Menu

Our menu changes with the seasons and the catch. Prices shown are for dine-in; takeaway prices may vary. Ring us on 017683 53550 for any dietary questions — we are happy to adjust dishes.

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Free ATMs on Boroughgate, a short walk away
Vegan & Vegetarian Friendly

Special Occasions

10 Course Tasting Menu
Booking Only — Minimum of 10 people
£70 per person
Whole Slow-Cooked Lamb Leg
An impressive whole lamb leg, carefully marinated for 24 hours in our signature blend of aromatic spices, then slow-roasted for hours to achieve melting tenderness. Accompanied by roasted seasonal vegetables, delicately spiced rice, and warm freshly baked breads.
£195 (Serves Four, 48 hours’ notice required)

Starters

Bell Pepper
Roasted pepper, slow cooked, stuffed with chicken, rice & coriander
£7.95
Onion Bhajee
Crisp onions moulded into round balls, deep fried in gram flour batter until golden brown
£5.50
Samosa
Deep fried triangular pastry filled with either meat or veg
£5.50
Chicken Tikka
Succulent pieces of chicken spiced & grilled in a charcoal oven
£6.95
Lamb Tikka
Tender lamb spiced and grilled in a charcoal oven
£7.50
Sheek Kebab
Minced lamb with herbs and spices skewered and barbecued
£6.95
Tandoori Chicken
Spring chicken marinated in yoghurt & selected herbs grilled in the oven
£6.95
Chicken Chat
Chicken cooked with chat masala served on a puree bread
£6.95
Prawn Puree
Lightly spiced prawns served on a puree bread
£6.95
Chicken Pakora
Strips of chicken coated in batter deep fried
£7.95
Tandoori Mix Kebab
Combination of chicken, lamb and mince
£8.95
Lamb Chop
Marinated spicy lamb chops (chef's recommendation)
£8.95

Sundries

Pappadom
£0.85
Chutney Tray
£3.50
Chips
£2.95
Lime Pickle
£0.95

Vegetable Selections

Bombay Alu
Spicy Mild Potato
£5.50
Sag Alu
Spinach & Potato
£5.50
Gobi Alu
Cauliflower & potato
£5.50
Mushroom Bhajee
Spicy Mushroom
£5.50
Vegetable Bhajee
Selection of Mixed Veg
£5.50
Sag Paneer
Spinach and Indian Cheese
£6.95
Sag Bhajee
Spicy Spinach
£5.50
Bhaigan Bhajee
Spicy Aubergine
£5.50
Tarka Dhall
Spicy Lentils
£5.50

Biryani Dishes

Cooked with mild spices & Basmati rice, served with a medium vegetable curry sauce

Chicken Biryani
£13.95
Lamb Biryani
£15.95
Prawn Biryani
£13.95
Vegetable Biryani
£10.95
Chicken Tikka Biryani
£15.95
Lamb Tikka Biryani
£16.95
King Prawn Biryani
£17.95
Mix Biryani
£17.95

Bread

Nan
Freshly baked unleavened bread
£3.95
Peshwari Nan
Sweet with sultanas and almonds
£4.50
Stuffed Nan
Stuffed with potatoes and vegetables
£4.50
Keema Nan
Stuffed with spicy minced meat
£4.50
Garlic Nan
Freshly baked unleavened bread with garlic
£4.50
Chapati
£1.95
Thin Paratha
Thin flaky bread fried in butter ghee
£3.10
Paratha
Flaky bread fried in butter ghee
£4.50
Alu Paratha
Flaky bread fried in butter ghee, stuffed with potatoes
£6.50
Tandoori Roti
Dry unleavened bread
£3.95
Keema Paratha
£7.95

Rice Selections

Boiled Rice
£3.95
Pilau Rice
£4.25
Egg Rice
£4.95
Mushroom Pilau Rice
£4.95
Vegetable Pilau Rice
£4.95
Lemon Chili Rice
£4.95
Onion Pilau Rice
£4.95
Garlic Pilau Rice
£4.95
Keema Pilau Rice
Minced Lamb
£4.95
Special Pilau Rice
Egg & Peas
£4.95

Tandoori Dishes

Chicken Tikka
Succulent cubes of chicken marinated in yoghurt and mild spices
£13.95
Lamb Tikka
Succulent cubes of lamb marinated in yoghurt and mild spices
£14.95
Tandoori Chicken
Spring chicken on the bone marinated in yoghurt and mild spices
£15.95
Shashleek (Chicken or Lamb)
Marinated with spices and herbs, skewered with slices of onion, green peppers and tomatoes
£15.95
Mixed Grill
A Combination of tandoori chicken, sheek kebab, chicken tikka and lamb tikka, served with a nan bread
£17.95
Tandoori King Prawns
Succulent king prawns marinated in a special yoghurt sauce with fresh herbs and mild spice
£16.95
Tandoori Lamb Chops
Succulent lamb chops marinated in a special Voujon sauce with fresh herbs and mild spice
£16.95

Traditional Dishes

Styles available: Madras (hot, finely chopped onions, tomatoes & fresh herbs) / Dupiaza (chunky green peppers, caramelised onions, slightly hot) / Korma (mild, sweet exotic creamy sauce with milk, butter & cream) / Rogan Josh (tomato flavoured, medium dry, fresh herbs & ground spices) / Dhansak (sweet, sour and hot, lentils and fresh pineapples) / Bhuna (thoroughly garnished with coriander, onions, capsicum, tomatoes, medium dry) / Sagwalla (fresh spinach & garlic, medium hot) / Pathia (medium spices, hot, sour & sweet) / Vindaloo (hot, greater use of green & red chillies, lemon & potato)

Chicken or Prawn
£11.95
Lamb
£12.95
Chicken Tikka
£12.95
King Prawn
£15.95
Vegetable
£10.95

Gaffa’s Recommendation

Mauri (Fresh Fennel) 🌶🌶
Tender lamb cooked with fresh garlic, green chilli and strips of fennel in fairly hot sauce
£16.95
Kodu 🌶🌶
Home style tender lamb cooked with streamed butternut squash in hot naga chilli paste sauce
£17.95
Mahi-Mahi 🌶
The famous Bengali speciality — pan fried fish simmered in freshly ground spices with cauliflower and aubergine
£16.95
Jhal Jhol (chicken or lamb) 🌶🌶
Fusion of jalfrezi and masala together creates flavoursome dish
£14.95
Sharisha 🌶
Pieces of chicken breasts fried in mustard seeds smothered in a creamy dijon mustard and cream sauce. Garnished with roasted pumpkin seeds.
£14.95
Panch Phoron
The famous 5 spice chicken and fresh mango combined roasted garlic in a medium sauce
£14.95
Imli (Chicken or Lamb) 🌶
Sliced mushrooms, onions, bay leaf, cinnamon cooked in unique sauce finished tangy fruity tamarind sauce
£14.95

Chef’s Special

71 Special 🌶🌶
Marinated strips of chicken mince meat kidney beans in medium hot sauce
£15.95
Achar Tikka (Chicken or Lamb) 🌶
Aromatic flavoured of pickles and ground spices produce this rare and prized flavoured
£14.95
Bengali Garlic Chilli 🌶🌶
A great Indian classic from the northern provinces of India. A fiery hot flavour is created by slicing chillies to create a rich but hot texture
£14.95
Naga Masala (Chicken or Lamb) 🌶🌶🌶
Succulent tender meat cooked with ground ginger, garam masala and host of other spices in a very hot pickled sauce
£15.95
Butter Chicken
A combination of mild paprika and light spices used to create this creamy mild delicacy
£13.95
Jhinga 🌶🌶
Succulent king prawns in roasted lentils, ginger, chilli pickle and finished with lemon zest
£16.95
Methi Ghost (Lamb) 🌶🌶
Lamb cooked with methi, medium spiced garnished with lemon, cherry tomatoes, herbs and spices
£15.95

House Specials

Prices shown: Chicken Tikka / Lamb / Prawn at listed price. King Prawn £16.95, Vegetable £11.95

Chilli Masala 🌶🌶
Cooked with green pepper, ginger, garlic, green chillies, tomatoes and coriander
£16.95
Badami
A very rich mild creamy sauce with flaked almonds, mixed herbs lightly spiced
£15.95
Korai 🌶
Prepared in a cast iron koral, very rich flavour achieved by using fresh herbs and delicate flavour in spice
£13.95
Jalfrezi 🌶🌶
Prepared with ginger, green chillies and fresh coriander leaves cooked in rich spiced gravy
£13.95
Balti 🌶
Cast iron pan with handles, medium to hot flavoured sauce
£13.95
Masala
The most popular dish. Cooked with our own special masala sauce
£13.95
Allergen information: Please tell us about any allergies or dietary needs when ordering. We use nuts, dairy, gluten, and mustard in our kitchen. All dishes are prepared fresh and can often be adjusted.
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