Royal India

San Diego, CA

Royal India has great potential options for vegans with a dedicated vegan menu section. Notable dishes include the Chana Masala and the Samosa Chaat.

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Dal Makhni

Contains black lentils, butter, garlic, ginger, onions, spices, and tomatoes. We suggest removing the butter.

Chana Masala

Contains chana masala, garlic, ginger, onions, and tomato. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Chili Nan

Contains chillies, and nan. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Punjabi Butter Saag

Contains broccoli, butter tarka, garlic, ginger, onions, pureed spinach, and tomatoes. We suggest removing the butter.

Bengan Bharta

Contains eggplant, herbs, onions, and tomatoes. We suggest removing the (cream, no cream*)[1].

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Full Menu

Vegetarian/Vegan Curry Specialties

Shrimp curries are made with top quality shrimps.

Paneer Tikka Masala

Contains cream, garlic, onions, paneer, and tomatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Palak Paneer (Saag)

Contains broccoli, farmers cheese, garlic, ginger, onions, spinach, and spices. We don't recommend this item.

Paneer Aloo Muttar Masala

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Paneer Aloo Muttar Masala

No description available.

Vegetable Malai Kofta

Contains cashew paste, creamed onion and garlic curry, and vegetable balls. We suggest removing the creamed curry. This item may contain ghee. The kofta may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Butter Tarka Kofta

Contains butter, garlic, ginger, herbs, onions, tomato, and vegetable balls. We suggest removing the butter.

Dal Makhni

Contains black lentils, butter, garlic, ginger, onions, spices, and tomatoes. We suggest removing the butter.

Chana Masala

Contains chana masala, garlic, ginger, onions, and tomato. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Navratta Korma

Contains cashew paste, cream, nuts, raisins, seasonal vegetables, and spices. We don't recommend this item.

Shahi Paneer

Contains farmers cheese, herbs, nuts, and raisins. We don't recommend this item.

Dal Tarka (Yellow)

Contains butter, garlic, ginger, onions, spices, tomatoes, and yellow lentils. We suggest removing the butter.

Karaahi Paneer

Contains black lentils, butter, garlic, ginger, onions, paneer, spices, and tomatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Aloo Gobhi

Contains cauliflower, ginger-garlic, onions, potatoes, spices, and tomatoes. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Bhindia Masala

Contains herbs, mild spices, okra, and onions. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Punjabi Butter Saag

Contains broccoli, butter tarka, garlic, ginger, onions, pureed spinach, and tomatoes. We suggest removing the butter.

Bengan Bharta

Contains eggplant, herbs, onions, and tomatoes. We suggest removing the (cream, no cream*)[1].

Starter

The most popular Indian food starters served with tamarind and mint chutney.

Papadum

Contains papadum. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Hummus & Nan

Contains hummus, and naan. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Masala Fries

Contains chat pat masala, and french fries. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Samosa

Contains peas, potatoes, and samosa pastry. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Vegetable Pakoras

Contains batter, potatoes, and vegetables. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Tawa Chicken

Contains chicken, marination, onions, peppers, and tomato sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Paneer Pakoras

Contains batter, and paneer. We don't recommend this item.

Spicy Onion Bhaji

Contains chickpea batter, chillies, and onion. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Bhel Puri

Contains crushed flour chips, mint chutney, peanuts, puffed rice, and tamarind chutney. This item may contain ghee. The mint chutney or the tamarind chutney may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Aloo Tikki

Contains potato, and spices. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Samosa Chaat

Contains cilantro, garbanzos, onions, tomatoes, and vegetable samosa. This item may contain dairy. The mint chutney or the tamarind chutney may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Fresh Breads

Onion Nan

Contains bread, and onions. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Nan

Contains nan. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Garlic Nan

Contains cilantro, garlic, and nan. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Paneer Nan

Contains paneer, spiced shredded farmers cheese, and wheat. We don't recommend this item.

Paratha

Contains whole wheat bread. We don't recommend this item.

Roti

Contains roti. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Chili Nan

Contains chillies, and nan. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Coconut Raisin Nan

Contains coconut, nan, and raisins. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Biryani Pulao

Basmati rice cooked with your choice of meats or vegetables, topped with herbs and spices.

Lamb Biryani Pulao

Contains basmati rice, herbs, lamb, and spices. We don't recommend this item.

Shrimp Biryani Pulao

Contains basmati rice, herbs, spices, and shrimp. We don't recommend this item.

Vegetable Biryani Pulao

Contains basmati rice, herbs, spices, and vegetables. We suggest removing the (meat, vegetables*)[1]. This item may contain ghee.

Chicken Biryani Pulao

Contains basmati rice, chicken, herbs, and spices. We don't recommend this item.

Lunch Specials

Lunch specials served during lunch only. Comes with a main dish, rice, and nan.

Chicken Kabab, Chana Salad, and Nan

Contains chicken, and spices. We don't recommend this item.

Enjoy Refreshing Drinks

Contains undefined. We don't recommend this item.

Chicken Tikka Masala Platter

Contains chicken tikka masala. We don't recommend this item.

Lamb Rogan Josh, Chana Salad, and Nan Platter

Contains herbs, lamb, spices, and traditional curry. We don't recommend this item.

Vegetarian Lunch Platter

Contains chana salad, and mixed vegetables. This item may contain ghee. The chana salad or the naan may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Shrimp Korma, Chana Salad, and Nan Platter

Contains coconut curry, and shrimp. We don't recommend this item.

Chicken Curry Specialties

All chicken curries are made with lean fresh meats.

Chicken Mango Pineapple

Contains chicken, fruity curry, mangoes, pineapple, and spices. We don't recommend this item.

Bone-in Butter Chicken

Contains bone-in chicken, and buttery, smoked-tomato curry. We don't recommend this item.

Chicken Jalfrezi

Contains bell peppers, boneless chicken, curry sauce, and vegetables. We don't recommend this item.

Chicken Korma

Contains chicken, creamy curry, spices, and yogurt. We don't recommend this item.

Chicken Vindaloo

Contains chicken, onion curry, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Chicken Wine Korma

Contains chicken, creamy wine curry, spices, and yogurt. We don't recommend this item.

Chicken Coconut Pineapple

Contains chicken, coconut curry, pineapple, and spices. We don't recommend this item.

Chicken Tikka Masala

Contains boneless chicken, and creamed tomato curry. We don't recommend this item.

Boneless Butter Chicken

Contains butter, chicken, and smoked tomato curry. We don't recommend this item.

Chicken Chili Ginger Masala

Contains bell peppers, chicken, chillies, curry, ginger, and onions. We don't recommend this item.

Chicken Saag

Contains broccoli, chicken, cream, garlic, ginger, and spinach. We don't recommend this item.

Chicken Madras Curry

Contains chicken, and madras curry. We don't recommend this item.

Chicken Chettinad (V. Spicy)

Contains chicken, Chettinad masala, chillies, and herbs. We don't recommend this item.

Karaahi Chicken

Contains chicken, garlic, ginger, karahi, onions, peppers, and tomatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Desserts

Gulab Jamun

Contains cardamom syrup, and gulab jamun. We don't recommend this item.

Shahi Mango

Contains crushed pineapple, and mango pulp. We don't recommend this item.

Rus Malai

Contains farmers cheese, nuts, pistachio, and sweet creamy syrup. We don't recommend this item.

Gajar Halwa

Contains almonds, cardamom, carrots, milk, raisins, and sugar. We don't recommend this item.

Shrimp Curry Specialties

Shrimp curries are made with top quality shrimps.

Shrimp Coconut Korma

Contains cashew almond paste, coconut creamy curry, raisins, and shrimp. We don't recommend this item.

Shrimp Chettinad (Very Spicy)

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Shrimp Vindaloo

Contains onion curry, shrimp, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Shrimp Saag

Contains broccoli, cream, garlic, ginger, shrimp, and spinach. We don't recommend this item.

Shrimp Madras

Contains madras curry, and shrimp. We don't recommend this item.

Shrimp Pepper Masala

Contains garlic, ginger, onions, peppers, shrimp, tomatoes, and curry. We don't recommend this item.

Shrimp Mango Pineapple

Contains curry, mango, pineapple, and shrimp. We don't recommend this item.

Lamb Specialties

All chicken curries are made with lean fresh meats.

Lamb Chili Ginger (Spicy)

No description available.

Lamb Rogan Josh

Contains boneless lamb, garlic, ginger, onions, peppers, and tomatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Lamb Saag

No description available.

Lamb Vindaloo

No description available.

Lamb Shank

Contains garlic, ginger, herbs, lamb shank, onion, spices, and tomato curry. We don't recommend this item.

Lamb Chettinad (Spicy)

Contains Chettinad masala, lamb, and spices. We don't recommend this item.

Royal Lamb Coconut Korma

Contains cashew almond paste, coconut creamy curry, lamb, and raisins. We don't recommend this item.

Tandoori Specialties

Tandoori specialties are marinated in yogurt and spices then roasted.

Chicken Garlic Malai Kabab

Contains chicken tenders, cilantro, garlic, herbs, and yogurt. We don't recommend this item.

Chicken Lemon Chili Kabab

Contains chicken tenders, chilies, ginger, lemon juice, and yogurt. We don't recommend this item.

Tandoori Chicken

Contains chicken leg, fresh herbs, lemon juice, spices, and yogurt. We don't recommend this item.

Chicken Tikka Kabab

Contains chicken breast, herbs, spices, and yogurt. We don't recommend this item.

Chicken Achari Kabab

Contains chicken breast, herbs, pickle marinade, and yogurt. We don't recommend this item.