Vajra Menu
Vajra, a Himalayan/Nepalese-Indian restaurant located in Chicago, offers a variety of amenities such as delivery, takeout, reservations, and vegan options. With a classy and moderate noise environment, Vajra caters to all types of diners, including groups and dinner-goers. The menu features happy hour specials and Asian-owned with outdoor seating and waiter service available. Customers have praised the diverse brunch buffet and standout dishes like chana masala and butter chicken. While some reviews mention pricing as slightly higher, the quality of the food justifies the cost. Overall, Vajra combines traditional dishes with new interpretations, providing an excellent balance of flavors and a cool dining experience in Wicker Park.
Vajra at Home Dinner Package
Dinner Date For Two
A simple package for that perfect stay in and no frills dinner in the comfort of your own home with your loved one.
Family Meal For Four
This Family Meal package includes a choice of wine.
Family Meal For Eight
This family meal package includes bottles of wine of the same kind.
Vegetable Samosa
A classic filo pastry - pea and potato stuffing curiously spiced with Indian spices, anardana (dried pomegranate seeds), and cilantro. A classic Indian staple that has almost everyone in the world in its grasp.
Dilliwala Alu Tikka
Deep fried spiced mashed potatoes cakes with spicy lentils filling. Drizzle some Red and Green chutneys. One is not enough, so we made two for you.
Onion Bhaji
Shaved onion, chickpea batter, Indian spice mix
Samosa Chaat
Smashed potato cones, English peas, gujarati sev & papadi, pomegranate, creamed yogurt, chutneys
Chicken Keema Samosa
This shortcrust file pastry is stuffed with minced chicken, onion and Indian spices. A super tasty snack.
Chicken Momo
Pillowy dumpling stuffed with minced chicken, Nepalese spices, Umami and paired with charred tomato and sesame- szechuan peppercorn sauce.
The Small Plates
The Chef's Plate
Malai Kofta
Minced paneer with spices is made into the balls and simmered in the oh-so-good cashew-ey curry sauce. A simple yet decadent offering that can rival any soul or comfort food. Vegetarian.
Makhamali Aalu
A simply decadent dish, Makhamali Alu is rich and silky cashew curry sauce and bathes the slightly golden fried Yukon petit potatoes in the warm aroma of garlic. Vegetarian.
Butter Chicken
The world cuisine, if had a showstopper – it would be Butter Chicken. Handsome boneless morsels of free-range tandoor roasted chicken swimming in the decadent onion-tomato sauce with cashew-y goodness and fresh cream: this one is as good as it gets.
Lahsuni Chicken Korma
Enough cannot be said about this one – it is that good. Marinating and roasting in tandoor, the boneless chicken breasts are then simmered in the rich cashew curry sauce with a fragrant waft of garlic that just keeps getting better with each bite.
Szechuan Chicken Chilli
Glazed with garlic chilli sauce and soy sauce, these chicken bites are tender and laden with with the onions and capsicums, slivered ginger etc.
Chicken Chettinad
Boneless Chicken is cooked in rich coconut flavored curry sauce, tempered with mustard and curry leaves. A classic dish from the Tamilnadu region reimagined.
Lamb Rogan Josh
This Kashmiri dish has gone through a myriad of iteration within the cultural crossovers in India and the West, but one thing that remained intact was its flavor. We have attempted to stay close to its origin and made it simpler by infusing the essence of Kashmiri Chilli that marries well into with other spices and gives us a hearty bowl of a drool-worthy lamb stew.
Cashew Tikka Masala
Cashew cream, onion & tomato sauce. Includes oz basmati rice
Cashew Shahi Korma
Cashew & onion, tomato sauce. Includes oz basmati rice
Madras
Coconut cream, onion & tomato sauce. Includes oz basmati rice
Vindaalu
Potatoes, vinegar, onion & tomato sauce. Includes oz basmati rice
Saag
Creamed spinach, Indian spices. Includes oz basmati rice.
The Classics
The Vegetarian Classics
Saag Paneer
A creamed spinach with paneer, the combination never fails to sate our cravings for some soul quenching food. Uniquely the most ordered dish in any given Indian restaurant, this creamy and resplendent dish is a winner in all age groups, and all households.
Dal Makhani
The world-famous black dairy dal is the most luxurious black lentil. A mixture of black gram lentils, kidney beans, and a few other usual suspects are cooked for a very long time and effortlessly turned into this rich and creamy saucy dal.
Baingan Bharta
A humble hunk of eggplant is roasted with butter and beat (literally) into a pulp; and then fried with onion, tomato and spices – then finished with green peas and fresh cream.
Dal Tadkawala
If there is anything cooked in Indian and Nepalese households every day if not two or three times a day – it is dal. There are many kinds of lentils, but Vajra’s tadkawala dal is prepared with yellow lentils and tempered with oil (not butter) and spices. It is vegan, good, and addictive. vegan
Chana Masala
Garbanzo or chickpeas as it is called, this one packs a ton of protein, flavor, and simplicity. Served in many ways, this dish is a must-have for every meal, is vegan and saucy – and goes well with our tandoori roti or basmati rice; for one hundred percent vegan experience. vegan
Alu Gobhi
A staple of every Indian and Nepalese kitchen, this dish of potatoes and cauliflower florets sauteed in spices – is the simplest recipe and equally loved by all. Cos the flavors are just spellbinding. vegan
Matar Paneer
A Punjabi staple, green peas and paneer are cooked in a simple and earthy sauce – a touch of fresh cream included. A bowl of this and some butter naan – and you are set with your Netflix or Prime !
Paneer Chilli Fry
We all like Paneer, that one cheese that does not melt in the heat. Sounds superhero-y. We just gave it some props and dressed it with garlic chilli sauce and spices. The warmth of Paneer and the zing of the sauce hit the right spot, however, we recommend having slight tolerance to heat.
Jackfruit Dum Biryani
A humble morsel of jackfruit has been a perfect replacement for meat for a very long time in India and Nepal. At Vajra, we bring this delicious and savory jackfruit biryani that is delicately melded with saffron rice and cooked with fresh herbs and spices.
Chicken Berry Pulau A La Brittania
Chef Thapa’s homage to the uber-popular Iranian cafes in Mumbai, specially Brittania & Company located steps away from the gateway of India – this amazing chicken pulau dish is a perfect amalgamation of spices, cranberries, fresh herbs, and basmati rice.
Vegetable Dum Biryani
Assorted vegetables, basmati rice, Mdh bombay biryani spice mix. Includes oz cucumber raita
Chicken Dum Biryani
Boneless chicken, basmati rice, mdh bombay biryani spice mix. Includes oz cucumber raita
Lamb Dum Biryani
Boneless lamb, basmati rice, mdh bombay biryani spice mix. Includes oz cucumber raita
Shrimp Dum Biryani
Shrimp, basmati rice, mdh bombay biryani spice mix. Includes oz cucumber raita
The Vajra Biryanis
The Accompaniments
Butter Naan
Leavened flat bread cooked in tandoor
Garlic Naan
Garlic topped naan cooked in tandoor
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat flatbread cooked in tandoor. Vegan
Gruyere Cheese Naan
Gruyere cheese stuffed naan
Basmati Rice Royale
Long grain basmati rice, cloves, cardamom
Cucumber Raaita
Yogurt, roasted cumin, mint, cucumber & carrot shreds
Tamarind Chutney
Cilantro Mint Chutney
Plain Yoghurt
Raw Onions
Jalapeno, red onion, lemon
Pancharanga Achar
Saffron Rice
Gaajar Ka Halva
Grated carrots, whole milk reduction, cashew, pistachio, butter
Black Forest Gateau
Chocolate cake, fresh red cherries, whipped cream, dark chocolate shavings
Mango Mousse Cheesecake
Graham crackers, alphonso mango pulp, fresh mango, cream cheese
Paan Coconut Laddoo
Betel leaves, grated coconut, rose jam