Kanishka by Atul Kochhar is a refined Pan Indian restaurant on Maddox Street in Mayfair, close to Regent Street, Bond Street and Oxford Circus. Chef patron Atul Kochhar leads the restaurant with Executive Chef Ashok Kumar, drawing on food cultures and cooking traditions from across India. The result is a contemporary dining experience that gives regional recipes a modern setting without losing their distinctive spices and ingredients.
Atul Kochhar became the first Indian chef to receive a Michelin star in 2001 and received another in 2007. At Kanishka, his approach combines traditional Indian techniques with seasonal British produce and continued research into regional recipes. Ashok Kumar brings extensive experience from Kochhar’s restaurants and contributes his own understanding of authentic flavours, modern presentation and carefully balanced menus.
The restaurant offers a la carte dishes, tasting menus, set selections, weekend brunch and a dedicated menu for younger guests. Current cooking includes seafood with coastal herbs and curry leaf, tandoori chicken with seasonal vegetables, coconut based fish preparations, rich korma sauces and creative desserts scented with saffron or spice. Vegetarian and vegan tasting choices allow the same regional journey to be experienced without meat or fish.
Wine and whisky pairings are an important part of the dining programme, with sommeliers matching drinks to individual dishes. Private dining rooms and a secluded garden also give the Maddox Street venue options for celebrations, business meals and small gatherings. Kanishka combines polished Mayfair hospitality with a wide exploration of Indian cuisine, making regional diversity and modern technique central to the experience.
Address: 17–19 Maddox Street, Mayfair, London, England W1S 2QH, United Kingdom
Kanishka by Atul Kochhar Menu
A La Carte
Jalpari Nilgiri
Hand-Dived Orkney Scallops paired with vibrant Nilgiri Herbs, Curry Leaf and Coastal Seaweed Furikake, topped with luxurious Caviar
Chicken Tikka Pie
Atul‘ s Signature Spiced Pie served with a tangy Berry Chutney
Nadru Ki Chaat
Crisp Lotus Stem Kebab layered with Raisins, Amaranth Seed and a luscious Plum and Stem Ginger Chutney
Three Cheese Tikka
A rich trio of Paneer, Brie and Halloumi served with Quince Murabba, and sharp Pickled Onions
Bhuni Macchi
Chettinad Spiced Monkfish roasted to perfection and served with Coconut Creamed Leeks and Crisps
Ajwani Jhinga
Juicy Tandoori Grilled Tiger Prawns in Carom Seeds, Dill and a well-spiced Thecha
Murgh Malai Tikka
Corn Fed Chicken marinated with Cardamom and Mace accompanied with a vibrant Sunflower Seed & Pepper Chutney
Rosemary Seekh Kebab
Succulent Minced Lamb Kebabs infused with Rosemary, grilled and served with Mint Chutney and Pickled Onions.
Malai Broccoli
Charred Broccoli marinated in Nutmeg Garam Masala served with a silky Cardamom Cheese Fondue
Meen Moilee
Flaky Halibut with a vibrant Watercress Moilee, Sea Vegetables and soft Tapioca Pearls
Royal Kanishka Grill
Atul’s Signature Kebab Platter including perfectly spiced Tandoori Prawns and Sea Trout, Chicken Tikka and an unctuous Lamb Chop served with Pickled Vegetables
Hiran Ki Boti
Juniper Garam Masala-Spiced Fallow Venison Fillet served alongside a Wild Mushroom Pulao, Asparagus, Morels and a rich Jus
Rara Gosht
A beautiful combination of Slow-Braised Lake District Lamb Mince Curry, a succulent Lamb Chop and a crispy Potato and Leek Bhaji
Achari Kathal Kofta
Jackfruit Dumpling, Golden Raisins and Lotus Seeds with a tangy Achari Korma
Kadai Jhinga
Stir Fried Prawns tossed with Peppers, Ginger, Tomatoes and Padron Peppers
Purani Dilli Ka Butter Chicken
A timeless, Old Delhi favourite: Chargrilled Chicken Tikka in a rich, buttery Tomato Sauce
Chettinad Kodi Curry
A deeply spiced South Indian Chicken Curry featuring Peppers, Chillies and Coconut
Ahuna Gosht Curry
Slow-Cooked East Indian Lamb Curry flavoured with Chillies, Fennel and Stone Flowers
Bharwan Paneer Aur Palak Makhani
Stuffed Paneer Tikka with Baby Spinach in a velvety tomato-based Makhani Gravy
Hindustani Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice layered with your choice of vegetables, chicken, or lamb
Urulai Roast
Parisian Potatoes, Moringa and Curry Leaves Podi
Gobi Mattar
Spiced Cauliflower, Ginger, Onions, Green Peas
Bhutta Palak
Cumin and Garlic Spinach, Baby Corn
Kanishka Signature Black Dal
Yellow Dal
Saffron Rice
Steamed Rice
Cheese and Chilli Naan
Chicken Khurchan Stuffed Naan with Fresh Truffle
Peshawari Naan
Paratha
Naan (Plain I Butter I Garlic)
Roti
Cucumber Onion Raita
Masala Onion Salad
Pappadoms
Add Lamb Chutney, Chicken Pickle and Mango Berry Chutney
Taste of Goa
£75 per person | Wine Pairing £35
Rawa Prawn Balchao and Vindaloo Pork Sausage
Rawa Baby Corn Balchao and Vindaloo
Crab Xec Xec, Pickled Chilli, Herb Oil
Soya Xec Xec, Pickled Chilli, Herb Oil
Palm Vinegar and Chilli-Marinated Red Snapper, Sanna, Grilled Baby Gem, Kokum
Palm Vinegar and Chilli-Marinated Baby Courgette, Sanna, Grilled Baby Gem, Kokum
Cornfed Chicken marinated with Green Chilli, Curry Leaves, Garlic and Coriander, Mince Potato Chop, Konkani Cashew Gravy
Yam marinated with Green Chilli, Curry Leaves, Garlic and Coriander, Potato Chop, Konkani Cashew Gravy
Traditional Lamb Goan Curry cooked with Coriander Seed, Poppy Seed, Cinnamon and Coconut Milk
Traditional Goan Curry cooked with Coriander Seed, Poppy Seed, Cinnamon and Coconut Milk
BEBINCA
Multi-Layered Coconut Cake, Coconut Jelly, Passion Fruit Caramel, Coconut and Jaggery Sorbet
LUNCH TASTING MENU
£69 PP | £60 Wine Pairing
English Peas Tikki
Pan fried green pea patties with a tangy Isle of Wight Tomato Chutney
Potato and Whitebait Chaat
Our take on a street food classic, with Jersey Royals and crispy Whitebait
Sea Trout
Delicate Sea Trout served with a Watercress Moilee infused with Coconut Milk
Chicken Supreme
Norwich Chicken Supreme Tandoori, with seasonal Wye Valley Asparagus, and a creamy Tarragon Korma
English Custard Tart
A classic Custard Tart served with Figs
TASTING MENU
£120 PP | Wine Pairing £80; Non Alcoholic Wine and Cocktail Pairing £48.50*
Potato and Leek Bhaji, Gadwall Duck and Lentil Cone, Fermented Rice Batter Stuffed with Crab
Jalpari Nilgiri
Hand-Dived Orkney Scallops paired with vibrant Nilgiri Herbs, CurryLeaf and Coastal Seaweed Furikake, topped with luxurious Caviar
Meen Moilee
Flaky Halibut with a vibrant Watercress Moilee, Sea Vegetables and soft Tapioca Pearls
Chitta Kukkad
Norfolk Chicken Mousseline infused with Wild Garlic in a velvety Cashew Nut Korma
Lamb Wellington
Chef Atul’s take on a classic: Romney Marsh Lamb Canon wrapped in Mushroom and Pastry, served with Rainbow Chard and a rich Rogan Jus
Vanilla Panna Cotta with Chilli Mango Sorbet
Pistachio Tres Leches
Pistachio Sponge and White Chocolate Mousse with Saffron and a gently spiced Cinnamon Anglaise
VEGETARIAN | VEGAN TASTING MENU
£120 PP | Wine Pairing £80
English Peas Tikki
Pan fried green pea patties with a tangy Isle of Wight Tomato Chutney
Nadru Ki Chaat
Lotus Stem Kebab, Raisins, Amaranth Seed, Fig Chutney
Hariyali Broccoli
Mixed Herb Tandoori Broccoli, Pepper and Sunflower Seed Chutney
Palak Paneer Makhani
Stuffed Paneer in a rich Tomato and Fenugreek Gravy served with Spinach
Achari Kathal Kofta
Jackfruit Dumpling, Golden Raisins and Lotus Seeds in an Achari Korma
Mango and Passion Fruit Sorbet
English Custard Tart
A classic Custard Tart served with Figs
Coconut Panna Cotta
Coconut Panna Cotta with Passion Fruit and Raspberries
EVENING TASTING MENU
£120 PP • £80 WINE PAIRING; £95 PP Early Evening Tasting Menu (Monday to Saturday, 5 – 6:30pm)
Watermelon Chilli Mint Shot, Gadwall Duck and Sweet Corn Haleem Cone, Fermented Rice Batter with Crab
Jalpari Nilgiri
Hand-Dived Orkney Scallops paired with vibrant Nilgiri Herbs, Curry Leaf and Coastal Seaweed Furikake, topped with luxurious Caviar
Meen Moilee
Flaky Sea Trout with a vibrant Watercress Moilee, Sea Vegetables and soft Tapioca Pearls
Chicken Tikka Pie
Atul‘s Signature Spiced Pie served with a tangy Berry Chutney
Rara Gosht
Lake District Lamb Mince Braised Curry, Lamb Chop, Potato and Leek Bhaji
Vanilla Panna Cotta with Chilli Mango Sorbet
Pistachio Tres Leches
Pistachio Sponge and White Chocolate Mousse with Saffron and a gently spiced Cinnamon Anglaise
Chef’s Selection Set Menu
£29.5 for two courses or £34.5 for three course Available for Lunch and Early Evening (5pm – 6:30pm)
Muttar aur Tamatar
English Peas Tikki with Isle of Wight Tomato Chutney
Chicken Chop
Crispy Fried Cornfed Chicken Croquette with Kasundi Mayo
Lasooni Macchi
Wild Garlic-Marinated Sea Trout with a cooling Burani Raita and a punchy Black Garlic Achar
Bharwan Paneer Aur Palak Makhani
Fig Stuffed Paneer Tikka, Baby Spinach and Rich Makhani Gravy
Murgh Korma
Norwich Chicken Supreme Tandoori, Wye Valley Asparagus, Tarragon Korma
Meen Moilee
Catch of the Day Fish, Idli, Sea Vegetables, Tapioca Pearls, Moilee
Rara Gosht
Lake District Lamb Mince Braised Curry, Lamb Chop, Potato and Leek Bhaji
Mango Yoghurt Mousse
Cardamom Tuille, Fresh Mango
Pistachio Tres Leches
Pistachio Sponge, White Chocolate Mousse, Saffron, Cinnamon Anglaise
Weekend Brunch Menu
Friday and Saturday 12noon – 2.15pm90 minute Brunch A welcome Gin & Tonic Bottomless red, white wine or Beer with food – £65pp (90 minutes) Brunch food only – £50pp (min 2 people)
Dahi bhalla
Lentil fritters topped with honey yoghurt & chutneys
Karara Aloo Papadi Chaat
Crispy potato, flat bread, chickpea & chutneys
Chilli Garlic Paneer
Tangra style cottage cheese with peppers
Mushroom Cheese Kulcha
Chilly cheddar and mushroom flatbread
Chukandar Dhokla
Beetroot sweet & sour gram flour cake
Chicken Manchurian Momo
Chicken dumpling tossed with a sweet and sour Manchurian sauce.
Lamb Sheekh Pulao
Stir-fried rice with lamb kebab and vegetables
Bun Omlette
Masala omlette, brioche bun
Murgh Makhani
Grilled chicken morsels in tomato & fenugreek sauce
Karwari Fish
Crispy spiced fried fish
Hindustani Biryani Chicken / Veg Dum biryani
Chettinad Kodi Curry
Chicken curry with chettinad spice blend of peppers, chillies and coconut
Tandoori prawns (2 pieces)
Lamb chop (1 piece)
Naan
Black Daal
Gulab Jamun and Vanilla Ice Cream
Rhubarb & Strawberry Spritz
Whitley Neill Rhubarb gin, strawberry purée, lime juice, soda, Prosecco
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, soda, Prosecco
El Chapo Margarita
Blanco tequila, Cointreau, oolong tea, grapefruit juice, lime, ginger & green chilli syrup
Tandoori Pineapple Rum Punch
Tandoor pineapple infused Bacardi rum, spice rum liqueur, lime, ginger beer, cinnamon syrup
Atul’s Passion Fruit Martini
Vodka, Passoa, tamarind chutney, passion fruit, lemon, sugar syrup
White Lady
Gin, lychee liqueur, rose syrup, chamomile tea, lemon
Kids Menu
YOUNG GUEST MENU Our Young Guest menu is designed for under 10sTwo Courses – £19 I Three Courses – £25 Lunch – 12 -2:15 Dinner – 5 – 6:30pm only
Tulsi malai chicken tikka
Paneer tikka
Old Delhi butter chicken
Paneer makhani
Chocolate brownie
Pistachio ice cream
Desserts
Chocolate and Nariyal Rocher
Valrhona Milk Chocolate, Coconut, Crémeux, Mud Sponge, Cardamom Ice Cream
Baked Alaska
Passion Fruit Parfait, Chilli, Swiss Meringue
Gulkand Kulfi
Sweet Rose Petal Set Ice Cream, Rose & Lychee Gel, Caramelised Pistachio
English Custard Tart
A classic Custard Tart served with Figs
Pistachio with Tres Leches
Pistachio Sponge, White Chocolate Mousse, Saffron, Cinnamon Anglaise
HOT DRINKS
£6 (each)
Kanishka masala chai
Fresh mint / Ayurvedic / Tropical punch
Milky Oolong / jasmine green
Royal Breakfast / Assam / Darjeeling
Espresso / macchiato / americano / latte / cappuccino
Decaff options are available
AFTER DINNER COCKTAILS
Espresso Martini
Vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso
Old Fashion
John Crabbie 12yr, bitters, maple syrup
LIQUEURS COFFEE
Baileys Irish Cream
Disaronno
Frangelico
Kahlua
Tia Maria
Drambuie
BRANDIES & CALVADOS – 50 ML
Hennessy VS, Cognac
Hennessy XO, Cognac
Remy VSOP, Cognac
Remy XO, Cognac
Baron de Sigonac, VSOP, Armagnac
Chataeu de Breuil VSOP, Calvados
WHISKY – 50 ML
Crabbie 22yrs Orkney Single Malt
SPEYSIDE
Balvenie Double Wood 12yrs
Macallan 12yrs Double Cask
HIGHLAND
Oban 14yrs
Glendronach 21yrs Parliament
LOWLAND
Auchentoshan 3 Wood
Bladnoch Adela 15yrs Sherry Cask
ISLAY
Laphroaig 10yr
Lagavulin 16yr
ISLAND & CAMPBELTOWN
Highland Park, The Dark 17yrs
DESSERT WINE
Susana Balbo, Late Harvest Malbec
2021 | Mendoza, Argentina
Royal Tokaji Late Harvest (2/3 bottle)
2023 | Hungary
Saint Albert Pacherenc du Vic Bilh
2015 | France
Black Muscat ‘Elysium ’ (half-bottle)
2020 | California, USA
Royal Tokaji 5 Puttonyos Aszu (2/3 bottle)
2016 | Hungary
Chateâu Laville, Sauternes
2016 | Hungary
Recioto della Valpolicella Valpantena DOCG
2024 | Italy
Finca Antigua Moscatel
2024 | Spain