Eat-in & Collection Menu
Collection orders placed directly with us lovingly receive a 20% discount. To place your collection order directly, please call us on 023 92 865 795 or click + collect here.
KATHI WRAP
Toasted wrap… rolled up & ready to have like the Kolkatan’s did but with our DESI twist… filled with salad, cheese & contrasting chutney.
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CHICKEN TIKKA WRAP 8.95
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Lamb Chapli Wrap 8.95
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GRILLED PANEER & PINEAPPLE WRAP (V) 8.95
Small Plates
Snacking before, during and after meals is the national pastime in the subcontinent, if not their national sport. Tempted… So do join in…
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VADA PAU (V) 7.95
Endearingly exquisite - a spiced potato ball enrobed in a toasted brioche bun & a racy chutney. Inspired by Chowpatty…taken to another level at DESI! (in our opinion).
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PANEER & PINEAPPLE TIKKA (V) 9.45
An amazing playful fayre of Paneer & Pineapple, marinated overnight in a lightly herbed creamy sauce, grilled in the tandoor.
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SEV PURI (V) 8.45
Our signature bombshell. Oh my…a thrilling burst of ecstasy, most pleasurable when eating whole…let the party begin in your mouth!
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HOUSE CHAAT (V) 8.95
Divinely scrumptious – moreish crispy vegetable samosa, on a bed of spiced chana, split into a cool sweet yoghurt. Dressed with tamarind & mint and coriander chutney. Topped off with pomegranate & spicy potato sprinkles.
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PUNJABI PYRAMID (V) 7.45
The Punjabi Samosa - most famous of all the samosas. Lovingly filled with potatoes, peas & wonderful array of spices. Served with salad.
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CHAPLI KEBAB SLIDER 8.95
Tasteful twist of the traditional Pakistani inspired minced meat kebab in a toasted brioche bun, dressed with salad & contrasting chutneys.
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ONION BHAJIA (V) 7.45
The onion bhajia’s served at our cafe are the real McCoy – crispy, light & savoury. Served with salad.
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GRILLED MALAI CHICKEN TIKKA 10.45
Comfortingly alluring - tantalising tender pieces of chicken, marinated overnight in light creamy home ground spices. Served with Bombay bread, salad.
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CHATPATA CORN (v) 6.95
Eruption of flavours (hot, sweet and sour) – buttery & steamy, truly a street food snack.
Home Style Curry
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Nawabi Murgh Korma 12.95
A delicacy from the kitchens of the Royal Nawabs of Lucknow. Renowned for its subtlety & aroma. Perfectly cooked chicken with gentle notes of mace flower & cardamom (mild).
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MURGH MAKHNI 12.95
Chicken Tikka Masala originally derived from this speciality of Old Delhi. Rediscover this smooth & velvety dish, where the spices are veiled by rich blend of tomatoes (slight heat).
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KONKANI CHICKEN 13.95
Delightfully capturing the essence of the scenic coast of Konkan. Impeccably packed with fragrant ground spices, tantalise your tastebuds (slight heat).
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CHICKEN TIKKA KARAHI 12.95
Marinated chicken, cooked in a fresh tomato sauce with cracked pepper and coriander (slight heat).
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Karachi Karahi 13.95
Pakistan’s national favourite – Slow cooked tender meat, complimented by the robust flavours of fresh ground spices of garam masalas (slight heat).
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Gosht Dhansak 13.95
Hustle & bustle of slow-cooked meat in a hot, sweet & sour lentil gravy (slight heat).
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RAILWAY LAMB 14.95
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).
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KERALA FISH 15.95
In the twisting & enchanting backwaters of Kerala, local fishermen adored this succulently spiced fish dish. A mild melody of coconut milk, tamarind & curry leaves (slight heat).
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CHINGRI TAWA 15.95
Blissfulness of Bangladesh epitomised - tossed & turned in a caramelised onion gravy, stir-fried tiger prawns in a medley of spices & merrily mingled with lime leaf (slight heat).
Biryani
Old India and Biryani go hand in hand. Ever so moreish and perhaps what you’re not accustomed to… literally loved by all!
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The Humble Biryani (VGN) 14.95
An engaging marriage of flavourful vegetables layered with basmati rice & dum-cooked to scrumptiousness. Served with house dhaal.
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DEGCHI CHICKEN BIRYANI 15.95
Tender chicken delicately cooked within its own juices & spices and layered with rice. Pakistani influenced. Served with tzatziki raita.
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HYDRABADI LAMB BIRYANI 16.95
Amalgamation of slow cooked lamb in its own stock & flavours, layered with fluffy rice. Inspired by the famous biryani’s of Hydrabad. Served with tzatziki raita.
VEGETABLES
The staple Indian diet emphasises a high intake of plant-based foods like vegetables and lentils. Full of delicate flavours. Eat it on its own or accompanied with meat/seafood.
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Paneer Aur Aloo Tikki Masala (V) 11.95
Beloved in India – introduced to & adored by all. Smooth paneer & aloo tikki cutlets in a rich sauce, satisfying your cravings (slight heat).
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Shahi Paneer & Corn (V) (MAIN) 11.95
Paneer cooked in coconut cream gravy, mingling with corn kernels (slightly hot & sweet)
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DHAAL MAKHNI (V) 6.95
Raja of all dhaal dishes – dark, rich, deeply flavoured black lentil and red kidney beans. For super symphony - finished off with cream cheese and fenugreek.
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SAAG PANEER (V) 6.95
Indian cheese cooked in tempered spinach.
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SAAG ALOO (V) 5.95
Baby potatoes stir fried with spinach.
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GUNPOWDER POTATOES (V) 5..95
A rapturous explosion of the tastebuds – a foremost companion on any table spread. Roasted baby potatoes sprinkled with DESI spice mix & spring onions.
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HOUSE DHAAL (VGN) 5.95
Immensely indulging – an Old India home comfort food, brimming with a luscious parade of the most vaunted lentils.
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GREEN SALAD (VGN) 5.95
Fresh mixed salad with contrasting dressing.
Must Haves
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Papad Crisp (VGN) each 1.20
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CHUTNEY TRAY (V) 3.45
Pineapple Chutney, Bombay Ketchup & Tzatziki Raita.
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YAKHNI PULAO RICE (V) 5.95
Probably the finest flavoured pulao rice you’ve ever tasted. So enticing, you can eat it on it’s own.
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STEAMED RICE (VGN) 4.95
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BOMBAY BREAD (V) 4.45
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Garlic Bread (V) 4.95
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DESI DUST FRIES (VGN) 4.95
Crunchy fries kissed with rosemary, sea salt & chatt seasoning.
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TZATZIKI RAITA (V) 4.45
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Pineapple Chutney (VGN) 2.95
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Bombay Ketchup (VGN) 1.95
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Mint & Coriander Chutney (VGN) 1.95
Drinks
MASALA CHAI
Originated in the Indian subcontinent – Masala Chai is a flavoured tea beverage made by brewing black tea with a mixture of aromatic Indian herbs & spices.
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DESI MASALA CHAI 3.95
A perfect blend of spices brewed with Assam tea leaves and milk - slightly sweet.
Mocktail Shorbots
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Pina Colada 5.95
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Strawberry Daiquiri 5.95
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Lychee Ki Shorbot 5.95
DESI SHAKES
Traditional yoghurt-based drink, originating from India. One of the most popular drinks of the subcontinent
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COCONUT & MANGO LASSI 5.95
Summery blend of the subcontinent.
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ROSE LASSI 5.95
Subtle aroma of rose and taste of cardamom.
BOTTLED DRINKS
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RASPBERRY LEMONADE 330ml 3.95
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TRADITIONAL LEMONADE 330ml 3.95
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ROSE LEMONADE 275ml 3.95
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CLOUDY APPLE JUICE 250ml 3.50
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COCA-COLA 330ml 3.75
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COCA-COLA ZERO SUGAR 330ml 3.75
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SPRITE 330ml 3.75
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SAN PELLEGRINO ARANCIATA (can) 330ml 3.50
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STILL MINERAL WATER 330ml 2.95
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Sparkling MINERAL WATER 330ml 2.95
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Ayran / Laban 250ml 3.75
NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER
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Peroni (0.05%) 330ml 4.45
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Corona Cero (0.05%) 330ml 4.45
HOT BEVERAGES
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DOUBLE ESPRESSO 2.45
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CAPPUCCINO 3.25
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LATTE 3.25
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FLAT WHITE 3.25
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MOCHA 3.45
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HOT CHOCOLATE 3.45
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TEA POTS 3.95
Expertly chosen loose tea from Indian. Choose from Long Jing Green Tea, Assam, Early Grey, Tropicana Fruits, Fresh Mint & Ginger
Desserts
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MANGO COCO DELIGHT 5.95
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STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING 5.95
add two scoops of ice cream £2.95
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CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE 5.95
add two scoops of ice cream £2.95
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LEMON CHEESECAKE (VGN) 5.95
ICe Cream
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SICILIAN PISTACHIO 4.95
Three Scoops
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CHUNKY STRAWBERRY 4.95
Three Scoops
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VANILLA & INFUSION BOURBON PODS OF MADAGASCAR 4.95
Three Scoops
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SWISS CHOCOLATE 4.95
Three Scoops
SORBET
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COCONUT 4.95
Three Scoops
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RASPBERRY 4.95
Three Scoops
Delivery Menu
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Allergens
We make every effort to avoid cross contamination, but sadly can’t guarantee dishes and drinks are allergen free. If you have any food allergies or dietary requirements please let us know. Our allergens guide is available here.
We take great care in removing all bones from our meat but traces of bone may remain.
Also, there may be whole spices in all our food, which gives amazing flavours, don’t worry they are edible. The heat level of chilli may vary due to its variable nature.