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The Cook's Tale Restaurant
14-15 Beer Cart Lane
Canterbury, GB-ENG CT1 2NY
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Dine in Sample Menu. Dinner 5.30pm to 9.30pm. This is a sample menu and may change due to the availability of seasonal ingredients
Starters
Vegetarian Street Food Platter
£15.95
Vada Pav, Bengali vegetable chop, steamed vegetable idli, tomato chutney, sambhar. Vada pav is an iconic street food burger style dish from Mumbai. It consists of a soft brioche style bun filled with a chickpea flour and sweet potato dumpling and delicious chutneys. Vegetable chop or beet chop are a very popular street food snack from the streets of Kolkata. Idli is a rice based steamed pancake stuffed with spiced vegetables. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Gluten, Milk, Mustard (Ask for vegan option)
Mushroom Gujiya, Poppy Seeds (Posto) Patty, Tomato and Red Lentil Sauce
£12.95
Gujiyas are fried dough pockets that are filled with sweet or savoury fillings. These little dumplings look like mini Cornish pasties. Mango and red onion salad, garlic and tomato chutney, mint and coriander chutney. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Gluten, Mustard
Black Chickpea, Potatoes Kachori Chaat, Assorted Chutneys and Yoghurt, Fresh Coconut, Pomegranate
£15.95
Kachoris are the king amongst Indian street food dishes and are seen in different forms and variants throughout India. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Gluten, Milk
Dosai with Gently Spiced Potatoes, Mustard, and Onions
£13.95
Sambar and assorted chutneys. Dosai is a South Indian crepe that is rich in carbohydrates and proteins. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Celery, Dairy, Mustard (Ask for vegan option)
Cauliflower Manchurian
£13.95
Manchurian is the result of the adoption of Chinese cooking and seasoning techniques to suit Indian tastes and has now become a staple of Indian Chinese Cuisine. Crispy and moreish nuggets of cauliflower wrapped in a hot, sweet and spicy Chinese style sauce. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Soya, Gluten
Seafood Platter
Fish cake, tiger prawn, soft shell crab, kebab of kent coast eel charcoal smoked, cod steamed in banana leaf, crab pate, pickled samphire, tamarind chutney, sourdough bread. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Molluscs, Crustaceans, Fish, Mustard, Gluten, Egg, Sesame seeds
- For 1 £16.95
- For 2 £28.95
Seasonal Game Platter
£18.95
Wild duck leg terrine, tandoori style quail, game sheekh kebab, game pate, mango and red onion salad, Goan style spiced Scotch quail egg, sourdough bread
Terrine of Wild Duck, Bhuna Sauce
£15.95
Goan style spiced Scotch quail egg, chilli and orange sauce, mango and red onion salad. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Mustard
Kebab of Tandoori Style Chicken Breast Chargrilled on Japanese Binchotan Charcoal, Kolkata Chicken Cutlet
£12.95
Coriander chutney, chicken roulade, raita. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Milk, Eggs, Celery, Sesame, Mustard
Mains
Large Dosai with Gently Spiced Potatoes, Mustard and Onions
Sambar, assorted chutneys and seasonal vegetables. Dosai is a South Indian crepe and is rich in carbohydrates and proteins. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Celery, Dairy, Mustard, Nuts (Ask for vegan option). Filling Selection:
- Masala Potato £22.95
- Seasonal Greens £24.95
- Chicken £25.95
- Lamb £27.95
Vegetarian Thali (Vegan Option Available)
£25.95
Butter Paneer, black chickpea masala, Bengali roast potatoes with poppy seeds, lentils, seasonal vegetables kadai, cumin rice, paratha, poppadoms, salad, onion bhaji, crispy okra, raita, vegetable chop, homemade pickle. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Mustard, Gluten, Nuts (Ask for vegan option)
Pan Grilled Seasonal Vegetable Steaks, Vegetables Cigar, Sauteed Spinach and Greens
£23.95
Bengali roast potatoes with poppy seeds, tomato and ginger sauce. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Mustard, Gluten
Catch of the Day Cooked on Himalayan Salt
£32.95
Sauce of coconut, ginger and brown mustard, sautéed spinach and greens, masala potato. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Gluten, Mustard, Fish, Crustaceans
Jumbo Black Tiger Prawn in Malai Sauce
£31.95
Masala potatoes, okra. "Malai" is a creamy coconut sauce from Eastern India. This dish has a Malaysian influence and the early version of the recipe might have been brought by Malaysian sailors to the Bay of Bengal around the 6th or 7th century AD. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Gluten, Milk, Fish, Crustaceans, Molluscs, Mustard
Belly of Kentish Tamworth Pork
£32.95
Slow cooked pork belly, bhuna style pork ribs, Goan style vindaloo sauce, seasonal vegetables, pork crackling, masala potato. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Dairy, Nuts, Gluten
Chicken Breast in A Creamy Mace and Cardamom Marinade Smoked on Binchotan Charcoal, Bengali Chicken Puff
£28.95
Black chickpea Masala, Bengali roast potatoes with poppy seeds, butter chicken sauce. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Gluten, Milk, Mustard
Lamb Cutlet, Pulled Lamb Cigar Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder on the Bone
£36.95
Bengali style rosemary fondant potatoes, cumin rice, charcoal roasted aubergine mash, sauce of piper chaba, ginger and aromatic spices. Piper chaba also known as "Chui pepper" is called the forgotten culinary fire in Indian cuisine. It is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent and has an intense and earthy flavour. No one in India had heard of chillies before the Portuguese brought it in the early 15th century. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Dairy, Gluten
Tomahawk Steak Served with A "Kala Bhuna" Sauce
Poppy seeds roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Kala bhuna (translates as Black roasted) is an aromatic sauce with spices such as nutmeg, black pepper cloves and raw cumin. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Gluten, Milk, Mustard
- Mini £39.99
- Jumbo £64.99
Fresh Indian Flat Breads
- Garlic & Coriander £4.95
- Sundried Tomatoes, Fresh Rosemary and Thyme £4.95
- Plain £4.95
- Chilli Garlic £4.95
- Assorted Bread Basket £6.95
Freshly Baked Stuffed Paratha Breads
- Spiced Potato Paratha £5.95
- Onion and Pepper Paratha £5.95
Sides
Black Chickpea Masala
£6.95Crispy Okra
£6.95Spiced Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
£4.95Cumin Rice
£4.95Spinach and Lentil
£5.95Masala Potato
£5.95Assorted Pickles and Chutneys
£2.95Charcoal Roasted Aubergine Mash
£5.95Roasted Potatoes with Poppy Seeds
£5.95Bengali Fondant Potatoes
£5.95Creamy
Rose and Vanilla Crème Brulee
£10.95
An exotic twist to a classical French dessert with a subtle hint of rose and Madagascan vanilla. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Egg, Milk
Lemon Bavarois
£9.95
Served with mango coulis. An excellent palate cleanser after a flavoursome and spicy meal. Star anise adds depth and complexity of flavour to this tangy citrusy French pudding. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Milk, Gluten
Spanish Saffron, Madagascan Vanilla and Coconut Cheesecake
£12.95
Served with seasonal fruit coulis. This is our twist on a classic cheese cake. Not too sweet. Creamy with hints of saffron. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Milk, Gluten
24 Carat Gold Jumbo Gulab Jamun, Served with A Creamy Cardamom and White Chocolate Sauce
£14.95
Classic dessert from the Indian subcontinent flavoured with cardamom and rose
Soft Rasogolla from Bengal
£12.95
Experience the divine sweetness of Rasgulla--soft, spongy balls of milk pudding soaked in delicate sugar syrup. A timeless Indian dessert that melts in your mouth, offering a burst of flavour in every bite. Perfect for any celebration! Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Milk, Gluten
Chocolatey
Chocolate Platter
£16.95
A selection of our popular chocolate desserts. This is one not to be missed by chocoholics! Chocolate cake, chocolate samosa, nectarine and chocolate ice cream in a golden dark chocolate sphere. Served with brandy butter, chocolate sauce, fresh fruit, chocolate diamond and rose brittle. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Gluten, Milk, Egg, Nut, Peanut, Soya
Chocolate Samosas
£14.95
Served with passion fruit and guava parfait, chocolate sauce, fresh fruit and chocolate diamond. Handcrafted by our dessert chefs, these moreish nuggets of sweet pastry and milk chocolate were introduced to Kent by us in 2005. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Gluten, Milk, Sulphur dioxide, Egg
Parfait / Sorbet / Ice Cream
Mango Kulfi
£12.95
Served with mango puree and fresh fruit It is a traditional Indian Ice cream. Every region has its own flavour and speciality. It is a popular choice during the hot and sweltering Indian summer months. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Milk, Egg
Fresh Seasonal Berry Parfait
£9.95
Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Milk, Eggs
Orange Blossom Ice Cream
£9.95
Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Milk
Dark Chocolate, Chilli and Cardamom Ice Cream
£9.95
Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Milk, soya
Vegan Warm Semolina Halwa Cake with Orange Blossom Ice Cream and Vegan Hot Chocolate
£10.95
A twist on a traditional delicacy made from semolina during all popular festivals in the Indian subcontinent. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Gluten, soya
Afternoon Tea
2 FOR 1 AFTERNOON TEA Enjoy celebration afternoon tea in October with our 2-for-1 offer. Offer valid till 31st of October, 2024 £39.99 per person £5 per person deposit. Vegetarian Afternoon Tea Also Available. Mention when booking. "Why not make it extra special by adding a bottle of Prosecco or House Champagne"
Afternoon Tea
*Terms & Conditions: The least expensive item on the bill will be discounted. Offer is not valid in conjunction with any other offers, promotions or vouchers. This Offer is exclusive to guests on our email database and has to be pre-booked.
Savouries
Cinnamon scones
Vegetarian samosas
Sweet potato dumplings
Sour dough sandwiches
(vegetarian option must be notified in advance)
Mumbai masala potatoes grilled sandwich
Chicken tikka sandwich
Salmon and guacamole
Sweets
Coconut and Saffron Cheesecake
Chocolate cake
Chocolate silk
Fruit tart
Mango lassi drink
Assorted macaroons
One Tea or Coffee per person from a selection of teas and coffees. Served with an assortment of creams, jams, butter and mint yoghurt
Vegetarian and Vegan
Vegetarian and vegan £8.95 (Per dish)
Steamed idli, coconut chutney, sambar sauce
Allergen advice. Directly contains: dairy
Homemade samosas, onion chutney, tamarind sauce (vegan)
vegan
Sweet potato and chickpea flour dumpling, coconut chutney, tomato and garlic sauce (vegan)
vegan
Mini dosa with gently spiced potatoes, mustard and onions, sambar (vegan)
vegan
Meat and Poultry
£10.95 Per dish
Breast of Wood Pigeon, Pigeon Pate
Allergen Advice: Directly contains: Dairy
Quail Egg Scotch Egg, Mango and Red Onion Salad, Coriander Chutney
Allergen Advice: Directly contains: Dairy
Chicken Tandoori Tikka, Mixed Veg Raita
Allergen Advice: Contains: Dairy
Lamb Sheekh Kebab, Coriander Chutney
Allergen Advice: Contains: Dairy
Seafood
£12.95 Per dish
Lemongrass Flavoured Crab Cake, Pickled Samphire
Allergen Advice: Contains: mustard, crustaceans, fish, gluten, egg
Grilled Tiger Prawns, Mooli Spirals
Allergen Advice: Contains: Crustaceans
Soft Shell Crab, Crab Raita
Allergen Advice: Contains: crustaceans, gluten
Cod Steamed in Banana Leaf, Fish and Mustard Jus
Allergen advice: Contains crustaceans, gluten, fish
Mains
All roasts are accompanied with gently spiced roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, onion bhaji, gravy and Yorkshire pudding. We believe Sundays are days of feasting. So, please don't be shy to ask for more roast potatoes, vegetables, onion bhaji, gravy and yorkshire pudding if you need to. Our chefs love to serve and will be encouraged if they know that you are ordering extras! Allergen advice. All roasts directly contain: Dairy, celery, mustard, gluten, egg, sulphur dioxide
Corn Fed Chicken Supreme
£25.95Belly of British Free-Range Pork
£27.95Roasted Duck
£28.95Saddle of British Lamb
£29.95Roasted Jumbo Black Tiger Prawn
£29.95Catch of the Day
£29.95Roast Aubergine
£23.95Roast stuffed pepper
£23.95
(mushroom,spinach and kent cheese)
Roast Butternut squash
£23.95Chef's Special
Tomahawk Steak Charcoal Smoked and Flavoured with Black Pepper, Garlic
- Nutmeg Mini (20oz) £39.99
- Jumbo Tomahawk (35oz) £64.99
Sharing Roasts
Minimum two people. We have created these to be shared between two/four or up to six people. Please speak to our chefs if you need even bigger joints for large groups. We love marinating and slow roasting joints and would be more than happy to do these for a memorable roast dinner experience. All sharing roasts are served with gently spiced roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, onion bhaji, gravy and Yorkshire pudding
Pot Roasted Whole Chicken with Tandoori Spices
- (per person) £22.95
Whole Slow Roasted Shoulder of Lamb
On the bone - pre order only. 3 days notice
- (per person) £28.95
Whole Leg of Goat
Please note to pre order the shoulder of lamb or leg of goat ,a £10 deposit per person is required
- (per person) £28.95
Sides
Garlic and Coriander Naan
£4.95Chickpea Masala
£6.95Crispy Okra
£6.95Seasonal Mixed Vegetables
£4.95Biryani Rice
£4.95Spinach and Lentil
£5.95Masala Potato
£5.95Assorted Pickles and Chutneys
£2.95Desserts
Rose and Vanilla Crème Brulee
£9.95
Served with rose brittle, brandy butter, fresh fruit .An exotic twist to a classical French dessert with a subtle hint of rose and Madagascan vanilla. Allergy: Egg, milk
Lemon Bavarois
£9.95
Served with brandy butter, chocolate diamond, fresh fruit. An excellent palate cleanser after a flavoursome and spicy meal. Star anise adds depth and complexity of flavour to this tangy citrusy French pudding. Allergy: Milk, gluten
Spanish Saffron, Madagascan Vanilla and Coconut Cheesecake
£9.95
Served with seasonal fruit coulis, chocolate diamond, fresh fruit. This is our twist on a classic cheese cake. Not too sweet. Creamy with hints of saffron. Allergy: Milk, gluten
Indian Dessert Platter
£9.95
Served with jalebi, rasgulla and steamed mango yoghurt. Allergy: Milk, gluten
Chocolate Platter
£10.95
A selection of our popular chocolate desserts. This is one not to be missed by chocoholics! Chocolate cake, mini milk chocolate mousse in a dark chocolate cup, nectarine and chocolate ice cream. Served with brandy butter, chocolate sauce, fresh fruit, chocolate diamond and rose brittle. Allergy: Gluten, milk, egg, nut, peanut, soya
Chocolate Samosas
£9.95
Served with passion fruit and guava parfait, chocolate sauce, fresh fruit and chocolate diamond. Handcrafted by our dessert chefs, these moreish nuggets of sweet pastry and milk chocolate were introduced to Kent by us in 2005. Allergy: Gluten, milk, sulphur dioxide, egg
Mango Kulfi
£9.95
Served with a seasonal berry coulis, mango puree, fresh fruit and rose brittle. It is a traditional Indian Ice cream. Every region has its own flavour and speciality. It is a popular choice during the hot and sweltering Indian summer months. Allergy: Milk, nuts, egg
Passion Fruit Guava Parfait
£9.95
Allergy: milk, eggs
Vegan Chocolate Delice
£9.95
A treat for vegans made with dairy free milk chocolate on a ginger nut biscuit base. The mouse is created using plant based cream and butter. Served with mango coulis, fresh fruit and rose brittle. Allergy: Gluten, nut, peanuts, soya
Vegan Chocolate Dosai
£9.95
Served with seasonal fruits, chocolate sauce
Liqueur Coffees
£9.95. Ask for double shot. Allergen advice: May contain Dairy
Eclipse (Tia Maria or Baileys)
Irish (Jamesons)
Drambuie
Starters
Seafood
Seafood cutlet, pickled samphire, grilled prawn skewer and crab pate. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - molluscs, crustaceans, fish, mustard, gluten, egg, sesame seeds
Trio of Vegetarian Street Food
Steamed Rice cake, sweet potato and chickpea flour dumpling, homemade samosas, assorted chutney. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - gluten, Dairy (Ask for vegan option)
Black Chickpea, Potatoes Chaat Tart
Assorted chutneys, gram flour crispies. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - gluten, dairy
Kebab of Tandoori Style Chicken Breast, Chicken Cutlet
Chaat with fresh coriander chutney, raita. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: -Milk, Egg, Gluten, mustard
Cauliflower Manchurian
Allergen advice: Gluten, Soya
King Prawn and Seafood Moilee Soup
With sourdough bread. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Gluten, crustaceans, fish, milk, mustard
Portobello Wellington Gujiya, Poppy Seeds Patty
Gujiyas are dough pockets that are filled with sweet or savoury fillings. These little dumplings look like mini cornish pasties. Mango red onion salad, garlic tomato chutney and mint and coriander chutney. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - gluten
Game Platter
Locally sourced breast of wood pigeon and breast of wild duck, game sheekh kebab, game pate, mango and red onion salad, Goan style spiced Scotch quail egg. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Milk, mustard, eggs
Dosai with Gently Spiced Potatoes, Mustard, and Onions
Sambar, assorted chutneys. The Dosai is a South Indian crepe and is rich in carbohydrates and proteins. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Celery. Dairy. Mustard (Ask for vegan option)
Mains
Large Dosai with Gently Spiced Potatoes, Mustard and Onions
Sambar, assorted chutneys and seasonal vegetable stir fry. The Dosai is a South Indian crepe that is rich in carbohydrates and proteins. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Celery. Dairy, Mustard (Ask for vegan option)
Seasonal Tropical Vegetables Thali
Pointed gourd (potal) filled with masala onions, tender banana stem patty, daal, spinach with mustard greens, lentil and garlic crumb, cumin rice, flaky paratha. Directly contains: - Gluten, mustard
Turkey Two Ways
Ballotine of turkey, crispy turkey bhaji, fondant potatoes, sauteed spinach and gravy. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Gluten, celery, mustard, egg, milk
Catch of the Day
Bengali mustard jus, sautéed spinach and greens, masala potato. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Gluten, Mustard, Fish, Crustaceans
Tender Banana Blossom Patty, Lentil and Garlic Crumb, Sauteed Spinach
Bengali roast potatoes with poppy seeds, tomato and ginger sauce. Tender banana stems have a sweet and tart flavour and a crunchy texture. They are harvested from the inner stem of the banana plant and are highly rated for their fibre content. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Gluten, Mustard
Chicken Biryani, Butter Chicken Sauce with Seasonal Vegetables, Yoghourt Raita
Directly contains: - Gluten, Dairy, mustard
Slow Cooked Lamb In Sauce of Piper Chaba, Ginger and Aromatic Spices
Served with flaky paratha and cumin rice. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Mustard, gluten, milk
Belly of Kentish Tamworth Pork
Pork Belly, pulled pork spring roll, Goan style vindaloo sauce, seasonal vegetables, spiced apple and red pepper puree, pork crackling, masala potato. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Dairy, nuts, gluten
Extras and Sides for the Table
Garlic and Coriander Naan
£4.95Chickpea Masala
£6.95Crispy Okra
£6.95Seasonal Mixed Vegetables
£4.95Cumin Rice
£4.95Spinach and Lentil
£5.95Masala Potatoes
£5.95Pre Dessert
This Is Included for All Parties
Pre Dessert
Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - milk, Sulphur dioxide
Desserts
Rose and Vanilla Crème Brulee
Rose brittle, brandy butter, fresh fruit. An exotic twist to a classical French dessert with a subtle hint of rose and Madagascan vanilla. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Egg, milk
Chocolate Samosas
Served with passion fruit and guava parfait, chocolate sauce, fresh fruit and chocolate diamond. Handcrafted by our dessert chefs, these moreish nuggets of sweet pastry and milk chocolate were introduced to Kent by us in 2005. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - milk, sulphur dioxide, eggs
Mango Kulfi
Served with a seasonal berry coulis, mango puree, fresh fruit and rose brittle. It is a traditional Indian Ice cream. Every region has its own flavour and speciality. It is a popular choice during the hot and sweltering Indian summer months. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Milk, nuts, eggs
Lemon Bavarois
Served with brandy butter, chocolate diamond, and fresh fruit. An excellent palate cleanser after a flavoursome and spicy meal. Star anise adds depth and complexity of flavour to this tangy citrusy French pudding. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Milk, gluten
Spanish Saffron, Madagascan Vanilla and Coconut Cheesecake
Served with seasonal fruit coulis, chocolate diamond, fresh fruit. This is our twist on a classic cheese cake. Not too sweet. Creamy with hints of saffron. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Milk, gluten
Chocolate Platter
A selection of our popular chocolate desserts. This is one not to be missed by chocoholics! Chocolate cake, mini milk chocolate mouse in a dark chocolate cup, nectarine and chocolate ice cream. Served with brandy butter, chocolate sauce, fresh fruit, chocolate diamond and rose brittle. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Gluten, milk, eggs, nuts, soya, peanuts
Vegan Chocolate Delice
A treat for vegans made with dairy free milk chocolate on a ginger nut biscuit base. The mouse is created using plant based cream and butter. Served with mango coulis, fresh fruit and rose brittle. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Gluten, nuts, peanuts, soya
Christmas Dessert Platter
Christmas Pudding with a Mince Pie Samosa Served with chocolate and nectarine Ice Cream. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Gluten, egg, milk
Indian Dessert Platter
Served with jalebi, rasgulla and steamed mango yoghurt. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Milk, Gluten
Mains
Tropical Fruit Lassi
Creamy reduced milk and fresh tropical peach and passionfruit
Charcoal Smoked Lamb Sheekh Kebab, Garlic Coriander Naan
Delicious lamb mince kebabs flavoured with fresh ginger and crushed black pepper. Wine Pairing: Tempranillo, Spain
Creamy Chicken Breast Tikka in a Mace and Cardamom Marinade, Onion and Potato Fritter
Brochettes of chicken in a creamy marinade flavoured with mace and cardamom. Wine Pairing: Sauvignon blanc, Chile
Tandoori Style Cauliflower and Potato Kebab, Flaky South Indian Paratha with Sweet Mango Chutney
Great Indian street food snack with sweet and spicy chutneys. Wine Pairing: Chenin Blanc, South Africa
Kentish Venison Galouti Kebab, Quail Egg Scotch Egg, Red Onion Salsa
Melt in the mouth venison patty with a crispy quail egg scotch egg, game pate. Wine Pairing: Chenin Blanc. Shiraj, Australia
Grilled Tiger Prawn, Seafood Cutlet, Crab Kedgeree, Tamarind Chutney
Wine Pairing: Pinot Grigio, Romania
Banana Blossom Kebab, Black Chickpea Chaat
served with a chickpea broth and a variety of chutneys. Wine Pairing: Chardonnay, Spain
Paneer Tikka Kebab, Sauteed Spinach, Tomato and Red Lentil Sauce
Wine Pairing: Corte Fresca pinot rose, Italy
Wild Mallard Duck Tikka, Steamed Rice Cake, Fondant Potato, Makhani Sauce
Wine Pairing: Tempranillo rosado, Spain
Gulab Jamun
Soft berry sized dessert made with milk solids and flour
Jalebi
Spiral shaped crisp and juicy sweet made with saffron and sugar syrup
Mango Kulfi
Traditional Indian parfait ice cream
Starters
Black Chickpea
Potatoes chaat tart, assorted chutneys, gram flour crispies. Directly contains: - Gluten, dairy
Portobello Wellington Gujiya
Poppy seeds (posto) patty, Gujiyas are fried dough pockets that are filled with sweet or savory fillings. These little dumplings look like mini Cornish pasties. Mango and red onion salad, garlic and tomato chutney, mint and coriander chutney. Directly contains: - Gluten, mustard
Kebab of Tandoori Style Chicken Breast Chargrilled on Japanese Binchotan Charcoal
Kolkata chicken soup, Coriander chutney, chicken roulade, yogurt raita. Directly contains: - Milk, Eggs, Celery, Sesame, Mustard
Dosai with Gently Spiced Potatoes
Mustard and onions, Sambar, assorted chutneys. The Dosai is a South Indian crepe and is rich in carbohydrates and proteins. Directly contains: - Celery, dairy, mustard (Ask for vegan option)
Wild Cod Steamed in a Banana Leaf
Directly contains: - Fish, mustard, crustaceans, mollusc
Onion, Spinach and Sweet Potato Fritter with Mixed Chutneys
Directly contains: - Mustard
Lamb Sheekh Kebab
Coriander chutney. Directly contains: Gluten, mustard
Mains
Large Dosai with Gently Spiced Potatoes
Mustard and onions, Filling selection: Masala potato | Spinach | Avocado. Directly contains: - Celery, Mustard, (Ask for vegan option)
Butter Paneer
Seasonal vegetables kadai, Bengali roast potatoes with poppy seeds, Flaky paratha, cumin rice. Directly contains: - Dairy, mustard, gluten
Seasonal Tropical Vegetables Thali
Pointed gourd (potal) filled with masala onions, tender banana stem patty, daal, spinach with mustard greens, lentil and garlic crumb, cumin rice, flaky paratha. Directly contains: - Gluten, mustard
Chicken Biryani
Butter chicken sauce with seasonal vegetables, yogurt raita. Directly contains: - Gluten, Dairy, mustard
Slow Cooked Lamb in Sauce of Piper Chaba
Ginger and aromatic spices, Served with flaky paratha and cumin rice. Piper chaba also known as "Chui pepper" is called the forgotten culinary fire in Indian cuisine.It is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent and has an intense and earthy flavor. No one in India had heard of chillies before the Portuguese brought it in the early 15th century. Directly contains: - Dairy. gluten, mustard
Wild Sea Bass
Cumin rice, mustard jus, sautéed spinach. Allergen advice. Directly contains: - mustard, fish, crustaceans, molluscs
Tiger Prawn Served in Kerala Style Malai Sauce
Served with masala potatoes, cumin rice and sauteed spinach. Allergen Advice: - Contains: Mustard, crustaceans, molluscs, dairy
Desserts
Rose and Vanilla Crème Brulee
Served with rose brittle, brandy butter, and fresh fruit. An exotic twist to a classical French dessert with a subtle hint of rose and Madagascan vanilla. Directly contains: - Egg, Dairy
Lemon Bavarois
Served with brandy butter, chocolate diamond, and fresh fruit. An excellent palate cleanser after a flavorsome and spicy meal. Star anise adds depth and complexity of flavor to this tangy citrusy French pudding. Directly contains: - Dairy, egg
Spanish Saffron, Madagascan Vanilla and Coconut Cheesecake
Served with seasonal fruit coulis, chocolate diamond, fresh fruit. This is our twist on a classic cheese cake. Not too sweet. Creamy with hints of saffron. Directly contains: - Dairy, gluten
Chocolate Samosas
Served with passion fruit and guava parfait, chocolate sauce, fresh fruit and chocolate diamond. Handcrafted by our dessert chefs, these moreish nuggets of sweet pastry and milk chocolate were introduced to Kent by us in 2005. Directly contains: - Gluten, Dairy, sulphur dioxide, egg
Mango Kulfi
Directly contains: - Dairy, egg
Vegan Chocolate Delice
A treat for vegans made with dairy free milk chocolate on a ginger nut biscuit base. The mousse is created using plant-based cream and butter. Served with mango coulis, fresh fruit and rose brittle. Directly contains: - Gluten, nut, peanuts, soya
Vegetarian / Vegan dishes
VADA PAV
£8.95
Vada pav is an iconic street food burger style dish from Mumbai. It consists of a soft brioche style bun filled with a chickpea flour and delicious chutneys. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Gluten, Milk, Mustard (Ask for vegan option)
KOLKATA VEGETABLE CHOP, CHUTNEYS 2 PCS
£6.95
Also known as beet chops- These is a popular street food dish from the streets of Kolkata. (Allergen : Gluten)
COCONUT SHELL VEGETABLE IDLI, SAMBAR, COCONUT CHUTNEY 1PCS
£7.95
Idli is a rice based steamed pancake with spiced vegetables .(Ask for vegan option). (Allergen : Mustard,milk)
POPPY SEEDS (POSTO) AND COCONUT PATTY, MANGO CHUTNEY 2PCS
£5.95
(Vegan) (Allergen : Gluten,mustard, )
SEASONAL VEGETABLE CIGAR, TOMATO AND GARLIC CHUTNEY 1PCS
£5.95
(Allergen : Mustard, gluten)
PANI POORI 4 PCS
£4.95
(Allergen: Gluten)
MUSHROOM GUJIYA, RED LENTIL AND TOMATO SAUCE 2PCS
£6.95
(Allergen : Gluten , mustard )
CRISPY OKRA
£6.95
(Allergen:None)
INDIAN NAAN STYLE FLAT BREADS
£5.95
Plain/garlic coriander/ chilli/ sundried tomatoes and rosemary (Allergen: Gluten )
PLAIN PARATHA BREAD
£3.95
(Allergen: Gluten )
STUFFED POTATO PARATHA BREAD, YOGURT RAITA
£4.95
(Allergen: Gluten, mustard, dairy )
STUFFED ONION AND PEPPER PARATHA BREAD, YOGURT RAITA
£4.95
(Allergen: Gluten, mustard, dairy)
BLACK CHICKPEA, POTATO KACHORI CHAAT, ASSORTED CHUTNEYS, YOGHURT, FRESH COCONUT AND POMEGRANATE
£9.95
Kachoris are the king among Indian street food dishes and are seen in different forms and variants throughout India (Allergen: Gluten, dairy)
CRISPY ONION BHAJI WITH CORIANDER CHUTNEY 3PCS
£7.95
(Allergen: Mustard)
Meat Dishes
BHUNA STYLE PORK RIBS
£10.95
A Cook's Tale speciality made of slow roasted pork shoulder infused with Indian and Chinese flavours. (Allergen : None )
STIR FRIED PORK BELLY WITH VINDALOO SAUCE
£11.95
(Allergen: Mustard)
GOAN STYLE SPICED SCOTCH QUAIL EGGS WITH CINNAMON ONION AND TOMATO SAUCE 2 PCS
£8.95
(Allergen: Gluten, milk, egg)
LOCAL QUAIL, MANGO AND CHILLI CHUTNEY
£9.95
(Allergen: Mustard )
WILD DUCK TERRINE, BHUNA SAUCE & CORIANDER GARLIC NAAN
£11.95
(Allergen: Soya , mustard )
VENISON KEBAB, SUNDRIED AND ROSEMARY BREAD, MINT AND CORIANDER CHUTNEY , MANGO AND ONION SALAD
£10.95
(Allergen: Gluten, milk)
LAMB CUTLET, FRESH SALAD AND CORIANDER CHUTNEY
£11.95
(Allergen: none)
PULLED LAMB CIGAR, FRESH SALAD, CHILLI GARLIC MAYO 1PCS
£10.95
(Allergen: Gluten, dairy)
CRISPY CHICKEN CUTLET WITH A MINT AND YOGHURT RAITA AND FRESH SALAD 2PCS
£8.95
(Allergen: Dairy, gluten, egg)
BENGALI CHICKEN PUFF, SALAD, BUTTER CHICKEN SAUCE 1 PCS
£7.95
(Allergen : Gluten, mustard, milk)
Seafood Dishes
SEAFOOD CUTLET, TOMATO AND GARLIC CHUTNEY 2PCS
£8.95
(Allergen : Gluten, Crustacean, Egg, Fish, Mollusc, Mustard)
CATCH OF THE DAY, SPINACH, KERALA STYLE COCONUT SAUCE
£10.95
We have drawn inspiration from a traditional Kerala recipe called fish moilee. (Allergen : Fish, Dairy, Mustard, Mollusc ,Crustaceans)
TIGER PRAWN GRILLED IN A SEAFOOD MARINADE, TAMARIND CHUTNEY
£10.95
These prawns are coated in a marinade of mustard, ginger and aromatic spices and then lightly grilled. They are mild to medium in flavour. (Allergen: Crustacean, Mustard)
SOFT SHELL CRAB, CRAB RAITA, PICKLED SAMPHIRE
£9.95
These delicious crabs are caught in the warm waters of the Indian rivers, they are a rare delicacy and are only harvested three months in a year. (Allergen : Crustaceans, Mollusc, Fish, Mustard, Gluten)
COD STEAMED IN BANANA LEAF 2PCS
£9.95
(Allergen: Mustard)
TILAPIA PAKORAS WITH MUSTARD MAYO 3 PCS
£8.95
(Allergen: Dairy )
CHARCOAL SMOKED MACKAREL KEBAB, ONION, TOMATO SALAD
£11.95
(Allergen : Gluten, Crustacean, Egg, Fish, Mollusc, Mustard)
CRAB SAMOSA, SWEET CHILLI DIP
£7.95
(Allergen : Gluten, Crustacean, Egg, Fish, Mollusc, Mustard)
Thali
VEGETARIAN THALI
£24.95
Butter Paneer, black chickpea masala, Bengali roast potatoes with poppy seeds, lentils, seasonal roast vegetables, cumin rice, paratha, poppadom's, salad, onion bhaji, crispy okra, raita, vegetable chop, homemade pickle.
VEGAN THALI
£24.95
Smoked Aubergine mash, black chickpea masala, Bengali roast potatoes with poppy seeds, lentils, seasonal roast vegetables, cumin rice, paratha, poppadom's, salad, onion bhaji, crispy okra, vegetable chop, coriander chutney, homemade pickle
SEAFOOD THALI
£29.95
Kerala Style Prawn and squid, grilled sea bass, crab cake, soft shell crab, lentils, Bengali roast potatoes with poppy seeds, seasonal roasted vegetables, cumin rice, paratha, poppadom's, crispy salad, raita, homemade pickles
MEAT THALI
£28.95
Butter chicken, lamb shoulder on the bone, lamb kebab, chicken cutlet, Bengali roast potatoes with poppy seeds, seasonal roasted vegetables, lentils, paratha, cumin rice, poppadom's, crispy salad, raita, homemade pickles Extra sides: Fresh poppadom's with seasonal fruit chutney £4.95 Cumin rice £3.95 Aubergine mash £4.95 Bengali fondant potatoes £5.95 Spinach lentils £5.95 Black chickpea masala £5.95 Assorted pickles and chutneys £3.95
Biryanis
CHICKEN BIRYANI
£24.95
Butter chicken sauce with seasonal vegetables, yoghurt raita. Allergen advice. Directly contains: - Gluten, milk, mustard
LAMB BIRYANI
£26.95
Cinnamon-flavoured lamb sauce with seasonal vegetables, yoghurt raita. Allergen advice. Directly contains: - Gluten, milk, mustard
SEAFOOD BIRYANI
£29.95
South Indian style sauce with sauteed spinach, and yoghurt raita. Allergen advice. Directly contains: - Gluten, milk, mustard
VEGETABLE BIRYANI
£21.95
Seasonal vegetables and paneer, lentil dahl, yoghurt raita. Allergen advice. Directly contains: - Gluten, milk, mustard
Desserts
ROSE AND VANILLA CRÈME BRULEE
£10.95
Served with fresh fruit. An exotic twist to a classical French dessert with a subtle hint of rose and Madagascan vanilla. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Egg, Milk
LEMON BAVAROIS
£9.95
Served with mango coulis and fresh fruit. An excellent palate cleanser after a flavoursome and spicy meal. Star anise adds depth and complexity of flavour to this tangy citrusy French pudding. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Milk,egg
SPANISH SAFFRON, MADAGASCAN VANILLA AND COCONUT CHEESECAKE
£10.95
Served with seasonal fruit coulis and fresh fruit. This is our twist on a classic cheese cake. Not too sweet. Creamy with hints of saffron. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Milk, Gluten
24 CARAT GOLD JUMBO GULAB JAMUN, SERVED WITH A CREAMY CARDAMOM AND WHITE CHOCOLATE SAUCE
£12.95
Classic dessert from the Indian subcontinent flavoured with cardamom and rose. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Milk, Gluten
INDIAN DESSERT PLATTER
£14.95
Served with chocolate samosa, rasgulla, and mango kulfi Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Milk, Gluten Chocolatey
CHOCOLATE PLATTER
£12.95
A selection of our popular chocolate desserts. This is one not to be missed by chocoholics! Chocolate cake, chocolate samosa, dark chocolate,chilli and cardamom ice cream. Served with white and chocolate sauce and fresh fruit. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Gluten, Milk, Egg, Soya
CHOCOLATE SAMOSAS
£10.95
Served with fresh berry ice cream, chocolate sauce and fresh fruit. Handcrafted by our dessert chefs, these moreish nuggets of sweet pastry and milk chocolate were introduced to Kent by us in 2005. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Gluten, Milk, Egg,Soya Parfait/sorbet/ice cream
MANGO KULFI
£9.95
Served with mango puree and fresh fruit It is a traditional Indian Ice cream. Every region has its own flavour and speciality. It is a popular choice during the hot and sweltering Indian summer months. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Milk
FRESH SEASONAL BERRY PARFAIT
£9.95
Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Milk,
ORANGE BLOSSOM ICE CREAM
£9.95
Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Milk
DARK CHOCOLATE, CHILLI AND CARDAMOM ICE CREAM
£9.95
Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Milk, soya
VEGAN WARM SEMOLINA HALWA CAKE WITH ORANGE BLOSSOM ICE CREAM AND VEGAN HOT CHOCOLATE
£12.95
A twist on a traditional delicacy made from semolina during all popular festivals in the Indian subcontinent.Vegan Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Gluten,soya
Farm-To-Fork Menu
£79.99 - 8 Course Farm to Fork Menu £99.99 with matching wines (50 ml served with every course) Special Deal : Book on or before the 18th of August to enjoy special price: £49.99 for 8 courses (Normal price £79.99) £69.99 with matching wines (Normal price £99.99) (50 ml served with every course) T&C: All reservations up to the 30th of September can enjoy the special deal as long as table reservations are made on or before the 18th of August.
WELCOME DRINK
KENTISH APPLE WITH INDIAN DARK RUM
HOMEMADE KENTISH THYME AND MARJORAM POPPADUM, STRAWBERRY CHUTNEY
Kentish herbs: Forager Canterbury Strawberries: Kelsey farm, Wickhambreaux Kent
AMUSE BOUCHE ASPARAGUS AND PEA SOUP WITH TANDOORI FOCCACIA
vegetables: Sevencore farms and JS vegetables, flour: Nonington farm
POT ROASTED CHICKEN SUPREME, BHUNA STYLE SAUCE, ONION, POTATO AND PEPPER PARATHA
Chicken: Rosewood acres farm, Faversham
DOSA WITH SEASONAL GREENS , SAMBHAR AND ONION CHUTNEY
vegetables: Nonington farms
VENISON KOFTA, SAUCE OF BURNT TOMATO AND GINGER, SAFFRON RICE
Venison: Stour Valley game, Ashford
CHARCOAL SMOKED MACKEREL, HUSS CUTLET, CRAB PATE, ONION AND TOMATO SALAD
Fish: Shane at Good shed, Canterbury
CHOCOLATE SAMOSAS, SEASONAL BERRY PARFAIT
Chocolate: The Kent Dark Chocolate Company, Folkestone
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
12:00pm - 3:00pm
5:30pm - 10:30pm
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
12:00pm - 3:00pm
5:30pm - 10:30pm
Friday:
12:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday:
12:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday:
12:00pm - 11:00pm