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Appetizers and Side Orders
Appetizers and Side Orders
Lunch Menu
Dinner Menu
Drinks Menu
Monthy Special
Shrimp Balls
$6.50
Made with shrimp, chickpea flour, rice flour and spices, including ajwain, white poppy seeds, turmeric, and cilantro, served with yogurt-cilantro sauce
Ajanta Specials
Tandoori Scallops
$7.50
Fresh dayboat scallops, marinated in yogurt and spices, roasted in tandoor oven, served with yogurtcashew- tamarind sauce
Tandoori Chicken Chaat
$6.50
Organic chicken pieces, marinated, grilled in tandoor, shredded and then tossed with oil, lime juice, red onions, cilantro, ginger, and spices
Tandoori Portobello Mushrooms
$6.50
Organic portobello mushrooms, marinated and grilled in tandoor oven, served with yogurt-cashew-mint sauce
Popular Standards
Green Salad
$6.00
Organic greens, cherry tomatoes, and radishes tossed in our house vinaigrette, flavored with cumin and paprika, sprinkled with crunchy potato noodles
Daal Soup
$5.50
A lentil soup, made with mung beans
Tandoori Chicken Tenders
$6.00
Marinated boneless organic chicken, grilled
Tandoori Chicken Wings
$5.50
Marinated and grilled in tandoor oven (organic)
Khumb Alu Tikki
$5.50
Cakes made with potatoes, breadcrumbs, and shiitake mushrooms
Vegetable Samosa
$5.50
Deep fried pastries filled with mildly spiced potatoes and peas
Vegetable Pakoras
$5.50
Sliced cauliflower, eggplant, zucchini, dipped in chickpea batter, fried
Chicken Samosa
$6.00
Deep-fried pastries filled with mildly spiced chicken
Papadam
$3.00
Indian lentil wafers, served with mint-cilantro sauce (2 per order)
Naans
Naan
$2.00
Leavened dough flat bread cooked in tandoor oven
Garlic Naan
$3.00
Naan flavored with garlic
Kabuli Naan
$3.00
Naan studded with cashew nut pieces
Onion Kulcha
$3.00
Naan stuffed with onions
Sesame Naan
$3.00
Naan sprinkled with sesame seeds
Chicken Keema Naan
$4.00
Naan stuffed with curried ground chicken
Paneer Naan
$4.00
Naan stuffed with paneer cheese and mint
Whole Wheat Breads
Tandoori Chapati
$1.50
A basic indian whole wheat flat bread
Tandoori Paratha
$2.00
A flaky, whole wheat bread
Alu Paratha
$3.50
Paratha stuffed with spiced potatoes
Poori
$3.50
Deep fried puffy whole wheat bread (2 per order)
Miscellaneous Side Orders
Rice
$2.00
Basmati rice flavored with cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves
Daal Makhani
$6.50
Thick daal made with whole urid beans, spices, and cream
Alu Saag
$7.00
Spinach and potatoes cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices
Raita
$2.50
Made with yogurt and cucumbers, mildly spiced
Chutneys, Assorted
$3.00
Mango chutney, carrot pickle, and hot pickles
Desserts
Ras Malai
$6.00
Paneer cheese patties served in a thickened milk sauce, flavored with cardamon
Kulfi
$6.50
Frozen dessert made with thickened milk, cream, and pistachios, flavored with cardamon and keora
Mango Sorbet
$6.50
Organic
Mango Gelato
$6.50
Organic
Cardamon Gelato
$6.50
Organic
Saffron Pistachio Gelato
$7.00
Organic
Mango Mousse
$5.00
Made with pureed mangoes, cream, and gelatin
Kheer
$5.00
Indian rice pudding
Gulab Jamun
$5.00
Fried milk powder balls soaked in rose scented syrup
Specials
Accompaniments: Basmati rice, half of a naan bread, mango chutney, carrot pickles, hot pickles, papadam, and a side dish of spinach and potatoes (with non-veg dinners) or chickpeas (with veg dinners). (Note: Size of appetizers and desserts is smaller than normal a la carte orders)
Entrée
Other entreés can be substituted. Prices may vary. Choice of:
Murg Kasoori Methi
$16.00Lamb Korma
$17.00Green Fish Curry
$18.00Navrattan Korma
$15.00Palak Kofta
$15.00Baadal Jaam
$15.00Lunches
Lunches are served with Basmati rice and a side dish of spinach and potato (with non-veg. lunches) or chickpeas (with vegetarian lunches). Brown Basmati rice is available for $0.50 extra. Dishes can be ordered very mild, low medium, medium, high medium, or hot. (Some dishes may not be available in a mild version)
Chandi Gosht
$12.00
Cubed boneless lamb cooked in a sauce made with onions, yogurt, ginger, ground almonds, cream, cardamom, and other spices, garnished with a very thin edible silver leaf (Delhi)
Chicken Bafaat Curry
$11.00
Boneless organic chicken pieces cooked in a sauce made with onions, ginger, garlic, vinegar, coconut milk, and spices, including cumin, coriander, and deghi chiles (Mangalore)
Baby Squash Medley
$10.00
Organic baby squash medley (zucchini, summer squash, and yellow squash), peas, and paneer cheese cooked in a curry sauce made with tomatoes, garlic, onions, and spices
Ajanta Specials
Lamb Do Pyaza
$12.00
Cubed boneless leg of lamb simmered in a sauce made with onions, ginger, yogurt, coriander, turmeric, paprika, and other spices, served topped with caramelized onions (Delhi)
Murg Kasoori Methi
$11.00
Boneless and skinless organic chicken pieces cooked in a sauce made with onions, ginger, garlic, yogurt, dried fenugreek herb, garam masala, and other spices (North India)
Chicken Biriyani**
$11.00
Boneless organic chicken pieces, rice, and thick curry sauce baked together in a steam-tight container, served topped with caramelized onions, nuts, and raisins (North India)
Scallop Curry
$14.00
Fresh dayboat scallops cooked in a sauce made with coconut milk, onions, garlic, tomatoes, lime juice, curry leaves, and spices, including coriander, paprika, and turmeric (Kerala)
Green Fish Curry
Ling cod fillet pieces simmered in a sauce made with cilantro, mint, onions, garlic, green chiles, coconut milk, cashew powder, lime juice, and spices (Mumbai)
- $13.00
- Wild salmon $15.00
Goa Prawn Curry
$13.00
Prawns sautéed and then simmered in a sauce made with coconut milk, onions, ginger, garlic, tamarind, and spices, including dry red chiles, cumin, paprika, and coriander (Goa)
Khumb Jahanara
$10.00
Organic shiitake mushrooms simmered in a sauce made with pureed spinach, onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, cashew paste, and spices, including coriander, cardamom, and cloves (Delhi)
Baadal Jaam
$10.00
Slices of organic eggplant pan-fried, brushed with homemade tomato sauce, spiced with mango powder and black rock salt, served topped with thickened yogurt sauce (Lucknow)
Palak Kofta*
$10.00
Balls made with spinach, potatoes, breadcrumbs, pine nuts, and spices, served in a creamy curry sauce made with onions, tomatoes, garlic, cashews, and spices
Sabzi Rangarang
$10.00
Cauliflower, green beans, broccoli, carrots, and peas, simmered in a sauce made with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, lime juice, coconut milk, and several spices (Mumbai)
vegan
From Our Tandoor Oven
Served on sizzling platters
Tandoori Chicken Tikka
$11.50
Boneless organic chicken breast pieces marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, paprika, lemon juice, and spices, roasted in tandoor oven (Punjab)
Tandoori Fish
Fresh ling cod fillet, marinated, grilled in tandoor oven
- $13.00
- Wild salmon $15.00
Lamb Boti Kabobs
$12.50
Boneless lamb kabobs, marinated, grilled in tandoor
Lamb Rib Chops
$13.50
Marinated in yogurt and spices, grilled in tandoor
Popular Standards
Chicken Makhanwala
$11.50
Marinated boneless organic chicken pieces cooked in tandoor oven and then simmered in a creamy curry sauce (Punjab)
Chicken Tikka Masala
$11.50
Marinated boneless organic chicken breast pieces cooked in tandoor oven and then simmered in a thick, spicy curry sauce with ginger, garlic, tomatoes, yogurt, and onions
Lamb Korma
$12.00
Boneless cubed lamb in a creamy curry sauce, topped with slivered almonds
Kadhai Gosht
$12.50
Boneless cubed lamb cooked in a thick, spicy curry sauce, with nuts
Saag Paneer
$10.00
Pureed organic spinach and cubes of paneer cheese cooked with spices
Navrattan Korma*
$10.00
Organic vegetables and paneer cheese in a creamy curry sauce with nuts and raisins
*Available in a non-dairy version, **Biriyanis do not include additional rice
Chef's Tasting Menu
Minimum order: Two dinners, everyone on the table must order the same dinner. (Note: Size of main dishes, appetizers, and desserts may be smaller than normal a LA carte orders. Not available for take-out)
Specials
Accompaniments: Basmati rice, half of a naan bread, mango chutney, carrot pickles, hot pickles, papadam, and a side dish of spinach and potatoes (with non-veg dinners) or chickpeas (with vegetarian dinners). (Note: Size of appetizers and desserts is smaller than normal a la carte orders)
Entrée
Other entreés can be substituted. Prices may vary. Choice of:
Murg Kasoori Methi
$20.50Lamb Korma
$21.50Green Fish Curry
$22.50Navrattan Korma
$19.50Palak Kofta
$19.50Baadal Jaam
$19.50Dinners
Dinners are served with Basmati rice, a side dish of spinach and potatoes (with non-veg dinners) or chickpeas (with vegetarian dinners), half of a naan bread, chutneys, and pickles. Dinners are served in a way that allows you to share dishes. Dishes can also be ordered a la carte (please specify) for $2.50 less. Brown Basmati rice is available for $0.50 extra. Dishes can be ordered very mild, low medium, medium, high medium, or hot
Chandi Gosht
$18.00
Cubed boneless lamb cooked in a sauce made with onions, yogurt, ginger, ground almonds, cream, cardamom, and other spices, garnished with a very thin edible silver leaf (Delhi)
Chicken Bafaat Curry
$17.00
Boneless organic chicken pieces cooked in a sauce made with onions, ginger, garlic, vinegar, coconut milk, and spices, including cumin, coriander, and deghi chiles (Mangalore)
Baby Squash Medley
$16.00
Organic baby squash medley (zucchini, summer squash, and yellow squash), peas, and paneer cheese cooked in a curry sauce made with tomatoes, garlic, onions, and spices
Ajanta Specials
Lamb Do Pyaza
$18.00
Cubed boneless leg of lamb simmered in a sauce made with onions, ginger, yogurt, coriander, turmeric, paprika, and other spices, served topped with caramelized onions (Delhi)
Murg Kasoori Methi
$17.00
Boneless and skinless organic chicken pieces cooked in a sauce made with onions, ginger, garlic, yogurt, dried fenugreek herb, garam masala, and other spices (North India)
Chicken Biriyani**
$17.00
Boneless organic chicken pieces, rice, and thick curry sauce baked together in a steam-tight container, served topped with caramelized onions, nuts, and raisins (North India)
Scallop Curry
$20.00
Fresh dayboat scallops cooked in a sauce made with coconut milk, onions, garlic, tomatoes, lime juice, curry leaves, and spices, including coriander, paprika, and turmeric
Green Fish Curry
Ling cod fillet pieces simmered in a sauce made with cilantro, mint, onions, garlic, green chiles, coconut milk, cashew powder, lime juice, and spices (Mumbai)
- $19.00
- Wild salmon $21.00
Goa Prawn Curry
$19.00
Prawns sautéed and then simmered in a sauce made with coconut milk, onions, ginger, garlic, tamarind, and spices, including dry red chiles, cumin, paprika, and coriander (Goa)
Baadal Jaam
$16.00
Slices of organic eggplant pan-fried, brushed with homemade tomato sauce, spiced with mango powder and black rock salt, served topped with thickened yogurt sauce (Lucknow)
Khumb Jahanara
$16.00
Organic shiitake mushrooms simmered in a sauce made with pureed spinach, onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, cashew paste, and spices, including coriander, cardamom, and cloves (Delhi)
Palak Kofta*
$16.00
Balls made with spinach, potatoes, breadcrumbs, pine nuts, and spices, served in a creamy curry sauce made with onions, tomatoes, garlic, cashews, and spices (Uttar Pradesh)
Sabzi Rangarang
$16.00
Cauliflower, green beans, broccoli, carrots, and peas, simmered in a sauce made with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, lime juice, coconut milk, and several spices (Mumbai)
vegan
From Our Tandoor Oven
Served on sizzling platters
Tandoori Chicken Tikka
$17.50
Boneless organic chicken breast pieces marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, paprika, lemon juice, and spices, roasted in tandoor oven (Punjab)
Tandoori Fish
Fresh ling cod fillet, marinated, grilled in tandoor
- $19.00
- Wild salmon $21.00
Lamb Boti Kabobs
$18.50
Boneless lamb kabobs, marinated, grilled in tandoor
Lamb Rib Chops
$19.50
Marinated in yogurt and spices, grilled in tandoor
Popular Standards
Chicken Makhanwala
$17.50
Marinated boneless organic chicken pieces cooked in tandoor oven and then simmered in a creamy curry sauce (Punjab)
Chicken Tikka Masala
$17.50
Marinated boneless organic chicken pieces cooked in tandoor and then simmered in a thick, spicy curry sauce with ginger, garlic, tomatoes, yogurt, and onions
Lamb Korma
$18.00
Boneless cubed lamb in a creamy curry sauce, topped with slivered almonds
Kadhai Gosht
$18.50
Boneless cubed lamb cooked in a thick, spicy curry sauce, with nuts
Saag Paneer
$16.00
Pureed organic spinach and cubes of paneer cheese cooked with spices
Navrattan Korma*
$16.00
Organic vegetables and paneer cheese in a creamy curry sauce with nuts*
*Available in a non-dairy version. **Biriyanis (dinners or a la carte orders) do not include additional rice
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Lassi
$3.50
An Indian yogurt drink (served sweet unless otherwise specified)
Mango Lassi
$3.50
Made with mango pulp and yogurt
Mango Juice
$3.50Pomegranate Juice
$3.50Coffee (Regular/Decaf)
$3.00
Peet's Top Blend
Masala Chai (Regular/Decaf)
$3.00
Indian tea with milk and a touch of spices
Tea
$3.00
Morning Rise, Earl Grey, Darjeeling, Green tea, Jasmine green
Numi Herbal Tea
$3.00
Chamomile, Mint, Lime
Iced Tea
$3.00Iced Masala Chai
$3.00
Made with PG Tips tea
Soda
$3.00
Coke, Diet Coke, 7 Up, Diet 7 Up
Fresh Lemonade
$3.00
Made fresh to order
Bottled Water
$2.00
Calistoga sparkling or nonsparkling
Ginger Beer
$3.00
Reed's Jamaican Style
Clausthaler
$4.00
Non-alcoholic beer
Beers
Anchor Steam
$4.00Siera Nevada Pale Ale
$4.00Lagunitas India Pale Ale
$4.00Trumer Pils
$4.00
Brewed in Berkeley, gold medal winner
Pilsner Urquell
$4.50Samuel Smiths India Ale
$5.00
From England
Ayinger Celebrator
$5.00
Dark and rich, double bock (98 pts. WBC)
Ayinger Brauweisse
$6.00
Wheat beer, 17 oz.
Indian Beers
All Indian beers are very good quality, light lager style beers
Taj Mahal
Rich, malty flavor, not very hoppy (bitter)
- 11 oz $4.00
- 22 oz $7.00
Kingfisher
Smoothest and lightest flavored Indian beer
- 12 oz $4.00
- 22 oz $7.50
Flying Horse
$7.00
Crisp, clean, with pleasant maltiness (22 oz)
Maharaja
$4.00
Hoppy, but not as malty (12 oz)
Red Wines
Cotes Du Rhone Rouge, M. Chapoutier, Belleruse, France, 2009
$7.00Pinot Noir, Laurier, Los Carneros, California, 2007
$7.00Meditrina, Sokol Blosser, Oregon, a blend of Pinot Noir, Syrah and Zin
$7.50White Wines
Chardonnay, Charles Krug, Carneros, California, 2009
$7.00Pinot Gris, Tremani Vineyards, Russian River Valley, California, 2008
$7.00Edelzwicker, Navarro, a blend of Gewurz, Reisling and Pinot Gris, 2010
$6.50Sauvignon Blanc, Villa Maria, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2010
$7.00Sparkling Wine, Freixenet Cordon Negro, NV
$7.00Red Wines
Syrah, Landmark, Steel Plow, Sonoma Valley, California, 2006 (WS 94)
$45.00
Intense, distinctive, complex, full bodied and focused, loads of pepper, dark berry, mineral and spice
Syrah, Jaffurs, Santa Barbara County, California, 2008
$39.00
Rich, vibrant, full bodied and complex, blackberry, wild berry, and huckleberry flavors, long finish
Shiraz, Sula Vineyards, Dindori Reserve, Nashik, Maharashtra, India 2007
$24.00
Elegant, smooth, fragrant, lush berry flavors, silky tannins
Syrah, Tensley, Santa Barbara County, Colson Canyon Vineyard, 2008 (WS 95)
$59.00
Rich, supple and refined, gorgeous fruit, with wild berry, blackberry, huckleberry, minerally finish
Rioja, Edicion Limitada, Bodegas LAN, 2004
$67.00
Rich and graceful, flavors of blueberry and cassis, espresso scented oak, fresh and balanced
Chateauneuf-duPape, Clos De L'Oratoire De Papes, France, 2009
Rich, concentrated, black raspberry and black currant fruit, a seductive, silky mouthfeel, medium to full body
- $52.00
- Half Bottle $32.00
Smoke and Mirrors, a Blend of Syrah, Petite Syrah, Zin and Grenache, J. C. Cellars, California, 2008
$45.00
Absolutely stunning, dense, full bodied, silky smooth, compelling richness and length (RP 94)
Cotes Du Rhone Rouge, M. Chapoutier, Belleruse France, 2009
$22.00
Ripe and forward, with a solid core of dark plum and blackberry fruit laced with spice notes
Petite Sirah, Rosenblum Cellars, Heritage Clones, S.F. Bay Area, 2007
$27.00
Chocolate and blackberry bouquet, flavors of anise, mocha, coffee, and creamy orange zest
Pinot Noir, Navarro, Methode Ancienne, Mendocino, 2007
Balance and intensity, medley of berry fruit accented by a minty spiciness
- $39.00
- Half Bottle $22.00
Pinot Noir, Laurier, Los Carneros, California, 2007
$23.00
Rich and elegant, cherry, plum, and clove flavor on palate, soft tannins, long and pleasing finish
Meditrina, Sokol Blosser, Oregon
$26.00
A blend of pinot noir, syrah, and zinfandel. Juicy, rich and full of fruit
Pinot Noir, Dehlinger, Gold Ridge Vineyards, 2007
$65.00
Aroma of strawberries, coffee, brown spice, round in the mid-palate, succulent finish
Zinfandel, Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Director's Cut, Dry Creek Valley, California, 2008
$33.00
Elegant, concentrated, flavors of blueberries, raspberries, chocolate and mint, vanilla caramel finish
Zinfandel, Zichichi Family Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley, Old Vine Estate, California, 2006
$30.00
Bouquet and flavors of raspberry and cherry, medium bodied, sumptuous, long jammy finish
Zinfandel, Navarro Vineyards, Mendocino, 2007
$28.00
Ripe aroma of blackberry, black pepper, tobacco and coffee beans, tart, lingering finish
Zinfandel, Saghesio, Sonoma County, California, 2007 (Half bottle)
$22.00
Seductive and elegant, smoky berry aroma, sage, berry and pepper flavors, lingering finish
Merlot, Rutherford Hills, Napa Valley, California, 2006
$32.50
Aromas of cherries, chocolate and cloves, flavors of cherries and plums, round, smooth tannins
Merlot, Marquis Phillips, South East Australia, 2005
$22.00
Generous and concentrated fruit, flavors of plum, spice and cinnamon, velvety texture
Cabernet Franc, Andrew Lane, Oakville, Napa Valley, California, 2005
$46.00
Complex aroma and flavors of figs, blackberry, Indian spice and toasty vanilla oak
The Prisoner, Orin Swift, Napa Valley, 2009
$39.00
A blend includes Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah. Aromas of blackberries, cherry and cassis, concentrated entry, lush middle, supple tannins, long and lingering finish
Cabernet Sauvignon, Don Melcher, Puente Alto, Concha Y Toro, 2004
$82.50
Alluring coffee bean, currant paste and fig aromas and flavors, loamy tannins, muscular finish
Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Crest, Horse Heaven Hills, 2007
$27.00
Bold, medium bodied, aroma of cherry blossoms and rose petals, berry flavor, soft tannins
White Wines
Chenin Blanc, Sula Vineyards, Maharashtra, India, 2009
$22.00
Cold fermented, off dry, light, fresh and fruity
Gewurztraminer, Navarro Vineyards, Anderson Valley, 2009
Estate bottled, dramatic spice, a hint of lichee, crisp, light, dry
- $28.50
- Half Bottle $17.00
Gewurztraminer, Domaine Huber Bleger, Alsace, France, 2006
$30.00
Very floral, perfumed lychee fruit, complex and balanced, long finish
Gruner Veltliner, Der Pollerhof, Niederosterreich, Austria, 2009 (1 Liter bottle)
$25.00
Bright, crisp, dry, mediumbodied, and quite spicy. Deep flavor, complex, refreshing finish
Viognier, Rosenblum Winery, Kathy's Cuvee, Santa Barbara County, 2008
$27.00
Off dry, exotic and rich, aroma of honeyed apricot and peach, layers of creamy tropical fruits
Riesling, Karl Erbes, Urziger Wurzgarten, Riesling Spatelese, 2007, Germany
$29.00
Off dry, exotic and rich, aroma of honeyed apricot and peach, layers of creamy tropical fruits
Riesling, Domaine Zind Humbrecht, Alsace, France, 2008
$36.00
Bright and succulent, featuring peach, nectarine, grapefruit and mineral notes, lingering finish
Edelzwicker, Navarro Vineyards, Anderson Valley, California, 2010
$22.00
Off dry, crisp, lively, aromatic, fruity, a blend of gewurztraminer, riesling, and pinot gris
Pinot Gris, Willakenzie, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2009
$32.00
Off dry, supple, round and generous, flavors of peach, cantaloupe and citrus, silky finish
Pinot Gris, Tremani Vineyards, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, California, 2008
$25.00
Dry, vibrant and juicy, lively aroma of lime, peach and spice, flavors of citrus and fennel
Rosé, Gris de Gris, Domaine de Fontsainte, Carbrieres, France, 2010
$22.50
Red plums and currant fruit, juicy texture, tobacco and mineral notes, structured finish
Sokol Blasser, Evolution, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 12th Edition
$27.50
A handcrafted blend of nine varietals, lush, off dry, extraordinarily food friendly with spicy food
Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2010
$25.00
Concentrated, complex, passion fruit, grapefruit and tangy peach flavors, mineraly finish
Sauvignon Blanc, Villa Maria, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2010
$22.00
Intense and lively, aroma of gooseberry and melon, flavors of grapefruit and lime, excellent length
Sauvignon Blanc, Sula Vineyards, Maharashtra, India, 2009
$22.00
Crisp and dry, floral, hint of green pepper, touch of spice
Chardonnay, Charles Krug, Carneros, California, 2009
$24.00
Elegant, balanced, aromas of brown sugar and butterscotch, flavors of lemon zest, guava, crisp acidity
Chardonnay, Mayacamas Vineyards, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, 2007
Crisp, clean and tangy, fresh citrus fruit in the nose, substantial minerality
- $46.00
- Half Bottle $30.00
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
11:30am - 02:30pm
Tuesday:
11:30am - 02:30pm
Wednesday:
11:30am - 02:30pm
Thursday:
11:30am - 02:30pm
Friday:
11:30am - 02:30pm
Saturday:
05:30pm - 09:15pm
Sunday:
05:30pm - 09:15pm