Allergens

All items are prepared in the same kitchen, therefore we cannot guarantee that products are free from allergens and cross contamination. If you have a food allergy or intolerance that may harm your health please contact us directly before placing your order. (V) indicates dishes suitable for Vegetarians, and (Vg) indicates dishes suitable for vegans.

Menu

Nibbles

A simple beginning

  • Crisps & Chutneys (Vg)

    A trio of Bengali accompaniments to enjoy with papadams - smoked aubergine, roasted tomato and onion-tomato relish.

    Contains: Gluten  

    Dietary: Suitable for Vegans

    • £5.00
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Bazaar Plates

Street dishes from the lively bazaars

  • Chinatown Devil (Vg)

    A Tantara signature - crisp cauliflower in umami rich sauce inspired by Kolkata’s Chinatown 🌶️.

    Contains: Gluten, Sesame, Soya  

    Dietary: Suitable for Vegans

    • £6.00
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  • Calcutta Onion Bhaji (Vg)

    Crisp onion and spinach fritters, hot from the kadhai. Best enjoyed while gossiping.

    Contains: Eggs  

    Dietary: Suitable for Vegans

    • £5.00
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  • Kolkata Chicken Chop

    A Kolkata favourite. Crisp breadcrumb coated chicken croquette, delicately spiced and fried until golden.

    Contains: Gluten, Eggs, Mustard

    • £6.50
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  • Tangra Chilli Chicken

    Fried chicken with garlic, soy sauce, green chilli and peppers - smoky, spicy and sweet 🌶️

    Contains: Gluten, Eggs, Sesame, Soya

    • £7.00
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  • Dhaka Chaap Fry

    Slow cooked lamb stir-fried with aromatic chaap spices, caramelised onions, peppers and green chilli. An Old Dhaka favourite 🌶.

    Contains: Dairy

    • £8.00
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  • Cabin Fish Cutlet

    A cabin classic fishcake. Flaked fish, potato, herbs and warming spices, crumbed and fried golden.

    Contains: Gluten, Eggs, Fish, Mustard

    • £7.00
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  • Chittagong Chilli Fish

    Lightly battered fish tossed in a tangy sticky chilli glaze with garlic and green chillies.

    Contains: Gluten, Eggs, Fish

    • £7.00
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  • Drunken Prawns

    King prawns wok-tossed with garlic, ginger, green chilli, soy and rice vinegar - a late-night Chinatown classic 🌶️.

    Contains: Crustaceans, Mustard, Sesame, Soya

    • £8.00
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Cabin Favourites

For the table

  • Kosha Bhuna

    Slow-braised lamb in a dark Bengali masala, reduced with caramelised onions to a rich, deeply spiced finish 🌶️

    • £13.00
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  • Bungalow Lamb Madras

     Slow cooked lamb in a spicy Madras curry, inspired by the old Dak bungalows of Bengal.

    • £12.50
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  • Sylhet Lamb Saag

    Tender lamb and spinach in a rich garlic and onion masala, gently spiced throughout.

    • £12.50
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  • Chicken Tikka Masala (N)

    Tandoori marinated chicken in a rich creamy gravy, gently spiced throughout.

    Contains: Dairy, Nuts

    • £11.00
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  • Calcutta Chicken Korma (N)

    Royal chicken slow-cooked in a velvety cashew gravy, gently spiced in the traditional Bengali style.

    Contains: Dairy, Nuts

    • £11.00
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  • Cabin Chicken Curry

    A comforting chicken curry inspired by the cosy cabin cafés of Calcutta 🌶️.

    • £11.00
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  • Dhaka Chicken Jalfrezi

    A Bangladeshi-style stir-fried chicken tossed with onions, peppers, smoked chillies and mustard 🌶️

    • £11.00
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  • Kolkata Biryani

    Layered chicken and potato biryani, slow-cooked in a sealed pot with fragrant basmati rice. Raita served alongside 🌶️

    Contains: Dairy

    • £13.00
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  • Shorshe Maach

    Flaky fish bathed in a mustard sauce that bites, soothes and lingers like Bengal itself 🌶️.

    Contains: Dairy, Fish, Mustard

    • £16.00
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  • King Prawn Malai

    The classic Chingri Malai. King prawns in a gently spiced coconut gravy, finished with mustard.

    Contains: Dairy, Crustaceans, Mustard

    • £14.00
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  • Paneer Kalia (V)

    Paneer in a rich Bengali-style gravy, layered with spice and finished with butter and cream 🌶️.

    Contains: Dairy  

    Dietary: Suitable for Vegetarians

    • £10.00
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  • Bengal House Daal (V)

    Golden lentils tempered with ghee, cumin and garlic - gently spiced and traditionally light in consistency.

    Contains: Dairy

    Dietary: Suitable for Vegetarians

    • £8.00
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  • Niramish Vegetable Bhuna (Vg)

     Seasonal vegetables gently simmered in a rich caramelised onion masala with Bengali spices.

    Dietary: Suitable for Vegans

    • £10.00
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Accompaniments

Alongside the meal

  • Steamed Rice (Vg)

    Fragrant, fluffy white rice.

    Dietary: Suitable for Vegans

    • £3.00
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  • Pulao Rice (V)

    Aromatic basmati rice with ghee and whole spices.

    Contains: Dairy  

    Dietary: Suitable for Vegetarians

    • £3.00
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  • Peas Pulao (V)

    Basmati rice with green peas, ghee and delicate spices.

    Contains: Dairy  

    Dietary: Suitable for Vegetarians

    • £4.00
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  • Chaler Roti (Vg)

    Two traditional Bengali rice flour flatbreads.

    Contains: Soya  

    Dietary: Suitable for Vegans

    • £3.00
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  • Paratha (V)

    Flaky layered flatbread, crisped with ghee richness.

    Contains: Gluten, Dairy, Eggs

    Dietary: Suitable for Vegetarians

    • £3.50
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  • Cabin Fries (Vg)

    Crisp golden fries dusted with our house spice blend.

    Dietary: Suitable for Vegans

    • £3.00
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  • Buttered Baby Potatoes (V)

    Baby potatoes sautéed in garlic herb butter, finished with panch phoron spice.

    Contains: Dairy  

    Dietary: Suitable for Vegetarians

    • £5.00
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  • Cucumber Mint Raita (V)

    Yoghurt with cucumber, mint, cumin and sea salt.

    Contains: Dairy  

    Dietary: Suitable for Vegetarians

    • £2.00
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  • Bengal Salad (Vg)

    Seasonal salad with cucumber, tomato, onion and kasundi dressing.

    Contains: Mustard  

    Dietary: Suitable for Vegans

    • £3.00
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Sweets & Drinks

To conclude

  • Tantara Firni (V) (N)

    Chef’s saffron and rose rice pudding from old Bengal, sprinkled with pistachio and topped with soft coconut bonbons, served chilled.

    Contains: Dairy, Nuts

    Dietary: Suitable for Vegetarians

    • £5.00
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  • Vanilla Cheesecake (V)

    Classic baked vanilla cheesecake with a smooth, creamy finish. 

    Contains: Dairy, Eggs May Contain: Nuts

    Dietary: Suitable for Vegetarians

    • £6.00
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  • Coca Cola

    • £2.00
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  • Coke Zero

    • £2.00
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  • Fanta

    • £2.00
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  • Still Water

    • £2.00
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