India Gate Indian restaurant

105 W North Carolina 54 Suite 247, Durham
(919) 237-3900

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Chicken Tikka Masala
Vegetable Biryani
Chicken Vindaloo
Tandoori Chicken
Vegetable Samosa
Shrimp Vindaloo
Butter Chicken
Curry Chicken
Chicken Korma
Stuffed Naan

Menu

Appetizers
Vegetable Samosa
Three triangle shaped patties stuffed with potatoes and peas. Diary free.
Vegetable Pakora (10 pcs)
Onion and vegetable fritters cooked in a chick-pea flour batter. Dairy and gluten free.
Aloo Tikki
Two fried mashed potatoes circles served with curried chick peas. Dairy free.
Paneer Pakora (10 pcs)
Homemade cheese cubes stuffed with spices, marinated in a gram flour batter and deep fried. Gluten free.

From the Tandoor
Half Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated in yogurt and an array of spices, cooked to perfection in our tandoor. Item is dry. Rice not included.
Full Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated in yogurt and an array of spices, cooked to perfection in our tandoor. Item is dry. Rice not included.

Chicken Dishes (Non-Vegetarian)
Butter Chicken
Tender pieces of chicken simmered in a velvety sauce made from butter, tomatoes, and cream. Served with rice.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Our tandoori chicken tikka cooked with green peppers in a rich spicy sauce. Served with rice.
Chicken Saag
Tender pieces of chicken cooked with fresh garlic in spinach. Served with rice.
Chicken Korma
Tender chunks of hcicken cooked in a mild cream sauce thickened with cashewnuts. Served with rice.
Chicken Curry
Tender pieces of chicken cooked in a traditional sauce made with onions, tomatoes, and spices. Served with rice.
Karahi Chicken
Warm pieces of chicken cooked with silver of fragrant ginger, onions, and tomatoes. Served with rice.
Chicken Vindaloo
Pieces of chicken cooked in a hot tangy sauce with potatoes, red chilies, and a touch of vinegar. Served with rice.

Lamb Dishes (Non-Vegetarian)
Lamb Vindaloo
Pieces of lamb cooked in a spicy sauce with potatoes, red chilies, and a touch of vinegar. Served with rice.
Lamb Rogan Josh
Tender cubes of lamb marinated in yogurt and fennel seeds cooked in a creamy and onion sauce with light spices. Served with rice.
Lamb Saag
Tender pieces of lamb cooked in with garlic and fresh spinach. Served with rice.
Lamb Curry (No Dairy)
Pieces of lamb cooked in tomato and onion sauces, sauteed with fresh herbs and spices. Served with rice.
Lamb Korma
Tender chunks of lamb cooked in a mild cream sauce thickened with cashew nuts. Served with rice.
Karahi Gosht
Pieces of lamb cooked with silvers of fragrant ginger, onions, and tomatoes. Served with rice.

Goat Dishes (Non-Vegetarian)
Goat Curry (No Dairy)
Pieces of goat cooked in tomato and onion sauces, with an array of fresh herbs and spices. Served with bone and rice.
Goat Vindaloo
Pieces of goat cooked in a spicy sauce with potatoes, red chilies, and a touch of vinegar. Served with bone and rice.
Goat Korma
Tender chunks of goat cooked in a mild cream sauce thickened with cashew nuts. Served with bone and rice.

Shrimp Dishes (Non-Vegetarian)
Butter Shrimp
Shrimps simmered in a velvety sauce mde from butter tomatoes and cream. Served with rice.
Shrimp Korma
Tender shrimp cooked in a mild cream sauce thickened with cashew nuts. Served with rice.
Shrimp Vindaloo
Shrimp cooked in a hot sauce with potatoes, red chilies, and a light touch of vinegar. Served with rice.

Vegetarian Dishes
Saag Paneer
Curried spinach with cubes of our lightly fried with homemade cheese. Served with rice.
Paneer Makhni
Cubes of our homemade cheese cooked in a velvety cream of cashews and tomato sauce. Served with rice.
Chana Masala
Boiled chick-peas cooked with fresh spices. Served with rice. Vegan.
Dal Tarka (Yellow)
Boiled lentils tempered with ginger, fresh tomatoes, spices, and coriander. Served with rice.
Mattar Paneer
Curried green peas with cubes of our lightly fried with homemade cheese. Served with rice.
Aloo Gobi Masala
Curried cauliflower cooked with tomatoes, onions, and potatoes. All dishes served with rice.
Dal Makhni
Boiled lentils cooked in mild spices and cream. Served with rice.
Baigan Bharta
Baked and mashed egg plants cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, green peas and spices. All dishes served with rice.
Kadhai Paneer
Our homemade cheese cooked with green bell peppers, ginger and garlic, and simmered in a thick spicy sauce. Served with rice.
Chana Bhatura
Large fluffy bread made with refined flour and served with chick pea curry. Rice not included.
Malai Kofta
Cheese and potato dumplings cooked in a velvety cream of cashews and tomato sauce. Served with rice.
Vegetable Vindaloo
Vegetables cooked in a warm appetizing sauce with ginger, red chilies, and a touch of vinegar. Served with rice. Vegan.
Aloo Matar
Potatoes and green peas cooked with tomatoes and onion-based gravy. Served with rice.
Vegetable Korma
Mixed vegetables and nuts cooked in a rich creamy sauce made of cashew. All dishes served with rice.
Bhindi Masala
Fresh okra cooked with onions, tomatoes, and a blend of spices. All dishes served with rice.

Biryani (Rice Dishes)
Chicken Biryani
Basmati rice dish cooked with chicken and garnished with fried onions.
Goat Biryani
Basmati rice dish cooked with goat and garnished with fried onions (with bones).
Vegetable Biryani
Basmati rice dish cooked with onions, tomatoes, and mixed vegetables garnished with fried onions.
Shrimp Biryani
Basmati rice dish cooked with shrimp and garnished with fried onions.
Lamb Biryani
Basmati rice dish cooked with lamb and garnished with fried onions.

Sides
Raita
Jeera Rice
Onion Chutney
Papadum
Mango Apple Chutney
Mixed Pickle

Drinks
Mango Lassi
A refreshing yogurt smoothie flavored with mango.
Soda Cans
Water Bottle
Chai
Hot Indian tea made with loose tea, milk, sugar, and tea masala.
Sweet Lassi
A sweet and refreshing yogurt smoothie.

Desserts
Kheer
Rice pudding garnished with pistachios and green cardamom.
Gulab Jamun
Milk balls served with rose flavored sugar syrup and cardamom.
Ras Malai
Soft juicy cheese circles soaked in creamy milk and sugar, topped with cardamom and pistachio.

Breads
Garlic Naan
Traditional Indian bread layered with garlic and green coriander, then baked in the tandoor.
Naan
Traditional Indian bread made with all-purpose flour, then baked in the tandoor.
Stuffed Naan
Naan stuffed with potatoes and light spices.
Tandoori Roti
Thin unleavened wheat bread baked in the tandoor. Dairy free.
Paneer Kulcha
Punjabi bread stuffed with homemade cheese and light spices.
Onion Kulcha
Punjabi bread stuffed with onion and light spices.
Kashmiri Naan
Sweet naan stuffed with raisins, cherries, and coconut.
Puri (2 pcs)
Deep fried wheat bread.

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Recent Reviews

I've been eating Indian food from restaurants for years. I'm picky! India Gate's food is excellent. When I visit friends near there, we often get their food. We like it so much that we chose them to prepare all the food for an upcoming big party that we will be hosting. I recommend them!
November 2025
This is our new go-to favorite restaurant in the Durham Southpoint area. The welcome we received was genuine - the staff made us feel as if we were dining in their home. The food is excellent (some of the best Indian meals I have had, and I eat a good bit of Indian food). Plenty of vegetarian options. Perfectly spiced (medium is our preferred level), large portions, very well-priced, and they served it with care. The atmosphere is casual. The woman who served us appeared to be...
October 2025
We (family, two children) have tried several Indian restaurants in this and other areas. Both kids have chosen this establishment (given full range of choices) for their birthday dinners for the last two years. Literally a mom- and- pop restaurant, we appreciate great food and service every time we come, which is at least once a month.
June 2025

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India Gate Indian restaurant

105 W North Carolina 54 Suite 247, Durham, NC 27713
(919) 237-3900