Appu's Turmeric Cafe Menu

Soup Sampler

Pick any three 8 oz soups to create your perfect tasting experience

Bread Sampler Plate

3 Indian bread’s of your choice served with choice of signature tikka sauce or vegan masala sauce (2 oz)

Samosa Plate

Crispy, golden samosas baked to perfection in a perfectly flaky shell, bursting with warm, spiced filling—served hot with a sweet and tangy strawberry tamarind chutneys for the ultimate indulgent bite.

Vegan Vegetable Mushroom Masala

Contains cashew nuts/tree nuts. A fresh medley of vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, button mushrooms, snap peas, green beans, carrots, and onions) in a thick creamy vegan gravy loaded with turmeric, served with a side of turmeric rice

Saag Aloo

Contains cashew nuts/tree nuts. Baby spinach with aloo (turmeric potatoes), onions, and roasted cumin in gravy, served with a side of turmeric rice

Crunchy Vegan Samosa Chaat

At appu’s turmeric cafe samosas are oven-baked and soaked in our garbanzo soup topped with strawberry tamarind chutney and mint chutney, garnished with cilantro served with chickpea crunchies.

Paneer Tikka Masala

Contains cashew nuts/tree nuts. Buttermilk marinated paneer (cottage cheese) in a thick gravy of onions, tomatoes, and Indian spices, served with a side of turmeric rice

The Maharani Burrito

A vegan delight. Turmeric rice pilaf mixed with our famous lentil soup and garbanzo bean soup rolled into an amazing burrito topped with chefs one of a kind secret sauce

Healthy Mex Burrito

A one of a kind indo Mexican favorite, turmeric rice mixed with slow cooked black beans, grilled veggies and chef's secret sauce

The Maharaja Burrito

True inspiration. Turmeric rice pilaf, saag paneer and mushroom soup all rolled into an amazing burrito loaded with cheese and chef's secret sauce, fit for a great king. The maharaja

Saag Paneer Tacos

Luscious blend of spinach cooked in a creamy gravy with paneer, elegantly presented on a bed of fragrant turmeric rice pilaf topped with salad

Paneer Tikka Tacos

3 corn tortillas filled with buttermilk marinated paneer on a bed of turmeric rice topped with our signature tikka masala

Turmeric Potato Tacos

3 corn tortillas filled with baked turmeric potatoes on a bed of turmeric rice garnished with chefs' vegan dressing. Vegan option available

Mix and Match Tacos

Can't decide what to get? Go for a mix and match

Vegetable Mushroom Masala Tacos

Pan-seared fresh medley of vegetables resting on a bed of turmeric rice pilaf, in a creamy vegan gravy crafted with coconut milk, topped with salad. Vegan option available

Grilled Veggie Quesadilla

Vegetarian. Medley of grilled vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, snap peas, string beans, onions and mushrooms), melted cheese, and savory seasonings, served with signature tikka sauce and black beans

Desi Quesarita

Vegetarian. Fusion delight of turmeric potatoes, grilled veggies, chef's sauce and cheese wrapped in a savory quesarita, served with a side of black beans and signature tikka sauce

Cheese Quesadilla

Savor the classic simplicity of our cheese quesadilla, featuring melted cheese folded in a warm tortilla, served with turmeric rice & black beans

Maharani Soup

This exquisite vegan blend combines the rich and hearty flavors of garbanzo bean soup with the comforting creaminess of yellow lentil soup, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. Grande (24 oz)(33 g of protein per 24 oz serving)

Maharaja Soup

Grande (24 oz). A tantalizing blend of mushroom soup and spinach soup that showcases the very best of both worlds

Mushroom Soup

Grande (24 oz). Contains cashew nuts. Our best seller. A unique one-of-a-kind soup with button mushrooms and mixed vegetables in a creamy vegan broth, loaded with turmeric

Yellow Lentil Soup

Grande (24 oz). Blended yellow lentil or daal cooked with crushed ginger and roasted garlic with onions and tomatoes is an absolute vegan fav.

Spicy Vegan Garbanzo Bean Soup

Grande (24 oz). Hearty and spicy soup made with garbanzo beans or chick peas with a variety of Indian spices. (32 g of protein per 24 oz serving)

Spinach Soup

Grande (24 oz). Contains cashew nuts. Baby spinach cooked to a creamy consistency with roasted cumin and house cheese. A must-try for every soup connoisseur

Nelly's Protein Bowl

32 g of protein per serving. A specialty item created by our chef nelly, a unique blend of 2/3rd proteins (garbanzo beans, black beans) and 1/3rd carbs (turmeric rice), making it a must have at our restaurant, topped with avocado

Maharani Bowl

24 g of protein per serving. The ultimate vegan bowl with turmeric rice, high protein maharani soup, lettuce, chef’s secret sauce and avocados

Maharaja Bowl

True inspiration turmeric rice mixed with our maharaja soup blend topped with Paneer & veggies, cheese, lettuce, chef’s secret sauce and avocados

Black Bean and Avocado Full Salad

Craving for a salad? Try our bb&a salad. Made with the choicest, iceberg and romaine lettuce, this salad is complemented with cucumbers, jicama fruit, corn, and a mint yogurt dressing. Topped with black beans and California avocados

Black Bean and Avocado Side Salad

House salad blend with iceberg lettuce, jicama, cucumbers, pico de gallo, your choice of ranch or vegan dressing and topped with black beans and avocados

Signature Tikka Sauce

Savor the exquisite taste of our signature tikka masala sauce, handcrafted with in-house freshly ground Indian spices and creamy tomato richness, delivering an authentic culinary experience

911 Sauce

Vegan. A number 10 on the richter scale of spices

Turmeric Rice

Vegan. Basmati rice pilaf cooked with peas, carrots, and onions and loaded with turmeric

Indian Flat Bread

Vegan. Delight in the wholesome flakiness of our vegan Indian flatbread, a nutritious twist on traditional naan bread

Black Bean and Avocado Side Salad

House salad blend with iceberg lettuce, jicama, cucumbers, pico de gallo, your choice of ranch or vegan dressing and topped with black beans and avocados

Indian Protein Bread

A protein-packed, vegan, gluten-free, lentil bread that perfectly complements any Indian dish. 20 g of protein per bread

Spice Combo

A 3 pack combo of freshly ground turmeric, kashmiri chilli and paneer tikka masala spice.

Vegan Mango Lassi (Served Cold)

16 oz. mango drink made of fresh mango, coconut Milk & cardamom, a vegan delight. No added sugar

Lemon Grass Chai (Served Hot)

4 oz. a delightful cup of hot chai infused with the essence of lemongrass. No added sugar. Vegan

Iced Vegan Lemongrass Chai

16 oz. quench your thirst with our refreshing iced vegan lemongrass chai, a delightful fusion of chai and citrus

Gulab Jamun

Golden brown, melt-in-your-mouth dumplings soaked in a saffron sugar syrup

Rice/Wheat Pudding

Deliciously creamy vegan rice/wheat pudding, made with jaggery for a naturally sweet Indian twist.

Turmeric Ginger Wellness Drink

Max 3 items per order. A 12 oz wellness drink with coconut water, turmeric, ginger, pepper, lime, and agave nectar refreshing, hydrating, and packed with anti-inflammatory benefits. All natural, no sugar

Samosa Chaat + Hot Chai

Oven-baked samosas soaked in our garbanzo soup topped with strawberry tamarind chutney and mint chutney. Garnished with cilantro served with chickpea crunchies. PLUS hot chai.

Two Samosa + Hot Chai

Two golden, oven-baked samosas served with a steaming cup of spiced hot chai. Crispy, warm, and deeply flavorful. The ultimate comfort combo for any time of day.

Burrito + Hot Chai

A happy hour special from 3pm to 7pm everyday. Enjoy any of our burritos with a hot chai.

Taco Box Plus Hot Chai

“Spice up your evening! Enjoy our flavorful tacos paired with a soothing hot chai—perfect combo for a relaxing happy hour treat.”

Cup of Soup and Hot Chai

Unwind in refined comfort with our elegant Happy Hour pairing—an 8 oz serving of our chef-crafted soup, simmered with layered spices and seasonal ingredients, accompanied by a perfectly brewed cup of hot chai. At just $5, this soulful duo offers a moment of warmth, depth, and indulgence—an invitation to pause, savor, and experience comfort elevated.

Indian Flat Bread + Hot Chai

Savor a moment of simple indulgence with our happy hour pairing of warm, freshly prepared Indian flatbread and a fragrant cup of hot chai. Soft, comforting, and lightly kissed with tradition, the flatbread is the perfect companion to our spiced, slow-brewed tea. At just $5, this timeless duo offers a cozy escape—where every bite and sip feels both grounding and quietly luxurious.