Name & Detail	Price	Images
Onion Bhaji Onion and fennel bound in gram flour batter and deep fried, Suitable for Vegetarians.	£4.50
Samosa Spice mincemeat or vegetable stuffed in to triangular pastry.	£4.50
King Prawn Puree Spiced king prawns served in thin fried bread.	£6.95
Murgh Nilgiri Strips of chicken cooked with onion and honey, wrapped in crispy pastry.	£6.50
Chicken Pakora Chicken coated in flour special thick paste, fried in ghee and served with mixed salad.	£6.50
King Prawn Butterfly King prawn cooked in different special spices and deep fried with breadcrumbs.	£6.50
Aloo Tikki Spiced peas wrapped in mashed potato, lightly fried. Suitable for vegetarians.	£4.50
Chicken Tikka Chat Grilled chicken cooked with green peppers, tomatoes, onions and special chat masala.	£5.50
Mazadar Ki Crab Succulent white crab stir fried with spring onions, garlic, ginger and coriander, accompanied by a mixed salad.	£6.95
Prawn Puree Lightly spiced prawns served on thin fried bread.	£6.50
Tikka Puree Marinated grilled boneless chicken on thin fried bread.	£6.50
Indian Fish Cak Indian fish mixed with onions, chillies, green pepper, coriander, served with a sweet chilli sauce.	£4.95

Tandoori Appetisers

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Tandoori Chicken Quarter Marinated spring chicken, grilled on skewers in the tandoor.	£4.50
Chicken or Lamb Tikka Chicken or lamb marinated in a spicy yoghurt, grilled on skewers in the tandoor.	£5.95
Tandoori Mix Lamb tikka, chicken tikka and sheek kebab.	£6.50
Tandoori King Prawn King prawns marinated in special spiced,cooked in skewers over charcoal, served with salad.	£7.50
Sheek Kebab Spiced minced lamb, skewered and grilled.	£5.50
Tandoori Mix Platte Murgh Nilgril, 2x chicken tikka, 2x vegetable samosa, 2x lamb tikka, and 2x sheek kebab.	£15.95
Achari Tikka Marinated specially in Bangladeshi pickles.	£6.95
Punjabi Gosth Kata Lamb cutlets smothered in a lemon and chilli paste, grilled in the tanoori.	£7.50

Tandoori Sizzling

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Tandoori Mixed Grill Tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, lamb tikka, sheek kebab and nan, served with mixed salad.	£14.95
Shashlick Grilled with green peppers, tomatoes, onions and tender smooth spices.	£10.95
Tandoori Chicken Half Marinated spring chicken, grilled on skewers in the tandoori.	£8.50
Tikka Chicken or lamb marinated in a spicy yoghurt, cooked in the tandoori, served with lemon, and mixed salad.	£9.50
Tandoori King Prawn Marianted king prawn, lightly spiced.	£15.95
Punjabi Gosth Kata Lamb cutlets smothered in a lemon and chilli paste, grilled in the tanoori, served with mint sauce, and salad.	£14.95

Thali Dishes

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Chef Special Thali Chicken or lamb, an assortment of chicken, lamb tikka, chicken/lamb passanda, bombay potatoes, cauliflower bhaji, pilau, rice, and nan.	£18.95
Vegetarian Thali An assortment of vegetable curry, mushroom bhaji, bombay potatoes, pilau rice, and nan.	£17.95

Chef’s Special Fish

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Fish Tikka Massala Mild Pan fried salmon or Indian fish,cooked in a specially blended sauce with a delicate mixture of spices and herbs.	£12.95
Garlic Fish Chilli Massala Bangladeshi sweet water fish cooked with garlic, green chilli, green pppers, ginger, tomato, and chef’s special spices.	£13.95

Vegetarian Specials

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Vegetable Dansak or Pathia Dansak; fresh vegetables with lentils, hot and sour sauce, Pathia; fresh vegetables with hot, sweet and sour spices in dry thick sauce.	£8.95
Vegetable Massala Mild Fresh mixed vegetables cooked in a creamy tomato, chilli, honey and coriander sauce.	£8.95
Vegetable Jalfrezi Seasonal vegetables cooked with green chillies, green peppers, onions, and hot paprika.	£8.95
Vegetable Shashlick Massala Fresh vegetables cooked with green peppers, tomatoes and onions, with special medium hot spices in a dry thick sauce	£9.95
Sabji Shaad Fresh mix vegetables, palak and lentils, cooked in tempered garlic oil	£9.95

Vegetable Side Dish

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Tarka Dall Lentils cooked with a temepring of garlic. Suitable for vegetarians.	£4.50
Sag Aloo Potatoes and spinach prepared with medium spice. Suitable for vegetarians.	£4.50
Bombay Aloo or Chana Potato or chickpeas cooked in a dry sauce. Suitable for vegetarians.	£4.50
Sag or Motor Paneer Spinach and cheese or peas and cheese.	£5.50
Mushroom or Sag Bhaji Mushroom or spinach cooked with medium spice. Suitable for vegetarians.	£4.50
Cauliflower Bhaji or Aloo Gobi Spicy cauliflower or potato and cauliflower. Suitable for vegetarians.	£4.50
Dall Massala Spicy lentils.	£4.50
Vegetable Curry Suitable for vegetarians.	£4.50
Niramish Dry mixed vegetable.	£4.50
Bhindi or Brinjal Bhaj Okra or aubergine cooked in a medium spice. Suitable for vegetarians.	£5.50

Tandoori Bread

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Nan Leavened bread freshly baked.	£2.95
Garlic Nan Smoothered in garlic and mincemeat.	£3.95
Peshwari Nan Stuffed with almonds, coconut and sultanas.	£3.95
Keeam Nan Stuffed with mincemeat.	£3.95
Cheese Nan Cooked with grated cheese and onion.	£3.95
Cheese Tikka Nan Marianted chicken with cheese stuffed in nan.	£4.50
Garlic Keema Chilli Nan Smoothered in garlic, mincemeat and chilli.	£5.50
Kulcha or Stuffed Nan Stuffed with onions, green peppers and fresh coriander or mix veg.	£3.95

House Specialities

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Chicken or Lamb Tikka Massala Mild Cooked in clay oven in a specially blended sauce with pure honey and delicate mixture of spices and herbs	£9.95
Butter Chicken Massala Succulent chicken marinated in a prized recipe, topped with special garlic butter sauce.	£9.95
Chicken or Lamb Tikka Jalfrezi Cooked with onions, tomatoes, green peppers, and fresh green.	£11.95
Chicken or Lamb Passanda Mild Delicate pieces of chicken or lambfillet, cooked in a cream and almond sauce, and topped with sultanas.	£9.95
Chicken or Lamb Achari Specially prepared for medium spices, cooked with Bangladeshi home, made pickle, garlic, ginger, coriander and herbs	£9.95
Chicken or lamb Shashlick Massala Marinated chicken or lamb grilled in tandoori with green peppers, tomatoes, and onions, cooked with speical medium hot spices in a thick sauce.	£14.95
Murgh or Gosht Zafrani Charboiled chicken or lamb smoothered in a spicy mustard, coriander, and chilli paste with lemon tang.	£9.95
Tandoori King Prawn Massala Cooked in a specially lended sauce with a delicate mixture of spices and herbs.	£15.95
Karahi Gusht or Chicken Chicken or lamb pieces cooked in a selected spices and herbs with tomato and green peppers, served in iron karahi.	£9.95
Black Pepper Chicken or Lamb Stir fried, sauteed with onions, mushrooms, tamarind and peppers in light herbs.	£11.95
Rajesthani Duck An aromatic duck dish enhanced with the flavour of dried aprocots,baby potatoes, malt vinager, and jaggery plam sugar.	£13.95
Murghi Massala Tandoori chicken cooked with minced meat, boiled egg, tomato, and fresh coriander.	£14.95
Garlic Chicken or Lamb Chilli Massala Cooked with garlic, sliced green chillies, green peppers, ginger, and tomato in a special spicy sauce.	£9.95
Murghi Bemisal Traditionally prepared chicken tikka, cooked with onions, root ginger, garlic, tomato, and coriander.	£9.95
Shahi Khana Khzana Meailions of chicken and king prawns, cooked with green peppers, tomatoes, and onions in a spicy mince meat sauce.	£14.95
King Prawn Shashlick Massala Marinated king prawns, grilled in tandoori with green peppers, tomato and onions, then cooked with medium hot spices in thick sauce.	£15.95
Kabuli Gosth or Murgh Chicken or lamb with chickpeas, green peppers, tomatoes and onions, cooked witgh medium hot spices and thick sauce.	£10.95
Karachi King Prawn Cooked with mustard, onion and selected spices.	£15.95

Chef’s Recommendation

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Satrangi Chicken Marinated chicken cooked with slices of sweet mango, in a medium spiced thick sauce and served with pilau rice.	£15.95
Tandoori Shaad Tandoori chicken, ground almonds, coconuts, and tomatoes served with special fried rice.	£15.95
Kalangi Chicken Marinated chicken cooked with spicy mince meat balls, baby potatoes with special herbs, in a medium spiced thick sauce, and served with pilau rice.	£15.95
Thamomi Sahi Boneless tandoori chicken, sliced almonds, sultanas and peas, fried with rice, topped with omelette, and cucumber, vegetable curry included.	£15.95

Sundries

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Pilau Rice Basmati aromatic rice.	£3.50
Plain Papadom or Spicy Papadom Thin, crispy Indian flatbread served with a choice of plain or spicy seasoning.	£0.90
Chutney and Pickles per person A selection of tangy chutney and pickles served per person.	£0.80
Plain Rice Boiled.	£2.95
Raita Yoghurt with onion or cucumber.	£2.50
Mushroom or Vegetable Rice Cooked with basmati rice.	£4.50
Paratha Buttered bread cooked in pan.	£3.50
Keema Pilau rice With spicy mince meat.	£4.95
Chips	£2.50
Special Rice Basmati rice cooked with peas, egg, and carrots.	£4.50
Coconut Rice Basmati rice cooked with coconut.	£4.50
Lemon Pilau Rice Basmati rice cooked with lemon, garlic and onion.	£4.50
Chapati Very thin bread.	£2.50
Shahi Pilau Rice Basmati rice cooked with almonds, raisins and sultanas.	£4.50
Tandoori Rot Brown flour baked in clay oven.	£2.95

Set Meals

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Set Meal – 1 For two persons; 2 papadoms and chutney, chicken tikka, onion bhaji (starter) chicken tikka massala or bhuna, and lamb bhuna, sag aloo, pilau rice, and nan.	£39.95
Set Meal – 2 For four persons; 4 papadoms and chutney, 2 chicken tikka, 2 onion bhaji (starter) prawn rogon, chicken tikka massala, chicken tikka jalfrezi and lamb bhuna, sag aloo, chana massala,2 pilau rice, and 2 nan.	£79.95

Authentic Indian

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Korma Mild and creamy Mild and creamy Indian-inspired dish with a rich flavour.	£8.95
Pathia Hot, sweet and sour slightly.	£8.95
Madras Rich and aromatic Indian curry dish.	£8.95
Vindaloo Spicy curry dish made with marinated meat in a rich tomato-based sauce.	£8.95
Bhuna Rich and aromatic Indian curry dish.	£8.95
Rogon Traditional Indian dish made with rich flavours.	£8.95
Dansak Hot, sweet and sour. Cooked with lentils and tempred with garlic.	£8.95
Curry	£8.95
Sag Spinach Spinach cooked with aromatic spices.	£8.95
Dupiaza Onion and bell pepper-based curry dish.	£8.95
Methi	£8.95

Special Balti Dishes

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Chicken or Lamb Balti Tender chicken or lamb in a rich, aromatic Balti sauce.	£10.95
Chicken or Lamb Jalfrezi Balti Cooked with green chillies, green peppers, and onions.	£12.95
Chicken or Lamb Balti Sag Cooked with spinach, onion, garlic and coriander Medium Hot	£11.95
Chicken or Lamb Tikka Balti Tender chicken or lamb in a rich, aromatic Balti sauce.	£12.95
Prawn Balti Succulent prawns in a rich, aromatic Balti sauce.	£11.95
King Prawn Balti Succulent king prawns in a rich, aromatic Balti sauce.	£15.95
Balti Supreme Chicken, lamb, prawn, and mixed veg.	£12.95
Bombay or Vegetable Balti Potatoes and veg cooked with garlic and cumin seeds.	£9.95

Biryani Dishes

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Chicken or Lamb Biriani Tender chicken or lamb in a flavorful rice dish.	£10.95
Prawn Birian Medium Hot	£11.95
Tandoori King Prawn Biriani Medium Hot	£15.95
Chicken or Lamb Tikka Biriani Tender chicken or lamb in a flavorful rice dish.	£11.95
Vegetable Biriani Medium Hot	£9.95
Prawn Birian Chicken Medium Hot	£11.95
Nawabi Tandoori Chicken Jalfrezi Biriani Hot	£13.95

New Exclusive Dishes

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Gujurati King Prawn Marinated king prawns grilled in tandoor oven,cooked with green chilli, coriander, turmeric, sun dried red chilli, mixed spices, and herb.	£15.95
Balchao Jhinga Shelled king prawns cooked in a tangy, tamarind, tomato and coconut milk sauce, finished off with tempered garlic oil.	£15.95
Gosht Aur Baigan Lamb cooked with turmeric, hot chilli powder, ground kardamom, fresh mint and aubergine in thick onion gravy.	£12.95
Haash or Gosht Aur Sag Wild duck or lamb coated in chilli paste cooked with spinach,white kidney beans, green chillies, and cumin in clarified butter.	£14.95
Narial Murgh Traditionally prepared chicken breast cooked with fresh ginger, garlic, cardamom, ground black pepper, ghee, salt, yoghurt, coconut milk, whole green chilli, coriander and special Indian herbs	£15.95
Paneer Shashlick Massala East Indian cottage cheese, marinated in home made yoghurt, mix spices and green peppers, grilled in tandoor with thick sauce.	£12.95
King Prawn Goodi King prawn or queen prawn cooked with fresh tomato, peppers, courgettes, chilli, potato, and coriander in Bangladeshi special spices in thick sauce.	£15.95
Dumka Murgh and Gosht Chicken or lamb cooked with baby onions, peppers, tomatoes, fresh chilli, and our own special spices.	£13.95

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St Albans Tandoori Restaurant (FAQs)

General FAQs

Q1: What types of cuisine does this restaurant offer?
A: This establishment primarily offers Indian and Asian cuisine, with vegetarian options also available.

Q2: Are there specific dishes cooked in the tandoor oven?
A: Yes, the menu features several Tandoori Appetisers and Tandoori Sizzling items, including various Tikka preparations.

Q3: What is included in the Chef Special Thali?
A: The Chef Special Thali includes chicken or lamb curry, assortment of tikka, bombay potatoes, cauliflower bhaji, pilau rice, and nan bread.

Q4: Does the menu specify dishes containing nuts?
A: Yes, several items, such as Peshwari Nan and some Tandoori dishes, are explicitly marked with a ‘Nuts’ endorsement.

Q5: What vegetarian main dishes are available?
A: Vegetarian options include Vegetable Dansak or Pathia, Vegetable Massala Mild, Vegetable Jalfrezi, and Paneer Shashlick Massala.

Q6: What types of bread are available?
A: The restaurant offers Nan, Garlic Nan, Peshwari Nan, Keeam Nan, Cheese Nan, and Chapati among other bread options.

Q7: Are there any specific house specialties listed?
A: Yes, House Specialities include dishes like Butter Chicken Massala, Chicken or Lamb Tikka Massala Mild, and Rajesthani Duck.

Q8: What rice options are available for side orders?
A: Side orders include Plain Rice, Pilau Rice, Mushroom or Vegetable Rice, Special Rice, Coconut Rice, and Keema Pilau rice.

Q9: Are set meals designed for multiple people?
A: Yes, there are Set Meal options available designed to cater for two persons and for four persons.

Q10: Do any dishes come served with rice included?
A: Several Chef’s Recommendation dishes, like Satrangi Chicken and Kalangi Chicken, are served with pilau rice included in the price.

Pricing FAQs

Q1: How does the price of a standard Nan compare to a speciality Nan?
A: A plain Nan is priced lower than stuffed options like Peshwari Nan or Keeam Nan.

Q2: Are there any options for sharing a meal at a set price?
A: Set Meal options are available which bundle starters, mains, sides, and bread for two or four people at fixed total prices.

Q3: Is there a price difference between vegetarian and meat options for similar dishes?
A: Generally, standard vegetable main dishes are priced slightly lower than equivalent chicken or lamb versions of similar preparations.

Q4: What is the typical price range for the main curry dishes?
A: Most standard Authentic Indian curry dishes are listed at a uniform price point per portion size.

Q5: Are vegetable side dishes priced consistently?
A: Most standard vegetable side dishes are priced equally, although items like Sag or Motor Paneer cost slightly more.

Q6: Is there a price difference between Chicken Tikka and Lamb Tikka starters?
A: Chicken or Lamb Tikka starters are listed at the same price point for either meat choice.

Q7: How are items sold individually priced compared to set meals?
A: Purchasing items a la carte usually costs more than selecting one of the designated Set Meal options for two or four people.

Q8: What is the cost of the simplest rice option?
A: The Plain Rice option is typically the least expensive rice item available on the menu.

Q9: Does ordering a King Prawn dish affect the overall cost significantly?
A: Yes, King Prawn options in dishes like Biriani or Balti are among the higher-priced main course selections.

Q10: Are any items priced below one pound?
A: Yes, the Chutney and Pickles per person selection and the Plain or Spicy Papadom are priced below one pound sterling.

Popular Items at St Albans Tandoori Restaurant

St Albans Tandoori Restaurant is a traditional Indian dining spot in the UK known for rich curries, tandoori grills, biryani, balti dishes, and classic South Asian comfort food, making it a strong choice for full, flavour-packed meals.

The Chicken Tikka Masala is one of the most popular choices, offering a creamy, mildly spiced curry that’s widely enjoyed
The Chicken or Lamb Balti is commonly selected for its thick, spicy sauce and hearty portion size
The Chicken Biryani is a favourite for those wanting a complete rice-based meal with aromatic spices and tender meat
The Tandoori Mix Platter is often chosen for a variety of grilled meats served with smoky flavour straight from the tandoor
The Vegetable Jalfrezi is preferred by spice lovers looking for a hotter, vegetable-based curry option

Budget-Friendly Choices at St Albans Tandoori Restaurant

If you’re ordering on a budget, St Albans Tandoori offers several affordable curries, rice dishes, and starters that still feel filling and satisfying.

Start with simple curries or biryani portions to get a full meal at a reasonable price.

Option Type	What to Expect	Smart Choice Example
Value meals	Full curry with rice or naan	Chicken Tikka Masala
Light meals	Small curry or starter portions	Samosa
Saver deals	Simple rice-based meals	Chicken Biryani
Everyday picks	Basic curry with sides	Balti with rice

Choosing a Chicken Tikka Masala is one of the easiest ways to get a full, satisfying meal
Samosas and starters are the most budget-friendly snack options
Biryani is often a complete meal on its own, making it good value

What to Order at St Albans Tandoori Restaurant Based on Your Needs

The menu is traditional and rich, so your best choice depends on whether you want something mild, spicy, or filling.

For solo meals: A Chicken Tikka Masala with naan or rice is a balanced and safe choice
For curry lovers: Chicken or Lamb Balti offers a stronger, more traditional flavour
For rice lovers: Chicken Biryani is a complete and filling one-plate meal
For grill lovers: The Tandoori Mix Platter gives a smoky, charred meat experience
For budget-conscious users: Samosas and basic curry dishes are the most affordable options

If you prefer something spicier, Balti or Jalfrezi-style dishes deliver a stronger heat and bolder flavour.

What to Know Before Ordering from St Albans Tandoori Restaurant

Before ordering, it helps to understand how portions and spice levels work.

Curry dishes can range from mild (korma-style) to very spicy (jalfrezi-style)
Biryani is typically a full meal and can be quite filling on its own
Tandoori platters are best for sharing or larger appetites
Naan and rice are often ordered separately depending on the dish
Portion sizes are generally generous compared to fast-food style takeaways

Is St Albans Tandoori Restaurant Halal, Vegan, or Vegetarian Friendly?

St Albans Tandoori offers a mix of meat and vegetarian Indian dishes, making it suitable for a wide range of diets.

Category	Availability
Halal	Common in UK Indian restaurants; confirm locally
Vegetarian	Good availability in curries, sides, and starters
Vegan	Limited but some vegetable curries may be suitable

Alternatives to St Albans Tandoori Restaurant

If you’re looking for similar Indian restaurants in the UK, these are popular alternatives.

Malaraj Indian Restaurant & Takeaway is known for traditional curries and tandoori dishes
offers rich balti, biryani, and classic curry options
is popular for house specials and modern Indian curry dishes