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.

$10.95

Rack Of Lamb

Rack of lamb marinated in yogurt &spices cooked in tandoori , Jeera Aloo & masala sauce

$30.00

Chicken Achari

Boneless Chicken Thighs cooked with spices used for Indian pickles and touch of coconut cream .

$24.00

Sham Savera

Spinach balls stuffed with home paneer cooked in a creamy tomato sauce .

$21.00

Shami Kebob ( Appetizer)

A tender kabob made with minced chicken and spices .

$15.00

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

$21.95

Chaat Papri Dip ( appetizer )

Homemade yogurt topped with Cucumber, tomatoes, chickpeas, onion, tamarind, mint chutney and pomegranates seed and sev , served with Papri.

$16.00

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 .

$21.00

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

$23.00

Chicken Jalfrazi

Boneless Chicken thighs cooked in a curry sauce with fresh vegetables and spices.

$23.00

Ginger Honey Shrimp Curry

Tandoori jumbo Shrimp cooked in coconut milk , ginger Honey sauce littler sweet and spicy.

$26.00

Gajar Halwa (Dessert)

A rich and creamy Indian dessert made with grated red carrots, milk, cardamom and ghee.

$10.00

Methi Chicken Curry

Boneless chicken thighs cooked in coconut milk curry with fenugreek and spices.

$23.00

Palak Paneer Naan (Bread)

Unleavened white bread stuffed with crushed paneer , chopped spinach and spices.

$8.50

Bullet Naan

Unleavened white bread with garlic and crushed green peppers.

$7.50

Chilli Cheese Kulcha (bread )

Unleavened white bread stuffed with jalapeo & pepper jack cheese.

$8.95

Mango Lassi

$6.00

Strawberry Lassi

$6.00

Sweet Lassi

$5.25

Salty Lassi

$5.25

Lemonade

$2.50

Canned Soda

$2.00

Mango Juice

$5.00

Orange Juice

$3.50

Beverages

Soups

Chicken Soup

Chicken broth soup with diced chicken.

$5.50

Mulligatawny Soup

Royal Lentil soup with pureed vegetables.

$5.50

Coconut Soup

$5.50

Indian Salad

Onions, green chillies and lemon.

$2.00

Garden Salad

$6.95

Chef Salad

Garden fresh salad topped with pan roasted chicken.

$12.00

Salads

Condiments

Raita

Yogurt with shredded cucumbers and mint.

$3.95

Mango Chutney

$3.95

Mint Chutney

$3.95

Mixed Pickle

$3.95

Condiment Tray

$10.95

2 Piece Papad

Light black bean wafer.

$2.00

5 Piece Vegetable Pakora

Mixed vegetable fritters.

$10.00

4 Piece Cheese Pakora

Stuffed homemade cheese slices dipped in chickpea batter and crisp fried.

$10.00

5 Piece Chicken Pakora

Tenders, boneless chicken breast marinated in a lightly spiced batter and crisp fried.

$12.00

4 Piece Fish Pakora

Boneless haddock marinated in a lightly spiced batter and crisp fried.

$12.00

Shrimp Pakora

Shrimp marinated in mixture of spices and crisp fried.

$12.00

2 Piece Aloo Tikki

Potato patties.

$8.00

2 Piece Vegetable Samosa

Crispy turnovers stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas.

$7.95

2 Piece Meat Samosas

Crispy turnovers stuffed with ground lamb, spiced potatoes and peas.

$9.95

Vegetable Mixed Appetizers

Vegetable pakora, vegetable samosa, aloo tikki and cheese pakora.

$12.95

Mixed Appetizers

Vegetable pakora, vegetable samosa, aloo tikki, cheese pakora, chicken pakora and meat samosa.

$13.95

Royal Mixed Appetizers

Vegetable pakora, vegetable samosa, aloo tikki, cheese pakora, chicken pakora, meat samosa, chicken kabob and fish pakora.

$13.95

Aloo Chat Papri

Wheat crisps mixed with potatoes, onions, cucumber, tomatoes and topped with sweet and sour sauce and yogurt.

$11.95

Chicken Kabob

Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in special, homemade marinade and grilled in clay oven.

$12.95

Samosa Cholle

Crispy Samosa smashed and topped with onion , tomatoes , yogurt, tamarind and chickpeas.

$16.00

Appetizers

Indian Breads

Naan

Unleavened white flour baked bread.

$4.95

Onion Naan

Unleavened white bread stuffed with onion.

$5.95

Garlic Naan

Unleavened white bread with garlic.

$5.95

Cheese Naan

Unleavened white bread stuffed with cheese.

$6.95

Kashmir Naan

Unleavened white bread stuffed with raisins, cashews and coconut.

$6.95

Chicken Naan

Unleavened white bread stuffed with tandoori chicken.

$6.95

Basil Naan

Unleavened white bread stuffed with fresh cut basil.

$6.95

Tandoori Roti

Wheat bread baked over charcoal heat.

$4.95

Poori

Crispy, deep fried puffy bread.

$4.95

Chapati

Traditional flat Indian wheat bread.

$4.95

Paratha

Multilayer whole what bread cooked with butter.

$4.95

Aloo Paratha

Whole-wheat bread stuffed with potatoes and peas cooked with butter.

$6.95

Keema Paratha

Stuffed with ground lamb and green peas cooked with butter.

$6.95

Bhatura

Fluffy,deep fried leavened bread.

$5.95

Bread Basket

Includes the variety of breads.

$10.95

Vegetable Biryani

Basmati rice cooked with fresh vegetables, seasoned with herbs, toasted cashews and raisins. Served with raita.

$17.95

Chicken Biryani

Basmati rice cooked with chicken in a delicate blend of exotic spices with toasted cashews and raisins. Served with raita.

$19.95

Shrimp Biryani

Basmati rice cooked with shrimp, seasoned with fresh ground spices and toasted cashews and raisins. Served with raita.

$20.95

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.

$21.95

Side order rice

16 oz container of Basmati Rice

$4.00

Lamb Biryani

Basmati rice cooked with lamb in a delicate blend of exotic spices with toasted cashews and raisins. Served with raita.

$20.95

Rice Specialties

South Indian Specialties

Plain Dosa

Thin crepes made with rice and lentils. Served with coconut chutney and sambhar.

$11.95

Masala Dosa

Thin crepes stuffed with potatoes and onions. Served with coconut chutney and sambhar.

$13.95

Chicken Dosa

Thin crepes stuffed with chicken and potatoes. Served with coconut chutney and sambhar.

$15.95

Lamb Dosa

Thin crispy crepe stuffed with lamb and potatoes. Served with coconut chutney and sambhar.

$15.95

Uttapam

Thin pancake made with rice and lentils, topped with onions, tomatoes, peppers, coconut and fresh coriander. Served with coconut chutney and sambhar.

$12.95

Chicken Tandoori

Chicken with bones marinated in yogurt and spices and grilled in clay oven. Served with basmati rice.

$19.95

Chicken Tikka

Boneless chicken breast marinated in yogurt and spices and grilled in tandoor. Served with basmati rice.

$19.95

Seekh Kebob

Finely minced lamb seasoned with herbs and spices and baked in clay oven. Served with basmati rice.

$19.95

Lamb Boti Kebob

Juicy chunks of lamb marinated in sour cream and spices and broiled in clay oven. Served with basmati rice.

$20.95

Fish Tandoori

Salmon marinated in sour cream and spices and baked in our tandoor. Served with basmati rice.

$21.95

Shrimp Tandoori

Jumbo shrimp marinated in sour cream and freshly ground spices and grilled in tandoor. Served with basmati rice.

$21.95

Mix Tandoori Grill

Combinations of lamb, chicken tikka, chicken tandoori, sheek kabob, fish and shrimp tandoori. Served with basmati rice.

$23.95

Tandoori Specialties

Vegetarian Delights

Aloo Ghobi

Fresh cauliflower and potatoes gently cooked with herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice.

$18.95

Aloo Palak

Fresh spinach cooked with potatoes. Served with basmati rice.

$17.95

Malai Kofta

Vegetable balls cooked in velvet sauce. Served with basmati rice.

$19.95

Aloo Mattar

Fresh garden peas cooked with potatoes. Served with basmati rice.

$17.95

Palak Paneer

Blend of fresh spinach, ginger, onion and cubes of homemade cottage cheese cooked in light spices. Served with basmati rice.

$18.95

Dal Maharani

Royal lentil dish cooked with fresh ginger, garlic and onions. Garnished with shredded makhan. Served with basmati rice.

$17.95

Kabuli Channa

North Indian specialty, subtle flavored chickpeas tempered with ginger and garlic. Served with basmati rice.

$17.95

Matter Paneer

Fresh homemade cottage cheese gently cooked with tender garden peas and fresh spices. Served with basmati rice.

$18.95

Baingan Bharta

Whole eggplant roasted over charcoal, gently blended and tempered with aromatic herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice.

$18.95

Paneer Tikka Masala

Homemade cheese cooked in a creamy tomato sauce.

$17.95

Vegetable Curry

Mixed garden fresh vegetables cooked with light spices. Served with basmati rice.

$17.95

Vegetable Masala

Mixed garden fresh vegetables cooked with fresh and creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.

$17.95

Vegetable Korma

Garden fresh vegetables cooked with cashews, raisins and cream. Served with basmati rice.

$18.95

Shahi Bindi Bhuna

Fresh okra roasted with onions, ginger and garlic. Served with basmati rice.

$18.95

Shahi Paneer Korma

Homemade cheese cubes cooked in cream, nuts and raisins. Served with basmati rice.

$19.95

Chicken Curry

Boneless chicken cooked with fresh onions, garlic and unique blend of spices. Served with basmati rice.

$19.95

Chicken Saag

Chicken cooked with fresh spinach. Served with basmati rice.

$19.95

Chicken Korma

Chicken cooked in creamy sauce enriched with cashews. Served with basmati rice.

$19.95

Chicken Kadai

Boneless chicken pan roasted with spices, onions, tomatoes and peppers with a touch of cream. Served with basmati rice.

$19.95

Chicken Mushroom

Boneless chicken curry cooked with mushrooms. Served with basmati rice.

$19.95

Chicken Chili Masala

Boneless tandoori chicken cooked with green chili, onions, peppers and spices. Served with basmati rice.

$19.95

Hot Chicken Vindaloo

Boneless chicken cooked with potatoes, a touch of lemon, hot spices and fresh green herbs. Served with basmati rice.

$19.95

Chicken Mango

Boneless chicken cooked with sweet and sour mango sauce and garnished with green herbs. Served with basmati rice.

$19.95

Butter Chicken

Pieces of boneless tandoori chicken cooked in creamy tomato sauce enriched with cashews and raisins. Served with basmati rice.

$19.95

Chicken Tikka Masala

Boneless diced chicken tandoori cooked in creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.

$19.95

Chicken Tikka Saag

Boneless roasted chicken tandoori style cooked with fresh spinach. Served with basmati rice.

$19.95

Chicken Specialties

Lamb Specialties

Keema Curry

Ground lamb cooked with green peas, tomatoes and onions. Served with basmati rice.

$20.95

Lamb Rogan Josh

Boneless tender pieces of lamb cooked with onions, garlic, fresh tomatoes, yogurt and fresh spices. Served with basmati rice.

$20.95

Lamb Mushroom

Lamb curry cooked with mushrooms. Served with basmati rice.

$20.95

Lamb Curry

Boneless tender pieces of lamb cooked with onions, garlic, ginger and unique blend of spices. Served with basmati rice.

$20.95

Lamb Do Piaza

Tender pieces of lamb roasted in tandoor, then cooked with onions, green peppers, fresh tomatoes and spices. Served with basmati rice.

$21.95

Lamb Saag

Boneless pieces of lamb cooked with fresh spinach and flavored with fresh herbs. Served with basmati rice.

$21.95

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.

$20.95

Lamb Tikka Masala

Boneless lamb tandoori cooked in creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.

$21.95

Lamb Korma

Lamb curry cooked in creamy sauce enriched with cashews. Served with basmati rice.

$21.95

Lamb Kadai

Tender lamb sauteed with onion, tomato , peppers and spices with a touch of cream.

$21.95

Fish Curry

Boneless, haddock cooked with onions in light sauce. Served with basmati rice.

$21.95

Machli Masala

Haddock cooked in creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.

$21.95

Hot Fish Vindaloo

Haddock cooked with potatoes, a touch of lemon, hot spices and fresh green herbs. Served with basmati rice.

$21.95

Shrimp Saag

Shrimp cooked with fresh spinach. Served with basmati rice.

$21.95

Shrimp Korma

Shrimp cooked in creamy sauce enriched with cashews. Served with basmati rice.

$21.95

Shrimp Do Piazza

Shrimp cooked with onions, green peppers and fresh tomatoes. Served with basmati rice.

$21.95

Goa Shrimp Curry

Prepared with freshly ground coconut and array of blended spices. Served with basmati rice.

$21.95

Hot Shrimp Vindaloo

Shrimp cooked with potatoes, a touch of lemon, hot spices and fresh green herbs. Served with basmati rice.

$21.95

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.

$21.95

Seafood Specialties

Sides

Side Order of Basmati Rice

$4.00

Masala Sauce

A 16 oz container of Masala sauce .

$9.95

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.

$12.95

Aloo Matter Luncheon Special

Fresh garden peas cooked with potatoes. Served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney.

$12.95

Vegetable Masala Luncheon Special

Mixed garden fresh vegetables cooked with fresh creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney.

$12.95

Kabuli Chana Luncheon Special

A north Indian specialty. Subtle flavored chickpeas tempered with ginger and garlic. Served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney.

$12.95

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.

$12.95

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.

$12.95

Paneer Tikka Masala Luncheon Special

Homemade cheese cooked in a creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney.

$12.95

Chicken Saag Luncheon Special

Chicken cooked with fresh spinach. Served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney.

$13.95

Chicken Curry Luncheon Special

Boneless chicken cooked with fresh onions, garlic and a blend of spices. Served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney.

$13.95

Chicken Tikka Masala Luncheon Special

Boneless diced chicken tandoori cooked in a creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney.

$13.95

Chicken Korma Luncheon Special

Chicken cooked in creamy sauce and enriched with cashews. Served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney.

$13.95

Keema Curry Luncheon Special

Ground lamb cooked with green peas, tomatoes and onions. Served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney.

$14.95

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.

$14.95

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.

$14.95

Lamb Korma Luncheon Special

Lamb curry cooked in creamy sauce and enriched with cashews. Served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney.

$14.95

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.

$14.95

Fish Curry Luncheon Special

Boneless, skinless haddock cooked with onions in a light sauce. Served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney.

$14.95

Goa Shrimp Curry Luncheon Special

Shrimp curry prepared with freshly ground coconut and blended spices. Served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney.

$14.95

Shrimp Bhuna Luncheon Special

Shrimp pan-roasted with fresh onions, peppers, tomatoes and spices. Served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney.

$14.95

Luncheon Specials

Desserts

Rasmali

Homemade fresh cottage cheese sweetened milk served cold.

$5.50

Gulab Jamun

North Indian sweet dessert, delicious light pastry ball made from milk fried and soaked in sweet syrup.

$5.50

Mango Ice Cream

$5.50

Badami Kheer

Homemade rice pudding flavored with cardamon and blended with almonds.

$5.50

Kulfi Badam Pista

Rich ice cream with pistachios.

$5.50