One of the most popular Indian restaurants in Long Beach is located on 2nd Street- Natraj Cuisine of India. It’s fresh and delicious, and the best thing of all is that everything on the menu is under $20.
Their appetizers range from $3.50-$7.95. A popular item being the Samosa (deep fried patties stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes and peas) are $3.50, or you can get their Mixed Hors D’oeuvres plate (chicken Tikka, Samosa, Seekh Kabob, and Pakoras, served with mint sauce) all for $6.95.
Their entrée menus are separated into five different categories: Tandoori Specialties, Lamb, Seafood, Poultry, and Vegetables.
Tandoori specialties are prepared in the “tandoor” clay oven. A Tandoori Chicken plate is served with basmati rice, pappadum (crispy Indian flatbread), and raita (yogurt sauce)- $11.95.
Lamb entrees like the classic Lamb Curry is $12.95, or if you want something a little spicier- order the Lamb Vindaloo (lamb, and potatoes cooked in a spicy gravy sauce)- $13.50.
The Seafood category offers four different Shrimp entrees like the Shrimp Masala (shrimp cooked in mildly spiced gravy)- $14.95. And two different Fish entrees- the Fish Masala or the Fish Curry, both $13.95 each.
There are plenty of Chicken entrees to choose from- the standard Chicken Curry- $11.95. Or the Chicken Madras (chicken cooked in pungent, spicy curry)- $12.95.
If meat isn’t your thing, take a look the Vegetable section. Delicious, and fresh vegetables to choose from- the Mushroom Matter plate (mushrooms with green peas cooked in herbs and spices)- $10.95, or one of my favorites the Vegetable Malai (mixed vegetables sautéed in cream, coconut milk, and a blend of spices and herbs)- $10.95.
All entrees are served with basmati rice, pappadum, and raita.
Natraj’s also offers a Sunday Champagne Brunch Buffet. All you can eat buffet, unlimited Champagne, and over 30 items to choose from for only $11.95!
They also have their Daily Luncheon Buffet (Monday-Saturday). All you can eat with over 20 items for $8.95.
Next time you find yourself in the mood for exotic, authentic, and fabulous Indian food- and not planning a trip to Delhi, India anytime soon- take a trip to the Belmont Shore area of Long Beach and stop by Natraj Cuisine of India.
Natraj Cuisine of India
5262 East 2ndStreet
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 930-0930
Hours of Operation
Lunch/Sunday Brunch: 11am-2:30pm
Dinner (Sunday-Thursday): 5pm-10pm
Friday & Saturday: 5pm-11pm
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