
NEW YEARS MENU
Join us at The Cook’s Tale this New Year’s Eve for an à la carte celebration. Order what you love, enjoy the moment, and toast to a fresh year filled with good food and great memories.
STARTERS
DAHI BARA ALOO DUM
Lentil dumplings soaked in tangy yoghurt, topped with piping hot aloo dum. Aloo Dum is a classic Indian dish of baby potatoes slow-cooked in a rich, spiced curry. Allergens - Mustard, Milk
£15.95
SAMOSA WITH CHUTNEYS
Samosas are an iconic street side dish, filled with savoury fillings usually eaten with assorted chutneys. Allergens - Milk, Mustard , Gluten
£15.95
SARDINE MACHA BHAJA
An Odia delicacy of spiced and crispy fried sardines, a perfect appetizer before your main course Allergens - Molluscs, Crustaceans, Fish, Mustard
£15.95
WILD DUCK
Chargrilled duck breast with kasha, garlic naan, date chutney Allergens - Gluten, milk, egg, mustard
£22.95
COCONUT CHARCOAL SMOKED TANDOORI CHICKEN
We serve our tandoori chicken on the bone as it's traditionally done in South East Asia. Coriander chutney, onion tomato salad , garlic and coriander naan. Allergens - Milk, Eggs, Mustard, Gluten
£20.95
MAINS
LARGE MASALA DOSAI
Sambar and coconut chutney. Dosai is an Indian crepe and is rich in carbohydrates and proteins.
£28.95
ODIYA VEGETARIAN THALI
Allergens - Not suitable for people with Allergens Veg: Rice, dal, aubergine, spinach, paneer, potatoes, badi chura, chapati, ghoogni, chutneys, yoghurt, popadums, gulab jamun.
£35.95
ODIYA MEAT AND SEAFOOD THALI
Allergens - Not suitable for people with Allergens Meat and seafood thali. Rice, dal, chicken, lamb, mackerel curry, crispy squid, potatoes, chapati, chutneys, yoghurt, popadums, gulab jamun
£39.95
PATRAPODA CATCH OF THE DAY, FISH CHOP
Delicate catch of the day 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
£42.95
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
£39.95
SPICE CRUSTED LAMB MEDALLION, SLOW COOKED EARTHEN POT LAMB
Mutton chop, lamb biryani, burnt aubergine and tomato mash Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Milk, Mustard, Egg, Gluten
£44.95
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
£14.95
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

