Oregano & sweet chilli flakes dusted on a toasted wrap… rolled up & ready to have like the Kolkatan’s did but with our DESI twist… filled with salad & contrasting chutney.
Snacking before, during and after meals is the national pastime in the subcontinent, if not their national sport. Tempted… So do join in…
Two spiced potato balls enrobed in toasted brioche buns, mint & coriander chutney, DESI slaw & Bombay ketchup.
An amazing playful fayre of Paneer & Pineapple, marinated overnight in a lightly herbed creamy sauce, grilled in the tandoor.
Moreish crispy vegetable samosas, on a bed of spiced chana, split into a cool sweet yoghurt. Drizzled with tamarind & mint and coriander chutney. Topped off with pomegranate & spicy potato sprinkles.
Minced meat and peas, lightly spiced - with two toasted brioche buns, DESI slaw & Tzatziki Raita.
The Punjabi Samosa - most famous of all the samosas. Filled with potatoes, peas & wonderful array of spices. Served with DESI Slaw & Bombay ketchup. (Vegan: Replace DESI Slaw with Mint & Coriander Chutney)
Pakistani inspired minced meat kebabs in two toasted brioche buns, dressed with DESI slaw & Bombay ketchup. 8.95
The onion bhajia’s served at our cafe are the real McCoy. Served with DESI slaw & Bombay ketchup.
Chicken marinated overnight in light creamy home ground spices. Served with Bombay bread, DESI slaw & Bombay Ketchup.
As eaten in the Cafes of Old India, our curries are home style – individually cooked – in its own juices and spices, to recreate flavours one would associate with home cooked food.
Marinated chicken cooked in a smooth & creamy sauce infused with a Jaipur spice mix (mild).
Tandoor marinated chicken, simmered in a velvety tomato & cashew nut sauce balanced off with subtle spices (mild).
This dish originates from the scenic coast line of Konkan. Perfectly packed with rich, fragrant ground spices, tantalising your tastebuds – dryish in texture (slight heat).
Distinct flavour of fresh ground coriander and chillies. A dish for anyone who loves a bit of heat but not at the expense of amazing taste (slight heat).
Tender lamb complimented by the robust flavours of fresh ground spices of garam masalas – dryish in texture (slight heat).
You’ll need to try this gem of the rail side. Lovely & hot with an abundant of dry roasted spices, needless to say it’s full of flavour (slight heat).
Delicately spiced Fish, loved by the Indians, brought to them by the fishermen of Kerala. A mild melody of coconut milk & curry leaves (slight heat).
Traditional Bangladeshi stir-fried prawns in a medley of spices, tossed in a caramelised onion gravy (slight heat).
Seasonal vegetables with a delicate balance of flavours & colours, nicely lifted in light herbs (slight heat).
Old India and Biryani go hand in hand. Ever so moreish and perhaps what you’re not accustomed to… literally loved by all!
Tender chicken delicately cooked within its own juices & spices and layered with rice. Pakistani influenced. (served with DESI Slaw & Tzatziki Raita).
Amalgamation of slow flamed lamb in its own stock & flavours, layered with fluffy rice. Inspired by the famous biryani of Hydrabad. (served with DESI Slaw & Tzatziki Raita).
Dum-cooked. Complimenting array of fresh vegetables, delicately layered with rice. (Served with House Dhaal).
Per papad.
Lovely kick.
Rosemary, sea salt & roasted cumin.
Roasted baby potatoes sprinkled with DESI spices & spring onion. (Vegan: Specify Vegan Butter)
With crushed cumin & gram masala.
Traditional yoghurt-based drink, originating from India. One of the most popular drinks of the subcontinent
Summery blend of the subcontinent.
Subtle aroma of rose and taste of cardamom.
Refreshingly thirst quenching. 3.95
Light citrusy juice stirred but not shaken with sugar and black salt. 3.95
Coke, Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite. 1.75
Coke, Diet Coke. 2.95
2.95
Still or Sparkling. 2.25