Bites of India Botanic is an Indian restaurant at 11 Botanic Avenue in Belfast. The family run dining room offers a relaxed setting near Queen’s University and presents dishes from across the subcontinent rather than limiting the menu to one regional style.
Curries range from gently spiced korma style preparations to hotter choices, while the tandoor contributes marinated meats and other clay oven specialities. Rice, naan and accompanying sides allow diners to assemble a traditional shared meal around several contrasting sauces and grilled dishes.
South Indian cooking broadens the selection through dosas and other regional dishes, while street food style starters such as pani puri and Indo Chinese inspired gobi Manchurian add crisp and tangy flavours. Vegetarian choices are woven throughout the menu rather than treated as an afterthought.
The welcoming service and varied heat levels make the restaurant suitable for both diners new to Indian food and those seeking more distinctive regional flavours. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should speak with staff before ordering so ingredients and shared kitchen preparation can be checked.
Address: 11 Botanic Avenue, Belfast BT7 1JG, Northern Ireland
Bites of India Botanic Menu
Starters
Onion Bhaji
Spicy onion bales in gram flour batter
Vegetable Pakora
Lightly spiced onions, cauliflower and potatoes cooked in gram flour batter
Veg Samosa
The Samosa Is Prepared With An All-purpose Flour (locally Known As Maida) And Stuffed With A Filling, Often A Mixture Of Diced And Cooked Or Mashed Boiled Potato (preferably Diced), Onions, Green Peas, Lentils, Ginger, Spices And Green Chili
Chicken Pakora
Inner fillets of chicken battered and deep fried
Meat Samosa
Deep Fried Triangle Shaped Pastry Dough Stuffed With Spicy, Minced Meat Mashed Potato And Peas . Serve With Tangy Chutney.
Aloo Tiki Chaat
Aloo Chat Made With Sliced Boiled Potatoes, Chickpeas, Tomatoes, , Tamarind Sauce, Bengali Spices, Chopped Chillies And Garnished With Coriander Leaves.
Pani Poori
Crispy, Hollow, Fried Dough Balls (puri) Stuffed With Boiled Potatoes ,chickpeas Together With Spicy Tangy Water And A Sweet Chutney.
Paneer Tikka
Paneer Tikka Is Popular Indian Appetizer Made With Cubes Of Paneer & Veggies Marinated With Yogurt And Spices. Traditionally It’s Grilled In A Tandoor.
Paneer Chilli
Crispy Paneer Chili: Crispy Fried Paneer In A Sweet And Spicy Thick Chinese Sauce with onion & Capsicum
Gobi (Cauliflower)Manchurian
Crispy Cauliflower Chili: Crispy Fried Cauliflower In A Sweet And Spicy Thick Chinese Sauce
Tandoori Chicken (Leg piece)
A Popular Non-vegetarian Appetizer From The Mughlai Cuisine, Leg Piece . Coated In Rich And Flavour some Marinade, The Spices Give It A Depth Of Flavour, While The Yogurt Keeps Them Succulent And Juicy Cooked In Tandoor.
Chicken Chilli
Crispy Chicken Chili: Crispy Fried Chicken In A Sweet And Spicy Thick Chinese Sauce with onion & Capsicum
Chicken Manchurian
Delicious Fried Chicken In Slightly Sweet, Hot & Sour Manchurian Sauce. Chicken Manchurian Is An Indo Chinese Food That Is Much Popular In The Indian Subcontinent.
Honey Chilli Chicken Wings
A Homemade Chicken Wing Marinade Glaze Is Made From, Honey, Garlic, Ginger, Chilli And Soy Sauce. During The Final Cook Sweet, Spicy And Sticky Chicken Wings.
Chicken Tikka Afghani
Goodness Of Cream Mixed With Rich Cashews, Poppy Seeds And Melon Seeds Along With Pepper Infused In Chicken And Grilled To Perfection. Best Enjoyed With Some Mint Chutney And Onion Rings On The Side With Coriander Leaves And Lemon Squeezed Over Generously.
Mix Veg. Platter for two (Tapas)
Onion bhaji, veg. Pakora, Veg. Samosa, Paneer tikka
Non-Veg. Platter for two (Tapas)
chicken pakoda, chicken afgani, chicken wings, kalmi kebab (Drumstick), shami kabab
Shami Kabab
Shallow fried lamb minced patties with flavour of ginger & Garlic
Momos
Veg
Momos
Chicken
Momos
Lamb
Tomato Soup
Chicken & Tomato Soup
Main Course
Indian Dumplings Filled With A Spiced Minced Chicken Filling
Momo Is A Dumpling Made From Plain Flour Dumplings, Stuffed With A Delicious Minced Chicken ,minced Meat,or Veg (cabbage, Carrot, And Onion Filling). Spiced With Garlic, Ginger, Cilantro, And A Very Generous Amount Of Black Pepper.
Butter Chicken/Lamb/Prawn
Similar To Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken Is One Of The Most Popular Curries At Any Indian Restaurant Around The World. Aromatic Golden Chicken Pieces In An Incredible Creamy Curry Sauce.
Murgh Methi Malai Chicken/Lamb/Prawn
Delicious Murgh Methi Malai Is A Decadent And Luxurious Mughlai Dish Prepared With Chicken And Fresh Methi (fenugreek) Greens Simmered In A Rich Creamy Curry.
Kabuli Chicken/Lamb/Prawn
Murgh Kabuli Comes From Afghanistan And They’re Known For Their Mild Creamy Preparations Using Yoghurt, Cream, Aromatic Spices, Nuts, Poppy Seeds and Chickpeas. Tastes As Amazing .
Nihari Chicken/Lamb/Prawn
Nihari Is A Deliciously Smooth Flour Based Stew With Slow Cooked Lamb Or Chicken And A Myriad Of Spices. The Lamb Or Chicken Is Cooked On Very Low Heat For Up To 4 Hours.
Lamb Shank
Aditio Hyderabadi Cuisine Is Known For Its Skilled Use Of Herbs And Spice Shows Off These Flavours And Techniques By Slow-cooking Tender Lamb Shanks In A Delicious Sauce Seasoned With Cinnamon, Cardamom, Cloves, Ginger And Garlic, Creating A Hearty Main For Any Feast.
Aachari Chicken/Lamb/Prawn
(Drumsticks of Chicken) (On The Bone/ Boneless) A Pickled Flavour Chicken Curry Cooked With Onion, Tomato, Ginger And Garlic. Seasoned With Curry Leaves And Fresh Coriander.
Masala Chicken/Lamb/Prawn
Rich cream, coconut and almond sauce with tandoori spices,giving this world famous curry its indulgent taste Korma.
Korma Chicken/Lamb/Prawn
Coconut, almond and a rich creamy sauce. It has a sweet taste and is very mild.
Lal Maas Chicken/Lamb/Prawn
Traditional curry cooked with fresh tomatoes & cream, hint of coriander & fennel seeds.
Rada Chicken/Lamb/Prawn
Cooked in medium curry with oninon, cashewnut paste & grounded spices.
Jalfrezi Chicken/Lamb/Prawn
Roasted Chicken Onions & peppers chunks cooked in onion gravy.
Garlic Chilli Chicken/Lamb/Prawn
Slow cooked chicken, lamb or prawn with extra fresh garlic & chillies.
Chilli Masala Chicken/Lamb/Prawn
Sliced Roasted Chicken cooked with Onions & tomato gravy.
Traditional Curry
Traditional Curry
Veg Main Course
Punjabi Chole (Chick Peas Curry)
Amritsari Pindi Chole Is A Full-flavored Preparation Of Chickpeas (chole). Pindi Chole Is Spicy And Tangy, With Flavours Of Garlic, Whole Spices, Amritsari Chole Is An Authentic Punjabi Style Chickpea Curry That Would Surely Bring A Flavour To Amritsar Streets.
Paneer Butter Masala
Paneer Butter Masala, Also Known As Butter Paneer Is A Rich & Creamy Curry Made With Paneer, Spices, Onions, Tomatoes, Cashews And Butter
Kadhai Paneer
Kadhai Paneer Is A Spicy, Warming, Flavourful And Super Delicious Dish Made By Cooking Paneer & Bell Peppers In A Fragrant, Fresh Ground Spice Powder. This Uniquely Flavoured And Spiced Kadhai Paneer Is So Much Different From The Other Popular Paneer Gravy Dishes Like Paneer Butter Masala And Shahi Paneer
Aachari Paneer
This North Indian Snack Is A Delicious Mix Of Paneer, Yogurt, And Pickles. Onions Are Pickled In Fennel, Nigella Seed, And Fenugreek.
Mix. VegetableCurry
mild/medium/madras
Baigan Bharta
Baingan Bharta Is A Popular Punjabi Dish From The North Indian Cuisine. It Is Made With A Mash Of Roasted Eggplant, Onions, Tomatoes, Herbs And Spices. The Eggplants Are Roasted Or Grilled On Direct Flame Or On Red Hot Charcoal Which Gives Them A Smoky Flavour And Taste.
Palak Paneer (Spinach With Cottage Cheese)
Paneer (indian Cottage Cheese) Is Cooked With Spinach And Spices In This Creamy And Flavourful Curry. Great With Naan.
Daal Makhni
Whole black lentils Cooked with cream, butter & fresh tomatoes.
Tarka Daal
Cooked spiced lentils are finished with tempering of garlic & spices.
South Indian Cuisine
Idly
A Type Of Savoury Rice Cake, Originating From The Indian Subcontinent. The Cakes Are Made By Steaming A Batter Consisting Of Fermented Black Lentils (de-husked) And Rice.
Vada Sambhar
Medu Vada is a popular South Indian breakfast snack of donut shaped lentil fritters that are fluffy, crispy, soft and delicious.
Plain Dosa
Plain Dosa Is A Thin Crepe Or Pancake, A Popular South Indian Dish .that Is Crispy & Healthy, Delicious And Filling Prepared Using Rice And Urad Dal (white Lentils / Split Black Lentils) As Main Ingredients. Its Completely Vegan Dish. Served With Sambhar, coconut Chutney, Peanut Chutney, Tomato Chutney.
Masala Dosa/Ghee Masala Dosa
Dosa Is A Thin Crepe Or Pancake, A Popular South Indian Dish That Is Crispy & Healthy, Delicious And Filling Prepared Using Rice And Urad Dal (white Lentils / Split Black Lentils) As Main Ingredients. This Is Vegan And Stuffing With Spiced Mash Potatoes. Served With Sambhar ,coconut Chutney, Peanut Chutney, Tomato Chutney.
Mysore Masala Dosa (hot)
(hot ) Dosa Is A Thin Crepe Or Pancake, A Popular South Indian Dish That Is Crispy & Healthy, Delicious And Filling Prepared Using Rice And Urad Dal (white Lentils / Split Black Lentils) As Main Ingredients. This Is Vegan And Stuffing With Spiced Mash Potatoes. Served With Sambhar ,coconut Chutney, Peanut Chutney, Tomato Chutney.
Paneer Dosa
Dosa Is A Thin Crepe Or Pancake, A Popular South Indian Dish That Is Crispy & Healthy, Delicious And Filling Prepared Using Rice And Urad Dal (white Lentils / Split Black Lentils) As Main Ingredients. This Is Not Vegan And Stuffing With Spiced Mashed Cottage Cheeese .served With Sambhar,coconut Chutney, Peanut Chutney, Tomato Chutney.
Chicken Dosa
Dosa Is A Thin Crepe Or Pancake, A Popular South Indian Dish That Is Crispy & Healthy, Delicious And Filling Prepared Using Rice And Urad Dal (white Lentils / Split Black Lentils) As Main Ingredients. This Is Not Vegan And Stuffing With Shreded Chicken Served With Sambhar ,coconut Chutney, Peanut Chutney, Tomato Chutney.
Lamb Dosa
Dosa Is A Thin Crepe Or Pancake, A Popular South Indian Dish That Is Crispy & Healthy, Delicious And Filling Prepared Using Rice And Urad Dal (white Lentils / Split Black Lentils) As Main Ingredients. This Is Not Vegan And Stuffing With Spiced Shredded Lamb. Served With Sambhar ,coconut Chutney, Peanut Chutney, Tomato Chutney.
Cheese Chilli Dosa
Dosa Is A Thin Crepe Or Pancake, A Popular South Indian Dish That Is Crispy & Healthy, Delicious And Filling Prepared Using Rice And Urad Dal (white Lentils / Split Black Lentils) As Main Ingredients. This Is Not Vegan And Stuffing With Cheese N Chopped Green Chillies . Served With Sambhar,coconut Chutney, Peanut Chutney, Tomato Chutney.
Masala Uttapam
It Is A Thicker Variety Of Dosa, More Like Savoury Pancake And Topped Up With Vegetables Of Your Choice. (vegan). Onion / Tomato / Coriander / Green Chillies Or All Mix Veg.
Onion Dosa/Onion Chilli Coriander /Cheese Chilli Onion Dosa
Dosa Is A Thin Crepe Or Pancake, A Popular South Indian Dish That Is Crispy & Healthy, Delicious And Filling Prepared Using Rice And Urad Dal (White Lentils / Split Black Lentils) As Main Ingredients. This Is Vegan And Stuffing With Spiced Mash Potatoes. Served With Sambhar ,coconut Chutney, Peanut Chutney, Tomato Chutney .
Bread
Naan
Roti
Peshwari Naan
Garlic Naan
Cheese Naan
Cheese Chilli Garlic Naan
Coriander Naan
Keema Naan
Sundries
Boiled Rice / Saffron Rice / Chips
Egg fried rice
Kids
Mushroom rice
Chicken Goujon With Chips
Chicken Nuggets With Chips
Biryani
Chicken / Chicken Tikka Biryani
Lamb Biryani
Prawn Biryani
Veg. Biryani
Rice is stir fried using selected spices along with choice of filling It is served with a kadi sauce or raita on the side.