Aik Sitar is an Indian restaurant on the Strand, close to Covent Garden and Somerset House. Its central location, extended opening hours and polished dining room make it suitable for lunch, a pre-theatre meal, dinner or a private group occasion.
Tandoori cooking is a prominent part of the menu, with paneer, chicken, lamb, kebabs and king prawns marinated before being cooked in the clay oven. Papdi chaat, samosas, onion bhaji and other appetisers offer contrasting textures and a useful introduction to the broader selection.
Regional curries and house specialities sit beside familiar dishes such as korma, rogan and tikka masala. Biryani, thali combinations, rice and breads allow diners to build a complete meal, while the extensive vegetarian list goes well beyond a token meat free option.
The restaurant provides halal choices and can accommodate groups in a private setting. Drinks and desserts round out the experience, while a set pre-theatre menu helps diners enjoy several courses within the rhythm of an evening in the West End.
Address: 149 Strand, London WC2R 1JA, England
Aik Sitar – Indian Restaurent Menu
Thali
Vegetarian Maharani Thali
Vegetable curry, palak paneer, tarka dal, raita, onion bhaji, pilau rice, naan, yoghurt, gulab jamun
Non-Vegetarian Maharaja Thali
Tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, chicken tikka masala, lamb rogan, pilau rice, naan, yoghurt, gulab jamun
Appetisers
Spinach Onion Bhaji
Finely chopped cabbage, onion, spinach, fennel seed, green chilies, ginger and coriander prepared with selected herbs and spices. Deep-fried until golden. Served with salad.
Punjabi Samosa (2 pieces)
Aromatically mixed potato and peas then wrapped with thin pastry and deep fried.
Lamb Samosa (2 pieces)
Aromatically spiced lamb then wrapped with thin pastry and deep fried.
Pani Puri Shots(water ball)
Crispy, Fried, Hollow dough balls that are stuffed with boiled potatoes, kala channa, spicy tangy water and sweet chutney
Hara Bhara Kabab
It is made with spinach, potatoes, green peas, coriander, green chillies, ginger, and spices
Chilli Paneer
Paneer cubes and vegetables stir-fried with garlic, ginger, and spicy sauces. Fried till golden, garnished with spring onions. A delicious indo-chinese dish.
Fish Pakora
Strips of cod fish, fennel seed, green chilies, ginger and coriander prepared with selected herbs and spices. Deep-fried until golden. Served with salad.
Chilli Chicken
Succulent chicken tossed with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and ginger in a spicy-sweet sauce made of soy, chili, and vinegar. A popular indo-chinese dish bursting with bold flavors.
Prawn Puree
Prawn marinated in herbs and spices and then rolled in wheat flour deep fried puree.
Mixed Starter
A combination of mince lamb samosa, chicken tikka, gilafi sheek kabab and onion bhaji.
Mixed Vegetable Starter
A combination of paneer tikka, punjabi samosa, and onion bhaji.
Tandoori delicacies
Tandoori Chicken
Marinated in yoghurt, mixed spices with garlic, ginger, garam masala, mustard.
Chicken Tikka Shashlik
Cubes of chicken with onion, tomatoes and green pepper, marinated in yogurt lightly spiced with garlic, ginger, chillies, then barbecued and garnished with fresh corainder
Lamb Tikka Shashlik
Cubes of lamb with onion, tomatoes and green pepper, marinated in yogurt lightly spiced with garlic, ginger, chillies, then barbecued and garnished with fresh corainder
Tandoori Lamb Chops
Succulent lamb marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, and aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika, then grilled to tender perfection.
Malai Chicken Tikka
Tender chicken tikka marinated with mixed herbs and spiced, garlic, ginger, and nuts then grilled in tandoor, garnished with fresh coriander.
Seek Kebab
Finely minced lamb seasoned with aromatic spices, garlic, green chilies and garam masala, skewered and grilled in the tandoor. Famous indian traditional tandoor.
Tandoori King Prawn
Bay of bengal king prawn marinated in yogurt with ginger, garlic, turmeric, garam masala and crushed black pepper, served with salad.
Tandoori Mixed Platter
Assortment of the tandoori delicacies. Lamb chop/ lamb tikka/ chicken tikka/ malai chicken tikka/ seek kabab/ tandoori king prawn
Aik sitar house special
Goan Chicken Xacutti
Cooked in goa style with coconut milk and chilies, curry leaves, fennel and white vinegar
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken cubes marinated in a lightly spiced yogurt base and chargrilled before pan-cooked in a masala sauce with a selection of spices, coriander and a dash of cumin
Butter Chicken
Tender chicken breast cubes cooked in a rich cream and yogurt sauce and spiced with garlic and ginger, garnished with cashew nuts and honey
Chicken or Lamb Mirch
Chicken or lamb tikka cooked in a kashmir red chili, onion paste, turmeric, tamarind, coriander, cumin and gram masala. Madras
Chicken or Lamb Nilgiri
Chicken or lamb cooked in a coriander, green chilli, spring onion, cashew nuts, parsley and mint
Lamb Rogan Josh
Tander lamb cooked in a creamy sauce with glazed tomatoes, garlic, and herbs and delicately flavored with aromatic whole spices
Goan Fish Curry
It is a famous dish from goa. tangy and aromatic dish featuring goan fish cooked in a vibrant coconut-based sauce. Ingredients include coconut milk, tamarind, turmeric, chili, garlic, ginger, and curry leaves, creating a symphony of flavors that perfectly complement the tender fish.
Sitar Fish Bhuna
It is a spicy and flavorful dish originating from india. It features fish cooked in a thick, fragrant sauce made with tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, and a blend of spices including cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder, resulting in a deliciously robust and aromatic curry.
Sitar Crab Curry
Succulent crab meat cooked with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, turmeric, green chilies and mixed herbs, garnished with coriander
Tandoori King Prawn Masala
Tandoori king prawn masala features marinated king prawns, cooked in a tandoor oven, then served in a creamy masala sauce made with spices, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and ginger.
Traditional curry
Chicken Bhuna
Chicken cooked with onion, tomatoes, and medium spices in a thick sauce.
Lamb Bhuna
Lmb cooked with onion, tomatoes, and medium spices in a thick sauce.
Prawn Bhuna
Prawn cooked with onion, tomatoes, and medium spices in a thick sauce.
Chicken Sag
Chicken cooked with spinach, garlic, ginger garnished with julians
Lamb Sag
Lamb cooked with spinach, garlic, ginger garnished with julians
Prawn Sag
Cooked with spinach, garlic, ginger garnished with julians
Veg Curry
Cooked with onion and tomato gravy
Chicken Curry
Chicken cooked with onion and tomato gravy
Lamb Curry
Lamb cooked with onion and tomato gravy
Prawn Curry
Prawn cooked with onion and tomato gravy
Veg Kurma
Diced Vegetable cubes cooked in a rich creamy cashew nut sauce,
Chicken Kurma
Diced Chicken cubes cooked in a rich creamy cashew nut sauce,
Lamb Kurma
Diced Lamb cubes cooked in a rich creamy cashew nut sauce,
Prawn Kurma
Prawn cooked in a rich creamy cashew nut sauce,
Veg Jalfrezi
Cooked in a onion, green, red pepper, ginger and chilies
Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken cooked in a onion, green, red pepper, ginger and chilies
Lamb Jalfrezi
Lamb cooked in a onion, green, red pepper, ginger and chilies
Prawn Jalfrezi
Prawn cooked in a onion, green, red pepper, ginger and chilies
Veg Dansak
Famous Parsi dish cooked with red lentils, garlic, ginger, cumin with a hot sweet and sour sauce
Chicken Dansak
Famous Parsi dish cooked with chicken, red lentils, garlic, ginger, cumin with a hot sweet and sour sauce
Lamb Dansak
Famous Parsi dish cooked with lamb, red lentils, garlic, ginger, cumin with a hot sweet and sour sauce
Prawn Dansak
Famous Parsi dish cooked with prawn, red lentils, garlic, ginger, cumin with a hot sweet and sour sauce
Veg Malabar Curry
Rich, coconut-based curry originating from the malabar region of kerala, india. Ingredients include coconut milk, curry leaves, spices like turmeric, coriander, and chili, along with meats or vegetables like chicken, lamb, or shrimp.
Malabar Chicken
Rich, coconut-based curry originating from the malabar region of kerala, india. Ingredients include chicken coconut milk, curry leaves, spices like turmeric, coriander, and chili, along with meats or vegetables like chicken, lamb, or shrimp.
Malabar Lamb
Rich, coconut-based curry originating from the malabar region of kerala, india. Ingredients include lamb, coconut milk, curry leaves, spices like turmeric, coriander, and chili, along with meats or vegetables like chicken, lamb, or shrimp.
Malabar Prawn
Rich, coconut-based curry originating from the malabar region of kerala, india. Ingredients include prawn, coconut milk, curry leaves, spices like turmeric, coriander, and chili, along with meats or vegetables like chicken, lamb, or shrimp.
Veg Kadai
Cooked with fresh green chilies, onion, red pepper, green pepper and garlic, spicy. fairly dry
Chicken Kadai
Chicken cooked with fresh green chilies, onion, red pepper, green pepper and garlic, spicy. fairly dry
Lamb Kadai
Lamb cooked with fresh green chilies, onion, red pepper, green pepper and garlic, spicy. fairly dry
Prawn Kadai
Prawn cooked with fresh green chilies, onion, red pepper, green pepper and garlic, spicy. Fairly dry
Vegetarian dishes
Aloo gobi
Lightly spiced potatoes and cauliflower florets.
Bombay aloo
Potatoes cooked in mumbai style with garlic, lemon juice and fresh herbs.
Tarka dal
Spiced lentils with garlic, cumin & coriander leaves
Dal makhani
It is a rich and creamy indian dish made from black lentils and kidney beans cooked with butter, cream, and spices, creating a luscious texture and a decadent flavor profile.
Chana masala
Chick peas stewed with tomatoes and mixed spices.
Baigan bhaji
Fresh baby aubergines cooked with onions and garlic in fresh mixed herbs.
Bhindi do pyaza
Fresh green okra, stir fried in light spices with onions, capsicums and tomatoes
Mushroom bhaji
Mushrooms cooked in a home style recipe with capsicums, onions & tomatoes
Plain palak
Fresh spinach cooked with herbs lightly spiced.
Aloo palak
A combination of fresh spinach and potato cooked with light spices.
Palak paneer
A combination of spinach and freshly made cottage cheese cooked with garlic & aniseed, garnished with fresh coriander & spring onions.
Paneer butter masala
It is a rich indian dish featuring soft paneer cubes cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce, infused with aromatic spices and finished with a hint of butter
Dum biryani
Vegetable dum biryani
Fragrant indian rice dish layered with spiced vegetables, saffron-infused rice, caramelized onions, and aromatic herbs like mint and coriander. Ingredients include basmati rice, mixed veggies, yogurt, spices, and ghee, slow-cooked to perfection for a delightful vegetarian meal.
Chicken dum biryani
This fragrant indian rice dish is made with marinated chicken, basmati rice, spices like cumin, coriander, cardamom, herbs, caramelized onions, yogurt, and saffron-infused milk, cooked in layers over low heat for perfection
Lamb dum biryani
Lamb dum biryani is a fragrant indian rice dish layered with succulent lamb, aromatic basmati rice, caramelized onions, yogurt, saffron, and a blend of spices like cumin, cardamom, and cloves.
Prawn dum biryani
It is a fragrant rice dish layered with marinated prawns, spices, and aromatic herbs, cooked in dum style. Ingredients include prawns, basmati rice, yogurt, spices like cumin, coriander, saffron, and garnished with fried onions, mint, and coriander.
Rice/bread
Basmati rice
Steamed, white basmati rice
Pilau rice
Steamed basmati rice, given an aromatic appeal with the addition of cinnamon cloves, cassia leaf and aniseed
Special fried rice
Basmati rice stir fried with peas and egg in aromatic light spices.
Mushroom rice
Basmati rice cooked with fresh mushrooms.
Coconut rice
Basmati rice cooked with coconut, mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Naan
Flat leavened bread baked in the tandoor.
Garlic naan
Garlic flavoured leavened bread.
Cheese naan
Cheese flavoured leavened bread.
Peshwari naan
Bread stuffed with almonds, coconut & raisins.
Keema naan
Leavened bread stuffed with spiced minced lamb
Tava paratha
Whole wheat, flaky bread lightly fried in butter ghee
Tandoori roti
Whole wheat bread cooked in a clay oven.
Chapati
Unleavened bread made from whole wheat flour.
Potato fires
Sliced potatoes deep-fried until golden and crispy, seasoned with salt, and cajun spice optional
Dessert
Cadbury's Flake
Elegant glass filled with dairy ice cream layered with thick chocolate sauce and cadbury’s flake
Fantastica
Vanilla & Caramel ice cream with chocolate balls, toffee pieces & caramel sauce
Midnight mint
Luxurious dreamy mint flavored ice cream in pot, rippled with gorgeous chocolate sauce topped with curls
Ferraro Rocher
World famout rich ferrero rocher ice cream combined with thick chocolate sauce topped with Ferrero Rocher
Orange / Lemon surprise
Whole orange or lemon scooped refilled with tangy sorbet
Vanilla Ice cream
Scopped ice cream vanilla
Kulfi
Delicious indian ice cream made with whole milk, nuts and fruits. Choice of mango or pistachio flavours
Gulab Jamon
Indian sweet doughnut dipped in golden syrup
Pre Theatre – Set Meal
20,95 per person. Starter and Main Dish included.
CHICKEN TIKKA
PANEER TIKKA
PUNJABI SAMOSA
LAMB TIKKA
LAMB KORMA
LAMB ROGAN
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
CHICKEN BHUNA
VEGETABLE KORMA
VEGETABLE CURRY
White Wines
Las condes Chardonnay
Stands out for the intensity of its aromas of tropical fruits and apples. The acidity is well balanced on the palate and the overall result is light, fresh, crisp and fruity Chardonnay.
La Delizia Piriot Grigio
Classic, light style, dry white from North Italy, vibrant zingy and refreshing
Dry River Chardonnay
The tropical fruit flavours and luscious mouth feel mid-palate complement each other to deliver a deliciously rounded wine with a crisp and clean finish.
Dudley's Stone, Chenin Blanc
This Chenin Blanc is pale straw in colour with sumptuous aromas of peach and melon.
Melipal Ikella Torrontes
Very aromatic with a melange of tropical fruits and spices. The palate is bright and fresh with a gentle fresh finish.
Hunter's Sauvignon Blanc
The full bodied and slightly chalky textured palate shows some tropical notes along with grassy flavours, well balanced by the natural crisp acidity.
Gavi di Gavi Nuovo Quadro
An enticing nose of white peach and pear with hints of fresh lime and gooseberry. Fresh and zesty citrus notes and crisp acidity lift a textured, medium-bodied palate.
Chablis Ist Cru De La Motte
Toasty oak and ripe, juicy mangoes on the nose, the palate is ripe, yet with plenty of fresh chablis acidity. This will be long-lived expect at least five years’ drinking
Champagne
Moet & Chandon Brut N.V
A fresh crisp palate reveals white-fleshed fruits apple, pear. white peach citrus fruits (lemon), floral notes (lime blossom) and elegant hints of brioche and fresh nuts
Bollinger Special Cuvee NV
A subtle combination of structure, length and vivacity; bubbles like velvet Pear, brioche and spicy aromas, notes of fresh walnut.
Sparkling Wines
Borgo Molino Extra Dry Prosecco
Fresh and vibrant citrus fruit and green apple on the nose and palate and fine, persistent bubbles.
Rose Wines
La Bastille Cabernet Rose
La Bastille Cabernet Rose is a fruity, dry wine packed with red berry fruit. Smooth and easy drinking.
La Delizia Pinot Grigio Blush
Fragrant, elegant, dry blush wine, delicately crisp and aromatic with a refreshing balanced finish.
Red Wines
Las Condes Merlot
A soft fruity full bodied, and well balanced merlot bright raspberry red in colour, with berry-like characteristics.
Casa Solera Bonarda Malbec
A ripe and juicy red, bursting with blackberry fruit, hints of spice and a full, robust finish.
Klippenkop Syrah
Fragrant crushed berries and spice on the nose, full and fruity palate with cherries and pepper.
Little Rascal Shiraz
Ripe plum and cinnamon on the palate, this is nicely balanced with soft tannins a mouth-watering finish.
Dom Martinho Portugal, Alentejo
Aragones. Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
Marqués de Reinosa Crianza Spain, Rioja
100% Tempranillo
Hunter's Pinot Noir
Delicate berry notes balanced by more savoury forest floor and spice
Roseville Puisseguin St. Emilion
With a good full mouth feel. The wine has a