Tandoor et grille
Our menu has a lot of sections. Kebabs, tandoori, balti, biryani, curries, vegetarian, breads, combos. If you have never ordered Indian or Pakistani food before, it can look like a wall of words. This page explains what each part means, so you can order with confidence.
You do not need to read all of it. Skim the sections that matter to you. If you just want butter chicken and naan, you already know where to look. If you want to try something new, read on.
Appetizers. Small plates to start. Samosas, pakoras, onion bhaji. Good if you are sharing or if you are really hungry and cannot wait for the main.
BBQ Kebab. Skewers cooked over charcoal. Chicken, beef, lamb. These are smoky and a bit charred on the edges, which is the point. They come with mint sauce and often a small salad.
Tandoori. Marinated meat cooked in the clay oven. The colour is usually red or orange from the spices. It is not as saucy as a curry. Think grilled, not stewed.
Balti. A curry cooked and served in a small wok-like dish. Onions, tomatoes, peppers, a thick sauce. It is a bit heavier than a standard curry and very popular.
Curry, Korma, Rogan Josh, Vindaloo. These are the classic sauces. Korma is mild and creamy. Rogan Josh is a bit spicier but still balanced. Vindaloo is hot, and we mean it. If you are not sure, ask for medium and go from there.
Biryani. Rice cooked with meat and spices. It is a meal in one bowl. Comes with raita on the side, which cools it down.
Vegetarian. Not a side category here. Paneer, lentils, chickpeas, eggplant, okra, cauliflower. Some of our best dishes are in this section, even for people who eat meat.
Breads. Naan, roti, paratha. Plain, garlic, cheese, keema. If you order a curry, get a bread. You will want something to scoop with.
Most dishes can be made mild, medium or hot. Mild still has flavour, it is not plain. Medium is what most people order. Hot is for people who actually want heat, not just a hint of it. If you are ordering for a group with different tolerances, get a mix and let people share.
A note on biryani and vindaloo: those are harder to tone down. The spice is built into the dish. If you are sensitive, pick something else.
Most main dishes are the curry or the grilled meat, and that is it. Rice and naan are separate. Read the description carefully. If it says "served with rice" then it comes with rice. If it does not say that, it does not. This is normal for South Asian menus, but it surprises people the first time.
Combos are the exception. A combo usually includes a main, rice, naan, sometimes a drink or a dessert. If you want the full meal without thinking, a combo is the easy way.
Call us during opening hours and describe what you like. Creamy, spicy, grilled, vegetarian, no dairy, whatever. We will point you to something that fits. We do this all day, it is not a bother.
And if you want to see the dishes before ordering, the photos page has real pictures of what comes out of the kitchen.
