About General Bilimoria's Canteen - Reading - Reading
Personal favourites from General Faridoon Bilimoria’s travels and postings across India. Just like the General himself, our food is bold, gregarious, and just a tad bit spicy! Quality & Quantity, Courage & Camaraderie. Still thinking about what to order? Try our favourite Old Delhi Butter Chicken! Allergen Disclosure - Due to a high risk of cross-contamination, we can’t guarantee that our products are suitable for those with allergies.
Starters Veg
Vegetable Samosa
Crispy pastry filled with spiced 1etables, a flavorful 1etarian snack bursting with aromatic and savory notes.£5.20Chilli Paneer
Sauted paneer, vibrant peppers, and spices, a tantalizing Indo-Chinese fusion boasting spicy, tangy flavors in every bite.£8.70
Starters Non- Veg
Lamb Sheek Kebab
Flavorful minced meat skewers, rich in spices and herbs, offering a succulent and aromatic grilled delight.£9.40Chicken Tikka
Succulent, marinated chicken, skewer-roasted to tender perfection, infused with smoky flavors and vibrant Indian spices.£10.00
Curries & Main Dishes
The General's favourite dishes from his travels and postings across India.
Mixed Vegetable Curry
Vibrant medley of fresh 1etables cooked in aromatic spices, a colorful and flavorful 1etarian delight.£10.00Paneer Makhani
Velvety paneer in a luscious, aromatic sauce, an indulgent 1etarian dish bursting with rich and aromatic flavors.£10.00Tadka Daal
Creamy lentils tempered with spices, a comforting, flavorful staple in Indian cuisine, bursting with aromatic notes.£10.00Dal Makhani
Lentils cooked in makhani sauce. Mild, May Contain Nuts£10.00Malai Kofta
Delicious, creamy, savoury dish of Mughlai origin, 1etarian version of the famous Kofta curries. Mild, May Contain Nuts.£10.00Chicken Tikka Masala
Creamy tomato-based curry enfolding tender chicken, a decadent marriage of aromatic spices, offering a comforting indulgence.£13.10Murg Achari
Traditional Indian chicken curry with chefs special masala and garlic. Medium.£13.10Butter Chicken (On Bone)
Silken buttery goodness cloaks succulent chicken on bone, a luscious classic inviting a journey through rich, velvety indulgence.£13.60Lamb Rogan Josh
Tender lamb stewed in a luscious, aromatic gravy, boasting flavors of aromatic spices and slow-cooked tenderness.£13.60Lamb Jalfrezi
Hot and spicy lamb curry with onion, peppers and green chillies. Hot£13.60
Biryani
Vegetable Biryani
Flavoured basmati rice with mixed 1etables and nuts. Medium, May Contain Nuts.£12.10Chicken Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice layered with marinated chicken, aromatic spices, saffron, and caramelized onions, a sensory journey.£13.70Lamb Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice layered with tender, spiced lamb, saffron, and caramelized onions, a symphony of enticing flavors.£14.70
Side Dishes
Perfect accompaniments to uplift and delight.
Pappadom
Crispy thin discs with a trio of flavorful dips.£1.30Cucumber Raita
Refreshing yogurt with cucumber, a cooling delight.£3.20
Rice & Breads
Plain Naan
Soft, pillowy leavened bread, perfect for sopping up rich curries or relishing on its own.£3.40Roti
Thin, unleavened whole wheat bread, a staple in Indian cuisine, perfect for savoring with various flavorful dishes.£3.40Butter Naan
Pillowy perfection, Butter Naan's warmth hugs the palate, a delightful dance with Indian cuisine's soul-soothing staple.£3.70Garlic Naan
Soft, aromatic flatbread infused with garlic, an irresistible accompaniment for savoring alongside robust, flavorful gravies.£3.90Plain Rice
Fluffy, steamed basmati rice, a simple yet essential accompaniment to complement a variety of flavorful dishes.£4.10Pulao Rice
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with spices and aromatic ingredients, a delightful and flavorful rice variation.£4.20Royal Special Naan
Freshly baked fine flour bread stuffed with chef's special masala and cheese.£4.50Peshawari Naan
Nutty, sweet-savory flatbread filled with nuts and coconut, a delightful accompaniment enhancing any culinary experience.£4.50Kheema Naan
Stuffed flatbread brimming with spiced minced meat, a delightful fusion of flavors within a warm, fluffy embrace.£4.70
Dessert
Gulab Jamun
£4.10
Beer & Wine
Cobra Zero
£3.70Cobra 650ML
£6.80Vinuva Pinot Grigio delle Venezie, Italy
Delicately flavoured with notes of green apple and pear.£20.50Vinuva Pinot Grigio Rose delle Venezie, Italy
A delicate pink wine full of fresh, summer-fruit aromas£20.50
Beverages
Sparkling 330ML
£2.95Still 330ML
£2.00Coco Cola 330ML
£3.30Diet Coke 330 ML
£3.30Coke Zero 330ML
£3.30Red Bull
£3.95