Dakhin menu

Starters

Chepalu Urundai
6.95£
A fisherman’s snack, these hand-shaped croquettes of chopped haddock and ginger are fried to a crisp golden brown.
Chemmeen Varuthathu
6.95£
King prawns and peppers tossed together with a tangy tomato, garlic sauce. Irresistible!
Mamsam Pepper Fry
7.25£
A delicacy served in tiny nondescript shops all across Kerala, this is pan-seared lamb with black pepper and green chillies. Its flavour is the stuff of legend.
Karveipullei Koli
6.50£
Shreds of chicken flavoured with crushed curry leaves. From the rustic hamlets of rural Tamil Nadu.
Lona Esi Putta Godugula (V)
5.50£
Spicy coconut filled button mushrooms. Melts in the mouth to release an explosion of flavours. Vegan.
Batata Bonda (V)
5.50£
Soft battered dumplings of spiced potato — based on a classical South Indian recipe found in an old 12th-century manuscript, the Mānasollāsa. Vegan.
Keerai Bhajji (V)
5.50£
A popular street-side snack, these fritters of fresh spinach and onions are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Vegan.
Rasam (Mild) (V)
5.95£
Seen as comfort food for many in the region, this is a thin and tangy soup made with an unusual blend of tamarind, lentils, tomatoes and peppery spices. Vegan.

Flame Cooked

Pedda Royyalu
32.95£
Fresh jumbo tiger prawns with a light marinade of ginger, garlic, cumin and crushed bay leaves. An undeniable splendour of the seas.
Meen Chuttathu
22.50£
Soft and juicy Scottish monkfish, assorted peppers, a delightful marinade and a slight charring to bring out its unique flavour.
Meen Rost
20.95£
Grilled Scottish salmon with aromatics, spiced yoghurt and chunks of assorted peppers. A taste of South India’s calm coastal backwaters.
Varutha Attukari
18.50£
Slow roasted lamb fillet with a gentle marinade of herbs, spices and coconut underlying its superb flavour.
Varutha Koli
14.95£
Soft succulent chicken breast with a hot yet subtle coating of ginger, garlic and red chillies.
Palkatti Pollichathu
13.95£
Slices of cottage cheese and mixed peppers marinated with flavourful herbs, yoghurt and coconut. Vegetarian.
Theeyil Chutta Sangamam (Serves Two)
34.95£
A majestic assortment of flame cooked monkfish, lamb and chicken.

Idli Vada

Idli Sambhar (V)
14.95£
Idli soaked in Sambhar and served with Thengai Chutney on the side. Vegan.
Vada Sambhar (V)
14.95£
Wada soaked in Sambhar and served with Thengai Chutney on the side. Vegan.
Idli Vada Sambhar (V)
14.95£
Idli and Wada soaked in Sambhar and served with Thengai Chutney on the side. Vegan.

Uttapam

Masala Uttapam (V)
16.95£
An uttapam topped with a mixture of grated coconut, red onions, tomatoes and green chillies. Vegan.

Dosa

Masala Dosa (V)
14.95£
A dosa with a traditional savoury spiced potato filling. A classic South Indian dish. Vegan.
Palkatti Masala Dosa
15.95£
A spicy spreading of chutney and the classical potato masala filling in a dosa. Vegetarian.
Koli Dosa
17.50£
A serving of well-spiced chicken in a rolledup dosa.
Mamsam Dosa
18.50£
A dosa with a splendid filling of lamb, green peas, curry leaves and spices.
Samundra Dosa
21.95£
A seafood lover’s delight! Prawns and fish, chopped together, spiced, sautéed and rolled in a dosa.

Biryani

Yera Biryani
20.50£
Cooked with king prawns.
Mamsam Biryani
18.95£
With tender lamb.
Kodi Biryani
16.95£
With soft succulent chicken breast.
Kaikari Biryani
14.95£
With mixed seasonal vegetables. Vegetarian.

The Ocean's Lure

Yetti Masala
24.95£
Fresh jumbo tiger prawns, lightly fried and cooked in a thick flavorful sauce of onions, tomatoes and coconut.
Meen Pulli
21.95£
This quintessential dish from the Malabar coast has Scottish prime salmon in a spicy, tangy sauce of tamarind and red chillies.
Ellayil Poricha Meen
20.95£
Mediterranean sea bream fillet with a spiced marinade, wrapped in a banana leaf and pan fried. Old world cooking at its finest!
Meen Moilee
21.95£
Fresh Scottish monkfish stewed with coconut milk, onions, tomatoes and lemon. A dish with immaculate spice and flavour.
Chemmeen Kari
20.50£
A delicate preparation of king prawns, coconut, ginger and curry leaves. Wonderfully subtle yet arresting.

Treats of Lamb

Masa Kondhapur
16.95£
This hot lamb preparation is typical of the cuisine of Kondhapur known for its richness and liberal use of red chillies.
Venchina Mamsam
16.95£
Fresh ginger and a touch of black pepper to bring out the taste of lamb in this time-tested recipe from Andhra Pradesh.
Erachi Mappas
17.95£
Soft succulent lamb chops and rich coconut milk; this dish is an old favourite of the Syrian diaspora of Kerala.
Mamsam Nilgiri
16.95£
From the forested hill stations of Ooty, this herby lamb dish of mint and coriander is wholesome and so refreshing!
Atterachi Thengai Kari
16.95£
The fragrant aroma of cardamom and fennel, the richness of coconut milk and the tenderness of lamb make this dish a delight to the senses.

Pick of the Poultry

Poondu Koli
14.95£
A fiery chicken dish with the intense heat of red chillies complemented with ginger and plenty of garlic. Not for the faint-hearted!
Mysore Chilli Koli
14.95£
Chicken cooked in a blend of onions, tomatoes, coconut milk and green chillies — from the old Kingdom of Mysore.
Chettinad Koli
14.95£
With intense flavours of freshly ground spices and gently warming black pepper, this chicken dish is a speciality of the Chettiar spice traders.
Kozhi Stew
14.95£
An aromatic stew of chicken, coconut milk, potatoes, carrots and exotic spices — brought to the shores of Kerala in the 1500s by Portuguese sailors.
Kori Mangalorean
14.95£
This delicious chicken preparation contains a charming mixture of different fragrant spices combined with the mild richness of coconut milk.

Vegan / Vegetarian

Gutti Vankaya Masala (V)
11.95£
Whole aubergines shallow fried, cooked with onions, tomatoes and an assortment of herbs and spices. A vegetarian splendour. Vegan.
Bendakaya Pulusu (V)
11.95£
An okra dish cooked with tamarind, onions, tomatoes and mustard seeds. An Andhra speciality with complex flavours. Vegan.
Batata Keerai Soung (V)
11.95£
Cubes of fried potatoes, shredded spinach and tomatoes cooked with mustard seeds and coconut.
Kai Kurma (V)
11.95£
An exquisite preparation of green beans, garden peas and carrots with coconut milk and subtle spices.
Battani Godugula (V)
11.95£
Button mushrooms, green peas and tomatoes simmered with mustard seeds, coconut and fresh coriander.
Keerai Macial (V)
10.95£
A wholesome preparation of yellow lentils and shredded spinach simmered with subtle spices and coconut milk.
Avial
11.95£
A melange of seasonal vegetables, fresh coconut, curry leaves and yoghurt — deliciously simple and complex at the same time.

Paneer Dishes

Palkatti Chettinad
14.50£
Paneer and mushrooms cooked with onions, intensely flavoured with black pepper. Vegetarian.
Telengana Palkatti
14.50£
A mild preparation of cottage cheese with coconut milk blended with onion, tomatoes and mustard seeds. Vegetarian.

Breads

Sada Dosa (V)
3.95£
A simple, thin crêpe of ground rice and lentils. Vegan.
Chilla (V)
3.95£
A soft, thin and savoury bread of gram flour with fenugreek. Vegan.
Appam (V)
4.95£
Lacy, soft and bowl-shaped hoppers of fermented rice and coconut milk. Vegan.
Siru Uttapam (V)
4.95£
Soft pancakes of ground rice and lentil with a variety of toppings — tomatoes, red onions and coconut. Vegan.
Thosai Thattu (V)
5.50£
A delightful assortment of three different South Indian breads — Chilla, Appam and Siru Uttapam. Vegan.
Paper Dosa (V)
6.95£
Crispy, delicate and paper-thin, this golden brown crêpe spans two to three feet. You have to see it to believe it! Vegan.

Rice

Thengai Annam (V)
3.95£
Basmati rice with grated coconut and mustard seeds. Vegan.
Nimmakai Annam (V)
3.75£
Lemon juice, mustard seeds, lentils and curry leaves flavour this aromatic basmati rice preparation. Vegan.
Annam (V)
3.50£
Steamed basmati rice. Vegan.

Sides

Keerai Kootu (V)
6.50£
Shredded spinach sautéed with grated coconut and subtle spices. Fresh and fragrant! Vegan.
Sundal
6.50£
A nutritious delicacy of black chickpeas, tossed together with a hint of tomatoes, onions, herbs and spices. Vegan.
Podimas
6.50£
A flavoursome Tamilian speciality of potatoes cooked with coconut, lentils and curry leaves. Vegan.
Sambhar (V)
6.50£
Seasonal vegetables, lentils, tamarind and roasted spices, stewed together create the most popular South Indian staple. Vegan.

Salads

Tarkari (V)
4.50£
A delectable jumble of fresh tomatoes, cucumber, radish, carrots and red onions with a sprinkling of spiced lemon juice. Vegan.
Pachadi
4.50£
Cucumber soaked in refreshing cool yoghurt, flavoured with cumin, mustard seeds and coriander. Vegetarian.

Chutneys

Thengai Chutney (V)
2.95£
Made from fresh coconut, herbs and spices, this chutney is one of the most common condiments in Southern India. Vegan.
Mysore Chutney (Mild) (V)
2.95£
A spicy coconut chutney for those who like a bit of heat. Vegan.
Manga Pickle (Medium) (V)
2.50£
Spicy, salty, pickle made from unripe mangoes and red chillies. Vegan.

Desserts

Chocolate Brownie
5.95£
Served warm with a dollop of vanilla ice cream. Vegetarian.
Thengai Mithai
5.95£
This delectable coconut fudge pudding is topped with dates. Quite tempting and quite irresistible. Vegetarian.
Paal Payasam
4.95£
A traditional cardamom flavoured pudding of rice and sweetened milk. Served warm. Vegetarian.

Soft Drinks / Mineral Water

Still Water 330ml Bottle
2.50£
Sparkling Water 330ml Bottle
2.50£
Still Water 750 ml Bottle
3.75£
Sparkling Water 750 ml Bottle
3.75£
Coca-Cola 330ml Bottle
3.25£
Diet Coke 330ml Bottle
3.25£
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 330ml Bottle
3.25£
Irn Bru 330ml Bottle
3.25£
Irn Bru Sugar-Free 330ml Bottle
3.25£
Appletiser 275ml Bottle
2.95£
Fentimans Ginger Beer 275ml Bottle
3.25£

Beer / Cider

Kingfisher 330ml Bottle
4.50£
Peroni 330ml Bottle
4.50£
Gluten Free.
Bombay Bicycle IPA 300ml Bottle
4.50£
Peroni Non Alcoholic 330ml Bottle
4.50£
Non-alcoholic.
Magners Original 568ml Bottle
4.75£
Peacock Mango & Lime 500ml Bottle
5.75£

Red Wine

Châteauneuf-du-Pape
56.95£
Guillaume Gonnet, Rhone, France. The Rhone Classic - cherries and blackberries, a hint of garrigue, olives and spice.
Barbera d'Asti Superiore
44.95£
Le Rocchette, Tenuta Olim Bauda, Piedmont, Italy. Elegant and sophisticated, velvety fresh fruits, cocoa and cinnamon.
Pinot Noir
32.95£
Sherwood Estate, Waipara, New Zealand. Violet-laced red berries overlaid with nuances of spice and mocha.
Rioja Crianza
28.95£
Bodegas Manzanos, Rioja, Spain. Fresh, fruity and well-balanced with sensations of raspberries, vanilla and cinnamon. Recommended with herby dishes and lamb.
Corvina / Cabernet Sauvignon
26.95£
Biscardo, Vento, Italy. Delicate spices, cherries and dark red fruits. Rich and rounded. Best enjoyed with spicy food.
Shiraz Cabernet
22.95£
One chain Vineyards, South Eastern Australia. Lush black fruits with touches of spice and cassis. Best enjoyed with rich dishes.
Merlot
21.95£
Costa Vera Central Valley, Chile. Soft, super juicy, ripe plums with a long smooth finish. Best enjoyed with herby dishes.
Tempranillo
18.95£
Centelleo La Mancha, Spain. Juicy brambles and cherries, hints of spice.

White Wine

Chablis
39.95£
Domaine Michaut Freres, Burgundy, France. Mineral driven and elegant with fresh floral notes and a hint is the sea.
Sancerre Blanc
38.95£
Domaine Daulny, Loire, France. Classic Sauvignon Blanc; pure, crisp, grassy and racy.
Sauvignon Blanc
28.95£
Mayfly, Marlborough, New Zealand. Just what you expect from Marlborough; crisp gooseberries, Granny smith apples and exotic tropical and guava notes. Best enjoyed with seafood and spicy dishes.
Pinot Grigio
24.95£
Orsino, Sicily, Italy. Crisp, light and fresh and full of zesty citrus, Best enjoyed with Herby Dishes
Riesling
22.95£
Nostros Reserva, Bio Bio, Chile. Intense lime and lemon with a hint of flora, refreshing, zesty, dry and very food-friendly. Best enjoyed with spicy food
Chardonnay
21.95£
Umbrele viile, Timisului, Romania. Crisp, ample, ripe tropical fruits, oh so easy. Bret enjoyed with rich, creamy dishes.
Airén
18.95£
Castillo del Moro La Mancha, Spain. Green apple fruit combined with a touch of grapefruit.

Rosé Wine

Garnacha Rosé
21.95£
Castillo de Enériz, Navarra, Spain Bright and vivacious with ruby grapefruit aromas, followed by cranberries and summer pudding.
Pinot Grigio Rosé
20.95£
La Farfalla Veneto, Italy. Elegant and sophisticated, velvety fresh fruits cocoa and spice.

Champagne & Sparkling Wine

Pierre Mignon NV
49.95£
Champagne, France. A crisp, elegant Champagne with hints of lemon overlaid with touches of brioche.
Prosecco Spumante DOC
27.95£
Bella Modella, Venrto, Italy. Deliciously frothy & filled with ripe apples and citrus.
Presecco Frizzante DOC
6.95£
Casa Defra, Veneto, Italy. A beautiful fruity Frizzante. 200ml mini bottle.