Restaurant
Unclaimed profileHeart Of India Bar & Restaurant
Bakersfield, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The beverage program at Heart Of India Bar & Restaurant leans heavily on house-made non-alcoholic options that echo the kitchen's Indian and Pakistani menu. Lassi, mango lassi, and Indian hot tea with cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon are the most distinctive choices, with juices and shakes filling out the list. Wine can also be ordered for delivery or pickup alongside food.
- What should I order?
- Start with a lassi or mango lassi, both traditional Indian yogurt drinks. For a warm, spiced option, the Indian hot tea with milk, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon is a strong choice. If you want wine, ask staff to recommend a bottle to pair with tikka masala or biryani.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone looking for traditional Indian and Pakistani non-alcoholic beverages, including yogurt drinks and spiced tea, will find a solid selection here. Wine drinkers who want staff guidance on pairing a bottle with their meal will also be well served.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Non-alcoholic beverages range from $2.99 for Indian hot tea to $4.99 for shakes. Lassi, mango lassi, lemon soda, orange juice, and mango juice are each $3.99. Wine pricing is not detailed.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The non-alcoholic list goes beyond standard sodas with traditional Indian yogurt drinks like lassi and mango lassi, plus Indian hot tea spiced with cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. The wine side is supported by staff who can guide bottle selection for Indian and Pakistani dishes.
Beverage categories
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Wine
A curated wine selection intended to pair with Indian and Pakistani dishes, with staff able to help choose a bottle. Wine is also available for delivery or pickup alongside food orders.
Menu strengths
- — Staff can help guests choose a wine bottle to pair with dishes such as tikka masala or biryani.
- — Wine can be ordered for delivery or pickup alongside food.
Standout selections
- — A curated wine selection intended to pair with Indian and Pakistani dishes, with staff able to help choose a bottle.
Nonalcoholic
A strong non-alcoholic list anchored by traditional Indian yogurt drinks and spiced tea. Lassi, mango lassi, and Indian hot tea with milk, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon are house-made options. Juices and shakes round out the selection, with prices from $2.99 to $4.99.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple house-made Indian-style non-alcoholic options including lassi, mango lassi, and Indian hot tea.
Standout selections
- — Lassi ($3.99): traditional Indian drink from Punjab blending yogurt with water, spices, and sugar or salt; preparation choice of sugar or salt.
- — Mango Lassi ($3.99): mango and yogurt blended until frothy.
- — Indian Hot Tea ($2.99): hot tea with milk, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon.
Pricing: Indian Hot Tea $2.99; Lassi, Mango Lassi, Lemon Soda, Orange Juice, Mango Juice $3.99; shakes $4.99.
How it sits with the food
Staff can help guests choose a wine bottle to pair with dishes such as tikka masala or biryani. The non-alcoholic lassi and mango lassi are traditional Indian yogurt drinks that commonly accompany Indian and Pakistani meals.
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