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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Bethnal 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.£13.99Popular30% offSpecial Chicken Biryani (ఒక్క సారి తిని చూడరా! )
One bite of our Special Chicken Biryani is all it takes to fall in love with the bold flavors of tender chicken with bone, 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!£14.99Popular30% offSpecial Chicken Fry Piece Biryani - Boneless (రా .. బావ తినేసి పో ! )
Aromatic basmati rice layered with flavour-packed masala and topped with juicy, double-fried boneless chicken pieces – crispy outside, tender inside. Served with raita and salan. Every bite packs a punch of spice, crunch, and soul-satisfying goodness.£14.99Halal30% offVeg 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 ChutneyDesert£13.99Vegetarian30% offWedding style Mutton Pulav with Khatta/Dalcha (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.£14.99Halal30% off
Popular with other people
Bagara Rice with Spicy Chicken curry
£9.99Pulao rice + Gongura (గోంగూర) Mutton
£10.99Non-Veg Thali
£12.99Bagara Rice + Country Chicken (నాటుకోడి)Curry
£9.99Dal+ Mango pickle (ముద్దపప్పు అవకాయ) Rice + Potato Fry
£8.99Parota + Paneer Curry
£8.99Chicken Kothu Parota
£8.99Bagara Rice + Mutton Dalcha
£10.99Pudina Rice with Chicken Yogurt Curry (మజ్జిగ చారు)
£9.99Bagara Rice + Hyderbadi Lamb Curry
£10.99
Sharing Bundles
Special Biryani Bundle
Includes a Biryani, a Rice Combo, a Side Dish, and a Drink.£26.06£31.96PopularMeal Deal for 1
Comes with 1 Rice Combo, a Side and a drink£16.97
Breakfast
Mysore 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.£6.99VegetarianPoori Masala
Fluffy, deep-fried golden pooris served with a classic South Indian potato masala cooked with mild spices, onions, and turmeric.A comforting and satisfying meal — perfect for breakfast or anytime indulgence£6.99VeganTelugu Breakfast Deal
A traditional Andhra-style breakfast platter featuring soft Idli, comforting Upma, Vada, and a Dibbarotti served with 2 chutneys.£6.99VegetarianStreet Style Idli
4 Soft, fluffy, and steamed rice-lentil cakes dipped in chutney£5.99Vegan
Special Thalis
Non-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£12.99HalalVeg 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 ChutneyDesert£13.9930% offEveryday 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!£7.99Vegetarian
Biryani Affair
Special Chicken Fry Piece Biryani - Boneless (రా .. బావ తినేసి పో ! )
Aromatic basmati rice layered with flavour-packed masala and topped with juicy, double-fried boneless chicken pieces – crispy outside, tender inside. Served with raita and salan. Every bite packs a punch of spice, crunch, and soul-satisfying goodness.£14.9930% offSpecial Chicken Biryani (ఒక్క సారి తిని చూడరా! )
One bite of our Special Chicken Biryani is all it takes to fall in love with the bold flavors of tender chicken with bone, 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!£14.9930% offTiny Pearl Rice Prawns Pulav (Chitti Muthyala Royyala Pulav – ఇది చాలా హాట్ గురూ!)
Currently sold out£10.99HalalWedding style Mutton Pulav with Khatta/Dalcha (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.£14.9930% offBethnal 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.£13.9930% offVegetable Biryani (రా రా భట్టు రా..)
A flavorful dum-cooked biryani with fresh vegetables, aromatic basmati rice, and delicate spices. Served with dal and raita for a complete meal.£7.99Vegetarian
Sides
Street Style Chicken Pakodi
Crispy, spiced chicken pakoras with a golden, crunchy coating—perfect for a flavourful bite.£6.99HalalKothimera Kodi Vepudu
Tender chicken pieces cooked with a punchy blend of fresh coriander, green chillies, garlic, and house spices.£6.99HalalChicken Liver Fry
Spicy and flavorful chicken liver fry, sautéed with aromatic spices for a rich and hearty dish.£6.99HalalMasala Vada
Savor the crispy delight of Masala Vada – the perfect companion for a cozy evening snack.£5.99VeganChalla 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.£6.99VeganOnion Pakodi
Crispy, golden onion pakoras seasoned with aromatic spices, perfect for a flavorful snack.£5.99Vegan
Rice Combos
Wholesome meals with flavour-packed rice and classic curries.
Pulao 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)£10.99HalalBagara 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!£9.99HalalBagara 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.£9.99HalalBagara Rice + Mutton Dalcha
Slow-cooked mutton simmered in a tangy, spiced lentil gravy — a rich, comforting Hyderabadi classic. Perfectly balanced with bold flavours and soft-cooked meat, this dish is a soulful pairing with rice or parotta.£10.99HalalPudina 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)£9.99HalalBagara Rice + Hyderbadi Lamb Curry
Fragrant Bagara Rice paired with rich and flavorful Hyderabadi Lamb Curry, slow-cooked in aromatic spices. Choose your protein.£10.99HalalDal+ 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£8.99PopularSambar Rice + Potato, Bhendi or Chiken Fry
A comforting bowl of soft sambar rice paired with flavourful chicken and your choice of potato or bhindi fry — finished with our signature homestyle touch. Every bite brings the warmth of timeless South Indian flavours.£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)£5.99VegetarianJeera Rice + Paneer Masala Curry
Jeera Rice with Paneer Masala Curry.£9.99Vegetarian
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 + 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.£9.99HalalEgg Kothu Parota
A flavorful medley of shredded parota, spiced eggs, and bold seasonings, stir-fried to perfection—simple, satisfying, and delicious!£8.99HalalParota + Chicken Curry
Chicken Curry served with 2 Parotas.£9.99Halal
Vegetarian
Mysore 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.£6.99VegetarianMasala Vada
Savor the crispy delight of Masala Vada – the perfect companion for a cozy evening snack.£5.99VeganPoori Masala
Fluffy, deep-fried golden pooris served with a classic South Indian potato masala cooked with mild spices, onions, and turmeric.A comforting and satisfying meal — perfect for breakfast or anytime indulgence£6.99VeganParota + Paneer Curry
Paneer Curry served with 2 Parotas.£8.99VegetarianChalla 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.£6.99VeganVeg 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 ChutneyDesert£13.9930% offOnion Pakodi
Crispy, golden onion pakoras seasoned with aromatic spices, perfect for a flavorful snack.£5.99VeganTelugu Breakfast Deal
A traditional Andhra-style breakfast platter featuring soft Idli, comforting Upma, Vada, and a Dibbarotti served with 2 chutneys.£6.99VegetarianEgg Kothu Parota
A flavorful medley of shredded parota, spiced eggs, and bold seasonings, stir-fried to perfection—simple, satisfying, and delicious!£8.99HalalDal+ 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£8.99PopularSambar Rice + Potato, Bhendi or Chiken Fry
A comforting bowl of soft sambar rice paired with flavourful chicken and your choice of potato or bhindi fry — finished with our signature homestyle touch. Every bite brings the warmth of timeless South Indian flavours.£6.99PopularStreet Style Idli
4 Soft, fluffy, and steamed rice-lentil cakes dipped in chutney£5.99VeganCurd 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)£5.99VegetarianEveryday 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!£7.99VegetarianVegetable Biryani (రా రా భట్టు రా..)
A flavorful dum-cooked biryani with fresh vegetables, aromatic basmati rice, and delicate spices. Served with dal and raita for a complete meal.£7.99VegetarianJeera Rice + Paneer Masala Curry
Jeera Rice with Paneer Masala Curry.£9.99Vegetarian
Dessert Delight
Sweet of the Day (Aha! Sweet Ending)
A surprise treat to end your meal on a high note!Our chef-curated sweet changes every day — from creamy payasam to classic halwa or fruity sago — always fresh, homestyle, and full of soul.£4.99Vegetarian
Drinks
Coke
330 ml can.£1.99Sprite
330 ml can.£1.99Fanta
330 ml can.£1.99Pepsi
330 ml can.£1.99
