TAVVA Indian Bistro

Starters + Tapas

• Aloo Tikki ChaatCAD 8.00

  Spiced potato and onion cake topped with chaat masala, yogurt, toasted cumin seeds, fresh cilantro, sprouts, tamarind and mint chutneys.

• Jaipuri Okra CrispsCAD 9.00

  Okra and onions dusted with mango powder, chili, cumin and chickpea flour. Served with mango chili chutney.

• Kale PakorasCAD 9.00

  Bite-sized fitters of nutrient rich kale mixed with red onion, lemon juice, chilies and spices.

• Samosa Rolls

  Perfectly spiced potatoes and peas in a crispy pastry wrapper. Served with chana masala, mint and tamarind chutneys.

  • 3 pcsCAD 6.00
  • 6 pcsCAD 9.00

• Gobi 65CAD 10.00

  Lightly battered cauliflower seasoned with garlic, ginger, chilies, spices and cilantro. Crispy fried with green chilies and fresh curry leaves.

• Palak Paneer PoutineCAD 7.00

  Soft cubes of paneer cheese in a creamy sauce of puréed spinach sauce over top of fries.

• Paneer + Veg TikkaCAD 11.00

  Marinated cubes of paneer cheese, mushrooms and peppers charbroiled in a Tandoor oven.

• Vada Pav Sliders

  "Mumbai Sliders". Spicy potato patties on toasted "Pav" buns with pickled red onions, tamarind chutney and ghost pepper sauce.

  • 2 pcsCAD 8.00

• Butter Chicken PoutineCAD 7.00

  French fries smothered with India's most famous sauce and authentic Quebec cheese curds. Finished with red onions and cliantro

• Chicken Keema Pav Sliders

  Seasoned and spiced minced chicken on toasted "Pav" buns with pickled red onions and mint chutney.

  • 2 pcsCAD 9.00

• Lamb Lollipops

  Expertly marinated, spiced and fire-grilled lamb chops served on a bed of creamy fenugreek sauce with a drizzle of mint chutney.

  • 4 pcsCAD 16.00

• Fish Tikka Tacos

  Charbroiled, spiced and marinated, whitefish on flour tortillas with shredded cabbage, tomatoes, pickled red onions, cilantro and chutneys.

  • 2 pcsCAD 10.00

• Garlic Chili PrawnsCAD 15.00

  Lightly dusted prawns wok-fried with garlic, ginger, chilies, soy sauce, green onions and spices.

• Tavva Chicken WingsCAD 11.00

  Tandoori style or crispy fried with salt and pepper or tossed with fiery Ghost Pepper sauce.

• Chili ChickenCAD 11.00

  A perenial favourite! Crispy chunks of boneless chicken, wok-fried with in a spicy sweet tomato sauce of chilies, ginger, garlic and green onions.

• Chicken LollipopsCAD 12.00

  Crispy, lightly battered, Chicken drumsticks marinated in ginger, garlic, soy sauce and red chili paste.

Tandoor Specialties

• Salmon TikkaCAD 15.00

  Chunks of seasoned fresh salmon fillet grilled in an authentic clay Tandoor over coals.

• Tandoori Tiger PrawnsCAD 15.00

  Jumbo tiger prawns marinated with Tandoori spices and charbroiled.

• Tandoori ChickenCAD 13.00

  Tandoor cooked half chicken marinated in yogurt and traditional Northern Indian spices.

• Chicken TikkaCAD 13.00

  Charbroiled chunks of boneless chicken marinated in yogurt and our Chef's special spice blend.

• Malai Chicken TikkaCAD 13.00

  Boneless chicken pieces marinated with cream, cilantro, mint, green chilies, ginger, garlic, lemon juice and spices.

• Achari Chicken TikkaCAD 13.00

  The bright flavours of traditional Indian pickling spices coat charbrouled boneless chicken.

• Reshmi KebabCAD 13.00

  Succulent morsels of charbroiled chicken marinated in cream, butter, chili, almonds, lemon, garlic, ginger and cilantro.

• Sheekh Kebabs

  Spiced ground chicken or minced lamb mixed with fresh herbs and grilled over coals.

  • ChickenCAD 13.00
  • LambCAD 14.00

• Tandoori Fire-Grilled Lamb Chops

  Tender lamb chops marinated with garlic, herbs and spices. Grilled to perfection.

  • 5 pcsCAD 17.00

• Lamb TikkaCAD 14.00

  Tender lamb pieces marinated in yogurt and spices and fire-grilled in the Tandoor.

• Veg Malai KebabCAD 14.00

  Vegetarian kebabs, marinated in cream and spices and grilled in the tandoor.

• Paneer Tikka Two WaysCAD 11.00

  Cubes cheese marinated two ways - Tandoori and Cilantro Mint and charbroiled wtih bell peppers.

• Tandoori Mushroom + VegCAD 10.00

  Fire-grilled, yogurt and spice marinated, whole mushrooms, red onions and bell peppers.

Biryani + Rice

• Biryani

  The Tavva version of the classic steam-cooked, Mughal influenced, dish of fragant herbs and perfectly spiced basmati rice.

  • VegCAD 11.00
  • ChickenCAD 12.00
  • LampCAD 14.00
  • Tiger PrawnsCAD 15.00

• Matar PulaoCAD 4.00

  Steamed Basmati rice with green peas and spices.

• Jeera RiceCAD 4.00

  Basmati rice infused with toasted cumin seeds.

Breads + Sides

• NaanCAD 3.00

  Plain, butter or garlic.

• RotiCAD 3.00

  Unleavened bread.

• Roomali RotiCAD 4.00

  Super thin & soft.

• Lachha ParathaCAD 4.00

  Unleavened bread with multiple buttery layers.

• Stuffed Kulcha

  Baked stuffed butter brushed unleavend bread.

  • Aloo (Potato)CAD 4.00
  • OnionCAD 4.00
  • PaneerCAD 5.00
  • Kale + PaneerCAD 5.00
  • Chicken KeemaCAD 6.00
  • Lamb KeemaCAD 6.00

• Masala FriesCAD 3.00

  With Indian ketchup.

• RaitaCAD 3.00

  Yogurt, mint, cucumber.

• Lacha PyazCAD 3.00

  Spiced onion salad.

• Aam Ka AcharCAD 3.00

  Pickled green mangoes.

Curries

• Tikka Masala

  Veg or meat accompanying this spiced tomato cream sauce will be prepared in the Tandoor.

• Karahi

  North Indian tomato based curry with peppers, onions, garlic, ginger, cilantro and tomatoes.

• Korma

  Mild curry made with ground cashews and almonds, yogurt and tomatoes.

• Vindaloo

  Fiery hot curry from Goa.

• Jhalfrezi

  One of the most popular Indian dishes in the UK. A thick, spicy curry with bell peppers, onions, green chilies and tomatoes. Great with prawns.

• Methi Malai

  Creamy curry made with fresh fenugreek leaves.

• Palak

  A thick and creamy curry featuring puréed spinach.

• Parsi

  A blend of Kashmiri and Kasoori spices, saffron, ginger, garlic, and lemon juice.

Curry - Kali Mirch

A tasty curry with black pepper in the starring role.

• ChickenCAD 12.00

• LambCAD 13.00

• WhitefishCAD 12.00

• Tiger PrawnsCAD 15.00

• PaneerCAD 11.00

• Fried TofuCAD 11.00

• Aloo GobiCAD 10.00

• Aloo MutterCAD 10.00

• Mushroom + KaleCAD 10.00

• Bhindi (Okra)CAD 10.00

Non-Veg Specialties

• Butter ChickenCAD 12.00

  The most famous of Indian dishes.

• Rara ChickenCAD 12.00

  Cardamon spiced Punjabi curry with chilies, yogurt and a combination of minced and chunks of chicken.

• Tavva Coconut Cashew Curry

  A creamy Hyderabadi dish with aromatic spices and chilies served in a young coconut with toasted cashews.

  • Chicken or WhitefishCAD 13.00
  • PrawnsCAD 16.00

• Lamb Nargisi KoftaCAD 13.00

  Decadent dish of minced lamb wrapped hardboiled egg.

• Lamb Rogan JoshCAD 13.00

  Kashmiri curry with tender chunks of lamb.

• Goat NihariCAD 14.00

  A specialty originating from Old Delhi. A stew of goat and bone marrow patiently cooked for hours.

Veg Specialties

• Asparagus Malai KoftaCAD 11.00

  Potato, paneer and asparagus dumplings simmered in a rich and creamy spiced aspagagus sauce.

• Baingan BhartaCAD 10.00

  Tandoor oven roasted eggplant cooked with garlic, ginger, chillies, tomatoes and spices.

• Methi Malai MutterCAD 10.00

  Rich and creamt curry made with fresh fenugeek leaves and green peas.

• Chana MasalaCAD 9.00

  Traditionally spiced chickpea curry.

• Dal MakhaniCAD 9.00

  Slow simmered spiced lentils finished with butter

• Dal TadkaCAD 9.00

  Lentils slowly cooked with chilies, spices, tomatoes and onions until smooth and creamy.

Soups + Salads

• Feature SoupCAD 5.00

  Chef crafted creation, made fresh daily.

• Chicken Mulligatawny SoupCAD 5.00

  Anglo-Indian soup of curried chicken broth with rice, vegetables, lemon juice, cayenne and chicken.

• Tavva House SaladCAD 5.95

  Mixed field greens topped with tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers and carrots. Served in a pappadum bowl with a house-made cumin vinaigrette.

• KachumberCAD 4.00

  Tomatoes, cucumbers, thinly sliced onions and fresh cilantro tossed in a cumin lemon vinagrette.

Hakka Specialties

• Lettuce Wraps

  Julienned vegetables, green onions and sliced mushrooms, wok-seared with an Asian sauce and your choice of minced chicken or tofu. Topped with cashews and crispy noodles and served with crisp lettuce cups to build your own wraps.

  • Wok-fried TofuCAD 8.00
  • ChickenCAD 9.00

• Chili PaneerCAD 10.00

  Cubes of paneer cheese wok-fried with in a spicy sweet tomato sauce of chilies, ginger, garlic and green onions.

• Tavva Sizzling TofuCAD 9.00

  Tofu in a spicy black bean sauce served sizzling on a hot Tavva.

• Veg ManchurianCAD 9.00

  Crisp vegetables wok-fried with chilies, ginger, garlic and green onions.

• Crackling SpinachCAD 9.00

  Crispy fried chopped spinach, seasoned perfectly and served in a pappadum bowl.

• Crispy Spicy VegCAD 9.00

  Lightly battered vegetables seasoned with salt, pepper, chilies, garlic and green onions.

• Spicy Tofu + EggplantCAD 10.00

  Cubes of Tofu and roasted eggplant wok-fried with a spicy blackbean sauce.

• Salt + Pepper PrawnsCAD 14.00

  Crispy shrimp seasoned with salt, pepper and five spice powder and tossed with garlic, chilies and green onions.

• Roasted Salmon Hakka StyleCAD 15.00

  Roasted Indian spiced salmon fillet served with wok-seared veg.

• Manchurian WhitefishCAD 12.00

  Lightly dusted whitefish fillets fried crispy and tossed with chilies, ginger, garlic and green onions.

Hakka Noodles + Rice

• Hakka Fried Noodles

  Finely diced vegetables wok-seared with garlic, ginger, chilies, rice vinegar, soy sauce, spices and Hakka noodles.

  • ChickenCAD 9.00
  • ShrimpCAD 10.00
  • Chicken + ShrimpCAD 11.00
  • TofuCAD 9.00

• Hakka Fried Rice

  The Indian interpretation of a Chinese classic. Basmati rice and toasted cumin seeds are stir fried with assorted vegetables, garlic, ginger, chilies, rice vinegar and soy sauce.

  • ChickenCAD 9.00
  • ShrimpCAD 10.00
  • Chicken + ShrimpCAD 11.00
  • EggCAD 9.00
  • VegetableCAD 8.00
  • Tofu VCAD 9.00

The Taste Of Tavva Tour

• Chef's Tasting Menu - Non Veg

  2 Appetizers, 2 Mains, Jeera Rice, Naan, Raita, Chutney Tray, Dessert - $25 (per person). 3 Appetizers, 3 Mains, Saffron Rice, Assorted Breads, Raita, Chutney Tray, Dessert - $35 (per person).

• Chef's Tasting Menu - Veg

  2 Appetizers, 2 Mains, Jeera Rice, Naan, Raita, Chutney Tray, Dessert - $20 (per person). 3 Appetizers, 3 Mains, Saffron Rice, Assorted Breads, Raita, Chutney Tray, Dessert - $30 (per person).