices.
$9.50
Channa Masala Punjabi
Chickpeas and potatoes with sharp spices in a gravy of ginger garlic sauce and assorted spices.
$9.50
Malai Kofta
Home made cheese mixed with veggies, nuts and mildly spice served in a creamy sauce.
$9.95
Kadai Paneer
Mildly spiced home made cheese cubes tossed with onion, bell pepper in onion & tomato base sauce.
$9.95
Palak Paneer
Fresh spinach sauce & home made cheese seasoned with fine chopped ginger garlic, herbs and traditional spices.
$9.95
Mutter Paneer
Green peas and paneer cheese cooked together in onion, ginger garlic, herbs, tomatoes and spices mixed sauce.
$9.95
Navaratan Korma
Choicest veggies, paneer cooked in a cream sauce with exotic blend of nuts & spices.
$9.95
Paneer Makhani
Homemade Paneer cheese cubes cooked in butter, cream, herbs & fresh tomato sauce.
$9.95
Gobi Makhani
Cauliflower sautéed in an exotic blend of butter, cream & spices.(Chef’s Recommend)
$9.95
MURGH (CHICKEN)
Chicken Curry
Delicately spiced boneless chicken cooked with fresh herbs and spices in onion sauce.
$10.95
Chicken Saag
Juicy chunks of chicken sautéed with creamed spinach, ginger garlic, herbs and spices in lightly seasoned.
$10.95
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless chicken breast pieces cooked in tandoor & tossed in delicious tomato, cream and butter sauce.
$10.95
Kadai Chicken
Tender pieces of chicken cooked in traditional Kadai (Indian wok) with onion, bell peppers, ginger garlic, tomatoes and spices.
$10.95
Chicken Korma
Tender juicy pieces of chicken cooked in a creamy sauce with delicate spice.
$10.95
Chicken Vindaloo
Chunks of chicken breast cooked with potatoes, in a special traditional made hot & spicy sauce.
$10.95
Chicken Coco
Juicy chunks of chicken pieces cooked in creamy coconut sauce with lightly spiced. (Chef’s Recommend)
$10.95
Chicken Makhani
Boneless tandoori chicken sautéed in creamy tomato base sauce and mild spices.
$10.95
LAMB (BHED)
Rogan Josh
Tender cubes of lamb cooked in an exotic marinate of herbs spices, Kashmiri chili and yogurt base sauce.
$12.95
Shahi Kofta Curry
Lamb dumplings cooked in succulent & flavorful sauce (The chef’s secret).
$12.95
Lamb Bhuna
Tander pieces of lamb sautéed in spices, onion, green bell pepper and served in spicy sauce.
$12.95
Shahi Korma
Cubes of lamb cooked in a creamy sauce with delicate spices and sprinkled with a rich selection of almond & cashew.
$12.95
Lamb Vindaloo
Chunks of lamb cooked with potatoes in a special hot & spicy sauce made with vinegar, onion, ginger garlic and spices.
$12.95
Lamb Saag
Juicy lamb cubes sautéed in creamy spinach sauce made of ginger garlic paste, tomatoes and lightly seasoned of Indian spices.
$12.95
Boti Kabab Masala
Tender pieces of barbecued lamb simmered in tomato & piquant sauce.
$12.95
Kadai Lamb
Delicately spiced lamb spices cooked with herbs, onion, bell peppers and traditional Kadai sauce.
$12.95
SAMUNDER KI GEHRAI SE (SEA FOOD)
Shrimp Masala
Jumbo shrimps cooked in an exotic ginger garlic, red chili, cumin cilantro based sauce with other spices.
$13.95
Shrimp Vindaloo
Large shrimp cooked with potatoes, in specially made hot & spicy onion base sauce with hints of vinegar.
$13.95
Shrimp Jalfrezi
Jumbo shrimp sautéed with onion, bell peppers and tomatoes in onion, tomatoes base sauce and touch of curried spices.
$13.95
Shrimp Korma
Jumbo shrimp cooked in creamy sauce with coconut milk, fine chopped ginger garlic and Indian spices.
$13.95
Shrimp Saag
Large shrimp sorted with fresh spinach lightly seasoned with herbs, cream and spices.
$13.95
Fish Masala
Fillet of red snapper cooked in onion, tomatoes, ginger garlic paste, herbs and some other spices.
$14.95
DEGCHI SE (RICE DISHES)
Sada Chawal
Plain basmati rice cooked with cumin seeds and bayleaves.
$1.95
Vegetable Biryani
Saffron flavored basmati rice cooked with garden green veg & garnished with buts & raisins.
$8.95
Chicken Biryani
Classic Mughlai dish, boneless chicken cooked with Indian spices, fragrant basmati rice and topped with nuts.
$10.95
India Palace Special Biryani
Long grained basmati rice flavored with saffron, fried onion, herbs and some other spices and sautéed with shrimp, lamb chicken.
$14.95
Peas Pulao
Basmati Rice and green peas in a delicate and fragrant combination
$4.95
Palak Pulao
Fresh spinach and basmati rice cooked together with pinch of spices.
$4.95
Shrimp Biryani
Jumbo shrimp cooked in the aromatic flavor of basmati rice garnished with nuts and raisins.
$14.95
Lamb Biryani
Lamb pieces cooked with fragrant rice, nuts, raisins, Indian spices and flavored with saffron.
$14.95
ROTI WALI GALLI (NAAN)
Naan
White leavened bread.
$1.95
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat bread soft or crispy,
$1.95
Punjabi Paratha
Unleavened layered whole wheat bread,
$2.50
Stuff Parataha
Unleavened whole wheat bread stuffed with potatoes, peas and spices.
$2.95
Spinach Paratha
White bread stuffed with fresh spinach & little pinch of spices.
$2.95
Garlic Naan
Leavened bread topped with fresh garlic & cilantro.
$2.50
Onion Kulcha
White leavened bread stuffed with fresh chopped onion & mildly spices.
$2.95
Paneer Naan
Tandoori naan stuffed with home made cheese and spices.
$2.95
Kabuli Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with nuts & raisins.
$3.50
Keema Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with light Indian spiced seasoned lamb.
$4.50
Assorted Bread Basket
One each of garlic naan, roti and stuff paratha.
$7.50
SATH SATH (SIDES)
Plain Yogurt
Fresh homemade curd.
$1.95
Papad
Serve with Mint, Tamarind and onion chutneys.
$1.95
Mixed Pickle
Homemade mixed pickle especially hot & spicy.
$1.95
Mango Chutney
A famous combination of fresh green mangoes pickled in a sweet base.
$2.50
Raita
Cultured homemade yogurt disked & mixed with cucumber and herbs.
$2.50
DELHI KI MITHAI (DESSERTS)
Kulfi ( Mango, Rose, Pistachio)
Home made flavored Indian Ice-Cream.
$3.50
Rasmalai
Sponges of homemade cheese in a base of sweetened reduced milk.
$3.50
Gajjar Halwa
Warmed grated carrot pudding with assorted nuts.
$3.50
Kheer
Rice pudding garnished with nuts & raisins.
$3.50
Gulab Jamun
Homemade cheese balls in a sugar & honey sauce.
$3.50
Mango Malwa
Vanilla ice-cream topped with fresh mango pulp.
$3.50
BEVERAGES
Lassi (Mango, Rose, Sweet, Salted, Strawberry)
Cooled refreshing drink made with home made yogurt flavored with your choice.
$3.50
Indian Chai Tea
Prepared with ginger & spices.
$1.95
Juice Bar (Mango, Orange, Pineapple, Apple)
Fresh fruit Juice.
$2.50
Coke Products
Coke, Diet Coke, Dr Pepper, Sprite, Root Beer, Lemonade
$1.95
Tea
Fresh brewed Tea. (hot & Cold)
$1.95
Coffee
Indian instant coffee made with Milk.
$1.95

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Reviews

Alan Arrowsmith
Stopped in to get an early (5pm) vegetarian meal, and got way more. I started with the veggie samosa, which were great. I moved on to the Gobi Makhani (spicy), and was not disappointed. I also ordered the lemon chutney, which was fresh. It was bright and a little sour, and I loved it. I then asked for mango chutney to try and it was smooth and sweet. I was really impressed with the food, and the stories about how they use traditional family recipes. If you like Indian food, and are in Cookeville, you should eat here! I’m impressed, and I’m glad to share my experience with everyone!

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Josh Lyons
Very, very good Indian food. We came by for the lunch buffet- the saag, Chana, and vegetable korma were the standout dishes. Better than 90% of the Indian places in Nashville.

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Dharmesh Patel
Really awesome food. Amma took care us like her own kids she cooked us no onion no garlic food. Best food in cookeville, TN. If u want food like home came here. Best food forever.

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Chiefonelung
I live an hour and a half away from Cookeville Tennessee. When I do travel to Cookeville certainly make a point to eat at the India Palace restuarant. The owner does most all the cooking herself. The cuisine is more of the Punjabi style of Indian food. I love the food it is always incredible. She always makes sure that you have plenty of naan. It is buffet. I have never ordered anything from a menu. The price is very reasonable it was $15 for all you could eat. I lived in India some years back and have traveled back and forth several times. So I am always looking for any place with great Indian food. Sometimes I make the drive just for lunch.. you definitely will not regret making the stock to have a meal here.

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Athletic Driver
Strange smell like old building but not sure why people say it’s nasty or dirty place is clean and all nice and set up

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Steven Boehm
The service was very friendly. It seemed like the same lady cooking the food was also the host, the server and the manager.

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Dianne Kadonaga
Loved this place! Lovely ambiance and the food was delicious – she prepared it for us with our special needs (no garlic, no onion). Such love and care she put into the food!

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Francine H
Hmm. Hate to do this but I must say that this was probably the worst Indian food I’ve ever eaten. I don’t get all the positive reviews. My chicken dish was the color of a stop sign. The chicken pieces were cubed and a weird consistency. It just wasn’t good. Totally inedible. The place itself is filthy too. Grime everywhere. They really need to clean. What a disappointment…..I’d pass on this one.

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Abigail C Gettinger
I stumbled across this restaurant while in town for the night for work. So glad I did! Felt totally comfortable and welcome as a lone diner, asked for a recommendation between two dishes and was not disappointed. I’ve eaten quite a bit of Indian food and this ranked among the top. Especially the garlic naan hot from the stove. Yum! Great value for the amount of food you receive as well. I easily have enough leftovers for 2 more meals!

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Kitty Verdun
The service is absolutely amazing, second to none! The food is so tasty, much better than Persis Indian Grill!! The woman that helped us was so kind and friendly! Everyone should eat here, just for the delicious food, and on top of that service is Five Star!!! Definitely going back every time I’m in Cookeville!!! Try this place out and support the local community!

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