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Tarka Indian Kitchen

Indian$$

Open daily 11am–9pm

  • 427 N Loop 1604 W, Ste 101, San Antonio, TX 78232
  • (210) 499-0982
  • Last verified: September 2026
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Exterior storefront of Tarka Indian Kitchen at its Stone Oak location in San Antonio at night, with the illuminated tarka Indian Kitchen sign above the entrance

Menu

Starters

  • Vegetable Samosas$5.50

    Two flaky pastry puffs stuffed with seasoned potatoes & green peas. Served with choice of chutney. Our most popular starter!

  • Chicken Pakoras$5.50

    Tender chicken strips deep fried in seasoned chickpea flour batter. Served with choice of chutney.

  • Vegetable Pakoras$4.75

    Potatoes & onions dipped & fried in a seasoned gram flour & roasted cumin batter. Served with choice of chutney including vegan mint-tamarind.

  • Samosa Chaat$5.50

    Vegetable samosa topped with Channa Masala, mint & tamarind chutneys, raita, onions & chickpea crisps. No raita makes it vegan. Classic street fare!

  • Tikka Masala Fries$3.75

    Perfectly fried & tossed with our special masala seasoning mix. Served with Tikka sauce or make it vegan with agave-tamarind sauce or ketchup.

Soups & Salads

  • Mulligatawny Soup (Cup)$3.00

    Flavorful vegetables, lentils & chicken, pureed & infused with lemon juice, curry powder & coconut milk.

  • Mulligatawny Soup (Bowl)$4.75

    Flavorful vegetables, lentils & chicken, pureed & infused with lemon juice, curry powder & coconut milk.

  • Madras Soup (Cup)$2.75

    Tomato-coconut soup cooked with Indian spices & finished with an aromatic tarka of onions, cumin & garlic.

  • Madras Soup (Bowl)$4.50

    Tomato-coconut soup cooked with Indian spices & finished with an aromatic tarka of onions, cumin & garlic.

  • Chicken Kabob Salad$12.00

    Freshly grilled chicken atop mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, garbanzos & gluten-free masala crisps. Served with a homemade agave-tamarind dressing.

  • Green Salad$4.50

    Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, chickpeas & gluten-free masala crisps. Served with a choice of salad dressing.

Curries

  • Build Your Own Curry

    Choose your favorite curry, pick a protein, and select a spice level (Mild, Med, Hot, Xtra Hot). Served with basmati rice. Protein pricing: Chicken $12, Lamb $14, Shrimp $13, Veggie $11, Paneer $12.

  • Tikka Masala

    Mouthwatering creamy tomato curry infused with fresh herbs & spices. House favorite!

  • Korma

    Rich cashew almond pistachio cream sauce.

  • Saag

    Pureed spinach sauteed with garlic & onions, delicately spiced & enriched with cream.

  • Yellow Daal Curry

    Yellow & red lentils cooked with Indian spices & finished with a tarka of onions, tomatoes, cumin & coriander.

  • Coconut Curry

    Smooth onion sauce infused with fresh ginger & garlic, finished with coconut milk & potatoes.

  • Vindaloo

    Tangy onion & tomato sauce sauteed with bell peppers & potatoes, finished with tamarind chutney.

  • Mushroom Masala

    A savory curry made with sauteed garlic, ginger, cumin & coriander simmered in a hearty tomato-onion gravy with mushrooms.

Vegetarian

  • Malai Kofta$12.00

    Savory vegetable dumplings cooked in a rich tomato-onion curry sauce. Spiced to order; served with basmati rice.

  • Channa Masala$10.00

    Zesty garbanzo bean curry with sauteed onions, tomatoes, garlic & ginger.

  • Yellow Daal$10.00

    Yellow & red lentils cooked with Indian spices & finished with a tarka of onions, tomatoes, cumin & coriander.

  • Aloo Gobi$11.00

    Braised cauliflower, potatoes & green peas cooked with a fragrant blend of spices.

  • Mattar Paneer$12.00

    Paneer cheese & green peas simmered in an onion curry with tomato sauce & cream.

  • Daal Makhani$10.00

    Black lentils & kidney beans slow cooked with cream, garlic, ginger, onions, tomatoes & spices.

  • Saag Channa$11.00

    A flavorful combination of our garbanzo bean curry & pureed spinach sauteed with garlic & onions, with a touch of cream.

  • Beyond Keema Curry$13.00

    Plant-based ground meat with green peas & potatoes, seasoned with coriander, dried chilis & Indian spices. Served with vegan Pav rolls instead of rice.

"Not" Biryanis

  • Build Your Own "Not" Biryani

    Basmati rice stir fried with ginger, garlic, onions, whole spices & choice of protein. Served with a side of raita - yogurt blended with herbs, spices & grated veggies. Spiced to order (Mild, Med, Hot, Xtra Hot). Not a traditional Hyderabadi Biryani!

  • Chicken$12.00
  • Lamb$14.00
  • Shrimp$13.00
  • Veggie$11.00
  • Paneer$12.00
  • Beyond Keema$13.00

From the Tawa (Grill)

  • Chicken Kabob$12.00

    Tender chicken breast delicately seasoned in our chef's special marinade. Contains dairy. Served with grilled vegetables, basmati rice & choice of Tikka sauce, mint-tamarind-yogurt chutney or desi ranch.

  • Sheesh Kabob$13.00

    Juicy ground lamb patties made with onions, fresh garlic, ginger, cumin, herbs & spices, perfectly seared. Dairy free. Not Halal. Served with grilled vegetables, basmati rice & choice of sauce.

  • Combo Kabob$13.00

    Can't decide? Get the best of both worlds with chicken & sheesh kabobs.

Baked to Order Breads

  • Naan$2.75
  • Garlic Naan$2.95
  • Cheese Naan$4.50
  • Roti$2.65
  • Pav$2.65

Kids

  • Tikka Masala Curry Bowl$6.50

    Chicken, veggies or paneer in a mild tomato-cream sauce over rice. Served with a choice of apple juice, one of our freshly made lemonades or fountain drink.

  • Coconut Curry Bowl$6.50

    Chicken, veggies or paneer in a mild vegan coconut curry with potatoes, served over rice. Served with a choice of apple juice, lemonade or fountain drink.

  • Kids Chicken Pakoras$6.50

    Fried strips of tender chicken breast served with rice or masala fries.

  • Kabob Bowl$6.50

    Chicken or Sheesh (Ground Lamb) Kabobs served with rice or masala fries.

  • Biryani Rice Bowl$6.50

    Basmati rice stir fried with chicken, veggies or paneer.

Desserts

  • Ras Malai$3.50

    Delicate cheese patties served in sweetened cream.

  • Gulab Jaman$3.50

    Deep fried milk pastry served warm in rosewater syrup.

  • Mango Cheesecake$4.75

    Light & moist, bursting with flavor from the king of fruits.

Whipped Fresh Lassis

  • Mango Lassi$4.75

    Regular & Vegan available.

  • Strawberry Lassi$4.75

    Regular & Vegan available.

Beverages

  • Mango Lemonade
  • Strawberry Rose Lemonade
  • Chai
  • Iced Chai
  • Iced Tea
  • Fountain Drinks
  • Sparkling Mineral Water
  • Select Wine & Beer

Menu items and prices are approximate and may have changed — call the restaurant to confirm.

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