Ordering from Tara's Himalayan Cuisine - Santa Monica

Samosa

Two freshly prepared fried pastries filled with seasoned potatoes and green peas. Served with tamarind and mint chutney.

Chicken Tikka Masala

Tender, white meat chicken marinated in Himalayan spices, baked in our tandoori oven and served in our delicious tomato onion cream sauce.

Momo

Your choice of six handmade chicken or vegetable steamed dumplings. Served with a fresh tomato achaar.

Samosa

Two freshly prepared fried pastries filled with seasoned potatoes and green peas. Served with tamarind and mint chutney.

Momo

Your choice of six handmade chicken or vegetable steamed dumplings. Served with a fresh tomato achaar.

Chicken Chili

Sliced boneless chicken sautéed with fresh onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and bell pepper.

Thukpa Sherpa's Stew

A generous hearty bowl of fresh vegetables simmered in a broth of tomatoes and mountain-grown spices. Served with wheat or rice noodles.

Kawati 7-Bean Soup

A comforting soup with a combination of seven beans and lentils, prepared with fresh onion, garlic, ginger, and Nepali spices.

Lentil Soup

A generous hearty bowl of fresh vegetables simmered in a broth of tomatoes and mountain-grown spices.

Canna Sadeko Salad

Garbanzo beans tossed with fresh onions, tomatoes, and cucumber. Served with our homemade dressing.

Chow Chow - Chicken

A quick stir-fry of Chinese style noodles with fresh vegetables, onions, garlic, ginger and a blend of Nepali spices.

Yak Chili

Sliced boneless yak sautéed with fresh ginger, garlic, onion, tomato and bell pepper.

Lamb Shank

Slow-cooked with fresh garlic, ginger, fennel, onion, mustard seed and Nepali spices.

Seafood Tikka Masala

Your choice of jumbo shrimp or fresh fish marinated in Nepali spices then baked in our Tandoori oven and finished in a tomato-onion cream sauce.

Khasi Ko Masu

Slow-cooked succulent goat sautéed with fresh tomato, onion, turmeric, coriander and cumin and garnished with cilantro.

Chow Chow - Vegetable

A quick stir-fry of Chinese style noodles with fresh vegetables, onions, garlic, ginger and a blend on Nepali spices.

Butter Lamb

Charcoal-roasted boneless lamb prepared in our homemade creamy tomato and butter sauce. The lamb we serve is grass-fed and Australian raised without antibiotics or added hormones.

Lamb Tikka Masala

Marinated in Nepali spices then baked in a tandoori oven, our tender lamb is served in a creamy tomato-onion sauce. The lamb we serve is grass-fed and Australian raised without antibiotics or added hormones.

Bheda Ko Tarkari

A tender, boneless lamb curry, prepared with fresh tomato, garlic, ginger, onions and Nepali spices. The lamb we serve is grass-fed and Australian raised without antibiotics or added hormones.

Lamb Korma

Boneless tender lamb simmered with fresh garlic and ginger in a homemade curried coconut milk and cream sauce. The lamb we serve is grass-fed and Australian raised without antibiotics or added hormones.

Lamb Saag

Boneless lamb prepared with a purée of spinach seasoned with garlic, ginger and roasted cumin powder. The lamb we serve is grass-fed and Australian raised without antibiotics or added hormones.

Lamb Vindaloo

Boneless lamb curry prepared with fresh potatoes, bell pepper, onion, tomatoes and a blend of Nepali herbs and spices. The lamb we serve is grass-fed and Australian raised without antibiotics or added hormones.

Butter Chicken

Charcoal-roasted boneless dark-meat chicken prepared in our homemade, creamy tomato-butter sauce. The chicken we served is 100% vegetarian fed. They are not fed animal by-products, are humanely treated and raised cage-free: they are raised without antibiotics and no hormones are added.

Chicken Tikka Masala

Tender, white meat chicken marinated in Himalayan spices, baked in our tandoori oven and served in our delicious tomato onion cream sauce.

Chicken Korma

Boneless chicken simmered with fresh garlic and ginger, server in our special curried coconut milk and cream sauce. The chicken we served is 100% vegetarian fed. They are not fed animal by-products, are humanely treated and raised cage-free: they are raised without antibiotics and no hormones are added.

Chicken Saag

Boneless chicken served in our purée of spinach seasoned with garlic, ginger, toasted cumin, coriander and turmeric powder. The chicken we served is 100% vegetarian fed. They are not fed animal by-products, are humanely treated and raised cage-free: they are raised without antibiotics and no hormones are added.

Chicken Vindaloo

Boneless chicken curry prepared with fresh potatoes, onions, tomatoes, bell pepper and mountain-grown herbs and spices. The chicken we served is 100% vegetarian fed. They are not fed animal by-products, are humanely treated and raised cage-free: they are raised without antibiotics and no hormones are added.

Kukhura Ko Tarkari

Boneless chicken curry prepared with fresh tomatoes, garlic, ginger, onions and Himalayan spices. The chicken we served is 100% vegetarian fed. They are not fed animal by-products, are humanely treated and raised cage-free: they are raised without antibiotics and no hormones are added.

Shrimp Tandoori

Jumbo shrimp are first marinated in Himalayan spices and then baked in our clay oven with onion, tomato and bell pepper.

Wild Salmon Tandoori

Fresh salmon is marinated overnight in Himalayan spices and then baked in our clay oven. Tandoori dishes are served with your choice of basmati or brown rice.

Tandoori Baby Back Ribs

Tender pork ribs marinated in coconut milk, coriander, cumin and cardamom. Served with a side of our house special sauce. Tandoori dishes are served with your choice of basmati or brown rice.

House Special Mixed Grill Platter

A combination of chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, and tandoori shrimp served on a sizzling platter with fresh bell peppers, tomato and onions. Tandoori dishes are served with your choice of basmati or brown rice.

Chicken Tandoori

Dark-meat chicken marinated overnight in mountain-grown spices and then baked in our clay oven with fresh bell peppers, tomatoes and onions. Tandoori dishes are served with your choice of basmati or brown rice.

Chicken Sekuwa

Marinated, boneless chicken breast baked in our tandoori oven and served with broccoli, fresh ginger, garlic and Himalayan spices. Tandoori dishes are served with your choice of basmati or brown rice.

Vegetable Tandoori

A mix of zucchini, bell pepper, mushrooms and red onion that have been marinated in garlic ginger, olive oil and spices. Tandoori dishes are served with your choice of basmati or brown rice.

Vegetable Biryani

A rich and exotic rice dish prepared with garlic, ginger, fresh mint and vegetables. Rice dishes are served with raita.

Chicken Biryani

A rich and exotic rice dish prepared with garlic, ginger, fresh mint and curry chicken. Rice dishes below are served with raita.

Lamb Biryani

A rich and exotic rice dish prepared with garlic, ginger, fresh mint and curry lamb. Rice dishes are served with raita.

Paneer Butter Masala

Homemade cheese cooked in our creamy tomato-butter sauce. Vegetarian entrées are served with your choice of basmati or brown rice.

Veggie Tikka Masala

Seasonal vegetables marinated in Himalayan spices, baked in our tandoori oven and served in our creamy-tomato onion sauce. Vegetarian entrées are served with your choice of basmati or brown rice.

Chana Masala

Garbanzo beans with ginger, garlic, fresh tomatoes and Himalayan spices. Vegetarian entrées are served with your choice of basmati or brown rice.

Saag Paneer

Puree of fresh spinach and homemade cheese cubes simmered in Himalayan spices.

Eggplant Curry

Fresh sliced eggplant sauteed with fresh tomatoes, ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, and coriander. Vegetarian entrées are served with your choice of basmati or brown rice.

Garlic Tofu

Fresh tofu is sautéed with garlic, fresh tomatoes, mountain-grown spices and pepper sauce. Vegetarian entrées are served with your choice of basmati or brown rice.

Aloo Gobi

Simmered potatoes and cauliflower flavored with fresh garlic, ginger, and Himalayan spices.

Aloo Bodi Tama

A Nepali staple of tender bamboo shoots, potatoes and black-eyed peas simmered with mountain-grown, Himalayan spices. Vegetarian entrées are served with your choice of basmati or brown rice.

Daal Fry

Lentils cooked with onions, ginger, garlic and Himalayan spices. Vegetarian entrées are served with your choice of basmati or brown rice.

Aloo Chili

Potato slices are combined with fresh bell pepper, tomato, ginger, garlic and Himalayan spices. Vegetarian entrées are served with your choice of basmati or brown rice.

Jackfruit Curry

Jackfruit, an excellent source of vegetable protein, is simmered with fresh tomato, green peas, onions, garlic and ginger. Vegetarian entrées are served with your choice of basmati or brown rice.

Jogi Curry

Chef's choice of seasonal vegetables prepared curry style with tofu, tomato and Himalayan herbs and spices. Our chef's choice of seasonal vegetables may include fresh cauliflower, green beans, asparagus or potato. Vegetarian entrées are served with your choice of basmati or brown rice.

Fresh Green Beans

Green beans sautéed with onion, garlic, ginger with Himalayan spices.

Keema Naan

Tandoori oven baked bread filled with a sauté of lamb and spices.

Cheese Naan

Tandoori oven baked bread filled with cheese and sprinkled with cilantro.

Garlic Basil Naan

Tandoori-oven baked bread topped with garlic and basil.

Spinach Naan

Tandoori-oven baked bread flipped with a blend of fresh spinach and spices.

Potato Naan

Tandoori-oven baked bread filled with a mixture of potatoes and spices.

Onion Naan

Tandoori oven baked bread filled with sautéed onions and sprinkled with cilantro.

Naan

Tandoori oven baked bread garnished with butter

Aloo Paratha

Tandoori oven baked whole wheat bread filled with potatoes

Raisin Paratha

Tandoori oven baked wheat bread filled with raisins and garlic

Roti

Whole wheat bread baked in our clay oven.

Paratha

Tandoori oven baked, crispy, whole wheat bread garnished with butter.

Rice Pudding

Gulab Jumun

Fresh Mango Pudding

Nepal Mixed Pickle

A sour and spicy mix of sliced marinated lemon and mango

Mango Chutney

A sweet chutney of sliced mango.

Brown Rice

White Rice

Raita

Yogurt mixed with fresh chopped cucumber, onion, carrots, boiled potatoes and tomatoes.

Homemade Lemonade

Fresh, hand-squeezed lemon juice sweetened with brown sugar.

Mango Lassi

This classic Himalayan treat is made with our homemade yogurt, mangos, and sweetened with a touch of honey.

Himalayan Iced Tea

Our aromatic blend of Nepali black tea, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and ginger.

Canned Soda

Arnold Palmer

A blend of our homemade lemonade and Himalayan iced tea.

San Pellegrino

This sparkling, Italian mineral water is served in a sealed 1 liter glass.

Himalayan Hot Tea

Contains caffeine. Our aromatic and homemade blend of Nepali black tea, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger.

Organic Turmeric-ginger Tea

Turmeric and ginger are both traditional remedies. When used in-tandem they are believed to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, digestive and cardiovascular benefits.

Organic Green Tea

Organically grown, this green tea contains caffeine and was grown for your aromatic, sipping pleasure.

Organic Holy Basil (Tulsi) Tea

This is a traditional and sacred, Indian herbal remedy. Tulsi is believed to promote brain function, stress relief and joint health. Historically, it has been utilized as a remedy to lower blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar.

Flying Horse

22 oz.

Taj Mahal

Guinness

Khukuri Nepal Local

Lucky Buddha

22 oz

Heineken

12 oz

IPA

12 oz.

Corona

12 oz.

Lagunitas IPA

12 oz.

S.A. Prum, R. Prum "Essence" Riesling

Noble Tree, Estate Chardonnay

Los Vascos, Sauvignon Blanc

Valdo, Numero 1 Extra Day

Bertani, Velante Pinto Grigio

Jean Luc Colombo

Paul Cheneau, Brut Rosé

Jean Luc Columbo, Cape Bleue Rosé

Cabernet Sauvignon, Heavyweight, California

Saget La Perriere, La Petite Perriere

Bodegas Caro, Aruma Malbec