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3 Meal Deals from £19.95

Good value everyday

For 1 Person (Non-veg)
1 onion Bhaji, 1 chicken bhuna, 1 bombay aloo, 1 pulao rice.
£22.95£28.25
1
For 1 Person (Vegetarian)
1 onion bhaji, 1 vegetable bhuna, 1 Bombey alo, 1 plain Rice.
£19.95£26.55
1
Set Meal for 2
2 starters, 2 mains, 1 side dish and 2 either rice or naan
£41.95£46.60
2

Popular with other people

Old Delhi butter chicken (medium hot)
£13.45
Chicken Biryani
£13.95
Lamb Biryani
£14.45
Lamb Bhuna
£13.45
Chicken Tikka Dansak
£16.95
Lamb Madras
£13.45
Lamb Dansak
£16.45
Chicken Dansak
£15.95
Makhani Chicken
£14.45
Tandoori Mix Special
£15.95

Starters

Tempting small plates and traditional appetizers to kickstart your dining experience.

Onion bhajee
Deep fried Sliced Onion ball mixed with gram flours, spices)
£5.45
Popular
Papadum (plain)
A thin, crispy Indian wafer—the perfect crunchy accompaniment to any meal.
£1.25
Chutney Tray
Combination with mint sauce, mango chutney, onion salad and mixed pickles.
£3.95
Chicken Tikka starter
Boneless chicken cubes marinated in yoghurtand spices grilled in clay oven)
£5.95
Mixed Starter
Combination of chicken & lamb tikka with onion Bhaji.
£6.95
Samosa (Meat) ( 3pc)
Filo Pastry filled with meat
£5.95
King Prawn Pure
King prawn cooked in masala dry sauce rolled with fried bread
£8.95
Tandoori Chicken
On the Bone chicken marinated in yoghurtand spices grilled in clay oven)
£5.95
Mint Sauce
Cool and refreshing herb-based yogurt sauce.
£1.25
Samosa (Vegetable) (3 pc)
Filo Pastry filled with seasonal vegetables.
£5.95
Mango Chutney
A sweet and tangy preserve made with ripe mangoes.
£1.25
Lamb Tikka starter
Boneless lamb cubes marinated in yoghurtand spices grilled in clay oven)
£5.95
Chilli paneer
Panner cooked in hot & sour chilli sauce with mixed pepper and onions.
£6.45
Chicken Tikka Pure
Slice Chicken tikka cooked in masala dry sauce rolled with fried bread
£7.95
Onion Salad
Freshly diced onions with a hint of spice and herbs.
£0.95
Lamb chops
Lamb chops marinated with spices and yoghurt, grilled in clay oven
£8.95
Papadum(Spicy)
A crispy wafer with a subtle peppery kick.
£1.25
Mixed Pickle
A bold and tangy assortment of traditional Indian pickled vegetables.
£1.25
Green Salad
A crisp, fresh medley of seasonal garden greens.
£3.95
Salmon tikka
(Lightly spiced salmon fillets gently grilled in clay oven)
£8.95

Tandoori Dishes

Premium meats and fish marinated in yogurt and spices, then char-grilled in our traditional clay oven.

Chicken Tikka (Main)
Chicken/Lamb/ Paneer marinated with tikka spices and herbs, Cooked as above over flaming charcoal)
£12.95
Tandoori Mix Special
Selection of Tandoori clay oven lamb & chicken tikka, sheek kebab tandoori chicken, served with mint sauce and naan bread
£15.95
Tandoori Chicken (Half)
Tender half chicken on the bone marinated with yoghurt & spices
£12.95
Shashlick Chicken
(Chicken/Lamb marinated with tikka spices and herbs, with grilled onions, tomatoes, peppers as above over flaming charcoal)
£13.95
Mixed Shashlick
Chicken & Lamb marinated with tikka spices and herbs,Cooked as above over flaming charcoal)
£13.95
Akbari Lamb chops
Lamb chops marinated with spices and yoghurt, grilled in clay oven
£16.95
Paneer tikka main
Highly rated
· Indian cottage cheese cubes marinated in yoghurtand spices grilled in clay oven)
£12.95
Shashlick Lamb
Flame-grilled marinated lamb with grilled tomato, mix peppers & onions
£13.95
Tandoori King Prawn (Main)
(Mildly spiced succulent king prawns grilled in clay oven)
£16.95
Lamb Tikka (Main)
Chicken/Lamb marinated with tikka spices and herbs,Cooked as above over flaming charcoal)
£13.45
Basil Salmon Tikka
Lightly spiced salmon fillets gently grilled in clay oven)
£16.95

Maharani Specialities

Our chef’s signature creations, showcasing unique flavor profiles and premium ingredients.

Old Delhi butter chicken (medium hot)
Slice piece of tandoori chicken Prepared in a buttery gravy with the addition of cream gives the curry sauce a silky Smooth rich texture)
£13.45
Makhani Chicken
Two layers, the bottom is cooked with mixed herbs & spices and the top is a mild creamy sauce
£14.45
Barahi Rogan
Clay oven chicken and lamb cooked with Garlic, ginger, sun dried Roma tomatoes and green herbs, tempered with mustard seed and curry leaves)
£14.45
Kushboo Chicken
Preparation of medium strength, highly flavoured & cooked with a mix ture of fried spices in yoghurt sauce
£13.95
Chicken Shathkora
Succulent pieces of chicken cooked in a medium spiced sauce, with a hint of garlic and an intense flavour of Bengali lemon(Shathkora)
£14.45
Lahori Goust
Deboned lamb cooked with authentic Lahori spices, fresh tomato, ginger,green chillies fragrant coriander
£14.75
Mutton Josh
Mutton cooked to perfection with a distinct flavour of tomatoes, onions, curry leaf, vinegar and the Authentic mutton spices)
£14.95
Sagwala lamb
Cooked with spinach, tomato sauce, capsicum and onions
£14.45
Malabar Prawn
King prawns simmered in a sauce of coconut milk & ground spices flavoured with mustard, tamarind and curry leaves).
£17.95
Laal Maans
Boneless lamb cooked in onion, tomato & Kashmiri chilli gravy, Flavoured with Cardamom, cinnamon, cloves & variety of masala spices)
£14.95
Lasun kursani Chicken
Tender pieces of Chicken Cooked with garlic, green chillies and spring onion with chef special sauce)
£13.95

Madras Dishes

Fairly Hot

ChickenMadras
Chicken Cooked with Garam masala and curry leaves & Tempered garlic & mustard with hot masala gravy
£12.45
Chicken Tikka Madras
Chicken tikka Cooked with Garam masala and curry leaves & Tempered garlic & mustard with hot masala gravy
£12.95
Lamb Madras
Lamb Cooked with Garam masala and curry leaves & Tempered garlic & mustard with hot masala gravy
£13.45
Prawn Madras
Prawn Cooked with Garam masala and curry leaves & Tempered garlic & mustard with hot masala gravy
£12.95
King Prawn Madras
King prawn Cooked with Garam masala and curry leaves & Tempered garlic & mustard with hot masala gravy
£16.95

Bhuna Dishes

Medium moist curry cooked with fresh spices, onion, green pepper and coriander

Chicken Bhuna
A medium-strength moist curry cooked with onions, green peppers, and fresh coriander.
£12.45
Lamb Bhuna
Savory lamb pieces slow-cooked with fresh spices and peppers in a thick, moist sauce.
£13.45
Chicken Tikka Bhuna
Smokey grilled chicken tikka tossed with sautéed onions and green peppers.
£12.95
King Prawn Bhuna
Succulent king prawns cooked in a rich, medium-spiced blend of peppers and coriander.
£15.95

Massala Dishes

Massala dishes are cooked in a delicately flavoured sauce, with cream. It’s a sweet dish.

Chicken Tikka Massala( sweet Dish)
Massala dishes are cooked in a delicately flavoured sauce, with cream. It’s a sweet dish
£12.95
Popular
Lamb Tikka Massala
Massala dishes are cooked in a delicately flavoured sauce, with cream. It’s a sweet dish.
£13.75
Tandoori King Prawn Massala
Massala dishes are cooked in a delicately flavoured sauce, with cream.
£16.95
Vegetable Masala
Vegetable Massala dish are cooked in a delicately flavoured sauce, with cream. It’s a sweet dish.
£10.45

Korma Dishes

Prepared with mild spices, fresh herbs and thick sauce, cooked with fresh cream to create a delicate flavour and creamy texture. It’s a sweet dish.

Chicken Korma
Prepared with mild spices and thick sauce, cooked with fresh cream to create a delicate flavour and creamy texture.its a sweet dish
£12.45
Popular
Chicken Tikka Korma
Prepared with mild spices and thick sauce, cooked with fresh cream to create a delicate flavour and creamy texture. It’s a sweet dish.
£12.45
King Prawn Korma
Prepared with mild spices and thick sauce, cooked with fresh cream to create a delicate flavour and creamy texture. It’s a sweet dish.
£16.95
Lamb Korma
Prepared with mild spices and thick sauce, cooked with fresh cream to create a delicate flavour and creamy texture. It’s a sweet dish.
£13.95
Vegetable Korma
Vegetable Prepared with mild spices and thick sauce, cooked with fresh cream to create a delicate flavour and creamy texture. It’s a sweet dish.
£10.95

Pasanda Dishes

Pasanda dishes are cooked in a mild creamy sauce with almonds. It’s a sweet dish.

Chicken Pasanda
Chicken tikka are cooked in a mild creamy sauce with almonds. It’s a sweet dish.
£12.95
Lamb Pasanda
Lamb Pasanda dish are cooked in a mild creamy sauce with almonds. It’s a sweet dish.
£13.45
Tandoori King Prawn Pasanda
King prawn are cooked in a mild creamy sauce with almonds. It’s a sweet dish.
£16.95
Vegetable Passanda
Highly rated
· Vegetable Pasanda dish are cooked in a mild creamy sauce with almonds. It’s a sweet dish.
£10.95

Curry Dishes

(Cooked in tomato & onion based gravy)

Chicken Curry
Succulent chicken pieces cooked in our traditional, well-spiced gravy.
£12.45
Lamb Curry
Tender pieces of lamb simmered in a classic tomato and onion-based gravy.
£13.45
Chicken Tikka Curry
Char-grilled chicken tikka pieces served in a smooth, savory tomato-onion sauce.
£12.95
Prawn Curry
Delicate prawns gently cooked in a balanced tomato and onion gravy.
£12.95
King Prawn Curry
Large, juicy king prawns simmered in our signature savory gravy.
£15.95

Dansak Dishes

These dishes are - Sweet & Sour, fairly hot and cooked with lentils served with Pilau Rice.

Chicken Tikka Dansak
These dishes are - Sweet & Sour, fairly hot and cooked with lentils served with Pilau Rice.
£16.95
Lamb Dansak
Highly rated
· These dishes are - Sweet & Sour, fairly hot and cooked with lentils served with Pilau Rice.
£16.45
Chicken Dansak
These dishes are - Sweet & Sour, fairly hot and cooked with lentils served with Pilau Rice.
£15.95
King Prawn Dansak
These dishes are - Sweet & Sour, fairly hot and cooked with lentils served with Pilau Rice.
£17.95

Biryani Dishes

Basmiti rice cooked with spice, served with vegetable curry.

Lamb Biryani
Hearty combination of tender lamb, basmati rice and authentic biryanispices with saffron, butter ghee)
£14.45
Popular
Chicken Biryani
Hearty combination of tender chicken, basmati rice and authentic biryani spices with saffron, butter ghee)
£13.95
Maharani Deshi Biryani (Chicken)
Chicken cooked with basmati rice and chef special biryani spices which is slightlyHot and some green chiili, butter ghee, served with raita)
£13.95
Chicken Tikka Biryani
Hearty combination of chicken tikka, basmati rice and authentic biryanispices with saffron, butter ghee)
£14.45
Maharani Deshi Biryani(Lamb)
Lamb cooked with basmati rice and chef special biryani spices which is slightlyHot and some green chiili, butter ghee, served with veg curry.
£14.95
Vegetable Biryani
Combination of seasonal vegetable cooked in authentic biryani spice with basmati rice)
£12.45
Maharani Deshi Biryani Vegetable
Seasonal vegetables cooked with basmati rice and chef special biryani spices which is slightlyHot and some green chiili, butter ghee, served with mixed veg curry.
£12.45
King Prawn Biryani
Marinated king prawns Cooked with basmati rice and aromatic herbs,authentic biryani spices, butter ghee
£16.95

Jalfrezi Dishes

Cooked with onion, capsicum and fresh green chilli

Chicken Tikka Jalfrezi
Chicken tikka Cooked with onion, capsicum and fresh green chilli in chef special thick gravy.
£12.45
Lamb Tikka Jalfrezi
Lamb tikka Cooked with onion, capsicum and fresh green chilli in chef special thick gravy.
£13.95
King Prawn Tikka Jalfrezi
King prawn Cooked with onion, capsicum and fresh green chilli in chef special thick gravy.
£16.95

Pathia Dishes

Pathia - Sweet & sour fairly hot (medium dry) served with pilau Rice.

Chicken Tikka Pathia
Sweet & sour fairly hot curry (medium dry) served with pilau Rice.
£15.95
Chicken Pathia
Sweet & sour fairly hot (medium dry) curry served with pilau Rice.
£15.95
King prawn Pathia
Sweet & sour fairly hot curry (medium dry) served with pilau Rice.
£17.95
Lamb Pathia
Sweet & sour fairly hot curry (medium dry) served with pilau Rice.
£16.45

Balti Specialities

Cooked with fresh, spices,onions,coriander and garlic with a special Balti sauce in an iron skillet, Served with nan.

Garlic Chilli Massala Balti chicken
Barbecued boneless diced chicken marinated in garlic sauce, subtly flavoured with green chillies and fresh coriander.
£15.95
Balti Chicken
Cooked with fresh spices, onion, coriander and garlic with a special Balti sauce, served with plain naan)
£15.45
Balti Chicken Tikka
Chicken Tikka Cooked with fresh spices, onion, coriander and garlic with a special Balti sauce, served with plain naan)
£15.95
Balti Chicken Tikka Jalfrezi
Cooked with fresh spices, onion, green chilies, coriander and garlic with a special Balti sauce, served with plain naan)
£15.95
Balti Lamb
Cooked with fresh spices, onion, coriander and garlic with a special Balti sauce, served with plain naan)
£15.95
Balti King Prawn
King prawn Cooked with fresh spices, onion, coriander and garlic with a special Balti sauce, served with plain naan)
£18.95

Vindaloo Dishes

Very hot curry cooked with potato and chef special spicy sauce.

Lamb Vindaloo
Very hot lamb curry cooked with potato in chef special spicy sauce.
£13.45
Chicken Tikka Vindaloo
Very hot chicken tikka curry cooked with potato in chef special spicy sauce.
£12.95
Chicken Vindaloo
Very hot curry cooked with potato in chef special spicy sauce.
£12.45
Prwan Vindaloo
Very hot prawn curry cooked with potato in chef special spicy sauce.
£12.95
King Prawn Vindaloo
Very hot king prawn curry cooked with potato in chef special spicy sauce.
£16.95

Vegetable Specialties

A celebration of plant-based dining featuring authentic, spiced vegetarian main courses.

Karahi Paneer
Tender cubes of Indian cottage cheese stir-fried with bell peppers, onions, and bold spices in a traditional karahi.
£11.95
Vegetable Garlic Bhuna
Garlic dishes are medium strength with fresh garlic, ginger and coriander.
£10.95
Paneer Makhani
Cottage cheese cooked in a fenugreek flavoured tomato and cream gravy)
£10.95
Vegetable Kushboo
Preparation of medium strength and cooked with a mixture of fried spices in a yoghurt sauce.
£10.95
Vegetable Masala
Cooked in a delicately flavored sauce with cream. It’s a sweet dish.
£10.95
Vegetable Pasanda
Cooked in a mild creamy sauce, red wine and almonds.
£10.95

Vegetable Side Dishes

Perfect regional vegetable accompaniments designed to complement any main dish.

Bombay Aloo
Slow cooked Potatoes with spices and touch of rock salt
£5.90
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Sag Paneer
Spinach with Indian cottage cheese)
£5.95
Sag Aloo
(Fresh potato and spinach cooked in exotic spice)
£5.95
Dall Tarka
Yellow lentils tempered with roasted cumin and garlic)
£5.95
Mushroom Bhaji
Fresh mushroom cooked with fresh herb and spring onion)
£5.95
Bindhi Bhaji
Fresh okra cooked with fresh herbs)
£5.95
Mixed Vegetable Curry
Seasonal Mixed vegetable cooked in curry sauce
£4.95
Aloo Gobi
Potatoes and cauliflower cooked in think gravy
£5.95

Basmati Rice

Aromatic, fluffy long-grain rice, steamed to perfection or lightly spiced.

Pulao Rice
Basmati Rice with cumin, saffron and brown onion)
£4.45
Plain Rice
(Plain steamed Basmati rice
£4.25
Mushroom Rice
Basmati rice with button Mushroom)
£4.95
Coconut Rice
Basmati Rice with coconut powder.
£4.95
Special Rice
With onion, eggs, peas and sultanas.
£5.95
Keema Rice
Bastami rice with lamb mince
£5.95

Bread

Traditional Indian tandoori-baked breads, from soft plain naans to stuffed varieties.

Garlic Nan
Tandoori baked bread layered with garlic)
£4.45
Peswaari Nan
Sweet with coconut & almond stuffing)
£4.45
Plain naan
Tandoori baked bread of leavened dough
£3.95
Keema Nan
Lamb mince stuffing)
£4.95
Cheese Nan
Tandoori baked bread stuffed with cheese
£4.45
Raita
A cool and creamy yogurt-based side dish mixed with light seasoning and cucumber.
£3.50

English Dishes

A selection of familiar Western classics for diners seeking something closer to home.

Chips
Golden-fried, crispy potato chips.
£3.95
Omlette and Chips
A classic, fluffy egg omelette served with a side of golden-fried chips.
£6.95

Drinks

A refreshing range of chilled soft drinks, juices, and energy beverages.

1.Ltr Bottle
1.Ltr Bottle
£3.95
330 ml Can
330 ml
£1.95
J20
A popular fruit blend beverage, perfect for a refreshing palate cleanser.
£3.25
Redbull
A chilled can of the classic energy drink.
£3.25
Appletiser
Naturally sparkling 100% apple juice.
£3.50