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.

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Dosas

Masala Dosa

VGF

Spiced potatoes, sambar, coconut and tomato chutneys

$20

Ghee Roast

GF

Desi ghee, sambar, coconut and tomato chutneys

$20

Cheese Dosa

GF

Mozzarella cheese

$20

Paneer Dosa

GF

Homemade cheese, onion, and peppers

$22

Mysore Masala Dosa

VGF

Spiced potatoes, mysore masala, sambar, and chutneys

$20

Chili Chicken Dosa

GF

Boneless chicken, chili sauce, onion, and peppers

$23

Chicken Chettinad Dosa

GF

Chicken, roasted coconut, spices, and black peppers

$23

Idli Sambar

VGF

Rice and lentils, sambar, coconut and tomato chutneys

$16

Medu Vada Sambar

Rice and lentils, sambar, coconut and tomato chutneys

$16

Chef Specials

Kerala Fish Curry

GF

Kingfish, chilies, turmeric, malabar tamarind, curry leaf, and Kerala-style yuca

$35

Beverages

Dakshin Sunset

Orange juice, grenadine, and Sprite

$6

Shirley Temple

Lemon, grenadine, and maraschino cherry

$6

Virgin Mojito

Lemon juice, fresh mint leaves, and simple syrup

$6

Passion Fruit Delight

Passion fruit juice, coconut water, and soda

$6

Mango Lassi

Creamy yogurt blended with mango pulp

$6

Pineapple Juice

Fresh pineapple juice

$6

Mango Juice

Fresh mango juice

$6

Cranberry Juice

Cranberry juice

$6

Orange Juice

Fresh orange juice

$6

Madras Coffee

Traditional South Indian filter coffee

$5

Masala Chai

Spiced tea with ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon

$5

Street Snacks

Gobi Manchurian

VGF

Cauliflower, garlic, onion, and tomato sauce

$14

Chilli Chicken

GF

Boneless chicken, chili sauce, ginger, and garlic

$15

Palak Chaat

GF

Crispy spinach, sweet yogurt, and chutneys

$12

Samosa Chaat

Savory pastry, peas, potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt, tamarind, cilantro, and chutneys

$10

Cauliflower Pecorino Kulcha

Cauliflower, pecorino romano, cashew, almond, raisins, jalapeño, and leavened bread

$9

Papri Chaat

Flour crisps, potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt, tamarind with cilantro chutneys

$10

Chutney Sampler

VGF

Mango, tamarind-ginger, coriander-chili, and assorted papad

$9

Chicken Seekh Kebabs

GF

Minced chicken, ginger, garlic, onions, and green chillies

$15

Bhel Puri

Puffed rice, tomato, onions, chickpea noodles, and chutneys

$10

Mini Masala Dosa

VGF

Lentil and rice savory crêpe, spiced potatoes, and chutneys

$14

Chicken Mini Dosa

GF

Lentil and rice savory crêpe, spiced chicken, and chutneys

$15

Chicken 65

Deep-fried boneless chicken, yogurt, ginger, and garlic

$15

Aloo Tikki Chaat

Potato patties, chickpeas, and chutneys

$10

Soup + Salad

Lobster Shrimp Bisque

GF

Lobster, shrimp, coconut, ginger, and curry leaves

$10

Seasonal Soup

VGF

Lentils, ginger, peppercorns, tomato, and curry leaves

$10

Green Salad

VGF

Lettuce, romaine, mixed baby greens, kokum vinaigrette, and roasted papad basket

$10

From My Hometown

Chicken Chettinad

GF

Chicken thigh, roasted coconut, spices, and black peppercorns

$26

Vegetable Chettinad

VGF

Vegetables, roasted coconut, spices, and black peppercorns

$23

Karwar Chicken Curry

GF

Boneless chicken, tomato, coriander, and coconut milk

$25

Malabar Fish Curry

GF

Salmon, ginger, onion, tomato, and curry leaves

$27

Aleppy Fish Curry Halibut

GF

Halibut, ginger, mustard, tomato, and turmeric

$35

Meen Moilee Halibut

GF

Halibut, turmeric, tomato, coconut milk, and curry leaves

$35

Halibut in Banana Leaf

GF

Halibut, ginger, onion, tomato, and curry leaves

$35

Tandoor

Chicken Cheese Kebab

GF

Chicken breasts, cream cheese, and fenugreek

$23

Tandoori Chicken Tikka

GF

Boneless chicken, fenugreek, ginger, and garlic

$24

Tandoori Chicken Chops

GF

Chicken breasts, yogurt, and garam masala

$26

Tandoori Chicken Bone In

GF

Chicken with bones, spring mix, and garam masala

$26

Tandoori Chicken Lollipop

GF

Chicken drumsticks, fenugreek, ginger, and garlic

$24

Lamb Chops

GF

Lamb chops, garam masala, and butter

$32

Tandoori Salmon

GF

Tandoor-roasted salmon, spices, and spring mix

$26

Tandoori Kalonji Prawns

GF

Tandoor-roasted shrimp, spices, and spring mix

$27

Tandoori Paneer Tikka

GF

Homemade paneer, spices, and spring mix

$24

Vegetarian

Paneer Makhani

GF

Homemade cheese, tomato gravy, and fenugreek

$20

Baingan Bartha

VGF

Tandoor-roasted eggplants, onion, and tomatoes

$20

Punjabi Chole

VGF

Chickpeas, onion, tomatoes, and potatoes

$18

Masala Okra

VGF

Okra, tomatoes, turmeric, and spices

$20

Aloo Gobi

VGF

Cauliflower florets, potatoes, and ginger

$19

Saag Paneer / Makai

GF

Spinach, paneer or corn kernels, fenugreek, and spices

$20

Vegetable Korma

GF

Cashew nuts, seasonal vegetables, and spices

$21

Udupi Veg Curry

VGF

Mixed vegetables, spices, curry leaves, and garlic

$20

Dal Makhani

GF

Black lentils, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic

$19

Dal Tadka

VGF

Yellow lentils, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic

$18

The Classics Non Veg

Butter Chicken

GF

Boneless chicken, tomato gravy, and honey

$24

Chicken Tikka Masala

GF

Boneless chicken, tomato gravy, and fenugreek

$22

Chicken Curry Madras

GF

Boneless chicken, coconut milk, and curry leaves

$23

Chicken Curry Indique

GF

Boneless chicken, yogurt, and turmeric

$24

Chicken Korma

GF

Boneless chicken, cashew nuts, and cream

$24

Chicken Vindaloo

GF

Boneless chicken, tomatoes, potato, and vinegar

$23

Chicken Saag

GF

Boneless chicken, spinach, ginger, and onions

$23

Goan Shrimp Curry

GF

Shrimp, tomatoes, ginger, and curry leaves

$28

Shrimp Vindaloo

GF

Shrimp, tomatoes, potatoes, and ginger

$25

Lamb Roganjosh

GF

Boneless lamb, cardamom, cumin, and cloves

$26

Lamb Vindaloo

GF

Lamb cubes, potatoes, vinegar, and spices

$26

Lamb Saag

GF

Boneless lamb, spinach, cumin, and cloves

$26

Lamb Korma

GF

Boneless lamb, cashew, cream, and cloves

$26

Goat Curry

GF

Bone-in goat cubes, onion, ginger, and garlic

$27

Biryani

Chicken Biryani

GF

Aromatic chicken, garam masala, and basmati rice

$25

Chicken 65 Biryani

GF

Chicken 65, garam masala, and basmati rice

$26

Lamb Biryani

GF

Aromatic lamb, garam masala, and basmati rice

$27

Goat Biryani

GF

Bone-in goat cubes, garam masala, and basmati rice

$27

Shrimp Biryani

GF

Aromatic shrimp, garam masala, and basmati rice

$26

Paneer Biryani

GF

Homemade cheese, garam masala, and basmati rice

$24

Vegetable Biryani

GF

Vegetables, garam masala, and basmati rice

$23

Accompaniments

Cucumber Raita

GF

Yogurt, cucumber, tomato, and roasted cumin

$7

Mango Chutney

VGF

Sweet and tangy house-made mango preserve

$5

Mixed Pickle

VGF

Mango, lemon, and carrots

$5

Biryani Rice

GF

Aromatic basmati rice with lemon and carrots

$15

Breads from the Clay Oven

Naan

Leavened white flour bread

$5

Garlic Naan

Leavened white flour bread with garlic

$6

Butter Naan

Leavened white flour bread with butter

$5

Mint Paratha

Layered whole wheat bread with mint

$5

Paratha

Layered whole wheat bread

$5

Roti

V

Unleavened whole wheat bread

$5

Onion Kulcha

White flour bread with spiced onions

$6

Peshwari Naan

White flour bread with nuts, raisins, dates, and butter

$8

Kerala Porotta

Layered white flour bread with butter

$5

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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