Spice 11
Appetizers
Vegetable samosa
Seasoned potatoes and green peas, wrapped in a light Pastry
Samosa chat
Samosas mixed with chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, chutney, yogurt & spices.
Chat papri
A mixture of sliced vegetables (especially potatoes and chickpeas) and papri in a yogurt and tamarind sauce
Spinach chatt
Fried baby spinach leaves with yogurt and tamarind.
Pakora vegetable
Selection of fried fritters dipped in chickpeas batter.
Lasuni gobi
A battered cauliflower with rich garlic and spices.
Cho-e-la
Boneless duck marinated with herbs and spices cooked in our clay oven
Chicken-65
A fiery and tangy diced chicken tempered with mustard seed and curry leaves.
Honey garlic shrimp
Jumbo shrimp, cooked with white wine and Honey
Chef's special assortment platter
Combination of Vegetable Pakora, Samosa, Seekh kabab and Chicken Tikka
Spicy mango chicken wings
Make it a Party Cambo by adding side of salad and Indian Naan(Bread) for extra
Tangy tandoori wings (6pc)
Make it a Party Cambo by adding side of salad and Indian Naan(Bread) for extra
Spicy tandoori ginger wings
Make it a Party Cambo by adding side of salad and Indian Naan(Bread) for extra
Bhatmas sadeko (6pc)
Roasted soybeans mixed with onion, chilly, lemon.
Veg. Pakora (6pc)
Chopped assorted vegetables batter with gram flour & spices.
Soups
Tomato soup
A spicy, tangy light tomato soup flavored with spices.
Mulligautanny soup
An authentic soup made of lentils and chicken broth flavored with fresh spices.
Green chicken soup
Blend of spinach and chicken mixed with delicate Nepali herbs.
Gundruk soup
Soup of fermented green leaves.
Salads
House salad
Fresh greens, onion, Cucumber & tomatoes served with chutney and yogurt dressing
Rosted chicken salad
Sliced of chicken tikka served on the bed of lettuces, onion, tomato & cucumber with our house dressing
Our Cuisine Special
Veg momo (steamed or fried)
Minced of vegetable/ Chicken marinated with fresh ginger, garlic and Nepali spices wrapped in flower dough and steamed, served with Nepali chutney
Non-veg momo (steamed or fried)
Minced of vegetable/ Chicken marinated with fresh ginger, garlic and Nepali spices wrapped in flower dough and steamed, served with Nepali chutney
Non-veg jhol momo
Himalayan style veg/chicken dumplings in a tangy and savory homemade special sauce.
Veg jhol momo
Himalayan style veg/chicken dumplings in a tangy and savory homemade special sauce.
Chicken chilli
Paneer or Boneless chicken cooked in a fiery sauce with green chili, onions, peppers, garlic and soy sauce.
Paneer chilli
Paneer or Boneless chicken cooked in a fiery sauce with green chili, onions, peppers, garlic and soy sauce.
Hakka noodles (veg)
Stir-fried noodles cooked with mixed vegetables or chicken or shrimp in soy sauce and spices.
(chicken) hakka noodles
Stir-fried noodles cooked with mixed vegetables or chicken or shrimp in soy sauce and spices.
Chicken munchurian
A fiery battered cauliflower or chicken cooked with onion, garlic, and spices in soy sauce.
Gobi munchurian
A fiery battered cauliflower or chicken cooked with onion, garlic, and spices in soy sauce.
Fried rice (veg)
Basmati rice cooked with soy sauce and spices.
Fried rice (chicken)
Basmati rice cooked with soy sauce and spices.
Our Special Cuisine Thali
Non-veg thali (dine-in only)
Samosa, Lamb Rogan, Josh, Chicken Tikka Masala, Saag Paneer, Dal Makhani, Chef's special Curry, Rice, Naan, and Dessert.
Vegetarian thali (dine-in only)
Samosa, Saag Paneer, Baigan Bharta, Chana Masala, Dal Makhani, Chef's Special Curry, Rice, Naan, and Dessert.
Kids thali
A combination of chicken tikka masala or saag paneer, rice, and mixed salad
Seafood Dishes
Fish tikka masala
Fillets of grilled salmon cooked in a creamy sauce with Indian condiments, onion & ginger
Shrimp masala
Large prawns sautéed with garlic, ginger, golden onions, and tomatoes.
Shrimp vindaloo
Large prawns cooked with tomatoes and potatoes in a fiery sauce.
Shrimp makhani
Shrimp cooked in an exquisite tomato creamy sauce.
Fish curry
Boneless pieces of premium fish cooked with fresh mild spices
Chicken Specialist
Butter chicken
Boneless white meat chicken cooked with exquisite creamy tomatoes sauce
Chicken tikka masala
Cubes of tender chicken cooked with onions and bell peppers in tomato and onion sauce
Chicken curry
Cubes of tender chicken cooked in traditional curry sauce
Chicken korma
Chicken cooked in a mild creamy sauce with fruits and garnished with almonds
Chicken vindaloo
Chunks of chicken cooked with potatoes in a fiery red-hot sauce & spices
Chicken & spinach
Chicken cooked with chopped creamy spinach and lightly spiced
Chicken jalfrezi
Chicken with Stir-fried fresh garden vegetables finished with tomato sauce & freshly grounded spices.
Lamb Specialist
Lamb roganjosh
Cubes of lamb cooked in a blended mixture of spices and curry sauce
Lamb vindaloo
Lamb cooked with tomatoes and potatoes in a fiery sauce. A specialty of South India.
Lamb korma kashmiri
Cubes of lamb cooked in a mild creamy sauce with fruits and garnished with almonds
Lamb saag
Tender lamb pieces cooked with chopped creamy fresh spinach and mild spices
Goat curry (chef's special)
Tender cubes of goat with bone cooked on slow heat with herbs and spices
Vegetable Specialist
Dal makhani
Black lentils, delicately cooked & flavored with fresh Indian herbs & spices
Saag paneer
A combination of spinach and freshly made curd cheese cooked with fresh cream in a medium sauce
Paneer tikka masala
Cubes of cheese cooked with onions and bell peppers in a tomato-based sauce
Mutter paneer
A combination of green peas and freshly made cottage cheese cooked with fresh cream in a medium sauce
Malai kofta curry
Soft croquettes made out of cheese & vegetables, simmered in a mild sauce garnished with nuts and raisins
Novaratan korma
Fresh garden veggies cooked with almonds and creamy sauce
Gobi masala (vegan)
Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked with ginger, tomatoes, peas, and mild spices
Chana masala (vegan)
Chickpeas & diced potatoes cooked in an exotic blend of traditional spices
Yellow daal tadka (vegan)
Simmered yellow lentils sautéed with tomatoes, ginger, cumin, onions, garlic, and exotic spices
Baingan bharta (vegan)
Begged eggplant in our clay oven smashed and cooked with the Indian spices
Bhindi bhaji (vegan)
Green okra, stir-fried in light spices with onions and capsicums in the briefest possible time to retain its texture and taste
Vegetable jalfrezi (vegan)
Stir-fried fresh garden vegetables finished w/tomato sauce & freshly grounded spices
Shahi paneer
Cube Of Home Made Cheese Cooked On Tomato Base Crème Sauce Delicious
Rice And Biryanis
Veg biryani
Basmati rice, richly flavored with saffron, nuts, and raisins
Chicken biryani
Basmati rice, richly flavored with saffron, nuts, and raisins
Lamb biryani
Basmati rice, richly flavored with saffron, nuts, and raisins
Shrimp biryani
Basmati rice, richly flavored with saffron, nuts, and raisins
Goat biryani
Basmati rice, richly flavored with saffron, nuts, and raisins
From Our Clay Oven (Tandoori)
Seekh kabab
Minced Lamb flavored with fresh herbs cooked in a clay oven on skewers
Tandoori chicken
Chicken marinated overnight in a freshly prepared mix of yogurt, spices & herbs, cooked in a clay oven
Chicken tikka
Boneless chunks of chicken marinated in herbs & spices barbecued in a clay oven on a skewer
Lamb sekuwa
Boneless tender pieces of lamb marinated with herbs and traditional spices, barbecued in clay oven.
Lamb chops
Fresh lamb chops marinated in Chef's special sauce and barbecued in clay oven on a skewer
Fish tikka
Filet of salmon marinated in herbs and spices, barbecued in clay oven
Whole tandoori fish
Whole seasonal fish marinated with spices and broiled.
Our special mix grill
A pre-selected combination of tandoori chicken, Seekh kabab, Fish, Shrimp, Chicken Tikka and Lamb Sekuwa cooked in the traditional clay oven
Chicken malai kabob
Chunks of boneless chicken marinated with cream cheese & spices, barbecued in clay oven.
Shrimp tandoori
Shrimp lightly seasoned in a blend of spices andbroiled.
Garden Breads
House special naan
Naan stuffed with finely chopped, seasoned chicken & herbs
Plain naan
Freshly baked white bread topped with butter
Roti
Whole wheat bread baked in the clay oven
Aloo parantha
Whole wheat bread stuffed with potatoes and lightly spiced.
Garlic naan
Freshly baked white bread topped with garlic and fresh butter
Kashmiri naan
Fresh white bread stuffed with mixed dried fruits, and nuts
Jalapeno cheese naan
Freshly baked white bread stuffed with jalapeño and cheese
Onion kulcha
Freshly baked white bread topped with onions and bell peppers
Keema naan
Naan Stuffed with Seasoned minced lamb
Assorted bread baske
A sampling of our finest tandoori breads: Plain Naan, Kashmiri Naan and Garlic Naan
Desserts
Gulab jamun
Flour & milk dumplings served in sugar syrup
Kulfi (not for takeout)
Homemade ice cream flavored with mango or pistachio
Rasmalai
Creamed cheese patties prepared in sweetened reduced milk flavored cardamom & garnished with pistachio
Kheer
Homemade rice pudding flavored with cardamom, blend with almonds & garnished with pistachio
Sides
Raita
White fresh-yogurt with cucumber, tomatoes & herbs
Mango chutney
Sweet & sour mango relish
Papadum
Traditional Indian lentil cracker
Mixed pickles
MIXED PICKLES
Tea & Coffee
Masala chay
Darjeeling special Milk tea.
Coffee
Fresh brewed regular/ decaf Himalayan coffee
Soft Drinks
Lassi
A fresh yogurt drink, made to your choice of Mango, sweet or savory
Mango lassi
A sweet yogurt drink with mango pulps
Juices
Choice of fresh orange, mango, pineapple or cranberry
Soda
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Iced Tea
Water bottle
WATER BOTTLE
Sparkling water
SPARKLING WATER
Recent Reviews
Cute little restraunt in downtown Bethesda. A variety of vegan Indian options, and both if the times I've visited the staff was knowledgeable. Worth a visit!
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-04
November 2024
This restaurant is now called “Maya Cuisine Restaurant & Bar”. The food was excellent, the service was excellent - everything was perfect! My husband and I each had one of the house specialty Momo dishes and we were not disappointed. The flavor combinations were delightful. Will definitely be back if we are ever in the Bethesda area again.
May 2022
After a long day of travel, we came here because of the convenient location to our hotel and the Bethesda Metro Station. The vegan options were NOT listed clearly on the website menu, but were clearly marked on the dine-in menu (see attached photos). There were lots of options to choose from! No vegan desserts to date.
The food was fresh and well-seasoned, and tasted wonderful! We ordered the yellow dahl, eggplant, picked okra, and potato-cauliflower bread. Both indoor and...
May 2021
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