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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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రా .. బావ తినేసి పో ! Special Chicken Fry Piece Biryani - Boneless
£9.99ఒక్క సారి తిని చూడరా! Special Chicken Biryani
£9.99Bethnal Green Chicken Dum Biryani తగ్గేదే లే ..నా పొట్ట నా ఇష్టం
£12.99Andhra Mutton Pulav తిని పొట్ట పెంచు మామ ..
£10.99Bagara Rice + Country Chicken (నాటుకోడి)Curry
£12.99Bagara Rice with Spicy Chicken curry
£9.99Veg Thali
£13.99Parota + Paneer Curry
£8.99Pulao rice + Gongura (గోంగూర) Mutton
£13.99Chicken Kothu Parota
£8.99
Sharing Bundles
Special Biryani Bundle
Includes a Biryani, a Rice Combo, a Side Dish, and a Drink.£26.06£27.96Meal Deal for 1
Comes with 1 Rice Combo, a Side and a drink£16.97£17.97
Breakfast
Telugu Breakfast Deal
A traditional Andhra-style breakfast platter featuring soft Idli, comforting Upma, Vada, and a Dibbarotti served with 2 chutneys.£6.99PopularStreet Style Idli
4 Soft, fluffy, and steamed rice-lentil cakes dipped in chutney£4.99
Special Thalis
Everyday Student Meal
Daily South Indian Veg MealEnjoy a fresh and flavorful selection of South Indian dishes, prepared daily with seasonal ingredients. Our menu changes regularly and may include:Flavorerd RiceComforting dal (e.g., Spinach Dal/Pappu)Spiced veggie curry (e.g., Masala Brinjal) or choose optional non-veg curry.Homemade chutney (Roti Pachhadi)Dishes may vary based on availability to bring you the freshest flavors!£7.99VegetarianVeg Thali
This Traditional South Indian Veg Feast comes with Pulav Rice, accompanied by:Dal (Pappu) CurryHome-Style Vegetable Curry ( e.g. Brinjal Masala)Vegetable FryHome-Style ChutneyDesertand a refreshing Drink£13.99PopularNon-Veg Thali
This Traditional South Indian Meat Feast comes with Pulav Rice, accompanied by:Dal (Pappu) CurryHome-Style Lamb Curry Chicken FryHome-Style ChutneyDesert and a refreshing Drink£12.99Halal
Biryani Affair
రా .. బావ తినేసి పో ! Special Chicken Fry Piece Biryani - Boneless
Aromatic basmati rice layered with flavour-packed masala and topped with juicy, double-fried chicken pieces – crispy outside, tender inside. Served with raita and salan. Every bite packs a punch of spice, crunch, and soul-satisfying goodness.£9.99Popularఒక్క సారి తిని చూడరా! Special Chicken Biryani
One bite of our Special Chicken Biryani is all it takes to fall in love with the bold flavors of tender chicken, fragrant basmati rice, and aromatic spices, slow-cooked to perfection. Don’t just take our word for it—try it for yourself!Telugu: ఒక్క సారి తిని చూడరా!Tamil: ஒரு முறை சாப்பிட்டு பாருங்கள்!Hindi: एक बार खाकर देखो!Urdu: ایک بار کھا کر دیکھو!Malayalam: ഒരിക്കൽ കഴിച്ച് നോക്കൂ!Kannada: ಒಮ್ಮೆ ತಿನ್ನಿ ನೋಡಿ!£9.99Andhra Mutton Pulav తిని పొట్ట పెంచు మామ ..
Experience a royal feast with our signature lamb biryani, featuring tender lamb, fragrant basmati rice, and bold spices, slow-cooked to perfection. Served with dalcha and raita for an unforgettable meal.£10.99Bethnal Green Chicken Dum Biryani తగ్గేదే లే ..నా పొట్ట నా ఇష్టం
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.£12.99అంతేలేరా..Egg Dum Biryani
A classic biryani with spiced boiled eggs, fragrant basmati rice, and bold Indian spices, slow-cooked to perfection. Served with dalcha and raita for a complete meal.£8.99రా రా భట్టు రా.. Vegetable Biryani
Currently sold out£7.99Vegetarian
Rice Combos
Wholesome meals with flavour-packed rice and classic curries.
Sambar Rice + Potato, Bhendi or Chiken Fry
A comforting bowl of soft sambar rice paired with flavorful chicken, Potato or Bhindi fry, bringing the warmth of timeless flavors in every bite.£6.99PopularBagara Rice + Country Chicken (నాటుకోడి)Curry
Fragrant bagara rice paired with rich and spicy country chicken (నాటుకోడి) curry, slow-cooked with traditional spices for an authentic taste.£12.99Bagara Rice with Spicy Chicken curry
Fragrant basmati rice, seasoned with ghee and aromatic spices, cooked to perfection in true Telangana style. Paired with bold and fiery Telugu-style chicken curry, it’s an irresistible combination that’s pure magic in every bite!£9.99Pulao rice + Gongura (గోంగూర) Mutton
Fragrant basmati rice paired with tender mutton and tangy Gongura (sorrel leaves), all infused with aromatic spices for a bold and flavorful experience!Gongura (Sorrel Leaves):Telugu: గోంగూరTamil: புளிச்ச கீரை (Pulicha Keerai)Hindi: अंबाडा पत्ता (Ambada Patta)Urdu: امبڑا پتے (Ambada Patte)Malayalam: പുളിയില (Puliyila)Kannada: ಪುಲಿಸೊಪ್ಪು (Puli Soppu)£13.99Bagara Rice + Hyderbadi Lamb Curry
Fragrant Bagara Rice paired with rich and flavorful Hyderabadi Lamb Curry, slow-cooked in aromatic spices. Choose your protein.£13.99HalalCurd Rice and Perugu Mirapakaya (పెరుగు మిరపకాయ)
A refreshing bowl of cool curd rice topped with crispy bhindi fry and tangy perugu mirapakaya (curd chili)—perfectly soothing and delightfully flavorful!Perugu Mirapakaya (Curd Chili):Telugu: పెరుగు మిరపకాయTamil: தயிர் மிளகாய் (Thayir Milagai)Hindi: दही मिर्च (Dahi Mirch)Urdu: دہی مرچ (Dahi Mirch)Malayalam: തൈര് മുളക് (Thair Mulaku)Kannada: ಮಜ್ಜಿಗೆ ಮೆಣಸಿನಕಾಯಿ (Majjige Menasinakayi)£5.99VeganPudina Rice with Chicken Yogurt Curry (మజ్జిగ చారు)
Chicken Majjiga Charu is a traditional Telugu-style side dish made with seasoned yogurt and tempered with mustard seeds, cumin seeds, ginger, green chilies, and curry leaves.Majjiga Charu:Telugu: మజ్జిగ చారుTamil: மோர் ரசம் (Mor Rasam)Hindi: छाछ का रसम (Chhaach ka Rasam)Urdu: لسی کا رَسَم (Lassi ka Rasam)Malayalam: മോര് ചാറു (Moru Charu)Kannada: ಮಜ್ಜಿಗೆ ಚಾರು (Majjige Charu)£9.99Jeera Rice + Paneer Masala Curry
Jeera Rice with Paneer Masala Curry.£9.99Dal+ Mango pickle (ముద్దపప్పు అవకాయ) Rice + Potato Fry
A comforting mix of soft muddapappu (dal) rice and tangy avakaya (mango pickle), perfectly complemented by crispy, golden potato fry—a true Telugu classic!Muddapappu:Telugu: ముద్దపప్పుTamil: முட்டபருப்பு (Muttaparuppu)Hindi: मूंग की दाल (Moong ki Dal)Urdu: مسور کی دال (Masoor ki Dal)Malayalam: മുട്ടപ്പരിപ്പ് (Muttaparippu)Kannada: ಮುದ್ದಪಪ್ಪು (Muddapappu)Avakaya:Telugu: అవకాయTamil: ஆவக்காய் (Aavakkai)Hindi: आचार (Achar)Urdu: آچار (Achar)Malayalam: അവക്കായ് (Avakkai)Kannada: ಅವಕಾಯ£8.99Pulav Rice + Prawns & Egg Curry
Your first love is unforgettable—just like the taste of this fragrant pulav rice paired with shrimp and creamy egg curry. A bowl that rekindles memories of early, innocent romance.£10.99
Paratha Affair
Dive into a love affair with flaky, golden parotas paired with irresistible curries
Parota + Paneer Curry
Paneer Curry served with 2 Parotas.£8.99VegetarianChicken Kothu Parota
A mouthwatering blend of shredded parota, tender chicken, and bold spices, stir-fried to perfection—street food at its best!£8.99HalalParota + Chicken Curry
Chicken Curry served with 2 Parotas.£8.99HalalEgg Kothu Parota
A flavorful medley of shredded parota, spiced eggs, and bold seasonings, stir-fried to perfection—simple, satisfying, and delicious!£8.99Parota + Lamb Paya
Parotta and paya is a flavorful combination of soft, fluffy parotta and a dish of meat or goat trotters in a spiced gravy: 2 small parotas included.£9.99Halal
Sides
Street Style Chicken Pakodi
Crispy, spiced chicken pakoras with a golden, crunchy coating—perfect for a flavourful bite.£6.99Kothimera Kodi Vepudu
Tender chicken pieces cooked with a punchy blend of fresh coriander, green chillies, garlic, and house spices.£6.99Chicken Liver Fry
Spicy and flavorful chicken liver fry, sautéed with aromatic spices for a rich and hearty dish.£6.99PopularMysore Bonda
Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside!Traditional South Indian deep-fried dumplings made with spiced urad dal batter, served hot with chutney. A perfect evening snack or breakfast treat.£5.99Onion Pakodi
Crispy, golden onion pakoras seasoned with aromatic spices, perfect for a flavorful snack.£5.99Challa Punugulu (Rice Balls)
Crispy and golden deep-fried dumplings made from fermented dosa batter, lightly spiced for a tangy and savory snack. Served with coconut chutney or spicy tomato chutney.£6.99Masala Vada
Savor the crispy delight of Masala Vada – the perfect companion for a cozy evening snack.£6.99
Drinks
Coke
330 ml can.£1.99Pepsi
330 ml can.£1.99Sprite
330 ml can.£1.99Fanta
330 ml can.£1.99
Vegetarian/Vegan
Sambar Rice + Potato, Bhendi or Chiken Fry
A comforting bowl of soft sambar rice paired with flavorful chicken, Potato or Bhindi fry, bringing the warmth of timeless flavors in every bite.£6.99PopularEveryday Student Meal
Daily South Indian Veg MealEnjoy a fresh and flavorful selection of South Indian dishes, prepared daily with seasonal ingredients. Our menu changes regularly and may include:Flavorerd RiceComforting dal (e.g., Spinach Dal/Pappu)Spiced veggie curry (e.g., Masala Brinjal) or choose optional non-veg curry.Homemade chutney (Roti Pachhadi)Dishes may vary based on availability to bring you the freshest flavors!£7.99VegetarianVeg Thali
This Traditional South Indian Veg Feast comes with Pulav Rice, accompanied by:Dal (Pappu) CurryHome-Style Vegetable Curry ( e.g. Brinjal Masala)Vegetable FryHome-Style ChutneyDesertand a refreshing Drink£13.99PopularParota + Paneer Curry
Paneer Curry served with 2 Parotas.£8.99Vegetarianఅంతేలేరా..Egg Dum Biryani
A classic biryani with spiced boiled eggs, fragrant basmati rice, and bold Indian spices, slow-cooked to perfection. Served with dalcha and raita for a complete meal.£8.99రా రా భట్టు రా.. Vegetable Biryani
Currently sold out£7.99VegetarianTelugu Breakfast Deal
A traditional Andhra-style breakfast platter featuring soft Idli, comforting Upma, Vada, and a Dibbarotti served with 2 chutneys.£6.99PopularCurd Rice and Perugu Mirapakaya (పెరుగు మిరపకాయ)
A refreshing bowl of cool curd rice topped with crispy bhindi fry and tangy perugu mirapakaya (curd chili)—perfectly soothing and delightfully flavorful!Perugu Mirapakaya (Curd Chili):Telugu: పెరుగు మిరపకాయTamil: தயிர் மிளகாய் (Thayir Milagai)Hindi: दही मिर्च (Dahi Mirch)Urdu: دہی مرچ (Dahi Mirch)Malayalam: തൈര് മുളക് (Thair Mulaku)Kannada: ಮಜ್ಜಿಗೆ ಮೆಣಸಿನಕಾಯಿ (Majjige Menasinakayi)£5.99VeganEgg Kothu Parota
A flavorful medley of shredded parota, spiced eggs, and bold seasonings, stir-fried to perfection—simple, satisfying, and delicious!£8.99Street Style Idli
4 Soft, fluffy, and steamed rice-lentil cakes dipped in chutney£4.99Mysore Bonda
Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside!Traditional South Indian deep-fried dumplings made with spiced urad dal batter, served hot with chutney. A perfect evening snack or breakfast treat.£5.99Jeera Rice + Paneer Masala Curry
Jeera Rice with Paneer Masala Curry.£9.99Dal+ Mango pickle (ముద్దపప్పు అవకాయ) Rice + Potato Fry
A comforting mix of soft muddapappu (dal) rice and tangy avakaya (mango pickle), perfectly complemented by crispy, golden potato fry—a true Telugu classic!Muddapappu:Telugu: ముద్దపప్పుTamil: முட்டபருப்பு (Muttaparuppu)Hindi: मूंग की दाल (Moong ki Dal)Urdu: مسور کی دال (Masoor ki Dal)Malayalam: മുട്ടപ്പരിപ്പ് (Muttaparippu)Kannada: ಮುದ್ದಪಪ್ಪು (Muddapappu)Avakaya:Telugu: అవకాయTamil: ஆவக்காய் (Aavakkai)Hindi: आचार (Achar)Urdu: آچار (Achar)Malayalam: അവക്കായ് (Avakkai)Kannada: ಅವಕಾಯ£8.99Onion Pakodi
Crispy, golden onion pakoras seasoned with aromatic spices, perfect for a flavorful snack.£5.99Challa Punugulu (Rice Balls)
Crispy and golden deep-fried dumplings made from fermented dosa batter, lightly spiced for a tangy and savory snack. Served with coconut chutney or spicy tomato chutney.£6.99Masala Vada
Savor the crispy delight of Masala Vada – the perfect companion for a cozy evening snack.£6.99
