Raja Monkey Hall Green is an Indian neighbourhood cafe restaurant at 1355 Stratford Road in Birmingham. The lively concept is designed to bring diners closer to the variety and dining culture of India rather than present a narrowly formal experience. Tables can be booked for ordinary meals, celebrations and private parties.
The menu moves from street food and sharing plates into classic curries and dishes from the grill. Pau bhaji pairs a Mumbai vegetable curry with toasted buns, while Punjabi samosas, chaat and fermented rice and lentil dosas offer different textures and regional influences. Tandoori chicken, marinated seafood and richly spiced mains make it easy to build a varied table.
Vegetarian and vegan dishes are clearly represented, and the online menu provides filters for several dietary needs, including dairy free, gluten free and halal choices. Not every ingredient is listed in a dish description, so guests with allergies should discuss the current preparation with the restaurant before ordering. Rice, breads, chutneys and cooling accompaniments help balance the stronger spices.
Dine in service is supported by collection and delivery for customers who want the same food at home. Gulab jamun and other familiar sweets offer a natural finish after the savoury dishes. Raja Monkey Hall Green is particularly well suited to diners who enjoy sharing widely and moving between snacks, grilled food and curries in one meal.
Address: 1355 Stratford Road, Hall Green, Birmingham B28 9HW, United Kingdom
Raja Monkey – Hall Green Menu
To Begin
Papadom
Papadom basket with chutney
Pau Bhaji
Mumbai vegetable street curry, toasted pau buns (v) (g) (d)
Punjabi Samosas
Samosa with potato & green peas, coconut, thoran, tamarind sauce (v) (g) (d)
Masala Aloo Dosa
Fermented rice & lentil crepe filled with crushed masala turmeric potatoes (v)
Frankie Dosa
Fermented rice & lentil crepe filled with spicy mutton & pickled onion
Keema Pau
Chicken mince, duck egg, toasted pau buns (g) (d)
Samosa Chaat
(v) (g) (d)
Aloo Chaat
(v) (d)
Seared Scallops
Hispi cabbage chutney, peanut & kakdi salad (n) (d)
Salmon Mahi
Mustard marinade salmon, tomato chutney, dill & cucumber (d)
Shimla Prawns
Freshwater king prawns, rocket, roasted bell pepper chutney, chilli oil (g) (d)
Harissa Chicken Wings
Roasted wings, watercress & green chilli chutney (b) (n) (d)
Malai Tangri Tikka
Tandoori charred chicken thighs, creamy white pepper & cardamom marinade, Dijon mustard & yoghurt sauce (d) (g)
Tandoori Chicken
Spiced spring leg, gem lettuce & coriander mustard dressing (b) (d) (g)
Signature Dishes
Oxtail Laal Mans
Rajasthani laal mans, kashmiri chillies, slow cooked oxtail (d)
Beef Dum Biryani
Slow cooked beef, nihari bone marrow sauce (d)
Braised Mutton Chops
Prune, tamarind, confit garlic & red chillies (d)
Monkfish Moilee
Tandoori roasted monkfish, South Indian moilee sauce (b) (d) (g)
Konkan Coastal Crab
Tamarind & deggi chilli sauce, dressed crab, coconut & breadcrumb
Paneer Kofta
Paneer, potato & brie kofta, palak, coconut milk & kaju sauce, samphire fries (v) (n) (d) (g)
Braised Fennel, Hispi & Mushrooms
Slow stewed fennel & hispi cabbage in coconut milk, ginger & saffron, garnished with seasonal mushrooms & cashew nuts (v) (n) (d)
Smoked Gosht Kali Mirch
Classic Curries
Or your choice of… Saagwala (d), Jalfrezi, Bhuna (d), Madras: Paneer 10.49 / Chicken 12.49 / Mutton 14.79 / Prawns 16.79
Chicken Curry
(d)
Chicken Chettinad
Murgh Makhani
(n) (d)
House Chicken Korma
(d)
Mutton Chettinad
Mutton Rogan Josh
(d)
Baighan & Aloo Achari
(v)
Kadela Kari
(v)
Paneer Makhani
(v) (n)
Tadka Dhal
(v) (d)
Thali
Indian meal platter, ask server for details. A curry of your choice, with rice, dhal, salad, seasonal vegetables & paratha (with mutton +2.00 / with prawn +3.00)
Rice & Bread
Steamed Basmati Rice
(d)
Mushroom Rice
(d)
Peas Pilau Rice
(d)
Egg Fried Rice
(d)
Plain Naan
(g) (d)
Garlic & Coriander Naan
(g) (d)
Peshwari Naan
(g) (d) (n)
Paratha
(g) (d)
Tandoori Roti
(g) (d)
Plain Dosa
Accompaniments
Crushed Masala Potatoes & Harissa Mayo
(v) (d)
Roasted Cauliflower
(v)
Samphire Fries
(g)
House Kerlalan Slaw
(v)
Sharing Plates
Papads
Crunchy black pepper, green chilli & cumin Papads with a sweet spicy chutney. V (G,So,Ce)
Mutton Balls
Soft balls of spiced roasted mutton mince served upon an onion & tomato masala. (G,So,D)
Mutton Samosas
Savoury samosa pastry filled with spiced minced mutton & peas served with mint chutney. (G,So,D)
Squid Pakoras
Delicious crispy squid with sweet & spicy sauce. (Mo,G,So,Ce)
Fried Fish Amritsari
Crunchy & light, ajwain & chilli battered fish bites seasoned with chaat masala. (F,D,So,M,Ce)
Samosa Chaat
Crunchy potato samosa topped with spicy chickpeas, drizzled with cool mint yogurt & tangy chutneys. V (G,D,S)
Keema Pau
Warmly spiced mutton mince with peas, topped with a quail egg, served with toasted, buttered Pau buns. (G,D,E)
Onion Pakoras
Tasty onion fritters made with gram flour & spices, served golden brown with a tamarind chutney. V (So,D,S)
Goan Mussels
Mussels braised in a rich gravy of ginger, curry leaf & coconut. (Mo,So,S,M)
Malai Chicken
Soft, creamy & delicious charred chicken thighs cooked in the clay-oven. (G,D,S,So,M)
Clay-Oven Chicken Tikka
That classic red roasted chicken we all know & love! (G,D,S,So,M)
Grilled Paneer
Chunks of saffron-infused paneer with a tamarind chutney. V (G,D,S,So,M)
Portobello Tikka
Truly addictive! Smoked & spiced meaty Portobello mushrooms roasted in the tandoor. V (G,D,S,So,M)
Raja Prawns
King prawns marinated in chilli & garlic with a zesty orange & fennel salad dressed with mustard. (G,D,So,C,M)
Curry Pots
Roasted Cod Daal
Cod marinated in ajwain & Kashmiri chilli sat upon a mustard seed & fenugreek daal. (M,G,So,D,F)
Masala Raja Prawns
Meaty king prawns in an aromatic sauce rich in tomatoes, onion, ginger & garlic. (C,So,D)
Beef Madras
A deliciously spicy curry with flavours of curry leaf, tamarind & fenugreek. (G,So,D)
Mutton Rogan Josh
Tender lamb, slow-braised in a bone-marrow stock spiced with garam masala. (G,So,D)
Mutton Kali Mirch
A must-try mutton dish. Smoky & spicy with aromas of black pepper. (So)
Hyderabadi Chicken Curry
Clay-oven chicken in a chilli-infused tomato, cashew & coconut sauce. (G,So,D,N)
Delhi Chicken Korma
Succulent chicken cooked in a creamy, white pepper Lucknowi sauce. (D,M,N)
Butter Chicken
Fiery red from Kashmiri chilli & tomato, this smooth cashew & butter-laden dish is a staple for all curry lovers! (So,D,N)
Butter Paneer
Fiery red from Kashmiri chili & tomato, this smooth cashew & butter-laden dish is a staple for all curry lovers! V (So,D,N)
Hariyali Chicken Palak
Succulent clay-oven chicken, immersed in a smooth velvety nutrient-rich spinach sauce. (D,M,So)
Biryani Pots
Portobello Biryani
Smoky roasted Portobello mushrooms with aromatic rice. V (D, So, S)
Goat Biryani
Slow-stewed goat with aromatic rice. (D,So,S)
Chicken Biryani
Succulent chicken with aromatic rice. (D,So,S)
Veggie Pots
Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted cauliflower sautéed with nigella-scented onion masala. Vo (So,D)
Rajma Masala
Rich & flavoursome curry with red kidney beans, fresh coriander & ginger. Vo (So)
Chole
Moreish & flavourful chickpea curry, a firm favourite from the northern regions of India. Vo (So,D)
Bombay Aloo
Spicy marinated potatoes in a fragrant tomato & garlic gravy. Pure deliciousness! (M,So,D)
Kerala Brenjal
Tender baby aubergines immersed in a spicy tomato, coconut & cashew gravy. (N,D,So)
Paneer Lababdar
Pan-fried paneer, generously smothered in a spicy & tangy tomato & cashew sauce. (N,D,So)
Palak Paneer
Pan-fried paneer immersed in a smooth velvety nutrient-rich spinach sauce. (D,So)
Palak Aloo
Spiced potato cubes in a gorgeously green spinach gravy. (D,So)
Sides
Black Daal
Slow-cooked black lentils & red kidney beans. (So,D)
Tadka Daal
An irresistible blend of roasted moong & masoor lentils. Vo (D,So)
Aromatic Rice
Lemon Rice
(N,S,So)
Mushroom Rice
(So)
Masala Fries
(So)
Plain Butter Naan
(D,G,E,Mi)
Cheese Naan
(D,G,E,Mi)
Garlic & Coriander Naan
(D,G,E,Mi)
Tandoori Roti
(G)
Monkey Salad
A refreshing mix of cucumber, tomato, mint, coriander & peanuts, dressed with lime juice & chaat masala. (S,So,N)
House Chutney/Pickle
(M,So,Se,D,N,S)
Onion Chilli Salad
Raita
Refreshing & cooling curd condiment. Plain OR cucumber. (D)
Puddings
Monkey Bar
Snickers bar fried in a golden batter topped with chocolate sauce & roasted peanuts, served with vanilla ice cream. (E,D,So,G,S,N)
Go Bananas
Banana fritter with banana halva, banana ice cream, whipped cream & roasted peanut brittle. (D,N,E,G)
Chocolate Brownie
A gorgeously gooey dessert that never fails to hit the spot. Chocolate fudge brownie, chocolate sauce & vanilla ice-cream. (E,D,G)
Malai Kulfi
Delightfully creamy Indian ice-cream with a vanilla biscuit, more cream, topped with mixed berry sauce & raspberries. (D,G,E)
Gulabjam
Soft spongy Gulab Jamun balls served with vanilla ice cream. India’s most beloved sweet treat. (D,G,E,N)
Ice Cream
Choose from Dark Chocolate, Vanilla or Banana. (D,G,E)