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<restaurant catering="true">
  <name slug="lotus">Lotus Cuisine Of India</name>
  <cuisine indicator="indian">Indian</cuisine>
  <location>San Rafael</location>
  <menus>
    <menu>
      <sections>
        <section id="section1">
          <name>Appetizers</name>
          <description>All appetizers are served with a hot green mint sauce and a sweet tamarind sauce.</description>
          <items>
            <item id="item1">
              <number>1</number>
              <name>Potato Pakoras</name>
              <price>4.95</price>
              <description>Potato fritters fried in besan batter (vegan)</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item2">
              <number>2</number>
              <name>Vegetable Pakoras</name>
              <price>4.95</price>
              <description>Mixed vegetable fritters fried in besan batter (vegan)</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item3">
              <number>3</number>
              <name>Spinach Pakoras</name>
              <price>5.25</price>
              <description>Fresh spinach dipped in besan and deep fried (vegan)</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item4">
              <number>4</number>
              <name>Chicken Pakoras</name>
              <price>5.75</price>
              <description>Boneless white chicken dipped in besan and deep fried</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item5">
              <number>5</number>
              <name>Vegetable Samosas</name>
              <price>5.50</price>
              <description>Pastry stuffed with potatoes and peas (2 pieces) (vegan)</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item6">
              <number>6</number>
              <name>Lamb Samosas</name>
              <price>5.75</price>
              <description>Pastry stuffed with minced lamb and green peas (2 pieces)</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item7">
              <number>7</number>
              <name>Lotus Platter</name>
              <price>8.95</price>
              <description>Combination of above appetizers</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item8">
              <number>8</number>
              <name>Onion Pakoras</name>
              <price>5.25</price>
              <description>Onion fritters fried in mildly spiced garbanzo bean (besan) batter (vegan)</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item9">
              <number>9</number>
              <name>Paneer Pakoras</name>
              <price>7.95</price>
              <description>Indian homemade cheese (paneer) dipped in besan and deep fried</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item10">
              <number>10</number>
              <name>Channe Ki Chaat</name>
              <price>4.95</price>
              <description>Tangy combination of chick-Peas, potatos, and onion tossed in tamarind sauce and sprinkled with black indian salt - Served cold</description>
            </item>
          </items>
        </section>
        <section id="section2">
          <name>Soups And Salads</name>
          <items>
            <item id="item51">
              <number>51</number>
              <name>Mulligatawny Soup</name>
              <price>4.45</price>
              <description>Mildly spiced lentil and chicken soup</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item52">
              <number>52</number>
              <name>Lentil Soup (dal)</name>
              <price>3.95</price>
              <description>Mildly spiced lentil soup</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item53">
              <number>53</number>
              <name>Mixed Green Salad</name>
              <price>4.45</price>
              <description>Mixed greens served with the house-Made lotus dressing</description>
            </item>
          </items>
        </section>
        <section id="section3">
          <name>Side Dishes</name>
          <items>
            <item id="item101">
              <number>101</number>
              <name>Pappadum</name>
              <price>2.95</price>
              <description>Two thin baked lentil wafes (vegan)</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item102">
              <number>102</number>
              <name>Kashimiri Pillau</name>
              <price>3.00</price>
              <description>Steamed indian basmati rice (vegan)</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item103">
              <number>103</number>
              <name>Raita</name>
              <price>2.95</price>
              <description>Homemade yogurt mildly spiced and mixed with fresh cucumbers</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item104">
              <number>104</number>
              <name>Chutney</name>
              <price>2.95</price>
            </item>
            <item id="item105">
              <number>105</number>
              <name>Pickle (achar)</name>
              <price>2.50</price>
              <description>Hot and sweet indian condiment (vegan)</description>
            </item>
          </items>
        </section>
        <section id="section4">
          <name>Indian Breads</name>
          <items>
            <item id="item151">
              <number>151</number>
              <name>Naan</name>
              <price>3.50</price>
              <description>Leavened bread baked in a clay pit over charcoal</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item152">
              <number>152</number>
              <name>Lotus Naan</name>
              <price>4.95</price>
              <description>Naan stuffed with spiced chicken, cashews, raisins and nuts</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item153">
              <number>153</number>
              <name>Kabuli Naan</name>
              <price>4.95</price>
              <description>Naan stuffed with raisins and nuts</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item154">
              <number>154</number>
              <name>Paneer Naan</name>
              <price>4.95</price>
              <description>Naan stuffed with homemade cheese</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item155">
              <number>155</number>
              <name>Keema Naan</name>
              <price>4.95</price>
              <description>Naan stuffed with spiced ground lamb</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item156">
              <number>156</number>
              <name>Garlic Naan</name>
              <price>4.95</price>
              <description>Naan stuffed with garlic</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item157">
              <number>157</number>
              <name>Pesto Naan (holy Basil)</name>
              <price>4.95</price>
              <description>Naan stuffed with basil (holy basil)</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item158">
              <number>158</number>
              <name>Onion Naan</name>
              <price>4.95</price>
              <description>Naan stuffed with diced onions</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item159">
              <number>159</number>
              <name>Aloo Paratha</name>
              <price>4.95</price>
              <description>Whole wheat bread stuffed with potatoes (vegan)</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item160">
              <number>160</number>
              <name>Poories</name>
              <price>4.95</price>
              <description>Two fried puffy bread (wheat flour) (vegan)</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item161">
              <number>161</number>
              <name>Paratha</name>
              <price>3.95</price>
              <description>Oven-Baked indian bread (wheat flour) (vegan)</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item162">
              <number>162</number>
              <name>Chapati</name>
              <price>3.45</price>
              <description>Oven-Baked bread (wheat flour) (vegan)</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item163">
              <number>163</number>
              <name>Ajwain Paratha</name>
              <price>3.95</price>
              <description>Whole wheat paratha stuffed with ajwain spices (vegan)</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item164">
              <number>164</number>
              <name>Assorted Bread</name>
              <price>10.95</price>
            </item>
          </items>
        </section>
        <section id="section5">
          <name>Biriyani Entrees</name>
          <description>All biriyani served with raita</description>
          <items>
            <item id="item201">
              <number>201</number>
              <name>Vegetarian Biriyani</name>
              <price>13.95</price>
              <description>Basmati rice, zucchini, cauliflower, carrots, italian beans, lima beans, green peas, cashews, raisins and spices</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item202">
              <number>202</number>
              <name>Chicken Biriyani</name>
              <price>14.95</price>
              <description>Basmati rice with chicken, zucchini, cauliflower, carrots, italian beans, lima beans, green peas, cashews, raisins and spices</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item203">
              <number>203</number>
              <name>Lamb Biriyani</name>
              <price>15.95</price>
              <description>Basmati rice with lamb, zucchini, cauliflower, carrots, italian beans, lima beans, green peas, cashews, raisins and spices</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item204">
              <number>204</number>
              <name>Prawn Biriyani</name>
              <price>16.95</price>
              <description>
                <line>Basmati rice with prawn, zucchini, cauliflower, carrots, italian beans, lima beans, green peas, cashews, raisins and spices</line>
                <line>Tandoori Specialties</line>
              </description>
            </item>
          </items>
        </section>
        <section id="section6">
          <name>A la carte</name>
          <items>
            <item id="item251">
              <number>251</number>
              <name>Chicken Harbara</name>
              <price>15.95</price>
              <description>Boneless chicken cubes marinated in cilantro and mint spice</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item252">
              <number>252</number>
              <name>Half &amp; Half Tandoori</name>
              <price>16.95</price>
              <description>Boneless tandoori chicken and roasted prawns</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item253">
              <number>253</number>
              <name>Tandoori Chicken (half)</name>
              <price>12.95</price>
              <description>Chicken marinated in yogurt and indian spices (dark meat only)</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item254">
              <number>254</number>
              <name>Tandoori Chicken (full)</name>
              <price>21.95</price>
              <description>Chicken marinated in yogurt and indian spices (dark meat only)</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item255">
              <number>255</number>
              <name>Chicken Tikka</name>
              <price>14.95</price>
              <description>Boneless breast pieces marinated and roasted, mildly spiced</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item256">
              <number>256</number>
              <name>Boti Kabab</name>
              <price>15.95</price>
              <description>Lamb cubes, marinated in mildly spiced yogurt sauce and roasted</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item257">
              <number>257</number>
              <name>Seekh Kabab</name>
              <price>15.95</price>
              <description>Ground lamb, pressed on skewers and roasted</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item258">
              <number>258</number>
              <name>Tandoori Mixed Grilled</name>
              <price>20.95</price>
              <description>Assorted tandoori specialties</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item259">
              <number>259</number>
              <name>Tandoori Prawns</name>
              <price>16.95</price>
              <description>Jumbo prawns, lightly marinated and roasted</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item260">
              <number>260</number>
              <name>Lamb Chops</name>
              <price>24.95</price>
              <description>Rack of lamb marinated in yogurt &amp; spices</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item261">
              <number>261</number>
              <name>Pesto Paneer Kabab</name>
              <price>15.50</price>
              <description>Home made cheese cubes cooked with holy basil and spices</description>
            </item>
          </items>
        </section>
        <section id="section7">
          <name>Lotus Specials</name>
          <items>
            <item id="item301">
              <number>301</number>
              <name>Lasanwala Murga</name>
              <price>14.95</price>
              <description>
                <line>Tandoori specialty</line>
                <line>Boneless chicken cubes marinated in garlic and spices</line>
              </description>
            </item>
            <item id="item302">
              <number>302</number>
              <name>Chili Cheese</name>
              <price>14.95</price>
              <description>Homemade cheese cubes cooked with tomato and onions</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item303">
              <number>303</number>
              <name>Pesto Paneer Kabab</name>
              <price>14.95</price>
              <description>
                <line>Tandoori specialty</line>
                <line>Homemade cheese cubes cooked with holy basil and spices (basil is aruvedic indian spice)</line>
              </description>
            </item>
            <item id="item304">
              <number>304</number>
              <name>Paneer Methiwala</name>
              <price>14.95</price>
              <description>Homemade cheese cubes cooked with creamy fenugreek spices</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item305">
              <number>305</number>
              <name>Chicken Jalfrezi</name>
              <price>14.95</price>
              <description>Chicken cooked with spices and vegetables</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item306">
              <number>306</number>
              <name>Goa Fish Curry</name>
              <price>14.95</price>
              <description>Fish cooked with creamy based coconut milk</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item307">
              <number>307</number>
              <name>Kadahi Lamb</name>
              <price>14.95</price>
              <description>Lamb cooked with toamto, onion, bell pepper, ginger, and garlic</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item308">
              <number>308</number>
              <name>Chicken Curry (surender)</name>
              <price>14.50</price>
              <description>House special punjabi curry</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item309">
              <number>309</number>
              <name>Chicken Akbari</name>
              <price>15.50</price>
              <description>Chicken cooked in mild creamy cashew sauce</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item310">
              <number>310</number>
              <name>Prawn Akbari</name>
              <price>16.50</price>
              <description>Prawns cooked in mild creamy cashew sauce</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item311">
              <number>311</number>
              <name>Lamb Tikka Masala</name>
              <price>15.50</price>
              <description>Lamb cooked in mild creamy sauce</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item312">
              <number>312</number>
              <name>Chicken Jalfrezi</name>
              <price>15.50</price>
              <description>Chicken cooked with spices and vegetables</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item313">
              <number>313</number>
              <name>Vegetarian Jalfrezi</name>
              <price>13.50</price>
              <description>Semi dry vegetables with spices and tomatoes</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item314">
              <number>314</number>
              <name>Cod Fish Curry</name>
              <price>15.50</price>
              <description>Fish cooked with creamy based coconut milk</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item315">
              <number>315</number>
              <name>Kadahi Chicken</name>
              <price>15.50</price>
              <description>Chicken cooked with tomato, onion, bell pepper, ginger and garlic</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item316">
              <number>316</number>
              <name>Kadahi Lamb</name>
              <price>15.50</price>
              <description>Lamb cooked with tomato, onion, bell pepper, ginger and garlic</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item317">
              <number>317</number>
              <name>Kadahi Fish</name>
              <price>15.50</price>
              <description>Cod cooked with tomato, onion, bell pepper, ginger and garlic</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item318">
              <number>318</number>
              <name>Lamb Pasanda</name>
              <price>16.50</price>
              <description>Lamb cooked in creamy cashew sauce and spices</description>
            </item>
          </items>
        </section>
        <section id="section8">
          <name>Thali Specials</name>
          <description>Includes pappadum, salad, naan, rice, raita and dessert (kheer or gulab jamun)</description>
          <items>
            <item id="item351">
              <number>351</number>
              <name>Chicken Thali</name>
              <price>24.95</price>
              <description>Chicken pakora, mulligatawny soup, chicken masala, two pieces of tandoori chicken and saag paneer</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item352">
              <number>352</number>
              <name>Vegetarian Thali</name>
              <price>21.95</price>
              <description>Vegetable pakora, vegetable samosa, dal makhani, saag paneer and navrattan korma</description>
            </item>
          </items>
        </section>
        <section id="section9">
          <name>Vegetarian Curries</name>
          <description>Can be prepared vegan style</description>
          <items>
            <item id="item401">
              <number>401</number>
              <name>Paneer Bhurji</name>
              <price>12.95</price>
              <description>Homemade cheese with green onions, ginger, tomatoes and spices</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item402">
              <number>402</number>
              <name>Paneer Tikka Masala</name>
              <price>12.95</price>
              <description>Homemade cheese cubes cooked with spices</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item403">
              <number>403</number>
              <name>Malai Kofta</name>
              <price>12.95</price>
              <description>Combination of cheese, potatoes, nuts and raisins blended with spices</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item404">
              <number>404</number>
              <name>Navrattan Korma</name>
              <price>12.95</price>
              <description>Mixed vegetables with paneer and nuts</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item405">
              <number>405</number>
              <name>Bhindi Masala</name>
              <price>12.95</price>
              <description>Sliced okra with onions, tomatoes and spices (vegan)</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item406">
              <number>406</number>
              <name>Aloo Gobi</name>
              <price>11.95</price>
              <description>Fresh cauliflower cooked with potatoes and spices (vegan)</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item407">
              <number>407</number>
              <name>Saag Paneer</name>
              <price>11.95</price>
              <description>Fresh spinach and paneer</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item408">
              <number>408</number>
              <name>Matter Paneer</name>
              <price>11.95</price>
              <description>Green peas with paneer</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item409">
              <number>409</number>
              <name>Dum Aloo</name>
              <price>11.95</price>
              <description>Danish potato cooked in hot, spicy sauce</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item410">
              <number>410</number>
              <name>Bengan Bartha</name>
              <price>11.95</price>
              <description>Eggplant delicacy with blend of spices (vegan)</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item411">
              <number>411</number>
              <name>Dal Makhni</name>
              <price>11.95</price>
              <description>Whole lentils cooked in indian spices</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item412">
              <number>412</number>
              <name>Aloo Mattar</name>
              <price>10.95</price>
              <description>Potatoes and peas cooked with mild spices (vegan)</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item413">
              <number>413</number>
              <name>Jeera Aloo</name>
              <price>10.95</price>
              <description>Potatoes with cumin seeds, green onions, ginger, and spices (vegan)</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item414">
              <number>414</number>
              <name>Mushroom Mattar</name>
              <price>10.95</price>
              <description>Green peas with mushrooms (vegan)</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item415">
              <number>415</number>
              <name>Saag Aloo</name>
              <price>10.95</price>
              <description>Fresh spinach with potatoes (vegan)</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item416">
              <number>416</number>
              <name>Channa Masala</name>
              <price>10.95</price>
              <description>Chick-Peas with fresh tomatoes, herbs and spices (vegan)</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item417">
              <number>417</number>
              <name>Dal Tarka</name>
              <price>9.95</price>
              <description>Chana dal cooked with tomatoes, onion, ginger, and green chili (vegan)</description>
            </item>
          </items>
        </section>
        <section id="section10">
          <name>Seafood Curries</name>
          <description>A la carte</description>
          <items>
            <item id="item451">
              <number>451</number>
              <name>Prawn Saagwala</name>
              <price>14.95</price>
              <description>Prawns cooked in a creamy spinach</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item452">
              <number>452</number>
              <name>Prawn Curry</name>
              <price>14.95</price>
              <description>Prawns cooked in a tomato-Onion gravy</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item453">
              <number>453</number>
              <name>Prawn Vindalu</name>
              <price>14.95</price>
              <description>Prawns cooked with spiced potatoes (hot)</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item454">
              <number>454</number>
              <name>Prawn Pepper Masala</name>
              <price>14.95</price>
              <description>Spiced prawns with fresh bell pepper and herbs</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item455">
              <number>455</number>
              <name>Prawn Dilruba</name>
              <price>14.95</price>
              <description>Prawns and mushrooms cooked in mild gravy</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item456">
              <number>456</number>
              <name>Tandoori Prawn Masala</name>
              <price>14.95</price>
              <description>Tandoori prawns cooked and served with curry sauce</description>
            </item>
          </items>
        </section>
        <section id="section11">
          <name>Chicken Curries</name>
          <description>Al la carte. All chicken dishes are made with boneless white meat and cooked in clay oven</description>
          <items>
            <item id="item501">
              <number>501</number>
              <name>Chicken Makhni</name>
              <price>12.95</price>
              <description>Tandoori chicken in a thick buttery gravy</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item502">
              <number>502</number>
              <name>Chicken Chili</name>
              <price>12.95</price>
              <description>Chicken with onion, bell pepper, tomato, ginger, and spice</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item503">
              <number>503</number>
              <name>Chicken Pyaza</name>
              <price>12.95</price>
              <description>Chicken cooked with tomato and onions</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item504">
              <number>504</number>
              <name>Chicken Curry</name>
              <price>12.95</price>
              <description>Chicken cooked in spicy curry sauce</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item505">
              <number>505</number>
              <name>Chicken Tikka Masala</name>
              <price>13.95</price>
              <description>Chicken cooked in mild creamy sauce</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item506">
              <number>506</number>
              <name>Chicken Korma</name>
              <price>13.95</price>
              <description>Chicken cooked in mildly spiced yogurt sauce</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item507">
              <number>507</number>
              <name>Chicken Saag</name>
              <price>12.95</price>
              <description>Chicken cooked with mildly spiced spinach</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item508">
              <number>508</number>
              <name>Chicken Vindalu</name>
              <price>12.95</price>
              <description>Chicken cooked with potatoes and chili (hot)</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item509">
              <number>509</number>
              <name>Chicken Khumba</name>
              <price>12.95</price>
              <description>Chicken cooked with mushrooms and spices</description>
            </item>
          </items>
        </section>
        <section id="section12">
          <name>Lamb Curries</name>
          <description>A la carte</description>
          <items>
            <item id="item551">
              <number>551</number>
              <name>Lamb Dal</name>
              <price>14.45</price>
              <description>Lamb cooked in mixed lentils, tomatoes, and onions</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item552">
              <number>552</number>
              <name>Lamb Mattar</name>
              <price>14.45</price>
              <description>Lamb with green peas</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item553">
              <number>553</number>
              <name>Rogan Josh</name>
              <price>14.45</price>
              <description>Lamb cooked in spicy curry sauce</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item554">
              <number>554</number>
              <name>Lamb Korma</name>
              <price>14.45</price>
              <description>Lamb cooked in mildly spiced yogurt sauce</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item555">
              <number>555</number>
              <name>Lamb Saag</name>
              <price>14.45</price>
              <description>Lamb cooked with mildly spiced spinach</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item556">
              <number>556</number>
              <name>Lamb Vindalu</name>
              <price>14.45</price>
              <description>Lamb cooked with potatoes and chili</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item557">
              <number>557</number>
              <name>Lamb Pyaza</name>
              <price>14.45</price>
              <description>Lamb cooked with tomato and onions</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item558">
              <number>558</number>
              <name>Lamb Bhuna</name>
              <price>14.45</price>
              <description>Lamb cooked in thick gravy</description>
            </item>
          </items>
        </section>
        <section id="section13">
          <name>Indian Desserts</name>
          <items>
            <item id="item601">
              <number>601</number>
              <name>Kheer</name>
              <price>3.95</price>
              <description>Traditional chilled rice pudding flavored with nuts, cardamon and saffron</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item602">
              <number>602</number>
              <name>Kulfi</name>
              <price>4.95</price>
              <description>Saffron flavored indian ice-Cream enriched with nuts</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item603">
              <number>603</number>
              <name>Gulab Jamun</name>
              <price>4.45</price>
              <description>Juicy light pastry made from milk, served with hot honey syrup</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item604">
              <number>604</number>
              <name>Ras Malai</name>
              <price>4.45</price>
              <description>Homemade cheese patties served cold in sweetened milk flavored with rose water and nuts</description>
            </item>
            <item id="item605">
              <number>605</number>
              <name>Indian Ice Cream</name>
              <price>4.45</price>
            </item>
            <item id="annonomousItem1">
              <name>Mango Lassi</name>
              <price>4.50</price>
            </item>
          </items>
        </section>
        <section id="section14">
          <name>Chef Special For Two People</name>
          <items>
            <item id="item651">
              <number>651</number>
              <name>Chef Special For Two People</name>
              <price>59.95</price>
              <description>
                <line>First course</line>
                <line>Lotus platter appetizers, choice of soup</line>
                <line>Second course</line>
                <line>Tandoori chicken, seekh kabab, boti kabab, chicken tikka kabab and tandoori prawns</line>
                <line>Final course</line>
                <line>Rogan josh, bengan bartha, chicken tikka masala, saag paneer, rice, naan, and choice of dessert</line>
                <line/>
              </description>
            </item>
          </items>
        </section>
      </sections>
    </menu>
  </menus>
</restaurant>
