Indian Restaurant Menu
in Encinitas, CA

Explore the Curry Express Indian Cuisine Menu

Discover a variety of Indian dishes at Curry Express in Encinitas, California. Our menu features flavorful curries, aromatic biryani, tandoori specialties, Indian breads, vegetarian dishes, vegan-friendly options, desserts and refreshing beverages. Whether you're dining in, ordering takeout or placing an online order, explore our menu to find your next Indian meal.

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A bowl of rich and aromatic lamb korma curry cooked in a thick spiced gravy and garnished with fresh cilantro. Classic

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APPETIZERS

Vegetable Samosa (2pcs)

$6
Vegetarian turnovers stuffed with potatoes, peas, and mild spices.

Vegetable Mix Pakoras

$10
Potato, onion, and spinach fritters served with mint and tamarind chutney.

Mumbai Calamari

$11
Calamari coated in chickpea batter, fried until hot and crispy.

Chicken Pakoras

$11
Lightly spiced fried chicken tenders.

Fish Amritsari

$12
Deep-fried mahi mahi marinated with special spices and flavored with fenugreek.

Aloo Tikki (4pcs)

$10
Spiced potato patties served with chutney.

Bhel Poori Chaat

$10
A tangy Indian street-food snack made with rice flakes, tomatoes, and onions, served in a papadum basket.

Tandoori Wings

$12
Lightly spiced grilled chicken wings.

Papad

$3

SOUPS

Tomato Soup

$7
Clear tomato soup flavored with smoky cumin.

Chicken Soup

$7

Mix Salad

$5

Raita

$4

TANDOORI KEBABS

All Kebabs Served With Rice

Tandoori Chicken

$18
Chicken on the bone, charbroiled in the tandoor and marinated in yogurt and spices.

Chicken Tikka

$18
Juicy pieces of boneless chicken grilled in the tandoor.

Malai Kabab

$19
Slices of chicken marinated with yogurt and cooked in a traditional clay oven.

Chicken Seekh Kebab

$19
Chicken marinated with herbs and spices, shaped into kebab and cooked in a traditional clay oven.

Chicken Garlic Kebab

$19
White-meat chicken marinated with roasted garlic and spices.

Tandoori Salmon

$24
Salmon marinated with lemon, turmeric, and coriander.

Paneer Tikka Kebab

$18
Cubes of paneer and vegetables marinated with yogurt and spices.

Tandoori Salad

$19
Tandoori salmon, chicken, cubed steak, or mushrooms served over fresh greens.

MEAT LOVERS

(All dishes served with plain basmati rice)

Step 1: Choose Your Sauce

Step 2: Choose Your Meat

Chicken: $17 | Lamb: $19 | Seafood: $19 | Tofu: $17

Curry

Choice of chicken, lamb, seafood, or tofu cooked in a mild curry sauce.

Karahi

Choice of chicken, lamb, seafood, or tofu cooked with onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes.

Tikka Masala

Choice of chicken, lamb, seafood, or tofu cooked in a creamy onion and tomato sauce.

Korma

Choice of chicken, lamb, seafood, or tofu cooked in a sauce with nuts, raisins, and coconut.

Butter

Choice of chicken, lamb, seafood, or tofu cooked in a buttery sauce with herbs.

Jalfrezi

Choice of chicken, lamb, seafood, or tofu cooked in a spicy tomato and herb sauce with peppers.

Vindaloo

Choice of chicken, lamb, seafood, or tofu cooked in a spicy curry with potatoes.

Saag

Choice of chicken, lamb, seafood, or tofu cooked with puréed spinach and herbs.

Green Masala

Choice of chicken, lamb, seafood, or tofu cooked in a spicy and tangy green masala.

Kali Mirch

VEGETARIAN

Aloo Gobhi

$16
Fresh cauliflower and young potatoes sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and ginger.

Navaratan Korma

$16
Seasonal vegetables cooked in a creamy cashew sauce with fenugreek.

Bhindi Masala (Vegan)

$16
Okra sautéed with cumin, onion, garlic, and ginger.

Paneer Makhni

$16
Paneer sautéed with mild spices, tomatoes, butter, and cream.

Channa Masala (Vegan)

$16
Chickpeas cooked with fresh tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and spices.

Kalounji Baingan

$16
Baby eggplant cooked in a tangy tomato and onion-seed masala.

Kadhai Paneer

$16
Cottage cheese braised with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and spices.

Matar Paneer

$16
Paneer cooked with green peas and herbs.

Mushroom Jalfrezi

$16
Mushrooms cooked with ginger, tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers.

Mushroom Masala (Vegan)

$16
Mushrooms and peas cooked in a tomato and onion gravy.

Methi Matar Malai

$16
A combination of garden-fresh peas, fenugreek, and creamed spinach.

Saag Paneer

$16
Homemade paneer cooked with spinach, fenugreek, and mild spices.

Daal Makhni

$16
Black lentils slow-cooked with traditional Indian spices.

Malai Kofta

$16
Golden-fried cheese and vegetable dumplings finished in a green cardamom cream sauce.

LUNCH SPECIAL

Includes soup, salad, rice, naan, and your choice of curry. $12.99 + tax.

Available Monday–Friday, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM.

Vegetarian

Saag Paneer

Veg. Korma

Shahi Paneer

Chana Masala

Malai Kofta

Alu Gobi

Kaju Mushroom

Meat

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Korma

Karahi Chicken

Tandoori Chicken

Chicken Tikka Kabab

Chili Chicken

Pepper Chicken Curry

House Special ($4.00 Extra)

Lamb Curry

Shrimp Masala

Add On ($4.00 Each)

Mango Lassi

Vegetable Samosa

Monday - Friday only

Not available on weekends or special holidays.

CURRY SPECIALS

Mango Chicken

$19
Chicken cooked with mango pulp, spices and herbs

Lamb Rogan Josh

$20
Lamb spiced & cooked with oil & black pepper

Lamb Goan Curry

$20
Lamb cooked in a spicy, tangy Goan-style curry.

Lamb Matar

$20
Tender lamb cooked with green peas in a spiced gravy.

Mixed Seafood Curry

$21
A medley of seafood simmered in a flavorful, spiced curry sauce.

RICE & BIRYANI

Plain Rice

$5

Peas Pulao

$7

Chicken Biryani

$18
Chicken And Basmati Rice Cooked Together With Fresh Mint And Saffron

Lamb Biryani

$19
Lamb And Basmati Rice Slow Cooked With Ginger And Cardamom

Vegetable Biryani

$16
Fresh Garden Vegetables Cooked With Basmati Rice And Mild Spices

BREADS

Tandoori Roti

$4
Fresh Whole Wheat Bread Baked In The Tandoor

Plain Naan

$4
Unleavened Wheat Flour Bread Baked In The Tandoor

Lachha Parantha

$6
Layered whole-wheat flatbread cooked with butter.

Pudina Paratha

$6
Layered paratha topped with crushed dried mint.

Cheese Naan

$6
Naan stuffed with cheese & black cumin

Garlic Naan

$5
Naan topped with garlic and dried basil.

Onion Kulcha

$6
Kulcha baked with onions, cumin Seeds and cilantro

Chilli Naan

$5
Naan topped with chilli

Aloo Kulcha

$6
Naan stuffed with masala potatoes

DESSERTS

Mango Kulfi

$6
Made with mango pulp, milk, and sugar.

Gulab Jamun (4pcs)

$7
Homemade sweetened milk dumplings served in a light sugar syrup.

Kheer

$6

Pista Kulfi

$6
Homemade ice cream enriched with saffron, pistachios, and cardamom, flavored with rose water.

Rasmalai

$7
Sweet cottage cheese dumplings served in flavored milk and topped with pistachios.

BEVERAGES

Mango Lassi

$6

Sweet Or Salted Lassi

$6

Masala Chai

$4

Soda

$3.50

Sparkling Water

$4

We Levy A Service Charge Of 18% For A Group Of Six And More

Frequently Asked Questions

The Curry Express menu includes Indian appetizers, curries, biryani, tandoori dishes, kebabs, Indian breads, vegetarian dishes, vegan-friendly options, desserts and beverages.

Yes. Curry Express offers a variety of vegetarian Indian dishes, including vegetable-based curries, lentils, paneer dishes and other meat-free options.

Yes. Curry Express offers vegan-friendly dishes. Check the individual menu descriptions or contact the restaurant about specific ingredients and dietary requirements.

Yes. Biryani is available on the Curry Express menu. Explore the current menu for the available biryani varieties and ingredients.

Yes. The Curry Express menu includes tandoori and Indian kebab dishes prepared with aromatic spices and traditional cooking techniques.

Yes. Curry Express offers online ordering for customers who want to order Indian food for pickup or available delivery.

Yes. Curry Express offers takeout. Customers can explore the menu and place an order online or contact the restaurant.

Curry Express Indian Cuisine Restaurant is located at 215 S El Camino Real G, Encinitas, CA 92024.

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Curry Express Indian Cuisine Restaurant is located at 215 S El Camino Real G, Encinitas, CA 92024.

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