Clove Indian Bistro Menu (Update 2025)

Clove Indian Bistro, located in Columbus, OH, offers a wide variety of Indian and Indo-Chinese dishes. The menu includes flavorful Indian appetizers like Veg Samosa, Hara Bhara Kabab, and Fish Amritsari. Indo-Chinese options like Chicken 65 and Chili Baby Corn are also available. Customers have praised the attentive staff, comfortable seating, and high-quality dishes. The buffet is a popular choice, providing a great value for under $20. The food at Clove Indian Bistro is well-spiced, diverse in flavors, and offers a unique dining experience. The Indo-Chinese menu has received particular acclaim for its spicy and flavorful dishes, such as Chili Chicken and Thai Lemon Curry. The restaurant's clean and welcoming atmosphere, along with its friendly service, make it a standout Indian dining destination in the area.

Indian Appetizers

Veg Samosa (3 Pieces)

Crispy pastries filled with delicately spiced potatoes and peas

$6.99

Veg Pakora

Assortment of vegetables dipped in batter and deep fried

$6.99

Paneer Pakora

Spiced paneer dipped in batter and fried

$8.99

Hara Bhara Kabab

Fried patties made from Paneer (Indian cottage cheese), potatoes, spinach and Clove's spices

$8.99

Samosa Chaat

Samosa crumbled and topped with a tangy and spicy mix of chutneys, yogurt, onions, and chickpeas. Finished off with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a dash of house masala

$8.99

Mixed Veg Platter

Platter of Veg Pakora, paneer (Indian cottage cheese) Pakora, samosa, hara bhara kabab

$12.99

Fish Amritsari

Fried filet of fish matured in a rich spicy marinade of dried chilies and lemon

$8.99

Lamb Samosa (2 pieces)

Crispy pastries filled with delicately spiced minced lamb and peas

$8.99

Vegetable Spring Rolls (3 pieces)

$6.99

Crispy Chili Baby Corn

Crispy breaded cut baby corn tossed with onions and chilies in a tangy mixture

$12.99

Crispy Chili Potatoes

Crispy fried julienne potatoes dry tossed in a tongue tingling combination

$10.99

Pan Fried Chili Paneer

Paneer cheese fried to perfection tossed with green bell peppers, onions chilies, ginger and garlic

$13.99

Lat Mai Paneer

Marinated cubes of paneer crispy fried and tossed with onion, ginger and garlic

$13.99

Paneer 65

Spicy fried paneer tossed with fresh curry leaves - house special

$13.99

Szechuan Paneer (Dry)

Fried paneer cooked in spicy szechuan style

$12.99

Cauliflower Manchurian (Dry)

Fried cauliflower florets in a mildly spiced soy garlic sauce cooked with cilantro, celery, chilies, ginger and green onions

$13.99

Chili Fish

Sliced fish, pan fried and tossed in a combination of chili an onions - szechuan special

$13.99

Peppered Shrimp

Crispy fried shrimp tossed with a special pepper salt seasoning and green

$14.99

Chicken 65

Spicy fried chicken tossed with fresh curry leaves - house special

$14.99

Chicken Wings (6pieces)

Chicken wings fried and tossed with green peppers and green onion, flavored with szechuan oil

$13.99

Chicken Manchurian (Dry)

Diced chicken in a mildly spiced soy garlic sauce, cooked with fresh cilantro, celery, chilies, ginger and onions

$14.99

Chili Chicken (Dry)

All-time favorite -- specially marinated chicken cooked in a fiery spice sauce

$14.99

Chicken Lat Mai Kai

$14.99

Tofu Hong kong

$10.99

Indo-Chinese Appetizers

Veg Soup

Birbali Shorba

Shorba made from fresh tomatoes and orange segments with a flavor of aromatic herbs

$6.00

Veggie Sweet Corn Soup

$5.99

Tomato Ginger Soup

$5.99

Veggie Hot and Sour Soup

$5.99

Veggie Manchow Soup

$5.99

Veggie Tom Yum Soup

$5.99

Thai Coconut Soup

$5.99

Mulligatawny Soup

A traditional peppered spiced pea and lentil soup

$6.00

Egg Drop Soup

$5.99

Sweet Corn Soup (Chicken)

$6.99

Chicken Hot and Sour Soup

$6.99

Manchow Soup (Chicken)

$6.99

Tom Yum Soup (Chicken)

$6.99

Thai Coconut Soup (Chicken)

$6.99

Mulligatawny Soup (Chicken)

A traditional peppered spiced pea and lentil soup with chicken.

$7.00

Sweet Corn Soup (Shrimp)

$6.99

Manchow Soup (Shrimp)

$6.99

Tom Yum Soup (Shrimp)

$6.99

Thai Coconut Soup (Shrimp)

$6.99

Mulligatawny Soup (Lamb)

A traditional peppered spiced pea and lentil soup with lamb.

$7.00

Non-Veg Soup

Salads

House Salad

Cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, garbanzo beans, tossed in house dressing

$5.99

Garden Salad

Lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes and onion served with lemon

$5.99

Oriental Salad

Cucumber, celery in a sesame oil with red chilies and cilantro

$4.99

Lahori Paneer Tikka

Paneer marinated with yogurt & pickle cooked over hot embers and mixed with sauteed onions and peppers.

$16.99

Tandoori Chicken

Bone-in chicken marinated in yogurt and spices overnight and then cooked in a clay oven. A well known Indian delicacy, on a sizzler with sauteed onions and bell peppers.

$16.99

Chicken Tikka

Tender pieces of boneless chicken breast marinated in spices and cooked in our tandoor On a sizzler with sauteed onions and bell peppers

$16.99

Chicken Malai Tikka

Tender pieces of boneless chicken breast delicately spiced, blended with cream cheese and lemon juice, roasted in a clay oven. On a sizzler with sauteed onions and bell peppers.

$16.99

Chicken Reshmi Kabab

Tender rolls of chicken mince, skewered and grilled over hot ambers in our tandoor, on a sizzler with sauteed onions and bell peppers

$16.99

Lamb Seekh Kabab

Tender rolls of minced lamb seasoned to perfection, skewered and grilled over hot ambers in our tandoor. On a sizzler with sauteed onions and bell peppers.

$16.99

Lamb Chops

Mildly seasoned salmon fillet marinated and grilled to perfection.

$20.99

Fish Mahi Mahi

Mildly seasoned mahi mahi fillet marinated and grilled to perfection. On a sizzler with sauteed onions and bell peppers.

$18.99

Tandoori Shrimp

Fresh shrimp seasoned with tandoori spices and grilled on a skewer. On a sizzler with sauteed onions and bell peppers.

$18.99

Chef Special Mixed Grill

Assortment of murgh tikka, tandoori murgh, seekh kabab, tandoori shrimp. The best way to sample our tandoori specialties. On a sizzler with sauteed onions and bell peppers.

$22.99

Tandoor (Clay Oven)

Indian Chicken

Malai Butter Chicken

Succulent pieces of boneless chicken are marinated in a blend of aromatic spices, yogurt, and cream, and then cooked in a tomato-based gravy that's enriched with butter and cream

$16.99

Chicken Korma

Boneless chicken simmered in a creamy and aromatic sauce made with cashew nuts, yogurt, and a blend of fragrant spices. With garnish of almonds and raisins, adding a sweet and nutty crunch to every bite

$16.99

Chicken Tikka Masala

Tender pieces of chicken marinated in a blend of aromatic spices, grilled to perfection in a tandoor, and then simmered in a creamy tomato-based sauce that's infused with a medley of spices, including cumin, coriander, and garam masala.

$16.99

Chicken Saag

The chicken is cooked in a creamy spinach-based sauce, which is flavored with a blend of aromatic spices such as cumin, coriander, and turmeric.

$16.99

Amritsari Kadai Chicken

Authentic Dish inspired by recipe from the city of Amritsar made with tender chicken pieces cooked with green bell peppers and onions that's infused with a blend of aromatic herbs and spices.

$16.99

Chicken Vindaloo

Chicken cooked with freshly ground spices and potatoes - a spicy preparation.

$16.99

Punjab da Murgh ( Bone in)

The traditional dish is made with a blend of aromatic spices including cumin, coriander, and turmeric, which are cooked with onions, ginger, and garlic to create a flavorful base.

$16.99

Chicken Methi

A classic North Indian dish made with Tender pieces of chicken cooked in a rich and creamy gravy that's infused with the distinctive taste of fenugreek leaves (methi).

$16.99

Chicken Kali Mirch

The tender chicken pieces are then added to the mixture and simmered in the black pepper sauce until they're cooked through and infused with flavor.

$16.99

Chili Chicken

All-time favorite -- specially marinated chicken cooked in a fiery spice sauce.

$16.99

Garlic Pepper Chicken

Diced chicken with freshly ground black pepper and green red bell peppers.

$16.99

Chicken Manchurian

Diced chicken in a mildly spiced soy garlic sauce, cooked with fresh cilantro, celery, chilies, ginger and onions.

$16.99

Szechuan Chicken

Diced chicken combined with red and green bell peppers, mushrooms and onions, tossed with dry red chillies and szechuan oil.

$16.99

Basil Chicken

Chicken cooked in special fresh thai basil sauce.

$16.99

Thai Lime Chicken Curry

Chicken cooked in a Thai lime curry sauce.

$16.99

Sesame Chicken

$16.99

Crispy chicken Chili Honey

$16.99

Indo-Chinese Chicken

Goat / Lamb

Goat Rogan Josh

Popular Kashmiri dish cooked with a blend of aromatic spices such as cumin, cardamom, cloves Kashmiri MIrch, and cinnamon, along with yogurt and tomato

$17.99

Dhaba Goat Curry

Spiced bone-in goat cooked in a traditional curry made with a blend of aromatic spices, herbs, and tomato puree

$17.99

Lamb Saag

The lamb is first marinated in spices and then cooked to perfection in a creamy sauce made with spinach, onion, garlic, ginger, and a blend of aromatic spices

$17.99

Lamb Vindaloo

Tender pieces of lamb that are marinated in a blend of spices and then cooked in a spicy tomato-based sauce.

$17.99

Dhaba Lamb Curry

Traditional dish made with tender pieces of lamb marinated with a blend of aromatic spices including cumin, coriander, and turmeric, which are cooked with onions, ginger, and garlic to create a flavorful base.

$17.99

Lamb Tikka Masala

Tender pieces of Lamb are marinated in a blend of aromatic spices, grilled to perfection in a tandoor, and then simmered in a creamy tomato-based sauce that's infused with a medley of spices

$17.99

Lamb Korma

Pieces of boneless Lamb simmered in a creamy and aromatic sauce made with cashew nuts, yogurt, and a blend of fragrant spices. With garnish of almonds and raisins.

$17.99

Lamb Rogan Josh

Popular Kashmiri dish cooked with a blend of aromatic spices such as cumin, cardamom, cloves Kashmiri MIrch, and cinnamon, along with yogurt and tomato.

$17.99

Goat Bhuna

$17.99

Fish Curry

Pieces Mahi Mahi fish cooked in a traditional curry made with a blend of aromatic spices, herbs, and tomato puree.

$18.99

Kadhai Shrimp

Shrimp with fresh peppers and onion cooked in tomato gravy.

$17.99

Shrimp Curry

Shrimp cooked in a traditional curry made with a blend of aromatic spices, herbs, and tomato puree

$17.99

Shrimp Malai Curry

Shrimp Cooked in Creamy malai sauce

$17.99

Seafood

Indian Veg

Daal Makhani

Black lentils, tomatoes, ginger and garlic simmered overnight on slow charcoal fire, enriched with butter.

$15.99

Yellow Daal Tadka

Whipped yellow moong lentins simmered until tender and tempered.

$15.99

Chana Masala

Cooked chickpeas spiced with chillies and dry mango powder

$14.99

Amritsari Kadai Paneer

Paneer batons prepared in our chef's innovative mixture of peppers, onion and herbal tomato coulis. Dry or gravy.

$16.99

Shahi Paneer

Homemade cheese cooked with cashew nut and special creamy gravy.

$16.99

Paneer Makhani

Paneer slices in a velvety tomato gravy enriched with.

$16.99

Paneer Bhurji

Crumbled paneer tossed with onions and tomatoes

$16.99

Saag Paneer

Paneer cooked in a creamy sauce made with spinach, onion, garlic, ginger, and a blend of aromatic spices

$15.99

Saag Chole

Chickpeas cooked a creamy sauce made with spinach, onion, garlic, ginger, and a blend of aromatic spices

$14.99

Aloo Palak

$14.99

Mutter Paneer

Cubes of paneer mixed with peas in a creamy tomato gravy.

$15.99

Navrattan Korma

Mixed vegetables delicately cooked in cream and spices

$14.99

Vegetable Jalfrezi

Combination of vegetables enhanced with fresh spices.

$14.99

Malai Kofta

Mouth melting minced vegetable balls in a creamy gravy

$15.99

Baigan Bharta

Eggplant smoked, baked, mashed and seasoned with herbs and sauteed with onions and tomatoes

$14.99

Paneer Chili Masala

Homemade Cheese cooked with fresh banana pepper and coconut gravy

$15.99

Aloo Gobhi Mutter

Potatoes, cauliflower, and green peas sauteed with tomatoes, ginger and onions

$14.99

Bhindi Dopiaza

Cut pieces of okra cooked with onion, ginger, bell pepper and tomatoes

$14.99

Saag Aloo

$14.99

Methi Malai Mutter

$14.99

Chole Bhature

$16.99

Dum Aloo kashmiri

$14.99

Aloo Vindaloo

$14.99

Vegetable Coins Manchurian

House special. Golden fried vegetables dumplings in a spiced soy garlic sauce, cooked with cilantro, celery, chilies, ginger and green onions.

$15.99

Cauliflower Manchurian

Golden fried cauliflower florets in a mildly spiced soy garlic sauce cooked with cilantro, celery, chilies, ginger and green onions

$15.99

Paneer Manchurian

Fried Paneed cooked in manchurian sauce

$15.99

Szechuan Paneer

Fried paneer cooked in spicy szechuan sauce

$15.99

Ma po tofu

$16.99

Indo-Chinese Veg

Indian Rice

Mutter Polao

Flavored Basmati rice with green peas

$4.99

Vegetable Biryani

Basmati rice simmered with vegetables in mace and kewra with chef's special spices

$14.99

Chicken Biryani

Basmati rice simmered with bone-in chicken in mace and kewra with chef's special spices

$15.99

Lamb Biryani

Basmati rice simmered with lamb in mace and kewra with chef's special spices

$16.99

Goat Biryani

Basmati rice simmered with bone-in goat in mace and kewra with chef's special spices

$16.99

Shrimp Biryani

Basmati rice simmered with Jumbo shrimp in mace and kewra with chef's special spices

$17.99

Veg Fried Rice

$12.99

Veg Szechuan Fried Rice

$12.99

Veg Burnt Garlic Chili Fried Rice

$12.99

Chicken Fried Rice

$13.99

Shrimp Fried Rice

$15.99

Chicken Szechuan Fried Rice

$13.99

Shrimp Szechuan Fried Rice

$15.99

Chicken Burnt Garlic Chili Fried Rice

$13.99

Shrimp Burnt Garlic Chili Fried Rice

$15.99

Indo-Chinese Rice

Noodles

Veg Lo Mein

$12.99

Chicken Lo Mein

$13.99

Shrimp Lo Mein

$15.99

Veg Hakka Noodle

$13.99

Chicken Hakka Noodle

$14.99

Shrimp Hakka Noodle

$15.99

Veg Chili Garlic Noodles

$12.99

Chicken Chili Garlic Noodles

$13.99

Shrimp Chili Garlic Noodles

$14.99

Tandoori Roti

Whole wheat bread baked in a tandoor

$4.99

Poori (2 pcs)

Tender and puffy whole wheat bread, deep fried to golden brown

$4.99

Rumali Roti

Thin hand tossed bread cooked on a convex iron griddle

$5.99

Naan

Plain or butter, Leavened refined flour bread made in a tandoor

$4.99

Bullet Naan

Perfect for the spice lover. Leavened refined flour bread coated with onions and green chillies made in a tandoor

$5.99

Garlic Naan

Leavened refined flour bread coated with garlic made in a tandoor.

$5.99

Cheese Naan

Leavened bread stuffed with cheese

$5.99

Onion Kulcha

Leavened bread stuffed with onions and chilies

$5.99

Lamb Kulcha

Leavened bread stuffed with chopped lamb

$5.99

Paneer Kulcha

Leavened bread stuffed with Homemade paneer

$5.99

Aloo Paratha

Layered whole wheat bread stuffed with mildly spiced mashed potatoes

$5.99

Lachha Paratha

A multi-layered bread from tandoor laced with clarified butter

$5.99

Pudina Paratha

A multi-layered bread from tandoor laced with clarified butter and mint leaves

$5.99

Bread

Sides

Hare Masalay Ka Raita

$4.99

Plain Yogurt

$3.99

Jeera Rice

$4.00

Extra Rice

$3.99

Gulab Jamun

$5.99

Gajar Halwa

$5.99

Rasmalai

$5.99

Rice Pudding

$5.99

Kulfi (Indian Ice Cream)

$5.99

Vanilla Ice Cream

$5.99

Dessert

Soft Drinks

Coke

$2.50

Diet Coke

$2.50

Sprite

$2.50

Orange Fanta

$2.50

Ginger Ale

$2.50

Lemonade

$2.50

thumbs up

$3.99

Limca

$3.99

Mango Lassi

$4.50

Masala Lassi

$4.50

Sweet Lassi

$4.50

Juice

$4.50

Jal-Jeera

$4.50

Juice / Lassi

Tea

Masala Tea

$2.99

Iced Tea

$2.99

Canyon Rd Pinot Grigio

$18.00

Canyon Rd Pinot noir

$18.00

Canyon Rd Sauvignon Blanc

$18.00

canyon rd cabernet sauvignon

$18.00

proverb merlot

$18.00

proverb chardonnay

$18.00

canyon rd moscato

$18.00

cht ste mich cabernet sau

$30.00

cht ste mich merlot

$30.00

Josh Cellars Red Blend

$30.00

Kendall Jackson Chardonnay

$30.00

Eco Domini Pinot Grigio

$30.00

Echo bay Sauvignon Blanc

$30.00

wine bottle

bottled beer

Bud Light

$5.00

Budweiser

$5.00

Miller Lite

$5.00

Michelob Ultra

$5.00

Yuengling Lager

$5.00

Kingfisher

$7.00

Heineken

$6.00

Blue Moon

$6.00

Corona

$6.00

Modelo

$6.00

Taj Mahal

$10.00

Flying Horse

$10.00