Indian Zing is a fine dining Indian restaurant at 236 King Street in Hammersmith, close to Ravenscourt Park. Chef patron Manoj Vasaikar presents regional Indian cooking with a lighter contemporary approach, drawing on traditional recipes while introducing thoughtful ingredients and precise presentation. Lunch and dinner service give the intimate dining room a calm setting for both a quick set meal and a longer occasion.
Starters reveal the kitchen’s inventive side. Goat cheese and jackfruit tikki combines potato, tomato and fresh green relish, while samosa chana adds chickpeas, yoghurt and tamarind. Prawn lonche uses aubergine, caramelised onion and pickle masala, and methi malai chicken tikka brings fenugreek, soft cheese and herbs to chicken cooked on the griddle.
Main courses travel across India through seafood, poultry and meat. Tandoori wild salmon is paired with coconut fish jus, while prawn lonvas uses East Indian bottle masala and coconut milk. Duck Chettinad brings roasted coconut, mustard seed and curry leaf together, and choices such as chicken makhani, lamb rogan josh, dhansak and Gymkhana lamb chops offer contrasting levels of richness and spice.
Vegetable cooking is equally varied, with paneer and seasonal vegetables in green herb korma, smoked aubergine with corn, spiced spinach, lentils, okra and chickpeas. Biryani, thalis, rice and breads make it easy to build a balanced meal. Desserts, cocktails with subtle Indian accents and a carefully selected international wine list complete a restaurant focused on clarity, regional character and warm hospitality.
Address: 236 King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 0RF, United Kingdom
Indian Zing Menu
Starters
Pappadums and Khakara Basket
Rice pappadums, whole wheat crisp flatbread and spicy roasted urad dal pappadums. Served with mint, coriander and pomegranate seed relish; raita made of Greek yoghurt, onion, cucumber, tomatoes and raisins, mango chutney with roasted black pepper, cumin and bay leaves. (D/G) (V)
Goat Cheese & Jackfruit Tikki
Goat Cheese, potatoes, tender Jackfruit, tomato, green relish, Greens. (D/G/N) (V)
Samosa Chana Greek Yogurt
Short crust pastry, Green peas, Potatoes, Greek yogurt, Chickpea, Tamarind & Date relish, Green Herbs relish and cress. (D/G/N) (V)
Mozzarella Vegetable Bhanola
Spinach, cabbage, onion, Gram flour, mozzarella, fresh herbs, dates and tamarind relish. A baked vegetable cake. (D) (V)
Zing's Prawn Lonche
Prawns and aubergine with caramelised onions, tomato and pickle masala, Greens. (D/S)
Devon Crab, potatoes, Fresh herbs
Devon crab meat, pan seared potatoes, fresh herbs, spices, coriander cress. (D/S)
Methi Malai Chicken Tikka
Griddled clay oven chicken breast, dried fenugreek, soft cheese and green herb relish. (D) (Also served as a main, add £6)
Lamb Salli Raseela
Lamb mince, Fresh fenugreek, Spices, Paneer, Mint, Coriander, Onion, Fresh herbs and Potato Salli. (D)
Our version of a Mixed Platter
Mozarella vegetable bhanola, methi malai chicken tikka, Lamb salli raseela and Prawn lonche. (D/S)
Zing's Special Main Courses
Tandoori Wild Salmon
Tandoori grilled salmon fillet, fresh green herbs, coconut fish jus, potatoes. (D/S/N)
Prawn Lonvas
Prawns, east Indian bottle masala, coconut milk, green beans, fresh herb and masala broth. (D/S)
Chicken Haddiwala
Chicken on bone, whole spices and herbs – India’s Favourite. (D)
Duck Chettinad
Duck breast, Chettinad spices, roasted coconut, new potatoes, mustard seeds, curry leaves. (D)
Biryani
Bhujung Biryani
Lighter version of the traveller’s biryani, made in the suburbs of Mumbai on the express highway (Vasai) with pulao rice and your choice of Prawns, Chicken, Lamb or Vegetable, Paneer, Artichoke hearts served with Raita and Pappadum. (D/N/S) (Add £11 for Prawn Biryani; Add £6 for Lamb Biryani)
Main Courses
Kadai Artichoke and Paneer in a warm, spicy, roasted vegetable gravy
Indian Cheese, artichoke, peppers, onions, spicy roasted vegetables. (D) (V)
Banana flower and Colocasia leaves Kofta
Dumplings of banana flower and Colocasia leaves, gravy of pumpkin, green herbs, coconut milk. (D/N/G) (V)
Jumbo Prawns in Pomegranate seeds and Dill
Jumbo prawns, pomegranate seeds, dill, clay oven griddled peppers, onions, potatoes, ginger and tomato relish. (D/S)
Karwari Fish Curry
Coastal fish curry, tirfal – a spice native to the Indian west coast. (D/S)
Kerala Fish Stew
Fish poached in a stew, beans, subtle spices, herbs, coconut milk. (D/N/S)
Chicken Makhani
Chicken tikka, cashew nut, tomato and fenugreek gravy. (D/N)
Zing’s Chicken Hirva Masala
Chicken breast, fresh green herbs, spices, coconut milk. (D/N)
Malabar Chicken Curry
Chicken breast, mustard seeds, whole spices, onions, ginger, garlic, curry leaves, tomatoes, tamarind, coconut milk. (D)
Shahi Chicken Korma
Chicken breast, onion, cashew nut, saffron gravy. (D/N)
Zing’s Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken tikka, onions, peppers, tomatoes, green chilies, tomato gravy, herbs & spices. (D)
Lamb Roganjosh
Lamb Awadhi way ‘Rogan’ (tinged, flavoured and spiced oil) and ‘Josh’ (Lamb Jus) (D)
Lamb Dhansak
Lamb cooked with dill, pumpkin, aubergine, tamarind, fenugreek, lentils. Parsi favourite. (D)
Ghatti Lamb
Sahyadri Ghat’s dish, Lamb, onion, tomato, herbs, roasted dry coconut and spices. (D)
Gymkhana Lamb Chops
French-trimmed lamb cutlets, ginger, green chillies, mint, lamb jus, griddled clay oven peppers, onions, new potatoes. (D)
Side Dishes / Main Portions
Side dishes can be served as main courses with a supplement of £3.00. Please ask a member of the staff.
Sabz Paneer Nilgiri Korma
Beans, artichoke hearts, cauliflower, peas, potatoes, Indian cheese, fresh green herb sauce, coconut milk. (D/N) (V)
Goda Batata Rassa
New potatoes, tomato, onion, mustard seeds, asafoetida. (D) (V)
Baigan and Makai Bharta
Smoked aubergine, onion, corn, roasted tomatoes and garlic. (D) (V)
Meloni Tarkari
Spiced spinach, fenugreek, dill leaves. (D) (V)
Tadka Daal
Lentils, garlic, red chillies. (D) (V)
Dum Gobhi Matter
Braised cauliflower, onions, petit green peas, spices. (D) (V)
Bhindi Do-Pyaza
Okra, onions, tomatoes, peppers, roasted cumin. (D) (V)
Zing’s Chana Chole Masala
Chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, mango powder. (D) (V)
Indian Zing Salad
Wild rocket, cherry tomatoes, tandoori artichoke hearts, pomegranate molasses and organic olive dressing. (D) (V) + £2.00 for Mozzarella
Raita
Smoked aubergine, onions, tomato, cucumber or preferred combination of these ingredients. (D) (V)
Bowl of Greek yogurt
Served with roasted cumin, coriander cress. (D) (V)
Rice
Aromatic Basmati Rice
Jeera Saffron Pulao
(D)
Lemon Ginger Rice
(D)
Naans and Breads
Naan
Leavened bread. (D/G)
Kasuri Methi Paratha (2 Pieces)
Dried fenugreek layered bread. (D/G)
Roti
Organic whole wheat bread. (D/G)
Garlic Naan
Leavened garlic bread. (D/G)
Peshawari Naan
Coconut, raisins, fennel, cardamom stuffed leavened bread. (D/G)
Cheddar, Mozzarella and Onion Kulcha
Cheddar and mozzarella cheese onion fresh herbs and spices stuffed leavened bread. (D/G)
Desserts
Tandoori Figs and Organic Apple Muesli Crumble
Tandoori seared figs and organic apple, muesli crumble, dairy vanilla with pods. (D/N/G)
Gulab Jamun
Caramelized milk dumplings, dairy vanilla with pods. (D/N/G)
Ice Creams, Gelatos and Sorbets
Dairy Vanilla with Pods
Real Madagascan vanilla ice cream with pods. (D) Belgium Chocolate sauce + £2.00 or Alphonso Mango Coulis + £2.00
Real Pistachio
Finest Sicilian nuts, pure gelato. (D/N)
Sicilian Lemon Sorbet with Mango coulis
Lemon zest sorbet, ripe fragrant mango coulis.
Tea or Coffee
Organic Green Matcha Tea
Masala Tea
Fresh Mint Infused Tea
Peppermint
White Wines
House Recommended. Glass sizes: 125ml / 175ml / 250ml. Bottle 750ml.
Organic Macabeo Sonadora, La Mancha, Spain
A crisp, fresh macabeo (the white Rioja grape) with aromas of apples and pear, with exotic fruits on the palate.
Chardonnay, Les Templiers Vin de Pays – France
Crisp, ripe white wine with refreshingly clean citrus fruit flavours and a rounded finish.
Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand
Dry, zesty and fruity notes.
Lievlander Chenin Blanc, Coastal Region, South Africa
Vibrant aromas of quince, pear and pineapple give way to stone fruits and apples. The palate is medium-weight and textured, lifted by a fresh finish.
Red Wines
House Recommended. Glass sizes: 125ml / 175ml / 250ml. Bottle 750ml.
Organic Tempranillo / Garnacha, Soñadora, La Mancha, Spain
This soft blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha is loaded with dark berry fruit that has a subtle, spicy twist on the finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Les Templiers Vin de Pays, France
Richly coloured and fruity with blackcurrant and berry flavours. Structured and elegant on the palate.
Pinot Noir, France
Dry, fruity hints of strawberry and red currants.
Gamay, Duboeuf Vin de Pays, France
Lively with a full aromatic character of crushed fresh berries. Recommended slightly chilled to match any spicy dish.
Champagne and Sparkling Wines
Prosecco ‘DOCG Brut by Glass 225ml – Italia
Ripe apricot and zesty lemon flavours
Prosecco organic DOC BRUT Conegliano de Noirs
Fruity, fresh, crisp and dry.
Champagne Testulat Carte d’Or Brut Blanc de Noirs
Rich, fruity champagne with notes of vanilla and peaches. Elegant and well balanced.
Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée
A high percentage of Pinot Noir gives a full-bodied style.
Spirits
All Spirits are sold at £7.00 in measures of 25ml or £10.00 for 50ml. Add £2.00 for a premium mixer. Premium spirits are available at an extra price, please ask the staff.
Whiskey & Scotch
Dark Rum
Liqueurs
Gin
Beers
Kingfisher Premium Lager 330ml – 4.5%
Aspall Premier Cru Cyder 500ml (Suffolk, England) – 6.8%
Hawkstone IPA, Gloucestershire – 4.8%
Lucky Saint (German Bavarian Non-Alcoholic Beer) – 0.5%
Cocktails
Bollywood Masala
Crushed ice, vodka, mint, garam masala, cranberry, pomegranate molasses.
Mojito
A classic Cuban cocktail made with fresh muddled mint, unrefined cane sugar, lime juice, white rum.
Spicy Gin Sling
Crushed ice, gin, fresh lime, ginger juice, tonic water.