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Assorted Indian curries in traditional serving bowls

Tarka Indian Kitchen Upper Kirby

3701 South Shepherd Drive, Ste A, Houston, TX
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Masala Bowls
Starters
Soups & Salads
Fresh Bread
Curries
From the Tawa (Grill)
Biryanis
Vegetarian
Kid's Menu
Desserts
Lassis
Drinks
Sides

Featured Items

  • Vegetable Samosas (V)

    Two flaky pastry puffs stuffed with seasoned potatoes & green peas. Served with choice of chutney. OUR MOST POPULAR STARTER!
    GUEST FAVORITE
    $5.50

  • Garlic Naan

    Leavened flatbread brushed with garlic & basil
    GUEST FAVORITE
    $2.95

  • Tikka Masala (GF)

    Mouthwatering creamy tomato curry infused with fresh herbs and ground spices. Served with basmati rice.
    GUEST FAVORITE
    $11.00

Masala Bowls

Bold, balanced bowls inspired by Indian flavors, layered with basmati rice, house-made dips, pickled onions, fresh greens, a crunchy bean salad & gluten-free masala crisps.

  • Tawa Grilled Chicken Bowl (GF)

    Juicy, tawa-grilled chicken served over basmati rice with cooling cucumber-mint-yogurt dip and finished with creamy garlic sauce. Comes with fresh mixed greens, crunchy red bean salad, pickled red onions & gluten-free masala crisps.
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    $12.00

  • Lamb Sheesh Kabob Bowl (GF)

    Grilled ground lamb patties over basmati rice with cooling cucumber-mint-yogurt dip, finished with creamy garlic sauce. Served with fresh mixed greens, crunchy red bean salad, pickled red onions & gluten-free masala crisps.
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    $14.00

  • Seared Tofu Bowl (V) (GF)

    Spice seared tofu over basmati rice with masala hummus & turmeric tahini sauce. Served with fresh mixed greens, crunchy red bean salad, pickled red onions & gluten-free masala crisps.
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    $11.00

Starters

  • Vegetable Samosas (V)

    Two flaky pastry puffs stuffed with seasoned potatoes & green peas. Served with choice of chutney. OUR MOST POPULAR STARTER!
    GUEST FAVORITE
    $5.50

  • Chicken Pakoras (GF)

    Tender chicken strips dipped in a seasoned chick pea flour batter. Served with mint-tamarind-yogurt chutney.
    $5.50

  • Vegetable Pakoras (V) (GF)

    Potatoes & onions dipped and fried in a gram flour and roasted cumin batter. Served with mint-tamarind-yogurt chutney. Vegan chutney available.
    $4.75

  • Tikka Masala Fries (GF)

    Perfectly fried and tossed in our masala seasoning. Served with a choice of chutney.
    $3.75

  • Samosa Chaat

    Samosa topped with Channa Masala, onions, mint & tamarind chutneys, raita, & sev/boondi (chickpea crisps). Classic Indian street fare!
    $5.50

  • Chicken & Cheese Samosa-nada

    Two flaky pastry shells stuffed with minced curried chicken, cheddar jack cheese, cabbage & onions, delicately spiced and fried to golden brown. Served with choice of chutney.
    $4.75

Soups & Salads

  • Mulligatawny Soup (GF)

    Flavorful vegetables, lentils & minced chicken, infused with lemon juice, curry powder & coconut milk.
    $3.00

  • Madras Soup (V) (GF)

    Tomato-Coconut Soup cooked with Indian spices & finished with an aromatic tarka of onions, cumin & garlic.
    $2.75

  • Chicken Kabob Salad (GF)

    Freshly grilled chicken atop mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, garbanzos & gluten-free masala crisps.
    $11.00

  • Green Salad (V) (GF)

    Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, chickpeas & gluten free masala crisps.
    $4.50

Fresh Bread

  • Naan

    Leavened Indian flatbread
    $2.75

  • Garlic Naan

    Leavened flatbread brushed with garlic & basil
    GUEST FAVORITE
    $2.95

  • Cheese Naan

    Freshly baked Naan topped with Mozzarella cheese, melted to gooey perfection with a dusting of masala. Served with your choice of sauce for dipping.
    $4.50

  • Roti (V)

    Unleavened whole wheat bread
    $2.65

  • Pav (V)

    Freshly toasted sweet vegan yeast rolls
    $2.65

Curries

  • Tikka Masala (GF)

    Mouthwatering creamy tomato curry infused with fresh herbs and ground spices. Served with basmati rice.
    GUEST FAVORITE
    $11.00

  • Korma (N) (GF)

    Rich cashew almond pistachio cream sauce. Served with basmati rice.
    $11.00

  • Coconut Curry (V) (GF)

    Smooth onion sauce infused with fresh ginger and garlic, finished with coconut milk & potatoes. Served with basmati rice.
    $11.00

  • Saag (GF)

    Pureed spinach sauteed with garlic and onions, delicately spiced and enriched with cream. Served with basmati rice.
    $11.00

  • Yellow Daal Curry (V) (GF)

    Yellow & red lentils cooked with Indian spices & finished with a tarka of onions, tomatoes, cumin & coriander. Served with basmati rice.
    $11.00

  • Vindaloo (GF)

    Tangy onion and tomato sauce sauteed with bell peppers & potatoes, finished with tamarind chutney. Served with basmati rice.
    $11.00

  • Mushroom Masala (V) (GF)

    Savory curry made with sautéed garlic, ginger, cumin & coriander simmered in a hearty tomato-onion gravy with mushrooms. Served with basmati rice.
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    $11.00

From the Tawa (Grill)

  • Chicken Kabob (GF)

    Tender chicken breast delicately seasoned in our chef’s special marinade. Contains Dairy. Served with choice of chutney.
    $12.00

  • Sheesh Kabob (GF)

    Juicy ground lamb patties made with onions, fresh garlic & ginger, cumin, herbs & spices, perfectly seared. Dairy free. Not Halal. Served with choice of chutney.
    $13.00

  • Combo Kabob (GF)

    Can't decide? Get the best of both worlds with chicken and sheesh kabobs. Served with choice of chutney.
    $13.00

Biryanis

  • Chicken Biryani (GF)

    Basmati rice stir fried with chicken, garlic, ginger, onion, and whole spices. Served with yogurt blended with roasted cumin, seasoning and finely minced vegetables.
    $12.00

  • Lamb Biryani (GF)

    Basmati rice stir fried with lamb, garlic, ginger, onion, and whole spices. Served with yogurt blended with roasted cumin, seasoning and finely minced vegetables.
    $14.00

  • Shrimp Biryani (GF)

    Basmati rice stir fried with shrimp, garlic, ginger, onion, and whole spices. Served with yogurt blended with roasted cumin, seasoning and finely minced vegetables.
    $13.00

  • Paneer Biryani (GF)

    Basmati rice stir fried with paneer, garlic, ginger, onion, and whole spices. Served with yogurt blended with roasted cumin, seasoning and finely minced vegetables.
    $12.00

  • Vegetable Biryani (GF)

    Basmati rice stir fried with vegetables, garlic, ginger, onion, and whole spices. Served with yogurt blended with roasted cumin, seasoning and finely minced vegetables.
    $11.00

  • Beyond Keema Biryani (GF) (V)

    Basmati Rice cooked with plant-based ground meat, green peas, garlic, ginger, onion, and whole spices. Served with choice of chutney.
    $13.00

Vegetarian

  • Malai Kofta

    Savory vegetable dumplings cooked in a rich tomato-onion curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
    $12.00

  • Kofta Korma (N)

    Savory vegetable dumplings cooked in a rich cashew-almond-pistachio cream sauce. Served with basmati rice.
    $12.00

  • Mattar Paneer (GF)

    Paneer cheese and green peas simmered in an onion curry with a touch tomato sauce and cream. Served with basmati rice.
    $12.00

  • Daal Makhani (GF)

    Black lentils & kidney beans slow cooked with butter & cream, garlic, ginger & tomatoes. Not available mild. Served with basmati rice.
    $10.00

  • Yellow Daal (V) (GF)

    Yellow & red lentils cooked with Indian spices and finished with a tarka of onions, tomatoes, cumin and crushed coriander. Served with basmati rice.
    $10.00

  • Channa Masala (V) (GF)

    Zesty garbanzo bean curry with sautéed onions, tomatoes, garlic & ginger, garnished with cilantro. Served with basmati rice.
    $10.00

  • Saag Channa (GF)

    A flavorful combination of our garbanzo bean curry & pureed spinach sautéed with garlic & onions. Served with basmati rice.
    $11.00

  • Aloo Gobi (V) (GF)

    Braised cauliflower, potatoes & green peas cooked with a fragrant blend of spices. A traditional north Indian favorite! Served with basmati rice.
    $11.00

  • Beyond Keema Curry (V)

    Plant-based ground meat with green peas & red potatoes, seasoned with coriander, dried chilis & Indian spices. Served with freshly toasted vegan sweet yeast rolls instead of rice.
    $13.00

Kid's Menu

  • Kid's Tikka Curry Bowl (GF)

    Chicken, veggies or paneer in mild Tikka Masala curry over basmati rice. Served with a choice of drink.
    $6.50

  • Kid's Coconut Curry Bowl (V) (GF)

    Chicken, veggies or paneer in mild Coconut Curry with potatoes over basmati rice. Served with a choice of drink.
    $6.50

  • Kid's Chicken Pakoras (GF)

    Fried chicken strips served with rice or masala fries, and choice of drink.
    $6.50

  • Kid's Kabob Bowl (GF)

    Chicken or Sheesh (Ground Lamb) Kabobs served with basmati rice or masala fries and choice of drink.
    $6.50

  • Kid's Biryani Rice Bowl (GF)

    Basmati rice stir-fried Indian style with chicken, veggies or paneer. Served with choice of drink.
    $6.50

Desserts

  • Gulab Jaman

    A traditional deep fried milk pastry served warm in a rosewater-honey syrup.
    $3.50

  • Ras Malai (N)

    Delicate cheese patties served in sweetened cream infused with cardamom.
    $3.50

  • Mango Cheesecake (GF)

    Light & moist cheesecake, bursting with flavor from the king of fruit!
    $4.75

Lassis

  • Mango Lassi (GF)

    A refreshing Indian concoction of yogurt or coconut milk freshly whipped with ripe pureed mango.
    GUEST FAVORITE
    $4.75

  • Strawberry Lassi (GF)

    A refreshing Indian concoction of yogurt or coconut milk freshly whipped with ripe pureed strawberries.
    $4.75

  • Mango-Strawberry Lassi (GF)

    A refreshing Indian concoction of yogurt or coconut milk freshly whipped with ripe pureed mango & strawberry.
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    $4.75

  • Sweet Lassi (GF)

    A refreshing Indian concoction of yogurt freshly whipped with sugar
    $4.25

Drinks

  • Mango Lemonade (V) (GF)

    Fresh made in-house
    GUEST FAVORITE
    $2.95

  • Strawberry-Rose Lemonade (V) (GF)

    Fresh made in-house
    $2.95

  • Iced Chai (GF)

    Home-brewed Black Tea infused with Cardamom, Cinnamon & fresh Ginger. Sweetened with Agave & poured over Ice with Oat Milk. Dairy Free!
    $4.00

  • Soft Drinks

    Select Pepsi & Stubborn Natural Sugar Sodas
    $2.95

  • Iced Tea

    Freshly brewed
    $2.95

  • Sparkling Water

    $2.95

  • Apple Juice

    $1.95

  • Chai (GF)

    Fresh brewed in-house with whole milk. Unsweetened.
    $2.95

Sides

  • Side Rice (V) (GF)

    $2.95

  • Side Mint Chutney (GF)

    $0.65

  • Side Vegan Mint Chutney (V) (GF)

    $0.65

  • Side Raita (GF)

    $0.65

  • Side Desi Ranch

    $0.65

  • Side Agave Tamarind Dressing (V) (GF)

    $0.65

  • Side Achar (V)

    $1.00

  • Side Hot Sauce (V) (GF)

    $0.65

  • Small Side Tikka Sauce (GF)

    $0.85

  • Large Side Tikka Sauce (GF)

    $4.00

  • Side Korma Sauce (GF) (N)

    $4.00

  • Side Coconut Curry (V) (GF)

    $4.00

  • Side Saag (GF)

    $4.00

  • Side Veggies (V) (GF)

    $3.00

  • Side Kabob Veggies (V) (GF)

    $3.00

  • Onion Plate (V) (GF)

    $1.25

Side Coconut Curry (V) (GF)

$4.00
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Tarka Indian Kitchen Locations

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Round Rock

(512) 246-1922
201 University Boulevard, Ste 580, Round Rock, TX 78665

Springwoods Village

(346) 224-8124
2168 Spring Stuebner Rd, #290, Spring, TX 77380

Houston Heights

(346) 802-2096
721 West 19th Street, #7, Houston, TX 77008

Lakeline Plaza

(512) 394-6248
11066 Pecan Park Blvd, Ste 500, Austin, TX 78613

Northcross

(512) 323-0955
2525 West Anderson Lane, Bldg 1, Ste 300, Austin, TX 78757

Stone Oak

(210) 499-0982
427 N Loop 1604 W, Ste 101, San Antonio, TX 78232

Sunset Valley

(512) 892-2008
5207 Brodie Ln Ste 120, Sunset Valley, TX 78745

Upper Kirby

(832) 582-7102
3701 South Shepherd Drive, Ste A, Houston, TX 77098

Wender Plaza

(210) 791-6904
9710 Texas 151, # 107, San Antonio, TX 78251
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