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: halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Aloo Tikki (5 pieces) - $8.99: Deep fried potato patties Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Samosa - $7.99: Turnovers stuffed with potatoes and green peas, 2 pieces Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Pakoras (8 Pieces) - $7.99: Fresh veggie fritters made with spinach, potatoes, onions and cauliflower Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Assorted Vegetable Platter - $12.99: Combination of 4 piece pakoras, 1 samosa, 2 aloo tikka and papadum Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bhel Puri with salad - $9.99: Rice puffs, crispy noodles, potatoes, green chili, onions and cilantro tossed with tamarind chutney, mint chutney, and spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Tikka - $13.99: Homemade cheese marinated in spicy yogurt and baked in the tandoor Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Pakora (8 pcs) - $15.99: Paneer cubes deep fried with chutney Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tikka - $12.99: Tender boneless white meat chicken marinated in spicy yogurt and baked in the tandoor. Dry Item Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders (6 pcs) - $12.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Manchurian - $14.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soya Chaap - $12.99: Chunk of soya chaap cooked with bell pepper, onions, indo chinese sauce, ginger and garlic paste Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Basmati Rice - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, 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
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