Sun & Sand Lounge is a family run Indian restaurant at 16–18 Hendon Lane in Finchley. Established in 1989, it reflects the food heritage of Indian communities in East Africa, combining recipes passed through generations with a contemporary dining room, bar and lively neighbourhood atmosphere.
Chilli chips, jeera chicken and Hyderabadi fish are among the kitchen’s recognised specialities. Chicken shashlik, lamb chops, seekh kebab, tandoori chicken and mixed grills gain smoky flavour in the clay oven, while chilli prawns and tandoori seafood add heat and variety.
Curries cover chicken, lamb, seafood, paneer and vegetables, supported by biryani, cumin rice and freshly cooked breads. The menu moves between familiar Indian comfort dishes and East African influences, with aromatic spice, chilli, citrus and smoky grilling creating clear contrasts across a shared order.
The full bar offers cocktails, wine, lassi, fruit juice and Indian or Kenyan beer, while cricket and music add to the lounge character. Takeaway, delivery and event catering extend the restaurant beyond regular dining, with options for family meals, weddings, business occasions and private celebrations.
Address: 16–18 Hendon Lane, Finchley, London N3 1TR, United Kingdom
Sun & Sand Lounge Menu
VEGETARIAN STARTERS
JALAPENOS
Juicy jalapenos filled with cream cheese in batter and deep fried
MOGO CHIPS
Plain fried wedges of cassava
GARLIC MOGO
Cassava chips tossed with garlic, in our chef’s own special recipe
MASALA MOGO
Cassava tossed in our special spicy sauce…
CRISPY BHAJIA
Sliced potatoes, coated in gram flour, deep fried and served with our chilli sauce
ONION BHAJIA
Cassava chips tossed with garlic, in our chef’s own special recipe
MARI ALOO
Boiled and fried baby potatoes tossed in crushed black pepper, ginger, coriander, spring onions and soy sauce…
PANEER TIKKA SHASHLIK
Indian cottage cheese marinated in a special blend of spices and cooked in the clay oven
CHILLI PANEER
Indian cheese cubes tossed in a spicy soy sauce made with garlic, peppers and chillies, garnished with spring onions
TANDOORI MUSHROOMS
Fresh mushrooms, ginger, garlic, black pepper and chillies marinated in a yoghurt sauce, cooked in the clay oven…
MEAT STARTERS
LAMB SAMOSA
3pc – Minced lamb seasoned with herbs and spices, wrapped in pastry and deep fried
MIXED TANDOORI GRILL
2pc lamb chops, 2pc seekh kebab, 2pc tandoori chicken, 3pc chicken tikka and 3pc tandoori chicken wings marinated in tandoori spice, grilled in the tandoor and served on a bed of onions…
CHILLI WINGS
5pc – Deep fried chicken wings marinated in cornflower, red chilli powder and lemon juice
TANDOORI CHICKEN
1 breast and 1 leg of chicken marinated in our chef’s special herbs and spices and cooked in the clay oven
SEEKH KEBAB
4pc – Minced lamb, green chillies, garlic, ginger, herbs and spices, cooked in the clay oven and served on a bed of onions…
LAMB CHOPS
5pc – Lamb chops marinated in herbs and spices and cooked in the clay oven
CHICKEN TIKKA
12pc – Diced chicken marinated in our special tandoori herbs and spices and cooked in the clay oven
TANDOORI CHICKEN WINGS
5pc – Chicken wings marinated with special herbs and spices and cooked in the clay oven…
FISH STARTERS
FISH TIKKA
6pc – Salmon fish marinated in tandoori spices and cooked in the clay oven
CHILLI FISH
6pc – Tilapia fish and corn flour deep fried in our special spicy soy sauce and served with green and red peppers
HYDERABADI FISH
2 strips of tilapia fish, lightly seasoned with salt, garlic, chilli, lemon juice and butter and cooked in the clay oven…
CHILLI PRAWNS
6pc – Battered prawns tossed in a spicy chilli sauce with a dash of lemon juice and soya sauce
GARLIC PRAWNS
6pc – Battered prawns tossed in garlic with a dash of lemon juice, spring onion and coriander
TANDOORI PRAWNS
4pc – King prawns marinated in special tandoori herbs and spices, cooked in the clay oven…
VEGETARIAN CURRIES
ORRO
Aubergine mince cooked in a special aromatic thick sauce
METHI CORN
Corn kernels cooked in a tomato, cream and butter sauce with onions, chillies and fenugreek leaves
SAAG CURRY
Chopped spinach cooked in tomato, cream and butter sauce
PANEER MAKHNI
CONTAINS NUTS. Indian cottage cheese marinated in herbs and spices and served in a special sweet and sour tomato and butter sauce…
KARAHI PANEER
Indian cottage cheese cooked in a spicy sauce mixed with peppers, onions and green chillies
MOCK "NOT-LAMB" KHEEMA
Soya “Quorn” mince cooked in a special sauce of tomato, ginger and garlic
MOCK "NOT-CHICKEN" KARAHI
Soya “Quorn” pieces cooked in a spicy sauce mixed with peppers, onions and green chillies
EGG CURRY
Boiled egg cooked in gravy with herbs and spices…
LAMB CURRIES
LAMB MASALA
Boneless lamb simmered gently in a spicy sauce
LAMB ROGAN JOSH
Tender spring lamb cooked with onions, tomatoes, coriander, herbs and spices
KARAHI LAMB
Succulent spring lamb cubes cooked in a traditional karahi with green peppers, onions and chillies