Valentines Day
On Valentine’s Day, allow The Cook’s Tale to be the setting for an evening of timeless romance. You start with a glass of delicate rosé champagne on arrival, before indulging in a three-course dining experience created to delight the senses. For £84.99 per person, savour a refined starter, main, and dessert, each dish thoughtfully composed to celebrate love, flavour, and seasonality. By candlelight and quiet elegance, linger over exceptional food and create moments meant to be remembered. Kindly note that vouchers of any kind cannot be redeemed on Valentine’s Day. For clarity, recommended wine pairings are available at an additional cost per person.
STARTERS
DAHI BARA ALOO DUM
Recommended Wine Pairing: Dindori Viognier, India 125ml £7.95 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
SAMOSA WITH CHUTNEYS
Recommended Wine Pairing: Chartham Bacchus, England 125ml £8.95 Samosas are an iconic street side dish, filled with savoury fillings usually eaten with assorted chutneys. Allergens - Milk, Mustard , Gluten
SARDINE MACHA BHAJA
Recommended Wine Pairing: Chenin Blanc, South Africa 125ml £8.25 An Odia delicacy of spiced and crispy fried sardines, a perfect appetizer before your main course Allergens - Molluscs, Crustaceans, Fish, Mustard
WILD DUCK
Recommended Wine Pairing: Dindori Shiraz, India 125ml £7.95 Chargrilled duck breast with kasha, garlic naan, date chutney Allergens - Gluten, milk, egg, mustard
COCONUT CHARCOAL SMOKED TANDOORI CHICKEN,
Recommended Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand 125ml £9.95 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
MAINS
LARGE MASALA DOSAI
Recommended Wine Pairing: Chartham Bacchus, England 175ml £14.95 Sambar and coconut chutney. Dosai is an Indian crepe and is rich in carbohydrates and proteins. Allergens - Mustard (Ask for vegan option)
ODIYA VEGETARIAN THALI
Recommended Wine Pairing: Dindori Viognier, India 175ml £12.95 Allergens - Not suitable for people with Allergens Veg: Rice, dal, aubergine, spinach, paneer, potatoes, badi chura, chapati, ghoogni, chutneys, yoghurt, popadums, gulab jamun.
ODIYA MEAT AND SEAFOOD THALI
Recommended Wine Pairing: Dindori Shiraz, India 175ml £12.95 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
PATRAPODA CATCH OF THE DAY, FISH CHOP
Recommended Wine Pairing: Chenin Blanc, South Africa 175ml £13.95 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
SAFFRON CHICKEN BREAST, CHICKEN PUFF, CHICKEN SLOW COOKED IN BAMBOO STEM
Recommended Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand 175ml Yellow peas masala, poppy seed potatoes, chicken masala sauce, chicken biryani. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Egg
SPICE CRUSTED LAMB MEDALLION, SLOW COOKED EARTHEN POT LAMB
Recommended Wine Pairing: Primitivo, Italy 175ml £13.95 Mutton chop, lamb biryani, burnt aubergine and tomato mash Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Milk, Mustard, Egg, Gluten
Desserts
CHENNA PODA
Chenna 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
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
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
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