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Lemon Cuisine Of India
2120 P Street Nw
Washington, DC 20002
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Lunch Entrées
Dinner Menu
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Lunch Entrées
Starters & Small Plates
Vegetable Samosas
$7.00
delicately seasoned potato and petite pea turnovers served over house tamarind
Paneer Pakora
$8.00
homemade paneer breaded in house then finished with mint chutney and tamarind sauce
Hara Bhara Kebab
$7.00
delicately spiced potatoes and spinach patties accompanied by our house mint chutney
Papri Chaat
$8.00
garbanzo beans and crispy homemade papri tossed in a mildly tangy dressing with a blend of herbs and freshly ground spices
Shrimp Madras
$11.00
jumbo shrimp sautéed in a madras spice blend and finished with a homemade yogurt drizzle
gluten-free
Chicken 65
$10.00
spiced chicken tossed in a southern indian chili glaze and finished with a yogurt drizzle
Chilli Paneer
$9.00
homemade paneer tossed in a zesty tomato glaze
Chilli Chicken
$10.00
crispy chicken breast strips tossed in a zesty tomato glaze
Tandoori Sampler
$11.00
an assortment of kebab roasted lamb, chicken tikka, and mint chicken in our tandoor oven and accompanied by sautéed vegetables
gluten-free
Lasooni Gobhi
$9.00
crispy cauliflower florets tossed in a zesty tomato glaze
From The Tandoor Oven
Tandoori Platter
$14.00
tandoori roasted shrimp and chicken malai kebabs presented with sautéed vegetables and an aromatic masala makhni
gluten-free
Chicken Tikka Platter
$13.00
Tandoori roasted chicken tikka presented with sautéed vegetables and an aromatic masala makhni
gluten-free
Lamb
Lamb Rogan Josh
$15.00
tender lamb morsels in a traditionally savory kashmiri curry sauce,
gluten-free
Lamb Sabji
$15.00
tender sliced lamb prepared in an aromatic brown sauce as well as your choice of fresh broccoli, mushrooms, or mixed vegetables
gluten-free
Lamb Mango
$15.00
curried lamb in a tangy mango glaze accented with fresh ground spices
gluten-free
Lamb Korma
$15.00
lamb morsels simmered in a mild cream sauce with cashews and almonds
gluten-free
Seafood
Seafood Masala
$14.00
Featuring your choice of salmon, shrimp, scallops or crab meat presented in an aromatic tomato scented makhni sauce finished with fresh ground spices and cream. Two choices add $1 | three choices add $2
gluten-free
Shrimp Korma
$14.00
pieces of shrimp simmered in a mild cream sauce flavoured with almonds and cashews
gluten-free
Scallop Vin d' Alho
$14.00
scallops in a spicy goan style curry flavored with garlic and vinegar
gluten-free
Seafood Goan Curry
$14.00
a savory goan style sauce featuring curry and coconut prepared with your choice of salmon, shrimp, crab meat or scallops. two choices add $1 | three choices add $2
gluten-free
Chicken
Chicken Tikka Masala
$13.00
tandoori chicken tikka in an aromatic tomato based makhni sauce finished with fresh ground spices and cream
gluten-free
Chicken Madras
$13.00
filleted roast chicken breast prepared in a savory goan style sauce featuring curry and coconut
gluten-free
Chicken Patia
$13.00
tender morsels of chicken breast prepared in a sweet and tangy mango and spice purée
gluten-free
Chicken Saag
$13.00
tender roast chicken breast fillet in traditional spiced cream spinach
gluten-free
Vegetable
Paneer Masala
$12.00
homemade paneer cubes with sliced onion and red pepper in an aromatic curry masala makhni sauce
gluten-free
Shahi Paneer
$12.00
homemade cheese with fresh onions and red peppers in an aromatic tomato makhni
gluten-free
Mattar Paneer
$12.00
peas and chopped homemade cheese cubes in a traditional onion, ginger and garlic sauce
gluten-free
Vegetable Patia
$12.00
mixed vegetables in a sweet tangy mango and spice purée
vegan
gluten-free
Aloo Ghobi
$12.00
florets of cauliflower and tender potato sautéed with tomatoes, ginger, fresh herbs and garlic
vegan
gluten-free
Bhindee Masala
$12.00
baby okra sautéed with tomatoes, onions, and peppers, chaat masala and fresh ground spices
vegan
gluten-free
Malai Kofta
$12.00
home made paneer and potato dumplings served in a delicate lightly creamed cashew sauce
Mushroom Broccoli Krahi
$12.00
sauteed with onions, red bell peppers, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and fresh herbs and spices
gluten-free
Channa Masala
$12.00
chickpeas and diced potatoes cooked in a mild Punjabi style channa masala curry sauce
vegan
gluten-free
Palak Paneer
$12.00
homemade cheese in delicately spiced cream spinach
gluten-free
Vegetable Vin D' Alho
$12.00
mixed vegetables in a spicy goan style curry
vegan
gluten-free
indicates a spicy dish
Starters & Small Plates
Chilli Chicken
$10.00
crispy chicken breast strips tossed in a zesty tomato glaze
Vegetable Samosas
$7.00
delicately seasoned potato and petite pea turnovers served over house tamarind
Samosa Chaat
$11.00
chick pea, onion, tomato and fresh, herb turnovers served over house tamarind
Paneer Pakora
$8.00
homemade paneer breaded in house then finished with mint chutney and tamarind sauce
Hara Bhara Kebab
$7.00
delicately spiced potatoes and spinach patties accompanied by our house mint chutney
Paneer 65
$9.00
mild Indian cheese tossed in a southern indian chili glaze and finished with a yogurt drizzle
Chilli Paneer
$9.00
homemade paneer tossed in a zesty tomato glaze
Chicken 65
$10.00
spiced crispy chicken tossed in a southern Indian chili glaze and finished with a yogurt drizzle
Lemon's Shrimp
$11.00
small shrimps sautéed in a glaze of tomato and house spices
Shrimp Madras
$11.00
jumbo shrimp sautéed in a madras spice blend and finished with a homemade yogurt drizzle
gluten-free
Papri Chaat
$8.00
garbanzo beans and crispy homemade papri tossed in a mildly tangy dressing with a blend of herbs and freshly ground spices
Crispy Spinach Chaat
$9.00
mixed with tomatoes, onions, green chilies and Indian spices
Kachumber
$5.00
cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion salad tossed in lemon and herbs
Tandoori Sampler
$11.00
an assortment of kebab roasted lamb, chicken tikka, and mint chicken in our tandoor oven and accompanied by sautéed vegetables
gluten-free
Lasooni Gobhi
$9.00
crispy cauliflower florets tossed in a zesty tomato glaze
Salad
$5.00
mixed greens, raisins, almonds and tomatoes in homemade
vegetarian
Chopped Romaine
$5.00
with cucumbers and tomato tossed in a mango dressing
Fish Pakora
$9.00
fried tilapia spiced with coriander, and garlic seasoned corn flour
Bhel Puri
$8.00
Traditional Bombay street Chaat with tomatoes, onion, green chilies & Indian spices tossed in chutney
Accompaniments
Sautéed Vegetables
$5.00
broccoli, shitake mushroom, cauliflower, carrot, red and green bell pepper, red onion, gluten free
Raita
$3.00
traditional Indian sauce with homemade yogurt, cucumber, tomato and red onion, gluten free
Achar
$3.00
spicy mixed chilies pickled indian style with lemon, lime and mango, gluten free
Mango Chutney
$3.00
sweetened mango preserve, gluten free
Breads
all of our breads are freshly baked in our tandoori oven upon order
Naan
$3.00
traditional indian flat bread
Cheese Naan
$4.00
cheese blend with onion and red pepper
Garlic Naan
$4.00
garlic herb blend
Peshwari Naan
$4.00
almond, coconut and cherry filled
Roti / Paratha
$3.00
whole wheat, vegan
Poori
$4.00
fried whole wheat bread
Kulcha
$4.00
with onion and a choice of paneer or methi
Allo Paratha
$4.00
herb scented potato
Mint / Paratha
$3.00
whole wheat
vegan
Tandoori Entrées
marinated then kebab roasted in our tandoor oven, tandoori entrees are served with basmati jeera rice sautéed vegetables and accompanied by your choice of sauce: tangy mango (mild), tikka masala (medium), or spicy curry (hot)
Garlic-Herb Salmon
$20.00
minced garlic, masala, mint, methi and sesame,
gluten-free
Tandoori Chicken Tikka
$19.00
white meat chicken marinated with yogurt and mild masala
gluten-free
Cracker Prawns
$17.00
creme fraiche, masala, cumin seed, methi and chili powder
gluten-free
Malai Kebab
$18.00
white meat chicken marinated in a creamy indian sauce
gluten-free
Anardana Lamb
$18.00
seasoned mash of pomegranate seed
gluten-free
Paneer Tikka
$17.00
traditional indian cheese marinated in sour cream and Indian spices
gluten-free
Mint Chicken Kebab
$19.00
mint, cilantro, masala and sesame
gluten-free
Chef 's Prawn
$17.00
jumbo shrimp baked with cumin and coriander spice blend and yogurt
gluten-free
Chicken Tandoori
$17.00
bone-In chicken marinated with yogurt and authentic indian spices, served on a sizzler with a side of sauce
Lamb Seekh Kabob
$19.00
ground lamb, mixed in authentic indian spices, cooked in clay oven served on a sizzler with a side of sauce
Lamb
served with basmati jeera rice
Lamb Pasanda
$18.00
lamb morsels simmered in a mild cream sauce flavored with almonds and cashews
Lamb Tikka Masala
$18.00
lamb morsels simmered in an aromatic tomato scented makhni sauce finished with fresh ground spices and cream
gluten-free
Lamb Mango
$18.00
curried lamb in a tangy and mildly sweet mango glaze accented with fresh ground spices
gluten-free
Lamb Saag
$18.00
slow roasted lamb finished in a traditionally spiced Indian style cream spinach
gluten-free
Lamb or Goat
served with basmati jeera rice
Lamb or Goat Rogan Josh
$18.00
tender lamb or goat morsels in a traditionally savory kashmiri curry sauce
gluten-free
Lamb or Goat Jhalfrazie
$18.00
stir-fried in a zesty garlic and ginger glaze with fresh red and green bell pepper and onion
gluten-free
Lamb or Goat Mushroom Curry
$18.00
a hearty curry of tender lamb or goat and white button mushrooms lightly seasoned with masala and garlic
gluten-free
Lamb or Goat Vin d'Alho
$18.00
tender strips of lamb or goat in a spicy goan style curry flavored with garlic and vinegar
Chicken
served with basmati jeera rice
Chicken Tikka Masala
$17.00
tandoori chicken tikka in an aromatic tomato scented makhni sauce finished with fresh ground spices and cream
gluten-free
Kalonji Pudina Chicken
$16.00
chicken, red and green bell peppers, and onions sautéed with a spicy tomato and chili paste, nigella, and fresh mint
gluten-free
Butter Chicken
$17.00
tandoori chicken and onion in an aromatic tomato based makhni sauce finished with fresh ground spices and cream
gluten-free
Chicken Madras
$16.00
tender roast chicken breast in a savory sweet goan style curry with hints of coconut and masala
gluten-free
Achari Chicken Ka Korma
$17.00
morsels of achar marinated chicken in a delicately spiced cashew cream sauce
gluten-free
Chicken Chettinadu
$16.00
a traditional southern indian style spicy chicken curry featuring fresh garlic
gluten-free
Chicken Curry
$16.00
tandoori chicken and onion in a mild curry
gluten-free
Chicken Saffron
$17.00
tandoori chicken breast prepared with red and green bell peppers and onion in a delicately spiced saffron sauce
gluten-free
Chicken Saag
$16.00
tender white meat chicken in traditionally spiced Indian style creamed spinach
gluten-free
Chicken Vin D' Alho
$16.00
tender roast chicken breast in a spicy goan style curry flavoured with garlic and vinegar
gluten-free
Chicken Kadahi
$13.00
tomato cumin masala with ginger, garlic and coriander seeds
Vegetable
served with basmati rice
Baingan Bahaar
$15.00
eggplant, red and green bell peppers and onion sautéed in a robust tomato based vegetable glaze
vegan
gluten-free
Baingan Barta
$14.00
roasted eggplant, chopped and cooked with authentic indian spices and onion gravy
Malai Kofta
$15.00
home made paneer and potato dumplings served in a delicate lightly creamed cashew sauce
Dal Tadka
$14.00
yellow lentils slowly simmered with butter, fresh garlic, ginger, tomato and a blend of fresh ground spices,
gluten-free
Dal Makhni
$14.00
black lentils slowly simmered with butter, fresh garlic, ginger, tomato and a blend of fresh ground spices
gluten-free
Vegetable Vin d' Alho
$15.00
fresh vegetables sautéed in a spicy goan style curry flavored with garlic and vinegar
vegan
gluten-free
Hariyali Peneer Korma
$15.00
homemade chaat and cury, prepared with onion, cashew paste, and chutney
Khumbh-Til ka Paneer
$15.00
paneer chunks and shitake mushrooms simmered in curry flavored with sesame seeds
gluten-free
Jeera Aloo
$14.00
tender potato sautéed with fresh ground spices including coriander, turmeric, cumin, and chil
vegan
gluten-free
Palak Paneer
$15.00
cubes of mild Indian cheese prepared in spiced creamed spinach
gluten-free
Aloo Gobhi
$15.00
florets of cauliflower and tender potato sautéed with tomatoes, ginger, fresh herbs and garlic
vegan
gluten-free
Bhindee Masala
$15.00
baby okra with tomatoes, onions and peppers, chaat masala and fresh ground spices
vegan
gluten-free
Kadahi Paneer
$15.00
home made Paneer, red and green bell peppers and onions sautéed in robust tomato based vegetables glaze
gluten-free
Mattar Paneer
$15.00
petite peas and tender cubes of mild indian cheese in a tomato scented makhni sauce finished with fresh ground spices and cream
gluten-free
Paneer Makhni
$15.00
tender cubes of mild Indian cheese in a tomato scented makhni sauce finished with fresh ground spices and cream
gluten-free
Vegetable Korma
$15.00
petite peas, cauliflower, corn, carrots, green and lima beans, and broccoli in an aromatic cashew cream accented with fresh ground coriander and cumin seed
gluten-free
Seafood
served with basmati rice
Coastal Shrimp Curry
$18.00
a shrimp coconut curry inspired by the coastal region of western India
gluten-free
Seafood Masala
$18.00
choice of salmon, shrimp or scallops in an aromatic makhni sauce finished with fresh ground spices and cream; for two seafood selections add $2; for all three seafood selections add $4
Seafood Kadhai
$18.00
choice of salmon, shrimp or scallops sautéed with ginger, tomato paste and spices; two choices add $2; three choices add $4;
gluten-free
Seafood Vin d'Alho
$18.00
choice of salmon, shrimp, or scallops in a spicy hot goan style seafood curry flavored with garlic and vinegar; for two choices add $2, for three choices add $4
gluten-free
Rice Entrées
premium biryani dishes featuring our spice scented basmati rice with fresh ground seasonings, topped with crispy onion and accompanied by a side of raita
Seafood Biryani
$18.00
choice of fresh shrimp, scallops, salmon, and cashew prepared with onion, and red and green bell pepper; for two choices add $2, for three choices add $4
Lamb Biryani
$18.00
succulent lamb morsels in traditional fragrant saffron rice
Chicken Biryani
$16.00
marinated chicken in traditional fragrant saffron rice
Vegetable Biryani
$15.00
petite pea, carrot, corn, beans, broccoli, cauliflower, onion, and red and green bell pepper
Goat Biryani
$18.00
tender roasted local goat sauteed with onion and red and green bell peppers
Egg Biryani
$15.00
prepared with fried egg, onion, and red and green bell pepper
indicates a spicy dish
Lunch Drinks
Mimosa
$5.00
traditional champagne and orange juice
Bellini Mimosa
$6.00
champagne, orange juice and peach schnapps
Watermelon Margarita
$9.00
watermelon, tequila, triple sec, lime juice
Passion Fruit Mojito
$9.00
passion fruit rum, fusion liqueur, fresh mint leaves, lime juice and orange juice
Sparkling Saffron
$8.00
sparkling wine, saffron simple syrup
Lunch Wines
$6.00
pinot grigio, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir
Pineapple Fizz (Mocktail)
$6.00
muddled pineapple, fresh lime and club soda
Coffee Egg Cream (Mocktail)
$6.00
house-made coffee simple syrup, milk and club soda
Mango Lassi
$4.00Rose Lassi
$4.00Happy Hour
daily from 5 - 7pm, ask your server about our daily $6 cocktail special!
Wines
$4.00
white wines (dreambird pinot grigio, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc); red wines (dreambird pinot noir, cabernet, merlot)
Kingfisher Draughts
$4.00Rail Drinks
$3.00Miller Lite, Coors Light, Bud Light
$3.00Fine Scotch
Macallan 10 Year
$14.00Macallan 12 Year
$20.00Macallan 18 Year
$40.00Glenlivet
$14.00Glenfiddich
$12.00Johnny Walker
black label
- $14.00
- $40.00
Cider
True Believer Apple Cider, Syracuse, New York
$28.00True Companion Ginger Infused Apple Cider, Syracuse, New York
$28.00True Thirst Dry Apple Cider, Syracuse, New York
$28.00Rebel Reserve Barrel Aged Apple Cider, New York
$32.00True Couple Pear Cider, New York
$28.00Fortified
Fortified Barros, Porto Ruby
$33.00
non-vintage
Barros, Porto Tawny
$33.00
non-vintage
Quinta dos Murcas
$66.00
10-year porto tawny
Real Companhia Velha
$138.00
20-year porto tawny
Caves Messias
$99.00
2011 vintage porto
H.M. Borges
$102.00
10-year malvasia madeira
Domestic
Sierra Nevada
$6.00Anchor Steam
$6.00Blue Moon
$6.00Yuengling
$5.00Woodchuck Hard Cider
$6.00Budweiser
$5.00Bud Light
$5.00Miller Lite
$5.00Coors Lite
$5.00Crabbie's Original
$6.00Crabbie's Spiced Orange
$6.00Crabbie's Raspberry
$6.00Ace Pineapple Cider
$6.00Dogfish Head IPA
$6.00Full Nelson VA Pale Ale
$6.00Import
Taj Mahal
$9.00Hayward 5000
$10.00Heineken
$5.00Corona
$5.00Becks N/A
$5.00Stella Artois
$6.00Sparkling
NV Pino Grigio, Veneto, Italy
- $8.00
- $32.00
La Jara Rosé, Veneto, Italy
- $8.00
- $32.00
Dry Prosecco, Veneto, Italy
- $8.00
- $32.00
NV Giera, Veneto, Italy
- $8.00
- $36.00
Venegazzu Gasparini, Veneto, Italy
- $8.00
- $36.00
Extra Dry Prosecco, Veneto, Italy
- $8.00
- $36.00
Pino Noir, France
$96.00Jean Vesselle, France
$96.00Brut Oeil de Perdrix Champagne, France
$96.00White Wines
2014 Verdelho, Herdade de Esporão, Alentajo, Portugal
- $9.00
- $42.00
2015 Viognier, Val de Salis, Languedoc-Roullillon, France
- $6.00
- $24.00
2015 Gewürztraminer, Domaine Joseph Cattin, Alsace, France
- $9.00
- $42.00
2014 Chrnin Blanc, Semi-Sweet, Domaine de Clos L'Epinay, Loire, France
- $10.00
- $48.00
Von der Leyen, Nahe, Germany2014 Riesling,
- $7.00
- $28.00
2014 Pino Gris, Boeckel, Alsace, Germany
- $11.00
- $52.00
2015 Moschofilero, Ktima Tselepos, Blanc de Gris Peloponnese, Greece
$44.002014 Chardonnay / Viognier, Spann Vineyards, Sonoma California
- $12.00
- $60.00
2015 Sauvignon Blanc, Pierre Prieur et Fils, Sancerre, Loire, France
- $12.00
- $56.00
2013 Chardonnay, Cháteau de Cary Potet Montagny, Burgundy, France
$84.002014 Sauvignon Blanc, Francis Blanchet, Vielles Vignes Pouilly-Fumé, Loire, France
$56.00Red Wines
2015 Malbec, Val de Salis, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- $7.00
- $24.00
2014 Grenache / Syrah, Bastide de Beauvert, Cõtes du Rhõne, Rhõne Valley France
- $8.00
- $32.00
2012 Merlot / Cabernet Franc, L'Adage, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France
- $12.00
- $48.00
2013 Pinot Noir, Brotherhood Winery, Long Island, New York
- $12.00
- $46.00
2015 Cabernet Franc, Domaine de Noiré, Tourine, Loire, France "Chinon Sofie de Tendresse"
- $12.00
- $48.00
2015 Dolcetto, Franco Serra, Dolcetto d'Alba, Piedmont Italy
- $8.00
- $32.00
2014 Barbera, Barbera d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- $8.00
- $32.00
Quinta dos Murças, Douro, Portugal2013 Touriga Nacional/Tinta Roriz,
- $10.00
- $42.00
2012 Garnacha / Tempernillo, Don Ramón, Campo de Borja, Aragón, Spain
- $7.00
- $28.00
2012 Garmay, Jean-Marc Lafont, Moulin-à-Vent, Beaujolais, France
$56.002012 yrah / Cabernet Souvignon / Petit Syrah, Stephen Vincent, Monterey, California "Crimson"
- $9.00
- $36.00
2010 Mourvedre, Chãteau de Pibarnon, Brandol, Prevence, France
$96.002012 Mavrotragano / Voudomato / Athiri, Gavalas Winery, Santorini, Greece
$80.002013 Syrah, Avantis Estate, Sweet, Evia, Greece
- $17.00
- $68.00
Rosé Wines
2014 Grenache / Syrah / Carignan
Vignerons de Tavel, Cõtes du Rhone, France
- $8.00
- $36.00
2015 Touriga Nacional, Techni Alpias, Macedonia, Greece
- $14.00
- $56.00
Cocktails
liquor is only served inside the premises
Masala Bloody Mary
$11.00
indian spiced tomato sauce, absolut, green chilies, radish and fresh ginger
Kachumber Cooler
$11.00
cucumber, cilantro and green chilies with lime, simple syrup and beefeater
Saffron Ginger Snap
$11.00
pinch of fresh ginger, lime, orange juice, saffron infused simple syrup and absolut
East India Company
$11.00
st. remy v.s.o.p., myer's dark rum, pneapple juice, triple sec and bitters
Mango Rum Lassi
$9.00
rum, mango yogurt
Pineapple Gin Fizz
$10.00
pineapple, gin, lime juice, club soda
Fourth Regiment "Manhattan"
$11.00
canadian whiskey, sweet vermouth, tuaca, domaine de canton and bitters
Mumbai Margarita
$12.00
patron silver, mango puree, rose chili syrup, lime
Strawberry Margarita
$11.00
strawberries, crushed ice, jose silver tequila, lime juice, sugar, cointreau
Watermelon Margarita
$11.00
watermelon, tequila, triple sec, lime juice
Spicy Mango Martini
$10.00
mango pulp, green chilies, mango vodka, triple sec and a splash of pineapple
Twisted Coffee Martini
$10.00
jameson, house made coffee simple syrup, milk
Passion Fruit Mojito
$11.00
passion fruit rum, fusion liqueur, fresh mint leaves, lime juice and orange juice
Dragonberry Mojito
$9.00
strawberry rum, fresh mint leaves, lime juice and simple syrup