Curry Mantra Menu (Update 2025)
Curry Mantra is a highly recommended Indian restaurant located in Fairfax, VA. With a cozy ambiance, friendly service, and a menu that caters to various dietary preferences, this place is a favorite among customers. The Paneer Makhani and goat curry are particularly standout dishes, praised for their delicious flavors. Customers also rave about the complimentary Naan bread and the quality of the food, emphasizing the well-balanced flavors and generous portion sizes. While some minor cons like slow service and inconsistent online orders have been noted, overall, Curry Mantra receives high praise for its outstanding food quality and top-notch service. Whether you're a fan of Indian cuisine or looking to try something new, Curry Mantra is definitely worth a visit.
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Steamed MO MO
pcs steamed MO MO
Deep Fried MO MO
pcs dumplings deep fried
Chilli MO MO
pcs dumplings deep fried and cooked with chili sauce in a special wok with fresh onions and bell peppers.
Pan Fried MO MO
Choice of dumplings steamed and pan fried.
Bhelpuri
The quintessential image of street food. Puffed rice mixed with onion, potato, cilantro, sweet and spicy tamarind chutney.
Tandoori Wings
Chicken wings marinated overnight with spices, yogurt, ginger, garlic and then cooked in our charcoal tandoor.
Samosa( Pcs)
Patties stuffed with curried peas, potatoes and herbs.
Mix Vegetable Pakora
Cauliflower, potato, and eggplant mix fritters.
Chicken
Spicy batter fried chicken with curry leaves and chilies.
Samosa Chat
Samosa and chick peas topped with onion, tomato & cilantro.
Mix Platter
A delightful combination of tandoori wings, malai kabob and chicken tikka.
Vegetable Platter
Combination of samosa & mix vegetable fritters.
Paneer Pakora
Tender slices of homemade cottage cheese dipped in mildly spiced batter and deep fried.
Aloo Papri
Crispy flour chips, diced potato topped with yogurt, mint and tamarind sauce.
Paneer Chilli
Paneer cooked with chilli sauce in a special wok with fresh onions & bell peppers
Samosa( Pc)
Patties stuffed with curried peas, potatoes and herbs.
Appetizers
Noodles
Hakka Noodles
Stir fried noodles with cabbage, carrot and bell peppers.
Thukpa Noodles
Thick noodles soup cooked with cabbage, carrot and bell peppers.
Tandoori Mixed Grill
A combination of seekh kabob, boti kabob, chicken tikka and jumbo shrimp.
Chicken Malai Kabob
Boneless chicken breast marinated with homemade creamy sauce, garlic paste and then cooked in tandoor oven for perfection.
Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken breast marinated with yogurt, ginger and garlic paste and then cooked in tandoor oven for perfection.
Tandoori Chicken
Spring chicken marinated in yogurt, garlic and ginger and then cooked in tandoor oven for perfection.
Lamb Chops
pcs lamb chops marinated in house blend spices cooked to perfection.
Lamb Seekh Kabob
Minced lamb mixed with onions, ginger, garlic, cilantro and spices and cooked on a skewer.
Tandoori Salmon
Salmon marinated in herbs and Indian spices then barbecued in tandoor oven.
Boti Kabob
Tender lamb meat, marinated overnight with a yogurt, garlic/ginger paste and then cooked in tandoor oven.
Tandoori Shrimp
Shrimp marinated in freshly ground spices and grilled in tandoor.
Paneer Tikka
Chunks of homemade cottage cheese along with onion, green pepper and tomatoes.
Tandoori Specialties
Seafood Specialties
Kadai Shrimp
Jumbo shrimpcooked in a special wok with fresh tomatoes, onions & bell peppers.
Goan Fish Curry
Tilapia in a creamy sauce flavored with broiled mustard seeds, curry leaves and coconut.
Shrimp Masala
Jumbo shrimp cooked in chefs specialty curry sauce with Indian spices.
Mixed Seafood Masala
Shrimp & scallops cooked in a coconut & tomato based curry sauce.
Bengal Fish Curry
Spiced & marinated fish cooked & flavored with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Salmon Curry
Fresh chunks of salmon cooked in a yogurt based curry sauce.
Goat Biryani (Washington Post - Tom Sietsemas Favorite)
Goat meat with bone cooked with our homemade spices and then layered with aromatic basmati rice, gently flavored with saffron and nuts.
Chicken Biryani
Tender pieces of chicken cooked with our homemade spice and then layered with aromatic basmati rice, gently flavored with saffron and nuts.
Shrimp Biryani
Jumbo shrimp cooked with our homemade spice and then layered with aromatic basmati rice, gently flavored with saffron and nuts.
Vegetable Biryani
Mixed vegetables cooked with our homemade spice and then layered with basmati rice.
Lamb Biryani
Tender pieces of lamb cooked with finest basmati rice & homemade spices.
Biryani Specialties
Chicken (Murgh) Curries
Chicken Tikka Masala
Breast of chicken skewed in tandoor (clay oven) and sauteed in a rich tomato creamy sauce.
Butter Chicken
Breast of chicken skewed in tandoor (clay oven) and sauteed in special buttery sauce with special herbs and spices.
Kadai Chicken
Tender chicken cooked in a wok with fresh tomatoes, onions & bell peppers.
Chicken Madras
Boneless chunks of chicken cooked with coconut milk and curry leaves.
Chicken Mo Mo
Steamed dumplings filled with minced marinated chicken in Himalayan spices served with tomato chutney.
Chicken Vindaloo
For the one with true passion for spicy food, chicken and potatoes cooked in fiery red chili and vinegar sauce.
Chicken Saagwala
Tender chicken sauteed with deliciously spiced spinach and cooked in our special blend gravy.
Kali Mirch Chicken
Chicken marinated overnight with yogurt and spices then cooked in peppercorn, garlic, ginger and onion gravy.
Chicken Korma
Tender pieces of chicken cooked in creamy cashew nut sauce.
Chicken Curry
Traditional chicken curry cooked in tomato & onion based sauce.
Chicken Chili
Thin sliced fried chicken cooked in a wok with fresh onion & bell peppers.
Lamb Vindaloo
For the one with true passion for spicy food, lean lamb and potatoes cooked in fiery red chili and vinegar sauce.
Lamb Shahi Korma
A moghulai delight! cardamoms flavored sweet and spicy curried lamb in cream, cashews and raisins.
Lamb Saagwala
Tender lamb cooked with spinach in curry sauce and herbs.
Lamb Roganjosh
Cubes of lamb deboned, cooked in mild, tastefully seasoned onion and tomato with touch of our mantra.
Kadai Lamb
Tender lamb cooked in a wok with fresh tomatoes, onions & bell peppers.
Lamb Masala
Pieces of lean lamb cooked with coconut curry sauce in South Indian style.
Lamb Curries
Goat Curries
Goat Curry
Goat meat with bone cooked in curry sauce with our spices and chefs mantra.
Kadai Goat
Goat meat with bone cooked in a special wok with fresh tomatoes, onions & bell peppers.
Goat Vindaloo
For the one with true passion for spicy food, goat meat with bone and potatoes cooked in fiery red chili and vinegar sauce.
Tamil Goat Chettinad
Spicy south Indian authentic goat curry.
Kadai Paneer
Chunks of fresh farm cheese cooked in a special wok with fresh tomatoes, onions & bell peppers.
Malai Kofta
Potato and cheese balls cooked in rich gravy creamy sauce.
Palak Paneer
Cubes of homemade cottage cheese and spinach cooked with mild spices.
Tadka Dal
Yellow masoor lentils sauteed with curry leaves and spices.
Dal Makhani
Traditional black lentils, enhanced with spices, onions & tomatoes.
Chana Masala
Chickpeas curry cooked with Indian spices.
Paneer Makhani
Cubes of homemade cheese cooked with spices and herbs in a delicious creamy sauce.
Mixed Vegetable Korma
Creamy gravy curry with mixed vegetables.
Aloo Mattar
Fresh green peas cooked with potatoes in an onion base curry sauce.
Mattar Paneer
Fresh green peas and homemade cottage cheese cooked in an onion and tomato based curry sauce.
Mattar Mushroom
Fresh mushroom and green peas cooked in an onion based curry sauce.
Plain Palak
Fresh spinach cooked with mild spices.
Palak Mushroom
Fresh mushroom and spinach cooked with mild spices.
Palak Chana
Fresh spinach and chana cooked with mild spices.
Vegetarian
Vegan
Aloo Gobi
Potatoes, green peas and cauliflower sauteed with ginger, tomatoes and spices.
Baigan Bharta
Eggplant baked in our clay oven and cooked with Indian spices.
Jaipuri Bhindi Masala
Stir-fried okra.
Naan
Traditional white flavor baked in tandoor oven.
Garlic Naan
Flavored with chopped garlic.
Roti
Whole wheat flour bread from the tandoor.
Lachha Paratha
Whole wheat layered bread, baked in tandoor and topped with melted butter.
Cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with mozzarella cheese.
Keema Naan
Freshly baked bread stuffed with spiced minced lamb. A chefs special.
Onion Kulcha
Leavened flour bread stuffed with spiced onions.
Aloo Paratha
Whole wheat bread stuffed with spicy potato.
Shahi Naan
Flour bread stuffed with cheese, nuts and raisins.
Assorted Bread Basket
Combination of chefs favorite breads. Naan / garlic naan / onion kulcha / laccha paratha.
Tandoori Bread
Side Dishes
Mango Chutney
Sweet mangoes chutney with herbs.
Raita
Homemade creamy yogurt blended with cucumber and herbs.
Side Tadka Dal
Yellow lentil sauteed with curry leaves and spices
Side Chana Masala
Chickpeas curry cooked with Indian spices.
Side Baigan Bharta
Eggplant baked in our clay oven and cooked with Indian spices.
Side Dal Makhani
Traditional black lentils enchaced with onions, tomatoes & spices.
Basmati Rice
Aromatic Basmati Rice: Light, Fluffy, and Perfectly Steamed
Papad
Thin crispy lentil cracker
Kheer
Traditional Indian rice pudding with milk.
Gulab Jamun
Homemade milk balls dipped in honey sugar syrup.
Kesar (Saffron) Pista Kulfi
Traditional Indian ice cream in flavored with cardamom, almonds and pistachios.
Mango Kulfi
Traditional Indian ice cream, made with real mango pulp.
Gajar Halwa
A grated carrot cooked in sweet & flavorful milk.
Desserts
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Soda
Selection of refreshing sodas: Ginger Ale, Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Lemonade, Gold Sweet Tea, Gold Unsweet Tea.
Mango Lassi
A delightful mango shake.