Talab Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Talab, a delightful new gem nestled in San Jose, CA, where the vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine come alive. This restaurant specializes in authentic Bengali fare, inviting diners to explore a diverse menu that highlights beloved street foods and traditional dishes.
- Appetizers: Indulge in iconic dishes like Vegetable Chop and Kolkata Fish Fry, seasoned to perfection and perfect for sharing.
- Street Bites: Experience the joy of Kolkata Rolls, featuring flaky flatbread filled with succulent mutton or chicken, a true testament to Kolkata's vibrant street food culture.
- Unique Offerings: Don’t miss the Chapli Kabab, with its mouthwatering spices and distinct flavor profile.
The ambiance is modern yet cozy, making it an ideal spot for gatherings. As you savor each bite, prepare to be transported back to the bustling streets of Kolkata, making every visit to Talab a memorable culinary journey.
APPETIZERS -VEGETARIAN
VEGETABLE CHOP
Bengali Vegetable Chop is a popular snack made with beetroot, peas and potatoes, spices, breadcrumbs, and deep fried until golden brown. It is a well-known street food from Bengal and completely vegan.
Paneer Shashlik
KOLKATA FISH FRY 1 Pc
Fish filet marinated in an onion coriander paste, double coated with egg wash and breadcrumbs then fried to a crispy golden brown. Served with a mild green chutney
KOLKATA FISH FRY 2 Pc
Fish filet marinated in an onion coriander paste, double coated with egg wash and breadcrumbs then fried to a crispy golden brown. Served with a mild green chutney
EGG DEVIL
This devils are made with half hard boiled eggs, wrapped with potato mixture, dipped in batter, coated with bread crumbs and then deep fried.
CHAPPLI KABAB
Chapli kabab are thin ground chicken patties made with aromatics and spices. It has a unique flavor, with ingredients like dried pomegranate seeds (anardana) to lend them a slight tang and coarsely ground coriander to enhance their already crispy exterior.
APPETIZERS - NON-VEGETARIAN
STREET BITES
KOLKATA ROLLS - EGG
One of the most loved Kolkata style street food. Delicious flaky flatbread, covered with egg on one side and filled vegetables and egg
KOLKATA ROLLS - CHICKEN
One of the most loved Kolkata style street food. Delicious flaky flatbread, covered with egg on one side and filled vegetables and chicken
KOLKATA ROLLS MUTTON
One of the most loved Kolkata style street food. Delicious flaky flatbread, covered with egg on one side and filled vegetables and mutton
TAVA GRILLED SANDWICH VEG
Quick and easy on the go meal, grilled sandwiches filled with paneer Served with mint chutney
TAVA GRILLED SANDWICH NON-VEG
Quick and easy on the go meal, grilled sandwiches filled with chicken Served with mint chutney
GHUGNI (WEEKENDS ONLY)
Ghugni is a delectable snack made with boiled chickpeas cooked in a pool of rustic spices, topped with chopped onion, green chillies
PANEER MAKHANWALA
Paneer butter masala is a classic Indian dish made of paneer in a rich buttery tomato gravy. An all time favorite, drool worthy, best of the best
ALOO DUM
A traditional recipe where baby potatoes are boiled, fried and then added to a spicy tomato and onion curry paste. Absolutely delicious with our pooris
DAL MAKHANI
Dal Makhani is one of the most popular lentil recipes from the North Indian Punjabi cuisine made with Whole Black Lentils (known as Urad dal or Kaali Dal in Hindi) and Kidney Beans (known as Rajma in Hindi).
MATAR MUSHROOM (WEEK DAYS ONLY)
MATAR PANEER
VEGETARIAN MAINS
NON-VEGETARIAN MAINS
OLD DELHI BUTTER CHICKEN
Tandoor broiled boneless chicken chunks in tomatoes, cream and butter gravy. A North Indian classic you can never go wrong with!
CORIANDER CHICKEN
A spicy and delicious home style tender chicken (with bones) made in a warm, aromatic, spicy curry. It pairs amazingly well with rice
AWADHI MUTTON
It is an age-old delicacy where mutton pieces cooked with large sized potato chunks in a medium spicy curry.
MUTTON DAKBUNGALOW (WEEKENDS ONLY)
PRAWN MALAI CURRY (WEEKENDS ONLY)
It is a creamy curry, full of flavour with combinations of typical Bengali ingredients such as mustard, chilli and ginger.
EGG CURRY
Egg Curry (Anda Curry) is a spicy, robust Indian curry where hard-boiled eggs are simmered in an onion-tomato masala.
POSTO CHICKEN (WEEKENDS ONLY)
MUTTON ROGONJOSH (WEEKENDS ONLY)
VEG BIRIYANI
KOLKATA STYLE MUGHLAI CHICKEN BIRIYANI
The Kolkata biryani, traditionally, is a dish where the meat and the potatoes are slow cooked in clarified butter, on low heat (dumpukht)
LUCKNOWI GHOSTH BIRIYANI
Lucknowi Biryani has a uniquely delicate flavor and rich fragrance. In preparing this unique dish, the meat and the rice are cooked separately and then layered in a pot that is placed over a low flame.
BIRYANI (FRIDAY - SUNDAY)
BREADS & RICE
PLAIN PARATHAS - 2 Pcs
Flatbread made with a generous quantity of ghee.
STEAMED RICE
A classic rice dish ,steam cooked to perfection.
MATAR PULAO
Matar Pulao is a classic Indian rice made with basmati rice, whole spices, herbs and green peas - the highlight of this dish
JEERA RICE
MANGO LASSI
A Classic flavoured yogurt drink, refreshing, sweet, absolutely delicious
MASALA CHAI
A warm milk tea with cardamom, ginger and cloves
DRINKS
DESSERTS (FRIDAY - SUNDAY)
MANGO MOUSSE With Raspberry Jello Shots
Savor the sweet tropical mango taste in this delicious creamy layered dessert.
MISHTI DOI
Dal Tadka, Mixed Veg, Paratha\Rice
BUTTER CHICKEN & PARATHA \ RICE
Butter chicken and 2 pcs Paratha
PANEER MAKHANWALA & PARATHA\RICE
Paneer Makhanwala served with 2 pcs of Paratha
Mutton Of The Day & Paratha\Rice
Egg Curry, Mixed Veg, Paratha\Rice
COMBOS (LUNCH ONLY)
BRUNCH (SAT-SUN)
LUCHI AND TARKARI
Kolkata style spicy potato curry with a light broth style gravy, it’s aromatic and full of flavour. Served with our special luchis
Poha & Masala Chai/Mango Lassi
A delicious snack made with beaten rice and winter vegetables, chirer polao is perfect for breakfast, tiffin, or evening tea.
Chole Poori & Halwa
Chickpeas simmered in a spicy and tangy gravy . Served with poori’s .
TAWA GRILLED SANDWICH & MASALA CHAI/ MANGO LASSI
Paneer or chicken stuffed sandwich grilled served with chai or mango lassi