Masala Bites (Upton Dr Ste 128) menu - Virginia Beach VA 23454

Beverages
- House Masala Chai $4.5
  
  Authentic Indian tea made with milk, cardamom, ginger, and other select spices.
- Masala Bites Cardamom Tea $3.5
  
  House black tea infused with cardamom and other select spices. Vegan
- Mango Lassi $5.5
- Rose Lassi $5.5
- Sweet Lassi $5.5
- Salted Lassi $5.5
- Mango Juice $3
- Apple Juice $3
- Orange Juice $3
- Pineapple Juice $3

Family Meals

Package dinner meals for a family of four
- Package One: Vegetarian $50
  
  Includes: Option of Gobhi Manchurian or Pavbhaji Spiced Samosa Option of Dal Tarka or Chana Masala Option Paneer Saagwala or Paneer Makhni Pahadi Baingan, Basmati Rice, and both Naan and Garlic Naan
- Package Two: Chef's Favorite's $64
  
  Includes: Option of Gobhi Manchurian or Pavbhaji Spiced Samosa Option of Chicken Tikka Masala or Butter Chicken Option Paneer Saagwala or Vegetable Korma Garlic Peppercorn Tandoori Salmon, Basmati Rice, and both Naan and Garlic Naan
- Package Three: Classics $55
  
  Includes: Option of Onion Bhaji or Chaat of the Day Option of Dal Tarka or Chana Masala Option of Vegetable Korma or Vegetable Tikka Masala Dhaba Handi Chicken, Basmati Rice, and both Naan and Garlic Naan

Lunch First Course Selections
- L Chaat of the Day $9
  
  A daily changing offering of street foods in India.
- L Pavbhaji Spiced Samosa $10
  
  Bombay-spiced potatoes, carrots, peas, filled in crisp turnovers. Vegan.
- L Gobhi Manchurian $10
  
  Cauliflower florets, tomato glaze, garlic. Vegan, gluten free.
- L Malai Kabab $12
  
  Tandoori chicken breast, saffron, ginger, roasted red bell pepper chutney. Gluten free.
- L Chili-Mili Shrimp $14
  
  Crispy shrimp bites, zesty soy masala, scallions, peppers.

Lunch The Classics

Served with a side of naan, rice, and house salad.
- Curry Lunch
  
  Traditional curry sauce, earthy aromatics. Vegan, gluten free.
- Korma Lunch
  
  Delicate cream sauce with cardamom and cashew. Gluten free.
- Saagwala Lunch
  
  Creamy spinach, herbs with fenugreek. Gluten free.
- Tikka Masala Lunch
  
  Creamed tomato-fenugreek sauce. Gluten free.
- Vindaloo Lunch
  
  Southern Indian hot and spicy sauce. Vegan, gluten free.

Lunch Regional Classics

Served with a side of naan, rice, and house salad.
- L Dal Maharani $14
  
  Slow simmered lentils, garlic, ginger, red onions, tomatoes. Gluten free.
- L Dal Tadka $14
  
  Slow simmered lentils, garlic, ginger, red onions, tomatoes. Vegan, gluten free.
- L Mewa Malai Kofta $15
  
  Vegetable croquettes, cashew-almond creme, cloves.
- L Tofu Baingan Kadhai $15
  
  Sauteed with ginger, coriander seeds, onions and bell peppers. Vegan, gluten free.
- L Butter Chicken $16
  
  Pulled tandoori chicken, tomato-fenugreek sauce. Gluten free.
- L Patiala Shahi Goat Haandi $19
  
  Goat meat on the bone, cumin, ginger, coriander, garlic. Gluten free.
- L Seafood Kerala Curry $19
  
  Shrimp, fish, coconut, mustard seeds, curry leaves. Gluten free.
- L Biryani
  
  Delicately seasoned basmati rice with saffron. Gluten free.

Lunch Masala Bites Specialties

Served with a side of naan, rice, and house salad. Gluten free.
- L Amritsari Chicken Tikka $16
  
  Classic tandoori roasted punjabi chicken tikka, market vegetables.
- L Garlic-Peppercorn Salmon $19
  
  Tandoori roasted salmon fillet, pressed garlic, black peppercorn.
- L Bewali Shrimp and Chicken $19
  
  Chicken and shrimp, light cream sauce, dried fruits.
- L Lamb Pepper Sukka $19
  
  Seared lamb, peppercorns, bell peppers, scallions, and garlic.
- L Masala's Tandoori Assortment $20
  
  Tandoori roasted chicken tikka, lamb kabab, prawn.
- L Crab Masala $23
  
  Jumbo lump crab simmered in a creamed tomato-fenugreek sauce.

Lunch Specialty Breads
- L Naan $5
- L Roti $5
- L Garlic Naan $6
- L Amritsari Kulcha $8
- L Kashmiri Naan $8
- L Palak Malai Kulcha $9
  
  Naan Bread stuffed with Spinach and Goat's Milk Cheese and Herbs

Appetizers

Change prices
- D Chaat of the Day $10
  
  Street foods from India, A daily changing selection
- D Gobhi Manchurian $13
  
  Cauliflower florets, soy-tomato glaze, peppers. Vegan.
- D Paneer Pakora $11
  
  Homemade paneer fritters, spice-herb filling, tamarind sauce.
- D Pavbhaji Spiced Samosa $10
  
  Spiced turnovers, carrot-potatoes-peas filling. Vegan.
- D Onion Bhaji $10
  
  Onion fritters, lentil flour batter, tamarind sauce. Vegan.
- D Chili-Mili Shrimp $16
  
  Shrimp bites, zesty soy masala, scallions, peppers. Gluten free.
- D Konkani Mussels $16
  
  Mussels simmered in a coconut broth, lime, saffron, spices. Gluten free.
- D Malai Kabab $14
  
  Chicken morsels, ginger, saffron, roasted red pepper chutney. Gluten free.
- D Lamb Pepper Sukka $17
  
  Roasted lamb chunks, peppers, ginger, triphal. Gluten free.
- D Masala’s Kabab Trio $18
  
  Marinated fish, chicken, lamb, fire roasted in the tandoor. Gluten free.

Soup and Salad
- D Dakshin Tamatar Shorba $8
  
  Tomatoes, coconut, Southern Indian spices. Vegan, gluten free.
- D Fattush Desi Style $11
  
  Tomato, cucumber, mozzarella, avocado, lime, chaat masala. Gluten free.
- D House Salad $8
  
  Romaine, cucumber, tomato, housemade croutons and dressing.

Accompaniments
- Mint Chutney $4.5
- Tamarind Chutney $4.5
- Raita $5.5
  
  Yogurt, grated cucumbers, cumin. Gluten free.
- Tangy Onion Chutney $4.5
  
  Diced onion, black pepper, vinegar, mango powder. Gluten free.
- Mango Chutney $4.5
  
  Preserved mangoes, spices, vinegar. Gluten free.
- Onions and Chili $4.5
  
  Sliced raw onions and chili. Vegan, gluten free.
- Roasted Papad $7.5
  
  Lentil flour crackers roasted in the tandoor. Vegan.
- Side of Rice $4.5
- Masala Sauce

Tandoori Entrees

The tandoor is a barrel shaped clay oven, marinated proteins are skewered and flame roasted to order. Served with basmati rice. Gluten free.
- D Garlic-Peppercorn Maach $25
  
  Tandoori roasted salmon fillet, Northern Indian style marinade.
- D Amritsari Chicken Tikka $23
  
  Tandoori roasted boneless chicken breast, punjabi style marinade.
- D Aatishi Boti Kabab $27
  
  Tandoori roasted leg of lamb chunks, yogurt-paprika-clove marinade.
- D Masala’s Tandoori Assortment $28
  
  Chicken, lamb, salmon, prawns.
- Tandoori Lamb Chops $30
  
  Tandoor roasted lamb, bombay potatoes.
- D Paneer Hariyali Tikka $17
  
  Housemade paneer, cilantro-chili marinade.

Seafood, Poultry, Mutton Entrees

Served with basmati rice. Gluten free.
- D Crab Masala $31
  
  Jumbo lump crab meat, creamed tomato-fenugreek sauce.
- D Prawns Tikhad $26
  
  Jumbo shrimp, tikhad masala, coconut-kokum sauce, asparagus.
- D Seafood Kerala Curry $27
  
  Crab, shrimp, fish, spicy curry sauce, curry leaves.
- D Shrimp and Chicken Patialshahi $25
  
  Chicken breast, poppy seed-iris sauce, tandoor grilled prawns.
- D Chicken Curry- Andhra Style $21
  
  Chicken morsels, spiced tamarind-coconut sauce.
- D Dhaba Haandi Chicken $21
  
  Chicken morsels, punjabi spice blend, ginger, onions.
- D Chicken Makhni (Butter Chicken) $22
  
  Pulled chicken, creamed tomato-fenugreek sauce.
- D Lamb Dalcha $24
  
  Tender lamb morsels, lentils, vegetables, garam masala.
- D Lamb Chakriphool Dhaniwaal $24
  
  Lamb, yogurt, cilantro, star anise.
- D Lamb Kozhambu $24
  
  Lamb morsels, tamarind, coconut tomato and garlic, sauce.
- D Patialashahi Handi Masala Goat $24
  
  Goat chunks, browned garlic curry, aromatic spices.
- D Malabari Goat Curry $24
  
  Goat meat, tamarind, fenugreek, coconut, curry leaves.

Vegetarian, Vegan Entrees

Served with basmati rice. Paneer can be replaced with tofu.
- D Aloo Palak Tofu Haandi $18
  
  Fresh spinach leaves, potatoes, tofu, ginger, garlic. Vegan, gluten free.
- D Paneer Makhni $19
  
  Paneer slices, creamed tomato-fenugreek sauce. Gluten free.
- D Mewa Malai Kofta $19
  
  Vegetables croquettes, nuts, creamed tomato-fenugreek sauce.
- D Makai Malai Saag $18
  
  Creamed style spinach, corn, smoked cumin, ginger. Gluten free.
- D Chili Paneer $20
  
  Paneer slices, soy-tomato glaze, bell peppers, onions.
- D Subz Raiszada $18
  
  House vegetable blend, fragrant tomato-cashew curry, iris essence. Gluten free.
- D Amchuri Bhindi Masala $19
  
  Okra, peppers, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, mango powder. Vegan, gluten free.
- D Baingan-Tofu Curry $18
  
  Eggplant, tofu, curry leaves, coconut, Southern Indian curry. Vegan, gluten free.
- D Market Vegetables Dan-a-Dan $18
  
  Crunchy vegetables, zesty spices, mint tamarind. Vegan, gluten free.
- D Pahadi Baingan $18
  
  Eggplant, herbs, sesame, garlic, onions, tomatoes, spices. Vegan, gluten free.
- D Dal Maharani $17
  
  Black lentils, cream, garlic, ginger and tomatoes. Gluten free.
- D Dal Tarka $17
  
  Slow simmered lentils, butter, fresh garlic, ginger and tomatoes. Gluten free.
- D Chana Masala $17
  
  Garbanzos, diced potatoes, fragrant punjabi style curry. Vegan, gluten free.

Tandoori Breads
- D Naan $5
  
  Traditional punjabi white flour bread.
- D Garlic Naan $6
  
  Naan bread, fresh garlic and herbs.
- D Roti $5
  
  Unleavened whole wheat bread baked.
- D Masala Lachha Paratha $6
  
  Layered whole wheat bread, fresh mint and ajwain.
- D Palak-Malai Kulcha $8
  
  Stuffed bread, spinach, goat’s milk cheese and herbs.
- D Amritsari Kulcha $8
  
  Stuffed bread, potatoes, mint, onions, capsicum.
- D Kashmiri Naan $8
  
  Stuffed bread, coconut, maraschino cherry, cashew.
- D Assorted Bread $11.5
  
  Assortment of garlic naan, aloo pratha and naan.

Masala Bites Classics

Served with basmati rice. Gluten free.
- Tikka Masala
  
  Creamed tomato-fenugreek sauce.
- Korma
  
  Delicate cream sauce, cardamom and nuts.
- Curry
  
  Punjabi style onion-tomato sauce, spices and aromatics.
- Patia
  
  A parsi style tangy sweet curry, mango, ginger and scallions.
- Saagwala
  
  Creamed style spinach, slow simmered, onions, garlic and fenugreek.
- Vindaloo
  
  A traditionally spicy goan style curry, chili, garlic and vinegar.

Biryanis

Basmati rice steamed cooked with your choice of protein or vegetable, flavored with saffron, iris and a delicate blend of spices. Gluten free.
- D Vegetables Biryani $18
- D Prawn-Curry Leaf Biryani $25
- D Chicken Biryani $21
- D Lamb Biryani $24
- D Goat On the Bone Biryani $24
- D Combination Biryani $26

Desserts
- Masala Bites Signature Chai Jamun Kulfi $7.5
- Badami Kheer $5.5
  
  Gluten free.
- Gulab Jamun $5.5
- Limoncello Mascarpone Cake $7.5
- Flourless Chocolate Cake $8.5
  
  Gluten free.
- Masala Bites Dessert Sampler $14.5

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