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Green Salads

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Green Salad
Cucumber, onion, carrot, tomato & lettuce.
£2.99

Get Warmed

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Idicha Kozhi Rasam (Chicken Soup)
A flavourful broth featuring the essence of crushed chicken, ground pepper, and southern spices.
£4.25
Sweet Corn Chicken Soup
Sweetcorn & chicken simmered with cream style corn and egg white strands.
£4.25
Sweet Corn Veg Soup
Sweetcorn & vegetables simmered with cream style corn.
£3.95

Veg Starters

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Gobi Manchurian
Cauliflower balls marinated in Indian & Chinese spices and dipped in corn.
£6.95
Veg Samosa (2 pieces)
Fried pastry with a savory filling of spiced potatoes, onions & peas.
£5.95
Medu Vada (2 pieces)
Deep fried lentil doughnut containing onions, green chillies and pepper corns served. Contains dairy.
£5.95
Gobi 65
Cauliflower florets marinated in herbs, spices mix & crisp fried.
£6.95
Masala Chips
Finely grated potato deep fried dusted with special TOC’s spices.
£3.95
Chilli Paneer
Diced cottage cheese marinated in an authentic South Indian chilies mix. Contains dairy.
£6.95
Dipped Vada
2 pieces of doughnut soaked in selection of sambar, rasam & thayir yoghurt.
£6.95
Plain Chips
Finely grated potato deep fried dusted with special TOC’s spices.
£3.50
Veg Pakora
Seasoned veggies battered in gram flour, fried to perfection, and served with tamarind sauce.
£5.95
Popedom £1.99

Tandoori Starters

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Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken marinated in special herbs and spices & grilled. Contains dairy.
£6.95
Tandoori Chicken (Half)
Marinated in seasoned yoghurt and special herbs & grilled in a clay oven. Contains dairy.
£14.95
Paneer Tikka
Traditional south chunks of cottage cheese marinated in special herbs, spices & grilled. Contains dairy.
£7.95
Lamb Chops
Ethnic chettinadu masala & tandoori grilled. Contains dairy.
£9.95
Tandoori Chicken (Full)
Marinated in seasoned yoghurt and special herbs & grilled in a clay oven. Contains dairy.
£19.95
Jhinga Kebab
Contains dairy. Exquisite king prawns marinated with mustard, fennel, and orange masala, cooked to perfection in a clay oven and served sizzling hot to create to taste sensation.
£9.95
Lamb Sheekh Kebab
Seasoned spices grilled in tandoor oven. Contains dairy.
£8.95
Malai Broccoli
Broccoli florets marinated in a delicate blend of cream, cashews and cardamon, cooked to perfection in a clay ovan.
£8.99

Non-Veg Starters

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Chicken Lollipop
Marinated leg pieces pan-cooked in Indian spices.
£6.95
Chicken 65
Marinated in TOC special spice mix & deep fried
£6.95
Lamb Chukka
Boneless marinated lamb pieces pan-cooked with onions, green chilies and ginger.
£7.95
Madurai Masala Fish
Kingfish fillet slow cooked on griddle with traditional special-popular south Indian city. Fish contains bones.
£9.95
Lamb pepper Fry
Boneless marinated lamb pieces pan-cooked with onions, green chilies and ginger with pepper
£8.95

Taste of Chennai Special Platters

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Veg Platter
Samosa, onion bajji, Veg Pakora, and Potato bajji . Serves 2 people. Contains dairy.
£14.95

Veg Curries

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Paneer Butter Masala
Cottage cheese cooked with Indian spices and cooked in creamy butter. Contains dairy & nuts.
£9.95
Dal Makhani
Traditional thick soup slows cooked with black lentils and red kidney beans. Contains dairy.
£9.95
Dal Curry
Lentils cooked in a traditional Indian style. Contains dairy.
£9.95
Channa Masala
Chickpeas cooked in traditional Indian spices. Contains nuts.
£6.95
Veg Kuruma
Fresh vegetables cooked in a spicy coconut-based sauce. Contains nuts.
£9.95
Veg Sambar
Traditional thick South Indian vegetarian lentil stew made with veg.
£6.95
Bindi (Okra) Masala
Freshly chopped mushrooms cooked with onion tomato paste, spices & herbs.
£9.95
Mixed Veg Curry
Boiled mixed vegetables cooked with onion paste & Indian spices. Contains nuts.
£9.95
Kadai Paneer
Contains dairy. Diced cottage cheese with onion, capsicum, and kadai masala.
£9.95

Biryani’s

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Chicken Biryani
Basmati rice with a host of aromatic spices, cardamom, saffron and mint, garnished with coriander & browned onions served with raita. Contains dairy.
£10.95
Veg Biryani
Basmati rice with a host of aromatic spices, cardamom, saffron and mint, garnished with coriander & browned onions served with raita. Contains dairy.
£9.95
Chicken Tikka Biryani
Basmati rice with a host of aromatic spices, cardamom, saffron and mint, garnished with coriander & browned onions served with raita. Contains dairy.
£11.95
Lamb Biryani
Basmati rice with a host of aromatic spices, cardamom, saffron and mint, garnished with coriander & browned onions served with raita. Contains dairy.
£12.95

Non-Veg Curries

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Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken marinated in yoghurt & Indian spices & cooked in a spicy tomato. Contains dairy & nuts.
£11.95
Chettinadu Chicken Curry
Aromatic chicken curry slow-cooked with freshly roasted spices for a rich, authentic Chettinadu flavor.
£11.95
Butter Chicken
Chicken cooked in a creamy butter sauce. Contains dairy & nuts.
£11.95
Lamb Pepper Curry
Boneless lamb pieces cooked in black pepper with Indian herbs & spices
£12.95
Chicken Chasni
Contains Dairy. Tandoori chicken morsels in a tangy, sweet, and creamy sauce.
£11.95
Prawn Moilee
Kerala-style prawns in a coconut curry, flavoured with green chili, lemongrass, and turmeric.
£12.95
Chicken Jalfrezi
Contains dairy. Tandoori chicken morsels with onion and bell pepper in a yellow sauce.
£11.95
Lamb Bhuna
Succulent lamb curry with tomato and dry-roasted fenugreek.
£12.95

Variety Rice

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Plain Rice
Steaming hot, fluffy rice served plain.
£3.00
Pulao Rice
Contains dairy.
£3.50
Jeera Rice
Contains dairy.
£4.95
Coconut Rice
Flavourful rice infused with coconut.
£6.95

Fried Rice

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Chicken Fried Rice
Boiled basmati rice pan cooked with cumin, Indian spices, served with onion raitha. Contains dairy.
£10.95
Veg Fried Rice
Boiled basmati rice pan cooked with cumin, Indian spices, served with onion raitha.
£8.95
Egg Fried Rice
Boiled basmati rice pan cooked with cumin, Indian spices, served with onion raitha.
£9.95
Schezwan Chicken Rice
Spicy marinated chicken stir-fried with aromatic rice, Schezwan peppers, and crisp vegetables. Garnished with cilantro and lime for a zesty finish. A thrilling choice for spice lovers!
£11.95
Schezwan veg Rice
A fiery medley of crisp vegetables and fragrant rice stir-fried with Schezwan spices for a robust flavor. Topped with fresh cilantro and a hint of lime, this dish is a spicy delight for vegetarians seeking a bold taste adventure.
£9.95
Schezwan Egg Fried Rice
Spicy Schezwan sauce stir-fried with fluffy rice, scrambled eggs, and crisp vegetables, garnished with green onions for a bold, flavorful dish.
£10.95

Get Puff’ed

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Channa Bhatura
Giant deep-fried bread, served with chickpeas masala. Contains dairy & nuts.
£12.99
Poori Masala
Popular South Indian breakfast deep-fried soft golden puffy bread made with unleavened.
£10.99

Get Steamed

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Idly Vada
2 idly & 1 vada. Steamed rice cake made from rice and lentils batter, served with chutneys & sambar.
£6.95
Plain Idly
2 pieces. Steamed rice cake made from rice and lentils batter, served with chutneys & sambar.
£5.95
Sambar Idly
2 pieces. Steamed rice cake made from rice and lentils batter, served with chutneys & sambar.
£6.95

Parotta Corner

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Plain Parotta
Contains dairy.
£3.95
Chicken Kothu Parotta
Contains dairy.
£11.95
Veg Kothu Chopped Parotta
Contains dairy.
£8.95
Egg Kothu Parotta
Contains dairy.
£10.95
Lamb Kothu Parotta
Contains dairy.
£12.95
Chicken Salna
Tender chicken in a rich and spicy salna sauce.
£2.00

Roti King

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Chapati
Soft, unleavened flatbread.
£2.50
Tandoori Roti
Soft, lightly leavened flatbread.
£2.95
Garlic Naan
Contains dairy.
£3.95
Butter Naan
Contains dairy.
£3.95
Plain Naan
Contains dairy.
£3.50
Garlic & Chilli Naan
Flavourful naan infused with garlic and chilli.
£3.95
Peshwari Naan
Contains dairy & nuts.
£3.95
Chilli & Coriander Naan
Contains dairy.
£3.95
Cheese Naan
Contains dairy.
£3.95

Noodles

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Schezwan Veg Noodles
Spicy Sichuan-inspired noodles with a medley of vegetables.
£9.95
Schezwan Chicken Noodles
Spicy noodles with chicken in a Schezwan-inspired sauce.
£11.95
Veg Noodles
Tender noodles tossed with mixed vegetables.
£8.95
Chicken Noodles
Tender noodles served with chicken.
£10.99
Egg Noodles
Tender noodles stir-fried with egg.
£9.95

Dosa’s (South Indian’s Favorite)

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Paper Roast Dosa
Thin, crispy rice crepe served with a variety of fillings.
£7.95
Ghee Roast Dosa
Contains dairy.
£8.95
Rava Dosa
South Indian crepe made from semolina and rice, thin and crispy.
£8.95
Plain Dosa
Thin, crispy rice crepe from South India.
£7.95
Uttapam Dosa
Thin, crispy rice and lentil crepe from South India.
£7.95

Taste of Chennai Special Dosa’s

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Mysore Masala Dosa
Contains dairy.
£9.95
Paneer Masala Dosa
Contains dairy.
£9.95
Kal Dosa
Crispy fermented crepe served with sambar and chutney.
£7.95

Soft Drinks

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Coca Cola Bottle £3.00
Coca Cola Zero Bottle £3.00
Diet Coca Cola Bottle £3.00
Fanta Bottle £3.00
Sprite Bottle £3.00
L Sparkling Mineral Water
Refreshing and bubbly mineral water.
£3.99
S Still Mineral Water £1.99
S Sparkling Mineral Water £1.99

Desserts

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Kesari
Traditional Indian sweet dish made with saffron and nuts.
£3.99
Pista Kulfi
Traditional Indian-style ice cream flavoured with pistachio.
£3.99
Mango Kulfi
Creamy Indian-style ice cream infused with sweet mango flavour.
£3.99
Malai Kulfi
Traditional Indian-style creamy dessert.
£3.99
Soft Ice Cream (1 Scoop)
Creamy and smooth, a single serving of soft ice cream.
£2.99
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Taste Of Chennai (FAQs)

General FAQs

Q1: What types of cuisine does this establishment primarily serve?
A: This establishment primarily serves Indian, Asian, and Indian curry dishes, with a focus on South Indian favorites like Dosa.

 

Q2: Are there vegetarian starter options available on the menu?
A: Yes, the menu includes several vegetarian starters such as Gobi Manchurian, Veg Samosa, and Medu Vada.

 

Q3: Which main courses come with raita?
A: Both Chicken Biryani and Veg Biryani are served with raita according to the menu descriptions.

 

Q4: What is featured in the Taste of Chennai Special Platters section?
A: The Veg Platter contains a selection of Samosa, onion bajji, Veg Pakora, and Potato bajji intended to serve two people.

 

Q5: Are there any crispy fried starters available?
A: Yes, items like Gobi 65 and Chicken 65 are described as being crisp fried.

 

Q6: What kind of rice dishes are offered?
A: The menu offers Plain Rice, Pulao Rice, Jeera Rice, Coconut Rice, and various types of Fried Rice including Chicken, Veg, Egg, and Schezwan options.

 

Q7: What ingredients are in the Paneer Butter Masala?
A: Paneer Butter Masala features cottage cheese cooked with Indian spices in a creamy butter sauce, and it contains nuts.

 

Q8: Are the Dosa items served with any accompaniments?
A: Dosa items are typically served with chutneys and sambar, though specific accompaniments may vary by Dosa type.

 

Q9: What soft drinks are available for purchase?
A: A selection of soft drinks including Coca Cola, Coca Cola Zero, Diet Coca Cola, Fanta, and Sprite bottles are listed, along with mineral water options.

 

Q10: Does the menu offer any traditional Indian desserts?
A: Yes, the dessert section includes Kesari, Pista Kulfi, Mango Kulfi, and Malai Kulfi.

Pricing FAQs

Q1: How does the price of Plain Rice compare to Jeera Rice?
A: Plain Rice is priced lower than Jeera Rice, which is listed at a higher price point on the menu.

 

Q2: Are there different price points for meat and vegetarian Biryani options?
A: Yes, Lamb Biryani is generally priced higher than Chicken Biryani, which is priced above the Veg Biryani option.

 

Q3: Can the price change if a customer requests customizations on a Dosa?
A: The menu indicates that some Dosa items have customizations available, which may potentially affect the final price.

 

Q4: What is the price range for main course curries?
A: Most main course curries, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian, are priced around £9.95 to £12.95.

 

Q5: Is there an option for adding extra sauce or gravy?
A: Yes, Chicken Salna is available as an add-on item for a specific price listed on the menu.

 

Q6: Are the Kothu Parotta items priced consistently across different protein types?
A: Kothu Parotta items are priced differently based on the protein, with Lamb Kothu Parotta being the most expensive of the listed options.

 

Q7: What is the cheapest item listed on the entire menu?
A: The Popedom item is listed at the lowest price point among all currently visible menu items.

 

Q8: Do any of the soups share the same price?
A: Yes, both Idicha Kozhi Rasam (Chicken Soup) and Sweet Corn Chicken Soup are listed at the same price.

 

Q9: How are prices generally displayed for items on the menu?
A: Item prices are displayed clearly in GBP, sometimes accompanied by a price tagline indicating the specific amount.

 

Q10: Is there a difference in cost between standard fried rice and Schezwan fried rice?
A: Schezwan Chicken Rice is priced slightly higher than standard Chicken Fried Rice for the main options listed.