Natraj’s Indian Bistro Menu – Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Type : Modern Indian restaurant

Location : Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Rancho Santa Margarita’s first and only Indian Restaurant. Serving all of your favorite North Indian style cuisine.
Founded in 1991, with its first location in Laguna Hills, CA, Natraj has since become Southern California’s leader in Indian Restaurants and Catering. Featuring two different restaurant concepts, fine dining and fast casual, in addition to being the largest Indian caterer in the area, Natraj offers something different for everyone to enjoy. Now with a total of 6 restaurant locations throughout Orange County, including Nina’s Indian & British Groceries, Natraj has truly become the benchmark for Indian Cuisine.
We look forward to serving you!

Casual Indian operation offering quick-serve provisions including a variety of curries. Based on 257 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Natraj's Indian Bistro 92688

Address:
22205 El Paseo # A, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Phone: (949) 858-0581

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Hours

Friday 11 AM–10 PM
Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday 11 AM–10 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
11 AM–10 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–10 PM
Thursday 11 AM–10 PM

Menu

Starters
Assorted Vegetable Pakoras
Golden fried and seasoned fresh vegetables.
$10.30
Dal Soup
Gently simmered lentils, mildly spiced.
$8.00
Mango Corn Soup
Mango and corn soup, mildly spiced.
$8.00
Mulligatawny Soup
Lentil soup garnished with chicken and rice.
$8.00
Non-Vegetarian Mixed Appetizer
Chicken tikka kebab, lamb or chicken seekh kebab, vegetable samosas, vegetable pakoras.
$20.55
Onion Bhaji
Grated onion fritters.
$9.15
Paneer Shaslik Tikka
Tandoori roasted tikka of homemade cheese with onions, bell peppers and spices.
$17.10
Papad Paneer Rolls
Paneer coated in a papadum and curry leaf crust.
$13.70
Tamatar Ka Shorba
Tomato soup flavored with ginger and cumin.
$8.00
Vegetable Samosas
Crisp pastries filled with potatoes, green peas and spices.
$9.15
Vegetarian Mixed Appetizer
2 pieces vegetable pakoras, 1 vegetable samosa, 2 pieces onion bhaji, 1 papad paneer roll.
$18.25
Dal Entrees
Channa Masala
Garbanzo beans stewed in a special blend of spices.
$17.10
Dal Makhani
Seasoned black lentils with a touch of cream.
$17.10
Yellow Tadka Dal
Yellow moong dal with spices, cumin and ghee.
$17.10
Paneer Entrees
Chile Paneer
Indian cheese in a spicy hot red chile sauce.
$22.80
Karahi Paneer
Indian cheese with onions, bell peppers and tomatoes.
$23.95
Malai Kofta
Freshly made croquettes of vegetables, nuts and paneer in a mild almond cream sauce.
$23.95
Matter Paneer
Fresh Indian cheese with great peas and masalas.
$21.70
Paneer Makhani
Indian cheese in a tomato and onion gravy with a touch of cream, fenugreek and butter.
$23.95
Saag Paneer
Lightly creamed spinach with Indian cheese.
$22.80
Shahi Paneer
Indian cheese in a creamy almond cashew sauce.
$23.95
Vegetable Entrees
Aloo Gobi
Stir-fry of potatoes and cauliflower, flavored with aromatic Indian spices.
$20.55
Aloo Mutter
Punjabi spiced potatoes with green peas in a light masala gravy.
$20.55
Baingain Aloo
Diced potatoes and eggplant tossed gently with a fragrant blend of Indian spices.
$20.55
Baingain Bharta
Roasted pureed eggplant with tomatoes, onions and a touch of cream.
$20.55
Bhindi Masala
Seasoned okra with tomatoes, onions and spices.
$21.70
Gobi Manchurian
Spicy sweet and sour cauliflower.
$20.55
Mushroom Mutter Cashew
Vegan upon request. Mushroom, cashews and peas in a delicately seasoned cream sauce.
$22.80
Navratan Korma
Assorted vegetables in a mild cashew cream sauce.
$20.55
Punjabi Kadhi Pakora
Mixed vegetable pakoras in a yogurt curry sauce.
$18.25
Saag Aloo
Vegan upon request. Lightly creamed spinach sauteed with potatoes.
$19.40
Vegetable Jalfrezi
Assortment of fresh seasoned vegetables sauteed with Indian spices.
$21.70
Chicken Entrees
Balti Chicken
Spicy hot curry with onions, peppers and a touch of mango.
$23.95
Chicken Korma
Boneless chicken in a mild cashew cream sauce.
$26.25
Chicken Madras
Boneless chicken with fresh tomatoes, curry leaves, ginger, spicy hot sambhar masala and coconut.
$26.25
Chicken Makhani | Butter Chicken
Shredded chicken tandoori in a tomato cream sauce with fenugreek and butter.
$26.25
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tandoori roasted breast of chicken in a velvety sauce of tomato, cream and fenugreek.
$27.40
Chicken Vindaloo
Goan style chicken curry sauteed with potatoes, ginger, cumin and cardamom in a spicy hot chile gravy.
$23.95
Chile Chicken
Indo-Chinese style chicken with spicy hot red chile glaze.
$23.95
Karahi Chicken
Boneless chicken with bell peppers, onions and spices.
$23.95
Punjabi Chicken Curry
North Indian style chicken curry.
$23.95
Saag Chicken
Boneless chicken simmered with creamed spinach.
$23.95
Lamb Entrees
Goat Curry
Bone-in.
$29.65
Karahi Lamb
Boneless lamb with bell peppers, onions and spices.
$28.50
Lamb Pasanda
Thinly sliced lamb simmered in a mild almond and cashew sauce.
$28.50
Lamb Rogan Josh
North Indian style lamb curry cooked with aromatic spices, cardamom and Kashmiri chile.
$28.50
Lamb Saag
Boneless lamb simmered with delicately spiced creamed spinach.
$28.50
Lamb Shahi Korma
Gently simmered boneless lamb in a mild cashew cream sauce. With garam masala, ginger and cumin.
$28.50
Lamb Tikka Masala
Tandoori roasted lamb simmered with a velvety blend of tomato, cream, onion and spices.
$28.50
Lamb Vindaloo
Goan style lamb curry sauteed with potatoes, ginger, cumin and cardamom in a spicy hot red chile gravy.
$28.50
Seafood Entrees
Coconut Curry Shrimp
Seasoned shrimp in a curry and coconut cream sauce.
$31.95
Goan Fish Curry
Spicy fresh fish with chile garlic curry leaves and coconut cream.
$31.95
Shrimp Curry
Shrimp in a seasoned gravy with ginger, onion, garlic and tomato.
$31.95
Shrimp Tikka Masala
Tandoori shrimp in a velvety sauce of tomato cream and fenugreek.
$31.95
Tandoori Specialties
Adrakhi Lamb Chops (4)
Lamb chops marinated in yogurt and spices, roasted in the tandoor oven. Tandoori specialties make great entrees or appetizers.
$39.90
Chicken Malai Kebab
Tandoori roasted chicken breast pieces moistened in a seasoned cream (malai) marinade. Tandoori specialties make great entrees or appetizers.
$26.25
Chicken Tandoori
Marinated half chicken roasted in the tandoor oven. Tandoori specialties make great entrees or appetizers.
$21.70
Chicken Tikka Kebab
Boneless marinated chicken breast pieces roasted in the tandoor oven. Tandoori specialties make great entrees or appetizers.
$23.95
Lamb Seekh Kebab
Minced lamb with ginger, herbs and onions. Tandoori specialties make great entrees or appetizers.
$25.10
Lamb Tikka Kebab
Boneless lamb marinated in yogurt and fresh spices. Roasted on skewers in the tandoor oven. Tandoori specialties make great entrees or appetizers.
$27.40
Mixed Tandoori Sizzler
An assortment of tandoori specialties: tandoori chicken, chicken tikka kebab, seekh kebab, lamb tikka and fish tikka. Tandoori specialties make great entrees or appetizers.
$35.35
Shrimp Tandoori
Seasoned and marinated jumbo shrimp cooked in the tandoor oven. Tandoori specialties make great entrees or appetizers.
$33.10
Swordfish Tikka Kebab
Fresh spiced swordfish fillet pieces marinated and roasted in the tandoor oven. Tandoori specialties make great entrees or appetizers.
$31.95
Rice & Sides
Carrot Pickle
Pickled carrots.
$3.45
Chicken Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice sauteed with chicken and spices.
$21.70
Cucumber Raita
Cool yogurt with cucumber, tomatoes, onions and roasted cumin seeds.
$4.60
Goat Biryani
Bone-in. Basmati rice sauteed with goat meat and spices.
$25.10
Lamb Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice sauteed with lamb and spices.
$22.80
Mango Chutney $3.45
Pappadum
Crispy lentil crackers.
$2.30
Peas Pulao
Basmati rice sauteed with butter, green peas, nuts and raisins.
$12.55
Saffron Rice $5.70
Vegetable Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice sauteed with mixed vegetables.
$17.10
Tandoori Breads
Aloo Paratha
Whole wheat flat bread stuffed with potatoes and spices.
$6.85
Bread Sampler
Choose 1 kulcha, 1 paratha and 1 naan.
$16.00
Bullet Naan
Spicy hot naan topped with freshly chopped green chiles.
$5.70
Garlic Naan
Leavened white bread topped with garlic and cilantro baked to order in the tandoor oven.
$5.70
Keema Kulcha
Naan stuffed with minced lamb and spices.
$6.85
Laccha Paratha
Whole wheat layered bread.
$5.70
Onion Kulcha
Naan bread stuffed with diced onions and spices.
$6.85
Paneer Kulcha
Naan stuffed with Indian cheese and spices.
$6.85
Peshwari Kulcha
Naan stuffed with nuts and raisins.
$6.85
Plain Naan
Leavened white bread baked to order in the tandoor oven.
$4.60
Whole Wheat Roti
Whole wheat flat bread baked in the tandoor oven.
$4.60

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Reviews

sidd shah
Good food and service. Saag aloo was best. Had a great time. Coming back.

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Jayant Sharma
We have been on the lookout for authentic Indian cuisine in Orange County and finally found one. We are from India and we found the food at other famous Indian places very different from what we get in India, but Natraj bistro keeps it authentic. They ask about your preferences and how spicy you want your food to be, so it should suit everyone’s palate. Their service is also excellent and the staff is very friendly. I highly recommend their laccha paratha!

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Billy R
For any fans who crave Authentic, Delicious, well prepared North and Central Food, which is the most popular in the USA….Natraj is a must! Tried several Indian restaurants in over 15 states and this is literally worth 5 stars…..exceptional service and beautiful ambience in desirable and peaceful Rancho Santa Margarita Orange County makes it a total winner….must visit on my list once a month!

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Abraham Thomas
A well maintained restaurant with flavorful Indian food.

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Zainab Kheraluwala
Me and my husband had been here for lunch. The food was tasty and fresh the ambience was quite because it was just us. It seems a bit odd as the food cost bit higher to eat in the restaurant then order at home. Never mind nect time will get it delivered .

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Taylor Pipes
Initially was pulled in because I thought they had a buffet but Covid must have changed their menu. Instead, I got the lunch platter and was delighted at the size of naan bread and paneer tikka masala and saag paneer. The naan was exceptional. I will definitely be back.

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Scott Marcoe
My absolute favorite restaurant in RSM. Not only is the food outstanding every time I visit the staff is so friendly. They always remember me and my name. I don’t experience this anywhere else that I go, they are excellent!!!

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Lucas Scofield
The lunch buffet is great deal, $16.99 on Sundays with champagne and $11.99 on weekdays. The food is great, with lots of variety catering to vegetarians and meat eaters alike. They also have a nice patio to sit out on and watch the neighborhood go by.

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Mia W
Ok there is so much to say, where do I start? The man and I had the garlic naan bread, it’s amazing, and we had the Lamb Tikka Kebab, Karachi Chicken and Lamb Biryani all exceptionally good. You won’t be disappointed.

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Shreepal Shah
Good ambience but food wasn’t good. Paneer was super hard to chew and for the Rest of the items the taste was Ok.

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