Spice Kraft Indian Bistro - Clarendon Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Spice Kraft Indian Bistro - Clarendon, where traditional Indian flavors meet contemporary culinary innovation. Nestled in Arlington, VA, this vibrant eatery is the ideal spot for food enthusiasts seeking a unique dining experience.

The menu showcases a tantalizing selection of dishes that cater to every palate, including hearty Curry Rice Bowls served with naan, curried chickpeas, and seasonal veggies, perfectly priced at $12. Meanwhile, the Naan Pizzas are a must-try fusion delight. With options like Paneer Tikka and Chicken Tikka, each topped with savory tikka sauce and fresh ingredients, these pizzas combine the best of Indian and Italian cuisines.

Not only is the food delightful, but Spice Kraft also offers conveniences like delivery and catering, making it perfect for groups. Enjoy the casual, welcoming atmosphere as you savor each bite, and don’t miss the happy hour specials!

Curry Rice Bowl

Create your Curry Rice Bowl

Bowls are served with tandoori naan bread, curried, chickpeas, seasonal veggies, and papadam.

$12.00

Paneer Tikka Naan Pizza

A fusion delight, this pizza blends the spicy, tandoor grilled paneer with the soft, fluffy texture of naan bread. Topped with a rich, savory tikka tomato sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and sprinkled with fresh cilantro and slices of red onion and green peppers

$15.00

Chicken Tikka Naan Pizza

A fusion delight, this pizza blends the spicy, smoky flavors of chicken tikka with the soft, fluffy texture of naan bread. It is topped with a rich, savory tikka tomato sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and sprinkled with fresh cilantro and slices of red onion and green pepper.

$16.00

Saag Paneer Naan Pizza

A fusion delight, this pizza blends the spicy, tandoor grilled paneer with the soft, fluffy texture of naan bread. Topped with a rich, savory tikka tomato sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and sprinkled with fresh cilantro and slices of red onion and green peppers

$15.00

Naan Pizzas

Appetizer

Lashooni Cauliflower

Crispy cauliflower, tomato garlic chutney, scallions, and peppers. Served with appropriate chutneys.

$9.45

Masala Fries GF VG NF

Homemade chickpeas batter fried potato fries perfectly crispy seasoned with a bold blend of Indian spices served with cilantro ranch

$5.95

Papadam

Thin and crispy lentils crackers served with mint and tamarind chutney. Served with appropriate chutneys.

$3.45

Samosa

Delicately seasoned potato and petite pea turnovers served with tamarind and mint chutney. Served with appropriate chutneys.

$6.95

Samosa chaat

Samosa | curried chickpeas | bits of fresh tomato & onion all tossed in the flavor mixture of mango yogurt & tamarind sauce

$11.95

Spinach Pakora Chaat

Crispy baby spinach fritters, bits of fresh tomato, and onion all tossed in the flavor mixture of yogurt and tamarind sauce. Served with appropriate chutneys.

$8.95

Tandoori Chicken Wings GF

Chicken wings marinated in tandoori spices and grilled in a clay oven. Served with appropriate chutneys.

$9.95

Mango & Ginger Crispy Chicken

Crispy boneless chicken and mango ginger honey glaze. Served with appropriate chutneys.

$9.95

Spicy Chicken 65

Crispy deep fried boneless chicken marinated with Spicy house onion sauce.

$9.95

Maharani Veg Burger

Home-made vegetable patty, Kashmiri mayonnaise, mint and tamarind chutney, cilantro pesto, pickled vegetables, cheese, red onion, and tomato. Served with kurkuri fries.

$11.00

Chicken Tikka Burger

Home-made vegetable patty, Kashmiri mayonnaise, mint and tamarind chutney, cilantro pesto, pickled vegetables, cheese, red onion, and tomato. Served with kurkuri fries.

$12.00

Indian Burgers

Soup & Salad

Lentil Soup

Lentil puree, cumin taluka, turmeric, coconut milk, and cilantro.

$6.95

Tomato Ginger Soup

fresh tomato and ginger infused with south indian rasam spices

$6.45

Lamb Shorba

Stew. Homemade slow-cooked lamb stock, curry leaves taluka aromatic spices and coconut milk.

$7.95

Greek Salad

Romaine lettuce, grape tomato, English cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, kalamata olives, and greek dressing.

$6.95

House Salad

Choice of avocado or ginger pineapple dressing seasonal mixed green, grape tomato, English cucumber, red onion, toasted chickpeas, quinoa, and Indian cheddar cheese.

$6.45

Butter Chicken Pasta

Penne pasta, chicken tikka, creamy tomato butter sauce, onion, peppers, oregano, parmesan cheese, seasoning

$15.50

Saag Paneer Pasta

Penne Pasta, creamy spinach sauce, paneer, oregano, parmesan cheese, seasoning

$14.50

Saag Paneer Pasta W Garlic Naan

Penne Pasta, creamy spinach sauce, paneer, oregano, parmesan cheese, seasoning

$16.00

Butter Chicken Pasta W Garlic Naan

Penne Pasta, butter chicken sauce, oregano, parmesan cheese, seasoning

$17.00

Indian Pasta

Chef Krafted Entree

Tulsi Citrus Wild Caught Atlantic Salmon

Chargrilled salmon, pickled vegetables, and cilantro aioli.

$21.85

Lamb Shank Josh

Slow-braised lamb shank, spiced turmeric potato mash, and essence of lamb joe.

$22.95

Cauliflower Wrap

Gobi Manchurian, lettuce, tomato, onion, bell pepper, cheese, and raita.

$11.00

Tawa Paneer Wrap

Tandoori paneer, lettuce, onion, cucumber, tomato, bell pepper yogurt, cilantro, cheese, mint, and tamarind chutney.

$12.00

Chicken Tikka Wrap

Chicken tikka, lettuce, onion, tomato, bell pepper, cucumber, yogurt, cheese, mint, and tamarind chutney.

$13.00

Curried Lamb Wrap

Lamb, lettuce, onion, tomato, bell pepper, cucumber, yogurt, cheese, mint, and tamarind chutney.

$14.75

Wraps

Krafted Tandoori Specialties

Tandoori Chicken Full

Chicken with bone marinated in yogurt and spices cooked in tandoor to perfection. Served with basmati rice.

$24.55

Tandoori Chicken Half

Chicken with bone marinated in hung curd and spices cooked in tandoor to perfection. Served with basmati rice.

$18.50

Chefs Mixed Grill

An array of tandoori chicken(1pc) | chicken tikka(3pcs) | salmon(5oz) | shrimp(3pcs) | lamb chops(1pc) (Served with 8 oz rice & 4 oz tikka sauce)

$26.95

Tandoori Chicken Tikka

Skewered pieces of boneless chicken breast marinated in tandoori spices, grilled over flaming clay oven. Served with basmati rice and side of tikka masala sauce.

$19.95

Shrimp Sea Salt Balsamic Kebab

Jumbo shrimp, balsamic reduction, smashed olives, herbs, and feta cheese. Served with basmati rice.

$19.95

Lamb Chops

Pickled spice-rubbed lamb rack. Served with basmati rice.

$23.95

Salmon Tikka Pineapple

Salmon and pineapple rubbed with aromatic spices.

$22.95

Mixed Vegetables

$16.95

Paneer

$17.95

Chicken

$18.95

Tofu

$16.95

Lamb

$21.95

Shrimp

$21.00

Salmon

$21.00

Indian Classic (Select your protein & Sauce)

Tandoori Bread

Naan

Traditional Indian flat bread made in Tandoori oven.

$3.55

Chili Garlic Naan

Soft naan topped w/ spicy chili, garlic and cilantro

$4.85

Malabar Paratha (set of 2)

Flaky, layered and perfectly cooked Malabar paratha known for its rich texture

$6.00

Garlic Naan

Unleavened, Light, Freshly baked bread with garlic and cilantro

$4.45

Roti

It is thin unleavened Indian flat bread made with whole wheat flour and is also vegan.

$3.55

Paratha

Flaky multi layered flat bread made with whole wheat and butter.

$4.55

Gluten-free Naan

Almond, tapioca, rice, flake seeds, chickpeas, amaranth, chia seeds, turmeric, and spices.

$4.95

Goat Cheese Olive Kulcha Naan

Goat cheese, olives, and spices stuffed in naan bread and cooked in a clay oven.

$5.85

Onion kulcha

Stuffed naan bread with onion and spices, ajwain, chaat masala, coriander powder and cilantro.

$4.95

Paneer kulcha Naan

Indian Cheese Paneer | Stuffed in naan bread and baked

$4.95

Chettinadu Vegetable Korma

Mixed vegetables, coconut milk, and aromatic spices. Served with basmati rice.

$16.95

Quinoa Sun-Dried Tomato Kale Kofta Turmeric & Coconut Sauce

Potato, kale, sun-dried tomato, quinoa, red bean, ginger, spice mix, and served with cumin coconut. Served with basmati rice.

$16.95

Kata Meta Okra & Aloo

Lentil sauce okra and potato fritters, mango, tamarind, onion, and tomato. Served with basmati rice.

$16.95

Aloo Gobi GF V

Cauliflower and potato cooked with tomato, onion fresh herbs and spices

$16.95

Bhuna Bhartha GF V

Smoked eggplant cooked with tomato, onion fresh herbs & spices

$16.95

Vegan & Gluten-free

Dum Briyani

Vegetable Briyani

House special rice dish made with aromatic basmati rice and chef's special ingredients, slow-cooked over a low flame to perfection served with yogurt relish

$16.00

Chicken Briyani

House special rice dish made with aromatic basmati rice and chef's special ingredients, slow-cooked over a low flame to perfection served with yogurt relish

$19.00

Shrimp Biryani

House special rice dish made with aromatic basmati rice and chef's special ingredients, slow-cooked over a low flame to perfection served with yogurt relish

$20.85

Lamb Briyani

House special rice dish made with aromatic basmati rice and chef's special ingredients, slow-cooked over a low flame to perfection served with yogurt relish

$20.85

Yellow Lentils

Slow simmered yellow lentils sauteed with turmeric, cumin, fresh garlic, and ginger. Served with basmati rice.

$15.95

Chana Masala

Curried chickpeas, onion, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. Served with basmati rice.

$15.95

Dhal Makani

Black lentils simmered overnight, abundant in rich flavor, and butter. Served with basmati rice.

$15.95

Lentils

Sides

Side Mixed Vegetables

$4.75

Side Chana Masala

chana masala 8oz

$7.00

Side Dal makani

Dal makani 8oz

$8.00

Side Saag Paneer

Saag paneer 8oz

$8.00

Side Tikka Sauce

8oz

$6.00

Side Rogan Josh Sauce

8oz

$8.00

Mint and Tamarind Chutney (1 oz)

1 oz mint chutney and 1 oz tamarind chutney.

$1.00

Basmathi Rice

8oz

$3.45

Sauteed Spinach

Spinach sauteed with onions, garlic and black pepper.

$3.85

Raita

Yogurt sauce with cucumber and Indian spices.

$3.45

Mango Chutney

Fermented Mango sauce with sweet and tangy flavor.

$4.00

Mixed Pickle

$3.00

Rice Pudding with Sweet Bondhi

Overcooked rice with sweet milk reduction.

$5.45

Vegan Dark Chocolate Pista Ganache VG GF

A luxurious vegan dessert of rich dark chocolate blended with roasted pistachios and infused with exotic saffron. Topped with crunchy pistachios and saffron strands

$7.49

Mango & Cardamom Cheese Cake VG NF

Creamy cheesecake made with fresh mango and aromatic cardamom, featuring rich Philidelphia cream cheese, served on a crunchy Indian biscuit crumble base

$7.95

Gulab Jamun withRoasted Nuts

A light pastry dumpling made with fresh milk and sweet honey served warm.

$5.00

Hibiscus & Mango Ice Cream

Homemade Indian kulfi.

$6.50

Dessert

Homemade Lemonade

mango & ginger lemonade 18oz

$6.00

lavender & cardamom lemonade 18oz

$6.00

Coke

$3.00

Sparkling Water

$4.00

Iced Chai Latte

$5.50

Water

(saratoga still water)

$3.00

Canberry Juice

$4.00

Pineapple Jice

$4.00

Ginger Beer

$5.00

Mango Lassi

$5.50

Masala Chai

Hot.

$4.00

Iced Tea

$3.00

Diet Coke

$3.00

Sprite

$3.00

Beverage

Kids Mains

Chicken Nugget Fries

Chicken nuggets and fries.

$9.00

French Fries

$4.50