Punjab Cafe – Indian
Punjab Cafe invites diners into a vibrant space where the air is thick with the warm, enticing fragrance of toasted spices and sizzling tandoori specialties. Golden-fried pakoras and crisp aloo tikki offer a satisfying crunch before giving way to tender, spice-infused centers, while the tang of fresh bhel puri provides a bright contrast to the smoky char of succulent chicken tikka. This neighborhood gem bridges tradition and modern flair, serving up a tapestry of bold Punjabi flavors that turn every shared platter into a festive celebration of North Indian soul food.
322, East Santa Clara Street, San Jose, 95112 https://www.punjabcafesanjose.com/0Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegetarian, nut-free, vegan, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, halal, sugar-free, pescatarian, plant-based, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, gerd, low-fodmap, tlc, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Aloo Tikki (5 pieces) - $8.99: Deep fried potato patties Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Vegetable Samosa - $7.99: Turnovers stuffed with potatoes and green peas, 2 pieces Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Vegetable Pakoras (8 Pieces) - $7.99: Fresh veggie fritters made with spinach, potatoes, onions and cauliflower Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Assorted Vegetable Platter - $12.99: Combination of 4 piece pakoras, 1 samosa, 2 aloo tikka and papadum Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Bhel Puri with salad - $9.99: Rice puffs, crispy noodles, potatoes, green chili, onions and cilantro tossed with tamarind chutney, mint chutney, and spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Paneer Tikka - $13.99: Homemade cheese marinated in spicy yogurt and baked in the tandoor Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Paneer Pakora (8 pcs) - $15.99: Paneer cubes deep fried with chutney Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Tikka - $12.99: Tender boneless white meat chicken marinated in spicy yogurt and baked in the tandoor. Dry Item Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
- Chicken Tenders (6 pcs) - $12.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Veggie Manchurian - $14.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Soya Chaap - $12.99: Chunk of soya chaap cooked with bell pepper, onions, indo chinese sauce, ginger and garlic paste Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Basmati Rice - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic