Zaika Indian Lounge Menu (2025 Update)

Welcome to Zaika Indian Lounge, a culinary gem nestled at 1021B McGill Rd, Kamloops. This restaurant has quickly become the go-to destination for authentic Indian cuisine. The menu offers a delightful mix of starters, burgers, and traditional favorites that cater to diverse palates.

  • Starters: Don’t miss the Gol Gappa—crispy puris filled with a burst of spicy flavor, or the crispy Vegetable Pakora, the perfect snack for any time.
  • Burgers: Unique offerings like the Aloo Tikki Burger combine Indian spices with a classic favorite, making it a must-try.

Customers rave about the parathas and chole bhature, noting their comfort and richness in flavor. Owners and staff are dedicated to creating a warm, inviting atmosphere, ensuring every visit is memorable. With affordable prices and consistently exceptional food, Zaika Indian Lounge stands out as a true representation of Indian hospitality in Kamloops.

A la Carte

Pav Bhaji

Soft bun seared in butter and served with a thick tomato and vegetable curry. It is a very delicious fast food dish of Maharashtra.

CA$11.95

Goat Curry Combo

Soft tender cubes of goat meat cooked in a tomato and onion-based masala gravy and served with rice, naan, and salad.

CA$20.95

Vegetable Korma Combo

Vegetable curry cooked with a selection of fresh vegetables and creamy tomato-based gravy. Served with rice, naan, and salad.

CA$19.95

Paneer Chili

An Indo-Chinese dish made of Indian cheese and spices. Its flavour is defined by sauces like chili sauce, soy sauce, and lemon juice.

CA$15.95

Chole Bhature

A tasty and mouthwatering Punjabi dish with fried flat leavened bread served with spicy chickpea curry.

CA$13.95

Szechuan Rice

Spicy fried rice made with garlic-based Szechuan sauce mixed with vegetables.

CA$13.95

Dal Makhani

Slow-cooked black lentils cooked with creamy mouthwatering gravy.

CA$15.95

Vegetable Kathi Roll

Wrap stuffed with fried paneer, onions, vegetables, and chutney.

CA$13.95

Vegetable Szechuan Noodles

Spicy fried noodles made with garlic-based Szechuan sauce and mixed with vegetables.

CA$14.95

Chicken Schezwan Rice

Spicy fried rice made with garlic-based schezwan sauce and mixed with vegetables and chicken.

CA$15.95

Chicken Manchurian

An Indo-Chinese dish with deep-fried boneless chicken meatballs simmered in sauces and dry spices served with vegetable fried rice.

CA$17.95

Chicken Kebab

Ground chicken cooked in tandoor with Indian spices and cilantro. Served with rice or naan, onions, and mint chutney.

CA$18.95

Chicken Kathi Roll

Soft roti layered with egg and chutneys rolled with lamb kebabs sauteed with vegetables and spices.

CA$15.95

Kadai Paneer Combo

Fried Indian cheese cubes cooked with an ensemble of vegetables and onion-based sauce. Served with rice, naan, and salad.

CA$19.95

Chicken Schezwan Noodles

Spicy fried noodles made with garlic-based schezwan sauce and mixed with vegetables and chicken.

CA$16.95

Butter Chicken Combo

Tender boneless chicken cooked in a light tomato-based sauce finished with cream and butter. Served with rice naan and salad.

CA$19.95

Vada Pav

Every Mumbaikar is fond of this on-the-go burger. Made with crispy and spicy potato patty in a bun served with spicy green chutney and red chutney.

CA$11.95

Lamb Kebab

Ground lamb cooked in tandoor with Indian spices and cilantro. Served with rice, or naan, onions, and mint chutney.

CA$18.95

Kadai Chicken Combo

Mildly flavoured chicken curry with peppers and spices prepared in a Kadai and served with rice, naan, and salad.

CA$19.95

Vegetable Manchurian

An Indo-Chinese dish with crispy vegetable balls dipped in Manchurian sweet-and-sour mix sauce served with vegetable fried rice.

CA$14.95

Tandoori Chicken

Chicken marinated in yogourt and freshly ground spices cooked in tandoor oven and served with chutney and rice.

CA$21.95

Paneer Masala Combo

A delicious cheese curry cooked with creamy butter sauce and served with rice naan, and salad.

CA$19.95

Chicken Tikka

Succulent boneless chicken breast marinated in yogourt, herbs, and spices, served with spicy mint chutney.

CA$18.95

Chow Mein

Chow mein is the popular Indian-Chinese noodle stir fry dish. It is loaded with vegetables and flavoured with different sauces.

CA$13.95

Chicken Chow Mein

Noodles loaded with chicken, vegetables, and flavour with sauces.

CA$15.95

Mango Lassi

CA$6.95

Sweet Lassi

CA$5.95

Soft Drink

CA$2.95

Salty Lassi

CA$5.95

Chai

CA$3.50

Beverages

Desserts

Gulab Jamun

Fried brown smooth and round dough made of powdered milk, refined flour, baking powder, and ghee then soaked in sugar syrup.

CA$5.95

Pista Rasmalai

Indian cottage cheese moulded into flat disks, soaked in creamy milk, and topped with saffron.

CA$5.95

Falooda Kulfi

Homemade ice cream-like dessert made of whole milk, heavy cream, and sugar. It is flavoured with rosewater cardamom and topped with nuts and creamy falooda.

CA$6.95

Rice Pudding - Kheer

A pudding dessert with boiled rice soaked in sweetened milk and added with raisins, cardamom, cashews, saffron, almonds, and pistachios.

CA$5.95

Vegetarian Chow Mein Burger Combo

Deep-fried potato patty freshly dipped in Dorito batter, served with Paneer, onion, and tomato with chow mein. Served with fries on the side.

CA$17.95

Aloo Tikki Burger

Deep-fried potato patty served with onions, tomatoes, and cucumber.

CA$8.95

Burgers

Side Orders

Raita

CA$2.95

Hot Sauce

CA$2.50

Chutney

CA$2.50

Chili Mayo

CA$2.50

Achar

CA$2.50

Onion And Chili Salad

CA$3.95

Salad

CA$2.95

Pickled Onions

CA$2.00

Side Of Butter Sauce

CA$7.95

Extra Pav

CA$1.50

Extra Bhatura

CA$2.50

Plain Yogourt

CA$5.95

Number Of Plastic Cutlery

How many people will be eating from this order?

CA$2.00

Place Settings

Starters

Fish Pakora

Lightly spiced deep-fried fish fritters with a thin coating of besan, salt, and peppers served with Zaika's delicious chutneys.

CA$15.95

Vegetable Pakora

Fried crispy snack of vegetables mixed in chickpea flour and deep fried.

CA$8.95

Tikki Chaat

Crispy hot golden fried potato and pea patty served with chutney. It is a go-to North Indian-style evening snack.

CA$8.95

Chicken Pakora

Spicy fried boneless chicken coated with tasty gingery gram flour batter and served with mint and tamarind chutney.

CA$15.95

Gol Gappa (8 Pieces)

A bite-sized crunchy puri filled with explosive spicy water, mixed mashed potato, onions, and chickpeas. One order comes with eight pieces.

CA$10.95

Chicken Momos (10 Pieces)

A Nepalese street food, steamed chicken-filled dumplings served with spicy momo chutney. One order comes with ten dumplings.

CA$14.95

Samosa Chaat

Samosa crushed into a plate topped with chickpea curry, mint, tamarind chutney, onions, roasted cumin, and chaat masala.

CA$11.95

Bhalla Papdi

A smooth refreshing not-so-spicy snack made with fried urad lentil bread soaked in silky yogourt mixed with crushed dough wafers blended with boiled chickpeas, potatoes, and chutneys.

CA$10.95

Poha

A Maharashtrian breakfast or brunch dish made of pressed rice, onions, potatoes, peanuts, and spices.

CA$10.95

Fried Momo

Vegetable or chicken momo fried and served with mayo chili sauce.

CA$15.95

Dahi Bhalla

A smooth refreshing not-so-spicy snack made with Bhalla (fried urad lentil bread) soaked in silky yogourt and topped with raisins, pomegranate seeds, and tamarind chutney.

CA$8.95

Chili Momo

Vegetable or chicken momo sauteed in chili sauce with mixed vegetables.

CA$15.95

Chili Fish Dry

Stir-fried fish cubes seasoned in chilies sauce and spices.

CA$18.95

Masala Chaap

A combination of black-eyed peas, chana dal, and soya chunk paste turned into patties then cooked with vegetables in chili sauce.

CA$15.95

Dahi Gappa

A bite-sized crunchy puri filled with mixed mashed potatoes, onions, and chickpeas then topped with yogourt.

CA$11.95

Malai Chaap

A combination of black-eyed peas, chana dal, and soya chunk paste turned into patties and then cooked with vegetables in chili sauce.

CA$16.95

Tandoori Chicken Wings

Crispy tandoor-baked chicken wings seasoned with Indian spices.

CA$15.95

Papdi Chaat

Crushed dough wafers made of refined white flour and ghee blended with boiled chickpeas, potatoes, tamarind chutney, and yogourt, topped with sev and chaat masala.

CA$8.95

Chili Potatoes

Spicy deep-fried potatoes tossed in chili sauce.

CA$13.95

Chili Chicken Dry

Marinated boneless chicken cooked with vegetables.

CA$18.95

Vegetable Momos (10 Pieces)

Chinese street food. Steamed vegetable-filled soft flour dumplings served with spicy momo chutney. One order comes with ten dumplings.

CA$11.95

Fish And Chips

Golden deep-fried battered fish fillets are served along with fries.

CA$12.95

Pea Pulao

Basmati rice cooked with peas and spices.

CA$12.95

Rice

Boiled basmati rice cooked with black cardamom and cloves.

CA$6.95

Goat Biryani

Saffron fragrant rice seasoned with cubes of goat meat and spices served with raita.

CA$18.95

Chicken Biryani

A popular dish with rice cooked along with marinated meat and a selection of fresh vegetables, served with raita.

CA$17.95

Vegetable Biryani

A traditional-style breakfast or dinner cuisine with a blend of cooked basmati rice, vegetables, and spices.

CA$14.95

Rice Dishes

Roti and Parathas

Paneer Paratha

Flatbread stuffed with fried paneer and onion mix, cooked on tawa with ghee, and served with yogourt, butter, or achar.

CA$6.95

Roti

Tawa-baked flatbread made from kneaded wholemeal flour.

CA$3.00

Peshwari Naan

Vegetable and dry fruit-stuffed flatbread baked in a tandoor oven and seared with chopped coriander and butter.

CA$8.95

Palak Paneer Naan

Curry of thick green spinach seasoned with garam masala, yogourt, spices, and garlic served along with plain naan.

CA$7.95

Aloo Paratha

Flatbread stuffed with spicy boiled potato and onion mix, cooked on tawa with ghee, and served with yogourt, butter, or achar.

CA$5.95

Gobi Paratha

Flatbread stuffed with grated and cooked spicy cauliflower, cooked on tawa with ghee, and served with achar, raita, or butter.

CA$5.95

Garlic Naan

Teardrop-shaped leavened and oven-baked flatbread smeared with butter and garlic.

CA$3.50

Cocktail Paratha

Crispy flaky roasted paratha stuffed with delicious and vegetables and paneer masala, served with yogurt, butter, or achar.

CA$7.95

Cheese Naan

Spiced garlic naan stuffed with cheese mixed with herbs and spices.

CA$6.95

Amritsari Naan

Amritsari naan is crisp as well as soft leavened bread which is stuffed with boiled and mashed potatoes and spices. Served with chole.

CA$10.95

Butter Naan

Teardrop-shaped leavened and oven-baked flatbread smeared with butter.

CA$3.00

Fried Rice (Offer)

Steam rice cooked with mix vegetables and spices

CA$18.95

Butter Chicken (Offer)

**DISH ONLY** Tender boneless chicken cooked in a light tomato-based sauce finished with cream and butter

CA$31.95

Fish & Chips (Offer)

Golden deep-fried battered fish fillets are served along with fries.

CA$22.95

Samosa Chaat (Offer)

Samosa crushed into a plate topped with chickpea curry, mint, tamarind chutney, onion, roasted cumin, and chat masala.

CA$20.95

Chicken Manchurian (Offer)

**MANCHURIAN ONLY** An Indo-Chinese dish with deep-fried boneless chicken meatballs simmered in sauces and dry spices

CA$22.95

Chicken Biryani (Offer)

A popular dish with rice cooked along with marinated meat and a selection of fresh vegetables. It is served with raita.

CA$27.95

Dal Makhani (Offer)

Slow-cooked black lentils cooked with creamy mouthwatering gravy.

CA$28.95

Butter Naan (Offer)

Teardrop-shaped leavened and oven-baked flatbread smeared with butter.

CA$5.00

Veg Pakora (Offer)

Fried crispy snack of vegetables mixed in chickpea flour and deep fried.

CA$15.95

Veg Biryani (Offer)

A traditional style breakfast or dinner cuisine-a blend of cooked basmati rice, vegetables, and spices.

CA$24.95

Offers