Mantra India - 288 Castro St

288 Castro St
Mountain View, CA 94041

Phone: 6509601000

Hours

• Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 09:30–15:31
• Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 16:45–22:31

Mantra India - 288 Castro St Menu

Small Bites

• Asparagus Cheese Tikki
  
  Herb-laced crisp golden patties, perfect for indulgence. 
• Samosa
  
  Crispy pastry pockets stuffed with savory spiced potatoes and peas.
• Railway Cutlets
  
  Rich golden patties narrating a nostalgic train journey through India with every bite.
• Crispy Spinach Leaf Chaat
  
  Fried spinach topped with crushed chickpeas, herbs, and vibrant chutneys
• Amritsari Fish Fritter
  
  Crispy aromatic tilapia fritters infused with curry leaves, and served with flavorful mint and tamarind dips
• Shrimp Vennai Roast
  
  Shrimp slow-roasted in brown butter and fragrant Indian herbs.

Indo-Chinese Cravings

• Manchow Soup
  
  Spicy, flavorful Indo-Chinese soup topped with crisp noodles
• Chili Chicken
  
  Tender organic chicken cubes tossed with crisp veggies in a bold and flavor-packed chili sauce
• Gobi Manchurian
  
  Crispy cauliflower florets tossed in our signature Mantra sauce for a mouthwatering, savory finish.
• Hakka Noodles
  
  Stir-fried noodles with crisp vegetables and aromatic spices for a fiery, street-style bite.
• Fried Rice
  
  Fragrant rice tossed with farm-fresh herbs and veggies for a medley of flavor and comfort in every spoon.

Streets of India

• Bombay Slider
  
  Spiced potato fritters tucked in fluffy pav, finished with chutneys for a classic Mumbai street bite.
• Avocado Jhalmuri
  
  A soul-nourishing mix of puffed rice, creamy avocado, fresh veggies, and zesty Indian spices.
• Dahi Batata Sev Poori
  
  Crisp puris filled with spiced potatoes, yogurt, chutneys, and pomegranate for a sweet, spicy, and crunchy burst.
• Pani Puri Shots
  
  Crisp wafer shells served coupled a platter of spiced concoctions for unique bursts of flavor in every mouthful.
• Chaat Samosa
  
  Crushed samosa topped with tangy chutneys, spiced potatoes, and a crispy sev finish.
• Masala Papad
  
  Crispy lentil wafers layered with chopped veggies, chutneys, and a touch of lime.

The Tandoor-Fired

• Cajun Paneer Tikka
  
  Grilled paneer cubes marinated in Cajun spices, flame-roasted to perfection.
• Peshawari Chicken
  
  Tender chicken grilled with bold Peshawari spices and creamy marinade.
• Malai Chicken
  
  Creamy chicken cubes marinated in garlic, ginger, and Mantra’s signature spice blend.
• Lamb Seekh Kebab
  
  Juicy minced lamb spiced with herbs and skewered over open flame.
• Murg Tandoori ("King Of Kebab")
  
  Chicken marinated in yogurt, ginger-garlic, and lemon, slow-roasted in the tandoor.
• Tandoori Ratan Sampler
  
  Luxurious platter of Peshawari Chicken, shrimp and lamb

Regional Classics

• Makki Roti and Saag
  
  The staple of Punjab, golden corn flatbreads with slow-cooked mustard greens.
• Amritsari Kulcha Chole
  
  Amritsar’s icon, tandoor-grilled stuffed bread paired with a spiced chickpea curry.
• Rajouri Garden Chana Bhatura
  Fluffy deep-fried bread with spiced chickpeas—Virat Kohli’s go-to comfort dish.
• Bombay Pav Bhaji
  The classic spiced veggie mash served with buttery pav, evoking the heart of Mumbai street fare.

Mantra Platters (Served with house wine or mocktail)

• Butter Bay Sea Bass Platter
  
  Pan-seared Chilean sea bass over organic lentils, finished with lemon butter.
• Tandoori King Salmon Platter
  
  Alaskan salmon grilled with house masala for a smoky, coastal twist.
• Tandoori Halibut Platter
  
  Oven-roasted halibut infused with warm Indian herbs.
• Frontier Lamb Chop Platter
  
  Flame-kissed lamb chops marinated in earthy spices for a smoky, tender bite.

Soup and Salad

• Rajdhani Express Tomato Soup
  
  A fragrant tomato-herb broth, inspired by the warmth of Indian train journeys.
• Butternut, Squash, And Curry Leaf Soup
  
  Creamy coconut soup with roasted squash, turmeric, and curry leaves.
• Mango Olive Salad
  
  Grated mangoes, olives, and greens tossed in a tangy dressing for a bright, nutritious, and refreshing crunch.
• Kashmiri Akhrot and Cranberry Salad
  A grounded yet uplifting mix of walnuts and bright cranberries that gently awakens the senses.

Mantra 3-Course Dinner

• Mantra Veg Dinner
  
• Mantra Non-Veg Dinner
  

Vegetarian Entrées

• Organic Yellow Tadka Dal
  
  Hearty yellow lentils tempered with herbs, spices, and a sizzle of ghee.
• Dal Bukhara
  
  Luxuriously slow-cooked black lentils in a rich, creamy blend of house spices.
• Mantra Malai Paneer
  
  Soft paneer cubes in a luscious orange gravy.
• Swiss Chard Saag Paneer
  
  Paneer cubes nestled in vibrant spinach and Swiss chard, finished with house-roasted spices.
• Subz Haryali
  
  Farm-fresh vegetables simmered in a green herb curry infused with Mantra’s signature spice blend.
• Kadai Bhindi
  
  Tender okra stir-fried with garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and warming spices.
• Kofta Curry
  
  Soft kofta dumplings served in a creamy gravy with warming Indian spices.

Non-Vegetarian Entrée

• Classic Chicken Curry
  
  Rustic, slow-cooked chicken in a rich onion-tomato gravy with timeless spice.
• Chicken Tikka Masala
  Savory chicken simmered in a velvety tomato curry, delicately spiced and finished with warm Indian spices.
• Ghee Roasted Butter Chicken
  
  Organic California chicken simmered in velvety tomato-butter sauce, finished with aromatic ghee.
• Chicken Chettinad
  
  A bold Southern-style curry with organic chicken, coconut infusion, curry leaves, and fiery Chettinad spices.
• Kashmiri Rogan Josh
  
  Tender lamb slow-braised in a fragrant blend of Kashmiri spices, saffron, and ginger.
• Railway Goat Curry
  
  Slow-braised goat in a rustic gravy of freshly pounded spices.
• Kerala Shrimp Mango Curry
  
  Juicy shrimp simmered with red onions, ripe mango, coconut milk, and Mantra’s coastal spice blend.

Favorites Over The Years

• Desi Pasta
  
  Where creamy pasta takes a detour through Indian spice lanes in this flavorful, craveable crossover
• Chur Chur Paratha with Dal Makhani
  Flaky, crushed paratha served with creamy, slow-cooked black lentils.
• Mantra Kori Gassi Chicken
  
  A Mangalorean delicacy, free-range chicken infused with curry leaf, coconut, and spices with your choice of basmati rice or naan.
• Ghee Roasted Baigan Bartha
  
  Fire-smoked eggplant mashed and slow-roasted in aromatic ghee for a rustic, earthy finish.
• Keema Pav Platter
  
  Spiced minced meat curry served with a cozy, pillowy bread.
• Halibut Fish Moilee
  
  Delicate halibut in a coconut curry with curry leaves and black mustard seeds—a South Indian coastal classic.

Flame-Kissed Breads

• Plain Naan/ Butter Naan
  
  Soft, pillowy bread baked in a traditional clay oven.
• Organic Tandoori Roti
  
  Char-grilled whole wheat bread with a rustic, earthy finish.
• Ajwaini Lacha Paratha
  
  Flaky, multi-layered paratha laced with fragrant carom seeds.
• Garlic Naan
  
  Naan brushed with butter and topped with fresh, aromatic garlic.
• Chandani Chowk Aloo Kulcha
  
  Delhi’s iconic tandoor-baked bread stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes.
• Achari Gobi Kulcha
  
  Clay oven bread filled with tangy, pickled cauliflower and northern spices.
• Chili-Cheese Kulcha
  
  Fluffy tandoor-fired bread stuffed with green chilies and melted cheese for a melty, mouth-watering bite.

Biryani and Rice

• Basmati Rice
  
  It means "the fragrant one"
• Coconut Rice
  
  Steamed basmati rice infused with coconut, curry leaves, and gentle Southern spices
• Tawa Pulao
  
  A hearty, spice-kissed rice dish where fresh vegetables and basmati come alive with smoky griddle searing.
• Veg Dum Biryani
  
  Fragrant basmati rice layered with vegetables, saffron, and Napa berries, steam-baked for lasting flavor.
• Hyderabadi Murg Dum Biryani
  
  Marinated chicken and saffron rice steamed with bold spices in the traditional Hyderabadi style.
• Braised Goat Dum Biryani
  
  Aromatic basmati rice and tender goat, slow-braised and layered in tradition, where every bite echoes heritage and spice.

Sides

• Spinach and Pecan Raita
  
  Creamy, cumin-scented yogurt blended with spinach and roasted pecans.
• Carrot and Cucumber Raita
  Creamy yogurt swirled with refreshing earthy carrots and cucumber.
• Roasted Papad
  
  Thin, crispy indian cracker roasted for a smoky, savory crunch.
• Poori
  Light, fluffy, deep-fried Indian bread with a golden, crisp exterior and soft, airy texture.

Desserts

• Classic Kheer
• Gajar Ka Halwa
  
  Rich and delicious carrot pudding
• Ginger Creme Brulee
  
  Rich ginger-flavored custard base topped with a layer of caramelized sugar - an Asian twist on the traditional creme brulée
• Gulab Eclair Rabadi Reverie
• Gulab Jamun
  
  Fried thickened milk dumplings soaked in rose-flavored sugar syrup
• Jamun Affair
• Malai Kulfi
  
  Flavorful Indian ice cream
• Mango Panna Cotta
  
  Mango-flavored light and silky-smooth cream custard
• Moong Dal Halwa
  
  Yellow lentil pudding mixed with nuts and dry fruits
• Rasmalai
  
  Soft cottage cheese discs in sweetened and thickened milk
• Velvet Chocolate Lava Royale
  
  Chocolate cake with a gooey chocolate and molten center served with vanilla ice cream

Mantra Special

• Veg Dinner
• Non veg Dinner

Mother's day special

• Veg Dinner
• Non veg dinner

Monthly Special

• Chaat Basket
• Dungeness Crab Cake
• Bareily Tandoori Platter
• Methi Meen Curry
• Mantra Kathi Roll
• Chole Puri Halwa
• Kheer Brulee
• Mantra Kathi Roll

Appetizers Catering Trays

• Chaat
• Paneer Tikka Kabab
• Chicken Seekh Kabab
• Lamb Seekh Kabab
• Shrimp Kabab
• Mix Veg Pakora
• Fish pakora
• Manchurian
• Hakka Noodles
• Samosa (20pcs)
• Vada Pav (20 pcs)
• Dabeli (20 pcs)
• Paneer Pakora

Vegetable trays

• Vegetable Delights
• Lentil Delights

Catering Breads

• Plain Naan (10 pcs)
• Butter Naan (10 pcs)
• Garlic Naan (10 pcs)
• Tandoori Roti (10 pcs)
• Stuffed Kulcha

Catering Rice

• Jeera Rice
• Peas Pulao
• Fried Rice

Catering Biryani

• Vegetable Biryani
• Chicken Biryani
• Goat Biryani

Catering Desserts

• Rasmalai (20 pcs)
• Gulab Jamun (20 pcs)
• Classic Kheer
• Classic Halwa

No Daru (Zero Proof)

• Kachi Kairi Funda
  Kacchi Kairi, Citric Acid, Ginger, Spices
• Bombay Mojito
  Black Currant, Citric acid, soda
• Ratnagiri Mango Lassi
  Classic yogurt drink made with ratnagiri mangoes
• Chaas
  Cumin flavored spiced buttermilk
• Tea
  Traditional Indian tea made with milk, cardamom, and spices
• Sparkling Water
• Still Water
• Coke
  
  Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
• Sprite
  
  Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
• Diet Coke
  
  Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
• Lime Soda
• Mango Mastani
• Club Soda
• Mango Masala
• Shirley Temple
• Lemonade
• Pina Colada, Virgin
• GOLD MEDAL

Beer Bottles

• Corona Mexico
• Taj Mahal ( Indian)
• Blue moon ( Belgium )
• King Fisher (Indian)
• Fat Tire

Red Wine Bottles

• Inscription, Pinot Noir , willamette Vally , Oregon
• Rodney Strong, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley , California
• Wente Sandstone, Merlot , California
• Cuarto Dominio , Malbec Chento, Argentina, Mendoza
• Beronia Rioja Crianza , Rioja , Spain
• Bonanza By Caymus , Cabernet Sauvignon , California
• Roth Estate , Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley Sonoma
• Justin Cabernet Sauvignon , Paso Robles , California

White wine Bottles

• Piccini Delle Venezie, Pinot Grigio , Italy
• Finca Nueva Viura , White Rioja , Spain
• Justin , Sauvignon Blanc, Central Coast , California
• Weather , Chardonnay , Sonoma Coast , California
• Stag’s Leap Hands Of Time , Chardonnay , Napa l California

Sparkling wine Bottles

• Stanford Governor’s , Cuvée Brut , California
• Veuve du Vernay Brut Rose , France
• Moët & Chandon , Imperial , Champagne , France

Mantra Platters(Served with house wine or mocktail)

• Butter Bay Sea Bass Platter
  
  Pan-seared Chilean sea bass over organic lentils, finished with lemon butter.
• Tandoori King Salmon Platter
  
  Alaskan salmon grilled with house masala for a smoky, coastal twist.
• Tandoori Halibut Platter
  
  Oven-roasted halibut infused with warm Indian herbs.
• Frontier Lamb Chop Platter
  
  Flame-kissed lamb chops marinated in earthy spices for a smoky, tender bite.

Non-Vegetarian Entrées

• Classic Chicken Curry
  
  Rustic, slow-cooked chicken in a rich onion-tomato gravy with timeless spice.
• Chicken Tikka Masala
  Savory chicken simmered in a velvety tomato curry, delicately spiced and finished with warm Indian spices.
• Ghee Roasted Butter Chicken
  
  Organic California chicken simmered in velvety tomato-butter sauce, finished with aromatic ghee.
• Chicken Chettinad
  
  A bold Southern-style curry with organic chicken, coconut infusion, curry leaves, and fiery Chettinad spices.
• Kashmiri Rogan Josh
  
  Tender lamb slow-braised in a fragrant blend of Kashmiri spices, saffron, and ginger.
• Railway Goat Curry
  
  Slow-braised goat in a rustic gravy of freshly pounded spices.
• Kerala Shrimp Mango Curry
  
  Juicy shrimp simmered with red onions, ripe mango, coconut milk, and Mantra’s coastal spice blend.

DESSERT

• Gulab Jamun
  
  Fried thickened milk dumplings soaked in rose-flavored sugar syrup
• Lychee Panna Cotta
  
  Lychee-flavored light and silky-smooth cream custard
• Mango Panna Cotta
  
  Mango-flavored light and silky-smooth cream custard
• Ginger Creme Brulee
  
  Rich ginger-flavored custard base topped with a layer of caramelized sugar - an Asian twist on the traditional creme brulée
• Rasmalai
  
  Soft cottage cheese discs in sweetened and thickened milk
• Malai Kulfi
  
  Flavorful Indian ice cream
• Gajar Ka Halwa
  
  Rich and delicious carrot pudding
• Velvet Chocolate Lava Royale
  
  Chocolate cake with a gooey chocolate and molten center served with vanilla ice cream
• Moong Dal Halwa
  
  Yellow lentil pudding mixed with nuts and dry fruits