Our Menu
A journey through the flavors of Southern India
The Dakshin Cuisine menu in Cleveland Park, Washington, DC covers South Indian dosas, biryanis, tandoor dishes, and coastal curries. Vegan and gluten-free dishes are marked below.
Dosas
Masala Dosa
VGFSpiced potatoes, sambar, coconut and tomato chutneys
Ghee Roast
GFDesi ghee, sambar, coconut and tomato chutneys
Cheese Dosa
GFMozzarella cheese
Paneer Dosa
GFHomemade cheese, onion, and peppers
Mysore Masala Dosa
VGFSpiced potatoes, mysore masala, sambar, and chutneys
Chili Chicken Dosa
GFBoneless chicken, chili sauce, onion, and peppers
Chicken Chettinad Dosa
GFChicken, roasted coconut, spices, and black peppers
Idli Sambar
VGFRice and lentils, sambar, coconut and tomato chutneys
Medu Vada Sambar
Rice and lentils, sambar, coconut and tomato chutneys
Chef Specials
Kerala Fish Curry
GFKingfish, chilies, turmeric, malabar tamarind, curry leaf, and Kerala-style yuca
Beverages
Dakshin Sunset
Orange juice, grenadine, and Sprite
Shirley Temple
Lemon, grenadine, and maraschino cherry
Virgin Mojito
Lemon juice, fresh mint leaves, and simple syrup
Passion Fruit Delight
Passion fruit juice, coconut water, and soda
Mango Lassi
Creamy yogurt blended with mango pulp
Pineapple Juice
Fresh pineapple juice
Mango Juice
Fresh mango juice
Cranberry Juice
Cranberry juice
Orange Juice
Fresh orange juice
Madras Coffee
Traditional South Indian filter coffee
Masala Chai
Spiced tea with ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon
Street Snacks
Gobi Manchurian
VGFCauliflower, garlic, onion, and tomato sauce
Chilli Chicken
GFBoneless chicken, chili sauce, ginger, and garlic
Palak Chaat
GFCrispy spinach, sweet yogurt, and chutneys
Samosa Chaat
Savory pastry, peas, potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt, tamarind, cilantro, and chutneys
Cauliflower Pecorino Kulcha
Cauliflower, pecorino romano, cashew, almond, raisins, jalapeño, and leavened bread
Papri Chaat
Flour crisps, potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt, tamarind with cilantro chutneys
Chutney Sampler
VGFMango, tamarind-ginger, coriander-chili, and assorted papad
Chicken Seekh Kebabs
GFMinced chicken, ginger, garlic, onions, and green chillies
Bhel Puri
Puffed rice, tomato, onions, chickpea noodles, and chutneys
Mini Masala Dosa
VGFLentil and rice savory crêpe, spiced potatoes, and chutneys
Chicken Mini Dosa
GFLentil and rice savory crêpe, spiced chicken, and chutneys
Chicken 65
Deep-fried boneless chicken, yogurt, ginger, and garlic
Aloo Tikki Chaat
Potato patties, chickpeas, and chutneys
Soup + Salad
Lobster Shrimp Bisque
GFLobster, shrimp, coconut, ginger, and curry leaves
Seasonal Soup
VGFLentils, ginger, peppercorns, tomato, and curry leaves
Green Salad
VGFLettuce, romaine, mixed baby greens, kokum vinaigrette, and roasted papad basket
From My Hometown
Chicken Chettinad
GFChicken thigh, roasted coconut, spices, and black peppercorns
Vegetable Chettinad
VGFVegetables, roasted coconut, spices, and black peppercorns
Karwar Chicken Curry
GFBoneless chicken, tomato, coriander, and coconut milk
Malabar Fish Curry
GFSalmon, ginger, onion, tomato, and curry leaves
Aleppy Fish Curry Halibut
GFHalibut, ginger, mustard, tomato, and turmeric
Meen Moilee Halibut
GFHalibut, turmeric, tomato, coconut milk, and curry leaves
Halibut in Banana Leaf
GFHalibut, ginger, onion, tomato, and curry leaves
Tandoor
Chicken Cheese Kebab
GFChicken breasts, cream cheese, and fenugreek
Tandoori Chicken Tikka
GFBoneless chicken, fenugreek, ginger, and garlic
Tandoori Chicken Chops
GFChicken breasts, yogurt, and garam masala
Tandoori Chicken Bone In
GFChicken with bones, spring mix, and garam masala
Tandoori Chicken Lollipop
GFChicken drumsticks, fenugreek, ginger, and garlic
Lamb Chops
GFLamb chops, garam masala, and butter
Tandoori Salmon
GFTandoor-roasted salmon, spices, and spring mix
Tandoori Kalonji Prawns
GFTandoor-roasted shrimp, spices, and spring mix
Tandoori Paneer Tikka
GFHomemade paneer, spices, and spring mix
Vegetarian
Paneer Makhani
GFHomemade cheese, tomato gravy, and fenugreek
Baingan Bartha
VGFTandoor-roasted eggplants, onion, and tomatoes
Punjabi Chole
VGFChickpeas, onion, tomatoes, and potatoes
Masala Okra
VGFOkra, tomatoes, turmeric, and spices
Aloo Gobi
VGFCauliflower florets, potatoes, and ginger
Saag Paneer / Makai
GFSpinach, paneer or corn kernels, fenugreek, and spices
Vegetable Korma
GFCashew nuts, seasonal vegetables, and spices
Udupi Veg Curry
VGFMixed vegetables, spices, curry leaves, and garlic
Dal Makhani
GFBlack lentils, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic
Dal Tadka
VGFYellow lentils, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic
The Classics Non Veg
Butter Chicken
GFBoneless chicken, tomato gravy, and honey
Chicken Tikka Masala
GFBoneless chicken, tomato gravy, and fenugreek
Chicken Curry Madras
GFBoneless chicken, coconut milk, and curry leaves
Chicken Curry Indique
GFBoneless chicken, yogurt, and turmeric
Chicken Korma
GFBoneless chicken, cashew nuts, and cream
Chicken Vindaloo
GFBoneless chicken, tomatoes, potato, and vinegar
Chicken Saag
GFBoneless chicken, spinach, ginger, and onions
Goan Shrimp Curry
GFShrimp, tomatoes, ginger, and curry leaves
Shrimp Vindaloo
GFShrimp, tomatoes, potatoes, and ginger
Lamb Roganjosh
GFBoneless lamb, cardamom, cumin, and cloves
Lamb Vindaloo
GFLamb cubes, potatoes, vinegar, and spices
Lamb Saag
GFBoneless lamb, spinach, cumin, and cloves
Lamb Korma
GFBoneless lamb, cashew, cream, and cloves
Goat Curry
GFBone-in goat cubes, onion, ginger, and garlic
Biryani
Chicken Biryani
GFAromatic chicken, garam masala, and basmati rice
Chicken 65 Biryani
GFChicken 65, garam masala, and basmati rice
Lamb Biryani
GFAromatic lamb, garam masala, and basmati rice
Goat Biryani
GFBone-in goat cubes, garam masala, and basmati rice
Shrimp Biryani
GFAromatic shrimp, garam masala, and basmati rice
Paneer Biryani
GFHomemade cheese, garam masala, and basmati rice
Vegetable Biryani
GFVegetables, garam masala, and basmati rice
Accompaniments
Cucumber Raita
GFYogurt, cucumber, tomato, and roasted cumin
Mango Chutney
VGFSweet and tangy house-made mango preserve
Mixed Pickle
VGFMango, lemon, and carrots
Biryani Rice
GFAromatic basmati rice with lemon and carrots
Breads from the Clay Oven
Naan
Leavened white flour bread
Garlic Naan
Leavened white flour bread with garlic
Butter Naan
Leavened white flour bread with butter
Mint Paratha
Layered whole wheat bread with mint
Paratha
Layered whole wheat bread
Roti
VUnleavened whole wheat bread
Onion Kulcha
White flour bread with spiced onions
Peshwari Naan
White flour bread with nuts, raisins, dates, and butter
Kerala Porotta
Layered white flour bread with butter
Please let us know of any allergies or dietary restrictions and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
20% service fee will be applied to all parties of 4 or above.
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