Apna Indian Kitchen Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Apna Indian Kitchen, a vegan and gluten-free restaurant in Santa Barbara, CA, featuring a wide range of Indian specialties. From starters like samosas and curry fries to Apna Specialties like butter chicken and vindaloo, there's something for everyone. The curries, including tikka masala and saag, are full of flavor and served with basmati rice. Customers rave about the delicious food, friendly service, and cozy ambiance. Highlights include the creamy butter chicken, crispy garlic naan, and the flavorful mango lassi. The staff is attentive and accommodating, making every dining experience enjoyable. Whether dining in or ordering takeout, Apna Indian Kitchen offers a taste of authentic Indian cuisine in a relaxed setting.
Starters...
Samosa
Potato and sweet peas with coriander seeds and ginger. Vegan.
Curry Fries
Waffle fries, fenugreek, herbs and curry sauce.
Chicken Pakora
Spice-battered chicken, double fried & dusted with chaat masala.
Indian Latke
Potato pancakes (aloo tikki). Gluten-free.
Crab Cake
2 flaky crab cakes topped with house coconut curry.
Punjabi Fish Fry
Flaky catfish fried crisp in chickpea batter, spiced with carom seed and paprika.
Achaari Wings
Manchurian Wings
Gobi Manchurian
Butter Chicken
Marinated chicken in buttery cream tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Vindaloo (Spicy)
Cubes cooked in spicy curry sauce with garlic and vinegar and potatoes. Served with basmati rice. Gluten-free. Hot.
Mixed Vegetables Sabzi
Cauliflower, potatoes, carrots, green peas & onions sauted with spices. Served with basmati rice. Vegan and gluten-free.
Dal of the Day
Indian lentils simmered with tomatoes, ginger & garlic. Served with basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Traditional Curry
Tomato and onion based curry with ginger, garlic and spices. Served with basmati rice. Gluten-free. Hot.
Malai Kofta
Mixed vegetable balls cooked in fresh tomato, onion, ginger, garlic and saffron sauce. Served with basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Punjabi Chole
Garbanzo beans, tomato & onion - stewed in warm spices & aromatics - topped with chopped onions. Served with basmati rice. Gluten-free & vegan.
Bombay Aloo
Potatoes sauted with whole cumin and spices. Served with basmati rice. Vegan and gluten-free.
Apna Specialties
Curries
Tikka Masala
Tomato puree, fenugreek and saffron with a touch of cream. Served with basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Korma
Onion puree, pistachio and fenugreek curry with a touch of cream. Served with basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Saag
Fresh spinach sauted with ginger, garlic, spices and fenugreek. Served with basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Nirvana
Authentic spices with chopped red onions, red bell peppers and coconut milk. Served with basmati rice. Vegan & gluten-free.
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated in spices overnight and cooked in our tandoor oven. Served with basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Tandoori Shrimp
Indian tiger shrimp seasoned with ginger, garlic and spices. Cooked in our tandoor. Served with basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Spicy Indian Sausage
Free-range & hormone-free lamb ground and spiced with chillies, ginger, garlic, onion, cilantro & mint. Served with basmati rice. Hot. Gluten-free.
Chicken Kebab
Skewered boneless chicken breast marinated in house and baked in our tandoor. Served with basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Tandoori
Naan & Rice
Garlic Naan
Cheese Naan
Mango Chutney
Vegan.
Mint Chutney
Classic Naan
Raita
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat. Vegan.
Rice
Rice is already included with each entree. Please order more if you want extra rice.
Tamarind Chutney
Vegan.
Lentil Papadam
Vegan & gluten-free.
Sesame Naan
Cheese & Garlic Naan
Garlic Chilli Naan
Tandoori Butter Roti
Gulab Jamun
Indian fried doughnuts finished in rose water syrup.
Kheer
Gajjar Halwa
Dessert
Drinks
Mango Lassi
Homemade mango yogurt shake.
Diet Coke
Limca
Lemon and lime soda from India.
Nimbu Pani
Sparking ginger lemonade.
Thumbs Up
Indian cola with a hint of cumin.
Sprite
Coke
Rooh Afza
Refreshing rose water drink.