TULSI CHICKEN TIKKA:
Garlic and basil grilled chicken
SMOKED CHICKEN TIKKA:
House smoked chicken, doused in tikka dry rub
LAMB KEEMA:
MInced lamb with green peas and cumin
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HALAL
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SABJEE: Green peas, crushed potato,
coriander and Chilli (V)
F
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6.95
Chaakoo Style wrap made using a warm soft
tortilla with the filling from your choice below.
All tiffins served with Bombay slaw & chutney,
served 12-4pm.
AN ORIGINAL
BOMBAY CAFÉ
ED / HA
L
ER
CHAAKOO
STYLE
ROOMALI ROTI
THE ORIGINAL BOMBAY CAFES OTHERWISE KNOWN AS IRANI CAFÉS,
WERE OPENED BY THE PERSIAN & IRANIAN IMMIGRANTS WHO CAME TO
INDIA IN THE 19TH CENTURY. IRANI CAFES WERE POPULAR
CAFÉ SIDES
KACHUMBER, 2.00
Indian chopped salad, cucumber,
onion & tomato.
CHAAKOO SLAW, 2.00
Spicy Bombay style coleslaw.
RAITA, 1.50
FOR IRANI CHAI TEA AND A MELTING POT MENU OF CLASSIC IRANIAN
Yogurt, cucumber, fresh coriander & spices.
GRILL DISHES & CLASSIC BOMBAY DISHES ALIKE.
JEERA RICE, 1.95
THEY WERE FREQUENTED & ENDORSED BY STUDENTS, TAXI DRIVERS, LADIES
OF THE NIGHT & LAWYERS AKIN, AS THE WORLD PASSED BY OUTSIDE.
Basmati rice, cumin seeds, onions.
LEMON RICE, 2.25
IN THE 1950s OVER 350 IRANI CAFÉS THRIVED BUT TODAY ONLY 25 EXIST.
Basmati rice, fenugreek seeds,
mustard seeds, fresh lemon juice.
AT CHAAKOO WE HAVE STRIVED TO KEEP THE FEEL & EXPERIENCE AS
MASALA FRIES, 1.95
SEEK KEBAB: Minced lamb with lime,
coriander and chilli
SIMILAR AS POSSIBLE, COMPLETE WITH A LITTLE ADDED EXTRA. ENJOY
PANEER & VEGETABLE:
Hot cubes of paneer cheese with mixed
spiced vegetables. (V)
YOUR VISIT, WHETHER YOU POP IN FOR A CHAI, BOMBAY SLINGER OR
MIXED PICKLE, 1.00
CHAATINAR. THERE ARE NO RULES!
CHUTNEY, 1.00
IRANI KEBABS
In times gone by, street vendors cooked on khule grills. Marinated
meats smoked as hungry punters ate from newspapers & supped
cold beer Hindi style, we use tandoor, robata & khule type grills in
our kitchens.
Skinny fries with masala seasoning.
INDIAN
SALADS
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SMOKED CHICKEN
TIKKA, 5.95
Our own whisky chip smoked chicken,
drowsed in our tikka dry rub served with
homemade mint chutney.
KALMI KEBAB, 5.95
Flame grilled pieces of Thai chicken,
tossed in cashews, gram flour & spices.
SEEKH KEBAB, 6.95
Minced lamb marinated with lime, coriander &
cumin, grilled over the coals with mint sauce.
TANDOORI CHAAT, 5.95 (V) SPICED LAMB CHOPS, 8.50
Steeped overnight in a middle eastern blend
of spices with ginger & garlic,
finished over open coals.
Spiced potatoes, delicate chickpeas and
rocket, splashed in a sweet tamarind
dressing
CAULIFLOWER, 3.95 (V)
TANDOORI SPICED
WINGS, 4.95
3.50
Marinated in yogurt & classic tandoor spices,
slowly grilled over coals.
TULSI CHICKEN TIKKA, 5.95
Sizzling hot chicken pieces basted in a garlic
& basil paste served with homemade mint chutney.
As good as they get chicken wings tossed in our
incredibly hot Bombay house sauce, served with ice :)
TANDOORI KING PRAWN, 9
King prawns steeped in our house smoked
tandoori rub, flash flamed on the robata grill and
finished in citrus lemon.
HUMBLE CURRIES
ROGAN JOSH, 5.95
DHANSAK, 5.95
Long cooked lamb, onions, peppers & tomatoes,
Kashmiri style with yogurt.
Indicatively a persian curry of chicken, lentils,
vegetables & a blend of 15 spices.
LAMB SAAGWALLA, 6.50
CHICKEN LABABDAR 5.95
Tender lamb & spinach cooked in traditional west
Punjabi spices.
HANDI LAMB, 6.95
A deep rich red leg of lamb curry, cooked with
potatoes, carrots and cardamom.
LAMB MADRAS, 6.50
Everyone’s favourite old style curry originally
from Madras (tamil / nadu).
BUTTER CHICKEN, 5.95
OMG! Tandoor chicken & tomatoes, cashews,
green cardamom in mildly spiced butter sauce.
CHICKEN MADRAS, 4.95
Originally from Madras (Tamil/Nadu)
Fairly hot curry, with fresh ground spices
& chilli powder.
SAAG PANEER, 5.95 (V)
Lababdar is Hindi for soft & creamy,
this chicken tikka dish is cooked in a rich brown
onion gravy & butter sauce with capsicums,
tomatoes & cream, in the traditional Delhi style.
a classic jalfrezi dish of spiced spinach, studded
with cubes of creamy fried paneer cheese.
From Turkish origin, braised chicken in mildly
spiced sauce made with yogurt & ground cashew.
CHICKEN CHETTINAD, 5.95
Coconut, curry leaves & spices,
hailing originally from South India.
JINGA MASALA PRAWN, 8
A rich velvety Goan style red curry
with shaved ginger.
BOMBAY
SMALL PLATES
LAMB SAMOSA, 4.95
Crispy filo pastry, minced lamb,
onions & spices.
SABJEE SAMOSA, 3.95
(V) Crispy filo pastry, green peas,mashed
potatoes, green chilli & fresh coriander.
OKRA MASALADAR
4.50
(V) Fresh okra, onion, tomatoes
& masaladar sauce.
SHAKAHARI, 3.95
overnight cooked black lentils & red kidney beans
on tandoor, tomato puree, fresh ginger & cream.
BOMBAYPOTATOES, 3.95(V)
Fish pakora in a coriander
& green chilli batter.
(V) Crispy fried vegetable pakora.
MASAHARI, 4.50
Crispy fried chicken pakora.
BOMBAY
BAKERY
­—
KEEMA MATAR, 5.50
Awadhi lamb is slow cooked in spice stock &
layered with rice. An abiding cafe favourite.
MInced Lamb simmered with garden peas, garlic
and ground spices, enriched with a splash of cream.
ALOO BAIGAN, 4.50
KOFTA CURRY, 5.50
(V) Sweet baby aubergines, cooked with a blend of
rich spiced potatoes.
3.50
DAAL MAKHANI, 4.85 (V)
baby potatoes cooked with onions,
mustard seeds & curry leaves.
DUM BIRYANI, 5.95
Sweet pineapple and mango rocket salad
tossed in our house mango chilli dressing
MACHALI, 4.95
CURRIES
KERALA MONK FISH, 9
CHAAKOO
HOUSE SALAD
TARKA DAAL, 3.95 (V)
lentils with a spicy tempering of onions, green
chillies, tomatoes & spices.
KORMA, 4.95
CHEFS CAFÉ SPECIAL
From the land of spices, monk fish curry, coconut,
ginger, garlic & mustard seeds.
ALOO CHANA SALAD
Take a skewer & pierce pineapple, capsicum
& paneer, dip it in garam masala, vinegar & cumin
then grill.
Iranian kofta meatballs in our
cafe curry sauce.
NAAN
1.50
PESHWIRI NAAN
1.95
GARLIC NAAN
1.70
THE CAFÉS
ICE CREAMS
& SHAKES
— ICE CREAM —
VANILLA
TOASTED COCONUT
PISTACHIO
TURKISH DELIGHT,
— 1.50
PER SCOOP
— MILKSHAKES —
All made with Crolla’s vanilla ice cream
TOASTED COCONUT
PISTACHIO
TURKISH DELIGHT
ALL 3.25
WINES
— WHITE WINE —
SAUVIGNON BLANC, CHAAKOO
Chile, 12% – 4.65 (175ml), 17.95 (btl)
Dry and crisp, with loads of zingy citrus and tropical fruit flavours. Good on its own and matches
lighter foods such as salads, chicken or seafood.
RUEDA VERDEJO, BERONIA
Spain, 2015, 13% – 5.45 (175ml), 20.95(btl)
An intense nose with aromas of ripe stone fruits and aromatic herbs with floral touches. On the
palate, it is full, fruity and dry with a long finish.
GEWURZTRAMINER, LOS GANSOS
Chile, 2015, 13.5% — 5.65 (175ml), 21.95 (btl)
It displays a complex and expressive nose filled with the aromatic presence of fresh fruits, rose
petals and hints of spices and lychee fruit. Rich, opulent and young; very balanced and persistent.
RIESLING RESERVE, LORENTZ Alsace, 2015, 12% – 25.95 (btl)
Pale yellow colour, with an expressive and refined nose filled with citrus and white flower aromas.
It has a lively, refreshing acidity, great structure and a clean, dry finish.
PINOT GRIS, LAWSON’S DRY HILLS
New Zealand, 2013, 13.5% – 27.95(btl)
This wine exhibits charming aromas of fresh pears, nectarines and citrus. The palate has a lovely
balance with concentrated fruit, crisp acidity and a sliver of sweetness. An elegant wine with a rich
complex finish.
ALBARINO, PAZOS DE LUSCO, Spain, 2015, 13% — 29.95(btl)
This wine takes its cues from its stony landscape. This is a stone-scented, mineral and structured
Albarino with a full and voluptuous mouthfeel.
— RED WINE —
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CHAAKOO
Chile, 13% — 4.65 (175ml), 17.95 (btl)
A smooth, rounded, mellow and well balanced Cabernet. Bright raspberry red in colour with rich
blackberry aromas, whilst soft and easy drinking.
LASSIS &
HOT DRINKS
— LASSIS —
MANGO, 2.95
STRAWBERRY, 2.95
SWEET MINT, 2.95
PASSIONFRUIT&LIME,3.25
CARAMELISED
PINEAPPLE, 3.25
GUAVA&RASPBERRY,3.25
— SQUEEZED JUICE —
ORANGE, 2.60
— CHAI —
First and foremost, our famous
CHAI TEA
Single, 1.95 / Pot to share, 2.95
— COFFEE —
CAPPUCCINO, 2.20
LATTE, 2.20
ESPRESSO, 1.80
DBL ESPRESSO, 2.20
AMERICANO, 2.00
CAFÉ
PUDDINGS
PINOT NOIR, LOS GANSOS Chile, 2015, 13% — 5.45 (175ml), 20.95 (btl)
Beautiful red and violet colours with aromas of berries, black cherries, sweet fruits, mixed in with
hints of toasty oak. Soft sweet fruits with fine tannins give a rich silky texture on the palate.
CRUNCHIE CHOCOLATE
MOUSSE 5.50
— LIQUOR —
CHEEKY—CHOC—CHAI
5.00
MALBEC, MONTANES, Argentina, 2015, 14% — 5.65 (175ml), 21.95 (btl)
Amrut Single Malt with our scrumptious chai
and a touch of chocolate.
GULAB JAMON, 4.95
Hot cardamom sugar dusted doughnuts
with honey rose syrup.
MANGO & BANANA
CRUMBLE, 4.95
Red ruby colour with violet hints. Raspberry and spices on the nose. A modern fruit forward style
of Malbec with subtle oak influence, giving lovely sweet spicy notes.
SHIRAZ, COORONG ESTATE, Australia, 2014, 14% — 21.95 (btl)
This classic Australian Shiraz combines heady aromas of smoky, dark fruit and subtle hints of mint.
Spicy blackberry and plum flavours on the palate are followed by a long, smooth finish. Great with
lamb dishes and cheese.
PINOTAGE, FRANSCHHOEK CELLAR
South Africa, 2015, 13.5% — 23.95 (btl)
A vibrant ruby colour, mulberry and plum aromas with hints of chocolate spice. The long lasting
flavour is full of soft fruit.
— ROSE WINE —
ZINFANDEL ROSE, ZINNIA, California, 2014, 10% — 4.65 (175ml), 17.95 (btl)
A lovely, refreshing rose with lots of ripe raspberry and strawberry characters.
— SPARKLING —
DEMI-SEC CAVA, VILARNAU, Spain, 11.5% — 4.45 (125ml), 27.95(btl)
Pale straw in colour with a fine mousse of bubbles. Its slightly sweet fizz is delicately flavoured
with fresh citrus and apple and has a refreshing balancing acidity. The one to try!
CHAMPAGNE GRAND BRUT, PERRIER JOUET
France, NV, 12% — 59.95 (btl)
Floral and fruity variations. The elegance and finesse of an unwavering style. A perfect introduction
to the floral, stylish and diamond-cut style of the Perrier-Jouët house.
— LOOSE LEAF TEA —
ASSAM, 2.00
DARJEELING, 2.00
BREAKFAST TEA, 2.00
PEPPERMINT, 2.00
EARL GREY, 2.00
CAMOMILE, 2.00