City Masala is a modern Indian restaurant at 95 Fetter Lane, within walking distance of Chancery Lane, Farringdon and Fleet Street. The main dining room seats both individual parties and larger groups, making it useful for weekday lunches, evening meals and company gatherings in this busy part of the City.
Tandoori cooking gives the menu a strong opening, with chicken, seekh kebab, lamb chops and paneer marinated before being cooked over high heat. These grilled starters sit alongside familiar street food inspired choices and provide a contrasting route into the meal before the sauced dishes arrive.
Curries range from established favourites to house preparations such as slow cooked lamb shank and mixed vegetable dishes. Vegetarian and vegan choices receive their own attention, while steamed or pilau rice, keema rice and a broad selection of naan, roti and chapati allow diners to complete the table to their taste.
The restaurant takes reservations for lunch during the working week and serves dinner from Monday to Saturday. Takeaway is also available, but the full dining room, group booking options and table service make City Masala especially suitable for colleagues or friends who want to share several dishes over a relaxed meal.
Address: 95 Fetter Lane, Farringdon, London EC4A 1EP, England
City Masala Menu
Starters
Tandoori Platter
Chicken Tikka, Lamb Tikka, Fish Tikka, King Prawn and Sheek Kebab. Served on a sharing platter. (MIN. ORDER – 2 PERSONS)
Mixed Platter
Chicken Tikka, Paneer Tikka, Vegetable Samosa, Onion Bhaji and Sheek Kebab. Served on a sharing platter. (MINIMUM ORDER FOR 2 PERSON)
Vegetable Platter (V)
Paneer Tikka, Vegetable Samosa, Onion Bhaji. (MINIMUM ORDER FOR 2 PERSON)
Tandoori Chicken
India’s foremost offering to world cuisine, succulent and perfectly charred in the tandoori oven.
Salmon Tikka
Prime cubes of salmon matured in a mildly spiced marinade of mustard oil, ginger, dill and fennel.
Paneer Tikka (V)
Chunks of Indian cottage cheese soaked overnight in sweet and sour vinaigrette, marinated in pickled yoghurt, fenugreek and black onion seed. Barbecued in the tandoori oven.
Tandoori King Prawn
Jumbo king prawns marinated in a rich blend of saffron, caraway seeds and yoghurt.
King Prawn Butterfly
Bread crumb coated king prawn marinated in ginger, garlic and lime.
King Prawn Puree
King prawn cooked in a light curry sauce and wrapped in a puree.
Garlic King Prawn
Jumbo king prawns marinated in garlic & herbs, roast in the tandoori oven.
Samosa (Meat or Vegetarian (V))
Triangular pastry filled with meat or mixed vegetables.
Sheek Kebab
Char grilled sheek of minced lamb with a delicate sprinkling of herbs and aromatic spices.
Lamb Chops
Lamb chops marinated with yogurt, garlic, ginger, spices and fresh coriander.
Chicken or Lamb Tikka
Bite sized chicken or lamb pieces marinated with yoghurt, cheese, royal cumin and cardamom delicately grilled over charcoal. Served with mint yoghurt sauce.
Onion Bhaji (V)
Popular snack of crispy onions deep-fried in a coating of gram flour.
Aloo Chat Puree
Potato cooked in tangy chat masala and wrapped in a puree bread.
Green Chicken Tikka
Chicken pieces marinated with garlic infused yoghurt, spinach paste, mint and fresh chillies.
Duck Tikka
Duck breast marinated with yoghurt, mustard, mixed herbs and spices. Grilled in the tandoori oven.
Tandoori Selection
These vibrant and nutritious dishes are served with a salad and a cooling mint yogurt dip. The meats are marinated with fresh herbs and the finest spices, then grilled to perfection in the Tandoori oven, infusing them with rich flavour.
Tandoori Chicken (On The Bone)
Baby chicken marinated with yoghurt, mustard oil, ginger and garlic paste, and our chef’s selection of herbs and spices.
Chicken Tikka
Tender pieces of chicken or lamb marinated in a special selection of herbs and spices. Served with an Indian salsa salad.
Green Chicken Tikka
Chicken marinated with yoghurt, olive oil, coriander paste, green chillies, garlic and ginger. Served with an Indian salsa salad.
Lamb Tikka
Cubed pieces of lamb, marinated in a selection of herbs and spices. Served with an Indian salsa salad.
Chicken Shashlik
Chicken breast marinated in a special selection of spices, and cooked with tomatoes, peppers and onion. Served with an Indian salsa salad.
Lamb Shashlik
Tender pieces of lamb marinated in special selection of spices and cooked with tomatoes, pepper and onion. Served win an Indian salsa salad.
Duck Shashlik
Duck breast marinated with yoghurt, mustard, mixed herbs and spices, and cooked with peppers onions and tomatoes. Served with an Indian salsa salad.
Mixed Shashlik
Chicken and lamb marinated in a special selection of spices and cooked with tomatoes, peppers, onions. Served with an Indian salsa salad.
Tandoori Mixed Grill
Chicken Tikka, Lamb Tikka, Sheek Kebab, Tandoori King Prawn and Tandoori Chicken.
Tandoori King Prawn
Jumbo prawns delicately marinated in mixed herbs, spices, black pepper and dill. Served with an Indian salsa salad.
Salmon Tikka
Prime cubes of salmon matured in a mildly spiced marinade of mustard oil, ginger, dill and fennel.
Paneer Tikka (V)
Chunks of Indian cottage cheese soaked overnight in sweet and sour vinaigrette, marinated in pickled yoghurt, fenugreek and black onion seed. Barbecued in the tandoori oven.
Lamb Chops
Lamb chops marinated with yogurt, garlic, ginger, spices and fresh coriander.
Chefs Special
Royal Lamb Shank
Leg of lamb slow cooked overnight in a medium hot sauce, resulting in extremely tender morsels of meat and flavourful bone marrow.
Chicken or Lamb Jalfrezi
Strips of chicken or lamb cooked with peppers & tomatoes, garnished with fresh green chillies, lime leaf and coriander.
Duck Jalfrezi
Strips of duck cooked with peppers & tomatoes, garnished with green chillies, lime leaves and coriander.
South Indian Garlic Chilli Chicken or Lamb
Barbecued chicken or lamb tikka cooked with green chillies and garlic.
King Prawn Balti
Our chef’s special take on the world famous Balti recipe. Jumbo king prawns cooked with tomatoes and a blend of spices.
King Prawn Malabar
Jumbo king prawns cooked with curry leaves, mustard seeds, green chillies and coconut cream.
King Prawn Badshahbag
Jumbo king prawns cooked with green chillies, curry leaves, cherry tomatoes and spring onion.
Mixed Grill Mirchi Masala
Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Lamb Tikka and Sheek Kebab cooked in a thick, spicy masala sauce with red and green chillies.
Butter Chicken
Tandoori grilled tikka of chicken simmered in a cream, coconut, crushed almond, coconut and honey sauce.
Chicken Xacutie
Chicken cooked with coconut, red chillies, aromatic herbs and spices.
Chicken or Lamb Balti
Our chef’s special take on the world famous Balti recipe. Chicken or lamb cooked with tomatoes and a blend of spices.
Lamb Chop Karahi
Lamb chops cooked in a semi-dry sauce with green and yellow peppers.
City Masala Special
Naaga Chicken
Tender pieces of chicken cooked with hot naga chillies in a medium dry sauce.
Goa Garlic Lamb
Lamb cooked with garlic and mint in a thick sauce.
Royal Chicken
Our signature dish of tender pieces of grilled chicken cooked with onion and garlic.
Spicy Chicken
Chicken tikka cooked with green peppers and green chillies.
Chicken or Lamb Tawa
Chicken or lamb cooked with a special mix of ingredients and spices, and served on a flat, sizzling dish.
Royal Fish (Seabass)
Our signature tandoori grilled sea bass, with fried onions.
Masala Fish Bhuna
Cooked in a home style; slowly with mixture of spices.
King Prawn Nawabi
Shell-on whole king prawns (easily removed) marinated with garlic, ginger, onion, tomatoes and peppers.
Masala Gosht
Slow cooked tender pieces of lamb with potatoes, garlic and fresh herbs.
Dum Gosht
On-the-bone lamb slow cooked with yogurt, sun dried red chillies, spices and fresh herbs.
Royal Lamb Shank Biryani
Our signature biriyani dish. Slow cooked lamb shank slow cooked with our special spice mix and served as a flavoursome biriyani.
Aachari Gosth or Chicken
Succulent pieces of lamb or chicken marinated in herbs and spices, cooked in a special pickled sauce.
Old Favourites
If you’re yearning for a taste of tradition, indulge in one of our best sellers. These timeless classics are lovingly crafted with recipes unique to City Masala. Have a special dish in mind that’s not on our menu? Just let our friendly staff know, and our chef will be delighted to create it for you.
Chicken or Lamb Pasanda
Sliced Lamb or chicken cooked with fresh cream ground cashew nuts and mild spices.
Chicken or Lamb Tikka Masala
Succulent chicken or lamb tikka in a smooth sauce.
Chicken or Lamb Karahi
Chicken or lamb cooked in a semi-dry sauce with red, green and yellow peppers.
Chicken or Lamb Korma
Chicken or lamb pieces slow cooked in a smooth, creamy sauce.
Chicken or Lamb Rogan Josh
Chicken or lamb cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce.
Chicken or Lamb Bhuna
Chicken or lamb cooked in a semi-dry medium sauce.
Chicken or Lamb Dupiaza
Chicken or lamb cooked with extra onions in a dry medium sauce
Chicken or Lamb Saag
Tender pieces of chicken or lamb cooked with spinach.
Chicken or Lamb Dansak
Chicken or lamb cooked with lentils, herbs and spices.
Chicken or Lamb Madras
Tender pieces of chicken or lamb cooked in a spicy sauce.
Chicken or Lamb Vindaloo
Timeless classic of chicken or lamb cooked in a spicy sauce.
King Prawn Saag
Jumbo King Prawns cooked with spinach
King Prawn Pathia
Jumbo King prawns in a blend of chilli and tamarind sauce.
Biriyani
A complimentary vegetable curry will be served with all biriyani dishes.
Vegetable Biriyani (V)
Chicken or Lamb Biryani
Chicken or Lamb Tikka Biriyani
Mix Biriyani
King prawn, chicken and lamb
King Prawn Biriyani
Vegetarian Specials
Light and healthy, these dishes are ideal either as a perfect accompaniment to a main course, or as a full vegetarian option.
Cauliflower Bhaji
Cauliflower cooked with mixed spices
Bhindi Bhaji
Okra laced with a tangy melange of cumin seeds and lime, cooked with onion and tomato sauce.
Brinjal Bhaji
Aubergines cooked with tomatoes and onions.
Mushroom Bhaji
A semi dry dish of diced mushroom cooked with mixed spices.
Aloo Gobi
Florets of cauliflower and potatoes cooked in a tomato and ginger flavoured sauce.
Bombay Aloo
A delicacy of cumin tempered potatoes cooked with tomato, onion and a special spice mix.
Saag Aloo
A delicacy of cumin tempered potatoes & spinach cooked with tomato, onion and a homemade spice mix.
Mixed Vegetable Bhaji
Mixed vegetables in a traditional sauce.
Saag Bhaji
Spinach cooked with garlic and mixed spices.
Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked with a special spice mix.
Tarka Daal
A chana and red lentil dish with garlic.
Saag Paneer
Indian cottage cheese cooked with spinach.
Mattar Paneer
Indian cheese cooked with peas & cream.
Chefs Vegetable Speciality
Shobzi Tawa
Mixed vegetables, aubergine and spinach
Vegetable Karahi
Vegetable Dansak
Paneer Tikka Masala
Paneer Jalfrezi
Mix vegetable, aubergine and spinach
Paneer Tikka
Aachari Paneer
Rice & Naan Breads
Steamed Rice (V)
Plain cooked white rice.
Pilau Rice (V)
With fresh saffron.
Keema Rice
Rice tossed in a wok with minced meat and spices.
Special Fried Rice (V)
With eggs, peas and spices.
Mushroom Rice (V)
With mushrooms and light spices.
Lemon Rice
Prepared with fresh lemons and light spices.
Coconut Rice
Prepared with coconut and light spices.
Garlic Rice (V)
Chilli Rice (V)
Plain Naan (V)
Garlic Naan (V)
Keema Naan
Peshawari Naan (V)
Cheese Naan (V)
Chilli Naan (V)
Paratha (V)
Stuffed Paratha (V)
Tandoori Roti (V)
Chapati (V)
Side Orders
Medium, Hot, Very Hot. V (Vegeterian). Any alterations to dishes £1.25. A SUGGESTED GRATUITY OF 12.5% WILL BE ADDED TO YOUR BILL.
Poppadom & Chutney Tray
Plain or spicy, served with a complimentary selection of dips (per portion).
Raitha (V)
Chips (V)
Masala Chips (V)
Lunch Menu
£11.95 ONE COURSE, £13.95 TWO COURSE, £17.95 THREE COURSE. ALL MAIN DISHES ARE SERVED WITH RICE AND NAAN BREAD.
Sheek Kebab
Char grilled sheek of minced lamb with a delicate sprinkling of herbs and aromatic spices.
Meat Samosa
Triangular pastry filled with minced meat cooked lightly spiced.
Chicken Tikka
Bite sized chicken tikka marinated with yoghurt, cheese, royal cumin and cardamon, grilled over charcoal. Served with mint yoghurt sauce.
Aloo Chat Puree
Potato cooked in chat masala and wrapped in a puree bread.
Paneer Tikka (V)
Chunks of Indian cottage cheese soaked overnight in sweet and sour vinaigrette, marinated in yoghurt, fenugreek and black onion seed. Barbecued in the tandoori oven.
Onion Bhaji (V)
World famous snack of crispy onion deep fried in a coating of gram flour.
Chicken or Lamb Dansak
Chicken or lamb cooked with lentils, herbs and spices.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Succulent chicken tikka cooked in a smooth sauce.
Chicken or Lamb Saag
Chicken or lamb cooked with spinach, herbs and spices.
Chicken Jalfrezi
Strips of chicken cooked with peppers and tomatoes, garnished with green chillies, lime and coriander.
Chicken Madras
Boneless chicken cooked in a spicy sauce.
Chicken Balti
Our very own take on the famous Balti recipe.
Chicken or Lamb Bhuna
Chicken or lamb cooked in a dry medium sauce.
Chana Masala (V)
Chickpeas cooked with a special spice mix.
Paneer Tikka Masala (V)
Indian cottage cheese cooked in a smooth sauce.
Vegetable Karahi (V)
Cooked with a light delicate blend of herbs & spices.
Chicken Korma
Chicken pieces slow cooked in a smooth, creamy sauce.