Nawab Indian Cuisine

11712 Jefferson Ave K, Newport News
(757) 591-9200

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Tandoori Chicken Tikka
Vegetable Indian Food
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tomato Coconut Soup
Vegetable Pakora
Assorted Bread
Butter Chicken
Rice and Naan
Chicken Curry
Lamb Saagwala

Menu

First Course Selections
Subz Samosa
Vegan. Vegetable turnovers spiced potatoes-green peas filling.
Nawab's Kabab Sampler
Gluten free. Trio of tandoor roasted kababs; fish, chicken, and lamb.
Gobhi Manchurian
Vegan. Cauliflower florets, soy tomato glaze, garlic.
Shrimp Tak a Tak
Gluten free. Seared shrimp, zesty masala, scallions, peppers.
Chicken Zafrani Kabab
Gluten free. Charcoal grilled chicken breast, saffron-ginger marinade.
Paneer Tikka
Gluten free. Tandoor roasted homemade paneer, garlic-herb marinade.
Chaat Papri
Spiced garbanzos, potato, wheat crisps, mint-tamarind-yogurt dressing.
Karara Murg
Gluten free. Tandoor grilled chicken, spicy masala.

Soups & Salads
Kachumber Salad
Gluten free, vegan. Cucumber, tomatoes, onion, spiced fresh lemon and cilantro.
Soup Of The Day
A Daily Changing Selection.
House Salad
Gluten free, vegan. Assorted seasonal greens, cucumber, tomato, house dressing.

Nawab's Specialties - Tandoori Entrées
Tandoori Chicken Tikka
Gluten free. Boneless chicken breast, yogurt-turmeric-paprika marinade.
Mixed Grill
Gluten free. Chicken tikka, lamb kabab, salmon tikka, tandoori prawn.
Shrimp & Chicken Zafrani
Gluten free. Jumbo Shrimp, chicken breast, saffron-ginger marinade.
Salmon Tikka
Gluten free. Salmon filets, aromatic spice blend, yogurt marinade.
Tandoori Prawns
Gluten free. Jumbo shrimp, yogurt, ajwain marinade..
Boti Kabab
Gluten free. Lamb filets, yogurt-garlic marinade.
Paneer & Vegetable Shashlik
Gluten free. Fresh vegetables, homemade paneer, Punjabi marinade.

Nawab's Specialties - The Classics
Punjabi Curry
Gluten free, vegan. Traditional north Indian curry sauce, earthy aromatics.
Tikka Masala
Gluten free. Creamed tomato-fenugreek sauce.
Korma
Gluten free. Delicate cream sauce with cardamom and cashew.
Vindaloo
Gluten free, vegan. Southern Indian hot and spicy sauce.
Saag
Gluten free. Spinach, herbs with fenugreek.

Nawab's Specialties - Vegetarian
Palak Paneer
Gluten free. Slow cooked creamed style spinach, homemade Indian cheese.
Paneer Makhni
Gluten free. Homemade Indian cheese, creamed tomato sauce.
Chana Masala
Vegan. Gluten free. Chickpeas, potatoes, tomatoes, Punjabi masala.
Mughlai Paneer
Gluten free. Homemade Indian cheese, cashew sauce, poppyseeds, yogurt, fennel.
Tofu Broccoli Khadai
Vegan. Gluten free. Punjabi tadka, garlic, ginger, onions, peppers, savory spices.
Dal Makhni
Gluten free. Slow cooked lentils, butter, garlic, ginger, tomatoes.
Malai Methi Kofta
Vegetable croquettes, buttercream-fenugreek sauce.
Maseledaar Bhindi
Vegan. Gluten free. Okra, onions, peppers, savory spice.
Goan Vegetable Curry
Vegan. Gluten free. Vegetables, mustard seeds, light coconut curry sauce.
Methiwala Subz
Vegan. Gluten free. Vegetables, Punjabi spice, fenugreek sauce.
Baingan Bhartha
Vegan. Gluten free. Mashed tandoor broiled eggplant, garlic, tomatoes, & Punjabi tadka.
Dal Tadka
Vegan. Gluten free. Slow cooked yellow lentils, garlic-ginger sauté.

Seafood
Bewali Shrimp & Chicken
Gluten free. Chicken & shrimp, light cream sauce, dried fruits.
Crab Masala
Gluten free. Jumbo lump crab, tomato cream sauce.
Salmon Makhni
Gluten free. Salmon filets roasted in tandoor, creamed tomato, fenugreek sauce.
Fish Malabari
Gluten free. Seasonal fish, tamarind, fenugreek, coconut, curry leaves.
Aam Aadrak Ka Jhinga
Gluten free. Jumbo shrimp, julienned ginger, mango, kashmiri red chili.
Seafood Kerala Curry
Gluten free. Shrimp and fish, coconut, mustard, curry leaves.

Chicken
Chicken Tikka Masala
Gluten free. Roasted chicken tikka, creamed tomato sauce, India's classic.
Butter Chicken
Gluten free. Pulled tandoori chicken, tomato-fenugreek sauce, hint of honey.
Chicken Kozhambu
Gluten free. Southern Indian spiced curry, black peppercorns, coconut milk.
Methiwala Malai Chicken
Gluten free. Chicken, creamy mughlai sauce, fenugreek.

Meat
Lamb Vindaloo
Gluten free. Garlic-vinegar marinade, chilies, tomato, hot & spicy sauce.
Lamb Hariyali Lazatdaar
Gluten free. Cilantro marinade, aromatic cashew crème.
Lamb Bhuna
Gluten free. Browned lamb stew, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, mace, cloves.
Lamb Rogan Josh
Gluten free. Tender lamb, anise-clove-mace seasoned kashmiri curry.
Boti Kabab Patia
Gluten free. Roasted lamb filets, mango-ginger glaze.
Goat Curry
Gluten free. Goat meat on the bone in a traditional Punjabi style curry.

Biryanis
Chicken Biryani
Gluten free. Chicken biriyani.
Goat Biryani
Gluten free. On the bone. Goat Biryani.
Vegetables Biryani
Gluten free. Vegetable biriyani.
Lamb Biryani
Gluten free. Marinated lamb with basmati rice, seasoned with sa...
Nawabi Biryani
Gluten free. Shrimp, chicken, vegetables.
Shrimp Biryani

Breads
Garlic Naan
Naan bread topped with pressed garlic & fresh herbs.
Naan
India's traditional white flour bread.
Peshawari Naan
Stuffed naan, coconut, cashew, maraschino cherries.
Assorted Breads
Naan, garlic naan, roti.
Paratha
Layered buttery whole wheat bread.
Chilli Garlic Naan
Naan bread topped with pressed garlic & fresh green chillies & herbs.
Garlic Roti
Vegan. Unleavened whole wheat bread topped with pressed garlic & fresh herbs.
Amritsari Kulcha
Punjabi style stuffed bread, potatoes, onions, coriander seeds.
Roti
Vegan. Unleavened whole wheat bread.

Sides
Grilled Vegetables
Vegan. Gluten free. Lightly seasoned fresh vegetables.
Rice
Masala Sauce Large
Raita
Gluten free. Yogurt, grated cucumber, cumin.
Roasted Papad
Vegan. Gluten free. Crispy lentil flour wafers, tandoor roasted.
Mint Chutney
Vegan. Gluten free.
Tamarind Chutney
Vegan. Gluten free.
Onion Chutney
Vegan. Gluten free. Diced onion, pureed tomatoes, vinegar, mango powder.
Mango Chutney
Vegan. Gluten free. Preserved mangoes, light spice.
Achar
Vegan. Gluten free. India's savory mixed "Pickle".
Assorted Condiments
Gluten free. Raita, onion chutney, mango chutney.

Desserts
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Gluten free. Rich, gluten-free, chocolate cake.
Kheer
Gluten free. Traditional Indian rice pudding; basmati rice, nuts, cardamom.
Gulab Jamun
Traditional pastries, cardamom infused syrup, toasted coconut.

Tea & Coffee
Nawab's Cardamom Tea
Coffee (Regular)
Coffee (Decaffeinated)
House Masala Chai

Beverage
Mango Lassi
Rose Lassi
Plain Sweet Lassi
Salted Lassi

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Recent Reviews

Best Indian in the area. The owner is super engaged and the staff are very helpful. The food is amazing! They will actually cook you things not in the menu, so don’t be afraid to ask for what you like.
June 2025
I never shy away from a place because of its location. I found that the hole in the wall places are among the absolute best. Nawab Indian Cuisine is a definite hit.
I highly recommend eating in so you may have an opportunity to experience the service but also cap your meal with the milk chai cardomon. Tea.
First, the staff is very attentive and friendly without feeling overbearing. They watch very closely from a distance.
My meal lamb Rogan was among...
May 2025
Best indian food place in VA for suree fo suree most authentic taste and fresh food quality and quantity will make u fall in live with the culture and thank you for the songs u played 🥰🙌
May 2025

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Nawab Indian Cuisine

11712 Jefferson Ave K, Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-9200