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Karahi
£11.95
Mixed Grill (For 2 Person)
£21.95
Set Menu for 1 Person
£17.95
Chicken Biryani
£12.95
Lamb Biryani
£13.95
Aloo Gosht Shorba
£15.95
Chicken Tikka Boti
£13.95
Madrasi Karahi
£12.95
Keema Karela (Subject to Availability)
£12.95
Set Menu for 2 Persons
£39.95

Set Meals

Set Menu for 2 Persons
2 popadom with mango chutney and spicy onions, 2 starters (chicken wings, chicken pakora or vegetable pakora), choose any 2 old school curry dishes, chefs specialities, or taka tak vegetarian pakwan. 2 pilau rice or 2 plain naan or combination, 1 pilau rice or 1 plain naan.
£39.95
Set Menu for 1 Person
1 popadom, mango chutney, and spicy onions. Vegetable or chicken pakora. Choose an old school curry dish (chicken, lamb, prawn, or vegetable) or a dish from taka tak vegetarian pakwan, 1 pilau rice or 1 plain naan.
£17.95

Starters

All starters served with fresh salad and punjabi chutney.

Fish Pakora
Fish cutlets mixed with punjabi herbs. Coated with spicy crispy batter and deep-fried.
£6.50
Aloo Tikki
2 pieces. Mashed potato patties mixed with sliced onions, pomegranate seeds, green chilli, Punjabi spices, coated with gram flour. Deep fried.
£4.50
Mixed Pakora
Chicken and vegetable marinated with fresh garlic, ginger, and Punjabi spices, coated with gram flour. Deep-fried.
£5.95
Keema Samosa
2 pieces. Minced lamb filling wrapped in a thin crispy pastry and deep-fried.
£5.95
Chicken Wings
4 pieces. Chargrilled chicken marinated with peri-peri sauce and cooked on long fire.
£5.95
Chapli Kebab
3 pieces. Lamb mince mixed with fresh garlic, ginger, chopped green chilli, onions, tomatoes, peppers, and mixed Punjabi spices. Fried in a wok.
£5.95
BBQ Chicken Liver Tikka
Chicken liver marinated with kashmiri chilli, fresh garlic, ginger, lemon juice, Punjabi spices. Slow cooked over charcoal.
£5.95
BBQ Reshmi Kebab (Chicken)
2 pieces. Chicken mince mixed with chopped onions, fresh garlic, ginger, crushed coriander, crushed chilli, turmeric, cumin seeds. Skewered and cooked over charcoal.
£5.25
Chicken Pakora
Chicken pieces marinated with fresh garlic, ginger, and punjabi spices. Deep-fried in spicy gram flour batter.
£5.25
Chicken Malai Tikka
Boneless succulent chicken mildly spiced, marinated with yogurt and coriander, charcoal grilled to perfection, topped with cream.
£6.95
Poori
Traditional Pakistani thin light fried bread, topped with your favourite filling.
£4.50
Vegetable Pakora
Chopped potatoes, onions, spinach, mixed in a batter coating with fresh herbs. Deep fried in gram flour.
£4.95
Vegetable Samosa
2 pieces. Vegetable filling wrapped in a thin crispy pastry and deep fried.
£4.95
Vegetable Samosa Chaat
Vegetable filling wrapped thin crispy pastry and deep fried, topped with yogurt, tamarind chutney, cumin powder, chillies, and fresh coriander.
£5.95
Mince Samosa Chaat
Mince meat filling wrapped in a thin crispy pastry and deep fried, topped with yogurt, tamarind chutney, cumin powder, chillies and fresh coriander.
£6.95
Mirchi Paneer Pakora
Indian cheese cubes mixed with cumin seeds, coriander powder, chilli powder, coated with gram flour. Deep fried.
£5.50

Desi Pakwan's House Special

Karahi
Our karahi dishes cooked with fresh onion, tomato masala, garlic, ginger, black pepper, along with green chillies to add a sharp flavour.
£11.95
Keema Karela (Subject to Availability)
Mince lamb cooked with bitter melon, onions, tomato, garam masala, garlic, ginger, black peppers, green chillies. Garnished with fresh green chilli and coriander.
£12.95
Madrasi Karahi
This is for the chilli lovers! Madrasi cooked in fresh tomato and onion puri with whole cork Eder seed, doda chilli, black peppers, fresh lemon juice and touch of cream.
£12.95
Handi
Delicious dish, served up on food streets and homes of punjab. Cooked over a log fire with garlic puree, sliced ginger and Desi Pakwan's spices.
£11.95
Desi Saag
Popular and instantly recognisable village dishes in Punjabi, comes with organic fresh green leaves of mustard plant slow steam cooked with blended fresh green chilli, ginger, garlic, wheat flour, Punjabi spices garnished with fresh coriander and desi butter.
£10.95
Punjabi Tikka Masala
Traditional punjab style spicy dish, cooked with diced mix peppers, onions, garlic, ginger, bullet chilli, yogurt, garam masala, and sprinkling of coriander.
£10.95
Achari Handi
Tangy curry flavours providing a different texture, yet keeping a sharp and recognised flavour, cooked in onions, garlic, ginger, green chilli, tangy yogurt, fennel seeds, mustard seeds.
£10.95
Kharra Masala Stew
With whole kashmeri chilli, whole garam masala, onions, turmeric. These textures heat your entire body.
£11.95
Aloo Keema Mutter
Homely ground lamb mince cooked with potato, peas, red chili, tomato and traditional masala to make this hearty and satisfying dish.
£11.95
Gobi Masala
Cauliflower with whole garam masala, onions, turmeric.
£11.95
Kashmiri Rista Handi
The famous dish of Jammu kashmir. This dish consists of meatballs, and gravy.
£14.95
Chicken Liver Tikka Balti
Delicious charcoal grilled chicken liver tikka cooked in onions masala with chills power, dry fenugreek, tomatoes, ginger, garam masala and fresh coriander.
£11.95
Kofta Kebabi Handi
Lamb (kofta) cooked over charcoal and then simmered in a curry base using desi spices.
£12.95
Chicken Keema Karahi
Chicken mince cooked with onions, tomato, garam masala, garlic, mix pepper, and green chilli.
£11.95
BBQ Chicken Tikka Karahi
£13.50

Desi Pakwan's BBQ and Grill Specialities

All BBQ and grill dishes served with fresh salad and punjabi chutney.

Mixed Grill (For 2 Person)
Chicken wings, sizzling lamb chops, quarter lahori chicken piece, seekh kebab, chicken and lamb tikka. Unique and memorable dish.
£21.95
Chicken Tikka Boti
1/2 kg. On the bone. Succulent pieces of chicken marinated in fresh ingredients and spices, barbecued over charcoal.
£13.95
Sizzling Lamb Chops
6 pieces. Traditional sizzling grill dish. Cuts of meat marinated with our secret spices and cooked over charcoal.
£15.95
BBQ Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken pieces marinated in yogurt garlic, ginger, chilli powder, lemon juice, roasted cumin, coriander seeds and cooked over long fire chargrill.
£12.95
Chargrilled Chicken Wings
8 pieces. Marinated with peri-peri sauce and cooked on long fire chargrill.
£10.95
BBQ Lahori Chicken
Popular dish in punjabi, whole chicken marinated in red chilli powder, cayenne pepper, yogurt with our secret recipe, cooked over charcoal.
£12.95
BBQ Seekh Kebab (Lamb)
5 pieces. Lamb mince mixed with chopped onions, fresh garlic, ginger, green chilli, punjabi herbs, skewered and cooked over charcoal.
£12.95
BBQ Reshmi Kebab
5 pieces. Chicken mince mixed with chopped onions, fresh garlic, ginger crushed coriander, crushed chilli, turmeric, cumin seeds. Skewered and cooked over charcoal.
£11.50
Pudina Chanp
5 pieces. Lamb chops in an infusion of mint, coriander and with secret Desi spices, prepared for marinating.
£14.95
Chicken Malai Tikka
Boneless succulent chicken mildly spiced, marinated in yogurt, coriander, and charcoal grilled to perfection.
£12.95
Chicken Tikka Shashlik
Greenlee chicken pieces marinated in spices, onions, green peppers, and mushrooms, masalas, grilled to perfection. Served with chefs special sauce.
£13.95
Fish Tikka
Grilled cubes of cod fish marinated with red chilli powder, garlic, coriander powder, and tamarind. Cooked over flaming chargrill.
£15.95
Grilled Tiger King Prawn
6 pieces. Grilled to perfection and dripping with spice, marinated with our chef's secret recipe for memorable dish.
£17.95
Paneer Tikka Shashlik
Indian cheese, onions, green peppers, and mushrooms marinated in spices, masalas, and grilled to perfection.
£12.50

Seafood Specialities

Choose from: fish, king prawn or prawn.

Karahi
Cooked with onions, peppers, tomatoes, garlic and touch of kashmiri chilli to create a rich authentic taste.
£13.95
Jalfrezi
Cooked in tangy spicy gravy with green chilli, peppers, yogurt, onions, tomatoes, fresh coriander, garam masala.
£13.95
Handi
Delicious dish, served up on food streets and home of punjab. Cooked over log fire with garlic puree, sliced ginger, and Desi Pakwan's hunting spices.
£13.95
North Indian Bhuna
A popular medium hot dish from North India cooked with bullet chilli, onions, yogurt, fresh garlic flakes, methi, tomato puree and garnished with fresh coriander leaves.
£13.95
Punjabi Masala
Traditional punjabi spicy dish, cooked with diced mix peppers, onions, garlic, ginger, bullet chilli, yogurt, garam masala and touch of coriander.
£13.95
Rogni Butter
Cooked in desi butter, onions, chopped tomato, honey, almond powder, fresh cream.
£13.95

Desi Pakwan's Steak House

All steaks cooked to your liking and accompanied with chips and steamed vegetable. Choice of sauce (peppercorn or chilli sauce).

Pepper Chicken Steak
Double chicken breast, marinated with spices, coriander and garlic. Served with chips, stir-fried vegetable, and a choice of peppercorn sauce or chilli sauce.
£15.95
Mirchi Chicken Steak
Touch of spicy paste over fillet of chicken, marinated with spices, coriander and garlic. Served with chips, stir fried vegetable, and a choice of peppercorn sauce or chilli sauce.
£15.95
Griller Cheesy Chicken Steak
Double Chicken breast marinated with tomato sauce and herbs. Grilled and topped with melting cheese. Served with chips and vegetables.
£16.95

Old School Favourites

Madras (Hot)
A popular hot dish cooked in kashmiri chilli powder, lemon juice, and fresh herbs.
£10.50
Korma (Creamy)
A mild dish cooked with coconut cream, ground almond, and fresh cream.
£10.50
Patia (Medium Hot)
A tasty sweet and sour dish cooked with onions, cumin powder, lemon juice, fresh tomatoes, and sweet chilli sauce.
£10.50
Rogan Josh
Cooked in bhuna sauce, garnished with chopped tomato, onions, and fresh coriander.
£11.50
Bhuna (Medium)
A popular dish cooked with chopped onions, tomatoes, garam masala, chilli powder, and punjabi herbs.
£10.50
Dansak (Medium Hot and Tangy)
Cooked with mix lentils, fresh lemon, roasted garlic, turmeric powder, and punjabi herbs.
£10.50

Traditional Punjabi Salan (On the Bone)

All dishes cooked on the bone on, order approximately 45 mins notice required.

Aloo Gosht Shorba
Lamb and potato cooked with onions, tomato, garam masala, garlic, ginger, black pepper, along with green chillies to add sharp flavour. Garnished with fresh green chilli, coriander, and ginger.
£15.95
Desi Chicken Karahi
Popular dish around Pakistan and India. Chicken cooked with onions, tomato, garam masala, garlic, ginger, black pepper along with green chillies to add a sharp flavour. Garnished with fresh green chilli, coriander, and ginger.
£14.50
Pepper, Desi Lamb Karahi
Lamb cooked with onions, tomato, garam masala, garlic, ginger, black pepper along with green chilies to add a sharp flavor. Garnished with fresh green chilli, coriander and ginger.
£16.50
Karela Lamb
Lamb cooked with bitter melon, onions, tomato, garam masala, garlic, ginger, black pepper, green chillies. Garnished with fresh green chilli and coriander. Subject to availability.
£16.95
Peshwari Dumba Karahi
Very popular dish in northern areas of Pakistan. This dish cooked with minimum spices.
£16.95
Shinwari Chicken Karahi
Succulent spices of bone-in chicken cooked with fresh tomato, green chilli, butter, ginger, black pepper, and a homemade fresh desi pakwan's spices.
£14.50
Tinda Masala
Fresh Indian baby pumpkin cooked with lamb in onions and tomato gravy with blended garlic, ginger, chilli, turmeric, fenugreek, coriander, and Punjabi masala.
£13.95
Palak
A Pakistani and Indian classic tasty dish, cooked with fresh chopped spinach, small piece of baby chicken, finely chopped onions, green chilli, yogurt, clove, turmeric and garam masala.
£13.95
Lahori Channay
Popular punjabi dish. Chick peas cooked with onions, chopper tomatoes, green chilli, black pepper, coriander and cumin seeds. Fairly dry and spicy masala sauce with sour citrus.
£13.95
Dall Gosht
Lamb pieces cooked with lentils, onion, ground spices and delicate herbs fried in garlic and ginger.
£13.95
Bhindi Lamb Masala
A delicious combination of okra and lamb cooked in punjabi tomato onions masala, crushed chilli, black peppercorn, cinnamon, garlic, ginger, and fresh coriander.
£14.95
Grilled Lamb Chops Balti
Lamb chops cooked with onions, tomato, garam masala, garlic, ginger, black pepper, along with green chillies to add a sharp flavour. Garnished with fresh green chilli, coriander, and ginger.
£16.95
Bataira Karahi
4 pieces. Quail cooked with onions, tomato, garam masala, garlic, ginger, black pepper, along with green chillies to add a sharp flavour.
£19.95
Keema Chanp Masala
Mince and lamb chops cooked with onions, tomato, and kashmeri chilli with desi secret spices.
£15.95
Lyall Puri Chimney Gosht
A special treat for meat lovers. Slow cooked lamb shank with fresh tomatoes, onions, deghi chilli, turmeric, black cumin, ginger and homemade desi pakwan's spices.
£14.95

Chef's Pakwan

Palak Handi
Cooked with fresh chopped spinach, ground spices, ginger, garlic, onions and tomatoes.
£10.50
North Indian Bhuna
A popular medium hot dish from North India with bullet chilli, onions, yogurt, fresh garlic flakes, methi, tomato puree, and garnished with fresh coriander leaves.
£10.50
Tikka Masala (Creamy)
Cooked with tomato, onions, almond powder, touch of yogurt and fresh cream.
£10.50
Jalfrezi
Cooked in tangy spice gravy with hot bullet chilli, peppers, onions, tomatoes, touch of yogurt, fresh coriander, garam masala.
£10.50
Rogni Butter Handi
Cooked in desi butter, onions, chopped tomato, honey, almond powder, fresh cream.
£10.50
Garlic Masaledar
Cooked in chef's delicious garlic sauce, fresh tomato, onion, pepper, yogurt, and kashmeri chilli.
£10.50
Madras Korma (Creamy and Hot)
A popular dish, cooked with coconut cream and pakwan's selection hot spices with fresh cream and hint of lemon and almond powder.
£10.50

Taka Tak Vegetarian Pakwan

Desi Saag (Grandma's Favourite)
Popular and very recognisable village dishes in Punjab, comes with organic fresh green leaves of mustard plant slow steam cooked with blended fresh green chilli, ginger, garlic, wheat flour, Punjabi spices, fresh coriander and desi butter.
£10.50
Mutter Paneer
£5.95
Aloo Bengan
Aubergine and potato cooked with fresh ingredients and punjabi spices.
£5.25
Tarka Daal
Lentils cooked in traditional punjabi way with garlic, green chilli, fried onions, coriander, and desi butter.
£5.25
Dall Makhni
White urad lentils steam cooked in red chilli powder, black pepper, tomatoes, garlic, hint of cream and garnished with coriander and desi butter.
£5.25
Dall Mash Karahi
£5.25
Palak Aloo
Fresh spinach cooked with potato, ground, spices, ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes. Indian cheese, and peas cooked with fresh ingredients. Punjabi style.
£5.25
Palak Paneer
Fresh spinach cooked with Indian cheese ground spices, ginger, garlic, onions, and tomatoes.
£5.25
Paneer Vegetable Karahi
Indian cheese, cooked with vegetables.
£10.95
Butter Paneer
Cubes of home-made Indian cheese, cooked in desi butter, onions, chopped tomato, honey, almond powder, fresh cream.
£10.95
Karela Dall (Subject to Availability)
Bitter melon cooked with lentils with fresh ingredients.
£10.95
Paneer Chilli Rajma Masala
Cheese and red beans cooked in punjabi spices.
£10.95
Tinda Masala
Indian baby pumpkin cooked with onions and tomatoes gravy with blended green chilli, turmeric, fenugreek, coriander, and Punjabi masala.
£10.50
Bhindi Masala
Fresh okra cooked with onions, tomatoes, and finest punjabi herbs and spices.
£10.50
Aloo Ghobi
Cauliflower with potato in punjabi spices.
£5.25
Mushroom Aloo Masala
Potato and mushroom cooked in onions gravy, fresh tomato, and herbs.
£5.25
Bombay Aloo Masala
Potato wedges cooked in onion gravy with roasted cumin seeds, turmeric, fenugreek, and spices.
£5.25
Lohori Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked in punjabi spices and garnished with garam masala.
£5.25
Achari Aloo
Potato cooked in a tangy pickle with fresh ingredients.
£5.25
Chana Paneer
Indian cheese cooked with chick peas and fresh ingredients.
£5.25

Deghi Biryani

Basmati rice cooked in degh with dried plum, tamarind, yogurt, chilli powder, and punjabi herbs. All biryani dishes served with kachumber raita and allo tikki.

Lamb Biryani
£13.95
Chicken Biryani
£12.95
Chicken Tikka Biryani
£14.95
King Prawn Biryani
£14.95
Mix Vegetable Biryani
£10.95
Desi Lamb Biryani on the Bone
1 kg.
£30.00
Desi Chicken Biryani on the Bone
1 kg.
£25.00

Desi Fat Burgers

Fresh homemade burgers served with mix Cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions Pakwan's mouth-watering sauce, and chips.

Scotch Beef
6 oz. mince.
£7.95
Spicy Lamb
6 oz. mince.
£7.95
Chicken Supreme
6 oz. mince.
£7.50
Shredded Pepper Chicken
£7.95
Mirchi Griller Chicken Filet
£7.95
Crispy Paneer Chilli Burger
£7.95

Tikka Kebab Rolls

All kebabs served with fresh salad and choice of sauce: chilli sauce, garlic sauce, mint yogurt sauce. Served in naan bread.

Mix Kebab
Seekh kebab, chicken tikka, and lamb tikka.
£14.50
Chicken Tikka
£10.50
Lamb Seekh Kebab
£10.50
Chicken Reshmi Kebab
£10.50
Grilled Paneer Tikka Vegetable Kebab
£10.95

Sizzling Tawa

All tawa dishes are tangy, sweet, and dry, medium hot. Cooked with julienne cut peppers, onions, fresh lime juice, red chilli flakes, and chef's special spicy tomato vinegar sauce (recommended with boiled or egg fried rice).

Chilli Chicken Tawa
£12.50
Chilli Fish Tawa
£13.95
Chilli King Prawn Tawa
£13.95
Chilli Vegetable Tawa
£10.95
Tawa Chanp
£14.95

Kid's Menu

Chicken Nuggets and Chips
£7.50
Chicken Aloo Paratha
£5.95

Rice

Pilau Rice
Basmati rice cooked with punjabi herbs and cumin seed.
£3.75
Boiled Rice
£3.25
Masala Fried Rice
Pilau rice cooked with mushrooms, potato, and spices.
£4.50
Egg Fried Rice
Plain rice cooked with desi butter and egg.
£3.95
Chana Rice
Pilau rice cooked with chick peas.
£4.50
Achari Dall Rice
Mixed lentils cooked with basmati rice and fresh herbs.
£7.25

Roti, Naan (Breads)

Plain Naan
£3.25
Aloo Paratha
Fried layered bread stuffed with potato, cumin seeds, red chili, fresh coriander, and desi butter.
£4.75
Peshwari Naan
Stuffed with mixed fruit, coconut, and almond powder.
£4.50
Makki Di Roti
Maize flour punjabi bread, recommended with desi saag.
£3.75
Desi Butter Roti
£1.95
Garlic Naan
Fresh crushed garlic topping.
£3.75
Malwari Paratha
Fried layered crispy bread with desi butter.
£3.50
Chapati
Thin and soft bread.
£1.60
Roti
Crispy wheat flour bread.
£1.75
Hara Masala Naan
Chef's special green masala topping (spicy).
£3.75
Achari Naan
£3.95
Roghni Naan
Sesame seeds and desi butter.
£3.75
Poori
Deep fried light bread.
£1.25
Lacha Paratha
Layered crispy bread with desi butter.
£3.50
Achari Paratha
Fried layered crispy bread in chilli and tangy pickle with desi butter.
£3.95

Side Order

Chips
£3.50
Popadom
£0.90
Pickle Tray
Spicy onions, mix pickle, and mango chutney.
£4.25
Masala Chips
£3.95
Kachumber Raita
£3.95
Salad Bag
Small.
£1.00
Fresh Salad Box
£3.50
Balsamic Onion Salad
£3.50
Mixed Pickle (Achaar)
£1.65
Mint Sauce
£1.15
Chilli Sauce
£1.15
Mango Chutney
£1.50
Spicy Onions
£1.50
Dips
£1.10

Dessert

Kheer (Subject to Availability)
Traditional punjabi rice pudding flavoured with cardamon, raisins, and almonds.
£4.75
Rasmalai
Sugary cottage cheese balls, soaked in clotted cream, flavoured with cardamon.
£4.50
Gulab Jamon
Golden brown spongy dumplings of semolina and milk, flavoured with caramel.
£3.95
Malai Kulfi
Delicious creamy Indian ice cream. Flavours to choose from are malai, mango, and pistachio.
£3.25

Desi Lassi

Mango Lassie
Glass 330 ml.
£4.50
Sweet Lassie
£3.95
Salty Lassie
Glass 330 ml.
£3.75
Jug of Salty Lassie
1 ltr.
£9.95
Jug of Mango Lassie
1 ltr.
£12.95

Soft Drinks - Cans

Fanta Orange
£1.25
Coke
£1.25
Diet Coke
£1.25
7Up
£1.25
Irn-Bru
£1.25
Diet Irn-Bru
£1.25
Vimto
£1.25

Soft Drinks - Bottles

Water Bottle
500 ml.
£1.25
Sparkling Water
£1.25