Tamatanga Highcross is a lively Indian restaurant at 1 Shires Lane in Highcross Leicester. The colourful, informal room is designed for quick lunches, relaxed dinners and groups sharing food in the centre of the city.
The menu takes inspiration from homely Indian cooking and street food, with curries, biryanis, salads and wraps alongside snacks and sharing plates. Clay-oven dishes bring grilled flavours to the selection, while rice, breads and the restaurant's tama chips help turn individual choices into a full meal.
Vegetarian and vegan choices are a visible part of the offering, and a children's menu makes the restaurant practical for family visits. Diners can move from small plates into a curry or biryani, then finish with an Indian-inspired dessert or a hot drink.
Craft beer, gin and cocktails complement the bold flavours and casual service style. Guests with allergies, intolerances or other dietary requirements should use the latest menu guidance and speak to staff before ordering so current ingredients and kitchen procedures can be confirmed.
Address: 1 Shires Lane, Highcross Leicester, Leicester LE1 4AN, England
Tamatanga Highcross Menu
Clay Oven
first-class lamb chops
in india the phrase first-class is used to describe anything that is excellent, and these tender lamb chops are definitely that! marinated overnight with ginger, garlic and freshly ground cloves, they take a little longer to pertect than some of our other dishes, so bear with us!
tamatanga salmon
one or our personastaves, this one… salmon fillet perfectly cooked with a light and rosh blend oftamatanga’s soicos and servod with our very own famatanga chucney
tandoori chick-chicken
nor one. Durtwo chicken breasts marinatoo & roasted in the clay oven, with our mint & coriander chutney. pow to the protein in this!
THE TAMA FEAST
two first-class lamb chops, one tandoori chicken breast, one piece of tamatanga salmon ang ono rangoor king orawn beast the teast and beat your chest!
veggie heaven
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It’s A Wrap
whether you call them kathi rolls or wraps, the idea is the same. we take a soft flour flatbread, fill it with warming and delicious flavours, serve it with our legendary tama chips and a mint & coriander chutney and wow you with it.
chicken
lamb
paneer
Biryani Bowls
we slow cook our rice with whole spices, onions and mint leaf to create a richly flavoured and aromatic base for our biryanis, which makes them taste real good! they come with a bowl of raita.
Chicken
lamb
veggie
CHAAT please!
chaat is so much more than just a savoury snack. it’s almost a way of life; a common item found throughout india everywhere from roadside food carts to the back of grocery stores. chaat is a little bit of everything that makes something devastatingly more-ish: sweet, sour, crispy, crunchy, tangy & tasty!
chaat bombs
crisp bread puffs exploding with chickpeas, sweetened yoghurt, tamarind & coriander and finished with home made vermicelli
papdi chaat
tamatanga’s long-time darling. chickpeas, whole wheat crisp, mint chutney & sweetened yoghurt topped with blueberries and tamarind chutney
ragda pattice
a true bombay street food. crisp potato cakes on masala yellow peas with our home made chutneys
The Thali
our chefs prepare and choose the veg dishes for your thali changing them regularly to keep your tastebuds entertained. you then choose any curry from our curry bowls to go on your thali. whether you’re a meat lover or prefer to keep things strictly veggie, this is simply a great way to eat indian food …
thali
you get a veg snack, salad, poppadums & chutney, two veg dishes, daal of the day, rice, one naan and any curry of your choice
tamatanga thali
you get salad, poppadums & chutney, two veg dishes, daal of the day, raita, rice, one naan and any TWO curries of your choice
Curry Bowls
hearty & wholesome bowls of curry that come on a plate with your choice of rice or naan. tip your curry out, dunk your naan or drown your rice. they taste great whichever way you eat them.
nee-ma's chicken curry
our mild & creamy version of a chicken korma is always a favourite, evoking a nostalgia for family get togethers and hugs from nanee-ma
CHICKEN KHURANA
we fell in love with this creation by chef khurana and think you will, too. marinated chicken tikka pieces are cooked with sweet potatoes and coconut and flavoured with curry leaves to produce a won
chicken tikka masala
stories abound as to the origin of this well-known curry house staple. well, this is our take on the nation’s favourite, and it goes down pretty darn well!
garlic chilli chicken (hot!)
chicken thigh pieces cooked with crushed garlic & green chillies. it’s got a good kick, this one
punjabi butter chicken
comfort curry, if there was such a thing. chicken tikka pieces in an earthy, flavoursome and creamy tomato based sauce
homestyle chicken curry
tender thigh meat cooked lovingly just the way grandpa would make it. this is every day indian food at its very best
delhi lamb curry
aromatic lamb rogan josh cooked just like they do it on the back streets of delhi; full of soul, heart and deep flavour
railway cabin lamb (hot!)
a traditional recipe served in the first class railway cabins of india. lamb is cooked on a slow fire with garlic, whole red chillies & curry leaves, resulting in a spicy, rich lamb curry
green lamb curry
also known as palak gosht, succulent and tender pieces of lamb are cooked with vibrant spinach greens and garlic, packing in a good dose of healthy stuff with a lot of flavour
keralan lamb curry
tender lamb chunks infused with hand ground south Indian spices, fresh curry leaves and simmered gently in coconut milk. this curry is as exquisitely dreamy as the backwaters of God’s own country
goan fish curry
a dreamy curry made with chunks of white fish in a coconut sauce flavoured with goan chillies and tamarind. reminiscent of palm trees on goan shores
prawn nilgiri
a fragrant and rich green prawn curry made with fresh coriander, mint and coconut milk, originating from the blue mountains in southern india
veggie tarka daal
a staple in every indian household at mealtimes, these yellow lentils are cooked very simply with cumin & garlic
veggie black butter lentils
daal makhani, our way. dreamily thick, creamy and flavoursome black lentils. tarka daal’s glamorous big sis -without the sibling rivalry
veggie saag paneer
pieces of paneer are cooked with vibrant spinach greens and garlic resulting in a flavoursome and comforting dish
veggie chickpea curry
chickpeas; the unsung health heroes jam packed with fibre and protein. ours are cooked in a rich onion & tomato sauce
veggie bangin' baigan
aubergine curry made with tomatoes, onions, garlic and cumin & smoking with flavour
veggie five spice aloo
indians love their potatoes almost as much as rice! five whole seed spices create the flavours for this potato dish from the east of india
veggie curry
mixed veggies in a creamy masala sauce
veggie paneer makhani
the vegetarian wife of punjabi butter chicken; pieces of paneer in an earthy, creamy & flavoursome tomato based sauce
Salad Bowls
our salads are boosted with healthful ingredients so they are hearty, filling and packed with protein. we use mixed lush greens (no iceberg in sight), drizzle with a tamarind vinaigrette and top with a lovely crisp herb naan for you to munch on
luscious lamb
lamb tikka pieces, roasted tandoori butternut squash and spiced chickpeas topped with pine nuts make this an all round favourite!
chicken quinoa
chicken tikka pieces with spiced chickpeas and quinoa, topped with roasted walnuts to create a satisfying and hearty salad
avocado, chickpea & paneer
paneer is oh-so-nice, and so versatile … this winning combination of paneer tikka pieces, spiced chickpeas and avocado on lush greens will have your mouth watering
Small Plates
onion bhaji
we use onion and carrot for our bhajis, which come with a mint & coriander chutney
chilli cheese pops
chilli cheese bites with a crispy coating served with a garlic & chilli sour dip
amritsari fish fry
spiced white fish bites with a gurkha roasted tomato & garlic chutney
gunpowder paneer
we went on a mission, and this is definitely the best we’ve tasted … spiced paneer and pepper pieces grilled and served with mint & coriander chutney
boti chicken
boti is a cut of meat; bite sized pieces of chicken thigh marinated with fenugreek, garlic & ginger, roasted in our clay oven
smoked lamb naco
softly spiced, slow cooked lamb leg in a folded naan taco with green salad and gurkha chutney
bang bang chicken
crispy keralan fried chicken marinated with curry leaves, ginger & garlic and served with a more-ish lightly spiced tama mayo
prawn tempura
the juiciest prawns are marinated in tamatanga spices and batter fried, with our tamatanga chutney
Little Extras
naan (plain, garlic or coriander)
two lovely naans, handmade from scratch and finished to fluffy perfection in our clay oven
cheese naan
chilli cheese naan
peshwari naan
tandoori roti
hand made and beautifully buttered
raita
a refreshing mix of yoghurt & cucumber
plain chips
tamachips
legendary since 2008, our tama chips are more-ishly crisp and tossed in our very own spice blend
side salad with dressing
pilau rice
poppadums & chutneys
Vegan – Curry Bowls
hearty & wholesome bowls of curry that come on a plate with your choice of rice or naan. tip your curry out, dunk your naan or drown your rice. they taste great whichever way you eat them!
tarkadaal
a staple in every indian household at mealtimes, these yellow lentils are cooked very simply with cumin & garlic
saag aloo
potatoes are cooked with vibrant spinach greens and garlic resulting in a flavoursome and comforting dish
chickpea curry
chickpeas; the unsung health heroes jam packed with fibre and protein. ours are cooked in a rich onion & tomato sauce
bangin' baigan
aubergine curry made with tomatoes, onions, garlic and cumin & smoking with flavour
five spice aloe
indians love their potatoes almost as much as rice! five whole seed spices create the flavours for this potato dish from the east of india
Vegan – The Thali
our chefs prepare and choose vegan dishes for your thali, changing them regularly to keep your tastebuds entertained. you then choose any curry from the options above to goon your thali. this is simply a great way to eat indian food …
thali
you get a veg snack, salad, poppadums & chutney, two veg dishes, daal, rice and tandoori roti or vegan naan, plus any curry of your choice
tamatanga thali
you get salad, poppadums & chutney, two veg dishes, daal, rice and tandoori roti or vegan naan, plus any TWO curries of your choice
Vegan – Chaat Please!
cheat is so much more than just a savoury snack. it’s almost a way of life; a common item found throughout india everywhere from roadside food carts to the back of grocery stores. chaat is a little bit of everything that makes something devastatingly more-ish: sweet, sour, crispy, crunchy, tangy & tasty!
ragda pattice
a true bombay street food. crisp potato cakes on masala yellow peas with our home made chutneys
Vegan – Biryani Bowls
we slow cook our rice with whole spices, onions and mint leaf to create a richly flavoured and aromatic base for our biryanis, which makes them taste real good! they come with salad and a bowl of masala sauce.
veggie
Vegan – The Little Extras
tandoori roti
side salad with dressing
pilau rice
poppadums & chutneys
tama chip
plain chips
vegan naan
Vegan – Desserts
mellow mango sorbet
really raspberry sorbet
Gluten Friendly – Curry Bowls
WITH RICE!
nee-ma's chicken curry
chicken khurana
chicken tikka masala
garlic chilli chicken (HOT!)
homestyle chicken curry
goan fish curry
prawn nilgiri
delhi lamb curry
railway cabin lamb (HOT!)
green lamb curry
keralan lamb curry
veggie tarkadaal
veggie black butter lentils
veggie saag paneer
veggie chickpea curry
veggie bangin' baigan
veggie five spice aloo
veggie veggie curry
Gluten Friendly – Salad Bowls
(MINUS THE CRISP HERB NAAN)
luscious lamb
chicken quinoa
avocado, chickpea & paneer
Gluten Friendly – The Thali
WITH RICE ONLY
thali or tamatanga thali
Gluten Friendly – Clay Oven
first-class lamb chops
tamatanga salmon
tandoori chick-chicken
the tame feast
veggie heaven
Gluten Friendly – The Little Extras
side salad with dressing
raita
a refreshing mix of yoghurt & cucumber
pilau rice
Gluten Friendly – Desserts
mellow mango sorbet
really raspberry sorbet
vanilla ice cream
strawberry ice cream
Desserts
Sweets are a huge part of Indian culture, as well as the perfect way to finish off a meal. Sharing is also a large part of the Indian way, so don’t worry if you can’t manage a full dessert… just ask for two spoons and rope someone else in!
Ice Cream Sundae
Chunks of chocolate fudge cake with strawberry, vanilla and chocolate ice cream, topped with chocolate sauce and roasted nuts
Mango & Coconut Brulee Cheesecake
Mango & coconut flavoured baked cheesecake on a crunchy biscuit base, topped with mango sauce and a generous sprinkle of coconut. Heaven in a mouthful…
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Warm chocolate fudge cake served with chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream
Gulab Jamun
Never easy to describe, but very easy to gobble up; gulab jamun is a popular Indian dessert. Think mini sponge puddings in a treacle type sauce. Served warm with vanilla ice cream. These are the bomb!
Pistachio Kulfi
Richer and creamier than ice cream, this is a classic frozen Indian dessert
Mövenpick Vanilla Dream
Madagascan bourbon vanilla blended with alpine cream for a dreamy taste
Mövenpick Strawberry
Creamy, fruity and refreshing with delectable strawberry pieces
Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Fudge Brownie
Drizzle with passionfruit, raspberry, mango or chocolate
Jude's Mango Sorbet
Made with juicy Alphonso mangoes
Jude's Raspberry Sorbet
Brimming with refreshing raspberries
Kids Menu – Poppadums
Choose a chutney! Mango or green apple & mint
Poppadums
Our poppadums are crispy, crunchy (and messy) but adored by little ones every time!
Kids Menu – Main Meals
Mini versions of our classics and some fail-safe options, too
Nee-ma's Chicken Curry
With rice, plain naan or swap to cheesy naan instead for +£1. This is our version of a mild & creamy chicken korma
Chicken Tikka Masala
With rice, plain naan or swap to cheesy naan instead for +£1. The famous one; rich and tomatoey!
Punjabi Butter Chicken
With rice, plain naan or swap to cheesy naan instead for +£1. This one’s creamy, buttery and comforting…
Paneer Makhani
With rice, plain naan or swap to cheesy naan instead for +£1. Also creamy, buttery and comforting but with paneer instead of chicken
Biryani Bowl
Super tasty fluffy rice with a little bowl of raita – a cucumber yoghurt. Chicken, lamb or veggie
Soft Flatbread Wrap
Warm tortilla bread filled with crispy chicken OR grilled paneer. This comes with crunchy veggie sticks and yummy chips
Chicken Goujons
These come with crunchy veggie sticks and yummy chips
Fish 'n' Chips
Breaded cod with Tama style mushy peas and yummy chips
Kids Menu – Desserts
A Scoop of Ice Cream
Vanilla, strawberry or chocolate fudge brownie
A Scoop of Sorbet
Really raspberry or mellow mango
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Warm & gooey chocolate fudge cake topped with chocolate sauce
Kids Menu – Other Things
Yummy Chips
Cheesy Naan
Lovely soft naan bread with gooey melted cheese inside
Mango, Orange or Passionfruit
Glass of Milk
Mini Mango Lassi
Tamaccino
Warm frothy milk with chocolate powder on top!
Pick A Gin
step 1
hendricks
hand crafted traditional botanicals with a unique infusion of cucumber and rose petals
boe passion gin
fresh passion fruit and bright orange notes mixed with some classic herbaceous undertones
pinkster
deliciously dry with juniper and coriander underlying a jammy raspberry note for an exceptionally smooth finish
bombay sapphire
a fresh and lively gin, slightly floral with coriander & a warm peppery finish
Cocktails
2 for 1 cocktails! Every day until 7pm
Mango & Chilli Mojito
A Tama signature cocktail. White rum, well balanced with rich mango, the heat of chilli and cool, refreshing mint. Pair with our curries for a match made in heaven!
Peachy Blinder
A bit of old-fashioned charm in this unusually complex tequila cocktail. Peach purée, pineapple and a foamy top delicately garnished with a few drops of Angostura bitters and rosemary
Berry Bombay
A crowd favourite. Vodka infused with sweet, indulgent forest fruits coulis, red cherry and a lemonade top. Crowned with mint and a sprinkle of icing sugar
Vanilla Velvet
Decadent mango, guava and vanilla with a vodka and raspberry base. This velvety concoction is ideal for those with a sweet tooth
Tama Martinis
Uniquely designed, these Tama spiced martinis are a celebration of our wonderful bar team’s skill and creativity! Our very own in-house fennel & green chilli syrup brings these three exotic creations to life, so if you’re looking for something special or just a little different, here’s where you’ll find it…
Budan Martini
Luxurious; a cocktail combining richly aged rum, seductive chocolate, the fiery spice of Indian flavours and finished with robust espresso. This is how we do an espresso martini
Datura Martini
Captivating; here we have vodka, rhubarb, elderflower and a dash of our in-house fennel & green chilli syrup, finished with fresh lemon for whimsical enchantment
Varsha Martini
Lavish; the monsoon rains are the inspo behind this marriage of vodka and dry vermouth, joined by our in-house fennel & green chilli syrup and watermelon. This is a sweet and spicy affair
Wines
* 125ml also available
I Castelli, Prosecco DOC (Veneto, Italy)
Dry & fruity bubbles – fresh & floral
Inkosi, Chenin Blanc (Western Cape, South Africa)
Refreshing & clean – citrus & pineapple
Fiori Sul Muro Catarratto, Pinot Grigio (Sicily, Italy Vegan)
Balanced & dry – soft fruit & citrus
Fat Barrel, Sauvignon Blanc (Western Cape, South Africa)
Aromatic & crisp – tropical fruit & lime
Beer, Ale & Cider
Tama Shandy
We make our own fiery ginger beer and combine it with Cobra beer & lemonade for a really good shandy!
Tama Ale 4.0%
We’ve teamed up with Salt Beer Factory to bring you a crisp, refreshing, full bodied session beer. Familiarly light, yet rewarding different. Worth a sip outside of your usual? We think so. Give our signature house ale a try!
Cobra 4.5%
Refreshingly smooth premium beer brewed to an authentic Indian recipe with a modern twist for an extra smooth taste. A combination so good, it’s one of the world’s most awarded beers
Estrella Daura Damm Gluten Free 5.4% GF
Clean and sparkling, this is a fresh-tasting beer, with a lively acidity. The finish is bitter, as it should be in beer, and long lasting
Spirits
Ketel One Vodka
Absolut Mango Vodka
Grey Goose Vodka
Edwards 1902 English Potato Vodka
Soft Drinks
Mango Lassi
A very popular Indian yoghurt based drink; light & refreshing!
Juices
Mango, passionfruit, pineapple, orange, or apple
Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite Zero (330ml)
We reckon they taste best served from their iconic bottle!
Still / Sparkling Mineral Water
Coffee
We use monsooned Malabar beans for our coffee here at Tamatanga. The coffee beans are unique to the Malabar coast of India, having been exposed to the monsoon rain and winds, resulting in a smooth brew which is strong bodied with a chocolatey aroma and notes of spice and nuts.