Five Fingers Menu

Five Fingers is an Indian restaurant at 6 Kingsland High Street in Dalston. Its broad menu brings together street food, South Indian dosas, dishes from the tandoor and comforting curries in a relaxed neighbourhood setting. Generous vegan and vegetarian choices sit naturally beside chicken, lamb and fish, making the restaurant useful for groups with varied tastes.

Small plates provide a lively introduction through spinach and kale paapdi chaat, paani puri filled with potato and quinoa, spiced Gobi 65 and crisp okra fries. Samosas come with tamarind chutney, while Amritsari fish fry, Chicken 65 and chilli paneer add richer choices. These dishes balance crunch, herbs, yoghurt, fruit based chutneys and carefully judged chilli.

The dosa selection is particularly extensive. Plain, masala, podi and onion versions use a crisp rice and urad dal batter, accompanied by sambhar and coconut and tomato chutneys. Ghee roast adds extra richness, while paneer, garlic and herb, cheese and rava dosas give diners many ways to explore the contrasting textures of this South Indian favourite.

Chicken tikka, lamb seekh, paneer tikka, tandoori chicken and smoked lamb chops emerge from the tandoor with charred edges and aromatic marinades. Dal makhani, butter chicken, paneer butter masala and Madras chicken offer a range of curry styles, supported by biryani, saffron pilau rice and freshly baked breads. Masala tea, Indian filter coffee, fruit juices and gulab jamun complete the meal.

Address: 6 Kingsland High Street, Dalston, London E8 2JP, United Kingdom

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