Cafe Raj Menu
Welcome to Cafe Raj, a delightful haven for lovers of Pakistani and Indian cuisine, located at 1158 Solano Ave, Albany, CA. This vibrant eatery excels in serving up a variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes, all made to order with fresh, flavorful ingredients. Highlights include the creamy Bangan Barta, a pureed roasted eggplant delight, and the hearty Vegan Aloo Saag, a blend of potatoes and spinach in a rich tomato-ginger curry.
The restaurant also offers an enticing selection of tandoor-grilled specialties, such as the marinated Tandoori Chicken and succulent Lamb Tikka. With options for outdoor dining and a family-friendly atmosphere, it's perfect for both casual lunches and festive dinners. Cafe Raj's commitment to sustainability is evident in their use of compostable containers and reusable tableware.
Enjoy a culinary journey that tantalizes your taste buds while ensuring a warm, inviting experience for all!
Appetizers
Vegan Papadam
Tandoori-heated lentil flour crisps with cumin seeds. Served with chutney. Prepared in a light canola oil. Vegetarian.
House Salad
A colorful mix of spring greens, tomato and cucumber complemented by our house vinaigrette. Vegetarian.
Vegetable Samosas
Two crispy triangles filled with potatoes and peas. Served with chutney. Prepared in a light canola oil. Vegetarian.
Chicken Samosas
Two crispy triangles filled with ground chicken and spices. Served with chutney. Prepared in a light canola oil.
Beef Samosas
Two crispy triangles filled with spiced beef. Served with chutney. Prepared in a light canola oil.
Vegan Onion Bajia
Indian-spiced onion rings. Served with chutney. Prepared in a light canola oil. Vegetarian.
Vegan Pakora
Mixed vegetable puffs in a spiced batter. Served with chutney. Prepared in a light canola oil. Vegetarian.
Vegan Aloo Pakora
Indian fries - potato slices in a spiced batter. Served with chutney. Prepared in a light canola oil. Vegetarian.
Paneer Pakora
Traditional cow's milk cheese in a spiced batter. Served with chutney. Prepared in a light canola oil.
Chicken Pakora
Chicken breast pieces in spiced batter. (Fun kid's meal!). Served with chutney. Prepared in a light canola oil.
Bangan Barta
Pureed roasted eggplant in a creamy tomato curry. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order. Vegetarian. Vegan Preparation available upon request
Vegan Aloo Saag
Potato and spinach in a tomato ginger curry. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order. Vegetarian. Vegan.
Saag Paneer
Traditional house-made cheese and spinach curry. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order. Vegetarian. Vegan.
Vegan Channa Masala
Whole garbanzo beans in a zesty tomato cilantro curry. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order. Vegetarian. Vegan.
Vegan Bindi
Okra in a tomato-ginger curry. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order. Vegetarian. Vegan.
Vegan Aloo Gobi
Potato and cauliflower curry. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order. Vegetarian. Vegan.
Mater Paneer
Traditional cow's milk cheese and green pea curry. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order. Vegetarian.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Traditional cow's milk cheese in a tomato ginger curry with almonds. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order. Vegetarian.
Daal
Yellow lentil beans in a tomato onion cilantro curry. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order. Vegetarian. Vegan.
Maarsh Daal
Black and yellow lentil beans in a tomato onion cilantro curry. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order. Vegetarian. Vegan.
Aloo Mater
Potato and green pea curry. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order. Vegetarian. Vegan.
Mushroom Saag
Mushrooms sauteed in ginger and garlic, then blended into a spinach curry. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order. Vegetarian. Vegan.
Vegetable Shai Korma
Mixed vegetables in a saffron curry with almonds. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order. Vegetarian.
Sahbsi Masala
Pureed mustard greens, broccoli, and spinach in a tomato ginger garlic curry. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order. Vegetarian. Vegan.
Kofta Mahlai
Vegetable balls in a saffron curry with almond milk, slivered almonds and raisins. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order. Vegetarian. Vegan.
Vegan Mixed Vegetable Curry
Spinach, potato, cauliflower, broccoli, carrot, and pea curry. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order. Vegetarian. Vegan.
Vegetarian and Vegan Curries
Non Vegetarian Curries
Chicken Shai Korma
Boneless chicken in a saffron curry with almonds. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order.
Chicken Vindaloo
Boneless chicken and potatoes in a spicy pepper curry. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tandoori grilled boneless chicken in a tomato ginger curry with almonds. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order.
Chicken Saag
Boneless chicken and spinach curry. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order.
Butter Chicken
Tandoori-grilled boneless chicken in a tomato-saffron curry, with almond milk, almonds, and raisins. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order.
Lamb Shai Korma
Boneless lamb in a saffron curry with almonds. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order.
Lamb Masala
Boneless lamb in a tomato ginger garlic curry. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order.
Lamb Saag
Boneless lamb and spinach curry. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order.
Lamb Vindaloo
Boneless lamb and potatoes in a spicy pepper curry. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order.
Lamb Roghan Josh
Boneless lamb in a melted cheese curry. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order.
Bukhra Masala
Tender bone-in goat meat in a tomato ginger garlic curry with fresh cilantro. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order.
Prawns Zafrani
Prawns in a saffron curry with almonds. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order.
Prawns Masala
Prawns in a spicy tomato ginger garlic curry. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order.
Muchli Masala
Salmon or mahi mahi fillet in a tomato ginger garlic curry. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order.
Muchli Shai Korma
Salmon or mahi mahi fillet in a saffron curry with almonds. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order.
Kofta Zafran
Spiced beef meatballs in a saffron curry with almond milk. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order.
Aloo Keema
Spiced ground beef and potato in a tomato ginger garlic curry. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order.
Keema Matar
Spiced ground beef and peas in a tomato ginger garlic curry. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order.
Non-vegetarian Mushroom Curry
Mushrooms sauteed in ginger and garlic with your choice of protein. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order.
Brussels Sprouts, Vegan or Add Meat
Crazy delicious Brussels Sprouts with potatoes and green peas in a tomato-ginger-garlic masala
Pumpkin Curry
Pumpkin curry in a tomato-ginger-garlic masala for a perfect autumnal experience! Vegan base preparation, or add meat to your dish.
Seasonal Specials
Tandoor Grills
Tandoori Chicken
2 marinated and tandoori-grilled chicken thighs. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order.
Chicken Tikka
Chicken breast pieces, marinated and tandoori-grilled. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order.
Lamb Tikka
3 pieces of lamb loin chop, marinated and tandoori-grilled. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order.
Muchli Tikka
Salmon or mahi mahi fillet marinated in Indian spices and tandoori-grilled. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order.
Shish Kebab with Ground Beef
Tandoori-grilled ground beef with onion, ginger, and garlic. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order.
Shish Kebab with Ground Lamb
Tandoori-grilled ground lamb with onion, ginger, and garlic. Served with your choice of side. Prepared and spiced to order.
Vegan Mixed Vegetable Biriani
Rice dish with a bouquet of Indian spices, almonds and raisins, prepared and spiced to order. Vegetarian.
Chicken Biriani
Rice dish with a bouquet of Indian spices, almonds and raisins, prepared and spiced to order.
Lamb Biriani
Rice dish with a bouquet of Indian spices, almonds and raisins, prepared and spiced to order.
Prawn Biriani
Rice dish with a bouquet of Indian spices, almonds and raisins, prepared and spiced to order.
Muchli Biriani
With your choice of salmon or mahi mahi fillet. Rice dish with a bouquet of Indian spices, almonds and raisins, prepared and spiced to order.
Birianis
Breads
Naan
Flatbread made with white flour.
Vegan Chappati
Flatbread made with wheat flour. Vegetarian.
Paratha
Flatbread made with wheat flour and butter.
Poori
Fried wheat bread. This is the only bread that is not tandoori oven-baked.
Naan with Cheese
Garlic Naan
Onion Naan
Keema Naan
Naan filled with spiced beef.
Stuffed Naan
White bread stuffed with potato, onion, and cilantro.
Vegan Stuffed Chappati
Wheat bread stuffed with potato, onion, and cilantro. Stuffed chappati is vegan. Vegetarian.
Vegan White Basmati Rice
A distinctive long grain rice, grown in the foothills of the himalayas. Vegetarian.
Vegan Brown Basmati Rice
A distinctive long grain rice, grown in the foothills of the himalayas. Vegetarian.
Raita
Cool yogurt with tomato and cucumber. Great with spicy dishes. Vegetarian.
Vegan Ginger Carrot Soup
Vegetarian.
Vegan Spinach-Lentil Soup
Vegetarian.
Vegan Mango Chutney
Vegetarian.
Cilantro Mint Chutney
Vegan Tamarind Banana Chutney
Vegetarian.
Vegan Mixed Pickle
A zesty mixture of pickled mango, lime, lemon, green chili, and ginger. Vegetarian.
Vegan Red Hot Chili Sauce
Vegetarian.
Side Dishes and Chutneys
Desserts
Gulab Jamen
2 milk pastry balls served with a honey-rose water-coconut drizzle.
Kheer
Rice pudding made with almonds, pistachios and green cardamom.
Kulfi
Frozen dessert made with milk, almonds, pistachios, green cardamom, and cinnamon.
Mango Lassi
yogurt-milk beverage, made to order
Chai Tea
Traditional black tea with milk and spices, served unsweetened
Banana Lassi
yogurt-milk beverage, made to order
Rose Lassi
yogurt-milk beverage, made to order
Mint-Cumin Lassi
yogurt-milk beverage, made to order
Plain Lassi
yogurt-milk beverage, made to order
Plain Sweet Lassi
yogurt-milk beverage, made to order
Plain Salty Lassi
yogurt-milk beverage, made to order
Nimboo Pani
Lemon and rose water beverage, house-made to order
Beverages
Alcoholic Beverages (Must be 21 to purchase)
Taj Mahal (Regular)
Must be 21 to purchase.
Taj Mahal (Large)
Must be 21 to purchase.
Blue Moon Belgian White Ale
Must be 21 to purchase.
Lagunitas IPA
Must be 21 to purchase.
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Must be 21 to purchase.
