Menus
Indian Essence is Michelin starred Atul Kochhar’s Restaurant in Petts Wood Kent, offering a Gastronomic Experience with Tasting Menus.
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A La Carte
A La Carte Menu
APPETISERS
MAKALI FRYCrispy squid rings with chilli lime dressing
£11.75JALPARI (D)Pan-seared hand dived scallops, moilie sauce, kumquat pickle chutney
£14.95TANGRA CHILLI PRAWNS (GL,CR,SO)Kolkata inspired batter-fried king prawns, peppers, spring onions, chilli garlic sauce
£13.95CHICKEN KHASTA TART (D,GL)Aromatic fenugreek spiced chicken missi roti tart, tossed with shallots and baby spinach, gooseberry chutney
£12.45MURG TIRANGA (D)Trio of chicken: lehsuni malai tikka, hariyali tikka and Andhra chicken pepper fry with a zesty baby leaf salad
£12.75GILAFI LAMB SEEKH KEBAB (D)Fine spiced minced lamb coated with peppers and onions skewered in the tandoor
£12.75SRI LANKAN DUCK SUKKA (D,MU,GL)Best cuts of Gressingham duck breast, coastal spices, crushed pepper, curry leaves and shallots, served with Malabar paratha
£12.95CHANGEZI CHAMPEIN (D)Chargrilled fennel scented lamb chops, raw pineapple pickle, baby leaf salad
£25.95TANDOORI RATTAN (D,CR,MU)An assortment of our signature kebabs: lime scented king prawn, lamb chop and chicken hariyali tikka, mango and mustard salad
£20.95SUBZ THAAL (D)Kali mirch paneer tikka, pudina gobi and broccoli malai tikka, pickled baby turnips
£10.95CRISPY KALE CHAAT (D)(V)Crispy fried kale, spiced chick peas and potatoes, splash of chutneys, Mumbai sev, fresh pomegranate
£10.95BEETROOT CHOP (N,MU)(V)Kolkata inspired beetroot cutlet, raisins, mustard mayonnaise, beetroot murabba
£10.95MAIN COURSES
KEBAB PLATTER (CR,D,MU)A selection of kebabs – lime scented king prawns, lamb chop, mustard salmon, hariyali chicken tikka and lehsuni malai chicken tikka served with fresh
mango and mustard salad£25.95TANDOORI NIMBU JHINGA (CR)Chargrilled king prawns marinated with kafir lime, lemongrass and sundried chillies
£24.95SAMUDRI RATTAN (CR,MU)Pan-seared king prawns, scallops, seasonal fish (catch of the day), manga charu sauce, idiyappam
£24.95KERALA FISH CURRY (MU)Chargrilled Cornish monkfish tail, coconut curry with kokum, curry leaves, fish cutlet
£25.95LOBSTER GHEE ROAST (CR,D)Tandoori chargrilled lobster, stir-fried lobster in ghee roast masala, tamarind and byadgi chillies served with burrata with basil and heritage tomatoes
£48.95MURG MAKHANI (D)Tandoori corn-fed chicken tikka in a creamed tomato and fenugreek sauce
£17.95KORI GASSISouthern spiced chicken curry cooked with kokum and mace
£18.75DHABA MURG (MU,D)Homemade chicken curry and potato, wholespices, ginger and fresh coriander
£17.95TANDOORI MURG (D)Chargrilled half a spring chicken, rustic dried red chillies and chef Atul’s special masala rub, tikka masala sauce
£18.95STEAK TWO WAYS (D)Chargrilled Angus fillet steak, beef kosha mangsho, gunpowder masala chips
£27.95RAILWAY LAMB CURRY (D)Anglo-Indian lamb rump curry with masala roast potatoes, lamb cutlet and pok choi
£24.95GOLMIRCH GOSHTBest cuts of diced goat leg cooked with fresh peppercorns, curry leaves – a coastal delicacy
£23.95AWADHI LAMB NALLI NIHARI (D,GL)Best cuts of lamb neck fillet cooked in an aromatic lamb sauce, nihari spices, masala baby potatoes
£23.95SHAHI GUCCHI KA KOFTA (N,D)Morel and cheese dumplings, saffron korma sauce
£15.95CHUTNEY TANDOORI PANEER BUTTER MASALA (D)Chargrilled paneer tikka stuffed with baby spinach and mint chutney, creamed tomato-onion and fenugreek sauce
£15.95TANDOORI GOBI AND BAINGAN MUSALLAM (MU,D)A regal vegetarian speciality featuring chargrilled cauliflower and aubergine cooked in a rich Mughlai- style sauce of roasted spices, caramelised onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and aromatic herbs
£15.95VEGETABLES
CHAPATI ALOO GOBI MASALA (V)Spiced cauliflower and potatoes in a tangy tomato-onion masala
£7.95AMRITSARI PINDI CHOLE (D)Spiced chickpeas and potatoes, tomato masala tinged with caraway seeds
£8.75SAAG MAKAI (D)Creamed spinach with sweetcorn, tempered with garlic
£7.95KALONJI BAINGAN (V)Baby aubergines cooked in a tangy tomato – onion masala, onion seeds tadka
£8.95MUTTAR PANEER MASALA (D,N)Cottage cheese chunks, garden fresh green peas, creamed tomato-onion sauce
£9.95DAAL (V)Yellow or black lentil (D) – speciality of the house
£6.75GREEN CHILLI PAKODA (V)Stuffed Dutch green chillies, deep-fried with spiced gram flour batter
£6.75RICE AND BREAD
SADE CHAWAL (V) / JEERA PULAO (D)Steamed Basmati Rice / Saffron and Cumin Braised Rice
£4.95TOMATO RICE (MU)Fragrant basmati rice gently cooked with ripe tomatoes, caramelised onions, curry leaves and aromatic South Indian spices, finished with fresh coriander
£5.75LUCKNOWI KATCHE GOSHT KI BIRYANI (D,GL)An aromatic lamb biryani, served with rogan ka salan and raita- an Awadhi speciality of the house
(please ask for more biryani options)£24.95TANDOORI ROTI (GL) / NAAN (GL,D,E)Wholemeal Bread / Plain Bread
£4.75PUDINA PARATHA (GL,D) PESHWARI NAAN (D,N,E,GL) WILD MUSHROOM & TRUFFLE NAAN (D,GL)£5.75KEEMA NAAN (D,GL,E)Naan, stuffed with Spicy Ground Lamb
£5.75CHEESE AND CHIVES NAAN (D,GL,E)£5.75BREAD BASKET (D,GL,E)A selection of garlic naan, pudina paratha, cheese and chives naan
£11.45ACCOMPANIMENTS
POMEGRANATE RAITA OR SADA DAHI (D)Yoghurt: pomegranate and cucumber or plain
£4.45PUNJABI SALADOnion, chilli, baby leaf salad with toasted cumin and lemon dressing
£5.25PAPADMixed poppadums served with three homemade chutneys
£5.75.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.
Allergens: (CR)-Crustaceans, (MO)-Molluscs, (D)-Dairy, (E)-Eggs, (GL)-Gluten, (MU)-Mustard, (N)-Nuts, (SO)-Soya, -Vegan
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Tasting Menus
Paired wine servings are 100ml, dessert wine serving is 50ml.
Tasting menu applies for the entire table and cannot be used in conjunction with the Á la Carte.TASTING MENU
£65.95 PER PERSON
£105.95 WITH PAIRING WINESAMUSE BOUCHEChefs choice of street food platter
CRISPY KALE CHAAT (D)Crispy fried kale, spiced chickpeas and potatoes, splash of chutneys, Mumbai sev, fresh pomegranate
Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier | Chapel Down Rosé Reserve | England | 2021JALPARI (D)Pan-seared hand dived scallops, moilie sauce, kumquat pickle chutney
Riesling |Pikes Hills & Valleys | Clare Valley | Australia | 2024
OrLOBSTER GHEE ROAST (D,CR)Tandoori chargrilled lobster, stir-fried lobster in ghee roast masala, tamarind and byadgi chillies, with burrata, basil and heritage tomatoes (£18 supplement)
Chardonnay | Chablis Domaine Des Genèves | Burgundy |France | 2022SEASONAL SORBETCHICKEN RARHA (D)Supreme of chicken stuffed with baby spinach, cheese and wild garlic with a delicately spiced minced chicken simmered in a luxurious onion and tomato masala, infused with fragrant whole spices and tomato rice
Pinot Noir | Les Mougeottes | Languedoc | France |2024TEXTURES OF LAMB (D, MU, GL)Chargrilled lamb chop, lamb ghee roast, pickled turnip, dal makhni and garlic naan
Tempranillo | Bodegas Riojanas | Rioja | Spain | 2019MANGO KULFI STICK (D,N)with charred pineapple and rabdi ice cream
Furmint, Hárslevelű, Muscat| Royal Tokaji | Tokaj-Hegyalja | Hungary | 2018PESCATARIAN TASTING MENU
£65.95 PER PERSON
£105.95 WITH PAIRING WINESAMUSE-BOUCHEChefs choice of street food platter
CRISPY KALE CHAAT (D) (V)Crispy fried kale, spiced chickpeas and potatoes, splash of chutneys, Mumbai sev, fresh pomegranate
Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier | Chapel Down Rosé Reserve | England | 2021JALPARI (D)Pan-seared hand dived scallops, moilie sauce, kumquat pickle chutney
Riesling | Pikes Hills & Valleys | Clare Valley | Australia | 2024
OrLOBSTER GHEE ROAST (D,CR)Tandoori chargrilled lobster, stir-fried lobster in ghee roast masala, tamarind and byadgi chillies, with burrata, basil and heritage tomatoes (£18 supplement)
Chardonnay | Chablis Domaine Des Genèves | Burgundy |France | 2022SEASONAL SORBETTANDOORI NIMBU JHINGA (D, CR)Chargrilled Kafir lime and sun-dried chillies infused king prawns, tikka masala sauce and tomato rice
Albarino | Alba Vega | Galicia | Spain | 2023KERALA FISH CURRY (GL, E, MU)Chargrilled Cornish monkfish tail, coconut curry with kokum, curry leaves, fish cutlet and garlic naan
Pinot Noir | Les Mougeottes | Languedoc | France |2024MANGO KULFI STICK (D,N)with charred pineapple and rabdi ice cream
Furmint, Hárslevelű, Muscat| Royal Tokaji | Tokaj-Hegyalja | Hungary | 2018VEGAN TASTING MENU
£65.95 PER PERSON
£105.95 WITH PAIRING WINESAMUSE-BOUCHEChefs choice of street food platter
CRISPY KALE CHAAT (D, V)Crispy fried kale, spiced chickpeas and potatoes, splash of chutneys, Mumbai sev, fresh pomegranate
Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier | Chapel Down Rosé Reserve | England | 2021BEETROOT CHOP (MU,N)Beetroot cutlet, raisins, mustard mayonnaise, beetroot murabba
Chenin Blanc | Family Man Free Run Steen | Western Cape | South Africa | 2025EXOTIC SORBETMIRCH BAINGAN KA SALANChargrilled aubergine filled with spiced aubergine mash, bharwan simla mirch, Hyderabadi coconut sauce, tomato rice
Albarino | Alba Vega | Galicia | Spain | 2023JACKFRUIT KOFTASpiced jackfruit kofta, Kadhai sauce
Pinot Noir | Les Mougeottes | Languedoc | France |2024STICKY TOFFEE PUDDINGVanilla bean ice cream
Sémillon | Maison Ginestet | Sauternes | France | 2020VEGETARIAN TASTING MENU
£65.95 PER PERSON
£105.95 WITH PAIRING WINESAMUSE-BOUCHEChefs choice of street food platter
CRISPY KALE CHAAT (D, V)Crispy fried kale, spiced chickpeas and potatoes, splash of chutneys, Mumbai sev, fresh pomegranate
Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier | Chapel Down Rosé Reserve | England | 2021BEETROOT CHOP (MU,N)Beetroot cutlet, raisins, mustard mayonnaise, beetroot murabba
Chenin Blanc | Family Man Free Run Steen | Western Cape | South Africa | 2025EXOTIC SORBETCHUTNEY PANEER TIKKA MASALA (D)Chargrilled paneer tikka stuffed with baby spinach and mint chutney, creamed tomato-onion and fenugreek sauce, lemon rice
Riesling |Pikes Hills & Valleys | Clare Valley | Australia | 2024SHAHI GUCCHI KA KOFTA (D,N)Morel and cheese dumplings, saffron korma sauce
Tempranillo | Bodegas Riojanas | Rioja | Spain | 2019MANGO KULFI STICK (D,N)with charred pineapple and rabdi ice cream
Furmint, Hárslevelű, Muscat| Royal Tokaji | Tokaj-Hegyalja | Hungary | 2018.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 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill.Paired wine servings are 100ml, dessert wine serving is 50ml. Tasting menu applies for the entire table and cannot be used in conjunction with the Á la Carte
Allergens: (CR)-Crustaceans, (MO)-Molluscs, (D)-Dairy, (E)-Eggs, (GL)-Gluten, (MU)-Mustard, (N)-Nuts, (SO)-Soya, (V)-Vegan
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Weekday Lunch Menu
AVAILABLE MON – FRI
Two courses £20 | Three courses £24
Add a pint of Cobra or a glass of Sauvignon Blanc or Malbec (125ml) – £6STARTERS
Murg do Tarike (d)an assortment of amritsari murg tikka, malai tikka, baby leaf salad, grape and ginger dressing
Tangra Chilli Fish (so,gl)Kolkata style fish, peppers, spring onions, chilli and garlic sauce
Lamb Seekh Kebab (d)fine spiced minced lamb coated with peppers and onions, skewered in the tandoor
Beetroot Chop (d,mu,n,v)Kolkata inspired beetroot cutlet, raisins, mustard mayonnaise, beetroot murabba
ADDITIONAL NIBBLES (£4.50 EACH)
Onion Bhaji (v) • Samosa Chaat (gl,d) • Crispy Squid • Andhra Chicken Pepper FryMAINS
Chicken Rarha (d)supreme of chicken stuffed with baby spinach, cheese and wild garlic with delicately spiced minced chicken simmered in an onion and tomato masala, infused with fragrant whole spices
Nariyal Gosht (mu)slow-cooked lamb in a rich coconut and spice-infused South Indian curry, served with a crisp dosa
Kerala Fish Curry (mu)pan-seared seasonal catch of the day, coconut curry with kokum, curry leaves, fish cutlet
Tandoori Chutney Paneer Butter Masala (d)chargrilled paneer tikka, creamed tomato and fenugreek Sauce
(more vegetarian options available upon request)All main courses are served with a vegetable of chef’s choice and pulao riceBREADS £4.75 EACH
Naan (gl,e,d) • Garlic Naan (gl,e,d) • Tandoori Roti (gl) • Wild Mushroom & Truffle Naan (gl,e,d) • Peshwari Naan (gl,e,d,n)DESSERTS
Noler Gur Mishti Doi (gl,d,n)with langcha
Pistachio Milk Cake (gl,d,n)saffron infused milk
Ice Cream (d)charred pineapple and rabdi & salted caramel
.Allergens: (CR)-Crustaceans, (D)-Dairy, (E)-Eggs, (GL)-Gluten, (MU)-Mustard, (N)-Nuts, (SO)-Soya, V-Vegan
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
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Weekday Dinner Menu
Available – for up to 10 people.
Two courses £30 | Three courses £34
Sunday – Wednesday 5:30pm – 10:00pmSTARTERS
Crispy Kale Chaat (d)crispy fried kale , spiced chick peas and potatoes, splash of chutneys, Mumbai sev, fresh pomegranate
Tangra Chilli Prawns (cr,so,gl)Kolkata inspired king prawns, peppers, spring onions in chilli garlic sauce
Tandoori Rattan (£5 Suppl) (cr,d)trio of tandoori prawn, lamb boti kebab, hariyali chicken tikka
Gilafi Lamb Seekh Kebab (gl)fine spiced minced lamb coated with peppers and onions skewered in the tandoor
Chicken Khasta Tart (d, gl)aromatic fenugreek spiced chicken missi roti tart, tossed with shallots and baby spinach, gooseberry chutney
ADDITIONAL NIBBLES (£4.50 each)
Onion Bhaji (v) • Samosa Chaat (gl,d) • Crispy Squid • Andhra Chicken Pepper FryMAINS
Lamb Sukka with Malabar Paratha (d, gl)tender leg of lamb, garam masala, onion masala, crushed peppercorns, with crispy Malabar paratha
Samudri Rattan (cr,mo)pan–seared king prawns, seasonal fish (catch of the day) manga charu sauce, idiyappam
Chicken Rarha (d)supreme of chicken stuffed with baby spinach, cheese and wild garlic with delicately spiced minced chicken simmered in an onion and tomato masala, infused with fragrant whole spices
Steak Two Ways chargrilled (£9 supplement) (d, mu)Angus fillet steak, beef kosha mangsho, gunpowder masala chips
Tandoori Gobi and Baingan Musallam (d,mu,v)a regal vegetarian speciality featuring chargrilled cauliflower and aubergine cooked in a rich Mughlai-style sauce of roasted spices, caramelised onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and aromatic herbs
(more vegetarian options available upon request)All main courses are served with chef’s choice of vegetable and pulao riceBREADS (£4.75 EACH)Naan (gl,e,d) • Garlic Naan (gl,e,d) • Tandoori Roti (gl) • Wild Mushroom & Truffle Naan (gl,e,d) • Peshwari Naan (gl,e,d,n)
DESSERT
Noler Gur Mishti Doi (gl,d,n)with langcha
Sticky Toffee Pudding (gl, v)vanilla bean ice cream
Pistachio Milk Cake (gl,d,n)saffron infused milk
.Allergens: (CR)-Crustaceans, (D)-Dairy, (E)-Eggs, (GL)-Gluten, (MU)-Mustard, (N)-Nuts, (SO)-Soya, V-Vegan
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
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Weekend Lunch
Two courses £28 | Three courses £32
Available Saturday and Sunday lunchtime 12 – 3pmAdd a pint of Cobra or a glass of Sauvignon Blanc or Malbec (125ml) – £6
STARTERS
Tangra Chilli Chicken (cr,so,gl)Kolkata inspired batter fried chicken, peppers, spring onions in chilli garlic sauce
Tandoori Rattan (£5 Suppl) (cr,d)trio of tandoori prawn, lamb boti kebab, hariyali chicken tikka
Sri Lankan Duck Sukka (d,gl)best cuts of Gressingham duck breast, coastal spices, crushed pepper, curry leafs and shallots served with Malabar paratha
Crispy Kale Chaat (£5 Suppl) (d,v)crispy fried kale, spiced chickpeas and potatoes, splash of chutneys, Mumbai Sev, fresh pomegranate
Beetroot Chop (n,mu,v)Kolkata inspired beetroot cutlet, raisins, mustard mayonnaise, beetroot murabba
ADDITIONAL NIBBLES £4.75 EACH
Onion Bhaji (v) • Samosa Chaat (gl, d) • Crispy Squid • Andhra Chicken Pepper FryMAINS
Lucknowi Katche Gosht Ki Biryani (d, gl)an aromatic lamb biryani, served with rogan ka salan and raita – an Awadhi speciality of the house
Samudri Rattan (cr,mu,n,d)pan–seared king prawns, seasonal fish (catch of the day) manga charu sauce, idiyappam
Tandoori Murg (d)chargrilled half a spring chicken, rustic dried red chillies and Chef Atul’s special masala rub, tikka masala sauce
Chicken Rarha (d)supreme of chicken stuffed with baby spinach, cheese and wild garlic with delicately spiced minced chicken simmered in a luxurious onion and tomato masala, infused with fragrant whole spices
Steak Two Ways (£9 supplement) (d,mu)chargrilled Angus fillet steak, beef kosha mangsho, gunpowder masala chips
Chutney Paneer Butter Masala (d)chargrilled paneer tikka stuffed with baby spinach and mint chutney, creamed tomato onion and fenugreek sauce
(more vegetarian options available upon request)All main courses are served with chef’s choice of vegetable and pulao riceBREADS (£4.75 EACH)Naan (gl,e,d) • Garlic Naan (gl,e,d) • Tandoori Roti (gl) • Wild Mushroom & Truffle Naan (gl,e,d) • Peshwari Naan (gl,e,d,n)
DESSERT
Noler Gur Mishti Doi (d,n)with langcha
Sticky Toffee Pudding (gl, v)Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Payasam Tart (d,gl)burnt jaggery and black pepper ice cream, summer berries
Dark Chocolate Fondant (d)orange curd ice cream
.Allergens: (CR)-Crustaceans, (D)-Dairy, (E)-Eggs, (GL)-Gluten, (MU)-Mustard, (N)-Nuts, (SO)-Soya, (V)-Vegan
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
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Party Menus
Party Menus at Indian Essence.
MAHARAJA MENU
Lunch £42.95 per person
Dinner £48.95 per personCrispy Kale Chaat (D, V)Crispy fried kale, spiced chickpeas and potatoes, splash of chutneys, Mumbai sev, fresh pomegranate
Amritsari Murg Tikka (D)Chicken supreme marinated with dried red chillies, hung yoghurt and chef’s special garam masala
Tandoori Mustard Salmon (MU,D)Chargrilled Loch Fyne salmon marinated with fresh mustard, dill leaves and yoghurt
Lamb seekh kebab (D)Fine spiced minced lamb skewered in the tandoor
Murg Makhni (D)Chargrilled chicken tikka in a creamed tomato and onion sauce
Adraki Bhuna GoshtA classic North Indian speciality of tender lamb slow-braised with generous ginger, caramelised onions, tomatoes and roasted spices, aromatic sauce finished with fresh coriander
All main courses served with saag corn, aloo gobi adraki, jeera pulao, assorted breads (D,GL,E), salad & raitaPistachio Milk Cake (D,NU,GL)Saffron infused milk
MAHARANI MENU
Lunch £42.95 per person
Dinner £48.95 per personCrispy Kale Chaat (D, V)Crispy fried kale, spiced chickpeas and potatoes, splash of chutneys, Mumbai sev, fresh pomegranate
Kali Mirch Paneer Tikka (D)Chargrilled cottage cheese batons, hung curd, cheese and crushed peppercorns
Beetroot Chop (MU, V)Beetroot cutlet, raisins, mustard mayonnaise, beetroot murabba
Pudina Gobi & Brocolli Malai Tikka (MU, D)Pickled baby turnips
Kalonji Baingan (V)Baby aubergines cooked in a tangy tomato-onion masala, onion seeds tadka
Shahi Guchhi Ka Kofta (D,N)Morel and cheese dumplings, saffron korma sauce
All main courses served with saag corn, dal makhni, jeera pulao, assorted breads (D,GL,E) Punjabi salad and raitaPistachio Milk Cake (D,GL,N)Saffron infused milk
SHAHI DELUXE MENU
Lunch £51.95 per person
Dinner £58.95 per personAMUSE BOUCHE
Crispy Kale Chaat (D,V)Crispy fried kale, spiced chickpeas and potatoes, splash of chutneys, Mumbai sev, fresh pomegranate
Murg Hariyali Tikka (D)Chicken supreme marinated with dried red chillies, hung yoghurt and chef’s special garam masala
Tandoori Nimbu Jhinga (CR)Chargrilled King Prawns marinated with kafir lime, lemongrass and sundried chilli
Seasonal SorbetChicken Rarha (D)Supreme of chicken stuffed with baby spinach, cheese and wild garlic with a delicately spiced minced chicken simmered in a luxurious onion and tomato masala, infused with fragrant whole spices
Golmirch GoshtSlow cooked goat with fresh peppercorns and curry leaves
Malabar Fish Curry (MU)Pan-seared catch of the day, coconut sauce tinged with kokum and curry leaves
All main courses served with saag corn, aloo gobi adraki, jeera pulao, assorted breads (D,GL,E), salad & raitaSpecial Dessert Platter – Chef’s Choice.Allergens: (CR)-Crustaceans, (D)-Dairy, (E)-Eggs, (GL)-Gluten, (MU)-Mustard, (N)-Nuts, (SO)-Soya, (V)-Vegan
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% willl be added to your bill
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Children’s Menu
£14.95 per child
(under 11’s)STARTER
VEGETABLE MINI SAMOSA CHAAT (D,GL)Drizzled with tamarind chutney and yoghurt, Mumbai sev, fresh pomegranate
MAINS
(please choose one)
PRAWN MANGA CHARUPan-seared king prawns cooked in a mild, flavoursome raw mango and coconut sauce
INDIAN ESSENCE FISH AND CHIPSBattered fried fish with thick-cut chips served with garlic mayo
DUO OF CHICKEN (D)An assortment of murg malai tikka and chicken hariyali tikka
PANEER MAKHNI (D)Batons of cottage cheese in a creamy tomato-onion sauce tinged with fenugreek
Main courses are served with plain rice, plain naan and zesty salad (d,gl,e) (excluding Fish and Chips)DESSERTS
(please choose one)
HOT CHOCOLATE BROWNIE (D)Vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce
OrINDIAN ESSENCE SUNDAE (D)Chefs favourite creative dessert for the little ones
.Allergens: (CR)-Crustaceans, (MO)-Molluscs, (D)-Dairy, (E)-Eggs, (GL)-Gluten, (MU)-Mustard, (N)-Nuts, (SO)-Soya, (V)-Vegan
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.
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Desserts
Desserts at Indian Essence.
DESSERT
£8.75 EACH
NOLEN GUR MISHTI DOI WITH LANGCHA (d,n)Spiced pistachio compote, fruit gel
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING (gl, v)Vegan vanilla ice cream, caramelised fig
PISTACHIO MILK CAKE (d,n)Saffron rabdi milk
PAYASAM TART (d,gl)Burnt jaggery and black pepper ice cream, summer berries
GAJAR KA HALWA (d,n)Grated carrot halwa, reduced saffon milk, pistachio kulfi
CHOCOLATE FONDANT (d,e)Caramel chocolate, orange curd ice cream
KULFI (MANGO / PISTACHIO) (d,n)Saffron rabdi, rose falooda
ICE CREAM (e) & SORBET £8.50Pineapple • burnt jaggery and black pepper • orange curd • salted caramel • vanilla
DESSERT WINES 75ML
SAUTERNES | MAISON GINESTET | FRANCE 2020£9ROYAL TOKAJI LATE HARVEST | TOKAJ-HEGYALJA | HUNGARY 2018£10VIN SANTO | FATTORIA DEI BARBI | TUSCANY | ITALY 2011£10PORT 50ML
TAYLORS | DOURO VALLEY | PORTUGAL 2019£8SANDEMAN | DOURO VALLEY | PORTUGAL£6LIQUEURS 50 ML£8COGNAC AND ARMAGNAC 50 ML
MARTEL VS, HENNESSY VS£9REMY MARTIN VSOP£11HENNESSEY XO, REMY MARTIN XO£25ESPRESSO MARTINIEspresso shot, Vodka, Kahlua shaken
£12CHOCOLATE MARTINIVanilla Vodka and Chocolate Liqueur
£12FLOATER LIQUEUR COFFEEBaileys, Jamieson Whiskey, Tia Maria and Brandy
£9COFFEE100% Italian arabica coffee beans
Espresso | Americano | Floater | Cappuccino | Latte | Flat White£4.75CHAIMasala Chai | Green | English Breakfast |Fresh Mint
£4.50.Allergens: (cr)-Crustaceans ,(d)-Dairy, (e)-Eggs, (gl)-Gluten, (mu)-Mustard, (n)-Nuts, (so)-Soya, (v)-Vegan
A 12.5% discretionary service charge will be added to your bill.
Some food may contain traces of nut. Please discuss any allergy concerns with a member of staff.

