Appu's Turmeric Cafe
Long Beach, CA
Appu's Turmeric Cafe has excellent vegan options with a dedicated vegan menu section, featuring dishes like the Maharani Burrito and Crunchy Vegan Samosa Chaat.
Top Picks
Black Bean and Avocado Side Salad
Contains black beans, cucumbers, iceberg lettuce, jicama, and pico de gallo. We suggest removing the (ranch dressing, vegan dressing*)[1]. This item may contain black beans.
Bread Sampler Plate
Contains undefined. We suggest removing the (Indian breads of your choice?)[1] and the (masala sauce*, tikka sauce?)[1].
Maharani Bowl
Contains chef's secret sauce, lettuce, maharani soup, and turmeric rice. We believe this item is vegan as is.
The Maharani Burrito
Contains garbanzo bean soup, lentil soup, and turmeric rice pilaf. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Crunchy Vegan Samosa Chaat
Contains garbanzo soup, oven-baked samosas, and strawberry tamarind chutney. We believe this item is vegan as is.
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Full Menu
Sides & Toppings
Indian Cheesy Bread
Contains flat bread, and Mexican shredded cheese. We don't recommend this item.
Indian Flat Bread
Contains vegan flatbread. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Spice Combo
Contains Kashmiri chili, paneer tikka masala spice, and turmeric. We don't recommend this item.
Indian Protein Bread
Contains gluten-free lentil bread. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Individual Samosas
Contains samosa pastry, and samosa filling. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Black Bean and Avocado Side Salad
Contains black beans, cucumbers, iceberg lettuce, jicama, and pico de gallo. We suggest removing the (ranch dressing, vegan dressing*)[1].
Strawberry Tamarind Sauce
Contains black salt, chat masala, strawberries, and tamarind. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Signature Tikka Sauce
Contains tikka masala sauce. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Sauce
Contains sauce. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Chefs Secret Sauce
Contains Indian spices. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Turmeric Rice
Contains basmati rice, carrots, onions, peas, and turmeric. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Vegan Masala Sauce
Contains Indian spices, and tomato. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Salads & Bowls
Black Bean and Avocado Side Salad
Contains black beans, cucumbers, iceberg lettuce, jicama, and pico de gallo. We suggest removing the (ranch dressing, vegan dressing*)[1]. This item may contain black beans.
Black Bean and Avocado Full Salad
Contains avocado, black bean, iceberg lettuce, and romaine lettuce. This item may contain cheese or sour cream. The black beans may contain non-vegan ingredients.
Maharaja Bowl
Contains cheese, chef's secret sauce, lettuce, paneer, turmeric rice, and veggies. We don't recommend this item.
Nelly's Protein Bowl
Contains garbanzo beans, black beans, and protein. We suggest removing the (black beans?, garbanzo beans?, other protein?)[1]. This item may contain dairy or egg.
Maharani Bowl
Contains chef's secret sauce, lettuce, maharani soup, and turmeric rice. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Summer Happy Hour
We're kicking off summer with an online-exclusive offer designed to brighten your afternoon. Introducing Appu's Summer Happy Hour! A flavorful combo of bold plant-based dishes and refreshing drinks. Available from 3pm to 6pm, all June long.
Paneer Tikka Tacos
Contains buttermilk marinated paneer, corn tortillas, tikka masala, and turmeric rice. We don't recommend this item.
Crunchy Vegan Samosa Chaat
Contains garbanzo soup, oven-baked samosas, and strawberry tamarind chutney. We believe this item is vegan as is.
The Maharaja Burrito
Contains cheese, chef's secret sauce, mushroom soup, paneer, saag paneer, and turmeric rice pilaf. We don't recommend this item.
Healthy Mex Burrito
Contains black beans, chef's secret sauce, tortilla, turmeric rice, and veggies. This item may contain dairy or egg. The black beans or the rice may contain non-vegan ingredients.
Maharani Burrito
Contains garbanzo bean soup, lentil soup, and turmeric rice pilaf. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Healthy Soups
Spinach Soup
Contains baby spinach, cashew nuts, cheese, and cumin. We suggest removing the house cheese.
Maharaja Soup
Contains mushroom soup, and spinach soup. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Mushroom Soup
Contains button mushrooms, broth, cashew nuts, and mixed vegetables. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Spicy Vegan Garbanzo Bean Soup
Contains broth, garbanzo beans, and Indian spices. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Maharani Soup
Contains garbanzo beans, and yellow. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Yellow Lentil Soup
Contains crushed ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes, and yellow lentils. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Small Plates
Bread Sampler Plate
Contains undefined. We suggest removing the (Indian breads of your choice?)[1] and the (masala sauce*, tikka sauce?)[1].
Soup Sampler
Contains undefined. We don't recommend this item.
Indian Entrées
Crunchy Vegan Samosa Chaat
Contains garbanzo soup, samosas, and strawberry tamarind chutney. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Saag Aloo
Contains aloo, baby spinach, cashew nuts or tree nuts, onions, roasted cumin, and turmeric potatoes. This item may contain ghee. The turmeric rice may contain non-vegan ingredients.
Vegan Vegetable Mushroom Masala
Contains bell peppers, broccoli, button mushrooms, carrots, cashew nuts or tree nuts, green beans, snap peas, and vegetables. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Contains buttermilk marinated paneer, cashew nuts or tree nuts, onions, tomatoes, and tikka masala. We don't recommend this item.
Tacos
Paneer Tikka Tacos
Contains buttermilk marinated paneer, corn tortillas, tikka masala, and turmeric rice. We don't recommend this item.
Saag Paneer Tacos
Contains paneer, spinach, turmeric rice pilaf, and tacos shell. We don't recommend this item.
Mix and Match Tacos
Contains undefined. We don't recommend this item.
Turmeric Potato Tacos
Contains baked turmeric potatoes, corn tortillas, turmeric rice, and vegan dressing. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Vegetable Mushroom Masala Tacos
Contains creamy vegan gravy, medley of vegetables, turmeric rice pilaf, and tortilla. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Burritos
The Maharaja Burrito
Contains cheese, chef's secret sauce, mushroom soup, paneer, saag paneer, and turmeric rice pilaf. We don't recommend this item.
Healthy Mex Burrito
Contains black beans, chef's secret sauce, tortilla, turmeric rice, and veggies. This item may contain dairy or egg. The black beans or the rice may contain non-vegan ingredients.
The Maharani Burrito
Contains garbanzo bean soup, lentil soup, and turmeric rice pilaf. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Quesadillas
Grilled Veggie Quesadilla
Contains bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, onions, snap peas, string beans, and tortilla. We don't recommend this item.
Desi Quesarita
Contains cheese, chef's sauce, grilled veggies, quesarita, and turmeric potatoes. We don't recommend this item.
Cheese Quesadilla
Contains cheese, and tortilla. We don't recommend this item.