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5 Course Special Offer (for 1)
Poppadom One starter One Main Rice or chips Nan bread
£15.50

Kebabs, Shish & Grill

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Chicken Tikka Kebab
Fresh off the tandoor oven, then pan fried and extensively flavoured from the use of special spices and onion. Chicken tikka cooked in our oven pan-fried in onions and spices. Served with fresh nan bread or with chips and salad. Authentic Indian takeaway. Fresh off the tandoor oven, then pan fried and extensively flavoured from the use of special spices and onion.
£8.00
Mixed Kebab & Shish
Fresh off the tandoor oven, then pan fried and extensively flavoured from the use of special spices and onion. Chicken tikka kebab, lamb tikka kebab, one skewer of meat kofta cooked in our tandoor oven, pan-fried in onions and spices. Served with fresh nan bread or with chips and salad. Authentic Indian takeaway.
£12.00
Meat Kofta Shish Kebab
Fresh off the tandoor oven, then pan fried and extensively flavoured from the use of special spices and onion. Meat kofta barberqued in the tandoor oven, then pan-fried in special spices and onions. Served with fresh nan bread or with chips and salad. Authentic Indian takeaway.
£9.50
Naga Chicken Tikka Kebab
Fresh off the tandoor oven, then pan fried and extensively flavoured from the use of special spices and onion. Naga chicken tikka cooked in our oven pan-fried in onions and with hot naga spices. Served with fresh nan bread or with chips and salad. Authentic Indian takeaway.
£8.00
Lamb Tikka Kebab
Fresh off the tandoor oven, then pan fried and extensively flavoured from the use of special spices and onion. Lamb tikka cooked in our oven pan-fried in onions and spices. Served with fresh nan bread or with chips and salad. Authentic Indian takeaway.
£9.00
Naga Lamb Tikka Kebab
Fresh off the tandoor oven, then pan fried and extensively flavoured from the use of special spices and onion. Naga lamb tikka cooked in our oven pan-fried in onions and with hot naga spices. Served with fresh nan bread or with chips and salad. Authentic Indian takeaway.
£9.00

Street Menu

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Dirty Massala Fries
Our massala fries are made with chicken tikka, garlic, special caramalised onions, peppers, meghna special herbs and spices.
£6.95
Naga Tandoori Wings 6 Pieces
Marinated in our special recipe with a kick of naga chilli 🌶️ cooked in the tandoor oven then pan fried in our special caramelised onions.
£5.00
Wraps
Popular from our street menu, made with freshly baked naan bread. Choice of Chicken tikka wrap, Sheekh kebab wrap, Paneer tikka wrap (V) and Special wrap (mix of chicken tikka and sheekh kebab). All wraps are made fresh, pan fried with our special spices and onions, salad and our own special wrap sauce!
£5.00
Daal Puri 2 Pieces
Spiced lentil filled fried bread
£2.00
Tandoori Wings 6 Pieces
Marinated in our special recipe cooked in the tandoor oven then pan fried in our special caramelised onions.
£4.50
Flamin Crispy Chicken Bites and Chips
Crispy chicken bites served with chips.
£3.95
Curry Sauce and Chips
Crispy chips smothered in a rich and creamy curry sauce.
£4.00

Smithy’s Indian Takeaway

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Smithy’s Indian Takeaway
Chicken bhuna, lamb bhuna, prawn bhuna, mushroom rice “large”, bag of chips, keema nan and 9 poppadoms also a saag aloo. Authentic Indian takeaway.
£36.00

Meghna Munch Box

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Meghna Munch Box
The Meghna Munch Box contains a choice of your naan bread, topped with chips and choices of your meats or veg option, pan fried with onions, garlic and peppers spiced in our special sauce, drizzled with garlic Mayo and chilli sauce (optional). And a can of drink.
£10.00

Set Meals

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Smithy’s Indian Takeaway!
Chicken bhuna, lamb bhuna, prawn bhuna, mushroom rice (large), bag of chips, keema naan, and 9 poppadoms……Oh and a saag aloo as well please Mick!
£36.00
Meal for One
Chicken or lamb tikka starter, chicken or meat balti, naan or pulao rice, and poppadomms or chutney.
£11.50
Emperor Special
Balti tandoori grill, onion bhaji, any 2 traditional curries, 2 pilau rice, any side dish, and choice of nan, pappadams, and chutney.
£25.00
Vegetarian Special
Any vegetable starter, one veg masala and one veg Balti, 2 pilau rice, nan bread, any side dish, poppadams, and chutney.
£22.00

Starters

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Onion Bhaji
Crispy onion fritters with a delicate blend of spices.
£2.95
Samosa
Crispy pastry pockets filled with spiced potatoes and peas.
£3.00
Chicken Tikka
Marinated chicken tikka pieces cooked with spices and onions, finished with coriander. Served with a side salad and dipping sauce.
£3.80
Aloo Chaat
Diced spiced potatoes and onions cooked in a slight sauce.
£3.20
Prawn Cocktail
Fresh prawns served with a tangy cocktail sauce.
£3.20
Chicken Chaat
Diced chicken and onions cooked in a slight sauce.
£4.00
Shamee Kebab
Topped with omlette.
£4.50
Balti Tandoori Grill
Tandoori grilled dish with a blend of spices.
£5.50
Chana Chotpoti
Chick peas cooked in light spices in a touch of sauce.
£3.00
Balti Special Selection
A selection of Balti-inspired starters to begin your meal.
£4.20
Prawn Puri
Lightly spiced prawns wrapped in homemade bread.
£4.00
Jinga Puri
Lightly spiced King prawns wrapped in homemade bread.
£5.50
Kebab Puri Roll
Spiced skewer of kebab cooked in tandoor oven then chopped and cooked in a slight sauce then wrapped in homemade bread.
£4.50
King Prawn Butterfly
Served with salad and mint sauce.
£5.50
Pakora
Crispy fried vegetable fritters.
£3.50
Lamb Tikka
Tender lamb in a rich, aromatic spice blend.
£4.95
Sheek Kebab
Tender minced lamb skewers, marinated to perfection.
£3.80
1/4 Tandoori Chicken
Marinated chicken in a blend of spices, served in a quarter portion.
£3.50
Garlic Mushrooms
Chopped fresh Mushrooms in slight medium spice and fried with fresh garlic.
£2.95

Tandoori Specials / Grills

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Chicken Tikka Main
Marinated and prepared with hand pounded whole spices in our very own clay oven. Served with salad and mint sauce.
£7.00
Tandoori Chicken
Marinated and prepared with hand pounded whole spices in our very own clay oven. Served with salad and mint sauce.
£6.50
Tandoori Shashlic with Masala Sauce
Marinated and prepared with hand pounded whole spices in our very own clay oven. Served with salad and mint sauce.
£9.95
Balti Tandoori Grill with Nan
Marinated and prepared with hand pounded whole spices in our very own clay oven. Served with salad and mint sauce.
£12.00
Lamb Tikka Main
Marinated and prepared with hand pounded whole spices in our very own clay oven. Served with salad and mint sauce.
£8.50
Sheek Kebab Main
Marinated and prepared with hand pounded whole spices in our very own clay oven. Served with salad and mint sauce.
£6.50
Tandoori King Prawn
Marinated and prepared with hand pounded whole spices in our very own clay oven. Served with salad and mint sauce.
£12.95

Tandoori Curry Dishes

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Tikka Massala
Cooked with a special blend of exotic spices in a mild creamy sauce. The Nation’s favourite!
£7.50
Tikka Saag
Cooked with onions, fresh spices, and tomatoes in a thick medium curry sauce.
£8.00
Naga Tandoori Special
The naga chilli originating from Bangladesh gives a distinct hot flavor and aroma, perfect for anyone who enjoys hot dishes.
£8.50
Tikka Karahi
Cooked with fried onions and green peppers in medium sauce.
£7.95
Tikka Mushroom
Mushrooms fried with fresh garlic in a thick medium curry sauce.
£7.95
Tikka Jhalfrezi
Cooked with fried onions, green peppers, green chillies, tomatoes, and fresh coriander in fairly hot sauce.
£7.95
Tikka Kurzi
Spiced minced lamb with a choice of your protein then cooked in medium thick curry sauce.
£8.95
Tikka Pasanda
Fresh cultured yoghurt and cream with coconut and almonds in a mild sauce.
£7.95
Tikka Makani
A mild dish cooked with cream, coconut with a touch of masala spices.
£7.95
Tikka Asari
Garlic infused with our special Bangladeshi pickle.
£7.95
Tikka Paneer
Chicken or lamb tikka with paneer in chefs special spice.
£7.95
Butter Supreme
Chicken or lamb tikka prepared in tandoor oven, then put in a spiced mild dish with chopped onions, butter, cream in a thick sauce.
£7.50
Tandoori King Prawn Massala
King Prawns in a spicy yoghurt marinade, grilled in a tandoori oven and cooked in a mild creamy sauce.
£9.95
Tandoori King Prawn Rezala
King prawns in a light spicy yoghurt marinade, slowly cooked in the clay oven then finished off with green peppers, fresh coriander, and tomatoes in a thick special sauce.
£11.95

Traditional Curries/Favourites

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Hot Curries
Rich and aromatic curries made with a blend of spices.
£7.50
Mild Curries
Mild and aromatic curry dishes.
£7.50
Medium Curries
Rich and aromatic curry dishes made with a blend of spices.
£6.95

Original Balti Dishes

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Garlic Chilli Balti
Slight kick to the sauce with green chilli in Balti sauce
£7.50
Original Balti
The original balti medium
£6.95
Karachi Aloo Keema
Potatoes and minced lamb with garlic and tomato cooked in a medium thick curry sauce.
£8.95
Spinach Balti
Spinach in a rich, aromatic Balti sauce.
£7.50
Mushroom Balti
Tender mushrooms in a rich, aromatic Balti sauce.
£7.50
Special Lahore Balti
Cooked with chicken, meat, prawns, and spinach in special Balti sauce
£9.00
King Prawn Spinach Balti
Succulent king prawns cooked with fresh spinach in a rich, aromatic Balti sauce.
£9.00

Biryani Dishes

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Biryani
Made with special exotic spices stir fried in your choice of meat then mixed with fragrant basmati rice. Served with a medium curry sauce.
£8.50
Tikka Biryani
Made with special exotic spices stir fried in your choice of meat that is prepared in the tandoor oven then mixed with fragrant basmati rice. Served with a masala curry sauce.
£8.95
Meghna Special Biryani
Chicken, meat, and prawns with special exotic spices stir fried then mixed with fragrant basmati rice and topped with an omelette. Made. Served with a medium curry sauce.
£10.95
King Prawn Biryani
Made with special exotic spices stir fried in your choice of meat then mixed with fragrant basmati rice. Served with a medium curry sauce.
£11.95
Persian Biryani
Made with special exotic spices stir fried in your choice of meat, and pineapples then mixed with fragrant basmati rice. Served with a medium curry sauce.
£8.95
Bengal Murghi Biryani
A Bangladeshi style dish cooked with fragrant basmati rice cooked in our uniquely spiced marinated tandoori chicken breast then stir fried with green chillies and naga, and topped with crispy onions diced tomatoes and cucumber. Perfect for those who love a good kick to their meal 🌶️
£10.50
Bengal Meat Biryani
A Bangladeshi style dish cooked with fragrant basmati rice cooked in our uniquely spiced tender beef then stir fried with green chillies and naga, and topped with crispy onions diced tomatoes and cucumber. Perfect for those who love a good kick to their meal 🌶️
£10.50
Bengal Raja Chingri Biryani
A Bangladeshi style dish cooked with fragrant basmati rice cooked in our uniquely spiced marinated King Prawns then stir fried with green chillies and naga, and topped with crispy onions diced tomatoes and cucumber. Perfect for those who love a good kick to their meal 🌶️
£13.95

Something Different

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Meghna Meat Aloo
Tender meat and potatoes in a rich, aromatic sauce.
£8.95
Chicken Sali
Tender chicken in a rich, aromatic sauce.
£7.00
Balti Chilli Massala
Spicy curry dish with a rich, aromatic flavour.
£7.50
Balti Minty
Fresh mint flavour infused in a rich Balti sauce.
£7.50
Balti Staff Massala
Rich and aromatic curry with a blend of spices.
£8.50
Moghul Chicken
Tender chicken in a rich, aromatic Moghul-inspired sauce.
£7.00
Meghna Balti Express Special
A unique blend of flavours in a Balti dish.
£8.50

Shagorana Specials

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Shagorana Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with marinated chicken, lamb, mince meat in a special blend of spice topped with roasted garlic, onions, and green peppers, served with a plain masala sauce.
£12.00
Shagorana Mirchi
Slightly hot, made with large pieces of marinated chicken tikka and lamb tikka, cooked with mince meat and garnished with tamarind, roasted garlic, onions, fresh green chillies, tomatoes, and green peppers.
£8.95
Shagorana Massala
Large pieces marinated chicken tikka and lamb tikka cooked with mince meat served in a thick and spicy sauced topped with roasted garlic, onions, tomatoes, and green peppers.
£8.95
Tandoori Shagorana Dinner
Dry dish made with large pieces of marinated chicken tikka, lamb tikka and fresh prawns cooked in a clay oven above charcoal heat then stir fried and topped with roasted garlic, onions and green peppers, with salad and nan bread.
£13.50
Shagorana Morobba Massala
Marinated chicken tikka or lamb tikka in yoghurt and a mixture of mild spices, served in a rich sweet mildly spiced sauce.
£8.50

Vegetarian/Vegan Dishes

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Katchuri Dhansak
With lentils.
£6.95
Channa Dhansak
A popular Indian lentil curry made with chickpeas in a rich and aromatic sauce.
£5.50
Korma Aloo Kofta
Spicy potatoes in creamy sauce.
£7.00
Vegetable Balti
A rich and aromatic blend of vegetables in a Balti sauce.
£5.50
Vegetable Curry
A flavorful and aromatic curry made with a variety of vegetables.
£5.50
Vegetable Madras
Spicy curry dish made with mixed vegetables.
£5.50
Vegetable Vindaloo
Spicy curry made with mixed vegetables.
£5.50
Vegetable Rogan
Rich and aromatic vegetable curry.
£5.50
Vegetable Dupiaza
A flavorful mix of vegetables in a rich and aromatic sauce.
£5.50
Vegetable Bhuna
Rich and aromatic blend of vegetables in a flavorful sauce.
£5.50
Molai Kofta
Mild and creamy.
£6.95
Stuffed Aubergine £6.95
Bhindi Balti
Delicious okra, green pepper, and garlic in bhuna sauce.
£5.95
Dal Tarka Balti
Stir fried with garlic, onions, and lemon.
£6.95
Pakora Massala
Potato in special batter and vegetables in sauce.
£6.95

Side Dishes

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Bhaji
Classic vegetable bhaji, gently spiced.
£3.50
Aloo Gobi
Potato and cauliflower.
£3.95
Saag Paneer
Creamy spinach curry with paneer.
£3.95
Tarka Daal
Lentils.
£3.50
Raita
Cool and creamy yogurt side dish.
£2.00
Green Salad
Mixed green side salad, a light accompaniment to your meal.
£2.00

Sundries

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Boiled Rice
Light, fluffy boiled rice, a perfect accompaniment to your meal.
£2.80
Pappadoms
Thin, crispy Indian flatbread served as a side dish.
£0.80
Chips
Crispy fried potato strips served as a side dish.
£2.50
Chutneys
A selection of tangy and flavorful condiments.
£0.80
Naan Bread
Soft, lightly leavened Indian flatbread.
£2.50
Pilau Rice
Flavourful rice dish, perfect accompaniment to your meal.
£2.95
Peshwari Naan
Sweet coconut filled bread
£2.80
Garlic Naan
Soft, lightly leavened flatbread infused with garlic.
£2.80
Keema Naan
Soft, leavened flatbread filled with spiced minced lamb.
£3.00
Mushroom Rice
Flavourful rice dish featuring mushrooms.
£3.50
Keema Rice
With minced lamb.
£4.00
Egg Rice
Simple rice dish served with eggs.
£3.50
Chapati
Traditional Indian flatbread.
£1.50
Stuffed Paratha
Flaky, layered flatbread filled with a delicious surprise.
£3.50
Vegetable Rice
Flavourful rice dish with mixed vegetables.
£3.00
Saag Rice
With spinach.
£3.50
Garlic Rice
Flavourful rice infused with garlic.
£3.20
Coconut Rice
Flavourful rice infused with coconut.
£3.50
Lemon Rice
Freshly cooked rice infused with a hint of lemon.
£3.20
Balti Special Rice
Flavourful rice dish, perfect accompaniment to your meal.
£3.95
Cheese Naan
Soft, lightly leavened flatbread filled with melted cheese.
£3.00
Stuffed Naan
Soft, leavened flatbread filled with a delicious surprise.
£3.00
Paratha
Traditional Indian flatbread.
£2.50
Keema Paratha
Flaky flatbread filled with spiced minced lamb.
£3.75
Tandoori Roti
Traditional Indian flatbread, soft and lightly leavened.
£2.50
Massala Pappadoms
Thin, crispy poppadoms seasoned with masala spices.
£0.80

Drinks

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Can 330ml £1.50
Bottle
Soft drink served in a bottle.
£3.00
Mineral Water 500ml
Refreshing and hydrating bottled water.
£1.50
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Meghna Balti Express (FAQs)

General FAQs

Q1: What types of cuisine does the restaurant offer?
A: The restaurant primarily serves Indian cuisine, including traditional curries and balti dishes.

 

Q2: Are there any specialty menu sections available?
A: Yes, the menu features sections like Special Offer, Kebabs Shish & Grill, Street Menu, and Set Meals.

 

Q3: Can I order wraps from the menu?
A: Yes, various wraps such as Chicken Tikka Wrap and Special Wrap are available under the Street Menu section.

 

Q4: What is included in the 5 Course Special Offer for one person?
A: The 5 Course Special Offer includes a poppadom, one starter, one main, rice or chips, and a nan bread.

 

Q5: Do they offer dishes suitable for vegetarians?
A: Yes, there are dedicated Vegetarian/Vegan Dishes available on the menu.

 

Q6: Are any dishes particularly spicy?
A: Items like the Naga Tandoori Special and Bengal Murghi Biryani indicate spicy options available.

 

Q7: What main components are typically in the Biryani Dishes?
A: Biryani dishes are made with basmati rice, stir-fried meat, and special exotic spices, often served with a curry sauce.

 

Q8: Does the menu offer grilled items?
A: Yes, there is a section for Kebabs, Shish & Grill, featuring items like Chicken Tikka Kebab and Tandoori King Prawn.

 

Q9: Are there any combo meals for multiple people?
A: The menu includes Set Meals such as the Emperor Special and Smithy’s Indian Takeaway meal.

 

Q10: What items are included in the Dirty Massala Fries?
A: Dirty Massala Fries are made with chicken tikka, garlic, special caramelized onions, peppers, and spices.

 

Pricing FAQs

Q1: How can I compare pricing for different types of curry?
A: Traditional Curries are priced differently, with Medium Curries starting from £6.95 and Hot Curries from £7.50.

 

Q2: Is there a large combination meal available for sharing?
A: Yes, Smithy’s Indian Takeaway is a large set meal priced at £36.00.

 

Q3: Are there specific items priced under £5.00?
A: Several items, including Daal Puri 2 Pieces at £2.00 and Tandoori Wings 6 Pieces at £4.50, are available in that range.

 

Q4: Do individual side dishes have consistent pricing?
A: Many individual side dishes like Boiled Rice and Pappadoms have distinct prices.

 

Q5: What is the price structure for Set Meals for One?
A: The Meal for One is priced at £11.50 and includes a starter, main, rice, and a side item.

 

Q6: Are customization options reflected in the final price?
A: Some menu items indicate that having customizations available may impact the final order cost.

 

Q7: What is the starting price for a main Tandoori Curry Dish?
A: Traditional Curry main dishes generally start around £6.95 for the Medium options.

 

Q8: Do the main grill items have similar pricing?
A: Main grill items like Lamb Tikka Main are priced at £8.50, while Tandoori Chicken is £6.50.

 

Q9: Is there an option to order just a single poppadom?
A: Yes, Pappadoms are listed individually and priced at £0.80 each.

 

Q10: Do the drinks carry a standard price across all formats?
A: Drinks have different pricing, with 330ml cans at £1.50 and bottles at £3.00.