The Lion Indian Cuisine Lunch & dinner Buffet Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing the menu of The Lion Indian Cuisine Lunch & Dinner Buffet, you embark on a flavorful journey through the rich tapestry of Indian culinary traditions. Located in San Antonio, TX, this buffet offers an extensive selection that tantalizes the taste buds and showcases the essence of Indian spices.
- Rice Dishes: Indulge in fragrant options like Peas Pallao and various Biryani selections, including Chicken, Shrimp, and Vegetarian options, all crafted to perfection.
- Appetizers: Start with mixed pakoras, crispy samosas, and flavorful Fish Pakora that excite your palate with their unique textures and spices.
- Main Courses: Delight in their signature dishes, from Butter Chicken to Chicken Jalfrezi, each boasting robust flavors and aromatic spices.
Every visit promises an explosion of taste, with fresh, hot dishes that leave diners eager for more. The warm hospitality and vibrant atmosphere make The Lion Indian Cuisine a must-try destination for Indian cuisine enthusiasts!
Appetizers
Lion's Salad
Marinated breast of chicken served over crisp greens
Shrimp Pakora
Shrimp dipped in garbanzo batter and deep-fried
Fish Pakora (6 pcs)
Fish marinated in herbs and spices
Paneer Pakoras
Homemade cheese slices dipped in garbanzo batter
Assorted Platter
Mixed pakoras, vegetable samosas, chicken pakoras, recommended for two.
Chicken Pakoras
Skirt of chicken breast dipped in garbanzo batter and deep-fried
Mixed Pakoras
Potatoes, eggplant, onion, cauliflower slices dipped in garbanzo bean batter, deep-fried
Vegetable Samosas (two)
crisp patties stuffed with spiced potatoes and green peas
Papadum
Crispy crackers made from lentil flour
Kashmiri Nan
Baked leavened bread with cashews, pistachios, raisins and cherries
Aloo Paratha
Leavened bread stuffed with potatoes
Paratha
Buttered layered whole wheat bread
Onion Kulcha
Leavened bread stuffed with mild herbs and onions
Garlic Nan
Leavened bread baked with garlic
Tandoori Roti
Traditional whole wheat bread
Nan
Baked leavened bread
Cheese Nan
Baked leavened bread stuffed with cheese
Bullet Nan
Baked leavened bread stuffed with green chili
Indian Breads
Soup
Dal (lentil) Soup
Tomato Coconut Soup
Mulgataney
Shrimp Buryani
Chicken Buryani
Lamb Buryani
Goat Buryani
Vegetable Buryani
Peas Pallao
Rice
Tandoori Specialties
Mixed Grilled Tandoori
A combination of chicken, lamb, fish, and shrimp grilled in the Tandoori
Jumbo Shrimp
Succulent marinated prawns grilled in the Tandoor oven
Lamb Tikka Kabab
Marinated cubes of lamb broiled in the Tandoor
Fish Tandoori
Choice fish marinated and broiled over mesquite in the Tandoor
Chicken Tikka Kabab
Succulent pieces of delicately spiced boneless chicken charbroiled in the Tandoor
Tandoori Chicken (two pieces, breast and leg)
Tender chicken marinated in yogurt and herbs, broiled over mesquite in the Tandoor
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tandoori chicken cubes simmered in a fresh creamy tomato sauce
Chicken Jalfrezi
Tender cubes of chicken stir-fried with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and spices
Chicken Saagwala
Chicken cooked in spinach and herbs
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken cooked in hot, spicy sauce with potatoes
Chicken Korma
Mildly spiced chicken cubes in a cream sauce with cashews, almonds and raisins
Chicken Curry
Chicken cooked in a blend of tomatoes and spices
Butter Chicken
Cubes of chicken with almonds & cashews
Chicken
Lamb
Lamb Korma
Mildly spiced lamb cubes in a creamy sauce with cashews, almonds and raisins
Lamb Jalfrezi
Tender cubes of lamb stir-fried with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and spices
Lamb Saagwala
Lamb cooked in spinach and herbs, tomato and spices
Rogan Josh
Kashmiri delicacy in traditional sauce
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb cooked in hot, spicy sauce with potatoes
Shrimp Jalfrezi
Tender cubes of shrimp stir-fried with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and spices
Shrimp Masala
Prawns in a mild tomato sauce
Shrimp Saag
Prawns cooked with spiced spinach and cream
Shrimp Vindaloo
Prawns cooked in a hot spicy sauce with potatoes
Shrimp Curry
Shrimp cooked with onion, tomato and spices
Fish Masala
Fish cooked in onion and tomato sauce with exotic spices
Seafood Curry
Shrimp and fish cooked with onion, tomato, ginger, garlic and spices
Seafood
Vegetarian
Mushroom Mattar Masala
Mushroom and green peas in a creamy tomato sauce
Paneer Butter Masala
Cheese cubes in a fresh creamy tomato sauce
Paneer Jalfrezi
Tender cubes of homemade farmers cheese
Tarka Daal Fry
Yellow lentil flavored with a masala tarka
Baingan Bhartha
Eggplant baked in Tandoor and sauteed with herbs and spices
Mattar Paneer
Homemade farmer's cheese and green peas in a spicy gravy
Aloo Mattar
Potatoes and green peas in a spicy gravy
Saag Paneer
Spinach with homemade farmer's cheese
Aloo Saag
Potatoes cooked with spinach
Dal Makhani
Creamed lentil delicately spiced
Malai Kofta
Cheese and vegetables balls in an aromatic sauce
Channa Masala
Spicy garbanzo beans
Mixed Vegetables
Sauteed in tomato and onion sauce
Navaratan Korma
Mixed vegetables with homemade cheese in a mild cream sauce with cashews, almonds and raisins
Aloo Gobi
Fresh cauliflower and potato sauteed in spices
Aloo Baingan
Potatoes and eggplants in a spicy gravy
Raita
Yogurt with cucumber, tomatoes and mint
Mango Chutney
Mixed Green Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers
Mixed Pickles
Side Orders
Desserts
Kulfi
Homemade pistachio ice cream
Mango Malwa
Ice cream with mango pulp and almonds
Khir
Saffron flavored rice pudding
Gulab Jamun
Sweetened milk balls
For The Pride
Tandoori Chicken, Tandoori Shrimp, Boti Kabab, Lamb Curry, Chicken Tikka Masala, Saag Paneer, Vegetable Curry, Nan, Rice
Lions Appetite
Tandoori Chicken, Tandoori Shrimp, Boti Kabab, Chicken Tikka Masala, Saag Paneer, Nan, Rice
Vegetarian Dinner
Vegetable Samosa, Saag Paneer, Dal Makhani, Navaratan Korma, Paratha, Rice, Raita
Dinner Specials
Children's Menu
Kids Chicken Tikka Kabab
Chicken Tikka, Nan and french fries
Kids Lamb Curry
comes with Rice and Nan
Kids Chicken Curry
Comes with rice and nan
Chicken Nuggets W/ Fries
Masala Tea
Spicy Darjeeling pre-creamed and sugared
Iced Tea
Hot Tea
Soft Drink
Lassi
A yogurt drink served sweet or salted