Nizam Of India Menu
Welcome to Nizam Of India, a vibrant culinary gem nestled at 10871 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles. This esteemed Indian restaurant celebrates the rich flavors of traditional cuisine, featuring a delightful array of tandoori specialties that are simply irresistible. Indulge in the Tandoori Chicken, marinated in yogurt and spices, or savor the succulent Seekh Kebab, perfectly grilled for a savory experience.
Nizam Of India caters to varied dietary preferences with pescatarian, vegan, and limited vegetarian options, ensuring everyone finds a dish to enjoy. The menu also boasts a selection of aromatic breads, like the warm Garlic Nan and comforting Allo Paratha, perfect companions for the vibrant curries.
Don’t miss their delectable desserts, such as the Navrang Kulfi infused with cardamom and saffron. With offerings for families, outdoor seating, and happy hour specials, Nizam Of India proves to be a true haven for both casual dining and special occasions.
Appetizers
Bhelpuri
Puffed rice and crisp wafers topped with potato and chopped onion, tossed together with a tamarind and mint chutney.
Dal Papri
Lentil and flour crisps served with chopped potatoes and onions covered with beaten yogurt and sweet and sour sauce.
Chicken Chat
Succulent pieces of chicken and potatoes tossed in a tamarind sauce flavored with Indian herbal rock salt.
Ginger Wings
Chicken wings lightly tempered with ginger and garlic and baked in the clay oven.
Aloo Tikki
Potato patties delicately spiced and topped with flavored garbanzo beans, chopped onions, and a blend of chutneys. A North Indian favorite.
Samosa
Crispy patties stuffed with spiced potatoes and green peas.
Vegetable Pakoras
Mixed vegetable fritters.
Assorted Indian Hors d'Oeuvres
An assortment of tandoori meats and vegetable fritters.
Onion Bajiya
Mulligatawny
A traditional soup made with lentils, spices and chicken stock, subtly flavored with delicate herbs.
Tomato Shorba
A vegetarian delight, fresh tomato soup prepared in traditional Indian-style.
Soups
Tandoori Specialties
Tandoori Chicken
Spring chicken marinated in yogurt and freshly ground spices and grilled in the tandoor.
Chicken Tikka
Boneless pieces of chicken subtly flavored with spices and tandoor-broiled.
Reshmi Kebab
Succulent pieces of boneless chicken marinated in delicate spices and cooked in the tandoor.
Seekh Kebab
Fine mince of lamb flavored with herbs and ground onions broiled on skewers in the tandoor.
Barra Kebab
Morsels of lamb marinated in spices and served with grilled potatoes and bell pepper.
Fish Tikka Kebab
Fillets of fish marinated in delicate spices and cooked in the clay oven.
Tandoori Prawns
Shrimp marinated in freshly ground spices and grilled in the tandoor. Served with pullao rice, potatoes and bell pepper.
Chicken Tikka Makhani
House special. Tender pieces of chicken cooked in the tandoor and submerged in tomato and cream sauce, enriched with green spices.
Chicken Saag
Succulent pieces of chicken cooked in a mildly spiced spinach.
Chicken Korma
Chicken pieces delicately flavored and cooked in a light sauce.
Chicken Jalfarezi
Tender pieces of chicken tossed with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions and herbs.
Chicken Tikka Masala
A gourmet dish of boneless pieces of chicken broiled in the tandoor and then cooked in the chef's special sauce.
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken cooked in curry sauce and garnished with pickled onions and potatoes.
Chicken Kali Mirch
Boneless chicken cooked with freshly ground black peppercorns and a touch of ginger and garlic.
Chicken Malabar
Boneless chicken cooked with onions, gravy and a touch of coconut.
Chicken
Lamb
Lamb Vindaloo
A Goan specialty. Tender pieces of lamb marinated with vinegar and a blend of spices, then cooked in a tnagy piquant sauce and garnished with pickled onions and potatoes.
Keemar Matar
Ground lamb cooked with petite green peas, fresh tomatoes, onions and herbs.
Lamb Saag
Succulent pieces of lamb cooked with spinach and flavored with fresh spices.
Rogan Josh
Tender morsels of lamb marinated in yogurt and cooked with delicate herbs and spices.
Barra Kebab Masala
Chef's special. Pieces of lamb marinated in spices and roasted in the tandoor and then cooked in an exotic sauce.
Lamb Korma
A classic Moghali dish. Tender pieces of lamb delicately flavored and cooked in a light sauce. Garnished with nuts and raisins.
Lamb do Piaza
Tender cubes of lamb roasted and cooked with onions rings and a hint of vinegar.
Lamb Makhni
Tender pieces of lamb cooked with tomatoes and light cream with a touch of fresh spices.
Goat Curry
Bone-in goat cooked with onions, tomatoes and a special blend of spices.
Shrimp Malabar
A unique preparation made with a mouth watering blend of herbs and spices. Specialty of India's Malabar Coast.
Shrimp Masala
A gourmet dish of shrimp cooked in a traditional sauce with a touch of ginger and garlic.
Shrimp Palak
Shrimp cooked with creamed spinach and flavored with fresh spices.
Fish Badami
Fish delicately simmered in an almond sauce. Our chef's special.
Goa Fish Curry
Fillet of fish curry made with an array of masterfully blended spices and touch of freshly ground coconut.
Seafood
Vegetables
Matar Paneer
Fresh homemade cottage cheese gently cooked with tender garden peas and fresh spices.
Aloo Baingan
Diced eggplant and potatoes cooked in a delicate blend of spices and a touch of ginger.
Malai Kofta
Minced vegetable croquettes cooked in a mild cream sauce.
Subzi Jalfrazie
A variety of fresh vegetables, tomatoes, and onions sauteed in herbs and spices.
Baingan Bharta
A classic Indian vegetarian dish. Whole eggplants are baked in the tandoor and mashed then seasoned with herbs and sauteed onions.
Aloo Bhaji
Pieces of potatoes sauteed and tempered with mustard seeds and seasoned with spices.
Chana Peshawari
A North Indian specialty. Subtly flavored chickpeas with a touch of ginger and garlic.
Tadka Dal
Blend of lentils delicately tempered and seasoned with exotic spices.
Yellow Dal
Indian yellow lentils cooked with onions and ginger.
Saag Paneer
Cubes of homemade cheese cooked with spinach.
Saag Aloo
Cubes of potatoes cooked with spinach.
Mushroom Matar
Fresh mushroom and green peas delicately simmered in a special blend of spices.
Navaratan Korma
A combination of fresh vegetables cooked in a creamy curry sauce, garnished with cashews, almonds, and raisins.
Aloo Gobi
Cauliflower sauteed with potatoes and onions in delicate spices.
Bhindi Masala
Okra prepared with onions and cumin seeds and lightly spiced.
Paneer Pudina-Veg Platter
Cubes of homemade cottage cheese marinated in mint and fresh green herbs, served sizzling with combination of fresh vegetables.
Panner Makhani
Homemade cottage cheese cooked with tomato and creamy sauce enriched with green spices.
Tofu Masala
Special tofu cooked with tomato and cream sauce.
Aloo Matar
Pieces of potatoes gently cooked with tender garden peas and fresh spices.
Thal-E-Nizam
Mulligatawny soup, salad, tandoori chicken, chicken makhani, lamb vindaloo, saag paneer, raita, pullao rice, garlic naan, pepad and kheer.
Vegetarian Thali
Vegetable soup, salad, baingan bharta, chana peshawari, saag paneer, navratan korma, raita, pullao rice, onion kulcha, papad and kheer.
Nizam's Royal Tandoori Feast
Mulligatawny soup, salad, tandoori chicken, reshmi kebab, tandoori shrimp, seekh kebab, navratan korma, pullao rice, garlic naan, papad and kheer.
Combination Dinners
Rice
Kasmiri Pullao
The famous pullao dish of Northern India. Basmati rice cooked with fruits, nuts, and a touch of saffron.
Peas Pullao
Saffron-flavored basmati riced cooked with green peas.
Mushroom Pullao
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with mushroom and a touch of onion.
Plain Rice
Boiled fluffy basmati rice.
Chicken Biryani
Long grain basmati rice flavored with saffron and cooked with tender pieces of chicken in a delicate blend of exotic spices and herbs garnished with nuts and raisins.
Vegetable Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with an assortment of garden fresh vegetables and Indian herbs garnished with nuts and raisins.
Lamb Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with tender pieces of lamb in Chef's special blend of spices and herbs, garnished with nuts.
Shrimp Biryani
Shrimp in an exotic blend of basmati rice and delicate spices served with a touch of ginger and nuts.
Goat Biryani
Bone-in goat cooked with basmati rice and a touch of spices. Garnished with nuts and raisins.
Tandoori Roti
A typical Indian bread with whole flour baked in the traditional charcoal oven.
Nan
Indian bread of super fine flour cooked in the tandoor.
Paratha
Multi-layered whole wheat flour bread cooked with butter.
Allo Paratha
Whole wheat flour bread stuffed with mashed potatoes.
Garlic Nan
Super fine flour bread flavored with garlic and baked in the tandoor.
Onion Kulcha
Super fine flour bread stuffed with onions and herbs.
Nizam's Special Nan
Super fine flour bread stuffed with minced chicken or lamb and a blend of spices.
Poori
Two whole wheat puffy breads fried in corn oil.
Kashmiri Nan
Fresh tandoori bread stuffed with cottage cheese, raisins, nuts and herbs.
Cheese Nan
Fresh bread stuffed with mozzarella cheese.
Breads
Accompaniments
Nizam's Green Salad
Fresh salad with our own special dressing.
Kachumber Salad
Sliced onions, tomatoes, cucumber and cilantro tossed with lemon juice.
Chicken Salad
A chef's salad topped with shredded tandoori chicken and fresh homemade cottage cheese.
Raita
Whipped yogurt with diced cucumber, potato, and green herbs.
Papad
Thin crispy lentil wafers.
Mango chutney
Sweet mango chutney.
Mix pickle
Spicy pickle made from mango, lime, and chilies.
Mint sauce
Green sauce made from mint, cilantro, and green chilies.
Tamarind Sauce
sweet and sour sauce.
Navrang Kulfi
Chef's special homemade ice cream, flavored with cardamon and saffron.
Nizam's Special Kheer
A famous Indian sweet dish made from milk and rice, garnished with nuts and served chilled.
Mango Ice Cream
Gulab Jamun
A North Indian dessert made from flour and milk, served in honey syrup.
Fruit Platter
Gajar Halwa
Indian dessert made with carrots and milk garnished with nuts and raisins.
Desserts
Drinks
Lassi
Traditional chilled yogurt drink.
Mango Lassi
Yogurt drink flavored with exotic mango fruit.
Chai
Indian tea cooked with milk and cardamon.
Coffee
Black Tea
Herb Tea
Iced Tea
Soda
Mango Juice
Orange Juice
Apple Juice
Perrier
Evian
Thumbs Up
Indian cola