About Rice Affair at the Oval - Bethnal Green
Welcome to Rice Affair, where every meal is a celebration of authentic South Indian flavors we’re passionate about introducing more people to the vibrant, comforting, and irresistible world of Indian cuisine as well as getting people to try new exciting flavours.
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4 AM Donne Biryani (Chicken & Lamb Mix)
£18.99Special Chicken Biryani (With Bone)
£16.99Special Chicken Dum Biryani
£16.50Wedding style Mutton Pulav
£18.99Pulao rice with Gongura Mutton
£18.49Bagara Rice With Country Chicken Curry
£15.99Bagara Rice With Malai Kofte
£12.99Bagara Rice With Mutton Dalcha
£14.99Jeera Rice With Paneer Masala Curry
£12.99Jeera Rice With Stuffed Aubergine Curry (Vegan)
£12.99
Sharing Bundles
Special Biryani Bundle
Currently sold out£29.47Meal Deal for 1
Currently sold out£15.971
South Indian Breakfast
South Indian Breakfast Deal
Enjoy a classic Andhra breakfast with idli, upma, vada, and uthappam, paired with two flavorful chutneys.£11.99VegetarianStreet Style Idli
Soft steamed idlis tossed in podi (gunpowder) and ghee, street-style. Served with coconut chutney and hot sambar. Light, flavourful, and made fresh daily.£7.99VegetarianPoori Masala
Currently sold out£8.99Vegan
Thali Meals
Build Your Own Thali
Comfort Thali – Your WayPick any 3 curries from our rotating vegetarian menu . Comes with fragrant flavoured rice.Craving more? Add extra curries or a non-veg side (Chicken, Lamb, o) for a satisfying upgrade.£11.99Popular
Biryani Specials
Special Chicken Biryani (Boneless)
Currently sold out£17.494 AM Donne Biryani (Chicken & Lamb Mix)
Bangalore-style donne biryani made with a blend of chicken and lamb, slow-cooked in short-grain rice, green herbs, and house masala. Served with raita and boiled egg.£18.99PopularSpecial Chicken Biryani (With Bone)
Aromatic rice layered with spiced chicken on the bone, slow-cooked for a rich, flavourful biryani experience.£16.99Wedding style Mutton Pulav
Flavourful mutton pulav slow-cooked in stock with caramelised onions, ghee, and whole spices. Rich, aromatic, and served with raita and egg.£18.99Special Chicken Dum Biryani
Special Chicken Biryani — Fragrant basmati rice cooked with tender chicken, layered with aromatic spices, herbs, and caramelised onions. Served with cooling raitha or creamy yoghurt sauce.£16.50Popular
Rice Bowls and Regional Meals
Wholesome meals with flavour-packed rice and classic curries.
Bagara Rice With Spicy Chicken curry
Currently sold out£14.99Sambar Rice + Choice of Fry
Comfort food classic: spicy South Indian sambar mixed with rice, served with your choice of vada, pakodi, or masala fry. Complete with papad and pickle.£7.99Curd Rice Bowl with Choice of Fry
Cooling and creamy curd rice tempered with mustard and curry leaves. Served with your choice of crispy fry on the side. A South Indian comfort staple.£6.99Pulao rice with Gongura Mutton
Tangy Andhra-style mutton curry made with gongura (sorrel leaves) paired with mildly spiced pulao rice. A powerhouse of flavour.£18.49Homemade Style Dal Rice & Mango Pickle with Fry
Simple moong dal tadka with ghee and rice, served with mango pickle and your choice of fry. Light yet hearty.£11.99Bagara Rice With Country Chicken Curry
Rustic country chicken (natu kodi) curry served with bagara rice. Spicy, rich and slow-cooked to perfection.£15.99Jeera Rice With Paneer Masala Curry
Fragrant jeera rice paired with creamy tomato-onion paneer masala curry. Perfect vegetarian comfort combo.£12.99PopularBagara Rice With Mutton Dalcha
Fragrant bagara rice served with rich, slow-cooked mutton dalcha a tangy, lentil-based Hyderabadi stew made with bottle gourd and spices.£14.99Bagara Rice With Malai Kofte
Soft malai kofta balls in creamy tomato gravy served with bagara rice. Rich, mild, and vegetarian-friendly.£12.99Pudina Rice Bowl with Buttermilk Chicken Curry
Currently sold out£15.99Jeera Rice With Stuffed Aubergine Curry (Vegan)
Vegan jeera rice paired with a rich stuffed aubergine curry for a delightful plant-based meal.£12.99Bagara Rice With Hyderbadi Lamb Curry
Bold Hyderabadi lamb curry made with caramelised onions and red chilli base, paired with flavoured bagara rice.£18.49
Parota and Curries
Dive into a love affair with flaky, golden parotas paired with irresistible curries
Chicken Curry with Parota (2 pcs)
Currently sold out£12.99HalalLamb Paya with Parota (2 pcs)
Currently sold out£13.99HalalChicken Kothu Parota
Currently sold out£12.99HalalEgg Kothu Parota
Layered parotta chopped and stir-fried with eggs, onions, and pepper masala. Vegetarian-style kothu with bold South Indian spice. Served hot.£8.99HalalPaneer Curry with Parota (2 pcs)
Soft paneer cubes simmered in a rich tomato-onion gravy, spiced with garam masala, and finished with cream. Served with 2 flaky parotas. Vegetarian comfort food at its finest.£11.99Vegetarian
Sides
Street Style Chicken Pakodi
Currently sold out£8.99Onion Pakodi (Crispy Onion Fritters)
Sliced onions coated in spiced gram flour and deep-fried until golden brown. Served with mint chutney. Crunchy, savoury, and fully vegan. Great for sharing.£6.99Challa Punugulu (Rice Balls)
Golden, crispy South Indian rice balls made from sour rice batter, green chilli, ginger, and curry leaves. Served with a tangy tamarind dip. Crunchy outside, soft inside the perfect tea-time snack. Made fresh daily.£7.99PopularChicken Liver Fry (South Indian Style)
Tender chicken liver tossed in pepper masala, garlic, curry leaves, and onions. A bold, iron-rich dish packed with traditional Andhra spices. Cooked dry-style.£7.99
Drinks
Diet Coke
Sugar-free and zero-calorie version of the classic.£1.99Coke
330 ml can.£1.99Sprite
330 ml can.£1.99Pepsi
Bold, fizzy cola taste. Served chilled.£1.99Fanta Orange
Bright and fruity orange-flavoured soft drink.£1.99Mango Lassi
A smooth and refreshing yoghurt-based drink made with Alphonso mango pulp, fresh curd, and a touch of cardamom. Sweet, creamy, and naturally cooling, perfect alongside spicy mains. Made fresh in-house every morning. 100% vegetarian.£4.99Badam Milk
Currently sold out£5.99
Indian Deserts
Kesari Sweet
A rich and aromatic Kesari Halwa made with fine semolina, pure ghee, saffron, and a touch of cardamom, topped with a roasted cashew. Soft, fragrant, and melt-in-the-mouth, it's a festive favourite, loved across South India.£10.99Vegetarian(New) Apricot Shahi Delight
Currently sold out£15.99Vegetarian
Trending
Fresh, bold and flavour-packed dishes inspired by classic street food. Simple ingredients, strong taste, and made fresh to order — perfect for a quick, satisfying bite any time of day.
Street-Style Boiled Egg Omelette
Currently sold out£5.99
Party Packs
perfect for Sharing
Party Pack for 4
Perfect for sharing. This Party Pack for 4 includes Bagara Rice, Lamb Boti Fry, Lamb Head Curry, and Rava Kesari.£74.99Party Pack for 6
Perfect for sharing. This Party Pack for 4 includes Bagara Rice, Lamb Boti Fry, Lamb Head Curry, and Rava Kesari.£99.99
