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Basmati

Indian

Dinner·Menu updated Jul 20, 2026

Experiences Offered

Wine Pairing

Appetizers

Vegetable Pakora

Vegetables in chickpea flour batter, fried and served with green chutney

Squid PakoraSP

Crunchy masala spice marinated squid, covered in chickpea batter and fried

Vegetable Samosa

Punjabi style, potato and green pea filled, fried and served with mint chutney

Chicken SamosaSP

Filled with spicy chicken, fried and served with tamarind chutney

Soups

Chana DalContains dairyGF

Yellow lentils cooked with tomato and spices, plain yogurt and fresh cilantro

Chicken SoupGF

Lightly sweet, with yellow curry and coconut

Tandoor oven specials

Murgh TikkaGF

Yoghurt, lime and spice marinated chicken, slowly roasted in authentic tandoor oven

Fish and seafood

Chicken Tikka Masala

Masala spice marinated chicken, baked and served with creamy tomato gravy

Chicken Korma

Ginger, garlic and yogurt marinated chicken, cooked in a slightly sweet and hot almond sauce

VindalooSP

Lamb or chicken, prepared in a traditional Goa style spicy curry, served with potatoes

Murgh Makhani

Punjab style marinated chicken in a tomato, spice and butter sauce

Dhaba Jhinga

Shrimps cooked in an onion, tumeric and fenugreek leave sauce

Machhalee

Oven baked mahi mahi, served with curry and coconut sauce, chilli oil and fried onion

Rice dishes

Sadha ChawaliHGFPB

Steamed basmati rice

Vegetable BiryaniContains dairyGF

Basmati rice cooked with vegetables and butter

Chicken BiryaniGF

Basmati rice with cinnamon, laurel and cloves marinated chicken

Naan Bread

This typical wheat flour flatbread is freshly cooked, once ordered in the tandoori oven

Plain
Garlic
Cheddar CheeseContains dairy
Kulch

Cilantro and sesame seeds

Desserts

Kheer with SeedsContains dairyGF

Rice cooked in milk and sugar with almonds, pistacchios and nuts

Bengali Bhapa DoiContains dairy

Yoghurt and condensed milk with red fruits

Fried Ice CreamContains dairy

Coconut rice cream with honey syrup

KulfiContains dairyGF

Creamy milk and sugar reduction with almonds, perfumed with saffron

Barfi

Cardamom scented carrot and pistachio cake

Whole Food Plant-Based Menu (Menú de Origen Vegetal)

Dal TadkaHGFPB

Yellow lentil stew with garlic and cumin / Lenteja amarilla preparada con ajo y comino

Mutter Pannir MasalaContains dairy

Green peas and fresh cheese stewed in onion gravy / Chícharos y queso panela cocinados en gravy de cebolla

Dal MakhaniHGFPB

Black, red and yellow lentils casserole / Lenteja negra, roja y amarilla cocinadas

Chole a Loo MasalaHGFPB

Chickpea and potato cooked in onion gravy with coriander and turmeric / Garbanzo y papa cocinado con gravy de cebolla, cilantro y cúrcuma

Subzi MuntajHGFPB

Mixed vegetables in tomato and onion gravy / Mezcla de vegetales cocinado en gravy, base de tomate

Wine Pairing

Sommelier's Special Selection

Enjoy a delightful pairing of wines in every bite with a handpicked selection by our sommelier.

White Wine

Mexico · United States

Sophie, Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Aguascalientes 750ml
$100

Mexico

Ghost Pines, Chardonnay, California 750ml
$100

United States

Red Wine

Mexico · United States · France · Italy

Casa Madero Gran Reserva, Shiraz, Valle de Parras 750ml
$115

Mexico

Dutcher Crossing, Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley 750ml
$135

United States

Joel Gott, Pinot Noir, Oregon 750ml
$105

United States

Ultimate Provance, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Côtes de Provence 750ml
$115

France

Papale Oro Primitivo di Manduria DOC, Primitivo, Puglia 750ml
$115

Italy

Legend

SPSpicyContains dairyContains dairyGFGluten FreeHHealthyPBPlant Based

Menu items and availability may change without notice. Please speak with your waiter about allergy and preparation options. For real-time info, always check the Excellence app directly.

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Common Questions About Basmati

Can Basmati accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions?
Yes. Let your waiter know about any allergies or dietary needs when you sit down. The kitchen at Basmati can accommodate most common dietary restrictions. Menu items with dietary tags (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.) are marked where available.
Do I need to tip at Basmati?
Tipping is not required at Basmati, but it is recommended for great service. If you have questions about tipping etiquette, Alicean is happy to help provide guidance.

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