Nawab Indian Cuisine

756 First Colonial Road, Virginia Beach
(757) 491-8600

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Shrimp \u0026 Chicken Zafrani
Shrimp & Chicken Zafrani
Tandoori Chicken Tikka
Curry Tandoori Chicken
Chicken Tikka Masala
Yellow Lentil Soup
Vegetable Pakora
Chicken Biryani
Butter Chicken
Punjabi Curry

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Chicken Tikka Masala
Roasted chicken tikka, creamed tomato sauce, and India's classic.
Butter Chicken
Pulled tandoori chicken, tomato-fenugreek sauce, and a hint of honey.
Subz Samosa
Vegetable turnovers spiced potatoes green peas filling.
Saag
Spinach and herbs with fenugreek.
Tikka Masala
Creamed tomato and fenugreek sauce.

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

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

Biryanis
Chicken Biryanis
Vegetables Biryanis
Basmati rice, seasoned with saffron, iris water, delicate spice, and braised protein of your choice.
Lamb Biryanis
Nawabi Biryanis (shrimp,chicken,vegetables)
Goat Biryanis (on the bone)

Tandoori Entrees
Tandoori Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken breast and yogurt turmeric paprika marinade. Served with basmati rice.
Mixed Grill
Chicken tikka, lamb kabab, salmon tikka, and tandoori prawn. Served with basmati rice.
Tandoori Prawns
Jumbo shrimp and yogurt-ajwain marinade. Served with basmati rice.
Tandoori Murg
Chicken on the bone and yogurt-cumin-coriander marinade. Served with basmati rice.
Shrimp and Chicken Zafrani
Jumbo shrimp, chicken breast, and saffron-ginger marinade. Served with basmati rice.
Salmon Tikka
Salmon filets, aromatic spice blend, and yogurt marinade. Served with basmati rice.
Boti Kabab
Lamb filets and yogurt-garlic marinade. Served with basmati rice.
Paneer and Vegetable Shashlik
Fresh vegetables, homemade paneer, and Punjabi marinade. Served with basmati rice.

The Classics
Tikka Masala
Creamed tomato and fenugreek sauce.
Korma
Delicate cream sauce with cardamom and cashew.
Vindaloo
Southern Indian hot and spicy sauce.
Punjabi Curry
Traditional North Indian curry sauce and earthy aromatics.
Saag
Spinach and herbs with fenugreek.

Vegetarian
Palak Paneer
Slow-cooked creamed style spinach and homemade Indian cheese. Served with basmati rice.
Paneer Makhni
Homemade Indian cheese and creamed tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Malai Methi Kofta
Vegetable croquettes, buttercream fenugreek sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Chana Masala
Chickpeas, potatoes, tomatoes, and Punjabi masala. Served with basmati rice.
Dal Tadka
Slow-cooked yellow lentils and garlic ginger sauté. Served with basmati rice.
Dal Makhni
Cooked lentils, butter, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes. Served with basmati rice.
Tofu Broccoli Kadhai
Punjabi tadka, garlic, ginger, onion, peppers, and savory spices. Served with basmati rice.
Baingan Bhartha
Mashed tandoor broiled eggplant, garlic, tomatoes, and Punjabi tadka. Served with basmati rice.
Goan Vegetable
Curry vegetables, mustard seeds, and light coconut curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Mughlai Paneer
Homemade Indian cheese, cashew sauce, poppyseeds, yogurt, and fennel. Served with basmati rice.
Masaledaar Bhindi
Okra, onions, peppers, and savory spice. Served with basmati rice.
Methiwala Subz
Vegetables, Punjabi spice, and fenugreek sauce. Served with basmati rice.

Seafood, Poultry, and Meat
Chicken Tikka Masala
Roasted chicken tikka, creamed tomato sauce, and India's classic.
Butter Chicken
Pulled tandoori chicken, tomato-fenugreek sauce, and a hint of honey.
Lamb Vindaloo
Garlic vinegar marinade, chilies, tomato, and hot and spicy sauce.
Lamb Rogan Josh
Tender lamb and anise-clove-mace seasoned Kashmiri curry.
Goat Curry
Goat meat on the bone in a traditional Punjabi-style curry.
Lamb Hariyali Lazatdaar
Cilantro marinade and aromatic cashew crème.
Methiwala Malai Chicken
Chicken, creamy Mughlai sauce, and fenugreek.
Crab Masala
Jumbo lump crab and tomato cream sauce.
Chicken Kozhambu
Southern Indian spiced curry black peppercorns and coconut milk.
Seafood Kerala Curry
Shrimp and fish, coconut mustard, and curry leaves.
Salmon Makhni
Salmon filets roasted in tandoor, creamed tomato, and fenugreek sauce.
Lamb Bhuna
Browned lamb stew, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, mace, and cloves.
Baltiwala Murg
Traditional Indian-style stir fry, chicken, garlic, onions, and turmeric.
Aam Aadrak Ka Jhinga
Jumbo shrimp, julienned ginger, mango, and Kashmiri red chili.
Bewali Shrimp And
Chicken and shrimp, light cream sauce, and dried fruits.
Boti Kabab Patia
Roasted lamb filets and mango ginger glaze.
Fish Malabari
Seasonal fish, tamarind, fenugreek, coconut, and curry leaves.

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

Sides
Side of rice
Raita
Yogurt, grated cucumber, and cumin.
Grilled Vegetables
Lightly seasoned fresh vegetables.
Onion Chutney
Diced onion, pureed tomatoes, vinegar, and mango powder.
Mango Chutney
Preserved mangoes and light spice.
Roasted Papad
Crispy lentil flour wafers and tandoor roasted.
Assorted Condiments
Raita, onion chutney, and mango chutney.
Masala souce
Achar
India's savory mixed pickle.
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Desserts
Kheer
Basmati rice, nuts, and cardamom.
Gajar Ka Halwa
Traditional Indian rice pudding.
Gulab Jamun
Nawab's Dessert Sampler
A trio of pistachio malai kulfi, gajar ka halwa, and gulab jamun.
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Rich, gluten-free, and chocolate cake.
Pistachio cake
Pistachio-Malai Kulfi
Homemade Indian ice cream and pistachio infusion.
Mango Kulfi
Homemade Indian ice cream and mango infusion.
Nawab's Signature Neapolitan Kulfi
House Indian ice cream, pistachio, mango, and rosewater infusion.

Tea or Coffee
Mango lassi
House Masala Chai
Nawab's Cardamom Tea
Tea Selection
Coffee

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Recent Reviews

Visited this place just for snacks and tea and I was surprised with the food taste.

Ordered Pakoras and chat - one of the best I ever tasted. Ordered tea and once again that’s the best tea I had in very long time. When the staff asked about feedback, I told them everything was good but tea could have been more warm. They came back with one more hot fresh tea and did not charge for it.

Keep up the good work team!
May 2026
If you are looking for an Indian restaurant in Virginia Beach that delivers not just great food but also genuine warmth and hospitality, then Nawab is an absolute must-visit. This place reminded me why dining at a good Indian restaurant is about so much more than simply eating — it’s about the feeling, the conversations, the comfort, and the hospitality that make you want to stay longer than planned.

From the moment we arrived, everything felt welcoming....
May 2026
Nawab Indian Cuisine is an absolute gem, and every visit leaves you craving more. The food is consistently fresh, vibrant, and bursting with flavor. The moment you walk through the door, you’re embraced by an atmosphere that feels worlds away from the everyday hustle. Warm, soft lighting, elegant decor, and soothing background music come together to create a dining experience that feels both intimate and rejuvenating — whether you’re winding down after a busy day or sharing...
April 2026

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Nawab Indian Cuisine

756 First Colonial Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 491-8600