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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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Wedding style Mutton Pulav
£15.93Special Chicken Biryani (Boneless)
£15.45Bagara Rice With Spicy Chicken curry
£10.494 AM Donne Biryani (Chicken & Lamb Mix)
£16.99Special Chicken Biryani (With Bone)
£15.03Chicken Curry with Parota (2 pcs)
£11.49South Indian Breakfast Deal
£11.99Pulao rice with Gongura Mutton
£12.49Paneer Curry with Parota (2 pcs)
£10.49Bagara Rice With Country Chicken Curry
£10.99
South Indian Breakfast
Street 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.£6.99VegetarianPoori Masala
Golden, deep-fried pooris served with classic South Indian aloo masala. Fluffy, crispy, and full of flavour. Served with coconut chutney and sambar on the side.£6.99VeganSouth Indian Breakfast Deal
Enjoy a classic Telugu breakfast with idli, upma, vada, and uthappam, paired with two flavorful chutneys.£11.99Vegetarian
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.£8.99Vegan
Biryani Specials
Special Chicken Biryani (Boneless)
Traditional dum biryani with spiced chicken, saffron rice, and fried onions. Choose bone-in or boneless. Served with raita and egg.£15.45HalalWedding 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.£15.93Halal4 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.£16.99HalalSpecial Chicken Biryani (With Bone)
Aromatic rice layered with spiced chicken on the bone, slow-cooked for a rich, flavourful biryani experience.£15.03HalalSpecial Chicken Dum Biryani
Currently sold out£14.11Halal
Rice Bowls and Regional Meals
Wholesome meals with flavour-packed rice and classic curries.
Sambar 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.£6.99PopularBagara Rice With Spicy Chicken curry
Hyderabadi-style spicy chicken curry served with flavoured bagara rice. Smoky, bold, and full of whole spice aromas.£10.49PopularHomemade Style Dal Rice & Mango Pickle with Potato Fry
Simple moong dal tadka with ghee and rice, served with mango pickle and Potato fry.£9.99VegetarianPulao rice with Gongura Mutton
Tangy Andhra-style mutton curry made with gongura (sorrel leaves) paired with mildly spiced pulao rice. A powerhouse of flavour.£12.49HalalCurd 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.£5.99VegetarianPudina Rice Bowl with Buttermilk Chicken Curry
Minty rice paired with a tangy buttermilk chicken curry, seasoned with mustard, cumin, ginger, and green chilies.£10.99HalalBagara Rice With Country Chicken Curry
Rustic country chicken (natu kodi) curry served with bagara rice. Spicy, rich and slow-cooked to perfection.£10.99HalalBagara 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.£12.49HalalJeera Rice With Paneer Masala Curry
Fragrant jeera rice paired with creamy tomato-onion paneer masala curry. Perfect vegetarian comfort combo.£10.99VegetarianJeera Rice With Stuffed Aubergine Curry (Vegan)
Vegan jeera rice paired with a rich stuffed aubergine curry for a delightful plant-based meal.£9.50VeganBagara Rice With Hyderbadi Lamb Curry
Bold Hyderabadi lamb curry made with caramelised onions and red chilli base, paired with flavoured bagara rice.£12.49HalalBagara Rice With Malai Kofte
Soft malai kofta balls in creamy tomato gravy served with bagara rice. Rich, mild, and vegetarian-friendly.£9.99Vegetarian
Parota and Curries
Dive into a love affair with flaky, golden parotas paired with irresistible curries
Chicken Curry with Parota (2 pcs)
Bone-in chicken pieces cooked in a home-style curry with onion, garlic, and whole spices. Served with 2 flaky, golden parotas ideal for dipping and scooping.£11.49PopularPaneer 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.£10.49VegetarianChicken Kothu Parota
A street food favourite: shredded parotta stir-fried with chicken, onion, tomato, egg, and spices. Served hot off the tawa. Spicy, satisfying, and full of texture.£10.99HalalLamb Paya with Parota (2 pcs)
Slow-cooked lamb trotters in a spiced bone broth, rich with black pepper, fennel, and garlic. Deeply nourishing and intensely flavoured. Served with 2 parottas for soaking up every drop.£12.49HalalEgg Kothu Parota
Layered parotta chopped and stir-fried with eggs, onions, and pepper masala. Vegetarian-style kothu with bold South Indian spice. Served hot.£8.99Halal
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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
A whole boiled egg wrapped inside a thick, fluffy masala omelette with onions, chillies and coriander. Bold, spicy and protein-packed — a proper street-style flavour hit.£5.99
Sides
Street Style Chicken Pakodi
Spicy boneless chicken bites marinated in ginger-garlic, red chilli, and corn flour, deep fried Andhra-style, and tossed in hot garlic masala. Double-fried for crunch. An absolute street food classic.£6.99PopularChicken Liver Fry (South Indian Style)
Currently sold out£6.99PopularChalla 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.£5.99Onion 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.£5.99
Drinks
Diet Coke
Sugar-free and zero-calorie version of the classic.£1.99Coke
330 ml can.£1.99Pepsi
Bold, fizzy cola taste. Served chilled.£1.99Fanta Orange
Bright and fruity orange-flavoured soft drink.£1.99Sprite
330 ml can.£1.99Water Bottle (500 ML)
£1.99
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.£4.99VegetarianMini Bun Maska (3pcs)
Three soft mini buns, lightly toasted and generously coated with rich, creamy butter, finished with a delicate sprinkle of sugar. Served warm, these bite-sized Irani café classics are perfect for sharing or pairing with chai when you want something indulgent but not heavy.£5.99Vegetarian(New) Apricot Shahi Delight
A luxurious, slow baked Indian dessert made with real apricot purée, saffron-scented milk, slivered almonds, and a hint of cinnamon butter. Each portion is topped with crushed almonds, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s creamy, rich, and layered with flavour.This limited-edition milk cake is handcrafted in small batches and made to order daily. 100% vegetarian and served cold for maximum indulgence. Once it’s gone, it’s gone. don’t miss out.£5.99VegetarianBun Maska
Soft, freshly toasted buns generously slathered with rich, creamy butter, finished with a light sprinkle of sugar for that classic Irani café sweetness. Simple, indulgent, and comforting — a timeless Mumbai street-side favourite that hits nostalgia with every bite. Best enjoyed warm with chai or coffee.£4.99Vegetarian
Curries
Curries (500 ml Box) All our curries are freshly prepared and served in a 500 ml container, perfect for one person. Slow-cooked with authentic spices and rich gravies, ideal to enjoy with rice, chapati, or parota.
Dal
Prepared fresh daily using quality ingredients. The variety of dal may change depending on availability, but each batch is slow-cooked and seasoned to deliver the same comforting, homestyle flavour and consistent quality every time.£5.99VegetarianGuthivankaya Curry
Tender baby aubergines stuffed with a traditional Andhra-style spice mix made from roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, and aromatic spices. Slow-cooked in a thick gravy until the flavours are fully absorbed, this curry delivers a rich, nutty taste with a slightly spicy and earthy finish.£6.99VeganPaneer Curry
Soft cubes of paneer cooked gently in a mildly spiced onion and tomato gravy, finished with a smooth and creamy texture. Lightly aromatic and not overpowering, this curry offers a comforting vegetarian option that pairs beautifully with rice, chapati, or parota.£10.99VegetarianChicken Curry
A comforting South Indian–style chicken curry prepared by slow-cooking tender chicken pieces in an onion and tomato base with ginger, garlic, curry leaves, and freshly ground spices. The gravy is well-balanced, moderately spiced, and full of homestyle flavour, making it a perfect pairing with rice, parota, or chapati.£7.99HalalCountry Chicken Curry
A rustic curry made using free-range country chicken, slow-cooked with onions, tomatoes, garlic, and bold South Indian spices. The gravy is thicker and more intense than regular chicken curry, offering deep, authentic flavours inspired by village-style cooking.£8.99Lamb Curry
Slow-cooked lamb curry made with tender lamb pieces simmered in a rich onion and tomato gravy, infused with whole spices such as cloves, cinnamon, and bay leaf. Deeply flavoured and aromatic, this curry is hearty, satisfying, and ideal for those who enjoy traditional meat curries with bold taste.£13.99HalalGongura Lamb Curry
A signature Andhra-style curry featuring tender lamb cooked in a tangy gongura (sorrel leaves) gravy. The natural sourness of the gongura is balanced with garlic, chillies, and spices, creating a bold, distinctive flavour that is rich, slightly tangy, and deeply satisfying.£14.99HalalLamb Head Curry
A traditional delicacy where lamb head is slow-cooked in a richly spiced gravy using onions, ginger, garlic, and whole spices. Cooked for hours to develop deep flavour, this curry is intense, hearty, and best enjoyed by those who appreciate authentic regional dishes.£15.99Halal
