• Restaurant Petts Wood Menu
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Indian Essence is Michelin starred Atul Kochhar’s restaurant in Petts Wood Kent, offering a gastronomic experience with tasting menus.

  • A La Carte

    APPETISERS
    MAKALI FRY

    Crispy fried squid rings with chillies and lime dressing

    £10.75
    HARIYALLI MACHHLI (D)

    Chargrilled Loch Fyne salmon, kafir lime, fresh mint, yoghurt, andhra tomato gongura chutney

    £13.95
    TANGRA CHILLI PRAWNS (G,CR,S)

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

    £13.25
    KHASTA MURG (D)(G)

    Atul’s signature chicken tikka pie, mixed berry compote

    £11.25
    GILAFI LAMB SEEKH KEBAB (D)

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

    £11.50
    DHUEN KI BATAKH

    Smoked Gressingham duck breast, crispy sev, chickpeas, pineapple pickle

    £13.95
    MURG TIRANGA (D, S)

    Trio of chicken: lehsuni malai tikka hariyalli chicken tikka & chicken 65 with a zesty baby leaf salad

    £11.95
    TANDOORI RATTAN (D,CR,MU)

    An assortment of our signature kebabs: lime scented king prawn, lamb chop and chicken hariyalli tikka, mango and mustard salad

    £19.45
    SUBZ THAAL (D)(V)

    Achari paneer tikka, hara bhara kebab, tandoori brocolli, beetroot cutlet and beetroot murabba

    £9.95
    KARARI KALE KI CHAAT (D)

    Crispy kale, spiced potatoes, chickpeas, splashed with chutneys, yoghurt, Mumbai sev and fresh pomegranate

    £9.95
    BEETROOT CHOP (D,N)

    Kolkata inspired beetroot cutlet, raisins, mustard mayonnaise, beetroot murabba

    £9.95
    MAIN COURSES
    KEBAB PLATTER (CR,D,MU)

    A selection of kebabs – lime scented king prawns, lamb chop, mustard salmon, chicken hariyalli tikka and amritsari murg tikka served with mango and mustard salad

    £24.95
    TANDOORI JHINGA (CR)

    Tandoori grilled king prawns in garlic and lemongrass marinade

    £23.45
    SAMUDRI KHAZANA (CR)

    Pan seared king prawns, seabass, scallops and asparagus served with raw mango manga charu sauce

    £24.45
    MEEN MOILLIE (D)

    Pan-seared halibut, fish cutlet, coconut and ginger sauce

    £24.95
    TANDOORI LOBSTER TAWA MASALA (D)

    Tandoori cornish lobster tail, lobster stir-fried with a tangy tomato-onion masala

    £45.95
    MURG MAKHANI (D)

    Tandoori Corn-Fed Chicken Tikka in a Creamed Tomato and Fenugreek sauce

    £16.95
    KORI GASSI

    Southern Spiced Chicken Curry cooked with Kokum and Mace

    £17.25
    TANDOORI MURG KALIMIRCH (D)

    Chargrilled half a spring chicken with mace, green peppercorm marinade, served with makhni sauce

    £17.45
    RAILWAY LAMB CURRY

    Anglo-Indian lamb rump curry with masala roast potatoes, lamb and beetroot croquettes

    £23.95
    LAMB GHEE ROAST (D)

    Slow cooked marinated leg of lamb with our aromatic whole spices, dried red chilli, curry leaves cooked with clarified desi ghee-a Mangalorean delicacy

    £19.95
    CHANGEEZI CHAMPEIN (D)

    Chargrilled fennel scented lamb chops, raw pineapple pickle, baby leaf salad

    £30.95
    STEAK TWO WAYS (D)

    Angus Fillet Steak spiced Masala Chips and Beef Kosha Mangsho

    £25.45
    GOLMIRCH GOSHT

    Best cuts of diced Goat Leg cooked with fresh Peppercorns, Curry leaves – a coastal delicacy

    £19.95
    SHAHI MALAI KOFTA (N)(D)

    Spiced vegetable and cheese dumplings stuffed with spiced nuts and apricot in a tangy saffron sauce

    £13.95
    CHUTNEY TANDOORI TANDOORI PANEER BUTTER MASALA (D)

    Chargrilled paneer tikka stuffed with baby spinach and mint chutney, creamed tomato-onion and fenugreek sauce

    £13.95
    SUBZ METHI MALAI MUTTAR (D)

    A melange of broccoli, cauliflower, fine beans, carrots, babycorn and green peas cooked in a fresh creamy fenugreek sauce

    £13.95
    VEGETABLES
    CHAPATI ALOO GOBI MASALA (V)

    Spiced Cauliflower and Potatoes in a Tangy Tomato-Onion Masala

    £7.25
    AMRITSARI PINDI CHOLE (V)

    Spiced Chickpeas and Potatoes, Tomato Masala tinged with Caraway Seeds

    £7.25
    SAAG MAKAI (D)

    Creamed Spinach with Sweetcorn, tempered with Garlic

    £6.95
    BAINGAN KA BHARTA (D)

    Smoked aubergine pulp, tomato-onion masala, garden fresh green peas

    £8.95
    KURKURI BHINDI (V)

    Juliennes of freshly fried okra marinated with dry mango powder, gram flour and dry spices

    £8.95
    DAAL

    Yellow or Black Lentil – speciality of the House

    £6.75
    GREEN CHILLI PAKODA

    Stuffed Jalapeno, deep-fried with spiced Gram Flour Batter

    £6.75
    RICE AND BREAD
    SADE CHAWAL (V) / JEERA PULAO (D)

    Steamed Basmati Rice / Saffron and Cumin Braised Rice

    £4.95
    LEMON RICE (V)

    South Indian Rice, tempered with Lemon, Split Grams, Curry Leaf and Mustard Seeds

    £5.75
    LUCKNOWI NALLI SHANK BIRYANI (D,GL)

    An aromatic lamb shank biryani , served with rogan ka salan and raita – An Awadhi speciality of the house (please ask for more biryani options)

    £23.95
    TANDOORI ROTI (GL)(V) / NAAN (D)(G)(V)

    Wholemeal Bread / Plain Bread

    £4.75
    PUDINA PARATHA (G, D) PESHWARI(D, N) AMRITSARI MISSI ROTI (D, G)
    £5.75
    KEEMA NAAN (D)(G)

    Naan, stuffed with Spicy Ground Lamb

    £5.75
    CHEESE AND CHIVES NAAN (D)(G)
    £5.75
    BREAD BASKET (D)(G)

    A selection of garlic naan, pudina paratha, cheese and chives naan

    £11.45
    ACCOMPANIMENTS
    POMEGRANATE RAITA OR SADA DAHI (D)

    Yoghurt: plain or with Cucumber and Pomegranate

    £4.45
    PUNJABI SALAD (V)

    Onion, chilli, baby leaf salad with toasted cumin and lemon dressing

    £5.25
    PAPAD (V)

    Mixed poppadums served with three homemade chutneys

    £4.95
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    Allergens: (CR)-Crustaceans ,(D)-Dairy, (E)-Eggs, (GL)-Gluten, (MU)-Mustard, (N)-Nuts, (S)-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% will be added to your bill.

  • Tasting Menus

    Paired wine servings are 100 ml, Dessert wine serving is 75ml.
    Tasting menu applies for the entire table and cannot be used in conjunction with the Á la Carte

    TASTING MENU

    £64.95 PER PERSON
    £104.95 WITH PAIRING WINES

    AMUSE BOUCHE
    KARARI KALE KI CHAAT (D)

    Crispy kale, spiced potatoes, chickpeas, splashed with chutneys, yoghurt, Mumbai sev and fresh pomegranate

    Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier | Chapel Down Rosé Reserve | Kent | England | 2021
    TANGRA CHILLI PRAWNS (GL,CR,S)

    Kolkata inspired king prawns stir-fried with peppers, spring onions, sweet chilli sauce

    Riesling |Dr. Burklin-Wolf |Mosel | Germany | 2022

    Or
    TANDOORI TAWA MASALA LOBSTER (D,CR)

    Tandoori Cornish lobster tail, lobster tawa masala (£18 supplement)

    Chardonnay | Chablis Domaine Des Genèves | Burgundy |France | 2022
    GRANITA
    ANDHRA GONGURA CHICKEN (D)

    Chargrilled southern style chicken supreme, gassi sauce, cauliflower kempu, lemon rice

    Albarino | Alba Vega |Galicia | Spain | 2023
    Or
    Nebbiolo | Barbaresco | Piedmont |Italy | 2016
    NAWABI LAMB

    Fennel scented lamb chop, adraki bhuna gosht, chargilled asparagus, garlic naan

    Tempranillo | Bodegas Riojanas | Rioja | Spain | 2019
    LEMON PARFAIT (D,E)

    Raspberry ripple ice cream

    Furmint | Tokaj – Hegyalza | Hungary | 2018
    PESCATARIAN TASTING MENU

    £64.95 PER PERSON
    £104.95 WITH PAIRING WINES

    AMUSE-BOUCHE
    KARARI KALE KI CHAAT (D)

    Crispy kale, spiced potatoes, chickpeas, splashed with chutneys, yoghurt, Mumbai sev and fresh pomegranate

    Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier | Chapel Down Rosé Reserve | Kent | England | 2021
    TANGRA CHILLI PRAWNS (GL,CR,S)

    Kolkata inspired king prawns stir-fried with peppers, spring onions, sweet chilli sauce

    Riesling |Dr. Burklin-Wolf |Mosel | Germany | 2022

    Or
    TANDOORI TAWA MASALA LOBSTER (D,CR)

    Tandoori Cornish lobster tail, lobster tawa masala (£18 supplement)

    Chardonnay | Chablis Domaine Des Genèves | Burgundy |France | 2022
    GRANITA
    SUBZ METHI MALAI MUTTAR (D)

    A melange of broccoli, cauliflower, fine beans, carrots, babycorn and green peas cooked in a fresh creamy fenugreek sauce, lemon rice

    Albarino | Alba Vega | Galicia | Spain | 2023
    MEEN MOILLIE (CR,G,D)

    Pan-seared halibut, fish cutlet, moillie sauce, garlic naan

    Pinot Noir | Te Awanga Estate | Hawke’s Bay | New Zealand | 2021
    LEMON PARFAIT (D,E)

    Raspberry ripple ice cream

    Furmint | Tokaj – Hegyalza | Hungary | 2018
    VEGAN TASTING MENU

    £64.95 PER PERSON
    £104.95 WITH PAIRING WINES

    AMUSE-BOUCHE
    KARARI KALE KI CHAAT

    Crispy kale, spiced potatoes, chickpeas, splashed with chutneys, Mumbai sev and fresh pomegranate

    Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier | Chapel Down Rosé Reserve | Kent | England | 2021
    BEETROOT CHOP (MU,N)

    Kolkata inspired beetroot cutlet, raisins, beetroot murabba

    Chardonnay | Chablis Domaine Des Genèves | Burgundy |France | 2022
    GRANITA
    BHARWAN SHIMLA MIRCH (N)

    Green whole pepper stuffed with mixed vegetables and potato, steamed rice

    Pinot Noir | Te Awanga Estate | Hawke’s Bay | New Zealand | 2021
    ALOO CHOLE

    Tandoori stuffed potato, amritsari chickpeas masala, tandoori roti

    Tempranillo | Bodegas Riojanas | Rioja | Spain | 2019
    STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING

    Vanilla bean ice cream

    Furmint | Tokaj – Hegyalza | Hungary | 2018
    VEGETARIAN TASTING MENU

    £64.95 PER PERSON
    £104.95 WITH PAIRING WINES

    AMUSE-BOUCHE
    KARARI KALE KI CHAAT (D)

    Crispy kale, spiced potatoes, chickpeas, splashed with chutneys, yoghurt, Mumbai sev and fresh pomegranate

    APinot Noir and Pinot Meunier | Chapel Down Rosé Reserve | Kent | England | 2021
    BEETROOT CHOP (MU,N)

    Kolkata inspired beetroot cutlet, raisins, mustard mayonnaise, beetroot murabba

    Chardonnay | Chablis Domaine Des Genèves | Burgundy |France | 2022
    GRANITA
    CHUTNEY PANEER TIKKA MASALA (D)

    Chargrilled paneer tikka stuffed with baby spinach & mint chutney, creamed tomato-onion and fenugreek sauce, lemon rice

    Riesling |Dr. Burklin-Wolf |Mosel | Germany | 2022
    or
    Pinot Noir | Te Awanga Estate | Hawke’s Bay | New Zealand | 2021
    SHAHI KOFTA (D,N)

    Seasonal vegetable and paneer kofta stuffed with spiced nuts and apricots in a tangy saffron sauce, dal makhni, garlic naan

    Tempranillo | Bodegas Riojanas | Rioja | Spain | 2019
    LEMON PARFAIT (D,E)

    Raspberry ripple ice cream

    Furmint | Tokaj – Hegyalza | Hungary | 2018
    .

    Allergens: (CR)-Crustaceans ,(D)-Dairy, (E)-Eggs, (GL)-Gluten, (MU)-Mustard, (N)-Nuts, (S)-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 addedd to your bill

    Paired wine servings are 100 ml, dessert wine serving is 75ml.
    Tasting menu applies for the entire table and cannot be used in conjunction with the Á la Carte

  • Weekday Lunch Menu

    AVAILABLE MON – FRI
    Two courses £19 | Three courses £23

    Add a pint of Cobra or a glass of sauvignon blanc or merlot (125ml) – £6

    STARTERS
    Beetroot Chop (d,mu,n,v)

    Kolkata inspired beetroot cutlet, raisins, mustard mayonnaise, beetroot murabba

    Murg do Tarike (d)

    an assortment of amritsari murg tikka, malai tikka, Baby leaf salad, grape and ginger dressing

    Tangra Chilli Fish (so,g)

    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

    ADDITIONAL NIBBLES (£4 EACH)
    Onion Bhaji (v) • Samosa Chaat (g, d)• Crispy Squid
    MAINS
    Andhra Gongura Chicken (d)

    chargrilled southern style chicken supreme, gassi sauce, cauliflower kempu

    Lamb Sukka with Malabar Paratha (d, gf)

    tender leg of lamb, garam masala, onion masala, crushed peppercorns, with crispy Malabar paratha

    Fish Moilee

    pan-seared fish (catch of the day), beetroot and potato mash, sauteed asparagus, moilee sauce

    Subz Methi Malai Muttar (d)

    a melange of broccoli, cauliflower, fine beans, carrots, babycorn and green peas cooked in a fresh creamy fenugreek sauce

    (more vegetarian options available upon request)
    All main courses are served with a vegetable of chef’s choice and pulao rice
    BREADS £4 EACH
    Naan • Garlic Naan • Tandoori Roti • Cheese & Chives Naan (e) • Peshwari Naan (n,e)
    DESSERTS
    Mango Saffron Bhapa Doi (d)

    Orange Tuille, Fruit Gel

    Dark Chocolate Fondant (d,e)

    Caramel Chocolate, Orange Curd Ice Cream

    Pistachio Milk Cake (d,e,n)

    Cardamom Sponge, Mango Gel

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

    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

  • Weekday Dinner Menu

    Available from 6th January 2025, onwards. Up to 10 people.

    Sunday – Wednesday
    5:45pm – 10pm

    Two courses £28 | Three courses £32

    STARTERS
    Tangra Chilli Prawns (cr,so,g)

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

    Tandoori Rattan (£4 Supplement) (cr,d,mu)

    trio of tandoori prawn, lamb boti kebab, hariyalli tikka

    Lamb Boti Kebab (d)

    24 hrs marinated roast leg of lamb, mango and chilli salad

    Atul’s Signature Chicken Tikka Pie (g,d)

    with mixed Berry Compote

    Karari Kale Ki Chaat Crispy Kale (v)(d)

    spiced potatoes, chickpeas, splashed with chutneys, yoghurt, Mumbai sev and fresh pomegranate

    ADDITIONAL NIBBLES (£4 each)
    Onion Bhaji (v) • Samosa Chaat (g, d) • Crispy Squid
    MAINS
    Lamb Sukka with Malabar Paratha (d, gl)

    tender leg of lamb, garam masala, onion masala, crushed peppercorns, with crispy Malabar paratha

    Samudri Khazana (cr)

    pan-seared king prawn, seabass, squid and asparagus served with manga charu sauce

    Andhra Gongura Chicken (d)

    chargrilled southern style chicken supreme, gassi sauce, cauliflower kempu

    Duck Pepper Fry (d,gl)

    chargrilled Gressingham duck leg, Kerala pepper masala, malabar paratha

    Steak Two Ways Angus Fillet Steak (£8 supplement) (d)

    masala chips and beef kosha mangsho

    Subz Methi Malai Muttar (d)

    A melange of broccoli, cauliflower, fine beans, carrots, babycorn and green peas cooked in a fresh creamy fenugreek sauce

    (more vegetarian options available upon request)
    All main courses are served with chef’s choice of vegetable and pulao rice
    BREADS (£4 EACH)

    Naan • Garlic Naan • Tandoori Roti • Cheese & Chives Naan (e) • Peshwari Naan (n,e)

    DESSERT
    Rasmalai Aur Rabdi (d,n)

    curd cheese dumplings, reduced saffron milk, Pistachio compote

    Sticky Toffee Pudding (v)

    Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

    Pistachio Milk Cake (d,e,n)

    Cardamom Sponge, Mango Gel

    Pistachio and Salted Caramel Ice Cream (d,n)
    .

    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

  • Weekend Lunch

    SATURDAY – SUNDAY
    12:00 – 3:00PM

    Two courses £25 | Three courses £29

    Add a pint of Cobra or a glass of sauvignon blanc or merlot (125ml) – £6

    STARTERS
    Tangra Chilli Prawns (cr,so,g)

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

    Tandoori Rattan (£4 Supplement) (cr,d)

    Trio of tandoori prawn, lamb boti kebab, hariyalli tikka

    Murg do Tarike (d)

    an assortment of amritsari murg tikka, malai tikka, baby leaf salad, grape and ginger dressing

    Lamb Boti Kebab (d)

    24 hrs marinated roast leg of lamb, mango and chilli salad

    Beetroot Chop (n,v)

    Kolkata inspired beetroot cutlet, raisins, mustard mayonnaise, beetroot murabba

    ADDITIONAL NIBBLES (£4 each)
    Onion Bhaji (v) • Samosa Chaat (gl, d) • Crispy Squid
    MAINS
    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 Khazana (cr)

    pan-seared king prawn, seabass, squid and asparagus served with malabar sauce

    Tandoori Murg Kalimirch (d)

    chargrilled half a spring chicken with mace, green peppercorn marinade, served with makhni sauce

    Duck Pepper Fry (d,gl)

    chargrilled Gressingham duck leg, Kerala pepper masala, malabar paratha

    Steak Two Ways Angus Fillet Steak (£8 supplement) (d)

    masala chips and beef kosha mangsho

    Subz Methi Malai Muttar (d)

    A melange of broccoli, cauliflower, fine beans, carrots, babycorn and green peas cooked in a fresh creamy fenugreek sauce

    (more vegetarian options available upon request)
    All main courses are served with chef’s choice of vegetable and pulao rice
    BREADS (£4 EACH)

    Naan • Garlic Naan • Tandoori Roti • Cheese & Chives Naan (e) • Peshwari Naan (n,e)

    DESSERT
    Lemon Parfait (d,e)

    Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream

    Sticky Toffee Pudding (gl, v)

    Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

    Pistachio Milk Cake (d,e,n)

    Cardamom Sponge, Mango Gel

    An assortment of (d,n)

    Pistachio and Salted Caramel Ice Cream

    .

    Allergens: (cr)-Crustaceans, (d)-Dairy, (e)-Eggs, (gl)-Gluten, (mu)-Mustard, (n)-Nuts, (so)-Soya, (v)-Vegan (can be)

    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

  • Children’s Menu

    £13.95 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
    .

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

    10% 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.

  • Desserts

    DESSERT

    £8.75 EACH

    ROSE AND RASPBERRY BHAPA DOI (d)

    Spiced berry tuile, fruit gel

    STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING (gl, v)

    Vegan vanilla ice cream, caramelised fig

    LEMON PARFAIT (d,e)

    Raspberry ripple ice cream

    PISTACHIO MILK CAKE (d,n,e)

    Cardamom sponge, mango gel

    MILLI-JULI RASMALAI AUR RABDI (d,n)

    Curd cheese dumplings, reduced saffron milk, pistachio compote

    CHOCOLATE FONDANT (d,e)

    Caramel chocolate, orange curd ice cream

    KULFI (MANGO / PISTACHIO) (d,n)

    Saffron rabdi, rose falooda

    ICE CREAM & SORBET £8.5

    Pistachio • raspberry ripple • orange curd • salted caramel • exotic sorbet

    DESSERT WINES 75ML
    CLOS DADY, SAUTERNES, FRANCE 2013
    £9
    TOKAJI BERES, MAGITA EDES CUVEE, HUNGARY 2013
    £10
    PORT 50ML
    LBV, TAYLORS, DOURO, PORTUGAL 2011
    £8
    SANDEMAN, FINE RUBY PORTO
    £6
    LIQUEURS 50 ML
    £8
    COGNAC AND ARMAGNAC 50 ML
    MARTEL VS, HENNESSY VS
    £9
    REMY MARTIN VSOP
    £11
    HENNESSEY XO, REMY MARTIN XO
    £25
    ESPRESSO MARTINI

    Espresso shot, Vodka, Kahlua shaken

    £12
    CHOCOLATE MARTINI

    Vanilla Vodka and Chocolate Liqueur

    £12
    FLOATER LIQUEUR COFFEE

    Baileys, Jamieson Whiskey, Tia Maria and Brandy

    £9
    COFFEE

    100% Italian arabica coffee beans
    Espresso | Americano | Floater | Cappuccino | Latte | Flat White

    £4.75
    CHAI

    Masala Chai | Green Tea | Assam
    English Breakfast | Darjeeling Tea | Fresh Mint Tea

    £4.5
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    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.

  • Kolkata Supper Club Menu

    Welcome to the first of our regional supper clubs at Indian Essence.
    A five course tasting menu showcasing authentic Kolkata Bengali cuisine.

    21st May 2025, Time : 7-10pm
    £50 per person plus 12.5% service charge.

    Welcome Drink

    Aam Pora Sharbat Charred green mango cooler with cumin and an assortment of spices

    Course One

    Trio of Banana Flower Croquette (v), Beetroot Chop (v), and Fish Fry (mu)

    Course Two

    Begun Bhaja (fried aubergine), (v), Cholar Dal, (split chickpea dal), (mu) and Radhaballavi, (deep fried pastry) (g,)

    Course Three

    Bengali Prawn Malaikari, (cr, mu) (Large prawns cooked in fermented mustard sauce and coconut milk)


    Or
    Kasundi Paneer Malaikari, (d, mu)

    (Indian cottage cheese cooked in fermented mustard sauce and cream)

    (Both served with basanti pulao rice) (n)
    Course Four

    Kolkata Chicken Biryani, (d, e, mu),
    Kosha Mangsho, (mutton curry), (d,mu),
    (Served with raita – yoghurt), (d) and gravy (d, e)


    Or
    Jackfruit Biryani, (n,mu)

    Subz Hariyalli Methi Malai, (d), (green peas and fenugreek leaves in a creamy gravy),

    (Served with raita – yoghurt)(d) and gravy (d)
    Dessert
    Nolengur Mishti Doi and Langcha

    (Steamed yoghurt sweetened with date palm jaggery) (d)
    (Curd-cheese dumplings, fried then dipped in sugar syrup), (d, gl,nu)

    .

    Dishes are subject to availability. Please alert our staff if you have any allergies before you order your food and drink. All prices are inclusive of VAT.

    Allergens : (cr) Crustaceans, (d) Dairy, (e) Eggs, (gl) Gluten, (mu) Mustard, (n) nuts, (so) soya, (v) Vegan

  • Music And Dine With Gordon Webber

    Monday and Thursday Evenings
    (Tasting menu applies to the table)

    TASTING MENU £44.95 / INCLUDING WINE PAIRING £74.95

    Chandni Chowk Ki Bhalla Papdi Chaat (d)

    Spiced lentil dumplings, wheat crisp, splash of chutneys, sweet yoghurt and Mumbai sev

    Atuls Signature Prosecco, Italy
    Lobster Momos with Lobster Bisque (cr,d,so)

    Steamed lobster dumplings, lobster bisque spiced gorkha tomato chutney

    Gavi Di Gavi, Piemont, Italy
    Exotic Sorbet
    Murg Lababdar (d)

    Supreme of chicken, spiced creamed tomato-onion sauce

    Malbec Reserve, Don David, Cafayate Valley, Argentina
    Meen Malabar

    Pan-seared sea bass, beetroot & potato mash, malabar sauce, samphire bitters, lemon rice

    Wildsong Pinot Noir, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

    Or
    Textures of Lamb (d,mu,gl)

    Lamb burra kebab, lamb ghee roast, masala baby potato, garlic naan

    Rioja Reserva, Monte Real, Bodegas Riojanas
    Dark Chocolate Fondant (gl,d)

    Orange curd ice-cream

    Royal Tokaji, Late Harvest, Hungary
    .

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

    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. Some food may contain traces of nut. Please discuss any allergy concerns with a member of staff.

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

  • Father’s Day Menu

    15th June

    £44.95 Per adult | £26.95 Per child
    £15 Deposit required

    Lunch:
    1st seating 12:00 -2.45 pm | 2nd seating 3:00 – 5:45 pm

    Evening:
    6:00 – 10:00 pm

    APPETISERS

    (choose any one)

    Ragda Patties (d)

    regal street food, spiced potato cake served with white peas, splashed with chutneys

    Crispy Fried Squid

    with sweet chilli and lime dressing

    Malvani Prawns (c,mu,d)

    mustard mayonnaise, tropical fruit salad

    Duck Nadan Tharavu Roast (d,mu,gl)

    malabar paratha, kachumber salad

    Murg Tiranga

    lehsuni malai tikka, murg hariyalli tikka and crispy chicken 65

    Gilafi Lamb Seekh Kebab (d)

    fine mince skewered lamb coated with peppers and onions

    MAINS

    (choose any one)

    Malabar Seafood Curry (cr,mu,m)

    king prawns, sea bass and mussels cooked in a tangy sauce with coconut and curry leaves

    Patra Ni Machi

    sea bass fillet cooked in a fragrant green chutney wrapped in banana leaves, shrimp dhansak, apple and corn salad (cr,d)

    Chicken Ghee Roast (d,mu)

    supreme of southern spiced chicken, aromatic sauce with dried red chillies, curry leaves- a Mangalorean delicacy

    Lamb Three Ways (d,mu)

    marinated roast leg of lamb, Sri Lankan lamb sukka, rogan jus

    Subz Thaal (d,n)

    tandoori stuffed potatoes, soya keema stuffed peppers, baby aubergine, salan sauce

    Mains are served with subz hariyali miloni, jeera pulao, assorted bread basket (d,gl,e)
    DESSERT
    Lemon Parfait (d)

    Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream

    Spiced Tamarind Margarita for fathers only
    .

    Allergens: (cr)-Crustaceans, (d)-Dairy, (e)-Eggs, (gl)-Gluten, (mu)-Mustard, (n)-Nuts, (so)-Soya, (v)-Vegan

    Dinner service, both a la carte and fathers day menu available, only one menu applies for the entire table

    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

  • Party Menus

    All main courses served with saag corn, aloo gobi adraki, jeera pulao & assorted breads, salad & raita

    VIEW PDF MENU
    MAHARAJA MENU

    Lunch £41.95 per person
    Dinner £46.95 per person

    STARTERS
    Murg Hariyalli Tikka (d)

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

    Tandoori machhli (d,mu)

    Tandoori mustard salmon infused with dill leaves

    Lamb seekh kebab (d)

    Fine spiced minced lamb skewered in the tandoor

    MAINS
    Dilli ka butter chicken (d)

    Tandoori chicken tikka cooked in a creamed tomato and fenugreek sauce

    Adraki bhuna gosht (d)

    Diced leg of lamb cooked with tomato -onion masala, infused with fresh ginger

    Main courses are served with saag makai, aloo gobi adraki, jeera pulao & assorted breads, salad & raita
    DESSERT
    Dark chocolate fondant (d)

    Orange curd ice cream

    MAHARANI MENU

    Lunch £41.95 per person
    Dinner £46.95 per person

    STARTERS
    Achari Paneer Tikka (d,mu)

    Paneer tikka marinated in pickle spices, caramelised onions and peppers

    Beetroot Cutlet (V)

    Spiced beetroot croquettes, beetroot murabba

    Dilli Ki Aloo Tikki (d)

    Cumin scented potatocake, sweet yoghurt, mint and tamarind chutney

    MAINS
    Paneer Butter Masala (d)

    Tandoori paneer tikka with tomato sauce tinged with fenugreek

    Shahi Malai Kofta (d,n)

    Spiced vegetable and cheese dumplings stuffed wiht spiced nuts and apricots in a tangy saffron sauce

    Main courses are served with saag makai, aloo gobi adraki, jeera pulao & assorted breads, salad & raita
    DESSERT
    Dark Chocolate Fondant (d)

    Orange curd ice cream

    SHAHI DELUXE PARTY MENU

    Lunch £49.95 per person
    Dinner £55.95 per person

    AMUSE BOUCHE
    STARTERS
    Murg Hariyalli Tikka (d)

    Chicken supreme marinated with fresh mint, coriander, green chillies, yoghurt

    Tandoori Machhli (mu,d)

    Tandoori mustard salmon marinated with mustard infused with dill

    EXOTIC SORBET
    MAINS
    Kori gassi

    Mangalorean chicken curry infused with kokum and mace

    Golmirch gosht

    Slow cooked goat with fresh peppercorns and curry leaves

    Tandoori Jhinga Butter Masala (cr,d)

    Tandoori king prawns in cream tomato and fenugreek sauce

    Main courses are served with saag makai, aloo gobi adraki, jeera pulao & assorted breads, salad & raita
    DESSERT
    Dark chocolate fondant

    Orange curd ice cream, mango bhapa doi

    .

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

    10% 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.

    Dishes are subject to availability.

Restaurant Michelin Bib Gourmand Petts Wood
HOURS

Monday to Friday
Lunch: 12noon — 2:45pm
Dinner: 5:30pm — 10pm

Saturday
Lunch: 12noon — 3pm
Dinner: 5:30pm — 10:30pm

Sunday
Lunch: 12:30pm — 3:30pm
Dinner: 5:30pm — 9:30pm

Restaurant Petts Wood reviews Indian Essence

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Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar
176-178 Petts Wood Rd,
Petts Wood, Kent, BR5 1LG

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01689 838 700