A tradition to many La Jollans, this Italian bistro serves fresh authentic regional Italian cuisine. A landmark Ficus tree takes up one corner of their very popular patio, but the bright and cheerful dining room is delightful during the day or on those chilly evenings when it’s too cold to sit outside. The menu is presented in an innovative and creative fashion offering a wide variety of pastas, pizza and grilled items. In addition, you may find many vegetarian and health conscious dishes. Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday and includes specialties such as Uovo Benedetto (Eggs Benefits served on grilled polenta with basil hollandaise) along with omelets and breakfast pizzas.
Lunch Buffet Hours
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Including weekends and holidays).
14.99 Per Person
Our daily Indian Lunch Buffet is a real treat, where you will get to enjoy a variety of our most popular Indian foods. We also have a variety of foods for various dietary groups, including non-vegetarian, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. These are clearly labeled on the dishes.
Mint indian Bistro Dinner Menu
Menu and prices subject to change
DINNER MENU
APPETIZERS
IDLI FRY, A SOUTH INDIAN SPECIALTY $6.99
Super spongy, soft and delicious idlis fried into crispy idli fingers make an ideal appetizer
... with coconut chutney (2 pcs)
LAMB STIR FRY $12.99
Succulent prices of lamb stir fired with onion, ginger-garlic and tempered with curry leaves. Have it with one of our premium lager beers and make it a party
... with lamb
MIGHTY MOMO, A NEPALESE & TIBETAN FAVORITE $12.99
This is the most famous dish in the Himalaya, Succulent steamed dumplings, filled with your choice of veggies, ground turkey, chicken or lamb, served with our special grilled tomato & sesame dipping sauce. We are requesting your patience on this one-it takes 20 minutes to cook these delicacies and get them to the correct, deliciously soft texture.
... with fresh shredded veggies (10 pcs)
... with ground chicken (10 pcs) - $14.99
SAMOSA CHAAT-A NORTH INDIAN FAVORITE $6.99
Our famous samosa is topped with garbanzo beans, mint chutney and tamarind chutney. This is a very tasty concoction of samosas with the all time favorite, Chana Masala
... without Yogurt
... with Yogurt - $1.99
... with masala a.k.a masala papad fried (2 pcs) - $3.49
ALOO TIKKI CHAAT A NORTH INDIAN FAVORITE $4.99
Tikkis are pan fried potato cakes fashioned by hand, mildly spiced and topped with chana masala, mint chutney and tamarind chutney. You'll love this tasty combination.
... tikki only (2 pcs)
... without Yogurt - $6.99
... with Yogurt - $7.99
PAPDI CAAAT ”A NORTH INDIAN FAVORITE $6.99
Deep fried crunchy papdi a.k.a puri topped with garbanzo beans, mint chutney, tamarind chutney and yogurt. Yogurt is an absolute must in this one. Sorry Vegans!
... with yogurt only
BHEL PURI - FROM THE STREETS OF BOMBAY (NOW MUMBAI) $6.99
A mouth watering street snack made with crisp puffed rice & Indian savories mixed with different chutneys. Your taste buds can't wait to try this unique dish!
... with mixed Indian savories & chutneys
SEV PURI - FROM THE STREETS OF BOMBAY (NOW MUMBAI) $6.99
Crunchy crackers topped with a savory mix and chutneys ... without Yogurt
... with Yogurt - $9.99
PANI PURI - FROM THE STREETS OF BOMBAY (NOW MUMBAI), VODKA FRIENDLY $4.99
Puffed round crisp bite-sized puris filled with a tangy and spicy mint chutney mix. This is the most popular among all the street foods sold in small open food-carts on the streets of Mumbai! Try the alcoholic version with Vodka!
... with spiced pani - $4.99
... with Vodka pani - $4.99
... extra puris (6) - $5.99
PAV BHAJI - FROM THE STREETS OF BOMBAY (NOW MUMBAI) $10.99
Fresh mashed veggies and lots of garlic put together with a special pav bhaji masala topped with butter make this simple yet flavorful street dish. An uniquely spicy dish that you can enjoy with buttered bun bread
... with butter only (2 pavs)
... with fresh shredded veggies (10 pcs) $1.49
PAPADUMS, EVERYONE"S FAVORITE $0.99
Papadum is a thin, crisp disc shaped indian crackers made from peeled black gram flour (urad) spiced with black pepper. Have it plain or spicy masala papad, a tangy variation of the unassuming papad -topped with an onion-tomato-cilantro-chilli spiced mix
... plain roasted (2 pcs)
... plain fried (2 pcs) - $1.99
... with masala a.k.a masala papad fried (2 pcs) - $3.49
ORGANIC SAMOSA $4.99
Our famous Samosas are fashioned by hand, stuffed full with mildly spiced potatoes or spiced keema (ground lamb) & green peas and cone shaped like a mighty mountain rising up in the Himalayas but made right here
... with potatoes and peas (2 pcs)
... with shrimp (5 pcs) - $7.99
FRESH BAKED BREADS
ROTI $2.99
Whole wheat flat traditional Indian flat bread in a special clay oven
... unbuttered
... buttered - $2.99
PURI $3.99
Deep-fried, puffy whole wheat bread that's fun to poke, rip and dip
... (2pcs)
BHATURA $3.99
Deep-fried, puffy whole wheat bread that’s fun to poke, rip and dip
... (2pcs)
GLUTEN FREE ROTI $4.99
Buck wheat flat bread slowly cooked on a tawa and brushed with oil.
NAAN $2.99
Warm soft, puffy bread bakes lovingly in a special clay oven, or topped with fire roasted garlic or stuffed with your choice of chicken & chilli, ground lamb, onionn/cilantro, or paneer
... unbuttered
... buttered 2.99
... topped with fire-roasted garlic 3.49
... topped with fire-roasted garlic, buttered 3.49
... stuffed with onion and cilantro 3.99
... stuffed with monterey jack cheese 3.99
... stuffed with paneer cheese 4.99
... stuffed with cashews, raisins & cherries (a.k.a Kabuli Naan) 4.99 ... stuffed with chicken & chilli 5.99
... stuffed with spiced ground lamb 6.99
PARATHA $2.99
This Indian mainstay consists of multiple layers of whole wheat bread, either stuffed with spiced potatoes and green peas or with a butter spread and pan seared to perfection .
... unbuttered
... buttered
... topped with fire-roasted garlic
... topped with fire-roasted garlic, buttered
... stuffed with onion and cilantro
... stuffed with monterey jack cheese
... stuffed with potatoes and peas
... stuffed with cashews, raisins & cherries (a.k.a Kabuli Paratha)
... stuffed with chicken & chilli
SOUTH INDIAN
PAPER DOSA
This version of dosa is as thin as paper and is super crunchy, thus the name.
MYSORE DOSA $10.99
This version of dosa gets a hot and spicy make-over with a red-hot chili chutney smeared on the inner side. Not for the faint hearted without butter a.k.a Mysore Dosa
... with butter a.k.a Butter Mysore Dosa $11.99
... stuffed with spiced potatoes, onions and without butter a.k.a Mysore Masala Dosa $11.99
... stuffed with spiced potatoes, onions and Butter a.k.a Butter Mysore Masala Dosa $12.99
UTTAPPAM $10.99
Uttappams are distant cousins of the popular dosas. They are typically thicker and more spongy them dosas and are topped with various toppings of your choice
... without butter a.k.a Plain Uttapam
... with butter a.k.a Butter Uttapam - $10.99
... with monterrey jack cheese a.k.a Cheese Uttapam - $11.99
... topped with onions, tomatoes, chilli and no butter a.k.a Onion Chilli Uttapam - $11.99
... topped with onions, tomatoes, chilli and butter a.k.a Butter Onion Chilli Uttapam - $12.99
... topped with spiced potatoes, onions and without butter a.k.a Masala Uttapam - $11.99
... topped with spiced potatoes, onions and butter a.k.a Butter Masala Uttapam - $12.99
... topped with spicy minced chicken - $14.99
IDLI SAMBHAR 7.99
Super spongy, soft and delicious idlis make an ideal meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Served with coconut chutney and spicy sambhar. Sambhar is made of lentils and vegetable, spiced with a special mix of masalas from South India. Dunk them in sambhar or just have them with chutney and you'll be transferred to South India in no time! ... 3 pcs
DOSA $9.99
The most popular among South Indian delicacies is the scrumptious crispy dosa. A thin crisp savory crepe made with fermented rice and lentil batter. Either stuffed or plain, served with coconut chutney and spicy sambhar. Pick one that suits your taste:
... without butter a.k.a Plain Dosa
... without butter a.k.a Plain Dosa
... with butter a.k.a Butter Dosa
... with Monterey jack cheese a.k.a Cheese Dosa
... stuffed with spiced potatoes, onions and without butter a.k.a Masala Dosa
... stuffed with spiced potatoes, onions and butter a.k.a Butter Masala Dosa
... stuffed with spicy minced chicken
RICE, BIRYANI & NOODLES
PEAS PULAV $4.99
Peas Pulav is a good alternative to plain rice. Cooked with green peas, fennel seeds, cashews and raisins.
... with brown rice add - $1.99
TAMARIND RICE $6.99
Tangy and delicious, the rice is cooked in a tamarind paste, topped with roasted peanuts and cilantro. Try it with some cold yogurt raita to balance the flavors ... with mixed Indian savories & chutneys
... with brown rice add - $1.99
VEGETABLE FRIED RICE $7.99
Basmati rice is flavored with sauce, ginger garlic and fresh veggies or your choice of meat
... with fresh veggies
... with yogurt 8.99
... with chicken 8.99
... with lamb 9.99
... with shrimp 10.99
... with brown rice add 1.99
CURRY PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE $7.99
Basmati rice is flavored with sweet pineapple, red pepper and your choice of meat or veggie to create this unique sweet and hot rice ... with fresh veggies
... with chicken - $8.99
... with lamb - $9.99
... with shrimp - $10.99
... with brown rice add - $1.99
SCHEZWAN FRIED RICE $7.99
Basmati rice is fired with hot red schezwan sauce and veggies or your choice of meat. Simply delicious ...
... with fresh veggies
... with chicken - $8.99
... with lamb - $9.99
... with shrimp - $10.99
... with brown rice add - $1.99
HANDS BIRYANI $12.99
A truly delicious Biryani will draw you in with its aroma and engulf your senses. Basmati rice is with your choice of fresh veggies or meat, cashews and raisins It has a little heat even at the lowest spice level as the biryani masala already has the heat. It is traditionally cooked with ghee (clarified home made butter)
... without ghee and with fresh veggies
... with ghee and fresh veggies - $12.99
... with eggs - $13.99
... with chicken - $14.99
... with lamb - $15.99
... with goat (bone-in) - $15.99
... with shrimp - $16.99
... with brown rice add - $1.99
CHAU CHAU $8.99
"Chau Chau" is the name given to pan-fried Tibetan noodles and is meant to mimic the sizzling sounds made by stir frying these noodles in a medley of fresh shredded veggies or your choice of meat
... with fresh veggies
... with chicken thigh - $9.99
... with lamb - $10.99
BASMATI RICE $1.99
Grown in the foothills of the Himalayas, basmati is small, long-grained non-glutinous rice. Enjoy traditional white rice or brown rice with whole lot of fiber
... plain rice
... brown rice - $3.99
JEERA RICE $5.99
This is the simplest version of an Indian basmati rice pan cooked with cumin seeds and bay leaves. A great accompaniment to any curry dish
... without ghee
... with ghee - $5.99
... with brown rice add - $1.99
SIGNATURE ENTREES
CHETINAD CURRY A.K.A MADRAS CURRY $14.99
This curry truly exemplifies the South Indian spirit - spicy but with warm undertones flavored with coconut and poppy seeds. A "hot" favorite but we can spice it down for you
... with fresh veggies
... with chicken thigh -$15.99
... with chicken breast - $15.99
... with tilapia - $18.99
... with shrimp - $18.99
METHI MALAI $14.99
This signature dish is flavored mildly with fenugreek leaves and a very special combination of spices
... with matter (green peas)
... with chicken thigh - $15.99
... with boneless lamb - $16.99
... with tilapia - $19.99
...with shrimp - $19.99
LAMB LOLLIPOPS $24.99
The chef has put his own unique twist to this traditional recipe. The baby lamb chops are marinated in chefs secret sauce tandoor cooked and pan fried. Enjoy with a heavenly fenugreek cream sauce Delish!
... with baby lamb chops
MAHAKALI MANGO MASALA $15.99
Fresh veggies of your choice with mango chunks cooked in an onion & fennel-seed base to create a sweet and spicy sensational rival to the Maharaja Tikka Masala. This is a house special you don't want to miss. One of our best-sellers
... with fresh veggies
... with paneer cheese - $15.99
... with cauliflower - $15.49
... with chicken breast - $16.49
... with boneless lamb - $18.99
... with swordfish - $19.99
... with shrimp - $19.99
ANDHRA CURRY, A SOUTH INDIAN SPECIALTY $14.99
A spicy curry flavored with coconut milk and a flurry of special spices from the state of Andhra Pradesh. A "hot" favorite but we can spice it down for you
... with fresh veggies
... with chicken thigh - $15.99
... with boneless lamb - $15.99
... with goat (bone in) - $15.99
... with tilapia - $18.99
... with shrimp - $18.99
SOUPS, SALADS & SIDES
NOODLE SOUP A.K.A THUKPA, A NEPALESE & TIBETAN SPECIALTY $3.99
Hearty Tibetan noodle soup to warm the Himalayan soul! This large bowl is filled with your choice of veggies, chicken, lamb or shrimp along with Tibetan noodles
... with fresh veggies
... with chicken 4.99
... with lamb 5.99
... with shrimp 5.99
DESI SALAD $2.99
This salad is a must have for an Indian meal. Made with sliced onions, chilies and lemon wedges with chaat masala sprinkled on top.
VEGETABLE SALAD $4.99
Sliced tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, onions, chilies and lemon wedges sprinkled with chaat masala.
MIXED VEGETABLE RAITA $2.99
Cool and creamy yogurt is mixed with grated carrot and cucumber and mildly spiced. It has a cooling effect on the palate - making it a perfect condiment for spicy Indian dishes. have it topped with Boondi (fried chickpea balls or pineapple chunks
... topped with boondi - $3.99
... topped with pineapple - $3.99
PLAIN YOGURT $2.99
Homemade whole milk yogurt, a perfect condiment for any dishes or just eat it plain with salt or sugar.
CHUTNEYS $0.99
Your favorite Coconut/ Mango/ Tomato Chutney, a great accompaniment for any dish
... coconut
... tomato - 0.99
... mango - 0.99
MIXED PICKLES $0.99
Spicy pickles are a very important accompaniment to an Indian meal. Pickles enhance the tastes of the meal. This pickle is a mixture of sliced raw mangoes, lemon, green chilies, lotus stem and ginger.
ORGANIC TOMATO SOUP $3.99
A twist on the traditional tomato soup, thick slow cooked tomatoes blended with Indian spices and diced paneer cheese ... without paneer cheese
... with cream and paneer cheese - $4.99
DAL SOUP (YELLOW LENTIL) $3.99
Traditional Lentil soup prepared with mild Indian herbs and spices and diced tomatoes
... with fresh veggies
... with chicken - $4.99
CHEF'S TASTING MENU
NON-VEGETARIAN PRIX FIXE MENU $44.99
Appetizer & Soup Vegetable
Pakoda
Tomato Soup
Entrees
Chicken Tikka Masala
Lamb Vindaloo
Organic Tandoori Chicken
Dal Tadka
Vegetable
Curry Aromatic
Basmati Rice
Yogurt Mixed Pickles
Bread (Pick One)
Fresh-Baked Garlic Naan
Whole Wheat Roti (Vegan)
Buckwheat Roti (Gluten Free)
Dessert (Pick One)
Khir Rice
Gulab Jamun
VEGAN PRIX FIXE MENU $42.99
Appetizer & Soup
Vegetable Pakoda
Tomato Soup
Entrees
Aloo Gobi
Chana Masala
Vegetable Korma
Dal Tadka
Vegetable Curry
Sambhar Aromatic
Basmati Rice
Mixed Pickles
Bread (Pick One)
Whole Wheat Roti (Vegan)
Buckwheat Roti (Gluten Free)
Dessert (Pick One)
Gajar
Halwa
INDIAN PRIX FIXE (DINNER FOR 2)
Sample some of the best that the Indian subcontinent has to offer! We've chosen some of the most popular items from different regions from Northern India.
VEGETARIAN PRIX FIXE MENU $43.99
Appetizer & Soup
Vegetable Pakoda
Tomato Soup
Entrees
Paneer
Tikka Masala
Potato Vindaloo
Vegetable Korma
Dal Tadka
Vegetable Curry
Aromatic Basmati Rice
Yogurt
Mixed Pickles
Bread (Pick One)
Fresh-Baked Garlic Naan
Whole Wheat Roti (Vegan)
Buckwheat Roti (Gluten Free)
Dessert (Pick One)
Khir Rice
Gulab Jamun
ACCOMPANIMENT & CONDIMENTS
MIXED PICKLES $1.00
Spicy pickles are a very important accompaniment to an Indian meal. Pickles enhance the tastes of the meal. This pickle is a mixture of sliced raw mangoes, lemon, green chilies, lotus stem and ginger.
NORTH INDIAN
VERTICAL VINDALOO $12.99
Your choice of veggies, chicken, lamb, fish or shrimp cubed and diced with potatoes and simmered in a fiery, spicy sauce, imagine yourself plunging vertically down the Himalayan mountains, straight into the hot, steamy Indian Terai plains! This is an Indian specialty too good to pass up
... with potatoes
... with fresh veggies - $12.99
... with chicken thigh - $14.99
... with boneless lamb - $15.99
... with goat (bone in) - $15.99
... with tilapia - $17.99
... with shrimp - $18.99
RUBEN CURRY, A TRUE TRADITIONAL FLAVOR $12.99
Not your typical conformist, defeatist curry! The Indian soldiers are renowned for their prowess in battle and so are the UNLV Runnin Rebels. This traditional version of the famous curry with a rebelliously inspired exotic blend of curry spices
... with fresh veggies
... with chicken thigh - $14.99
... with boneless lamb - $15.99
... with goat (bone in) - $15.99
ROGAN JOSH $15.99
Rogan josh (or roghan josh) is an aromatic curry dish hailing from Kashmir and is very popular in India. The ground kashmiri pepper makes this curry truly unique. A chefs special! ... with boneless lamb ... with goat (bone in)
KADHAI $12.99
Chunky quartered green bell peppers and onions pan-tossed with a barrage of homemade paneer cheese, chicken, lamb, goat, fish or shrimp and a flurry of green chilies, ginger and coriander that drenches like an Indian monsoon
... with veggies with paneer cheese - $13.99
... with chicken thigh - $14.99
... with boneless lamb -$15.99
... with goat (bone in) - $15.99
... with tilapia - $17.99
... with shrimp - $18.99
SAAG A.K.A PALAK $12.99
Shredded and creamed spinach slow cooked with your choice of paneer cheese, chana, potatoes or fresh veggies. This iron rich curry is an all-time favorite
... with veggies
... with chana - $12.99
... with potatoes - $12.99
... with paneer cheese - $13.99
... with chicken breast - $14.99
... with boneless lamb - $15.99
... with goat (bone in) - $15.99
EASTERN SEAFOOD CURRY $18.99
Your choice of fresh ocean swordfish, tilapia or shrimp is simmered in mustard-seed, curry leaves and tomato based sauce and deliciously spiced to perfection. This curry-style is from eastern Indian states
... with tilapia
... with shrimp - $19.99
MATTAR (GREEN PEAS) CURRY $13.99
Green peas frolick in a creamy sauce co-inhabited by your choice of homemade paneer cheese, sliced mushrooms or spiced potatoes
... with paneer cheese
... with mushroom - $13.99
CHANA MASALA $12.99
A popular mainstay all over the Indian subcontinent. Chickpeas with fresh ginger and garlic with a tomato & onion sauce. An all time favorite.
MALAI KOFTA $13.99
A medley of mixed vegetables pressed into dumplings and cooked in a creamy herb, grounded cashew nuts and onion sauce
... with mushroom
ORGANIC ALOO GOBI MASALA $13.99
Imagine fresh potatoes and cauliflower rolling arround happily in a dry tomato & onion sauce, competing for the attention of the Indian herbs & spices that adorn this delicate dish. Truly a Vegan dish eaten in every Indian household several times a week.
BOMBAI ALOO CURRY $12.99
This traditional version of the famous curry with cubed potatoes is inspired by an exotic blend of curry spices and your choice of veggie options. If you love potatoes you'll be delighted with this curry
... with jeera
... with mattar - $12.99
... with bell pepper - $12.99
BHINDI (OKRA) MASALA $13.99
Freshly cut okra sauted with red onions and tomatoes simmered in tomato sauce, cooked to perfection with Indian spices
... without Yogurt
... with Yogurt $13.99
BAINGAN BHARTA $13.99
Clay oven roasted eggplant, mashed and sauted with green onions, red onions with lots of garlic and simmered in tomato sauce. This one's an absolute must try! Chef's favorite!
... without cream
... with cream - $13.99
EGG CURRY $12.99
The simple and unassuming egg takes on a glamorous avatar when dressed up with Indian spices in an onion-tomato sauce. Goes best with a bowl of hot basmati rice
... with egg