Nirvana – Indian
Nirvana transports guests into a sensory tapestry of Indian spice, where the crackle of crispy kale kanda baji and the aromatic steam of chicken dum biriyani fill the air with irresistible warmth. Communal tables come alive with vibrant platters of street-style chaat and tender lamb boti kebabs, offering a soulful journey that balances the fiery punch of Madras curry with the velvety comfort of classic butter chicken.
Deming Street https://nirvanawoodstock.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, low-carb, gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian, keto, halal, pescatarian, sugar-free, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, atkins, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, weight-watchers, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, zone, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, macrobiotic, pegan, candida
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners celebrate the delectable main courses and pleasant environment, frequently noting how the inviting atmosphere enhances a family meal. Reviewers highlight the knowledgeable service staff who are praised for their attentive care and regular check-ins throughout the dining experience. Guests consistently enjoy the high-quality flavors and warm hospitality, with many expressing a desire to return and explore more of the menu's offerings.
Menu
Starters
- Kale Kanda Baji - $12: Crispy fritters with sweet onions, fresh kale, and herbs in a fragrant chickpea batter, served with minted yogurt dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Mini Masala Dosa - $15: Traditional South Indian crisp and tender crepe stuffed with spiced potatoes with fresh curry leaves, served with coconut chutney and sambar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Chili Garlic Shrimp - $13: Shrimp marinated in ginger and garlic, seared with chili peppers and curry leaves, finished with fresh lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Lamb Boti Kebab - $13: Tender chunks of lamb marinated overnight in spiced yogurt and baked in the tandoori oven Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
- Chaat for the Table - $25: Collection of Indian street food favorites including Pani Puri and Samosa Chaat Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Kachumber Salad - $12: Chopped cucumber, tomato, and onions, dressed with chili and coriander-seasoned lime juice Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Takkaali Rasam - $10: Traditional South Indian soup of fresh tomatoes and morels, with fresh curry leaves and aromatic tempered spices Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Main Courses
- Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani) - $22: Tandoori-grilled chicken simmered in a velvet tomato sauce enriched with butter, kashmiri chili and ginger-garlic paste Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Chicken Madras Curry - $22: Coconut milk-simmered chicken with tomatoes, tamarind, and aromatics, enriched with roasted Madras curry spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Detox, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Chicken Dum Biriyani - $22: Spiced basmati rice steamed in Hyderabadi-style dum, hidden under a kalanji-naan crust, yogurt-marinated chicken, saffron, cinnamon, cardamom, and bay laurel Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Tandoori Chicken - $22: Chicken marinated in yogurt with turmeric, dried red peppers, and fenugreek leaves; roasted on the bone with seasonal grilled vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
- Chicken Vindaloo - $23: Chicken breast simmered with potatoes in a tangy and spicy Goan sauce flavored with garlic and ginger Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Tandoori Duck - $32: Tandoori grilled duck breast in a 24-hour marinade of ground spices and yogurt with ginger, garlic, served with grilled vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
- Lamb Korma - $23: Braised in a mild and creamy sauce of ground cashews and almonds, seasoned with cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, and dried fenugreek leaves Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Lal Maas - $24: Spice-rubbed lamb simmered in a deep red, smoky sauce of Mathania chilies with yogurt and garlic, finished with smoky, clove-infused ghee Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Tandoori Lamb Chops - $34: Tandoori grilled, grass-fed rack of lamb in a 24-hour marinade of ground cashews, yogurt, ginger, garlic, and fresh mint, served with grilled vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating
- Sea Bass Tandoori - $30: Sea Bass filet with an aromatic rub of mint, cilantro, peppers, garlic, and ginger, roasted in the Tandoor, served with grilled seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Jumbo Prawn Tandoori - $25: Jumbo prawns marinated in saffron-scented yogurt with ground spices, roasted in the Tandoor, served with grilled seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Detox, Slow-Carb
- Malabar Meen Curry - $25: Keralan fish curry, simmered in coconut milk, with tamarind, fresh curry leaves, ginger and fenugreek Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating
- Matar Paneer - $18: Homemade Punjab paneer with english peas cooked in a velvet tomato sauce with ginger, garlic, spices, dried fenugreek leaves Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Baingan Bartha - $18: South Indian smoky roasted eggplant, slowly simmered in a sauce of tamarind and aromatics, with fresh curry leaves and toasted peanuts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Aloo Gobi Saag - $18: Fingerling potatoes and cauliflower, with spinach and seasonal greens, topped with a temper of onions, garlic, mustard and cumin seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Chana Jalfrezi & Mushrooms - $18: Slow-cooked chickpeas in a Bengali ginger and garlic-scented hot fry sauce with sweet and hot peppers, and mixed local mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Malai Kofta - $18: Handmade Punjabi paneer dumplings with ground vegetables simmered in a cashew, almond sauce with turmeric and fenugreek leaves Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sides
- Cucumber Raita - $4: Homemade yogurt with shredded cucumber and roasted cumin Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Dal Makhani - $8: North Indian black lentils simmered with ginger, garlic, and garam masala, enriched with heavy cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Tadka Daal - $8: Yellow lentils simmered with tomatoes, onions, and turmeric, finished with garlic, ginger, cumin, mustard seeds, red chili and fresh cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Mango Chutney - $4: Bengali sweet-style chutney made of green mango simmered with spices
- Hot Pickle - $4: Spicy chutney made with tart green mango and chilies
- Hot Sauce - $4: Homemade hot sauce with blend chilies
Breads
- Plain Dosa - $10: Crispy crepe made with a traditional sourdough batter of rice and dals, served with chutney and sambar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Plain Naan - $5: Classic Punjabi flatbread made with yeasted white flour dough enriched with eggs and milk, topped with melted butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Garlic Naan - $6: Classic Punjab bread topped with melted butter, toasted garlic, and fresh cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Truffled Onion Kulcha - $10: Punjabi naan stuffed with onions and green chilies, topped with truffle oil and fresh cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Roti - $5: Unleavened whole-wheat bread baked in Tandoori oven Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Beverages
- Chai Whiskey Sour - $18: House-infused chai syrup, egg white, lemon, Hudson rye whiskey
- Mango Chili Margarita - $16: Captain tequila, mango pulp, green chilis, Grand Marnier, lime juice
- Ginger Mojito - $16: Barton rum, ginger, lime juice, club soda
- Crimson Manhattan - $17: Hudson rye whiskey, Italian vermouth, cherry juice, smoked cherry bitters
- Saffron Blossom - $17: House infused cardamom & saffron gin, les vergers boiron passion fruit, lemon
- English Rose - $16: Hendricks gin, rose water, cardamom bitters, lemon juice, grapefruit
- Lychee Martini - $16: Titos vodka, lychee juice, lime juice, lychee fruit
- Chocolate Martini - $16: French chocolate liqueur, vanilla Stoli vodka, Kahlua, chocolate shavings
Frequently Asked Questions about Nirvana
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- Nirvana offers a pleasant environment and inviting atmosphere suitable for special occasions, with reviewers highlighting attentive service and high-quality flavors.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Nirvana is unique for its extensive dietary inclusivity, vibrant street-style chaat, and attentive service within an inviting, family-friendly atmosphere.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- Nirvana supports extensive diets including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, halal, paleo, dairy-free, and low-carb options across its Indian menu.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Nirvana accommodates mixed dietary needs with communal platters and diverse options including vegan Tadka Daal, keto-friendly Tandoori Duck, and gluten-free Lamb Korma.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Experience Nirvana through a family meal at communal tables, enjoying street-style chaat and main courses served by attentive, knowledgeable staff.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Nirvana has an average rating of 4.0/5, with guests frequently praising the high-quality flavors and attentive service.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The extensive menu features diverse Indian dishes including biriyani, tandoori, and curries, accommodating over thirty-five dietary preferences from vegan to keto.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews for Nirvana do not mention any main concerns, instead highlighting delectable main courses, pleasant atmosphere, and attentive service.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Families and groups seeking attentive service and diverse dietary options like vegan, keto, and gluten-free would most enjoy this restaurant.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- Nirvana is family-friendly, offering an inviting atmosphere for communal meals and attentive service staff who ensure a pleasant dining experience.