Memories of India Kensington is an Indian restaurant at 18 Gloucester Road in London. Established at this address in 1983, it sits close to the museums, Royal Albert Hall and Kensington Palace, making it a long standing dining option for local residents and visitors to the area.
Starters move from chicken chaat and king prawn puri to onion bhaji, papri chaat and vegetable samosa. The tandoor adds sea bass, salmon tikka, chicken, king prawns, paneer and mixed grills, using marinades of yoghurt, citrus, herbs and spices before the food meets the charcoal heat.
The curry selection spans creamy butter chicken and lamb passanda, hotter jalfrezi and naga recipes, and regional ideas such as Bengali mustard fish curry and Malabar salmon in coconut sauce. Paneer, mushrooms, aubergine, lentils and seasonal vegetables give meat free diners several substantial choices rather than just side dishes.
Biryani, basmati rice and breads baked in the clay oven complete the meal, while sharing menus and a wine list support group dining. The restaurant advises that it cannot guarantee dishes are free from allergens, so guests with allergies or dietary requirements should speak with staff before ordering.
Address: 18 Gloucester Road, Kensington, London SW7 4RB, England
Memories of India Kensington Menu
Starters
Chicken Chaat
chicken breast pieces tossed in onions, tomatoes, cucumber, lemon juice & tangy spices
Lamb Samosa
filo pastry parcels with minced lamb, aromatic herbs & spices served with a selection of sauces
King Prawn Puri
chopped king prawns sauteed with spring onions, peppers, tomatoes & infused with spices served on a puri with a coriander garnish
Stir Fry Calamari
mildly spiced squid marinated in a coconut milk based batter, served with spring onion garnish
Pepper Prawns
tender prawns cooked with garlic, pepper & chilli sauce
Avocado Shrimps
half an avocado topped with freshwater shrimps & our own recipe sauce
Onion Bhaji (V)
crispy battered fritters made of gram flour, onions & herbs
Paneer Pakora (V)
cubed paneer cheese in gram flour & herb batter
Papri Chaat (V)
chopped potato tossed with chickpeas, onions, tomatoes, cucumber, tangy spices, yoghurt & crispy dough, served cold
Hara Bhara Kebab (V)
mildly spiced vegetable cutlets consisting of spinach leaves bound together with green bananas & split peas
Vegetable Samosa (V)
filo pastry filled with vegetables, aromatic herbs & spices served with a selection of sauces
Chutney/ Pickle (V)
choice of sweet mango chutney, raw onion & coriander salad, spicy mixed pickle & refreshing mint yoghurt dip
Poppadoms (V)
thin crispy Indian cracker- plain or spicy
Tandoori / Grill
Tandoori Sea Bass
whole sea bass marinated in ginger, garlic, lemon juice & strained yoghurt, then barbecued over flaming charcoal in a fiery tandoor oven
Salmon Ajwani Tikka
salmon tikka pieces marinated in garlic, spiced yoghurt & lovage seeds
Murgh Tikka
grilled boneless chicken pieces marinated in a mix of ginger, garlic, lemon juice, spices & seasoning
Tandoori Chicken
grilled chicken on the bone marinated in a mix of ginger, garlic, lemon juice, spices & seasoning
Haryali Chicken Tikka
chicken breast pieces marinated in an array of spices with mint & coriander leaves, then cooked in a charcoal oven
Tandoori King Prawn
three large fresh water king prawns marinated in lemon juice, mild tandoori spices, seared in a clay oven
Mixed Tandoori
grilled chicken tikka, lamb tikka, tandoori chicken & lamb chops
Akbari Lamb Chops
succulent grilled lamb chops cured in garam masala & lemon marinade
Seekh Kebab
minced lamb seasoned with spices, onions & shaped into skewers before being grilled
Chicken & Mushroom Sashlik
boneless chicken marinated in tandoori spices skewered with mushroom, onions & mixed peppers.
Murgh Nawabi Tikka
Tandoor grilled chicken marinated in a subtly spiced creamy coconut-yoghurt with saffron, nuts & hint of ginger.
Paneer Nilgiri Tikka (V)
paneer cheese in our chef’s marinade cooked in a tandoor
Chicken
Murgh Tikka Massala
chicken tikka pieces cooked in a rich tomato & yoghurt sauce enhanced with mixed spices & finished with fenugreek & a dash of cream
Butter Chicken
tandoori chicken pieces simmered in a rich but mild creamy tomato gravy with butter
Murgh Jalfrezi
marinated chicken julienne, pan fried with fresh ginger, chillies, onions & served in a thick spicy curry sauce
Murgh Balti
chicken cooked in a wok consisting of dry spices, tomatoes, garlic, cumin, onions & peppers
Green Chicken Curry
spicy Goanese green curry made with boneless chicken, a blend of freshly ground coriander, curry leaves & chillies.
Murgh Adrakwala
the fragrance of adhrak (ginger) resonates in this spicy chicken dish
Chicken Korma
chicken pieces braised in mild spices, sweetened cream, coconut & almond
Karahi Chicken
medium dry spiced chicken with peppers tossed in an iron karahi (wok)
Chicken Dhansak
a Parsi inspired dish of chicken cooked with lentils, vegetables, spices & cumin
Naga Chicken
chicken pieces cooked in a fiery sauce made of scotch bonnet peppers & tossed in an iron karahi (wok)
Shatkora Murgh
chicken simmered in an aromatic melange of wild orange, spices & caramelised onions. A distinctly Bangladeshi curry dish
Chicken Chilli Stir Fry
battered chicken breast stir fried with chilli sauce, onion, capsicum & green chillies
Lamb
Lamb Passanda
tender slices of lamb simmered in a sauce of cultured yoghurt, almonds, cashews & finished with a dash of cream
Lamb Rogan Josh
tender lamb in a rich curried tomato based gravy with mild de-seeded red chillies & can be enjoyed for its aroma
Balti Gosth
lamb cooked in a wok consisting of dry spices, tomatoes, garlic, cumin, onions & pepper
Kashmiri Lamb Korma
Kashmiri dish that combines the area’s dried fruits & nuts served in a mild coconut based sauce
Lamb Chilli Stir Fry
thinly sliced lamb, stir fried with onion, capsicum & green chillies
Achari Gosth
lamb cooked in tangy yoghurt & spiced pickled fruits to give the dish its distinct sour taste
Saag Gosth
classic masala infused lamb tossed with leafy spinach
Karahi Gosth
medium dry spiced lamb with peppers tossed in an iron Karahi (wok)
Fish
Bengal Fish Curry
white fish cooked in a Bengali mustard seed curry with potatoes & okra
Malabar Fish Curry
South Indian style salmon in a subtle coconut curry sauce
King Prawn Do-Piaza
king prawns cooked in onions in two stages; first an onion reduction, later topped up with sautéed onions, tomatoes & lemon to garnish
King Prawn Masala
fresh water king prawn flavoured with a blend of spices & nuts cooked in charcoal fire & simmered in a creamy tomato sauce
Creative Dishes
Paneerwala Murgh
chicken breast pieces tossed with cottage cheese, spring onion & ginger. Served with saffron rice & spinach leaf
Officer’s Chops
lamb chops cooked in a clay oven (with a House honey & soya sauce) served with spinach, potatoes & mushrooms
Vegetarian
Seasonal Stir Fry Vegetables
baby potatoes, courgettes, carrots & tomatoes, tossed with cumin seeds, crushed red chillies- served in a wok
Kashmiri Palak Paneer
cubes of homemade paneer cheese cooked in light spices, fresh spinach & tomatoes
Tandoori Mushroom Massala
marinated button mushrooms in a blend of spices & yogurt simmered in a rich yet lightly spiced, creamy tomato sauce.
Vegetable Dhansak
a Parsi inspired dish of mixed vegetables cooked with lentils, spices & cumin
Baby Baingan Massala
roasted baby aubergines with sautéed onions in creamy masala sauce
Paneer Adrakwala
ginger infused cubes of paneer cheese, green chillies, red onions cooked in tangy spices
Chilli Paneer
cottage cheese cubes marinated in a hot & sweet chilli sauce & served with mixed salad.
Biryani
Vegetable (V)
spice infused basmati with fragrant mixed vegetables & served with raita or vegetable curry
Chicken
spice infused basmati with aromatic chicken pieces & served with raita or vegetable curry
Lamb
spice infused basmati with tender lamb pieces & served with raita or vegetable curry
King Prawn
spice infused basmati with succulent king prawns & served with raita or vegetable curry
Menu for One
Vegetarian
samosa, tandoor mushroom masala, saag, pilau rice, raita & naan
Non-Vegetarian
chicken chaat, lamb Passanda, vegetable curry, pilau rice & naan
Side Vegetables
Any dish below can be served in a larger portion as a main dish
Aloo Gobi
potatoes & cauliflower tossed in light mixed spices
Bhindi Bhaji
fresh okra & onions pan-tossed in light mixed spices
Saag or Saag Aloo
delicately spiced wilted fresh spinach with coriander
Garlic Green Beans
flavoursome fresh green beans cooked in garlic butter
Mixed Vegetable Curry
assortment of vegetables cooked in a curry sauce
Aloo Jeera
fragrant potatoes tossed with roasted whole cumin seeds & mild five spices
Tarka Daal
yellow lentils seasoned with roasted garlic, onions & spiced oil
Daal Makhani
mixed black buttery lentils with cream
Kashta Bhindi Aloo
lightly spiced crispy okra with potatoes
Basmati Rice
Steamed Rice
steamed plain long grain basmati rice
Lemon Rice
fragrant curry leaves, lemon & cashew nut basmati rice
Basmati Pilau Rice
saffron infused basmati rice
Mushroom Rice
button mushroom basmati rice
Salad / Raita
Special House Salad (V)
diced tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, onion tossed with coriander & cumin
Cucumber Raita (V)
Cooling natural yoghurt with cucumber & cumin
Handmade Bread
Plain Naan
unleavened, white flour flatbread baked in a clay oven
Garlic Naan
unleavened flatbread with garlic butter
Cheese Naan
unleavened bread with cheddar cheese
Keema Naan
stuffed with lamb mince, blended with chopped green chillies, coriander & spices
Peshwari Naan
unleavened flatbread stuffed with a sweet caramelised grated coconut & topped with toasted sesame seeds. Delicious with curry!
Tandoori Paratah
wholemeal flour layered bread baked in a clay oven.
Lacha Paratah
layered crispy flaky flatbread fried in clarified butter/ghee.
Tandoori Roti
unleavened wholemeal flatbread
Chapati
soft thin wheat flour pancake cooked on a traditional Tava skillet.
Menu for Two
De Luxe Platter
Tandoor cocktail, chicken Makhani, lamb Rogan Josh. Served with vegetable of the day, pilau rice, & naan