Rajdoot Restaurant
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Raj This term translates to “king” or “royalty” and Doot This term means “messenger” or “emissary” and comes from the Sanskrit word “dūta” which signifies someone who carries messages or represents someone else.
Together, “Rajdoot” can be understood to mean “royal messenger”. In the context of a restaurant it can symbolize a commitment to delivering something of high quality.
Rajdoot is a family-run restaurant in the heart of the Calgary City, also known as the Entertainment District of Calgary. Its enduring popularity since 1988 is thanks to its expertly executed range of classic dishes that consistently impress.
Rajdoot, founded over thirty six years ago, is renowned in Calgary for its authentic Indian cuisine, complete with vegan options! Rajdoot has garnered multiple awards, and esteemed food critics have also praised Rajdoot for its outstanding culinary offerings.
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- PriceCAN$30 and under
- CuisinesIndian
- Hours of OperationMon–Thu, Sun 11:00–01:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–04:00
- Phone number(403) 245-0181
- Website
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- AreaCalgary
- Parking detailsStreet Parking
- AdditionalGluten-free Options, Vegan
Experiences
🎄 A Taste of the Holidays
CA$80.00 per party
20 Dec 2024 - 1 Jan 2025Celebrate the season of joy and togetherness with an unforgettable Holidays dining experience. Rajdoot invites you to a curated festive journey featuring exclusive menus, cozy ambiances, and delightful holiday cheer. CAD$80 for Party of Two Highlights: Exclusive Festive Menus: Multi-course meals featuring seasonal favorites and indulgent desserts. Optional wine pairings or festive cocktails crafted specially for the season. Event Perks: Complimentary glass of wine or Signature Cocktail Complimentary entrees (one) For Groups: Discounts or festive shared platters for groups of six or more.Holiday Feast for Family - Perfect for 4 Pax
CA$69.90 per party
Multiple dates availableLimited time Offer!! What's Included Tandoori Butter Chicken (Bone-in, 8 pieces) Butter Naan - 3 Pieces Garlic Naan - 3 Pieces Choice of Rice Saffron | Peas | PlainHAPPY HOUR | Daily 2-5pm & 9-close
Multiple dates available50% off draft beer | 30% off house wines | 30% Rajdoot signature cocktails
Menu
Vegetarian Starters
Paneer (Cottage Cheese) SpecialCA$17.99
Succulent cubes of cottage cheese, delicately marinated in a blend of aromatic herbs and spices. Choose from: Tandoori, Malai, Achari, or Haryali. (GF) **May contain nuts **Please let us know if you need a nut-free option when placing your order.
Soya ChaapCA$15.99
Tender vegan meat made from soybeans, expertly marinated with a medley of spices. Choose from: Tandoori, Malai, or Achari. Price varies. (V)/(GF)
Vegetable FritterCA$9.99
A delightful medley of potato, onion, cauliflower, and fresh spinach, coated in a light batter and fried to a crispy golden brown. Served with your choice of dipping sauce. (V)/(GF)
Stuffed Paneer FritterCA$12.99
Succulent cubes of paneer stuffed with a tantalizing blend of aromatic spices, coated in a crisp batter, and fried to perfection. (V)/(GF)
Honey Garlic CauliflowerCA$13.99
Tender cauliflower florets, lightly battered and fried, then coated in a luscious sweet honey garlic sauce. (V)/(DF)
Vegetable SamosaCA$6.99
Fried triangular pastry filled with spiced vegetables, potatoes, and green peas, served with mint chutney. (V)/(DF) **Contains Gluten
Aloo PakodaCA$7.99
Thinly sliced potatoes covered in chickpea flour batter with mild spices and deep fried until golden. (V)/(DF)
Indo-Mexi Chaat PapriCA$9.99
Crunchy tortilla chips mixed with chickpeas, diced potato, and onions, topped with sweet tamarind sauce and creamy yogurt. (V)/ (Can be DF/GF)
Dahi BhallaCA$12.99
Soft lentil dumplings soaked in creamy yogurt and topped with a medley of aromatic spices. (V)/(GF)
Rajdoot Veg PlatterCA$21.99
Selection of unique kebabs and grilled vegetables: Soya Chaap, Spring Roll, Paneer Fritter, Veg Fritter (2 pieces each). (V)/(GF)
Non Vegetarian Starters
Chicken TikkaCA$19.99
Marinated boneless chicken pieces cooked in a tandoor. Choice of flavor: Basil, Malai, Tandoori, Haryali. (GF)
Tandoori ChickenCA$17.99
Chicken marinated in a spiced yogurt mixture, cooked in a traditional clay oven. (GF) / (Can be DF)
KebabCA$18.99
Choice of Lamb or chicken skewers seasoned with spices, grilled to perfection. (GF/DF)
Bhatti PrawnCA$19.99
Succulent prawns chargrilled and infused with special spices, served with a dipping sauce. (GF/DF)
Dill Fish TikkaCA$21.99
Grilled Basha fish marinated with fresh dill, yogurt, and spices, served with mint sauce. (GF) / (Can be DF)
Fish and ChipsCA$14.99
Crispy battered Basha fish served with golden cooked fries. (DF)
Crispy CalamariCA$19.99
Tender calamari rings lightly battered and fried, served with green olives and fresh cilantro. (GF/DF)
Salt and Pepper ShrimpCA$18.99
Crispy shrimp seasoned with a blend of salt, pepper, and spices. (DF)
Chicken SamosaCA$7.99
Minced chicken cooked with aromatic spices, wrapped in thin pastry dough, and deep-fried. (DF)
Fish PakoraCA$15.99
Boneless fish marinated with authentic Indian spices and battered fried crispy perfection . (Can be (GF)/DF)
Chicken LollipopCA$15.99
Chicken Drumsticks Tossed in Chef Special Schezwan Sauce.(Can be (GF)/DF)
Rajdoot Non-Veg PlatterCA$27.99
Mix of basil chicken tikka, chicken achari tikka, and haryali chicken tikka (3 pieces each). (Can be (GF)/DF)
Roll Special
Veggie and Paneer RollCA$11.99
Pan-fried tortilla wrap with marinated fried vegetables/paneer, served with mint and cilantro sauce. (V)
Egg RollCA$11.99
Pan-fried tortilla wrap
with marinated fried vegetables and scrambled eggs, served with mint and cilantro sauce. (DF)
Chicken Kebab RollCA$13.99
Tender marinated minced chicken wrapped in paratha with veggies and mint chutney. (DF)
Lamb Kebab RollCA$14.99
Tender marinated lamb wrapped in paratha with veggies and mint chutney. (DF)
Vegetarian Main Course
Shahi PaneerCA$18.99
Paneer in a tomato-based gravy with yogurt, nut seeds, and spices. (GF) **May contain nuts **Please let us know if you need a nut-free option when placing your order.
Karahi PaneerCA$17.99
Cottage cheese cooked with tomato onion masala, tossed with diced onions and bell peppers. (GF)
Paneer LababdarCA$17.99
Cottage Cheese in tomatoes and onion sauce, flavoured with fenugreek. (GF)
Matar PaneerCA$17.99
Peas and paneer in an onion-tomato-based sauce, spiced with garam masala. (GF) **May contain nuts **Please let us know if you need a nut-free option when placing your order
Lasooni Palak PaneerCA$17.99
Spinach, garlic, and cottage cheese in an onion-tomato-based gravy. (GF)
Khumb MatarCA$17.99
Mushroom and green peas curry in an onion-tomato and cashew gravy. (GF)
Malai KoftaCA$17.99
Deep-fried balls of mashed vegetables, potato, paneer, and cashew in a creamy tomato-based gravy. Choice of Spinach or Creamy Sauce. **May contain nuts **Please let us know if you need a nut-free option when placing your order.
Chana MasalaCA$16.99
Spicy chickpeas cooked in caramelized onion and tangy tomato sauce. (V)/(GF/DF)
Okra DopiazaCA$17.99
Okra with double the onions and a few spices. Vegan and gluten-free. (V)/(GF/DF)
Adharki GobiCA$16.99
Fresh potatoes and cauliflower infused with aromatic spices. (V)/(GF), can be DF
Aloo ke GutkeCA$16.99
Stir-fried potatoes with aromatic spices and herbs. (V)/(GF/DF)
Baigan BharathaCA$16.99
Fire-roasted eggplant mashed with onions, tomatoes, herbs, and spices. (V)/(GF/DF)
Sabzi MandiCA$16.99
Seasonal mixed vegetables cooked in aromatic Indian spices. (V)/(GF/DF)
Dal MakhaniCA$16.99
Creamy whole black lentils and red kidney beans slow-cooked with spices, butter, and cream. (GF)
Dal TadkaCA$16.99
Blend of three lentils tempered with spices and garlic, topped with ghee and garlic. (V)/(GF/DF)
Non-Vegetarian Main Course
Butter ChickenCA$18.99
Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, simmered in a creamy tomato sauce. (GF)/ (Can be DF) **May contain nuts **Please let us know if you need a nut-free option when placing your order.
Chicken Tikka MasalaCA$18.99
Marinated boneless chicken chunks in creamy tomato curry sauce. (GF)/ (Can be DF) **May contain nuts **Please let us know if you need a nut-free option when placing your order.
Rogan Josh KashmiriCA$17.99
Choice of meat: Chicken, lamb, or beef, slow-cooked in a deep-red curry sauce with yogurt and Kashmiri red chilies. (GF/DF)
Chicken Vindaloo GoanCA$17.99
Chicken marinated in vinegar, garlic, ginger, and spices, slow-cooked in a coconut milk and yogurt sauce. (GF/DF)
Gosht KoftaCA$17.99
Meatballs (chicken or lamb) simmered in a rich curry sauce. (GF/DF)
Meat SpecialCA$19.99
Lamb Curry, Tari Murg, or Saag Gosht. (GF/DF)
Lamb BotiCA$17.99
Grilled marinated lamb pieces with sautéed spinach, garlic, and onions. (GF/DF)
Vindaloo GoanCA$17.99
Choose from beef, goat, or lamb – marinated in vinegar, garlic, ginger, and spices, slow-cooked in a coconut milk and yogurt sauce. (GF/DF)
Beef SpecialCA$17.99
Beef Curry, Beef Vindaloo, or Beef Bhuna. (GF/DF)
Mahi CurryCA$18.99
Fish simmered in a mustard seed, garlic, and spice base. (GF/DF)
Zhinga CurryCA$19.99
Prawns in a tangy curry infused with green mango. (GF/DF)
Rajdoot Biryani Special
Chicken BiryaniCA$19.99
Flavored basmati rice layered over tender chicken with spices, herbs, and caramelized onions. (GF)
Beef BiryaniCA$20.99
Lamb/Goat BiryaniCA$20.99
Choice of Lamb or Goat – Herbs and spice marinated beef pieces cooked to tender perfection with fragrant basmati rice and caramelized onions. (GF)
Prawn BiryaniCA$20.99
Basmati rice layered over spicy prawns with spices, herbs, and caramelized onions. (GF)
Egg BiryaniCA$18.99
Basmati rice layered over sautéed boiled eggs with spices, herbs, and caramelized onions.
Veg BiryaniCA$18.99
Basmati rice layered over fresh vegetables with spices, herbs, and caramelized onions. (GF)
Egg Special
Omelette SpecialCA$11.99
A dish made from beaten eggs, fried with butter, salt, and pepper in a frying pan with the addition of vegetables, or cheese. Choose from: Plain or French, Cheese Omelette, Cheese Mushroom. (GF)
Roasted EggCA$12.99
Boiled eggs coated with a variety of aromatic spices and onions. (GF)/ (DF)
Basted EggCA$12.99
It is somewhere between a sunny side up fried egg and a poached egg – is a cooked egg that uses steam to create a thin layer over the egg yolk. Basting is the process of adding liquids (water) & sauces. (GF)/ (DF)
Egg BhurjiCA$12.99
Scrambled eggs made with spices, eggs & herbs. (GF)/ (DF)
Mainland China
Veg Hakka NoodlesCA$14.99
Stir-fried noodles along with mixed vegetables and flavor with sauces and seasoned in Hakka style. (V)/(DF)
Chicken Chow MeinCA$15.99
Stir-fried noodles mingling with onions, celery, cabbage, assorted vegetables and succulent tender chicken, all tossed in a delicious sauce. (DF)
Egg and Veg Chow MeinCA$14.99
Stir-fried noodles with scrambled eggs, and assorted vegetables, tossed in a delicious sauce. (DF)
Veg Fried RiceCA$12.99
Stir-frying cooked rice with mixed vegetables and seasoned with soy sauce, aromatics, and spices. (V)/(GF/DF)
Chicken Fried RiceCA$14.99
Stir-fried cooked rice with tender chicken, vegetables, eggs, and savory seasonings. (GF/DF)
Chilli ChickenCA$15.99
Crispy chicken tossed with bell peppers and spicy, tangy sauce. (DF)
Chilli PaneerCA$14.99
Crispy paneer cubes tossed with bell peppers in a spicy, tangy sauce. (V)
Manchurian
Vegetable or Chicken crispy, fried mixed vegetable balls dunked in a shot, sweet, sour, salty and tangy sauce (Veg 13.99 & Chicken 15.99) (V)/ (DF)
- VegetableCA$13.99
- ChickenCA$15.99
Restaurant Special
Chole BhatureCA$17.99
Combination of fluffy deep-fried flatbreads and spicy chickpeas cooked in warming spices in lightly caramelized onion and tangy tomato sauce. (V)/ (DF)
Rajdoot Masala KhichdiCA$14.99
Spiced and tasty vegetable khichdi made with mixed vegetables, mung lentils, rice, onions, tomatoes, herbs and spices served with Kadhi, Pickles, Papad and Raita. (V)/(DF)
Rajdoot’s Special Chicken AzamaniCA$18.99
Chicken cooked with Red wine(1/2 oz) and Brandy (1/4 oz) with Butter sauce and garnished with mango sliced.
Phuchka (a.k.a Pani Puri)CA$8.99
Crisp fried small puris that are filled with mashed potatoes, tamarind pulp, black chana and seasoned with red chilli, cumin powder and black salt served with choice of sweet or spicy flavored water. (V)/ (DF)
Rajdoot Special Combo/Platter
Rajdoot Special Lunch/Dinner Veg ComboCA$20.99
Shahi Paneer, special green vegetables, rice, naan (Butter/Garlic/Plain), veg fritters, salads, raita, papadum, and dessert.
Rajdoot Special Lunch/Dinner Non-Veg ComboCA$21.99
Choice of Butter Chicken/Lamb/Beef/Goat, green vegetables, veg fritters, rice, naan (Choose from: Butter/Garlic/Plain), salads, raita, papadum, and dessert.
Wing Special
Salt & PepperCA$13.99
Crispy chicken wings generously seasoned with salt and pepper and then baked to crisp perfection. (GF/DF)
Hot Peri PeriCA$13.99
Spicy chicken wings marinade made from fresh hot chili peppers, lime juice, garlic, and herb, cooked in oven for perfectly crispy and juicy inside. (GF/DF)
BBQ Chicken WingsCA$13.99
Wings are baked until crispy & juicy, then tossed in sweet, tangy Rajdoot special BBQ sauce & baked again until the sauce is perfectly glazed! (GF/DF)
Honey GarlicCA$13.99
Wings are oven-baked until crispy and coated in a sweet and sticky honey garlic sauce. (GF/DF)
Rice
Plain RiceCA$3.99
Steamed basmati rice. (V)/(GF/DF)
Saffron RiceCA$6.99
Basmati rice infused with saffron. (V)/(GF/DF)
Coconut RiceCA$6.99
Basmati rice with coconut flavors. (V)/(GF/DF)
Peas PulaoCA$6.99
Baked basmati rice with cardamom, cloves, cumin, saffron, and peas. (V)/(GF/DF)
Jeera RiceCA$4.99
Basmati rice flavored with cumin seeds. (V)/(GF/DF)
Veg PulaoCA$5.99
An assortment of seasoned veggies in fluffy basmati rice & garnished with nuts & herbs. (V)/(GF/DF)
Bread
Naan
- Plain NaanCA$2.99
- Garlic NaanCA$3.99
- Butter NaanCA$3.99
- Cilantro NaanCA$3.99
KulchaCA$5.49
Onion Kulcha, Cheese Kulcha, Sundried Tomato Kulcha, Mixed Kulcha, Keema Kulcha
ParathaCA$4.99
Lacha Paratha, Mint Paratha, Aloo Paratha, Gobhi Paratha. (V)/ (DF)
Tandoori RotiCA$2.99
Whole wheat flour bread. (V)/ (DF)
Tawa RotiCA$1.99
Soft Indian flatbread. (V)/ (DF)
Soup
Sweet Corn SoupCA$6.99
Light, creamy soup with tender sweet corn kernels and vegetables.
Hot & SourCA$8.99
(Veg or Non-Veg) Tangy broth with mushrooms, tofu, bamboo shoots, and spicy vinegar.
Lentil SoupCA$7.99
Red lentils, combined with onions, garlic in a tomato-based broth infused with cumin, spices and herbs.
Special Paya Soup (Mutton)CA$7.99
Slow-cooked paya soup: rich, aromatic, tender, flavorful, comforting, traditional, and nourishing. **Special order
Sides
Garden Salad Rajdoot SpecialCA$8.99
Fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, and dressing, refreshing and nutritious salad.(V)/(GF/DF)
Spicy Lacha OnionCA$4.99
Thinly sliced onions marinated in spices, a tangy and flavorful condiment.(V)/(GF/DF)
Green SaladCA$6.99
Fresh greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, and dressing, crisp and refreshing.(V)/(GF/DF)
RaitaCA$5.99
(Boondi or Cucumber) Yogurt with grated cucumber, spices, and herbs, a cooling and flavorful accompaniment. (GF)
French FriesCA$3.99
Made from deep-fried thin strips cut potatoes salted and served hot with ketchup (V)/(GF)
PapadumCA$3.95
Papadum – Fried east Indian crackers made from spicy lentil and pepper corn served with mint chutney. (V)/(DF)
Dessert
Gulab JamunCA$4.99
Deep-fried dumplings made of dried milk [khoya] are dipped in a rose-cardamom flavored sugar syrup. **Contains Gluten
Rice Puding (Kheer)CA$6.99
Creamy mixture of rice and milk cooked until it’s thick and soft, this raisin-studded dessert rice pudding is thickened with sweetened with sugar and enhanced with vanilla. (GF)
RasmalaiCA$6.99
Sweet dumplings made from cottage cheese, soaked in sweetened and thickened milk, delicately flavoured by the Queen of spices-Saffron, chilled and topped with fragile pistachio flakes.
Ice CreamCA$4.99
Frozen dessert made with cream, sugar, and various flavorings that are blended together and infused with air. Flavour Available -Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry and Butterscotch.
FAQs
Rajdoot Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 245-0181.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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2028 4 St SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0G8
Additional information
- AreaCalgary
- Hours of OperationMon–Thu, Sun 11:00–01:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–04:00
- PriceCAN$30 and under
- CuisinesIndian
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsStreet Parking
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- AdditionalGluten-free Options, Vegan
- Website
- Phone number(403) 245-0181