• Indian Restaurant Tunbridge Wells Kent Menu Essence by Atul Kochhar
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Atul Kochhar’s award-winning fine dining with pan-Indian dishes

A variety of menus feature Atul Kochhar’s award-winning fine dining with pan-Indian dishes discovered by the chef on his extensive travels across the Indian sub-continent, re-interpreted in his inimitable style with modern European flourishes and techniques with dishes suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

  • A La Carte

    APPETISERS
    MAKALI FRY

    Crispy fried squid rings with chilli and lime dressing

    £11.45
    JALPARI

    Hand dived pan-seared scallops, parsnip puree, parsnip crisps

    £16.95
    TANGRA CHILLI PRAWNS (cr,so,e,gl)

    Kolkata inspired batter-fried king prawns, peppers, spring onions, chilli garlic sauce

    £14.95
    KHASTA MURG (d,gl)

    Atul’s signature chicken tikka pie with mixed berry compote

    £12.45
    CHICKEN MOMOS (gl,d,so)

    Steamed chicken dumplings, tomato chutney, pickled onions

    £12.45
    GILAFI LAMB SEEKH KEBAB (d)

    Fine spiced minced lamb coated with peppers, onions and feta cheese skewered in the tandoor

    £13.45
    WAGYU GALOUTI KEBAB (d)

    Grilled wagyu beef galouti kebab ,flaky Malabar paratha, mint chutney and micro herbs

    £18.95
    MURG TIRANGA (d)

    Trio of chicken: lehsuni malai tikka, tulsi ka tikka, chicken shammi kebab

    £12.95
    TANDOORI RATTAN (d,cr)

    An assortment of our signature kebabs: chargrilled king prawn, lamb chop and lehsuni malai tikka

    £19.95
    SUBZ KA KHAZANA (d)

    Achari paneer tikka, broccoli malai tikka, parmesan shavings, soya chaap

    £11.95
    RAJ KACHORI (d,gl) ⓥ

    Regal street food, large wheat bubble splashed with mint and tamarind chutney, yoghurt, sev and fresh pomegranate

    £11.95
    MAIN COURSES
    ESSENCE KEBAB PLATTER (d,cr,mu)

    A selection of kebabs: chargrilled king prawn, lamb chop, mustard salmon, lehsuni malai tikka and tulsi chicken
    tikka with baby leaf salad

    £26.95
    TANDOORI NIMBU JHINGA (d,cr)

    Tandoori grilled king prawns marinated with fresh red peppers, tangy smoked pepper salsa

    £23.95
    GOAN SEAFOOD CURRY (cr,mu,d)

    Pan seared king prawns, seabass, scallops, mussells and asparagus served with an aromatic goan curry with fresh tomatoes and coconut

    £24.95
    KERALA MEEN CURRY

    Kafir lime scented chargrilled monkfish, kerala vegetable stew

    £24.95
    TANDOORI LOBSTER MALABAR (cr)

    Chargrilled Cornish lobster tail, shrimp balchao uttampam, grilled asparagus, malabar sauce

    £48.95
    HIRAN KI BOTI (d)

    Pan seared venison saddle, salt baked beetroot, beetroot chutney, jus

    £24.95
    NALLI BEEF NIHARI (d)

    A rustic beef bone marrow nihari, chargrilled angus fillet steak, gunpowder spiced masala chips, pak choi

    £28.95
    TANDOORI MURG (d)

    Chargrilled half spring chicken, mace and dried chillies marinade, roast baby potatoes, makhni sauce

    £18.95
    DAK BUNGALOW CURRY (d,gl)

    Pan-seared lamb rump curry, lamb samosa, masala roast potatoes

    £23.95
    KASHMIRI LAMB ROGAN JOSH

    Lamb shank cooked in an aromatic Kashmiri rogan jus

    £22.95
    KOSHA MANGSHO (mu)

    Boneless leg of Lamb cooked with onions, mustard and dry spices – a royal Bengal delicacy

    £23.95
    CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA (d)

    Chargrilled chicken tikka in a creamed tomato-onion sauce tinged with fenugreek

    £18.95
    CHETTINAD CHICKEN (d)

    Supreme of chicken stuffed with curry leaf and lime infused minced chicken, chettinad sauce and idiyappam

    £18.95
    SHAHI KOFTA

    Spiced vegetables, beetroot and cheese dumplings, awadhi sauce

    £16.95
    ALOO TRUFFLE KA SALAN ⓥ

    King Edward potato with black truffle served with chestnut salan sauce

    £16.95
    VEGETABLES
    PANEER LABABDAR (d)

    Achari paneer tikka cooked in a creamed tomato-onion masala

    £8.95
    SAAG MAKAI (d)

    Creamed spinach with sweetcorn, tempered with garlic

    £7.95
    ACHARI BHINDI ⓥ

    Fresh okra, red onions, mango powder, tomatoes, pickle spices

    £8.95
    BAINGAN PEPPER FRY (mu) ⓥ

    Baby aubergine, crushed peppercorn, mustard seeds and onion masala

    £9.95
    DAL MAKHNI (d)

    Speciality of the house

    £8.95
    DAL PANCHAMEL ⓥ

    A melange of five lentils cooked to perfection – A Rajasthan speciality

    £8.95
    CHATPATE ALOO (mu) ⓥ

    Spiced potato with dill and raisins

    £7.95
    PUNJABI CHOLE (mu) ⓥ

    Spiced chickpeas and potatoes cooked in an aromatic onion-tomato masala tinged with caraway seeds

    £8.95
    GREEN CHILLI PAKODA ⓥ

    Stuffed jalapeno, deep fried with spiced gram flour batter

    £6.95
    RICE AND BREAD
    SADE CHAWAL
    £4.5
    JEERA PULAO
    £5.25
    LEMON RICE ⓥ
    £5.45
    GOSHT KI BIRYANI (d)

    Tender pieces of lamb, cooked with saffron basmati rice, served with salan and raita

    £23.95
    KOLKATA CHICKEN BIRYANI (d,mu,e)

    The famous Kolkata inspired chicken biryani cooked with masala potatoes, spiced boiled egg served with gravy and raita

    £21.95
    VEGETABLE BIRYANI

    A melange of vegetables, cottage cheese cooked Awadhi style served with salan and raita

    £19.95
    TANDOOR ROTI (gl) ⓥ
    £4.75
    TANDOORI NAAN (d,e,gl)
    £4.95
    PESHAWARI NAAN (d,e,n,gl)
    £5.45
    LACHHA PARATHA (d,gl)
    £5.45
    KEEMA NAAN (d,gl,e)
    £5.45
    KADHAI CHICKEN KHURCHAN KULCHA (d,gl)
    £5.45
    BREAD BASKET
    £13.95
    BOONDI RAITA OR SADA DAHI (d,gl)
    £5.95
    PUNJABI SALAD
    £5.45
    PAPAD

    Assorted papad with three homemade chutneys

    £5.95
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    Allergens: (CR)-Crustaceans ,(D)-Diary, (E)-Eggs, (GL)-Gluten, (MU)-Mustard, (N)-Nuts, (SO)-Soya, (V) Vegan

    Despite our best efforts and whilst we have strict controls in place, our food and drink is prepared in areas where cross contamination may occur, and therefore, we are unable to guarantee that our dishes are free from any
    allergens.

    Not all ingredients are listed in each dish, please inform your server of any allergies, or dietary requirements.

    All prices are inclusive of VAT. A discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to your bill

  • Tasting Menus

    Tasting Menu £72.95 | Wine Pairing £119.95

    TASTING MENU

    £72.95 PER PERSON
    £119.95 WINE PAIRING

    AMUSE BOUCHE

    Chef’s choice

    Jalpari

    Hand dived pan-seared scallops, parsnip puree, parsnip crisps

    Chapel Down Brut Reserve, Kent, England

    Or
    Tandoori Lobster Malabar (cr) (£18 Supplement)

    Chargrilled Cornish lobster tail, shrimp balchao uttapam, grilled asparagus, malabar sauce

    Chapel Down Brut Reserve, Kent, England
    Steamed Chicken Momos (d,gl,so)

    Steamed chicken dumplings, spiced gorkha tomato chutney

    Albariño, ‘Genio y Figura’, Spain
    Nimbu Paani Granita
    Chettinad Chicken (d)

    Supreme of chicken stuffed with curry leaf and lime infused minced chicken, chettinad sauce and idiyappam

    Pinot Noir, Wildsong Organic, New Zealand

    Or
    Hiran Ki Boti (d) (£10 Supplement)

    Pan seared venison saddle, salt baked beetroot, beetroot chutney, Jus

    Primitivo di Manduria ‘Talò’, Italy
    Textures of Lamb (d,mu)

    Fennel scented lamb chop, kosha mangsho, masala baby potatoes, garlic naan

    Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, France
    Dessert Platter Chef’s Choice
    Royal Tokaji, Late Harvest, Hungary
    PESCATARIAN TASTING MENU

    £72.95 PER PERSON
    £119.95 WINE PAIRING

    AMUSE BOUCHE

    Chef’s choice

    Jalpari

    Hand dived pan-seared scallops, parsnip puree, parsnip crisps

    Chapel Down Brut Reserve, Kent, England

    Or
    Tandoori Lobster Malabar (cr) (£18 Supplement)

    Chargrilled Cornish lobster tail, shrimp balchao uttapam, grilled asparagus, malabar sauce

    Chapel Down Brut Reserve, Kent, England
    Steamed Prawn Momos (gl,d,so)

    Steamed Prawn dumplings, spiced gorkha tomato chutney

    Chardonnay, Kingstone Estate, Australia
    Nimbu Paani Granita
    Samudri Rattan (cr,d,mu)

    Chargrilled king prawns with smoked red pepper, mustard salmon with dil

    Albariño, ‘Genio y Figura’, Spain
    Kerala Meen Curry

    Kafir lime scented chargrilled monkfish, Kerala vegetable stew

    Pinot Noir, Wildsong Organic, New Zealand
    Dessert Platter Chef’s Choice

    Royal Tokaji, Late Harvest, Hungary

    VEGETARIAN TASTING MENU

    £72.95 PER PERSON
    £119.95 WINE PAIRING

    AMUSE BOUCHE

    Chef’s choice

    Broccoli Malai Tikka

    Chargrilled broccoli florets marinated in fresh cream hung yoghurt, parmesan shavings

    Chapel Down Brut Reserve, Kent, England
    Steamed Vegetable Momos (gl,d,so)

    Steamed vegetable dumplings, spiced gorkha tomato chutney

    Chardonnay, Kingstone Estate, Australia
    Nimbu Paani Granita
    Paneer Do Pyaaza (d)

    Anari paneer tikka, kadhai sauce, masala potato

    Malbec Reserve, Don David, Cafayate Valley, Argentina
    Shahi Awadhi Kofta (d,n)

    Spiced artichoke and vegetable dumplings, awadhi sauce

    Pinot Noir, Wildsong Organic, New Zealand
    Dessert Platter Chef’s Choice

    Royal Tokaji, Late Harvest, Hungary

    VEGAN TASTING MENU

    £72.95 PER PERSON
    £119.95 WINE PAIRING

    AMUSE BOUCHE

    Chef’s choice

    Aloo Tikki Chole Chaat

    Cumin scented potato cake, spiced chickpeas, tamarind chutney, Mumbai sev, pomegranate

    Chapel Down Brut Reserve, Kent, England
    Steamed Vegetable Momos (gl,so)

    Steamed vegetable dumplings, spiced gorkha tomato chutney

    Chardonnay, Kingstone Estate, Australia
    Nimbu Paani Granita
    Baingan Chettinad

    Aubergine steak, soya keema, pak choi, chettinad sauce

    Pinot Noir, Wildsong Organic, New Zealand
    Awadhi Shahi Kofta (n)

    Artichoke and vegetable dumplings, salan sauce

    Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, France
    A Melange of Sorbets

    Royal Tokaji, Late Harvest, Hungary

    .

    Allergens: (CR)-Crustaceans ,(D)-Diary, (E)-Eggs, (GL)-Gluten, (MU)-Mustard, (N)-Nuts, (SO)-Soya, (V) Vegan

    Despite our best efforts and whilst we have strict controls in place, our food and drink is prepared in areas where cross contamination may occur, and therefore, we are unable to guarantee that our dishes are free from any allergens. Not all ingredients are listed in each dish, please
    inform your server of any allergies, or dietary requirements.

    All prices are inclusive of VAT. A discretionary service charge of 12.5% willl be added to your bill.

  • Live at the Pantiles

    3 COURSES – £40 / 4 COURSES – £44 PER HEAD

    Amuse Bouche

    Spiced Beetroot Cutlet , Beetroot Murabba, Mint Chutney

    APPETISERS( CHOOSE ANY ONE)
    Makali Fry

    Crispy fried squid with chilli and lime dressing

    Tangra Chilli Prawns

    Kolkata inspired batter fried king prawns, pepper, spring onions, chilli garlic sauce

    Khasta Murg

    Atul signature chicken tikka pie with spiced berry compote

    Gilafi Lamb Seekh Kebab

    Fine spiced minced lamb coated with peppers & onions skewered in the tandoor

    Ragda Patties

    Spiced potato patties, served with white peas, splashed with sweet yoghurt, mint & tamarind chutneys, mumbai sev

    MAINS (CHOOSE ANY ONE)
    Essence Kebab Platter ( £6 supplement)

    As assortment of lamb chop, lime scented king prawn, hariyalli tikka, amritsari murg tikka and mustard salmon served with apple and corn salad

    Kadhai Chicken

    Chargrilled supreme of chicken, tikka masala sauce with peppers and onions

    Raan- E- Essence

    Marinated leg of lamb, lamb jus, masala potato kempu

    Dakshin Seafood Biryani

    King prawns, seabass & mussels dum cooked with southern spices in a claypot served with chetiinadu sauce and pomegranate raita

    Malabar Vegetable Stew

    A melange of exotic vegetables cooked with tamarind pulp, coconut milk, curry leaves

    Accompaniments -Main course will be served with saag makai, saffron pulao and garlic coriander naan
    DESSERT
    Dessert Platter

    Chef’s choice of the day ( Please ask the Server for details)

    .

    Allergens: (CR)-Crustaceans ,(D)-Diary, (E)-Eggs, (GL)-Gluten, (MU)-Mustard,

    Plus 12.5% Service Charge

    Despite our best efforts and whilst we have strict controls in place, our food and drink is prepared in areas where cross contamination may occur, and therefore, we are unable to guarantee that our dishes are free from any allergens. Not all ingredients are listed in each dish, please inform your server of any allergies, or dietary requirements.

  • Weekday Lunch Menu

    2 Courses £23 | 3 courses £27
    Monday to Friday 12:00 pm – 2:45 pm

    STARTERS
    Aloo Tikki Chole Chaat (d) ⓥ

    Cumin scented potato cakes, spiced chickpeas, splash of chutneys, Mumbai sev, pomegranate

    Makali Fry

    Crispy fried squid with chilli and lime dressing

    Gilafi Lamb Seekh Kebab (d)

    Fine spiced minced lamb coated with peppers, onions, feta cheese crumble skewered in the tandoor

    Murg Do Tarike (d)

    An assortment of lehsuni malai tikka and tulsi ka tikka, baby leaf salad

    Mains
    Chicken Lababdar (d)

    Chargrilled chicken supreme, creamed tomato-onion sauce, cauliflower kempu

    Nariyal Gosht (mu)

    Best cuts of lamb leg cooked with fresh coconut, mustard seeds and curry leaves served with a dosa

    Malabar Fish Curry (d)

    Pan-seared seabass, beetroot and potato mash, malabar sauce

    Awadhi Shahi Kofta (d,n)

    Spiced artichoke & vegetable dumplings, awadhi sauce

    All mains are served with chef’s choice of vegetables and jeera pulao
    Breads £4.5 Each

    Naan • garlic naan • tandoori naan • chicken kulcha • peshwari naan

    Additional Nibbles £4.5 Each

    Samosa chaat • onion bhaji

    Desserts
    Chocolate Samosa (d)

    Cocoa nibs, orange curd ice-cream

    Date Pudding (d,n,gl)

    Stem ginger ice cream, toffee sauce

    Coconut Semifreddo (d,n)

    Roasted pineapple compote, almond crumble

    .

    Allergens: (CR)-Crustaceans ,(D)-Diary, (E)-Eggs, (GL)-Gluten, (MU)-Mustard, (N)-Nuts, (SO)-Soya, (V) Vegan

    Despite our best efforts and whilst we have strict controls in place, our food and drink is prepared in areas where cross contamination may occur, and therefore, we are unable to guarantee that our dishes are free from any allergens. Not all ingredients are listed in each dish, please inform your server of any allergies, or dietary requirements.

    All prices are inclusive of VAT. A discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to your bill.

  • Weekend Lunch Menu

    2 Courses £28 | 3 courses £32

    Saturday 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
    Sunday 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm

    STARTERS
    Tangra Chilli Prawn (cr,so,e,gl)

    Kolkata inspired batter-fried king prawns, peppers, spring onions, chilli garlic sauce

    Tandoori Rattan (£6 supplement) (cr,d)

    An assortment of tandoori prawn, lamb chop and malai tikka

    Khasta Murg (gl,d)

    Atul’s signature dish chicken tikka pie with mixed berry chutney

    Gilafi Lamb Seekh Kebab (d)

    Fine spiced minced lamb coated with peppers, onions, feta cheese skewered in the tandoor

    Ragda Patties (d)

    Spiced potato patties, served with white peas, splashed with sweet yoghurt, mint & tamarind chutneys, mumbai sev

    Mains
    Goan Seafood Curry (cr,mu)

    Pan-seared king prawn, seabass, mussels and pak choi, coconut and fresh tomatoes sauce

    Chicken Chettinad

    Southern spiced chargrilled chicken breast stuffed with curry leaves infused chicken mince, chettinad sauce, cauliflower kempu bezule

    Gosht Ki Biryani (d)

    Tender pieces of lamb, cooked with saffron basmati rice, served with salan and raita

    Beef Nalli Nihari (£9 supplement)

    A rustic beef bone marrow nihari, chargilled angus fillet steak , gunpowder spiced masala chips, pak choi

    Aloo Truffle Ka Salan ⓥ

    King Edward potato with black truffle served with chestnut salan sauce

    All mains are served with chef’s choice of vegetable and saffron pulao
    Breads £4.5 Each

    Naan • garlic naan • tandoori naan • chicken kulcha • peshwari naan

    Additional Nibbles £4.5 Each

    Samosa chaat • onion bhaji • crispy squid

    Desserts
    Dark Chocolate Delice (d,gl,n)

    Chocolate mousse, orange curd ice-cream

    Date Pudding (d,n,gl)

    Stem ginger ice cream, toffee sauce

    Peach Crumble (d)

    Cinnamon ice-cream

    Kulfi falooda (d,n)
    .

    Allergens: (CR)-Crustaceans ,(D)-Diary, (E)-Eggs, (GL)-Gluten, (MU)-Mustard, (N)-Nuts, (SO)-Soya, (V) Vegan

    Despite our best efforts and whilst we have strict controls in place, our food and drink is prepared in areas where cross contamination may occur, and therefore, we are unable to guarantee that our dishes are free from any allergens. Not all ingredients are listed in each dish, please
    inform your server of any allergies, or dietary requirements.

    All prices are inclusive of VAT. A discretionary service charge of 12.5% willl be added to
    your bill.

  • Diwali

    DIWALI 31ST OCTOBER | 1ST NOVEMBER

    £45.95 per person
    Thursday lunch and dinner | Friday lunch only

    AMUSE BOUCHE

    Masala paani puri

    STARTERS
    Makali fry

    Crisp-fried squid ring with chillies and lime dressing

    Textures of lamb

    Best cuts of chargrilled leg of lamb, lamb seekh kebab and lamb samosa, mint chutney

    Amritsari murg tikka

    Chicken breast marinated with dried red chillies, yoghurt and garam masala, baby leaf salad and mint chutney

    Lobster momo

    Kolkata famous delicacy – steam lobster dumplings, spiced tomato, gorkha chutney

    Raj kachori

    Wheat crisp, white peas, spiced potatoes served with a splash
    of chutneys, sev and pomegranate

    MAIN COURSE
    Kebab platter

    A selection of kebabs – lime scented king prawns, lamb boti, mustard salmon, murg hariyalli tikka & amritsari murg tikka, baby leaf salad

    Samudri Malabar curry

    King prawns, seabass, scallops and mussels cooked in coconut sauce served with stuffed padron peppers

    Patrani machli

    Steamed stonebass coated with an aromatic chutney, fresh coconut, green chillies, coriander and raw mango wrapped in banana leaves, shrimp dhansak

    Delhi ka butter chicken

    Pulled tandoori chicken pieces cooked in an aromatic creamed tomato and fenugreek sauce

    Lamb nihari

    Pan roasted lamb shank cooked in an aromatic nihari sauce – a Lucknow delicacy

    Mirch baingan ka salan

    Stuffed baby aubergine, jalapeno served with a tangy salan sauce

    DESSERT
    Mithai platter

    A special platter created by our chefs for the festive day

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    Dishes are subject to availability.

    Please alert our staff if you have any food allergies before you order your food and drink.

    All prices are inclusive of VAT a discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to your bill

  • Festive Menus

    CHRISTMAS DAY
    £105 PER PERSON

    A deposit of £50 per person is required. 12:00 – 18:00

    Guava Bellini
    AMUSE BOUCHE

    Lobster shammi kebab, tomato sesame chutney

    APPETISERS

    (choose any one)

    Wagyu beef ke seekh (d)

    Fine spiced chargrilled minced wagyu beef, coated with onions and peppers

    Jalpari

    Pan seared hand dived scallops, parsnip puree, parsnip crisps

    Chengezi champein (d)

    Fennel scented chargrilled lamb chops with zesty orange and baby leaf salad

    Turki tikka kali mirch (d)

    Black peppercorn & dry pomegranate marinated turkey tikka, cranberry chutney

    Raj kachori (d) ⓥ

    Regal street food, large wheat bubble splashed with mint, tamarind, sev and sweet yoghurt

    MAINS

    (choose any one)

    Sikandari raan (d)

    Roasted lamb shank, lamb jus, garlic cumin potatoes, baby carrots

    Tandoori murg (d)

    Chargrilled spatchcock chicken, lababdar sauce, apple and corn salad

    Lobster malabar curry (cr)

    Chargrilled cornish lobster tail, shrimp balchao uttappam, pak choi, malabar sauce

    Goan seafood curry (cr,mu,d)

    An assortment of pan-seared king prawns, monkfish, scallops and green mussels, grilled asparagus, Goan sauce

    Subz thaal (d,n) ⓥ

    King Edward potato with black truffle, artichoke kofta, awadhi sauce

    All main courses served with beans poriyal, tilwale aloo, yakhni pulao and assorted breads
    DESSERT
    Chefs Choice

    A glass of mulled wine | coffee and mince pies

    BOXING DAY
    £48 PER PERSON

    A deposit of £30 per person is required
    1st seating: 12:00pm – 2:45pm
    2nd seating: 3:00pm- 5:45pm
    Dinner: 6:00 – 10:00pm

    APPETISERS

    (choose any one)

    Makali fry

    Crisp fried squid with chillies, lime and chilli dressing

    Malwani prawns (cr)

    Chargrilled king prawns, malwani spices, smoked pepper chutney

    Chicken tikka pie (d,gl)

    Pink peppercorn & dry pomegranate chicken tikka pie, cranberry chutney, salad

    Lamb galouti kebab (d)

    An aromatic melt in the mouth minced lamb patties, zesty salad, lavender mint chutmey

    Ragda patties (d) ⓥ

    Crispy potato patties topped with dried white peas curry, chutney, sev

    MAINS

    (choose any one)

    Goan seafood curry (cr,mu,d)

    An assortment of pan-seared king prawns, seabass, scallops and green mussels, grilled asparagus, Goan sauce

    Chicken chettinad (d)

    Pan-seared chicken supreme stuffed with baby spinach and wild garlic, chettinad sauce

    Lamb nalli rogan josh

    Lamb shank cooked in an aromatic Kashmiri rogan Jus

    Laal maas (£9 supplement) (d)

    Chargrilled angus fillet steak, Rajasthani spices, jus, gunpowder chips

    Shahi malai kofta (d,n)

    Artichoke & vegetable dumplings, Awadhi saffron sauce

    All main courses are served with aloo thoran,saag makai,navrattan pulao and garlic coriander naan
    DESSERT

    Chefs choice

    NEW YEARS EVE
    1st seating: £58pp

    5:15pm – 8:15pm
    £25 deposit required

    2nd seating: £105pp

    8:30pm – midnight
    £50 deposit required

    APPETISERS

    (choose any one)

    Raj kachori (d) ⓥ

    Fegal street food, wheat bubble filled with spiced potatoes and chickpeas, splash of chutneys, mumbai sev and pomegranate

    Makali fry

    Crisp fried squid with chillies and lime

    Tangra chilly prawns (so,mu,gl)

    Tiger prawns stirfried with chilli sauce, onions & peppers

    Murg tiranga (d)

    Trio of chicken: lehsuni malai tikka, murg hariyali tikka, pepper chicken tikka

    Venison ke seekh (d)

    Fine spiced chargrilled minced venison, tomato and date chutney

    Duo of lamb (d)

    Star anise & fennel scented lamb chop and lamb boti kebab skewered in the tandoor

    MAINS

    (choose any one)

    Prawn balchao (cr)

    Pan seared king prawns, pak choi, Goan balchao sauce

    Essence kebab platter (d,cr,mu)

    Assortment of lemon scented king prawns, mustard salmon, malai chicken tikka, hariyalli tikka & lamb chop

    Rarha chicken (d)

    Chargrilled chicken supreme, chicken mince and green peas masala

    Dilli ka butter chicken (d)

    Tandoori pulled chicken in a creamed tomato and fenugreek sauce

    Dak bungalow curry (d,gl)

    Anglo Indian lamb rump curry, masala potato, lamb samosa

    Textures of beef (d,gl)

    Chargrilled angus fillet steak, beef kosha mangsho, beef tikka pie

    Rajathani subz soola sashlik (d)

    A mélange of chargrilled cottage cheese , broccoli, soya chaap served with a tangy kadhai sauce

    All main courses served Punjabi aloo muttar masala, saag makai, lemon rice, assorted breads
    DESSERT
    Special dessert platter

    chefs choice

    NEW YEARS DAY
    2 courses £39.95 | 3 courses- £44.95

    1st seating: 12:30pm – 2:45pm
    2nd seating: 3:00pm – 5:45pm
    Dinner – a la carte menu
    £25pp deposit

    APPETISERS

    (choose any one)

    Raj kachori (d)

    Regal street food – a large wheat crisp , spiced chickpeas, splash of chutneys, mumbai sev,pomegranate

    Tangra chilli prawns (cr,so,e,gl)

    Indo -Chinese style sweet & sour prawns with peppers & onions

    Makali fry

    Crisp fried squid with chillies and lime

    Murg tiranga (d)

    Trio of chicken- lehsuni malai tikka, murg hariyali tikka, chicken 65

    Duck keema pao (d,gl)

    Spiced duck mince, quail eggs, mini bun, kachumber salad

    Lamb seekh kebab (d)

    Fine spiced minced lamb coated with onions and pepper, skewered in the tandoor

    MAINS

    (choose any one)

    Kebab platter (cr,d,mu)

    An assortment of chargrilled king prawn, mustard salmon, lehsuni malai chicken tikka, murg hariyalli tikka and lamb burra kebab

    Saag chicken (d)

    Chargrilled chicken supreme, baby spinach and chicken masala, masala potato

    Malabar prawn curry (cr)

    pan seared king prawns podi masala, coconut and tamarind sauce, shrimp balchao cutlet

    Nalli lamb rogan josh

    Lamb shank cooked with an aromatic Kashmiri rogan jus

    Shahi kofta (d,n) ⓥ

    Spiced artichoke and vegetable dumplings served in a tangy Awadhi korma

    All main courses served with podi aloo, saag makai, pulao rice and garlic coriander naan
    DESSERT
    Special dessert platter

    chefs choice

    YUVRAJ MENU
    Lunch £48.95 | Dinner £54.95

    Minimum order 4 persons

    Amuse Bouche
    Kale Hara Kebab

    Fresh kale, potato and coriander herbed patties

    APPETISERS
    Tulsi Hariyalli Tikka

    Chicken supreme marinated with fresh basil, mint, fresh coriander and fresh garlic

    Tandoori Machhli

    Tandoori mustard salmon infused with dill leaves

    Lamb Seekh Kebab

    Fine spiced minced lamb skewered in the tandoor

    MAINS
    Dilli Ka Chicken Tikka Masala

    Tandoori chicken tikka cooked in a creamed tomato and fenugreek sauce

    Kosha Mangsho

    Diced leg of lamb, cooked with onions, mustard and dry spices – a royal Bengal delicacy

    Main course is served with saag corn, rye wale aloo, jeera pulao, assorted bread basket, salad and raita
    DESSERT
    Dark chocolate delice

    coco nibs, orange curd ice cream

    MAHARANI MENU
    Lunch £48.95 | Dinner £54.95

    Minimum order 4 persons

    Amuse Bouche
    Kale Hara Kebab

    Fresh kale, potato and coriander herbed patties

    STARTERS
    Achari Paneer Tikka

    Paneer tikka marinated in pickle spices, caramelised onions and peppers

    Broccoli Malai Tikka

    Chargrilled broccoli florets, fresh cream, hung curd, wild garlic, parmesan shavings

    Aloo Tikki Chaat

    Cumin scented potato cake, sweet yoghurt, mint and tamarind chutney

    MAINS
    Paneer Lababdar

    Tandoori paneer tikka with tomato sauce tinged with fenugreek

    Shahi Malai Kofta

    Lotus stem dumplings cooked in a tangy saffron sauce

    Main course is served with aloo gobi masala, dal panchmel, jeera pulao and assorted bread basket
    DESSERT
    Dark chocolate delice

    coco nibs, orange curd ice cream

    SHAHI MAHARAJA MENU
    Lunch £56.95 | Dinner £65.95

    (Minimum order 4 persons)

    Amuse Bouche
    Tangra Chilli Prawns (cr,so,e,gl)

    Kolkata inspired king prawns, peppers, spring onions, chilli garlic sauce

    Hariyalli Murg Tikka (d)

    Chicken supreme marinated with fresh basil, coriander and green chillies

    Tandoori Lamb Chop

    Fennel scented lamb chop – Essence signature grill

    Mustard Salmon (mu)

    Chargrilled salmon marinated with mustard and dill

    Exotic Sorbet
    Chicken Chettinad (d)

    Chicken supreme stuffed with curry leaf infused chicken mince, chettinad sauce

    Saag Gosht

    Best cuts of lamb leg, baby spinach tinged with fresh ginger

    Main course is served with dill aloo, saagmakai, jeera pulao, assorted bread basket , salad and raita
    Dark chocolate delice (d)

    Cocoa nibs, orange curd ice cream

    .

    Allergens: (CR)-Crustaceans ,(D)-Diary, (E)-Eggs, (GL)-Gluten, (MU)-Mustard, (N)-Nuts, (SO)-Soya, (V) Vegan

    Despite our best efforts and whilst we have strict controls in place, our food and drink is prepared in areas where cross contamination may occur, and therefore, we are unable to guarantee that our dishes are free from any allergens. Not all ingredients are listed in each dish, please inform your server of any allergies, or dietary requirements.

  • Children’s Menu

    £14.95 PER CHILD

    APPETISERS
    Aloo Tikki Chaat
    MAIN COURSE
    Murg Makhni

    Chicken Tikka Cooked In A Creamed Tomato And Fenugreek Sauce

    Shahi Murg Korma

    Chargrilled Breast Of Chicken Cooked In A Saffron Korma Sauce

    Railway Lamb Burger

    Spiced Lamb Patties Burger Served With Thick Cut Chips And Zesty Salad

    Chemeen Manga Charu

    King Prawns Cooked With Raw Mango And Coconut Sauce

    Paneer Makhni

    Batons Of Cottage Cheese Cooked In A Creamed Tomato Sauce

    Nizami Veg Burger

    Spiced Potato And Green Peas Burger Served With Thick Cut Chips And Zesty Salad

    Main Course Is Served With Plain Rice, Naan And Zesty Salad (Except The Burgers)
    DESSERTS
    Hot chocolate brownie

    with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce

    Or

    Mixed Sorbet
  • Desserts

    Lemon verbena sphere (d, e, so)

    Mango basil sorbet

    £9
    Chocolate fondant (d, e, so)

    Molten chocolate cake, cocoa nib crunch, nougatine ice cream

    £9
    Spiced peach crumble (d,e)

    Cinnamon ice cream

    £9
    Gulab Jamun & cardamom white chocolate cheesecake (d, n, so)

    saffron rabdi ice cream

    £9
    Date pudding (d,e)

    Stem ginger ice cream, toffee sauce

    £9
    Coconut semifreddo (d,e)

    Roasted pineapple compote, almond crumble

    £9
    Kulfi falooda (d, gl, n)
    £9
    Choice of ice creams/ Sorbet
    £8.5
    DESSERT WINES 75ML
    Chenin blanc, Baumard Carte d’Or, France 2013
    £9
    Royal Tokaji, Late Harvest, Hungary 2018
    £10
    PORT 75ML
    LBV, Taylors 2011
    £11
    Smith Woodhouse Vintage Port 2011
    £19.5
    LIQUEURS 50ML
    £8
    COGNAC AND ARMAGNAC 50 ML
    Hennessy VS
    £11
    Remy Martin VSOP
    £14
    Baron de Sigognac 10yo
    £15
    Seven Tails XO
    £16
    Hennessey XO
    £38
    Espresso Martini

    Vanilla vodka, Kahlúa, coffee

    £13
    Chocolate Martini

    Vanilla vodka and chocolate liqueur

    £13
    Floater Liqueur Coffee

    Baileys, Jameson Whiskey, brandy

    £9.75
    Coffee – 100% arabica coffee beans Italian single estate

    Espresso • americano • cappuccino • latte • flat white

    £4.75
    Chai

    Masala Chai Tea (made the traditional way)
    Green tea • Assam • English breakfast • Darjeeling fresh mint • earl grey

    £4.5
  • Party Menus

    YUVRAJ MENU

    Lunch £48.95 | Dinner £54.95
    Minimum order 4 persons

    Amuse Bouche
    Kale Hara Kebab

    Fresh kale, potato and coriander herbed patties

    Appetisers
    Tulsi Hariyalli Tikka

    Chicken supreme marinated with fresh basil, mint, fresh coriander and fresh garlic

    Tandoori Machhli

    Tandoori mustard salmon infused with dill leaves

    Lamb Seekh Kebab

    Fine spiced minced lamb skewered in the tandoor

    Mains
    Dilli Ka Chicken Tikka Masala

    Tandoori chicken tikka cooked in a creamed tomato and fenugreek sauce

    Kosha Mangsho

    Diced leg of lamb, cooked with onions, mustard and dry spices – a royal Bengal delicacy

    Main course is served with saag corn, rye wale aloo, jeera pulao, assorted bread basket, salad and raita
    Dessert
    Dark chocolate delice

    coco nibs, orange curd ice cream

    SHAHI MAHARAJA MENU

    Lunch £56.95 | Dinner £65.95
    Minimum order 4 persons

    Amuse Bouche
    Tangra Chilli Prawns (cr,so,e,gl)

    Kolkata inspired king prawns, peppers, spring onions, chilli garlic sauce

    Hariyalli Murg Tikka (d)

    Chicken supreme marinated with fresh basil, coriander and green chillies

    Tandoori Lamb Chop

    Fennel scented lamb chop – Essence signature grill

    Mustard Salmon (mu)

    Chargrilled salmon marinated with mustard and dill

    Exotic Sorbet
    Chicken Chettinad (d)

    Chicken supreme stuffed with curry leaf infused chicken mince, chettinad sauce

    Saag Gosht

    Best cuts of lamb leg, baby spinach tinged with fresh ginger

    Main course is served with dill aloo, saagmakai, jeera pulao, assorted bread basket , salad and raita
    Dark chocolate delice (d)

    Cocoa nibs, orange curd ice cream

    MAHARANI MENU

    Lunch £48.95 | Dinner £54.95
    Minimum order 4 persons

    Amuse Bouche
    Kale Hara Kebab

    Fresh kale, potato and coriander herbed patties

    Starters
    Achari Paneer Tikka

    Paneer tikka marinated in pickle spices, caramelised onions and peppers

    Broccoli Malai Tikka

    Chargrilled broccoli florets, fresh cream, hung curd, wild garlic, parmesan shavings

    Aloo Tikki Chaat

    Cumin scented potato cake, sweet yoghurt, mint and tamarind chutney

    Mains
    Paneer Lababdar

    Tandoori paneer tikka with tomato sauce tinged with fenugreek

    Shahi Malai Kofta

    Lotus stem dumplings cooked in a tangy saffron sauce

    Main course is served with aloo gobi masala, dal panchmel, jeera pulao and assorted bread basket
    Dessert
    Dark chocolate delice

    coco nibs, orange curd ice cream

    .

    All prices are inclusive of VAT. A discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to your bill.

    Despite our best efforts and whilst we have strict controls in place, our food and drink is prepared in areas where cross contamination may occur, and therefore, we are unable to guarantee that our
    dishes are free from any allergens. Not all ingredients are listed in each dish, please inform your server of any allergies, or dietary requirements

HOURS

Open seven days per week

Monday to Thursday
Lunch: 12 noon – 2.30 pm
Dinner: 5.30 pm – 10.00 pm

Friday
12 noon – 2.30 pm
5.30 pm -10.30 pm

Saturday
12 noon – 10.30 pm

Sunday
12 noon – 2.30 pm
5.30 pm to 9.00 pm

CONTACT

01892 614 411
info@essencerestaurants.co.uk

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