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Carissa Restaurant & Bar
4182 W Broad St
Columbus, OH 43228
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Main Menu
Appetizers
Samosa
Crispy pastry delicately stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes and peas. Fried to a golden brown and served with homemade mint & tamarind chutneys
- 2 Piece $4.99
Aloo Tikki
Marinated, mildly spiced mashed potato cakes. Served with homemade mint & tamarind chutneys
- 2 Piece $9.99
Momo Chicken / Veg
$10.99
Like Potstickers, Dumplings, or Gyozas. Served with homemade fire-roasted tomato sauce. Choose Chicken or Veggie
- Kothay (Pan-Fried) Additional
- $1.00
Chicken / Veg Momo Chili*
$10.99
Kothay (pan-fried potstickers) with green chili, bell peppers, and onions sautéed in homemade chili sauce
Kathmandu Chili Chicken*
$11.99
Boneless chicken, green chilies, bell peppers, and onions sautéed in our homemade chili sauce
Himalayan Lamb Chili*
$14.99
Tender Lamb, green chili, bell peppers, and onions sautéed in our homemade chili sauce
Paneer Pakoras
$8.99
Home made style paneer (Indian Cheese) battered with chickpea flour and deep fried
Vegetable Pakoras
$6.99
It's all in the batter! Our chefs take pride in our gluten-free chickpea batter that is spiced just right
Fish Pakora
$8.99
Fried filet of fish matured in a rich spicy marinade of dried chillies and lemon
Onion Pakora / Bhaji
$6.99
Battered crispy fried onion with chickpea flour and spices
Chicken Tikka Naan
$8.99
Naan stuffed with chicken tikka strips & spinach dip. Mega yum!
Gobi Manchurian*
$11.99
Cauliflower, green onions, and cilantro, marinated in homemade chili sauce
Coconut Shrimp
$13.99
Jumbo shrimp dipped in coconut flakes and fried to a golden brown, served with homemade tangy sauce
Soups
Soup of the Day
$5.00
Chef's Special Soup
Aloo Tama Bodi
$5.00
Potato, bamboo shoots and black-eyed peas with a hint of lemon. Festive soup of Nepal!
Dal Soup
$5.00
Yellow lentils cooked with ginger, garlic, herbs, and spices. Garnished with fresh cilantro
Veg Hot and Sour / Veg Manchow
$5.00
Soya based. Garnished with fresh cilantro
Salads
Himalaya Salad
$7.00
Mixed greens with cucumber, tomatoes, and carrots
Onion Kachumber Salad
$9.00
Diced onion, Tomato, Cilantro, green Chili, salt pepper, spices, Organic baby spinach with curry-spiced walnuts and sweet tamarind vinaigrette. The signature Himalaya salad!
Garden Salad with Walnut
$10.00
Green mix with curry-spiced walnuts and sweet tamarind vinaigrette
Vegetable Entrees
Aloo Gobi
$11.00
Fresh cauliflower with red potatoes, toasted cumin, and tomatoes. Garnished with fresh cilantro
Yellow Dal
$11.00
Yellow lentils with a hint of spices cooked in the authentic Indian style
Mix Veg Curry
$12.00
Fresh-cut seasonal vegetables cooked in mild Indian curry and spices
Cauli Matar
$12.00
Cauliflower and green peas cooked with onion and tomatoes in mild Himalayan spices
Began Bharta
$12.00
Grilled eggplant cooked with onion and tomatoes in mild Himalayan spices
Chana Masala
$12.00
Garbanzo beans cooked with tomatoes, onions, and Indian spices
Bhindi Masala
$12.00
Fresh okra cooked with tomatoes, onions, and Indian spices
Malai Kofta
$14.00
Vegetable and Indian cheese balls with creamy sauce and Indian spices
Madras Vegetables*
$12.00
Assorted fresh vegetables cooked in coconut milk with dried red chilies and Indian spices
Paneer Tikka Masala
$14.00
Homemade cottage cheese cubes simmered in rich tomato tikka sauce
Palak Paneer
$12.00
Spinach cooked with garlic, cumin, coriander, and ginger, then mixed with paneer (cubed cheese)
Vegetable Korma
$12.00
Assorted fresh vegetables cooked in yogurt-based sauce with Indian curry and spices
Chicken Entrees
Nepalese Curry Chicken
$14.00
Tender boneless chicken cooked in a mild Himalayan sauce. Garnished with Cilantro
Everest Chicken
$14.00
Tender boneless chicken slow-cooked with cauliflower, broccoli, fresh cilantro, and ginger in Himalayan spices
Special Chicken Tikka Masala
$15.00
Marinated and spiced boneless white meat chicken cooked to perfection in the tandoor oven, then simmered in rich tomato sauce. A quintessential Indian classic
Butter Chicken
$14.00
Soft like butter! Boneless tandoori chicken cooked with onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers in a rich, creamy Indian curry sauce
Chicken Shahi Korma
$14.00
Boneless chicken delectably cooked in mild Indian spices with a yogurt-based sauce
Madras Chicken*
$14.00
Boneless chicken tikka cooked in a coconut milk sauce, with dried red chilies and spices
Saag Chicken
$14.00
Spinach cooked chicken pieces, with ginger garlic and Indian Spices
Chicken Vindaloo**
$14.00
Highly spiced chicken cooked in a sharp, pungent sauce and spices
Chettinad Chicken**
$14.00
Boneless chicken cooked with black pepper in spicy flavor sauce
Lamb / Goat Entrees
Sherpa Curry Goat (Seasonal)
$16.00
Tender boneless goat cubes cooked in a mild Himalayan herbs
Lamb Tikka Masala
$16.00
Marinated boneless lamb cooked to perfection in the tandoor oven, then simmered in creamy sauce
Luksha Shamdeh (Lamb Potato)
$16.00
Cubes of leg of lamb cooked with onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, potatoes, and Himalayan spices
Lamb Curry
$16.00
Tender boneless lamb cooked with onion, tomato and spices
Saag Lamb
$14.00
Spinach cooked Lamb pieces, with ginger garlic and Indian Spices
Lamb Madras*
$16.00
Boneless lamb cubes cooked in a spicy coconut milk sauce
Lamb Vindaloo**
$16.00
Boneless lamb cooked in a sharp, pungent sauce and spices
Lamb Shahi Korma
$16.00
Boneless lamb delectably cooked in mild Indian spices with a yogurt-based sauce
Mutton Sukha
$16.00
Boneless lamb cooked in south Indian spices and roast in pan to perfection
Mutton Chettinad
$16.00
Boneless lamb cooked in south Indian spices and spicy flavor
Seafood Entrees
Shrimp Curry
$16.00
Jumbo tiger shrimp perfectly cooked in Indian spices and a curry sauce
Fish Curry
$16.00
White fish delicately simmered in Indian spices with a curry sauce
Fish Vindaloo**
$14.00
Tilapia piece cooked in a sharp, pungent sauce and spices
Saag Shrimp
$14.00
Spinach cooked Shrimp pieces, with ginger garlic and Indian Spices
Shrimp Tikka Masala
$16.00
Lightly spiced, marinated jumbo shrimp cooked to perfection in the tandoor oven, then simmered in a rich tomato sauce
Shrimp Shahi Korma
$16.00
Lightly spiced, shrimp cooked to perfection in creamy sauce
Shrimp Vindaloo**
$16.00
Jumbo tiger shrimp cooked in a sharp, pungent sauce and spices
Combination Dinner
Veggie Lovers' Monsoon Wedding Dinner for 2
$34.00
Pick any two of the above. Comes with white Basmati rice, Naan (bread), Dal (lentils), Mango Chutney, and dessert
Meat Lovers' Monsoon Wedding Dinner for 2
$42.00
Pick any two of the above. Comes with white Basmati rice, Naan (bread), Daal (lentils), Mango Chutney, and dessert
Traditional Himalayan Recipes Dal Bhat Tarkari (Platter)
$18.00
Everyday Nepali meal. Choose Sherpa Curry Chicken or Goat, or Vegetable Curry. Served in the traditional manner with rice, dal, the vegetable side dish of the day, mango chutney, and naan bread
Veg Chow Mein (Nepali Style)
$11.00
Stir-fried Noodles with cabbage, carrot, beans, broccoli and bell pepper. Cooked in a homemade tangy tomato sauce, and garnished with fresh cilantro
- Add Chicken
- $1.00
- Add Shrimp
- $2.00
- Add Lamb
- $5.00
Veg Thukpa (Nepali Style)
$11.00
Boiled noodles in veg broth with cabbage, carrot, onion, broccoli. Seasoned with soya and spice
- Add Chicken
- $1.00
- Add Shrimp
- $2.00
- Add Lamb
- $5.00
Tandoori Entrees
Newari Choila Chicken or Lamb
$14.00
Char-grilled tender pieces of chicken breast or Lamb bone less, marinated with fresh ginger, garlic, Green Onion, Cilantro and Himalayan Spices
Chicken Sekuwa
$12.00
Barbecue chicken pieces marinated in ginger, garlic, and Himalayan spices
Lamb Sekuwa
$15.00
Barbecue piece of tender lamb marinated in ginger, garlic, and Himalayan spices
Chicken Tikka
$14.00
Boneless chicken breast, marinated in a yogurt-based tandoori sauce with ginger, garlic, herbs, and Indian spices
Tandoori Chicken
- Half $14.00
- Full $22.00
Fish Tikka / Fish Grill
$15.00
Soft and tender white fish fillet that melts in your mouth, marinated in mild Himalayan spices
Rice / Biryani
Sherpa Fried Rice
$11.00
Fried rice cooked with marinated chicken breast and seasonal fresh vegetables in mild Himalayan spices
- Add Chicken
- $1.00
- Add Shrimp
- $2.00
- Add Lamb
- $5.00
Special Chicken Biryani
$12.00
Long-grain basmati rice cooked with spiced and marinated boneless chicken in Indian biryani spices
Vegetable Biryani
$11.00
Long-grain basmati rice cooked with vegetables in Indian biryani spices
Lamb Biryani
$15.00
Long-grain basmati rice cooked with spiced and marinated lamb or goat cubes, cooked in Indian biryani spices
Fish Biryani
$15.00
Long-grain basmati rice cooked with spiced and marinated white fish in Indian biryani spices
Tandoori Bread
Naan
$3.00
Oversized white flour dough leavened and cooked in the tandoor oven
Garlic Naan
$4.00
Fluffy Naan with cilantro and a hint of roasted garlic
Cheese Naan
$5.00
Fluffy Naan with cheese stuffing
Paneer Kulchha
$5.00
Fluffy Naan with Indian cheese stuffing and spices
Kashmiri Naan
$5.00
Fluffy Naan with raisin, nuts and dry fruits
Spicy Chili Garlic Naan
$4.00
Naan stuffed with chilies and spices
Aloo Kulchha
$4.00
Naan stuffed with spiced peas and potatoes
Bhatura (Dine in Only)
$3.00
White flour dough pan fried in Oil
Tandoori Roti
$3.00
Whole wheat flat bread
vegan
Paratha Plain / Aloo / Gobi / Paneer
$4.00
Whole wheat beard with choice of fillings
Kid's Meal
Tikka Masala Meal
$12.00
Mild chicken or paneer tikka masala, served with rice, your choice of drink, and ice cream
Cheese Quesadillas
$6.00
Mozzarella cheese melted in a grilled flour tortilla
Chicken Quesadillas
$8.00
Mozzarella cheese melted with chicken tikka in a grilled flour tortilla
Cheese Pizza
$7.00
Naan pizza with homemade sauce, cheese, and more cheese
Chow Mein (Nepali Style Noodles)
$7.00
Stir-fried noodles with boneless chicken and fresh seasonal vegetables
Chicken or Paneer Tikka Masala
$7.00
Kids' favorite! Served with rice
Potato Frys
$5.00
Kids' favorite! Potato with side of ketchup
Side Orders
Raita
$4.00
Yogurt with mint, cucumber, carrot, and roasted cumin seeds
Papadam with Chutney
$5.00
Assorted homemade chutneys served with Indian lentil crackers
gluten-free
Mango Chutney
$2.00
Homemade sweet mango chutney
White Rice (Basmati)
$4.00
Steamed long-grain white basmati rice from the foothills of the Himalayas
Indian Green Salad
$5.00
Indian-style side salad with cut onions, chili peppers and lemon wedges with chat masala
Desserts
Gulab Jamun
$5.00
Rounds of white flour, infused with reduced milk and soaked in sugar syrup
Ras Malai
$5.00
Indian cheese balls cooked with milk, saffron, sugar and pistachios
Rice Pudding
$5.00
Indian Basmati rice cooked in milk, saffron, sugar
Kulfi
$5.00
Homemade ice cream. Choose pistachio, mango, or coconut
Drinks
Chai Tea or Coffee
$4.00
Black tea steeped with milk and spices
Lassi Plain / Sweet / Salt
$4.00
Smooth yogurt drink. Choose plain, sweet, or salted
Mango Lassi
$5.00
Smooth yogurt drink with mango puree
Orange / Apple Juice
$3.00Sparkling Water (San Pellegrino / Perrier)
$5.00Iced Tea
$3.00Fountain Sodas
$2.00
Coke, Diet Coke, Lemonade, Dr. Pepper, Sprite. Free refills
*Spicy. **Very Spicy