Traditional Fine Dining in Petts Wood by Chef Atul Kochhar
Please note this is a sample selection; we warmly invite you to view our current menus for the latest bespoke seasonal offerings, strictly guided by our Michelin Bib Gourmand culinary standards.
A Michelin Bib Gourmand Culinary Heritage Experience in Kent
Indian Essence beautifully retains the charm and soul of traditional Indian cooking, elevated by Chef Atul Kochhar’s inventive, contemporary touches. By balancing vibrant regional flavours, subtle spice blends, and the incredible aromas of our tandoor, we promise a truly first-class, authentic taste of India.
Authentic Spices and Traditional Masterpieces
Begin your traditional dining experience with our evocative starters. Savour playful Golgappa shots served with a spiced vodka masala pani, or enjoy our Paneer 65—lightly battered cottage cheese expertly seasoned with curry leaves and dried red chillies. Explore street food classics like our crispy aloo samosa chaat and Keema Pao, featuring rich minced lamb and liver masala served with a buttered bun and minted onions. For seafood and poultry, we offer Amritsari Macchi, a Punjabi-style fried fish scented with carom seeds; crispy fried squid with chillies and lime; and Bhatti Ka Murg Tikka—supreme of chicken marinated in cumin and garam masala, perfectly paired with cherry chutney.
Our main courses celebrate the diverse culinary heritage of India. Choose from comforting regional specialities such as Muttai Thokku, a deeply flavoured South Indian egg masala curry, or classic Punjabi-style butter chicken. Seafood options include succulent king prawns in a vibrant jalapeño, mango, and coconut sauce, or pan-seared sea bass accompanied by pickled turnips and a delicate mappas sauce. Meat lovers will appreciate the Adraki Bhuna Gosht, featuring the finest cuts of leg of lamb slow-cooked with onions, tomatoes, and fresh ginger, or our comprehensive Kebab Platter. Vegetarians can delight in Nadru Kofta—lotus stem and vegetable dumplings in a tangy sauce—or the aromatic Navrattan Tarkari Handi Subz Biryani. Every main course is generously served with aloo gobi muttar masala, our signature dal makhni, jeera pulao, and freshly baked garlic and coriander naan.
Conclude your meal with Chef Atul Kochhar’s specially curated dessert platter, followed by our handcrafted petit fours.
