Khyber Pass

1031 Lake St, Oak Park
(708) 445-9032

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Chicken Tikka Masala Lunch Special
Chicken Tikka Masala and Samosas
Chicken Makhani Butter Chicken
Samosa and Lamb Vindaloo
Khyber Pass Biryani
Vegetable Jalfrezi
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken Biryani
Basmati Rice
Chicken Curry

Menu

Appetizers (Shuruwaat)
Samosa (3 pcs)
Deep fried golden crisp flour patties with delicately spiced potatoes and green peas.
Keema Samosa (3 pcs)
Deep fried golden crisp flour patties stuffed with ground lamb and spices.
Cheese Pakora
Thin strips of homemade cheese, lightly stuffed with spices, and dipped in garbanzo bean batter and fried.
Chicken Pakora
Tenderloin pieces of marinated chicken dipped in gram flour and fried.
Chicken Kabob
Pieces of chicken, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and marinated with vinegar, spices, dry methi leaves, and charbroiled.
Samosa Chaat
Vegetable samosa with yogurt, tomatoes, and garbanzo beans.
Papadum
Thin lentil waffers served with tamarind and mint chutney.
Vegetable Pakora
Vegetable fritters dipped in gram flour batter and deep fried.
Shrimp Masala
Lightly sauteed shrimp with methi leaves served on a bed of lettuce.
Aloo Tikki
Patties made of potatoes with little red chilles.
Assorted Vegetable Snacks
A full platter of different vegetable appetizers.
Gosht Kabab
Tenderloin pieces of lamb with vegetables marinated in vinegar and herbs charbroiled.
Assorted Khyber Snacks
A platter of our vegetarian and non-vegetarian selections of appetizers.
Bhel
Puffed rice, mixed with potatoes, onions, and specially prepared sauces and garnished with fresh coriander.
Masala Papad
Thin lentil waffers topped with chopped onion, tomatoes, and fresh cilantro.
Baingan Dip
Grilled eggplant served with slices of naan. Served cold.
Aloo Chole
Garbanzo beans, potatoes, onions, and tomatoes in a delicately spiced yogurt sauce. Served cold.

Soups (Shorbas)
Mulligatawny Soup
A vegetarian soup cooked with herbs and spices.
Mughlai Gosht Soup
Non-vegetarian soup with lamb, herbs, and spices in Mughalai style.

Salads
Kachumber Salad
Indian salad of chopped vegetables and garnished with dry mango spices.
Green Salad
Fresh cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes served on a bed of lettuce.
Chicken Salad
Green salad served with grilled chicken.

Bread (Naan)
Garlic Naan
Fine flour bread stuffed with garlic and sesame seeds.
Naan
Leavened bread of fine flour and baked in the tandoori oven.
Breaded Basket For Two
A selection of different breads. Serves 2 people.
Roti
Bread made with whole wheat flour baked in the tandoori oven.
Paratha
Butter rich whole wheat bread, made in the tandoori oven.
Khyber Naan
Fine flour bread stuffed with onions, cheese, potatoes, and topped with poppy and sesame seeds and baked in the tandoori oven.
Aloo Paratha
Whole wheat flour bread, stuffed with potatoes prepared in the tandoori oven.
Poori (2 pcs)
Puffy bread made of whole wheat flour then deep fried.
Onion Naan
Fine flour bread stuffed with onions and dry mango spices.
Paneer Naan
A fine flour bread stuffed with cottage cheese raisins and fennel seeds.
Breaded Basket For Four
A selection of different breads. Serves 4 people.
Keema Naan
Fine flour stuffed with minced lamb and prepared in the tandoori oven.

Vegetarian Specialties with Rice (Subzis)
Saag Paneer
Spinach cooked with onions, tomatoes, and homemade cottage cheese.
Paneer Makhani
Homemade cottage cheese cooked in a creamy tomato sauce.
Dal Makhni
Four types of lentils cooked with ginger, garlic, and cream.
Chana Masala
Garbanzo beans cooked with potatoes and onions.
Aloo Mutter
Green peas cooked with potatoes in tomatoes and onions gravy with a touch of cream.
Bhindi Masala
Okra cooked with onions and tomatoes.
Tofu T Masala
Tofu pieces cooked in tomoto creamy sauce.
Aloo Gobi
Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with cumin seeds and spices.
Mutter Paneer
Green peas and cottage cheese cooked Punjabi style.
Malai Kofta
Potatoes and cheese balls cooked in mild sauce.
Karahi Paneer
Cottage cheese cooked with onions, tomatoes and garlic.
Saag Aloo
Spinach cooked with onions, tomatoes, and potatoes.
Karahi Tofu
Tofu pieces cooked with chopped tomotoes, onions, and green peppers.
Vegetable Jalfrezi
Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked in a delicately spiced sauce.
Baingan Bharta
Mashed grilled eggplant cooked with onions and green peas.

Rice Specialties (Chawal Ke Pakwan)
Plain Rice
Basmati rice with cumin seeds or boiled rice. Comes with raita.
Chicken Biryani
Pieces of chicken cooked with saffron rice in Mughlai style. Comes with raita.
Vegetable Biryani
Rice cooked with vegetables. Comes with raita.
Gosht Biryani
Saffron rice cooked with succulent pieces of lamb, and a variety of exotic spices. Comes with raita.
Khyber Pass Biryani
Saffron rice cooked with shrimp, chicken, and lamb, then steamed until tender, and fluffy. Comes with raita.
Peas Pulao
Rice cooked with saffron, cumin seeds, and green peas. Comes with raita.
Shrimp Biryani
Rice cooked with shrimp, herbs, and spices. Comes with raita.

Chicken Specialties (Murgi Ke Pakwan)
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless pieces of grilled chicken breast cooked in a creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken)
Boneless pieces of roasted chicken with ginger and garlic in a creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Chicken Vindaloo
Boneless pieces of chicken breast cooked with potatoes in a spicy vinegar sauce. Served with basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Chicken Curry
Boneless pieces of chicken breast cooked in mild onion base curry sauce. Served with basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Chicken Jalfrezi
Tender pieces of chicken breast marinated in special herbs, then cooked with fresh vegetables. Served with basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Chicken Saag
Boneless chicken cooked with spinach, onions, ginger, and tomatoes. Served with basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Badami Chicken
Chicken simmered in a mild almond sauce and Mughal style. Served with basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Achari Chicken
Boneless chicken breast cooked with mixed pickle (mangoes, lemons, carrots, peas, etc.), onions, and tomatoes. Served with basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Murg Chole
Boneless pieces of chicken cooked with garbanzo beans. Served with basmati rice. Gluten-free.

Lamb Specialties (Gosht Ke Pakwan)
Lamb Vindaloo
Tender lamb cooked with potatoes in a spicy vinegar sauce. Served with basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Goat Curry
Tender pieces of lamb cooked in a mild onion base curry sauce. Served with basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Lamb Tikka Masala
Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in a creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Lamb Pasanda
Tender pieces of lamb cooked in onions and yoghurt sauce, garnished with almonds. Served with basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Saag Gosht
Lamb cooked with spinach, onions, ginger, and tomatoes. Gluten-free.
Karahi Gosht
Cubes of lamb cooked in lightly spiced thick gravy with onions, tomatoes, and green peppers. Served with basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Achari Gosht
Boneless lamb cooked with mixed pickle (mango, lemon, carrots, and peas etc.), onions, and tomatoes. Served with basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Keema Mutter
Minced lamb cooked with ginger, garlic, onions, and green peas. Served with basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Gosht Jalfrezi
Tender pieces of lamb marinated in special herbs and then cooked with fresh vegetables. Served with basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Dal Gosht
Boneless pieces of lamb cooked with lentils and ginger. Served with basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Frontier Gosht
Thin strips of lamb marinated in yogurt and then teamed with onions and bell peppers. Served with basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Kabuli Rogan Josh
Cubes of lamb cooked in a mild spiced gravy. Served with basmati rice. Gluten-free.

Seafood Specialties (Samundri Khazana)
Fish Tikka
Chunks of salmon marinated with ajwan (special seed) and spices, then roasted in the tandoori oven served with vegetables. Seafood specialties served with rice. Served with basmati rice.
Prawns Tikka Masala
Prawns marinated with yogurt and spices grilled and then cooked in tomato and creamy sauce. Seafood specialties served with rice. Served with basmati rice.
Shrimp Vindaloo
Shrimp cooked with potatoes in a spicy vinegar sauce. Seafood specialties served with rice. Served with basmati rice.
Shrimp Saag
Shrimp cooked with spinach, onions, and tomatoes. Seafood specialties served with rice. Served with basmati rice.
Bhuna Shrimp
Shrimp cooked with tomatoes, onions, and dry methi leaves in a thick and delicately spiced sauce. Seafood specialties served with rice. Served with basmati rice.
Tandoori Prawns
Jumbo prawns marinated in yogurt and spices ajwan (special seeds) and then roasted in the tandoori oven served with vegetables. Seafood specialties served with rice. Served with basmati rice.
Fish Makhni
Roasted pieces of seasonal fish cooked in a creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice. Seafood specialties served with rice. Served with basmati rice.

Charcoal Oven Specialties (Tandoori Pakwan)
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated in yogurt ginger, garlic overnight, and roasted in tandoori oven. Served with basmati rice and vegetables. Gluten-free. An ancient method of cooking meats and baking breads (see our Naan section). Meat is marinated in a delightful, delicately spiced yogurt sauce overnight and cooked in tandoor. Arrives at your table sizzling.
Chicken Tikka
Boneless pieces of chicken breast marinated in yogurt with herbs and spices roasted in tandoori oven. Served with basmati rice and vegetables. Gluten-free. An ancient method of cooking meats and baking breads (see our Naan section). Meat is marinated in a delightful, delicately spiced yogurt sauce overnight and cooked in tandoor. Arrives at your table sizzling.
Chicken 65
Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in chef's special spices overnight, cooked with onions, jalapenos, and green peppers. Served with basmati rice and vegetables. Gluten-free. An ancient method of cooking meats and baking breads (see our Naan section). Meat is marinated in a delightful, delicately spiced yogurt sauce overnight and cooked in tandoor. Arrives at your table sizzling.
Seekh Kabab
Minced lamb blended with herbs and spices roasted in tandoori oven. Served with basmati rice and vegetables. Gluten-free. An ancient method of cooking meats and baking breads (see our Naan section). Meat is marinated in a delightful, delicately spiced yogurt sauce overnight and cooked in tandoor. Arrives at your table sizzling.
Tandoori Sabzi
Fresh vegetables mixed with spices, roasted in a tandoori oven. Served with basmati rice and vegetables. Gluten-free. An ancient method of cooking meats and baking breads (see our Naan section). Meat is marinated in a delightful, delicately spiced yogurt sauce overnight and cooked in tandoor. Arrives at your table sizzling.
Gosht Tikka
Cubes of lamb marinated in yogurt ginger and garlic overnight and roasted in tandoori oven. Served with basmati rice and vegetables. Gluten-free. An ancient method of cooking meats and baking breads (see our Naan section). Meat is marinated in a delightful, delicately spiced yogurt sauce overnight and cooked in tandoor. Arrives at your table sizzling.
Reshmi Kabab
Minced chicken mixed with garlic and ginger, roasted in tandoori oven. Served with basmati rice and vegetables. Gluten-free. An ancient method of cooking meats and baking breads (see our Naan section). Meat is marinated in a delightful, delicately spiced yogurt sauce overnight and cooked in tandoor. Arrives at your table sizzling.

Chef's Special Dinner
Akbari Dinner
Tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, seekh kabob, gosht tikka, chicken makhani or rogan josh, vegetable or daal. These combination dinners are served with soup, rice, and bread.
Vegetarian Thali
A selection of the chef's special vegetables with daal and raita. These combination dinners are served with soup, rice, and bread.

Side Dishes (Saath Lijiye)
Raita
A creamy yogurt sauce and served with roasted cumin seeds and cucumbers.
Spinach with Cheese (Saag Paneer)
Tikka Masala Sauce
Lentils (Dal Makhani)
Mango Chutney
Half Order of Chana Masala (Garbanzo Bean)
Mix Pickles

Cold Beverages
Mango Lassi
Iced Tea and Soda Pop
Juice
Lassi
A refreshing Punjabi yogurt drink and served sweet.
Mango Shake
Mango Yogurt Smoothie

Warm Beverages
Masala Tea
Tea made with milk, cardamom pods, and cinnamon. Very aromatic.
Tea and Herbal Tea (Decaffeinated)
Coffee

Desserts (Methai)
Badami Kheer
A dessert made of special rice, carrots, and simmered until tender in milk and raisins. Served chilled and garnished with almonds.
Gulab Jamun
Two pieces of dough made with milk and cheese dipped in sugar and honey syrup. Served hot.
Ras Malai
Two patties of fresh homemade cottage cheese in thick sweetened milk. Served cold.
Mango Kulfi
Traditional Indian ice-cream made with mangoes.

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Recent Reviews

It was our first time visiting this restaurant, and we went with some friends who were back in town and eager to revisit one of their old favorites. We’re so glad they introduced us to it.

We started with vegetable pakoras and samosas — the pakoras were decent, but the samosas really stood out. They were fresh, flavorful, and clearly made from scratch , definitely not the frozen kind.

For our mains, my husband had the Karahi Gosht and...
October 2025
Food is delicious. Atmosphere is casual but wonderful! Service was truly wonderful. I am so glad I found this place. I am anticipating who I'm going to bring with me next time.
October 2025
one of the best restaurants i’ve ever eaten at ❤️ delicious food, cozy interior, and friendly service, will definitely be coming back!!

Vegetarian options: they have a menu section of completely vegetarian dishes, many of which can also be made vegan

Dietary restrictions: they have clearly labeled vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options
October 2024

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Khyber Pass

1031 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 445-9032