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Indulge in our exquisite à la carte dinner at The Cook’s Tale in Canterbury, featuring authentically prepared Indian dishes crafted to perfection. From delicately spiced starters to rich mains and elegant desserts, every plate offers a unique taste of Odisha’s culinary heritage. Perfect for a romantic evening, a gathering with friends, or a special celebration in Kent. Reserve your table now and experience why our à la carte dinner is a must-try culinary destination.
Available from 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
A la Carte
Dinner 5.30 pm to 9.30 pm
T&C
Terms & Conditions Takeaways are not permitted. Kindly inform us of any dietary requirements, allergies, or if you follow a vegan or religious diet — including Jain, Kosher, or others — at the time of booking. As all our dishes are prepared fresh, we respectfully request at least 24 hours’ notice, as we may not be able to accommodate specific dietary requests at the last minute.
STARTERS
VEGETARIAN
Potato chop, onion, fenugreek leaves and spinach pakoras, beetroot samosa, seasonal fruit chutney. Allergens - Gluten, Mustard
£19.95
DOSAI WITH GENTLY SPICED CAULIFLOWER , DAHI BAIGANA, TOMATO CHUTNEY
Dosai is a South Indian crepe that is rich in carbohydrates and proteins. Dahi Bengana is a festive Odia dish prepared using aubergine and yoghurt. Allergens - Milk, Mustard
£18.95
JUMBO TIGER PRAWN
Jumbo prawn bhuna, sun dried shrimps, pickled samphire, green mango chutney Allergens - Molluscs, Crustaceans, Fish, Mustard
£22.95
WILD DUCK
Duck leg Kasha, garlic naan, chargrilled duck tikka, date chutney Allergens - Gluten, milk, egg, mustard
£22.95
TANDOORI CHICKEN, CHICKEN CUTLET
We serve our tandoori chicken on the bone as it's traditionally done in South East Asia. Coriander chutney, tandoori salad , garlic and coriander naan. Allergens - Milk, Eggs, Mustard, Gluten
£19.95
MAINS
LARGE MASALA DOSAI
Sambar and coconut chutney. Dosai is an Indian crepe and is rich in carbohydrates and proteins. Allergens - Mustard (Ask for vegan option)
£25.95
ODIYA VEGETARIAN THALI
Rice, dal, aubergine, spinach, paneer, potatoes, badi chura, chapati, ghoogni, chutneys, yoghurt, papadums, gulab jamun.
£29.95
ODIYA MEAT AND SEAFOOD THALI
Rice, dal, chicken, lamb, mackerel curry, soft shell crab, potatoes, chapati, chutneys, yoghurt, papadums, gulab jamun
£34.95
PATRAPODA HAKE, FISH CHOP
Delicate hake marinated in mustard, wrapped in a banana leaf and grilled over fire. Sauce of coconut, brown mustard and mackarel, sautéed spinach and poppy seed potatoes. We cut the fish into a steak with a single bone in the middle. This reduces wastage and is more sustainable than fillets. Allergens - Mustard, Fish,Milk,Crustaceans,Egg
£38.95
SAFFRON CHICKEN BREAST, CHICKEN PUFF, CHICKEN SLOW COOKED IN BAMBOO STEM
Yellow peas masala, poppy seed potatoes, chicken masala sauce, chicken biryani. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Egg
£36.95
LAMB FORESHANK, SLOW COOKED EARTHEN POT LAMB
Mutton chop, lamb biryani, burnt aubergine and tomato mash Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Milk, Mustard, Egg, Gluten
£44.95
FRESH INDIAN STYLE FLAT BREADS
Garlic & Coriander
£6.95
Sundried tomatoes, fresh rosemary and thyme
£6.95
Plain
£6.95
Chilli Garlic
£6.95
Assorted bread basket
£6.95
Butter Naan
£6.95
DESSERTS
CHENNA PODA
Chhena poda literally means burnt cheese in Odia, referring to its caramelised crust exterior and soft, spongy texture with slightly smoky notes. It is often described as the Indian counterpart to a cheesecake due to its rich, creamy taste and baking process. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Milk, Gluten
£16.95
24 CARAT GOLD JUMBO GULAB JAMUN, SERVED WITH A CREAMY CARDAMOM AND WHITE CHOCOLATE SAUCE
Classic dessert from the Indian subcontinent flavoured with cardamom and rose. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Milk, Gluten
£16.95
CHOCOLATE SAMOSAS
Served with fresh berry ice cream and chocolate sauce Handcrafted by our dessert chefs, these moreish nuggets of sweet pastry and milk chocolate were introduced to Kent by us in 2005. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Gluten, Milk, Egg,Soya
£16.95
MANGO KULFI
Served with mango puree. It is a traditional Indian Ice cream. Every region has its own flavour and speciality. It is a popular choice during the hot and sweltering Indian summer months. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Milk
£14.95