Desi Tadka Express
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Soft, buttery bread stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes, served hot with tangy chickpea curry and fresh chutney. Crispy outside, flavorful inside — a true Amritsari classic.

Tandoor-baked kulcha (a soft, leavened North Indian flatbread) stuffed with spiced paneer, served piping hot with our spicy chickpea curry and a side of fresh chutney. The Punjabi breakfast benchmark.

Soft, fluffy kulcha stuffed with spiced grated cauliflower and herbs, cooked on a flat top with butter until golden and crisp.

Fluffy deep-fried bhature served with spicy and flavorful chickpea curry, garnished with onions and pickle. Hearty, indulgent, and full of Desi comfort.

Soft, buttery whole-wheat paratha stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes, served hot with pickle and yogurt.

A soft, golden-brown Indian flatbread stuffed with spiced crumbled paneer, herbs, and seasonings. Served hot with butter, yogurt, and pickle.

A hearty North Indian flatbread stuffed with spiced grated cauliflower and herbs, cooked golden on the griddle with butter.

Two crispy golden pastry triangles, deep-fried until shatteringly crisp, stuffed with a fragrant spiced potato-and-pea filling. Served with mint and tamarind chutneys — Ottawa's favourite for a reason.

Crispy potato patties (tikki) griddled until golden, then layered with sweet tamarind chutney, fresh mint sauce, cool yogurt, chopped onion and tomato, and a final shower of crunchy sev. Sweet, spicy, tangy, crunchy — Delhi street-food at its most addictive.

Layers of crisp papri (small fried wheat crackers), boiled potato, chickpeas, sweet tamarind, mint yogurt, and a final spice dust. Every spoonful is a different texture — crunchy, soft, cool, bright. A Delhi chaat-stall classic.

Soft lentil dumplings (bhalla) soaked in chilled, lightly salted yogurt and topped with sweet tamarind chutney, fresh mint sauce, and roasted cumin. Refreshing on a hot day, indulgent any day.

Slices of bread stuffed with a spiced potato filling, dipped in a chickpea-flour batter (pakora-style), and deep-fried until shatteringly crisp. Golden outside, soft and savoury inside. Served with mint chutney.

Slabs of fresh paneer (Indian cottage cheese) coated in a spiced chickpea-flour batter and deep-fried until golden and crisp. Soft, melty inside, crackling outside — served with mint and tamarind chutneys.

Two crispy deep-fried pastries filled with spiced caramelised onions and warming spices. Served hot with tamarind and cilantro chutneys — flaky, savoury, addictive.

Mixed vegetables (onion, potato, spinach) in a lightly spiced chickpea-flour batter, deep-fried until shatteringly crisp. India's favourite monsoon snack — served piping hot with mint and tamarind chutneys.

Mumbai's beloved Indian burger — a spiced potato fritter tucked into a soft buttered pav bun with garlic chutney and crisp green chilli. Fast-food at its most flavourful.

Crushed crispy samosas drowned in spiced chickpea curry, then topped with cool yogurt, sweet tamarind chutney, mint sauce, chopped onion, and crunchy sev. The most indulgent way to eat a samosa.

Crispy, flaky deep-fried pastry stuffed with a spiced split-lentil filling. Crunch on the outside, warm and savoury inside — a classic Indian tea-time bite.

Soft vegetable and paneer dumplings simmered in a rich, creamy tomato and onion gravy. Infused with aromatic spices and finished with fresh cream.

Slow-cooked black lentils and kidney beans simmered overnight in a rich, buttery tomato gravy. A classic North Indian comfort dish.

Fresh paneer cooked in a traditional karahi with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and bold Indian spices. Rich, aromatic, and full of North Indian flavour.

Paneer cooked in a bold, rustic onion-tomato gravy with ghee, garlic, and traditional spices. Smoky and full of authentic Punjabi flavor.

Soft paneer cubes in a rich, creamy tomato-butter gravy with aromatic spices. Smooth, mildly spiced, and best enjoyed with naan or rice.

Grilled paneer tikka simmered in a rich, creamy tomato-based gravy with aromatic spices. Bold, smoky flavors with a smooth, buttery finish.

Tender chickpeas cooked in a rich, spiced tomato-onion gravy with a touch of Desi flavours. A hearty vegetarian classic that's bold, aromatic, and pairs perfectly with naan or rice.

Tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, creamy tomato-based sauce, infused with butter and aromatic spices for a smooth, mildly spiced, and flavorful dish.

Tender chicken pieces cooked with onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers in a rich, spicy gravy, infused with aromatic spices for a bold and flavorful taste, served in traditional karahi style.

Grilled, marinated chicken pieces simmered in a rich, creamy tomato-based sauce, infused with aromatic spices for a perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and tangy flavors.

Tender chicken in a spiced onion-tomato gravy with rich ghee and aromatic masalas. Smoky, hearty, and full of Desi soul.

Slow-cooked bone-in goat in a rich, spiced onion-tomato gravy. Deep, authentic flavor. Hearty and aromatic.

A Mughlai classic. Tender chicken in a deeply flavorful tomato-based gravy with ginger, garlic, and green chilies. Balanced with a hint of cream.

Hand-folded dumplings (Himalayan-style) gently steamed in a bamboo basket and served with our signature spicy red chilli chutney. Soft, juicy filling in a delicate wheat wrapper.

Steamed momos tossed in a bold Indo-Chinese chilli sauce with onion, capsicum, and a hit of garlic. Soft inside, fiery and tangy outside — peak Indo-Chinese street food.

Dumplings deep-fried until shatteringly crisp on the outside, juicy filling sealed inside. Served with spicy red chutney — the crunchy way to eat momos.

Tender momos drenched in a thick, buttery tomato sauce with a hint of spice and a silky cream finish. Indulgent, rich, comforting.

Soft momos tossed in a rich, creamy garlic sauce finished with subtle herbs and a pinch of black pepper. Mellow, garlicky, and very moreish.

Steamed momos served in a flavourful Nepali-style spiced broth (jhol) made with tomatoes, garlic, sesame, and aromatic herbs. Slurpy, warming, soul food.

A hearty bowl of tender butter chicken served over fragrant basmati rice with a side of fresh cucumber salad. Rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced.

Tandoor-grilled paneer tikka served over fragrant basmati rice with a side of fresh salad and creamy spiced gravy spooned over the top. A complete meal — bold, smoky, satisfying.

A wholesome bowl of flavourful chickpea curry served over fragrant basmati rice, paired with a side of fresh salad.

Slow-cooked bone-in goat in a bold, spiced onion-tomato gravy, simmered until tender. Served with steamed basmati rice.

Any signature bowl with fries and a pop. Note your bowl choice at checkout.

Crispy fried chicken pieces tossed in a tangy, chili-infused sauce with garlic, onions, and bell peppers. Bold mix of sweet, sour, and spicy.

Crispy fried chicken pieces tossed in a tangy, spicy sauce made with soy sauce, garlic, and chilies. Perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy.

Crispy battered vegetable balls tossed in a tangy, spicy soy-based Manchurian sauce. Soft inside, crunchy outside, sticky-sweet-and-sour all over. Pairs perfectly with fried rice.

Cubes of fresh paneer (Indian cottage cheese) lightly fried then wok-tossed in a sticky chilli-soy-garlic sauce with onion and capsicum. Spicy, tangy, dangerously snackable.

Wok-tossed long-grain rice stir-fried with carrot, peas, and capsicum in a fragrant soy and spring-onion sauce. Indo-Chinese fried rice — light, smoky, and a classic curry pairing.

Wok-tossed rice stir-fried with tender chicken, carrot, peas, and capsicum in a savoury soy and garlic sauce. Smoky, fragrant, deeply satisfying.

Wok-tossed noodles stir-fried with shredded cabbage, carrot, capsicum, and a savoury soy-and-garlic sauce. Indo-Chinese street-food classic — fast, fragrant, full of wok hei.

Wok-tossed noodles stir-fried with shredded chicken, cabbage, carrot, and capsicum in a savoury soy-garlic sauce. Indo-Chinese chow mein — fast, fragrant, full of wok hei.

Crispy golden fries tossed in a sticky-sweet honey-chilli sauce with sesame and spring onion. Sweet meets heat — wildly addictive.

Stir-fried noodles tossed in fiery schezwan sauce with crunchy vegetables.

Aromatic basmati rice layered (dum-style) with tender spiced chicken, fried onions, mint, and saffron, served with cool boondi raita on the side. A complete meal in one box.

Long-grain basmati rice steamed to fluffy perfection. Aromatic, light, and the classic partner for our curries.

Basmati rice tempered in pure desi ghee with toasted cumin (jeera) seeds and whole spices. Fragrant, lightly nutty, and the smarter rice pairing for any curry.

Soft naan brushed with melted butter and topped with finely minced fresh garlic and herbs, then finished in the tandoor. Fragrant, savoury, and addictive.

Soft tandoor-baked naan brushed with melted butter as it comes out of the oven — light golden char, fluffy interior, glistening top. Perfect mop for any sauce.

Hand-rolled, leavened white-flour bread slapped against the walls of our charcoal tandoor and pulled out with a few golden char marks. Soft, pillowy, the classic carrier for any curry.

Whole wheat flatbread cooked in a traditional tandoor, resulting in a slightly crispy exterior and a soft, chewy center with a smoky flavor.

Grilled chicken tikka wrapped in a warm naan with fresh veggies, tangy sauces, and a hint of Desi spices.

Grilled paneer tikka wrapped in a soft naan with fresh veggies, onions, and house-made sauces. Smoky and flavorful.

Soft wrap filled with tender butter chicken in a creamy tomato sauce, wrapped with fresh veggies and chutney.

Choose your favorite curry, served with fragrant basmati rice, two freshly baked naan, and crispy samosas. A complete meal for 3–4 people.

Hand-cut fries & cheese curds drowned in butter chicken sauce with tender tandoori chicken. Pure Punjab comfort.

Hand-cut fries & cheese curds smothered in creamy butter paneer sauce with soft paneer. Vegetarian comfort, Punjabi style.

Any wrap with a side of fries. Note your wrap choice at checkout.

Soft, melt-in-your-mouth milk dumplings soaked in warm cardamom-scented sugar syrup. Rich, sweet, and irresistibly satisfying.

Fresh seasonal fruits folded into lightly sweetened whipped cream — Indian-style, served chilled in a glass. Available in mango or mixed-fruit. Light, indulgent, summery.

Soft, spongy milk-solid balls (chenna) gently simmered in a clear cardamom-touched sugar syrup. Light, refreshing, and the elegant cousin of gulab jamun.

Frozen kulfi on a stick made with slow-reduced milk — denser and creamier than ice cream. Available in mango, rabri, malai, or almond. Cracks under the bite, melts slow on the tongue.

A rich and creamy frozen Indian dessert made from slow-reduced milk. Dense, smooth texture with a naturally sweet mango finish.

A rich and creamy frozen Indian dessert made from slow-reduced milk. Dense, smooth texture with a naturally sweet khoya finish.

A rich and creamy frozen Indian dessert made from slow-reduced milk. Dense, smooth texture with a naturally sweet pistachio finish.

A rich and creamy frozen Indian dessert made from slow-reduced milk. Dense, smooth texture with a naturally sweet almond finish.

A rich and creamy frozen Indian dessert made from slow-reduced milk. Dense, smooth texture with a naturally sweet strawberry finish.

Two traditional kulfis set in clay matkas — dense, creamy, cardamom-rich.

Sweet ripe mangoes blended with creamy yogurt, a touch of cardamom, and ice into a thick, frothy drink. The most-loved lassi in Punjab — sweet, smooth, summery.

A classic Punjabi yogurt drink (lassi) blended thick and creamy, lightly sweetened, finished with a single rose-petal flourish. The cooling, indulgent end to a spicy meal.

Punjabi salty lassi — yogurt blended with a pinch of salt, toasted cumin, and ice into a frothy, savoury drink. Refreshing on a hot day, the traditional cooling sidekick to spicy food.

A fragrant blend of black tea infused with aromatic spices such as cardamom, ginger, and cloves, brewed with milk and sugar for a warming, comforting drink.

Chilled juice available in orange or mango — sweet, fruity, and refreshing.

Popular Indian sodas — Thumbs Up (bold cola), Limca (lemon-lime), or Fanta (orange).

Classic soft drinks served chilled. Choose from Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, or Sprite.

500 ml of crisp, chilled still spring water — the simple thirst-quencher.

Cool, lightly salted yogurt scattered with boondi (tiny crisp chickpea-flour pearls) and a pinch of cumin. The classic cooling counterpart to anything spicy.