Skip to main content
Charminar Express (Temecula)
Cart

Join the VIP Club

—

Earn 1 point for every $1 spent and unlock $10.00 off every 500 points!

Charminar Express (Temecula)

ClosedOpens 11:00 AM Fri

26480 Ynez Rd. Unit 3, Temecula, CA 92591 — directions (opens in a new tab)(951) 225-8552

ASAP

Menu

  • Vegetarian Starters.
  • Non-Vegetarian Starters.
  • Tandoor
  • Vegetarian Entrées.
  • Non-Vegetarian Entrées.
  • Biryanis.
  • Rice & Sides.
  • Breads
  • Indo-Chinese Wok.
  • Desserts.
  • Beverages.
  • Charminar Feast
  • Idly & Tiffin Specials.
  • Dosa Specials.
  • Vada Specials.
  • Saturday Event

Vegetarian Starters.

  • Vegetable Samosa (2 Pcs)

    Golden crispy pastry stuffed with seasoned potatoes, peas, and aromatic spices.

    $8.99

    Vegetable Samosa (2 Pcs)
  • Vegetable Pakora

    Mixed vegetables dipped in gram flour batter and fried crisp.

    $8.99

    Vegetable Pakora
  • Cauliflower 65

    Crispy cauliflower florets tossed in a spicy, tangy Indo-Chinese sauce.

    $15.99

    Cauliflower 65
  • Crispy Cauliflower

    Crispy fried cauliflower tossed in tangy Indo-Chinese sauce.

    $15.99

    Crispy Cauliflower
  • Veg Manchurian

    Crispy mixed-vegetable dumplings tossed in a spicy, tangy Indo-Chinese garlic sauce.

    $15.99

    Veg Manchurian
  • Chili Paneer

    Paneer sautéed with peppers in spicy chili garlic sauce.

    $15.99

    Chili Paneer
  • Paneer 65

    Paneer florets tossed in a spicy, tangy South Indian-style 65 seasoning.

    $15.99

    Paneer 65
  • Paneer Majestic

    Crispy paneer tossed in creamy Andhra-style spices.

    $15.99

  • Veg Spring Roll

    Crunchy rolls filled with seasoned vegetables.

    $8.99

  • Samosa Chat

    Crushed samosas topped with chutneys and yogurt.

    $12.99

Non-Vegetarian Starters.

  • Kodi Vepudu Boneless

    Andhra-style spicy chicken fry with curry leaves.

    $15.99

  • Chicken Lolipop

    Frenched chicken wings marinated in Indo-Chinese spices, deep-fried to crispy perfection, and tossed in a spicy, tangy sauce

    $16.99

    Chicken LolipopOut of Stock
  • Chicken Angara

    Smoky grilled chicken marinated in spices.

    $15.99

    Chicken Angara
  • Chicken Majestic

    Crispy chicken tossed in creamy spicy masala.

    $15.99

    Chicken Majestic
  • Chicken 65

    Deep fried chicken with bold South Indian spices.

    $15.99

    Chicken 65
  • Chilli Chicken

    Chicken stir fried with peppers and chili sauce.

    $15.99

    Chilli Chicken
  • Apollo Fish

    Crispy fish tossed in spicy yogurt masala.

    $15.99

    Apollo Fish
  • Chilli Fish

    Fish stir fried with peppers and chili sauce.

    $15.99

  • Andhra Velluli Chicken

    Garlic rich spicy Andhra chicken.

    $15.99

  • Nalla Karam Chicken

    Black pepper based spicy chicken fry.

    $15.99

  • Pepper Chicken

    Pepper chicken fry with South Indian spices.

    $15.99

    Pepper Chicken
  • Karipata Chicken

    Curry leaf flavored chicken fry.

    $15.99

    Karipata Chicken
  • Chicken Manchurian

    Crispy Chicken dumplings tossed in a spicy, tangy Indo-Chinese garlic sauce.

    $16.99

    Chicken Manchurian

Tandoor

  • CHICKEN TANDOORI PLATTER

    🔥 Tandoori Chicken 🔥 Chicken Malai Kebab 🔥 Chicken Boti Kebab

    $19.99

    CHICKEN TANDOORI PLATTEROut of Stock
  • FISH POMFRET

    $19.99

  • MIXED TANDOORI PLATTER

    🔥 TEMECULA! YOUR WEEKEND TANDOORI FEAST IS HERE! 🍗🥩🍤 Craving smoky, juicy, perfectly grilled Indian food? Experience our Tandoori Platter Weekend Special at Charminar Express Temecula! 😍 👑 MIXED TANDOORI PLATTER — $29.99 🍗 Tandoori Chicken 🔥 Chicken Malai Kebab 🌶️ Chicken Boti Kebab 🥩 Lamb Seekh Kebab 🧀 Grilled Paneer 🐟 Tandoori Fish 🍤 Tandoori Prawns 🥩 Lamb Chops

    $29.99

    MIXED TANDOORI PLATTEROut of Stock
  • Zafrani Paneer Tikka

    Paneer marinated in saffron yogurt spices.

    $17.99

    Zafrani Paneer Tikka
  • Grilled Veggies

    Fresh mixed vegetables marinated with spices and grilled for a smoky, flavorful finish

    $16.99

    Grilled VeggiesOut of Stock
  • Malai Kebab

    Creamy marinated chicken grilled soft and juicy.

    $18.99

    Malai Kebab
  • Tandoori Chicken

    Classic clay oven roasted chicken

    $18.99

    Tandoori Chicken
  • Lamb Chops

    Juicy lamb chops marinated with aromatic spices and grilled to perfection.

    $19.99

    Lamb Chops
  • Mutton Seekh Kebab

    Minced chicken skewers grilled with herbs

    $19.99

Vegetarian Entrées.

  • Aloo Gobi

    Potato and cauliflower cooked with spices.

    $16.99

  • Navratan Korma

    Mixed vegetables in creamy mild gravy.

    $16.99

    Navratan Korma
  • Channa Masala

    Chickpeas cooked in tangy tomato curry.

    $16.99

    Channa Masala
  • Daal Tadka

    Lentils tempered with garlic and spices.

    $16.99

    Daal Tadka
  • Dal Makhani

    Slow-cooked black lentils and kidney beans in a rich, creamy, buttery gravy.

    $16.99

    Dal Makhani
  • Malai Kofta

    Fried dumplings in creamy gravy.

    $16.99

    Malai Kofta
  • Shahi Paneer

    Soft paneer cubes cooked in a rich, creamy, mildly spiced tomato-cashew gravy.

    $16.99

    Shahi Paneer
  • Paneer Butter Masala

    Paneer in creamy tomato gravy.

    $17.99

    Paneer Butter Masala
  • Kadai Paneer

    Paneer with peppers in thick masala.

    $17.99

    Kadai Paneer
  • Saag Paneer

    Paneer cooked in spinach gravy.

    $17.99

  • Paneer Bhurji

    Crumbled paneer sautéed with onions, tomatoes, peppers, and aromatic spices.

    $17.99

    Paneer Bhurji
  • Baingan Bharta

    Fire-roasted eggplant mashed and cooked with onions, tomatoes, and traditional spices.

    $17.99

    Baingan Bharta

Non-Vegetarian Entrées.

  • Goat Nihari

    We slow-cook our Goat Nihari for hours until the goat is fall-off-the-bone tender and the gravy develops a deep, rich flavor.

    $19.99Out of Stock

  • Goat Haleem

    Rich, creamy Haleem topped with crispy fried onions, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lemon. A comforting weekend special

    $19.99

    Goat HaleemOut of Stock
  • Chicken Tikka Masala

    Grilled chicken in rich tomato gravy.

    $17.99

    Chicken Tikka Masala
  • Fish Tikka Masala

    Grilled Fish in rich tomato gravy.

    $17.99

    Fish Tikka Masala
  • Butter Chicken

    Creamy butter chicken curry.

    $17.99

    Butter Chicken
  • Butter Fish

    Creamy butter Fish curry.

    $17.99

    Butter Fish
  • Chicken Chettinadi

    Spicy South Indian chicken curry.

    $17.99

  • Chicken Sukka

    Dry style chicken with roasted spices.

    $17.99

    Chicken Sukka
  • Kadai Goat

    Goat cooked with peppers in thick gravy.

    $19.99

  • Goat Chettinadi

    Spicy South Indian goat curry.

    $19.99

  • Goat Sukka

    Dry goat dish with bold spices.

    $19.99

    Goat Sukka
  • Egg Pepper Masala

    Eggs cooked in pepper masala.

    $17.99

  • Chicken Kadai

    Chicken cooked with peppers in masala.

    $16.99

  • Malabar Fish Curry

    Tender fish simmered in a rich, tangy coconut-based curry with aromatic South Indian spices.

    $16.99

    Malabar Fish Curry
  • Anda Masala Curry

    Egg curry in spiced gravy.

    $16.99

Biryanis.

  • Hyderabadi Goat Dum Biryani

    Slow cooked rice layered with spiced goat

    $21.99Out of Stock

  • Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani

    Classic dum cooked chicken biryani.

    $19.99

    Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani
  • Chicken 65 Biryani

    Spicy chicken 65 layered with rice.

    $18.99

    Chicken 65 Biryani
  • Charminar Special Chicken Biryani

    House special boneless chicken biryani.

    $19.99

  • Gongura Chicken Biryani

    Tangy sorrel leaf chicken biryani.

    $19.99

    Gongura Chicken BiryaniOut of Stock
  • Avakaya Chicken Biryani

    Pickle flavored spicy biryani.

    $19.99

    Avakaya Chicken Biryani
  • Chicken Mughlai Biryani

    Fragrant basmati rice layered with tender chicken, aromatic spices, and rich Mughlai flavors.

    $19.99

    Chicken Mughlai Biryani
  • Vegetable Dum Biryani

    Mixed vegetable dum biryani.

    $17.99

    Vegetable Dum Biryani
  • Mirchi Bajji Biryani

    Fragrant basmati rice layered with crispy stuffed chili bajjis, aromatic spices, and bold Indian flavors.

    $17.99

    Mirchi Bajji Biryani
  • Paneer Mughlai Biryani

    Fragrant basmati rice layered with soft paneer, aromatic spices, and rich Mughlai flavors.

    $19.99

    Paneer Mughlai Biryani
  • Paneer Biryani

    Paneer based aromatic rice dish.

    $19.99

    Paneer Biryani
  • Gongura Paneer Biryani

    Tangy paneer biryani.

    $19.99

  • Gongura Goat Biryani

    Goat biryani with gongura flavor.

    $21.99

    Gongura Goat BiryaniOut of Stock

Rice & Sides.

  • Biryani Flavor Rice (16 Oz)

    Aromatic spiced basmati rice.

    $8.99

    Biryani Flavor Rice (16 Oz)
  • Jeera Rice (16 Oz)

    Rice flavored with cumin seeds.

    $8.99

    Jeera Rice (16 Oz)
  • Plain Basmati Rice (16 Oz)

    Steamed long grain rice.

    $2.99

    Plain Basmati Rice (16 Oz)
  • Curd Rice (16 Oz)

    Cooling yogurt rice tempered with traditional South Indian seasoning.

    $8.99

    Curd Rice (16 Oz)
  • Cucumber Raita

    Yogurt with cucumber and spices.

    $2.49

    Cucumber Raita
  • Mirchi Ka Salan

    Hyderabadi chili curry side.

    $2.49

    Mirchi Ka Salan
  • Indian Pickle

    Traditional spicy pickle.

    $2.49

  • Onion Chili Salad

    Fresh onions with chili and lemon.

    $2.49

  • Boiled Eggs (2pc)

    Simple boiled eggs.

    $4.99

    Boiled Eggs (2pc)

Breads

  • Tandoori Roti

    Whole wheat bread baked in tandoor.

    $3.99

    Tandoori Roti
  • Butter Roti

    Soft roti with butter.

    $3.99

    Butter Roti
  • Classic Naan

    Leavened flatbread.

    $3.99

    Classic Naan
  • Butter Naan

    Naan topped with butter.

    $3.99

    Butter Naan
  • Garlic Naan

    Naan flavored with garlic

    $3.99

    Garlic Naan
  • Chili Garlic Naan

    Spicy garlic naan

    $3.99

    Chili Garlic Naan
  • Cheese Naan

    Naan stuffed with cheese.

    $4.99

  • Naan Basket (Butter, Garlic, Chili )

    Assorted freshly baked naans served in butter, garlic, and chili flavors.

    $9.99

    Naan Basket (Butter, Garlic, Chili )
  • Chole Bhature, Poori

    Chickpea curry with fried bread.

    $14.99

    Chole Bhature, Poori

Indo-Chinese Wok.

  • Street Fried Rice

    Fried rice with vegetables.

    $16.99

    Street Fried Rice
  • Schezwan Noodles

    Stir-fried noodles with tender chicken, vegetables, and a spicy, flavorful Schezwan sauce.

    $16.99

    Schezwan Noodles
  • Street Noodles

    Chicken Noodles.

    $16.99

    Street Noodles

Desserts.

  • Gulab Jamun

    Milk dumplings in sugar syrup.

    $5.99

    Gulab Jamun
  • Ras Malai

    Cottage cheese balls soaked in thicknene, sweetened and flavored milk

    $6.99

    Ras MalaiOut of Stock

Beverages.

  • Bottled Water

    Packaged drinking water.

    $1.99

  • Soda Can

    Carbonated beverage.

    $1.99

  • Thumbs Up

    Indian cola drink.

    $3.50

    Thumbs Up
  • Mango Lassi

    Creamy yogurt mango drink.

    $4.99

    Mango Lassi
  • Charminar Ki Chai

    Traditional milk tea.

    $3.50

  • Virgin Mojito

    Mint lime refreshing drink.

    $5.99

  • Madras Coffee

    Authentic South Indian filter coffee with rich aroma and flavor.

    $3.99

    Madras Coffee

Charminar Feast

  • Chicken Mandi

    Tender, slow-cooked chicken served over fragrant basmati rice, seasoned with traditional Arabian spices for a rich, smoky flavor.

    $21.99

    Chicken MandiOut of Stock
  • Lamb Shank Mandi

    Tender lamb shank served over fragrant mandi rice with traditional spices.

    $24.99

    Lamb Shank MandiOut of Stock
  • Family Feast

    Choice of Family Pack Biryani + Choice of Entrée | + Choice of Appetizer+ 2 Classic Naan | + 1 Dessert | + 2 Drinks

    $69.99

    Family FeastOut of Stock

Idly & Tiffin Specials.

  • Idly (3pcs)

    $10.99

  • Podi Ghee idly (2pcs)

    $10.99

  • Idly(2pcs) Vada(1pc) Combo

    $10.99

  • Idly(1pc) Vada(2pcs) Combo

    $10.99

Dosa Specials.

  • Dosa night - Kids

    $9.99

    Dosa night - Kids
  • Plain Dosa

    Dosa is a thin pancake made from a fermented batter of ground black lentils and rice.

    $10.99

    Plain Dosa
  • Masala Dosa

    Dosa is a thin pancake made from a fermented batter of ground black lentils and rice.

    $12.99

    Masala Dosa
  • Butter Masala Dosa

    Dosa is a thin pancake made from a fermented batter of ground black lentils and rice.

    $12.99

    Butter Masala Dosa
  • Onion Dosa

    Dosa is a thin pancake made from a fermented batter of ground black lentils and rice.

    $12.99

    Onion Dosa
  • Cheese Dosa

    Dosa is a thin pancake made from a fermented batter of ground black lentils and rice.

    $12.99

    Cheese Dosa
  • Ghee Dosa

    Crisp dosa roasted with aromatic ghee for enhanced flavor.

    $12.99

    Ghee Dosa
  • Ghee Masala Dosa

    Dosa is a thin pancake made from a fermented batter of ground black lentils and rice.

    $12.99

  • Podi Dosa

    Dosa is a thin pancake made from a fermented batter of ground black lentils and rice.

    $12.99

  • Podi Ghee Dosa

    Dosa is a thin pancake made from a fermented batter of ground black lentils and rice.

    $12.99

  • Podi Masala Dosa

    Dosa is a thin pancake made from a fermented batter of ground black lentils and rice.

    $12.99

  • Kara Dosa

    Dosa is a thin pancake made from a fermented batter of ground black lentils and rice.

    $12.99

  • Kara Masala Dosa

    Dosa is a thin pancake made from a fermented batter of ground black lentils and rice.

    $12.99

  • Mysore Plain Dosa

    Dosa is a thin pancake made from a fermented batter of ground black lentils and rice.

    $12.99

    Mysore Plain Dosa
  • Mysore Masala Dosa

    Dosa is a thin pancake made from a fermented batter of ground black lentils and rice.

    $12.99

    Mysore Masala Dosa
  • Paneer Bhurji Dosa

    Dosa is a thin pancake made from a fermented batter of ground black lentils and rice.

    $14.99

Vada Specials.

  • Medhu vada (3pcs)

    Crispy deep fried snack is made from uraddal (black gram lentils)

    $10.99

  • Plain Uttapam

    Thick and soft savory pancake with a light crispy edge.

    $11.99

    Plain Uttapam
  • Onion Uttapam

    Uttapam topped with chopped onions for a mild savory flavor.

    $12.99

    Onion Uttapam
  • Onion Chili Uttapam

    Uttapam topped with onions and green chilies for extra spice.

    $12.99

    Onion Chili Uttapam
  • Onion Tomato Uttapam

    Uttapam topped with onions and tomatoes for a fresh savory taste.

    $12.99

    Onion Tomato Uttapam
  • Onion Tomato Chili Uttapam

    Uttapam topped with onion, tomato, and chili for a bold and spicy flavor.

    $12.99

    Onion Tomato Chili Uttapam

Saturday Event

  • Idli, 3 pieces

    $10.99

  • Medu Vada, 3 pieces

    $10.99Out of Stock

  • Combo: 2 idli + 1 vada

    $10.99

  • Samosa Chaat

    $10.99Out of Stock

  • Veg Paneer Biryani

    $12.99Out of Stock

  • Veg Thali Includes 2 rotis, veg biryani, vada, paneer matar curry, sambar, chutney, raita, and sweet.

    Includes 2 rotis, veg biryani, vada, paneer matar curry, sambar, chutney, raita, and sweet.

    $15.99Out of Stock

  • Tea

    $2.99Out of Stock

  • Lassi

    $4.99Out of Stock

  • Soda

    $2.99Out of Stock

  • Bottled Water

    $1.00

    Bottled WaterOut of Stock

Powered byInnowi (opens in a new tab)

Terms and Conditions (opens in a new tab) Privacy Policy (opens in a new tab)Accessibility Statement© 2026

Innowi Inc. is a Registered ISO of Elavon, Inc. Georgia

We couldn't load the ordering page.

Please refresh to try again.