Spice Avenue Indian Restaurant

Downtown at
1027 State St.

Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: 805-965-6004
Fax: 805-957-1788

A gorgeous blend of flavors, red and white wines to complement every selection, and a Tandoor oven, for your dining pleasure at Spice Avenue.

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Marinated Tiger Shrimp Pakoras Appetizer, Reshmi Kebab Chicken Tandoori, and Saag Paneer Spinach with Navrattan Korma Vegetables.

Lavish Lunch Buffet

Hours:
LUNCH: Mon-Thurs
11:30am - 2:30pm
LUNCH: Fri, Sat, Sun:
11:30am - 3:00pm
DINNER: Mon-Fri
5:30pm - 9:30pm
DINNER: Sat-Sun
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Payment:
MasterCard, VISA
Lunch Buffet:
Mon-Fri, $11.95, 11:30am - 2:30pm
Sat-Sun, $12.95
11:30am - 3:00pm
Beer & Wine List:
A nice selection of local, California and international wines, including wines and beer from India.
Group Parties:
Up to 60 people. Call or Email for details.
Catering:
Call us at 805-965-6004 or Email for more information.
Take Out
Home Delivery
by The Dining Car
Order online at
 www.dining-car.com
or call 888-472-1953.
Products
Packaged curry paste, vindaloo, a variety of spices, Indian snack foods like fennel candy.
Purchase in the restaurant.

 

Chef's Recommendations

STARTERS
Kai Kudi Fries ... Indian French Fries with spices and sesame seeds served tamarind and mint chutney 8.95
Garlic Cauliflower ... Cauliflower stir fried in a hot garlic sauce  10.95
Chili Paneer ... Indian cheese strips stir fried in a hot garlic sauce  10.95
Chicken 65 ... Chicken pieces marinated with 65 spices  10.95
MAIN ENTREES
Shahi Paneer ... Cheese in a creamy cashew sauce  15.95
Banaras Barwan Aloo ... Potatoes filled with Indian cheese and spices served in a creamy cashew sauce 15.95
Paneer Pasanda ... Indian cheese triangles in a creamy cashew sauce  15.95
Andra Style Chicken Curry ... Traditional South Indian chicken curry  16.95
Salmon Tikka Masala ... Wild Salmon cooked in clay oven gently simmered in tikka masala sauce 18.95
Scallop Pepper Masala ... Scallops gently sauteed with crushed black pepper and roasted spices in a coconut gravy  19.95
* Trio Kebab ... Chicken tikka, Mint tikka & Malai tikka served with brown rice and garlic naan 19.95
* Stuffed Chicken Breast ... Chicken breast filled with spinach and vegetables served with rice, tikka sauce and garlic naan  23.95
* Lamb Tava ... New Zealand lamb chops served with brown rice and garlic naan 25.95
* Maharajah Lobster Curry ... Lobster tail in a curry of your choice, tikka masala, korma or traditional curry. Served with brown rice and garlic naan.  35.95
 

Starters

Popadoms ... Lentil crackers 2.95
Vegetable Samosa ... Green peas, potatoes, mildly spiced filled turnovers.  6.95
Meat Samosa ... Ground lamb and spices filled turnovers.  7.95
Onion Pakora ... Onion fritters  7.95
 

Tandoori Selection

Tandoori Chicken ... Chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices.  14.95
Chicken Tikka ... Boneless white meat marinated with yoghurt and spices.  14.95
Chicken Sheekh ... Lean ground lamb wrapped around skewer 14.95
Lamb Sheekh ... Lean ground lamb wrapped around skewer 16.95

Vegan Selection

Tarka Dal ... Yellow lentils  11.95
Chana Masala ... Gorbanzo beans cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices  11.95
Aloo Gobi ... Cauliflower, potatoes, ginger, onions, tomatoes and spices  12.95
Baingun Bhurtha ... Oven roasted eggplant sauteed with onions, tomatoes and spices  12.95
Eggplant Katrikal ... Eggplant cooked in a tangy South Indian sauce  12.95
Kadai Bhindi ... Fresh cut okra with onions, tomatoes and spices  12.95
 

Vegetarian Selection

Dal Makhni ...  Creamy brown lentils  11.95
Malai Kofta ... Vegetable balls cooked in a creamy sauce with spices  13.95
Navrattan Korma ... Mix vegetables, fruits, nuts, raisins, onion, tomato, simmered in a cream sauce 13.95
Saag Paneer ... Spinach, tomatoes and onions with soft Indian cheese 13.95
Mater Paneer ... Green peas, homemade cheese, tangy onion, tomato sauce and spices 13.95
Paneer Tikka Masala ... Indian cheese broiled in tandoor, simmered in tikka masala sauce  13.95
Paneer Jalfrazi ... Paneer cooked with sliced onions, bell peppers and vegetables in a curry sauce 13.95
  

Chicken Selection

Chicken Curry ... 15.95
Chicken Tikka Masala ... Broiled in tandoor, simmered in Tikka masala sauce  15.95
Chicken Korma ... Chicken pieces, brown onions, yoghurt, nuts, raisins and kewra water  15.95
Chicken Chetinadu ... Coconut, curry leaves, special chettinadu spices and coconut milk  15.95
 

Lamb Selection

Rogan Josh ... Lamb curry, classic dish from valley of Kashmir  16.95
Korma ... Lamb pieces cooked in a creamy cashew sauce  16.96
Saagwala ... Lamb, spinach, onion, tomatoes and spices  16.95
Vindaloo (Spicy) ... Lamb, potatoes cooked in a spicy onion vinegar sauce  16.95
 

Seafood

Madras Fish Curry (Mahi-Mahi) ... 17.95
Shrimp Jalfrazi ... Shrimp sautéed with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and spices  17.95

Rice Dishes

Basmati Rice ... 2.95
Brown Rice ... 3.95
 

Special Dum (pressure) Cooked Biriyanis

Vegetable Biriyani ... 14.95
Chicken Biriyani ... 15.95
Lamb Biriyani ... 17.95
Shrimp Biriyani ... 19.95
 

Bread Essentials

Tandoori Roti ... Whole wheat bread, baked in tandoor  2.95
Naan ... Leavened bread baked in tandoor   2.95
Garlic Naan ... Naan topped with garlic and cilantro  3.95
Rosemary Garlic Naan ... 3.95
Onion Kulcha ... Naan filled with onions and spices  4.45
Aloo Paratha ... Naan filled with potatoes and spices  4.45
Paneer Kulcha ... Naan filled with homemade cheese and spices  4.45
Peshwari Naan ... Naan filled with assorted nuts, raisins and cherries  4.45
 

Sides

Raita ... Yoghurt, cucumber, carrots and tomatoes  3.95
Mango Chutney ... 2.95
Achar ... Mixed pickle  2.95
 

Traditional Indian Desserts

Kheer ... Indian rice pudding  3.95
Gulab Jamun ... Milk balls fried and soaked in a sweet cardamom syrup  4.95
Ice Cream ... Mango or pistachio homemade ice cream  4.95
 
** Please note that some items contain nuts or traces of nuts **
 
Menu items and prices are subject to change without notice.