Passage to India Menu - Bethesda, MD

Upscale dishes from across India served in a space outfitted with British Colonial decor. Based on 291 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

Passage to India 20814

Address:
4931 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

Phone: (301) 656-3373

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Hours

Monday (Labor Day)	11:30 AM–2:15 PM, 5–9:15 PM Hours might differ
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	11:30 AM–2:15 PM, 5–9:15 PM
Thursday	11:30 AM–2:15 PM, 5–9:15 PM
Friday	11:30 AM–2:15 PM, 5–9:15 PM
Saturday	11:30 AM–2:15 PM, 5–9:15 PM
Sunday	11:30 AM–2:15 PM, 5–9:15 PM

Appetizers
Calamari Stir-fried calamari, onions, lemon and coconut.	$13.65
Chicken Tikka Chicken morsels marinated in garlic yogurt.	$10.25
Seekh Kabab Char-broiled succulent minced lamb rolls.	$11.35
Hariyali Tikka Chicken marinated in cilantro chutney and grilled.	$10.25
Aloo Tuk Crisped baby-bliss potatoes with cilantro, imli chutney.	$7.95
Veg Fritter Vegan.mix of Onion, spinach, corn, potato and cauliflower.	$7.95
Sev-Murmura Chaat Vegan. Puffed rice, cilantro, vermicelli, dates and tamarind.	$7.95
Kand-Sev Salad Vegan. Baked yams & crunchy apples and lime.	$7.95
Samosa A savory pastry stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas.	$7.95
Beans Tikki Vegan. Black-eye peas, chickpeas and red kidney beans patties.	$10.25
Mulligatawny Soup Vegan. The inimitable lemony lentil soup.	$6.80
Breads
Naan White flour bread.	$3.75
Roti Whole wheat bread.	$3.75
Garlic Naan Garlic and cilantro flavored naan.	$4.30
Stuffed Kulcha	$4.55
Warqi Pudina Paratha Layered whole wheat mint bread.	$4.30
Aloo Paratha Whole wheat bread stuffed with potatoes.	$4.30
Onion Kulcha	$4.55
The All Time Favorites
Chicken Tikka Masala Char-broiled chicken in an onion-fenugreek sauce.	$21.65
Chicken Tikka Makhni Char-broiled chicken in creamy tomato sauce.	$21.65
Goat Curry Goat meat stewed with garlic, onion and herbs.	$25.05
Coorgi Murg With peppercorn, coconut milk and curry leaf.	$20.50
Tamatari Jheenga Shrimp in a creamy tomato gravy.	$23.90
Lamb Vindaloo Spicy lamb cooked with cayenne and vinegar.	$22.75
Fish Konkan Curry Gravy flavored with curry leaf and coconut milk.	$22.75
Methi Murgh Chicken cooked with fenugreek leaves.	$20.50
Saag Gosht Lamb diced and stewed with curried spinach.	$22.75
Paneer Makhni Farmer’s cheese dices in creamy tomato sauce.	$20.50
Palak Makai Golden corn kernels in curried spinach.	$19.35
Baingan Bharta Vegan. Charred eggplants with onions and tomatoes.	$19.35
Amma’s Pacha Kari Vegan. Seasonal vegetables in a coconut, curry sauce.	$19.35
Saag Paneer Paneer with creamed spinach.	$20.50
Chicken Tikka Masala(White Meat)	$24.50
Chicken Korma	$20.50
Saag Chicken	$20.50
Shrimp Vindaloo	$23.90
Lamb Roganjosh	$22.75
Chicken Tikka Makhni(White Meat)	$24.50
Chicken Vindaloo	$20.50
Mutter Paneer	$20.50
Aloo Chorchori Vegan. Potatoes tempered with East Indian five-spice.	$19.35
Coorgi Murg(White Meat)	$22.20
Saag Chicken(White Meat)	$22.20
Bhindi Do Piaza Vegan. Okra and onions with cumin and raw mango powder.	$19.35
Entrees
Biryanis	$19.40
Regional Specialties
Achari Chicken Indian pickle spices-fenugreek, nigella, fennel and mustard.	$20.50
Lamb Avadh Korma Lamb cooked in a rich, creamy almond gravy.	$22.75
Paneer Malai Kofta Farmer’s cheese dumplings in a velvety sauce.	$20.50
Lamb Coco Fry Lamb with curry leaf, roasted coconut.	$22.75
Kosha Mangsho Lamb cooked with ground coriander, ginger and garlic.	$22.75
Aloo Phoolkopir Dalna Vegan. Cauliflower, potatoes, freshly ground cumin.	$19.35
Kaanch-Kolar Kofta Vegan. Savory plantain dumplings in a tomato-onion masala.	$20.50
Salli Boti Jardaloo Parsi style lamb stew with apricots and straw potatoes.	$22.75
Bohri Murgi Yemeni style with mint, cilantro a la bohras.	$20.50
Achari Chicken(White Meat)	$23.35
Bohri Murgi (White Meat) Chicken cooked with mint,cilantro in the style of bohras of Yemeni origin	$23.35
Chicken Tikka Makhni (White Meat) Char-broiled chicken in creamy tomato sauce.	$24.50
Chicken Tikka Masala (White Meat) Char-broiled chicken in an onion-fenugreek gravy.	$24.50
Bhopli Mirchi-Aloo Peethi Vegan. Bell peppers and potatoes with caramelized gram flour.	$19.35
Dhingri Makhana Matar . Puffed Lotus seeds, mushrooms and peas.	$19.35
Malai Chingri Shrimp in a light coconut sauce with cloves and cinnamon.	$23.90
Podimas Urlakelangu Vegan. Potatoes with sweated onions & curry leaves.	$19.35
Baingan Mirchi Ka Salan Contains nuts. Vegan. Eggplants & jalapenos in sesame-peanut gravy.	$20.50
Palakachi Takatli Bhaji Contains nuts. Spinach cooked with buttermilk, black salt and peanuts.	$19.35
Fish Vendiam Curry A spicy, tamarind-tangy fish curry with fresh herbs.	$22.75
Tandoor
Tandoori Salmon	$26.20
Tandoori Prawns	$28.45
Chicken Malai (White Meat)	$22.75
Tandoori Chicken	$21.65
Lamb Chops It comes 4 pcs	$28.45
Lal Tikka grilled chicken tikka dinner portion	$21.65
Cheese Brochette Tandoor	$20.50
Mixed Grill Tandoor	$27.35
Stuffed Bell Peppers Tandoor	$20.50
Accompaniments
Saffron Pulao Pilaf rice with green peas	$5.70
Sada Chawal Steamed long grain basmati rice.	$4.60
Mah Ki Dal Black gram cooked overnight.	$15.95
Dal Kalonji Yellow lentils tempered with nigella seeds.	$14.80
Chana Masala Chickpeas flavored with powdered pomegranate seeds.	$14.80
Raita Yogurt with roasted cumin and cucumber.	$6.80
Mango Chutney A British contributed condiment.	$6.80
Onion Salad Bermuda red onions with hot peppers.	$4.55
Papad Roasted lentil crispies.	$4.00
Spicy Cilantro Chutney	$3.40
Mix Pickle	$3.40
Mango Lassi	$5.65
House Salad Served with our chef’s special dressing.	$7.95
Desserts
Jam-E-Gul Milk dumplings in rose flavored syrup. All our desserts are made in house using natural ingredients and are without any food additives or preservatives.	$9.15
Mango Shrikhand Gluten-free. Fresh mango with nutmeg flavored yogurt. All our desserts are made in house using natural ingredients and are without any food additives or preservatives.	$9.70
Gajar Halwa Gluten-free. Indian carrot pudding with raisins. All our desserts are made in house using natural ingredients and are without any food additives or preservatives.	$8.55
Kesari Rasmalai Cheese patties poached in saffron flavored milk. All our desserts are made in house using natural ingredients and are without any food additives or preservatives.	$9.70
Rice Kheer Gluten-free. Rice pudding – a light dessert of basmati and milk. All our desserts are made in house using natural ingredients and are without any food additives or preservatives.	$8.55
Lunch Specials \| Curried Specialties
L*Chicken Korma Contains nuts. In a mild almond gravy with cardamom flavor. All entrees served with our famous black lentil, saffron pilaf, and salad.	$13.65
L*Chicken Tikka Masala Finished in an onion and tomato sauce. All entrees served with our famous black lentil, saffron pilaf, and salad.	$13.65
L*Lamb Mughlai Korma Contains nuts. Fennel and mace accented creamy gravy. All entrees served with our famous black lentil, saffron pilaf, and salad.	$13.65
L*Lamb Roganjosh Stewed with fresh ginger, onion and tomatoes. All entrees served with our famous black lentil, saffron pilaf, and salad.	$13.65
L*Konkan Fish Curry Flavored with curry leaf and coconut milk. All entrees served with our famous black lentil, saffron pilaf, and salad.	$14.80
L*Shrimp Curry Tomato sauce with fenugreek leaves. All entrees served with our famous black lentil, saffron pilaf, and salad.	$14.80
L*Vegetable Korma Contains nuts. Seasonal vegetables in a mild gravy. All entrees served with our famous black lentil, saffron pilaf, and salad.	$12.50
L*Palak Paneer Homemade cheese with creamed spinach. All entrees served with our famous black lentil, saffron pilaf, and salad.	$12.50
L*Paneer Makhni Farmer’s cheese in creamy tomato sauce. All entrees served with our famous black lentil, saffron pilaf, and salad.	$12.50
L*Aloo Gobhi Vegan. Potatoes and cauliflower tempered with cumin and ginger. All entrees served with our famous black lentil, saffron pilaf, and salad.	$12.50
Lunch Specials \| Tandoor Specialties
L*Salmon Tandoor Yogurt and garlic marinated. Grilled over charcoal. All entrees served with our famous black lentil, saffron pilaf, and salad.	$15.95
L*Chicken Tikka Tandoor Steeped in saffron infused yogurt and fresh ginger. Grilled over charcoal. All entrees served with our famous black lentil, saffron pilaf, and salad.	$13.65
Appetizers
Calamari Stir-fried calamari, onions, lemon and coconut.	$13.65
Chicken Tikka Chicken morsels marinated in garlic yogurt.	$10.25
Seekh Kabab Char-broiled succulent minced lamb rolls.	$11.35
Hariyali Tikka Chicken marinated in cilantro chutney and grilled.	$10.25
Aloo Tuk Crisped baby-bliss potatoes with cilantro, imli chutney.	$7.95
Veg Fritter Vegan.mix of Onion, spinach, corn, potato and cauliflower.	$7.95
Sev-Murmura Chaat Vegan. Puffed rice, cilantro, vermicelli, dates and tamarind.	$7.95
Kand-Sev Salad Vegan. Baked yams & crunchy apples and lime.	$7.95
Samosa A savory pastry stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas.	$7.95
Beans Tikki Vegan. Black-eye peas, chickpeas and red kidney beans patties.	$10.25
Mulligatawny Soup Vegan. The inimitable lemony lentil soup.	$6.80
Breads
Naan White flour bread.	$3.75
Roti Whole wheat bread.	$3.75
Garlic Naan Garlic and cilantro flavored naan.	$4.30
Stuffed Kulcha	$4.55
Warqi Pudina Paratha Layered whole wheat mint bread.	$4.30
Aloo Paratha Whole wheat bread stuffed with potatoes.	$4.30
Onion Kulcha	$4.55
The All Time Favorites
Chicken Tikka Masala Char-broiled chicken in an onion-fenugreek sauce.	$21.65
Chicken Tikka Makhni Char-broiled chicken in creamy tomato sauce.	$21.65
Goat Curry Goat meat stewed with garlic, onion and herbs.	$25.05
Coorgi Murg With peppercorn, coconut milk and curry leaf.	$20.50
Tamatari Jheenga Shrimp in a creamy tomato gravy.	$23.90
Lamb Vindaloo Spicy lamb cooked with cayenne and vinegar.	$22.75
Fish Konkan Curry Gravy flavored with curry leaf and coconut milk.	$22.75
Methi Murgh Chicken cooked with fenugreek leaves.	$20.50
Saag Gosht Lamb diced and stewed with curried spinach.	$22.75
Paneer Makhni Farmer’s cheese dices in creamy tomato sauce.	$20.50
Palak Makai Golden corn kernels in curried spinach.	$19.35
Baingan Bharta Vegan. Charred eggplants with onions and tomatoes.	$19.35
Amma’s Pacha Kari Vegan. Seasonal vegetables in a coconut, curry sauce.	$19.35
Saag Paneer Paneer with creamed spinach.	$20.50
Chicken Tikka Masala(White Meat)	$24.50
Chicken Korma	$20.50
Saag Chicken	$20.50
Shrimp Vindaloo	$23.90
Lamb Roganjosh	$22.75
Chicken Tikka Makhni(White Meat)	$24.50
Chicken Vindaloo	$20.50
Mutter Paneer	$20.50
Aloo Chorchori Vegan. Potatoes tempered with East Indian five-spice.	$19.35
Coorgi Murg(White Meat)	$22.20
Saag Chicken(White Meat)	$22.20
Bhindi Do Piaza Vegan. Okra and onions with cumin and raw mango powder.	$19.35
Entrees
Biryanis	$19.40
Regional Specialties
Achari Chicken Indian pickle spices-fenugreek, nigella, fennel and mustard.	$20.50
Lamb Avadh Korma Lamb cooked in a rich, creamy almond gravy.	$22.75
Paneer Malai Kofta Farmer’s cheese dumplings in a velvety sauce.	$20.50
Lamb Coco Fry Lamb with curry leaf, roasted coconut.	$22.75
Kosha Mangsho Lamb cooked with ground coriander, ginger and garlic.	$22.75
Aloo Phoolkopir Dalna Vegan. Cauliflower, potatoes, freshly ground cumin.	$19.35
Kaanch-Kolar Kofta Vegan. Savory plantain dumplings in a tomato-onion masala.	$20.50
Salli Boti Jardaloo Parsi style lamb stew with apricots and straw potatoes.	$22.75
Bohri Murgi Yemeni style with mint, cilantro a la bohras.	$20.50
Achari Chicken(White Meat)	$23.35
Bohri Murgi (White Meat) Chicken cooked with mint,cilantro in the style of bohras of Yemeni origin	$23.35
Chicken Tikka Makhni (White Meat) Char-broiled chicken in creamy tomato sauce.	$24.50
Chicken Tikka Masala (White Meat) Char-broiled chicken in an onion-fenugreek gravy.	$24.50
Bhopli Mirchi-Aloo Peethi Vegan. Bell peppers and potatoes with caramelized gram flour.	$19.35
Dhingri Makhana Matar . Puffed Lotus seeds, mushrooms and peas.	$19.35
Malai Chingri Shrimp in a light coconut sauce with cloves and cinnamon.	$23.90
Podimas Urlakelangu Vegan. Potatoes with sweated onions & curry leaves.	$19.35
Baingan Mirchi Ka Salan Contains nuts. Vegan. Eggplants & jalapenos in sesame-peanut gravy.	$20.50
Palakachi Takatli Bhaji Contains nuts. Spinach cooked with buttermilk, black salt and peanuts.	$19.35
Fish Vendiam Curry A spicy, tamarind-tangy fish curry with fresh herbs.	$22.75
Tandoor
Tandoori Salmon	$26.20
Tandoori Prawns	$28.45
Chicken Malai (White Meat)	$22.75
Tandoori Chicken	$21.65
Lamb Chops It comes 4 pcs	$28.45
Lal Tikka grilled chicken tikka dinner portion	$21.65
Cheese Brochette Tandoor	$20.50
Mixed Grill Tandoor	$27.35
Stuffed Bell Peppers Tandoor	$20.50
Accompaniments
Saffron Pulao Pilaf rice with green peas	$5.70
Sada Chawal Steamed long grain basmati rice.	$4.60
Mah Ki Dal Black gram cooked overnight.	$15.95
Dal Kalonji Yellow lentils tempered with nigella seeds.	$14.80
Chana Masala Chickpeas flavored with powdered pomegranate seeds.	$14.80
Raita Yogurt with roasted cumin and cucumber.	$6.80
Mango Chutney A British contributed condiment.	$6.80
Onion Salad Bermuda red onions with hot peppers.	$4.55
Papad Roasted lentil crispies.	$4.00
House Salad Served with our chef’s special dressing.	$7.95
Mango Lassi	$5.65
Spicy Cilantro Chutney	$3.40
Desserts
Jam-E-Gul Milk dumplings in rose flavored syrup. All our desserts are made in house using natural ingredients and are without any food additives or preservatives.	$9.15
Mango Shrikhand Gluten-free. Fresh mango with nutmeg flavored yogurt. All our desserts are made in house using natural ingredients and are without any food additives or preservatives.	$9.70
Gajar Halwa Gluten-free. Indian carrot pudding with raisins. All our desserts are made in house using natural ingredients and are without any food additives or preservatives.	$8.55
Kesari Rasmalai Cheese patties poached in saffron flavored milk. All our desserts are made in house using natural ingredients and are without any food additives or preservatives.	$9.70
Rice Kheer Gluten-free. Rice pudding – a light dessert of basmati and milk. All our desserts are made in house using natural ingredients and are without any food additives or preservatives.	$8.55

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Manisha Sabat

We wanted to try out this restaurant for several months but finally went there in one of the weekends. The decor and the ambiance was good. The food taste like home made food with less oil. The lemon soda was really good. We liked it, however the portion is very small. In addition to that, we ordered 4 entries which comes with free rice. They only served us three rice and didn’t give us the fourth rice but charged us for the extra rice. I thought it was supposed to be free as we didn’t get any rice with the fourth item but we were charged. It wasn’t much but that’s not how other restaurants do business. We might give another shot someday.

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Sritama Chakraborty

We recently attended an event where food was catered from Passage to India . Overall food was good and there were some very good dishes and some average but none was horrible – which is always a good thing. For starters there were panipuri with stuffed potato and green mint and tamarind water. It was very tasty. The bean tikki was also good but the chicken malai kebab did not fly very well. It was quite dry and not much ‘malai dar’ or creamy or succulent as I would have expected.

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beyondTabu

The decor is amazing. The staff are polite and attentive.

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J Foodgeek

Some of the dishes were better than others. And normally come out of that kitchen based on what my friends say.

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Luiz Sene

It was a great surprise to dinner at this restaurant! You learn about the different foods by each region in India. The Menu is very interesting and well written

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sesha sai srivatsav

Nice restaurant. Spice levels might not be up to Indian spice levels but the flavours are lit. Has nice rizz inside

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Kira Price

The curry lamb is heaven beautifully cooked and the service was great. Loves the quiet yet romantic atmosphere great for a date night. I’m sure you could bring kids but wouldn’t recommend it.

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J Leung

Exquisitely delicious food and good friendly service. We ordered Tandoori scallops and it was cooked to perfection. Squid was good and so was the eggplant. Main courses were the tastiest. Chicken tikka masala was the bomb!! All those spices just blends so well and really tickles your palate. Chicken cilantro was just as good and the lamb was good too but I most likely won’t order it again next time.

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Tim Joseph

Ordered butter chicken which was watery and tasted like tomato soup. Lamb with cashew sauce sated like cream of mushroom soup. Definitely not worthy of a 4.5 review. And for the high price of $20 per plate, this is not a place I would return to. 3 stars max.

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K A

I had a unique dinning experience last night at passage to India restaurant. I was literally taken on a trip to East India.

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