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Bahaara Indian Kitchen
- 9920 S Rural Rd suite A105, Tempe, AZ 85284

Restaurant ★4.0 (194)·$20–30

9920 S Rural Rd suite A105, Tempe, AZ 85284, USA

4.0
We had a wonderful dining experience at Bahaara Indian Kitchen! The food was authentic, flavorful, and beautifully presented in traditional brassware that added to the charm.We tried a variety of dishes – the Jackfruit Curry, Dal Makhani, and Chole were rich and perfectly spiced, while the Paneer Tikka on the sizzling platter was fresh and tender. The sides like pickled carrots and onions added a nice tangy crunch, and the chutneys (mint and tamarind) paired so well with the starters. The rotis and naans were soft and fresh, perfect for scooping up the curries.The ambience was cozy and elegant, with warm lighting and attentive service throughout the evening. Portions were generous, and everything tasted homemade and authentic.Overall, an excellent spot in Tempe if you’re craving true Indian flavors. Highly recommended for both families and groups of friends – we’ll definitely be coming back! - Balbir Singh
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Bahaara Indian Kitchen Introduce

Introduction / Overview

Bahaara Indian Kitchen is a culinary gem nestled in the heart of Tempe, Arizona, offering local residents a fresh, upscale, and authentic journey into North Indian cuisine. Unlike many typical Indian eateries, Bahaara delivers an elevated dining experience, combining a cozy and elegant ambiance with deeply flavorful, expertly spiced dishes. The kitchen is committed to authenticity, utilizing high-quality, fresh ingredients and avoiding chemical colors or additives, ensuring that every plate tastes rich and genuinely homemade.

The restaurant focuses on the robust and diverse flavors of North India, featuring signature preparations that have quickly become local favorites. From sizzling Tandoori preparations like the Tandoori Pomfret and Chicken Malai Tikka to slow-simmered, traditional curries, the menu is a celebration of classic Indian culinary techniques. The dining experience is enhanced by the beautiful presentation of food, often served in traditional brassware, which adds a distinct charm to the meal. Bahaara caters to a wide audience, offering a 100% Halal menu with numerous vegan and vegetarian options, making it a truly inclusive dining destination in the Valley.

Location and Accessibility

Bahaara Indian Kitchen is conveniently located in South Tempe at:

9920 S Rural Rd suite A105, Tempe, AZ 85284, USA

The restaurant is situated on the northwest corner of Rural Road and Ray Road, in a complex that makes it easy to find and access for residents across Tempe and surrounding East Valley communities. Accessibility is a key feature of the location, ensuring a comfortable experience for all guests. The venue provides an on-site, free parking lot, alongside options for free street parking nearby. For patrons requiring accommodations, Bahaara is fully equipped with a wheelchair accessible entrance, designated wheelchair accessible parking, a wheelchair accessible restroom, and accessible seating within the dining area. Its location makes it a highly desirable spot for both planned dinners and spontaneous outings.

Services Offered

Bahaara Indian Kitchen offers a thoughtful range of services that align with its commitment to a high-quality dining experience and customer convenience.

  • Full Dining Service: Available for both lunch and dinner, providing a comfortable seating arrangement with attentive table service.
  • Reservations Accepted: Guests are encouraged to make reservations, especially during peak dining times, to secure seating in the cozy and elegant dining room.
  • Off-Site Options: Convenient services for takeout and delivery are available for those who prefer to enjoy Bahaara's authentic flavors at home.
  • Full Bar Service: The restaurant features an on-site bar and serves a selection of alcohol, beer, cocktails, and wine, including unique cocktails with an Indian flair.
  • Family and Kid-Friendly Amenities: The atmosphere is welcoming to families and groups, offering high chairs and a changing table for the comfort of patrons with young children.
  • Inclusivity and Comfort: The space is recognized as being family-friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and a Transgender safespace, fostering a welcoming environment for all community members.
  • Digital Amenities: Free Wi-Fi access is provided for the convenience of all dining guests.
  • Payment Flexibility: Accepts all major credit cards and debit cards for easy, hassle-free payment.

Features / Highlights

Several key features define Bahaara Indian Kitchen as a standout destination for Indian dining in the Tempe area:

  • Authentic North Indian Cuisine: The menu specializes in richly flavored, authentic North Indian dishes, with a spotlight on regional specialties and classics like Mutton Rogan Josh and the famously slow-cooked Dal Bukhara.
  • Elevated Ambiance and Presentation: The restaurant features a unique, upscale, and elegant atmosphere with warm lighting. Dishes are beautifully presented, often in traditional brassware, which enhances the overall dining charm and experience.
  • Signature Tandoori and Kebabs: The Tandoor section is exceptional, featuring flavorful meats and vegetarian options like the Tandoori Pomfret, Tandoori Shrimps, and the popular Tandoori Platter, all cooked to perfection for a smoky flavor.
  • Focus on Freshness and Quality: The food is known for tasting 'homemade' and 'authentic,' utilizing fresh spices and quality ingredients, and specifically avoiding chemical additives, which speaks to a genuine culinary passion.
  • Unique Cocktail Program: Beyond standard offerings, the bar features distinctive cocktails with an Indian influence, providing an exciting twist to the beverage menu.
  • Exceptional Appetizers and Chaats: The starter selection is highly praised, including the famous street-food-style snacks (Chaats) like Palak Patta Chaat and the rich Galouti kebabs, which are silken and tender.
  • Diverse and Inclusive Menu: The entire menu is 100% Halal, and the wide array of curries, breads, and vegetarian options—such as Kathal Bhuna Masala (Jackfruit Curry) and Palak Paneer—caters to varied dietary preferences, including vegan and gluten-free diners.

Contact Information

For Arizona locals looking to plan a visit, make a reservation, or inquire about takeout and delivery options, Bahaara Indian Kitchen can be reached via the following contact details:

Address: 9920 S Rural Rd suite A105, Tempe, AZ 85284, USA
Phone: (480) 284-4972 (Primary Line)
Mobile Phone: +1 480-284-4972 (Alternate Contact)

It is recommended to call ahead to reserve a table, especially for dinner on weekend evenings, to ensure the best possible seating arrangements.

What is Worth Choosing

Bahaara Indian Kitchen is unequivocally worth choosing for the discerning Arizona diner seeking an Indian meal that transcends the ordinary takeout experience. It’s an ideal choice for those craving truly authentic North Indian flavors delivered in an elegant, upscale environment without an intimidating fine-dining price tag. You are choosing a restaurant that prioritizes quality, demonstrated by the use of fresh spices, the homemade taste of the curries, and the beautiful traditional brassware presentation.

The chance to enjoy specialty dishes like the slow-simmered Dal Bukhara, the robust Mutton Rogan Josh, or the perfectly seasoned Paneer Tikka, all prepared in-house, is a significant draw. The fact that the entire menu is 100% Halal and offers extensive vegetarian and vegan options makes it a welcoming and simple choice for diverse groups and families. Ultimately, Bahaara Indian Kitchen offers a sophisticated, relaxing, and memorable culinary journey, backed by attentive service and an atmosphere that allows you to genuinely savor every moment, making it a highly recommended addition to Tempe's best dining spots.

Bahaara Indian Kitchen Menu

  • Chaats

  • Bhalla Papdi Chaat $17.00

    Vegetarian. Lentil balls and crispy papdis dunked in yogurt and chutneys.

  • Palak Patta Chaat $17.00

    Gluten free, vegetarian. Crispy spinach leaves spiked with tamarind and mint chutneys, spices and yogurt.

  • Aloo Tikki Chaat $15.00

    Gluten free, vegetarian. Potato patties topped with chickpeas, mint and tamarind chutneys, fresh-coriander and yogurt.

  • Golgappa $15.00

    Vegan, vegetarian. Crispy hollow puris served with mint and tamarind water.

  • Main Course

  • Dum Aloo $17.00

    Gluten free, vegetarian. Slow-cooked potatoes in gravy made of traditional Kashmiri spices and cashews.

  • Fish Curry $24.00

    Gluten free. Seafood. Herb-marinated fish simmered in a curry with coconut milk and coastal spices.

  • Palak Paneer $19.00

    Gluten free, vegetarian. Cottage cheese simmered in a creamy spinach purée.

  • Gobi Aloo $16.00

    Gluten free, vegan, vegetarian. Indian dhaba style, dry and spicy preparation of cauliflower and potatoes.

  • Kathal Bhuna Masala $19.00

    Baby jackfruit braised in a Mughlai-inspired dry masala, slow-cooked with whole spices to deliver a deep flavorful finish

  • Shrimp Curry $24.00

    Gluten free. Seafood. Shrimps cooked in a fragrant creamy coconut curry.

  • Chicken Lababdar $22.00

    Gluten free. Tender boneless chicken simmered in a cream, tomatoes and cashew-based gravy.

  • Pindi Chole $16.00

    Gluten free, vegan, vegetarian. Chickpeas gently simmered with whole spices and traditional pindi masala.

  • Chicken Tikka Masala $22.00

    Gluten free. Grilled chicken pieces cooked in a spiced, creamy tomato sauce.

  • Baigan-E-Khaas $17.00

    Eggplant infused with aromatic spices and garnished with fresh herbs, served with a tangy tomato and onion sauce.

  • Mutton Tikka Masala (Lamb/Goat) $24.00

    Gluten free. Tender mutton pieces first grilled then cooked in a creamy masala curry sauce.

  • Rara Gosht (Lamb/Goat) $24.00

    Gluten free. Punjabi style mutton sautéed with minced meat in a robust onion and tomato gravy infused with north indian spices.

  • Matar Paneer $19.00

    Gluten free, vegetarian. Green peas and cottage cheese sautéed in a mildly creamy tomato-onion gravy.

  • Yellow Dal Tadka $15.00

    Gluten free, vegetarian. Homestyle yellow lentils tempered with cumin, dry red-chili and ghee.

  • Chicken Jalfrezi $22.00

    Gluten free. Stir-fried boneless chicken in a spicy dry curry.

  • Paneer Lababdar $19.00

    Gluten free, vegetarian. Tender cottage cheese simmered in a fresh cream and cashew-based gravy.

  • Appetizers

  • Amritsari Fish $17.00

    Gluten free. Seafood. Golden fried marinated fish, dusted with chickpea flour.

  • Chicken Kathi Roll $17.00

    Marinated chicken wrapped in egg paratha, served with mint chutney.

  • Mix Veg Pakora $16.00

    Spiced vegetarian fritters in a seasoned chickpea flour batter

  • Baby Corn Masala Fritters $16.00

    Crispy baby corn fritters coated in a spiced masala batter.

  • Galouti $14.00

    Gluten free, vegetarian. Tender silken kebab with a blend of herbs and finely ground vegetables.

  • Chicken Pakora $17.00

    Gluten free. Battered boneless chicken fried to a crisp texture.

  • Paneer Kathi Roll $16.00

    Vegetarian. Grilled cottage cheese wrap, served with mint chutney.

  • Breads and Rice

  • Roghni Naan $8.00

    Tandoor-baked flat bread brushed with rogan stew.

  • Lachha Paratha $6.00

    Vegetarian. Flaky flatbread with layers of dough and butter.

  • Tandoori Roti $4.00

    Vegan, vegetarian. Whole wheat flat bread baked in tandoor.

  • Rumali Roti $8.00

    Vegan, vegetarian. Thin flatbread made with whole wheat and white flour.

  • Amritsari Kulcha $8.00

    Vegetarian. Tandoor-baked soft bread filled with seasoned mashed potatoes.

  • Garlic Naan $5.00

    Vegetarian. Fluffy flatbread topped with garlic and butter.

  • Naan $4.00

    Vegetarian. Tandoor-baked white flour flatbread.

  • Saffron Rice $6.00

    Gluten free, vegan, vegetarian. Long-grain basmati rice tempered with whole spices, cumin seeds and saffron.

  • Green Chili Naan $5.00

    Vegetarian. Crisp flatbread with green chilies and butter.

  • Butter Naan $5.00

    Vegetarian. Tandoor-baked white flour flatbread brushed with butter.

  • Bahaara's Special

  • Paneer Butter Masala $22.00

    Gluten free, vegetarian. Tandoor-smoked diced cottage cheese simmered in special bahaara gravy made with hand-crushed vine-ripened tomatoes and a bit of butter.

  • Mutton Rogan Josh (Lamb/Goat) $25.00

    Gluten free. Robust and sumptuous, slow-braised on the bone mutton cooked in a spiced yogurt-based deep red gravy infused with kashmiri chilies.

  • Dal Bukhara $21.00

    Gluten free, vegetarian. A harmonious blend of black lentils, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic simmered overnight on a slow charcoal fire finished with cream and served with a dollop of unsalted butter.

  • Butter Chicken $23.00

    Gluten free. Traditional recipe of chicken cooked in Chef's special gravy prepared with hand-crushed vine-ripened tomatoes, rare Indian herbs and a dollop of butter.

  • Sides

  • Mix Green Salad $5.00

    Gluten free, vegan, vegetarian.

  • Papad $5.00

    Gluten free, vegan, vegetarian.

  • Pineapple Raita $6.00

    Gluten free, vegetarian.

  • Mix Raita $6.00

    Gluten free, vegetarian.

  • Tandoori

  • Chicken Seekh Kebab $22.00

    Gluten free. Char-grilled minced chicken in tandoor shaped onto skewers offering a smoky flavor.

  • Tandoori Aloo $16.00

    Gluten free, vegan, vegetarian. Char-grilled baby potatoes, bell peppers and onions tossed in spiced masala.

  • Mushroom Tikka $16.00

    Gluten free, vegetarian. Marinated mushroom grilled in tandoor for charred flavor.

  • Tandoori Pomfret $27.00

    Gluten free. Seafood. Flaky pomfret whole fish marinated in lemon juice, mustard and carom seeds, cooked on coal embers.

  • Reshmi Kebab $21.00

    Gluten free. Tender boneless chicken with a "Reshmi-silky" texture, delicately infused with an array of Indian spices, yogurt and butter.

  • Tandoori Platter $27.00

    Gluten free. Paneer tikka, mushroom tikka, tandoori chicken, reshmi kebab and chicken seekh kebab (2 pieces of each).

  • Paneer Tikka $18.00

    Gluten free, vegetarian. Herb-marinated cottage cheese morsels with bell peppers roasted in tandoor.

  • Mutton Seekh Kebab $24.00

    Gluten free. A zestful mughlai delicacy prepared with minced mutton shaped onto skewers.

  • Chicken Malai Tikka $21.00

    Gluten free. Melt in your mouth tandoor cooked chicken, marinated in "Malai-cream" and cashew butter.

  • Tandoori Shrimps $24.00

    Gluten free. Seafood. Tandoor grilled shrimps, marinated in a traditional mixture of ginger, garlic and yogurt.

  • Tandoori Chicken $19.00

    Gluten free. Traditional clay oven-roasted chicken, marinated in ground spices and yogurt, offering a tantalizing smoky flavor.

  • Soups

  • Tomato Soup $10.00

    Gluten free, vegetarian. A rich, creamy tomato soup made with ripe tomatoes and a touch of herbs-simple, classic, and comforting.

  • Broccoli Soup $10.00

    Gluten free, vegetarian. Hearty blend of garden-fresh broccoli, garlic, and herbs, simmered slow and finished with a splash of cream.

  • Bahaara Dum Biryani

  • Biryani Handi-Murgh $22.00

    Gluten free. Chicken.

  • Biryani Lucknowi-Gosht $24.00

    Gluten free. Lamb/goat.

  • Biryani Awadhi-Kathal $22.00

    Gluten free, vegetarian. Jackfruit.

  • Beverages

  • Indian Soda $6.99

    Masala Coke, fresh lime soda.

  • Premium Sparkling Water $6.99
  • Assorted Soft Drinks $3.99

    Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Fanta, ginger ale.

  • Premium Bottled Water $5.99
  • Iced Tea $3.99

    Sweet, unsweetened, green, raspberry.

  • Lassi $6.99

    Salty, sweet, mango.

Bahaara Indian Kitchen Details

  • Service options

  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Assistive hearing loop
  • Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Wine
  • Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi
  • Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace
  • Planning

  • Accepts reservations
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • Children

  • Good for kids
  • Has changing table(s)
  • High chairs
  • Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • On-site parking
  • Parking

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Bahaara Indian Kitchen Location

Bahaara Indian Kitchen

9920 S Rural Rd suite A105, Tempe, AZ 85284, USA

Bahaara Indian Kitchen Reviews

An average rating of ★4.7 from 406 user reviews.

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