DESI - Old India Cafe - Southsea
NEW - Desserts
Sticky Toffee Pudding
£5.95Chocolate Fudge Cake
£5.95Lemon Cheesecake (VGN)
Vegan.£5.95
Kathi Wrap
Toasted wrap...rolled up & ready to have like the Kolkatan’s did but with our DESI twist... filled with salad & contrasting chutney.
Chicken Tikka Wrap
£8.95Lamb Kebab Wrap
£8.95Grilled Paneer & Pineapple Wrap (V)
£8.95
Small Plates
Snacking before, during and after meals is the national pastime in the subcontinent, if not their national sport. Tempted... so do join in...
Vada Pau (V)
Endearingly exquisite - a spiced potato ball enrobed in a toasted brioche bun & a racy chutney. Inspired by Chowpatty...taken to another level at DESI! (in our opinion).£7.95Paneer & Pineapple Tikka (V)
An amazing playful fayre of paneer & pineapple, marinated overnight in a lightly herbed creamy sauce, grilled in the tandoor.£8.95Onion Bhajia (V)
The onion bhajia’s served at our cafe are the real McCoy – crispy, light & savoury. Served with salad & chutney£6.95House Chaat (V)
Divinely scrumptious – moreish crispy vegetable samosa, on a bed of spiced chana, split into a cool sweet yoghurt. Dressed with tamarind & mint and coriander chutney. Topped off with pomegranate & spicy potato sprinkles.£8.95Punjabi Pyramids (V)
The Punjabi Samosa - most famous of all the samosas. Lovingly filled with potatoes, peas & wonderful array of spices. Served with salad & chutney.£6.95Chapli Kebab Slider
Tasteful twist of the traditional Pakistani inspired minced meat kebab in a toasted brioche bun, dressed with slaw & contrasting chutney.£8.95Grilled Malai Chicken Tikka
Comfortingly alluring - tantalising tender pieces of chicken, marinated overnight in light creamy home ground spices. Served with Bombay bread, salad & chutney.£9.95Papad Crisps (VGN)
Per papad.£1.25Mint & Corriander Dip (VGN)
Lovely kick£1.45Bombay Ketchup Dip (VGN)
£1.45
Homestyle Curry
As eaten in the Cafes of Old India, our curries are home style - individually cooked - in its own juices and spices, to recreate flavours one would associate with home cooked food.
Nawabi Murgh Korma
A delicacy from the kitchens of the Royal Nawabs of Lucknow. Renowned for itssubtlety & aroma. Perfectly cooked chicken with gentle notes of mace flower & cardamom (mild)£12.95Murgh Tikka Makhanwala
Chicken Tikka Masala originally derived from this speciality of Old Delhi. Rediscover this smooth & velvety dish, where the spices are veiled by rich blend of tomatoes (slight heat)£12.95· PopularKonkani Chicken
Delightfully capturing the essence of the scenic coast of Konkan. Impeccably packed with fragrant ground spices, tantalise your tastebuds (slight heat).£12.95NEW: DESI Rañña Bañña
Falling off the bone drumsticks. Showstopping loveliness with distinct aroma of fresh coriander and herbs – leaving you licking the tips of your fingers (slight heat).£12.95Railway Lamb
You’ll need to try this gem of the rail side. Lovely & hot with an abundant of dry roasted spices, needless to say it’s full of flavour (slight heat)£13.95· PopularKerala Fish
In the twisting & enchanting backwaters of Kerala, local fishermen adored this succulently spiced fish dish. A mild melody of coconut milk, tamarind & curry leaves (slight heat)£14.95Chingri Tawa
Blissfulness of Bangladesh epitomised - tossed & turned in a caramelised onion gravy, stir-fried prawns in a medley of spices & merrily mingled with lime leaf (slight heat)£14.95Varanasi Veg (VGN)
A joyous array of enticing seasonal vegetables – pleasingly tasteful & flavoursome, satisfyingly lifted in light herbs (slight heat)£10.95NEW: Karachi Karahi
Pakistan’s national favourite - tender lamb complimented by the robust flavours of fresh ground spices of garam masalas (slight heat).£12.95NEW: Paneer Aur Aloo Tikki Masala (V)
Beloved in India – introduced to & adored by all. Smooth paneer & aloo tikki cutlets in a rich silky sauce, satisfying your cravings (slight heat).£11.95
Biryani
Old India and Biryani go hand in hand. Ever so moreish and perhaps what you’re not accustomed to…literally loved by all!
The Hubmle Biryani (VGN)
An engaging marriage of flavourful vegetables layered with basmati rice & dum-cooked to scrumptiousness. Served with house dhaal£13.95Degchi Chicken Biryani
Tender chicken delicately cooked within its own juices & spices and layered with rice. Pakistani influenced. Served with slaw & tzatziki raita£14.95· PopularHydrabadi Lamb Biryani
Amalgamation of slow cooked lamb in its own stock & flavours, layered with fluffy rice. Inspired by the famous biryani’s of Hydrabad. Served with slaw & tzatziki raita.£15.95· Popular
Must Haves
DESI Dust Fries (VGN)
Crunchy fries kissed with rosemary, sea salt & chaat seasoning.£4.45Gunpowder Potatoes (V)
A rapturous explosion of the tastebuds – a foremost companion on any table spread. Roasted baby potatoes sprinkled with DESI spice mix & spring onions.£5.45House Dhaal (VGN)
Immensely indulging – an Old India home comfort food, brimming with a luscious parade of the most vaunted lentils.£5.95· PopularDESI Slaw (V)
£3.95Tzatziki Raita (V)
£3.95Steamed Rice (VGN)
£3.95Bombay Bread (V)
£3.95
Masala Chai
Originated in the Indian subcontinent – Masala Chai is a flavoured tea beverage made by brewing black tea with a mixture of aromatic Indian herbs & spices.
DESI Masala Chai
A perfect blend of spices brewed with Assam tea leaves and milk - slightly sweet.£3.95
Mocktail Shorbots
Pina Colada
£5.45Strawberry Daiquiri
£5.45Lychee Ki Shorbot
£5.45
DESI Shakes
Traditional yoghurt-based drink, originating from India. One of the most popular drinks of the subcontinent.
Coconut & Mango Lassi
Summery blend of the subcontinent.£5.45Rose & Cardamom Lassi
Subtle aroma of rose and taste of cardamom.£5.45
Soft Drinks
Bottled Drinks
Rose Lemonade - Raspberry Lemonade - Traditional Lemonade – Cloudy Apple Juice.£3.45Bottled Water
Mineral Water Still or Sparkling£2.25Coke Zero Can 330ml
£1.95San Pellegrino Aranciata Can 330ml
£2.25Coke Can 330ml
£1.95Sprite Can 330ml
£1.951.5Ltr Bottle Coke
£3.451.5Ltr Bottle Diet Coke
£3.45
