Arka Indian Cuisine
135 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington
(781) 274-8222
Lunch Box (Mon - Fri) ( 11 AM - 2 :30 PM )
Vegetarian Thali
Chef Choice Veg appetizer, veg curry of the day, naan/roti/parotta , basmathi rice, veg biryani, dessert ＆ butter milk
Non Vegetarian Thali
Non veg appetizer, non veg curry of the day, naans/roti/parotta, basmathi rice, chicken biryani, dessert ＆ butter milk
Arka Specials
Kothu Paratha Veg
Kothu Paratha is a popular South Indian Street Food recipe. Veg Kothu Paratha is made with paratha and veggies mixed with some spicy onion tomato masala. Serve it with any raita of your choice for dinner.
Kothu Paratha Egg
Kothu Paratha is a popular South Indian Street Food recipe. Egg Kothu Paratha is made with paratha and eggs mixed with some spicy onion tomato masala. Serve it with any raita of your choice for dinner.
Kothu Paratha Chicken
Kothu Paratha is a popular South Indian Street Food recipe. Chicken Kothu Paratha is made with paratha and Chicken,eggs mixed with some spicy onion tomato masala. Serve it with any raita of your choice for dinner.
Pomfret Fish
The pomfret fishes are steeped in a flavorful marinade prepared with a melange of spices and then they are grilled to perfection
Soups
Veg Corn Soup
Thin soup made with sweet corn kernels
Chicken Corn soup
Thin soup made with chicken ＆ sweet corn kernels
Tomato soup
House delicacy delicately flavored with coriander, cumin ＆ spices
Veg Hot ＆ sour soup
Thick soup with julienne vegetables
Chicken Hot ＆ sour soup
Thick soup with julienne vegetables ＆ chicken
Appetizers (Veg)
Veg Samosa(3 pcs)
Minced potatoes ＆ peas wrapped in pastry dough ＆ fried
Spring Rolls(3 pcs)
Vegetarian super light, crispy ＆ tender vegetable appetizer
Cut Mirchi
Jalapenos deep fried with spiced chickpea flour
Veg Pakora
Slices of vegetables/onions mixed with spicy chickpea flour ＆ deep fried
Onion Pakora
Slices of vegetables/onions mixed with spicy chickpea flour ＆ deep fried
Paneer Pakora
Slices of paneer mixed with spicy chickpea flour ＆ deep fried
Chilli Babycorn
Battered baby corn cooked in Indo-Chinese Style
Gobi Manchuria
Battered cauliflower cooked in Indo-Chinese style
Baby corn Manchuria
Deep fried baby corn sauteed with sweet ＆ hot chilli sauce
Chilli Paneer
Deep fried paneer sauteed with onions ＆ green chillies
Karampodi Paneer
Deep fried paneer cooked in special red chilli sauce
Paneer 555
Frittered paneer cooked in special sauce with cashew nuts
Appetizers (Non Veg)
Chicken 65 (Dry)
Spring chicken marinated with ginger, garlic ＆ fried
Chilli Chicken
Fried chicken sautéed with onions, bell peppers ＆ chillies in Indo-Chinese style
Chicken Manchuria
Boneless chicken deep fried ＆ tossed with a corn flour based ginger-garlic concoction
Chicken Kaju 555
Deep fried chicken cooked in special sauce with cashew nuts
Chicken Chilli Flakes
Boneless chicken marinated with spicy sauces ＆ sautéed
Nalla Karam Kodi Vepudu
Chicken marinated with chilli powder, lemon juice, turmeric powder, nalla karam with smooth spices
Chicken Pepper Fry
Chicken fried and tossed with green chillies, curry leaves ＆ spices
Goat Pepper Fry
Goat fried and tossed with green chillies, curry leaves ＆ spices
Appetizers (Sea food)
Apollo Fish
Apollo fish fry is a Hyderabadi special boneless fried fish that is stir-fried in curry leaves tempering after deep frying.
Masala Fried Fish
Homemade masala fish fry is scrumptious Indian dish made by shallow frying the fish. The fish slices are coated with spicy masala and then fried until crisp.
Chilli Fish
Chilli fish or chilli fish dry is a luscious Indo-Chinese recipe. It is immensely popular in India
Chilli Shrimp
Chilli Shrimp or chilli shrimp dry is a luscious Indo-Chinese recipe. It is immensely popular in India made using chilli sauce
Konaseema Shrimp
A coastal Andhra style spicy and sour Prawn Curry infused with tamarind and coconut milk perfectly complimenting the tender
Rice Specials
Curd (Yogurt) Rice
Jeera (Cumin) Rice
Entrees(Veg)
Dal Tadka
Yellow lentils sautéed with onions, tomatoes ＆ spices
Chana Masala
Chickpea cooked with tomatoes
Chana Saag
Chickpea cooked with spinach
Bhindi Masala
Fried okra with onions, chopped tomatoes ＆ mix of spices
Aloo Ghobi Masala
Potatoes ＆ cauliflower cooked in North Indian style gravy
Vegetable Chettinad
Vegetables cooked in home style Chettinad (South Indian) sauce
Navaratan Korma
Mixed vegetables cooked in a delicious creamy gravy
Malai Kofta
Vegetable balls cooked with special creamy sauce
Kadai Bhindi Masala
Fried okra with onions, chopped tomatoes ＆ mix of spices
Bagara Baingan
A popular Hyderabadi dish made with eggplants cooked in a rich masala curry
Paneer Tikka Masala
Homemade cheese cooked with bell peppers, onion, tomato ＆ rich creamy sauce
Saag Paneer
Fresh spinach cooked with homemade cheese cubes ＆ spices
Paneer Butter Masala
Homemade cheese cooked with rich creamy sauce
Kadai Paneer
Pieces of paneer cooked in delicious onion ＆ spicy tomato gravy
Methi Paneer
Cottage cheese ＆ fenugreek leaves cooked with onion ＆ creamy gravy
Kaju Curry
Cashew cooked in chef's special sauces
Entrees(Goat/Lamb)
Madrasi Goat Curry
Aromatic goat meat seasoned with our special spices, onions ＆ tomatoes
Goat Vindaloo
Diced goat cooked in potatoes ＆ house special sauce
Lamb Vindaloo
Diced lamb cooked in potatoes ＆ house special sauce
Kadai Goat
Goat cooked with onions, peppers ＆ spices
Kadai Lamb
lamb cooked with onions, peppers ＆ spices
Gongura Goat
Goat cooked with red sorrel leaves ＆ special spices
Gongura Lamb
Lamb cooked with red sorrel leaves ＆ special spices
Lamb Khorma
Lamb cooked in mild cashewnut sauce with flavored herbs ＆ spices
Spinach Goat
Goat cooked in mild cashewnut sauce with spinach
Spinach Lamb
Lamb cooked in mild cashewnut sauce with spinach
Goat Kheema
Minced goat cooked for long hours with Indian spices
Entrees(Chicken)
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless grilled chicken cooked with tomato, special spices ＆ touch of cream
Chicken Shahi Korma
A true Mughlai delight, lightly sweet ＆ spicy with flavor of cardamom
Butter Chicken
Chicken sauteed in butter ＆ blend of spices
Kadai Chicken
Boneless chicken cooked with fried curry leaves, onions, peppers ＆ spices
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken cooked in delicious creamy gravy with potatoes ＆ coriander
Hyderabadi Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken finished in house made curry sauce from Hyderabad spices
Madrasi Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken cooked with spices in chettinad sauce
Spinach Chicken
Andhra delicacy chicken cooked with fresh spinach
Gongura Chicken
Andhra delicacy chicken cooked with red sorrel leaves ＆ spices
Entrees(Sea Food)
Konaseema Chepala(Fish) Curry
Bhimavaram Royyala(Shrimp) Curry
North Indian Specials
Chole Bhature
Spicy, tangy chickpeas curry served with fluffy ＆ fried leavened bread
Amitabh Aloo Puri
Puffed wheat bread deep fried ＆ served with potato curry
Chole Puri
Puffed wheat bread deep fried ＆ served with chickpeas curry
Tandoori Sizzlers
Paneer Tikka Kebab
Cottage cheese cubes ＆ onions marinated in a spicy sauce
Tandoori Chicken (Half)
Grilled bone-in chicken marinated in yogurt, garlic, ginger ＆ fresh ground spices
Chicken Tikka Kebab
Chicken breast marinated with spices, yogurt ＆ grilled in our clay oven
Lamb Chops
The ribs of lamb cooked individually ＆ normally grilled over a barbeque
Tandoori Chicken(Full)
Grilled bone-in chicken marinated in yogurt, garlic, ginger ＆ fresh ground spices
Arka Special Mixed Grill
Combination of Tandoori chicken, Chicken tikka kebab ＆ Lamb chop
Biryanis (Veg)
Vegetable Dum Biryani
Veg biryani also known as vegetable biryani is an aromatic rice dish made with basmati rice, spices ＆ mixed veggies.
Gobi Manchurian Biryani
Veg biryani also known as vegetable biryani is an aromatic rice dish made with basmati rice, spices ＆ mixed veggies. and mixed with gobi manchuria
Paneer Biryani
Veg biryani also known as vegetable biryani is an aromatic rice dish made with basmati rice, spices ＆ mixed veggies mixed with paneer
Egg Biryani
Veg biryani also known as vegetable biryani is an aromatic rice dish made with basmati rice, spices ＆ mixed veggies and eggs
Avakai Veg Biryani
Veg biryani also known as vegetable biryani is an aromatic rice dish made with basmati rice, spices ＆ mixed veggies and mixed with avakai(mango) pickle
Ulavacharu Veg Biryani
Veg biryani also known as vegetable biryani is an aromatic rice dish made with basmati rice, spices ＆ mixed veggies and mixed with Ulavacharu is a thick lentil soup made with horse gram, spices and herbs. In Telugu, Horse gram is known as ulava and Rasam as charu .
Entrees(EGG)
Egg Bhurji
Kadai Egg Masala
Madrasi Egg Curry
Biryanis (Non Veg)
Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani
Chicken Dum Biryani is an authentic Hyderabadi rice dish which is a popular Dum Biryani recipe of Chicken from Hyderabadi Cuisine.
Chicken Avakai Biryani
Chicken Dum Biryani is an authentic Hyderabadi rice dish which is a popular Dum Biryani recipe of Chicken from Hyderabadi Cuisine. and mixed with avakai(mango) pickle
Ulavacharu Chicken Biryani
Chicken Dum Biryani is an authentic Hyderabadi rice dish which is a popular Dum Biryani recipe of Chicken from Hyderabadi Cuisine. and mixed with the horsegram sauce
Boneless Chicken Biryani
Boneless Biryani is an authentic Hyderabadi rice dish which is a popular Dum Biryani recipe of Chicken from Hyderabadi Cuisine.
Vijayawada Boneless Biryani
Vijayawada Boneless Biryani is an authentic rice dish which is a popular Dum Biryani recipe of Chicken from City called Vijayawada
Hyderabadi Goat Biryani
Goat Biryani is an authentic Hyderabadi rice dish which is a popular Dum Biryani recipe of Goat from Hyderabadi Cuisine.
Ulavacharu Goat Biryani
Goat Biryani is an authentic Hyderabadi rice dish which is a popular Dum Biryani recipe of Goat from Hyderabadi Cuisine and mixed with horsegram sauce
Kheema Biryani
Biryani rice cooked for long hours at certain temperature and mixed with Minced goat cooked for long hours with Indian spices
Shrimp Biryani
Biryani flavored rice cooked for certain amount of time with Indian spices and basmathi rice and then mixed with specially made shrimp
Fish Biryani
Biryani flavored rice cooked for certain amount of time with Indian spices and basmathi rice and then mixed with specially made fish
Indo Chinese Specials
Hakka Noodles
Boiled noodles stir-fried with Veggies / Egg / Chicken / Shrimp ＆ Spices
Shezwan Hakka Noodles
Boiled noodles stir-fried ＆ tossed in a special schezwan sauce
Fried Rice
Aromatic rice fried with finely chopped vegetables, bell peppers, cabbage ＆ carrot
Schezwan Fried Rice
Aromatic rice fried with fine chopped vegetables, bell peppers, cabbage ＆ carrot tossed in special schezwan sauce
South Indian Specials
Idli
Steamed rice cake served with sides of sambar ＆ chutneys
Sambar Idli
Steamed rice cake served in a bowl of sambar
Babai Idli
Steamed rice ＆ lentil patties served with chilli powder ＆ ghee
Plain Dosa
Crepe made with fermented lentil flour
Masala Dosa
Crepe made with fermented lentil flour ＆ mashed potatoes
Ghee Dosa
Crepe made with fermented lentil flour ＆ ghee
Mysore Masala Dosa
Spiced crepe made with fermented lentil flour ＆ mashed potatoes
Karam Dosa
served with sambar and chutney
Egg Dosa
Savory crepe with egg ＆ spicy chilli sauce
Dosa With Chicken Curry
Crepe with a side of special chicken curry
Veg Uthappam
Thick pancake shaped crepe made with mixed vegetables
Onion Uthappam
Thick pancake shaped crepe made with lentil and onions
Chilli Uthappam
Thick pancake shaped crepe made with chilies
Drinks
Indian Tea
Indian Coffee
Thums up
Limca
Coke/Sprite/Diet Coke
House Special Drinks
Mango Lassi
Sweet Lassi
Salt Lassi
Butter Milk
Desserts
Gulab Jamun
Traditional deep fried milk pastry served in rosewater sugar syrup
Gajar (Carrot) Halwa
Carrots based sweet dessert pudding
Rasmalai
House made cheese patties served in cold sweetened milk
Falooda( Chef Special)
Ice cream, rose milk, sevaiya, subza seeds ＆ rice noodles
Ice Cream with Gulab Jamun
Indian Breads
Plain Naan
Butter Naan
Tandoori Roti
Garlic Naan
Chilli Naan
Kashmiri Naan
Onion Kulcha
Parotta ( 2 pcs)
Extras
Papad
Masala Papad
Basmati Rice
Raitha
Salan
Puri (2 Pc)
Mint Chutney
Tamarind Chutney
Bhatura ( 1 pc)
Vegan Menu
Kothu Paratha Veg(v)
Kothu Paratha is a popular South Indian Street Food recipe. Veg Kothu Paratha is made with paratha and veggies mixed with some spicy onion tomato masala.
Veg Corn Soup(V)
Thin soup made with sweet corn kernels
Veg Hot ＆ Sour Soup(v)
Thick soup with julienne vegetables
Samosa(3 pc)(v)
Minced potatoes ＆ peas wrapped in pastry dough ＆ fried
Spring rolls (3 pc)(v)
Vegetarian super light, crispy ＆ tender vegetable appetizer)
Cut Mirchi(v)
Jalapenos deep fried with spiced chickpea flour
Veg Pakora(v)
Slices of vegetables/onions mixed with spicy chickpea flour ＆ deep fried
Onion Pakora(v)
Slices of onions mixed with spicy chickpea flour ＆ deep fried
Chilli Baby corn(v)
Deep fried baby corn sauteed with sweet ＆ hot chilli sauce)
Baby corn Manchuria(v)
Battered baby corn cooked in Indo-Chinese Style
Dal Tadka(v)
Yellow lentils sautéed with onions, tomatoes ＆ spices
Chana Masala(v)
Chickpea cooked with tomatoes
Kadai Bhindi Masala(v)
Fried okra with onions, chopped tomatoes ＆ mix of spices
Vegetable Chettinad(v)
Vegetables cooked in home style Chettinad (South Indian) sauce
Bagara Baingan(v)
A popular Hyderabadi dish made with eggplants cooked in a rich masala curry
Veg Hakka Noodles(v)
Boiled noodles stir-fried with Veggies ＆ Spices
Veg Fried Rice(v)
Aromatic rice fried with finely chopped vegetables, bell peppers, cabbage ＆ carrot)
Amitabh Aloo Puri(v)
Puffed wheat bread deep fried ＆ served with potato curry
Chole Puri(v)
Puffed wheat bread deep fried ＆ served with chickpeas curry
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Recent Reviews
7.2/10A great meal for a great price!I'm currently attending a university around the area, and I was hungry for some Indian food. One of my classmates recommended this restaurant for its value and taste. Citing "Some of the best biryani, I've had in the US". But I didn't really trust this guy’s opinion because he doesn't like lamb, pork or fish (Most likely because he's from a vegetarian household). He only likes chicken (Guess what Biryani...
May 2024
Update.
Fantastic customer service. I had a issue which they rectified on the same day.
I'm so thrilled..
Thank you guys.
Tried out after hearing good things bit had a bad experience.
Idlis came cold and broken..
Food was medicore and quantity was so less for the price.
Fantastic customer service. I had a issue which they rectified on the same day.
I'm so thrilled..
Thank you guys.
Tried out after hearing good things bit had a bad experience.
Idlis came cold and broken..
Food was medicore and quantity was so less for the price.
January 2023
Update.Fantastic customer service. I had a issue which they rectified on the same day.I'm so thrilled..Thank you guys.Tried out after hearing good things bit had a bad experience.Idlis came cold and broken..Food was medicore and quantity was so less for the price.
October 2022
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