Aik Sitar menu with up-to-date-prices

Aik Sitar Menu

September 8, 2026
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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

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Aik Sitar – Indian Restaurent Menu

Thali

Vegetarian Maharani Thali
£23

Vegetable curry, palak paneer, tarka dal, raita, onion bhaji, pilau rice, naan, yoghurt, gulab jamun

Non-Vegetarian Maharaja Thali
£26.50

Tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, chicken tikka masala, lamb rogan, pilau rice, naan, yoghurt, gulab jamun

Appetisers

Spinach Onion Bhaji
£4.95

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)
£4.95

Aromatically mixed potato and peas then wrapped with thin pastry and deep fried.

Lamb Samosa (2 pieces)
£5.95

Aromatically spiced lamb then wrapped with thin pastry and deep fried.

Pani Puri Shots(water ball)
£4.95

Crispy, Fried, Hollow dough balls that are stuffed with boiled potatoes, kala channa, spicy tangy water and sweet chutney

Hara Bhara Kabab
£6.95

It is made with spinach, potatoes, green peas, coriander, green chillies, ginger, and spices

Chilli Paneer
£6.95

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
£6.95

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
£7.50

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
£8.95

Prawn marinated in herbs and spices and then rolled in wheat flour deep fried puree.

Mixed Starter
£8.95

A combination of mince lamb samosa, chicken tikka, gilafi sheek kabab and onion bhaji.

Mixed Vegetable Starter
£7.95

A combination of paneer tikka, punjabi samosa, and onion bhaji.

Tandoori delicacies

Tandoori Chicken
£12.95

Marinated in yoghurt, mixed spices with garlic, ginger, garam masala, mustard.

Chicken Tikka Shashlik
£14.95

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
£15.95

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
£17.95

Succulent lamb marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, and aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika, then grilled to tender perfection.

Malai Chicken Tikka
£15.95

Tender chicken tikka marinated with mixed herbs and spiced, garlic, ginger, and nuts then grilled in tandoor, garnished with fresh coriander.

Seek Kebab
£14.95

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
£18.95

Bay of bengal king prawn marinated in yogurt with ginger, garlic, turmeric, garam masala and crushed black pepper, served with salad.

Tandoori Mixed Platter
£24.95

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
£13.95

Cooked in goa style with coconut milk and chilies, curry leaves, fennel and white vinegar

Chicken Tikka Masala
£14.95

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
£14.95

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
£14.95

Chicken or lamb tikka cooked in a kashmir red chili, onion paste, turmeric, tamarind, coriander, cumin and gram masala. Madras

Chicken or Lamb Nilgiri
£14.95

Chicken or lamb cooked in a coriander, green chilli, spring onion, cashew nuts, parsley and mint

Lamb Rogan Josh
£14.95

Tander lamb cooked in a creamy sauce with glazed tomatoes, garlic, and herbs and delicately flavored with aromatic whole spices

Goan Fish Curry
£16.50

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
£16.50

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
£18.95

Succulent crab meat cooked with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, turmeric, green chilies and mixed herbs, garnished with coriander

Tandoori King Prawn Masala
£18.95

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
£13.95

Chicken cooked with onion, tomatoes, and medium spices in a thick sauce.

Lamb Bhuna
£14.95

Lmb cooked with onion, tomatoes, and medium spices in a thick sauce.

Prawn Bhuna
£15.95

Prawn cooked with onion, tomatoes, and medium spices in a thick sauce.

Chicken Sag
£13.95

Chicken cooked with spinach, garlic, ginger garnished with julians

Lamb Sag
£14.95

Lamb cooked with spinach, garlic, ginger garnished with julians

Prawn Sag
£15.95

Cooked with spinach, garlic, ginger garnished with julians

Veg Curry
£8.50

Cooked with onion and tomato gravy

Chicken Curry
£13.95

Chicken cooked with onion and tomato gravy

Lamb Curry
£14.95

Lamb cooked with onion and tomato gravy

Prawn Curry
£15.95

Prawn cooked with onion and tomato gravy

Veg Kurma
£8.50

Diced Vegetable cubes cooked in a rich creamy cashew nut sauce,

Chicken Kurma
£13.95

Diced Chicken cubes cooked in a rich creamy cashew nut sauce,

Lamb Kurma
£14.95

Diced Lamb cubes cooked in a rich creamy cashew nut sauce,

Prawn Kurma
£15.95

Prawn cooked in a rich creamy cashew nut sauce,

Veg Jalfrezi
£8.50

Cooked in a onion, green, red pepper, ginger and chilies

Chicken Jalfrezi
£13.95

Chicken cooked in a onion, green, red pepper, ginger and chilies

Lamb Jalfrezi
£14.95

Lamb cooked in a onion, green, red pepper, ginger and chilies

Prawn Jalfrezi
£15.95

Prawn cooked in a onion, green, red pepper, ginger and chilies

Veg Dansak
£8.50

Famous Parsi dish cooked with red lentils, garlic, ginger, cumin with a hot sweet and sour sauce

Chicken Dansak
£13.95

Famous Parsi dish cooked with chicken, red lentils, garlic, ginger, cumin with a hot sweet and sour sauce

Lamb Dansak
£14.95

Famous Parsi dish cooked with lamb, red lentils, garlic, ginger, cumin with a hot sweet and sour sauce

Prawn Dansak
£15.95

Famous Parsi dish cooked with prawn, red lentils, garlic, ginger, cumin with a hot sweet and sour sauce

Veg Malabar Curry
£8.50

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
£13.95

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
£14.95

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
£15.95

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
£8.50

Cooked with fresh green chilies, onion, red pepper, green pepper and garlic, spicy. fairly dry

Chicken Kadai
£13.95

Chicken cooked with fresh green chilies, onion, red pepper, green pepper and garlic, spicy. fairly dry

Lamb Kadai
£14.95

Lamb cooked with fresh green chilies, onion, red pepper, green pepper and garlic, spicy. fairly dry

Prawn Kadai
£15.95

Prawn cooked with fresh green chilies, onion, red pepper, green pepper and garlic, spicy. Fairly dry

Vegetarian dishes

Aloo gobi
£7.50

Lightly spiced potatoes and cauliflower florets.

Bombay aloo
£7.50

Potatoes cooked in mumbai style with garlic, lemon juice and fresh herbs.

Tarka dal
£7.50

Spiced lentils with garlic, cumin & coriander leaves

Dal makhani
£7.75

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
£7.50

Chick peas stewed with tomatoes and mixed spices.

Baigan bhaji
£7.75

Fresh baby aubergines cooked with onions and garlic in fresh mixed herbs.

Bhindi do pyaza
£7.75

Fresh green okra, stir fried in light spices with onions, capsicums and tomatoes

Mushroom bhaji
£7.75

Mushrooms cooked in a home style recipe with capsicums, onions & tomatoes

Plain palak
£7.75

Fresh spinach cooked with herbs lightly spiced.

Aloo palak
£7.75

A combination of fresh spinach and potato cooked with light spices.

Palak paneer
£7.95

A combination of spinach and freshly made cottage cheese cooked with garlic & aniseed, garnished with fresh coriander & spring onions.

Paneer butter masala
£7.95

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
£12.95

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
£15.95

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
£16.95

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
£18.95

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
£3.50

Steamed, white basmati rice

Pilau rice
£3.95

Steamed basmati rice, given an aromatic appeal with the addition of cinnamon cloves, cassia leaf and aniseed

Special fried rice
£4.50

Basmati rice stir fried with peas and egg in aromatic light spices.

Mushroom rice
£4.95

Basmati rice cooked with fresh mushrooms.

Coconut rice
£4.50

Basmati rice cooked with coconut, mustard seeds and curry leaves.

Naan
£2.95

Flat leavened bread baked in the tandoor.

Garlic naan
£3.25

Garlic flavoured leavened bread.

Cheese naan
£4.50

Cheese flavoured leavened bread.

Peshwari naan
£4.50

Bread stuffed with almonds, coconut & raisins.

Keema naan
£4.95

Leavened bread stuffed with spiced minced lamb

Tava paratha
£3.95

Whole wheat, flaky bread lightly fried in butter ghee

Tandoori roti
£2.95

Whole wheat bread cooked in a clay oven.

Chapati
£2.50

Unleavened bread made from whole wheat flour.

Potato fires
£3.95

Sliced potatoes deep-fried until golden and crispy, seasoned with salt, and cajun spice optional

Dessert

Cadbury's Flake
£4.95

Elegant glass filled with dairy ice cream layered with thick chocolate sauce and cadbury’s flake

Fantastica
£4.95

Vanilla & Caramel ice cream with chocolate balls, toffee pieces & caramel sauce

Midnight mint
£4.25

Luxurious dreamy mint flavored ice cream in pot, rippled with gorgeous chocolate sauce topped with curls

Ferraro Rocher
£4.95

World famout rich ferrero rocher ice cream combined with thick chocolate sauce topped with Ferrero Rocher

Orange / Lemon surprise
£4.95

Whole orange or lemon scooped refilled with tangy sorbet

Vanilla Ice cream
£3.95

Scopped ice cream vanilla

Kulfi
£4.50

Delicious indian ice cream made with whole milk, nuts and fruits. Choice of mango or pistachio flavours

Gulab Jamon
£4.50

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
£26.95

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
£28.95

Classic, light style, dry white from North Italy, vibrant zingy and refreshing

Dry River Chardonnay
£28.95

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
£28.95

This Chenin Blanc is pale straw in colour with sumptuous aromas of peach and melon.

Melipal Ikella Torrontes
£29.95

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
£32.95

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
£38.95

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
£64.95

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
£69.95

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
£89.95

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
£34.95

Fresh and vibrant citrus fruit and green apple on the nose and palate and fine, persistent bubbles.

Rose Wines

La Bastille Cabernet Rose
£28.95

La Bastille Cabernet Rose is a fruity, dry wine packed with red berry fruit. Smooth and easy drinking.

La Delizia Pinot Grigio Blush
£28.95

Fragrant, elegant, dry blush wine, delicately crisp and aromatic with a refreshing balanced finish.

Red Wines

Las Condes Merlot
£26.95

A soft fruity full bodied, and well balanced merlot bright raspberry red in colour, with berry-like characteristics.

Casa Solera Bonarda Malbec
£28.95

A ripe and juicy red, bursting with blackberry fruit, hints of spice and a full, robust finish.

Klippenkop Syrah
£28.95

Fragrant crushed berries and spice on the nose, full and fruity palate with cherries and pepper.

Little Rascal Shiraz
£29.95

Ripe plum and cinnamon on the palate, this is nicely balanced with soft tannins a mouth-watering finish.

Dom Martinho Portugal, Alentejo
£30.95

Aragones. Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah

Marqués de Reinosa Crianza Spain, Rioja
£32.95

100% Tempranillo

Hunter's Pinot Noir
£36.95

Delicate berry notes balanced by more savoury forest floor and spice

Roseville Puisseguin St. Emilion
£36.95

With a good full mouth feel. The wine has a