Rikshaw is an Indian restaurant at 244 Gipsy Road in West Norwood. The kitchen gives particular attention to Kerala and South Indian cooking while retaining a selection of familiar North Indian dishes. Coconut, curry leaves, tamarind, chilli and carefully toasted spices create a menu that moves from crisp snacks and pancakes to seafood, curries, rice and tandoori grills.
Starters include lamb chops with ginger, chilli idli, Kerala beef with curry leaves, fried prawns and king fish masala. Chicken tikka is presented in tandoori, creamy and herb marinated styles, while paneer tikka, cauliflower chilli fry and onion bhaji provide vegetable choices. Rasam offers a lighter opening through tomato, lentils and warming spice.
Regional main dishes include duck simmered with Kerala spices, beef roasted with coconut and curry leaves, chicken in coconut milk and lamb mappas. Seafood ranges from crab and king prawn masala to fish moilee, sea bass cooked in banana leaf and a tangy Kerala fish curry. Avial, thoran, lentils with spinach and aubergine with coconut and tamarind give vegetarian diners the same regional depth.
Masala dosa, steamed idli and lace edged appam are served with sambar or chutney, while Kerala paratha and naan are suited to the curries. Biryani can be prepared with chicken, lamb, prawns or vegetables, and brunch thali gathers several dishes onto one platter. Palada payasam, kulfi and gulab jamun complete a meal rich in coconut, spice and contrasting textures.
Address: 244 Gipsy Road, West Norwood, London SE27 9RB, United Kingdom
Rikshaw Indian Restaurant Norwood Menu
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Starters
Pazham Pori Veg
Ripe bananas dipped in batter and deep fried until crisp. Contains: Gluten
Onion Bhajee Veg
Crispy onion fritters infused with curry leaves, served with a refreshing mint chutney
Cauliflower Chilli Fry Veg
Crispy cauliflower tossed with green chili and aromatic curry leaves
Paneer Tikka Veg
Grilled tandoori paneer, perfectly paired with zesty mint chutney
Chilli Idli Veg
A popular South Indian snack of crispy idli cubes stir-fried in flavorful Chinese sauces
Chicken 65
Crispy fried chicken coated in a rich and flavorful homemade masala. Contains: Gluten
Chicken Tikka Trio
Aattirachi
Veg Mains
Chana Masala Veg
Curried chickpeas simmered with tomatoes, onions, spices, fresh ginger, and herbs
Cheera Parippu Thalichathu Veg
Lentils and spinach cooked with garlic and shallots, tempered with mustard seeds and aromatic curry leaves
Bhindi Masala Veg
Okra simmered in a rich onion-tomato masala
Aubergine Bhajee Veg
Aubergine curry made with roasted coconut and tangy tamarind
Paneer Butter Masala Veg
Indian cottage cheese simmered in a rich and creamy butter tomato sauce. Contains: Nuts
Non Veg Mains
Kerala Kozhi Roast
Chicken marinated and roasted with a blend of aromatic dry spices
Chicken Jalfrezi
Boneless chicken cooked in sweet and sour tomato sauce with onion and peppers.
Ginger Garlic Chilly Chicken Masala
Breast chicken sliced cooked with chopped ginger, garlic, green chillies and coriander
Kuttanadan Duck Roast
Boneless duck simmered in coconut milk and Kerala spices, then tossed in a flavorful dry masala
Butchers
Pazham Pori and Beef
Two crispy banana fritters served alongside flavorful beef curry. Contains: Gluten
Beef Ularthiyathu
Traditional beef roast, slow-cooked with aromatic spices, coconut slices, and fragrant curry leaves
Erachi Mappas
A Central Kerala specialty: tender boneless lamb cubes cooked with onion, tomato, and coconut milk
Biriyanies
Vegetable Biriyani Veg
Mixed vegetables cooked in our signature biryani masala, layered with fragrant rice, and garnished with fried onions and cashew nuts, served with raita and pickle. Contains: Nuts
Chicken Biriyani
Boneless chicken cooked in our signature biryani masala, layered with fragrant rice, and garnished with fried onions and cashew nuts, served with raita and pickle. Contains: Nuts
Kappa Biriyani
Spicy beef masala cooked with tapioca(kasava).Served with raita and pickle
Lamb Biriyani
Lamb chunks Boneless chicken cooked in our signature biryani masala, layered with fragrant rice, and garnished with fried onions and cashew nuts, served with raita and pickle. Contains: Nuts
Rice
Steam Rice Veg
Steamed plain basmati rice
Mushroom Mutter Pulao Rice Veg
Basmati rice cooked with mushroom and green peas
Lemon Rice Veg
Basmati rice cooked with lemon juice, tempered with spices, and garnished with cashews and curry leaves. Contains: Nuts
Pulao Rice Veg
Basmati rice cooked in a seasoned broth of exotic Indian spices
Ghee Rice Veg
Long grain rice cooked in Indian clarified butter and garnished with fried cashew nuts. Contains: Nuts
Coconut Rice Veg
Rice cooked with coconut and tempered with mustard seed. Contains: Nuts
Nadan Choru Veg
Fluffy, wholesome Kerala matta rice
Sundry Dishes
Lemon Pickle Veg
Spicy
Mango Pickle Veg
Spicy
Raita Veg
A chilled salad of onions, tomatoes, and cucumber mixed into cumin-flavored yogurt
Soups
Rasam Veg
A tangy, spiced blend of lentils and tomato, crafted to delight your palate and aid digestion. Spicy
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