Salloos is a family owned Pakistani restaurant at 62-64 Kinnerton Street in Belgravia. The business began in Lahore in 1966 and has served London since 1976, combining a long culinary history with an elegant, comfortable dining room close to Knightsbridge.
The kitchen specialises in halal Mughalai cooking, drawing on the spices of the Indian subcontinent and Persian and Arabian influences. Saffron, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and chilli are used in different combinations to give each dish a distinct depth rather than a uniform level of heat.
Charcoal tandoor cooking is central to the menu, with marinated lamb chops and chicken shish among the signatures. Chicken karahi arrives with tomato, ginger, coriander and green chilli, while the slow roasted whole leg of lamb known as raan masala can be ordered in advance for a larger table.
Okra, lentils, aubergine, chickpeas and vegetable kebabs give vegetarian diners a varied selection. Traditional desserts include carrot halwa and kulfi, and the restaurant also accommodates private parties and corporate events for guests who want the full Salloos experience in a dedicated setting.
Address: 62-64 Kinnerton Street, Belgravia, London SW1X 8ER, England
Salloos Menu
Soups
Yakhni
Consomme flavoured herbs
Mulligatawny Soup
Lentil soup with chicken, rice and spices
Tandoori Charcoal Barbecues & Grills
All grills are marinated 24 hours and cooked only after your order to ensure they arrive at your table succulent and juicy as barbecues should!
Chicken Tikka
Chicken on the bone, leg and breast of spicy, marinated chicken served succulent and crisp to your table
Chicken Shish Kebab
Tall, imposing, colourful skewers of mildy marinated chicken, char grilled tomatoes and peppers, straight from the Tandoor, beautifully served to your table
Lamb Shish Kebab
Skewers of marinated lamb,tomatoes and peppers, straight from the Tandoor, beautifully served to your table
Seekh Kebab
Minced meat of leg with ground spices, herbs and onions, moulded onto the skewers like sausages and cooked in the Tandoor
Tandoori Chops
Salloos Signature Dish! Legendary melt in the mouth tender and moist lamb chops. Not to be missed
Tandoori Prawns
King size marinated prawns cooked in the Tandoor
Keema Nan
Bread filled with a layer of spiced minced lamb, baked in the Tandoor
Alu Paratha
Bread filled with a layer of spiced mashed potatoes, baked in the Tandoor
Cheese Nan
Garlic Nan
Peshawari Nan
Sweet coconut and raisin
Vegetable Samosa
A delicious mix of vegetables enveloped in pastry served succulent and crisp
Poppadom
Crispy poppadom basket with condiments
Salloos Specialities
Gosht Khara Masala
Tender pieces of deboned lamb cooked in golden brown onions, whole fragrant spices and julienne ginger
Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken stirred with crunchy onions, capsicum, tomatoes and ginger
Raan Masala
Beautifully slow roasted whole leg of lamb marinated with mild spices. Absolutely divine. Serves 4 to 6 people (NB.To be ordered 1 day ahead)
Haleem Akbari
Shredded Lamb cooked with whole wheat germ, lentils andspices, cooked over a day until all the ingredients melt intoone. An original dish from the times of the Mughal Emperors
Pulao Jahangiri
Fragrant basmati pulao rice garnished with chicken, cooked in a tomato coulis, sprinkled with roasted almonds and sautéed sweet sultanas
Chicken Karahi
Speciality from the Khyber region: deboned chicken cooked with spices, fresh tomatoes, ginger, green chillies and fragrant coriander, served in an iron Wok called Karahi
Karahi Gosht
Deboned lamb cooked with spices, tomatoes, fresh ginger, green chillies and fragrant coriander, served in a Karahi
King Prawn Karahi
King Prawns cooked fresh as you order, served in a Karahi, in spicy tomato gravy
Chicken Ginger
Chicken cooked with a generous helping of fresh julienne ginger
Saalan
Shahi Kofta
Chicken meat balls cooked to Salloos own recipe, in a subtle sauce
Nargisi Kofta
Hard boiled eggs coated in minced meat and cut in half resembling the Narcissus/Nargis flower, hence the name Nargisi!
Gurda Masala
Chopped Kidneys stir fried with hot spices
Bhuna Gosht
Tender lamb with a smooth velvety sauce, cooked with caramelised onions, yoghurt and a hint of garlic and ginger
Palak Gosht
Lamb with spinach, a typical dish from the Punjab, cooked with fragrant fenugreek and warm ginger
Murgh Korma
A traditional Mughal dish, made with chicken on the bone, bay leaves, yoghurt and freshly ground mild spices
Jheenga Masala
Small prawns cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices
Rice Dishes
Pulao
Basmati rice cooked in home made lamb stock and punctuated with fragrant whole spices of cardamoms, cloves and cinnamon
Boiled Rice
Pakistani basmati rice, steamed, with practically no starch
Biryani: Lamb
Perfumed and spiced golden saffron rice with tender lamb or chicken
Biryani: Chicken
Perfumed and spiced golden saffron rice with tender lamb or chicken
Condiments
Kachumar
Refreshing Salad of chopped cucumber, tomatoes, onions, mint & lemon
Raita
Home made cool yoghurt with cucumber, sultanas and roasted cumin
Kebabs
Shahi Kebab
Spicy minced meat, sausage shaped, barbecued and covered with sautéed onions, tomatoes, coriander and chillies. Hot and spicy!
Shami Kebab
Spicy lamb and lentil pate` filled with finely chopped onions, coriander and chopped chillies, shaped like a patty and fried golden brown
Vegetable Kebab
Smooth spicy mashed mixed vegetable patty, coated with breadcrumbs to add a finishing crunch when fried crisp and golden
Fabulous Vegetables
Chana
Tender whole chickpeas cooked in tomatoes, onions and spices
Bhujia
Medley of cauliflower, potatoes, peas, carrots and green beans
Alu Zeera
Thin circles of sliced potatoes stained with turmeric and flavoured with five spices and roasted fragrant cumin
Bhindi
Okra (Ladies Fingers) cooked with tomatoes, onions and spices
Baingan
Aubergine cooked in tomatoes and spices until soft and tender
Daal
Yellow lentils cooked with garlic, ginger, onions and tomatoes
Palak
Spinach puree with garlic, ginger and fragrant fenugreek
Bread
White bread, brown bread and brown bread cooked with butter. Baked fresh and served hot straight from the Tandoor. Absolutely delicious!
Nan
Roti
Paratha
Champagne & Prosecco
All prices include VAT.
Joseph Perrier, Cuvee Royale Brut, NV
Moët & Chandon
Prosecco Conegliano, Rive di Ogliano, Masottina
White Wine
House White is served standard as medium (175ml) glass measure. Small (125ml) is also available.
House White
Grenache/Chardonnay, Roc d`Opale Languedoc Roussillon. The house white is made predominantly of Grenache Blanc and Sauvignon with a touch of Chardonnay: it has lots of fruit on the nose, with grapefruit and hints of spice.
Les Acacias, Sauvignon Blanc, Domaine Guy Allion, Loire
Citrus, zippy and delicious, clean, with uplifting notes of elder flower, cut grass, asparagus and crunchy apples.
“Los Tros” Chenin Blanc, Marras, Swartland, South Africa
Hand picked after having been ripened on the decomposed granite and schist soils of the “Los Tros” vineyard. Ageing on fine lees for six months gives this Chenin added texture. Quince, pear and baked apple flavours dominate.
Monte del Fra, Bianco di Custoza, Veneto, Italy
A fresh and aromatic white from near lake Garda. Ripe stone fruit and exotic spice touches on the nose, followed by a lightly waxy and slightly oily texture on the palate, yet with a pleasingly clean finish.
The Lane, Block 1A Chardonnay, Barossa Valley, Australia
This bright, lemon coloured wine shows luscious tropical fruit and toasted notes on the nose, while remaining elegant and fresh.
Isabel Estate, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
Pineapple, Kaffir lime leaves, elderflower and lychee fill the nose. Rich in the mouth, with fresh green mango, passion fruit and guava fruit, balanced by vibrant acidity and wet-stone minerality. Finish is spicy and elegant.
Domaine Jean Sipp, Pino Gris Reserve, Ribeauville, Alsace, France
Aromatic nose of ripe pears, lemon notes, blossom and spice, notably vanilla. Full bodied and juicy, showing baked apple, pear and spice and lifted by fresh acidity.
Chablis, Domaine du Colombier, France
Purity and freshness with classic aroma of crushed oyster shell and lime, plus plenty of ripe stone fruits, fresh acidity and minerality. A seamless marriage of ripe fruit flavours, Chablis steel and an oyster shell finish.
Pouilly Fume, Terres Blanches, Domaine du Bouchot, France
Nice citrus and pear notes on the nose with an elegant attack in the mouth and great tension. Balanced, delicate and fine, with incredible depth and purity.
Sancerre La Chene du Roy, Domaine Pierre Girault, France
Fabulously fresh mineral Sancerre, with pronounced grassy, flinty and passion fruit aromas. The soil, primarily kimmeridgian clay-limestone, typical of the appellation.
Ataraxia Chardonnay, Hemel-en-Aarde, South Africa
The 2018 vintage is beautifully balanced with a subtle yet compelling intensity of fruit and minerals. A classic length, creaminess and complexity defines this world class Chardonnay.
Puligny-Montrachet, Domaine Jacques Carillon, Burgundy, France
Aromatic and ripe with white and yellow orchard fruit that includes a hint of passion fruit. There is both good mouth-feel and richness to the attractively textured flavours that deliver good length.
Meursault Domaine Michelot, Burgundy, France
A blend of many different “terroirs” has created an opulent and fruity wine with a fine citrus finish. This is a wine with a great deal of finesse and persistence on the palate. Elegant and linear.
Rosé
Domaine Gavoty Grand Classique Rose, Cotes de Provence, France
Pale coral coloured with a nose of fresh strawberry and red cherry. Generous on the palate with peachy flavours. Finishes bone dry with a refreshing grapefruit note. Certified organic.
Red Wine
House Red is served standard as medium (175ml) glass measure. Small (125ml) is also available.
House Red
Grenache Merlot, Roc d`Opale, Languedoc Roussillon. The House Red is Grenache and Merlot, a lovely blend with the hedgerow fruit combining with fresh damson and chocolate.
Domaine des Cabrials, Pinot Noir, Languedoc, France
Clean, fresh and juicy Pinot Noir from the South of France, West of Beziers. This comes from a cooler area hence the wine shows bright cherry freshness.
Marras Shiraz/Cinsault, Swartland, South Africa
A medium-bodied Shiraz and Cinsault blend. The grapes are hand-picked and matured in old oak barrels. It has slightly floral nose with smoky and spicy notes which leadonto ripe berry and plum flavours. Juicy, well structured with a silky smooth finish.
Cotes-du-Rhone Rouge Confidence, Domaine Fond Croze
This organic Cotes-du-Rhone is a favourite, brimming full of blackberries and cassis with notes of wild herbs and rounded spicy tannins.
Barbera, Cascina del Melo, Piedmont, Italy
This Barbera is a stunner full of dark chocolate and berry fruit. It has rounded tannins with arresting depth and complexity. Cascina del Melo is certified as a bio-dynamic winery.
Crozes-Hermitage La Certitude, Domaine Francois Villard, Rhone 2018, France
This is a modern styled Crozes-Hermitage: packed with peppery juicy dark fruit and ripe soft tannins, yet not losing any of the traditional violet and dried herb notes for which the region is celebrated.
Chateau la Courolle, Montage Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, France
This lovely property has produced a wonderfully supple, sappy cherry-rich blend, which coats the palate. Very keenly balanced. It has a sensual, silky texture.
Chateau Lucas, Lussac Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux
With 14 months in old oak, the juicy, savoury plum fruits shine above the spiced vanilla wood notes on the supple palate, lifted by bright acidity.
Dog Point, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand
A complex Pinot, with aromas of wild berry fruits. Vibrant strawberry and plum flavours lead to an elegant finish.
Chateauneuf du Pape, Grand Reserve, Chateau Beauchene, Rhone
Rich, dark and handsome! This full-bodied and concentrated red exudes Moorish flavours of baked plum and damson fruit, kirsch and sweet spice.
Brunello di Montalcino, Pieri Agostina, Tuscany, Italy
Powerful and complex nose of cherry jam, spices, hints of coffee and minerals. Full bodied and powerful, the palate has great depth of red and black fruits and a core of mineral acidity.
Gevrey-Chambertin “La Justice”, Domaine Antonin Guyon, Burgundy, France
The product of an old vineyard, exceptionally ripe with its combination of wild black cherry, cassis and soft spice nuances. Delicious with lamb.