Royal India Bistro Menu (Update 2025)
Royal India Bistro, located in Lexington, MA, offers a wide range of traditional Indian dishes with a modern twist. The menu includes tantalizing options like Dahi Kabab, Rack Of Lamb, Chicken Achari, and Sham Savera. Their authentic flavors and unique combinations make for a delightful dining experience.
One of the standout dishes is the Ginger Honey Shrimp Curry, a sweet and spicy treat for seafood lovers. The Chaat Papri Dip is a refreshing appetizer that perfectly balances flavors. The menu also features a variety of bread options like Paneer Tikka and Chilli Cheese Kulcha, all cooked to perfection in the tandoor.
Royal India Bistro caters to vegetarians and vegans with many options available. The cozy ambiance and friendly staff add to the overall dining experience. The restaurant's commitment to quality and service shines through in each dish, making it a must-visit for Indian cuisine enthusiasts.
Chefs special
Dahi Kabab (appetizer)
A classic Mughlai dish, A unique kabab made with herbs and spiced yogurt mixture , crispy on the outside with a creamy texture.
Rack Of Lamb
Rack of lamb marinated in yogurt &spices cooked in tandoori , Jeera Aloo & masala sauce
Chicken Achari
Boneless Chicken Thighs cooked with spices used for Indian pickles and touch of coconut cream .
Sham Savera
Spinach balls stuffed with home paneer cooked in a creamy tomato sauce .
Shami Kebob ( Appetizer)
A tender kabob made with minced chicken and spices .
Khadi Pakora
Kadhi pakoda is a popular North Indian dish that consists of vegetable fritters (pakoras) dunked in a tangy, yogurt-based sauce known as kadhi. Served with rice
Chaat Papri Dip ( appetizer )
Homemade yogurt topped with Cucumber, tomatoes, chickpeas, onion, tamarind, mint chutney and pomegranates seed and sev , served with Papri.
Paneer Tikka (tandoori)
Cubes of homemade Paneer marinated in sour cream with ginger and garlic paste and spices cooked in tandoor . served with Masala sauce on the side .
Chicken Haryali
Chicken tenders Marinated in a paste of cilantro , mint , spinach , garlic and ginger with spices and sour cream cooked in tandoor . served with Masala sauce on the side
Chicken Jalfrazi
Boneless Chicken thighs cooked in a curry sauce with fresh vegetables and spices.
Ginger Honey Shrimp Curry
Tandoori jumbo Shrimp cooked in coconut milk , ginger Honey sauce littler sweet and spicy.
Gajar Halwa (Dessert)
A rich and creamy Indian dessert made with grated red carrots, milk, cardamom and ghee.
Methi Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken thighs cooked in coconut milk curry with fenugreek and spices.
Palak Paneer Naan (Bread)
Unleavened white bread stuffed with crushed paneer , chopped spinach and spices.
Bullet Naan
Unleavened white bread with garlic and crushed green peppers.
Chilli Cheese Kulcha (bread )
Unleavened white bread stuffed with jalapeo & pepper jack cheese.
Mango Lassi
Strawberry Lassi
Sweet Lassi
Salty Lassi
Lemonade
Canned Soda
Mango Juice
Orange Juice
Beverages
Soups
Chicken Soup
Chicken broth soup with diced chicken.
Mulligatawny Soup
Royal Lentil soup with pureed vegetables.
Coconut Soup
Indian Salad
Onions, green chillies and lemon.
Garden Salad
Chef Salad
Garden fresh salad topped with pan roasted chicken.
Salads
Condiments
Raita
Yogurt with shredded cucumbers and mint.
Mango Chutney
Mint Chutney
Mixed Pickle
Condiment Tray
2 Piece Papad
Light black bean wafer.
5 Piece Vegetable Pakora
Mixed vegetable fritters.
4 Piece Cheese Pakora
Stuffed homemade cheese slices dipped in chickpea batter and crisp fried.
5 Piece Chicken Pakora
Tenders, boneless chicken breast marinated in a lightly spiced batter and crisp fried.
4 Piece Fish Pakora
Boneless haddock marinated in a lightly spiced batter and crisp fried.
Shrimp Pakora
Shrimp marinated in mixture of spices and crisp fried.
2 Piece Aloo Tikki
Potato patties.
2 Piece Vegetable Samosa
Crispy turnovers stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas.
2 Piece Meat Samosas
Crispy turnovers stuffed with ground lamb, spiced potatoes and peas.
Vegetable Mixed Appetizers
Vegetable pakora, vegetable samosa, aloo tikki and cheese pakora.
Mixed Appetizers
Vegetable pakora, vegetable samosa, aloo tikki, cheese pakora, chicken pakora and meat samosa.
Royal Mixed Appetizers
Vegetable pakora, vegetable samosa, aloo tikki, cheese pakora, chicken pakora, meat samosa, chicken kabob and fish pakora.
Aloo Chat Papri
Wheat crisps mixed with potatoes, onions, cucumber, tomatoes and topped with sweet and sour sauce and yogurt.
Chicken Kabob
Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in special, homemade marinade and grilled in clay oven.
Samosa Cholle
Crispy Samosa smashed and topped with onion , tomatoes , yogurt, tamarind and chickpeas.
Appetizers
Indian Breads
Naan
Unleavened white flour baked bread.
Onion Naan
Unleavened white bread stuffed with onion.
Garlic Naan
Unleavened white bread with garlic.
Cheese Naan
Unleavened white bread stuffed with cheese.
Kashmir Naan
Unleavened white bread stuffed with raisins, cashews and coconut.
Chicken Naan
Unleavened white bread stuffed with tandoori chicken.
Basil Naan
Unleavened white bread stuffed with fresh cut basil.
Tandoori Roti
Wheat bread baked over charcoal heat.
Poori
Crispy, deep fried puffy bread.
Chapati
Traditional flat Indian wheat bread.
Paratha
Multilayer whole what bread cooked with butter.
Aloo Paratha
Whole-wheat bread stuffed with potatoes and peas cooked with butter.
Keema Paratha
Stuffed with ground lamb and green peas cooked with butter.
Bhatura
Fluffy,deep fried leavened bread.
Bread Basket
Includes the variety of breads.
Vegetable Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with fresh vegetables, seasoned with herbs, toasted cashews and raisins. Served with raita.
Chicken Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with chicken in a delicate blend of exotic spices with toasted cashews and raisins. Served with raita.
Shrimp Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with shrimp, seasoned with fresh ground spices and toasted cashews and raisins. Served with raita.
Special Royal Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with fresh vegetables, lamb, chicken and shrimp seasoned with fresh ground spices and toasted cashews and raisins. Served with raita.
Side order rice
16 oz container of Basmati Rice
Lamb Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with lamb in a delicate blend of exotic spices with toasted cashews and raisins. Served with raita.
Rice Specialties
South Indian Specialties
Plain Dosa
Thin crepes made with rice and lentils. Served with coconut chutney and sambhar.
Masala Dosa
Thin crepes stuffed with potatoes and onions. Served with coconut chutney and sambhar.
Chicken Dosa
Thin crepes stuffed with chicken and potatoes. Served with coconut chutney and sambhar.
Lamb Dosa
Thin crispy crepe stuffed with lamb and potatoes. Served with coconut chutney and sambhar.
Uttapam
Thin pancake made with rice and lentils, topped with onions, tomatoes, peppers, coconut and fresh coriander. Served with coconut chutney and sambhar.
Chicken Tandoori
Chicken with bones marinated in yogurt and spices and grilled in clay oven. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken breast marinated in yogurt and spices and grilled in tandoor. Served with basmati rice.
Seekh Kebob
Finely minced lamb seasoned with herbs and spices and baked in clay oven. Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Boti Kebob
Juicy chunks of lamb marinated in sour cream and spices and broiled in clay oven. Served with basmati rice.
Fish Tandoori
Salmon marinated in sour cream and spices and baked in our tandoor. Served with basmati rice.
Shrimp Tandoori
Jumbo shrimp marinated in sour cream and freshly ground spices and grilled in tandoor. Served with basmati rice.
Mix Tandoori Grill
Combinations of lamb, chicken tikka, chicken tandoori, sheek kabob, fish and shrimp tandoori. Served with basmati rice.
Tandoori Specialties
Vegetarian Delights
Aloo Ghobi
Fresh cauliflower and potatoes gently cooked with herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice.
Aloo Palak
Fresh spinach cooked with potatoes. Served with basmati rice.
Malai Kofta
Vegetable balls cooked in velvet sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Aloo Mattar
Fresh garden peas cooked with potatoes. Served with basmati rice.
Palak Paneer
Blend of fresh spinach, ginger, onion and cubes of homemade cottage cheese cooked in light spices. Served with basmati rice.
Dal Maharani
Royal lentil dish cooked with fresh ginger, garlic and onions. Garnished with shredded makhan. Served with basmati rice.
Kabuli Channa
North Indian specialty, subtle flavored chickpeas tempered with ginger and garlic. Served with basmati rice.
Matter Paneer
Fresh homemade cottage cheese gently cooked with tender garden peas and fresh spices. Served with basmati rice.
Baingan Bharta
Whole eggplant roasted over charcoal, gently blended and tempered with aromatic herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Homemade cheese cooked in a creamy tomato sauce.
Vegetable Curry
Mixed garden fresh vegetables cooked with light spices. Served with basmati rice.
Vegetable Masala
Mixed garden fresh vegetables cooked with fresh and creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Vegetable Korma
Garden fresh vegetables cooked with cashews, raisins and cream. Served with basmati rice.
Shahi Bindi Bhuna
Fresh okra roasted with onions, ginger and garlic. Served with basmati rice.
Shahi Paneer Korma
Homemade cheese cubes cooked in cream, nuts and raisins. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken cooked with fresh onions, garlic and unique blend of spices. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Saag
Chicken cooked with fresh spinach. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Korma
Chicken cooked in creamy sauce enriched with cashews. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Kadai
Boneless chicken pan roasted with spices, onions, tomatoes and peppers with a touch of cream. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Mushroom
Boneless chicken curry cooked with mushrooms. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Chili Masala
Boneless tandoori chicken cooked with green chili, onions, peppers and spices. Served with basmati rice.
Hot Chicken Vindaloo
Boneless chicken cooked with potatoes, a touch of lemon, hot spices and fresh green herbs. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Mango
Boneless chicken cooked with sweet and sour mango sauce and garnished with green herbs. Served with basmati rice.
Butter Chicken
Pieces of boneless tandoori chicken cooked in creamy tomato sauce enriched with cashews and raisins. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless diced chicken tandoori cooked in creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Tikka Saag
Boneless roasted chicken tandoori style cooked with fresh spinach. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Specialties
Lamb Specialties
Keema Curry
Ground lamb cooked with green peas, tomatoes and onions. Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Rogan Josh
Boneless tender pieces of lamb cooked with onions, garlic, fresh tomatoes, yogurt and fresh spices. Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Mushroom
Lamb curry cooked with mushrooms. Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Curry
Boneless tender pieces of lamb cooked with onions, garlic, ginger and unique blend of spices. Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Do Piaza
Tender pieces of lamb roasted in tandoor, then cooked with onions, green peppers, fresh tomatoes and spices. Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Saag
Boneless pieces of lamb cooked with fresh spinach and flavored with fresh herbs. Served with basmati rice.
Hot Lamb Vindaloo
Tender pieces of lamb marinated in fresh tomatoes and lemon, cooked with potatoes, ginger, hot spices and fresh green herbs. Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Tikka Masala
Boneless lamb tandoori cooked in creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Korma
Lamb curry cooked in creamy sauce enriched with cashews. Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Kadai
Tender lamb sauteed with onion, tomato , peppers and spices with a touch of cream.
Fish Curry
Boneless, haddock cooked with onions in light sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Machli Masala
Haddock cooked in creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Hot Fish Vindaloo
Haddock cooked with potatoes, a touch of lemon, hot spices and fresh green herbs. Served with basmati rice.
Shrimp Saag
Shrimp cooked with fresh spinach. Served with basmati rice.
Shrimp Korma
Shrimp cooked in creamy sauce enriched with cashews. Served with basmati rice.
Shrimp Do Piazza
Shrimp cooked with onions, green peppers and fresh tomatoes. Served with basmati rice.
Goa Shrimp Curry
Prepared with freshly ground coconut and array of blended spices. Served with basmati rice.
Hot Shrimp Vindaloo
Shrimp cooked with potatoes, a touch of lemon, hot spices and fresh green herbs. Served with basmati rice.
Shrimp Tandoori Masala
Shrimp dipped in marinade of yogurt and exotic spices, grilled and over charcoal and cooked in fresh creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Seafood Specialties
Sides
Side Order of Basmati Rice
Masala Sauce
A 16 oz container of Masala sauce .
Palak Paneer Luncheon Special
Fresh spinach, ginger, onions and cubes of cottage cheese cooked in light spices. Served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney.
Aloo Matter Luncheon Special
Fresh garden peas cooked with potatoes. Served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney.
Vegetable Masala Luncheon Special
Mixed garden fresh vegetables cooked with fresh creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney.
Kabuli Chana Luncheon Special
A north Indian specialty. Subtle flavored chickpeas tempered with ginger and garlic. Served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney.
Dal Maharani Luncheon Special
A lentil dish cooked with fresh ginger, garlic and onions and garnished with shredded makhan. Served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney.
Baingan Bharta Luncheon Special
Whole eggplant roasted over charcoal, blended and tempered with aromatic herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney.
Paneer Tikka Masala Luncheon Special
Homemade cheese cooked in a creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney.
Chicken Saag Luncheon Special
Chicken cooked with fresh spinach. Served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney.
Chicken Curry Luncheon Special
Boneless chicken cooked with fresh onions, garlic and a blend of spices. Served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney.
Chicken Tikka Masala Luncheon Special
Boneless diced chicken tandoori cooked in a creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney.
Chicken Korma Luncheon Special
Chicken cooked in creamy sauce and enriched with cashews. Served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney.
Keema Curry Luncheon Special
Ground lamb cooked with green peas, tomatoes and onions. Served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney.
Lamb Rogan Josh Luncheon Special
Boneless tender pieces of lamb cooked with onions, garlic, fresh tomatoes, yogurt and fresh spices. Served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney.
Lamb Vindaloo Luncheon Special
Very tender pieces of lamb marinated in fresh tomatoes and lemon and cooked with potatoes, ginger hot spices and fresh green herbs. Served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney.
Lamb Korma Luncheon Special
Lamb curry cooked in creamy sauce and enriched with cashews. Served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney.
Lamb Curry Luncheon Special
Boneless tender pieces of lamb cooked with onions, garlic, ginger and a spice blend. Served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney.
Fish Curry Luncheon Special
Boneless, skinless haddock cooked with onions in a light sauce. Served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney.
Goa Shrimp Curry Luncheon Special
Shrimp curry prepared with freshly ground coconut and blended spices. Served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney.
Shrimp Bhuna Luncheon Special
Shrimp pan-roasted with fresh onions, peppers, tomatoes and spices. Served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney.
Luncheon Specials
Desserts
Rasmali
Homemade fresh cottage cheese sweetened milk served cold.
Gulab Jamun
North Indian sweet dessert, delicious light pastry ball made from milk fried and soaked in sweet syrup.
Mango Ice Cream
Badami Kheer
Homemade rice pudding flavored with cardamon and blended with almonds.
Kulfi Badam Pista
Rich ice cream with pistachios.