Grand Cholan is a South Indian restaurant at 3 Turnberry Quay in London Docklands, close to Crossharbour station. Its waterfront setting looks across Millwall Dock and provides a calm backdrop for family meals, business dinners and celebrations within easy reach of Canary Wharf.
The restaurant takes inspiration from the food traditions of the Chola dynasty and places Tamil cooking at the centre of its identity. Idli, vadai, dosa and kothu dishes introduce the textures and flavours of South India, while filter coffee provides a traditional accompaniment to a lighter meal.
The wider menu moves through samosas, pakora, paneer tikka and chaat before reaching a substantial range of curries. Cholan Chettinad chicken, seafood cooked with coconut and spice, lamb rogan josh, biryani, dal and vegetarian dishes sit alongside tandoor cooking, rice and freshly prepared bread.
Vegetarian and vegan choices are well represented, allowing groups to build a varied shared meal across starters, dosas and curries. Wine, beer, cocktails and alcohol free drinks complement the food, while a private dining room and customisable menus support birthdays, weddings and corporate events in the waterfront venue.
Address: 3 Turnberry Quay, Docklands, London E14 9RD, United Kingdom
Grand Cholan Menu
Starters
Garlic Chilli Mogo
Crispy cassava chips sautéed with garlic chilli sauce
Bombay Masala Pav
Bread rolls sliced and stuffed with spiced masala
Chole Samosa Chat
Samosa mixed with boiled chickpeas, potatoes, tamarind, sweet yoghurt
Chilli Paneer
Cottage cheese deep fried and sautéed with special sauce, capsicum and onion
Paneer Tikka
Cottage cheese grilled in clay oven
Lamb Chops
Lamb chops marinated with chef’s special spices & cooked in clay oven
Salmon Tikka
Fresh Salmon marinated with chef’s special spices & cooked in clay oven
Tandoori King Prawns Tikka
Large King Prawns marinated with chef’s special tandoori spices and grilled in clay oven
Chilli Chicken
Chicken thighs off the bones deep-fried and tossed with chilly, and garlic sauce
Chicken Tikka
Chicken thighs marinated with spices, and cooked in clay oven
Masala Pav
Bread rolls sliced, and stuffed with spiced masala
Samosa Chat
Samosa mixed with chickpeas, mint, tamarind sauce, and sweet yogurt
Madras Fried Chicken
Chicken on the bones marinated with chefs special spices, and fried
Tandoori Chicken Half
Chicken on the bones marinated, and cooked in clay oven
Green Chilli Fish
Boneless fish marinated with Indian spices deep-fried, and tossed with chilly garlic sauce
Assorted Poppadum
Crisp, flavorful Indian crackers served as a starter
Tandoori Prawns
King prawns marinated with chef’s special tandoori spices, and grilled in clay oven
Lamb Chukka
Tender lamb pieces mixed with roasted spices, onion, chilli, and coriander
Cholan Special Pakora
Crispy deep-fried starter mixed with onions, cauliflower, and potatoes
Indian Vegetable Curry
Sambar
Special South Indian dal cooked with vegetables and spices
Yellow Dal
Mixed lentils cooked with aromatic herbs & spices
Dal Makhani
Black lentils & rajma beans soaked overnight, cooked in low flame with tomato and Indian spices
Channa Masala
Chickpeas simmered with Indian spices
Egg Masala
Egg cooked with onion, tomato, and South Indian spices
Aloo Gobi
Baby potatoes, and cauliflower cooked in Indian spices
Classics
Vegan options available
Paneer Tikka Masala
A mild curry cooked with tomato, cashew nuts and Indian spices
Lamb Tikka Masala
A mild curry cooked with tomato, cashew nuts and Indian spices
Chicken Tikka Masala
A mild curry cooked with tomato, cashew nuts and Indian spices
King Prawns Tikka Masala
A mild curry cooked with tomato, cashew nuts and Indian spices
Paneer Korma
Mild curry sauce with cream and almonds
Lamb Korma
Mild curry sauce with cream and almonds
Chicken Korma
Mild curry sauce with cream and almonds
King Prawns Korma
Mild curry sauce with cream and almonds
Paneer Kadai
Aromatic Kadai spices cooked with bell peppers, onions and tomato
Lamb Kadai
Aromatic Kadai spices cooked with bell peppers, onions and tomato
Chicken Kadai
Aromatic Kadai spices cooked with bell peppers, onions and tomato
King Prawns Kadai
Aromatic Kadai spices cooked with bell peppers, onions and tomato
Paneer Bhuna
Rich thick sauce cooked with garlic, onions and tomato
Lamb Bhuna
Rich thick sauce cooked with garlic, onions and tomato
Chicken Bhuna
Rich thick sauce cooked with garlic, onions and tomato
King Prawns Bhuna
Rich thick sauce cooked with garlic, onions and tomato
Paneer Saag
Chopped spinach based curry with ginger, garlic, onions and tomato
Lamb Saag
Chopped spinach based curry with ginger, garlic, onions and tomato
Chicken Saag
Chopped spinach based curry with ginger, garlic, onions and tomato
King Prawns Saag
Chopped spinach based curry with ginger, garlic, onions and tomato
Indian Meat & Fish Curry
Village Lamb Shank Curry
Lamb shank cooked with chef’s special South Indian spices
Mango King Prawn Curry
King prawns cooked with raw mango pieces, coconut and South Indian spices
Kerala Fish Curry (King Fish / Tilapia)
Fish curry cooked with onion, tomato, tamarind and coconut milk
Cholan Chettinad Chicken Curry
Chicken thigh curry cooked with South Indian spices
Kashmiri Lamb Rogan Josh
Diced lamb slow cooked with special Kashmiri chilli & spices
Punjabi Butter Chicken
Tandoori chicken cooked with tomato-based mild and creamy curry
Dosa
Ghee Podi Dosa
Ghee Masala Dosa
Cholan Special Veg Dosa
Rice pancake spread with chef’s special sauce & veg potato masala
Cheese Dosa
Dosa spread with cheddar cheese and coriander
Paneer Masala Dosa
Cottage cheese spread on dosa and stuffed with the masala
Chocolate Dosa
Dosa filled with chocolate sauce
Cholan Special Meat Dosa (Chicken)
Rice pancake mixed with lentils stuffed with Chicken potato masala
Cholan Special Meat Dosa (Lamb)
Rice pancake mixed with lentils stuffed with Lamb potato masala
Salad & Chips
Green Salad
Assortment of garden-fresh cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, lime and green chillies
Chips
Desserts
Kulfi (Almond / Malai / Pistachio)
Ice Cream
Vanilla/Strawberry/Chocolate/Banana/Raspberry Ripple/Ferrero Rocher
Trufito
Chocolate Ice Cream with chocolate sauce enrobed in chocolate with almond topping
Chocolate Supreme
Chocolate Ice Cream with chocolate shreddings served in half coconut shell
Soft Drinks
Still & Sparkling Water
Still & Sparkling Water 25ml
Coke / Diet Coke
Lemonade
Lassi
Mango / Sweet / Salt
Buttermilk
Milkshake
Vanilla / Strawberry / Chocolate
Milkshake (Ferrero Rocher / Oreo)
Ginger Beer
Juices
Mango / Apple / Orange