Zaika Indian Cuisine Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Zaika Indian Cuisine, where authentic Indian flavors come alive in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Located in Colorado Springs, this restaurant is dedicated to offering a diverse menu that caters to both seasoned Indian food aficionados and newcomers alike.
Start your culinary journey with tantalizing starters like the crispy Veggie Samosa or the flavorful Gobi Manchurian. Zaika's signature offerings, including a variety of curries and tandoori dishes, provide a delightful explosion of spices and tastes, served with fragrant vegan Basmati rice. The Mixed Grill, featuring an assortment of meats, is a must-try for those wanting to experience the best of both worlds.
With plenty of vegetarian and vegan options and a full bar, Zaika invites groups and families to enjoy a relaxed dining experience. Whether you choose to dine in or takeout, you're promised a flavorful adventure in every bite.
Starters & Appetizers
Cuto Salad
Gluten free. Vegan. Chopped cucumber, tomato, & onion tossed in chaat masala.
Veggie Samosa
Vegan. Crisp turnovers filled with seasoned potatoes and green peas.
Lentil Soup
Gluten free. Vegan. Chef's special yellow lentil soup.
Mixed Pakora
Gluten free. Vegan. Tartly spiced onion fritters in a seasoned chickpea-flour batter.
Gobi Manchurian
Vegan. Cauliflower florets sauted in a soy-tomato garlic sauce.
Momo
Dairy free. Dumplings of Himalayan origin served with sesame tomato sauce.
Chili Chicken
Dairy free. Gluten free. Chicken morsels glazed in an Indo-Chinese style zesty soy-tomato sauce.
Lasooni Shrimp
Gluten free. Shrimp sauted in a fresh garlic, onion, and tomato glaze.
Papadam
Thin and crispy lentil bread
Rasila lamb
Sliced juicy lamb saluted with black pepper corns bell pepper and onions
Chicken Soup
Chef's special homemade chicken soup
Vegetable
Served with a side of our vegan Basmati rice
Paneer
Served with a side of our vegan Basmati rice
Tofu
Served with a side of our vegan Basmati rice
Chicken
Served with a side of our vegan Basmati rice
Lamb
Served with a side of our vegan Basmati rice
Shrimp
Served with a side of our vegan Basmati rice
Seafood (shrimp, scallops and salmon)
Served with a side of our vegan Basmati rice
Salmon
Served with a side of our vegan Basmati rice
Crabmeat
Served with a side of our vegan Basmati rice
Zaika Signature Offerings
Clay Oven Offerings
Tandoori Chicken
Gluten free. On the bone chicken marinated in a classic, house-made marinade.
Grilled Chicken Tikka
Gluten free. Chicken breast chunks in a yogurt-ginger-garlic marinade.
Tandoori Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp in yogurt ginger marinade
Boti Kebab
Gluten free. Leg of lamb chunks with yogurt-garlic marinade.
Zaika Mixed Grill
Gluten free. Assortment of shrimp, chicken, fish, and lamb in yogurt ginger-garlic marinade.
Paneer tikka
Cottage cheese in yogurt ginger marinade cooked in clay oven
Chana Masala
Gluten free. Vegan. Chickpeas cooked in a traditional onion-tomato sauce.
Tofu Palak
Gluten free. Vegan. Tofu and fresh spinach cooked in a coconut flavored sauce.
Baingan Bharta
Gluten free. Vegan. Tandoor-roasted eggplant with chopped tomatoes, onions, ginger, & garlic.
Aloo Gobi
Gluten free. Vegan. Potatoes and cauliflower sauted with house-ground spices.
Khatta Bhindi
Gluten free. Vegan. Chopped okra with fresh bell peppers, onions, & dried mango powder.
Vegetable Krahi
Gluten free. Vegan. Vegetables sauted with fresh onions & bell peppers.
Kofta Keshari
Minced vegetable and paneer croquettes in an aromatic saffron-nut-based sauce.
Dal Tarka
Slow cooked yellow lentils with exotic house glaze.
Mushroom mutter
Sliced mushroom cooked with onion-tomato based sauce with peas and potato
Mutter paneer
Peas and cottage cheese cooked with onion tomato cream based
Bean curry
Black bean pinto bean and kidney bean cooked with onion tomato based sauce
Vegan & Vegetarian Offerings
Biryanis
Vegetable Biryani
Chicken Biryani
Lamb Biryani
Fish Biryani
Salmon only.
Shrimp Biryani
Zaika Mixed Biryani
An assortment of shrimp, chicken, fish (salmon), & lamb.
Roti
Vegan.
Naan
Garlic Naan
Cheese Naan
Honey ginger naan
Breads
Sides
Raita
Mango Chutney
Achar
Assorted Condiments
Raw Onion, Green Chili, and Lemon
Basmati Rice
Extra rice (in addition to what comes with entre).
Seasonal Vegetables
Sauted broccoli, bell peppers, zucchini.
Spinach and Potatoes
Sauted fresh spinach and cubed potatoes.
Gulab Jamun
Pastry dumplings.
Ras malai
Milk cake
Mango kulfi
Ice cream
Kheer
Rice pudding
Desserts
Beverages
Soda in cane
Lemonade
Ice Tea
Arnold Palmer
Chai Tea with Milk
Hot or iced.
Mango Lassi
Bottled Water
Sparkling Mineral Water
San pellegrino, 500 ml.