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The Dhaba
1872 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 480.557.8800 · the-dhaba.com The embodiment of food in the spirit of the nation is an integral part of its identity. Our Dhaba is the
embodiment of Punjabi food and Punjab – a state that has been the envy of the nation (India). In India and Pakistan, highways are dotted with local restaurants popularly known as ‘Dhabas,’ providing local cuisine and serving as stops for truck drivers. Dhabas are traditionally characterized by casual seating on cots (called chaarpai in Hindi) and food prepared in clay ovens (tandoor).
Our Dhaba food is non monolithic. It’s simple. It’s rich. It’s robust. It’s diverse. Please join our chefs and staff to explore real food prepared by real people.
Cuisine
Punjabi-Indian/Pakistani
Meals Served
Lunch, Dinner, Twilight Dinners
Restaurant Hours
Daily
11:00 am – 2:30 pm
Last lunch seating 2:15 pm 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Last dinner seating 8:15 pm
Food Steeped in Tradition
Dining
Terrace/Patio Dining Vegetarian Options Seasonal Menus
Heart Smart Options Take Out Meals Extensive Wine List Gluten Free Options Vegan Options
Indian Beers and Wines
Attire
Resort/Dressy Casual
Additional Services
Private Parties
Handicap Accessible Live Music
Live Sitar Music Fridays
Reservations
Highly Recommended
DHABA DE KHAS
(Specialties from our Tandoors) Served on sizzler. Bed of onions and bell peppers.
HARIYALI PANEER TIKKA
Mint infused cubes of cottage cheese and an assortment of fresh
seasonal vegetables grilled in the tandoor. A must try! 15 NAWABI MURGH TIKKE
Boneless white meat chicken cubes marinated in yogurt sauce, cooked in our Tandoor 16
MIANWALI GOSHT SEEKH KABAB Boneless lamb cubes marinated in our chef’s blend of
herbs and spices. Cooked in our Tandoor oven 18
TANDOORI KHAZANA
An assorted platter with tandoori chicken, chicken tikka kebab,
seekh kebab, tandoori prawns - all from our clay oven! An experience! 24
CHAHATEIN (FAVORITES)
Sabjiyon Ka Gulshan (fresh produce for Vegetarian Lovers) Please check with server for our daily veggie specials
RAHON DAL TARKA
A Punjabi favorite, yellow lentils cooked and
seasoned with Dhaba spices and herbs 12
DAL MAKHANI
This buttery delicacy from Punjab comprises nutritious
lentils-slow-cooked to perfection 14 PUNJABI CHOLE
Curried chickpeas that are pleasantly spicy with a tangy taste 13 DIL BAHAR KORMA
Vegetable Korma made with fresh seasonal vegetables inspired by our chefs 15
CHANA PALAK
Chickpeas and spinach slow cooked Punjabi style with
choice herbs and spices 15
LAKHNAVI SHAHI PANEER
Is simple splendor of Indian cheese cooked in our chef’s
secret sauce with bell peppers, herbs and spices 16
KURKURI BHINDI
A Dhaba favorite. Fresh okra rings prepared with mouth
watering spices in a specially designed wok 15 NANKA BAIGAN BHARTA
Tandoori smoked eggplant smothered with tomatos and spices 15 PANEER TIKKA MASALA
Cubes of cottage cheese combined in an authentic, richly spiced sauce made with tomatos and onions 16
LAHORI MALAI KOFTA
Little dumplings made with cottage cheese, cauliflower florets,
carrots and potatos in a rich creamy sauce 16
DIL BAHAR E GOSHT
(For meat lovers), All meats are Halal
CHICKEN
DHABA CHICKEN CURRY
Tender and boneless chicken pieces cooked with aromatic
spices in a satisfying Dhaba sauce. A must try! 15 DHABA CHICKEN KORMA
Tender and boneless chicken pieces cooked in a nutty curry 16 KASHMIRI CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
Chicken tikka masala is chunks of chicken breast marinated in spices and yogurt, then baked in a tandoor oven. It is combined in a masala (“mixture of spices”) sauce along with cream 16
MURGH VINDALOO
(Dhaba ‘vindaloo’) For the fire eaters. A spicy dish marinated with exotic
spices and combined with vinegary potatoes 16 LAMB/GOAT
DHABA LAMB CURRY
Tender and boneless lamb cubes cooked in a special blend of Dhaba spices 16
DHABA LAMB KORMA
Tender and boneless lamb pieces cooked in a nutty curry 18
LAMB VINDALOO
A spicy lamb dish marinated with exotic spices and
combined with vinegary potatoes 18
ACHARI LAMB
Tender and boneless lamb cooked with onion, fenugreek,
and fennel seeds in gravy 18 LEHRON PE LEHAR
(From the seas) Fetching Seafood
DHABA MACHI TARI
A special curry made with cubes of white fish and Dhaba spices 17
MACHI MASALEDAR
This splendid hot hot hot dish is rich in heat, spices, and herbs.
Popularly known, Fish vindaloo 18 KADAHI JHINGA
Jumbo shrimps cooked in a special wok with Dhaba herbs and spices 18 SIKANDRI JHINGA SAAG
Fresh spinach cooked with Shrimps in Dhaba blend of spices and herbs 19 ROTI SHOTI (BREADS)
Ideal for mopping up the juices from curries. No Punjabi meal is complete without bread.
PLAIN/GARLIC NAAN
A leavened flat bread prepared in the clay oven and garnished with fresh minced garlic and cilantro 2/3
TANDOORI ROTI
Bread made of wheat flour baked in the tandoor oven,
the most popular accompaniment for north Indian food 3 Cuisine of ARIZONA The Premier Culinary Guide to the Grand Canyon State cuisineofarizona.com
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”Extraordinary to perfection for food” —Zagat
Menu items and prices are subject to change.
Vegetarian
Non-Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
This is a sample of menu items available at the Dhaba.
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