Khaab Indian Kitchen & Bar

Appetizers

Papadi Chat

Chickpeas, minced potatoes, crispy fritters, and yogurt sprinkled with a dash of black Indian salt and served chilled.
$6.00
Keema Samosa

2 pieces. Delicate pastries stuffed with subtly spiced minced beef, fried and served a flaky golden brown.
$7.50
Chicken Pakora

Tender boneless chicken bites marinated and lightly battered, fried and served as crispy, golden fritters.
$7.00
Vegetable Pakora

Assorted fresh vegetables lightly battered, fried, and served as crispy, golden fritters.
$7.00
Paneer Pakora

House-made cheese curds delicately spiced, lightly battered, fried, and served as crispy, golden fritters.
$7.00
Aloo Tikki

Fresh, minced potatoes are seasoned with our light spice blend, deep-fried, and served as golden-brown potato cakes.
$6.00
Fish Amritsari

Tilapia tossed in Punjabi masala and spiced breading, fried and served crispy, golden-hot.
$8.50
Papardamn

A light, crispy snack made from gently spiced lentil flour.
$4.00
Mixed Platter

A generous sampling of house meat-and-cheese appetizers, including chicken pakoras and paneer pakoras.
$8.00
Assorted Vegetable Platter

A generous sampling of house vegetarian appetizers.
$7.00
Chicken Dippers

Savory chicken bites are lightly fried, served with house sauces.
$7.00
Veg. Samosa

2 pieces. Stuffed with green peas and mildly spiced potatoes, fried and served a flaky golden brown.
$7.00

Soups

Dal Soup

This rustic, hearty lentil soup is seasoned with our delicious, mild blend of spices and served piping hot.
$5.00
Tomato Soup

Our house tomato soup is lightly seasoned to bring out the full flavor of the rich, creamy tomato broth.
$5.00

Salads

House Salad

A mix of fresh greens are tossed with a delicate blend of herbs and lemon and served chilled.
$7.00
Tomatoes and Onions

Red-ripe tomatoes mixed with crisp, fresh onions, and lightly seasoned to bring out the best of both vegetables.
$5.00

Side Dishes

Raita

Creamy yogurt blended with tangy herbs and spices, minced potatoes, fresh cucumbers, and tomatoes.
$5.00
Hot Pickles

A tangy garnish to add a crisp, spicy kick to our main dishes, appetizers, and soups.
$5.00
Plain Yogurt

Creamy, plain yogurt makes a cool sauce to accompany our main dishes, appetizers, and soups.
$4.00
Sweet Mango Chutney

A sweet, delicate garnish to balance the spice of curries or add a cool note to tandoori dishes.
$5.00

Breads

Tandoori Roti

Rustic, whole-wheat flatbread baked fresh daily in Aab Indias tandoor oven.
$4.00
Plain Paratha

Aab Indias tasty whole-wheat dough is folded into layers, baked, and served warm.
$5.50
Aloo Paratha

House-made whole wheat dough filled with lightly seasoned mashed potatoes, folded into layers and baked.
$6.50
Poori

Our house-made whole-wheat dough is lightly fried until puffy and golden brown.
$5.00
Bhatura

Fluffy, leavened bread kneaded into layers, deep-fried and served golden brown.
$5.00
Aloo Bhatura

Fluffy, leavened bread stuffed with mildly spiced mashed potatoes, deep-fried and served golden brown.
$6.00
Paneer Bhatura

Fluffy, leavened bread filled with our house-made cheese curds, deep-fried and served golden brown.
$6.00

Nan-a-Tandoori Bread

Nan

House-made, leavened flatbread is baked in our tandoori oven, served soft and golden brown.
$5.00
Onion Nan

House-made nan with mild onions baked in our tandoori oven served soft and golden brown.
$6.00
Garlic Nan

House-made nan with fresh garlic baked in our tandoori oven served soft and golden brown.
$5.75
Chicken Nan

House-made nan stuffed with lightly seasoned chicken, baked and served soft and golden brown.
$6.00
Aloo Nan

House-made nan stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes, baked and served soft and golden brown.
$6.00
Chefs Special Nan

House-made nan stuffed with chicken, spiced mashed potatoes, mild onions and cheese curds baked in our tandoori oven.
$7.00
Paneer Nan

House-made nan generously filled with cheese curds, baked and served soft and golden brown.
$6.50
Keema Nan

House-made nan baked with subtle spices and stuffed with minced beef.
$6.00

Tandoori Specialties

Shrimp Tandoori Specialty

Fresh jumbo shrimp marinated in spiced yogurt blended with fresh herbs and barbecued on skewers.
$24.00
Lamb Chops Specialty

Meaty lamb chops marinated in a special Aab masala and roasted to perfection in the tandoor.
$28.00
Malai Tikka Specialty

Tenderized chicken seasoned with mouth-watering cardamom, garlic, ginger masala, grilled fresh and served hot.
$21.00
Chicken Tikka Specialty

Tender chicken marinated in yogurt blended with mild spices and fresh herbs then baked on skewers.
$20.00
Fish Tikka Specialty

Authentic Punjabi-style bites of fish delicately seasoned and broiled in Aab Indias tandoor.
$24.00
Paneer Tikka Specialty

A rich, vegetarian alternative, this tikka pairs house-made paneer cheese cubes marinated in Tandoori masala with fresh grilled vegetables.
$20.00
Chicken Tandoori Specialty

A lean, halved-chicken marinated in yogurt with mild spices and fresh herbs then barbecued.
$20.00
Seekah Kabab Specialty

This savory tandoori dish of seasoned, minced chicken or lamb skewered and baked in Aab Indias clay oven.
$22.00

Rice Specialty Dishes

Vegetable Biryani

Long-grain basmati rice layered with fresh vegetables, toasted nuts, and plump raisins, steam-cooked with aromatic spices.
$20.00
Chicken Biryani

Long-grain basmati rice layered with tender chicken, toasted nuts and fresh green peas, steam-cooked with spices.
$21.00
Lamb Biryani

Basmati rice layered with tender lamb, toasted nuts and fresh green peas, steam-cooked with spices.
$22.00
Shrimp Biryani

Basmati rice steam-cooked with delicate spices and jumbo shrimp tossed with toasted nuts and raisins.
$22.00
Rice
$5.00

Vegetarian Specialties

Nav Rattan Korma Specialty

Mixed vegetables, buttery cashews, toasted nuts, and plump raisins stewed in a mild sauce.
$18.50
Mixed Vegetables Specialty

A variety of seasonal vegetables gently stewed and served in a spicy, delicate curry sauce.
$18.50
Paneer Makhanni Specialty

House-made cheese simmered in tomato-based makhanni gravy with toasted nuts and raisins.
$20.00
Paneer Jalfrezi Specialty

House-made cheese curds prepared Jalfrezi style with green peppers, onions and hearty potatoes then stewed.
$19.00
Mater Paneer Specialty

House-made cheese curds stewed with green peas and mild spices and served in a rich sauce.
$18.50
Saag Paneer Specialty

House-made paneer cooked in a hearty cream-based spinach sauce with mild seasoning.
$20.00
Dal Makhani Specialty

Our buttery lentils made from creamed legumes prepared in a rich butter sauce with a hint of spice.
$18.00
Aloo Choley Specialty

Made with chickpeas and hearty potato bites stewed in a rustic spiced gravy.
$18.00
Aloo Saag Specialty

This creamy, mildly seasoned spinach sauce filled with tender sliced potatoes.
$19.00
Aloo Mater Specialty

A blend of fresh green peas and tender sliced potatoes combined with aromatic spices.
$17.00
Aloo Vindaloo Specialty

Tender sliced potatoes slow-cooked in a spicy sauce with a savory touch of vinegar.
$17.00
Malai Kofta Specialty

Seasoned vegetables minced and shaped into kabob balls, fried and served in onion and tomato sauce with toasted nuts and raisins.
$18.00
Bhartha Specialty

Our roasted eggplant is slow-cooked with fresh mixed vegetables in mild spices until tender.
$17.00
Vegetable Jalfrezi Specialty

Seasoned vegetables marinated and fried with green peppers, onions and tomatoes then stewed in a medium to the hot-spicy curry.
$17.00
Aloo Gobi Specialty

Cauliflower and sliced potatoes dry-seasoned with turmeric, garlic, and a blend of spices.
$16.00
Mushroom Mater Specialty

Hearty mushrooms sauteed with plump green peas then stewed in a tomato-based sauce.
$17.00
Saag Choley Specialty

Chickpeas served North Indian-style with tender, cooked spinach in a creamy tomato sauce.
$19.00
Saag Mushroom Specialty

Tender mushrooms cooked North Indian-style with tender, cooked spinach in a creamy sauce.
$19.00
Saag Kofta Specialty

Seasoned vegetables minced and shaped into kabob balls, fried and served with cooked spinach in a mild sauce.
$19.00
Bhartha Mushroom Specialty

Our roasted eggplant is slow-cooked with fresh mushrooms in light, mild spices until tender.
$17.00
Bhindi Masala Specialty

Traditional Punjabi preparation of tender okra simmered with onions and a mild spice blend.
$17.00

Chicken Specialties

Chicken Curry Specialty

Boneless chicken slow-cooked in a thick, complex sauce and garnished with fragrant cilantro. Spicy.
$20.00
Chicken Vindaloo Specialty

Boneless chicken slow-cooked with tender sliced potatoes in a hot spicy sauce with a savory touch of vinegar. Spicy.
$20.00
Chicken Saag Specialty

Tender chicken cooked in a hearty spinach cream sauce with mild spices in an earthy stew. Spicy.
$21.00
Chicken Jalfrezi Specialty

Chicken prepared with bell peppers, onions, and red-ripe tomatoes, stewed in a medium- to the hot-spicy curry. Spicy.
$20.00
Chicken Tikka Masala Specialty

A special version of our popular slow-cooked chicken simmered with crisp bell peppers and onions in a buttery sauce. Spicy.
$22.00
Chicken Tikka Masala

Shredded chicken slow-cooked with our house blend spices in creamy tomato sauce. Spicy.
$21.00
Chicken Makhani Specialty

Marinated chicken simmered in a buttery sauce with a hint of spice, smothered in onions, and tomatoes with nuts and raisins. Spicy.
$21.00
Chicken Shahi Korma Specialty

Succulent chicken and house-made cheese curds simmered in a rich curry with toasted nuts and raisins. Spicy.
$20.00
Chicken Dal Specialty

Roast chicken blended with creamed lentils and prepared with a buttery sauce and a hint of spice. Spicy.
$19.00
Chicken Mater Specialty

A simple North Indian dish of boneless chicken and fresh green peas seasoned with mild spices. Spicy.
$19.00
Chili Chicken Specialty

A fiery dish of tender chicken spiced with hot chili sauce and served with rice. Spicy.
$19.00
Chicken Mushroom Specialty

Succulent roasted chicken pieces prepared with fresh mushrooms. Spicy.
$19.00
Chicken Tikka Saag Specialty

Tender chicken blended with hearty spinach, tomatoes, and a creamy, mildly seasoned sauce. Spicy.
$19.00
Sabaz Chicken Specialty

Chicken cooked with fresh vegetables in our curry sauce. Spicy.
$19.00
Tikka Bhartha Specialty

Succulent bites of chicken blended with roasted eggplant and slow-cooked in mild spices until tender. Spicy.
$19.00
Chicken Choley Specialty

Hearty chickpeas served in a rich North Indian chicken curry with aromatic spices and a bold flavor. Spicy.
$19.00

Lamb and Goat Specialties

Lamb Curry Specialty

Delicate cuts of lamb simmered in a thick, rich curry sauce. A bold, distinctive dish served with rice.
$22.00
Lamb Do Piaza Specialty

Delicate cuts of lamb smothered in red-ripe tomatoes, crisp onions, and peppers, then seasoned with Punjabi spices.
$20.00
Lamb Korma Specialty

Tender lamb slow-cooked in a mildly spiced cream sauce, accented with buttery cashews and plump raisins.
$20.00
Lamb Saag Specialty

Delicate bites of lamb cooked North Indian-style in our hearty spinach and cream sauce with mild spices.
$20.00
Lamb Mushroom Specialty

Succulent roast lamb prepared with fresh mushrooms.
$20.00
Lamb Vindaloo Specialty

Tender lamb slow-cooked with tender sliced potatoes in a hot-spicy sauce with a savory touch of vinegar.
$20.00
Lamb Rogan Josh Specialty

Tender lamb simmered in a ripe, red tomato sauce with a touch of creamy yogurt.
$22.00
Lamb Punjabi Specialty

Tender bites of lamb sauted with seasonal mixed vegetables and aromatic spices.
$20.00
Lamb Jalfrezi Specialty

Lamb prepared Jalfrezi style with bell peppers, onions, and red-ripe tomatoes, stewed in a medium to the hot curry.
$20.00
Goat Curry (With Bones)

Tender goat meat with bones served with rice and naan.
$25.00

Shrimp and Fish Specialties

Traditional Curry Specialty

Choose fresh shrimp or delicate fish simmered in a thick, rich curry sauce.
$22.00
Bhuna Specialty

Choose fresh shrimp or fish smothered in sauteed onions, peppers, and tomatoes and seasoned with ginger and garlic.
$20.00
Masala Specialty

Choose fresh shrimp or fish marinated in yogurt then skewered and pan-fried with hearty tomatoes, curry, and cream.
$20.00
Saag Specialty

Choose fresh shrimp or fish cooked North Indian-style in our hearty spinach, cream sauce, and mild spices.
$20.00
Vindaloo Specialty

Choose fresh shrimp or fish simmered with tender sliced potatoes in a hot-spicy sauce with a touch of vinegar.
$20.00

Dinner Specials

Lamb Choley Dinner Special With Bhatura

Delicate lamb and chickpeas simmered in North Indian spices. A rich, flavorful dish served with fried bhatura bread and rice.
$25.00
Lamb and Shrimp Curry Dinner Special With Naan

Mildly seasoned shrimp and delicate bites of lamb simmered in a rich curry sauce. Served with nan and rice.
$26.00
Scallop Masala Dinner Special with Naan

Sea scallops prepared in a traditional Punjabi style, simmered in a creamy, tomato-based sauce. Served with Naan and rice.
$25.00
Keema Mater Dinner Special With Naan

Mildly spiced minced beef blended with fresh green peas and seasoned with coriander and ginger. Served with rice.
$25.00

Desserts

Ras Malai

Our flaky, house-made cheese pastry served in a dollop of sweet cream and sprinkled with cold pistachios.
$6.00
Gulab Jamun

2 delectable house-made cheese globes, deep-fried, and served warm in a bath of honey syrup.
$5.50
Kheer

This traditional Indian style rice pudding is served cool and sprinkled with pistachios.
$5.50
Kulfi

A dense, creamy Indian-style ice cream flavored with pistachios and a touch of rose water.
$4.50
Gajar Halwa

A popular Diwali and Holi dessert of grated carrots, condensed milk, and butter, cooked and garnished with pistachios.
$6.50

Beverages

Lassi

A refreshing blend of yogurt sweetened with rose water or salted with crushed cumin seeds and mint.
$5.50
Mango Lassi

Sweet, ripe mangoes blended with a touch of rose water and fresh house-made yogurt in a tropical smoothie.
$5.50
Aam Ras

Chilled sweet mango juice.
$5.50
Mango Milk Shake

Sweet, ripe mangoes blended with milk and ice cream.
$5.50
Iced Tea
$2.50
Soft Drinks
$3.50
Milk
$2.50
SHARABI LASSI

Refreshing Mango smoothie blended with Kahlua and Spiced Rum
$10.00
PINEAPPLE BOOMER

Tropical paradise in a glass. Whiskey stirred together with Amarreto and Pineapple juice
$10.00
SAFFRON MANHATTAN

Bourbon Rye, sweet vermouth,Saffron syrup and Angostura Bitters
$13.00

Gabriel G.

★★★★★

Oct 25, 2024

This is absolutely one of my favorite restaurants in Columbus for Indian food :) The service staff are always a delight, the Lamb Saag is to die for, the Onion naan is so moist and delicious, and the vibe and ambiance inside is super chill.Parking close can sometimes be tough and when it is packed it can be a bit loud in there, but I find every opportunity I can to visit and enjoy this little gem! Highly recommend

Megs V.

★★★★★

Sep 14, 2024

Delicious food! I came at 12:30 pm so the buffet was fresh. I like the ambiance. Great customer service

Jayme H.

★★★★★

Sep 10, 2024

Indian food is a favorite of mine and I love trying out new Indian restaurants when I travel and when I'm craving a nice cozy meal at home. Locally I'm a big fan of Aab and Haveli Bistro and from what I hear, this actually used to be an Aab but they changed ownership recently. I was up to giving them a try and lucky for me (and you) they offer delivery directly from their Yelp page, easy peasy.My food arrived piping hot which tells me that they took the time to really wrap it all up nicely. I ordered the garlic naan and navratan korma and both were incredible. The naan was soft and pillowy but at the same time sturdy enough to handle the weight of the veggies in my korma dish. For those that don't know, navratan korma is a mixture of vegetables tossed in a creamy sauce with raisins and cashews. It's my all time favorite Indian dish and goodness did they do it right! I was really caught off guard by how tasty it was. I'll definitely add Khaab to my small list of go-to Indian restaurants around the 614. Give it a try!

Saunta A.

★★★★☆

Feb 4, 2025

A friend and I visited on a Friday night. The restaurant was crowded but we didn't have to wait. The service was inconsistent, but okay. They have such a variety of cocktails so I would love to come back for happy hour. I enjoyed my Indian Summer cocktail as it was refreshing. The bread/naan was a $2 charge but worth it as you can't go wrong with naan. I ordered the Dinner Special which was a generous amount of food for $22. It was a little taste of everything and included an appetizer and dessert. I got spice level 4 out of 5 but probably could've gone 5 as I like to sniffle a little bit when I eat my Indian food. Overall, the meal was good and I would definitely return to this spot for Indian in the future.

Shawnie K.

★★★★★

Jan 19, 2025

Date night! Post-movie dinner at Khaab Indian Kitchen & Bar in Bexley. It was our first time here and we found the restaurant quite bustling and the decor modern, but comfortable. My only complaint is that lighting was really dim,, particularly in the corner, where we sat. The service was very attentive despite how busy they were. We ordered more food than we knew we could eat, but decided to try a couple of different entrees, which looked similar but tasted very different. I ordered the Punjabi lamb and Dan got the chicken Rogan Josh. Both were very good- saucy and the regular heat level was fine for our palates, however there is milder and hotter. We shared the chef's special stuffed naan (which was our favorite) and paneer pakora with dipping sauces. It was a very filling dinner but hit the spot on a cold, dreary night. I'll be back for the happy hour specials.

Lindsay W.

★★★★☆

Mar 4, 2025

Good food, everything was tasty. I can't really complain, but comparing it to another one of our favorite Indian buffets which has a little more options and special aloo tikki station etc. we probably won't return because it's got less options. Service was fine, inside seemed fine also. A little small inside.

Kenneth K.

★★★★★

Nov 1, 2024

Amazing Indian lunch buffet! Took my dad on his birthday for lunch and it was fast and had good selection. They have a good selection of seating and a sizeable bar but we didn't drink due to work. The service was friendly too.

Briana S.

★★★★☆

Nov 8, 2024

This restaurant is in Bexley with parking in the back. The lighting inside was dim and it was clean. I went with my mom for restaurant week and we each picked an appetizer, entree, and dessert. I got a fried paneer appetizer and it was okay. I attempted trying something new but didn't love it. I also tried to steer away from chicken tikka masala because I always get it so I got a lamb dish with rice and it was good. I probably wouldn't get it again. The dessert was a little too sweet for me. It was a dough with a honey substance. The service was amazing! The lady was so sweet! I would go back and try other things!

Tami D.

★★★★★

Feb 1, 2025

Went there for lunch. We were surprised to see a buffet. It was great trying different things. Everything was delicious.

Juan D.

★★★★★

May 9, 2024

Very straightforward, From decor to the food selections, this is the best I've had since moving to Columbus in 2020. I stopped while working for the buffet and glad I Yelped!My favorites were the Fry Chicken, Gobi Pakora, Tandoori chicken (not what I'm used to but great flavors). I will definitely be back!

Khaab Indian Kitchen & Bar

Menu

Appetizers

Papadi Chat

Keema Samosa

Chicken Pakora

Vegetable Pakora

Paneer Pakora

Aloo Tikki

Fish Amritsari

Papardamn

Mixed Platter

Assorted Vegetable Platter

Chicken Dippers

Veg. Samosa

Soups

Dal Soup

Tomato Soup

Salads

House Salad

Tomatoes and Onions

Side Dishes

Raita

Hot Pickles

Plain Yogurt

Sweet Mango Chutney

Breads

Tandoori Roti

Plain Paratha

Aloo Paratha

Poori

Bhatura

Aloo Bhatura

Paneer Bhatura

Nan-a-Tandoori Bread

Nan

Onion Nan

Garlic Nan

Chicken Nan

Aloo Nan

Chefs Special Nan

Paneer Nan

Keema Nan

Tandoori Specialties

Shrimp Tandoori Specialty

Lamb Chops Specialty

Malai Tikka Specialty

Chicken Tikka Specialty

Fish Tikka Specialty

Paneer Tikka Specialty

Chicken Tandoori Specialty

Seekah Kabab Specialty

Rice Specialty Dishes

Vegetable Biryani

Chicken Biryani

Lamb Biryani

Shrimp Biryani

Rice

Vegetarian Specialties

Nav Rattan Korma Specialty

Mixed Vegetables Specialty

Paneer Makhanni Specialty

Paneer Jalfrezi Specialty

Mater Paneer Specialty

Saag Paneer Specialty

Dal Makhani Specialty

Aloo Choley Specialty

Aloo Saag Specialty

Aloo Mater Specialty

Aloo Vindaloo Specialty

Malai Kofta Specialty

Bhartha Specialty

Vegetable Jalfrezi Specialty

Aloo Gobi Specialty

Mushroom Mater Specialty

Saag Choley Specialty

Saag Mushroom Specialty

Saag Kofta Specialty

Bhartha Mushroom Specialty

Bhindi Masala Specialty