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.

$80.00

Family Meal For Four

This Family Meal package includes a choice of wine.

$110.00

Family Meal For Eight

This family meal package includes bottles of wine of the same kind.

$200.00

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.

$8.00

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.

$8.00

Onion Bhaji

Shaved onion, chickpea batter, Indian spice mix

$7.00

Samosa Chaat

Smashed potato cones, English peas, gujarati sev & papadi, pomegranate, creamed yogurt, chutneys

$10.00

Chicken Keema Samosa

This shortcrust file pastry is stuffed with minced chicken, onion and Indian spices. A super tasty snack.

$9.00

Chicken Momo

Pillowy dumpling stuffed with minced chicken, Nepalese spices, Umami and paired with charred tomato and sesame- szechuan peppercorn sauce.

$12.00

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.

$20.00

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.

$18.00

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.

$24.00

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.

$24.00

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.

$24.00

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.

$24.00

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.

$26.00

Cashew Tikka Masala

Cashew cream, onion & tomato sauce. Includes oz basmati rice

$17.00

Cashew Shahi Korma

Cashew & onion, tomato sauce. Includes oz basmati rice

$17.00

Madras

Coconut cream, onion & tomato sauce. Includes oz basmati rice

$17.00

Vindaalu

Potatoes, vinegar, onion & tomato sauce. Includes oz basmati rice

$17.00

Saag

Creamed spinach, Indian spices. Includes oz basmati rice.

$17.00

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.

$19.00

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.

$17.00

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.

$18.00

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

$17.00

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

$17.00

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

$18.00

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 !

$19.00

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.

$19.00

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.

$22.00

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.

$24.00

Vegetable Dum Biryani

Assorted vegetables, basmati rice, Mdh bombay biryani spice mix. Includes oz cucumber raita

$17.00

Chicken Dum Biryani

Boneless chicken, basmati rice, mdh bombay biryani spice mix. Includes oz cucumber raita

$21.00

Lamb Dum Biryani

Boneless lamb, basmati rice, mdh bombay biryani spice mix. Includes oz cucumber raita

$23.00

Shrimp Dum Biryani

Shrimp, basmati rice, mdh bombay biryani spice mix. Includes oz cucumber raita

$23.00

The Vajra Biryanis

The Accompaniments

Butter Naan

Leavened flat bread cooked in tandoor

$4.00

Garlic Naan

Garlic topped naan cooked in tandoor

$5.00

Tandoori Roti

Whole wheat flatbread cooked in tandoor. Vegan

$4.00

Gruyere Cheese Naan

Gruyere cheese stuffed naan

$10.00

Basmati Rice Royale

Long grain basmati rice, cloves, cardamom

$4.00

Cucumber Raaita

Yogurt, roasted cumin, mint, cucumber & carrot shreds

$4.00

Tamarind Chutney

$2.00

Cilantro Mint Chutney

$2.00

Plain Yoghurt

$4.00

Raw Onions

Jalapeno, red onion, lemon

$2.00

Pancharanga Achar

$3.00

Saffron Rice

$10.00

Gaajar Ka Halva

Grated carrots, whole milk reduction, cashew, pistachio, butter

$6.00

Black Forest Gateau

Chocolate cake, fresh red cherries, whipped cream, dark chocolate shavings

$8.00

Mango Mousse Cheesecake

Graham crackers, alphonso mango pulp, fresh mango, cream cheese

$8.00

Paan Coconut Laddoo

Betel leaves, grated coconut, rose jam

$6.00

The Desserts