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Pondicheri Menu served Monday-Sunday.
Pondicheri Restaurant Hours: Sunday-Thursday (9 am-9 pm). Friday-Saturday (9am-10pm).
Patio & Indoor Dining: 9am-5pm Counter Service, 5pm-close Table Service
Happy Hour Daily (drink & food specials) 4pm-7pm.
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Bake Lab Menu served Tuesday-Sunday.
Bake Lab Restaurant Hours: Tuesday-Sunday (8 am- 5pm)
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Takeout available all day!
Download PDFOpen 8am - 5pm Tuesday-Sunday (closed Mondays). Kitchen closes at 3pm, Baked Goods & Drinks available til 5pm. Indoor & Patio dining are available.
Download PDFBaked Treats
(by the dozen)
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Pondi Bar
A snack bar made with puffed rice poha, sev, seeds, peanuts, kari leaf, currants & spices bound in marshmallow! Quantity: 12
$44
gluten free
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Mawa Cake
Soaked cream cake with cardamom, khoya, kevra & pistachios. Quantity: 12
$44
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Madeleines
Shell shaped almond cake scented with lemon, rosemary & grated coconut. Quantity: 12
$33
gluten free
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Guava Cream Doughnut
Brioche doughnut filled with guava pastry cream & tossed in cardamom sugar. Quantity: 12
$44
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Gulab Jamun Doughnut
Inspired by the Gulab jamun, a rose and scented creamy cake ball in a cardamom syrup. Our doughnut is filled with rose cream and topped with a pistachio icing. Quantity: 12
$44
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Cafe Annie Brownie
From the days of Cafe Annie, moist, cinnamon scented chocolate brownie with walnuts. Quantity: 12
$55
gluten free
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Banana Buckwheat Bread
Mini high fiber loaf with walnuts & orange zest. Quantity: 12
$55
gluten free
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Mini Chocolate Cake
Plant exclusive mini cakes topped with almonds and pink peppercorns. Quantity: 12
$55
vegan
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Cumin Cheese Buns
Cumin scented cheese bun made of gruyere, chèvre & amul. Quantity: 12
$33
gluten free
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Sam Biscuit
Spinach, artichoke, mushroom & cheese masala in puff pastry dough. Quantity: 12 biscuits
$44
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Kolache - Butter Chicken
Turmeric tinged kolache bun filled with butter chicken. Quantity: 12 Re-Heating & Assembly Instructions: - Pop in oven uncovered at 350F for 5-7 minutes & serve warm or enjoy room temperature.
$66
nuts free
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Kolache - Butter Paneer
Turmeric tinged kolache bun filled with butter paneer. Quantity: 12 Re-Heating & Assembly Instructions: - Pop in oven uncovered at 350F for 5-7 minutes & serve warm or enjoy room temperature.
$66
nuts free
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Kolache - Goa Pork
Sweet potato & cardamom dough with Goa Pork stew. Quantity: 12 Re-Heating & Assembly Instructions: - Pop in oven uncovered at 350F for 5-7 minutes & serve warm or enjoy room temperature.
$66
nuts free
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Assorted Morning Pastries
An assortment of 2 each of the following items from our Bake Lab: Cumin Cheese Bun, Seasonal Muffin, Pista Scone, Madeleine, Mawa cake, and Cafe Annie brownie. - Please note many of these items include: dairy, nuts, eggs, and gluten. Quantity: 12 items
$50
Cookies
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Variety Cookie Packages
Composed packages of our cookies. Please select the desired assortment from the dropdown menu below. Quantity: 1 dozen Assortment: Top Rated! Chocolate Chili (2), Double Chocolate Hazelnut (2), Coconut Mint (2), CA Brownie (2), Ginger Cloud (2), Lemon Square (2) Chocolate Assortment: Chocolate Chili (3), Double Chocolate Hazelnut (3), Coconut Mint (3), CA Brownie (3) Plant-Based Assortment: Lemon Square (6) & Ginger Cloud (6) Gluten-Free Assortment: Double Chocolate Hazelnut (4), Lemon Square (4), CA Brownie (4)
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Shortbread Cookies
An assortment of shortbread cookies available by the dozen. -Masala: cumin shortbread cookie spiced with chile & turmeric -Indika: cardamom spiced shortbread cookie -Miracle: shortbread cookie with moringa, matcha and pistachio -Chocolate Dipped Indika: cardamom spiced shortbread cookie dipped in chocolate & pistachios Quantity: 1 dozen Please note that certain cookies may contain nuts.
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Cookies By the Dozen
Variety of cookies by the dozen - Please note most cookies do contain nuts - Gluten-Free: [gf] - Plant-Exclusive: [v] Quantity: 12
Starters
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Stuffed Mini Parathas
Small pan-fried flatbreads with carrot roti dough stuffed with assorted fillings. Choice of: Potato served with Fig Chutney. Paneer & Peas served with Tomato Chutney. Lamb Keema served with Cumin Yogurt. Quantity: 12 Nut-Free Accompaniments: - 8oz chutney Re-Heating & Assembly Instructions: - Take out of container & lay flat (do not stack) on a sheet pan in the oven at 350F for 5-6 minutes & serve with chutney. Keep chutney refrigerated until serving.
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Mini Beet Roti
Cassava & almond flax flatbread tinted with fresh beet juice, topped with dal spread, vegetables & herbs. Quantity: 12
$33
gluten free, vegan
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Samosas
Triangular pastries filled with choice of fillings: Crabmeat Samosas served with Papaya Ginger Chutney Meena Bazaar (potato & pea) Samosa with Tamarind Chutney Paneer Mushroom Samosas served with Tomato Masala Black Sesame Chicken Samosas served with Mango Chutney Quantity: 12 Accompaniments: - 16oz chutney. Re-Heating & Assembly Instructions: - Pop in oven at 350F for 3-5 minutes and serve with chutney.
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Pondicheri Salad
Local greens (spinach, arugula, lettuces, cabbage) tossed with raisins, sunflower seed, pumpkin seed and pickled carrots | jaggery lime dressing. Quantity: Serves 12
$75
gluten free, nuts free, vegan
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Paneer Tikkas
Chunks of seasoned paneer seared with spices served with Cumin Yogurt. Quantity: 24 pieces Accompaniments: - 16oz Cumin Yogurt - 4 oz Mixed Herbs Re-Heating & Assembly Instructions: - Pop in oven covered at 350F for 5-8 minutes & serve with cumin yogurt. Garnish with mixed herbs.
$60
gluten free, nuts free
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Black Pepper Chicken Kebabs
Chicken breast marinated with copious amounts of black pepper, yogurt and ginger. Quantity: 24 kebabs Re-Heating & Assembly Instructions: - Pop in oven uncovered at 350F for 10 minutes.
$125
gluten free, nuts free
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Potato Cakes
Potato tapioca cakes flavored with cumin and dried pomegranate seeds served with Tamarind Chutney. Quantity: 12 pieces Accompaniments: - 8oz Tamarind Chutney Re-Heating & Assembly Instructions: - Pop in oven uncovered at 350F for 5-6 minutes & serve with Tamarind Chutney.
$30
gluten free, nuts free, vegan
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Mushroom Toasts
Open-faced brioche toasts topped with braised mushroom, bell pepper and cheese. Quantity: 24 Pieces Nut-Free Accompaniments: - Micros Re-Heating & Assembly Instructions: - Pop in oven uncovered at 350F for 4-6 minutes OR enjoy room temperature. Garnish with micros.
$40
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Mini Uttapum with Avocado Masala
Mini savory fermented vegan and gluten-free pancakes served with a creamy avocado masala. Quantity: 12 Gluten-Free and Vegan
$60
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Khandvi
Chickpea pinwheels stuffed with spices, coconut and sesame seeds. Quantity: 24 Pieces Assembly Instructions: - Refrigerate and take out 20 minutes before eating. Best eaten at room temperature.
$50
gluten free
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Crudité & Dips
Seasonal raw vegetables with avocado masala, saffron yogurt and dal. Serves 12 Accompaniments: - Avocado Masala - Saffron Yogurt - Dal (Lentil) Dip Assembly Instructions: - Keep crudités & dips in the refrigerator till serving.
$100
gluten free
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Chicken Momos
Nepali dumplings, coconut sesame broth. Extra momo sauce on the side. Quantity: 12 pieces Nut-Free Accompaniments: - Momo Sauce (contains chicken stock) - Mixed Herbs Assembly Instructions:
$35
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Pea Artichoke Momos
Pea & Artichoke filled Nepali dumplings with sesame chutney on the side. 12 pieces
$35
vegan
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Mushroom Momos
Maitake, shiitake & Kashmiri morel dumplings with chile peanut masala on the side. 12 pieces
$35
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Mini Utthapums
Small fermented dosa pancakes with seasonal vegetables. Served with tomato chutney and green masala on the side. Quantity: 12 Accompaniments: - Green Masala - Tomato Masala Re-Heating & Assembly Instructions: - Pop utthapums in the oven uncovered at 350F for 5-8 minutes OR enjoy room temperature. Serve with Green & Tomato Masala.
$50
gluten free, nuts free, vegan
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Kalonji Lamb Kebabs
Grilled lamb kebabs rubbed with a masala of kalonji, clove and black pepper. Quantity: 24 small lamb kebabs Re-Heating & Assembly Instructions: - Pop in oven uncovered at 350F for 10 minutes.
$125
gluten free, nuts free
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Cocktail Shrimp Kebabs
Tandoori masala with yogurt, garlic, chili, aromatic spices & olive oil. Quantity: 24 kebabs Accompaniments: - Lemon. Re-Heating & Assembly Instructions: - Squeeze lemon on top & enjoy room temperature!
$50
gluten free, nuts free
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Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
Cucumber, creamy cheese with green herbs and brie on milk bread. Cut these in half and turn them into finger food or just enjoy them for a light meal or snack. Quantity: 12 Nut-Free
$75
Vegetables
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Saag
Spinach and mustard greens pureed with fenugreek, ghee and warm spices. | Topped with chunks of paneer OR chickpea tofu. | Vegan or vegetarian options available. Quantity: Serves 12
gluten free, nuts free, vegetarian option, vegan option
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Kerala Vegetable Stew
Local vegetables & California beans, kari leaf tomato coconut stew and rice. Quantity: Serves 12 Gluten-Free, Nut-Free and Vegan
$100
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Smoked Eggplant
Smoked eggplant sautéed with caramelized onions, coriander seeds, tomato and ginger. Quantity: Serves 12 Accompaniments: - Mixed Herbs Re-Heating & Assembly Instructions: - Pop in oven covered at 350F for 10-15 minutes. Garnish with mixed herbs.
$75
gluten free, nuts free, vegan
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Punjabi Cauliflower
Roasted cauliflower sautéed with tomatoes, cumin and ginger. Quantity: Serves 12
$75
gluten free, nuts free, vegan
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Butter Paneer
Our house-made traditional whole milk cheese slow-cooked in a creamy tomato masala. Quantity: Serves 12
$90
gluten free, nuts free
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Sai Bhaji
Traditional Sindhi stew with spinach, mustard greens, dal, tomatoes and herbs.
$75
gluten free
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Summer Korma
Asparagus, green peas & carrots with tomato, coconut & almond ginger masala. Quantity: Serves 12 Gluten-Free, Nut-Free and Vegan
$75
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Chickpea Tofu Curry
House made chickpea tofu slow cooked in a creamy tomato sauce. Quantity: Serves 12 Accompaniments: - Chopped Cilantro for garnish. Re-Heating & Assembly Instructions: - Pop in oven covered at 350F for 10-15 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.
$90
gluten free, nuts free, vegan
Non-Veg
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Tandoori Shrimp Kebabs
16/20 count skewered shrimp marinated in-house with tandoori masala. Quantity: 24 kebabs Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free
$100
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Green Masala Salmon
One-half fillet of wild salmon roasted with cilantro, mint, fenugreek masala and jaggery ginger glaze (3lbs). NOTE: If wild salmon is unavailable due to seasonality, we will reach out to you with other options. Serves 12 Gluten-Free, Nut-Free and Dairy-Free
$160
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Butter Chicken
Classic creamy chicken curry with spices and herbs (tomatoes, fenugreek, cardamom, ginger and more). Quantity: Serves 12
$125
gluten free, nuts free
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Pork Xacuti
Reminiscent of a classic stew from Goa, coconut, chili and clove braised pork chunks with ginger and caramelized onions Quantity: Serves 12
$120
dairy free, gluten free, nuts free
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Lamb Keema
Ground lamb slow cooked with tomatoes, yogurt, caramelized onions and a multitude of aromatic spices. Serves 12
$135
gluten free
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Kashmiri Chicken Biryani
With tomato, cardamom, fenugreek, pumpkin seeds & currants. Raita on the side. Serves 12
$125
gluten free
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Kalonji Lamb Chops
Grilled garlic, yogurt and bbq dry masala marinated lamb chops, served with cucumber raita and pickled onions. 12 large single lamb chops
$125
gluten free, nuts free
Sides
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Seasonal Fruit
Platter with assorted seasonal fruit. Serves 12
$75
gluten free, vegan
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Sindhi Dal
Moong dal with tomato & ginger. Serves 12 Gluten-Free and Nut-Free
$80
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Uppma
Savory grits hash topped with sesame. Serves 12 Gluten-Free and Vegan
$60
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Turmeric Rice
Basmati rice flavored with turmeric and cumin seeds. Serves 12
$45
gluten free, nuts free, vegan
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Chole
Punjabi style black tea infused garbanzo beans slow simmered with black pepper, cumin, ginger, black salt and ghee. Serves 12
$60
gluten free
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Kachumber
Tangy light salad with mango, cucumber, moong sprouts and tomatoes, flavored with lime juice, ginger and chaat masala. One Quart
$25
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Sindhi Dal
Moong dal slow simmered with turmeric and ginger topped with a masala with olive oil, amchur, cumin, chile and black pepper. Serves 12
$60
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Desi Mac N' Cheese
A spiced macaroni and cheese (made with local fresh pasta) with choices of wild mushrooms, herbs or butter chicken. Serves 12
$75
Breads
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Naan
Small leavened flatbread with a hint of turmeric and cooked in a tandoor. Quantity: 12
$55
nuts free, vegan
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Carrot Roti
Vegetable and whole-wheat layered flatbread with fenugreek and coriander seeds. Quantity: 12
$44
nuts free, vegan
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Garlic Naan
Small leavened flatbread with a hint of turmeric and cooked in a tandoor - with garlic & herbs. Quantity: 12
$66
nuts free, vegan
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Carrot Paratha
Vegetable and whole-wheat layered flatbread with fenugreek and coriander seeds, laminated with ghee. Quantity: 12
$44
nuts free
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Cardamom Milk Bread
An airy 9-inch sandwich loaf bread with hints of green cardamom.
$8
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Brioche Hamburger Buns
Scented with mace and cinnamon, these soft buns can be used in hamburgers or toasted and eaten alongside an entree. 12 buns
$14
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Sourdough
A loaf of our house-made sourdough.
$14
Condiments
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Raita
Yogurt salad with seasonal combinations. Cucumber Raita: yogurt with cucumbers, onions and mustard seed pop. Ranch Raita: our version of Ranch. Smoked Eggplant Raita: yogurt, eggplant and spices. Quantity: 32 oz Gluten-Free
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Pickles
House made pickles. Eggplant Pickle: chunks of eggplant cooked with fenugreek, clove, chili, garlic, jaggery and olive oil. Apple Pickle: sun dried chunks of granny smith apples cooked with mustard, ginger, fenugreek and chili. * Seasonal - only available September - March* Gluten-Free, Nut-Free and Vegan Quantity - 16 oz
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Chutneys
House-made chutneys. Cilantro Chutney: cilantro, sesame, yogurt and serrano. Tamarind Chutney [v]: tangy balanced with hint of sweet. Pumpkin Seed Chutney [v]: pumpkin seeds, coconut and spices. Mango Chutney [v]: fresh mangos, chili and spices. Gluten-Free, Nut-Free Quantity - 16 oz
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Pickles & Chutneys
16oz offerings of our house made pickles & chutneys. Cilantro Chutney: A creamy herb-filled chutney with cilantro, serrano pepper, yogurt and sesame seeds. Tamarind Chutney [v]: Sweet and sour chutney with ginger, chile and cumin. Mango Chutney [v]: Chunky mango chutney with kalonji seeds, ginger and cloves. Tomato Masala: Doubles as a chutney, with garlic, ginger, chile and mustard seeds. Green Masala: Doubles as a chutney with parsley, cilantro, dill, serrano, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. Eggplant Pickle: Chunks of eggplant with smoked eggplant in a fenugreek, clove, chile, garlic, jaggery and olive oil masala. Pickled Onions: Red onions steeped in vinegar, star anise, cinnamon and beet juice.
Drinks
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Rose Cardamom Lassi
A traditional beverage created using house-made yogurt with rose essence and cardamom. Quantity: 3 quarts Serves 12 Gluten-Free and Nut-Free
$40
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Mango Lassi
Traditional beverage sweetened with mango, yogurt, and cardamom. Quantity: 3 quarts Serves 12 Gluten-Free and Nut-Free
$40
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Masala Chai
Milk-infused fragrant tea brewed with cardamom, cinnamon, ginger and mint. Quantity: 3 Quarts Serves 12 Nut-Free
$40
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Madras Coffee (Hot or Cold)
Cold-brew coffee stewed with cinnamon, black pepper, cardamom and milk. Quantity: 3 quarts Serves 12 Gluten-Free and Nut-Free
$40
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Coffee
Amaya roasted drip coffee Quantity: 3 quarts Serves 12 Vegan, Gluten-Free and Nut Free
$30
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Almond Chai (served cold)
House ground almond milk chai flavored with cardamom and cinnamon. Quantity: 3 quarts Serves 12 Gluten-Free and Vegan
$45
Cakes & Pies
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Mango Cheesecake
With a cookie crust and a topping of fresh mangoes. NOTE: Fresh mango garnish will only be available seasonally. Contains Nuts
6" $40
8" $55
10" $75
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Mother Earth Cheesecake
Malai flavored cheesecake tinted with blue spirulina & mixed cookie crust. Contains Nuts
6" $40
8" $55
10" $75
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Chikoo Cheesecake
Cheesecake topped with chikoo on a mixed cookie crust. Contains Nuts
6" $40
8" $55
10" $75
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Bebinca
Crepe cake with coconut pastry cream, lime curd, kari leaf ganache & crunchy cashew whipped cream. Contains dairy, nuts & gluten
6" $45
8" $65
10" $85
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Rose Cream Cake
Rose milk soaked cardamom cake with roasted strawberries. Nut-free.
6" $40
8" $55
10" $75
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Lemon Cardamom Cake
Citrus soaked cardamom sponge, lemon curd, berries & saffron whipped cream. Nut-Free
6" $40
8" $55
10" $75
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Pistachio Lavender Chocolate Cake [v]
A vegan cake with a hint of lavender, roasted beets and olive oil ~ layered with local fruit jam, chocolate ganache and pistachios. Plant-Exclusive
6" $40
8" $60
10" $70
12" $80
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Chocolate Almond Cake
Decadent almond & olive oil cake layered with chocolate ganache.
6" $40
8" $60
10" $70
12" $80
gluten free
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Crackball Cake
Inspired by our irresistable crackballs and topped with the same, this chocolatey cake is a celebration waiting to happen! Bournvita cake, layered with mixed nut milk fudge, crackballs & buttercream. Contains dairy, nuts & gluten
6" $45
8" $60
10" $80
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Akl Tart
Raw key lime tart with date & nut crust, seasonal fruit.
6" $45
8" $65
10" $85
gluten free, vegan
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Lemon Lavender Tart
Raw lemon lavender tart, date & nut crust, seasonal fruit. Gluten-Free & Plant-Exclusive.
6" $45
8" $65
10" $85
gluten free, vegan
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Chaimisu
Ladyfingers soaked in chai, mascarpone & a hint of chocolate. 10x12 pan - serves 12 people
$55
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Chai Pie
Chai pie custard, Parle G cookie crust, served with whipped cream & candied cashews. Contains mixed nuts.
8" $60
10" $85
Mithai & Laddu
(by the dozen)
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Classic Mithai
Chickpea cardamom fudge topped with pumpkin & sesame seeds. Quantity: 12
$44
egg free, gluten free
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Chai Pie Bite
Chai pie all in one bite dipped in chocolate! Contains mixed nuts. Quantity: 12
$44
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Peanut Chocolate Besan Laddu
Chickpea mithai laddus with a layer of melted chocolate in between and topped with salted caramel peanuts. Quantity: 12
$33
egg free, gluten free
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Crackball
Crunchy, caramel, almond milk fudge, rolled in cocoa. Quantity: 12 items
$22
egg free
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Krishna Laddu
A colorful spin on a traditional laddu - Holi inspired! Quantity: 12 items Egg Free Contains Nuts
$33
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Sindhi Laddu
An iconic sweet native to the province of Sindh (now in Pakistan). It is made with traditional Indian roti flour, ground almond & cardamom ball bound with ghee. Quantity: 12 items Egg Free
$33
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Rose Laddu
Cashew, coconut, rose scented laddu rolled in rose petals. Quantity: 12 items
$33
egg free, gluten free, vegan