Nirvana Indian & Nepali Cuisine

Upstairs in pavilion, 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island
(206) 780-3545

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Nirvana House Curry with Chicken
Chicken Biryani Garlic Naan
Chicken Momo Dumplings
Kathmandu Chicken Momo
Tandoori Mixed Grill
Mushroom Manchuria
Vegetarian Delight
Nirvana Mix Grill
Vegetable Samosa
Tandoori Chicken

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Tikka Masala
A cream based curry cooked in a tomato sauce with cilantro ginger and garlic. Served with basmati rice. Gluten free.
Butter Masala
A deliciously smooth butter, tomato, and cream sauce, spiced with ginger and garlic. Served with basmati rice. Gluten free.
Kashmiri Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with cherries, raisins, cashews, fennel and almond nuts.
Samosa
2 pieces. Fino filo pastry, green peas and potato fillings, warmly spiced with fresh herbs and crisply deep fried. Served with mint and tamarind sauces.
Vindaloo
Zesty curry cooked in a tangy sauce of wine vinegar, ginger, and potatoes. Served with basmati rice. Gluten free.

Appetizers
Samosa
2 pieces. Fino filo pastry, green peas and potato fillings, warmly spiced with fresh herbs and crisply deep fried. Served with mint and tamarind sauces.
Nirvana Mix Delight
A selection of samosa, vegetable pakora, shrimp pakora and chicken pakoras. Served with mint and tamarind sauces.
Pakoras
Delicately spiced fried fritters lightly battered in chickpea flour. Served with mint and tamarind sauces.
Samosa Chat
Mix of samosa, chickpeas and fresh cut tomatoes with yogurt, tamarind and mint sauce topping. Served with mint and tamarind sauces.
Shrimp Pakora
Shrimp delicately spiced fried lightly battered in chickpea flour.
Onion Bhaji
Sliced onion fried crispy in spiced lentil batter fritters seasoned with gram flour, herbs and spices. Served with mint and tamarind sauces.
Vegetarian Delight
A selection of vegetable samosa, vegetable pakora, aloo pakora, paneer pakora, and vegetable cutlet. Served with mint and tamarind sauces.
Chicken Pakora
Chicken delicately spiced fried fritters lightly battered in chickpea flour. Served with Mint & tamarind sauces.
Paneer Pakora
Paneer (Cheese cubes) delicately spiced fried fritters lightly battered in chickpea flour.
Vegetable Cutlets
2 pieces. A medley of vegetables, herbs & spices formed into patties and sautéed. Served with mint and tamarind sauces.

Soups & Salads
Dal Soup
Homemade lentil soup prepared in a old Indian tradition.
Tomato Soup
A rich curried tomato soup spiced with cumin and curry leaves with a touch of cream.
Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine lettuce prepared with a classic Caesar dressing and croutons.
Mulligatawny Soup
A rich lentil soup flavored with Indian spices and finished with a hint of lemon.
House Salad
Our house salad consists of fresh garden greens, lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, carrots, bell peppers, mushrooms and cucumbers.
Kachumber Salad
Onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, and green bell peppers mixed in a tangy sauce.

Vegetarian Indian Cuisine
Navratan Korma
Vegetables with nuts, paneer cheese, tofu simmered in a tomato-cream sauce. Navratan means ‘nine gems,' referring to the nine ingredients that go into this tasty dish. Served with basmati rice.
Shimla Paneer or Tofu
Our special paneer or tofu dish consisting of bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms and blend of unique spices. Served with basmati rice. Gluten free.
Shahi Paneer
Cubes of mild, homemade Indian cheese cooked in a smooth masala cream sauce. Served with basmati rice. Gluten free.
Shahi Dal
Yellow lentils cooked with tomatoes, onion, ginger, garlic, fresh herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice. Gluten free.
Mutter Masala
Fresh green peas cooked in a golden curry sauce. Served with basmati rice. Gluten free.
Bhindi Masala
Okra. Okra cooked with sautéed onion, tomatoes, special herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice. Gluten free.
Channa Masala
Chickpeas cooked over a slow fire blended with spices and tomatoes. Served with basmati rice. Gluten free.
Bhartha (Vegan Available)
Eggplant baked over an open flame, mashed and seasoned with herbs, sautéed onions, green peas and tomatoes. Served with basmati rice. Gluten free.
Malai Kofta
Pureed vegetables and cheese kofta. Served in a butter sauce. Served with basmati rice. Gluten free.
Dal Maharani
Creamed black lentils cooked with selected herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice. Gluten free.
Aloo Ghobi
Cauliflower and potatoes sautéed with onions, fresh herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice. Gluten free.

Indian Cuisine
Tikka Masala
A cream based curry cooked in a tomato sauce with cilantro ginger and garlic. Served with basmati rice. Gluten free.
Butter Masala
A deliciously smooth butter, tomato, and cream sauce, spiced with ginger and garlic. Served with basmati rice. Gluten free.
Vindaloo
Zesty curry cooked in a tangy sauce of wine vinegar, ginger, and potatoes. Served with basmati rice. Gluten free.
Biryani
A classic mughals dish of basmati rice cooked with curry, raisins, cashew nuts, green peas, sautéed onions, and saffron. Served with raita. Served with basmati rice. Gluten free.
Nirvana - House Curry
House curry cooked with special sauce, coconut milk, red bell pepper, spices and herbs. Served with basmati rice. Gluten free.
Palak
Cream of spinach simmered with onions and spices. Served with basmati rice. Gluten free.
Coconut Curry
Rich curry cooked with coconut milk, cream, ginger, garlic and our homemade spices. Served with basmati rice. Gluten free.
Korma
A traditional dish prepared with exotic spices, herbs and a cream-based sauce with cashews. Served with basmati rice. Gluten free.
Rogan Josh
This famous dish from Kashmir is cooked with tomatoes and onions then roasted with spices in a rich brown curry sauce. Served with basmati rice. Gluten free.
Mango Curry
Cubes of fresh mango and pulp sautéed with curry sauce with touch of cream. Served with basmati rice. Gluten free.
Karai
Cooked in a traditional Indian wok with onions, tomatoes, fenugreek leaves, capsicums, fresh ginger and garlic. Served with basmati rice. Gluten free.
Curry Specialties
Jalfrezzi
Boneless meat or vegetables stir-fried in brown curry with bell peppers, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and onions. Served with basmati rice. Gluten free.
Hyderabadi Goat Curry
Bone in. Goat meat with bone cooked in brown curry sauce prepared with tomatoes, onions, ginger and garlic and fresh herbs. Served with basmati rice. Gluten free.
Mushroom Masala
Green peas and mushrooms cooked in cream and onion curry sauce with ginger. Served with basmati rice. Gluten free.
Bombay Egg Curry
Plain. Egg cooked in a traditional onion curry sauce with fresh herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice. Gluten free.

Nepali Cuisine
Kathmandu Chicken Momo
Nepali style steamed chicken dumplings. served with tomato and peanut sauce.
Khukura ki Masu
A famous dish from Nepal consists of boneless chicken cooked in the traditional village style with curry sauce, tomatoes, onions, ginger-garlic
Khasi Ki Masu
Goat meat bone-in cooked in traditional Nepali style with curry sauce, tomatoes, onions, ginger garlic and ground fresh herbs.
Kauli Ko Tarkari
Cauliflower, potatoes and green peas cooked in authentic Nepali style with ginger garlic, cilantro, tomatoes and spices.
Anda Saalan (Egg Curry)
Eggs boiled cooked in authentic style in onion sauce with chopped tomatoes & onions & fresh herbs & spices.

Tandoori Cuisine
Tandoori Chicken
Juicy spring bone-in chicken marinated with yogurt with flavorful, fresh ground spices. Served with sliced onions and lemon, marinated with yogurt. Served with basmati rice, steamed vegetables, onion, lemon, mint and tamarind sauces. Gluten free.
Chicken Tikka Kabab
Succulent pieces of boneless chicken rubbed with Indian herbs and spices and marinated with yogurt. Served with basmati rice, steamed vegetables, onion, lemon, mint and tamarind sauces. Gluten free.
Tandoori Paneer
Soft chunks of paneer marinated in tandoori masala and then grilled with vegetables. Served with basmati rice, steamed vegetables, onion, lemon, mint and tamarind sauces. Gluten free.
Tandoori Prawns
Jumbo prawns marinated in a special blend of spices and herbs then roasted in the tandoor. Served with sliced onions, lemon and bell pepper. Served with basmati rice, steamed vegetables, onion, lemon, mint and tamarind sauces. Gluten free.
Tandoori Salmon
Fresh cod fish cooked in our special tandoori marinade. Served with lemon and onions. Comes with basmati rice, steamed vegetables, onion, lemon, mint and tamarind sauces. Gluten free.
Nirvana Mix Grill
An assortment of tandoori specialties: chicken, lamb, fish, and prawn. Served with sliced onions and lemon. Served with basmati rice, steamed vegetables, onion, lemon, mint and tamarind sauces. Gluten free.
HARIYALI CHICKEN
Succulent pieces of boneless chicken rubbed with mint flavor, Indian herbs and spices and marinated with yogurt. Served with Basmati rice, steamed vegetables, onion, lemon, mint and tamarind sauces.

Tandoori Breads
Garlic Naan
Leavened bread topped with garlic.
Plain Naan
White leavened bread.
Kashmiri Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with cherries, raisins, cashews, fennel and almond nuts.
Plain Paratha
Unleavened layered whole wheat bread.
Cheese Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with cheese and almond nuts.
Roti
Unleavened whole wheat bread.
House Naan (Nirvana Naan)
This special house naan is a combination of cheese, chili & onion baked until perfection.
Spinach Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with seasoned spinach and almond nuts.
Onion Kulcha
Leavened bread stuffed with fresh onions.
Chicken Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with chicken, almonds and herbs.

Side Orders
Basmati Rice
Sweet Mango Chutney
Indian style.
Crispy Papadum
Large, thin flatbread made from lentil, gram flour, cumin seeds, baked until crispy in the tandoor.
Raita
A refreshing yogurt salad made with cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, onions, and spices.
Pulao Rice
Saffron.
Mango Pickle
Indian style.
Brown Rice

Beverages
Lassi
Traditional indian drink made with homemade yogurt, milk, and rosewater choice of your flavor.
Mexican Coke
Bottled.
Soda
Nimbu Paani
Traditional indian drink with lemonade, salt and pepper.
Assorted Teas
Hot Chai or Iced Chai
An ancient tea of India made up of black tea, milk, cardamom, cloves, fennel, and sugar.
Sparkling Water

Desserts
Gulab Jamun
An Indian delicacy made from milk dough fried until golden brown, and served in a honey and saffron syrup.
Kheer
Traditional Indian rice pudding cooked with nuts and cardamom.
Baklava
A delicious middle eastern pastry, made of nuts baked between layers of thin dough and steeped in syrup that has been flavored with exotic juices.
GULAB JAMUN WITH ICE CREAM
A combination of Indian delicacies made from milk dough fried brown with a base of Vanilla ice cream scoop with nut toppings.
Ice Cream
Specially prepared ice cream. Choice of mango, strawberry.
Rasmalai
Delicate homemade cheese patties served in an almond sweetened milk and cardamom sauce.

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Recent Reviews

My mother and I had dinner here on Christmas Eve. And, in spite of the stress the holiday must place on service workers, our server “Vik” was incredibly welcoming and friendly. Always great food and an over all worthy experience.
December 2024
We enjoyed our Christmas Eve dinner here and Vik went above and beyond to make our experience special. The food is delicious with generous portions. Thanks again for your kindness Vik, our bellies and hearts are full.
December 2024
Every time we come here it’s a wonderful experience. The staff are always so pleasant and helpful, the food excellent. We are trying to eat our way through the menu. Have not been disappointed yet! Cheers!
December 2024

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Nirvana Indian & Nepali Cuisine

Upstairs in pavilion, 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-3545