Kadhai – Indian Restaurant Menu – Bethesda, MD

Type : Indian restaurant

Location : Bethesda, MD

Elegantly decorated destination for white-tablecloth Indian dining & a full bar. Based on 665 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Kadhai - Indian Restaurant 20814

Address:
7905 Norfolk Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

Phone: (301) 215-7189

Website:

Hours

Monday

(Labor Day)
11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM

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

Menu

Nosh-farmana
Mulligatawny Soup
lentil based curry soup simmered with herbs and spices. garnished with cilantro.
$3.00
Samosa
seasoned potatoes and peas wrapped in a light pastry.
$6.00
Palak Chaat
fresh crunchy baby spinach bits of fresh tomatoes and onions all tossed in the flavorful mixture of yogurt and tamarind sauce.
$7.00
Pakora
An assortment of vegetables coated with chick peas flour and deep fried.
$5.00
Bhelpuri
a tangy mélange of puffed rice crisps, lentils, vermicelli. tossed in chutney with chick peas, tomatoes, onions,bell peppers and cilantro.
$6.00
Chicken Tikka
boneless cubes of chicken marinated in yogurt, freshly ground spices, barbecued in a clay oven.
$6.00
Seekh Kabab
minced lamb. mixed with ginger, garlic, and spices, barbecued in our clay oven.
$7.00
Assorted Appetizer
a combination of samosa, pakora, chicken tikka, and seekh kabab.
$13.00
Kadhai Specialties
Paneer Kadhai
cheese cubes cooked in a wok with tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, green peppers, fresh herbs and indian spices to perfection.
$14.00
Chicken Kadhai
a traditional north-western dish containing pieces of chicken cooked with fresh tomatoes, green peppers, onions, ginger, garlic, fresh herbs and spices.
$16.00
Lamb Kadhai
A traditional north- western dish containing tender lamb cubes cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, ginger, garlic, fresh herbs and spices.
$17.00
Shrimp Kadhai
a traditional north-western dish containing shrimp cooked with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, fresh herbs and spices.
$18.00
Goat Kadhai
a traditional north-western dish containing pieces of goat with bone cooked with fresh tomatoes, green peppers, and onions,ginger, garlic, fresh herbs and spices.
$18.00
Vegetarian Entrees
Daal Makhin
lentil cooked over low flame with herbs and spices.
$10.00
Aloo Gobi
fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked with tomatoes, spices and fresh herbs.
$12.00
Matter Paneer
petite green peas and homemade cottage cheese cooked in an onion and tomato based curry sauce.
$12.00
Aloo Saag
potatoes cooked in spinach mildly flavored with fresh herbs and spices.
$11.00
Paneer Makhnani
fresh homemade cheese cubes cooked in fresh tomato creamy sauce, with onions and bell peppers.
$13.00
Vegetable Korma
combination of mildly spiced mixed vegetables cooked in yogurt sauce, spices and cashews.
$12.00
Saag Paneer
fresh homemade cheese cubes cooked in spinach mildly flavored with fresh herbs and spices.
$13.00
Malai Kofta
vegetable and cottage cheese dumplings simmered in savory gravy of onions and tomatoes, garlic and fresh herbs.
$13.00
Baingan Bharta
eggplant roasted in tandoor clay oven, blended with tomatoes, onions, and flavorful spices.
$12.00
Methi Malai Paneer
fresh homemade cheese cubes cooked with onions, cashews, authentic sauce with a touch of fenugreek.
$13.00
Bhagara Baingan
indian eggplants slow cooked in a onion, peanut and coconut gravy.
$13.00
Daal Tadka
yellow lentils cooked in mild spices.
$10.00
Channa Masala
chickpeas cooked in an exotic blend of north indian spices.
$10.00
Bhindi Masala
fresh okra cooked with onion, tomatoes, and spices.
$12.00
Lamb Entrees
Lamb Masala
fresh chunks of lamb leg cooked with garlic and ginger in curry sauce.
$16.00
Rogan Josh
fresh chunks of lamb leg, cooked in chef’s creamy yogurt curry sauce.
$18.00
Lamb Saag
chunks of lamb cooked with spinach, ginger, garlic mild spices and her.
$17.00
Lamb Vindaloo
tender pieces of lamb and potatoes cooked in our special spicy sauce.
$17.00
Goat Curry (With Bones)
goat meat cooked with ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes green chilies, and indian spices.
$18.00
Lamb Shah Korma
pieces of lamb cooked in chef’s fresh blend of exotic spices and a special nut based gravy.
$18.00
Lamb Punjabi
tender cubes of lamb cooked in a creamy cashew sauce.
$18.00
Chicken Entrees
Chicken Masala
boneless chicken cooked with spices and herbs in curry sauce.
$14.00
Chicken Saag
boneless chicken cooked with mildly spiced curry spinach.
$17.00
Chicken Vindaloo
tender pieces of chicken and potatoes cooked in our special spicy sauce.
$17.00
Chicken Tikka Masala
chicken breast tenders marinated in spices and yogurt then barbecued in a tandoor oven and cooked in onion and tomato curry sauce.
$17.00
Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken)
chunks of chicken breast cooked in clay oven, finished in creamy tomato sauce.
$18.00
Methi Malai Chicken
boneless chunks of chicken breast marinated in yogurt cooked in an authentic sauce with a touch of fenugreek.
$17.00
Chicken Shah! Korma
boneless chicken breast cooked in chef’s fresh blend of exotic spices and mughlai sauce.
$18.00
Hariyali Chicken
succulent pieces of chicken cooked over a slow fire with fresh coriander, green herbs, and a touch of yogurt.
$16.00
Chicken Jalfrezi
boneless chicken breast onions, cauliflower, broccoli, bell peppers cooked in an aromatic savory sauce.
$17.00
Tandoori Delicacies
Chicken Tandoori
chicken marinated in yogurt and freshly ground spices, skewered and barbecued in a clay oven.
$14.00
Chicken Tikka Tandoori
skewered pieces of boneless chicken breast, marinated in our special recipe, barbecued in a clay oven.
$17.00
Hariyali Tikka Tandoori
tender boneless pieces of chicken breast marinated in fresh cilantro, and baby spinach. barbecued in a clay oven. skewered with onions, tomatoes and bell peppers.
$16.00
Lasooni Kabab
tender boneless pieces of chicken breast marinated in fresh garlic and onion sauce, barbecued in a clay oven. skewered with onions, tomatoes and bell peppers.
$17.00
Tiranga Chicken
assortment of boneless chunks of chicken marinated in fresh coriander, garlic, and saffron. skewered with tomatoes, bell peppers and onions. barbecued in a clay oven.
$17.00
Seekh Kabab Tandoori
minced lamb mixed with ginger, garlic, and coriander. barbecued in al clay oven.
$14.00
Lamb Tikka
cubes of leg of lamb marinated in ginger, garlic, and yogurt then skewered with tomatoes, onion and bell peppers. barbecued in a clay oven.
$18.00
Salmon Tandoori
lightly seasoned fillet of salmon. barbecued in a clay oven.
$21.00
Lamb Chops Tandoori
tender lamb chops marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, herbs. skewered with onions, tomatoes and bell peppers. barbecued in a clay oven.
$21.00
Malai Kabab
tender boneless chicken pieces marinated in sour cream butter sauce with ginger, garlic, and fresh coriander leaves. barbecued in a clay oven. skewered with onions,tomatoes and bell peppers.
$17.00
Mix Tandoori Platter
chicken tikka, seekh kabab, lamb chops, and salmon fillet. skewered with tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers.
$22.00
Seafood Entrees
Shrimp Masala
shrimp cooked with onions, bell pepper, ginger, and garlic in a savory creamy sauce.
$18.00
Shrimp Vindaloo
shrimp and potatoes cooked in our special spicy curry sauce.
$18.00
Shrimp Jalfrezi
shrimp cooked with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, ginger and garlic.
$18.00
Goan Shrimp Curry
shrimp cooked with coconut and cream sauce.
$18.00
Goan- Fish Curry
salmon fish fillet cooked with coconut and cream sauce.
$18.00
Lamb Punjabi
tender succulent pieces of lamb cooked with ground onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, and spices.
$18.00
Goat Curry (With Bones)
goat meat cooked with ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes green chilies, and indian spices.
$18.00
Mughlai Biryani Specialties
Vegetable Biryani
basmati rice, dry fruits, nuts, and fresh green vegetable richly flavored with saffron and cooked with fine herbs on a low heat.
$14.00
Chicken Biryani
basmati rice, dry fruits, nuts, and pieces of chicken richly flavored with saffron and cooked with fine herbs on a low heat.
$16.00
Lamb Biryani
basmati rice, dry fruits, nuts, and pieces of lamb richly flavored with saffron and cooked with fine herbs on a low heat.
$17.00
Shrimp Biryani
basmati rice, dry fruits, nuts, and shrimp richly flavored with saffron and cooked with fine herbs on a low heat.
$18.00
Goat Biryani
goat meat with bone cooked with our homemade spices and then layers with aromatic basmati rice gently flavored with saffron and nuts.
$18.00
Tandoori Breads
Naan
leavened white flour bread baked in our clay oven.
$2.50
Roti
whole wheat bread leavened then baked in our clay oven.
$2.50
Lacha Paratha
whole wheat, multi-layered bread baked in our clay oven then sprinkled with onion seeds.
$3.00
Aloo Paratha
whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced potatoes and green peas.
$3.50
Onion Kulcha
a fluffy white bread stuffed with onions and fresh coriander.
$3.00
Peshwari Naan
enriched white flour flat bread stuffed with dry fruits.
$3.50
Mint Roti
whole wheat bread topped with fresh mint.
$3.00
Paneer Kulcha
enriched white flour bread stuffed with homemade cottage cheese and fresh green coriander.
$3.00
Methi Paratha
multi-layered hand kneaded whole wheat bread with fenugreek.
$3.00
Garlic Naan
leavened white flour bread with diced garlic pasted atop and baked in our clay oven.
$3.00
Bread Basket
combination of naan, roti, aloo paratha, and onion kulcha.
$9.00
Special Bread Basket
combination of combination of lacha paratha, pudina roti, paneer kulcha and garlic naan.
$10.00
Accompaniments
Punjabi Papad
sun- dried grilled lentil wafer with a hint of black pepper.
$2.00
House Salad
lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, mixed with chaat masala.
$4.00
Raita
soothing homemade yogurt mixed with cucumbers.
$3.00
Mango Chutney
smooth and tangy tropical chutney.
$4.00
Small Basmati Rice $3.00
Large Basmati Rice $5.00
Beverages
Lassi: Mango, Salty, Sweet $4.00
Masala Tea $3.00
Coffee $3.00
Soft Drinks $3.00
Juices $3.00
Desserts
Pistachio Kulfi $4.00
Gulab Jamun $4.00
Mango Kulfi $4.00
Rice Pudding $4.00
Rasmalai $4.00
Gajar Halwa $4.00

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Reviews

Manisha Sabat
We tried this restaurant for the first time and it is the best around the bethesda downtown location. The food portion and the service is good. The Gobi Manchurian was delicious and the chicken kadhai was OK. The goat biryani and malai Kofta was good as well. The Mango Lassi was awesome too. We would definitely try more options in the future.

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behn farahpour
the indian food is pretty good. kinda of sit-down place. rice was good. chiken taki masala was delicious, but chicken tandori was a bit dry

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Sanjoy Ghosh
One of the worst Indian meals I have had in a while and I have had some bad ones. But this one took the cake. Ordered the Harayali Tikka Tandoori. It was completely tasteless and bland – the marinade was simply green in color and absolutely no taste. The Chicken Biryani continued the flavor trend with zero taste – the chef clearly does not believe in spices or even salt. The garlic naan was one thick piece of flour and hard to break. The butter chicken was ok – nothing great and probably the only reason to give the food one star.

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Srini R
The Food is Rich and Dense. The food differentiates itself from the Indian food served in other Indian restaurants. The bread is fluffy and the dishes are plenty and rich. I haven’t had Gobi Manchurian like this anywhere in the neighborhood.

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Margaret Joanna Busby
Lovely food, but terrible service that ruined my meal. I arrived 45 minutes before closing. The waiter was reluctant to provide service and then tried to rush me. While I was eating, the waiter stood over me watching me, told me that they were closing and brought a takeout box. I took the hint and packed up my food, only to have the waiter shove the check in my face, presumably because he wanted to get his tip before leaving?

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Akash Bhattacharya
The goanese fish curry was a little rich, but still very tasty. The lamb sheekh kabab was quite good, but could have done with some more marination. But all, told, it was a nice dinner. The service was prompt and very helpful.

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Rajeedah Lisenby
Amazing. Great atmosphere. Great service. The items are meant to be shared. We had the naan (garlic) and the mango and plain Lassi drinks which are yogurt based. We also had enough food to take home and last two more meals. Will definitely be back!

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Sally
Few friends and I had lunch today. The sitting outside is not as nice as inside. No proper table settings, felt like a picnic. I also like to suggest that Kadhai not to reuse their takeout menus for hygiene reason, because take out menus can not be disinfected. I loved the eggplant curry and the goat kadhai…… but I did not realize the shrimp and chicken curries tasted actually the same… overall a nice place for northern Indian food.

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Emily Guskin
I ordered delivery from here last night and it is the most delicious takeout I’ve had all pandemic. The saag paneer was perfect. The palak chaat was maybe better than Rasika’s. The naan was heavenly. And what’s better is that I ate three full grown lady meals from this delivery. These photos are just from the leftovers I had for lunch and dinner the day after I ordered and ate my fill! I strongly recommend ordering from here. I can’t wait to eat there after the pandemic!

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Irina Sbornova
The food is really good here. We’ve been ordering takeout for about 7 years from here. Unfortunately, lately the portions have been much less. This time the containers were almost half empty .. disappointed

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