Tara's Himalayan Cuisine

Tara's Himalayan Cuisine Menu

(424) 744-8948
262 26th St, Santa Monica, CA 90402

Starters


Channa Sadeko
$11.99
Garbanzo beans tossed with fresh onions, tomatoes and cucumber. Served with our homemade dressing.
Chicken Chili
$14.99
Sliced boneless chicken.
Momo Vegetable
$9.99
6 handmade vegetable steamed dumplings. Served with a fresh tomato achaar.
Momo Chicken
$10.99
6 handmade chicken steamed dumplings. Served with a fresh tomato achaar.
Samosa
4.99
2 freshly prepared fried pastries filled with seasoned potatoes and green peas. Served with tamarind and mint chutney.

$Chicken Dishes


Kukhura Ko Tarkari
$16.49
Boneless chicken curry prepared with fresh tomatoes, garlic, ginger, onions and Himalayan spices.
Chicken Vindaloo
$16.49
Boneless chicken curry prepared with fresh potatoes, onions, tomatoes, bell pepper, and mountain-grown herbs and spices.
Chicken Saag
$16.99
Boneless chicken.
Chicken Korma
$18.99
Boneless chicken simmered with fresh garlic and ginger, served in our special curried coconut milk and cream sauce.
Chicken Tikka Masala
$18.49
Tender, white meat chicken marinated in Himalayan spices, baked in our tandoori oven and served in our delicious tomato-onion cream sauce.
Butter Chicken
18.49
Charcoal roasted boneless dark-meat chicken prepared in our homemade, creamy tomato-butter sauce.

$Side Orders


Brown Rice
$2.99
Mango Chutney
$3.99
A sweet chutney of sliced mango.
Nepali Mixed Pickle
$3.99
A sour spicy mix of sliced marinated lemon and mango.
Raita
3.99
Flavorfully seasoned homemade yogurt with chopped fresh cucumber, onion, carrots and tomatoes.

$Veggie Lovers Delight


Jogi Curry
$14.49
Chef.
Jackfruit Curry
$14.49
Jackfruit, an excellent source of vegetable protein, is simmered with fresh tomato, green peas, onions, garlic and ginger.
Aloo Chili
$14.49
Potato slices are combined with fresh bell pepper, tomato, ginger, garlic and Himalayan spices.
Daal Fry
$13.49
Lentils cooked with onions, ginger, garlic and Himalayan herbs.
Mustard Greens
$13.49
Mustard greens sauteed.
Aloo Bodi Tama
$14.49
A Nepali staple of tender bamboo shoots, potatoes and black-eyed peas simmered with mountain-grown, Himalayan spices.
Aloo Gobi
$14.49
Simmered potatoes and cauliflower flavored with fresh garlic, ginger, and Himalayan spices.
Fresh Green Beans
$14.49
Fresh, green, string beans sauteed.
Okra
$14.49
Sauteed.
Garlic Tofu
$14.49
Fresh tofu sauteed.
Saag Paneer
$14.99
Eggplant Curry
$14.49
Fresh sliced eggplant prepared with fresh tomatoes, ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, and coriander.
Chana Masala
$14.49
Garbanzo beans sauteed.
Veggie Tikka Masala
$16.49
Seasonal vegetables marinated in Himalayan spices, baked in our tandoori oven and served in our creamy tomato-onion sauce.
Paneer Butter Masala
16.99
Homemade cheese cooked in our creamy tomato-butter sauce.

$Tandoori Dishes


Vegetable Tandoori
$17.99
A mix of zucchini, bell pepper, mushrooms, and red onion that have been marinated in garlic, ginger, olive oil and spices. Served on a sizzling platter.
Chicken Sekuwa Tandoori
$18.99
Marinated, boneless chicken breast baked in our tandoori oven and served on a sizzling platter with broccoli, fresh ginger, garlic and Himalayan spices.
Chicken Tandoori
$17.49
Dark-meat chicken marinated overnight in mountain-grown spices and then baked in our clay oven with fresh bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions.
House Special Mixed Grilled Tandoori Platter
$23.49
A combination of chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, and tandoori shrimp served on a sizzling platter with fresh bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions.
Tandoori Baby Back Ribs
21.49
Tender pork ribs marinated in coconut milk, coriander, cumin, and cardamom. Served with a side of our house special sauce.

$Lamb Dishes


Lamb Saag
$18.99
Boneless lamb.
Lamb Vindaloo
$18.99
Boneless lamb curry prepared with fresh potatoes, bell pepper, onions, tomatoes, and mountain-grown herbs and spices.
Lamb Korma
$19.99
Boneless lamb simmered with fresh garlic and ginger, served in our special curried coconut milk and cream sauce.
Bheda Ko Tarkari
$18.99
Boneless lamb curry prepared with fresh tomatoes, garlic, ginger, onions and Himalayan spices.
Lamb Tikka Masala
$19.99
Tender lamb marinated in Himalayan spices, baked in our tandoori oven and served in our delicious tomato-onion cream sauce.
Butter Lamb
19.99
Charcoal roasted boneless lamb prepared in our homemade, creamy tomato-butter sauce.

$House Specialties


Khasi Ko Masu
$18.99
Slow cooked succulent goat sauteed.
Pokhareli Chicken
$16.99
Poached chicken leg and thigh sauteed.
Fish Tikka Masala
$18.99
Your choice of jumbo shrimp or fresh fish marinated in Nepali spices then baked in our tandoori oven and finished in a tomato-onion cream sauce.
Shrimp Tikka Masala
$19.99
Your choice of jumbo shrimp or fresh fish marinated in Nepali spices then baked in our tandoori oven and finished in a tomato-onion cream sauce.
Lamb Shank
$21.99
Slow cooked with fresh garlic, ginger, fennel, onion, mustard seed and Nepali spices.
Yak Chili
$20.99
Sliced boneless yak sauteed.
Chow Chow Chicken
$14.99
A quick stir-fry of Chinese style noodles with fresh vegetables, onions, garlic, ginger and a blend of Nepali spices.
Chow Chow Vegetable
13.99
A quick stir-fry of Chinese style noodles with fresh vegetables, onions, garlic, ginger and a blend of Nepali spices.

$Soups


Lentil Soup
$8.99
A generous hearty bowl of fresh vegetables simmered in a broth of tomatoes and mountain grown spices. Served with wheat or rice noodles.
Kawatii 7-Bean Soup
$8.99
A comforting soup with a combination of 7 beans and lentils, prepared with fresh onion, garlic, ginger and Nepali spices.
Thukpa Sherpa Soup (Vegetable)
$12.49
A generous hearty bowl of fresh vegetables simmered in a broth of tomatoes and mountain grown spices. Served with wheat or rice noodles.
Thukpa Sherpa Soup (Chicken)
$12.99
A generous hearty bowl of fresh vegetables and chicken simmered in a broth of tomatoes and mountain grown spices. Served with wheat or rice noodles.
Thukpa Sherpa Soup (Yak)
14.99
A generous hearty bowl of fresh vegetables and chicken simmered in a broth of tomatoes and mountain grown spices. Served with wheat or rice noodles.

$Biryani

Rice dishes.
Lamb Biryani with Himalayan Spices
$19.99
A rich and exotic rice dish prepared with fresh mint, Himalayan mountain-grown spices and curry lamb.
Chicken Biryani with Himalayan Spices
$17.99
A rich and exotic rice dish is prepared with fresh mint, Himalayan mountain-grow spices and curry chicken.
Vegetable Biryani with Himalayan Spices
16.99
A rich and exotic rice dish of fresh, seasoned vegetables is prepared with fresh mint and Himalayan mountain-grown spices.

$Hot Drinks


Fresh Mint Tea
$3.99
We bruise fresh mint leaves and steep them in a traditional manner. Digestion is 1 of the benefits custom ascribes to this precious, aromatic herb.
Organic Holy Basil Tea
$2.99
Tulsi tea. This is a traditional and sacred, herbal remedy. Tulsi is believed to promote brain function, stress relief and joint health.
Organic Lavender Tea
$2.99
Lavender has a soothing floral aroma and taste. It has traditionally been used to relieve stress and foster relaxation.
Organic Black Tea
$2.99
These aromatic, organically grown, black tea leaves are caffeinated and serve as a perfect complement to any meal.
Organic Chamomile Tea
$2.99
These organically grown, chamomile flowers are aromatic and soothing. Chamomile has long been utilized to aid digestion while soothing away stress.
Organic Green Tea
$2.99
Organically grown, this green tea contains caffeine and was grown for your aromatic, sipping pleasure.
Organic Turmeric-Ginger Tea
$2.99
Turmeric and ginger are both traditional remedies.
Homemade Lemon-Ginger Tea
$3.99
Fresh sliced lemons and ginger are simmered together to create this deliciously soothing and refreshing, classic Nepali tea that is sweetened with honey.
Himalayan Hot Tea
3.99
Our aromatic and homemade blend of Nepali black tea, milk, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and ginger contains caffeine. It is lovely and traditional.

$Cold Drinks


Fresh Watermelon Juice with Black Salt
$4.99
Hand processed watermelon juice with black salt added for cleansing and hydration.
Arnold Palmer
$2.99
A blend of our homemade lemonade and Himalayan iced tea.
Sprite
$1.99
Alternative favorite, served with ice if desired.
Root Beer
$1.99
Alternative favorite, served with ice if desired.
Coke
$1.99
A classic favorite, served with ice if desired.
Diet Coke
$1.99
A classic favorite, served with ice if desired.
Aqua Panna
$3.99
Product of Italy, this 1/2-liter spring water is served in a plastic, sealed bottle.
San Pellegrino
$3.99
This sparkling, Italian, mineral water is served in a sealed, 1 liter, glass bottle.
Himalayan Iced Tea
$3.49
Our aromatic blend of Nepali black tea, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and ginger.
Strawberry Lassi
$3.99
This classic Himalayan treat is made with our homemade yoghurt and strawberries.
Mango Lassi
$3.99
This classic Himalayan treat is made with our homemade yogurt and mangos.
Homemade Lemonade
2.99
Fresh, hand-squeezed lemon juice sweetened with raw sugar.

$Naan

Breads.
Keema Naan
$6.99
Tandoori-oven baked bread.
Cheese Naan
$5.99
Tandoori-oven baked bread filled with cheese and sprinkled with cilantro.
Garlic Basil Naan
$4.99
Tandoori-oven baked bread topped with garlic and basil.
Spinach Naan
$4.99
Tandoori-oven baked bread filled with a blend of fresh spinach and spices.
Potato Naan
$4.99
Tandoori-oven baked bread filled with a mixture of potatoes and spices.
Onion Naan
$4.99
Tandoori-oven baked bread.
Naan
$2.99
Tandoori-oven baked bread garnished with butter.
Aloo Paratha
$5.99
Tandoori-oven baked whole wheat bread filled with potatoes and cilantro.
Raisin Paratha
$5.99
Tandoori-oven baked wheat bread filled with raisins and garlic.
Roti
$3.99
Whole wheat bread baked in our clay oven.
Paratha
3.99
Tandoori-oven baked, crisp, whole wheat bread garnished with butter.

$Rice Dishes

Biryani.
Lamb Biryani with Garlic and Ginger
$18.99
A rich and exotic rice dish prepared with garlic, ginger, fresh mint and curry lamb.
Chicken Biryani with Garlic and Ginger
$16.99
A rich and exotic rice dish prepared with garlic, ginger, fresh mint and curry chicken.
Vegetable Biryani with Garlic and Ginger
$14.99
A rich and exotic rice dish prepared with garlic, ginger, fresh mint and vegetables.

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