• Restaurant Petts Wood Bromley Menu

Menus


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 squid rings with cafreal spices, konkani dust

    £11.45
    JALPARI (D)

    Pan-seared hand dived scallops, textures of peas, wasabi dust, crispy seaweed

    £13.95
    TANGRA CHILLI PRAWNS (GL,CR,SO)

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

    £13.75
    KHASTA MURG (D)(G)

    Atul’s signature chicken tikka pie, mixed berry compote

    £11.95
    GILAFI LAMB SEEKH KEBAB (D)

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

    £12.95
    DAKSHIN DUCK MOMOS (GL)

    Smoked Gressingham duck mince, chettinad spices, sun-dried tomato, gorkha chutney

    £12.95
    MURG TIRANGA (D,GL)

    Trio of chicken: lehsuni malai tikka, murg hariyali tikka and chicken lollipop with a zesty baby leaf salad

    £12.45
    CHANGEZI CHAMPEIN (D)

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

    £23.95
    WAGYU BEEF TUNDAY KE KEBAB (D)

    Smoked wagyu beef minced patties, pickled baby carrots, feta cheese

    £18.95
    TANDOORI RATTAN (D,CR,MU)

    An assortment of our signature kebabs: lehsuni malai king prawn, lamb chop and chicken hariyali tikka, mango and mustard salad

    £19.45
    SUBZ THAAL (D)

    Rampuri paneer tikka, achari tandoori broccoli, pineapple chutney

    £10.45
    RAJ KACHORI (D,GL)(V)

    Regal street food- wheat crisp, green chickpeas, splash of chutneys, Mumbai sev, fresh pomegranate

    £10.45
    BEETROOT CHOP (D,N)(V)

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

    £10.45
    MAIN COURSES
    KEBAB PLATTER (CR,D,MU)

    A selection of kebabs – lehsuni malai king prawn, lamb chop, mustard salmon, hariyali chicken tikka and amritsari chicken tikka served with fresh mango and mustard salad

    £24.95
    TANDOORI LEHSUNI MALAI JHINGA (CR,D)

    Tandoori grilled king prawns marinated with hung curd, fresh cream and wild garlic marinade

    £23.95
    CHINGRI MALAI CURRY (CR,MU,N,D)

    Pan- seared king prawns, silky coconut sauce tinged with green chillies and mustard

    £23.95
    GOAN FISH CURRY (MU)

    Chargrilled Cornish monkfish tail, cafreal podi, coconut and dried red chillies sauce

    £24.95
    LOBSTER PEPPER FRY (D,CR)

    Tandoori chargrilled lobster, stir fried lobster in crushed peppercorn, tomato-onion masala, pak choi

    £47.95
    MURG MAKHANI (D)

    Tandoori corn-fed chicken tikka in a creamed tomato and fenugreek sauce

    £17.25
    KORI GASSI

    Southern spiced chicken curry cooked with kokum and mace

    £17.95
    DHABA MURG (MU,D)

    Homemade chicken curry and potato,wholespices, ginger and fresh coriander

    £16.95
    TANDOORI MURG (D)

    Chargrilled half a spring chicken, rustic dried red chillies and chef Atul’s special masala rub, smoked lentil puree with plum

    £17.95
    STEAK TWO WAYS (D)

    Chargrilled Angus fillet steak, beef vindaloo curry, gunpowder masala chips

    £26.95
    RAILWAY LAMB CURRY

    Anglo-Indian lamb rump curry with masala roast potatoes, lamb cutlet and pak choi

    £24.95
    GOLMIRCH GOSHT

    Best cuts of diced goat leg cooked with fresh peppercorns, curry leaves – A coastal delicacy

    £20.45
    AWADHI LAMB NALLI NIHARI (D,GL)

    Lamb shank cooked in an aromatic lamb stew, Nihari spices, masala baby potatoes

    £23.95
    KATCHI MIRCH KA GOSHT (D,N)

    Best cuts of neck fillet lamb, aromatic onion and cashewnut sauce, baby potato, bharwan padron peppers

    £19.95
    SHAHI GUCCHI KA KOFTA (N,D)

    Morel and cheese dumplings, saffron korma sauce

    £15.95
    CHUTNEY TANDOORI PANEER BUTTER MASALA (D)

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

    £14.95
    MIRCH BAINGAN KA SALAN (V)

    Chargrilled baby aubergine, stuffed peppers, Hyderabadi coconut sauce

    £13.95
    VEGETABLES
    CHAPATI ALOO GOBI MASALA (V)

    Spiced cauliflower and potatoes in a tangy tomato-onion masala

    £7.75
    AMRITSARI PINDI CHOLE (V)

    Spiced chickpeas and potatoes, tomato masala tinged with caraway seeds

    £7.75
    SAAG MAKAI (D)

    Creamed spinach with sweetcorn, tempered with garlic

    £7.45
    KALONJI BAINGAN (V)

    Baby aubergines cooked in a tangy tomato – onion masala, onion seeds tadka

    £8.95
    JAIPURI BHINDI DO PYAAZA (V)

    Fresh okra tossed with fresh onions, tomatoes , dried mango powder, spring onions

    £8.95
    DAAL (V)

    Yellow or black lentil (D) – speciality of the house

    £6.75
    GREEN CHILLI PAKODA (V)

    Stuffed Dutch green chillies, 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 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)

    £23.95
    TANDOORI ROTI (GL)(V) / NAAN (GL,D,E)

    Wholemeal Bread / Plain Bread

    £4.75
    PUDINA PARATHA (GL,D) PESHWARI (D,N,E,GL) AMRITSARI KULCHA (D,GL) KADHAI CHICKEN KULCHA (D,GL,E)
    £5.75
    KEEMA NAAN (D,GL,E)

    Naan, stuffed with Spicy Ground Lamb

    £5.75
    CHEESE AND CHIVES NAAN (D,GL,E)
    £5.75
    BREAD BASKET (D,GL,E)

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

    £11.45
    ACCOMPANIMENTS
    POMEGRANATE RAITA OR SADA DAHI (D)

    Yoghurt: pomegranate and cucumber or plain

    £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, (SO)-Soya, -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

  • A Taste of Kerala

    SUPPER CLUB INDIAN ESSENCE
    25TH FEBRUARY 2026

    £58.95 per person
    £49.95 pairing wine

    Due to availability, listed vintages may occasionally be substituted with the closest match

    KERALA FRITTO MISTO

    Crumb-fried baby squid and prawns, curry leaf and sriracha mayonnaise (cr,d)

    Chapel Down Reserve Rosè Brut | Kent | England
    SCALLOPS MOILLIE

    Pan–seared hand dived scallops, moillie sauce,wasabi dust

    Chablis Domaine Des Genèves | Burgundy | France
    MEEN POLLICHATHU

    Sea bream marinated with Keralan spices, fresh coconut and curry leaves wrapped in banana leaf, steam cooked served with raw onions and tomato salad

    Alba Vega Albarino | Spain
    NADAN KOZHI CHICKEN CURRY

    A classic rustic village style chicken curry, southern whole spices, coconut, served with thalassery biryani, cucumber pachadi (d,mu)

    Los Haroldos Estate Malbec | Mendoza | Argentina
    KERALA LAMB PEPPER FRY

    An aromatic South Indian dry roast slow cooked leg of lamb cooked with crushed black peppercorns, curry leaves in coconut oil served with malabar paratha (mu,d)

    Primitivo Di Manduria Doc Lirica | Italy
    ADA PRADHAMAN PANNA COTTA

    Burnt jaggery and black pepper ice cream (d)

    Ginestet Classique Sauternes | France
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    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, (D)-Dairy, (E)-Eggs, (GL)-Gluten, (MU)-Mustard, (N)-Nuts, (SO)-Soya, (V)-Vegan

  • 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 WINES

    AMUSE BOUCHE
    ALOO TIKKI CHAAT (D)

    Pan–fried, cumin scented potato cake, splash of chutneys, Mumbai sev, fresh pomegranate

    Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier | Chapel Down Rosé Reserve | Kent | England | 2021
    JALPARI (D)

    Pan-seared hand-dived scallops, textures of peas, wasabi dust, crispy seaweed

    Riesling |Pikes Hills & Valleys | Clare Valley | Australia | 2024

    Or
    LOBSTER PEPPER FRY (D,CR)

    Tandoori chargrilled lobster, stir-fried lobster in crushed peppercorn, tomato-onion masala, pak choi (£18 supplement)

    Chardonnay | Chablis Domaine Des Genèves | Burgundy |France | 2022
    EXOTIC SORBET
    KOLKATA CHICKEN CHAAP (D,N)

    Chargrilled chicken supreme, simmered in a creamy aromatic Mughlai gravy, jeera pulao

    Pinot Noir | Les Mougeottes | Languedoc | France |2024
    NAWABI LAMB

    Fennel scented lamb chop, golmirch gosht, grilled asparagus, garlic naan

    Tempranillo | Bodegas Riojanas | Rioja | Spain | 2019
    DUO CHOCOLATE DELICE (D,E)

    Pineapple ice cream

    Trebbiano, Malvasia, Sangiovese | Fattoria Dei Barbi | Tuscany | Italy | 2015
    PESCATARIAN TASTING MENU

    £65.95 PER PERSON
    £105.95 WITH PAIRING WINES

    AMUSE-BOUCHE
    ALOO TIKKI CHAAT (D)

    Pan–fried cumin scented potato cake, splash of chutneys, Mumbai sev, fresh pomegranate

    Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier | Chapel Down Rosé Reserve | Kent | England | 2021
    JALPARI (D)

    Pan-seared hand-dived scallops, textures of peas, wasabi dust, crispy seaweed

    Riesling |Pikes Hills & Valleys | Clare Valley | Australia | 2024

    Or
    LOBSTER PEPPER FRY (D,CR)

    Tandoori chargrilled lobster, stir fried lobster in crushed peppercorn, tomato -onion masala, pak choi (£18 supplement)

    Chardonnay | Chablis Domaine Des Genèves | Burgundy |France | 2022
    EXOTIC SORBET
    MIRCH BAINGAN KA SALAN (V)

    Chargrilled baby aubergine, stuffed peppers, Hyderabadi coconut sauce

    Albarino | Alba Vega | Galicia | Spain | 2023
    GOAN FISH CURRY (MU)

    Chargrilled Cornish monkfish tail, cafreal podi, coconut and dried red chillies sauce

    Pinot Noir | Les Mougeottes | Languedoc | France |2024
    DUO CHOCOLATE DELICE (D,E)

    Pineapple ice cream

    Trebbiano, Malvasia, Sangiovese | Fattoria Dei Barbi | Tuscany | Italy | 2015
    VEGAN TASTING MENU

    £65.95 PER PERSON
    £105.95 WITH PAIRING WINES

    AMUSE-BOUCHE
    ALOO TIKKI CHAAT

    Pan–fried cumin scented potato cake, tamarind chutney, Mumbai sev, 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

    Chenin Blanc | Family Man Free Run Steen | Western Cape | South Africa | 2025
    EXOTIC SORBET
    MIRCH BAINGAN KA SALAN

    Chargrilled baby aubergine, stuffed peppers, Hyderabadi coconut sauce

    Albarino | Alba Vega | Galicia | Spain | 2023
    JACKFRUIT KOFTA

    Spiced jackfruit kofta, Goan sauce

    Pinot Noir | Les Mougeottes | Languedoc | France |2024
    STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING

    Vanilla bean ice cream

    Sémillon | Maison Ginestet | Sauternes | France | 2020
    VEGETARIAN TASTING MENU

    £65.95 PER PERSON
    £105.95 WITH PAIRING WINES

    AMUSE-BOUCHE
    ALOO TIKKI CHAAT (D)

    Pan–fried cumin scented potato cake, splash of chutneys, Mumbai sev, fresh pomegranate

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

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

    Chenin Blanc | Family Man Free Run Steen | Western Cape | South Africa | 2025
    EXOTIC SORBET
    CHUTNEY 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 | 2024
    SHAHI GUCCHI KA KOFTA (D,N)

    Morel and cheese dumplings, saffron korma sauce

    Tempranillo | Bodegas Riojanas | Rioja | Spain | 2019
    DUO CHOCOLATE DELICE (D,E)

    Pineapple ice cream

    Trebbiano, Malvasia, Sangiovese | Fattoria Dei Barbi | Tuscany | Italy | 2015
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    Allergens: (CR)-Crustaceans, (D)-Dairy, (E)-Eggs, (GL)-Gluten, (MU)-Mustard, (N)-Nuts, (SO)-Soya, -Vegan (V)

    Due to availability, listed vintages may occasionally be substituted with the closest match.

    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 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) – £6

    STARTERS
    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 • Chicken Lollipop (gl)
    MAINS
    Kolkata Chicken Chaap (d,n)

    chargrilled chicken supreme, simmered in a creamy aromatic Mughlai gravy, jeera pulao

    Lamb Sukka with Malabar Paratha (d,gl)

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

    Goan Fish Curry

    pan-seared fish (catch of the day), hara muttar ka chokha, Goan coconut sauce, pak choi

    Mirch Baingan Ka Salan (v)

    chargrilled baby aubergine, stuffed peppers, Hyderabadi coconut sauce

    (more vegetarian options available upon request)
    All main courses are served with a vegetable of chef’s choice and pulao rice
    BREADS £4.50 EACH
    Naan (gl,e,d) • Garlic Naan (gl,e,d) • Tandoori Roti (gl) • Kadhai Chicken Khurchan Kulcha (gl,e,d) • Peshwari Naan (gl,e,d,n)
    DESSERTS
    Nolen Gur Mishti Doi (d,n)

    with langcha

    Dark Chocolate Fondant (d)

    orange curd ice cream

    Ice Cream (d)

    pineapple ice cream & salted caramel 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

  • Weekday Dinner Menu

    Available – for up to 10 people.

    Two courses £30 | Three courses £34
    Sunday – Wednesday 5:30pm – 10:00pm

    STARTERS
    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

    Lamb Boti Kebab (d)

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

    Dakshin Duck Momos (gl)

    smoked Gressingham duck mince, Chettinad spices, sun-dried tomato gorkha chutney

    Raj Kachori(v)(d, gl)

    regal street food-wheat crisp, green chickpeas, splash of chutneys, Mumbai sev, fresh pomegranate

    ADDITIONAL NIBBLES (£4.50 each)
    Onion Bhaji (v) • Samosa Chaat (gl,d) • Crispy Squid • Chicken Lollipop (gl)
    MAINS
    Lamb Sukka with Malabar Paratha (d, gl)

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

    Chingri Malai Curry (cr,mu,n,d)

    pan- seared king prawns, silky coconut sauce tinged with green chillies and mustard

    Kolkata Chicken Chaap (d,n)

    chargrilled chicken supreme, simmered in a creamy aromatic Mughlai gravy

    Steak Two Ways (£9 supplement) (d)

    chargrilled Angus fillet steak, beef vindaloo curry, gunpowder masala chips

    Mirch Baingan Ka Salan (d)

    chargrilled baby aubergine, stuffed peppers, Hyderabadi coconut sauce

    (more vegetarian options available upon request)
    All main courses are served with chef’s choice of vegetable and pulao rice
    BREADS (£4.50 EACH)

    Naan (gl,e,d) • Garlic Naan (gl,e,d) • Tandoori Roti (gl) • Kadhai Chicken Khurchan Kulcha (gl,e,d) • Peshwari Naan (gl,e,d,n)

    DESSERT
    Nolen Gur Mishti Doi (d,n)

    with langcha

    Sticky Toffee Pudding (gl, v)

    vanilla bean ice cream

    Spiced Apple and Plum Crumble (d)

    with cinnamon 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

  • Weekend Lunch

    SATURDAY – SUNDAY
    12:00 – 3:00PM

    Two courses £26 | Three courses £30
    Add 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

    Dakshin Duck Momos (gl)

    smoked Gressingham duck mince, Chettinad spices, sun-dried tomato, gorkha chutney

    Wagyu Beef Tunday Ke Kebab (£5 Suppl) (d)

    smoked wagyu beef minced patties, pickled baby carrots, feta cheese

    Beetroot Chop (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 • Chicken Lollipop (gl)
    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

    Chingri Malai Curry (cr,mu,n,d)

    pan- seared king prawns, silky coconut sauce tinged with green chillies and mustard

    Tandoori Murg (d)

    chargrilled half a spring chicken, rustic dried red chillies and Chef Atul’s special masala rub, smoked lentil puree with plum

    Kolkata Chicken Chaap (d, n)

    chargrilled chicken supreme, simmered in a creamy aromatic Mughlai gravy

    Steak Two Ways (£9 supplement) (d)

    chargrilled Angus fillet steak, beef vindaloo curry, 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 rice
    BREADS (£4.50 EACH)

    Naan (gl,e,d) • Garlic Naan (gl,e,d) • Tandoori Roti (gl) • Kadhai Chicken Khurchan Kulcha (gl,e,d) • Peshwari Naan (gl,e,d,n)

    DESSERT
    Nolen Gur Mishti Doi (d,n)

    with langcha

    Sticky Toffee Pudding (gl, v)

    Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

    Spiced Apple and Plum Crumble (d)

    with cinnamon ice cream

    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

  • Valentine’s Menu

    13th & 14th February 2026

    £54.95 per person
    Rose bud for the lady
    £30 Per person deposit

    Lunch: 12:00 – 2:45pm
    Dinner: 5:30pm – 8:15pm or 8:30pm onwards

    AMUSE BOUCHE

    Romantic medley of poppadums with spiced mango chutney Tokri chaat (d,gl)

    STARTERS

    (choose any one)

    Tiger prawns (cr,so,gl)

    sweet chilli sauce, onions and peppers

    Murg tiranga (d,gl)

    trio of amritsari murg tikka, hariyali tikka and chicken lollipop

    Duck chettinad momos (so,gl,d)

    tomato gorkha chutney

    Textures of lamb (d,gl)

    lamb chop, galouti kebab and lamb potli samosa

    Spiced potato and beetroot chop (d,mu,gl)

    coated with dry mango infused semolina, mustard mayonnaise

    MAINS

    (choose any one)

    Tandoori kebab platter (cr,mu,d)

    king prawn, malai and hariyali chicken tikka, mustard salmon tikka and lamb boti

    Shahi patiala lamb nalli (d)

    Welsh mountain lamb shank with baby potatoes

    Samudri khazana (cr,mu,d)

    king prawn, scallop, sea bass, green mussels and asparagus in malabar sauce

    Kerala chicken curry

    chargrilled chicken supreme, aromatic coconut sauce tinged with curry leaves and kokum

    Morel kofta (d,n)

    spiced morel and vegetable dumplings, awadhi sauce

    Main course is served with subz hariyali, saffron pulao and a romantic bread basket (d,gl,e)
    DESSERT
    Rose parfait (d)

    honeycomb ice cream, chocolate coated strawberry

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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

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

  • Holi Menu

    3rd & 4th March 2026

    £43.95 per adult | £27 .95 per child
    £20 Deposit required

    AMUSE BOUCHE

    Golgappa shots with vodka masala pani (gl)

    STARTERS

    (Choose any one)

    Tangra chilli paneer (so,d,gl)

    crispy batons of cottage cheese, red onions, Peppers in a sweet chilli sauce

    Bhalla papdi chaat (d,gl)

    lentil dumpling, wheat crisps, spiced chickpeas, splash of chutneys, mumbai sev

    Amritsari macchi

    deep fried pollock with punjabi masala

    Reshmi chicken seekh kebab (d)

    baby leaf salad

    Crispy prawn koliwada (cr)

    sriracha mayonnaise

    Lamb keema pao (d,gl)

    minced lamb and liver masala with bun maska and minted onions

    MAINS COURSE

    (Choose any one)

    Dilli ka butter chicken (d,n)

    pulled tandoori chicken breast, creamed tomato and fenugreek sauce tinged with crushed almond and cashewnuts

    Muttai pomfret thokku (mu)

    South Indian style pomfret and egg masala curry

    Kebab platter (cr,mu,d)

    a selection of kebabs – lime scented king prawn, lamb boti kebab, mustard salmon, lehsuni malai tikka and hariyali chicken tikka

    Pan-seared king prawns (mu)

    with pickled turnips and mappas sauce

    Lamb pepper fry (mu)

    best cuts of leg of lamb, tomato onion masala, crushed peppercorn, curry leaves and fresh ginger

    Shahi malai kofta (d,n)

    pickle infused vegetable and cottage cheese dumplings, in a tangy sauce

    Navrattan tarkari handi subz biryani (d,gl)
    Main course is served with aloo gobi muttar masala, dal makhni, jeera pulao and garlic coriander naan (d,gl,e)
    DESSERT
    Mithai platter (chef’s special)
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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 1 2.5% will be added to your bill

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

  • Mother’s Day

    MOTHER’S DAY
    15TH MARCH

    £43.95 per adult | £28.95 per child (8yrs to 12yrs)
    Rose petal bellini for mothers only
    £20 pp deposit required

    Lunch two seatings: 12:00 – 2:45pm | 3:00 – 5:45pm
    Dinner: 6:00 – 10:00pm

    À la carte & mother’s day menu available, one menu applies for the entire table

    STARTERS

    (choose any one)

    Tokri chaat (d,gl)

    a regal street food chaat, splashed with chutneys

    Prawn momos (so,gl,cr)

    gurkha tomato chutney

    Crispy fried squid

    with chilli and lime dressing

    Fine spiced minced lamb (d)

    skewered in the tandoor

    Basil infused chicken hariyali tikka (d)

    grapes and corn salad

    MAIN COURSES

    (choose any one)

    Goan seafood curry (cr,mu)

    king prawn, sea bass, mussels and grilled asparagus, Goan sauce

    Katche mirch ka achari gosht (d)

    slow cooked neck fillet, pickle spices, yoghurt and garam masala, baby potatoes

    Samudri khazana do piaza (cr)

    king prawn, sea bass, mussels, tomato onion masala

    Chargrilled Norfolk chicken supreme (d)

    chettinad sauce, masala cauliflower kempu

    Sri Lankan lamb sukka (d,gl)

    malabar paratha

    Kebab platter (cr,mu,d)

    an assortment of bhatti ka murg tikka, chicken chaap, mustard salmon, lamb boti kebab and tandoori prawn

    Shahi navrattan andhra subz biryani

    a melange of vegetables, dum cooked with curry leaves, guntur chilles, served with salan and pineapple raita

    Shahi kofta (d,n)

    spiced vegetable and cheese dumplings, awadhi sauce, bharwan simla mirch

    Main course is served with saag corn, podi aloo, lemon rice and garlic coriander naan (d,gl,e)
    DESSERT
    Duo chocolate delice (d)

    salted caramel and honeycoombe ice cream

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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

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

  • Easter Menu

    5th and 6th April

    £43.95 per adult | £27.95 per child (8yrs to 12yrs)
    £20 Deposit required

    Lunch two seatings: 12:00 -2.45 pm | 3:00 – 5:45 pm
    Only Easter menu available
    Evening: 6:00 – 10:00pm

    A la carte and easter menu available in the evening, one menu applies for the entire table

    STARTERS

    (choose any one)

    Kaffir lime marinated Scottish salmon (d,mu)

    and dill raita

    Tandoori rattan (cr,d)

    an assortment of tandoori prawn, lamb boti kebab and chicken malai tikka (£4 supplement)

    Basil infused chicken reshmi kebab (d)

    baby leaf salad

    Steamed duck pepper fry momos (d,so,gl)

    with tomato gurkha chutney

    Soya mince and cottage cheese pie (d,gl,so)

    kumquat chutney

    MAINS

    (choose any one)

    Pan-seared king prawns (cr)

    bok choy and coconut & tamarind sauce

    Fenugreek & cinnamon marinated chargrilled half a spring chicken (d)

    salad & makhani sauce

    Roasted marinated leg of lamb with trimmings (d)

    egg ghee roast, masala garlic chilli potatoes, rogan jus

    Rajasthani spiced tandoori angus fillet steak (d)

    laal maas, gunpowder spiced masala chips (£8 supplement)

    Chilli and garlic marinated aubergine (so, v)

    peppers, caramelised onion sauce

    All main courses are served served with podi aloo, saffron pulao and garlic coriander naan (d,gl,e)
    DESSERT
    Peanut butter parfait (d,n)

    chocolate samosa, burnt jaggery ice cream

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    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

  • Father’s Day Menu

    21ST JUNE 2026

    £46.95 per adult | £28.95 per child (8 to 12 years)
    £15 Deposit required

    Lunch: 1st seating 12:00 -2.45 pm | 2nd seating 3:00 – 5:45 pm
    Father’s Day menu only
    Evening: 6:00 – 10:00pm

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

    APPETISERS

    (choose any one)

    Crispy Kale Patta Chaat (d)

    crispy kale batter-fried with gram flour, served with spiced potatoes and chickpeas, splash of chutney, Mumbai sev, fresh pomegranate

    Crispy Fried Squid

    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 (d)

    lehsuni malai tikka, murg hariyali 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

    Fish Recheado (d ,mu)

    Pan-fried sea bream marinated in a tangy Goan recheado masala, coconut and dried red chilles sauce, Goan potato mash

    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
    Passion Fruit and White Chocolate Tart (d,gl)

    honeycombe 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

    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

    NOLEN GUR MISHTI DOI WITH LANGCHA (d,n)

    Spiced pistachio compote, fruit gel

    STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING (gl, v)

    Vegan vanilla ice cream, caramelised fig

    DUO CHOCOLATE DELICE (d,e)

    Pineapple ice cream

    SPICED APPLE AND PLUM CRUMBLE (d)

    Cinnamon ice cream

    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

    ICE CREAM (e) & SORBET £8.50

    Pineapple • raspberry ripple • orange curd • cinnamon • exotic sorbet

    DESSERT WINES 75ML
    SAUTERNES | MAISON GINESTET | FRANCE 2020
    £9
    ROYAL TOKAJI LATE HARVEST | TOKAJ-HEGYALJA | HUNGARY 2018
    £10
    VIN SANTO | FATTORIA DEI BARBI | TUSCANY | ITALY 2011
    £10
    PORT 50ML
    TAYLORS | DOURO VALLEY | PORTUGAL 2019
    £8
    SANDEMAN | DOURO VALLEY | PORTUGAL
    £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 | English Breakfast |Fresh Mint

    £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.

  • Party Menus

    MAHARAJA MENU

    Lunch £42.95 per person
    Dinner £48.95 per person

    Aloo Tikki Chaat (D)

    Pan–fried cumin scented potato cake, 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

    Kolkata Chicken Chaap (D,N)

    Chargrilled chicken supreme, simmered in a creamy aromatic Mughlai gravy

    Katchi Mirch Ka Gosht (D,N)

    Best cuts of neck fillet lamb, aromatic onion and cashewnut sauce, baby potato, bharwan padron peppers

    All main courses served with saag corn, aloo gobi adraki, jeera pulao, assorted breads (D,GL,E), salad & raita
    Duo Chocolate Delice (D,E)

    Pineapple ice cream

    MAHARANI MENU

    Lunch £42.95 per person
    Dinner £48.95 per person

    Aloo Tikki Chaat (D)

    Pan–fried cumin scented potato cake, splash of chutneys, Mumbai sev, fresh pomegranate

    Bharwan Paneer Tikka (D)

    Chargrilled paneer tikka stuffed with baby spinach and mint chutney

    Beetroot Chop

    Spiced beetroot croquettes, beetroot murabba

    Achari Tandoori Broccoli

    Tender broccoli florets marinated with pickle spices

    Kalonji Baingan

    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

    Duo Chocolate Delice (D,E)

    Pineapple ice cream

    SHAHI DELUXE MENU

    Lunch £51.95 per person
    Dinner £58.95 per person

    AMUSE BOUCHE
    Aloo Tikki Chaat (D)

    Pan–fried cumin scented potato cake, 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

    Exotic Sorbet
    Kori Gassi

    Southern spiced chicken curry cooked with kokum and mace

    Golmirch Gosht

    Slow cooked goat with fresh peppercorns and curry leaves

    Chingri Malai Curry (CR, MU, D, N)

    Pan-seared king prawns, silky coconut sauce tinged with green chillies and mustard

    All main courses served with saag corn, aloo gobi adraki, jeera pulao, assorted breads (D,GL,E), salad & raita
    Special 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

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