The Dhaba

1872 Apache Blvd, Tempe
(480) 557-8800

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Customers' Favorites

Garlic Naan Butter Chicken and Lamb Curry
Hariyali Paneer Tikka
Chicken Tikka Masala
Dhaba Chicken Curry
Punjabi Phulka Roti
Nawabi Murgh Tikke
Kolkata Pani Puri
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken Vindaloo
Dhaba Lamb Korma

Menu

Most Popular
Dil Bahar Korma
Vegetable Korma made with fresh seasonal vegetables inspired by our chefs.
Palak Paneer
Cubes of cottage cheese layered with cooked spinach.
Gojra Aloo Gobi
Cubed potatoes with cauliflower florets simmered in herbs and spices.
Gulab jamun

Gup Shup
Amritsari Samosa Chaat
Crushed samosa topped with chole, onions, chili, tamarind, and cilantro.
Kolkata Pani Puri
A street snack, comprising of round, crispy hollow "puris" fried crisp and filled with a watery mixture of tamarind, chili, and potatoes.
Multani Onion Bhaji
A great Punjabi snack. Sliced onions crispy fried in gram flour with select spices.
Samosa Plate
Two freshly prepared samosas served with 2 sweet and savory chutneys.
Dhaba Papdi Chaat
A savory snack made with tortilla crisps and cubed potatoes, topped with a mixture of gram beans, onions, chili, tamarind, and a sweet yogurt sauce.
Bhel Puri
A savory snack made with crisp puffed rice and tossed with cubes of onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and various spices.
Keema Samosas
Delicious samosas made with refined flour and minced lamb filling. (2pcs)

Beginnings
Punjabi Veggie Platter
Mouthwatering veggie, paneer pakoras, samosa, tikki, chole, and chutneys.
Rehriwale Dahi Bhalle
Deep fried lentil croquettes garnished with yogurt, ginger, tamarind, and spices.
Udta Panchi
Chicken wings marinated in a special blend of Dhaba spices and barbecued in the clay oven. Served with chutneys.
Bhatura Chole
Leavened deep fried bread served with Dhaba style curried chick peas.
Aloo Puri
Curried boiled potatoes served with deep fried puffed bread (puri).
Paneer Pakora
Paneer pakora made with a soft bodied Indian cheese.
Fish Pakora
A mouth watering starter, deep fried white fish fillet fritters made with corn flower, eggs, and spices.
Gobi Pakore
Fresh cauliflower forests fried in gram flour.
Murgh Pakore
Fritters made with boneless chicken, mango powder, Dhaba herbs, and spices.
Gulshan Bahar
Fresh assorted veggie fritters. Served with mint, tomato, tamarind chutneys, sweet and savory sauces.
Onion lemon and chilli
Onion

Dhaba Soups
Tamatar Shorba
Punjabi style soup with farm fresh tomatoes, herbs, and paneer.
Shahi Murgh Shorba
A fragrant chicken soup with select herbs.
Rehmani Shorba
Plain cooked lamb soup laced with special herbs, yogurt, and spices.

Salads
Rangeen House Salad
Fresh salad topped with mango dressing and gram of our puff.
Murgh Salad
A healthy portion of chicken salad made with Dhaba dressings and other essential accoutrements.
Jhinga Salad
A succulent salad with shrimps, Dhaba sauces, and chef selected accompaniments.

Dhaba De Khas
Hariyali Paneer Tikka
Mint infused cubes of cottage cheese and an assortment of fresh seasonal vegetables grilled in the tandoor. Served on sizzler, bed of onions, and bell peppers.
Tandoori Machi
Fillet of fish rubbed with garam masala, marinated in a special sauce, and cooked to perfection in our clay oven. Served on sizzler, bed of onions, and bell peppers.
Tandoori Murgh
Chicken on the bone marinated in a yogurt-based blend of select spices baked in our Tandoor oven.
Murgh Seekh Kabab
Boneless chicken marinated and seasoned with Dhaba herbs and spices cooked in our tandoor. Served on sizzler, bed of onions, and bell peppers.
Tandoori Khazana
Assorted platter with tandoori chicken, chicken tikka kebab, seekh kebab, and tandoori prawns all from our clay oven. Served on sizzler, bed of onions, and bell peppers.
Lamb Boti Kabab
Boneless lamb cubes marinated in a yogurt based blend of select spices, and cooked in tandoor oven. Served on sizzler, bed of onions, and bell peppers.
Hara Bhara Kabab
Healthy wholesome veggie kebab, made with spinach, green peas, Indian cheese, herbs, and spices. Served on sizzler, bed of onions, and bell peppers.
Nawabi Murgh Tikke
Boneless white meat chicken cubes marinated in a yogurt based blend of select spices. Cooked in the tandoor oven. Served on sizzler, bed of onions, and bell peppers.
Jhinga Tandoori
Shrimp rubbed with garam masala, marinated with yogurt and spices and then cooked skewer style in our tandoor.
Udta Panchi

Favorites
Paneer Tikka Masala
Cubes of cottage cheese are combined in an authentic, richly spiced sauce made with tomatoes, and onions.
Kashmiri Dum Aloo
Potatoes cooked under pressure in its own juices and spicy yogurt gravy.
Palak Paneer
Cubes of cottage cheese layered with cooked spinach.
Rahon Dal Tarka
Yellow lentils cooked, seasoned with Dhaba spices, and herbs.
Punjabi Chole
Curried chickpeas that are pleasantly spicy with a tangy taste.
Kurkuri Bhindi
Fresh okra rings prepared with mouth watering spices in a specially designed wok.
Shehenshahi Palak Kofta
Spinach dumplings dipped in cheese with nuts, cooked in Chef's special blend of herbs, and spices.
Gulab Jamun
Dal Makhani
Buttery lentil staple from Punjab is slow cooked to perfection.
Lakhnavi Shahi Paneer
Chef's secret sauce with bell peppers, herbs, and spices.
Lahori Malai Kofta
Sialkoti Rajma
Curried red kidney beans tenderly cooked in rich tangy tomato sauce.
Kadahi Paneer
With paneer, bell peppers, herbs, and spices.
Rasmalai
Punjabi Kadhi
Narur Sarson Da Saag
Made with mustard greens, herbs, and spices. Topped with butter.
Paneer Bhurji
A lip smacking delight made with stir fry, scrambled paneer, tomatoes, and spices.
Chana Palak
Chickpeas and spinach slow cooked Punjabi style with choice herbs and spices.
Achari Aloo
A spicy, tangy dish. Deep fried potatoes tempered with pickled spices.
Pistachio Kulfi
Veg Tikka Masala
Rasmalai
Sweet
Mango Kulfi
Kheer
Palak Mushroom
Aloo Palak

Vegetable Favorites
Dil Bahar Korma
Vegetable Korma made with fresh seasonal vegetables inspired by our chefs.
Tava Fry Sabzi
Seasonal vegetables and spices cooked on a pan.
Gojra Aloo Gobi
Cubed potatoes with cauliflower florets simmered in herbs and spices.
Lahore Malai Kofta
Nanka Baigan Bharta
Tandoori smoked eggplant smothered with Dhaba blend of spices.
Punjabi Kadhi
Gurdaspuri Mattar Paneer
Green peas, cheese simmered in dhaba blend of spices, and herbs.
Faizmahal Aloo Mattar
Potatoes and shelled green peas cooked with dhaba herbs in a thick gravy of spices.
Mattar Paneer
Sheikhupura Aloo Palak
Cubed potatoes, fresh spinach slow cooked in select herbs, and spices.
Veg Tikka Masala
Kangra Veg Curry
A medley of fresh seasonal veggies cooked with herbs and spices.
Aloo Mattar
Palak Mushroom

Chicken
Dhaba Chicken Korma
Tender and boneless chicken pieces cooked in a nutty curry.
Dhaba Chicken Curry
Tender and boneless chicken pieces cooked with aromatic spices in a satisfying Dhaba sauce.
Murgh Vindaloo
A spicy dish marinated with exotic spices and combined with vinegary potatoes.
Faislabadi Aam Murgh
Boneless and skinless chicken cubes, cooked with fresh diced mango, and Dhaba spices in thick gravy.
Kashmiri Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken tikka masala is chunks of chicken breast marinated in spices and yogurt, then baked in a tandoor oven.
Khara Masala Makhani Murgh
Spicy butter chicken curry cooked with methi leaves to create a mouth watering flavor.
Gazab Ka Kadahi Murgh
Barbecued boneless chicken marinated in a spicy yogurt, baked in our clay oven. Mixed with sliced onions, colorful bell peppers, and tomatoes in a thick sauce with exotic spices.
Achari Murgh
Tender and boneless chicken with onion, fenugreek, and fennel seeds in a gravy.
Numberdar Saag Murgh
Spicy chicken combined with healthy spinach.

Seasonal Lamb and Goat
Asli Tari Bakre Di
Dhaba goat curry meat on the bone is a slow cooked dish marinated with flavorful spicy.
Dhaba Lamb Curry
Tender and boneless lamb cubes cooked in a special blend of Dhaba spices.
Gosht Rogan Josh
This aromatic dish translates as "red lamb," due to the color of dried chilies used.
Lamb Vindaloo
A spicy lamb dish marinated with exotic spices and combined with vinegary potatoes.
Dhaba Lamb Korma
Tender and boneless lamb pieces cooked in a nutty curry.
Doraha Lamb Tikka Masala
Tandoori boneless lamb chunks marinated in thick gravy.
Sharabi Kababi Gosht
Lamb cooked with spinach and avored with freshly ground ginger, garlic, and spices.
La Jawab Kadahi Gosht
Boneless lamb pieces marinated in a spicy yogurt mixture of sliced onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes in a thick sauce with exotic spices.
Achari Lamb
Tender and boneless lamb cooked with onion, fenugreek, and fennel seeds in gravy.

Seafood
Kairon Jhinga Tikka Masala
tandoori shrimp cooked in rich creamy sauce.
Adampur Machi Korma
white tandoori fish marinated with herbs and spices. served hot in creamy sauce.
Kadahi Jhinga
jumbo shrimps cooked in a special wok with dhaba herbs and spices.
Samundri Jhinga Saag
fresh spinach cooked with shrimps in dhaba blend of spices and herbs.
Dhaba Machi Tari
a special curry made with cubes of white fish and dhaba spices.
Dhaba Jhinga Tari
shrimp in a house – special curry sauce.
Machi Masaledar
this splendid hot hot hot dish is rich in heat, spices, and herbs. popularly known as, fish vindaloo.
Jhinga Karrara
this fiery stew is cooked with garlic, ginger, and other spices. dhaba's version of vindaloo. enjoy with white or brown rice.

Breads
Makki Di Roti
punjabis love this tava cooked cornmeal flat bread. best enjoyed with sarson da saag.
Garlic Naan
a leavened flat bread prepared in the clay oven and garnished with fresh minced garlic and cilantro.
Plain Naan
handmade tear-drop shaped bread made of fresh white flour. naan is a staple accompaniment to hot meals.
Tandoori Roti
bread made of wheat flour baked in the tandoor oven, the most popular accompaniment for north indian food.
Kulchas
the dhaba favorite: a variation of a naan bread, the kulcha is a delicious accompaniment to indian food. it comes with your choice of spicy, minced onion/ potatoes/ cauliflower/or paneer.
Parathas
Punjabi Phulka Roti
puffed roti made with wheat flour on tava.
Chilli Naan
clay oven naan-stuffed with a special blend of spices like cumin seeds, kalonji and fresh green chili.
Jantar Mantar
Magical assortment of our 4 best selling breads.
Kashmiri Naan
a dhaba specialty- naan made with cashews, almonds, pistachio. baked in the clay oven.
Khasta Keema Naan
lightly leavened flat bread stuffed with spiced minced lamb.

Rice
Jannate Murgh Biryani
made with cubed chicken marinated in a distinctly spiced yogurt sauce. served with raita.
Sabji Biryani
made with basmati rice and flavorful combination of fresh, seasonal vegetables and nuts. great with raita as a delicious accompaniment.
Peshawari Gosht Biryani
a traditional celebration meal made with basmati rice and boneless pieces of lamb, marinated in a special yogurt sauce. served with raita to balance this robust dish.
Nizami Biryani Bakre-di
fresh chunks of goat on bone meat with saffron infused pure basmati rice.
Saffron Basmati Rice
the finest, aromatic basmati rice from india. eaten as a complement to spicy indian dishes.
Dhaba Raita
whisked yogurt mixed with assorted veggies and spices. pairs well with rice dishes.
Zafrani Biryani
saffron flavored basmati rice lightly stir fried in a special simmering sauce.
Nadia Kinare Jhinga Biryani
jumbo shrimps and basmati rice cooked with fresh veggies and dhaba herbs and spices.

Drinks
Diet Coke®
Diet Cola
Dhaba Special Lassis
Mango, sweet, Rose, salt
Masala Chai
A soothing anti-oxidant rich beverage, made with Darjeeling tea leaves and select herbs and spices. Whole milk added.
Soda
Desi Soft Drinks
Limca
Bottled Water
Thumps up
Mazza

Extra
Green Chutney
Mint and chili sauce
Onion and Chilli Side
Side of green chilli , onion and Lemon.
Tamarind Sauce ( Meethi Chutney)
Mango Chutney
Veg Tikka Masala

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Recent Reviews

If you are looking for authentic Punjabi food this is the place to eat. Absolutely enjoyed our dinner experience so much. The quality and flavor of the food was absolutely amazing. We ordered some saag with makki di roti and it felt like we were taken back home with the flavors. Goat curry was a hit as was the butter chicken. The curry was so flavorful and rich. The chunks of goat meat just melt into your mouth. Made to perfection. The garlic naan and chilly naan were amazing...
February 2026
I'm surprised to see Dhaba isn't closer to 5 stars. It's hands down the best Indian food in the valley in my opinion. The veggie korma. Holy moly! I love this place. Recommend it all the time and it's my go to when I'm craving Indian!
February 2026
We had a fantastic meal here today with the family. This is a family-owned Indian restaurant serving Punjabi food, and it really shows in the warmth and care behind every dish. We loved everything we tried, from the flavorful main dishes to the crispy samosas and the fresh, pillowy naan that disappeared fast. The food was comforting, bold, and clearly made with love. It is the kind of place that makes you want to enjoy every bite. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back!
February 2026

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The Dhaba

1872 Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 557-8800