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4.8Vegetarian Restaurant· Long Beach, CA
2211A Palo Verde Ave, Long Beach, CA 90815
79 items in 17 sections
Prices can change; check with Appu's Turmeric Cafe
Doctors Special Burrito
A hearty, healthy fusion of fluffy scrambled eggs, golden turmeric potatoes, melted cheese, and Chef VR’s signature sauce, all wrapped in a warm tortilla.
Breakfast Tacos
3 soft corn tortillas filled with fluffy scrambled eggs and sizzling grilled vegetables, finished with melted cheese and Chef VR’s signature sauce.
Egg Frankie
Spicy egg omelette wrapped in a warm, flaky Indian paratha. Drizzled with Chef VR’s signature sauce, topped with cheese, and finished with a refreshing cilantro-buttermilk dressing.
Protein Dosa
2 crispy, golden dosas made from our naturally fermented batter of seven protein-rich legumes. Packed with plant-powered goodness and served with our signature Tikka sauce.
Protein Masala Dosa
Crispy, seven-legume Protein Dosa packed with grilled vegetables and golden turmeric potatoes and tossed in Chef VR’s special masala sauce. Served with our signature Tikka sauce.
Soup Sampler
Pick any three 8 oz soups to create your perfect tasting experience
Bread Sampler Plate
3 Indian bread’s of your choice served with choice of signature tikka sauce or vegan masala sauce (2 oz)
Samosa Plate
Crispy, golden samosas baked to perfection in a perfectly flaky shell, bursting with warm, spiced filling—served hot with a sweet and tangy strawberry tamarind chutneys for the ultimate indulgent bite.
Vegan Vegetable Mushroom Masala
Contains cashew nuts/tree nuts. A fresh medley of vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, button mushrooms, snap peas, green beans, carrots, and onions) in a thick creamy vegan gravy loaded with turmeric, served with a side of turmeric rice
Saag Aloo
Contains cashew nuts/tree nuts. Baby spinach with aloo (turmeric potatoes), onions, and roasted cumin in gravy, served with a side of turmeric rice
Crunchy Vegan Samosa Chaat
At appu’s turmeric cafe samosas are oven-baked and soaked in our garbanzo soup topped with strawberry tamarind chutney and mint chutney, garnished with cilantro served with chickpea crunchies.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Contains cashew nuts/tree nuts. Buttermilk marinated paneer (cottage cheese) in a thick gravy of onions, tomatoes, and Indian spices, served with a side of turmeric rice
The Maharani Burrito
A vegan delight. Turmeric rice pilaf mixed with our famous lentil soup and garbanzo bean soup rolled into an amazing burrito topped with chefs one of a kind secret sauce
Healthy Mex Burrito
A one of a kind indo Mexican favorite, turmeric rice mixed with slow cooked black beans, grilled veggies and chef's secret sauce
The Maharaja Burrito
True inspiration. Turmeric rice pilaf, saag paneer and mushroom soup all rolled into an amazing burrito loaded with cheese and chef's secret sauce, fit for a great king. The maharaja
Saag Paneer Tacos
Luscious blend of spinach cooked in a creamy gravy with paneer, elegantly presented on a bed of fragrant turmeric rice pilaf topped with salad
Paneer Tikka Tacos
3 corn tortillas filled with buttermilk marinated paneer on a bed of turmeric rice topped with our signature tikka masala
Turmeric Potato Tacos
3 corn tortillas filled with baked turmeric potatoes on a bed of turmeric rice garnished with chefs' vegan dressing. Vegan option available
Mix and Match Tacos
Can't decide what to get? Go for a mix and match
Vegetable Mushroom Masala Tacos
Pan-seared fresh medley of vegetables resting on a bed of turmeric rice pilaf, in a creamy vegan gravy crafted with coconut milk, topped with salad. Vegan option available
Grilled Veggie Quesadilla
Vegetarian. Medley of grilled vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, snap peas, string beans, onions and mushrooms), melted cheese, and savory seasonings, served with signature tikka sauce and black beans
Desi Quesarita
Vegetarian. Fusion delight of turmeric potatoes, grilled veggies, chef's sauce and cheese wrapped in a savory quesarita, served with a side of black beans and signature tikka sauce
Cheese Quesadilla
Savor the classic simplicity of our cheese quesadilla, featuring melted cheese folded in a warm tortilla, served with turmeric rice & black beans
Maharani Soup
This exquisite vegan blend combines the rich and hearty flavors of garbanzo bean soup with the comforting creaminess of yellow lentil soup, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. Grande (24 oz)(33 g of protein per 24 oz serving)
Maharaja Soup
Grande (24 oz). A tantalizing blend of mushroom soup and spinach soup that showcases the very best of both worlds
Mushroom Soup
Grande (24 oz). Contains cashew nuts. Our best seller. A unique one-of-a-kind soup with button mushrooms and mixed vegetables in a creamy vegan broth, loaded with turmeric
Yellow Lentil Soup
Grande (24 oz). Blended yellow lentil or daal cooked with crushed ginger and roasted garlic with onions and tomatoes is an absolute vegan fav.
Spicy Vegan Garbanzo Bean Soup
Grande (24 oz). Hearty and spicy soup made with garbanzo beans or chick peas with a variety of Indian spices. (32 g of protein per 24 oz serving)
Spinach Soup
Grande (24 oz). Contains cashew nuts. Baby spinach cooked to a creamy consistency with roasted cumin and house cheese. A must-try for every soup connoisseur
Nelly's Protein Bowl
32 g of protein per serving. A specialty item created by our chef nelly, a unique blend of 2/3rd proteins (garbanzo beans, black beans) and 1/3rd carbs (turmeric rice), making it a must have at our restaurant, topped with avocado
Maharani Bowl
24 g of protein per serving. The ultimate vegan bowl with turmeric rice, high protein maharani soup, lettuce, chef’s secret sauce and avocados
Maharaja Bowl
True inspiration turmeric rice mixed with our maharaja soup blend topped with Paneer & veggies, cheese, lettuce, chef’s secret sauce and avocados
Black Bean and Avocado Full Salad
Craving for a salad? Try our bb&a salad. Made with the choicest, iceberg and romaine lettuce, this salad is complemented with cucumbers, jicama fruit, corn, and a mint yogurt dressing. Topped with black beans and California avocados
Black Bean and Avocado Side Salad
House salad blend with iceberg lettuce, jicama, cucumbers, pico de gallo, your choice of ranch or vegan dressing and topped with black beans and avocados
Signature Tikka Sauce
Savor the exquisite taste of our signature tikka masala sauce, handcrafted with in-house freshly ground Indian spices and creamy tomato richness, delivering an authentic culinary experience
Vegan Masala Sauce
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our vegan masala sauce, meticulously crafted with a blend of in-house freshly ground Indian spices and creamy tomato richness, offering a delightful plant-based culinary journey
Chefs Secret Sauce
Vegan. Blend of Indian spices with a burst of flavors for your tongue
911 Sauce
Vegan. A number 10 on the richter scale of spices
Strawberry Tamarind Sauce
A sweet and tangy sauce made of strawberries, tamarind, black salt and chat masala. An amazing condiment for samosas and soups.
Turmeric Rice
Vegan. Basmati rice pilaf cooked with peas, carrots, and onions and loaded with turmeric
Indian Flat Bread
Vegan. Delight in the wholesome flakiness of our vegan Indian flatbread, a nutritious twist on traditional naan bread
Indian Protein Bread
A protein-packed, vegan, gluten-free, lentil bread that perfectly complements any Indian dish. 20 g of protein per bread
Spice Combo
A 3 pack combo of freshly ground turmeric, kashmiri chilli and paneer tikka masala spice.
Indian Cheesy Bread
Our flaky one of a kind Indian flat bread topped with a blend of Mexican shredded cheese
Individual Samosas
Individual Taco
Side Avocado
Extra Paneer
Vegan Mango Lassi (Served Cold)
16 oz. mango drink made of fresh mango, coconut Milk & cardamom, a vegan delight. No added sugar
Lemon Grass Chai (Served Hot)
4 oz. a delightful cup of hot chai infused with the essence of lemongrass. No added sugar. Vegan
Iced Vegan Lemongrass Chai
16 oz. quench your thirst with our refreshing iced vegan lemongrass chai, a delightful fusion of chai and citrus
Gulab Jamun
Golden brown, melt-in-your-mouth dumplings soaked in a saffron sugar syrup
Rice/Wheat Pudding
Deliciously creamy vegan rice/wheat pudding, made with jaggery for a naturally sweet Indian twist.
Turmeric Ginger Wellness Drink
Max 3 items per order. A 12 oz wellness drink with coconut water, turmeric, ginger, pepper, lime, and agave nectar refreshing, hydrating, and packed with anti-inflammatory benefits. All natural, no sugar
Vegan Vegetable Samosa
Pastry turnovers stuffed with potatoes, peas, cumin, and house spices. 10 pieces
Signature Tikka Dipping Sauce
Tikka masala sauce with in-house freshly ground Indian spices and creamy tomato. (Contains cashew nuts). 12 ounces
Vegan Masala Dipping Sauce
With a blend of in-house ground Indian spices and creamy tomato. (Contains cashew nuts). 12 oz
The Maharaja Boxed Lunch
Each box includes paneer tikka masala, saag paneer, rice pilaf, salad, Indian bread, and gulab jamun (fried milk dumplings in a saffron-honey syrup). (Contains cashew nuts)
The Maharani Boxed Lunch
Each box includes mushroom masala, dal tadka, rice pilaf, salad, vegan Indian bread, and gulab jamun (fried milk dumplings in a saffron-honey syrup). (Contains cashew nuts)
Paneer Masala Boxed Lunch
Each box includes paneer tikka masala, rice pilaf, salad, Indian bread, and gulab jamun (fried milk dumplings in a saffron-honey syrup). (Contains cashew nuts)
Saag Paneer Masala Boxed Lunch
Each box includes saag paneer, rice pilaf, salad, Indian bread, and gulab jamun (fried milk dumplings in a saffron-honey syrup). (Contains cashew nuts)
Mushroom Masala Boxed Lunch
Each box includes mushroom masala, rice pilaf, salad, vegan Indian bread, and gulab jamun (fried milk dumplings in a saffron-honey syrup). (Contains cashew nuts)
Chana Masala Boxed Lunch
Each box includes chana masala, rice pilaf, salad, vegan Indian bread, and and gulab jamun (fried milk dumplings in a saffron-honey syrup)
Small Meal Package
Serves 8. Includes your choice of curry (half tray), half tray of vegetable rice pilaf, a half tray of Indian bread (10), and a half tray of gulab jamun (20 pieces).
Large Meal Package
Serves 20. Includes your choice of 2 masala curries (half trays), a full tray of vegetable rice pilaf, a full tray of Indian bread (20 pieces), and a full tray of gulab jamun (40 pieces)
The Maharaja Tray
Serves 10. Includes turmeric rice pilaf (mixed w/ saag paneer & mushroom masala) topped with cheese, lettuce, avocados, and chef's secret sauce
The Maharani Tray
Serves 10. Turmeric rice (mixed w/ daal tadka & chana masala) with lettuce, avocados, and chef’s secret sauce
Vegan Protein Bowl Tray
Serves 10. Turmeric basmati rice with garbanzo beans, yellow lentils, black beans, lettuce, avocados, and chef's secret sauce
Serves 10. Buttermilk-marinated paneer (cottage cheese) in a gravy of onions, tomatoes, and Indian spices.
Vegan Mushroom Masala
Serves 10. Button mushrooms in a vegan gravy (loaded with turmeric)
Serves 10. Baby spinach with aloo (turmeric potatoes), onions, and roasted cumin in gravy.
Vegan Chana Masala
Serves 10. Chickpea curry simmered in a blend of aromatic spices and turmeric potatoes
Vegan Daal Tadka
Serves 10. Slow-cooked protein lentils with aromatic spices, garlic, and herbs
Turmeric Basmati Vegetable Rice
Fragrant basmati rice with turmeric, cumin, Indian spices, fresh vegetables, and cilantro
Vegan Indian flatbread twist on traditional naan bread. 10 pieces.
Serves 15. Golden brown, melt-in-your-mouth dumplings soaked in a saffron sugar syrup
Serves 15. Refreshing iced vegan lemongrass chai, a delightful fusion of spice and Indian chai. (Naturally sweetened, no added sugar)
Vegan Mango Lassi
Serves 15. Mango drink made of fresh mango, coconut milk, and cardamom. (Naturally sweetened, no added sugar)