India Bistro Ballard features butter chicken on its menu, combining boneless chicken with a creamy tomato, butter, and spice sauce typical of North Indian cooking. The restaurant frames this dish as one of the central curries in its lineup, complementing other rich gravies and tandoor items. When served, the butter chicken comes in a metal bowl with plenty of sauce, ideal for mixing with rice or scooping up with naan. Commentary from the restaurant highlights butter chicken as an accessible choice for guests who want a familiar, comforting curry.