Urban Tandoor Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Urban Tandoor, a culinary gem nestled in Arlington, VA, where the vibrant flavors of Himalayan and Nepalese cuisine meld seamlessly with Indian traditions. The menu boasts a rich array of offerings that promise to tantalize your taste buds.
- Appetizers: A delightful selection includes the crispy Chicken Lollipop and Gobi Manchurian, combining texture and taste effortlessly.
- Main Courses: Indulge in charbroiled delicacies like the Chicken Sekuwa and Wild Boar Sekuwa, expertly marinated in Himalayan spices, offering a unique twist.
- Vegetarian Options: With dishes like Spinach Chaat and Paneer Chilli, even non-meat eaters will find joy in every bite.
Urban Tandoor not only focuses on exceptional cuisine but also provides a welcoming atmosphere with outdoor seating, making it a perfect spot for families or groups. Don’t miss the chance to savor their signature Mango Lassi—a drink that perfectly complements the meal.
House Beverages
Mango Lassi
Unsweetened Ice Tea
Soda - Regular Coke
Soda - Diet Coke
Bottled Water
Sparkling Water
Soda - Regular Sprite
Soda - Regular Ginger Ale
Chicken Lollipop
Crispy chicken winglet marinated and batter fried
Chicken Sekuwa
Charbroiled chicken (marinated with special Himalayan spices) in a traditional nepalese style
Chilli Chicken
Batter-fried boneless chicken tossed and served with green chili, bell pepper, onions and garlic chili sauce
Chicken Wings
Traditional wings served with buffalo sauce and ranch
Chicken 65
(NEW ITEM) Batter-fried boneless chicken sauteed with red whole chilli, curry leaves, mustard seeds, and chef's special sauce.
Chicken Choila
(NEW ITEM) Grilled chicken thigh meat, nepalese spices, mustard oil, ginger, garlic, and onions.
Buffalo Choila
Oven baked buffalo meat / ginger / garlic / scallions / smashed tomatoes.
Wild Boar Sekuwa
Charbroiled wild boar meat (marinated with special Himalayan spices) in a traditional Nepalese style.
Chicken momo - 6 Pcs
Steamed dumpling made with ground chicken, scallion, onion and ginger garlic
Non-Vegetarian Appetizers
Vegetarian Appetizers
Gobi Manchurian
Fried cauliflower florets cooked with green onions, soy, garlic and chili
Paneer Chilli
(NEW ITEM) Homemade Cottage cheese sauteed with bell peppers, onions, and spicy garlic chilli sauce.
Spinach Chaat
Crispy fried spinach and chickpeas batter with mint chutney, tamarind chutney, onions, yogurt and spice mixes
Samosa Chaat
Broken down samosas served with chickpeas, onions and tomatoes, topped with yogurt, mint and tamarind sauces and special chaat masala
Vegetable Samosa
Crispy turnover patties stuffed with spicy potatoes and peas
Vegetable Pakora
Mix vegetables fritters banded with chickpeas flour
Dum Aloo
(NEW ITEM) Stir-fried potatoes with chef's special Himalayan species.
Vegetable momo - 6 Pcs
Steamed dumpling made with minced vegetable, onions, garlic and spices
Sweetcorn Soup
A soup made with tender corn kernels, and spices
Mulligatawny Soup
Thick yellow lentil soup prepared with curry spices and vegetables
Soup
Salad
House Salad
Season greens mixed with cherry tomato, cucumber and feta cheese.
Chicken Tikka Salad
Iceberg lettuce, seasonal greens, cherry tomato and cucumber, white meat chicken cooked in clay oven
Chicken MOMO
A popular dish from nepal and the himalayas. These are dumplings with meat or vegetable fillings. Ten pieces of dumplings served on each order. You can have the option to select preparation style; by default, you will be served steamed dumplings. Jhol option provides extra sauce on the side and chilli preparation is a spicy rendition
Buffalo MOMO
A popular dish from Nepal and the Himalayas. These are dumplings with meat or vegetable fillings. Ten pieces of dumplings served on each order. You can have the option to select preparation style; by default, you will be served steamed dumplings. Jhol option provides extra sauce on the side and "Chilli" preparation is a spicy rendition.
Vegetable MOMO
A popular dish from nepal and the himalayas. These are dumplings with meat or vegetable fillings. Ten pieces of dumplings served on each order. You can have the option to select preparation style; by default, you will be served steamed dumplings. Jhol option provides extra sauce on the side and chilli preparation is a spicy rendition
Momos
Tandoori Sizzlers
Paneer Tikka - Tandoori
Cottage cheese and fennel seed marinated with special spices and tangy sauce
Pomplet Fish - Tandoori
(NEW ITEM) Grilled whole fish served with Schezwan sauce.
Amul Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken breast marinated in amul cheese (indian cheese), garlic, ginger and white pepper
Seekh Kabab - Tandoori
Minced Lamb blended with onion, Himalayan spices and herbs.
Assorted Tandoori Mix
An assorted grill of chicken, lamb and shrimp
Tandoori Salmon
Oven baked atlantic king salmon chunks marinated in sour cream, herbs and masala
Lasuni Tiger Shrimp
Tiger shrimp marinated with fresh chettinad spices
Assorted Seafood Mix
Assorted platter of salmon, shrimp and scallops
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken with bones marinated in hung yoghurt,spices and lemon
Chicken Vindaloo
Highly seasoned boneless chicken dish made with spicy tangy sauce and spices
Chicken Tikka Masala
White meat chicken tikka cooked in the classic creamy tikka masala sauce
Mango Chicken
Chicken cooked with mango-based sauce
Chicken Korma
Cashew flavored chicken (dark meat) cooked in onion-gravy sauce
Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken (dark meat) prepared with himalayan spices blend
Chicken Saag
Boneless white meat chicken cooked with spinach
Butter Chicken
Boneless chicken thigh meat cooked in creamy rich sauce, made with tomato, onion and butter
Kadhai Chicken
(NEW ITEM) Boneless chicken thigh meat cooked with bell pepper and onion in tangy sauce
Chicken Temptations
Lamb Delicacies
Kashmiri Rogan Josh
Classic lamb curry from valley of kashmir cooked in yogurt and a blend of fragrant spices
Lamb Madras
Chunks of lamb cooked with coconut milk and spices
Lamb korma
Tender chunks of lamb cooked in cardamom and cashew nuts in a rich gravy
Lamb Vindaloo
Highly seasoned lamb dish cooked with potato and made with spicy, tangy sauce and spices
Lamb Saag
Boneless lamb cooked with spinach
Goat Curry
Bone-In goat cooked in curry sauce
Lamb Bhuna
Lamb cooked with onions and peppers on a thick gravy.
Shrimp Karahi
Shrimp cooked with bell pepper, onion and spices
Seafood Curry
Shrimps and fish stewed in tomato, onion gravy, and masala
Coconut Shrimp
Shrimp cooked in coconut sauce and onion gravy
Fish Vindaloo
Highly seasoned fish dish made with spicy, tangy sauce and spices
Salmon Masala
Salmon cooked in creamy rich sauce, made with tomato and onions
Shrimp saag
Spinach and shrimp cooked together with ginger garlic and spices
Seafood Baits
Vegetable Entree
Kadhai Paneer
Cottage cheese with bell pepper, onion and spices
Lasuni Palak Paneer
Cottage cheese and spinach with roasted garlic
Aloo Saag
Potatoes cooked with spinach and cream
Sahi Paneer
Cottage cheese cooked in creamy sauce and fenugreek
Vegetable Korma
Mixed vegetable cooked in creamy cashew sauce
Bhindi Masala
Fresh okra sauteed with onion, tomato and cilantro
Mutter Paneer
Paneer (cottage cheese) and green peas cooked with onion sauce
Baingan Bharta
Baked and mashed eggplant cooked with green peas, onion, tomato, and spices
Paneer Tikka Masala
Paneer cooked in creamy rich sauce, made with tomato and onions
Dal Makhni
Black lentils cooked with fresh herbs and spices, sauteed in butter
Chana Masala
Whole chickpeas cooked with onions, tomatoes, spices and a sauce
Aloo Gobi
Potatoes and Cauliflower cooked with onion tomato-based sauce.
Aloo Bodi Tama
(NEW ITEM) Fermented black-eyed peas, bamboo shoots, potatoes, ginger and tomatoes.
Chicken Biryani
Saffron flavored spiced basmati rice. Includes a side of yogurt based sauce and raita
Lamb Biryani
Saffron flavored spiced basmati rice. Includes a side of yogurt based sauce and raita
Vegetable Biryani
Saffron flavored spiced basmati rice. Includes a side of yogurt based sauce and raita
Shrimp Biryani
Saffron flavored spiced basmati rice. Includes a side of yogurt based sauce and raita
Goat biryani
Saffron flavored spiced basmati rice. Includes a side of yogurt based sauce and raita
Biryani
Naan
Butter Naan
Regular naan bread with butter
Garlic Naan
Topped with chopped fresh garlic and coriander
Goat Cheese Naan
Stuffed with goat cheese
Cherry Naan
Naan stuffed with dry cherry and coconut
Roti
Plain flatbread
Plain Paratha
Flatbread
Onion Kulcha
Bread stuffed with onion and spices
Assorted Bread
Butter naan, paratha and garlic naan
Raita
Indian salad
Slice of raw Onion, chili and lemon.
Mango Chutney
Masala Sauce (16oz)
Mixed Pickle
Basmati Rice (16oz)
Mint chutney (8oz)
Tamarind chutney (8oz)
Daal Makhani (SIDE)
Black lentils cooked with fresh herbs and spices, sauteed in butter.
Chana Masla (SIDE)
Whole chick peas cooked with onions, tomatoes, spices and a sauce.
Sides
Kid's Menu
Kid's Vegetable Fried Rice
Kid's Junior Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Fingers & Fries
Kid's Chicken Fried Rice
Gulab Jamun
Solid milk dumpling in cardamom based syrup
Rasmalai
Patties made with cheese and milk and dipped in reduced keshar (saffron) milk
Kheer (Rice Pudding)
Made from rice, milk, sugar, cream and cardamom
Malai Kulfi
(NEW ITEM) Traditional homemade ice cream with cardamom.
Desserts
Chow-Mein
Vegetable Chow-Mein
(NEW ITEM) Chowmein Noodles, cabbage, spring onion, and peppers.
Chicken Chow-Mein
(NEW ITEM) Chowmein Noodles, chicken, cabbage, spring onion, and peppers.
Buffalo Chow-Mein
(NEW ITEM) Chowmein Noodles, charcoaled buffalo meat, cabbage, spring onion, and peppers.