About Udaya Restaurant - Upton Park
Located in East Ham, London, Udaya is a purveyor of Authentic Keralan dining since 1999. Our chefs are from Kerala, a small state in Southern India and are renowned for the cooking of traditional Keralan food. Udaya is a restaurant that is recognised as breaking new ground in the presentation of Kerala dishes, including some which are new to this country. See our full menu at www.udayarestaurant.com
Vegetarian Starters
Papad and Pickles
Set of papads along with chef's special lime pickle and mango chutney. Vegetarian.£4.00Vegetable Samosa
Triangular pastry stuffed with lightly spiced vegetables. Vegetarian.£4.50Gobi 65
Fried cauliflower marinated with chef's special spices. Vegetarian.£9.95Mushroom 65
Fried mushroom marinated with chef's special spices. Vegetarian.£9.95Paneer 65
Fried Paneer marinated with Chef's Special Udaya Spice Mix.£10.75
Non Vegetarian Starters
Chicken Soup
Traditional Kerala chicken soup prepared with special Udaya spices.£7.00Meat Samosa
Triangular pastry stuffed with lightly spiced minced meat.£4.50Mutton Roll
A crispy pastry roll filled with lightly spiced meat.£4.00Fish Cutlet
Currently sold out£4.75Prawn Pakora
Fried prawns marinated in a Udaya's special recipe.£14.00Chicken 65 with Bone
Small pieces of deeply fried tender chicken.£12.00Boneless Chicken 65
Small pieces of deeply fried tender chicken.£14.00Fish 65
Small pieces of deeply fried Kingfish.£15.00
Mixed Specialty Starters
Paneer Devilled
Cottage cheese stir-fried with a variety of Kerala spices.£14.75Chicken Devilled
Boneless chicken pieces stir-fried with a variety of Kerala spices.£16.00Fish Devilled
Boneless fish pieces stir-fried with a variety of Kerala spices.£18.50Seafood Devilled
Boneless fish, squid, prawns, mussels, and king prawns stir-fried with Kerala spices.£22.50Beef Fry
Beef cubes cooked with Udaya special spice mix and coconut.£14.95King Prawn Fry
King prawns marinated and fried with onions, tomatoes, and chillies.£19.85Kerala Chicken Fry
Deep fried chicken marinated with variety of Kerala spices.£12.00Kerala Chicken Fry (Full)
Deep fried chicken marinated with variety of Kerala spices.£20.00Malabar Kanava
Squid rings marinated and fried with ginger, curry leaves, and onions.£17.50Green Pepper Chicken
Coated chicken tossed in a special Udaya recipe with fresh onions and pepper.£17.50Netholi Fry
Fried anchovies with onions and curry leaves.£16.00Crab Fry
Whole crab pieces fried with onions and spices.£19.75Lamb Chops
Lamb chops cooked in Udaya's special spice mix.£20.00Kakka Fry (Mussel Meat)
Mussels marinated and fried with Udaya's special spice mix.£16.50Mixed Grill
Platter of grilled lamb chops, chicken tikka, squid, prawns, and king fish.£27.50Chicken Tikka
Cubes of chicken grilled with chef's special spices.£16.00
Keralan Specialities
Kappa (Mashed Tapioca)
Cassava boiled and seasoned in light spices.£6.50Kappa and Curry
Cassava boiled and seasoned in light spices along with chosen curry.£12.50Appam (2 Pieces)
Pancakes made with fermented rice batter and coconut milk.£4.25Pal Appam (2 Pieces)
Pancakes made with fermented rice batter. Served with sugary coconut milk.£6.00Egg Appam (2 Pieces)
Pancakes made with fermented rice batter and coconut milk topped with an egg.£7.50Kerala Omelette
With shallots, chillies, and curry leaves cooked in Kerala style.£5.00Beef Roast
Slow roasted Beef in a spicy aromatic masala with Coconut bites and curry leaves£14.95Beef Fry
£14.95
Seafood Specialities
Kanava Curry (Squid)
Squid cooked with turmeric, green chillies, onions, ginger, and garlic in a tangy spicy flavor.£14.00Kanava Thoran (Squid)
Squid stir-fried with coconut, mustard seeds, and ginger.£14.00Keralan Fish Curry
Kingfish cooked with turmeric, green chillies, onions, ginger, and garlic in a tangy spicy flavor.£13.00Keralan Style Fish Fry
Kingfish marinated in Udaya's special spice mix and deeply fried.£12.75Chilli Fish
Boneless fish spiced with peppers, onions, and green chillies.£13.25Chilli King Prawns
King prawns spiced with peppers, onions, and green chillies.£14.75
Dosa's
Plain Dosa
Served with sambhar and chutney.£6.50Paper Dosa
Served with sambhar and chutney.£6.50Thattu Dosa
Traditional soft dosa, thick, and circular. Served with sambhar and chutney.£7.00Ghee Roast Dosa
Crispy golden dosa cooked with ghee. Served with sambhar and chutney.£6.50Kids Dosa
Kids favourite dosa pancake. Served with sambhar and chutney.£6.50Masala Dosa
Lentil and rice batter made into a thin pancake, filled with lightly spicy potato masala.£8.50Meat Masala Dosa
Filled with spicy minced mutton and potato masala.£10.00Chicken Masala Dosa
Filled with spicy chicken and potato masala.£9.75Seafood Masala Dosa
Filled with spicy seafood and potato masala.£12.50Udaya Special Dosa
Filled with spicy meat, chicken, and potato masala.£12.50
Breads
Barotta
Layered soft bread made with plain flour.£2.25Garlic Barotta
Layered soft bread made with plain flour and garlic.£3.00Veech Roti
Folded flat bread made of plain flour.£3.00Egg Veech Roti
Folded flat bread made of plain flour with egg and chillies.£4.50Puri (2 Pieces)
Deep fried South Indian wheat flour bread.£4.50Puri Masala (2 Pieces)
Deep fried South Indian wheat flour bread. Served with potato masala.£6.00
Kothu's Roti's
Chicken Kothu Roti
Chopped parathas, grilled, with chicken, and Udaya spices.£10.50Mutton Kothu Roti
Chopped parathas, grilled with mutton, and Udaya spices.£11.50Egg Kothu Roti
Chopped parathas, grilled with egg, and Udaya spices.£9.50Seafood Kothu Roti
Chopped parathas, grilled with seafood, and Udaya spices.£12.50Vegetable Kothu Roti
Chopped parathas, grilled with vegetables, and Udaya spices.£9.00
Rice Dishes
Plain Rice
Boiled basmati rice.£4.00Pilau Rice
Basmati rice boiled with onions and Udaya's special spice mix.£4.00Kerala Rice
Traditional Kerala rice.£4.00Lemon Rice
Basmati rice tossed with lemon juice, fresh curry leaves, and mustard seeds.£4.50Coconut Rice
Basmati rice mixed with fresh coconut and lentils.£4.50Vegetable Pulao Rice
£5.25
Biryani's
Chicken Biryani
Served with raita, papad, and pickle.£10.75Mutton Biryani
Served with raita, papad, and pickle.£12.75Fish Biriyani
Served with raita, papad, and pickle.£12.75Prawn Biryani
Served with raita, papad, and pickle.£13.25King Prawn Biryani
Served with raita, papad, and pickle.£14.25Paneer Biryani
Served with raita, papad, and pickle.£10.75Egg Biryani
Served with raita, papad, and pickle.£9.50Vegetable Biryani
Served with raita, papad, and pickle.£9.50Mushroom Biryani
Served with raita, papad, and pickle.£9.50Seafood Biryani
Served with raita, papad, and pickle.£14.50
Fried Rice
Chicken Fried Rice
£10.75Mutton Fried Rice
£12.50Prawn Fried Rice
£12.50King Prawn Fried Rice
£13.50Egg Fried Rice
£9.50Vegetable Fried Rice
£9.50Mushroom Fried Rice
£9.50Seafood Fried Rice
£13.50Mixed Fried Rice
£14.00
Chicken Curry's
Keralan Chicken Curry
Traditional curry with shallots, tomatoes, curry leaves, and green chillies.£10.75Chicken Bhuna
Medium spiced dry curry with tomatoes and onions. Medium Spicy.£11.75Chicken Jalfrezi
Medium spiced rich tomato paste with authentic Kerala spices. Medium Spicy.£11.75Chicken Dhansak
Chicken cooked in a thick sauce with lentils, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic.£11.75Chicken Korma
Mild, creamy coconut sauce with a delicate blend of authentic spices and coriander. Mild Spicy.£11.75Chicken Madras
Spicy, hot blended tomatoes and onions with crushed red chillies and spices. Spicy.£11.75Chicken Vindaloo
Very hot blend of tomatoes and onions with cumin, chillies, and authentic spices. Spicy.£11.75Chicken Palak
Saucy chicken dish cooked with spinach in Udaya's special masala.£11.75Chilli Chicken
Sweet and spicy chicken pan cooked with onions, chillies, and peppers.£12.00
Mutton Curry's
Kerala Mutton Curry
Traditional curry with shallots, tomatoes, curry leaves, and green chillies.£12.95Mutton Bhuna
Medium spiced dry curry with tomatoes and onions. Medium Spicy.£13.95Mutton Jalfrezi
Medium spiced rich tomato paste with authentic Kerala spices. Medium Spicy.£13.95Mutton Dhansak
Mutton cooked in a thick sauce with lentils, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic.£13.95Mutton Korma
Mild creamy coconut sauce with a delicate blend of authentic spices and coriander.£13.95Mutton Madras
Spicy, hot blended tomatoes and onions, with crushed red chillies, and spices. Spicy.£13.95Mutton Vindaloo
Very hot blend of tomatoes and onions with cumin, chillies, and authentic spices. Spicy.£13.95Mutton Palak
Saucy mutton dish cooked with spinach in Udaya's special masala.£13.95
Prawn Curry's
Kerala Prawn Curry
Traditional curry with shallots, tomatoes, curry leaves, and green chillies.£13.25Prawn Bhuna
Medium spiced dry curry with tomatoes and onions. Medium Spicy.£14.25Prawn Jalfrezi
Medium spiced rich tomato paste with authentic Kerala spices. Medium Spicy.£14.25Prawn Dhansak
Prawns cooked in a thick sauce with lentils, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic.£14.25Prawn Korma
Mild creamy coconut sauce with a delicate blend of authentic spices and coriander.£14.25Prawn Madras
Spicy, hot blended tomatoes and onions with crushed red chillies and spices. Spicy.£14.25Prawn Vindaloo
Very hot blend of tomatoes and onions with cumin, chillies, and authentic spices. Spicy.£14.25
King Prawn Curry's
Kerala King Prawn Curry
Traditional curry with shallots, tomatoes, curry leaves, and green chillies.£14.25King Prawn Bhuna
Medium spiced dry curry with tomatoes and onions. Medium Spicy.£15.25King Prawn Jalfrezi
Medium spiced rich tomato paste with authentic Kerala spices. Medium Spicy.£15.25King Prawn Dhansak
King prawns cooked in a thick sauce with lentils, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic.£15.25King Prawn Korma
Mild creamy coconut sauce with a delicate blend of authentic spices and coriander.£15.25King Prawn Madras
Spicy, hot blended tomatoes and onions with crushed red chillies and spices. Spicy.£15.25King Prawn Vindaloo
Very hot blend of tomatoes and onions with cumin, chillies, and authentic spices. Spicy.£15.25
Egg Curry's
Egg Curry
Traditional curry with shallots, tomatoes, curry leaves, and green chillies.£8.50Egg Roast
Traditional thick gravy roast with shallots, tomatoes, curry leaves, and green chillies.£9.50Egg Chilli
Egg sauteed with shallots, tomatoes, curry leaves, and green chillies.£8.50Egg Masala
Dry semi-gravy curry with shallots, tomatoes, curry leaves, and green chillies.£9.00
Vegetable Curry's
Kerala Vegetable Curry
Traditional curry with shallots, tomatoes, curry leaves, and green chillies.£8.00Vegetable Korma
Mild creamy coconut sauce with a delicate blend of authentic spices and coriander.£9.00Vegetable Bhuna
Medium spiced dry curry with tomatoes and onions. Medium Spicy.£9.00Vegetable Jalfrezi
Medium spiced rich tomato paste with authentic Kerala spices. Medium Spicy£9.00Vegetable Madras
Spicy, hot blended tomatoes and onions with crushed red chillies and spices. Spicy.£9.00Vegetable Vindaloo
Very hot blend of tomatoes and onions with cumin, chillies, and authentic spices. Spicy.£9.00Mushroom Curry
Mild, creamy coconut sauce with a delicate blend of authentic spices and coriander. Mild Spicy.£9.00Kathrikka Curry (Aubergine)
Aubergine cooked in a sauce of garlic, ginger, and Kerala spices.£9.50Vendakka Curry (Okra)
Ladies-fingers (okra) cooked in a sauce of garlic, ginger, and Kerala spices.£9.50Aloo Curry (Potato)
Potatoes cooked in a sauce of garlic, ginger, and Kerala spices.£9.00Saag Aloo (Spinach & Potato)
Spinach and potatoes cooked in a sauce of garlic, ginger, and Kerala spices.£9.25Aloo Gobi (Potato & Cauliflower)
Cauliflowers and potatoes cooked in a sauce of garlic, ginger, and Kerala spices.£9.25Gobi Manchurian
Fried coated cauliflower cooked in mild spices.£9.50Matar Paneer
Paneer cooked with peas in a mild spicy curry sauce.£9.00Saag Paneer
Spinach and paneer cooked in spicy curry sauce.£9.00Chilli Paneer
Paneer cooked in spicy curry sauce.£9.95Sambhar
Lentil curry cooked with traditional vegetables.£7.00Parippu (Dhal)
Lentils flavored with tomato, garlic, coriander, and black pepper.£7.00Cabbage Thoran
Chopped cabbage stir-fried with onions, fresh coconut, and mustard seeds.£8.50Beans Thoran
Beans stir-fried with onions, fresh coconut, and mustard seeds.£8.50Mushrooms Thoran
Mushroom stir-fried with onions, fresh coconut, and mustard seeds.£8.50Kadala Curry (Chick Peas)
Chickpeas made in a special Udaya sauce with ginger and garlic.£8.75
Fruit Juices
Pink Guava Juice 330ml
The Pink Guava has a typical fragrance, similar to lemon but less sharp. It is soft and sweet fruit, often with a bitter taste.£2.50Passion fruit 330ml
Passion fruit juice with intense aromatic flavour characteristics.£2.50Soursop Juice 330ml
The flavour is best described as a combination of Strawberry and Pineapple, with sour citrus flavour notes contrasting with an underlying creamy flavour reminiscent of coconut or banana. The flesh of the fruit consists of an edible, white pulp, some fiber, and a core of indigestible black seeds£2.50Ginger Juice 330ml
£2.50Coconut Water 330ml
£2.50Mangosteen Juice 330ml
The taste is fresh-sweet yet slightly acid, comparable to a combination of strawberries and grapes. Mangosteen is rich in calcium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin C and xanthones, a very powerful phytonutrient.£2.50Lychee Juice 330ml
The fruit is sweet and juicy with a spicy aroma. The lychee also ensures a good energy balance in the body.£2.50Mango Juice 330ml
The ripe flesh is soft and juicy, light orange in colour and stringy to almost butter soft. The fruit tastes fresh sweet and gives off a sweet fragrance.£2.50
Soft Drinks
Still Spring Water 330ml
£1.60Still Spring Water 750ml
£3.00Sparkling Spring Water 330ml
£1.60Sparkling Spring Water 750ml
£3.00Coca Cola 330ml
£1.65Diet Cola 330ml
£1.40Fanta 330ml
£1.40Sprite 330ml
£1.407UP 330ml
£1.40