Masala Zone Piccadilly Circus is a grand Indian brasserie at 224 Piccadilly, occupying the ornate Criterion Restaurant building created in 1873. Mosaics, dramatic lamps, paintings and Indian artefacts give the room a strong visual identity opposite the Eros fountain at the centre of Piccadilly Circus.
Street food draws on traditions from across India, with pani puri, chaat, pakoras, samosas and crisp vegetable snacks providing contrasting combinations of spice, yoghurt, tamarind and fresh herbs. Sharing selections allow a table to compare several regional bites before choosing a larger dish.
Thalis bring a chosen curry together with vegetables, dal, rice or chapattis, papad and chutney on one balanced platter. Slow cooked lamb rogan josh, paneer curry, coastal seafood, grilled chicken and vegetable preparations sit beside biryanis scented with saffron, cardamom and other aromatic spices.
Weekend brunch, afternoon tea and dedicated group menus give the restaurant a broad rhythm beyond lunch and dinner. Cocktails, Indian beer, wine, lassi and tea complete the selection, while a halal kitchen and numerous vegetarian choices make the Piccadilly menu accessible to varied groups.
Address: 224 Piccadilly, Piccadilly Circus, London W1J 9HP, United Kingdom
Masala Zone Piccadilly Circus Menu
OUR SIGNATURE TOASTIE NAANS
Bacon Toastie Naan
with streaky bacon
Masala Omelette Toastie Naan
Onion, tomato, green chilli, coriander
Bacon & Masala Omelette Toastie Naan
Regional breakfasts of india
Rich Luxurious Wedding Scrambled Eggs with Cinnamon & Raisin Pao Toast
This custard soft Bharuchi Akuri originated in Gujarat & is a favourite at Parsi banquets; two eggs, cashew nut, almonds, green chilli, onion & cream
Ginger and Tomato Bhurji with Whole Wheat Triangle Parathas
Two scrambled eggs, had during the winter mustard harvest in Punjab
Bihari Cup Omelette with Pao Toast
Cooked on the outside and soft in the centre – onion, tomato, chilli – all the rage on the streets of Patna
Temple Kanchipuram Idlis with Sambhar & Two Fresh Chutneys
India’s most popular breakfast – steamed fermented lentil and rice cakes served with curried lentil. These are not ordinary idlis – they are tinged with turmeric & are famously served to temple devotees in this 6th century town
Kerala Roast Eggs & Temple Kanchipuram Idlis
Whole eggs masala – favourite in Kerala homes. We serve ours with steamed rice and lentil cakes
Masala Dosa with Sambhar & Two Fresh Chutneys
South Indian traditional – crispy pancake made with overnight fermented stone ground lentil and rice batter, stuffed with spiced potato – served with curried lentil
Lamb Keema Dosa & Two Fresh Chutneys
Crispy pancake as above is stuffed with curried minced lamb
International breakfasts
Mini Breakfast Pastries with Butter & Preserves
Butter croissant, Pain au chocolat, Pain aux raisin
Two Clarence Court Burford Brown Eggs
Poached or scrambled with toasted pao
Avocado on Toaster Pao
with onion, tomato & coriander
Full English Breakfast
Two free range eggs, smoked streaky bacon, Cumberland sausage, masala baked beans, hash brown, grilled tomato, mushrooms & toast
Two Poached Eggs & Avocado on Toasted Pao
Porridge with Date Palm Jaggery & Banana
Patali Gur (aka Date Palm Jaggery) is a seasonal winter delicacy in Bengal
Granola of Oats & Nuts
Made in our kitchen. Served with kitchen set yoghurt, berry compote & blueberries
Pao Toast with Preserves & Butter
Extras
Sausage
2 Bacon Rashers
Eggs
Mushrooms
Masala Baked Beans
Tomatoes
Hash Brown
OUR SIGNATURE TOASTIE NAANS
Bacon Toastie Naan
with streaky bacon
Masala Omelette Toastie Naan
Onion, tomato, green chilli, coriander
Bacon & Masala Omelette Toastie Naan
Regional breakfasts of India
Rich Luxurious Wedding Scrambled Eggs with Cinnamon & Raisin Pao Toast
This custard soft Bharuchi Akuri originated in Gujarat & is a favourite at Parsi banquets; two eggs, cashew nut, almonds, green chilli, onion & cream
Ginger and Tomato Bhurji with Whole Wheat Triangle Parathas
Two scrambled eggs, had during the winter mustard harvest in Punjab
Temple Kanchipuram Idlis with Sambhar & Two Fresh Chutneys
India’s most popular breakfast – steamed fermented lentil and rice cakes served with curried lentil. These are not ordinary idlis – they are tinged with turmeric & are famously served to temple devotees in this 6th century town
Kerala Roast Eggs & Temple Kanchipuram Idlis
Whole eggs masala – favourite in Kerala homes. We serve ours with steamed rice and lentil cakes
Masala Dosa with Sambhar & Two Fresh Chutneys
South Indian traditional – crispy pancake made with overnight fermented stone ground lentil and rice batter, stuffed with spiced potato – served with curried lentil
Lamb Keema Dosa & Two Fresh Chutneys
Crispy pancake as above is stuffed with curried minced lamb
Grazing small plates
Amritsari Angrezi Cheese Balls with Green Chilli
Angrezi means English, A favourite Anglo-Indian monsoon grazing snack. From the famous clubs
Punjabi Vegetable Samosas
Homemade Punjabi whole wheat pastry stuffed with spiced veg, served with curried chickpeas
Pau Bhaji
Spicy potato mash & veg with warm bread
Amritsari Mixed Veg Pakodas
Veggies in crispy batter – favourite teatime snack of Punjab
Calcutta Beetroot Chops
A beloved Kolkata-style snack made with grated beetroot, carrot, potatoes, and a blend of fragrant spices, fried in crisp breadcrumbs
Benarasi Aloo Muttar Tikki
A traditional Benarasi-style potato and green pea patty, delicately spiced with aromatic Indian herbs and seasonings
Lamb Samosa
Crisp, golden wheat pastry parcels stuffed with seasoned minced lamb, onions, and aromatic spices
Chittagong Fish Croquettes
Spicy and robust – part of the delicious Anglo-Bengal cuisine in the days of the Mog cooks
Delhi Fried Chicken
Gram flour fritters…a favourite in Old Town Delhi
Baby Squid Chilli Fry from Cochin
served with tomato chutney
Grazing small plates showcase
Bombay Sprouted Lentil Bhel – a Crispy Salad with Tamarind
Exciting & complex, dressing of three chutneys – from the famous Chowpatty beach
Lucknow Pani ke Batashe (Pani Puri)
Six hollow, crispy-fried puffed balls with a small filling of sprouts and spices – you add tamarind water & pop it in your mouth. Endlessly popular.
Delhi Bhalla Papadi Chaat
A classic Delhi street food favourite featuring soft lentil bhallas (dumplings) and crisp papadi crackers, layered with sweet yoghurt, tangy tamarind chutney, fresh mint chutney, and a sprinkle of aromatic spices.
Pau Bhaji
Spicy potato mash & veg with warm bread
Calcutta Beetroot Chops
A beloved Kolkata-style snack made with grated beetroot, carrot, potatoes, and a blend of fragrant spices, fried in crisp breadcrumbs
Tea time bites
India’s tea time favourites
Amritsari Angrezi Cheese Balls with Green Chilli
Angrezi means English, A favourite Anglo-Indian monsoon grazing snack. From the famous clubs
Mini Beetroot Croquettes
Small Punjabi Vegetable Samosa
Crispy homemade whole wheat pastry stuffed with spiced veg & served with chutney
Lamb Samosa
Amritsari Mixed Veg Pakodas
Veggies in crispy batter – favourite teatime snack of Punjab
Baby Squid Chilli Fry from Cochin
served with tomato chutney
Tea Sandwiches
Chicken tikka; chutney & cheddar cheese
Regular Thali
This is how Indians eat at home. An explosion of tastes, spectacularly served on a stainless steel platter. Each irresistible little dish adds its own magic to a perfectly balanced, nutritious meal. Choose one from the curries section below. The other items are set and change weekly.
Vegetable Thali
Chicken Thali
Fish Thali
Lamb Thali
Black Dal supplement
Raita supplement
Curries
Our curries map a mouth-watering journey across India’s diverse regional cuisine. Each crafted with local knowledge and love for their individual traditions, to preserve their deliciously distinct character
Undhiyo – Gujarati Favourite
Very special dish with nine different exotic veggies, including raw banana, suran, yam, val dal – cooked with garlic & fresh green herbs
Jackfruit Kofta Sunheri Curry
Crushed jackfruit in a rich golden curry
Paneer Makhanwalla
Freshly kitchen made Indian pressed cheese in a spicy, rich tasting, slowly carmelised, tomato curry. It is finished with fresh fenugreek leaves
Calcutta Chicken Chop
Luxurious tasting curry – chicken thighs marinated with fresh herbs and spices
Chicken Mangalore
Heat of red chilli and warming spices – black pepper, clove, ginger – is balanced out with coconut milk & lime to produce delicious & intense flavour
Chicken Saffron Korma
Zero chilli dish with highly – prized saffron, turmeric & cardamom
Bhuna Gosht Curry
A rich and robust Indian curry featuring tender pieces of lamb slowly cooked in a thick, intensely flavoured sauce. Prepared using the traditional bhuna technique, where onions, tomatoes and aromatic spices are carefully sautéed to develop deep flavour.
Butter Chicken
The proper Delhi masterpiece-grilled chicken thigh tikka in a slow cooked tomato curry, finished with sundried fenugreek. Thigh meat is widely preferred in curries in India as it does not dry out before spices are cooked through
Wedding Fish Curry
A celebratory Bengali speciality, traditionally served at weddings, featuring tender fish, potato & cauliflower cooked in a rich, aromatic stew infused with warming spices and classic Bengali flavours.
Patiala Saag Murgh
A hearty Punjabi speciality from Patiala, featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich blend of slow-cooked mustard green leaves, spinach and traditional spices.
Dhaka Prawn Curry
A classic Bengali seafood delicacy featuring succulent prawns gently simmered in a fragrant, lightly spiced curry infused with traditional spices and a rich, flavourful sauce.
Dhaaba Duck Egg Masala
Egg curry is a much loved comfort dish in northern and eastern India
Lamb Rogan Josh
Staple dish of North India – Kashmiri chilli & a blend of 15 spices together with onion, fresh herbs, tomato are slow cooked over 4 hours for a rich & complex tasting lamb curry
Grilled & griddled
Each marinated, some overnight, with carefully blended spices, then grilled or cooked to order.
Malai Chicken Tikka
Marinated chicken thighs in a sophisticated combination of spices including cardamom, fresh coriander stems & cashew nut with yoghurt & fresh cream
Konkan Grilled Seabream with Fisherman's Spices
including ginger, tamarind, chilli
Plate Size Chapli Kebab
Served on naan – it is the signature dish of the Khyber Pass region
Paneer Tikka
Freshly kitchen made paneer marinated in yoghurt, fresh Fenugreek leaves, yellow chilli
House Biryanis
Konkan Green Veg Biryani
Rice & mixed vegetables dum slow cooked with fennel, star anise, cardamom, curry leaf, coconut & green chillies
Shahi Mughlai Chicken Biryani
North Indian spices, chicken and basmati rice is cooked in a sealed pot and perfumed with saffron & ittar – served with raita
Traditional Lucknowi Lamb Biryani
Boneless lamb & spices cooked with basmati rice till the flavours infuse and the rice is cooked – served with raita
Sides
Papad & Chutney
Black Dal Makhni (Lentil)
Dal of the Day (Lentil)
Homemade Raita
Potato of the day
Veg of the day
Baby Spinach with Garlic
Kachumber Salad
Chole (chickpeas) Masala
Onion, Lemon & Chillies
per portion
Bread & Rice
Steamed Rice
Chapattis (2)
Plain Naan
Garlic Naan
Cheese Naan
Peshawari Naan
Desserts
Kulfi
Pistachio or raspberry malai Indian clotted cream
Mango Srikhand Fruit Cup
Layers of fresh berries, mango srikhand, ginger crumble, fresh mango
Gajjar Halwa
With rabri, caramelised carrot
Gulab Jamun with Ginger Ice Cream
Chocolate Brownie
Fudgy walnut brownie, ginger ice cream & chocolate sauce
Sorbets
Mango, blood orange or coconut
Ice Creams
Ginger, chocolate, strawberry
Grazing small plates showcase
Sonepat Masala Papad
Sprinkled with fresh tomato, onion, cucumber
Amritsari Mixed Veg Pakodas
Veggies in crispy batter – favourite teatime snack of Punjab
Chilli Garlic Desi Potato Chips
Chips with masala sprinkle & chaat ketchup. “Desi” means real Indian
Lucknow Pani ke Batashe (Pani Puri)
Six hollow, crispy-fried puffed balls with a small filling of sprouts and spices – you add tamarind water & pop it in your mouth. Endlessly popular.
Delhi Bhalla Papadi Chaat
A classic Delhi street food favourite featuring soft lentil bhallas (dumplings) and crisp papadi crackers, layered with sweet yoghurt, tangy tamarind chutney, fresh mint chutney, and a sprinkle of aromatic spices.
Delhi Jalebi Chaat
Modern Indian street food with savoury crispy jalebi (swirls of deep-fried flour batter) combined with yoghurt, tamarind, spices & fresh herbs
Amritsari Angrezi Cheese Balls with Green Chilli
Angrezi means English, A favourite Anglo-Indian monsoon grazing snack. From the famous clubs
Onion Flower Bhajia
Crispy, pretty, yummy with chaat chutney
Punjabi Vegetable Samosas
Homemade Punjabi whole wheat pastry stuffed with spiced veg, served with curried chickpeas
Calcutta Beetroot Chops
A beloved Kolkata-style snack made with grated beetroot, carrot, potatoes, and a blend of fragrant spices, fried in crisp breadcrumbs
Pau Bhaji
Spicy potato mash & veg with warm bread
Benarasi Aloo Muttar Tikki
A traditional Benarasi-style potato and green pea patty, delicately spiced with aromatic Indian herbs and seasonings
Bombay Sprouted Lentil Bhel – a Crispy Salad with Tamarind
Exciting & complex, dressing of three chutneys – from the famous Chowpatty beach
Chittagong Fish Croquettes
Spicy and robust – part of the delicious Anglo-Bengal cuisine in the days of the Mog cooks
Delhi Fried Chicken
Gram flour fritters…a favourite in Old Town Delhi
Madras Chicken 65
Crispy chicken, ginger & red chilli; a Chennai favourite
Lamb Samosa
Crisp, golden wheat pastry parcels stuffed with seasoned minced lamb, onions, and aromatic spices
Baby Squid Chilli Fry from Cochin
served with tomato chutney
Karwari Crispy Fried Prawns
served with raw mango mayo with a drop of garlic
Sharing grazing selection
Minimum 2 persons. Graze through our selection of small plates to make a two course meal or to make a main course.
7 Item selection
Mixed Sprouted Lentil Bhel, Lamb Samosa, Cheese Balls, Bhalla Papadi Chaat, Baby Squid Chilli Fry, Delhi Fried Chicken, Chittagong Fish Croquettes Veg Sprouted Lentil Bhel, Beetroot Chop, Pau Bhaji, Chilli Garlic Desi Potato Chips, Bhalla Papadi Chaat, Delhi Jalebi Chaat, Lucknow Pani ke Batashe
5 item selection
Mixed Sprouted Lentil Bhel, Bhalla Papadi Chaat, Cheese Balls, Baby Squid Chilli Fry, Lamb Samosa Veg Sprouted Lentil Bhel, Jalebi Chaat, Pau Bhaji, Beetroot Chops, Bhalla Papadi Chaat
Lunch Specials
Masala Omelette Toastie Naan
Freshly made naan toasted with onion, tomato, greenchilli, coriander; layered with peppered cream cheese & our homemade tomato & kasaundi jam-chutney
Masala Dosa with Sambhar & Two Fresh Chutneys
South Indian traditional – crispy pancake made with overnight fermented stone ground lentil and rice batter, stuffed with spiced potato – served with curried lentil.
Lamb Keema Dosa & Two Fresh Chutneys
South Indian traditional – crispy pancake made with overnight fermented stone ground lentil and rice batter, stuffed with spiced potato and curried minced lamb
Regular Thali
This is how Indians eat at home. An explosion of tastes, spectacularly served on a stainless steel platter. Each irresistible little dish adds its own magic to a perfectly balanced, nutritious meal. Choose one from the curries section below. The other items are set and change weekly.
Vegetable Thali
Chicken Thali
Fish Thali
Lamb Thali
Black Dal supplement
Raita supplement
Curries
Our curries map a mouth-watering journey across India’s diverse regional cuisine. Each crafted with local knowledge and love for their individual traditions, to preserve their deliciously distinct character
Undhiyo – Gujarati Favourite
Very special dish with nine different exotic veggies, including raw banana, suran, yam, val dal – cooked with garlic & fresh green herbs
Jackfruit Kofta Sunheri Curry
Crushed jackfruit in a rich golden curry
Paneer Makhanwalla
Freshly kitchen made Indian pressed cheese in a spicy, rich tasting, slowly carmelised, tomato curry. It is finished with fresh fenugreek leaves
Calcutta Chicken Chop
Luxurious tasting curry – chicken thighs marinated with fresh herbs and spices
Chicken Mangalore
Heat of red chilli and warming spices – black pepper, clove, ginger – is balanced out with coconut milk & lime to produce delicious & intense flavour
Chicken Saffron Korma
Zero chilli dish with highly – prized saffron, turmeric & cardamom
Dhaaba Duck Egg Masala
Egg curry is a much loved comfort dish in northern and eastern India
Bhuna Gosht Curry
A rich and robust Indian curry featuring tender pieces of lamb slowly cooked in a thick, intensely flavoured sauce. Prepared using the traditional bhuna technique, where onions, tomatoes and aromatic spices are carefully sautéed to develop deep flavour.
Butter Chicken
The proper Delhi masterpiece-grilled chicken thigh tikka in a slow cooked tomato curry, finished with sundried fenugreek. Thigh meat is widely preferred in curries in India as it does not dry out before spices are cooked through
Patiala Saag Murgh
A hearty Punjabi speciality from Patiala, featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich blend of slow-cooked mustard green leaves, spinach and traditional spices.
Dhaka Prawn Curry
A classic Bengali seafood delicacy featuring succulent prawns gently simmered in a fragrant, lightly spiced curry infused with traditional spices and a rich, flavourful sauce.
Lamb Rogan Josh
Staple dish of North India – Kashmiri chilli & a blend of 15 spices together with onion, fresh herbs, tomato are slow cooked over 4 hours for a rich & complex tasting lamb curry
Grilled & griddled
Each marinated, some overnight, with carefully blended spices, then grilled or cooked to order.
Malai Chicken Tikka
Marinated chicken thighs in a sophisticated combination of spices including cardamom, fresh coriander stems & cashew nut with yoghurt & fresh cream
Konkan Grilled Seabream with Fisherman's Spices
including ginger, tamarind, chilli
Plate Size Chapli Kebab
Served on naan – it is the signature dish of the Khyber Pass region
Paneer Tikka
Freshly kitchen made paneer marinated in yoghurt, fresh Fenugreek leaves, yellow chilli
House Biryanis
Konkan Green Veg Biryani
Rice & mixed vegetables dum slow cooked with fennel, star anise, cardamom, curry leaf, coconut & green chillies
Shahi Mughlai Chicken Biryani
North Indian spices, chicken and basmati rice is cooked in a sealed pot and perfumed with saffron & ittar – served with raita
Traditional Lucknowi Lamb Biryani
Boneless lamb & spices cooked with basmati rice till the flavours infuse and the rice is cooked – served with raita
Sides
Papad & Chutney
Black Dal Makhni (Lentil)
Dal of the Day (Lentil)
Homemade Raita
Potato of the day
Veg of the day
Baby Spinach with Garlic
Chole (chickpeas) Masala
Kachumber Salad
Onion, Lemon & Chillies
per portion
Bread & Rice
Steamed Rice
Chapattis (2)
Plain Naan
Garlic Naan
Cheese Naan
Peshawari Naan
Desserts
Kulfi
Pistachio or raspberry malai Indian clotted cream
Mango Srikhand Fruit Cup
Layers of fresh berries, mango srikhand, ginger crumble, fresh mango
Gajjar Halwa
With rabri, caramelised carrot
Gulab Jamun with Ginger Ice Cream
Chocolate Brownie
Fudgy walnut brownie, ginger ice cream & chocolate sauce
Sorbets
Mango, blood orange or coconut
Ice Creams
Ginger, chocolate, strawberry
Grazing small plates showcase
Bombay Sprouted Lentil Bhel – a Crispy Salad with Tamarind
Exciting & complex, dressing of three chutneys – from the famous Chowpatty beach
Lucknow Pani ke Batashe (Pani Puri)
Six hollow, crispy-fried puffed balls with a small filling of sprouts and spices – you add tamarind water & pop it in your mouth. Endlessly popular.
Delhi Bhalla Papadi Chaat
A classic Delhi street food favourite featuring soft lentil bhallas (dumplings) and crisp papadi crackers, layered with sweet yoghurt, tangy tamarind chutney, fresh mint chutney, and a sprinkle of aromatic spices.
Pau Bhaji
Spicy potato mash & veg with warm bread
Calcutta Beetroot Chops
A beloved Kolkata-style snack made with grated beetroot, carrot, potatoes, and a blend of fragrant spices, fried in crisp breadcrumbs
Tea time bites
India’s tea time favourites
Amritsari Angrezi Cheese Balls with Green Chilli
Angrezi means English, A favourite Anglo-Indian monsoon grazing snack. From the famous clubs
Mini Beetroot Croquettes
Small Punjabi Vegetable Samosa
Crispy homemade whole wheat pastry stuffed with spiced veg & served with chutney
Lamb Samosa
Amritsari Mixed Veg Pakodas
Veggies in crispy batter – favourite teatime snack of Punjab
Baby Squid Chilli Fry from Cochin
served with tomato chutney
Tea Sandwiches
Chicken tikka; chutney & cheddar cheese
Regular Thali
This is how Indians eat at home. An explosion of tastes, spectacularly served on a stainless steel platter. Each irresistible little dish adds its own magic to a perfectly balanced, nutritious meal. Choose one from the curries section below. The other items are set and change weekly.
Vegetable Thali
Chicken Thali
Fish Thali
Lamb Thali
Black Dal supplement
Raita supplement
Curries
Our curries map a mouth-watering journey across India’s diverse regional cuisine. Each crafted with local knowledge and love for their individual traditions, to preserve their deliciously distinct character
Undhiyo – Gujarati Favourite
Very special dish with nine different exotic veggies, including raw banana, suran, yam, val dal – cooked with garlic & fresh green herbs
Jackfruit Kofta Sunheri Curry
Crushed jackfruit in a rich golden curry
Paneer Makhanwalla
Freshly kitchen made Indian pressed cheese in a spicy, rich tasting, slowly carmelised, tomato curry. It is finished with fresh fenugreek leaves
Calcutta Chicken Chop
Luxurious tasting curry – chicken thighs marinated with fresh herbs and spices
Chicken Mangalore
Heat of red chilli and warming spices – black pepper, clove, ginger – is balanced out with coconut milk and lime to produce delicious & intense favours
Butter Chicken
The proper Delhi masterpiece. Grilled chicken thigh tikka in slow cooked tomato curry, finished with sundried fenugreek. Indians only use thigh meat
Chicken Saffron Korma
Zero chilli dish with highly – prized saffron, turmeric & cardamom
Patiala Saag Murgh
A hearty Punjabi speciality from Patiala, featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich blend of slow-cooked mustard green leaves, spinach and traditional spices.
Dhaka Prawn Curry
A classic Bengali seafood delicacy featuring succulent prawns gently simmered in a fragrant, lightly spiced curry infused with traditional spices and a rich, flavourful sauce.
Lamb Rogan Josh
Staple dish of North India – Kashmiri chilli & a blend of 15 spices together with onion, fresh herbs, tomato are slow cooked over 4 hours for a rich & complex tasting lamb curry
Sides
Kachumber Salad
Fresh Potato of the day
Fresh Veg of the day
Dal of the Day (Lentil)
Black Dal
Onion, Lemon & Chillies
per portion
Bread & Rice
Steamed Rice
Chapattis (2)
Plain Naan
Garlic Naan
Desserts
Kulfi
pistachio or raspberry malai Indian clotted cream
Mango Srikhand Fruit Cup
Layers of fresh berries, mango srikhand, ginger crumble, fresh mango
Gajjar Halwa
with rabri, caramelised carrot
Gulab Jamun with Ginger Ice Cream
Chocolate Brownie
fudgy walnut brownie, ginger ice cream & chocolate sauce
Sorbets
mango, blood orange or coconut
Ice Creams
ginger, chocolate, strawberry
Grazing small plates showcase
A showcase of food bursting with local flavour & colour from India’s streets
Sonepat Masala Papad
Sprinkled with fresh tomato, onion, cucumber
Amritsari Mixed Veg Pakodas
Veggies in crispy batter – favourite teatime snack of Punjab
Chilli Garlic Desi Potato Chips
Chips with masala sprinkle & chaat ketchup. “Desi” means real Indian
Lucknow Pani ke Batashe (Pani Puri)
Six hollow, crispy-fried puffed balls with a small filling of sprouts and spices – you add tamarind water & pop it in your mouth. Endlessly popular.
Delhi Bhalla Papadi Chaat
A classic Delhi street food favourite featuring soft lentil bhallas (dumplings) and crisp papadi crackers, layered with sweet yoghurt, tangy tamarind chutney, fresh mint chutney, and a sprinkle of aromatic spices.
Delhi Jalebi Chaat
Modern Indian street food with savoury crispy jalebi (swirls of deep-fried flour batter) combined with yoghurt, tamarind, spices & fresh herbs
Amritsari Angrezi Cheese Balls with Green Chilli
Angrezi means English, A favourite Anglo-Indian monsoon grazing snack. From the famous clubs
Onion Flower Bhajia
Crispy, pretty, yummy with chaat chutney
Punjabi Vegetable Samosas
Homemade Punjabi whole wheat pastry stuffed with spiced veg, served with curried chickpeas
Calcutta Beetroot Chops
A beloved Kolkata-style snack made with grated beetroot, carrot, potatoes, and a blend of fragrant spices, fried in crisp breadcrumbs
Pau Bhaji
Spicy potato mash & veg with warm bread
Benarasi Aloo Muttar Tikki
A traditional Benarasi-style potato and green pea patty, delicately spiced with aromatic Indian herbs and seasonings
Bombay Sprouted Lentil Bhel – a Crispy Salad with Tamarind
Exciting & complex, dressing of three chutneys – from the famous Chowpatty beach
Chittagong Fish Croquettes
Spicy and robust – part of the delicious Anglo-Bengal cuisine in the days of the Mog cooks
Delhi Fried Chicken
Gram flour fritters…a favourite in Old Town Delhi
Madras Chicken 65
Crispy chicken, ginger & red chilli; a Chennai favourite
Lamb Samosa
Crisp, golden wheat pastry parcels stuffed with seasoned minced lamb, onions, and aromatic spices
Baby Squid Chilli Fry from Cochin
served with tomato chutney
Karwari Crispy Fried Prawns
served with raw mango mayo with a drop of garlic
Sharing grazing selection
Minimum 2 persons. Graze through our selection of small plates to make a two course meal or to make a main course.
7 Item selection
Mixed Sprouted Lentil Bhel, Lamb Samosa, Cheese Balls, Bhalla Papadi Chaat, Baby Squid Chilli Fry, Delhi Fried Chicken, Chittagong Fish Croquettes Veg Sprouted Lentil Bhel, Beetroot Chop, Pau Bhaji, Chilli Garlic Desi Potato Chips, Bhalla Papadi Chaat, Delhi Jalebi Chaat, Lucknow Pani ke Batashe
5 item selection
Mixed Sprouted Lentil Bhel, Bhalla Papadi Chaat, Cheese Balls, Baby Squid Chilli Fry, Lamb Samosa Veg Sprouted Lentil Bhel, Bhalla Papadi Chaat, Cheese Balls, Baby Squid Chilli Fry, Lamb Samosa
Lunch Specials
Masala Omelette Toastie Naan
Freshly made naan toasted with onion, tomato, greenchilli, coriander; layered with peppered cream cheese & our homemade tomato & kasaundi jam-chutney
Masala Dosa with Sambhar & Two Fresh Chutneys
South Indian traditional – crispy pancake made with overnight fermented stone ground lentil and rice batter, stuffed with spiced potato – served with curried lentil.
Lamb Keema Dosa & Two Fresh Chutneys
South Indian traditional – crispy pancake made with overnight fermented stone ground lentil and rice batter, stuffed with spiced potato and curried minced lamb
Regular Thali
This is how Indians eat at home. An explosion of tastes, spectacularly served on a stainless steel platter. Each irresistible little dish adds its own magic to a perfectly balanced, nutritious meal. Choose one from the curries section below. The other items are set and change weekly.
Vegetable Thali
Chicken Thali
Fish Thali
Lamb Thali
Black Dal supplement
Raita supplement
Curries
Our curries map a mouth-watering journey across India’s diverse regional cuisine. Each crafted with local knowledge and love for their individual traditions, to preserve their deliciously distinct character
Undhiyo – Gujarati Favourite
Very special dish with nine different exotic veggies, including raw banana, suran, yam, val dal – cooked with garlic & fresh green herbs
Jackfruit Kofta Sunheri Curry
Crushed jackfruit in a rich golden curry
Paneer Makhanwalla
Freshly kitchen made Indian pressed cheese in a spicy, rich tasting, slowly carmelised, tomato curry. It is finished with fresh fenugreek leaves
Calcutta Chicken Chop
Luxurious tasting curry – chicken thighs marinated with fresh herbs and spices
Chicken Mangalore
Heat of red chilli and warming spices – black pepper, clove, ginger – is balanced out with coconut milk & lime to produce delicious & intense flavour
Chicken Saffron Korma
Zero chilli dish with highly – prized saffron, turmeric & cardamom
Bhuna Gosht Curry
A rich and robust Indian curry featuring tender pieces of lamb slowly cooked in a thick, intensely flavoured sauce. Prepared using the traditional bhuna technique, where onions, tomatoes and aromatic spices are carefully sautéed to develop deep flavour.
Butter Chicken
The proper Delhi masterpiece-grilled chicken thigh tikka in a slow cooked tomato curry, finished with sundried fenugreek. Thigh meat is widely preferred in curries in India as it does not dry out before spices are cooked through
Wedding Fish Curry
A celebratory Bengali speciality, traditionally served at weddings, featuring tender fish, potato & cauliflower cooked in a rich, aromatic stew infused with warming spices and classic Bengali flavours.
Patiala Saag Murgh
A hearty Punjabi speciality from Patiala, featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich blend of slow-cooked mustard green leaves, spinach and traditional spices.
Dhaka Prawn Curry
A classic Bengali seafood delicacy featuring succulent prawns gently simmered in a fragrant, lightly spiced curry infused with traditional spices and a rich, flavourful sauce.
Dhaaba Duck Egg Masala
Egg curry is a much loved comfort dish in northern and eastern India
Lamb Rogan Josh
Staple dish of North India – Kashmiri chilli & a blend of 15 spices together with onion, fresh herbs, tomato are slow cooked over 4 hours for a rich & complex tasting lamb curry
Grilled & griddled
Each marinated, some overnight, with carefully blended spices, then grilled or cooked to order.
Malai Chicken Tikka
Marinated chicken thighs in a sophisticated combination of spices including cardamom, fresh coriander stems & cashew nut with yoghurt & fresh cream
Konkan Grilled Seabream with Fisherman's Spices
including ginger, tamarind, chilli
Plate Size Chapli Kebab
Served on naan – it is the signature dish of the Khyber Pass region
Paneer Tikka
Freshly kitchen made paneer marinated in yoghurt, fresh Fenugreek leaves, yellow chilli
House Biryanis
Konkan Green Veg Biryani
Rice & mixed vegetables dum slow cooked with fennel, star anise, cardamom, curry leaf, coconut & green chillies
Shahi Mughlai Chicken Biryani
North Indian spices, chicken and basmati rice is cooked in a sealed pot and perfumed with saffron & ittar – served with raita
Traditional Lucknowi Lamb Biryani
Boneless lamb & spices cooked with basmati rice till the flavours infuse and the rice is cooked – served with raita
Sides
Papad & Chutney
Black Dal Makhni (Lentil)
Dal of the Day (Lentil)
Homemade Raita
Potato of the day
Veg of the day
Baby Spinach with Garlic
Kachumber Salad
Chole (chickpeas) Masala
Onion, Lemon & Chillies
per portion
Bread & Rice
Steamed Rice
Chapattis (2)
Plain Naan
Garlic Naan
Cheese Naan
Peshawari Naan
Desserts
Kulfi
Pistachio or raspberry malai Indian clotted cream
Mango Srikhand Fruit Cup
Layers of fresh berries, mango srikhand, ginger crumble, fresh mango
Gajjar Halwa
With rabri, caramelised carrot
Gulab Jamun with Ginger Ice Cream
Chocolate Brownie
Fudgy walnut brownie, ginger ice cream & chocolate sauce
Sorbets
Mango, blood orange or coconut
Ice Creams
Ginger, chocolate, strawberry
Masala high chai
£25.75 per person
Lamb Sliders
Mini kebab hamburgers with fresh kitchen-baked buns
Pakoras
Favourite monsoon snack of assorted crispy lentil-coated veggies, served with chutneys
Chettinad Fish Croquettes
From one of the most renowned regional cuisines of India, with a unique blend of star Anise, Black Stone Flower, Indian capers & fresh herbs
Small Punjabi Vegetable Samosa
Crispy homemade whole wheat pastry stuffed with spiced veg & served with chutney
Tea sandwiches
Chicken tikka; chutney & cheddar cheese
Mini Gulab Jamun
Nankhatai biscuit
Assorted Pastries & Plum Cake
Masala Chai or
Choice of teas, or
Chilled Thandai
Vegetarian option
Angrezi Cheese Balls with Green Chilli
Angrezi means English. A favourite Anglo-Indian monsoon grazing snack. From the famous clubs
Pakoras
Favourite monsoon snack of assorted crispy lentil coated veggies, served with chutneys
Mini Baroda Batata Vadas
Crumbled potato and chickpeas balls
Small Punjabi Vegetable Samosa
Crispy homemade whole wheat pastry stuffed with spiced veg & served with chutney
Tea Sandwiches
Tomato & cucumber; chutney & cheddar cheese
Mini Gulab Jamun
Famous dessert of reduced milk dumplings fried and then infused in a rose water sugar syrup
Nankhatai biscuit
Shortbread biscuits originating from Gujarat
Assorted Pastries & Plum Cake
Masala Chai or
Choice of teas, or
Chilled Thandai
A celebratory rich and energising milk drink flavoured with saffron, ground almond and cooling spices
Kids menu
For 7 & Under
Main course
Main course & Dessert
Please ask for details
Chicken Saffron Korma
Served with rice
Chicken Burger
Served with salad & chips
Fish Fingers
Served with chips and tartar sauce
Margherita Pizza
Kids Chicken Thali
Spicy with chilli
Kids Veg Thali
Spicy with chilli
Scoop of Ice Cream
chocolate or strawberry
TRY OUR COLLECTION OF LIGHT & ELEGANT SPRITZ SERVES
Elderflower Spritz – Floral | Vibrant | Delicate
Elderflower liqueur, prosecco, soda
Mandarin Spritz – Citrus | Zesty | Fruity
Mandarin and orange blossom liqueur, prosecco, mandarin and ginger soda
Raspberry Spritz – Berry | Vibrant | Light
Raspberry liqueur, rose prosecco, soda
COCKTAILS
Strawberry & Rhubarb Sling – Summer Fruits | Vibrant
Rhubarb & ginger gin, strawberry, lemon, ginger ale
Mango Mule – Tropical | Refreshing | Long
Langs mango & ginger rum, lime, Indian mango, ginger beer
Saffron & Black pepper Negroni – Aromatic | Bitter | Short
Gin, Campari, Azaline saffron vermouth, black pepper bitters
Jaggery & Date Old Fashioned – Rich | Complex | Strong
Glengoyne 12 scotch, dates, jaggery syrup, angostura bitters
Spiced Pineapple Daiquiri – Lush | Tropical | Juicy
Langs spiced rum, pressed pineapple, lime, pineapple syrup
Chai Star Martini – Fruity | Spiced | Exotic
Vanilla vodka, passoa liqueur, passion fruit, chai syrup, lime
Nimbu Pani Margarita – Zesty | Vibrant | Savoury
Tequila, ginger liqueur, lime, spices, sugar
Smoky Ginger Sour – Smoky | Sharp | Fiery
Smokehead Islay Scotch, Glengoyne 12 scotch, honey, ginger, lemon
NON ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS
Tropical Vibes – Exotic | Juicy | Thirst quenching
Mango, passion fruit, pineapple, lemon, soda water
Rhu-berry Cooler – Fruity | Refreshing | Tall
Rhubarb, strawberry, apple, lemon, ginger ale
Indian Forest – Light | Elegant | Complex
Everleaf Forest aperitif, lemon, mandarin & ginger soda
BEERS
Masala Zone Craft Pilsner, London (VGN)
Specially tailored for our food by Freedom Brewery. 4.4%, 33cl
Kingfisher
India’s number one selling beer. Crisp, clean, light bitterness and citrus. 4.8%, 33cl
Kingfisher Ultra
Premium beer, smooth and light-bodied, with a dry and satisfying finish. 5% 33cl.
King Cobra
Double fermented in the bottle. Full bodied & pairs well with spicy flavours. 5.2% 75cl
Estrella Free Damm – Non-alcoholic
Clean intense aroma, with hops taking centre stage. 0.0%, 25cl
Peacock Cider
Delicious bittersweet apples provide a dry finish offering an ideal partnership for spice. 4.8%, 50cl
SPIRITS
Finlandia Vodka
Bacardi Carta Blanca
Langs Spiced Rum
Edinburgh Gin Classic
Edinburgh Rhubarb and Ginger Gin
Glengoyne 12 year old Single Malt Scotch
Glengoyne 15 year old Single Malt Scotch
Tamdhu 12 year old Single Malt Scotch
Smokehead Original Islay Single Malt Scotch
Mixers
SOFT DRINKS
Fresh Juices
Orange, Sweet Apple, Watermelon, Pineapple
Green Energiser
Apple, celery, pear, cucumber, spinach, ginger, lemon
Coke 33cl
Diet Coke 33cl
Sprite 33cl
Vita Coco Natural Water
Kings Down Mineral Water 33cl
Still or Sparkling
Kings Down Mineral Water 75cl
Still or Sparkling
INDIAN SPECIALITIES
Old favourites, new tastes
Lassi
Mango, or Sweet Natural
Chaas
lighter than lassi – salted and with herbs & cumin
Nimboo Pani
Fresh Indian lemon squash
Cucumber & Mint Nimboo Pani
Our simple uplifting and cleansing twist on the Nimboo Pani
Masala Coke
Made with attitude – spiced up coke!
DRINKS AFTER THE MEAL
Malabar Espresso Martini
Vodka, espresso, cardamom, orgeat
Jaggery and Date Old Fashioned
Glengoyne 12 Scotch inflused with dates, jaggery syrup, angostura bitters
Chocolate Negroni
Edinburgh Gin, Campari, sweet Vermouth, Mozart dark chocolate liqueur
CHAMPAGNE / SPARKLING
Prosecco Rosé, Ca’ di Alte, Veneto, Italy
Intense aromas of peach, raspberry and ripe passion fruit. Full-bodied and fresh, with a pleasant acidity and harmonious flavours.
Prosecco Spumante Brut, La Cavea, Veneto, Italy
Fresh, floral and dry
Rathfinny Wine Estate, Classic Cuvee Brut, England
A future classic from a top English estate. Perfect as an aperitif or with a creamy dish.
Rosé, Candover Brook, Hampshire, England
On the palate, creamy mouthfeel and a bold mousse are tempered by the wine’s mouth-watering acidity and vibrant purity of fruit.
Champagne, Piper-Heldsieck – Brut, France
Red apple, citrus and brioche. Fine Mousse.
Champagne Rosé, Devaux, France
This wine is complex, with very fine bubbles, a creamy mouth-feel, flavours of raspberry, strawberries, some hazelnut notes and a long finish.
Champagne Charles Heidsieck, Blanc de Blancs, France
On the palate, it bears all the hallmarks of a boldness, generosity and elegance. It displays appealing mineral, slightly salty, iodine notes, and has a silky, creamy texture that leaves a lasting impression.
ROSÉ
Monastrell Rosado, Murcia, Spain
Fun, fruity and floral style. Easy drinking.
`R` Rosato, Alpha Zeta, Veneto, Italy
Delicate & dry with a floral bouquet & cherry notes.
`Estérelle` Côtes de Provence, Château du Rouët, France
Summer in a glass. Strawberries & raspberries with a creamy texture
WHITE WINE
Macabeo, Molinico Loco, Murcia, Spain
Green apple & peach with a dry finish
Trebbiano/Garganega, Ponte Pietra, Veneto, Italy
Delicate, easy-drinking dry style, a good all-rounder
Sauvignon Blanc, Côtes de Thau, Languedoc, France
Zesty & aromatic with a touch of lychee and white flowers
`C` Chardonnay, Alpha Zeta, Veneto, Italy
Soft, creamy palate balanced by red apple and peach
Soave Classico `Terre di Monteforte` Monteforte, Veneto, Italy
Notes of apple blossom, marzipan & a touch of citrus
Pinot Grigio, Ca' di Alte, Veneto, Italy
Crisp and light-bodied with a touch of pear and honey
Gavi di Gavi, Terre Antiche, Piemonte, Italy
Dry & mineral, perfect with seafood
Vouvray Sec, Château Moncontour, Loire, France
The palate is crisp, clean and beautifully balanced, with a long, elegant finish.
Chenin Blanc, Old Vines, Kloof Street, Swartland, South Africa
The palate has a vibrant acidity balanced by supple texture and pithy character.
Riesling Organic, Rheinhesse, Trocken, Germany
The palate is refreshing, with juicy acidity and a subtle minerality.
Chablis, Domain de L’Enclos, Burgundy, France
Citrus and green fruit on the nose. The palate is beautifully balanced, with an elegant, steely acidity, alongside concentrated flavours and a charming minerality
Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, Holdaway Vineyard, Blank Canvas, New Zealand
This wine is focused and explosive on both nose and palate yet remains elegantly balanced.
Chardonnay, Giant Steps Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia
An elegant, refined and delicate Chardonnay. Crisp acidity ensures a refreshing, clean finish.
Gewürztraminer, Domaine Rolly Gassmann, Alsace, France
Notes of jasmine and exotic fruits, leading to a complex and rich palate, lifted by a fresh saline finish.
RED WINE
Merlot/Corvina, Ponte Pietra, Veneto, Italy
Soft tannins and bright red fruit
Vinho Regional Tinto, Terra Franca, Portugal
Medium-bodied with blackberries and pepper
Rosso Veronese, Pergolino, Veneto, Italy
Crisp berries, juicy in the mid-palate and a touch of spice on the finish
Pinot Nero, Ca' di Alte, Veneto, Italy
Light-bodied with cranberry, strawberry & a hint of earthiness
Cabernet Sauvignon, Robertson, Breede River Valley, South Africa
Juicy blackcurrant with hints of chocolate and mint
Malbec, Organic Familia de Vinos, Fairtrade, Mendoza, Argentina
Medium bodied with round and velvety tannins, and a refreshing mouthfeel
Rioja Crianza, Gran Dominio, Spain
Notes of cinnamon, coconut and vanilla complement the dark, fruity undertones
Primitivo di Puglia, A Mano, Italy
Super juicy and vibrant with blackberries, mocha and dried fruit
Haut-Médoc, Château Larose Trintaudon, Bordeaux, France
Elegant & savoury with subtle hints of tobacco & cedar
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château de Vaudieu, Rhône, France
Full-bodied and the ripe tannins gently support the cherry, cassis and herb character on the finish.
Pinot Noir, Central Otago Pinot Noir, Wild Earth, New Zealand
Vibrant fruit and intense aromas complement a serious structure with finesse.
Amarone della Valpolicella, Corte Giara, Veneto, Italy
The characteristic hints of black. Dry and well-balanced; a supple and powerful wine.
Mercurey 1er Cru `Les Puillets`, Burgundy, Domaine du Château, Philippe le Hardi, France
Powerful on the palate, with flavours of red fruits and soft spices that fill the mouth, beautifully balanced by elegant tannins