Turmeric – Indian
Bathed in a warm, golden glow that mirrors its namesake spice, this inviting retreat welcomes guests with the intoxicating fragrance of toasted cumin and simmering masalas. Velvety butter chicken and slow-cooked lentils arrive alongside pillows of garlic-scented naan, creating a communal feast where every bite—from the rich malai kofta to a cooling mango lassi—is a soul-warming celebration of aromatic tradition.
731, East Yosemite Avenue, Merced, CA, 95340 +12093831900 https://www.turmericindianmerced.com/0Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, south-beach, alkaline, tlc, volumetrics, zone, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Main Courses
Authentic Indian curries and vegetarian specialties.
- Butter Chicken: Creamy tomato-based curry with tender chicken Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tikka Masala: Roasted marinated chicken chunks in a spiced sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Malai Kofta: Fried potato and paneer balls in a rich creamy gravy Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Daal Makhani: Slow cooked black lentils and kidney beans with butter and cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aloo Gobi: Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with Indian spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chana Saag: Chickpeas cooked with spinach and spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
Freshly baked breads to accompany your meal.
- Garlic Naan: Leavened flatbread with garlic and herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butter Naan: Traditional leavened flatbread with butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
Refreshing Indian drinks.
- Mango Lassi: Sweet and creamy mango yogurt drink
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- Mountain Mike's — Italian
- Quickly — Chinese
- Thai Cuisine II — Thai
- A&W — American
- Dutch Bros. Coffee — American
- Teriyaki Don — Japanese
- Strings Italian Cafe — Italian
- Yosemite Station — American
- Sizzler — Steakhouse
- Carl's Jr. — American
- Toni's Courtyard Café & Bakery — American
