Suvai, Taste Of India Menu

If you're in the mood for a flavor-packed journey through India, Suvai, Taste of India Menu offers an experience that's as rich and diverse as the country's culinary landscape. Located in the heart of San Rafael, this cozy spot on 909 4th St serves up an array of traditional Indian dishes that are sure to delight any palate. From the fragrant spices to the vibrant colors, every dish is crafted with care, showcasing the authentic flavors of India. Whether you're craving a fiery curry, tender tandoori, or a comforting biryani, there's something here for everyone. The menu beautifully balances bold and subtle flavors, making each bite an exciting discovery. Whether you're a long-time lover of Indian cuisine or trying it for the first time, you'll find yourself coming back for more.

Appetizers

Vegetable Pakora
Batter fried mixed vegetable, onion or potato fritters.
US$4.95
Pesto Paneer Pakora
Batter fried cubes of cottage cheese filled with pesto sauce.
US$7.95
Chicken Pakora
Batter fried chicken breast cubes marinated in plum sauce.
US$7.95
Fish Pakora
Batter fried pieces of fish marinated with ginger, garlic and Indian spices.
US$7.95
Aloo Peas Samosa
Crispy fried dumpling stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas.
US$4.95
Lamb Samosa
Crispy fried dumpling stuffed with minced lamb and peas.
US$5.95
Saag Pizza
Spiced spinach with goat or mozzarella cheese on homemade corn crust.
US$5.95
Chaat Papri
Puffed crispy wheat biscuits with herbs, potatoes and three fresh chutneys.
US$5.95
Aloo Tikki
Deep fried mashed potatoes and peas with herbs and spices.
US$5.95
Chole Bhature
Puffed fried bread served with garbanzo beans masala.
US$9.95
Kheera Shrimp
Marinated grilled shrimp on slice of cucumber, topped off with avocado and touch of chipotle chutneys.
US$9.95
Assorted Vegetable Platter
Mixed vegetable fritters and vegetable samosa.
US$8.95

Soups, Salads & Chutneys

Sambar Soup
Lentil soup with seasonal vegetables cooked in south Indian style.
US$3.95
Chicken Soup
An authentic chicken soup mildly spiced with herbs.
US$3.95
Daal Soup
Slow cooked lentil with crushed garlic and mild spices.
US$3.95
Taj of Marin Green Salad
Mixed green salad with homemade special dressing.
US$3.95
3 Bean Chaat
Chickpeas, kidney beans and green beans with a touch of Indian masala.
US$3.95
Chef's Special Raita
US$3.95
Dahi (Yogurt)
US$2.95
Mango Chutney
US$2.95
Tamarind Chutney
US$2.95
Mint Chutney
US$2.95
Taj of Marin Special Chutney
US$2.95
Tomato Chutney (Hot)
US$2.95
Coconut Chutney
US$2.95
Mango Pickles
US$2.95

Breads

Plain Naan
US$2.50
Basil-Pesto Naan
US$3.95
Garlic or Onion Naan
US$2.95
Rosemary Garlic Naan
US$3.95
Paratha
Unleavened layered, wheat bread.
US$2.95
Aloo Paratha
Unleavened layered wheat bread filled with mildly spiced potatoes and cilantro.
US$3.50
Keema Naan
Stuffed with minced lamb.
US$3.95
Kashmiri Naan
Stuffed with nuts and fruits.
US$3.95
Poori
Whole wheat puffy bread.
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Paneer Paratha
Unleavened layered wheat bread filled with homemade cottage cheese.
US$3.95
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat bread.
US$2.50

Rice and Biriyani

Basmati Rice
US$2.00
Brown Rice
US$3.95
Vegetable Biriyani
Basmati rice cooked with vegetables and mild spices.
US$10.95
Chicken Biriyani
Basmati rice cooked with spices and tender pieces of chicken.
US$12.95
Lamb Biriyani
Basmati rice cooked with spices and tender pieces of lamb.
US$13.95
Prawn Biriyani
Basmati rice cooked with mild spices and jumbo shrimp.
US$14.95

South Specialties

Idli Sambar
Steamed rice cakes.
US$5.95
Plain Dosa
Made with fermented lentil and rice flour.
US$6.95
Masala or Onion Dosa
Crepe stuffed with vegetables or garnished grilled onions.
US$7.95
Keema Dosa
Crepe stuffed with minced lamb, green peas, herbs and spices.
US$9.95
Crab Dosa
Crepe stuffed with dungeness crab along with herbs and spices.
US$10.99
Dahi-Vada
Lentil cakes soaked in yogurt and herbs.
US$7.95

Tandoori Specialties

Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated in yogurt, a blend of colorful Indian herbs and spices cooked in a clay oven.
US$11.95
Tandoori Malai Tikka
Boneless chicken breast marinated in Indian herbs and spices and cooked in clay oven.
US$13.95
Chef's Favorite Rack of Lamb
Rack of lamb marinated in exotic spices and fresh mint, cooked in clay oven.
US$21.95
Sheekh Kabab
Ground lamb mixed with Indian herbs and spices, cooked on skewers in a clay oven.
US$13.95
Boti Kabab
Boneless pieces of lamb marinated in Indian herbs and spices cooked in clay oven.
US$13.95
Tandoori Prawns
King sized shrimp marinated in mild spices and cooked in a clay oven.
US$15.95
Fish Tikka
Pieces of fish marinated in ginger, garlic and spicy yogurt, cooked in clay oven.
US$14.95
Taj of Marin Mixed Grill
choice of any three: Sheekh Kabab, Chicken, Shrimp, or Fish.
US$18.95

Chef's Special Feasts (For Two)

Vegetarian Special
Starts with papadam, vegetable pakora and daal soup. Choice of two vegetarian dish, raita, rice and plain naan and dessert of the day.
US$36.95
Non-Vegetarian Special
Starts with papadam, chicken pakora, tandoori chicken and sheekh kabab. Choice of two non vegetarian dish, raita, rice and plain naan and dessert of the day.
US$41.95

Vegetarian Entrees

Aloo Gobhi
Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked with Indian spices along with ginger and garlic.
US$10.95
Aloo Mattar
Green peas and potatoes cooked with herbs and spices
US$10.95
Yellow Daal
Yellow lentil simmered and tempered with ginger, garlic and herbs.
US$10.95
Mattar Paneer
Homemade cottage cheese and green peas cooked with Indian spices, tomatoes and onion sauce.
US$11.95
Palak Paneer
Fresh spinach cooked with cottage cheese delicately spiced.
US$11.95
Shahi Paneer
Homemade cottage cheese cubes cooked in mild creamy sauce.
US$11.95
Malai Kofta
Mixed vegetable and cheese balls cooked in creamy sauce with spices.
US$11.95
Navratan Korma
Mixed vegatable cooked with cashews and mild creamy sauce.
US$11.95
Channa Masala
Chickpea cooked in an exotic blend of North Indian spices.
US$10.95
Bengan Bhartha
Eggplant baked in clay oven cooked with onion, ginger, garlic and spices.
US$10.95
Bhindi Masala
Fresh Okra sauteed with onion, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and Indian spices.
US$10.95
Chef's Favorite Bhaji Masala
Farm fresh vegetables cooked with Indian herbs and spices
US$11.95
Aloo Palak
Fresh spinach cooked with delicately spiced potatoes.
US$10.95
Aloo Bengan
Eggplant and potatoes cooked to perfection with herbs and spices
US$11.95

Chicken Entrees

Chicken Maharaja
Tandoori chicken cooked in a blended sauce with a touch of cream.
US$12.95
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tandoori chicken folded into exotic creamy tomato sauce.
US$12.95
Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken cooked in delicately spiced curry sauce.
US$11.95
Chicken Saag
Tender boneless chicken cooked in spiced spinach puree.
US$11.95
Chicken Vindalu
Chicken and potatoes marinated in vinegar, bell peppers, and spices, cooked in spicy sauce.
US$12.95
Chicken Korma
Boneless chicken cooked in rich cashew nut based sauce.
US$12.95
Mango Chicken
Boneless chicken cooked in spices and tangy mango sauce.
US$11.95
Chili Chicken
Chicken and potatoes marinated in vinegar, bell peppers, and spices, cooked in spicy sauce.
US$12.95
Karahi Chicken
Chicken breast sauted with onion bell peppers, ginger, garlic, and Indian spices.
US$11.95
Chicken Masala
Boneless chicken cooked with ginger, onion, fresh herbs and spices.
US$12.95

Lamb Entrees

Lamb Masala
Lamb cooked with ginger, garlic, onion, fresh herbs and spices.
US$12.95
Rogan Josh
Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in onion, tomatoes and classic curry sauce.
US$12.95
Lamb Saag
Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in spiced spinach puree.
US$12.95
Lamb Korma
Boneless lamb cooked in rich cashew nut based sauce.
US$12.95
Lamb Vindalu
Lamb and potatoes marinated in vinegar, bell peppers and spices, cooked in spicy sauce.
US$12.95
Keema Mattar
Minced lamb cooked with onion, tomato, green peas and spices.
US$11.95
Karahi Lamb
Boneless lamb sauteed with onion, bell peppers, ginger, garlic, and Indian spices.
US$11.95
Lamb Madras
Lamb cooked in South Indian spices.
US$12.95
Mango Lamb
Boneless lamb cooked in spices and tangy mango sauce.
US$12.95

Seafood Entrees

Fish Masala
Pieces of fish cooked with ginger, garlic, onion, fresh herbs and spices.
US$14.95
Chef's Favorite Curried Dungeness Crab
Dungeness crab meat cooked with ginger and Indian spices tossed in curry sauce.
US$17.95
Shrimp VIndalu
Shrimp and potatoes marinated in vinegar, cooked in spicy sauce.
US$14.95
Shrimp Coconut Masala
Jumbo shrimp cooked with ginger, garlic, onion, fresh herbs and spices.
US$14.95
Shrimp Korma
Shrimp cooked in rich cashew nut based sauce
US$13.95
Shrimp Saag
Shrimp cooked in spiced spinach puree.
US$13.95
Shrimp Curry
Shrimp cooked in delicately spiced curry sauce.
US$13.95
Shrimp and Scallop Jalfrezi
Shrimp, sea scallops, and bell peppers cooked in chef's jalfrezi sauce.
US$16.95

Beverage

Lassi
Refreshing yogurt drink served sweet or salted.
US$2.95
Mango Lassi
Refreshing yogurt drink with mango.
US$3.95
Indian Chai (Tea)
US$2.50
South Indian Coffee
US$2.50
Juice
Mango, Apple or Orange
US$3.50
Soft Drink
US$2.50
Sparkling Water
US$2.95

Desserts

Mango Cheesecake
Cheese cake topped off with fresh mango sauce.
US$4.95
Kheer
Rice pudding with nuts and raisins.
US$3.95
Chef's Favorite North Indian Style Custard
Chilled custard with seasonal fresh fruit.
US$4.95
Gulab Jamun
Juicy milk balls dipped in syrup.
US$3.95
Gajar Halwa
Shredded carrots cooked and garnished in milk.
US$3.95
Kulfi
Authentic indian ice cream: cardamom, mango, or pistachio.
US$3.95
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