LACHI MENU

🍛 Discover Lachi in Penticton, a local favorite for authentic Indian cuisine located on Main Street. Known for its famous Butter Chicken, Chicken Chilly, and sizzling Tandoori dishes, Lachi offers a vibrant dining experience with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian specialties. Guests love the freshly baked naan, flavorful curries, and customizable spice levels, making it one of the best spots for Indian food in the South Okanagan. Whether you’re dining in, grabbing takeout, or ordering delivery, Lachi serves generous portions and bold flavors in the heart of downtown Penticton.

Lachi menu in Penticton:

🥟 Appetizers

Traditional Indian starters and street food-inspired bites, perfect for sharing.

• Lachi Mix Veggie Platter (Half/Full)

  A sampler of samosas, aloo tikki, paneer pakoras, veg pakoras, spring rolls, and onion rings.

• Aloo Tikki (2 Pieces)

  Golden-fried potato patties seasoned with herbs and spices.

• Bhalla Chaat

  Savory fritters dipped in thick yogurt, topped with chickpeas, chutney, and masala. Served cold.

• Chaat Papdi

  Crisp wafers layered with potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt, chutneys, and masala. Served cold.

• Chole Bature

  Hearty chickpea curry served with fluffy deep-fried bread.

• Channa Samosa

  Vegetable samosas topped with spiced chickpeas, chutney, onions, and yogurt.

• Papadams

  Crispy lentil crackers with tangy chutney.

• Soups

  Choose from daal, tomato, chicken, or vegetable.

• Pakoras

  Fritters dipped in gram flour batter and fried, served with chutney. Options: vegetable, chicken, mushroom, fish, paneer, or prawn.

• Samosas (2 Pieces)

  Crisp pastry turnovers filled with vegetable, chicken, or beef, served with chutney.

🍚 Rice Dishes

Fragrant long-grain basmati rice, cooked plain or with flavor-boosting additions.

• Basmati Rice

  Steamed and fluffy, the perfect side.

• Jeera Rice

  Basmati rice infused with toasted cumin seeds.

• Peas Pulao

  Rice cooked with peas and onions for a light, savory flavor.

• Saffron Rice

  Aromatic rice delicately flavored with saffron.

🍛 Biryani Dishes

Classic one-pot rice dishes layered with spices, saffron, and your choice of protein.

• Vegetarian Biryani

  Fresh vegetables simmered with herbs and saffron rice.

• Chicken Biryani

  Tender chicken layered with fragrant spiced rice.

• Lamb Biryani

  Rich and aromatic lamb slow-cooked with saffron.

• Shrimp Biryani

  Succulent shrimp blended with herbs and golden rice.

🫓 Indian Naan & Breads

Freshly baked in a clay tandoor oven, perfect for dipping or stuffing.

• Regular Naan

  Soft, fluffy classic.

• Cheese Naan

  Filled with melted cheese.

• Coconut Naan

  Sweet coconut stuffing.

• Garlic Naan

  Brushed with garlic butter.

• Potato Naan

  Savory potato filling.

• Spinach Naan

  Filled with fresh spinach.

• Paneer Naan

  Stuffed with Indian cheese.

• Masala Naan

  Peppers, garlic, onion, and spices.

🔥 Tandoori Specialties

Marinated in yogurt and spices, then roasted in the tandoor for smoky, bold flavors. Served sizzling with mint chutney.

• Chicken Tikka

  Marinated chicken breast, perfectly charred.

• Lamb Seekh Kabab

  Spiced lamb skewers.

• Paneer Tikka

  Marinated cheese with peppers and onions.

• Tandoori Chicken (Half/Full)

  Classic yogurt-marinated chicken.

• Tandoori Fish

  Basa fillet with a spiced yogurt coating.

• Tandoori Mix

  A sampler of chicken, fish, and lamb.

• Tandoori Shrimp

  Juicy shrimp grilled with herbs and peppers.

🍗 Chicken Specialties

From rich, creamy curries to tangy and savory dishes, these are the house favorites.

• Butter Chicken

  Chicken breast in a creamy tomato-butter sauce.

• Chicken Chilly

  Boneless chicken sautéed with peppers, onions, and cabbage.

• Chicken Tikka Masala

  Tandoor-roasted chicken in tomato cream sauce with peppers and onions.

• Mango Chicken

  Sweet and savory chicken simmered in mango sauce.

🍲 Lachi Specialties

Signature curries cooked in slow-simmered gravies with a variety of meats or vegetables.

• Curry

  Tomato, turmeric, and garlic in onion-herb gravy. (Chicken, lamb, beef, fish, or shrimp)

• Dopiazi

  Onion and tomato curry with peppers.

• Jalfrezi

  Fresh vegetables sautéed in tangy tomato gravy, with protein of choice.

• Karahi

  Bell peppers, onion, and garlic in spiced tomato-onion sauce.

• Korma

  Mild cashew-cream sauce topped with raisins and nuts.

• Saag

  Spinach and mustard leaves with meat or shrimp.

• Vindaloo

  Spicy, tangy curry with potatoes, available vegetarian or with meat.

🥦 Vegetarian Specialties

Comforting plant-based dishes made with classic Indian flavors.

• Aloo Gobi Adraki

  Cauliflower and potatoes with ginger.

• Aloo Muttar

  Potatoes and peas in curry sauce.

• Baingan Bharta

  Roasted eggplant mashed and sautéed with spices.

• Channa Masala

  Chickpeas in tomato-onion masala.

• Dal Makhani

  Black lentils and kidney beans slow-simmered.

• Malai Kofta

  Cheese dumplings with nuts and saffron in creamy sauce.

• Mixed Vegetables

  Medley of spiced seasonal vegetables.

• Mushroom Makhani

  Mushrooms in creamy tomato sauce.

• Muttar Paneer

  Peas and cheese in curry sauce.

• Palak Paneer

  Spinach cooked with cheese and spices.

• Paneer Butter Masala

  Cheese cubes in creamy tomato butter sauce.

• Paneer Chilly

  Cheese sautéed with peppers, cabbage, and onions.

• Paneer Karahi

  Cheese, peppers, and onions in tangy tomato sauce.

• Paneer Makhani

  Cheese in saffron-tomato cream sauce.

• Shahi Paneer

  Cheese in silky saffron-tomato sauce.

• Yellow Dal

  Lentils tempered with cumin, turmeric, and herbs.

🥩 Lamb, Beef & Seafood Specialties

Rich, spiced curries highlighting tender meats and seafood.

• Lamb or Beef Balti

  Chickpeas and peppers in mild curry.

• Lamb or Beef Rogan Josh

  Spicy curry with yogurt and masala.

• Fish Masala

  Basa fish in medium-spiced curry.

• Shrimp Masala

  Shrimp in creamy tomato masala.

🥤 Beverages & Side Orders

Refreshing drinks and traditional accompaniments.

• Mango Milkshake or Lassi

  Sweet mango blended with yogurt.

• Salted or Sweet Lassi

  Traditional yogurt drink.

• Soft Drinks

  Classic sodas.

• Chai Tea/Coffee

  Hot Indian-spiced tea or coffee.

• Masala Chai

  Spiced milk tea.

• Raita

  Yogurt with cucumbers and carrots.

• Salads

  Garden salad, Indian salad, or Tandoori chicken salad.

• Chutneys & Pickles

  Mango, tamarind, mint, or mixed pickle.

🍮 Desserts

Traditional Indian sweets to finish your meal.

• Gulab Jamun

  Milk dumplings in rose-scented syrup.

• Kulfi

  Indian ice cream with pistachios.

• Ras Malai

  Ricotta patties in sweet milk with saffron.

• Mango Ice Cream

  Smooth and fruity.

• Rice Pudding (Kheer)

  Rice and milk simmered with saffron, nuts, and cardamom.

🍴 Lunch Specials

11 AM to 2:30 PM Daily – All dishes served with naan, salad & basmati rice.

No Substitution Dishes Allowed

🥦 Vegetarian Specials

• Aloo Gobi Adraki

  Home-style cauliflower and potatoes simmered with fresh herbs.

• Mixed Vegetables

  Seasonal vegetables sautéed in a blend of spices.

• Channa Masala

  Chickpeas cooked with tomatoes, onions, ginger, and coriander.

• Palak Paneer

  Spinach and paneer cheese in a flavorful curry sauce.

• Vegetable Vindaloo

  Tangy curry made with vegetables and potatoes.

• Yellow Dal Tadka

  Yellow lentils tempered with cumin, turmeric, and herbs.

🍗 Non-Veg Specials

Lamb or beef available by request.

• Chicken Curry

  Tender chicken slow-cooked with tomato, garlic, and onion-herb gravy.

• Butter Chicken

  Marinated chicken breast in a creamy butter-tomato sauce.

• Chicken Vindaloo

  Spicy and tangy chicken curry with potatoes.

• Chicken Saag

  Spinach and mustard greens cooked with chicken in creamy curry sauce.

Spice levels available: Mild to London Hot.

🍛 Dinner Specials

2 Can Dine – Includes two curries, naan, rice, raita & salad.

No Substitution Dishes Allowed

🥦 Vegetarian Options

• Aloo Gobi Adraki

  Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with fresh herbs.

• Dal Makhani

  Black lentils and kidney beans slow-simmered with onions and tomatoes.

• Mixed Vegetables

  A medley of vegetables sautéed with spices.

• Mushroom Makhani

  Mushrooms in a creamy saffron-tomato sauce.

• Palak Paneer

  Fresh spinach and paneer cheese cooked with herbs and spices.

• Paneer Butter Masala

  Paneer cubes in a silky butter-tomato sauce.

• Yellow Dal Tadka

  Lentils tempered with cumin, turmeric, and fresh herbs.

🍖 Non-Veg Options

• Butter Chicken

  Chicken breast simmered in a rich, creamy tomato sauce.

• Chicken Curry

  Traditional chicken curry with onion, tomato, and spices.

• Chicken Vindaloo

  Spicy chicken curry with potatoes and tangy flavors.

• Lamb or Beef Curry

  Slow-cooked curry with onion, tomato, garlic, and spices.

• Lamb or Beef Rogan Josh

  Spicy lamb or beef curry enriched with yogurt and masala.

• Lamb or Beef Saag

  Spinach and mustard greens simmered with lamb or beef.

📖 See the current Lachi menu on their website

⭐ Customer Favorite Menu Items

• Chicken Chilly

  Tender boneless chicken tossed with peppers, onions, and cabbage in a tangy, flavorful sauce.

• Butter Chicken

  A creamy tomato-butter curry that has become the restaurant’s most popular dish.

• Palak Paneer

  Spinach and paneer cheese simmered in a spiced sauce, a vegetarian favorite.

• Channa Masala

  Chickpeas slow-cooked with onions, tomatoes, and ginger for a hearty vegetarian option.

• Tandoori Chicken / Tandoori Mix

  Smoky, marinated meats cooked in the clay oven, served sizzling with mint chutney.

• Lachi Mix Veggie Platter

  A sampler plate of samosas, pakoras, onion rings, and more — perfect for sharing.

• Mango Chicken

  Tender chicken simmered in a sweet and savory mango curry.

🍽️ Dining Experience

• Bright and modern atmosphere with comfortable seating.

• Recently relocated to a larger space with more natural light and seating capacity.

• Known for beautifully presented dishes bursting with authentic flavor.

• Suitable for both casual lunches and refined dinners.

🅿️ Parking & Accessibility

• Street parking available along Main Street and nearby side streets.

• Walkable from downtown shops and businesses.

• Bus routes serve Main Street for easy public transit access.

• Wheelchair and stroller accessible at the newer location.

📍 Landmarks & Location

• Located in the heart of downtown Penticton on Main Street.

• Just minutes from Penticton’s shops, cafes, and cultural spots.

• Serves as a convenient stop for those visiting Okanagan wine country.

• New corner location is easy to spot with large windows and updated signage.

📦 Ordering Options

• Full dine-in service available daily for lunch and dinner.

• Take-out and delivery offered through SkipTheDishes and DoorDash.

• Popular lunch specials served with naan, rice, and salad.

• Dinner “2 Can Dine” deals provide great value with curries, naan, rice, salad, and raita.

• Guests can choose spice levels from mild to extra hot (including “London Hot”).

💬 Customer Feedback

• Consistently praised for fresh ingredients, authentic flavors, and generous portions.

• Naan and Chicken Tikka Masala frequently highlighted in reviews.

• Spice customization is a big plus for many guests.

• Many appreciate the dinner deals as excellent value for groups and couples.

This menu was last updated: 4 weeks ago.