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Menu

  • Set Meals
  • Starters
  • Flame Cooked
  • Idli Vada
  • Uttapam
  • Dosa
  • Biryani
  • The Ocean's Lure
  • Treats of Lamb
  • Pick of the Poultry
  • Vegan / Vegetarian
  • Paneer Dishes
  • Breads
  • Rice
  • Sides
  • Salads
  • Chutneys
  • Desserts
  • Soft Drinks / Mineral Water
  • Beer / Cider
  • Red Wine
  • White Wine
  • Rosé Wine
  • Champagne & Sparkling Wine

Set Meals

SOUTH INDIAN TASTING MENUS Our chefs have carefully created a range of menus that perfectly capture our traditions of friendship and sharing. Each menu has an assortment of different dishes that emphasise robust, fresh flavours and capture the extensive range of food from all across South India.
MULLAPOO (Jasmine)
£40.00 0

Set meal for 2

----------Appetiser----------

Popadoms & Dips Popadoms accompanied with a coriander and mint dip, tomato and mustard dip and a spicy dry coconut dip. Contains Mustard.

----------Starters----------

Karveipullei Koli Shreds of chicken flavoured with crushed curry leaves. From the rustic hamlets of rural Tamil Nadu.

Keerai Bhajji A popular street-side snack, these fritters of fresh spinach and onions are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Vegan.

----------Follo

THAMARA (Lotus)
£75.00 0

Set meal for 4 ----------Appetiser---------- Popadoms & Dips Popadoms accompanied with a coriander and mint dip, tomato and mustard dip and a spicy dry coconut dip. Contains Mustard. ----------Starters---------- Chepalu Urundai A fisherman’s snack, these hand-shaped croquettes of chopped haddock and ginger are fried to a crisp golden brown. Mamsam Pepper Fry A delicacy served in tiny nondescript shops all across Kerala, this is pan-seared lamb with black pepper and green chillies. Its f

SURYAKANTI (Sunflower)
£110.00 0

Set meal for 6 ----------Appetiser---------- Popadoms & Dips Popadoms accompanied with a coriander and mint dip, tomato and mustard dip and a spicy dry coconut dip. Contains Mustard. Manga Pickle Spicy, salty, pickle made from unripe mangoes and red chillies. Hot. Vegan. ----------Starters---------- Varutha Koli Soft succulent chicken breast with a hot yet subtle coating of ginger, garlic and red chillies. Medium. Contains Dairy. Palkatti Pollichathu Slices of cottage cheese and mix

Starters

Chepalu Urundai
£6.95 0

A fisherman’s snack, these hand-shaped croquettes of chopped haddock and ginger are fried to a crisp golden brown.

Allergens: Fish Fish
Chemmeen Varuthathu
£6.95 0

King prawns and peppers tossed together with a tangy tomato, garlic sauce. Irresistible!

Allergens: Mustard Mustard , Crustaceans Crustaceans
Mamsam Pepper Fry
£7.25 0

A delicacy served in tiny nondescript shops all across Kerala, this is pan-seared lamb with black pepper and green chillies. Its flavour is the stuff of legend.

Karveipullei Koli
£6.50 0

Shreds of chicken flavoured with crushed curry leaves. From the rustic hamlets of rural Tamil Nadu.

Lona Esi Putta Godugula Vegan
£5.50 0

Spicy coconut filled button mushrooms. Melts in the mouth to release an explosion of flavours. Vegan.

Batata Bonda (V) Vegan
£5.50 0

Soft battered dumplings of spiced potato — based on a classical South Indian recipe found in an old 12th-century manuscript, the Mānasollāsa. Vegan.

Allergens: Mustard Mustard
Keerai Bhajji (V) Vegan
£5.50 0

A popular street-side snack, these fritters of fresh spinach and onions are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Vegan.

Rasam (Mild) (V) Vegan
£5.95 0

Seen as comfort food for many in the region, this is a thin and tangy soup made with an unusual blend of tamarind, lentils, tomatoes and peppery spices. Vegan.

Allergens: Mustard Mustard

Flame Cooked

A magnificent selection of seafood, meat and cottage cheese specialities, marinated and flame cooked on a skewer and served with a light garnish.
Pedda Royyalu
£32.95

Fresh jumbo tiger prawns with a light marinade of ginger, garlic, cumin and crushed bay leaves. An undeniable splendour of the seas.

Allergens: Milk Milk , Crustaceans Crustaceans
Meen Chuttathu
£22.50

Soft and juicy Scottish monkfish, assorted peppers, a delightful marinade and a slight charring to bring out its unique flavour.

Allergens: Milk Milk , Fish Fish
Meen Rost
£20.95

Grilled Scottish salmon with aromatics, spiced yoghurt and chunks of assorted peppers. A taste of South India’s calm coastal backwaters.

Allergens: Milk Milk , Fish Fish
Varutha Attukari
£18.50

Slow roasted lamb fillet with a gentle marinade of herbs, spices and coconut underlying its superb flavour.

Allergens: Milk Milk
Varutha Koli
£14.95

Soft succulent chicken breast with a hot yet subtle coating of ginger, garlic and red chillies.

Allergens: Milk Milk
Palkatti Pollichathu Vegetarian
£13.95

Slices of cottage cheese and mixed peppers marinated with flavourful herbs, yoghurt and coconut. Vegetarian.

Allergens: Milk Milk
Theeyil Chutta Sangamam (Serves Two)
£34.95

A majestic assortment of flame cooked monkfish, lamb and chicken.

Allergens: Milk Milk , Fish Fish

Idli Vada

The Idli is a steamed rice cake made from a batter of fermented lentils and finely ground rice. A Vada is a savoury fritter shaped like a doughnut and made of ground lentils, herbs and spices.
Idli Sambhar (V) Vegan
£14.95 0

Idli soaked in Sambhar and served with Thengai Chutney on the side. Vegan.

Allergens: Mustard Mustard
Vada Sambhar (V) Vegan
£14.95 0

Wada soaked in Sambhar and served with Thengai Chutney on the side. Vegan.

Allergens: Mustard Mustard
Idli Vada Sambhar (V) Vegan
£14.95 0

Idli and Wada soaked in Sambhar and served with Thengai Chutney on the side. Vegan.

Allergens: Mustard Mustard

Uttapam

These are thick pancakes of ground rice and lentils, usually served with a topping.Always served with Sambhar [1] and Thengai Chutney [2].
Masala Uttapam (V) Vegan
£16.95 0

An uttapam topped with a mixture of grated coconut, red onions, tomatoes and green chillies. Vegan.

Allergens: Mustard Mustard

Dosa

Large crêpes made from a batter of finely ground rice and lentils, dosa are usually served with a variety of fillings with plenty of regional variety. Always served with Sambhar[1] and Thengai Chutney [2].
Masala Dosa (V) Vegan
£14.95

A dosa with a traditional savoury spiced potato filling. A classic South Indian dish. Vegan.

Allergens: Mustard Mustard
Palkatti Masala Dosa Vegetarian
£15.95

A spicy spreading of chutney and the classical potato masala filling in a dosa. Vegetarian.

Allergens: Milk Milk , Mustard Mustard
Koli Dosa
£17.50

A serving of well-spiced chicken in a rolledup dosa.

Allergens: Mustard Mustard
Mamsam Dosa
£18.50

A dosa with a splendid filling of lamb, green peas, curry leaves and spices.

Allergens: Mustard Mustard
Samundra Dosa
£21.95

A seafood lover’s delight! Prawns and fish, chopped together, spiced, sautéed and rolled in a dosa.

Allergens: Mustard Mustard

Biryani

A centuries-old recipe of basmati rice, slow cooked with various meats, seafood or vegetables. The biryani is traditionally served with Pachadi[3] to balance the strong yet subtle flavours.
Yera Biryani
£20.50 0

Cooked with king prawns.

Allergens: Milk Milk , Mustard Mustard
Mamsam Biryani
£18.95 0

With tender lamb.

Allergens: Milk Milk , Mustard Mustard
Kodi Biryani
£16.95 0

With soft succulent chicken breast.

Allergens: Milk Milk , Mustard Mustard
Kaikari Biryani Vegetarian
£14.95 0

With mixed seasonal vegetables. Vegetarian.

Allergens: Milk Milk , Mustard Mustard

The Ocean's Lure

Yetti Masala
£24.95 0

Fresh jumbo tiger prawns, lightly fried and cooked in a thick flavorful sauce of onions, tomatoes and coconut.

Allergens: Mustard Mustard , Crustaceans Crustaceans
Meen Pulli
£21.95 0

This quintessential dish from the Malabar coast has Scottish prime salmon in a spicy, tangy sauce of tamarind and red chillies.

Allergens: Mustard Mustard , Fish Fish
Ellayil Poricha Meen
£20.95 0

Mediterranean sea bream fillet with a spiced marinade, wrapped in a banana leaf and pan fried. Old world cooking at its finest!

Allergens: Mustard Mustard , Fish Fish
Meen Moilee
£21.95 0

Fresh Scottish monkfish stewed with coconut milk, onions, tomatoes and lemon. A dish with immaculate spice and flavour.

Allergens: Fish Fish
Chemmeen Kari
£20.50 0

A delicate preparation of king prawns, coconut, ginger and curry leaves. Wonderfully subtle yet arresting.

Allergens: Mustard Mustard , Crustaceans Crustaceans

Treats of Lamb

Masa Kondhapur
£16.95 0

This hot lamb preparation is typical of the cuisine of Kondhapur known for its richness and liberal use of red chillies.

Venchina Mamsam
£16.95 0

Fresh ginger and a touch of black pepper to bring out the taste of lamb in this time-tested recipe from Andhra Pradesh.

Erachi Mappas
£17.95 0

Soft succulent lamb chops and rich coconut milk; this dish is an old favourite of the Syrian diaspora of Kerala.

Mamsam Nilgiri
£16.95 0

From the forested hill stations of Ooty, this herby lamb dish of mint and coriander is wholesome and so refreshing!

Atterachi Thengai Kari
£16.95 0

The fragrant aroma of cardamom and fennel, the richness of coconut milk and the tenderness of lamb make this dish a delight to the senses.

Pick of the Poultry

Poondu Koli
£14.95 0

A fiery chicken dish with the intense heat of red chillies complemented with ginger and plenty of garlic. Not for the faint-hearted!

Allergens: Mustard Mustard
Mysore Chilli Koli
£14.95 0

Chicken cooked in a blend of onions, tomatoes, coconut milk and green chillies — from the old Kingdom of Mysore.

Chettinad Koli
£14.95 0

With intense flavours of freshly ground spices and gently warming black pepper, this chicken dish is a speciality of the Chettiar spice traders.

Kozhi Stew
£14.95 0

An aromatic stew of chicken, coconut milk, potatoes, carrots and exotic spices — brought to the shores of Kerala in the 1500s by Portuguese sailors.

Kori Mangalorean
£14.95 0

This delicious chicken preparation contains a charming mixture of different fragrant spices combined with the mild richness of coconut milk.

Vegan / Vegetarian

Gutti Vankaya Masala (V) Vegan
£11.95

Whole aubergines shallow fried, cooked with onions, tomatoes and an assortment of herbs and spices. A vegetarian splendour. Vegan.

Allergens: Mustard Mustard
Bendakaya Pulusu (V) Vegan
£11.95

An okra dish cooked with tamarind, onions, tomatoes and mustard seeds. An Andhra speciality with complex flavours. Vegan.

Allergens: Mustard Mustard
Batata Keerai Soung (V) Vegan
£11.95

Cubes of fried potatoes, shredded spinach and tomatoes cooked with mustard seeds and coconut.

Allergens: Mustard Mustard
Kai Kurma (V) Vegan
£11.95

An exquisite preparation of green beans, garden peas and carrots with coconut milk and subtle spices.

Allergens: Mustard Mustard
Battani Godugula (V) Vegan
£11.95

Button mushrooms, green peas and tomatoes simmered with mustard seeds, coconut and fresh coriander.

Allergens: Mustard Mustard
Keerai Macial (V) Vegan
£10.95

A wholesome preparation of yellow lentils and shredded spinach simmered with subtle spices and coconut milk.

Allergens: Mustard Mustard
Avial Vegetarian
£11.95

A melange of seasonal vegetables, fresh coconut, curry leaves and yoghurt — deliciously simple and complex at the same time.

Allergens: Milk Milk

Paneer Dishes

Palkatti Chettinad Vegetarian
£14.50 0

Paneer and mushrooms cooked with onions, intensely flavoured with black pepper. Vegetarian.

Allergens: Milk Milk , Mustard Mustard
Telengana Palkatti Vegetarian
£14.50 0

A mild preparation of cottage cheese with coconut milk blended with onion, tomatoes and mustard seeds. Vegetarian.

Allergens: Milk Milk , Mustard Mustard

Breads

Sada Dosa (V) Vegan
£3.95 0

A simple, thin crêpe of ground rice and lentils. Vegan.

Chilla (V) Vegan
£3.95 0

A soft, thin and savoury bread of gram flour with fenugreek. Vegan.

Appam (V) Vegan
£4.95 0

Lacy, soft and bowl-shaped hoppers of fermented rice and coconut milk. Vegan.

Siru Uttapam (V) Vegan
£4.95 0

Soft pancakes of ground rice and lentil with a variety of toppings — tomatoes, red onions and coconut. Vegan.

Thosai Thattu (V) Vegan
£5.50 0

A delightful assortment of three different South Indian breads — Chilla, Appam and Siru Uttapam. Vegan.

Paper Dosa (V) Vegan
£6.95 0

Crispy, delicate and paper-thin, this golden brown crêpe spans two to three feet. You have to see it to believe it! Vegan.

Rice

Thengai Annam (V) Vegan
£3.95 0

Basmati rice with grated coconut and mustard seeds. Vegan.

Allergens: Mustard Mustard
Nimmakai Annam (V) Vegan
£3.75 0

Lemon juice, mustard seeds, lentils and curry leaves flavour this aromatic basmati rice preparation. Vegan.

Allergens: Mustard Mustard
Annam (V) Vegan
£3.50 0

Steamed basmati rice. Vegan.

Sides

Keerai Kootu (V) Vegan
£6.50 0

Shredded spinach sautéed with grated coconut and subtle spices. Fresh and fragrant! Vegan.

Allergens: Mustard Mustard
Sundal Vegan
£6.50 0

A nutritious delicacy of black chickpeas, tossed together with a hint of tomatoes, onions, herbs and spices. Vegan.

Allergens: Mustard Mustard
Podimas Vegan
£6.50 0

A flavoursome Tamilian speciality of potatoes cooked with coconut, lentils and curry leaves. Vegan.

Allergens: Mustard Mustard
Sambhar (V) Vegan
£6.50 0

Seasonal vegetables, lentils, tamarind and roasted spices, stewed together create the most popular South Indian staple. Vegan.

Allergens: Mustard Mustard

Salads

Tarkari (V) Vegan
£4.50 0

A delectable jumble of fresh tomatoes, cucumber, radish, carrots and red onions with a sprinkling of spiced lemon juice. Vegan.

Pachadi Vegetarian
£4.50 0

Cucumber soaked in refreshing cool yoghurt, flavoured with cumin, mustard seeds and coriander. Vegetarian.

Allergens: Milk Milk , Mustard Mustard

Chutneys

Thengai Chutney (V) Vegan
£2.95 0

Made from fresh coconut, herbs and spices, this chutney is one of the most common condiments in Southern India. Vegan.

Allergens: Mustard Mustard
Mysore Chutney (Mild) (V) Vegan
£2.95 0

A spicy coconut chutney for those who like a bit of heat. Vegan.

Allergens: Mustard Mustard
Manga Pickle (Medium) (V) Vegan
£2.50 0

Spicy, salty, pickle made from unripe mangoes and red chillies. Vegan.

Desserts

Chocolate Brownie
£5.95 0

Served warm with a dollop of vanilla ice cream. Vegetarian.

Allergens: Eggs Eggs , Milk Milk , Soya Soya
Thengai Mithai
£5.95 0

This delectable coconut fudge pudding is topped with dates. Quite tempting and quite irresistible. Vegetarian.

Allergens: Milk Milk
Paal Payasam
£4.95 0

A traditional cardamom flavoured pudding of rice and sweetened milk. Served warm. Vegetarian.

Allergens: Milk Milk

Soft Drinks / Mineral Water

Still Water 330ml Bottle
£2.50 0

Sparkling Water 330ml Bottle
£2.50 0

Still Water 750 ml Bottle
£3.75 0

Sparkling Water 750 ml Bottle
£3.75 0

Coca-Cola 330ml Bottle
£3.25 0

Diet Coke 330ml Bottle
£3.25 0

Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 330ml Bottle
£3.25 0

Irn Bru 330ml Bottle
£3.25 0

Irn Bru Sugar-Free 330ml Bottle
£3.25 0

Appletiser 275ml Bottle
£2.95 0

Fentimans Ginger Beer 275ml Bottle
£3.25 0

Beer / Cider

Kingfisher 330ml Bottle Nut Free 18+
£4.50 0

Allergens: Cereals (Including Gluten) Cereals (Including Gluten)
Peroni 330ml Bottle Nut Free 18+
£4.50 0

Gluten Free.

Stewart Brewing IPA 330ml Bottle Nut Free 18+
£4.50 0

Allergens: Oats Oats , Cereals (Including Gluten) Cereals (Including Gluten)
Peroni Non Alcoholic 330ml Bottle Nut Free
£4.50 0

Non-alcoholic.

Magners Original 568ml Bottle 18+
£4.75 0

Allergens: Sulphites Sulphites
Kopparberg Pear 500ml Bottle 18+
£5.75 0

Allergens: Sulphites Sulphites

Red Wine

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vegan 18+
£56.95 0

Guillaume Gonnet, Rhone, France. The Rhone Classic - cherries and blackberries, a hint of garrigue, olives and spice.

Barbera d'Asti Superiore Vegan 18+
£44.95 0

Le Rocchette, Tenuta Olim Bauda, Piedmont, Italy. Elegant and sophisticated, velvety fresh fruits, cocoa and cinnamon.

Pinot Noir 18+
£32.95 0

Sherwood Estate, Waipara, New Zealand. Violet-laced red berries overlaid with nuances of spice and mocha.

Allergens: Eggs Eggs
Rioja Crianza Vegan 18+
£28.95 0

Bodegas Manzanos, Rioja, Spain. Fresh, fruity and well-balanced with sensations of raspberries, vanilla and cinnamon. Recommended with herby dishes and lamb.

Corvina / Cabernet Sauvignon Vegan 18+
£26.95 0

Biscardo, Vento, Italy. Delicate spices, cherries and dark red fruits. Rich and rounded. Best enjoyed with spicy food.

Shiraz Cabernet Vegan 18+
£22.95 0

One chain Vineyards, South Eastern Australia. Lush black fruits with touches of spice and cassis. Best enjoyed with rich dishes.

Merlot Vegan 18+
£21.95 0

Costa Vera Central Valley, Chile. Soft, super juicy, ripe plums with a long smooth finish. Best enjoyed with herby dishes.

Tempranillo Vegan 18+
£18.95 0

Centelleo La Mancha, Spain. Juicy brambles and cherries, hints of spice.

White Wine

Chablis Vegan 18+
£39.95 0

Domaine Michaut Freres, Burgundy, France. Mineral driven and elegant with fresh floral notes and a hint is the sea.

Sancerre Blanc Vegan 18+
£38.95 0

Domaine Daulny, Loire, France. Classic Sauvignon Blanc; pure, crisp, grassy and racy.

Sauvignon Blanc Vegan 18+
£28.95 0

Mayfly, Marlborough, New Zealand. Just what you expect from Marlborough; crisp gooseberries, Granny smith apples and exotic tropical and guava notes. Best enjoyed with seafood and spicy dishes.

Pinot Grigio Vegan 18+
£24.95 0

Orsino, Sicily, Italy. Crisp, light and fresh and full of zesty citrus, Best enjoyed with Herby Dishes

Riesling Vegan 18+
£22.95 0

Nostros Reserva, Bio Bio, Chile. Intense lime and lemon with a hint of flora, refreshing, zesty, dry and very food-friendly. Best enjoyed with spicy food

Chardonnay Vegan 18+
£21.95 0

Umbrele viile, Timisului, Romania. Crisp, ample, ripe tropical fruits, oh so easy. Bret enjoyed with rich, creamy dishes.

Airén Vegan 18+
£18.95 0

Castillo del Moro La Mancha, Spain. Green apple fruit combined with a touch of grapefruit.

Rosé Wine

Garnacha Rosé Vegan 18+
£21.95 0

Castillo de Enériz, Navarra, Spain Bright and vivacious with ruby grapefruit aromas, followed by cranberries and summer pudding.

Pinot Grigio Rosé Vegan 18+
£20.95 0

La Farfalla Veneto, Italy. Elegant and sophisticated, velvety fresh fruits cocoa and spice.

Champagne & Sparkling Wine

Pierre Mignon NV Vegan 18+
£49.95 0

Champagne, France. A crisp, elegant Champagne with hints of lemon overlaid with touches of brioche.

Prosecco Spumante DOC Vegan 18+
£27.95 0

Bella Modella, Venrto, Italy. Deliciously frothy & filled with ripe apples and citrus.

Presecco Frizzante DOC Vegan 18+
£6.95 0

Casa Defra, Veneto, Italy. A beautiful fruity Frizzante. 200ml mini bottle.

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