India Oven – Indian
The air at India Oven is thick with the tantalizing scent of toasted spices and the smoky warmth of the traditional clay oven, drawing guests into a vibrant world of authentic flavor. Golden-fried pakoras and crisp samosas offer a crunchy prelude to succulent tandoori specialties and velvety paneer curries that simmer with a rich, aromatic depth. Every sizzling platter and fragrant bowl invites a sensory journey through the bold, time-honored traditions of the Indian kitchen.
1315 South Gilbert Road, Mesa AZ 85204 https://azindiaoven.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the flavorful and perfectly cooked chicken dishes, frequently highlighting the warm and attentive service provided by the staff. Celebrated for its inviting ambiance and reasonable pricing, the experience is often praised for its balance of quality and value. Reviewers consistently recommend visiting for the standout flavors and the friendly atmosphere that makes every guest feel welcome.
Menu
Appetizers
- Vegetable Samosas - $5.95: Crispy patties filled with potatoes & peas mildly spiced and deep fried. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Pakoras - $7.95: Six mix vegetable fritters. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pakoras - $9.95: Deliciously spiced & deep fried chicken in butter. Available at: dinner, lunch
Tandoori
- Tandoori Chicken - $18.95: Chicken marinated in yogurt and mild spices, cooked in its own juices over hot charcoal roasted in the tandoor. Served with rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tikka - $18.95: Tandoori roasted boneless chicken breast pieces. Served with rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tandoori Shrimp - $20.95: Shrimp marinated in mild spices cooked over charcoal. Served with rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sheesh Kebab - $18.95: Minced meat (Chicken or Lamb) marinated in spices and herbs, baked over hot charcoal, served with mint chutney and onions. Served with rice. Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetable Dishes
- Paneer Tikka Masala - $18.95: Cubes of homemade cottage cheese and tomatoes in a special spiced sauce. Served with rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Palak Paneer - $18.95: Fresh spinach cooked in curry sauce with homemade cheese and seasoned with herbs. Served with rice. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Matar Paneer - $18.95: Peas with fresh homemade cottage cheese. Served with rice. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Malai Kofta - $16.95: Deep fried vegetable dumplings in gram flour batter & deep fried. Served with rice. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Korma - $16.95: Mixed vegetables and nuts cooked in spiced cream. Served with rice. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chana Masala - $16.95: Garbanzo beans with ginger in a special spiced sauce. Served with rice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Daal Maharani / Makhani - $16.95: Split lentils cooked to a thick soup with herbs and spices. Served with rice. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aloo Gobhi - $16.95: Cauliflower with potatoes. Served with rice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bengan Bharta - $16.95: Eggplant baked over an open flame, pulped seasoned with gentle herbs and mild spices. Served with rice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kadhi Pakora - $16.95: Gram flour with yogurt fried in herbs spiced vegetable fritters. Served with rice. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Karahi Aloo Palak - $16.95: Fresh creamed spinach cooked with potatoes, onions, tomatoes and cooked in an Indian skillet with Indian spices. Served with rice. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken Dishes
- Chicken Tikka Masala - $20.95: Boneless tandoori chicken in tomato and butter. Served with rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butter Chicken (Chicken Makhani) - $20.95: Boneless tandoori chicken in butter and tomato gravy. Served with rice. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Vindaloo - $18.95: Chicken cooked in hot spices with tomatoes and chili pepper. Served with rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saag Chicken - $18.95: Chicken cooked with fresh spinach. Served with rice. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Curry - $18.95: Traditional Indian chicken prepared with spices. Served with rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Korma - $18.95: Cooked in rich spices, almonds and nuts. Served with rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Chicken (Madrasi Chicken) - $18.95: Boneless chicken cooked in coconut curry and spices. Served with rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
Lamb Dishes
- Lamb Tikka Masala - $22.95: Boneless lamb in a rich tomato and butter. Served with rice. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Vindaloo - $22.95: Cooked in hot spices and seasoned with tomatoes and chili pepper. Served with rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saag Lamb - $22.95: Cooked with fresh spinach. Served with rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Curry (Roganjosh) - $22.95: Choice lamb meat marinated and cooked in herbs. Served with rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Korma - $22.95: Boneless lamb meat marinated and cooked in yogurt, nuts, and spices. Served with rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Lamb (Madrasi Lamb) - $22.95: Boneless lamb cooked in coconut curry and spices. Served with rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
Goat Dishes
- Goat Curry - $22.95: Bone in goat curry cooked Indian style. Served with rice. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Achaari Goat - $22.95: Bone in goat in sauce spiced with pickle. Served with rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goat Malasa - $22.95: Bone in goat cooked in a thick sauce seasoned with traditional spices. Served with rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood Dishes
- Tandoori Shrimp Masala - $22.95: Cooked in special curry sauce with ginger. Served with rice. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Vindaloo - $22.95: Shrimp cooked in hot spices seasoned with tomatoes and chili pepper. Served with rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saag Shrimp - $22.95: Shrimp cooked with fresh spinach. Served with rice. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Curry - $22.95: Cooked in special spiced curry. Served with rice. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Shrimp (Madrasi Shrimp) - $22.95: Shrimp cooked in coconut curry. Served with rice. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Shrimp - $22.95: Cooked with bell peppers, tomatoes and onions. Served with rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice Dishes
- Basmati Rice - $2.95: Rice with a dash of ghee or butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peas Palao Rice - $9.95: Rice flavored with cumin, peas and onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Biryani - $14.95: Rice with fresh vegetables, nuts and herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Biryani - $16.95: Chicken pieces cooked in mild spices and rice Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Biryani - $20.95: Lamb cooked in mild seasonings with rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goat Biryani - $20.95: Basmati rice cooked with goat, nuts, herbs and spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Biryani - $20.95: Basmati rice cooked with shrimp, nuts, herbs and spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Tandoori Breads
- Tandoori Roti - $2.95: Traditional Indian style whole wheat bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Roti - $3.95: Traditional Indian style whole wheat bread with garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Naan - $2.95: Popular Indian style leavened bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Naan - $3.95: Naan with a touch of garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Parantha - $3.95: Multi-layered Indian style whole wheat bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Aloo Kulcha or Parantha - $4.95: Bread stuffed with spiced mashed potato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tikka Naan - $6.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Keema Naan - $8.95: Paratha stuffed with lamb Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Kulcha or Parantha - $4.95: Leavened bread stuffed with onion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Kulcha - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Kheer (Rice Pudding) - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Gulab Jamon - $4.95: Homemade cheese balls Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach
Sides
- Raita - $3.95: Cool whipped yogurt with bits of cucumbers, tomatoes and potatoes with a sprinkle of spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickle/ Chutney - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Papadum - $3.95: Indian spiced wafers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salad - $3.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Indian Tea - $3.95: Indian tea made with cardamom and fennel seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Iced Tea - $2.95
- Mango Lassi - $4.95: Sweetened mango shake
- Milk - $3.95
- Soda - $3.95
- Club Soda - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about India Oven
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features diverse Indian specialties like tandoori chicken and paneer curries, accommodating 31 dietary preferences including vegan and gluten-free.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact India Oven by visiting their website at https://azindiaoven.com/ for more information.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers rave about the flavorful chicken dishes, warm and attentive service, inviting ambiance, and the excellent balance of quality and value.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- This Indian restaurant is categorized as budget-friendly ($) and is frequently celebrated by diners for its reasonable pricing.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the total number of reviews for India Oven.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking budget-friendly, authentic Indian cuisine with high-protein, gluten-free, or vegetarian options in a warm and attentive atmosphere.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- The menu features vegan options like vegetable biryani, keto-friendly tandoori chicken, and gluten-free or low-carb choices including tandoori shrimp and salad.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- India Oven supports various diets including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, keto-friendly, and heart-healthy options across its menu.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Visit for flavorful chicken dishes and tandoori specialties while enjoying the warm service, inviting ambiance, and budget-friendly pricing.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews do not mention any specific concerns, instead highlighting flavorful chicken dishes, attentive service, and reasonable pricing.
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