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FOREIGN RETURN SIGNATURE PLATES
Rumour has it, Indian food tastes even better when eaten with your fingers; and who do we disagree with? These plates celebrate much-loved favourites, our Chef’s take on classics, and quintessential dishes we love
$26
Chicken Tikka No.5 (GF)(NF)
Rooted in ancient recipes, this dish of tandoor-roasted chicken thigh with five handpicked herbs leads our menu. Served with avocado, noori and raw papaya relish.
$26
$22
Raj Kachori (V)(NF)
A Rajasthani snack, this dish has a crisp semolina shell packed with chickpea, spiced yoghurt, sev and chutneys.
$22
$19
Textures of Corn (GF)(V)(NF)
Indori street food at its finest! This reimagined "bhutte ki khees' showcases crisp corn, corn foam, scallion, masala, and coriander leaves.
$19
$26
Mutton Ghee Roast Surnoli Dosa (GF)(NF)
Rumoured to have been first created by Tejappa Shetty in 1956, this Mangalorean roast of coastal spices, braised goat and coconut is a firm favourite. Elevated with mini Konkani-style surnoli dosa.
$26
$24
Prawn Koliwada (GF)(DF)(NF)
Crispy fried prawns named after Bombay's koliwada (fishermen's district).
$24
$26
Bhutanese Prawn Stir Fry (GF)(NF)(DF)
Tibetan, Indian and Bhutanese influences find their way into this number. Prawns with in-house chilli paste, Chinese cooking wine and fresh vegetables.
$26
$18
FR Dabeli (V)(DF)
All the way from Kutch! This Indian-style pita pocket harmoniously brings sweet and tangy flavours together. Imagine a pita stuffed with potato masala, sev, peanut, and coriander leaves. Dabeli delicious!
$18
FROM THE TANDOOR & GRILL
$36
Devil's Lamb Chops (GF)(NF) (DF)
Indian Chinese food has its own very distinct flavour. The first settlement of Chinese communities in Kolkata goes back to the year 1778. This Indo Chinese dish is our take on everyone's favourite lamb chop; with a chilli marinade, pomegranate jus and pumpkin chokha.
$36
$28
Rechado Tikka (GF)(NE)
An Indo-Portuguese creation. Tandoor grilled chicken cutlet, roasted spices, smoked yoghurt, malt vinegar and palm jaggery.
$28
$32
Masala Crab Cakes & Coconut Sambal (GF, NF)
A recipe that you can trace back to the Spice Route. Crab meat, curry leaf and coconut with fresh coriander chutney.
$32
$24
Malai Broccoli (GF, V)
An Awadhi inspired dish with broccoli, cream, cheese, yoghurt, crushed cardamom, and tomato chutney.
$24
$24
Pink Peppercorn Kathal Khurchan Tart (V, NF)
A flavourful mini tart of jackfruit, spices, onion, tomato gravy and pink peppercorns.
$24
$26
Turkiye Paneer Tikka (V)(NF)(GF)
Turkish-inspired cottage cheese tikkas made with roasted spices and dried mint; served with ezme chutney.
$26
$28
Maans ke Shoole
A royal Rajasthani dish traditionally made with large game. Our version features lamb mince, mantou buns and doen (walnut) chutney.
$28
LOST RECIPES
Deliciously uncommon recipes from far of Indian towns and villages, packed with a heady mix of spices, flavours and memories.
$38
Steak & Masala Jus (DF)(NF)(GF)
Inspired by an old South India recipe. Sous vide medium done steak, spiced jus, and aloo pyaaz tadka.
$38
$26
Bharli Vangi (V)(GF)
A lost recipe from Solapur. With fried brinjal, toasted sesame, vangi masala, peanut and garlic yoghurt.
$26
$26
Beans Vepudu (V)(GF)(NF)(DF)
A secret Hyderabad family recipe involving assorted beans, curry leat, sesame, coconut, and hidden spices.
$26
$32
Til Diya Murgi (GF)(DF)
Tracing back 5500 years, sesame is one Assam's most-loved ingredients, used liberally in celebratory dishes at weddings and festivals. We're coupling black sesame with chicken thigh and spices.
$32
$28
Chhanar Kalia (V)
Layered cottage cheese, onion, tomato gravy, cashew, poppy seed, and spices.
$28
$26
Rasdaar Pakodi (V)(GF)(NF)
An exotic Kashmiri dish of yellow lentils, spices, fennel, and yoghurt.
$26
$34
Lamb Atthey (GF)(DF)(NF)
An Adivasi preparation learnt from the tribals in Jharkhand who live off the land. Limited by the flora and fauna of the forest, Adivasi food has a unique flavour. This earthy diced lamb dish made with in-house and whole spices is our favourite.
$34
REGIONAL CURRIES
Popular regional dishes deserve to be featured on every table. From India, with love!
$28
FR Khao Suey (V)(DF)
From Burma to India via Pakistan. A hearty coconut stew, noodles, fresh coriander, fried onions, chilli oil and peanut meet in one simmering bowl.
$28
$32
Dilli Ka Butter Chicken (GF)
Chargrilled tandoori chicken, tomato ragout and fenugreek leaves.
$32
$32
Bund Gosht (GF)(CE)
Succulent goat meat marinated in yoghurt and herbs and infused with spices. Garnished with toasted nuts and spices, this dish is a Lucknowi gem!
$32
$28
Chougara (V)(NF)
A dish worthy of the Nizams. Seasonal vegetables, in-house masala and yoghurt.
$28
$32
Madras Lamb Curry (GF)(DF)(NF)
Madras curry masala, braised lamb and coastal spices.
$32
$34
Tissario Kadugu (DF)(NF)
An off-the-coast dish of mussels, coconut milk, shallots and fermented lavash.
$34
$34
Kolmino Fish/Prawn Patio (DF)(GF)(NF)
The food-loving Parsi community, who migrated from Persio, embraced local ingredients with grest gusto when they reached Indian shores. Made from a secret spice mix, onion, tamarind pulp, jaggery and seafood, this dish is as unique as the people who created it.
$34
$26
Dal Makhani (V)(GF)
The precursor to dal makhani! Black urad lentil, makhana gravy and oodles of butter.
$26
SIDES
$6
Masala Onion
$6
$4
Mint Chutney
$4
$4
Pickle
$4
$6
Pachidi
$6
$6
Papad
$6
$12
Salad Greens, Sesame & Tibetan Laphing Dressing (V)(GF)(NF)
$12
$12
Raw Papaya Salad
$12
BREADS & RICE
$6
Tandoori Roti
$6
$6
Plain Naan
$6
$6
Butter Naan
$6
$7
Garlic Naan
$7
$9
Cheese Garlic Naan
$9
$9
Cheese Naan
$9
$6
Basmati Rice
$6
$8
Wild Rice
$8
SPECIALITY BREAD
Indian breads were traditionally baked on hot pebbles in ancient Persia. The use of tandoor, naan, keema, and kebab was introduced by Delhi Sultans before the Mughals. The first recorded history of Indian breads dates back to 1300 AD in the notes of Indo-Persian poet Amir Kushrau.
$10
Chef's Gluten-free Vegan Bread
$10
$12
Smoked Chilli Cheese Naan
$12
$10
Girda - Kashmiri Fermented Bread
$10
$8
Three Grain Roti
$8
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*We cater for most dietary requirements. Whilst all reasonable efforts are taken to accommodate dietary needs, we cannot guarantee that our food will be allergen free. Prices and items are subject to seasonal changes.
Should your reservation date fall on a public holiday a surcharge of 15% will apply to all food and beverage prices.