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DESI - Old India Cafe - Southsea

placeholderIndian·Curry·Asian
4.6 Excellent(500+)·0.10 miles away·Closes at 22:00·£0.99 delivery·£9.00 minimum
20% off entire menu-For orders over £15. T&Cs apply

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

    £8.95
  • Lamb Kebab Wrap

    £8.95
  • Grilled 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).

    £7.95
  • Paneer & Pineapple Tikka (V)

    An amazing playful fayre of paneer & pineapple, marinated overnight in a lightly herbed creamy sauce, grilled in the tandoor.

    £8.95· Popular
  • Onion Bhajia (V)

    The onion bhajia’s served at our cafe are the real McCoy – crispy, light & savoury. Served with salad & chutney

    £6.95· Popular
  • House 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.

    £8.95· Popular
  • Punjabi Pyramids (V)

    The Punjabi Samosa - most famous of all the samosas. Lovingly filled with potatoes, peas & wonderful array of spices. Served with salad & chutney.

    £6.95
  • Chapli Kebab Slider

    Tasteful twist of the traditional Pakistani inspired minced meat kebab in a toasted brioche bun, dressed with slaw & contrasting chutney.

    £8.95
  • Grilled Malai Chicken Tikka

    Comfortingly alluring - tantalising tender pieces of chicken, marinated overnight in light creamy home ground spices. Served with Bombay bread, salad & chutney.

    £9.95
  • Papad Crisps (VGN)

    Per papad.

    £1.25
  • Mint & Corriander Dip (VGN)

    Lovely kick

    £1.45
  • Bombay 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)

    £12.95
  • Murgh 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· Popular
  • Konkani Chicken

    Delightfully capturing the essence of the scenic coast of Konkan. Impeccably packed with fragrant ground spices, tantalise your tastebuds (slight heat).

    £12.95
  • DESI Rañña Bañña

    Sooo DESI - tender chicken on the bone will leave you licking the tips of your finger. Releasing all of the desirable tastes & juices, giving depths of showstopping loveliness. With distinct aroma of gram masala and fenugreek (slight heat).

    £12.95
  • Rajasthani Raja

    Savour the flavour of the finest tender lamb, redolent with gentle ground herbs & spices and ever so gratifying. Cherished by the Raja’s & Rani’s (slight heat).

    £13.95
  • Railway 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· Popular
  • Kerala 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)

    £14.95
  • Chingri 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)

    £14.95
  • Varanasi Veg (VGN)

    A joyous array of enticing seasonal vegetables – pleasingly tasteful & flavoursome, satisfyingly lifted in light herbs (slight heat)

    £9.95

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

    £13.95
  • Degchi Chicken Biryani

    Tender chicken delicately cooked within its own juices & spices and layered with rice. Pakistani influenced. Served with slaw & tzatziki raita

    £14.95
  • Hydrabadi 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

Must Haves

  • DESI Dust Fries (VGN)

    Crunchy fries kissed with rosemary, sea salt & chaat seasoning.

    £4.45
  • Gunpowder 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.

    £5.45
  • House Dhaal (VGN)

    Immensely indulging – an Old India home comfort food, brimming with a luscious parade of the most vaunted lentils.

    £5.95
  • DESI Slaw (V)

    £3.95
  • Tzatziki Raita (V)

    £3.95
  • Steamed Rice (VGN)

    £3.95
  • Bombay 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

    £5.45
  • Strawberry Daiquiri

    £5.45
  • Lychee 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.

    £5.45
  • Rose & 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.

    £3.45
  • Bottled Water

    Hildon Mineral Water Still or Sparkling

    £2.25
  • Coke Can 330ml

    £1.95
  • Diet Coke Can 330ml

    £1.95
  • Sprite Can 330ml

    £1.95
  • Fanta Can 330ml

    £1.95
  • 1.5Ltr Bottle Coke

    £3.45
  • 1.5Ltr Bottle Diet Coke

    £3.45

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