Gorkha Kitchen Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Gorkha Kitchen, a vibrant Himalayan and Nepalese culinary delight nestled in the heart of San Francisco. At this welcoming eatery, the menu is a celebration of authentic flavors, featuring a tempting array of dishes that cater to every palate.
- Appetizers: Start your culinary journey with crispy Papadum or indulge in the spicy goodness of Tandoori Chicken Wings.
- Himalayan Specials: Don’t miss the renowned Vegetable Momo, a delightful steamed dumpling, or the savory Everest Chicken Momo.
- Thali Specials: For a wholesome experience, the Himalayan Thali for two offers an impressive variety—enough to tantalize your taste buds and share.
The blend of spices and fresh ingredients creates a comfortable yet rich dining experience. With options for beginners and seasoned foodies alike, Gorkha Kitchen promises a delightful adventure into the heart of Himalayan cuisine.
Appetizers
Papadum
Crispy spiced lentil wafers.
Tandoori Chicken Wings
Spicy chicken wings marinated in yogurt and tandoori spices then roasted in a clay oven.
Gorkha Meat Platter
A delicious assortment of tandoori chicken breast and lamb marinated with yogurt and Indian spices roasted in a clay oven.
Vegetable Samosa
Homemade crispy Indian pastry with spiced peas and potatoes.
Vegetable Pakora
Mixed vegetables fritters dipped in spiced chickpea batter.
Baingan Pakora
Eggplant fritters dipped in spiced chickpea batter.
Spinach Pakora
Fresh spinach dipped in spiced chickpea batter.
Chicken Pakora
Bite sized chicken breast dipped in spiced chickpea batter.
Fish Pakora
Juicy salmon dipped in chickpea batter.
Calamari Pakora
Fresh calamari dipped in spiced chickpea batter.
Paneer pakora
Bit sized homemade cottage cheese dipped in spiced chickpea batter.
Gobi Manchurian
Cauliflower, scallions, with homemade Indian spices.
Gorkha Vegetable Momo Special
Nepali delicacy prepared with shredded veggies and Himalayan spices filled in covered with thin flour dough & steamed.
Everest Chicken Momo Special
Nepali delicacy prepared with shredded ground chicken and Himalayan spices filled in cover with thin flour dough and steamed.
Himalayan Specials
Thali Special
Himalayan Thali for 2 Special
Papad, samosa, palak paneer, dal makhani, a side of rice, raita, mixed pickle, naan and kheer.
Gorkha Thali for 2 Special
Papad, samosa, chicken tikka masala, Palak paneer, tandoori chicken, boti, rice, raita, mixed pickle, naan and kheer.
Vegetable Soup
Spiced mixed vegetables cooked in vegetable broth.
Chicken Soup
Cubed chicken breast cooked in chicken broth with spices.
Dal Soup
Mixed lentils and peas cooked with a hint of mild spices.
Cumber Tomato Salad
Sliced organic cucumbers and tomatoes seasoned with chat masala.
Mixed Green Salad
Mixed greens with organic cucumber, tomatoes and carrots.
Grilled Chicken Salad
Mixed green salad with chopped marinated chicken on top.
Salmon Fish Salad
Mixed green salad with salmon on top.
Soups & Salad
Vegetarian Entree
Saag Paneer
Gravy cottage homemade cheese and creamed spinach cooked with garam masala.
Vegan Mixed Vegetable
Seasonal organic vegetables cooked with onion and tomato gravy.
Vegetable Korma
Mixed organic vegetable cooked with creamy sauce, cashew, and raisin.
Vegan Eggplant Bharta
Clay oven rosted eggplant cooked with green peas and spices in onion and tomato gravy.
Mixed Lentils Makhani
Mixed lentils cooked with cumin and creamy sauce and garnished with coriander.
Vegan Coconut Vegetable Curry
Mixed seasonal organic vegetables cooked in a smooth coconut base sauce.
Vegan Bhindi Masala
Fresh cut okra cooked with tomato and onion gravy.
Chana Palak
Chickpea and creamed spinach cooked with house spices.
Paneer Korma
Homemade cottage cheese cooked in creamy sauce, almonds, nuts, and raisins.
Vegan Mushroom Matar
Green peas and mushrooms cooked in onion and tomato gravy.
Vegan Aloo Baingan
Special potatoes and eggplant cooked with curry style.
Vegan Tadka Dal
Split peas cooked with garlic, tomato, mustard, curry leaves.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Homemade cottage cheese cooked in creamy tomato and onion sauce.
Malai Kofta
Ground vegetables balls cooked in creamy tomato and onion sauce with nuts.
Dal Saag
Split peas and spinach cooked with freshly ground spices.
Shahi Paneer
Homemade cottage cheese crumbled and cooked in a velvetly cream with cashew paste.
Kadai Paneer
Cottage cheese, green and red bell peppers and onion sauted with aromatic spices.
Vegan Chana Masala
Spicy chickpeas cooked in tomato and onion gravy with Indian spices.
Vegan Aloo Gobi
Fresh organic cauliflower and potatoes cooked with spices.
Vegan Jeera Aloo
Cubed potatoes cooked with spices, cumin, and onion.
Aloo Spinach
Fresh spinach and diced potatoes cooked with ground spices in cream.
Vegetable Tikka Masala
Seasonal vegetables cooked in a rich creamy tomato and onion sauce.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Roasted chicken breast cooked in creamy tomato and onion sauce.
Chicken Makhani
Strips of dark chicken meat cooked in tandoor and simmered in creamy tomato and onion gravy.
Chicken Korma
Chicken thigh cooked in rich creamy tomato and onion paste garnished with cashew and raisins.
Chicken Curry
North Indian style chicken curry cooked in onion and tomato base sauce with fresh ground and whole spices.
Chicken Vindaloo
Boneless cubes of chicken cooked with potatoes, ginger, garlic, onions and ground spices in hot tangy sauce.
Chicken Spinach
Chicken curry cooked with spiced creamed spinach.
Chicken Mushroom
Tender chicken and mushrooms cooked with diced tomatoes and homemade gravy.
Coconut Chicken Curry
Chicken cubes cooked in coconut cubes with onions and tomatoes base gravy.
Daal Chicken
Chicken in mixed lentils cooked in a thick sauce with spices, tomatoes, and onions paste.
Gorkha Chili Chicken
Deep fried crispy chicken cooked with bell pepper and onions in a hot chili sauce.
Kashmiri Chicken
Chicken dark meat cooked in creamy spinach and tikka sauce.
Eggplant Chicken
Chicken and baked eggplant cooked with onion and tomatoes.
Kadai Chicken
Tender chicken breast cooked with tomatoes bell pepper onions and a blend of specials spices.
Chicken Dishes
Lamb Dishes
Lamb Curry
Chunks of lambs slow cooked with a base of onions and tomato sauce and a taste of cardamom.
Lamb Spinach
Lamb cooked with slightly ground spinach with spices.
Lamb Rogan Josh
Boneless lamb cooked kashmiri style in a rich gravy of ginger, garlic and onions
Lamb Tikka Masala
Lamb cubes cooked in a tomatoes base creamy curry sauce.
Lamb Korma
Lamb cubes cooked in a thick gravy of cashew, raisins and onions with mild spices.
Daal Ghost
Lamb cooked with split peas in a curry sauce and garnished with cilantro.
Kadai Ghost
Tender lamb pieces, pan fried with sliced green pepper, onions, tomatoes and carrots in a spiced gravy.
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb and potatoes cooked and a sweet and sour sauce with a blend of hot chilies and spices.
Coconut Lamb Curry
Slow cooked lamb coconut milk with tomatoes and onions gravy sauce.
Himalayan Goat Curry
Fresh bone in goat cooked in onion and tomato base sauce with Himalayan spices.
Coconut Salmon Curry
Atlantic salmon grilled in clay oven, cooked in a creamy coconut sauce and indian spices.
Salmon Curry
Atlantic salmon grilled in clay oven, cooked in onion and tomato gravy with Indian spices.
Fish Tikka Masala
Atlantic salmon cubes grilled in a clay oven, cooked with creamy onion and tomato sauce.
Fish Vindaloo
Grilled salmon and potatoes prepared in sweet and sour sauce with a blend of hot chilies and house spices.
Fish Palak
Grilled salmon cooked with creamed spinach, garam masala and a pinch of fenugreek.
Shrimp Curry
Black tiger shrimp cooked in a tomato and onion gravy and garnished with cilantro.
Shrimp Tikka Masala
Black tiger shrimp cooked in a creamy tomato and onion sauce with Indian spices.
Shrimp Vindaloo
Black tiger shrimp and potatoes cooked in a sweet and sour sauce with a blend of hot chilies and spices.
Shrimp Palak
Black tiger shrimp cooked with creamed spinach and spices.
Shrimp Korma
Black tiger shrimp cooked in a rich creamy sauce and garnished with cashew and raisins.
Mixed Seafood Curry
Mixture of grilled salmon, shrimp, and calamari cooked in onion and tomato gravy.
Coconut Shrimp Curry
Black tiger shrimp cooked with creamy coconut sauce and Indian spices.
Seafood Dishes
Tandoori Specials
Tandoori Chicken Special
Chicken breast and leg marinated in with yogurt, garlic, ginger, lemon, and tandoori spices.
Chicken Tikka Kebab Special
Chicken cubes marinated with spices in yogurt wrapped around skewer.
Boti Kebab Special
Boneless cubed leg of lamb marinated overnight with fresh garlic , ginger, and ground spices and grilled in tandoor skewer.
Shish Kebab Special
Minced leg of lamb marinated with fresh ginger and garlic cooked on skewers.
Tandoori Fish Special
Fresh salmon chunks marinated in spices and aromatic herbs cooked on skewers.
Tandoori Prawn Special
Black tiger shrimp marinated in mustard and coriander powder grilled in clay oven.
Lamb Chops Special
Australian lamb chops marinated in garlic , ginger, and ground spices.
Paneer Tikka Kebab Special
Homemade cottage cheese cubes marinated in special yogurt sauce.
Tandoori Mixed Platter Special
A delicious combo of tandoori chicken, tikka kebab, boti kebab, and tandoori salmon.
Basmati Rice
Plain basmati rice.
Cumin Rice
Basmati rice flavored with cumin and turmeric.
Vegetable Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with mixed vegetable, onion, bell pepper, nuts in Indian spices.
Chicken Biryani
Boneless spicy chicken cooked with basmati rice, onion, bell pepper, and nuts.
Lamb Biryani
Tender lamb pieces cooked with basmati rice, garam masala, onion, bell pepper and nuts.
Shrimp Biryani
Shrimp cooked with basmati rice, onion, bell pepper, nuts and house spices.
Mixed Seafood Biryani
Shrimp, calamari, salmon cooked with basmati rice, onion, bell pepper and nuts.
Egg Fried Rice
Cumin flavored basmati rice cooked with fried egg, carrots and green peas.
Goat Biryani
Bone-in goat cooked with basmati rice, Himalayan spices and nuts.
Rice and Biryani
Naan and Bread
Naan
Buttered white bread.
Garlic Naan
Naan layered with freshly minced garlic.
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat bread baked In a clay oven.
Chili Naan
Naan brushed with blended green chilies.
Lachha Paratha
Whole wheat layered bread brushed with butter.
Paneer Naan
Naan stuffed with homemade cottage cheese and chat masala.
Spinach Naan
Naan stuffed with fresh chopped spinach.
Chicken Naan
Naan stuffed with seasoned chicken breast.
Kabuli Naan
Naan stuffed with seasoned coconut, raisins, cashew and cherry.
Keema Naan
Naan stuffed with spiced ground lamb.
Aloo Paratha
Whole wheat spiced potatoes stuffed naan.
Pudina Paratha
Whole wheat fresh chopped mint leaves stuffed naan.
Puri
2 pieces deep fried whole wheat bread.
Onion Kulcha
Bread stuffed with spiced onions.
Assorted Bread
Combination of garlic, onion and butter naan.
Raita
Homemade spiced yogurt mixed with grated cucumber, carrots, cumin seeds and mint.
Mango Chutney
Mixed Pickle
Pickles and Chutney
Dessert
Gulab Jamun
Deep fried milk dumplings with light syrup.
Kheer
Dessert made with basmati rice cooked with sugar, milk and served cold with pistachio nuts.
Kulfi
Authentic saffron flavored Indian ice cream enriched with pistachio nuts.
Mango Kulfi
Indian style mango sorbet.