Akbar - Baltimore

4.6 (96)

$30 and under

Indian

823 N. Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201

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About this restaurant

Romantic
Vegetarian-friendly
Neighborhood gem

For over 40 years, Akbar Restaurant has been serving Maryland with the finest array of dishes and gourmet masterpieces, coupled with renowned service. Now, as we enter our 41st year as Baltimore's premier Indian restaurant, we'd like to thank all our customers for truly making Akbar, Baltimore's Finest Indian Cuisine.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(410) 539-0944
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
823 N. Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201
Neighborhood
Pikesville
Cross street
Between Madison and read
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Wine

Vegetable Samosa$6.95
Crisp spiced patties with vegetable stuffing.
Meat Samosa$8.50
Crisp spiced patties with ground lamb stuffing.
Aloo Tikki$6.95
The best curry leaf flavored potato pankakes you will ever eat.
Aloo Tikki Chaat$8.95
Fried potato patties topped with sweet and sour tamarind chutney, spicy green chutney, curd (yogurt) and other tidbits.
Samosa Chaat$8.95
Crisp turnover stuffed with potatoes and peas and topped with chickpeas, yogurt and spice.
Papri Chaat$6.95
Crisp flour crackers mixed with chopped potatoes, chickpeas and onions. Topped with yogurt, tamarind and hot spices, served cold.
Palak Chaat$8.95
Fresh crispy spinach served with chopped potatoes and sweet yogurt topped with raisins, mint sauce, and chaat masala
Chicken Chaat$9.95
Boneless chicken pieces, potatoes and onions mixed in tamarind sauce sprinkled with mango powder and black Indian salt, served cold.
Onion Bhajia$6.50
Thinly spiced onions, deep fried in a flour batter.
Vegetable Pakora$6.95
Mixed vegetable fritters.
Paneer Pakora$9.00
Cubes of homemade cheese dipped in special batter and deep fried.
Chicken Pakora$8.95
Chicken wings in a special batter, deep fried.
Shrimp Pakora$12.95
Large shrimp fritters.
Amritsari Fish Pakora$12.95
Fish dipped in Special butter and Deep Fried
Bengan Aftab$7.95
Fried eggplant slices sprinkled with Chaat Masala
Mulligatawny Soup$5.50
Lentil soup simmered with tomato and spices Served with a lemon slice
Chicken Corn Soup$6.00
Sweet corn soup made with chicken and spices.
Sabz Soup$6.00
Purée of fresh cauliflower, coriander, ginger, and garlic with touch of cream
Assorted Veg. Appetizers$12.99
A tasty combination of Vegetable appetizers.
Assorted Non-Veg Platter$18.95
Chicken tikka, lamb seekh kebab, tandoori shrimp and a piece of salmon served on lettuce, tomato and onions.

Tandoori Specialties

Boti Kebab$16.95
Marinated cubes of lamb charcoal broiled tandoori style.
Chicken Malai Kebab$16.95
Tender Chicken supremes marinated in garlic, ginger, and green coriander.
Chicken Tikka$15.95
Boneless chicken portions marinated and roasted tandoori style.
Lamb Seekh Kabab$16.95
Mixture of minced lamb or chicken, onions and herbs, roasted on skewers.
Murg Jehangiri$16.95
Chicken pieces marinated in yogurt and roasted in the tandoor oven with lavish blasting of chilli-coriander sauce.
Paneer Tikka$14.95
Cubes of homemade cheese marinated and cooked Tandoori style.
Prawn Kebab$17.95
Shrimp lightly seasoned and broiled over charcoal in our tandoor.
Tandoori Mixed Grill$18.95
Assorted delicacies from our charcoal fired tandoor.

Chicken Specialties

Chicken Curry$14.95
Boneless chicken pieces cooked in traditional spices and curry sauce.
Chicken Dhabha$15.95
Boneless tandoori chicken cooked with Punjabi style sauce, bell pepper, tomatoes and a little cream.
Chicken Jalfreji$14.95
Boneless chicken cooked in butter with garden vegetables.
Chicken Keema Masala$14.95
Ground chicken, deliciously flavoured with browned onions and cardamom.
Chicken Madras$14.95
Highly spiced chicken curry from South India with a touch of cinnamon.
Chicken Makhani$14.95
Tandoori chicken pieces cooked with onions, tomatoes, butter and cream.
Chicken Methiwala$14.95
Boneless chicken cooked with fenugreek, herbs and spices -- a specialty.
Chicken Sagwala$14.95
Marinated chicken pieces cooked with cream spinach, coriander, and a blend of spices.
Chicken Tikka Masala$14.95
Tender boneless chicken tikka pieces cooked with spices in butter sauce.
Chicken Vindaloo$14.95
Chicken pieces and potatoes cooked in hot and tangy curry sauce.

Lamb Specialties

Boti Kebab Masala$16.95
Sliced boti kebab cooked in a piquant sauce with tomatoes and onions.
Jehangiri Kofta$16.95
Minced lamb balls stuffed with cashew nuts and raisins and cooked in curry and cream sauce.
Lamb Bhuna$16.95
Cubes of lamb covered with sauteed onions, green peppers, and a touch of garlic and ginger.
Lamb Keema Matter$16.95
Ground lamb cooked with peas and spices.
Lamb Pasanda$16.95
Cubes of lamb marinated overnight and cooked with spices in mild sauce.
Lamb Shahi Korma$16.95
Lamb cubes marinated and cooked with nuts in cream sauce.
Lamb Vindaloo$16.95
Cubes of lamb and potatoes cooked in hot and tangy curry sauce.
Lamb Xacutti$16.95
Pronounced 'Sha-ku-tee' - A spicy lamb curry from the west coast of India made with roasted cocunut and a blend of rare spices.
Pishori Pasanda$16.95
Lamb pieces marinated and cooked with ginger and garlic in mild spices.
Rogan Josh$16.95
A traditional lamb curry covered with chopped onions, tomatoes and freshly ground spices.
Saag Meat$16.95
Lamb cooked with cream spinach, coriander and herbs.

Rice Specialties

Lamb Pullau$16.95
Long grain special rice cooked with lamb and seasoning.
Pullau Begam Bahar$17.95
Special rice cooked with sliced lamb, chicken, shrimp, and a mixture of freshly ground spices, almonds & raisins.
Shahjehani Biryani$14.95
Classic dish of Akbar cooked with chicken, nuts with safrom flavoured rice & raisins.
Shrimp Pullau$17.95
Long grain rice cooked with shrimp, safron, and seasoning. A real treat for the gourmet.
Vegetable Biryani$13.95
Safron rice blended with garden fresh vegetables and nuts.

Seafood Specialties

Crab Malabar$19.95
Succulent pieces of crabmeat simmered in onions, tomatoes, fennel seed and touch of green coriander in cream sauce.
Fish Curry$16.95
A traditional fish curry.
Goa Fish$16.95
Fish cooked with ground coconut in a mixture of spices and herbs.
Lobster Malai Khasa$25.95
Lobster cooked in very mild cream sauce and flavoured with coconut.
Shrimp Curry$17.95
Shrimp cooked in spices with touch of ginger and garlic.
Shrimp Jalfreji$17.95
Large shrimp sauteed with bell pepper, onions, tomato, and spices.
Shrimp Sag$17.95
Shrimp cooked in delicate spices and creamed spinach.
Shrimp Vinaloo$17.95
Highly spiced shrimp in sharp and tangy sauce.

Vegetable Specialities

Alu Gobi Masala$12.95
Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with onions, tomatoes, and delicated spices.
Alu Methi$12.95
Fenugreek and potatoes cooked with herbs and spices.
Bengun Bharta$12.95
Eggplant baked, mashed, and seasoned with herbs.
Bhindi Masala$12.95
Green okra cooked with onions, tomatoes, herbs, and spices.
Channa Masala$12.95
Chickpeas, onions, and tomatoes cooked in tangy dry sauce.
Dal Special$12.95
Lentils, full of flavor and nutrition, flavoured with freshly ground spices and sauteed in butter.
Gucchi Alu$12.95
Mushrooms and potatoes cooked in mild spices.
Malai Kofta$13.95
Mixed vegetable rounds in an onion and tomato sauce.
Mattar Paneer$12.95
Home made cheese gently cooked with tender peas and spices.
Palak Paneer$12.95
Home made cheese cooked with fresh spinach, seasonings, and spices.
Paneer Bhurji$13.95
A great Indian dish made with cottage cheese, peppers and a blend of spices.
Paneer Makhani$13.95
Home made cheese cooked in tomato and butter sauce.
Punjabi Kadi$12.95
Vegetable dumplings in a savory yogurt curry.
Vegetable Jalfreji$12.95
Fresh vegetables and cheese cooked with mild spices and sprinkled with nuts.

Accompaniments

Fresh Green Salad$3.95
Garden fresh lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes.
Katchumber Salad$3.95
Chopped fresh tomatoes, onions, cucumber, and green pepper in mild vinegar and lemon dressing.
Papadam$1.50
Thin pieces of crisp lentil bread.
Raita$3.95
Freshly made yogurt spiced with diced cucumber and tomatoes.

Our Chef's Recommendations

A Special Akbar Dinner$21.95
Vegetable samosa or choice of soup, tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, rogan josh, dal, onion kulcha, and pullau rice.
Special Tandoori Mix$21.95
Assorted delicacies from our tandoor, mixed vegetables, pullau rice, and nan bread.
Vegetarian Thali$17.95
A variety of vegetarian dishes served with rice, dal, raita, samosa, poori, gulab jaman, in a traditional Indian serving tray.

Indian Breads

Akbari Nan$4.50
Unleavened bread stuffed with mango chutney.
Aloo Paratha$3.25
Whole wheat layered bread stuffed with potatoes and baked in tandoor with butter.
Chapati$2.25
Round whole wheat bread baked in tandoor and served hot.
Garlic Nan$3.25
Fresh baked white bread topped with garlic and butter.
Nan$2.25
Unleavened bread freshly baked to order in clay oven.
Onion Kulcha$3.25
Nan stuffed with onions.
Paneer Kulcha$4.50
Bread stuffed with spiced cheese.
Poori$2.95
Whole wheat flour puffed bread deep fried.

Desserts

Gulab Jaman$3.95
A light pastry made by milk and honey served in thick sugar syrup.
Kheer$3.95
Traditional rice pudding with almonds and raisins.
Kulfi$4.95
The traditional Indian ice cream made from thickened milk with taste of almonds and pistachio and a touch of rose water.
Rasmalai$4.95
Cottage chese and milk flavoured with rosewater and garnished with nuts.

Beverages

Fruit Punch$4.95
Fruit punch. Non alcoholic.
Fruit Punch With Rum$7.95
Fruit punch with rum.
Indian Tea$2.50
Our special brand tea made with cardamom and cinnamon.
Lassi$3.95
A sweetened yogurt drink with a touch of kewra water.
Mango Lassi$4.50
Lassi made with mango.
Soft Drinks$2.25
Coca-cola, sprite etc.
Tea Or Coffee$2.25
Tea or coffee.

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Akbar - Baltimore.

4.6

(96)

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.6Value

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96 Reviews

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Kelly Gold
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful celebration dinner at this restaurant. We ordered chat, paneer makhani, palak paneer, and baingan bertha- all were outstanding. The service was kind and attentive. Perfect destination for our family celebration.
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Jim
Atlanta26 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly greeting, helpful advice with menu entries and nicely presented plates
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Mike
Washington DC9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful date night dinner at Akbar. Chicken Vindallo and Chicken Tiki Masala. Both were well prepared and delicious.
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Bruce
Baltimore1 review
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great. I really enjoyed the food. And I will say the service was also good. I did not plan my timing very well so that we could make it to a show we had tickets for. So, while we were enjoying our appetizers, we asked if we could have our entrees to go instead. They accommodated us with no problems.
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ray Gold
New York City58 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great. The naan was a bit soggy but otherwise we loved the food and and the restaurant. Mango lassi was fabulous
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JenniferD
Raleigh3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a group of six. The restaurant was quiet and we could here the conversation around the table. The food was great.
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David
Baltimore69 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 18, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
There were four of us sharing four dishes, all of which were good or very good. Service was friendly and prompt.
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suhandu
Baltimore26 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hidden gem! Staff wonderful. Food delicious. Very cool place to bring out of towners, show them how charming Baltimore is!
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MichelleP
Baltimore1 review
5.0
Dined on November 20, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, attentive and kind staff, we had a lovely time!!
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Rick Gold
Baltimore20 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 16, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We love this restaurant. The owners as well as the staff are welcoming and attentive, trying earnestly to make the experience enjoyable. The food is as good as any Indian restaurant in town.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(410) 539-0944
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
823 N. Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201
Neighborhood
Pikesville
Cross street
Between Madison and read
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Wine

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Akbar - Baltimore

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Appetizers

Vegetable Samosa$6.95

Meat Samosa$8.50

Aloo Tikki$6.95

Aloo Tikki Chaat$8.95

Samosa Chaat$8.95

Papri Chaat$6.95

Palak Chaat$8.95

Chicken Chaat$9.95

Onion Bhajia$6.50

Vegetable Pakora$6.95

Paneer Pakora$9.00

Chicken Pakora$8.95

Shrimp Pakora$12.95

Amritsari Fish Pakora$12.95

Bengan Aftab$7.95

Mulligatawny Soup$5.50

Chicken Corn Soup$6.00

Sabz Soup$6.00

Assorted Veg. Appetizers$12.99

Assorted Non-Veg Platter$18.95

Tandoori Specialties

Boti Kebab$16.95

Chicken Malai Kebab$16.95

Chicken Tikka$15.95

Lamb Seekh Kabab$16.95

Murg Jehangiri$16.95

Paneer Tikka$14.95

Prawn Kebab$17.95

Tandoori Mixed Grill$18.95

Chicken Specialties

Chicken Curry$14.95

Chicken Dhabha$15.95

Chicken Jalfreji$14.95

Chicken Keema Masala$14.95

Chicken Madras$14.95

Chicken Makhani$14.95

Chicken Methiwala$14.95

Chicken Sagwala$14.95

Chicken Tikka Masala$14.95

Chicken Vindaloo$14.95

Lamb Specialties

Boti Kebab Masala$16.95

Jehangiri Kofta$16.95

Lamb Bhuna$16.95

Lamb Keema Matter$16.95

Lamb Pasanda$16.95

Lamb Shahi Korma$16.95

Lamb Vindaloo$16.95

Lamb Xacutti$16.95

Pishori Pasanda$16.95

Rogan Josh$16.95

Saag Meat$16.95

Rice Specialties

Lamb Pullau$16.95

Pullau Begam Bahar$17.95

Shahjehani Biryani$14.95

Shrimp Pullau$17.95

Vegetable Biryani$13.95

Seafood Specialties

Crab Malabar$19.95

Fish Curry$16.95

Goa Fish$16.95

Lobster Malai Khasa$25.95

Shrimp Curry$17.95

Shrimp Jalfreji$17.95

Shrimp Sag$17.95

Shrimp Vinaloo$17.95

Vegetable Specialities

Alu Gobi Masala$12.95

Alu Methi$12.95

Bengun Bharta$12.95

Bhindi Masala$12.95

Channa Masala$12.95

Dal Special$12.95