8Elements – Indian
8Elements invites diners into a vibrant space where the air is perfumed with toasted spices and the irresistible sizzle of golden, hand-battered pakoras. The kitchen elevates traditional street food artistry, layering crisp papri and tangy chutneys into colorful chaats while showcasing organic ingredients in every savory, spice-kissed bite. From the comforting warmth of idli sambhar to the playful crunch of bhel, each dish offers a spirited journey through the bold textures and aromatic heat of authentic Indian snacking.
1781, East Capitol Expressway, San Jose, CA, 95121 http://www.eightelements.net/0Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at 8Elements
Dairy-Free at 8Elements
8Elements in San Jose has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veg Samosa, Mixed Vegetable Pakoras and Sambhar. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at 8Elements
8Elements in San Jose has 34 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veg Samosa, Gulab Jamun and Rice Kheer. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at 8Elements
8Elements in San Jose has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cauliflower or Vegetable Manchurian. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at 8Elements
8Elements in San Jose has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cauliflower or Vegetable Manchurian. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at 8Elements
8Elements in San Jose has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet Or Salt Lassi and Cauliflower or Vegetable Manchurian. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at 8Elements
8Elements in San Jose has 11 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veg Samosa, Mixed Vegetable Pakoras and Sambhar. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at 8Elements
8Elements in San Jose has 31 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veg Samosa, Gulab Jamun and Rice Kheer. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at 8Elements
8Elements in San Jose has 8 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rice Kheer, Sambhar and Desi Cucumber Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at 8Elements
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Veg Samosa | 48.9 g | 40.7 g |
| House Caesar Salad | 63.3 g | 37.5 g |
| Carrot Halwa | 177.4 g | 36.7 g |
| Chilli Paneer | 29.6 g | 30.1 g |
| Fish Pakoras | 47.1 g | 26.7 g |
| Chennai Chicken 65 | 42.2 g | 25.5 g |
| Papri Chaat | 66.5 g | 21.9 g |
| Cauliflower or Vegetable Manchurian | 2 g | 14.3 g |
| Organic Tomato Soup | 39.7 g | 11.3 g |
| Chocolate Fudge Brownie | 57.2 g | 10.8 g |
| Rasam | 8.7 g | 9.7 g |
| Kids Sliders | 20.4 g | 8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Sweet Potato Fries - $4: Spiced up crispy with chilli garlic tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veg Samosa - $4: Golden-fried, flaky pastry puffs filled with potatoes, peas & spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chaat Samosa - $6: Topped with curried garbanzo’s, chutneys, spices & yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bhel Spice Mix - $5: Rice puffs tossed with potatoes, green chillis, onions, spices & chutneys Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Papri Chaat - $5: Indian style tortilla chips topped with boiled potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt, sweet & green chutney Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Vegetable Pakoras - $5: Chick pea flour, ajwain and cumin battered Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Organic Paneer Pakoras - $6: Chick pea flour, ajwain and cumin battered cottage cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Organic Chicken Pakoras - $7: Chick pea flour, ajwain and cumin battered chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Pakoras - $7: Chick pea flour, ajwain and cumin battered fish Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Idli Sambhar - $4.5: Steamed rice & lentil dumplings served with lentil soup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, lunch
- Vada Sambhar - $4.5: Fried savory lentil donuts served with Sambhar & chutney Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, lunch
- Dhai Vada - $4.5: Vada dipped in tempered yogurt topped with chutneys Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cocktail Mini Idlis - $6: Coin sized idlis tossed with spice powder and curry leaves Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Cut Mirchi Bajji - $5: Slit green chilis & chick pea batter fried and topped with onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilli Paneer - $7.5: Organic cottage cheese & bell pepper stir fried in tangy chilli sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower or Vegetable Manchurian - $7: Stir fried in chilli sauce & bell peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chennai Chicken 65 - $7.5: Boneless organic chicken marinated in yogurt with ginger, coriander, cumin and fried Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mumbai Calamari - $9: Quick sauté of batter fried calamari in a ginger soy curry sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & Soups
- House Caesar Salad - $5: Romaine lettuce, vegetables, mango & croutons in lemon, cilantro Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Desi Cucumber Salad - $4.5: Cucumber, red onions & tomatoes with house vinaigrette sprinkled with chaat spice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Organic Tomato Soup - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rasam - $3: Tamarind spiced broth and cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sambhar - $3: Spicy lentil soup with vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Wraps & Sandwiches
- Organic Chicken Naan Wrap - $8: Bread cooked in clay oven spread with mayo, spices & stuffing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Naan Wrap - $8: Bread cooked in clay oven spread with mayo, spices & stuffing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bombay Veg Sandwich - $7: Grilled sandwich with baked potato, onion, tomato, paneer, chutneys, spices & cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vada Pav - $7: Two pav bread stuffed with savory potato dumpling, chutneys & spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: lunch
Desserts
- Carrot Halwa - $3: Carrots cooked in reduced milk, nuts & sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Gulab Jamun - $3: Fried sweet ball in sugar syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Ras Malai - $3.5: Cheese patties served cold in sweetened milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Rice Kheer - $3: Indian rice pudding served chilled with nuts and raisin Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Chocolate Fudge Brownie - $4.5: Topped with butterscotch ice-cream & caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice - $4
- Mango Lassi - $3.5: Mango yogurt drink
- Sweet Or Salt Lassi - $2.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics
- Falooda - $4: Rose flavored drink with ice-cream, noodles & takmaria
- Masala Chai - $2.5
- Madras Coffee - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Soda - $1.5: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta, Pink Lemonade, Dr.Pepper
Kid's Menu
- Mini Cone Dosa with Umbrella - $6: Served with Sambhar & Chutney Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Chocolate Dosa - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mac and Cheese - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orange chicken with plain rice - $7 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Sliders - $6: Two pav breads with vegetable patties, lettuce, cucumber & Mayonnaise Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about 8Elements
- Is 8Elements dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. 8Elements has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veg Samosa, Mixed Vegetable Pakoras and Sambhar.
- What can I eat at 8Elements on a dairy-free diet?
- Veg Samosa, Mixed Vegetable Pakoras and Sambhar carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does 8Elements have vegan options?
- Yes. 11 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Veg Samosa and Mixed Vegetable Pakoras.
- What is the highest-protein dish at 8Elements?
- Veg Samosa, at roughly 40.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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