Darbar Grill Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Darbar Grill, a hidden gem nestled in Midtown Manhattan that elevates Indian cuisine to new heights. This restaurant boasts a diverse menu featuring a selection of dishes cooked in the traditional tandoor clay oven. Highlights include the Haryali Chicken marinated in coriander sauce and the decadent Tandoori Mixed Grill with a medley of kebabs, shrimp, and salmon.
Offering an array of rice specialities like Shrimp Biriyani and fragrant Jeera Rice, the menu caters to every palate. Regulars rave about the famed Tandoori Lamb Chops, a house specialty marinated to perfection. Service at Darbar Grill is remarkable, with attentive staff ensuring a memorable dining experience.
Whether it's the cozy ambiance or the tantalizing flavors, every visit promises a culinary journey that leaves guests eager to return.
Accompaniments
Mixed Pickles
Mango Chutney
Raita
Papadum
Onion Relish
Mushroom Peas Pulao
Basmati rice with mushrooms, green peas and onions.
Shrimp Biriyani
Shrimp cooked with basmati rice, brown onions and mint.
Jeera Rice
Flavored basmati rice cooked with cumin seeds.
Lemon Rice
Lemon flavored basmati rice.
Darbar Special Biryani
Lamb, chicken, shrimp cooked with basmati rice.
Chicken/Goat/Lamb Biriyani
Choice of chicken or lamb or goat cooked in basmati rice with yogurt, garlic, brown onions & tomatoes.
Vegetable Biriyani
Basmati rice with mixed vegetables, brown onions and mint.
Basmati Rice
Rice Specialities
From Tandoor (Clay Oven)
Tandoori Shrimp
Tandoor grilled shrimp marinated with cilantro, lemon juice, herbs & spices.
Seekh Kebab
Tandoor grilled lamb sausage, cased in sweet pepper.
Tandoori Lamb Chops
House specialty. Rack of lamb marinated with ginger, spices & yogurt.
Malai Chicken Kebab
Chicken breast marinated with yogurt & cream cheese.
Haryali Chicken
Chicken marinated in coriander sauce
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken cooked with ginger, garlic, hung yogurt and spices.
Tandoori Salmon Tikka
Salmon cooked in yogurt, chef's spices and lemon juice.
Tandoori Mixed Grill
Combination of lamb & chicken kebabs, with tandoori shrimp and salmon.
Chicken Tikka
Yogurt marinated cubes of chicken breast with spices.
Pudina (Mint) Or Tandoori Paratha
Whole wheat layered bread with the choice of mint or plain.
Gobi/Aloo Paratha
Whole wheat bread stuffed with cauliflower or potatoes.
Poori
Whole wheat puffed bread.
Tandoori Roti Or Chapati
Whole wheat flat bread cooked in a clay oven or on a flat pan.
Cheese & Garlic Naan
Naan stuffed with cheese, topped up with crushed garlic.
Keema Naan
Naan bread stuffed with minced lamb.
Garlic Naan
Seasoned ground chicken wrapped in a light pastry.
Onion Or Rosemary Naan
Naan stuffed with choice of onions or rosemary seeds.
Peshawari Naan
Naan stuffed with nuts & dried fruits.
Cheese & Spinach Naan
Naan stuffed with cheese and spinach.
Naan
White flour soft bread cooked in a clay oven.
Tandoori Breads
Appetizers
Amritsari Fish
Pan fried fish.
Chicken 65
Spicy deep fired chicken.
Tandoori Vegetables
Assorted seasoned vegetables marinated in a mild sauce cooked in a clay oven.
Samosa Chaat/Kachori Chaat
Vegetable samosa or lentil stuffed patty with chickpeas, masala and chutneys.
Garlic Shrimp Balchao
Tangy shrimp with garlic, onions and tomatoes.
Rashmi Kebab
House specialty. Supreme pieces of chicken breast marinated in spices.
Chicken Samosas (2 Pieces)
Seasoned ground chicken wrapped in a light pastry.
Vegetable Samosas (2 Pieces)
Spicy seasoned potatoes and peas wrapped in a light pastry.
Bhel Puri
Puffed rice, potatoes, onions with a mixture of tangy tamarind & spicy mint chutney.
Vegetable Snack Platter
Assortment of mixed vegetable fritters.
Okra Crunch
Crispy okra with onion, tomato and lemon dressing.
Paneer Tikka
Homemade cottage cheese marinated with yogurt.
Gobi Manchurian
Cauliflower dumplings with tangy tomato and garlic sauce.
Bhajia
Crispy onion fritters.
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken cooked in Goan spicy sauce with potatoes.
Chicken Saagwala
Chicken with garlic & spinach.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken breast with fenugreek in creamy tomato sauce.
Chicken Mirch Bhuna
House specialty. Chicken with onion, tomato and green chili.
Chicken Mango
Chicken curry with mango.
Butter Chicken
Dark meat chicken with creamy tomato sauce.
Chef's Special Chicken Malai
House specialty. Chicken simmered with aromatic spices in a cream sauce.
Chili Chicken
Chicken cooked with mustard seed, dry chili & coconut with bell peppers.
Chicken Curry
Ginger garlic with chicken and onion, tomato sauce.
Chicken La Jawab
Chicken cooked with tomato sauce with a spicy touch of garam masala, ginger and onions.
Chicken Korma
Chicken with cashew nut yogurt sauce.
Madras Chicken Curry
House specialty. Chicken with dry chili, mustard, coconut & curry leaves.
Chicken Entrees
Drinks
Juice
Pineapple/Mango/lychee/Cranberry/pomegranate/
Tropical Delight
A Splendid mix of mango, pineapple and coconut juices with a hint of cream
Virgin Pina Colada
A sweet cocktail made with cream of coconut and pineapple juice.
Lassi
Mango/Sweet/Salty
SODA
Coke/Diet Coke/sprite/Ginger Ale
Mulligatawny Soup
Traditional lentil soup flavored with herbs and mild spices.
Garden Fresh Salad
Garden greens with house dressing.
Chicken Palak Sorba
Chicken and spinach in a lightly spiced coconut flavored soup.
Soups & Salads
Fish & Seafood Entrees
Salmon Tikka Masala
House specialty. Salmon cooked with mustard seeds, onions, tomato and gravy.
Goan Fish Curry
Tilapia fish prepared with mustard seeds, coconut milk, onion and tomato sauce.
Garlic Shrimp Bhuna
House specialty. Shrimp cooked with garlic onion and tomato, dry curry.
Shrimp Cochin Curry
House specialty. Shrimp with bell peppers, coconut & mustard seeds.
Shrimp Vindaloo
Shrimp cooked in hot Goan sauce with potato.
Fish Moilee
Tilapia with chopped onions, mustard seeds, ginger & coconut milk.
Shrimp Saagwala
Shrimp cooked in a puree of spinach.
Shrimp Tikka Masala
Lobster cooked in a creamer tomato sauce.
Mango Mousse
Gajar Halwa
Malai Kulfi
Pistachio Kulfi
Vanilla Ice Cream
Rasmalai
Sweet cottage cheese dumpling flavoured with cardmom and rose water in a creamy milky base.
Mango Ice Cream
Kheer
Homemade rice pudding.
Gulab Jamun
Desserts
Lamb/Goat Entrees
Chef's Special Lamb Chops Masala
House specialty. Lamb chops with ginger, mint, tomato & onion sauce.
Lamb/Goat Saag
Choice of lamb or goat cooked in spinach with garlic, onions & tomatoes.
Lamb/Goat Vindaloo
Choice of lamb or goat cooked in a hot Goan sauce with potatoes.
Lamb Tikka Masala
House specialty. Lamb cooked with bell peppers and onions in a creamy tomato sauce.
Lamb/Goat Curry
House specialty. Choice of lamb or goat cooked in a curry with ginger, garlic, onions & tomatoes.
Lamb/Goat Melagu
Choice of lamb or goat cooked in crushed black pepper with coconut & curry leaves.
Lamb/Goat Korma
Choice of lamb or goat cooked in a mild creamy sauce.
Lamb/Goat Bhuna
House specialty. Choice of lamb or goat slow cooked in assorted chef spices with ginger, garlic, onions & tomatoes.
Lamb Rogan Josh
Lamb cooked with tomatoes & onions simmered in gravy.
Bhindi Masala
Okra cooked with onions, tomatoes in a dry sauce.
Dal Makhani
Whole black lentils (urad) simmered in tomatoes and onions.
Saag Paneer
spinach puree with Homemade cottage cheese
Chole (Chana Masala)
Chickpeas with onion, tomatoes & curry sauce.
Beetroot Malai Kofta
House specialty. Beetroot dumplings with onions in an aromatic sauce.
Mutter Paneer
Green peas with cottage cheese
Aloo Gobi Masala
Stir fried potato and cauliflower with ginger, garlic, coriander and cumin.
Tadka Dal
Slow simmered yellow lentils sautéed with tomatoes, ginger, cumin and onions.
Eggplant Bhartha
House specialty. Baked eggplant sautéed with onions and tomatoes.
Chili Paneer
Homemade cottage cheese cooked with mustard seed, dry chili & coconut with bell peppers.
Mixed Vegetables Korma
Assorted vegetable cooked in a creamy cashew nut & yogurt sauce.
Chana Saag
Spinach puree with chick peas
Paneer Makhani
Cottage cheese in a creamy sauce.
Vegetables Entrees
Lunch Specials
Butter Chicken, Garlic Naan & Mango Lassi
Save 25% with this combo deal: Get a butter chicken, garlic naan and mango lassi.
Saag Paneer, Vegetable Samosa & Naan
Save 25% with this combo deal: Get a saag paneer, vegetable samosa and naan.
Garlic Shrimp Bhuna, Tandoori Paratha & Soda
Save 25% with this combo deal: Get a garlic shrimp bhuna, tandoori paratha and soda.
Lamb Seekh Kebab, Tandoori Roti & Mango Lassi
Save 25% with this combo deal: Get a lamb seekh kebab, tandoori roti and mango lassi.
Chicken Mirch Bhuna, Garlic Naan & Mango Lassi
Save 25% with this combo deal: Get a chicken mirch bhuna, garlic naan and mango lassi.
Beetroot Malai Kofta, Tandoori Roti & Tropical Delight
Save 25% with this combo deal: Get a beetroot malai kofta, tandoori roti and tropical delight.
Boxed Lunch 1 (Veg)
2 Vegetables, Basmati rice with Lentils and Naan
Boxed Lunch 2 (Tandoori Chicken)
Tandoor Chicken , Basmati rice with Lentils and Naan
Boxed Lunch 3 (Chicken Tikka Masala)
Chicken Tikka Masala ,Basmati rice with Lentils and Naan