TUMBI Craft Indian Kitchen Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to TUMBI Craft Indian Kitchen, a culinary jewel nestled in Santa Monica, CA. This restaurant redefines Indian dining with a menu that embraces authentic flavors and innovative dishes. Influenced by regional specialties, the offerings span from mouthwatering Afghani Seekh Kabob and Charbroiled Salmon Kabob to classic appetizers like Papadum & Chutneys and the crowd-favorite Seasonal Poriyal.
Guests rave about the well-balanced spices that elevate each dish, with standout items like Butter Chicken and Aloo Puri earning accolades for their rich taste. The dessert selection, featuring Kulfi and a creative deconstructed Carrot Halwa, ensures a memorable conclusion to your meal. TUMBI isn't just about food—it's about a delightful dining experience that transports you straight to India, ensuring every visit is a celebration of flavor and culture.
Dinner Menu - Start
Papadum & Chutneys
Lentil chips, tamarind, basil, and chili garlic chutneys. **Dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, vegan**
Seasonal Poriyal
South Indian stir-fry, onions, coconut, cashew, mustard seeds, curry leaves. **Dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, vegan**
Demolished Carrot Halwa
Warm gajrela, saffron condensed spiced malai, granola crumbles, vanilla ice cream.
Nutella Dosa
Rice and lentil, crepe spread with Nutella and banana.
Chocomossa
Chocolate filled samosas, vanilla ice cream.
Dinner Menu - After
Dinner Menu - Tandoor
Charbroiled Salmon Kabob
Dijon mustard, dill leaf, chile chutney, marinade. Char-fired in clay oven. Served with onions and roasted farmer's market zucchini. **Egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free**
Afghani Seekh Kabob
Ground lamb, fennel-star anise-ginger rub, tomatillo chutney. Char-fired in clay oven. Served with onions and roasted farmer's market zucchini. **Egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free**
Malai Chicken Tikka
Boneless rib, Malai marinade, star anise, fennel, garlic, tamarind chutney. Char-fired in clay oven. Served with onions and roasted farmer's market zucchini. **Egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free**
Charbroiled Paneer Tikka
Indian cottage cheese, yogurt, kalonji, curry leaf marinade, mint chutney. Char-fired in clay oven. Served with onions and roasted farmer's market zucchini. **Egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free**
Hara Bara Kabob
Spinach-sorrel-farmer's market potato, stuffed paneer, garbanzo chutney. **Egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free**
Avocado Bhel Puri
Farmer's market citrus, rice puff, Indian vermicelli, tamarind-chili garlic chutney. **Dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, vegan**
Vada Pav & Idli Fries
Spiced potato patty, gun-powder seared pav bread, steamed rice fries. **Dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free**
Keema Pav
Minced lamb leg, coriander chili, gun-powder seared pav bread. **Dairy-free, nut-free**
Pani Puri
Puff pastry, mung bean, chickpea, shallots, tamarind-mint water. **Dairy-free, egg-free, vegan**
Dinner Menu - Street
Dinner Menu - Pot
Kashmiri Rogan Josh
Boneless lamb leg, kashmiri chili onion-tomato stew. **Dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free**
Channa Bhatura
Garbanzo beans, garlic oil, roasted garam spices, puff wok fried bread. **Egg-free, nut-free**
Butter Chicken
Boneless leg meat, butter tomato curry. **Egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free**
Goan Prawn Masala
Black tiger, coconut milk, mustard seeds, round chili, onion-tomato masala, curry leaves. **Dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free**
Bhindi Masala
Stir fried okra, onions, tomatoes, green onions. **Diary-free, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, vegan**
Fungi Mushroom Dosa
Farmer's market mushroom, curry leaf. Rice and lentil crepe, served with sambar (South Indian soup), coconut and tomato chutney. **Egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free**
Cheese Dosa
Farmer's paneer, spiced Ricotta. Rice and lentil crepe, served with sambar (South Indian soup), coconut and tomato chutney. **Egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free**
Paper Dosa
Thin large, side of masala mashed potato. Rice and lentil crepe, served with sambar (South Indian soup), coconut and tomato chutney. **Egg-free, gluten-free**
Classic Masala Dosa
Mashed spiced masala potato, onion-cashew nuts. Rice and lentil crepe, served with sambar (South Indian soup), coconut and tomato chutney. **Egg-free, gluten-free**
Lamb Keema Dosa
Minced leg, coriander, chili. Rice and lentil crepe, served with sambar (South Indian soup), coconut and tomato chutney. **Egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free**
Dinner Menu - Dosa
Dinner Menu - Sides
Malai Naan
**Egg-free, nut-free**
Naan
**Egg-free, nut-free**
Onions
Raita
Coconut Rice
**Dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, vegan.**
Lachha Paratha
**Egg-free, nut-free.**
Garlic Naan
**Egg-free, nut-free.**
Aged Sella Basmati Rice
**Dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, vegan.**
Palak Paneer
Spiced spinach and farmer's paneer. **Egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free**
Chilis
Dal Bhukara
Urid and rajma dal, cloves, smoked paprika. **Egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free**
Saffron Rice
**Dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, vegan**
Dal Fry
Yellow split lentil, kalonji mustard seeds, kashmiri chili, curry leaf. **Dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, vegan**
Aloo Gobi
Roasted cauliflower, marble potatoes, spiced tomato masala. **Dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, vegan**