About Aik Sitar - Indian Restaurant - Strand
Aik Sitar Indian Restaurant, located next to somerset house (covent garden district, one block from the Thames) provides classic quality food with a menu that will satisfy even the most discerning of taste buds. we aim for nothing less than 100% excellence in every dish we createFree delivery
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Tandoori Delicacies
A category of Indian cuisine featuring marinated meats or vegetables cooked in a clay oven, renowned for intense flavours.
Paneer Tikka
Contains dairy. Indian cheese with onion, tomatoes and green pepper, marinated in yoghurt lightly spiced with garlic, ginger, and chillies, then barbecued and garnished with fresh coriander.£14.95Tandoori Chicken
Contains dairy. Marinated in yoghurt, mixed spices with garlic, ginger, garam masala, and mustard.£12.95Chicken Tikka Shashlik
Contains dairy. Cubes of chicken with onion, tomatoes and green pepper, marinated in yoghurt lightly spiced with garlic, ginger, and chillies, then barbecued and garnished with fresh coriander.£14.95Lamb Tikka Shashlik
Contains dairy. Cubes of lamb with onion, tomatoes and green pepper, marinated in yoghurt lightly spiced with garlic, ginger, and chillies, then barbecued and garnished with fresh coriander.£15.95Tandoori Lamb Chops
Contains dairy. Succulent lamb marinated in yoghurt, ginger, garlic, and aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika, then grilled to tender perfection.£17.95Malai Chicken Tikka
Contains dairy. Tender chicken tikka marinated with mixed herbs and spiced, garlic, ginger, and nuts then grilled in tandoor, garnished with fresh coriander.£15.95Seekh Kebab
Contains dairy. Finely minced lamb seasoned with aromatic spices, garlic, green chillies, and garam masala, skewered and grilled in the tandoor. Famous Indian traditional tandoor.£14.95Tandoori King Prawns
Contains dairy. Bay of Bengal king prawn marinated in yoghurt with ginger, garlic, turmeric, garam masala, and crushed black pepper, served with salad.£18.95Tandoori Non-Veg Mixed Platter
Contains dairy. Assortment of the tandoori delicacies. Lamb chop, lamb tikka, chicken tikka, malai chicken tikka, seekh kebab, and tandoori king prawn.£24.95
Appetisers
Papdi Chaat
Contains dairy. Papdi chaat is a popular Indian street food made with crispy fried dough wafers (papdis) topped with boiled potatoes, chickpeas, yoghurt, tangy tamarind chutney, and spices like chaat masala.£4.50Palak Pakodi Chaat
Contains dairy. Spinach fritters served with yoghurt, tamarind chutney, spices, onions, tomatoes, and sev. A crunchy, tangy, and flavourful Indian street food delicacy.£4.50Onion Bhaji
Finely chopped cabbage, onion, spinach, fennel seed, green chillies, ginger, and coriander prepared with selected herbs and spices. Deep-fried until golden. Served with salad.£4.95Fish Pakora
Fish pakora strips of codfish, fennel seed, green chillies, ginger, and coriander prepared with selected herbs and spices. Deep-fried until golden. Served with salad.£6.95Vegetarian Samosa
2 pieces. Aromatically mixed potato and peas then wrapped with thin pastry and deep-fried.£4.95Lamb Samosa
2 pieces. Aromatically spiced lamb then wrapped with thin pastry and deep-fried.£5.95Garlic Chilli Mogo
Cassava fries tossed with chilli, garlic, and spices for a flavourful snack.£4.50Chilli Paneer
Contains dairy and soya. Paneer cubes and vegetables stir-fried with garlic, ginger, and spicy sauces. Fried till golden, garnished with spring onions. A delicious Indo-Chinese dish.£6.95Chicken 65
Contains dairy. Bite-sized chicken pieces marinated in a spicy mix of yoghurt, ginger-garlic paste, and Indian spices. Deep-fried till crispy, garnished with curry leaves and green chillies. A popular South Indian appetiser.£7.50Gobi Manchurian
Contains soya. Florets of cauliflower coated in a seasoned batter, deep-fried till crisp. Stir-fried with garlic, ginger, and tangy sauces like soy and tomato ketchup. Garnished with spring onions. A beloved Indo-Chinese dish.£6.95Chilli Chicken
Contains soya. Succulent chicken tossed with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and ginger in a spicy-sweet sauce made of soy, chilli, and vinegar. A popular Indo-Chinese dish bursting with bold flavours.£7.50Prawn Puree
Prawn marinated in herbs and spices and then rolled in wheat flour deep fried puree.£7.50Prawn Tempura
Eastern dish consisting of prawns coated in a light, crispy batter and fried until golden. Ingredients include prawns, tempura batter (flour, cornstarch, water), and oil for frying.£7.50Mixed Non-Veg Starter
Contains dairy. A combination of mince lamb samosa, chicken tikka, gilafi seekh kebab, and onion bhaji.£8.95Mixed Vegetable Starter
Contains dairy. A combination of paneer tikka, Punjabi samosa, and onion bhaji.£7.95
Aik Sitar House Special
Step into our culinary treasure trove, where every dish in our specials section is crafted with passion and expertise. Indulge in exquisite creations that tantalize your taste buds, promising an unforgettable journey through flavors and textures, eleva...
Chicken Tikka Masala
Contains dairy. Chicken cubes marinated in a lightly spiced yoghurt base and chargrilled before pan-cooked in a masala sauce with a selection of spices, coriander and a dash of cumin.£14.95Goan Chicken Xacutti
Cooked in Goa style with coconut milk and chillies, curry leaves, fennel, and white vinegar (fairly hot).£13.95Butter Chicken
Contains dairy. Tender chicken breast cubes cooked in a rich cream and yoghurt sauce and spiced with garlic and ginger, garnished with cashew nuts and honey.£14.95Chicken Mirch
Contains dairy. Chicken tikka cooked in a Kashmiri red chilli, onion paste, turmeric, tamarind, coriander, cumin, and gram masala. Madras (hot).£14.95Lamb Mirch
Contains dairy. Lamb tikka cooked in a Kashmiri red chilli, onion paste, turmeric, tamarind, coriander, cumin, and gram masala. Madras (hot).£15.95Chicken Nilgiri
Contains dairy. Chicken cooked in coriander, green chilli, spring onion, cashew nuts, parsley, and mint.£14.95Lamb Nilgiri
Contains dairy. Lamb cooked in coriander, green chilli, spring onion, cashew nuts, parsley, and mint.£15.95Lamb Rogan Josh
Tender lamb cooked in a creamy sauce with glazed tomatoes, garlic, and herbs and delicately flavoured with aromatic whole spices.£14.95Goan Fish Curry
It is a famous dish from Goa. Tangy and aromatic dish featuring goan fish cooked in a vibrant coconut-based sauce. Ingredients include coconut milk, tamarind, turmeric, chilli, garlic, ginger, and curry leaves, creating a symphony of flavours that perfectly complement the tender fish.£16.50Sitar Fish Bhuna
It is a spicy and flavourful dish originating from India. It features fish cooked in a thick, fragrant sauce made with tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, and a blend of spices including cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chilli powder, resulting in a deliciously robust and aromatic curry.£16.50Sitar Crab Curry
Succulent crab meat cooked with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, turmeric, green chillies, and mixed herbs, garnished with coriander. (Fairly hot).£18.95Prawn Mooli
This delectable fusion dish combines succulent prawns. Ingredients include prawns, garlic, ginger, and spices like cumin and turmeric, finished with a touch of lemon juice for a vibrant, aromatic delight.£16.50Tandoori King Prawn Masala
Tandoori king prawn masala features marinated king prawns, cooked in a tandoor oven, and then served in a creamy masala sauce made with spices, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and ginger.£18.95
Traditional Curry
Diverse dishes from various cultures, consisting of meats or vegetables simmered in a flavourful sauce enriched with spices.
Vegetarian Bhuna
Cooked with onion, tomatoes, and medium spices in a thick sauce.£10.50Vegetarian Sag
Contains dairy. Cooked with spinach, garlic, and ginger garnished with Julians.£10.50Vegetarian Curry
Cooked with onion and tomato gravy.£10.50Vegetarian Kurma
Contains dairy. Diced ingredient cubes cooked in a rich creamy cashew nut sauce, (mild and sweet).£10.50Vegetarian Jalfrezi
Cooked in onion, green, red pepper, ginger, and chillies, (madras hot).£10.50Vegetarian Dansak
Famous parsi dish cooked with red lentils, garlic, ginger, and cumin with a hot sweet and sour sauce.£10.49Vegetarian Malabar Curry
Rich, coconut-based curry originating from the Malabar region of Kerala, India. Ingredients include coconut milk, curry leaves, spices like turmeric, coriander, and chilli, along with meats or vegetables like chicken, lamb, or shrimp.£10.50Paneer Kadai
Contains dairy. Cooked with fresh green chillies, onion, red pepper, green pepper, and garlic, spicy. Fairly dry, (hot).£10.50Chicken Bhuna
Chicken cooked with onion, tomatoes, and medium spices in a thick sauce.£13.95Chicken Sag
Contains dairy. Chicken cooked with spinach, garlic, and ginger garnished with Julians.£13.95Chicken Curry
Chicken cooked with onion and tomato gravy.£13.95Chicken Kurma
Contains dairy. Diced chicken cubes cooked in a rich creamy cashew nut sauce, (mild and sweet).£13.95Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken cooked in onion, green, red pepper, ginger, and chillies, (madras hot).£13.95Chicken Dansak
Famous parsi dish, Chicken cooked with red lentils, garlic, ginger, and cumin with a hot sweet and sour sauce.£13.95Malabar Chicken Curry
Rich, coconut-based curry originating from the Malabar region of Kerala, India. Chicken include coconut milk, curry leaves, spices like turmeric, coriander, and chilli, along with meats or vegetables like chicken, lamb, or shrimp.£13.95Chicken Kadai
Contains dairy. Chicken cooked with fresh green chillies, onion, red pepper, green pepper, and garlic, spicy. Fairly dry, (hot).£13.95Lamb Bhuna
Lamb cooked with onion, tomatoes, and medium spices in a thick sauce.£14.95Lamb Sag
Contains dairy. Lamb cooked with spinach, garlic, and ginger garnished with Julians.£14.95Lamb Kurma
Contains dairy. Diced Lamb cubes cooked in a rich creamy cashew nut sauce, (mild and sweet).£14.95Lamb Curry
Lamb cooked with onion and tomato gravy.£14.95Lamb Jalfrezi
Lamb cooked in onion, green, red pepper, ginger, and chillies, (madras hot).£14.95Lamb Dansak
Famous parsi dish, Lamb cooked with red lentils, garlic, ginger, and cumin with a hot sweet and sour sauce.£14.95Malabar Lamb Curry
Rich, coconut-based curry originating from the Malabar region of Kerala, India. Lamb include coconut milk, curry leaves, spices like turmeric, coriander, and chilli, along with meats or vegetables like chicken, lamb, or shrimp.£14.95Lamb Kadai
Contains dairy. Lamb cooked with fresh green chillies, onion, red pepper, green pepper, and garlic, spicy. Fairly dry, (hot).£14.95Prawn Bhuna
Prawn cooked with onion, tomatoes, and medium spices in a thick sauce.£15.95Prawn Sag
Contains dairy. Prawn cooked with spinach, garlic, and ginger garnished with Julians.£15.95Prawn Curry
Prawn cooked with onion and tomato gravy.£15.95Prawn Kurma
Contains dairy. Diced Prawn cubes cooked in a rich creamy cashew nut sauce, (mild and sweet).£15.95Prawn Jalfrezi
Prawn cooked in onion, green, red pepper, ginger, and chillies, (madras hot).£15.95Prawn Dansak
Famous parsi dish, Prawn cooked with red lentils, garlic, ginger, and cumin with a hot sweet and sour sauce.£15.95Malabar Prawn Curry
Rich, coconut-based curry originating from the Malabar region of Kerala, India. Prawn include coconut milk, curry leaves, spices like turmeric, coriander, and chilli, along with meats or vegetables like chicken, lamb, or shrimp.£15.95Prawn Kadai
Contains dairy. Prawn cooked with fresh green chillies, onion, red pepper, green pepper, and garlic, spicy. Fairly dry, (hot).£15.95
Dum Biryani
Cooked with the finest basmati rice. Served with raita or vegetable curry. Sprinkled with fresh green coriander leaves where suitable.
Vegetable Dum Biryani
Contains dairy. Fragrant Indian rice dish layered with spiced vegetables, saffron-infused rice, caramelized onions, and aromatic herbs like mint and coriander. Ingredients include basmati rice, mixed veggies, yoghurt, spices, and ghee, slow-cooked to perfection for a delightful vegetarian meal.£12.95Chicken Dum Biryani
Contains dairy. This fragrant Indian rice dish is made with marinated chicken, basmati rice, spices like cumin, coriander, cardamom, herbs, caramelized onions, yoghurt, and saffron-infused milk, cooked in layers over low heat for perfection.£15.95Lamb Dum Biryani
Contains dairy. Lamb dum biryani is a fragrant Indian rice dish layered with succulent lamb, aromatic basmati rice, caramelized onions, yoghurt, saffron, and a blend of spices like cumin, cardamom, and cloves.£16.95Prawn Dum Biryani
Contains dairy. It is a fragrant rice dish layered with marinated prawns, spices, and aromatic herbs, cooked in dum style. Ingredients include prawns, basmati rice, yoghurt, spices like cumin, coriander, and saffron, and garnished with fried onions, mint, and coriander.£18.95
Vegetarian Dishes
Experience the essence of nature's bounty in every delectable dish.
Aloo Gobi
Lightly spiced potatoes and cauliflower florets.£7.50Bombay Aloo
Potatoes cooked in Mumbai style with garlic, lemon juice, and fresh herbs.£7.50Tarka Dal
Contains dairy. Spiced lentils with garlic, cumin, and coriander leaves.£7.50Dal Makhani
Contains dairy. It is a rich and creamy Indian dish made from black lentils and kidney beans cooked with butter, cream, and spices, creating a luscious texture and a decadent flavour profile.£7.75Chana Masala
Chickpeas stewed with tomatoes and mixed spices.£7.50Baigan Bhaji
Fresh baby aubergines cooked with onions and garlic in fresh mixed herbs.£7.75Bhindi Do Pyaza
Fresh green okra, stir-fried in light spices with onions, capsicums, and tomatoes.£7.75Mushroom Bhaji
Mushrooms cooked in a home-style recipe with capsicums, onions, and tomatoes.£7.75Plain Palak
Fresh spinach cooked with herbs lightly spiced.£7.75Aloo Palak
A combination of fresh spinach and potato cooked with light spices.£7.75Palak Paneer
Contains dairy. A combination of spinach and freshly made cottage cheese cooked with garlic and aniseed, garnished with fresh coriander and spring onions.£12.95Paneer Butter Masala
Contains dairy. It is a rich Indian dish featuring soft paneer cubes cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce, infused with aromatic spices and finished with a hint of butter.£12.95
Rice and Bread
Basmati Rice
Steamed, white basmati rice.£3.50Naan
Contains dairy. Flat leavened bread baked in the tandoor.£2.95Pilau Rice
Steamed basmati rice, given an aromatic appeal with the addition of cinnamon cloves, cassia leaf, and aniseed.£3.95Special Fried Rice
Basmati rice stir-fried with peas and egg in aromatic light spices.£4.50Mushroom Rice
Basmati rice cooked with fresh mushrooms.£4.95Coconut Rice
Basmati rice cooked with coconut, mustard seeds, and curry leaves.£4.50Garlic Naan
Contains dairy. Garlic-flavoured leavened bread.£3.25Cheese Naan
Contains dairy. Cheese -lavoured leavened bread.£4.50Peshwari Naan
Contains dairy. Bread stuffed with almonds, coconut, and raisins.£4.50Keema Naan
Contains dairy. Leavened bread stuffed with spiced minced lamb.£4.95Tava Paratha
Contains dairy. Whole wheat, flaky bread lightly fried in butter ghee.£3.95Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat bread cooked in a clay oven.£2.95Chapati
Unleavened bread made from whole wheat flour.£2.50Potato Fires
Sliced potatoes deep-fried until golden and crispy, seasoned with salt, and cajun spice optional.£3.95Cheese Potato Fries
Contains dairy. Sliced potatoes deep-fried until golden and crispy, seasoned with salt, and topped with cheese and cajun spice optional.£4.50