Royal India – Indian
Step into a sanctuary of spice where the air carries the smoky aroma of tandoor-charred kababs and the comforting warmth of hand-stretched naan. Vibrant platters arrive laden with velvety chicken tikka masala and tender lamb rogan josh, offering a tapestry of textures that range from the delicate crunch of golden samosas to the rich, fragrant depths of traditional kormas. It is a regal dining experience that transforms time-honored recipes into a soulful, aromatic feast for the senses.
329, Market Street, San Diego, CA, 92101 +16192699999 https://www.royalindia.com/royal-india-gaslamp.html0Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Lunch Specials
Lunch specials served during lunch only, comes with a main dish, rice, naan
- Vegetarian Lunch Platter - $18: Mixed vegetables, Chana salad, and Naan bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: lunch
- Chicken Tikka Masala Platter - $20: Chicken Tikka Masala and sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Kabab Platter - $20: Chicken Kabab, Chana salad, Naan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Rogan Josh Platter - $20: Tender lamb cooked with traditional curry, herbs and spices, Chana salad, Naan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Korma Platter - $20: Shrimps cooked in coconut curry, Chana salad, Naan Available at: dinner, lunch
Starters
The most popular Indian food starters served with tamarind and mint chutney.
- Veg. Samosa - $8: Two stuffed pastries mildly spiced potatoes and peas and deep-fried Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Bhaji - $12: Spiced onion slices and chillies dipped in chickpea batter and fried Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus & Naan - $13: Special spiced hummus served with plain Naan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Papadum - $6: Two roasted, mildly spiced crisp lentil crackers 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, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Pakora - $14: 6 pcs Farmers cheese Coated in a Seasoned batter and deep-fried Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Pakora - $12: Vegetables and potatoes coated in a Seasoned batter and deep-fried Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Samosa Chaat - $12: Vegetable samosa topped with garbanzos, Onions, tomatoes, cilantro and chutneys Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aloo Tikki - $12: 2 Crispy spiced potato patties pan fried Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tawa Chicken - $14: Marinated chicken sauteed with tomato sauce, onions, bell peppers and herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bhel Puri - $12: Puffed rice, crushed flour chips, peanuts tossed with Tamarind & mint chutneys Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Masala Fries - $10: CHAT PAT french fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Tandoori Specialties
Tandoori specialties are marinated in yogurt and spices then roasted
- Chicken Garlic Malai Kabab - $23: Chicken tenders marinated in yogurt, garlic, fresh herbs and cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Lemon Chilli Kabab - $23: Chicken tenders marinated in yogurt, fresh lemon juice, chilies and ginger Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Achari Kabab - $23: Boneless pieces of chicken breast marinated in traditional pickle marination and herbs Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tikka Kabab - $23: Boneless pieces of chicken breast marinated in yogurt, delicate spices and herbs Available at: dinner, lunch
Biryani Pulao
Basmati rice cooked with your choice of meats or vegetables topped with herbs and spices
- Vegetable Biryani Pulao - $20: Basmati rice cooked with vegetables topped with herbs and spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Biryani Pulao - $22: Basmati rice cooked with chicken topped with herbs and spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Biryani Pulao - $25: Basmati rice cooked with lamb topped with herbs and spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Biryani Pulao - $25: Basmati rice cooked with shrimp topped with herbs and spices Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken Curry Specialties
All chicken curries are made with lean fresh meats
- Chicken Tikka Masala - $22: Boneless chicken roasted in a clay oven and cooked with a delicious blend of creamed tomato curry Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Coconut Pineapple - $22: Boneless chicken cooked with a sweetened creamy coconut curry, pineapple chunks and spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Mango Pineapple - $22: Cooked with a mild and sweet blend of pineapple, mangoes, fruity curry with a touch of spices Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wine Korma - $22: Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices then cooked with creamy coconut wine curry Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Korma - $22: Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices then cooked with creamy curry Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boneless Butter Chicken - $22: Boneless chicken roasted in a clay oven then finished with a buttery, smoked-tomato curry Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Chilli Ginger Masala - $22: Sauteed with ginger, chillies, onions, bell peppers curry Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Karahi Chicken - $22: Chicken, peppers, sliced onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and curry cooked in a karahi wok Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Vindaloo - $22: Chicken cooked with tangy tomato and onion curry Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Saag - $22: Chicken cooked with blended spinach, broccoli, garlic and ginger with a touch of cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Jhalprazie - $22: Boneless Chicken, Bell peppers and vegetables cooked in chef's special traditional curry sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Madras Curry - $22: A flavorful south indian specialty curry Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Chettinad - $22: A very spicy curry of chillies, herbs and traditional curry Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Lamb Curry Specialties
All lamb curries are made with lean fresh meats
- Lamb Shank - $39: Slow roasted lamb shank cooked with onion, garlic, ginger, tomato curry, herbs and spices Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Rogan Josh - $24: Boneless lamb cooked with a curry sauce of onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and peppers Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Royal Lamb Coconut Korma - $25: Lamb marinated then cooked in coconut creamy curry, cashew almond paste, and raisins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Chettinad - $25: Very spicy curry of chillies, herbs and traditional curry Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Saag - $25: Tender lamb cooked with blended spinach, broccoli, garlic and ginger with herbs and spices Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Chilli Ginger - $25: Lamb sauteed with chillies, onions, ginger and onion curry Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Vindaloo - $25: Lamb cooked with tangy tomato and onion curry topped with herbs Available at: dinner, lunch
Shrimp Curry Specialties
Shrimp curries are made with top quality shrimps
- Shrimp Pepper Masala - $27: Shrimps cooked with fresh, peppers, sliced onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and a healthy curry Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Coconut Korma - $27: Shrimp cooked in sweetened coconut creamy curry, cashew almond paste and raisins Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Vindaloo - $27: Shrimp cooked with tangy tomato and onion curry Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Mango Pineapple - $27: Cooked with a mild and sweet blend of pineapple, mangoes, fruity curry with a touch of spices Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Saag - $27: Shrimp cooked with blended spinach, broccoli, garlic and ginger with a touch of cream Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Chettinad - $27: A very spicy curry of chillies, herbs and traditional curry Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Madras - $27: A flavorful south indian specialty curry Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetarian / Vegan Curry Specialties
- Chana Masala - $16: Garbanzo Beans cooked with a traditional home made curry of onions, garlic and ginger Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Tikka Masala - $25: Farmers cheese cooked in a curry sauce of tomatoes, onions, garlic and a touch of cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Palak Paneer (Saag) - $24: A healthy blend of spinach, broccoli, garlic, ginger, onions, spices & cubed farmers cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Navrattan Korma - $20: Seasonal vegetables cooked in a curry of cream, cashew paste, nuts, raisins and spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Malai Kofta - $24: Homemade vegetable balls cooked with a creamed curry of onions, garlic, ginger and cashew paste Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butter Tarka Kofta - $24: Homemade vegetable balls sauteed with herbs and cooked with buttery tomato, onions, garlic, ginger and herb curry Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bengan Bhartha - $24: Eggplant roasted in clay oven, cooked with, onions, herbs, tomatoes, with or without cream Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Aloo Muttar Masala - $23: Paneer, Potato cubes cooked with peas, garlic, ginger, curry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aloo Gobhi - $21: Cauliflower and fresh potatoes cooked with onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, herbs and spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dal Tarka (Yellow) - $15: Mixture of yellow lentils cooked with butter, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dal Makhni - $15: Mixture of black lentils cooked with butter, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Karahi Paneer - $23: Mixture of black lentils cooked with butter, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shahi Paneer - $23: Small cubes of farmers cheese cooked with creamy, curry, nuts, raisins and herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Punjabi Butter Saag - $24: Pureed spinach, broccoli, garlic, ginger, onions, and tomatoes in a traditional butter tarka Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bhindi Masala - $21: Okra sauteed with onions, mild spices and herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Fresh Breads
- Naan - $6: Fresh baked bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Naan - $7: Fresh with garlic and cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Raisin Naan - $8: Naan stuffed with sweet coconut, raisins Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Naan - $8: Naan stuffed with spiced shredded farmers cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Naan - $8: Fresh baked bread with spiced onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilli Naan - $8: Naan stuffed with spiced chillies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roti - $6: Whole wheat bread made fresh Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paratha - $8: Buttery whole wheat bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Shahi Mango - $11: Creamy mango pulp with crushed pineapple Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Gulab Jamun - $9: Juicy fried mild balls with cardamom syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Rus Malai - $13: Soft Indian farmers cheese cooked in a sweet creamy syrup, pistachio and nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Gajar Halwa - $13: Grated carrots cooked with almonds, raisins, milk, sugar and cardamom Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Beverages
- Refreshing Drinks (Martini, Margarita, Sunrise) - $15: Choice of Martini, Margarita, or Sunrise Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
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