The Taste of India Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Taste of India, a culinary gem located at 1365 Villard St, Eugene, OR. This vibrant Indian restaurant offers an extensive menu that celebrates the rich flavors of Indian cuisine.
Introducing the Menu:
- Indian Breads: From the classic Tawa Roti to the heavenly Butter Naan, each bread is freshly baked in a clay oven, offering diverse flavors and textures.
- Exotic Appetizers: Savor delicious Vegetable Samosas and Aloo Pakoras, both bursting with traditional spices and served with chutneys.
- Tandoori Nazaare: The standout Tandoori Chicken, marinated and roasted to perfection, promises a smoky, tender delight that's not to be missed.
Customers rave about the flavorful offerings and warm, family-run atmosphere. Dishes like Butter Chicken and flavorful Saag Lamb evoke nostalgia while showcasing the chefs' attention to detail. An experience at The Taste of India tantalizes the palate while welcoming you with a genuine sense of community.
Exotic Appetizers
Vegetable Pakora with Chutneys
Mixed vegetable fritters (potatoes, onion and cauliflower). Gluten free.
Vegetable Samosa with Chutneys
2 crisp patties stuffed with spiced potatoes, peas and fresh coriander.
Aloo Pakora with chutneys
Potato fritters. Gluten free.
Paneer Pakora with Chutneys
Deep fried homemade cheese fritters. Gluten free.
Mixed Assorted Veggies with Chutneys
2 samosas, 4 vegetable pakoras.
Eggplant Pakoras
Eggplant fritters
Nan
Tandoor baked Indian flatbread. Freshly baked in clay oven.
Butter Nan
Nan with butter. Freshly baked in clay oven.
Methi Nan
Nan with fenugreek. Freshly baked in clay oven.
Paneer Nan
Nan stuffed with homemade cheese. Freshly baked in clay oven.
Garlic Nan
Nan with fresh garlic and coarinader. Freshly baked in clay oven.
Chili Nan
Nan with fresh and green chilies. Freshly baked in clay oven.
Papadum
Spiced and crisp wafers. Freshly baked in clay oven.Gluten free
Chapati
Whole wheat bread.
Onion Kulcha
Nan stuffed with onions and spices.
Aloo Nan
Nan stuffed with potatoes.
Murgh Nan
Nan stuffed with spiced bits of chicken and Indian spices.
Tawa Roti
Roti cooked on skilletOne order contains 2 Rotis
Masala Nan
Nan with garlic, ginger, and Masala
Indian Breads
Tandoori Nazaare
Tandoori Chicken (4 pieces) with Rice
Chicken marinated in yogurt and roasted in a clay oven. Specialties from our unique clay oven. Served with onions, bell peppers, and lemon. Served with rice.
Chicken Tikka (boneless) with Rice, no sauce
White, boneless chicken morsels, marinated and roasted in a clay oven. Specialties from our unique clay oven. Served with onions, bell peppers, and lemon. Served with rice.
Lamb Curry with Rice
Lamb cooked in a flavorful gravy.
Sag Lamb with Rice
Lamb cooked with spiced cream spinach.
Lamb Korma with Rice
Lamb cooked in a moderately spiced creamy sauce with coconut.
Lamb Vindaloo with Rice
Lamb in a flavourful sauce with potatoes. Vinegar taste
Lamb Tikka Masala with Rice
Lamb cubes in a mildly spiced sauce with coconut.
Lamb Meatball Korma with Rice
Lamb Meatball cooked in moderately spiced creamy sauce with coconut
Lamb MeatBall Curry with Rice
Lamb MeatBall cooked in a flavourful gravy
Lamb Curries
Bahar-e-Murg (Chicken Dishes)
Chicken Curry with Rice
Chicken cooked in a flavorful gravy.
Chicken Makhanwala with Rice
Tandoori chicken in a mildly spiced sauce with coconut.
Chicken Korma with Rice
Chicken cooked in a moderately spiced cream sauce with coconut
Chicken Sagwala with Rice
Chicken cooked with spiced and creamed spinach. Chicken curry.
Chicken Mushrooms with Rice
Chicken cooked in curry sauce with spices and fresh mushrooms. Chicken curry.
Chicken Vindaloo with Rice
Chicken cooked with a flavourful gravy with potatoes. Vinegar taste. Chicken curry.
Chicken Tikka Masala with Rice
Clay oven roasted chicken on a mildly spiced sauce (white meat) with coconut. Chicken curry.
Masala Sauce (No Chicken) with Rice
Creamy Sauce with coconut. NO Chicken
Chicken Curry cooked with vegetables, Rice included
Chicken and vegetables cooked in flavorful gravy
Chicken Curry with Tofu, Rice included
Chicken and Tofu cooked in flavorful gravy
Shrimp Mushroom with Rice
Shrimp curry with mushrooms.
Shrimp Korma with Rice
Shrimps cooked in moderately spiced cream sauce with coconut.
Shrimp Sagwala with Rice
Shrimps cooked with spiced creamed spinach.
Shrimp Curry with Rice
Shrimps cooked in a flavorful gravy.
Shrimp Vindaloo with Rice
Shrimp cooked in a sauce with potatoes. Vinegar taste
Shrimp Tikka Masala with Rice
Shrimp in a mildly spiced sauce with coconut.
Shrimp Specialties
Bahar-e-Sabaz (Vegetarian Dishes)
Shahi paneer with Rice
Homemade cheese in a mildly spiced sauce with coconut, Vegetarian curry.
Mattar Paneer with Rice
Green peas and homemade cheese cooked in flavorful gravy. Vegetarian curry.
Aloo Mattar (vegan) with Rice
Green peas, and potatoes cooked in gravy with tomatoes and spices. Vegetarian curry.
Aloo Gobhi (vegan) with Rice
Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with spices and tomatoes. Vegetarian curry.
Sag Paneer with Rice
Spinach cooked with homemade cheese. Vegetarian curry.
Vegetable Korma with Rice
Vegetable cooked in a mild creamy sauce with coconut.Vegetarian curry.
Malai Kofta with Rice
Vegetable cheese ball in a mildly spiced and creamy sauce with coconut. Vegetarian curry.
Mushroom Mattar (vegan) with Rice
Fresh mushroom and peas cooked in gravy with tomatoes and spices. Vegetarian curry.
Chana Masala (vegan) with Rice
Garbanzo beans in a special blend of spices with onions and tomatoes. Vegetarian curry.
Daal Makhni (vegan) with Rice
Creamed lentil and delicately spiced. Vegetarian curry.
Allo Palak with Rice
Spinach and potatoes cooked with spices. Vegetarian curry.
Chana Sag with Rice
Garbanzo beans cooked with creamed spinach. Vegetarian curry.
Mattar Palak with Rice
Green peas cooked with creamed spinach. Vegetarian curry.
Vegetable Tikka Masala with Rice
Fresh vegetables cooked in a mildly spiced and cream sauce with coconut, Vegetarian curry.
Mushroom Tikka Masala with Rice
Fresh mushrooms cooked in a mildly spiced and cream sauce with coconut Vegetarian curry.
Panner Tikka Masala with Rice
Homemade cheese cooked in a mildly spiced, creamy sauce with coconut,Vegetarian curry.
Vegetable Vindaloo (vegan) with Rice
Vegetables cooked in a sauce with potatoes. Vegetarian curry. Vinegar taste
Dal Tarka with Rice
Yellow dal
Aloo Tikka Masala with Rice
Potatoes cooked in a creamy sauce with coconut
Aloo Tofu Curry (vegan) with Rice
Potatoes and tofu cooked in flavourful gravy
Tofu Tikka Masala with Rice
Tofu cooked in creamy sauce with coconut
Bengan Bhartha with Rice
Eggplant cooked with onions, tomatoes,ginger and garlic
Sag Tofu with Rice
Spinach cooked with Tofu Vegetarian Curry
Mattar Tofu with Rice
Green peas and Tofu cooked in flavorful gravy Vegetarian Curry
Mixed Vegetables Curry with Rice
Vegetables cooked in curry sauce
Vegetable Biriyani with Raita
An assortment of vegetables mixed with basmati rice, raisins and nuts. Served with raita.
Chicken Biriyani with Raita
Indian basmati rice cooked with chicken and garnished with raisins and nuts. Served with raita.
32 oz. Zeera Basmati Rice (white)
Indian basmati rice garnished with cumin seeds
Lamb Biriyani with Raita
Indian basmati rice cooked with lamb and garnished with raisins and nuts. Served with raita.
16 Oz Zeera Basmati Rice (white)
Lemon Rice with Raita
Rice cooked with green peas, cashew, raisins and fresh lemon, garnished with fresh coriander
Biriyani
Feast Special
Vegetarian combo plate
16oz Rice, 1 nan, 8oz sag paneer, 8oz Chana masala, 1 vegetable samosa, dessert 8 oz kheer or 1 gulab jamun, and Chutneys.
Meat combo plate
16oz Rice, 1 nan, 8oz chicken Makhan Wala, 8oz chicken curry, 1 vegetable samosa, dessert 8oz kheer or 1 gulab jamun, and Chutneys
Pickle
Indian mixed pickle.
Mango Chutney
16 oz Raita
Cool whipped yogurt with cucumbers, carrots and potatoes.
8 oz Raita
Tamarind Chutney 5oz
Mint Chutney Spicy 5 oz
Tamarind Chutney 2 oz
Mint Chutney 2 oz
Tasty Side Dishes
Indian Desserts
Kheer
Basmati rice cooked with milk, sugar
Gulab Jamun (4 Pieces)
Cottage cheese fried and soaked in flavored syrup.
Ras Malai
Rasmalai is a popular Indian dessert made of soft, spongy cheese dumplings soaked in a creamy, cardamom- and pistachio flavored milk syrup.
Mango Lassi
Refreshing yogurt drink blended with mango pulp. 12oz cup
Soft Drink
Pepsi, diet pepsi, mist lemon lime , dr. Pepper, Root Beer, lemonade.16 oz.
Masala Tea (fresh)
Chai. Special tea from the Himalayan valleys.
Milk
12 oz cup
Roohafza Special
Sweet drink with milk and rose syrup.
Bottled Water
Mango Juice
Fresh and refreshing Mango juice16 oz Cup
Indian Beverages
Soup
Dal Soup
Vegetarian Dal soup cooked with veggies and tofu Garnished with green coriander 16 oz cup