Nawab Indian Cuisine

888 N Military Hwy, Norfolk
(757) 455-8080

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Customers' Favorites

Saag Paneer with Garlic Naan Bread
Shrimp \u0026 Chicken Zafrani
Shrimp & Chicken Zafrani
Vegetarian Chana Masala
Indian Vegetarian Plate
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Biryani Rice
Tandoori Chicken
Vegetable Pakora
Samosa Vegetarian

Menu

Soups & Salads
Kachumber Salad
Gluten free, vegan. Cucumber, tomatoes, onion, spiced fresh lemon and cilantro.
Mulligatawny Soup
Gluten free, vegan. Delicately spiced yellow lentil soup.
House Salad
Gluten free, vegan. Assorted seasonal greens, cucumber, tomato, house dressing.

Family Meals
Package Two: Chef's Favorites
Includes: Option of Subz Samosa or Vegetable Pakora Option of Chicken Tikka Masala or Butter Chicken Option Palak Paneer or Vegetable Korma Tandoori Chicken Tikka, Basmati Rice, and both Naan and Garlic Naan.
Package One: Vegetarian
Includes: Option of Subz Samosa or Vegetable Pakora Option of Dal Makhni or Chana Masala Option Palak Paneer or Paneer Makhni Vegetable Korma, Basmati Rice, and both Naan and Garlic Naan.
Package Three: Classics
Includes: Option of Dal Makhni or Chana Masala Vegetable Pakora, Chicken Punjabi Curry, Vegetable Korma, Basmati Rice, and both Naan and Garlic Naan.

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

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

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

Nawab's Specialties - Vegetarian
Palak Paneer
Gluten Free. Slow cooked Creamed Style Spinach, Homemade Indian Cheese.
Chana Masala
Vegan. Gluten Free. Chickpeas, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Punjabi Masala.
Dal Tadka
Vegan. Gluten Free. Slow Cooked Yellow Lentils, Garlic-Ginger Sauté.
Malai Methi Kofta
Vegetable Croquettes, Buttercream-Fenugreek Sauce.
Paneer Makhni
Gluten Free. Homemade Indian Cheese, Creamed Tomato Sauce.
Baingan Bhartha
Vegan. Gluten Free. Mashed Tandoor Broiled Eggplant, Garlic, Tomatoes, & Punjabi Tadka.
Mushroom Broccoli Khadai
Vegan. Gluten Free. Punjabi tadka, Garlic, Ginger, Onions, Peppers, Savory Spices.
Dal Makhni
Gluten Free. Slow Cooked Lentils, Butter, Garlic, Ginger, Tomatoes.
Goan Vegetable Curry
Vegan. Gluten Free. Vegetables, Mustard Seeds, Light Coconut Curry Sauce.
Mughlai Paneer
Gluten Free. Homemade Indian Cheese, Cashew Sauce, Poppyseeds, Yogurt, Fennel.
Maseledaar Bhindi
Vegan. Gluten Free. Okra, Onions, Peppers, Savory Spice.
Methiwala Subz
Vegan. Gluten Free. Vegetables, Punjabi Spice, Fenugreek Sauce.

Seafood
Crab Masala
Gluten Free. Jumbo Lump Crab, Tomato Cream Sauce.
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.
Salmon Makhni
Gluten Free. Salmon Filets Roasted In Tandoor, Creamed Tomato, Fenugreek Sauce.
Fish Malabari
Gluten Free. Seasonal Fish, Tamarind, Fenugreek, Coconut, Curry Leaves.
Bewali Shrimp & Chicken
Gluten Free. Chicken & Shrimp, Light Cream Sauce, Dried Fruits.

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.
Methiwala Malai Chicken
Gluten Free. Chicken, Creamy Mughlai Sauce, Fenugreek.
Balitwala Murg
Gluten Free. Traditional Indian Style "Stir-Fry", Chicken, Garlic, Onions, Turmeric.
Chicken Kozhambu
Gluten Free. Southern Indian Spiced Curry, Black Peppercorns, Coconut Milk.

Meat
Lamb Rogan Josh
Gluten Free. Tender Lamb, Anise-Clove-Mace Seasoned Kashmiri Curry.
Lamb Vindaloo
Gluten Free. Garlic-Vinegar Marinade, Chilies, Tomato, Hot & Spicy Sauce.
Lamb Bhuna
Gluten Free. Browned Lamb Stew, Coriander, Cumin, Nutmeg, Mace, Cloves.
Lamb Hariyali Lazatdaar
Gluten Free. Cilantro Marinade, Aromatic Cashew Crème.
Goat Curry
Gluten Free. Goat Meat On The Bone In A Traditional Punjabi Style Curry.
Boti Kabab Patia
Gluten Free. Roasted Lamb Filets, Mango-Ginger Glaze.

Biryanis
Chicken Biryani
Gluten free.
Lamb Biryani
Gluten free.
Nawabi Biryani
Gluten free. Shrimp, chicken, vegetables.
Goat Biryani
Gluten free. On the bone.
Vegetables Biryani
Gluten free.
Shrimp Biryani

Breads
Garlic Naan
Naan Bread Topped With Pressed Garlic & Fresh Herbs.
Naan
India's Traditional White Flour Bread.
Assorted Breads
Naan, Garlic Naan, Roti.
Amritsari Kulcha
Punjabi Style Stuffed Bread, Potatoes, Onions, Coriander Seeds.
Peshawari Naan
Stuffed Naan, Coconut, Cashew, Maraschino Cherries.
Paratha
Layered Buttery Whole Wheat Bread.
Roti
Vegan. Unleavened Whole Wheat Bread.

Sides
Grilled Vegetables
Vegan. Gluten Free. Lightly Seasoned Fresh Vegetables.
Raita
Gluten Free. Yogurt, Grated Cucumber, Cumin.
Roasted Papad
Vegan. Gluten Free. Crispy Lentil Flour Wafers, Tandoor Roasted.
Assorted Condiments
Gluten Free. Raita, Onion Chutney, Mango Chutney.
Rice
Mango Chutney
Vegan. Gluten Free. Preserved Mangoes, Light Spice.
Mint Chutney
Vegan. Gluten Free.
Onion Chutney
Vegan. Gluten Free. Diced Onion, Pureed Tomatoes, Vinegar, Mango Powder.
Achar
Vegan. Gluten Free. India's Savory Mixed "Pickle".
Tamarind Chutney
Vegan. Gluten Free.

Extras
Utensils

Desserts
Kheer
Gluten-free/ Traditional Indian Rice Pudding; Basmati Rice, Nuts, Cardamom.
Nawab's Dessert Sampler
/ Trio of: Pistachio-Malai Kulfi, Gajar ka Halwa, & Gulab Jamun.
Gulab Jamun
/ Traditional Pastries, Cardamom Infused Syrup, Toasted Coconut.
Gajar Ka Halwa
Gluten-free/ Traditional Indian Style Carrot Pudding, Nuts.
Flourless Chocolate Cake
/ Rich, Gluten-Free, Chocolate Cake.
Mango Kulfi
Gluten-free/ Homemade Indian Ice Cream, Mango Infusion.
Nawab's Signature Neapolitan Kulfi
Gluten-free / / House Indian Ice Cream; Pistachio, Mango, Rosewater Infusion.
Pistachio-Malai Kulfi
Gluten-free / Homemade Indian Ice Cream, Pistachio Infusion.

Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Mango Lassi
House Masala Chai
Mango Juice
Nawab's Cardamom Tea
Pineapple Juice
Perrier Sparkling Water
Lychee Juice

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Recent Reviews

Walking on a Saturday evening. Very empty. Owner ordered and served us. Very authentic food. Paneer was house made for sure. Ordered paneer Tikka, mixed vegetable dish and daal and Naan and were very flavorful. Definitely go back. Very large place, clean
July 2025
Nawab Indian Cuisine in Norfolk offers a consistently good and enjoyable dining experience that earns a solid four stars. It's a reliable choice for anyone craving authentic and well-executed Indian fare in a pleasant setting.
The menu at Nawab boasts a wide variety of traditional Indian dishes, from rich curries to flavorful tandoori specialties. Their Butter Chicken is a standout – creamy, perfectly spiced, and wonderfully comforting. The Garlic Naan is always...
June 2025
My first time in this restaurant was over 25 years ago and it's still a top tier experience every time. The authenticity and quality of the food is reliable and consistent, the service is attentive and friendly and the pricing is commensurate with industry standard - where something costs a little more, it is reflected in the value recieved.
TL;DR: I've been enjoying Indian food all over the US and the UK for almost 40 years, and long story short I love this...
June 2025

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Nawab Indian Cuisine

888 N Military Hwy, Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-8080