Kohinoor Indian Restaurant and Lounge Menu

Kohinoor Indian Restaurant and Lounge, located in Champaign, IL, offers a wide array of Indian cuisine with vegan and vegetarian options. The restaurant provides a casual dining experience with amenities like outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi, and gender-neutral restrooms. Customers rave about the generous portion sizes, friendly staff, and fantastic flavors. The menu features dishes like Chana Masala, Aloo paneer chili masala, and lamb biryani, all with complex and delicious flavors. The green chili cilantro chutney, tamarind, and red onion sauce are standout accompaniments. The Maharaja beer is a surprising and delightful choice for beer enthusiasts. Overall, Kohinoor Indian Restaurant and Lounge is highly recommended for its flavorful dishes, attentive service, and comfortable ambiance. Visit on Wednesday, Friday, or Sunday for the best experience.

Vegetarian Appetizers

Masala Papad

Crispy lentil wafers topped with onion, tomato, and chili, and sprinkled with chat masala.

$3.99

Samosas

pieces. Two crispy pastries stuffed with savory potato and peas.

$4.99

Aloo Tikki

pieces. Deep-fried mashed potatoes stuffed with peas and spices.

$4.99

Mixed Vegetable Pakoras

Pieces of cauliflower and potatoes fried in spiced chickpea batter.

$6.99

Samosa Chat

Smashed samosas, onion, yogurt, tamarind, and chat masala.

$6.99

Aloo Tikki Chat

Smashed aloo tikki with onion, yogurt, chutneys, tamarind, and chat masala.

$6.99

Bhel Puri

Crispy rice noodles, onion, tomato, and chutneys.

$6.99

Vegetarian Combo Platter

aloo tikki, samosa, and vegetable pakoras.

$8.99

Homemade Cheese Pakora

Cheese fried in chickpea batter.

$8.99

Paneer Chili

Homemade cheese marinated in chili, garlic, and ginger. Spicy.

$8.99

Paneer

Cottage cheese with onion, bell pepper, garlic, and ginger, sautéed in Indo-Chinese spices.

$9.99

Fried Chicken

Marinated chicken with egg, ginger, garlic, Indian spices, and corn flour.

$8.99

Chicken Chili

Marinated chicken breast with chilies, garlic and ginger. Spicy.

$8.99

Shrimp Pakoras

Deep fried, spiced, herbed shrimp.

$8.99

Shrimp Chili

Marinated fresh shrimp with chilies, garlic and ginger. Spicy.

$8.99

Grilled Shrimp

Fresh shrimp sautéed with garlic, onion, and bell pepper.

$8.99

Chicken Sekuwa

Marinated fresh chicken fi llet with garlic, ginger, and Nepali spices, cooked in a tandoor oven.

$9.99

Chicken

Chicken battered in flour and deep fried with Indo-Chinese spices and herbs.

$10.99

Non-Vegetarian Appetizers

Tandoori Specials

Tandoori Chicken

Tandoori-barbecued bone-in chicken in yogurt, garlic, ginger, and spices.

$12.99

Paneer Tikka

Cubes of homemade cheese, bell pepper, and onion marinated in mixed spices and roasted in a tandoor oven.

$15.99

Malai Chicken

pieces. Tandoori-roasted chicken with cheese and spices.

$15.99

Chicken Tikka

Piece. Tandoori-barbecued chicken pieces marinated in mildly spiced yogurt and lemon juice.

$15.99

Tandoori Garlic Chicken

Tandoori-roasted chicken marinated in garlic and ginger paste.

$16.99

Chicken Kabab

Tandoori-roasted minced chicken blended with spices and herbs, hand rolled and skewered.

$16.99

Tandoori Shrimp

pieces. Tandoori-roasted fresh shrimp seasoned with spices and herbs.

$17.99

Fish Tikka

Roasted fish, garlic, ginger and spices.

$17.99

Seekh Kabab

pieces. Tandoori-roasted lamb blended with spices and herbs, hand rolled, and skewered.

$17.99

Mixed Grill

Tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, garlic chicken, mala chicken, and seekh kebab served on a hot platter.

$19.99

Kohinoor Combination Grill

Fish tikka, tandoori shrimp, tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, garlic chicken, mala chicken, and seekh kebab.

$21.99

Paneer Saag

Mild. Spinach with cheese and spices.

$14.99

Bhuna Paneer Masala

Paneer cheese in our special kadai curry sauce with onion, tomato, and green pepper.

$14.99

Aloo Paneer Chili Masala

Cheese and potato in a spicy curry. Spicy.

$14.99

Paneer Korma

Paneer cheese in a creamy curry.

$14.99

Paneer Makhani

Mild. Cheese in a creamy tomato curry.

$14.99

Paneer Tikka Masala

Cheese with bell pepper and onion in creamy tomato curry.

$14.99

Mutter Mushroom Paneer

Peas, paneer cheese, mushrooms, tomato, and onion in sauce.

$14.99

Paneer Jalfrize

Paneer, onion, and tomato in medium-hot curry.

$14.99

Kadai Paneer

Paneer in onion and tomato curry with kadai masala.

$14.99

Paneer Bhurji

Homemade small curd cottage cheese with onion, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and Indian spices and herbs.

$14.99

Paneer Specials

Vegetarian Entrees

Chana Saag

Fresh spinach with chickpeas and spices.

$13.99

Navratan Curry

Seasonal vegetables in sauce. Gluten free.

$13.99

Vegetable Curry

Seasonal vegetables in a creamy sauce. Gluten free.

$13.99

Vegetable Korma

Seasonal vegetables in a creamy curry.

$13.99

Aloo Mutter

Potatoes with peas and spices in sauce.

$13.99

Chana Aloo

Chickpeas with potatoes, onion, tomato, and a special blend of Indian spices and herbs in sauce.

$13.99

Chana Masala

Chickpeas, spices, onion, garlic and ginger in sauce.

$13.99

Bhindi Masala

Fresh okra with onion, tomato, and spices.

$13.99

Aloo Gobi

Cauliflower, potatoes, onion, garlic, ginger and herbs sauteed in spices.

$13.99

Gobi Masala

Tomato, vegetables, onion, garlic, ginger, and spices.

$13.99

Baingan Bharta

Tender mashed eggplant blended with sautéed onion, tomato, and green peas.

$13.99

Vegetables Vindaloo

Assorted seasonal vegetables in a spicy curry.

$13.99

Dal Makhani

Black lentils and freshly ground spices in creamy tomato curry.

$13.99

Yellow Dal

Yellow lentils with Indian spices in a light curry.

$13.99

Bhuna Kofta

Fresh vegetable rolls with green chili, onion, garlic, and ginger in a spicy sauce.

$13.99

Malai Kofta

Fresh mixed vegetable rolls with cheese in a creamy curry.

$13.99

Chicken Tikki Masala

Chicken breast roasted in the tandoor with creamy tomato sauce.

$14.99

Butter Chicken Ginger Masala

Chicken in a thick tomato curry with butter and cream. Gluten free.

$14.99

Chicken Makhani

Mild. Dark chicken in a creamy tomato curry. Gluten free.

$14.99

Chicken Curry

Chicken with spices and herbs. Gluten free.

$14.99

Chicken Jalfrize

Chicken with onion, bell pepper, and spices in a light curry. Gluten free.

$14.99

Bhuna Chicken Chili Masala

Chicken with green chilies, onion, tomato, garlic, and ginger in sauce. Spicy.

$14.99

Chicken Vindaloo

Chicken and potatoes in spicy curry with vinegar and vegetables. Gluten free. Spicy.

$14.99

Garlic Chicken Masala

Chicken with sautéed garlic, onion, and tomatoes in sauce.

$14.99

Mushroom Chicken Ginger Masala

Mushrooms, chicken, tomatoes, onion, and ginger in sauce.

$14.99

Chicken Saag

Chicken pieces in spinach blended with spices and herbs.

$14.99

Chicken Korma

Tender pieces of chicken in a cashew-based curry.

$14.99

Kohinoor Chicken Aloo

Tender pieces of chicken with potatoes in a special curry.

$14.99

Kohinoor Kabab Chicken Masala

Tender chicken with green chilies, onion, tomatoes, garlic, and ginger in a special curry.

$14.99

Mountain Chicken

Boneless chicken, mushroom, onion, tomato, bell pepper, and broccoli in a light curry-based sauce served on a sizzling platter.

$14.99

Chicken Entrees

Lamb Entrees

Lamb Curry

Tender pieces of lamb with spices and herbs in sauce.

$16.99

Lamb Chili Mushroom Masala

Lamb and mushrooms with fresh chili and spices.

$16.99

Lamb Makhani

Chunks of lamb in a creamy tomato sauce.

$16.99

Lamb Vindaloo

Tender pieces of lamb with vegetables in a spicy sauce.

$16.99

Lamb Garlic Masala

Lamb cubes with garlic in an aromatic curry.

$16.99

Lamb Saag

Tender pieces of lamb with spinach and spices.

$16.99

Lamb Korma

Lamb cubes in a cashew curry.

$16.99

Lamb Jalfrize

Lamb pieces, onion, bell pepper, and spices in sauce.

$16.99

Dal Aloo Gosht

Lamb cubes, yellow lentils, potato, and a special blend of spices.

$16.99

Kohinoor Lamb Aloo Gosht

Lamb cubes and potato with herbs in a special sauce.

$16.99

Kohinoor Bhuna Gosht

Cubes of lamb in gravy with browned onion, tomato, hot green chili, garlic, and ginger.

$16.99

Shrimp Curry

Shrimp in an onion-based sauce.

$15.99

Garlic Shrimp Mushroom Masala

Shrimp and mushrooms sautéed with onion, tomatoes, and chili in a spicy curry.

$15.99

Shrimp Korma

Shrimp in a cashew-based curry.

$15.99

Shrimp Vindaloo

Shrimp with potatoes in a spicy curry with vinegar.

$15.99

Bhuna Shrimp Chili Masala

Shrimp sautéed with onion, tomatoes, green chilies, spices, and herbs in a spicy curry.

$15.99

Shrimp Makhani

Shrimp in a creamy tomato curry.

$15.99

Fish Curry

Fish with a special blend of spices in sauce.

$15.99

Fish Vindaloo

Fish and seasonal vegetables in a spicy curry.

$15.99

Fish Mushroom Chili

Fish sautéed with onion, green pepper, mushroom, and chili in a spicy curry.

$15.99

Shrimp Saag

Tender shrimp in fresh blended spinach with garlic, herbs, and a house blend of mild spices.

$15.99

Shrimp Tikka Masala

Shrimp cooked in special house blend of herbs and spices and a rich, creamy tomato-based sauce with a touch of butter.

$15.99

Majestic Shrimp

Shrimp, mushroom, onion, tomato, bell pepper, and broccoli in a light curry-based sauce served on a sizzling platter.

$15.99

Kohinoor Fish Dopyaza

Fish, onion, bell pepper, and grilled tomato in a mixed curry.

$15.99

Kohinoor Shrimp Dopyaza

Shrimp, onion, bell pepper, and grilled tomatoes in curry.

$15.99

Seafood Entrees

Rice Entrees

Vegetable Biryani

Basmati rice with vegetables and mild spices.

$13.99

Peas Pulau

Basmati rice and peas with spices.

$13.99

Chicken Biryani

Basmati rice with chicken, vegetables, and biryani masala.

$14.99

Shrimp Biryani

Basmati rice with shrimp, vegetables, and biryani masala.

$15.99

Lamb Biryani

Basmati rice with lamb, vegetables, and biryani masala.

$16.99

Kohinoor Mixed Biryani

Basmati rice with shrimp, lamb, chicken, vegetables, and biryani masala.

$17.99

Vegetable Fried Rice

Basmati rice with peas, soy, vegetables, and special spices served with green chili vinegar.

$13.99

Mushroom Fried Rice

Mushrooms and basmati rice with soy, seasonal vegetables, and spices served with green chili vinegar.

$14.99

Egg Fried Rice

Egg and basmati rice with peas, soy, seasonal vegetables, and special spices served with green chili vinegar.

$14.99

Chicken Fried Rice

Chicken and basmati rice with peas, soy, seasonal vegetables, and special spices served with green chili vinegar.

$15.99

Shrimp Fried Rice

Shrimp and basmati rice with peas, soy, seasonal vegetables, and special spices served with green chili vinegar.

$16.99

Fried Rice Entrees

Specialty Breads

Naan

Famous Indian-style leavened soft bread baked in a tandoor clay oven.

$2.99

Roti

Unleavened whole wheat bread baked in the tandoor.

$3.99

Paratha

Multi-layered whole wheat bread cooked with butter.

$4.99

Aloo Paratha

Multi-layered whole wheat bread cooked with butter.

$4.99

Paneer Kulcha

Leavened bread stuffed with homemade cheese and herbs.

$4.99

Jaipuri Naan

Leavened bread stuffed with mixed fruit and nuts.

$4.99

Onion Kulcha

Leavened bread stuffed with onion and spices.

$4.99

Garlic Naan

Leavened bread baked with chopped garlic.

$4.99

Bhatoora

Deep-fried leavened bread.

$4.99

Chilly Naan

Tandoori-baked leavened soft bread stuffed with green chili.

$4.99

Chili Garlic Cheese Naan

Leavened bread baked with chopped garlic, chili, and Parmesan cheese.

$5.99

Lamb Keema Naan

Fresh naan stuffed with minced lamb.

$6.99

Cheese Naan

Fresh naan stuffed with minced lamb.

$5.99

Chicken Chili Naan

Leavened soft bread stuffed with minced chicken and green chili and baked in a tandoor oven.

$6.99

Kohinoor Special Naan

Leavened bread stuffed with onion, garlic, cheese, lamb and chicken.

$7.99

Papadum

$2.99

Indian Pickle

$2.99

Plain Yogurt

$2.99

Basmati Rice

$2.99

Masala Sadeko

$2.99

Mixed Raita

Whipped yogurt with cucumber.

$3.99

Mango Chutney

Spiced savory condiment.

$3.99

Green Salad

Lettuce, tomato and cucumber with chef's dressing.

$5.99

Side Dishes

Desserts

Kheer

Rice cooked with milk and sugar and topped with pistachios.

$4.99

Gulab Jamun

Made with milk powder, deep fried, dipped in sugar syrup.

$4.99

Pista Kulfi

Traditional ice cream topped with pistachios and other nuts.

$4.99

Coconut Kulfi

Indian ice cream with coconut.

$4.99

Mango Kulfi

Indian ice cream with mango.

$4.99

Gajar Ka Halwa

Grated carrots gently cooked in milk and sprinkled with nuts and raisins.

$5.99

Masala Tea

Tea leaves boiled with milk and Indian herbs.

$2.99

Mango Lassi

A yogurt drink with mango puree, served chilled.

$4.99

Sweet Lassi

A sweet, refreshing yogurt drink.

$4.99

Mango Shake

Mango puree with milk, served chilled.

$5.99

Soda

Free refills.

$2.99

Drinks