Palnadu Ruchulu Pleasanton

5681 Gibraltar Dr, Pleasanton, CA

Menu (As of 10/30)

Dishes people drive across town for

• Chicken Biryani $15.99
• Kobbaripalu Kodi Pulao $14.99
• Chicken 65 $9.99
• Gongura Chicken $14.99
• Masala Dosa $10.99
• Andhra Meals Thali $15.99

Weekly Specials

• Dine-in only $5 Tiffin & Chaat
• Any tiffin & chaat, just $5.00
• Dine-in only $9.99 Biryani Nights
• Any Veg, Paneer, Egg, Chicken biryani only $9.99

Gongura Chicken

• Masala Dosa $10.99"Crisp, golden, classic."

Tiffins

• Idli $8.99Steamed rice cakes — soft, savoury, with sambar & chutneys.
• Medu Vada (3) $9.99Crisp lentil fritters seasoned with traditional spices.
• Andhra Garleu (3) $9.99Urad dal vada with spices & curry leaves.
• Mysore Bonda $9.99Crispy exterior, soft interior, green chilli crush.
• Punugulu $9.99Golden fermented-batter fritters.
• Dosa $10.99Crisp golden crepe with sambar & chutneys.
• Uttapam $9.99Savoury pancake topped with onion & tomato.
• Onion Chilli Uttapam $10.99Topped with finely chopped onions & green chillies.
• Poori With Curry $12.99Puffed golden pooris with spiced curry.
• Chole Bhature $11.99Spicy, tangy chickpea curry with soft, fluffy bhature.
• Combo 1 $10.992 Idli + 2 Vada with sambar & chutneys.
• Combo 2 $16.994 Idli + 2 Vada with sambar & chutneys.
• Gunta Ponganalu / Kuzhi Paniyaram $12.99Crisp outside, soft inside — savoury dosa-batter dumplings.

Veg Appetizers

• Onion Samosa (5) $6.99Crisp fried pastry with spicy onion filling.
• Aloo Samosa (2) $7.99Golden pastry filled with spiced potato.
• Andhra Mirchi Bajji $7.99Batter-fried chillies, Andhra style.
• Onion Pakora $8.99Sliced onions in spiced gram-flour batter, crisp-fried.
• Mysore Bonda $9.99Crispy exterior, soft interior, green chilli crush.
• Punugulu $9.99Golden fermented-batter fritters.
• Gunta Ponganalu / Kuzhi Paniyaram $12.99Crisp outside, soft inside — savoury dumplings.
• Babycorn Pepper Fry $11.99Crisp babycorn tossed with cracked pepper.
• Chilli Babycorn $11.99Babycorn in a chilli glaze.
• Babycorn Manchurian $11.99Crispy-coated babycorn in tangy, spicy sauce.
• Chilli Gobi $11.99Cauliflower florets in chilli sauce.
• Gobi Manchurian $11.99Crispy cauliflower in a rich Manchurian sauce.
• Chilli Paneer $12.99Paneer cubes stir-fried with peppers, onions & chilli sauce.
• Veg Manchurian $13.99Vegetable dumplings in a spiced Manchurian sauce.

Tandoori

• Chicken Tandoori (1 LQ) $7.99Leg quarter marinated in spices, tandoor-roasted.
• Chicken Tandoori (2 LQ) $13.99Two leg quarters marinated & tandoor-roasted.
• Paneer Tikka Kebab $14.99Paneer in spiced tikka marinade, grilled smoky.
• Chicken Tikka Kebab $14.99Yogurt & spice marinade, grilled to perfection.
• Banjara Chicken $14.99Tender, succulent chicken with authentic flavours.
• Chicken Tikka Wrap $14.99Chicken tikka wrapped in soft flatbread.
• Paneer Tikka Wrap $14.99Paneer tikka wrapped in soft flatbread.
• From the clay oven $7.99Chicken Tandoori (1 LQ)

Non-Veg Appetizers

• Charminar Chicken Fry $13.99Hyderabadi-style chicken fry.
• Chilli Chicken $13.99Tender chicken stir-fried with bell peppers in savoury soy sauce.
• Chicken 65 $13.99Fiery fried chicken with curry leaves & red chillies.
• Chicken Manchurian $13.99Chicken in a zesty, spicy sauce with crisp bell peppers.
• Street Style Chicken Pakora $13.99Juicy chicken in spicy seasoning with a crispy batter.
• Palnadu Pepper Chicken Fry $13.99Chicken fry with cracked black pepper.
• Karivepaku Kodi Fry $13.99Chicken garnished generously with crispy curry leaves.
• Methi Chicken $13.99Chicken simmered in a fragrant fresh-methi sauce.
• Fish Pakora $14.99Fish fillets in a crispy, flavourful spiced coating.
• Apollo Fish (S) $15.99Fish tossed in a spicy, tangy masala glaze.
• Rajamundry Shrimp Fry $15.99Shrimp marinated in aromatic spices, fried crisp.
• Rayalaseema Goat Fry $16.99Goat cooked with aromatic spices — rich & spicy.
• Goat Pepper Fry $16.99Goat with mixed peppers & aromatic spices.
• Volcano Wings (8) $16.99Wings with volcanic heat.
• Natu Natu Wings $16.99Crispy wings in a spicy, tangy glaze.
• Palnadu Fire Wings (8) $16.99Crispy wings in a fiery, tangy sauce.

Biryanis

• Biryani Rice $9.99Fragrant biryani rice only.
• Vegitable Biryani $13.99–$23.99Fragrant basmati, fresh vegetables & aromatic spices.
• Egg Biryani $14.99–$24.99Basmati rice with tender boiled eggs & spices.
• Chicken Biryani $15.99–$27.99Tender chicken, aromatic spices & flavourful basmati.
• Paneer Biryani $15.99–$27.99Tender paneer cubes with perfectly cooked basmati.
• Fish Biryani $16.99–$28.99Aromatic spices & basmati, perfectly complementing fish.
• Shrimp Biryani $17.99–$28.99Tender shrimp with basmati & aromatic spices.
• Goat Biryani $17.99–$29.99Goat layered with fragrant basmati, dum cooked.
• RRR Biryani $18.99Authentic flavours with premium ingredients.
• Mirchi Bajji Biryani $14.99Spicy mirchi bajjis with flavourful basmati rice. Fri, Sat & Sun only.

Pulao

• Kobbaripalu Pulao Rice $9.99–$16.99Coconut-milk pulao rice with spices & vegetables.
• Kobbaripalu Pulao Veg $13.99–$23.99Flavourful Palnadu rice cooked with spices & vegetables.
• Kobbaripalu Egg Pulao $14.99–$24.99Coconut-milk pulao with masala eggs.
• Kobbaripalu Chicken Pulao $15.99–$27.99The Palnadu original — chicken pulao in coconut milk.
• Kobbaripalu Paneer Pulao $15.99–$27.99Coconut-milk pulao with paneer.
• Kobbaripalu Shrimp Fry Pulao $17.99–$28.99Coconut-milk pulao with shrimp fry.
• Kobbaripalu Goat Pulao $18.99–$29.99Coconut-milk pulao with tender goat.

Veg Curries

• Andhra Pappu (Dal Tadka) $9.99Yellow lentils simmered & seasoned with traditional spices.
• Chana Masala $9.99Chickpeas simmered in a fragrant tomato sauce.
• Aloo Fry $10.99Crisp spiced potatoes.
• Okra Fry $10.99Crisp spiced okra.
• Gongura Pappu (spicy) $11.99Tangy gongura leaves with fiery red chillies & spices.
• Navaratna Kurma $12.99Nine vegetables simmered in a rich, creamy sauce.
• Guntur Guthivankay (Eggplant Curry) $12.99Tender eggplant in a spicy, creamy sauce with coconut.
• Palak Paneer (Saag) $13.99Creamy spinach purée with soft paneer cubes.
• Paneer Tikka Masala $13.99Grilled paneer simmered in a rich, creamy sauce.
• Gongura Paneer (spicy) $13.99Paneer in a spicy, tangy gongura leaf sauce.
• Kadai Paneer $13.99Paneer with vibrant bell peppers & traditional spices.
• Methi Chaman Paneer $13.99Paneer with fresh fenugreek masala.
• Malai Kofta $13.99Soft paneer balls in creamy tomato sauce with cashew.
• Dhabha Paneer Curry $13.99Paneer simmered in a rich, creamy dhaba sauce.
• Paneer Butter Masala $13.99Paneer in rich, creamy tomato-butter gravy.
• Methi Malai Paneer $13.99Paneer in a creamy fenugreek sauce.
• Paneer Aur Mirchi Ka Salan $13.99Paneer in Hyderabadi mirchi ka salan gravy.
• Andhra Paneer Masala Curry $13.99Paneer in a bold Andhra masala.
• Paneer Masala Kurma $13.99Paneer in a spiced kurma gravy.
• Methi Chaman Kofta $14.99Paneer koftas infused with fenugreek & aromatic spices.

Non-Veg Curries

• Egg Masala Curry $12.99Boiled eggs in a spicy onion-tomato masala.
• Homestyle Chicken Curry (B) $14.99Bone-in chicken with caramelised onion, tomato & Andhra spices.
• Butter Chicken $14.99Tender chicken in creamy tomato sauce with spicy flavours.
• Chicken Kurma (B) $14.99Chicken cooked in a coconut-based sauce with spices.
• Dhaba Chicken Curry $14.99Bone-in chicken simmered in a spicy curry sauce.
• Chicken Chettinad (B) $14.99Bone-in chicken in a rich, aromatic Chettinad spice blend.
• Kadai Chicken (B) $14.99Slow-cooked with tomatoes & spices in an iron kadai.
• Chicken Tikka Masala $14.99Tikka pieces in a creamy onion-tomato gravy.
• Chicken Kadhi (Punjabi) $14.99Crisp chicken simmered in a spiced kadhi.
• Gongura Chicken Curry (B) $15.99Spicy, slightly sour — chicken with gongura, onions & chillies.
• Karaikudi Goat Curry (B) $15.99Farm-raised goat with onion, tomato & aromatic spices.
• Gongura Goat Curry (B) $15.99Fresh farm goat with gongura, onions & chillies.
• Shrimp Curry $15.99Shrimp simmered in a spicy onion-tomato masala.
• Nellore Chepala Pulusu (Fish) $15.99Fish simmered in a spicy onion-tomato masala.

Andhra Specials

• White Rice $1.99–$6.99Steamed white rice.
• Sambar Rice $10.99Lentils, rice, mixed vegetables, spices & herbs.
• Palnadu Special Curd Rice $10.99House-made yogurt, tempering spices & curry leaves.
• Gongura Rice (Spicy) $11.99Tangy gongura rice — flavourful & protein packed.
• Sambar Rice With Kodi Vepudu $19.99Sambar rice served with chicken fry.
• Sambar Rice With Egg Omelette $19.99Sambar rice served with an egg omelette.

Breads

• Plain Naan $3.99Soft & fluffy with a buttery finish.
• Tandoor Roti $3.99Tandoor-baked whole wheat roti.
• Butter Naan $4.49Soft, fluffy naan brushed with melted butter.
• Garlic Naan $4.99Topped with finely minced garlic, baked soft.
• Palnadu Naan (Chilli) $5.49Infused with fiery chilli peppers.
• Chapati (2) $5.99Soft whole-wheat chapatis.
• Paratha (2) $5.99Flaky, buttery layered parathas.
• Onion Chilli Naan $6.49Topped with onion & green chilli.
• Cheese Naan $6.99Stuffed with a generous layer of melted cheese.
• Onion Kulcha $6.99Stuffed with finely chopped onions.
• Paneer Kulcha $6.99Soft kulcha filled with spiced paneer.
• Masala Masti Kulcha $8.99Stuffed with onions, paneer & house-blend spices.

Indo-Chinese

• Veg Noodles $13.99Wok-tossed noodles with mixed vegetables.
• Chicken Noodles $14.99Wok-tossed noodles with chicken.
• Chicken Fried Rice $14.99Chicken stir-fried with rice, vegetables & seasoning.
• Shrimp Noodles $17.99Shrimp in garlic butter with crispy vegetables.
• Wok tossed $13.99Veg Noodles

Family Packs

• Veg Family Pack $41.99Jumbo veg biryani (48 oz) with choices of starter & curry.
• Egg Family Pack $41.99Jumbo egg biryani with choices of starter & curry.
• Paneer Family Pack $45.99Jumbo paneer biryani with choices of starter & curry.
• Chicken Family Pack $45.99Jumbo chicken biryani with choices of starter & curry.
• Goat Family Pack $49.99Jumbo goat biryani with choices of starter & curry.
• Shrimp Family Pack $49.99Jumbo shrimp biryani with choices of starter & curry.

Chaats

• Samosa Chaat $8.99Crushed samosa with chutneys, yogurt & sev.
• Aloo Tikki Chaat $8.99Potato patties with chutneys & chaat spices.
• Papdi Chaat $8.99Crisp papdi with potatoes, chutneys & yogurt.
• Cut Mirchi Chaat $8.99Batter-fried chillies, chaat-spiced.

Thalis

• Andhra Veg Thali $14.99Rice, dal, veg curry, fry, curd & roti pachadi.
• Andhra Non-Veg Thali $15.99Chicken curry with rice, dal, veg side & curd.
• Palnadu Spl Veg Thali $18.99Grand veg spread with dessert.
• Palnadu Spl Non-Veg Thali $19.99Our fullest platter — curry, fry, dal, rice, bread & dessert.

Desserts

• Carrot Halwa $5.99Grated carrots, milk & cardamom, garnished with nuts.
• Double Ka Meetha $5.99Hyderabadi bread pudding with milk, ghee & nuts.
• Gulab Jamoon $5.99Milk solids with rose water & cardamom.
• Rasmalai $5.99Milk delicacy with nuts, saffron & cardamom.
• Mango Junnu $5.99Hyderabadi pudding with Alphonso mango & milk.
• Coconut Thati Munjalu $7.99Silky ice apple dessert, house signature.

Beverages

• Coke $2.99Chilled soft drink.
• Diet Coke $2.99Zero calories, crisp carbonation.
• Masala Chai $2.99Black tea, milk, ginger & spices brewed over low heat.
• Thumps Up $3.99India's favourite cola.
• Masala Majjiga $3.99Andhra spiced buttermilk — served as a coolant.
• Mango Lassi $4.99Creamy yogurt drink with mango & cardamom.

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