Ambrosia India Bistro - Monterey Menu
All Day - Non Vegetarian Starters
Crab Cakes
Dungeness crab meat nicely blended fresh spices, topped with sweet and spicy mango sauce.
US$17.00
Chicken Potli Samosa
Crisp, savory pastries filled with ground chicken and peas.
US$11.00
Fish Pakora
Deep fried Basa cubes marinated in Indian spices, coated with chickpea flour batter.
US$14.00
Mixed Tandoori Hor D’ Oeuvres
Assortment of seekh kebab, murgh malai tikka, and boti kebab.
US$20.00
Chop E Masala
Lamb chops marinated in fresh ginger and garlic cooked to your taste. An all-time favorite.
US$24.00
Prawn Koliwada
Lemon juice marinated prawns battered in chickpea flour and sesame seed.
US$15.00
Chicken Mo:Mo
Steamed chicken dumplings, served with a side of homemade Nepali pepper (Sichuan pepper) flavored tomato-sesame chutney. A flavorful and healthy Nepali street food
US$12.00
Chicken Chili Mo:Mo
Nepal’s beloved chicken dumplings tossed in a spicy chili sauce made with garlic, ginger, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, soy sauce and Nepali spices.
US$15.00
All Day - Vegetarian Starters
Samosa
Crisp, savory pastries filled with spiced potatoes and green peas.
US$8.50
Vegetable Pakora
Mixed vegetable fritters.
US$7.50
Avocado Samosa Chat
Crispy samosa and avocado with fresh tomato cilantro and onion topped with chilled spiced yogurt.
US$13.00
Papadum
Baked thin and crispy lentil cracker.
US$4.50
Veggie Mo:Mo
Steamed vegetable dumplings, served with a side of homemade Nepali pepper (Sichuan pepper) flavored tomato-sesame chutney. A flavorful and healthy Nepali street food
US$12.00
Veggie Chili Mo:Mo
Nepal’s beloved veggie dumplings tossed in a spicy chili sauce made with garlic, ginger, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, soy sauce and Nepali spices.
US$15.00
All Day - Soups and Salads
Mulligatawny Soup
Lentils, coconut milk, and curry leaves soup - classic Anglo-Indian soup.
US$9.00
Spinach Dal Soup
Yellow dal and fresh spinach soup with nice blend of Indian spices.
US$8.50
Coconut Mushroom Soup
Chopped button mushroom and coconut soup with a authentic taste.
US$8.50
Spinach Mango Salad
Baby spinach tossed with roasted walnuts and homemade mango dressing.
US$9.00
Raita
Refreshing yogurt dipping sauce, with crisp grated cucumbers and carrots.
US$7.50
All Day - Rice Varieties
Brown Rice
Steamed brown rice.
US$5.00
Basmati White Rice
Aromatic steamed basmati rice.
US$4.00
Basmati Saffron Rice
Saffron flavored finest basmati rice.
US$4.50
Jeera Basmati Rice
Basmati rice prepared with whole cumin.
US$6.50
Coconut Basmati Rice
Coconut flavored finest basmati rice.
US$13.00
Prawn Biryani
Tiger prawns simmer with finest basmati rice, served with side of raita.
US$27.00
Lamb Biryani
Basmati rice and lamb simmered with mace and rose water, served with side of raita.
US$23.00
Chicken Biryani
All time favorite rice dish prepared with chicken and basmati rice, served with side of raita.
US$21.00
Veggie Biryani
Basmati rice cooked in seasonal vegetables with nutty topping, served with side of raita.
US$19.00
All Day - Naan Bread
Plain Naan
Baked leavened bread.
US$4.50
Garlic Naan
Baked leavened bread with chopped garlic, garnished with fresh cilantro and onion seeds.
US$5.50
Butter Naan
Baked leavened bread spread with fresh homemade butter.
US$5.00
Assorted Breads
Plain naan, garlic naan and butter naan.
US$14.00
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat bread.
US$4.50
Aloo Paratha
US$6.50
Artichoke Cheese Naan
Baked mozzarella cheese.
US$8.00
Pesto Naan
Soft bread with fresh pesto topped with parmesan cheese baked in our earthen oven.
US$8.00
Shahi Naan
freshly baked bread stuffed with nuts, raisin,cherry and shredded coconut.
US$8.00
All Day - Vegetarian
Vegetable Korma
Mixed seasonal vegetables with dry fruits and nuts in a rich creamy sauce.
US$16.00
Bhindi Masala (Seasonal)
Fresh crisp okra, tossed with onion tomato and fresh ginger - house specialty.
US$22.00
Shahi Paneer
Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in tomato cream sauce.
US$18.00
Aloo Gobi
Potatoes and cauliflower cooked in a mixture of spices.
US$17.00
Mattar Paneer
Home-made cottage cheese and green peas cooked in special gravy.
US$18.00
Hari Sabzi
Baby spinach and baby Bok choy sautéed with chopped garlic and fresh tomatoes.
US$18.00
Palak Paneer
Spinach and farmer's cheese cooked in traditional north indian style. vegetarian.
US$18.00
Veggie Vindaloo
Mixed seasonal vegetables, and potatoes morsels cooked in a hot and tangy sauce.
US$16.00
Chana Masala
Garbanzo beans cooked with exotic spices and ginger, sprinkled with fresh cilantro.
US$15.00
Baigan Bharta
Tandoori baked eggplant cooked with onions, tomatoes and homemade spices - smoky flavor.
US$17.00
Dal Bukhara
Dish of flavorful black lentils, simmered overnight on a slow fire - a favorite with gourmets.
US$18.00
All Day - Lamb
Rogan Josh
Traditional lamb curry with flavor of exotic Indian spices from the valley of Kashmir.
US$22.00
Coconut Lamb Curry
Succulent chunks of lamb cooked in coconut milk with unique flavor of curry leaves.
US$23.00
Lamb Saag
Classic Lamb and spinach curry cooked with in chefs special curry blend of spices.
US$22.00
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb and potato morsels, cooked in a hot and tangy sauce - a specialty of Goa.
US$22.00
Lamb Korma
Royal lamb delicacy cooked in a rich flavor almond and saffron sauce.
US$23.00
All Day - Seafood
Ambrosia's Seafood Masala
Mixed seafood cooked in Ambrosia's special sauce.
US$24.00
Kandhari Prawn Curry
Stir-fried prawns tossed in a spicy coconut curry.
US$25.00
Salmon Tikka Masala
Fresh salmon cubes cooked to its perfection with tomato cream sauce.
US$30.00
Fish Curry
Basa cubes cooked in traditional style- House recommended.
US$24.00
Masala Jhinga
Tiger prawns tossed with onion, red chili peppers and mustard seed in hot and tangy tomato sauce.
US$25.00
Lobster Masala
Twin lobster tail sautéed with onions and bell peppers in desi spices.
US$46.00
All Day - Tandoori Sizzlers
Amritsari Paneer Tikka
Cottage cheese battered in yogurt and ajwain, cooked in clay oven topped with tomato sauce.
US$20.00
Tandoori Vegetables
Fresh seasonal veggies perfectly marinated in chef’s special blend of spices.
US$19.00
Tandoori Prawns
Jumbo prawns marinated in a traditional style, cooked in tandoor served with spicy tomato sauce.
US$28.00
Spicy Fish Tikka
Fillet of Basa, marinated in freshly crushed garlic, red chili, cooked in clay oven.
US$24.00
Hariyali Salmon Tikka
Salmon cubes marinated in mint, cilantro and lemon juice, roasted in Tandoori.
US$30.00
Ambrosia Special Kebab
Rack of lamb marinated in Ambrosia's secret yogurt based spices, cooked in oven.
US$35.00
Royal Ghost Kebab
Boneless leg of lamb cubes marinated in special spice mix, cooked in earthen oven.
US$27.00
Seekh Kabab
Tender rolls of succulent minced lamb spiced with cumin, cashews and saffron, roasted in Tandoor.
US$23.00
Lamb Kebab Combo
Combination of seekh kebab, Boti kebab, Lamb chops with mélange of spices, cooked in Tandoor.
US$33.00
Murgh Malai Kebab
Boneless chicken breast marinated in yogurt and spices, roasted in the clay oven.
US$22.00
Tandoori Lobster
Twin-lobster tail in a special blend of spices cooked over a low fire in Tandoor.
US$46.00
Tandoori Mixed Grill
Combination Tandoori Chicken, Boti Kebab, Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kebab and a Prawn.
US$35.00
Tandoori Seafood Platter
Combination of Lobster Tail, Hariyali Salmon and Prawns.
US$39.00
Tandoori Chicken
“King of Kebabs” - Bone-in chicken marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic and garam masala then skewered, cooked in earthen oven.
US$23.00
All Day - Vegan Menu
Vegan Onion Bhaji
Onion Fritters 6.
US$7.50
Vegan Pakora
Mixed Vegetable Fritters 6.
US$8.50
Vegan Samosa
Pan-fried potato patties topped with wheat crisps with sweet and sour tamarind sauce.
US$7.50
Vegan Avocado Samosa Chat
Pan-fried potato patties topped with wheat crisps with sweet and sour tamarind sauce.
US$13.00
Mulligatawny Soup
Lentils, Coconut milk and curry leaves soup.
US$9.00
Brown Rice
Steamed brown rice.
US$5.00
Vegan Spinach Parantha
Stuffed flat bread with potatoes and spinach.
US$6.50
Vegan Paratha
Multi-layered wheat bread.
US$6.00
Vegan Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat bread.
US$4.50
Vegan Aloo Baingan Masala
Cubes of Potatoes and eggplant cooked with Indian spices.
US$17.00
Vegan Achari Baingan
Pickle Flavored eggplant.
US$17.00
Vegan Tofu Tikka
Tandoori baked tofu marinated in vegan masala.
US$17.00
Vegan Tofu Mattar
Garbanzo beans masala.
US$15.00
Vegan Tofu Masala
Tofu cooked in our chef's secret sauce.
US$15.00
Vegan Yellow Lentil
Yellow Lentil cooked in slow fire.
US$15.00
Vegan Aloo Jeera
Potato cubes cooked with whole cumin and fresh tomatoes.
US$15.00
Vegan Vegetable Korma
Mixed seasonal vegetables with dry fruits and nuts in a rich creamy coconut sauce.
US$16.00
Vegan Veggie Vindaloo
Mixed Seasonal vegetables cooked in a hot and tangy sauce.
US$16.00
Vegan Aloo Capsicum
Potatoes and green bell peppers in toasted cumin.
US$15.00
Vegan Kadai Chicken
Soy chicken with onions, bell peppers with toasted cumin and light spicy tomato sauce.
US$23.00
Vegan Butter Chicken
Shredded soy chicken tossed in creamy coconut tomato sauce.
US$23.00
Vegan Mo:Mo
Steamed vegan dumplings, served with a side of homemade Nepali pepper (Sichuan pepper) flavored tomato-sesame chutney. A flavorful and healthy Nepali street food
US$12.00
Vegan Chili Mo:Mo
Nepal’s beloved vegan dumplings tossed in a spicy chili sauce made with garlic, ginger, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, soy sauce and Nepali spices.
US$15.00
All Day - Sides
Raita
US$7.00
Plain Yogurt
US$6.00
Mango Chutney 4 Oz
US$5.00
Mango Chutney 8 Oz
Sweet mango chutney
US$7.00
Ambroisa's Mixed Veggie Pickle 8 Oz
US$7.00
Ambroisa's Mixed Veggie Pickle 16 Oz
US$11.00
Tamarind Chutney 8 Oz
US$4.50
Tamarind Chutney 16 Oz
US$8.00
Onion, Chili ,Lemon Salad
Onion, chili, lemon salad
US$4.00
Tikka Masala Sauce Only
Special tikka masala sauce only without meat/vegetables
US$9.00
Korma Sauce Only
Special korma sauce without meat/vegetables (16 oz.)
US$9.00
Ambrosia Mixed Veggie Pickle 4 Oz
US$4.00
Mint Chutney 16 Oz
US$9.00
Mint Chutney 8 Oz
Deliciously spiced condiments prepared from fresh mint,cilantro, ginger and garlic and capsicum
US$5.00
All Day - Desserts
Kesari Kheer
Traditional creamy rice pudding.
US$8.00
Pistachio Kulfi
US$8.00
Gulab Jamun
Sweet syrup dripped, fried dumplings of milk.
US$8.00
All Day - Beverages
Mango Lassi
Traditional creamy mango yogurt drink
US$6.00
Juice
US$5.00
Bottled Water
US$4.00
All Day - Chicken
Chicken Tikka Masala
Dish of roasted chicken breast served in Ambrosia’s signature sauce.
US$22.00
Butter Chicken
Tandoor roasted, shredded chicken tossed in creamy tomato sauce - north Indian delicacy.
US$21.00
Chicken Curry
Traditional chicken curry garnished with ginger and fresh cilantro.
US$20.00
Chicken Korma
Tender pieces of chicken cooked in a creamy sauce with cardamom, topped with nuts.
US$21.00
Chicken Chettinad
Peppercorn flavored chicken curry cooked to perfection - south Indian specialty.
US$21.00
Chicken Vindaloo
US$21.00
Chicken Saag
US$21.00
Methi Murgh Kasoori
US$21.00
Kadai Chicken
US$21.00
All Day - Dairy Free Menu
Samosa Dairy Free
Crisp, savory pastries filled with spiced potatoes and green peas.
US$8.00
Vegetable Pakora Dairy Free
Mixed vegetable fritters
US$7.50
Papadum Diary Free
Baked thin and crispy lentil cracker.
US$4.50
Fish Pakora Diary Free
Deep fried Basa cubes marinated in Indian spices, coated with chickpea flour batter.
US$13.00
Prawn Koliwada Dairy Free
Lemon juice marinated prawns battered in chickpea flour and sesame seed.
US$15.00
Spinach Mango Salad Dairy Free
Baby spinach tossed with roasted walnuts and home made mango dressing
US$9.00
Mulligatawny Soup Dairy Free
Lentils, coconut milk, and curry leaves soup - classic Anglo-Indian soup.
US$9.00
Coconut Soup Dairy Free
Chopped button mushroom and coconut soup with a authentic taste
US$8.50
Channa Masala Dairy Free
Garbanzo beans cooked with exotic spices and ginger, sprinkled with fresh cilantro
US$15.00
Hari Sabzi Dairy Free
Baby spinach and baby Bok choy sautéed with chopped garlic and fresh tomatoes.
US$18.00
Bhindi Masala Dairy Free
Fresh crisp okra, tossed with onion tomato and fresh ginger - house specialty.
US$22.00
Tandoori Vegetables Dairy Free
Fresh seasonal veggies perfectly marinated in chef’s special blend of spices
US$17.00
Chicken Curry Dairy Free
Traditional chicken curry garnished with ginger and fresh cilantro.
US$20.00
Chicken Vindaloo Dairy Free
US$21.00
Rogan Josh Dairy Free
Traditional lamb curry with flavor of exotic Indian spices from the valley of Kashmir.
US$22.00
Seekh Kebab Dairy Free
Tender rolls of succulent minced lamb spiced with cumin, cashews and saffron, roasted in Tandoor.
US$23.00
Coconut Lamb Curry Dairy Free
Succulent chunks of lamb cooked in coconut milk with unique flavor of curry leaves.
US$23.00
Fish Curry Dairy Free
Fresh Basa in fresh coconut milk and mustard sauce, with curry leaves.
US$23.00
Masala Jhinga Dairy Free
Tiger prawns tossed with onion, red chili peppers and mustard seed in hot and tangy tomato sauce
US$25.00
Kandhari Prawn Curry Dairy Free
Stir-fried prawns tossed in a spicy coconut curry.
US$25.00
White Rice
Aromatic steamed basmati rice.
US$4.00
Brown Rice Dairy Free
Steamed brown rice.
US$5.00
Saffron Rice Dairy Free
Saffron flavored finest basmati rice.
US$4.50
Coconut Rice Dairy Free
Coconut flavored finest basmati rice.
US$13.00
Jeera Rice Dairy Free
Basmati rice prepared with whole cumin.
US$6.50
At Ambrosia India Bistro - Monterey Menu, you’re in for an unforgettable culinary experience. Located at 565 Abrego St, Monterey, CA, this spot brings together the rich flavors of India with a modern twist. Whether you're craving something spicy and bold or mild and comforting, their menu offers a wide range of dishes that cater to every taste.
From aromatic curries to fresh tandoori items, every dish is crafted using authentic ingredients and spices that transport you straight to the heart of India. Don’t miss the vibrant biryanis and flavorful street food-inspired snacks, perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying on your own. The carefully curated menu ensures that whether you’re a vegetarian or a meat lover, there’s something to please everyone. With every bite, you'll experience the perfect blend of traditional Indian cooking and contemporary flair, making Ambrosia India Bistro a must-try destination in Monterey.