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Dakwala Canteen Meal for 2
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.£105.00
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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)£5.00PopularPani 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).£5.50Chit-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)£5.50
Canteen Small Plates
Onion-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)£5.95Vada 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)£5.45Crackling 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)£7.50The 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)£8.50Paneer 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)£7.50Chicken 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)£7.50Temple 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)£7.95Irani 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)£9.50Fish 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)£6.95
Clay Oven Small Plate
King Prawn Tandoori
King prawns marinated in yogurt and tandoori spices, served with mint chutney. (Contains Dairy, Gluten-Free)£10.95Fenugreek Chicken Tikka
Classic boneless chicken marinated in fresh yogurt and tandoori spices, served with garden salad and mint chutney. (Contains Dairy, Gluten-Free)£7.50Achari 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)£7.50PopularAshlam’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)£7.50Bhendi 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)£7.50Ghost Chilli Lamb Chops (Spicy Level 1)
Farm-raised lamb chops marinated for 48 hours with our Goan-Portuguese rub and Assamese ghost chilli pepper, slow-cooked in a clay oven. Served with garden salad and mint chutney. (Contains Dairy, Gluten-Free)£10.50
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)£13.50PopularMalwani Chicken (Spicy Level 2)
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)£13.50PopularPrawn 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)£16.95Paneer 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)£12.95PopularRailway 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)£14.95Dak 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)£13.50Kashmiri 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)£14.95Khatta 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)£12.95Mushroom 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)£12.95The Foxnut Curry
Crispy lotus root, fox nut, and English Garden peas in a roasted tomato and Kashmiri chili sauce, garnished with spring onions. (Vegetarian, Contains Dairy, Nuts, Gluten-Free)£12.95
Biryanis and Pulao
Lucknow 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
Lasooni Tadka Daal
Assorted yellow lentils tempered with fried garlic and whole fried red chili. (Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free)£7.95House Special Black Daal (Spicy Level 1)
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)£7.95Bombay 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.
Saffron Pulao rice
(Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Contains Dairy)£3.50Garlic Naan
£3.50Peshawari Naan
£4.25Steamed Basmati rice
(Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free)£3.50Butter Naan
£3.50Chilli Cheese Naan
£4.25Gunpowder Kissed Fries
British potato fries, tossed in our special “Gunpowder Masala.”£4.00Masala Potato Kulcha
(Vegetarian, Contains Dairy):£3.95Keema Naan
£4.50Multi-Grain Butter Roti
£3.25Plain Fries
£3.50Paratha: Minted Lachha Paratha
(Vegetarian, Contains Dairy)£4.00
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
