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
Veg Pakora
Assortment of vegetables dipped in batter and deep fried
Paneer Pakora
Spiced paneer dipped in batter and fried
Hara Bhara Kabab
Fried patties made from Paneer (Indian cottage cheese), potatoes, spinach and Clove's spices
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
Mixed Veg Platter
Platter of Veg Pakora, paneer (Indian cottage cheese) Pakora, samosa, hara bhara kabab
Fish Amritsari
Fried filet of fish matured in a rich spicy marinade of dried chilies and lemon
Lamb Samosa (2 pieces)
Crispy pastries filled with delicately spiced minced lamb and peas
Vegetable Spring Rolls (3 pieces)
Crispy Chili Baby Corn
Crispy breaded cut baby corn tossed with onions and chilies in a tangy mixture
Crispy Chili Potatoes
Crispy fried julienne potatoes dry tossed in a tongue tingling combination
Pan Fried Chili Paneer
Paneer cheese fried to perfection tossed with green bell peppers, onions chilies, ginger and garlic
Lat Mai Paneer
Marinated cubes of paneer crispy fried and tossed with onion, ginger and garlic
Paneer 65
Spicy fried paneer tossed with fresh curry leaves - house special
Szechuan Paneer (Dry)
Fried paneer cooked in spicy szechuan style
Cauliflower Manchurian (Dry)
Fried cauliflower florets in a mildly spiced soy garlic sauce cooked with cilantro, celery, chilies, ginger and green onions
Chili Fish
Sliced fish, pan fried and tossed in a combination of chili an onions - szechuan special
Peppered Shrimp
Crispy fried shrimp tossed with a special pepper salt seasoning and green
Chicken 65
Spicy fried chicken tossed with fresh curry leaves - house special
Chicken Wings (6pieces)
Chicken wings fried and tossed with green peppers and green onion, flavored with szechuan oil
Chicken Manchurian (Dry)
Diced chicken in a mildly spiced soy garlic sauce, cooked with fresh cilantro, celery, chilies, ginger and onions
Chili Chicken (Dry)
All-time favorite -- specially marinated chicken cooked in a fiery spice sauce
Chicken Lat Mai Kai
Tofu Hong kong
Indo-Chinese Appetizers
Veg Soup
Birbali Shorba
Shorba made from fresh tomatoes and orange segments with a flavor of aromatic herbs
Veggie Sweet Corn Soup
Tomato Ginger Soup
Veggie Hot and Sour Soup
Veggie Manchow Soup
Veggie Tom Yum Soup
Thai Coconut Soup
Mulligatawny Soup
A traditional peppered spiced pea and lentil soup
Egg Drop Soup
Sweet Corn Soup (Chicken)
Chicken Hot and Sour Soup
Manchow Soup (Chicken)
Tom Yum Soup (Chicken)
Thai Coconut Soup (Chicken)
Mulligatawny Soup (Chicken)
A traditional peppered spiced pea and lentil soup with chicken.
Sweet Corn Soup (Shrimp)
Manchow Soup (Shrimp)
Tom Yum Soup (Shrimp)
Thai Coconut Soup (Shrimp)
Mulligatawny Soup (Lamb)
A traditional peppered spiced pea and lentil soup with lamb.
Non-Veg Soup
Salads
House Salad
Cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, garbanzo beans, tossed in house dressing
Garden Salad
Lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes and onion served with lemon
Oriental Salad
Cucumber, celery in a sesame oil with red chilies and cilantro
Lahori Paneer Tikka
Paneer marinated with yogurt & pickle cooked over hot embers and mixed with sauteed onions and peppers.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Lamb Chops
Mildly seasoned salmon fillet marinated and grilled to perfection.
Fish Mahi Mahi
Mildly seasoned mahi mahi fillet marinated and grilled to perfection. On a sizzler with sauteed onions and bell peppers.
Tandoori Shrimp
Fresh shrimp seasoned with tandoori spices and grilled on a skewer. On a sizzler with sauteed onions and bell peppers.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken cooked with freshly ground spices and potatoes - a spicy preparation.
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.
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).
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.
Chili Chicken
All-time favorite -- specially marinated chicken cooked in a fiery spice sauce.
Garlic Pepper Chicken
Diced chicken with freshly ground black pepper and green red bell peppers.
Chicken Manchurian
Diced chicken in a mildly spiced soy garlic sauce, cooked with fresh cilantro, celery, chilies, ginger and onions.
Szechuan Chicken
Diced chicken combined with red and green bell peppers, mushrooms and onions, tossed with dry red chillies and szechuan oil.
Basil Chicken
Chicken cooked in special fresh thai basil sauce.
Thai Lime Chicken Curry
Chicken cooked in a Thai lime curry sauce.
Sesame Chicken
Crispy chicken Chili Honey
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
Dhaba Goat Curry
Spiced bone-in goat cooked in a traditional curry made with a blend of aromatic spices, herbs, and tomato puree
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
Lamb Vindaloo
Tender pieces of lamb that are marinated in a blend of spices and then cooked in a spicy tomato-based sauce.
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.
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
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.
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.
Goat Bhuna
Fish Curry
Pieces Mahi Mahi fish cooked in a traditional curry made with a blend of aromatic spices, herbs, and tomato puree.
Kadhai Shrimp
Shrimp with fresh peppers and onion cooked in tomato gravy.
Shrimp Curry
Shrimp cooked in a traditional curry made with a blend of aromatic spices, herbs, and tomato puree
Shrimp Malai Curry
Shrimp Cooked in Creamy malai sauce
Seafood
Indian Veg
Daal Makhani
Black lentils, tomatoes, ginger and garlic simmered overnight on slow charcoal fire, enriched with butter.
Yellow Daal Tadka
Whipped yellow moong lentins simmered until tender and tempered.
Chana Masala
Cooked chickpeas spiced with chillies and dry mango powder
Amritsari Kadai Paneer
Paneer batons prepared in our chef's innovative mixture of peppers, onion and herbal tomato coulis. Dry or gravy.
Shahi Paneer
Homemade cheese cooked with cashew nut and special creamy gravy.
Paneer Makhani
Paneer slices in a velvety tomato gravy enriched with.
Paneer Bhurji
Crumbled paneer tossed with onions and tomatoes
Saag Paneer
Paneer cooked in a creamy sauce made with spinach, onion, garlic, ginger, and a blend of aromatic spices
Saag Chole
Chickpeas cooked a creamy sauce made with spinach, onion, garlic, ginger, and a blend of aromatic spices
Aloo Palak
Mutter Paneer
Cubes of paneer mixed with peas in a creamy tomato gravy.
Navrattan Korma
Mixed vegetables delicately cooked in cream and spices
Vegetable Jalfrezi
Combination of vegetables enhanced with fresh spices.
Malai Kofta
Mouth melting minced vegetable balls in a creamy gravy
Baigan Bharta
Eggplant smoked, baked, mashed and seasoned with herbs and sauteed with onions and tomatoes
Paneer Chili Masala
Homemade Cheese cooked with fresh banana pepper and coconut gravy
Aloo Gobhi Mutter
Potatoes, cauliflower, and green peas sauteed with tomatoes, ginger and onions
Bhindi Dopiaza
Cut pieces of okra cooked with onion, ginger, bell pepper and tomatoes
Saag Aloo
Methi Malai Mutter
Chole Bhature
Dum Aloo kashmiri
Aloo Vindaloo
Vegetable Coins Manchurian
House special. Golden fried vegetables dumplings in a spiced soy garlic sauce, cooked with cilantro, celery, chilies, ginger and green onions.
Cauliflower Manchurian
Golden fried cauliflower florets in a mildly spiced soy garlic sauce cooked with cilantro, celery, chilies, ginger and green onions
Paneer Manchurian
Fried Paneed cooked in manchurian sauce
Szechuan Paneer
Fried paneer cooked in spicy szechuan sauce
Ma po tofu
Indo-Chinese Veg
Indian Rice
Mutter Polao
Flavored Basmati rice with green peas
Vegetable Biryani
Basmati rice simmered with vegetables in mace and kewra with chef's special spices
Chicken Biryani
Basmati rice simmered with bone-in chicken in mace and kewra with chef's special spices
Lamb Biryani
Basmati rice simmered with lamb in mace and kewra with chef's special spices
Goat Biryani
Basmati rice simmered with bone-in goat in mace and kewra with chef's special spices
Shrimp Biryani
Basmati rice simmered with Jumbo shrimp in mace and kewra with chef's special spices
Veg Fried Rice
Veg Szechuan Fried Rice
Veg Burnt Garlic Chili Fried Rice
Chicken Fried Rice
Shrimp Fried Rice
Chicken Szechuan Fried Rice
Shrimp Szechuan Fried Rice
Chicken Burnt Garlic Chili Fried Rice
Shrimp Burnt Garlic Chili Fried Rice
Indo-Chinese Rice
Noodles
Veg Lo Mein
Chicken Lo Mein
Shrimp Lo Mein
Veg Hakka Noodle
Chicken Hakka Noodle
Shrimp Hakka Noodle
Veg Chili Garlic Noodles
Chicken Chili Garlic Noodles
Shrimp Chili Garlic Noodles
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat bread baked in a tandoor
Poori (2 pcs)
Tender and puffy whole wheat bread, deep fried to golden brown
Rumali Roti
Thin hand tossed bread cooked on a convex iron griddle
Naan
Plain or butter, Leavened refined flour bread made in a tandoor
Bullet Naan
Perfect for the spice lover. Leavened refined flour bread coated with onions and green chillies made in a tandoor
Garlic Naan
Leavened refined flour bread coated with garlic made in a tandoor.
Cheese Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with cheese
Onion Kulcha
Leavened bread stuffed with onions and chilies
Lamb Kulcha
Leavened bread stuffed with chopped lamb
Paneer Kulcha
Leavened bread stuffed with Homemade paneer
Aloo Paratha
Layered whole wheat bread stuffed with mildly spiced mashed potatoes
Lachha Paratha
A multi-layered bread from tandoor laced with clarified butter
Pudina Paratha
A multi-layered bread from tandoor laced with clarified butter and mint leaves