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.Free delivery
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Special Chicken Biryani (Boneless)
£17.494 AM Donne Biryani (Chicken & Lamb Mix)
£18.99Chicken Curry with Parota (2 pcs)
£12.99Wedding style Mutton Pulav
£18.99Bagara Rice With Spicy Chicken curry
£14.99Lamb Paya with Parota (2 pcs)
£13.99Pulao rice with Gongura Mutton
£18.49Special Chicken Biryani (With Bone)
£16.99Prawns Pulav
£18.99Special Chicken Dum Biryani
£16.50
Sharing Bundles
Special Biryani Bundle
Includes a Biryani, a Rice Combo, a Side Dish, and a Drink.£29.47Meal Deal for 1
Comes with 1 Rice Combo, a Side and a drink£15.971
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.£7.99VegetarianPoori 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.£8.99VeganSouth Indian Breakfast Deal
Enjoy a classic Andhra 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.£9.00Popular
Biryani Specials
4 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 (Boneless)
Traditional dum biryani with spiced chicken, saffron rice, and fried onions. Choose bone-in or boneless. Served with raita and egg.£17.49Special 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.£18.99PopularPrawns Pulav
Coastal style pulav made with spiced prawns, coconut milk, and basmati rice. A seafood delicacy packed with flavour and served with raita.£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.£16.50Vegetable Biryani
Aromatic biryani made with seasonal vegetables, saffron, and house spices. Fully vegetarian and served with cucumber raita.£13.50
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.£7.99Pulao rice with Gongura Mutton
Tangy Andhra-style mutton curry made with gongura (sorrel leaves) paired with mildly spiced pulao rice. A powerhouse of flavour.£18.49Bagara Rice With Spicy Chicken curry
Hyderabadi-style spicy chicken curry served with flavoured bagara rice. Smoky, bold, and full of whole spice aromas.£14.99Bagara 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.£14.99Curd 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.£6.99Pudina Rice Bowl with Buttermilk Chicken Curry
Minty rice paired with a tangy buttermilk chicken curry, seasoned with mustard, cumin, ginger, and green chilies.£15.99Homemade 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 Hyderbadi Lamb Curry
Bold Hyderabadi lamb curry made with caramelised onions and red chilli base, paired with flavoured bagara rice.£18.49Jeera Rice With Stuffed Aubergine Curry (Vegan)
Vegan jeera rice paired with a rich stuffed aubergine curry for a delightful plant-based meal.£12.99Jeera Rice With Paneer Masala Curry
Fragrant jeera rice paired with creamy tomato-onion paneer masala curry. Perfect vegetarian comfort combo.£12.99Bagara 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 Anchovies (Nettalu) Fish Curry
Andhra-style spicy anchovy fish curry (nettalu) paired with cumin-scented rice. A fiery coastal delicacy.£14.99Bagara Rice With Malai Kofte
Soft malai kofta balls in creamy tomato gravy served with bagara rice. Rich, mild, and vegetarian-friendly.£12.99Jeera Rice With Chickpea Masala
Fragrant jeera rice paired with chickpea masala, offering a delightful blend of spices and flavors.£12.99
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.£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.£8.99HalalLamb 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.£13.99HalalChicken 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.£12.99HalalPaneer 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
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.£8.99Chicken 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.£7.99Masala Vada (Spiced Lentil Fritters)
Deep-fried patties made with ground chana dal, chillies, curry leaves, and fennel. A crunchy, high-protein, vegan street food served with coconut chutney.£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.£7.99Kothimira Kodi Vepudu (Coriander Chicken Fry)
Boneless chicken sautéed in green chilli, fresh coriander paste, and garlic. Fragrant, fiery, and authentically South Indian. Finished with curry leaves and a squeeze of lemon.£7.99Onion 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.£6.99
Drinks
Coke
330 ml can.£1.99Badam Milk
Rich, sweet Indian milk made with slow-simmered whole milk, ground almonds, saffron strands, cardamom, and a dash of rose water. Served cold. Nutty, aromatic, and crafted in-house, a heritage drink from the South. 100% vegetarian.£5.99PopularMango 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.£4.99Sprite
330 ml can.£1.99Diet Coke
Sugar-free and zero-calorie version of the classic.£1.99Pepsi
Bold, fizzy cola taste. Served chilled.£1.99Fanta Orange
Bright and fruity orange-flavoured soft drink.£1.99
Indian Deserts
Creamy Bread Malai Pudding
A comforting North Indian dessert made from soft bread slices soaked in slow-simmered saffron milk, rich cream, and cardamom spiced custard. Finished with a layer of thick malai and garnished with toasted almonds and pistachios.Our Malai Pudding is a slight warm, melt-in-your-mouth treat that is smooth, dense, and deeply nostalgic. Best enjoyed cold or slightly warm. 100% vegetarian and made fresh daily in our Shoreditch kitchen.£5.99VegetarianKesari Sweet - Limited Edition Rakhi Special --❀--
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.£7.99PopularFresh Seasonal Fruit Salad
A vibrant mix of fresh-cut seasonal fruits: crisp apples, juicy grapes, melon, pineapple, and citrus segments. Naturally sweet, refreshing, and hydrating. Perfect as a light dessert or palate cleanser. No added sugar. 100% vegan and gluten-free. Prepared fresh daily in our kitchen.£5.99Vegan(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.£9.99Vegetarian
