Kundan Restaurant & Grocery Menu
Welcome to Kundan Restaurant & Grocery, an exceptional venue that combines the best of Indian cuisine and grocery shopping. Located at 627 Pilot House Dr, Newport News, VA, this woman-owned establishment offers a variety of authentic dishes and products, making it a favorite among locals.
The menu features delightful options such as the Butter Chicken, succulent dark meat roasted in a tandoor and served in a rich masala sauce, and the Vegetarian Mini Eggplant Korma, both notable for being gluten-free. If you're in the mood for tandoori, the Lamb Tandoori and Tandoori Combo are must-tries, showcasing expertly grilled meats bursting with flavor.
Kundan goes beyond excellent food; it provides a welcoming atmosphere with helpful staff, ensuring that every visit feels like a family gathering. With options for catering and accessibility for all, Kundan is a buffet of culture, taste, and community that shouldn’t be missed.
Chefs Special
Butter Chicken
Dark meat roasted in tandoor, then hand shredded and served in Masala sauce with butter. Topped with butter. Gluten free.
Mini Eggplant Masala
Mini eggplant cooked with masala sauce. Gluten free.
Mini Eggplant Korma
Mini eggplant cooked with korma sauce. Gluten free.
Baingan Bharta
Eggplant baked in tandoor, mashed, and sauteed with onions, and tomato. Vegan. Gluten-free.
Aloo Baingan
Whole mini eggplants cooked with potatoes, onions, bell peppers, lemon juice, and vinegar. Vegan. Gluten free.
Aloo Gobhi
Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with herbs, cilantro, lemon juice, and vinegar. Vegan. Gluten free.
Aloo Matar
Potatoes cooked with green peas in a tomato and onion gravy. Vegan. Gluten free.
Bhindi
Chopped okra cooked with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, fresh herbs, fresh lemon juice, and vinegar. Vegan. Gluten free.
Mixed Vegetable Karahi
Seasonal vegetables cooked with sliced bell peppers, onions, lemon juice, and vinegar. Vegan. Gluten free.
Malai Kofta
Healthy homemade vegetable dumplings cooked with nuts and spices in a creamy masala sauce. Gluten free.
Bombay Potatoes
Cooked with onions, tomatoes, mustard seeds, asafoetida, whole red chili, lemon juice, and vinegar. Served on the dry side. Vegan. Gluten free.
Chana Aloo
Garbanzo beans cooked in a gravy with potatoes. Vegan. Gluten free.
Chana Palak
Garbanzo cooked in a spinach puree. Vegan. Gluten free.
Tadka Dal
Yellow lentil cooked in a mixture of herbs, spices, tomatoes and onion. Vegan. Gluten free.
Dal Makhani
Black lentil, kidney beans, and gram lentils cooked with cream and light butter. Gluten free.
Matar Paneer
Green peas and paneer cooked in a masala curry. Gluten free.
Shahi Paneer
Paneer (cheese) cooked with red and white onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, green peas, and creamy masala curry. Gluten free.
Palak Paneer
Spinach and paneer cooked with a touch of cream. Gluten free.
Paneer Makhni
Paneer is cooked in masala sauce then served with light butter on top. Gluten free.
Paneer Karahi
Paneer is cooked with mild spices, bell peppers, onions, a touch of fresh lemon juice, and vinegar. Gluten free.
Vegetarian
Accompaniments
Mixed Pickles
A variety of vegetables dipped in an abundant amount of spices. Vegan. Gluten free.
Chili and Onion
Green chili and onion slices with light masala seasoning and lemon juice. Vegan. Gluten free.
Mango Chutney
Sweet, tangy and spicy mango. Vegan. Gluten free.
Onion Chutney
Diced onion relish prepared with ketchup, cumin, lemon and vinegar. Vegan. Gluten free.
Roasted Papad
Roasted lentil crackers. Vegan. Gluten free.
Raita
Homemade yogurt blended with grated cucumber, tomato, spices and herbs. Gluten free.
Steamed Broccoli
Broccoli boiled and seasoned with light spices. Vegan. Gluten free.
Side of Basmati Rice
Vegan. Gluten free.
Kheer
Rice pudding flavored with cardamom, and garnished with nuts. Gluten free.
Mango Pudding
Sweet mango combined with vanilla and nuts. Gluten free.
Mango Kulfi
Ice cream made with mango, almonds, nuts, and rosewater. Gluten free.
Pistachio Kulfi
Ice cream made with condensed milk and an assortment of nuts. Gluten free.
Gulab Jamun
Warm donut balls made with milk and bisquick, dipped in sweet rose water syrup.
Rasmalai
Cottage cheese dumplings soaked in sweet milk. Gluten free.
Desserts
Beverages
Lassi
Your choice of flavor.
Chai
Chocolate Milk
Iced Tea
Your choice of style.
Soda
Your choice of flavor.
Vegetarian Appetizers for 2
Assortment of samosa, pakoras, and aloo tikki. Contain nuts.
Non-Vegetarian Appetizers for 2
Chicken, lamb, and shrimp roasted in tandoor, then sauteed with onions, and bell peppers. Gluten-free.
Pakoras Vegetable
Fritters marinated in a batter of gram flour with salt and lemon juice. Gluten-free. Vegan.
Paneer Pakora
Fritters marinated in a batter of gram flour with salt and lemon juice. Gluten-free.
Chicken Pakora
Fritters marinated in a batter of gram flour with salt and lemon juice. Gluten-free.
Shrimp Pakora
Fritters marinated in a batter of gram flour with salt and lemon juice. Gluten-free.
Vegetable Samosa
2 pieces. Crispy, triangular layers stuffed with mashed potatoes. Vegan.
Aloo Tikki
4 pieces. Potato patties coated with a light layer of wheat flour.
Paneer Tikka
Cubes of cheese coated with sour cream, and roasted in tandoor. Gluten free.
Samosa Chaat
Crushed samosa and well-cooked chickpeas with light spices.
Chaat Papri
Chickpeas and crispy wheat wafers, garnished with yogurt, mint and tamarind chutney.
Chili Paneer
For 2. Cooked in tandoor, then sauteed with onions, bell peppers, and tomato sauce. Gluten free.
Chili Chicken
For 2. Cooked in tandoor, then sauteed with onions, bell peppers, and tomato sauce. Gluten free.
Chili Shrimp
For 1. Cooked in tandoor, then sauteed with onions, bell peppers, and tomato sauce. Gluten free.
Gobhi Manchurian
For 2. Fried cauliflower cooked in spicy and tangy sauce. Vegan, gluten free.
Appetizers
Salads
Cucumber Salad
Cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes sprinkled with salt, black pepper, chaat masala, fresh lemon juice, and cilantro. Vegan, gluten free.
Chicken Tikka Salad
Tandoor roasted chicken mixed with seasonal vegetables salad. Gluten free.
Garden Salad
Mixed greens and fresh vegetables served with 1 of the following. Vegan, gluten free.
Signature Salad
Seasonal vegetables with chickpeas and paneer, served with a dressing of ranch, hot sauce, black pepper and chaat masala. Gluten free.
Tomato Soup
Lentil Soup
Vegan.
Chicken Spinach Soup
Seafood Sou
Soups
Kids Meals
Kids Chicken Pakora
Chicken pakoras served with rice, potato fries, and a side of ketchup. Gluten free.
Kids Chicken Nuggets
Chicken nuggets served with rice, salad, potato fries, and ketchup.
Naan
Fluffy, self rising, refined wheat bread.
Garlic Naan
Naan topped with minced garlic and freshly chopped cilantro.
Chili Garlic Naan
Garlic Naan topped with green chili.
O.M.P
Onion, methi (fenugreek), and paneer kulcha.
Sweet Kulcha
Nuts, raisins, and cherry stuffed naan.
Basil Naan
Fresh basil stuffed in naan.
Onion Kulcha
Spiced onions stuffed in naan.
Aloo Kulcha
Mashed potato stuffed naan.
Rosemary & Thyme Kulcha
Rosemary & thyme stuffed in naan.
Paneer Kulcha
Cheese stuffed naan.
Gobhi Kulcha
Cauliflower stuffed naan.
Bhatura
Deep fried naan.
Roti
Flat bread made of wheat flour. Vegan.
Poori
Deep fried roti. Vegan.
Aloo Parath
Mashed potatoes stuffed in wheat bread. Vegan.
Plain Paratha
Plain whole wheat layered bread. Vegan.
Bread Basket
Assortment of any 3 breads of your choice from above.
Breads
Tandoor Specials
Cauliflower Tandoor
Chicken Tikka
White meat without bone.
Chicken Tandoori
Dark meat with bone.
Chicken and Shrimp Tandoori
Lamb Tandoori
Boneless.
Fish and Shrimp Tikka
Salmon & jumbo shrimp.
Shrimp Tandoori
Jumbo shrimp. Gluten free.
Fish Tandoori
Salmon. Gluten free.
Tandoori Combo
Chicken, lamb, shrimp, & salmon. Gluten free.
Masala
Blend of onion gravy, tomato gravy, and cream. Highly recommended to folks who are trying Indian food for the first time. Gluten free.
Vindaloo
Composed of a blend of hot spices, red chili paste, and a dash of vinegar. Perfect for those who want lots of heat for their food. Gluten free.
Korma
Golden curry made with onion sauce, cream, cashews, almonds, coriander, cumin, cardamom, and cloves. Gluten free.
Curry
A classic Indian curry made with roasted ginger and garlic paste in oil with light spices. Blended with a smooth tomato and onion gravy. Gluten free.
Karahi
A blend of mild spices, bell peppers, and onions. On the slightly dry side compared to the consistency of a curry. Gluten free.
Palak
Spinach puree slowly cooked with finely chopped onions, tomatoes, cream, and a touch of gram flour. Gluten free.
Mango
This curry is succulent, versatile, sweet and potentially spicy if you would like some heat. Made with bits of mango sauce. Gluten free.
Coastal Coconut
Coastal spices simmered in coconut milk and coconut flakes for a rich and creamy sauce. Great if you like mild or vegan food. Gluten free.
Sarson
Curated with whole red chili, sarson (mustard), and seeds. Served best with roti. Gluten free.
Rogan Josh
Cooked with yogurt, onion gravy, tomato gravy, and spices. Can be made mild but it is recommended to be served at a higher spice level. Gluten free.
Konkani
Made with coconut milk, tamarind, mustard seeds, onion sauce, whole red chillies & curry leaves. Best served with seafood. Gluten free.
Biryani
Rice casserole dish made with basmati rice, light spices, curry sauce, and yogurt. Gluten free.