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Hyderabad Chicken Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice layered with tender marinated chicken, slow cooked with fragrant spices saffron and caramelised onions.£19.95HalalBuy 1, get 1 freeLasooni Tadka Daal
Assorted yellow lentils tempered with fried garlic and whole fried red chili. (Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free)£9.95VeganBuy 1, get 1 free
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Dakwala Canteen Meal for 2
Highly rated· This Canteen Feast comes with a box of assorted papadums and chutneys, butter naan, Bombay potato, saffron pulao rice and 2 starter and 2 mains of your choice.£55.00Dakwala Canteen Feast for 4
This Canteen Feast comes with 2 boxes of assorted papadums and chutneys, 2 butter naan, 2 Bombay potato, 2 saffron pulao rice and 4 starter and 4 mains of your choice.£110.00
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Old Delhi Butter Chicken
£14.50Paneer Tikka Lababdaar (Spicy Level 1)
£12.95Malwani Chicken (Spicy Level 2)
Highly ratedOur signature boneless chicken thigh, cooked in a fragrant blend of coconut, spices, and traditional Malwani masala, bringing the taste of the Konkan coast to your plate. (Gluten-Free)£14.05Lucknow Lamb Dum Biryani (Spicy Level 1)
£16.95Railway Wala Mutton
£14.95Chicken Chilli Manchurian “1975” (Spicy Level 1)
£7.95House Special Black Daal (Spicy Level 1)
Highly ratedSlow-cooked black lentils in a plum tomato sauce, creamy and rich, infused with fenugreek, finished with a generous amount of butter and cream. (Vegetarian, Contains Dairy, Gluten-Free)£9.95Paneer Chilli Fry (Spicy Level 1)
£7.95Fenugreek Chicken Tikka
£7.50Kashmiri Lamb Rogan Josh (Spicy Level 1)
£15.95
Canteen Munchies
Poppadom & Chutneys
An assortment of crispy poppadom served with a delightful trio of chutneys: sweet mango, tangy date and tamarind, and a spicy chili and garlic blend. (Vegan, Vegetarian)£5.00Pani Puri Shots
Enjoy the excitement of these famous Indian "water bombs" - crispy wheat puffs filled with a refreshing mix. Comes with both sweet and tangy "Meetha" pani and fiery "Theeka" pani. (Vegan, Vegetarian).£5.95Chit-Chat Chaat blast
Dive into this street food favorite: crispy wheat puffs filled with creamy beaten yogurt, and drizzled with date and tamarind chutney. (Vegetarian, contains dairy)£5.95
Canteen Small Plates
Dakwala Sweet chilli cauluflower
Crispy cauliflower in chilli garlic and sweet chilli sauce with ginger . a perfect balance of sweetness and spice.£6.95Irani Keema Pav
A specialty from Indian Irani cafés. Minced lamb cooked with fresh peas, Irani masala, and herbs, served with soft buttered pav bread, lemon, and raw onion. (Contains Dairy)£9.50Onion-Beet Bhaji
Crispy battered bhaji made from thinly sliced onions and beetroot, tossed in gram flour and spices. Served with mint chutneys and fried green chili. (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)£5.95Chicken Chilli Manchurian “1975” (Spicy Level 1)
A Bombay classic featuring boneless chicken chunks tossed in Manchurian sauce with spring greens, peppers, and chili. Created at the Cricket Club of India by restaurateur Nelson Wang in 1975. (Contains Seafood)£7.95Crackling Okra Fries
Crispy fried okra and lotus root lightly battered with gram flour and spices. Inspired by the Beach Candy Club in Bombay. (Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free)£7.50Paneer Chilli Fry (Spicy Level 1)
Dakwala’s special Indo-Chinese stir-fried paneer with a trio of peppers in a hot garlic sauce, mixed with spring greens. (Contains Dairy, Vegetarian)£7.95PopularVada Pav aka Bombay Burger
The flagship of Bombay street food! Deep-fried masala potato vada stuffed in pav bread with sweet and spicy chutney and spiced chili-garlic powder. (Vegetarian, Contains Nuts, Dairy)£5.45PopularFish Koliwada
Crispy fried fish lightly battered with gram flour, red chili, carom seeds, and Koliwada masala. An iconic recipe from Sikh refugees in Sion Koliwada, Central Bombay, dating back to the partition. (Gluten-Free)£6.95Temple Chaat
A vibrant mix of sweet, salty, tangy and spice flavours inspired by the streets of Bombay. This dish combines crispy potato patties , white peas, with a medley of chaat chutneys.£6.50Bang Bang Lamb Rolls (Spicy Level 1)
Our take on the classic Tamil rolls. Minced lamb mixed with potato and masala, wrapped in a crispy roll. (Contains Dairy)£8.95The Humble Pav Bhaji
A Bombay favorite! Mashed potatoes and vegetables cooked with butter and spices, served with pav, onions, lime, and fresh coriander. (Vegetarian, Vegan)£8.50
Clay Oven Small Plate
Achari Paneer Tikka Shashlik
Buffalo milk-braised Indian cottage cheese in tandoori masala, served with grilled peppers and a spicy cilantro dip. (Vegetarian, Contains Dairy, Gluten-Free)£7.50Fenugreek Chicken Tikka
Classic boneless chicken marinated in fresh yogurt and tandoori spices, served with garden salad and mint chutney. (Contains Dairy, Gluten-Free)£7.50Bhendi Bazaar Wala Seekh Kebab
Inspired by the street vendors of Bhendi Bazaar on Mohammed Ali Road. Home-ground spiced lamb mince grilled to perfection, served with mint chutney. (Contains Dairy, Gluten-Free)£7.50Ashlam’s Afghani Malayi Tikka
From the streets of Delhi, tender chicken breast marinated with cheese, ghee-toasted chicken, fresh ginger, fresh cream, Tellicherry peppercorns, and green chili. (Contains Dairy, Gluten-Free)£7.50
Canteen Special Curries
Old Delhi Butter Chicken
Succulent chicken tikka in a rich, velvety tomato sauce with a generous amount of butter. A culinary marvel that transports your taste buds to the bustling streets of Old Delhi. (Contains Dairy, Nuts, Gluten-Free)£14.50PopularPaneer Tikka Lababdaar (Spicy Level 1)
Tender homemade paneer cubes in a flavourful onion and tomato masala, enhanced with cashew nuts, fenugreek, and fresh coriander. (Vegetarian, Contains Dairy, Nuts, Gluten-Free)£12.95PopularMalwani Chicken (Spicy Level 2)
Highly rated· Our signature boneless chicken thigh, cooked in a fragrant blend of coconut, spices, and traditional Malwani masala, bringing the taste of the Konkan coast to your plate. (Gluten-Free)£14.05Railway Wala Mutton
Inspired by the robust flavors of train journeys in India, our Railway Wala Mutton brings you a taste of nostalgia. Lamb marinated in a medley of spices and slow-cooked to perfection. (Gluten-Free)£14.95Lasooni Tadka Daal
Assorted yellow lentils tempered with fried garlic and whole fried red chili. (Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free)£9.95Buy 1, get 1 freeHouse Special Black Daal (Spicy Level 1)
Highly rated· Slow-cooked black lentils in a plum tomato sauce, creamy and rich, infused with fenugreek, finished with a generous amount of butter and cream. (Vegetarian, Contains Dairy, Gluten-Free)£9.95Kashmiri Lamb Rogan Josh (Spicy Level 1)
Tender lamb marinated with a blend of authentic spices, slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, aromatic tomato-based gravy. Experience the true flavors of Kashmir in every bite. (Gluten-Free)£15.95Dak House Chicken Kadhai (Spicy Level 1)
Tender chicken pieces cooked in a rich onion-tomato gravy, infused with freshly ground spices, green chilies, bell peppers, garlic, and ginger. (Gluten Free)£13.95Prawn Moilee
Grilled prawns in a fragrant coconut-ginger broth, infused with dried rose petals. Accompanied by purple radish, snap peas, and toasted coconut. (Gluten-Free)£16.95Mushroom Paneer Kofta in Palak (Spicy Level 1)
Delicate Mushroom Kofta cheese koftas with fresh corn, served in a multi-leaf spinach sauce featuring kale, baby spinach, mustard leaf, and fenugreek leaf, topped with fried garlic tadka in ghee. (Vegetarian, Contains Dairy, Nuts)£12.95Khatta Meetha Baingan
Eggplant in tangy-sweet tomato-onion masala with tamarind, jaggery, and coconut, tempered with mustard, fennel, nigella seed, and curry leaves. (Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free)£12.95
Biryanis and Pulao
Hyderabad Chicken Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice layered with tender marinated chicken, slow cooked with fragrant spices saffron and caramelised onions.£19.95Buy 1, get 1 freeLucknow Lamb Dum Biryani (Spicy Level 1)
Slow-cooked boneless lamb in fragrant saffron biryani rice, finished with the Dum method. (Contains Dairy, Gluten-Free)£16.95Mom’s Vegetable Tahri (Spicy Level 1)
Mom’s cherished family favorite. Basmati rice cooked with seasonal vegetables and spices, accompanied by refreshing cucumber raita. (Vegetarian, Contains Dairy, Gluten-Free)£13.50Parsi Chicken Berry Pulao
A timeless creation from the Britannia & Co’s kitchen in Bombay, boneless chicken, tomato, onion, saffron, cane sugar, fragrant long-grain basmati rice, topped with fried onions, cashews, and sweet and sour barberries. (Contains Nuts, Dairy, Gluten-Free)£14.50
Sides and Accompaniments
Bombay Potato
Jersey royal potatoes in authentic Bombay spices and masala. (Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free)£5.95Creamy Cucumber Raita
Refreshing fresh cucumbers, creamy yogurt with toasted cumin. (Contains Dairy, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)£3.50
Bread, Rice and chips
Enjoy our variety of naans, each offering a unique and delicious taste to accompany your meal.
Garlic Naan
£3.50Saffron Pulao rice
(Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Contains Dairy)£3.75Butter Naan
£3.50Chilli Cheese Naan
£4.25Peshawari Naan
£4.25Steamed Basmati rice
(Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free)£3.50Gunpowder Kissed Fries
British potato fries, tossed in our special “Gunpowder Masala.”£4.00Paratha: Minted Lachha Paratha
(Vegetarian, Contains Dairy)£4.00Masala Potato Kulcha
(Vegetarian, Contains Dairy):£3.95Keema Naan
£4.50Multi-Grain Butter Roti
£3.25Plain Fries
£3.50
Drinks
Thums Up - Indian Cola
Bombays most popular imported fizzy cola. 300ml can.£3.50Limca
Indian imported lime & lemon fizzy drink. 300ml can.£3.50
