Kadhai the Indian Wok Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Kadhai the Indian Wok, an authentic gem located in Raleigh, NC. This family-run restaurant impresses with a diverse menu that beautifully showcases Indian cuisine's rich flavors through its extensive buffet and a la carte options. Diners rave about the Chicken Madras and the delightful Mushroom Potato dish, both highlighted for their aromatic sauces and vibrant flavors.
The buffet offers something for everyone, including vegetarian delights and succulent meat dishes like lamb, goat, and chicken curries. Frequent guests appreciate the friendly service and the chef’s commitment to special features, ensuring a consistent and satisfying dining experience. Kadhai has garnered rave reviews for delivering large portions that often result in delicious leftovers, making it a must-visit for any Indian cuisine lover.
If you're on the lookout for exceptional flavors and warm hospitality, Kadhai the Indian Wok is the perfect destination.
Beverages
Sweet Lassi
A sweet yogurt drink from north India.
Rose Lassi
A sweet yogurt drink flavored with rose syrup.
Mango Lassi
A sweet yogurt drink flavored with mango.
Salt Lassi
A typical north Indian drink of yogurt and cumin seeds.
Masala Tea
Special Indian Darjeeling tea flavored with cardamom, cloves, cinnamon. Tasty and refreshing.
Canned Dr. Pepper
Dr. Pepper
Canned Canada Dry
Water Bottle
Smart Water
Apple Juice
Canned Pepsi
The bold, refreshing, robust cola, click to add to your meal.
Jarritos
Orange, Pineapple, Guava
La Croix Sparkling Water
Mixed Vegetable Pakoras
An assortment of vegetable fritters dipped in chickpea flour batter and fried.
Aloo Tikki
Potato patties served with red chutney.
Vegetable Samosa
Seasoned potatoes and peas wrapped in a light pastry.
Assorted Platter
Assortment of vegetable pakoras, samosa, chicken tikka and lamb tikka.
Chicken 65
Seasoned chicken dipped in specialty batter and fried. Specify spice 1-10
Appetizers
Indian Breads
Naan
Leavened white flour bread baked in clay oven.
Roti
Whole wheat bread baked in clay oven.
Chapati
Soft whole wheat bread cooked on pan.
Tandoori Lachadar Paratha
Multi-layered flaky whole wheat bread, lightly buttered.
Aloo Paratha
Whole wheat bread stuffed with potatoes, lightly spiced.
Onion Kulcha
A fluffy white bread stuffed with onions and spices.
Garlic Naan
Freshly baked white bread topped with garlic and fresh butter.
Stuffed Naan
A light bread stuffed with tender chopped chicken or minced lamb and herbs, lightly spiced. Please specify when ordering
Kashmiri Naan
Stuffed with sweetened coconut and nuts baked in clay oven. Specialty of kashmir.
Paneer Kucha
White flour bread stuffed with grated homemade cheese, lightly spiced.
Poori (Chef's Specialty)
Puffy whole wheat bread.
Bread Basket
An assortment of Naan breads; Plain Naan, Garlic Naan, Onion Kulcha & Roti
Peas Pulao
Long grain basmati rice cooked with fresh green peas and saffron. (No raita)
Vegetable Biryani
Baked casserole of basmati rice and fresh vegetables flavored with saffron, nuts, and raisins.
Murgh Biryani - Chicken
Baked casserole of basmati rice and chicken richly flavored with saffron, nuts and raisins.
Gosht Biryani - Lamb
Baked casserole of basmati rice and lamb cubes richly flavored with saffron, nuts, and raisins.
Shrimp Biryani
Baked casserole of basmati rice and chicken richly flavored with saffron, nuts, and raisins.
Goat Biryani
Baked casserole of basmati rice and goat pieces richly flavored with saffron and nuts.
Rice and Biryanis
Seafood Entrees
Shrimp Masala
Large shrimp sauteed with garlic, ginger, golden onions, tomatoes, and green peppers. Served with rice.
Shrimp Vindaloo
Large shrimp cooked with fiery red hot spices. A specialty from Goa. Served with rice.
Shrimp Jhalfrezi
Shrimp sauteed with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and coriander. Tangy and tasteful. Served with rice.
Mughlai Fish
Salmon cooked in a coconut and lemon curry
Lamb Curry
Lean chunks of lamb cooked in a spicy curry sauce of ground onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and seasonings. Served with rice.
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb cooked in a fiery vinegar infused sauce. A specialty from Goa. Served with rice.
Lamb Bhuna Punjabi
Chunks of lamb cooked with sauteed onions and green peppers, fresh herbs and spices in a curry sauce. A delicacy from Punjab. Served with rice.
Lamb Patiala
Tender boneless lamb pieces cooked with ground onion, ginger, garlic, aromatic masala, and potatoes. From royal kitchen of Patiala state. Served with rice.
Lamb Korma
Cubes of lamb cooked in a creamy coconut sauce and garnished with almonds and raisins. A specialty of Kashmir. Served with rice.
Lamb And Spinach
Tender lamb pieces cooked with chopped creamy spinach and traditional spices. Served with rice.
Goat Curry
Pieces of Boned Goat meat cooked in a curry sauce with a blend of spices. Served with rice.
Lamb Pasanda
Lamb cooked with red wine and pistachios
Lamb Tikka Masala
Lamb Dhanksak
Chunks of lamb cooked in a Masoor lentil sauce
Goat Dhansak
Chucks of Goat cooked in a Masoor lentil sauce
Lamb and Goat Entrees
Chicken Entrees
Chicken Curry
Traditional poultry dish prepared in a spicy curry sauce of ground onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and seasonings. Served with rice.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Barbecued cubes of chicken cooked with tomatoes, onions, and yogurt. An all time favorite. Served with rice.
Chicken Korma
Chicken cooked in creamy sauce with almonds and dried nuts, lightly spiced. Served with rice.
Chicken And Spinach
Curried chicken cooked with fresh spinach and lightly spiced. Served with rice.
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken cooked in a fiery, red hot curry sauce. A specialty from Goa. Served with rice.
Chicken Jalfrezi
Strips of chicken marinated with fresh ground spices and sauteed with tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. Served with rice.
Chicken Madras
Boneless cubes of chicken cooked in traditional spices. A south Indian specialty. Served with rice.
Butter Chicken
Boneless tandoori chicken cooked in a rich creamy sauce with fresh tomatoes and combination of delicate spices. Served with rice.
Chicken Pasanda
Cubes of chicken cooked with red wine and pistachios
Tandoori Chicken Masala
Boned-in Tandoori Chicken cooked in a coconut curry
Saag Paneer
Fresh homemade cheese cooked in a creamy spinach sauce. Served with rice.
Malai Kofta Curry
Croquettes of fresh cheese simmered in a light creamy sauce garnished with nuts and raisins. Served with rice.
Mushroom And Peas
Fresh mushrooms with cashew nuts and green peas cooked in a lightly creamy sauce. Served with rice.
Chana Peshawari
Chic peas slowly simmered with tart pomegranate seeds cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices. A delicacy of Peshawar. Served with rice.
Baingan Bharat
Eggplant grilled over charcoal, mashed, and cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, and spices. Served with rice.
Aloo Gobi Masala
Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked with ginger, tomatoes, peas, and mild spices. Served with rice.
Bhindi Do Plaza
Fresh okra simmered with diced onions and tomatoes lightly spiced. Served with rice.
Vegetable Jhalfrezi
Stir fried fresh garden vegetables sauteed with mild spices. Served with rice.
Dal Makhani
Simmered black lentils and red kidney beans sauteed with tomatoes, ginger, cumin, onions, and fresh garlic. Served with rice.
Navratna Korma
Assortment of vegetables cooked with dry fruits in a light creamy sauce. Served with rice.
Paneer Makhani
Fresh homemade cubes of cream cheese cooked in a delicate tomato cream sauce. Served with rice.
Mutter Paneer
Fresh homemade cheese cubes cooked in a light gravy with green peas. Served with rice.
Tarka Dal
Masoor Lentil
Paneer Tikka Masala
Vegetarian Entrees
Kadhai Treasures
Kadhai Chicken
Marinated cubed pieces of boneless chicken cooked with onions, green peppers, and assorted spices. In a traditional Indian wok, cooked in a tomato based sauce with a savory mixture of onions, garlic, and other assorted spices.
Kadhai Lamb
Bone-in cubes of marinated lamb cooked in a tomato sauce with onions, green peppers, and assorted spices. In a traditional Indian wok, cooked in a tomato based sauce with a savory mixture of onions, garlic, and other assorted spices.
Kadhai Goat
Bone-in cubes of marinated goat cooked in a tomato sauce with onions, green peppers, and assorted spices. In a traditional Indian wok, cooked in a tomato based sauce with a savory mixture of onions, garlic, and other assorted spices.
Kadhai Shrimp
Tender shrimp quickly stir-fried with onions, green peppers, and assorted spices. In a traditional Indian wok, cooked in a tomato based sauce with a savory mixture of onions, garlic, and other assorted spices.
Kadhai Paneer
Freshly made cubes of cottage cheese, stir-fried with onions, green peppers, and assorted spices. In a traditional Indian wok, cooked in a tomato based sauce with a savory mixture of onions, garlic, and other assorted spices.
Kadhai Gobhi
Large cubes of fresh cauliflower, onions, and green peppers stir-fried together with tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and assorted spices. In a traditional Indian wok, cooked in a tomato based sauce with a savory mixture of onions, garlic, and other assorted spices.
Kadhai Bhindi
Whole fresh okra stir-fried with onion and green pepper strips, along with tomatoes and assorted spices. In a traditional Indian wok, cooked in a tomato based sauce with a savory mixture of onions, garlic, and other assorted spices.
Kadhai Mushrooms
Fresh mushrooms, onions, and green peppers with stir-fried with assorted spices. In a traditional Indian wok, cooked in a tomato based sauce with a savory mixture of onions, garlic, and other assorted spices.
Kabab Platter
An assortment of all of our Kababs; Chicken Reshmi, Chicken Tikka, Lamb Tikka and Tandoori Shrimp. Cooked to Perfection!
Shrimp Tandoori
Shrimp marinated w/ coriander, cumin and turmeric skewered & grilled in our Clay Oven
Tandoori Chicken
Marinated Chicken w/ freshly ground cumin, coriander and turmeric skewered and grilled in a scorching clay oven! Served mix with an Indian Coleslaw
Chicken Tikka
Boneless cubes of chicken marinated in turmeric, coriander and cumin grilled in our clay oven to perfection!
Lamb Tikka
Marinated high quality lamb cubes grilled in clay oven. A delicacy of Peshawar.
Chicken Reshmi Kabab
A boneless tender chicken marinated with Fenugreek leaves, ginger, and garlic. Grilled in our clay oven to perfection!
Tandoor (From Clay Oven)
Side Orders
Raita
Whipped yogurt with cucumbers and tomatoes, lightly spiced.
Hot Mixed Vegetables
Pickled vegetable (spicy).
Sweet Mango Chutney
Mango marmalade lightly spiced.
Papad
Lentil cracker.
Pulao Rice
Extra order of rice.
Salad
Onion Chutney
Malai Kulfi
Rich Indian ice cream made of thickened milk topped with cardamom and nuts for its exotic flavor.
Mango Kulfi
Rich Indian ice cream made of thickened milk and mango for its exotic flavor.
Chocolate Kulfi
Rich Indian ice cream made from thickened milk and chocolate.
Gulab Jamun
Reduced milk balls served in rose flavored sugar syrup and cardamom.
Carrot Halwa
Rich carrot pudding flavored with cardamom and saffron.
Rice Pudding
Made with milk and basmati rice.
Desserts
Indo-Chinese
Gobi Manchurian
Fried cauliflower glazed in a sweet and sour garlic sauce
Chilly Chicken
Fried strips of chicken glazed in a sweet and sour garlic sauce
Chilly Paneer
Fried cubes of cheese glazed in a sweet and sour garlic sauce
Chicken Manchurian
Fried chucks of chicken in a sweet and sour garlic sauce
Chilly Shrimp
Vegetable Manchurian
Fried chucks of vegetables in a sweet and sour garlic sauce