Diwali Indian Cuisine Menu Gallery
Rasam Pepper Soup (Veg)
Spicy, tangy, flavorful soup with pepper, tamarind, and herbs
Hot and Sour Veg Soup (Veg)
Spicy, flavorful, aromatic vegetable soup with herbs and spices
Dal Soup (Veg)
Hearty, savory soup made with lentils, spices, and herbs
Hot and Sour Chicken Soup
Spicy, flavorful, aromatic chicken soup with herbs and spices
Mutton Bone Soup
Rich, hearty broth with tender mutton bones and warming spices
Idli
Soft, fluffy steamed rice cakes served with chutneys and sambar
Sambar Idli
Soft Idlis soaked in spicy, tangy sambar
Ghee Podi Idli
Soft mini Idlis drizzled with aromatic ghee and spicy homemade powder
Fried Idli Kaaram
Crispy fried Idli coated in spicy, tangy, flavorful kaaram masala
Medu Vada
Crispy, savory doughnut-shaped fritters made from lentils
Rasam Vada
Crispy vadas soaked in spicy, tangy rasam
Sambar Vada
Crispy vada soaked in spicy, tangy sambar, served with chutney
Onion Samosa
Crispy pastry filled with spiced onions and flavorful herbs
Vegetable Samosa
Crispy pastry filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and flavorful herbs
Masala Fries
Crispy fries tossed with fresh, flavorful Indian masala seasoning
Onion Pakora
Crispy, savory fritters made with onions, chickpea flour, and spices
Cut Mirchi
Crispy double-fried fresh green chili fritters, seasoned chat masala
Okra Fritters
Crispy, golden fritters made with fresh okra, spices and herbs
Gobi 65
Crispy, spicy battered cauliflower florets, fried with seasonings
Paneer 65
Crispy Indian cottage cheese cubes marinated with aromatic spices
Gobi Manchurian
Crispy cauliflower bites, tossed in spicy, tangy, flavorful sauce
Chilli Paneer
Spicy Indo-Chinese dish with paneer, peppers, and tangy sauce
Pani Poori
Crispy, hollow balls filled with a savory mix and a spicy, tangy water
Pav Bhaji
Spicy mashed vegetables served with buttered bread rolls
Samosa Chat
Crushed samosas topped with chana, chutneys, yogurt, spices & sev
Bombay Vada Pav
Spicy potato fritter in bun with chutney
Chilli Chicken
Spicy Indo-Chinese chicken stir-fried with peppers, garlic, and sauce
Chicken 65
Crispy, fried chicken pieces, flavored with tangy, aromatic spices
Pepper Chicken Boneless (Semi Dry)
Tender chicken cooked with freshly ground black pepper, aromatic spices, and curry leaves
Curry Leaf Chicken (Semi Dry)
Chicken stir-fried with aromatic curry leaves, spices, and herbs
Goat Chukka (Semi Dry)
Spicy, dry-cooked goat meat with aromatic herbs & spices
Curry Leaf Lamb (Semi Dry)
Lamb stir-fried with aromatic curry leaves, spices, and herbs
Anchovies Fish Fry
Spicy, crispy fried anchovies, seasoned with spices and herbs
Golden Fried Shrimp
Crispy, golden, juicy shrimp, seasoned, crunchy, savory, bite-sized perfection
Shrimp Curry Leaf (Semi Dry)
Shrimp stir-fried with aromatic curry leaves, garlic, chilies & spices
King Fish Tawa
Crispy, spicy, seared king fish, tangy, bold, South Indian flavor
Paneer Tikka (Veg)
Grilled paneer cubes marinated in spices, creamy tomato gravy
Chicken Tikka Kebab
Grilled marinated chicken chunks, cooked with spices and smoky flavor
Tandoor Chicken (with Bone)
Marinated chicken grilled in a tandoor with spices and yogurt
Banjara Kebab
Spiced, tender grilled chicken infused with yogurt, flavorful marinade and grilled in tandoor
Malai Chicken Tikka Kebab
Creamy, tender chicken marinated in spices, cream and grilled in tandoor
Lamb Seekh Kebab
Tender spiced minced lamb grilled on skewers, smoky and flavorful
Tandoor Prawns
Juicy prawns marinated in spices, grilled in tandoor, smoky and flavorful.
Tandoor Branzino Fish
Crispy-skinned, flaky Branzino (type of Sea Bass), marinated with Indian mild spices and grilled in tandoor
Tandoor Pompano Fish
Pompano fish marinated with Indian mild spices and grilled in tandoor
French Fries (Veg)
Crispy fries topped with melted cheese, creating a delicious combination
Cone Dosa (Veg)
Crispy, cone-shaped dosa served with chutneys and sambar
Cheese Dosa (Veg)
Crispy dosa drizzled with cheese, served with chutneys and sambar
Nutella Dosa (Veg)
Crispy dosa filled with creamy Nutella, creating a sweet delight served with chutneys and sambar
Idiyappam with Coconut Milk (Veg)
Soft rice noodles served with rich, sweet coconut milk sauce
Dal Tadka
Lentils cooked with spices, garnished with tempered ghee
Channa Masala
Spicy chickpea curry with tomatoes, onions and aromatic spices
Bhindi Masala
Spicy, stir-fried okra with onions, tomatoes, spices and herbs
Mixed Veg Kurma
Creamy curry with mixed vegetables, aromatic spices, and rich coconut flavors
Chettinad Vegetable Curry
Vegetable curry cooked in bold, flavorful South Indian gravy from Tamilnadu with roasted spices, black pepper, garlic and coconut
Paneer Tikka Masala
Grilled paneer in creamy, spiced tomato gravy with sautéed bell peppers and onions
Paneer Butter Masala
Paneer in creamy, sweet tomato gravy with rich flavors
Saag Paneer
Creamy saag curry with paneer cubes and aromatic
Kadai Paneer
Paneer cubes cooked with bell peppers, onions, and kadai spices
Aloo Gobi
Potatoes and cauliflower stir-fried with spices, and fresh herbs
Malai Kofta
Soft paneer-potato dumplings in rich, creamy tomato-cashew spiced gravy
Chettinad Mushroom Curry
Spicy, flavorful mushroom curry with Chettinad spices and aromatic herbs
Kerala Egg Curry
Boiled eggs in a spicy, tangy coconut gravy with Kerala spices
Butter Chicken
Tender chicken in creamy, spiced tomato gravy with butter
Chicken Tikka Masala
Grilled chicken in creamy tomato gravy with aromatic spices
Chicken Vindaloo
Spicy, tangy flavorful curry with vinegar, potato, and bold spices
Chicken Saag
Cooked in a spinach gravy with aromatic spices
Gongura Chicken
Chicken curry made with tangy, flavorful gongura (sorrel) leaves
Pepper Chicken Boneless (Gravy)
Boneless chicken stir-fried with black pepper, spices, and herbs
Chettinad Chicken Curry
Chicken curry cooked in bold, flavorful South Indian gravy from Tamilnadu with roasted spices, black pepper, garlic and coconut
Coconut Chicken Curry
Chicken cooked in a creamy coconut gravy with aromatic spices
Curry Leaf Chicken (Gravy)
Chicken stir-fried with aromatic curry leaves, spices, and herbs
Chettinad Goat Curry
Goat curry cooked in bold, flavorful South Indian gravy from Tamilnadu with roasted spices, black pepper, garlic and coconut
Goat Bhuna
Tender goat meat cooked in thick, spiced onion and tomato gravy
Goat Rogan Josh
Tender goat simmered in rich, aromatic Kashmiri spices and flavorful yogurt gravy
Lamb Vindaloo
Spicy, tangy Goan-style lamb curry with vinegar and bold spices.
Lamb Saag
Tender lamb cooked with spinach, garlic, and mild Indian spices.
Lamb Coconut Curry
Cooked in a creamy coconut gravy with aromatic spices
Curry Leaf Lamb (Gravy)
Lamb stir-fried with aromatic curry leaves, spices, and herbs
Rogan Josh
Tender lamb simmered in rich, aromatic Kashmiri spices and flavorful yogurt gravy
King Fish Curry
Tangy, spicy, coconut-based curry, tender king fish, coastal comfort food
Shrimp Curry leaf Masala
Shrimp stir-fried with aromatic curry leaves, garlic, chilies & spices
Shrimp Masala
Spicy, rich masala, tender shrimp, aromatic, bold, flavorful seafood dish
Veg Dum Biryani
Aromatic rice cooked with vegetables, spices, and flavorful biryani sauce
Vijayawada Paneer Biryani
Flavorful biryani with cottage cheese cubes, aromatic rice, and bold spices and Vijayawada-styled sauce
Gongura Paneer Biryani
Spicy, flavorful biryani with paneer, tangy sorrel leaves, aromatic rice, and bold spices
Vijayawada Egg Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice with spiced boiled eggs, herbs, and Vijayawada-styled sauce
Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani
Aromatic slow-cooked rice with Chicken, spices, and flavorful biryani sauce
Thalapakattu Chicken Biryani (Seeraga Samba)
Flavorful seeraga samba rice with spiced chicken, herbs, and Thalapakattu masala
Chicken 65 Biryani
Spicy fried chicken pieces layered with aromatic rice, herbs, and spices
Vijayawada Chicken Biryani
Flavorful biryani with aromatic rice, bold spices and Vijayawada-styled sauce
Gongura Chicken Biryani
Combines tangy sorrel leaves with aromatic rice, and spices
Vijayawada Goat Biriyani
Fragrant basmati rice with tender goat, fiery spices, herbs, and seasoning and Vijayawada-styled sauce
Gongura Goat Biryani
Gongura Goat Biryani combines tangy sorrel leaves, tender goat meat, aromatic rice, and spices
Vijayawada Lamb Biryani
Flavorful biryani with aromatic rice, bold spices and Vijayawada-styled sauce
King Fish Biryani
Succulent king fish pieces layered with aromatic rice, cooked with spices
Vijayawada Shrimp Biryani
Spicy marinated prawns layered with aromatic rice, garnished with fried onions and Vijayawada-styled sauce
Plain Dosa
Crispy, thin lentil and rice crepe served with chutneys and sambar
Ghee Dosa
Crispy, dosa served with chutneys, sambar and drizzled with clarified butter
Benne Dosa
Buttery, crispy dosa served with chutneys and sambar
Onion Dosa
Crispy Dosa topped with sautéed onions and spices and served with chutneys and sambar
Masala Dosa
Crispy dosa filled with spiced potato, served with chutneys and sambar
Mysore Masala Dosa
Crispy dosa with spicy chutney, filled with spiced potato filling and served with chutneys and sambar
Ghee Podi Masala Dosa
Crispy dosa filled with spiced lentils powder, spiced potato, served with chutneys, sambar
Andhra Kaara Masala Dosa
Crispy dosa topped with spicy, tangy Andhra chutney, filled with spiced potato and served with chutneys and sambar
Onion Pesarattu
Crispy green gram crepe filled with spices, onions, served with chutneys and sambar
Pesarattu Masala Dosa
Crispy green gram crepe filled with spiced potato, onions, served with chutneys and sambar
Chilli Cheese Masala Dosa
Crispy dosa filled with spicy chilies, spiced potato and melted cheese blend served with chutneys, sambar
Paneer Bhurji Dosa
Crispy dosa stuffed with minced paneer and spices, served with chutneys and sambar
Pav Bhaji Dosa
Crispy dosa filled with spicy mashed vegetable bhaji, served with chutneys, sambar
Veg Spring Dosa
Crispy dosa stuffed with spicy mashed onions, potatoes, tomatoes, grated paneer and tangy chutneys served with chutneys, sambar
Vegetable Uttapam
Thick, fluffy lentil and rice pancake topped with vegetables, served with chutneys and sambar
Onion Chilli Uttapam
Thick, fluffy lentil and rice pancake topped with onions, green chilles, served with chutneys and sambar
Egg Dosa
Crispy dosa topped with egg, served with chutneys and sarnbar
Chicken Tikka Dosa
Crispy dosa filled with spiced chicken tikka, served with chutneys and sambar
Pepper Chicken Dosa
Crispy dosa filled with tender chicken cooked with pepper, spices and served with chutneys and sambar
Lamb Cury Dosa
Crispy dosa filled with Lamb keema served with chutneys and sambar
Plain Naan
Soft, fluffy flatbread baked in tandoor
Butter Naan
Soft, fluffy flatbread brushed with butter and baked in tandoor
Garlic Naan
Soft flatbread topped with garlic, butter and baked in tandoor
Spicy Bullet Naan
Spicy naan stuffed with green chilies, garlic, and aromatic seasonings and baked in tandoor
Cheese Garlic Naan
Fluffy naan stuffed with cheese and topped with garlic, butter and baked in tandoor
Onion Kulcha
Fluffy leavened bread stuffed with spiced onions, herbs, and baked in tandoor
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat flatbread baked in a tandoor, crispy and smoky
Chapatti
Soft, thin flatbreads made from wheat flour
Parotta
Flaky, layered flatbreads made from wheat flour
Idiyappam
Soft, steamed rice noodles
Gulab Jamun
Fried dough balls soaked in sweet sugar syrup, soft and aromatic
Gulab Jamun with Vanilla Ice cream
Gulab Jamun with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream
Rasmalai
Soft, spongy cheese dumplings soaked in sweet, saffron-flavored milk syrup
Rice Kheer
Sweet, creamy rice pudding simmered in milk, flavored with cardamom
Rava Kesari
Semolina dessert cooked in ghee, sweetened with sugar, flavored with cardamom
Carrot Halwa
Grated carrots slow-cooked in milk, sugar, ghee, cardamom
Carrot Halwa with Vanilla Ice cream
Warm carrot halwa with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream
Basmati Rice
Fluffy basmati rice best for eating with curry
Sambar
Sambar is tangy, hearty, aromatic, savory, comforting, flavorful soup made with lentils and fresh vegetables
Potato Masala
Mashed potatoes cooked with spices and herbs
Mint Chutney
Fresh, tangy, spicy, aromatic, flavorful, refreshing chutney made with Mint leaves and herbs
Papad
Papad is crispy, thin, crunchy, savory snack
Raita
Raita creamy, tangy, spiced, refreshing, herby, delicious yogurt
Plain Yogurt
Extra Pav
Masala Chai (Hot)
Spiced tea brewed with milk, sugar, and a blend of spices
Filter Coffee (Hot)
Strong, aromatic coffee made with filtered brew, served hot and rich
Bottled Water
Coke / Diet Coke / Coke Zero
Sprite
Dr Pepper
Thumbs Up / Limca
Sparkling Water
Rose Milk
Sweet, creamy drink made with milk and flavored with rose syrup
Buttermilk
Refreshing drink made from yogurt, water, and a blend of spices
Mango Lassi
Creamy yogurt drink blended with mango, sugar and fresh cream
Fresh Lemon Soda Salt
Refreshing soda with lemon, salt, served chilled
Fresh Lemon Soda Sweet
Refreshing soda with lemon, sugar served chilled
Fresh Lemon Soda (Sweet & Salt)
Refreshing soda with lemon, sugar and salt, served chilled
Mint Lemon Soda
Refreshing, zesty mint and lemon blend with sparkling, crisp soda
Heineken / Bud Lite / IPA/Corona
Taj Mahal / Modelo
Flying Horse Large
Taj Mahal Large
Chardonnay
Pinot Grigio
Sauvignon Blanc
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Noir
As a reviewer wrapping up my culinary journey at Diwali Indian Cuisine on 1499 Valencia St, San Francisco, I’m genuinely impressed by the depth and variety of their menu. The restaurant offers a rich tapestry of authentic Indian flavors that cater to every palate, from traditional South Indian staples to North Indian favorites and Indo-Chinese delights.
The menu begins on a comforting note with soups like the Rasam Pepper Soup, Hot and Sour Chicken Soup, and hearty Mutton Bone Soup, perfect for warming up your appetite. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian appetizers stand out, especially the crispy Fried Idli Kaaram, spicy Chicken 65, and the boldly flavored Goat Chukka (Semi Dry). Seafood lovers aren’t left behind with options like the Golden Fried Shrimp and the well-spiced King Fish Tawa.
From the tandoor, dishes like Chicken Tikka Kebab and Malai Chicken Tikka Kebab deliver smoky, char-grilled satisfaction, while the Kids Menu thoughtfully includes fun picks like Nutella Dosa and Idiyappam with Coconut Milk. Vegetarian entrées such as the Bhindi Masala and Chettinad Vegetable Curry showcase regional specialties, while classics like Butter Chicken, Chicken Saag, and Chicken Vindaloo lead the non-veg mains.
The biryani section is particularly compelling-options like the Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani and Vijayawada Paneer Biryani bring layered, aromatic depth. Dosa lovers can choose from both vegetarian (Ghee Dosa, Masala Dosa) and non-vegetarian (Chicken Tikka Dosa, Lamb Curry Dosa) styles. A range of breads, including Cheese Garlic Naan and Spicy Bullet Naan, make perfect pairings.
The meal finds a sweet finale in desserts like Gulab Jamun with Vanilla Ice Cream and Rasmalai, while traditional beverages like Filter Coffee and Masala Chai add a nostalgic touch. The drink menu also includes beer, red/white wines, and Indian sodas like Thumbs Up.
Altogether, Diwali Indian Cuisine offers a vibrant, well-rounded menu that balances tradition, innovation, and variety-making it a must-visit for Indian food enthusiasts in San Francisco.