Kolkata Lounge is an Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant at 1488 Pershore Road in Stirchley. Its comfortably decorated dining room is designed for relaxed evening meals, celebrations and group occasions. Table service, a full bar and advance bookings give it the character of a sit-down neighbourhood restaurant.
The menu brings together traditional curries and more contemporary dishes. Kolkata street food such as papdi chaat, kathi rolls, samosa chaat and momos can start a meal, while the signature selection explores seafood, tandoori chicken and regional sauces. Chutneys, pickles and breads help build contrast across the table.
Tandoor cooking is a major strand, covering tikka, shashlik, chicken, king prawns and a mixed grill. Hyderabadi style biryani, combination plates and vegetable dishes provide a broad choice for different appetites. Several signature dishes are reserved for dine-in service, giving visitors options that are not part of the takeaway format.
The restaurant is well set up for birthdays, anniversaries and family gatherings, while takeaway and party orders remain available. Diners can choose from rice, naan and other sides to complete the main dishes. Guests with allergies or specific dietary requirements should discuss the current recipes and preparation with staff before ordering.
Address: 1488 Pershore Road, Stirchley, Birmingham B30 2NT, England
Kolkata Lounge Menu
Nibbles
Papadum
Choice of plain or spicy
Pickle Tray
Selection of homemade chutneys and pickles.
Popular Kolkata Street Food
Papdi Chaat
A refreshingly crunchy combination of fried wheat crisp, sev, potato cubes, chickpeas and low-fat yoghurt in a mango mint and tamarind chutney.
Kathi Roll (Chicken / Veg / Paneer)
Chicken tikka strip tossed in hot and sour spices, mixed bell pepper, served with mint chutney.
Samosa Chaat Meat or Veg
Served with spiced chickpeas, seasoned yoghurt, mango mint and tamarind chutney
Sweetcorn Fritters
A popular snack made with sweetcorn
Kolkata Momos (4 pieces)
Steamed dumplings, a street food favourite found on the bustling streets of Kolkata.
Starters
Onion Bhaji
A beloved Indian classic: Finely sliced onions, mixed with spiced gram flour and deep fried into crispy fritters.
Tikka (Chicken/Lamb/Paneer)
Marinated in yoghurt and a blend of herbs and spices.
Sheek Kebab
Minced meat infused with spices and herbs, skewered and roasted in a tandoor until juicy and aromatic.
Mix Kebab
A trio of popular appetisers: spiced sheek kebab, succulent chicken tikka and crispy onion bhaji.
Tandoori Mutton Chops
Mutton chops marinated overnight in lime juice, warming spices, garlic, and ginger.
Chicken Pakora
Chicken marinated and coated in spiced gram flour batter infused with ajwain-flavoured flour, deep-fried to a golden, flavourful finish.
Duck Rolls
Shredded duck in hoisin sauce with spring onions, in a crisp pastry wrap. Flavourful, savoury and satisfying.
Prawn Cocktail
A retro-style starter featuring succulent prawns in a creamy cocktail sauce, served on a bed of crisp lettuce, cucumber and juicy tomatoes.
Fish Pakora
Tender fish fillets delicately marinated and coated in spiced gram flour batter infused with ajwain flavoured gram flour, deep fried to a golden, flavourful finish.
Salmon Tikki
Fillets of salmon lightly marinated in spices, then cooked in the tandoor to lock in juices and impart a smoky flavour.
Calamari Salt & Pepper
Tender squid rings in a light spiced tempura-style batter, deep-fried until crispy.
Crispy Calamari Nest Bites
Crispy hand-crafted nest filled with tender calamari served with our bold, house-made spicy mayo.
Panko Coated Jumbo Prawns
Crispy panko-coated prawns, golden fried to perfection, drizzled over with a creamy, spicy Kewpie mayo for a bold, flavourful bite.
Sea Bass Tawali
A delicately spiced roulade of sea bass, deep fried and served with a rich tamarind coulis and a balsamic glaze for a sweet-sour finish.
Seafood Basket
Panko squid rings, breaded butterfly prawns, crispy battered chunky cod bites and salt & pepper squid chunks. Served with Kolkata Lounge’s special tartar sauce.
House Special
Kadha King Prawns
King prawns simmered in a rustic, home-style curry. A hearty aromatic dish full of traditional Indian flavours.
Golden Rickshaw-Wallah HOT!
A bold, dry curry. Pan-fried boiled eggs and baby potatoes in a spiced masala, made famous by West Bengal’s rickshaw pullers.
Mumbai Style Salmon
Pan-seared salmon served with tender potatoes, a beautiful fusion of rich textures and bold, coastal Mumbai spices.
South Indian Chicken Curry
(Singapore Style) A fusion favourite, chicken cooked with sun-dried chillies, potatoes, and coconut milk; a tangy, rich, and creamy dish.
Tandoori King Prawn Chilli Garlic Sagwala HOT!
Tender prawns with garlic, green chillies and wilted spinach. A bold and fiery dish that pulls no punches.
Shatkora (Chicken or Lamb) HOT!
A dish from the Sylhet region of Bangladesh, featuring the unique citrus tang of Bangladeshi wild lemon. A bold and aromatic curry with a zesty twist.
Mum’s Special
A recipe from the owner’s mum. A hot and spicy lamb dish with a secret flavouring shared by the owner’s female family members. The secret has been passed on between mothers and daughters, sisters and in-laws for generations. Hot.
Tawa (Chicken or Lamb) HOT!
A traditional tawa-fried curry, seared on a flat iron griddle, with a deep, roasted spicy profile and bold street-style flavour.
Tikka Masala (Chicken/Lamb/Paneer)
A beloved classic, your choice of chicken, lamb, or paneer tikka in a creamy, mildly spiced tomato sauce.
Achari (Chicken or Lamb)
A tangy and spicy curry made with pickling spices. Infused with zesty, punchy flavours with every bite.
Capsilla (Chicken/Lamb/Paneer) HOT!
Hot and spicy curry made with mixed bell peppers, aromatic spices, coriander, and the intense heat of Naga chillies
Tandoori King Prawn Masala
Tandoori king prawns in a creamy, mildly spiced tomato sauce.
Bengal Fish Curry
A spiced fillet of white fish cooked in a panchphoron tempered curry sauce with potatoes and aubergine.
Chicken Tikka Bhuna Masala
Chicken tikka and minced meat combined in a mild, thick bhuna-style curry with onion, tomato, and a soft-boiled egg. Rich, filling, and full of layers.
Makhan-Wallah
Chicken tikka simmered in a luxurious butter and tomato cream sauce with hints of fenugreek. Silky and comforting.
Bengal Murgh Masala
Chicken tikka cooked in a bhuna-style masala, topped with a boiled egg and garnished with fresh garden mint.
Butter Chicken
Tender pieces of chicken tikka cooked with almonds in a buttery tomato cream sauce. Sweet, rich and indulgent.
Devilled Chicken HOT!
Spicy Sri Lankan curry cooked with mixed peppers and crushed black pepper.
Viceroy Keema Peas
A royal-style minced mutton curry with peas, onion, and tomatoes, infused with aromatic garam masala.
Chicken Chettinad HOT!
Chicken morsels cooked in hand-ground Chettinad spices and coconut milk.
Railway Mutton Chops
Bone-in mutton chops slow-cooked with aromatic spices, inspired by hearty meals served on Eastern Indian railways during the British Raj.
Lamb Simla Mirch HOT!
Cubes of lamb cooked with homemade khada spices, capsicum, onions and tomato.
Signature Dishes
DINE IN ONLY.
Jhinga Angara
Tandoori King prawns in an onion and tomato masala with a smoky finish.
Sea Bass Malabar
A Kerala-style curry with potatoes and coconut-infused Malabar spices from South India.
Murgh Beigon Bahar
Boneless tandoori cooked chicken in a thick aubergine sauce.
Goan Veg Xacuti
A sensational vegetable curry in a rich Goan-style sauce.
South-Asian Style Shepherd’s Pie
A creative twist on the classic comfort food. Minced meat layered with spiced mashed potatoes and topped with cheese.
Combinations
A unique experience to savour, why not indulge yourself with the genuinely mouth-watering combinations we offer. Enjoy the taste and texture of the two complementary yet distinctively different dishes at your service. Try them today and taste the difference.
Chicken Tikka Achari | Lamb Sagwala
T King Prawn Masala | C Tikka Pathia
Chicken Malaya | Prawn Sagwala
Lamb Bhuna | Chicken Jalfrezi
Sag Paneer | Bhindi Masala
Bombay Aloo | Dhal Bhuna
Tandoor
A Kolkata classic. 24hrs marination. Served with green salad and dips.
Shashlik
Onions, peppers and tomatoes spiced with homemade herbs, slow cooked in the tandoor.
Tikka
Marinated in yoghurt, infused with mild herbs and spices, slow-cooked in the tandoor to succulent perfection.
Tandoor Chicken
Half spring chicken marinated in yoghurt, herbs and spices.
Tandoor Mixed Grill
Consists of chops, tandoori chicken, lamb tikka, chicken tikka and sheek kebab. Served with keema naan.
Tandoori Mutton Chops
Succulent mutton chops lie overnight in a special marinade with a touch of lime juice, warm dark spices, ginger and garlic.
Tandoor King Prawns
King prawns marinated in mild sauce, lightly cooked in the tandoor
Vegan Dishes
Gobi Lababdar
Cauliflower with sliced mushrooms in a rich, creamy sauce.
Chilli Garlic Quorn
Stir-fried with prime Indian spices. Served with fried rice.
Old Classic Curry
Medium spiced curry. Madras: South Indian, hot and sour. Vindaloo: South Indian extra hot. Bhuna: Chopped onions and tomatoes. Medium dry. Dupiaza: Onions and peppers. Garlic Chilli: Garlic and caramelised onions. Hot. Pathia: Hot, sweet and sour. Dansak: Lentils and pineapple. Hot, sweet and sour. Korma: Mild and creamy. Malaya: Mild with pineapple. Rogan Josh: Tomatoes and onions. Sagwala: Spinach and garlic. Jalfrazi: Onions, peppers and fresh green chillies. Balti: A pure Brummie dish!
Balti
A pure Brummie dish!
Side Dishes
Small and Large sizes available.
Matar Paneer
Paneer with garden peas.
Sag Paneer
Fresh spinach with Indian cheese.
Aloo Gobi
Baby potatoes with cauliflower florets.
Bombay Aloo
Lightly spiced baby potatoes.
Sag Aloo
Fresh spinach with baby potatoes.
Bhindi Bhajee
Tender young okra.
Brinjal Bhajee
Spicy aubergine.
Chana Bhajee
Chickpeas, medium spice.
Mushroom Bhajee
Sliced spicy button mushrooms.
Sag Bhajee
Fresh spinach, medium spice.
Dhal Tarka
Red lentils, garnished with fresh garlic.
Curry Sauce
Biryani Hyderabadi Style
Basmati rice flavoured with cardamom, cinnamon and cloves. Served with vegetable curry.
Biryani
Hyderabadi style, served with vegetable curry.
Rice
Plain
Steamed basmati rice.
Pilau Rice
Fragrant basmati rice.
Fried Rice
Caramelised fried onions.
Egg Fried Rice
Egg and onions.
Mushroom Pilau Rice
Sliced button mushrooms and onions.
Garlic Fried Rice
Fresh chopped garlic.
Keema Pilau Rice
Minced meat.
Vegetable Pilau Rice
Mixed vegetables in light spices.
Special Fried Rice
Garden peas, onions and egg.
Chilli Fried Rice
Green chillies and onions.
Kolkata Pilau Rice
With mixed tropical dry fruits.
Coconut & Almond Rice
Coconut and almond.
Lemon Fried Rice
Lemon zest with caramelised onions.
English Dishes
Chicken and Chips
Chicken Nuggets & Chips
Scampi and Chips
Fish Fingers and Chips
Plain Omelette and Chips
Green Salad
Chips
Indian Breads
Plain Naan
Keema Naan
Spicy minced meat.
Peshwari Naan
Ground almonds, coconut and sultanas.
Garlic Naan
Fresh chopped garlic.
Chilli Naan
Fresh green chillies.
Cheese Naan
Grated cheddar cheese.
Coriander Naan
Freshly chopped coriander.
Meeta Naan
Golden syrup.
Cheese & Garlic Naan
Grated cheddar cheese and fresh garlic.
Cheese & Keema Naan
Grated cheddar cheese and minced meat.
Paratha
Wholemeal bread pan-fried in butter.
Tandoor Roti
Wholemeal bread cooked in a tandoor.
Chapati
Wholemeal thin bread baked in a tawa.
Extra
Raitha | Plain
Raitha | Onion or Cucumber
White Wine
Mariquita Sauvignon Blanc – Chile
This wine shows a bright yellow—green colour. The nose is elegant with dominant notes of flower exquisitely mixed with herbal tones. Sauvignon Blanc. A simple lifted floral finish that is clean on the palate
Pinot Grigio San Antonio – Italy
A great example is Pinot Grigio. Delicate colour, this light-bodied PG has a ripe fruit aroma with pear and melon flavours on the palate. Crisp and dry, it has balanced acidity with a long lingering finish: juicy fruits and just a hint of vanilla on the palate.
Boars Kloof Chenin Blanc – S Africa
Packed with upfront tropical fruit, the nose charms with an abundance of guava and gooseberries. The pallet follows through with the same fruit flavours, balanced by crisp acidity to ensure a fresh and fruity style of wine.
Bushranger Chardonnay – Australia
This Aussie Chardonnay revels in its fresh, rich tropical fruit flavours best with light and spicy dishes.
Red Wine
Mariquita Merlot – Chile
Delightful aromas of rich chocolate, cherry and plum combine with a warm spiciness and soft finish
San Perito Cabernet Sauvignon – Chile
A deliciously fruity red, full of classic ripe red fruit and berry flavours, with an added touch of Shiraz spice on the finish.
Bushranger Shiraz – Australia
A deliciously fruity red, full of classic ripe red fruit and berry flavours, with an added touch of Shiraz spice on the finish
La Vaca Gorda Malbec – Argentina
Deep and vibrant Malbec with an intense nose of plum, damson and dark chocolate aromas. Lush and layered on the palate, with well-integrated oak and plenty of fine tannins.
Spirits
25ml/50ml measures
Smirnoff Vodka
Jameson
Jack Daniel’s
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Liqueurs
25ml/50ml measures
Disaronno
Archers
Tia Maria
Sambuca White/Pink/Black
Minerals
Pint/Half measures
Coke / Diet Coke
Lemonade
Orange / Pineapple
Soda Water
Bottled Beer
Bangla Premium (large)
Cobra (large)
King Cobra (large)
Alcohol free beer (small)
Gins
Single £7.10 Double £9.20 | Served with Tonic water
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE
Pair with orange peel and Elderflower tonic
TANQUERAY
Pair with lime and Mediterranean tonic
GORDON’S DRY GIN
Pair with lime and Indian tonic
Cocktails
PEACH BELLINI
Peach puree topped with prosecco
MOJITO
Bacardi, fresh mint and lime juice, sugar syrup, soda water
MOSCOW MULE
Vodka, ginger bitters, fresh lime juice, sugar syrup, ginger beer