Dakshin, Indian Restaurant

Kaju Chicken Pakoda

$19.88

Kaju Chicken Pakoda is a popular South Indian street-style snack featuring bite-sized boneless chicken and crunchy cashews marinated in bold spices, coated in a seasoned chickpea batter, and deep-fried until golden and crispy.

Charminar Chicken Roast

$18.71

Charminar Chicken Roast" generally refers to a rich, spicy, and deeply aromatic style of chicken roast originating from the historical Charminar region in Hyderabad, India. It blends the signature tang and heat of Hyderabadi cuisine with succulent, slow-cooked or flame-seared chicken.

Nalla Karam Chicken

$19.88

Nalla Karam Chicken is a fiery, spicy, and smoky South Indian dish originating from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It gets its signature intense heat and dark color from "Nalla Karam" (black spice powder), a blend of fire-roasted black lentils, dry red chilies, cumin, garlic, and curry leaves.

Monagadu Chicken

$19.88

Spicy chicken appetizer with customizable heat level: mild, medium, or hot.

Gundamma Gari Chicken

$19.88

Spiced Indian chicken appetizer; choose your spice level: mild, medium, or hot.

Chicken 65

$18.71

Chicken 65 is a popular, spicy South Indian appetizer of deep-fried, yogurt-marinated chicken pieces, known for its crispy exterior and bold flavor, often finished with a tempering of curry leaves, garlic, and chilies.

Vellulli Karam Chicken

$19.88

Vellulli Karam Chicken (translating to "Garlic Chili Chicken" in Telugu) is a fiery, aromatic South Indian dish. It gets its signature bold flavor and bright red color from a rich, freshly ground paste of raw garlic and red chilies, perfectly balanced with savory spices and aromatic curry leaves.

Pudina Chicken

$19.88

Pudina (Mint) Chicken is a vibrant, herb-packed Indian appetizer. It features tender bite-sized chicken pieces marinated in a bright green paste of fresh mint, cilantro, green chilies, and yogurt, before being oil-fried.

Goat Sukka

$21.05

Goat Sukka (also known as Mutton Sukka or Chukka) is an intensely flavorful, dry-fried goat meat dish from Southern and Western India (particularly popular in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and coastal Karnataka). It features tender, bite-sized goat meat cooked in a robust blend of toasted spices, curry leaves, and aromatics, and then pan-fried until dry and caramelized.

Charminar Mutton Ghee Roast

$21.05

Charminar Mutton Ghee Roast is a rich and fiery South Indian delicacy featuring tender mutton simmered in generous amounts of clarified butter (ghee) and an aromatic blend of roasted spices. Originating from the coastal kitchens of Karnataka (Mangalore/Kundapur), the iconic dish is known for its deep crimson color and robust, tangy-spicy flavor profile

Shrimp Peppar Fry

$21.05

Prawns pepper fry is a delicious and spicy stir fry made with prawns or shrimps with black pepper and cumin powder.

Andhra Royyala Cashew Fry

$21.05

Andhra Royyala Cashew Fry (or Kaju Royyala Vepudu) is a fiery, spicy, and aromatic coastal dish from Andhra Pradesh. It combines plump, marinated shrimp, deep-fried crunchy cashews, and traditional Indian spices like curry leaves, cumin, and red chili to create a rich and savory stir-fry.

Pudina Paneer

$18.71

Pudina Paneer is a vibrant, aromatic Indian dish that pairs crisp Paneer with a fresh mint (pudina) . It can be prepared as a dry side dish with a bright, herby coating or simmered into a flavorful green powder, fresh mint and garlic.

Nalla Karam Paneer

$18.71

Paneer marinated with a blend of spices, deep-fried, and tossed in a special nalla karam sauce, offering a vibrant Indian appetizer experience.

Gobi 65

$18.71

Gobi 65 is a popular Indo-Chinese appetizer made from crispy, deep-fried cauliflower florets coated in a spicy batter of flour, yogurt, and spices like chili, ginger, and garlic, often tempered with curry leaves and chilies for extra flavor. It's a crunchy, flavorful snack or starter, commonly served in South India.

Paneer 65

$18.71

Paneer 65 is a popular, spicy South Indian appetizer made from cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) that are marinated, coated in a spiced batter, and then deep-fried or air-fried until crispy.

Gobi Manchuria

$17.54

Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish featuring deep-fried balls (of chicken, cauliflower, or vegetables) tossed in a spicy, tangy sauce made with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and chili.

Panner Pepper Fry

$18.71

Paneer pepper fry is a quick, dry Indian appetizer featuring crispy-edged paneer cubes tossed in aromatic spices, freshly crushed black pepper, and crisp bell peppers.

Veg Machuria

$18.71

Pudina Gobi

$17.54

Pudina Gobi is a vibrant, aromatic Indian dish that pairs crisp cauliflower (gobi) with a fresh mint (pudina) . It can be prepared as a dry side dish with a bright, herby coating or simmered into a flavorful green powder, fresh mint and garlic.

Nalla Karam Gobi

$17.54

Cauliflower florets are deep-fried and tossed with a spicy blend of Indian spices, featuring curry leaves and aromatic herbs.

Chicken Tikka

$19.88

Chicken tikka is a popular Indian dish of marinated, spiced, and charred chunks of chicken, traditionally cooked in a tandoor oven, often served as an appetizer or as the base for the creamy, tomato-based curry known as Chicken Tikka Masala. The chicken is marinated in yogurt and spices like garam masala, cumin, and coriander, which tenderizes it and adds flavor before being grilled.

Panner Tikka

$18.71

Paneer tikka is a popular Indian appetizer of marinated paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cubes, often with bell peppers and onions, grilled until charred and smoky. The marinade typically includes yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and spices like chili powder, turmeric, and garam masala, giving it a tangy and spicy flavor.

Tandoori Chicken

$19.88

Tandoori chicken is a popular Indian dish of chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, traditionally roasted in a tandoor (clay oven). The marinade gives the chicken a vibrant red color and a tangy, spicy flavor, with key spices including ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder, often with Kashmiri chili for color. While traditionally cooked in a tandoor.

Tangdi Chicken Kebab

$19.88

Chicken Tangdi Kabab is an incredibly popular Indian appetizer made with chicken legs (drumsticks) that are marinated in a blend of yogurt, aromatic spices, and herbs, then grilled or roasted. "Tangdi" translates to leg, making this a juicy, tender, and flavor-packed dish.

Vijayawada Chicken Boneless Biryani

$19.88

Vijayawada Boneless Chicken Biryani is a fiery, aromatic Andhra delicacy. Unlike classic Hyderabadi dum biryani, it layers fragrant basmati rice with heavily spiced, deep-fried boneless chicken pieces that are tossed in a rich, tangy masala rather than being cooked with raw meat.

Chicken 65 Biryani

$19.88

Chicken 65 Biryani is a flavorful fusion dish that combines the fiery, crispy texture of South Indian "Chicken 65" with the aromatic, layered richness of traditional basmati rice biryani.

Chicken Boneless Biryan

$18.71

Marinated boneless chicken pieces cooked with fragrant basmati rice, aromatic spices, and herbs, creating a classic Indian biryani experience.

Hyderabadi Egg Dum Biryani

$17.54

Basmati rice layered with spiced hard-boiled eggs and aromatic spices, slow-cooked in traditional Hyderabadi dum style for a rich and satisfying biryani experience.

Dakshin Signature Mixed Dum Biryani(Chicken,Goat and Shrimp)

$23.39

Marinated chicken, goat, and shrimp are layered with basmati rice and aromatic spices, slow-cooked in the traditional dum style for a rich, flavorful Indian biryani experience.

Dakshin Ulavacharu Chicken Dum Biryani

$19.88

Dakshin or Ulavacharu Chicken Dum Biryani is a highly aromatic South Indian dish featuring tender, spiced chicken layered with fragrant basmati rice and ulavacharu (horse gram soup). This slow-cooked, dum method creates a rich, tangy, and subtly smoky flavor profile that differs from traditional biryanis.

Chef’s Special Mutton Ghee Roast Biryani

$23.39

Chef’s Special Mutton Ghee Roast Biryani is a decadent fusion dish pairing tender goat meat, slow-cooked in rich clarified butter (ghee) and a robust South Indian spice paste, with fragrant, long-grain basmati rice.

Goat Kheema Biryani

$22.22

Minced goat is cooked with basmati rice and aromatic spices, creating a traditional Indian biryani dish.

Shrimp Biryani

$22.22

Shrimp marinated with spices and saffron, cooked with basmati rice and aromatic herbs.

Nalli Gosh biryani

$26.90

Slow-cooked basmati rice layered with tender lamb shank, infused with aromatic spices, creating a rich and savory biryani experience.

Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani

$18.71

Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani is a classic Indian dish where fragrant basmati rice is layered with marinated, bone-in chicken. Slow-cooked in a sealed pot (dum), the steam melds the distinct aromas of saffron, caramelized onions, and whole spices with tender, juicy meat.

Hyderabadi Goat Dum Biryani

$22.22

Hyderabadi Goat Dum Biryani is a world-renowned, aromatic dish featuring tender goat meat (mutton) marinated in spices and slow-cooked in a sealed pot with fragrant Basmati rice. This iconic recipe marries the rich, Mughlai culinary techniques with local southern Indian spices.

Charminar Veg Keema Biryani

$17.54

Minced vegetables blended with basmati rice, infused with traditional spices, creating a flavorful Indian biryani experience.

Dakshin Special Paneer Biryani

$19.88

Basmati rice layered with paneer cubes, typically cooked with aromatic spices and herbs, creating a classic Indian biryani experience.

Paneer 65 Biryani

$18.71

Paneer 65 Biryani features basmati rice layered with paneer cubes sautéed in 65 sauce, blended with aromatic spices and herbs for a traditional Indian dish.

Maryada Ramanna Cut Mirchi Biryani

$18.71

Basmati rice with battered chili pieces, layered with aromatic spices and homemade biryani masala, inspired by traditional Indian flavors.

Vankaya (Eggplant) Biryani

$17.54

Basmati rice layered with eggplant and a blend of spices, cooked in the dum method, offering a fragrant and aromatic biryani experience.

Dakshin Ulavacharu Paneer Dum Biryani

$19.88

Paneer Tikka Masala

$18.71

Homemade Indian cheese cubes cooked with onions and peppers in a creamy tomato sauce, typically featuring a hint of fenugreek and aromatic spices.

Paneer Butter Masala

$18.71

Homemade cottage cheese cooked in a creamy tomato and butter sauce, typically enriched with onions, spices, and a touch of fenugreek.

Methi Chaman

$17.54

Cottage cheese cooked with fenugreek leaves in a creamy spinach gravy, seasoned with aromatic Indian herbs.

Shahi Paneer

$18.71

Cottage cheese simmered in a creamy gravy with cashew nuts, almonds, tomatoes, and spices, offering a rich and aromatic taste.

Kaju Masala Curry

$17.54

Cashews simmered in a creamy tomato and onion gravy, enhanced with aromatic spices.

Kadai Paneer

$18.71

Paneer cubes sautéed with onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, seasoned with a blend of Indian spices.

Mutter Panner

$18.71

Homemade cottage cheese and green peas typically simmered in a tomato-based gravy with a blend of Indian spices.

Channa masala

$16.37

Garbanzo beans simmered with onions, tomatoes, and a blend of spices.

Gutti Vankaya Masala

$16.37

Baby eggplant stuffed with a paste of peanuts, onions, and spices, cooked in a traditional curry style with coconut and sesame flavors.

Veg Keema Curry

$16.37

Minced vegetables cooked in a spiced tomato and onion gravy, featuring a blend of traditional Indian herbs and spices.

Butter Chicken

$18.71

Boneless chicken cooked in a creamy tomato sauce with mild spices and a touch of butter.

Chicken Tikka Masala

$19.88

Chicken roasted in a tandoor, simmered in a creamy tomato sauce with onions, bell peppers, and spices.

Kadai Chicken

$18.71

Boneless chicken cooked with onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, typically sautéed with fresh herbs and ground spices in an Indian kadai (wok).

Telangana Mutton Kurra

$21.05

Goat cooked in a Telangana-style curry, typically featuring a blend of spices and herbs for a traditional regional flavor.

Egg Masala

$17.54

Boiled eggs simmered in a spiced onion-tomato gravy, typically including a blend of Indian spices for a rich flavor.

Andhra Chicken Curry

$18.71

Chicken cooked with a blend of South Indian spices, tomatoes, and onions in a traditional Andhra-style curry.

Ankapur Chicken Curry

$19.88

Bone-in chicken marinated in yogurt and ankapur spices, slow-cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic for a rich, aromatic curry.

Garlic Naan

$4.08

Leavened flatbread baked in a tandoor, topped with minced garlic and cilantro.

Chilli Naan

$4.08

Naan bread cooked in a tandoor, typically infused with fresh green chilies and coriander for a subtle spicy kick.

Chilli Garlic Naan

$4.67

Leavened white flour bread baked in a tandoor, topped with minced garlic and green chili.

Bread Basket

$12.86

An assortment of Indian flatbreads including naan, garlic naan, and onion kulcha.

Butter Naan

$4.08

Leavened white flour bread baked in a tandoor, typically topped with butter.

Plain Naan

$3.50

Plain naan is a soft, leavened flatbread typically made from refined flour and baked in a traditional Indian tandoor oven.

Gulab Jamun

$5.84

Deep-fried milk balls typically soaked in sugar syrup with hints of cardamom and rose water.

Ghajar ka Halwa

$7.01

Grated carrots simmered in milk and sugar, enhanced with ghee, and garnished with mixed nuts.

Rabdi Gulab Jamun

$7.01

Pepsi

$2.33

Pepsi is a classic carbonated soft drink, offering a refreshing and slightly sweet flavor profile with fizzy bubbles.

Irani Chai

$3.50

Milk is slow cooked with a special tea mixture, typically including Indian spices and sweetened for a creamy, aromatic beverage inspired by Persian traditions.

Sparkling Water

$3.50

Indian sparkling water typically includes a mix of lemon and mild spices, offering a refreshing and effervescent drink experience.

Mexican(Coke,Spirite)

$3.50

Mexican Coke or Sprite, served in a glass bottle, typically made with real cane sugar for a refreshing taste.

Falooda

$8.18

Coke

$2.33

Classic carbonated soft drink with a distinct cola flavor, typically offering a sweet and fizzy experience.

Spirite

$2.33

A carbonated soft drink with a lemon-lime flavor, offering a crisp and refreshing citrus taste.

Malai Kofta Biryani

$18.71

Chicken Wings

$19.88

Baby Corn Manchuria

$17.54

Baby Corn 65

$17.54

Dupudu Pothu Goat Biryani

$23.39

Ghee Roast Chicken Pulao

$19.88