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.
Samosas
pieces. Two crispy pastries stuffed with savory potato and peas.
Aloo Tikki
pieces. Deep-fried mashed potatoes stuffed with peas and spices.
Mixed Vegetable Pakoras
Pieces of cauliflower and potatoes fried in spiced chickpea batter.
Samosa Chat
Smashed samosas, onion, yogurt, tamarind, and chat masala.
Aloo Tikki Chat
Smashed aloo tikki with onion, yogurt, chutneys, tamarind, and chat masala.
Bhel Puri
Crispy rice noodles, onion, tomato, and chutneys.
Vegetarian Combo Platter
aloo tikki, samosa, and vegetable pakoras.
Homemade Cheese Pakora
Cheese fried in chickpea batter.
Paneer Chili
Homemade cheese marinated in chili, garlic, and ginger. Spicy.
Paneer
Cottage cheese with onion, bell pepper, garlic, and ginger, sautéed in Indo-Chinese spices.
Fried Chicken
Marinated chicken with egg, ginger, garlic, Indian spices, and corn flour.
Chicken Chili
Marinated chicken breast with chilies, garlic and ginger. Spicy.
Shrimp Pakoras
Deep fried, spiced, herbed shrimp.
Shrimp Chili
Marinated fresh shrimp with chilies, garlic and ginger. Spicy.
Grilled Shrimp
Fresh shrimp sautéed with garlic, onion, and bell pepper.
Chicken Sekuwa
Marinated fresh chicken fi llet with garlic, ginger, and Nepali spices, cooked in a tandoor oven.
Chicken
Chicken battered in flour and deep fried with Indo-Chinese spices and herbs.
Non-Vegetarian Appetizers
Tandoori Specials
Tandoori Chicken
Tandoori-barbecued bone-in chicken in yogurt, garlic, ginger, and spices.
Paneer Tikka
Cubes of homemade cheese, bell pepper, and onion marinated in mixed spices and roasted in a tandoor oven.
Malai Chicken
pieces. Tandoori-roasted chicken with cheese and spices.
Chicken Tikka
Piece. Tandoori-barbecued chicken pieces marinated in mildly spiced yogurt and lemon juice.
Tandoori Garlic Chicken
Tandoori-roasted chicken marinated in garlic and ginger paste.
Chicken Kabab
Tandoori-roasted minced chicken blended with spices and herbs, hand rolled and skewered.
Tandoori Shrimp
pieces. Tandoori-roasted fresh shrimp seasoned with spices and herbs.
Fish Tikka
Roasted fish, garlic, ginger and spices.
Seekh Kabab
pieces. Tandoori-roasted lamb blended with spices and herbs, hand rolled, and skewered.
Mixed Grill
Tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, garlic chicken, mala chicken, and seekh kebab served on a hot platter.
Kohinoor Combination Grill
Fish tikka, tandoori shrimp, tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, garlic chicken, mala chicken, and seekh kebab.
Paneer Saag
Mild. Spinach with cheese and spices.
Bhuna Paneer Masala
Paneer cheese in our special kadai curry sauce with onion, tomato, and green pepper.
Aloo Paneer Chili Masala
Cheese and potato in a spicy curry. Spicy.
Paneer Korma
Paneer cheese in a creamy curry.
Paneer Makhani
Mild. Cheese in a creamy tomato curry.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Cheese with bell pepper and onion in creamy tomato curry.
Mutter Mushroom Paneer
Peas, paneer cheese, mushrooms, tomato, and onion in sauce.
Paneer Jalfrize
Paneer, onion, and tomato in medium-hot curry.
Kadai Paneer
Paneer in onion and tomato curry with kadai masala.
Paneer Bhurji
Homemade small curd cottage cheese with onion, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and Indian spices and herbs.
Paneer Specials
Vegetarian Entrees
Chana Saag
Fresh spinach with chickpeas and spices.
Navratan Curry
Seasonal vegetables in sauce. Gluten free.
Vegetable Curry
Seasonal vegetables in a creamy sauce. Gluten free.
Vegetable Korma
Seasonal vegetables in a creamy curry.
Aloo Mutter
Potatoes with peas and spices in sauce.
Chana Aloo
Chickpeas with potatoes, onion, tomato, and a special blend of Indian spices and herbs in sauce.
Chana Masala
Chickpeas, spices, onion, garlic and ginger in sauce.
Bhindi Masala
Fresh okra with onion, tomato, and spices.
Aloo Gobi
Cauliflower, potatoes, onion, garlic, ginger and herbs sauteed in spices.
Gobi Masala
Tomato, vegetables, onion, garlic, ginger, and spices.
Baingan Bharta
Tender mashed eggplant blended with sautéed onion, tomato, and green peas.
Vegetables Vindaloo
Assorted seasonal vegetables in a spicy curry.
Dal Makhani
Black lentils and freshly ground spices in creamy tomato curry.
Yellow Dal
Yellow lentils with Indian spices in a light curry.
Bhuna Kofta
Fresh vegetable rolls with green chili, onion, garlic, and ginger in a spicy sauce.
Malai Kofta
Fresh mixed vegetable rolls with cheese in a creamy curry.
Chicken Tikki Masala
Chicken breast roasted in the tandoor with creamy tomato sauce.
Butter Chicken Ginger Masala
Chicken in a thick tomato curry with butter and cream. Gluten free.
Chicken Makhani
Mild. Dark chicken in a creamy tomato curry. Gluten free.
Chicken Curry
Chicken with spices and herbs. Gluten free.
Chicken Jalfrize
Chicken with onion, bell pepper, and spices in a light curry. Gluten free.
Bhuna Chicken Chili Masala
Chicken with green chilies, onion, tomato, garlic, and ginger in sauce. Spicy.
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken and potatoes in spicy curry with vinegar and vegetables. Gluten free. Spicy.
Garlic Chicken Masala
Chicken with sautéed garlic, onion, and tomatoes in sauce.
Mushroom Chicken Ginger Masala
Mushrooms, chicken, tomatoes, onion, and ginger in sauce.
Chicken Saag
Chicken pieces in spinach blended with spices and herbs.
Chicken Korma
Tender pieces of chicken in a cashew-based curry.
Kohinoor Chicken Aloo
Tender pieces of chicken with potatoes in a special curry.
Kohinoor Kabab Chicken Masala
Tender chicken with green chilies, onion, tomatoes, garlic, and ginger in a special curry.
Mountain Chicken
Boneless chicken, mushroom, onion, tomato, bell pepper, and broccoli in a light curry-based sauce served on a sizzling platter.
Chicken Entrees
Lamb Entrees
Lamb Curry
Tender pieces of lamb with spices and herbs in sauce.
Lamb Chili Mushroom Masala
Lamb and mushrooms with fresh chili and spices.
Lamb Makhani
Chunks of lamb in a creamy tomato sauce.
Lamb Vindaloo
Tender pieces of lamb with vegetables in a spicy sauce.
Lamb Garlic Masala
Lamb cubes with garlic in an aromatic curry.
Lamb Saag
Tender pieces of lamb with spinach and spices.
Lamb Korma
Lamb cubes in a cashew curry.
Lamb Jalfrize
Lamb pieces, onion, bell pepper, and spices in sauce.
Dal Aloo Gosht
Lamb cubes, yellow lentils, potato, and a special blend of spices.
Kohinoor Lamb Aloo Gosht
Lamb cubes and potato with herbs in a special sauce.
Kohinoor Bhuna Gosht
Cubes of lamb in gravy with browned onion, tomato, hot green chili, garlic, and ginger.
Shrimp Curry
Shrimp in an onion-based sauce.
Garlic Shrimp Mushroom Masala
Shrimp and mushrooms sautéed with onion, tomatoes, and chili in a spicy curry.
Shrimp Korma
Shrimp in a cashew-based curry.
Shrimp Vindaloo
Shrimp with potatoes in a spicy curry with vinegar.
Bhuna Shrimp Chili Masala
Shrimp sautéed with onion, tomatoes, green chilies, spices, and herbs in a spicy curry.
Shrimp Makhani
Shrimp in a creamy tomato curry.
Fish Curry
Fish with a special blend of spices in sauce.
Fish Vindaloo
Fish and seasonal vegetables in a spicy curry.
Fish Mushroom Chili
Fish sautéed with onion, green pepper, mushroom, and chili in a spicy curry.
Shrimp Saag
Tender shrimp in fresh blended spinach with garlic, herbs, and a house blend of mild spices.
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.
Majestic Shrimp
Shrimp, mushroom, onion, tomato, bell pepper, and broccoli in a light curry-based sauce served on a sizzling platter.
Kohinoor Fish Dopyaza
Fish, onion, bell pepper, and grilled tomato in a mixed curry.
Kohinoor Shrimp Dopyaza
Shrimp, onion, bell pepper, and grilled tomatoes in curry.
Seafood Entrees
Rice Entrees
Vegetable Biryani
Basmati rice with vegetables and mild spices.
Peas Pulau
Basmati rice and peas with spices.
Chicken Biryani
Basmati rice with chicken, vegetables, and biryani masala.
Shrimp Biryani
Basmati rice with shrimp, vegetables, and biryani masala.
Lamb Biryani
Basmati rice with lamb, vegetables, and biryani masala.
Kohinoor Mixed Biryani
Basmati rice with shrimp, lamb, chicken, vegetables, and biryani masala.
Vegetable Fried Rice
Basmati rice with peas, soy, vegetables, and special spices served with green chili vinegar.
Mushroom Fried Rice
Mushrooms and basmati rice with soy, seasonal vegetables, and spices served with green chili vinegar.
Egg Fried Rice
Egg and basmati rice with peas, soy, seasonal vegetables, and special spices served with green chili vinegar.
Chicken Fried Rice
Chicken and basmati rice with peas, soy, seasonal vegetables, and special spices served with green chili vinegar.
Shrimp Fried Rice
Shrimp and basmati rice with peas, soy, seasonal vegetables, and special spices served with green chili vinegar.
Fried Rice Entrees
Specialty Breads
Naan
Famous Indian-style leavened soft bread baked in a tandoor clay oven.
Roti
Unleavened whole wheat bread baked in the tandoor.
Paratha
Multi-layered whole wheat bread cooked with butter.
Aloo Paratha
Multi-layered whole wheat bread cooked with butter.
Paneer Kulcha
Leavened bread stuffed with homemade cheese and herbs.
Jaipuri Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with mixed fruit and nuts.
Onion Kulcha
Leavened bread stuffed with onion and spices.
Garlic Naan
Leavened bread baked with chopped garlic.
Bhatoora
Deep-fried leavened bread.
Chilly Naan
Tandoori-baked leavened soft bread stuffed with green chili.
Chili Garlic Cheese Naan
Leavened bread baked with chopped garlic, chili, and Parmesan cheese.
Lamb Keema Naan
Fresh naan stuffed with minced lamb.
Cheese Naan
Fresh naan stuffed with minced lamb.
Chicken Chili Naan
Leavened soft bread stuffed with minced chicken and green chili and baked in a tandoor oven.
Kohinoor Special Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with onion, garlic, cheese, lamb and chicken.
Papadum
Indian Pickle
Plain Yogurt
Basmati Rice
Masala Sadeko
Mixed Raita
Whipped yogurt with cucumber.
Mango Chutney
Spiced savory condiment.
Green Salad
Lettuce, tomato and cucumber with chef's dressing.
Side Dishes
Desserts
Kheer
Rice cooked with milk and sugar and topped with pistachios.
Gulab Jamun
Made with milk powder, deep fried, dipped in sugar syrup.
Pista Kulfi
Traditional ice cream topped with pistachios and other nuts.
Coconut Kulfi
Indian ice cream with coconut.
Mango Kulfi
Indian ice cream with mango.
Gajar Ka Halwa
Grated carrots gently cooked in milk and sprinkled with nuts and raisins.
Masala Tea
Tea leaves boiled with milk and Indian herbs.
Mango Lassi
A yogurt drink with mango puree, served chilled.
Sweet Lassi
A sweet, refreshing yogurt drink.
Mango Shake
Mango puree with milk, served chilled.
Soda
Free refills.