Indian Spice Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Indian Spice Restaurant, located in Rancho Cordova, CA, is a hidden gem offering Himalayan/Nepalese and Indian cuisine. With a diverse menu that caters to both vegetarians and non-vegetarians, this restaurant stands out for its flavorful dishes and exceptional service. The vegetable samosa chaat and chicken momo are must-try appetizers, while the chicken mushroom soup and lentil soup are perfect for those seeking comfort in a bowl. The consistency in flavors and the welcoming atmosphere make it a go-to spot for many. The recent shift in management has elevated the dining experience, with dishes like chicken korma and lamb lunch plate receiving high praise. Be sure to try the chhola bhatura and veggie pakoras for a taste of authenticity. Indian Spice Restaurant truly delivers a culinary journey worth revisiting.
Vegetarian Appetizers
Himalayan Samosa (6 pcs)
6 pieces. Potatoes, green peas & Himalayan spices wrapped in homemade pastry dough, and deep-fried to golden perfection.
Veggie Tikki
4 pieces. Crispy patties of fresh chopped spinach, potatoes, Cottage cheese & seasoned with Indian herbs & spices.
Vegetable Samosa (3 pcs)
3 pieces. Triangular pastry stuffed with potatoes & green peas seasoned with Himalayan spices.
Samosa Chaat
Samosa topped with tomatoes, garbanzo beans, red onions, sweetened yogurt, tamarind & mint sauce.
Vegetable Momo
6 pieces. Steamed vegetable dumpling. Served with tangy sauce.
Veggie Pakoras
Fritters made by mixed veggies and chickpeas flour.
Nepali Veggie Platter
Combination sampler platter of veggie momo, Himalayan samosa, veggie tikki & veggie pakora.
Chhola Bhataura
White flour puff bread served with garbanzo curry.
Chicken Momo
6 pieces. Steamed chicken dumplings.
Chicken '65
Deep-fried chicken wings coated in red-battered, herbs & spices.
Nepali Non-Veggie Platter
Combination sampler platter of chicken momo, shrimp pakora, chicken pakora & chicken tikka.
Non Vegetarian Appetizers
Soups
Chicken Mushroom Soup
Boneless chicken with creamed in chicken broth, cream & mildly spiced.
Lentil Soup
Vegetarian.
Veggie Quick Combo
Rice, naan, bread, veggie tikka masala, or veggie curry of the day.
Non Veggie Quick Combo
Rice, naan, bread, veggie tikka masala, or veggie curry of the day.
Special Quick Combos
Vegetarian Entrees
Mix-Veggie with Rice
Served with basmati rice.
Saag Malai with Rice
Fresh spinach cooked with fresh cilantro, tomatoes, onions & Indian spice in a creamy sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Saag Paneer with Rice
Fresh spinach cooked with paneer, fresh cilantro, tomatoes, onions & Indian spice in a creamy sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Chana Masala with Rice
Garbanzo bean cooked in a onion sauce with tomato, herbs & spices. Served with basmati rice.
Muttar Paneer with Rice
Homemade cheese & green peas cooked with herbs & spices. Served with basmati rice.
Malai Kofta with Rice
Croquettes made from soft homemade cheese, potatoes & vegetables simmered in a delicious rich creamy sauce infused & cashew nuts raisins. Served with basmati rice.
Aloo Gobi with Rice
Potatoes & cauliflower cooked with fresh tomatoes, roasted cumin, coriander & cilantro. Served with basmati rice.
Dry Fry with Rice
Mixed yellow lentils cooked with cumin & garlic mustard. Served with basmati rice.
Shahi Paneer with Rice
Homemade cheese cooked in butter cashew nuts-based rich creamy sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Kadai Paneer with Rice
Homemade cheese cooked with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, herbs & spices. Served with basmati rice.
Vegetable Korma with Rice
A cashew nut-based creamy vegetable & creamy curry flavored with nutmeg. Served with basmati rice.
Dal Makhani with Rice
Deliciously simmered mixed lentils seasoned with pure butter, herbs & spices. Served with basmati rice.
Baigan Verta with Rice
Roasted eggplant cooked with green onions, garlic, bell peppers, herbs & spices. Served with basmati rice.
Paneer Tikka Masala with Rice
Homemade cheese cooked in a special creamy tomato sauce with herbs & spices. Served with basmati rice.
Veggie Tikka Masala with Rice
Mixed vegetables cooked in a special creamy tomato sauce with herbs & spices. Served with basmati rice.
Chef Special Veggie with Rice
A coconut-based vegetable curry with onion & basil. Served with basmati rice.
Veggie Momo
10 pieces. Steamed with mixed vegetable dumplings. Served with basmati rice.
Veggie Chow Mein
Stir-fried noodles with mix veggie. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Korma with Rice
Cashew nut-based chicken curry flavored with nutmeg in a creamy yogurt sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Tikka Masala with Rice
Charcoal-roasted boneless chicken cooked in a special creamy tomato sauce with herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Curry with Rice
Boneless chicken & potatoes, sauteed in hot & sour sauce with herbs & spices. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Vindolo with Rice
Boneless chicken & potatoes simmered in hot sour sauce with herbs & spices. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Chili with Rice
Boneless chicken stir-fried with green chilli, bell peppers, red onion, herbs, and spices. Served with basmati rice.
Butter Chicken with Rice
Charcoal-roasted boneless chicken cooked with herbs and spices in a rich creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Chef Special Chicken with Rice
Boneless chicken cooked in a coconut-based curry sauce flavored with onion & basil. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Chow Mein
Stir-fried noodles with chicken and vegetable. Served with basmati rice.
Mango Chicken with Rice
Boneless chicken cooked in a mango-based curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Kadai with Rice
Boneless chicken cooked with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, herbs & spices. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Saag with Rice
Boneless chicken cooked in a creamy spinach sauce with Indian spices & herbs. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Jalfrezi with Rice
Boneless chicken cooked with fresh vegetable & homemade finest traditional Indian spices. Served with basmati rice.
Goan Chicken with Rice
Boneless chicken cooked in a coconut onion sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Dish
Lamb Dish
Lamb Curry with Rice
Boneless lamb sauteed with garlic, fresh tomato, and onion sauce, herbs, & spices. Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Korma with Rice
Cashew nut-based lamb curry flavored with nutmeg in creamy sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Vindalo with Rice
Boneless lamb & potatoes sauteed in hot & sour sauce with herbs & spices. Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Tikka Masala with Rice
Charcoal-roasted boneless lamb cooked in special creamy tomato sauce with herbs & spices. Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Saag with Rice
Boneless lamb cooked in creamy spinach sauce with Indian spices & herbs. Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Jalfrezi with Rice
Boneless lamb cooked with fresh vegetable & finest traditional Indian spices. Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Kadai with Rice
Boneless lamb cooked with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, herbs & spices. Served with basmati rice.
Chef Special Lamb with Rice
Boneless lamb cooked in coconut-based curry sauce flavored with onion & basil. Served with basmati rice.
Goat Curry with Rice
Bone-in goat sauteed with garlic, fresh tomato, herbs & spices. Served with basmati rice.
Shrimp Tikka Masala with Rice
Shrimp cooked in a special creamy tomato sauce with herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice.
Shrimp Curry with Rice
Shrimp cooked with a ginger, garlic & onion sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Shrimp Vindalo with Rice
Shrimp & potato cooked in hot sour sauce with herbs & spices. Served with basmati rice.
Goan Shrimp with Rice
Jumbo shrimp cooked in a coconut-based creamy sauce with basil flavor. Served with basmati rice.
Chef Special Shrimp with Rice
Jumbo shrimp cooked in a coconut creamy curry sauce with basil. Served with basmati rice.
Shrimp Saag with Rice
Jumbo shrimp cooked in a creamy spinach sauce with Indian spices & herbs. Served with basmati rice.
Seafood Dish
Tandoori Special
Chicken Tandoori with Naan
Marinated chicken in yogurt and spices cooked over charcoal oven.
Garlic Basil Chicken Kebab with Naan
Chicken breast marinated in yogurt and spices with garlic and basil, cooked in charcoal oven.
Lamb Kabab with Naan
Boneless lamb marinated in yogurt and Indian spices, cooked in a charcoal oven.
Shrimp Tandoori with Naan
Jumbo prawn marinated with herbs, spices & fresh-squeezed lemon. Cooked in a charcoal oven.
Tandoori Platter with Naan
Combination of marinated chicken tandoori, chicken kabob & jumbo shrimp.
Veggie Biryani with Raita
Basmati rice, spices, and fresh herbs cooked with vegetables garnished with cashew nuts and raisins served with raita.
Chicken Biryani with Raita
Basmati rice, spices, and fresh herbs cooked with chicken meat garnished with cashew nuts and raisins served with raita.
Goat Biryani with Raita
Basmati rice, spices, and fresh herbs cooked with goat meat garnished with cashew nuts and raisins served with raita.
Lamb Biryani with Raita
Basmati rice, spices, and fresh herbs cooked with lamb meat garnished with cashew nuts and raisins served with raita.
Briyani Special
Bread Special
Naan Bread
Tandoori bread baked in a clay pot.
Garlic Cilantro Bread
Garlic Basil Bread
Garlic Bread
Potato Paratha
Whole wheat bread stuffed with potatoes.
Cauliflower Paratha
Whole wheat bread stuffed with cauliflower.
Kabuli Naan
Raisin, cherry, and nuts stuffed in sweet white bread.
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat flour bread is cooked dry in a clay pot.
Bread Basket
Combination of plain naan, garlic naan, and onion kulcha naan.
Cheese Naan
Steamed Basmati Rice
Mango Chutney
Pancharang Aachar
Raita
Papad
Side Dishes
Beverages
Mango Lassi
Diet Coke
Coke
Sprite
Dr Pepper
Lemonade
Orange Soda
Unsweetened Iced Tea
Kheer
Special rice cooked with milk, cashew, coconuts, cardamom, and saffron.
Gulab Jamun
A khoya delicacy stuffed with pistachio and green cardamom seeds, topped with coconut powder.