Lotus Cuisine of India

812 4th St, San Rafael
(415) 456-5808

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Onion Naan and Garlic Naan
Chicken Curry Surender
Gulab Jamun with Rabri
Chicken Coconut Curry
Nan Gluten Free Bread
Chicken Tikka Masala
Paneer Tikka Masala
Tandoori Chicken
Gluten Free Naan
Navrattan Korma

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Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken cooked in mild creamy curry sauce with a touch of ground cashew. A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Garlic Naan
Naan topped with garlic. All of our Indian breads are made with organic flour.
Butter Chicken
Tandoori boneless chicken in a thick buttery gravy with a touch of ground cashew (dark meat only). A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Saag Paneer
Fresh pesticide-free spinach and organic paneer. A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Mango Lassi
Homemade yogurt drink with mango.
Gluten Free Vegetable Samosa (GF)
Homemade pastry stuffed with seasoned Potatoes and peas in organic gluten flour. All of our appetizers are made with organic flour and served with a mint-cilantro sauce and a sweet tamarind sauce.

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Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken cooked in mild creamy curry sauce with a touch of ground cashew. A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Mango Lassi
Homemade yogurt drink with mango.
Saag Paneer
Fresh pesticide-free spinach and organic paneer. A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Butter Chicken
Tandoori boneless chicken in a thick buttery gravy with a touch of ground cashew (dark meat only). A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Vegetable Samosas (2 pcs)
Homemade pastry stuffed with seasoned potatoes and peas. All of our appetizers are made with organic flour and served with a mint-cilantro sauce and a sweet tamarind sauce.

Appetizers
Gluten Free Vegetable Samosa (GF)
Homemade pastry stuffed with seasoned Potatoes and peas in organic gluten flour. All of our appetizers are made with organic flour and served with a mint-cilantro sauce and a sweet tamarind sauce.
Onion Pakoras
Thinly sliced onion dipped in mildly spiced garbanzo bean (chickpea flour) batter and fried. All of our appetizers are made with organic flour and served with a mint-cilantro sauce and a sweet tamarind sauce.
Vegetable Samosas (2 pcs)
Homemade pastry stuffed with seasoned potatoes and peas. All of our appetizers are made with organic flour and served with a mint-cilantro sauce and a sweet tamarind sauce.
Lamb Samosas (2 pcs)
Homemade pastry stuffed with minced lamb and green peas. All of our appetizers are made with organic flour and served with a mint-cilantro sauce and a sweet tamarind sauce.
Chicken Pakoras
Boneless white chicken dipped in chickpea flour and fried. All of our appetizers are made with organic flour and served with a mint-cilantro sauce and a sweet tamarind sauce.
Samosa Chaat
Indian traditional chaat made with samosa, Chickpea curry, topped with homemade yogurt, mint, and tamarind sauce. All of our appetizers are made with organic flour and served with a mint-cilantro sauce and a sweet tamarind sauce.
Mixed Veggie Pakoras
Vegan. Fresh vegetables (pesticide-free spinach, cauliflower, potatoes, and red onions) dipped in chickpea flour and fried. All of our appetizers are made with organic flour and served with a mint-cilantro sauce and a sweet tamarind sauce.
Chicken Momos
Finely chopped chicken and vegetables wrapped in a thin sheet of pastry and steamed
Broccoli & Kale Pakora
Fresh broccoli and kale dipped in chickpea flour and fried.
Gobi Florets Manchurian
Crisp cauliflower in Manchurian sauce. All of our appetizers are made with organic flour and served with a mint-cilantro sauce and a sweet tamarind sauce.
Vegetable Momos
Finely chopped vegetables wrapped in a thin sheet of pastry and steamed.
Chicken Samosa
Homemade pastry stuffed with minced chicken and green peas.
Prawn Pakora
Prawns marinated and dipped in chickpea flour served tangy mint and cilantro sauce. All of our appetizers are made with organic flour and served with a mint-cilantro sauce and a sweet tamarind sauce.
Paneer Pakora
Home-made cheese stuffed with tangy mint and cilantro sauce. All of our appetizers are made with organic flour and served with a mint-cilantro sauce and a sweet tamarind sauce.
Fish Pakora
Salmon marinated and dipped in chickpea flour and fried.

Soups & Salads
Lentil Soup (Dal)
Mildly spiced pureed organic lentil soup.
Green Salad
Lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, peas, and tomatoes served with ranch, thousand islands, or homemade dressing.
Mulligatawny Soup
Mildly spiced chicken soup.

Vegetarian Curries
Saag Paneer
Fresh pesticide-free spinach and organic paneer. A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Aloo Gobi
Fresh organic cauliflower cooked with potatoes and organic spices. A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Channa Masala
Organic chickpeas with fresh tomatoes, herbs, and organic spices. A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Homemade organic cheese cubes cooked with organic spices with a touch of ground cashew. A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Dal Makhni
Organic whole black mixed lentils cooked in organic spices. A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Vegetable Coconut Curry (Vegan)
Vegetables cooked with garlic, ginger, tomatoes, organic spices, and a touch of coconut milk. A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Bengan Bartha
Eggplant delicacy with a blend of organic spices. A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Saag Aloo
Fresh pesticide-free spinach with potatoes. A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Dal Tarka
Organic chana dal cooked with tomatoes, onion, ginger, and spices. A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Malai Kofta
Combination of organic cheese, potatoes, nuts, and raisins blended with organic spices, with a touch of ground cashew. A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Navrattan Korma
Mixed vegetables with organic paneer and nuts. A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Bhindi Masala
Fresh okras made with touch of tomato onion based with sautéed onions and spices.
Chana Saag
Chickpeas cooked in a organic and pesticide free spinach with organic spices.
Dal Palak
Organic Chana dal (yellow lentils) cooked with tomatoes, onion, ginger, fresh organic spinach leaves and spices.
Aloo Bengan
Fresh Japanese baby eggplant and potatoes cooked in sliced onions and organic spices. A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Matter Paneer
Organic green peas with organic paneer. A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Mushroom Masala
Mushrooms cooked with garlic, ginger, tomatoes, organic spices and coconut milk.

Chicken Curries
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken cooked in mild creamy curry sauce with a touch of ground cashew. A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Butter Chicken
Tandoori boneless chicken in a thick buttery gravy with a touch of ground cashew (dark meat only). A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Chicken Curry (Surender)
House special traditional Punjabi curry. A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Chicken Vindalu-Spicy Hot
Chicken cooked with potatoes, chili, and verjus (non-fermented grape juice). A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Chicken Coconut Curry
Chicken with coconut milk, ginger, garlic, organic spices, and a touch of basil. A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Chicken Korma
Chicken cooked in a creamy sauce and topped with nuts and raisins. A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Chicken Saag
Chicken cooked with mildly spiced pesticide-free spinach. A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Chicken Chilli
White meat chicken breast dipped in chickpea flour and cooked with bell peppers, onions and tomatoes.

Lamb Curries
Rogan Josh (Traditional Lamb Curry)
Lamb cooked in mildly spicy curry sauce. A la carte. A la carte. All-natural, no added hormones, and no antibiotics.
Lamb Vindalu-Spicy Hot
Lamb cooked with potatoes and chili and verjus (non-fermented grape juice). A la carte. A la carte. All-natural, no added hormones, and no antibiotics.
Lamb Saag
Lamb cooked with mildly spiced pesticide-free spinach. A la carte. A la carte. All-natural, no added hormones, and no antibiotics.
Lamb Korma
Lamb cooked in a creamy sauce and topped with nuts and Raisins. A la carte. All-natural, no added hormones, and no antibiotics.
Lamb Tikka Masala
Lamb cooked in a mild creamy sauce with a touch of ground cashew. A la carte. All-natural, no added hormones, and no antibiotics.
Kadahi Lamb
Lamb cooked with tomato, onion, bell pepper, ginger, and garlic. A la carte. All-natural, no added hormones, and no antibiotics.
Lamb Coconut Curry
Cubes of natural lamb cooked in mild coconut sauce. A la carte. A la carte. All-natural, no added hormones, and no antibiotics.

Seafood Curries
Prawn Coconut Curry
Prawns cooked in coconut milk, ginger, garlic, organic spices, and a touch of basil. A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Prawn Saag
Prawns cooked in creamy pesticide-free spinach. A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Tandoori Prawn Masala
Prawns cooked and served with mild creamy curry sauce with a touch of ground cashew. A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Goa Fish Curry
Fresh salmon cooked with creamy-based coconut milk. A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
kadahi Prawns
Prawns cooked with tomato, onion, bell pepper, ginger, and garlic. A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Prawn Curry
Prawns cooked in tomato-onion gravy. A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Prawn Korma
Prawn cooked in a creamy sauce and topped with nuts and raisins. A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Fish Tikka Masala
Salmon cooked in a mild creamy sauce with a touch of ground cashew. A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Kadahi Fish
Salmon cooked with tomato, onion, bell pepper, ginger, and garlic. A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.
Prawn Vindalu (Hot)
Prawns cooked with spiced potatoes and verjus (non-fermented grape juice). A la carte. All curries are made with organic spices, non-GMO oil, organic coconut oil, and organic ghee.

Biriyani Entrees
Vegetarian Biriyani
Basmati rice, zucchini, cauliflower, carrots, broccoli, turnip, bell pepper, onion, green peas, cashews, raisins, and organic spices, and your choice of the above. All biriyani served with raita - gluten-free.
Chicken Biriyani
Basmati rice, zucchini, cauliflower, carrots, broccoli, turnip, bell pepper, onion, green peas, cashews, raisins and organic spices and choice of the above. All biriyani served with raita - gluten-free.
Lamb Biriyani
Basmati rice, zucchini, cauliflower, carrots, broccoli, turnip, bell pepper, onion, green peas, cashews raisins and organic spices and your choice of the above. All biriyani served with raita - gluten-free.
Prawn Biriyani
Basmati rice, zucchini, cauliflower, carrots, broccoli, turnip, bell pepper, onion, green peas, cashews, raisins and organic spices and your choice of the above. All biriyani served with raita - gluten-free.

Indian Breads
Garlic Naan
Naan topped with garlic. All of our Indian breads are made with organic flour.
Naan
Leavened bread baked in a clay pit over charcoal. All of our Indian breads are made with organic flour.
Gluten Free Naan
Gluten free bread baked in a clay pit over charcoal.
Chapati
Vegan. Oven-baked bread (wheat flour). All of our Indian breads are made with organic flour.
Gluten Free Garlic Naan
Gluten free Naan, topped with garlic and cilantro.
Paneer Naan
Naan stuffed with homemade organic cheese. All of our Indian breads are made with organic flour.
Onion Naan
Naan stuffed with diced red onions. All of our Indian breads are made with organic flour.
Paratha
Vegan. Flakey layered oven-baked Indian bread (wheat flour). All of our Indian breads are made with organic flour.
Assorted Bread
Choose three breads. All of our Indian breads are made with organic flour.
Kabuli Naan
Naan stuffed cashews, chopped maraschino cherries, anise, coconut flakes with raisins. All of our Indian breads are made with organic flour.
Pesto Naan (Holy Basil)
Naan topped with basil (pesto). All of our Indian breads are made with organic flour.
Gluten Free Pesto Garlic Naan
Gluten free Naan, topped with garlic and basil (Pesto).
Aloo Cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with potatoes, peas, cheese & spices.
Keema Naan
Naan stuffed with spiced ground lamb. All of our Indian breads are made with organic flour.

Tandoori (Clay Pit Oven) Specialties
Chicken Tikka kabab
Boneless breast pieces marinated and roasted, mildly spiced. A la carte.
Chicken Tandoori
Two whole chicken legs marinated in yogurt and Indian organic spices. A la carte.
Lamb Seekh Kabab
Fresh lean ground lamb, with cilantro, cumin, mint, and pomegranate seed pressed on skewers and roasted. A la carte.
Chicken Harbara
Boneless chicken cubes marinated in cilantro and mint spice. A la carte.
Tandoori Chicken Combo
Two whole chicken legs and chicken tikka kebab (white meat) marinated in yogurt and Indian organic spices. A la carte.
Tandoori Mixed Grilled
Assorted tandoori specialties. A la carte.
Tandoori Prawns
Jumbo prawns or salmon, lightly marinated in mustard seed, garlic, and ginger, and roasted. A la carte.
Tandoori Fish (Salmon)
Jumbo salmon, lightly marinated in mustard seed, garlic, and ginger, and roasted. A la carte.
Chicken Seekh Kabab
Minced chicken with cilantro, cumin, mint and pomegranate seed pressed on skewers and roasted.
Pesto Paneer Kabab
Homemade organic cheese cubes cooked with onions, bell peppers, holy basil, cilantro, yogurt, and spices. A la carte.
Lamb Chops
Marinated rack of lamb with Indian organic spices and verjus (non-fermented grape juice). A la carte.

Side Dishes
Kashimiri Rice
Non-GMO Indian basmati rice.
Eco Friendly Brown Rice
Non-GMO Indian basmati rice.
Mango Chutney
Pickle (Achar)
Pickled mango.
Raita
Homemade yogurt with carrot, tomatoes, cilantro, mint, cucumber, and spices.
Pappadum
Two thin baked lentil wafers.
Quinoa
Indian Salad
Includes red onion, cucumber, lemon and green chili.

Indian Desserts
Kheer
Traditional chilled rice pudding made with milk and flavored with cardamom, saffron, and rosewater.
Gulab Jamun
Juicy light pastry made from milk served with hot honey syrup.
Ras Malai
Indian dessert consisting of soft paneer balls immersed in chilled creamy milk.
Kulfi
Traditional saffron-flavored Indian ice cream enriched with pistachio, almonds, and green cardamon.
Alisha's Chocolate
Creamy chocolate ice cream on a layer of chocolate cheesecake topped with special fudge and covered with chocolate chips.
Badam Halwa (GF) (V)
Made with ground almonds, sugar, vegan ghee, cardamon, and saffron. (vegan) (gluten free)
Joti's White Chocolate Strawberry
Strawberry ice cream on New York cheesecake, topped with chocolate whipped cream and covered with mini white chocolate chips.
Organic Ice Cream
Mango, Rose Petal and Tahitian Vanilla.
Lotus Vegan Dessert
Cashew nut salted date caramel with roasted cacao nibs.
Surinder's Mango Fudge
Tropical mango sherbet on New York cheesecake topped with macadamia coconut cream.
Alia's Pistachio
pure Almond ice cream on chocolate cheesecake, topped with our special marzipan and covered with roasted pistachios.

Beverages
Mango Lassi
Homemade yogurt drink with mango.
Masala Chai
Traditional Indian Drink.
Coke
Sweet Rose Lassi
Homemade yogurt drink with rose water.
Diet Coke
Organic Mango Juice
Marin Kombucha (16 oz)
Apple juniper, pinot sage, or ginger lemongrass.
Fanta Orange
Sprite
Mineral Water
Iced Tea
Abita Root Beer
Fentimans Rose Lemonade
Lemonade (organic)
Fentimans Ginger Beer
Herbal Tea
Indian tea with organic spices.
Black Tea
Indian tea with organic spices.
Green Tea
Indian tea with organic spices.

Goat curries
Laal Maas
Rajasthani style goat curry (spicy)

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Recent Reviews

I’ve been coming to Lotus Cuisine of India since 2013, and after more than a decade, I can confidently say this place is more than just a restaurant — it’s part of my heart.

From the moment I first walked through the doors, I felt something special. The food? Always divine — rich, aromatic, and cooked with soul. But it’s the people who make this place unforgettable. Paul, the owner, has been like another dad to me over the years. His warmth, generosity,...
June 2025
I’m visiting San Rafael for the first time. I love Indian food, so I had to try this place. It’s some of the best Indian food I’ve ever had — delicious and full of flavor. I ordered extra to take home. The only downsides: the vegetarian options are more limited than what I’m used to for this type of cuisine, and rice costs extra. Typically rice is included in the price of the meal. Still, incredible food and great atmosphere too.
June 2025
This place made the tastiest veggie curry dish - I asked for the Channa Masala extra spicy and they did such a great job! Their garlic naan is very good too. I am not an expert or Indian food aficionado. However, I love the taste of their food and the girl I spoke with over the phone was very sweet!
May 2025

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Lotus Cuisine of India

812 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 456-5808