Tarka

10550 Westheimer Rd #300, Houston
(713) 913-7870

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Served with Basmati Rice
Lamb Vindaloo with Rice
Chicken Tikka Masala
Vegetable Samosas V
Chicken Kabob Plate
Chicken Pakoras GF
Chicken Biryani GF
Lamb Tikka Masala
Madras Soup V GF
Combo Kabob GF

Menu

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.
Samosa Chaat
Classic Indian street fare! Samosas topped with onions, garbanzo beans, chutneys & roti crisps. An adventure for the taste buds!
Chicken Pakoras (GF)
Tender chicken strips dipped in a seasoned chick pea flour batter. Served with mint-tamarind-yogurt chutney.
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.
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)

Soup/Salad
Madras Soup (V) (GF)
Tomato-Coconut Soup cooked with Indian spices & finished with an aromatic tarka of onions, cumin & garlic.
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.
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.
Vindaloo (GF)
Tangy onion and tomato sauce sauteed with bell peppers & potatoes, finished with tamarind chutney. 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.
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.
Lamb Kabob (GF)
Juicy boneless lamb marinated in yogurt with fresh garlic and ginger, roasted cumin, herbs & spices.
Combo Kabob (GF)
Can't decide? Get the best of both worlds with chicken and lamb kabobs. Served with a choice of chutney.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Malai Kofta
Savory vegetable dumplings cooked in a rich tomato-onion curry sauce. 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.
Channa Masala (V) (GF)
Zesty garbanzo bean curry with sautéed onions, tomatoes, garlic & ginger, garnished with cilantro. 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.
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.
Kofta Korma
Savory vegetable dumplings cooked in a rich cashew-almond-pistachio cream sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Daal Makhani (GF)
Black lentils & kidney beans slow cooked with butter & cream, garlic, ginger & tomatoes. Not available mild.
Aloo Saag (GF)
Roasted potatoes simmered with pureed spinach sauteed with garlic, ginger, tomatoes, onions & a touch of cream. Served with basmati rice.

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 Kabob Bowl (GF)
Chicken or Lamb Kabob served over basmati rice or masala fries, with mint-tamarind chutney. Served with choice of drink.
Kids Pakoras (GF)
Fried strips of chicken or paneer served with rice or masala fries, & 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
Onion Plate
Side Mint Chutney
Small Side Tikka Sauce
Side Saag
Side Desi Ranch
Large Side Tikka Sauce
Side Korma Sauce
Side Veggies
Lightly seasoned and sautéed zucchini, cauliflower, carrots & green beans.
Small Hot Sauce
Side Achar
Side Kabob Veggies
Lightly seasoned zucchini, bell peppers and red onions, grilled on a flat-top.
Large Hot Sauce
Side Vegan Mint Chutney

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

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

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Recent Reviews

Tarka is such good comfort Indian food, we love it, this location despite the fact that it’s rated slightly lower than the location in the Heights is still significantly better in terms of food quality, taste, and even Service, we love coming to this location a lot more and will definitely be back considering this is one of our favorites. Really great value for the money as well, great tasting Indian food.
July 2025
I had something different here—vegetarian food, which I rarely order at restaurants since I usually prefer my simple homemade meals. But I was in the mood for something vegetarian and decided to try the mutter paneer. To my surprise, it was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. I’m now looking forward to trying more dishes next time!
June 2025
I am a regular. The place is great, but I have to give it to the staff, they always make sure they are taking good care of my as well as other clients, they make such an great atmosphere, everything clean and sharp.

I hope the owners recognizes them financially, it is time for a raise….

In no other place in Houston I feel so well when I come in.

Thank you guys!
October 2024

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Tarka

10550 Westheimer Rd #300, Houston, TX 77042
(713) 913-7870