Tarka Indian Kitchen

721 W 19th St #7, Houston
(346) 802-2096

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Chicken Tikka Masala Chicken Vindaloo and Garlic Naan
Beyond Keema Biryani GF V
Tikka Masala Fries GF
Vegetable Samosas V
Chicken Biryani GF
Biryani Rice Bowl
Vegetable Pakoras
Mulligatawny Soup
Lamb Biryani GF
Coconut Curry

Menu

Specials
Iced Chai
Home-brewed Black Tea infused with Cardamom, Cinnamon & fresh Ginger. Sweetened with Agave & poured over Ice with Oat Milk. Dairy Free!
Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza
Freshly baked Naan topped with Tikka sauce, sautéed chicken breast, red onions and mozzarella cheese, garnished with cilantro.
Vegetable Tikka Masala Pizza
Freshly baked Naan topped with Tikka sauce, grilled vegetables and mozzarella cheese, garnished with cilantro.
Beyond Keema Pizza
Freshly baked Naan topped with a savory tomato & onion sauce, ground Beyond Meat, and mozzarella cheese, garnished with cilantro.

Starters
Vegetable Samosas (V)
Flaky pastry puffs (2 per order) stuffed with seasoned potatoes and green peas. Served with mint-tamarind-yogurt chutney. Vegan chutney available upon request.
Chicken Pakoras (GF)
Tender chicken strips dipped in a seasoned chick pea flour batter. Served with mint-tamarind-yogurt chutney.
Samosa Chaat
Classic Indian street fare! Samosas topped with onions, garbanzo beans, chutneys & roti crisps. An adventure for the taste buds!
Paneer Pakoras (GF)
Savory strips of Indian farmer's cheese dipped & fried in seasoned gram flour & roasted cumin batter. Served with choice of chutney or Tikka sauce.
Tikka Masala Fries (GF)
Vegetable Pakoras (V) (GF)
Potatoes & onions dipped and fried in a gram flour and roasted cumin batter. Served with mint-tamarind-yogurt chutney. Vegan chutney available.

Soup/Salad
Mulligatawny Soup (GF)
Flavorful vegetables, lentils & minced chicken, infused with lemon juice, curry powder & coconut milk.
Green Salad (V) (GF)
Mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, garbanzos & cucumbers with a choice of dressing. Ask for No Roti Crisps to make gluten free.
Madras Soup (V) (GF)
Tomato-Coconut Soup cooked with Indian spices & finished with an aromatic tarka of onions, cumin & garlic.
Chicken Kabob Salad (GF)
Freshly grilled chicken kabobs atop mixed greens, tomatoes, cabbage, cucumbers, and carrots, served with agave-tamarind dressing. Ask for No Roti Crisps to make Gluten Free.
Lamb Kabob Salad (GF)
Freshly grilled Lamb kabobs atop mixed greens, tomatoes, cabbage, cucumbers, and carrots, served with agave-tamarind dressing. Ask for No Roti Crisps to make Gluten Free.

Fresh Bread
Garlic Naan
Leavened flatbread brushed with garlic & basil
Naan
Leavened Indian flatbread
Roti (V)
Unleavened whole wheat bread
Pav (V)
Freshly toasted vegan sweet yeast rolls

Curries
Tikka Masala (GF)
Mouthwatering creamy tomato curry infused with fresh herbs and ground spices. Served with basmati rice.
Coconut Curry (V) (GF)
Smooth onion sauce infused with fresh ginger and garlic, finished with coconut milk & potatoes. Served with basmati rice.
Saag (GF)
Pureed spinach sauteed with garlic and onions, delicately spiced and enriched with cream. Served with basmati rice.
Mirchy Mirch Curry (GF)
A fiery curry made with sauteed garlic, ginger & whole spices, simmered with chilies, mint & coriander. Not available Mild.
Vindaloo (GF)
Tangy onion and tomato sauce sauteed with bell peppers & potatoes, finished with tamarind chutney. Served with basmati rice.
Korma (N) (GF)
Rich cashew almond pistachio cream sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Daal Curry (V) (GF)
Yellow & red lentils cooked with Indian spices & finished with a tarka of onions, tomatoes, cumin & coriander

Kabobs
Chicken Kabob (GF)
Tender chicken breast delicately seasoned in our chef's special marinade. Served with mint-tamarind-yogurt chutney.
Combo Kabob (GF)
Can't decide? Get the best of both worlds with chicken and lamb kabobs. Served with a choice of chutney.
Lamb Kabob (GF)
Juicy boneless lamb marinated in yogurt with fresh garlic and ginger, roasted cumin, herbs & spices.

Biryanis
Chicken Biryani (GF)
Basmati Rice stir fried with chicken, garlic, ginger, onion, and whole spices. Served with yogurt blended with roasted cumin, seasoning and finely minced vegetables.
Lamb Biryani (GF)
Basmati Rice stir fried with lamb, garlic, ginger, onion, and whole spices. Served with yogurt blended with roasted cumin, seasoning and finely minced vegetables.
Vegetables Biryani (GF)
Basmati Rice stir fried with vegetables, garlic, ginger, onion, and whole spices. Served with yogurt blended with roasted cumin, seasoning and finely minced vegetables.
Shrimp Biryani (GF)
Basmati Rice stir fried with shrimp, garlic, ginger, onion, and whole spices. Served with yogurt blended with roasted cumin, seasoning and finely minced vegetables.
Paneer Biryani (GF)
Basmati Rice stir fried with paneer, garlic, ginger, onion, and whole spices. Served with yogurt blended with roasted cumin, seasoning and finely minced vegetables.
Beyond Keema Biryani (GF) (V)
Basmati Rice cooked with plant-based ground meat, green peas, garlic, ginger, onion, and whole spices.

Vegetarian
Saag Channa (GF)
A flavorful combination of our garbanzo bean curry & pureed spinach sautéed with garlic & onions. Served with basmati rice.
Mattar Paneer (GF)
Paneer cheese and green peas simmered in an onion curry with a touch tomato sauce and cream. Served with basmati rice.
Channa Masala (V) (GF)
Zesty garbanzo bean curry with sautéed onions, tomatoes, garlic & ginger, garnished with cilantro. Served with basmati rice.
Aloo Gobi (V) (GF)
Braised cauliflower & potatoes cooked with a fragrant blend of spices. A traditional north Indian favorite! Served with basmati rice.
Malai Kofta
Savory vegetable dumplings cooked in a rich tomato-onion curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Tarka Daal (V) (GF)
Yellow & red lentils cooked with Indian spices and finished with a tarka of onions, tomatoes, cumin and crushed coriander. Served with basmati rice.
Kofta Korma
Savory vegetable dumplings cooked in a rich cashew-almond-pistachio cream sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Beyond Keema Curry (V)
Plant-based ground meat with green peas & red potatoes, seasoned with coriander, dried chilis & Indian spices, served with freshly toasted vegan sweet yeast rolls.
Daal Makhani (GF)
Black lentils & kidney beans slow cooked with butter & cream, garlic, ginger & tomatoes. Not available mild.

Kid's Menu
Kids Curry Bowl (GF)
Chicken, veggies or paneer in mild Tikka Masala curry over basmati rice. Served with a choice of drink.
Kids Biryani Rice Bowl (GF)
Basmati rice stir-fried Indian style with chicken, veggies or paneer. Served with choice of drink.
Kids Pakoras (GF)
Fried strips of chicken or paneer served with rice or masala fries, & choice of drink.
Kids Kabob Bowl (GF)
Chicken or Lamb Kabob served over basmati rice or masala fries, with mint-tamarind chutney. Served with choice of drink.

Desserts
Mango Cheesecake (GF)
Light & moist cheesecake, bursting with flavor from the king of fruits
Gulab Jaman
A traditional deep fried milk pastry served warm in a rosewater-honey syrup.
Ras Malai (N)
Delicate cheese patties served in sweetened cream infused with cardamom.

Sides
Side Rice
Side Raita
Small Side Tikka Sauce
Side Mint Chutney
Onion Plate
Large Side Tikka Sauce
Side Veggies
Lightly seasoned and sautéed zucchini, cauliflower, carrots & green beans.
Side Saag
Side Desi Ranch
Side Vegan Mint Chutney
Small Hot Sauce
Side Kabob Veggies
Lightly seasoned zucchini, bell peppers and red onions, grilled on a flat-top.
Side Korma Sauce
Large Hot Sauce
Side Achar

Lassis
Mango Lassi
A refreshing Indian concoction of yogurt freshly whipped with ripe pureed mango.
Strawberry Lassi
A refreshing Indian concoction of yogurt freshly whipped with ripe pureed strawberries
Sweet Lassi
A refreshing Indian concoction of yogurt freshly whipped with sugar

Special Beverages
Mango Lemonade
Strawberry Rose Lemonade
Chai
Natural Sugar Soft Drinks
Iced Tea
Kids Strawberry Rose Lemonade
Sparkling Water
Sparkling Mineral Water
Kids Mango Lemonade
Apple Juice
Iced Chai
Home-brewed Black Tea infused with Cardamom, Cinnamon & fresh Ginger. Sweetened with Agave & poured over Ice with Oat Milk. Dairy Free!

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Recent Reviews

Their food is delicious and fresh, and an amazing value for the money. The staff is always very welcoming and our food is always ready by the designated pickup time. Every time we pick up takeout from here, I wonder why we don’t do it more often!
September 2025
It’s today’s world of $30 lunch for one person, I was able to purchase a rice dish, app and drink that would feed 2-3 people for $20. I couldn’t believe it. I even included a small tip!
The food is great and so everything else. I go at least 3 times a month.
Be careful with the hot 🥵-it lit me up and I can easily drink Tabasco from the bottle…
And the fountain drinks are great. No complaints here- just flavorful healthy fast food.
August 2025
Food was good. Chai was not hot. When I complained to the waiter, he was super defensive and made us feel very uncomfortable. He came across confrontational. We were surprised. We only gave him a polite feedback about the tea. He needs training. Again, food was good.
May 2025

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Tarka Indian Kitchen

721 W 19th St #7, Houston, TX 77008
(346) 802-2096