India Cafe Menu – Fairfield, IA

Type : Indian restaurant

Location : Fairfield, IA

Our menu includes a variety of meat and vegetarian options to cater to different tastes. Join us for lunch and enjoy our buffet. Whether you prefer meat or vegetarian dishes, our welcoming restaurant is the perfect place to savor authentic Indian cooking

Based on 231 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.1 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery

India Cafe 52556

Address:
50 W Burlington Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556

Phone: (641) 472-1792

Website:

Hours

Sunday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM

Menu

Vegetarian Appetizers
Papudum
Spiced crispy wafers. Vegan. Vegetarian.
$2.39
Vegetable Samosa
Crispy pastry shell stuffed with mild spiced potatoes and peas. Vegan. Vegetarian.
$4.79
Mixed Pakora
An assortment of fresh vegetables dipped, battered and fried. Vegan. Vegetarian.
$7.19
Vegetable Platter
Combination of vegetable samosa, mixed pakora and papudum. Vegan. Vegetarian.
$8.39
Soups
Milligatawny Soup
Lightly spiced lentil and vegetable soup. Vegan.
$5.10
Chicken Soup
Our chef’s recipe of boneless chicken soup with oriental spices.
$5.99
Classic Indian Breads
Tandoori Roti
Indian whole wheat bread baked in the tandoor. Vegan.
$3.90
Naan
Indian fine flour bread, soft and puffy baked in the tandoor
$3.90
Garlic Naan
Special naan, stuffed with fresh garlic.
$5.10
Kabuli Naan
Special naan stuffed with herbs, nuts & raisins.
$5.99
Puri
Indian unleavened deep-fried bread. Vegan.
$3.90
Alo Paratha
Wheat flour stuffed with potato.
$6.30
Paneer Paratha
Wheat flour stuffed with bits of cheese.
$7.19
Tandoori Shan
Tandoori Chicken (GF)
Chicken marinated in yogurt, ginger & herbs
$14.39
Chicken Tikka (GF)
Boneless marinated tender juicy chicken for the clay oven.
$21.59
Shrimp Tandoori (GF)
Jumbo marinated juicy shrimp prepared with special spices and cooked in clay oven.
$26.39
Chicken Ginger Kabab (GF)
Marinated cubes of chicken dipped in ginger and cooked with aromatic herbs.
$23.99
Vegetable Kabab (GF)
Served with rice.
$21.59
Chicken Dishes
Chicken Curry (GF)
Selected pieces of chicken cooked in a lightly spiced golden homemade sauce. Gluten free.
$16.79
Chicken Shahi Korma (GF)
Chicken simmered with delicious herbs cooked in cream and sprinkled with nuts. Gluten free.
$17.99
Chicken With Vegetables (GF)
Boneless chicken cooked with fresh vegetables and spices. Gluten free.
$17.99
Chicken Vindaloo (GF)
Chicken cooked in hot spices and potatoes. Gluten free.
$17.99
Chicken Tikka Masala (GF)
Diced boneless chicken tikka cooked with fresh tomatoes and a touch of cream. Gluten free.
$19.19
Chicken Makhani (GF)
Chicken from the clay oven with butter, yogurt and served in creamy red sauce. Gluten free.
$17.99
Karahi Chicken (GF)
Chicken cooked with ground spices & herbs in an iron karahi. Gluten free.
$17.99
Baher-E-Lamb
Lamb Curry (GF)
Select pieces of lamb cooked with special herbs and spices. Gluten free.
$23.99
Lamb Vindaloo (GF)
Cubes of lamb cooked Indian style with hot spices and potatoes. Gluten free.
$23.99
Lamb Tikka Masala (GF)
Tandoori lamb cooked with butter, tomatoes and served with creamy red sauce. Gluten free.
$23.99
Karahi Lamb (GF)
Lamb cubes cooked with ground spices & herb in an iron karahi. Gluten free.
$23.99
Seafood Delicacies
Fish Curry (GF)
Boneless fish cubes cooked in the lightly spiced golden homemade sauce.
$22.79
Shrimp Vindaloo (GF)
Prawns is spicy hot gravy with potatoes.
$25.19
Goat Dishes
Goat Curry (GF)
Select pieces of goat cooked traditionally with tomatoes. Gluten free.
$23.99
Goat Rogan Josh (GF)
Select pieces of goat cooked with special herbs. Gluten free.
$23.99
Goat Vindaloo (GF)
Cubes of goat cooked in South Indian style with spices and potatoes. Gluten free.
$23.99
Goat Sagwala (GF)
Goat cooked in with fresh chopped spinach and herbs. Gluten free.
$23.99
Vegetarian Dishes
Saag Paneer (GF)
A classic Indian vegetable dish with homemade cheese and mild spices. Gluten free.
$16.79
Channa Saag (Vegan, GF)
Chick peas spinach cooked with vegetable sauce. Gluten free.
$15.59
Paneer Makhani (GF)
Homemade cheese simmered in fresh tomato sauce and cream sauce. Gluten free.
$20.39
Matar Paneer (GF)
Fresh peas cooked with deep fried home made cheese, nuts and a creamy white sauce. Gluten free.
$16.79
Aloo Gobi (Vegan, GF)
Fresh cauliflower & potatoes cooked in a special sauce. Gluten free and vegan.
$16.79
Chana Masala (Vegan, GF)
Chick peas, potatoes, fresh tomatoes cooked with tangy dry sauce. Vegan and gluten free.
$15.59
Bengan Bartha (Vegan, GF)
Roasted egg plant cooked tenderly with tomatoes, green peas & fresh spices. Gluten free and vegan.
$16.79
Dal Makhani (GF)
Black eye beans cooked with butter and cream with special sauce. Gluten free.
$15.59
Kadhi Pakora
Made with gram flour, yogurt, mild spices and vegetable pakora.
$15.59
Mung Dal (Vegan, GF)
Yellow lentils cooked with oriental spices. Gluten free and vegan.
$15.59
Bhindi Masala (Vegan, GF)
Moderately spiced okra cooked with potatoes & onions. Gluten free and vegan.
$16.79
Vegetable Jalfrazi (Vegan, GF)
Fresh mixed vegetables cooked with spices, fresh onion, green peppers and garlic with herbs and spices. Gluten free and vegan.
$15.59
Navrttan Korma (GF)
Vegetables with homemade cheese and nuts in a mild creamy sauce. Gluten free.
$16.79
Malai Kofta (GF)
Deep fried vegetables & cheese balls cooked in a creamy sauce. Gluten free.
$16.79
Paneer Tikka
Homemade cheese, bell pepper, onion, tomato sauce, and mild spices.
$23.99
Tofu Tikka
Tofu, bell pepper, onion, tomato sauce, and mild spices.
$19.19
Rice Specialties
Vegetable Biryani (GF)
Fresh vegetables sauteed with rice, nuts & raisins. Gluten free.
$17.99
Chicken Biryani (GF)
Tender pieces of chicken cooked with herbs, rice, nuts & raisins. Gluten free.
$20.39
Lamb Biryani (GF)
Tender pieces of lamb cooked with herbs, rice, nuts & raisins. Gluten free.
$23.99
Shrimp Biryani (GF)
Shrimp cooked with exotic herbs and simmered with rice, nuts and raisins. Gluten free.
$23.99
Goat Biryani (GF)
Tender pieces of goat cooked with herbs, rice, nuts & raisins. Gluten free.
$23.99
Side Orders
Plain Yogurt (GF)
Homemade yogurt. Gluten free.
$3.59
Mixed Green Salad (GF)
Sliced cucumber, tomatoes, lettuce & ginger. Gluten free.
$4.19
Mango Chutney
Gluten free.
$3.59
Mixed Pickle
Gluten free.
$2.99
Raita (GF)
Cool whipped yogurt with bits of cucumber, tomatoes, garnished with cilantro and mint. Gluten free.
$2.99
Desserts
Gulab Jamun
Cottage cheese balls, deep fried & dipped in honey syrup & rose water
$3.59
Rice Pudding (GF)
Made from special rice cooked with milk and sugar, served cold with nuts and pistachios. Gluten free.
$4.79
Barfi (GF)
Special Indian cheese cake. Gluten free.
$4.79
Beverages
Rose Lassi $4.19
Mango Juice $4.19
Mango Shake $4.19
Mango Lassi $4.19
Lassi
Choice of sweet or salted.
$4.19
Iced Tea (Spicy) $3.59
Chai $3.59
Tea $3.59
Soft Drink $2.39

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Reviews

rachana karri
The Indian food here is better fit for non Indians ( spice level, taste ) with that regard in mind, I would say they did a good job and it would fill your tummy- for someone passing by and locating this place – I would say it is winner- This place would 100% not justify the real taste of Indian food and flavour but they got really close to it

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Alexis E
India cafe is great. I have heard from some people that it isn’t “real Indian food” so that is why I will take a star off. But, the food is still really great. They recently reopened their self-serve buffet on certain days, so you can get as much food as you would like. There are plenty of vegetarian options here, but only a couple vegan options. The portions when you order are a fair size. It is overall a great restaurant when you don’t know what you are hungry for. Also, the employees work very hard.

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Jennifer Freed
We like to support this restaurant, as it’s been a staple in the community for so long. We usually order take-out, but we recently went for dinner at the restaurant. Initially, we were given paper plates and plasticware, but we requested normal plates and silverware, as we were looking for a restaurant experience, not a picnic – and they obliged. But then, the 5 dishes we ordered were brought to us in plastic take-out food containers, which we thought was odd, but figured it was bc they were slow and low on staff, but also wondered how old the food was and whether it was scooped from the lunch buffet earlier that day. I worry that these types of abnormal practices are going to drive down business even lower than it already is. While the food is good, I’m assuming it’s management that is the problem. I hope they can get it together and realize the harm they are causing themselves.

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Eric Johnson
Indian Café, 50 W. Burlington St., Fairfield – On June 12, 2023 the restaurant underwent its third inspection in five weeks after significant issues were noted during the two previous visits. During the June 12 visit, the inspector reported the person in charge was not able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of food safety including the time and temperature parameters for storing and reheating food. In addition, not all of the employees designated as the person in charge were certified food protection managers.

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Vishruth Rao
Forgot to take pictures. We got naan curry, biryani, samosa and tandoori. everything is okay. Not upto the mark. Not fit for indians. They make the food less spicy but we understand because its all the aged people live around here. The staff is freindly though.

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Nis A.
Not recommend! The buffet is not buffet!!

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Shashank Yeri
the lady who works here is too rude, especially to INDIANS. LOL, They just ask how is the food to innocent local customers and not Indian customers as they would tell the truth. They do not deserve the tip.

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Rozi Colen
I recently went for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. The food was good and the atmosphere pleasant.

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Katie Snyder
Love this place. Owners and staff are very nice, great food!

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Jake Kessel
I really like this place. They have a lunch takeout that feeds 2 people for 10 dollars. The dinner menu also has some great options, I had a chicken dish with coconut cream and cashews that was especially good. 5 stars for value and taste.

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