appayon

Crispy pappadoms, chutneys, pickles, and sauces offering light, tangy flavours to begin your Indian meal.

Name & Detail	Price
Spicy Pappadom	£1.00
Plain Pappadom	£1.00
Red Onion	£1.00
Mango Chutney	£1.00
Chutney Tray	£3.50
Lime Pickle	£1.00
Mint Sauce	£1.00
Red Sauce (Tamarind)	£1.00
Chilli or Mix Pickle	£1.00

A hearty selection of chicken, lamb, kebabs, chops, tikka, and tandoori favourites prepared with aromatic spices.

Name & Detail	Price
Peri Peri Chicken Tikka (Hot)	£7.90
Kobeda Kebab	£7.90
Chicken Tikka	£7.90
Lamb Tikka	£7.90
Sheek Kebab	£7.90
Tandoori Chicken	£7.90
Shami Kebab	£7.90
Tandoori Lamb Chops (3 Pcs)	£8.90
Tandoori Garlic Chilli Chops	£8.90
Chicken Chat Puri	£7.90
Mixed Kebabs for 1 Person	£7.90
Chicken Pakora	£7.90
Meat Samosa	£7.90
Tandoori Mixed Platter	£16.50

Flavourful seafood starters featuring fish, prawns, salmon, and tandoori preparations served with rich Indian seasonings.

Name & Detail	Price
Fish Tikka	£7.90
Tandoori King Prawns	£8.90
King Prawn Puri	£8.90
Prawn Puri	£7.90
Prawn Cocktail	£7.90
Salmon Biran	£8.90

Classic vegetarian starters including paneer, bhaji, samosa, mushrooms, and mixed platters packed with satisfying Indian flavours.

Name & Detail	Price
Paneer Pakora	£6.90
Onion Bhaji	£6.90
Vegetable Somosa	£6.90
Garlic Mushroom Puri	£6.90
Paneer Tikka	£6.90
Vegetable Mix Platter	£14.50

Distinctive house-special dishes combining chicken, lamb, duck, paneer, herbs, spices, and creative sauces for bold flavours.

Name & Detail	Price
Chicken Tikka Chom Chom	£13.90
Butter Chicken	£13.90
Mango Chicken	£13.90
Lamb Handi	£14.90
Green Herb Chicken	£13.90
Chicken Dhanya	£13.90
Korai Mix Grill	£16.90
Garlic Butter Chicken	£13.90
Duck Thawa	£18.90
Lamb Joypuri	£14.90
Paneer Tawa	£12.90
Nomuna	£13.90
Naga Madras	£13.90
Thawa	£13.90
Afghani	£13.90
Shashlick Korai	£13.90
Nepalese	£13.90
Chilli Massala	£13.90

Rich balti favourites prepared with garlic, chilli, mint, masala, and aromatic spices for a deeply satisfying curry experience.

Name & Detail	Price
Balti Murgh Makhani	£14.90
Balti Akbori Chom Chom	£14.90
Balti Garlic Chilli	£14.90
Balti Lamb Podina	£14.90
Balti Chicken Tikka Podina	£14.90
Balti Massala	£14.90
Balti Exotica	£15.90
Achari Naga Balti	£14.90

Comforting balti dishes combining meats, seafood, paneer, lentils, chickpeas, spinach, and vegetables in traditional home-style recipes.

Name & Detail	Price
Balti Lamb Saag (Spinach)	£14.90
Balti Chicken Saag (Spinach)	£14.90
Balti Lamb Dhall (Lentil)	£14.90
Balti Chicken Chana (Chick Peas)	£14.90
Balti Chicken Tikka Saag (Spinach)	£14.90
Balti King Prawn Saag (Spinach)	£18.90
Balti Keema Korai (Minced Lamb)	£14.90
Balti Aloo Keema (Minced Lamb & Potato)	£14.90
Balti Aloo Gobi (Potatoe & Cauliflower)	£12.90
Balti Paneer Korai	£12.90
Balti Gobi Chicken (Cauliflower)	£14.90

Premium seafood dishes featuring king prawns, salmon, and fish cooked with aromatic spices and distinctive Indian-style sauces.

Name & Detail	Price
King Prawn Delight	£18.90
Fish Roasti	£16.90
Tiger by River	£18.90
King Prawn Shashlick Korai	£18.90
Kakri Chingri	£18.90
Salmon Tikka Massala	£18.90
Tasty Fish	£16.90
King Prawn Gorkali	£18.90

Creamy and flavourful masala dishes prepared with chicken, lamb, paneer, or king prawns in rich spiced sauces.

Name & Detail	Price
Chicken Tikka Massalla	£12.90
Lamb Tikka Massalla	£13.90
Paneer Tikka Massalla	£11.90
Tandoori King Prawn Massalla	£18.90

Smooth and mildly spiced passanda dishes featuring chicken, lamb, or paneer cooked in rich, creamy traditional sauces.

Name & Detail	Price
Chicken Tikka Passanda	£13.90
Lamb Tikka Passanda	£13.90
Paneer Tikka Passanda	£11.90

A curated selection of classic Indian curries offering varied spice levels, rich gravies, and traditional flavour combinations.

Name & Detail	Price
Korai	£11.80
Balti	£11.80
Madras	£11.80
Rogon Josh	£11.80
Vindaloo	£11.80
Samber	£11.80
Jalfrezi	£11.80
Saag	£11.80
Korma	£11.80
Dansak	£11.80
Bhuna	£11.80
Pathia	£11.80
Dupiaza	£11.80

Smoky tandoori mains featuring chicken, lamb, prawns, paneer, and shashlick dishes grilled with aromatic Indian spices.

Name & Detail	Price
Chicken Tikka	£12.90
Lamb Tikka	£13.90
Tandoori Chicken	£13.90
Tandoori Lamb Chops 6Pcs	£16.90
Chicken Shashlick	£14.90
Lamb Shashlick	£15.90
Tandoori King Prawn Shashlick	£18.90
Tandoori Mixed	£15.90
Tandoori King Prawns	£18.90
Tandoori Garlic Chilli Chops (Hot) 6Pcs	£16.90
Peri Peri Chicken Tikka (Hot)	£11.90
Paneer Tikka	£13.90
Paneer Shashlick	£13.90

Fragrant rice dishes prepared with chicken, lamb, prawns, paneer, vegetables, and special mixed ingredients for hearty meals.

Name & Detail	Price
Chicken	£13.90
Lamb	£14.90
Prawn	£14.90
Chicken Tikka	£13.90
Vegetable (No Omelette)	£11.90
King Prawn	£18.90
Paneer	£11.90
Bombay Biryani	£16.90
Appayon Mix	£14.90

Wholesome vegetarian mains featuring paneer, lentils, spinach, potatoes, mushrooms, chickpeas, and vegetables cooked with traditional spices.

Name & Detail	Price
Aloo Banghun	£10.90
Saag Paneer	£10.90
Bombay Aloo	£10.90
Saag Aloo	£10.90
Mushroom Bhaji	£10.90
Bhindi Bhaji	£10.90
Aloo Chana	£10.90
Matar Paneer	£10.90
Sabzi Paneer	£10.90
Saag Bhaji	£10.90
Mixed Vegetables	£10.90
Tarka Dhall	£10.90
Aloo Ghobi	£10.90
Brinjal Bhaji	£10.90

Flavourful vegetarian side dishes prepared with paneer, lentils, spinach, potatoes, mushrooms, chickpeas, and seasonal vegetables.

Name & Detail	Price
Aloo Banghun	£6.90
Saag Paneer	£6.90
Bombay Aloo	£6.90
Saag Aloo	£6.90
Mushroom Bhaji	£6.90
Bhindi Bhaji	£6.90
Aloo Chana	£6.90
Matar Paneer	£6.90
Sabzi Paneer	£6.90
Saag Bhaji	£6.90
Mixed Vegetables	£6.90
Tarka Dhall	£6.90
Aloo Ghobi	£6.90
Brinjal Bhaji	£6.90

A versatile range of rice dishes and chips designed to complement curries, grilled dishes, and other Indian favourites.

Name & Detail	Price
Chips	£3.50
Boiled Rice	£4.00
Pilau Rice	£4.10
Mushroom Rice	£4.20
Lemon Rice	£4.20
Egg Fried Rice	£4.20
Onion Fried Rice	£4.20
Vegetable Rice	£4.20
Peas Rice	£4.20
Onion & Chilli Fried Rice	£4.20
Garlic Fried Rice	£4.20
Keema Rice	£4.20
Bengal Continental Rice	£4.80
Saag Rice	£4.20
Coconut Rice	£4.20
Bombay Spicy Chips	£3.90

Freshly prepared naan, paratha, chapati, and tandoori roti varieties ideal for pairing with curries and sauces.

Name & Detail	Price
Plain Naan	£4.30
Garlic Naan	£4.50
Keema Naan	£4.50
Peshwari Naan	£4.50
Red Onion & Green Chilli Naan	£4.50
Garlic Coriander Nan	£4.50
Garlic Cheese Naan (Wheat)	£4.50
Plain Paratha (Wheat)	£3.50
Chappati (Wheat)	£3.20
Butter Chappati (Wheat)	£3.50
Tandoori Roti	£3.50

Simple English-style favourites including omelette, fried scampi, and chicken nuggets for diners seeking familiar comfort food.

Name & Detail	Price
Omelette	£9.90
Fried Scampi	£9.90
Chicken Nuggets	£9.90

Mild and family-friendly meal options prepared in smaller portions, offering familiar flavours suitable for younger diners.

Name & Detail	Price
Chicken Nuggets	£8.90
Fried Scampi	£8.90

H2: Popular Items at Appayon

Appayon is a traditional UK Indian restaurant in Poynton known for its classic curries, tandoori grills, balti dishes, biryanis, and vegetarian mains. The menu is broad and focuses on rich sauces, slow-cooked meats, and familiar British-Indian flavours designed for full, satisfying meals.

• The Chicken Tikka Masala is one of the most popular choices because of its creamy tomato sauce and mild, widely appealing flavour
• The Lamb Handi is commonly ordered for its rich, slow-cooked texture and deeper spiced gravy experience
• The Tandoori Mixed Platter is a strong favourite for sharing, combining chicken tikka, lamb tikka, sheek kebab, and tandoori chicken in one dish
• The Chicken Shashlick is often chosen for its grilled skewers with peppers and onions, giving a smoky, fresh flavour
• Vegetarian dishes like Saag Paneer and Tarka Dhall are popular for customers wanting lighter, plant-based comfort options

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H2: Budget-Friendly Choices at Appayon

Appayon includes a large selection of affordable starters, simple curries, and vegetarian dishes that make it easy to build a filling meal without overspending. Value is strongest in basic curries and bread-based combinations.

Option Type	What to Expect	Smart Choice Example
Value meals	Curry with rice or naan combo	Chicken Curry
Light meals	Vegetarian mains	Tarka Dhall
Saver deals	Simple grilled starters	Chicken Tikka
Everyday picks	Basic vegetable curries	Bombay Aloo

• Choosing Chicken Curry with rice instead of chef specials helps keep costs lower
• Vegetarian dishes like Tarka Dhall are ideal for budget-friendly, filling meals
• Starter items such as Chicken Tikka can also work as a lighter, cheaper option

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H2: What to Order at Appayon Based on Your Needs

This menu works well for both takeaway and dine-in, offering a balance of creamy curries, grilled dishes, and vegetarian comfort food. Your choice depends on whether you want something mild, spicy, or filling.

• For solo meals: The Chicken Tikka Masala provides a complete, filling curry with rice or naan
• For chicken lovers: Chicken Shashlick or grilled tikka dishes offer a smoky, charred flavour
• For spice lovers: Chicken Naga Madras or vindaloo-style curries deliver a stronger heat
• For budget-conscious users: Basic curries and vegetarian mains help reduce overall spend
• For quick takeaway: Tandoori starters and simple curry combos are easy to carry and eat
• If you prefer a slightly spicier flavor, Chicken Naga Madras is a strong option
• If you are looking for a lighter option, Saag Paneer or Tarka Dhall offers a gentler, vegetarian-friendly meal

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H2: What to Know Before Ordering from Appayon

Before ordering, it helps to know that Appayon portions are generally generous and many dishes are rich in cream, spices, or slow-cooked sauces depending on the category.

• Curry + rice or naan combinations usually offer the best value
• Biryani dishes are full meals on their own and very filling
• Mixed grill platters are large and best suited for sharing
• Add-ons like extra bread, rice, or sauces can increase the total cost
• Spice levels vary widely between mild masala and naga-style dishes

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H2: Is Appayon Halal, Vegan, or Vegetarian Friendly?

Appayon offers a strong mix of vegetarian dishes alongside meat-based curries and grills. Many vegetable dishes are suitable for vegetarian diets, while halal availability should be confirmed directly with the restaurant.

Category	Availability
Halal	Availability varies across UK locations; confirm with the branch
Vegetarian	Strong selection of curries, sides, and mains
Vegan	Limited but some vegetable-based dishes available

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H2: Alternatives to Appayon

If you’re looking for similar UK Indian restaurants with classic curries, grills, and vegetarian options, there are several comparable choices.

• Darjeeling Indian Restaurant is popular for traditional curries and biryanis
• Last Monsoon is often chosen for balti dishes and mixed grill platters
• Gatley Tandoori Takeaway is preferred for classic takeaway curry house meals