Yaar Indian Restaurant Menu
Welcome to Yaar Indian Restaurant, a hidden gem nestled in Astoria, NY, where Indian cuisine meets a welcoming atmosphere. This halal establishment prides itself on a diverse menu catering to all taste buds, including a delightful range of vegan options amidst its limited vegetarian offerings.
The highlight of Yaar's menu features aromatic biryanis, slow-cooked to perfection with spices like saffron and cardamom, ensuring every bite is a flavor explosion. The Vegetable Biryani is a must-try, served with cooling cucumber raita that perfectly complements the dish.
Dine casually on the outdoor patio or enjoy a quiet meal inside, ideal for families or group gatherings. With services including reservations, takeout, and delivery, Yaar makes indulging in Indian flavors easy and accessible. Together with a selection of classic Indian beers like Kingfisher and Taj Mahal, your dining experience is bound to be memorable. Don't miss out on this culinary adventure!
Lunch Specials Plates and utensils will only be provided upon request in special instruction
Vegetarian Lunch Special
Includes choice of starter and choice of entree.
Lunch Special
Includes choice of starter and choice of entree.
Lamb Lunch Special
Includes choice of starter and choice of entree.
Mango Lassi
Churned yogurt smoothie.
Sparkling Water (S. Pellegrino)
250ml
Soda
Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale, Sprite, Seltzer
Bottled Water
Kingfisher (Indian Beer)
Must be at-least 21 years old to order. Must order food item with any alcoholic beverages.
Taj Mahal (Indian Beer)
Must be at-least 21 years old to order. Must order food item with any alcoholic beverages.
1947 (Indian Craft Beer)
Must be at-least 21 years old to order. Must order food item with any alcoholic beverages.
Drinks Plates and utensils will only be provided upon request in special instruction
Alcohol ( Must be at-least 21 years and need to order with food item)
Taj Mahal
Indian Premium Lager
KingFisher
Indian Lager
Wiehenstephaner Hefe Weissbier
Germany Wheat Beer
Harpoon IPA
IPA
Stella Artois
Belgium Pilsner
Prosecco - Ca' Tullio
Extra Dry - 1 Serving (187 ml)
Chardonnay - Thomas Henry
Napa Valley - 2 Servings (375 ml)
Pinot Noir -Thomas Henry
Sonoma County - 2 Servings (375 ml)
Delivery Combo
a choice of an appetizer, a choice of a vegetable or chicken entree, a choice of a naan or desert and basmati rice
Yaar Special Plates and utensils will only be provided upon request in special instruction,
Appetizers Plates and utensils will only be provided upon request in special instruction
Vegetable Samosa
Vegetarian.
Chicken Samosa
Cilantro, tamarind chutney.
Lamb Samosa
Cilantro, tamarind chutney.
Trio of Samosa
Lamb, chicken, and vegetable.
Anjeer Tikki
Fig cutlet, tamarind, cilantro chutney. Vegetarian.
Pakora
Onion fritters. Vegetarian.
Samosa Chat
Deconstructed Samosa, Chickpeas, Tamarind sauce, Yogurt Sauce
Papdi Chaat
Papdi, chickpeas, tamarind sauce, and yogurt Sauce.
Malai Kabab
Earthen oven grilled chicken with cumin, coriander and creamy coating.
Seekh Kabab
Minced lamb skewers, clay oven grilled.
Paneer Tandoori Tikka
Clay oven grilled fresh cottage cheese with bell pepper, onion and spices.
Lasuni Gobi
Roasted and tossed cauliflower buds, garlic, scallions.
Tandoori Wings
clay oven grilled chicken wings
Mulligatawany Soup
Lentil, pepper, lemon. Vegetarian.
Butternut Squash Soup
Nutmeg, cinnamon. Vegetarian.
Daal Tadka
Cumin, garlic tempered yellow lentils. Vegetarian.
Tikka Masala Sauce
Light Cream Tomato Sauce (12 oz)
Sauted Mix Vegetables
Pan Seared Mix Vegetables with Cumin seeds.
Mango Chutney
Sweet & Tangy
Mango Pickle
Tamarind (Brown) Sauce
Sweet and Tangy Tamarind Sauce
Cliantro (Green) Sauce
Spicy Cilantro Sauce
Cucumber Raita
Cool whipped yogurt.
Pappadum
Lentil crackers.
Extra Rice
Biryani Rice
cooked with biryani spices.
Potato Fries
Homemade Seasoned Fries
Soups and Sides Plates and utensils will only be provided upon request in special instruction
Tandoor Clay Oven Plates and utensils will only be provided upon request in special instruction
Chicken Tandoori (Bone-In)
Earthen oven grilled chicken with bone, creamy coating. Served with Basmati rice.
Tandoori Chicken Tikka
Earthen oven grilled boneless chicken with creamy coating. Served with basmati rice.
Hariyali Chicken Kabab
Earthen oven grilled boneless chicken with cilantro. Server with Basmati rice.
Malai Kabab (Regular size)
Earthen oven grilled chicken with cumin coriander blend and creamy coating. Served with Basmati rice.
Lamb Boti Kabab
Tender Lamb, Yogurt marinated, Clay oven grilled to perfection. Served with Basmati rice.
Shrimp Tandoori
Yogurt marinated and clay oven grilled. Served with Basmati rice.
Tandoori Mixed Grill
Sheek kabab, malai kabab, tandoori chicken, and shrimp. Served with Basmati rice.
Plain Naan
Garlic Naan
Cilantro Naan
Cheese Naan
Coconut Naan
Onion Kulcha
Sesame Naan
Roti
Whole wheat naan. Vegan.
Paratha
Flakey, whole wheat naan with butter.
Mint Paratha
Flakey, whole wheat naan with butter and mint
Aloo Paratha
Flakey whole wheat Naan.Stuffed with potatoes. Vegan
Keema Naan
Stuffed with ground chicken.
Peshwari Naan
Stuffed with mixed dry fruits such as almond, Raisins, Cashew, Coconut.
Bread Basket
Choice of any Four Naan
Breads and Rice Plates and utensils will only be provided upon request in special instruction
Vegan and Vegetarian Plates Plates and utensils will only be provided upon request in special instruction
Aloo Gobi Matar
Stir fried cauliflower, baby green pea, potato, garlic, and cumin. Server with Basmati rice. Vegan.
Aloo Saag
Spinach, potato, garlic, and ginger. Server with Basmati rice. Vegetarian.
Baigan Bhartha
Roasted mashed eggplant, onion, and tomato. Server with Basmati rice. Vegan.
Butternut Squash Kofta
Croquets, cashew nut, almond yogurt sauce. Served with Basmati rice. Vegetarian.
Chana Masala
Chickpea, black caramom, anise, and cumin. Server with Basmati rice. Vegan.
Chana Saag
Chickpea, spinach, garlic, ginger, fresh roasted cumin. Server with Basmati rice. Vegetarian.
Matar Paneer
Peas with farmer's cheese, fenugreek, and curry sauce. Server with Basmati rice. Vegetarian.
Navrattan Korma
Mixed vegetables, almond cashew nut sauce, and coconut. Server with Basmati rice. Vegetarian.
Paneer Makhani
Chick farmer's cheese and light cream tomato sauce. Server with Basmati rice. Vegetarian.
Saag Paneer
Spinach with farmer's cheese, garlic, and ginger. Server with Basmati rice. Vegetarian.
Vegetable Tikka Masala
Sauteed mixed vegetables, tomato, and light cream sauce. Server with Basmati rice. Vegetarian.
Butter Chicken
Clay oven cooked with butter, light cream, and tomato sauce. Server with Basmati rice.
Chicken Korma
Almond cashew nut sauce, yogurt, coconut. Server with Basmati rice.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Clay oven cooked with light cream tomato sauce. Server with Basmati rice.
Chicken Saag
Spinach, garlic, ginger, and fresh roasted cumin. Server with Basmati rice.
Chicken Chana
Chickpea, ginger, garlic, cardamom. Server with basmati rice
Chicken Vindaloo
Fiery dried Kashmiri red chili blend and potato. Server with Basmati rice. Super Spicy.
Fennel Chicken Curry
Homestyle with roasted fennel seeds and onion sauce. Server with Basmati rice.
Green Chili Chicken
Onion, green pepper, ginger garlic sauce. Server with Basmati rice. Spicy.
Bone-In Butter Chicken
Clay oven cooked Bone in Chicken with butter, light cream, and tomato sauce. Server with Basmati rice.
Chicken Plates Plates and utensils will only be provided upon request in special instruction
Lamb Plates Plates and utensils will only be provided upon request in special instruction
Lamb Roganjosh
Hearty blend of cardamom and cinnamon curry. Server with Basmati rice.
Lamb Korma
Almond cashew nut sauce, yogurt, coconut. Server with Basmati rice.
Lamb Vindaloo
Fiery dried Kashmiri red chili blend and potato. Server with Basmati rice. Super Spicy.
Lamb Saag
Spinach, garlic, ginger, fresh roasted cumin. Server with Basmati rice.
Lamb Tikka Masala
Clay oven cooked with light cream tomato sauce. Server with Basmati rice.
Parsi Shrimp Curry
Tamarind juice, ginger-garlic sauce, cilantro, turmeric. Server with Basmati rice.
Jhinga Tikka Masala
Pan seared shrimp, garlic, butter, tomato sauce. Server with Basmati rice.
Shrimp Korma
Almond cashew nut sauce, yogurt, coconut. Server with Basmati rice.
Shrimp Vindaloo
Fiery dried Kashmiri red chili blend and potato. Server with Basmati rice. Very Spicy.
Shrimp Saag
Spinach, garlic, ginger, fresh roasted cumin. Server with Basmati rice.
Seafood Plates Plates and utensils will only be provided upon request in special instruction
Biryani Plates and utensils will only be provided upon request in special instruction
Vegetable Biryani
Slow cooked basmati rice, saffron, cardamom, and bay leaf. Served with cucumber raita.
Chicken Biryani
Slow cooked basmati rice, saffron, cardamom, and bay leaf. Served with cucumber raita.
Lamb Biryani
Slow cooked basmati rice, saffron, cardamom, and bay leaf. Served with cucumber raita.
Shrimp Biryani
Slow cooked basmati rice, saffron, cardamom, and bay leaf. Served with cucumber raita.
Special Mix Biryani
Slow cooked basmati rice, saffron, cardamom, and bay leaf. Served with cucumber raita.
Kheer
Rice pudding, vanilla, cashew nuts, raisin.
Gulab Jamun
Honey dumplings, rosewater, cardamom.
Rasmalai
Light cheese discs, thickened creamy milk, pistachio.
