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Appetizers

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Name & Detail Price Images
Poppadoms £0.95
Spiced Onion
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£1.25
Mango Chutney £1.25
Achari Pickle £1.25
Raita £1.25

Starters

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Chicken Pakora
Chicken deep Fried to perfection with gram flour to produce a delicate spicy indian batter
£5.95
Haggis Pakora
Haggis deep Fried to perfection with gram flour to produce a delicate spicy indian batter
£5.50
Fish Pakora
Fresh Hadfdock Fried to perfection with gram flour to produce a delicate spicy indian batter.
£5.95
Chicken Tikka Starter £6.95
Hot and Sour Wings
Chicken wings barbequed & pan fried in hot tangy sweet & sour sauce
£6.75
Lamb Chops
Tandoori marinated lamb chops with mint chutney
£7.95
Halloumi Fritters £6.95
Vegetable Pakora
Deep Fried to perfection with gram flour to produce a delicate spicy indian batter.
£5.25
Mixed Pakora
A mixture of Vegetable pakoara,Chicken Pakora & Haggis Pakora
£5.95
Poori
Fluffy indian pancake served with choice of topping & achari coleslaw garnish. Choose from Aloo Chana Chicken Masala Garlic Mushroom Tangy Shrimp
£5.25
Vegetable Samosa
Savoury indian pasty with spicy chana (Spicy chickpeas).
£6.25
Tandoori Salmon Starter
Fillet of salmon oven roasted in tandoori spices (contains dairy)
£7.95
Shaslik Kebab Starter
Chicken tikka, green peppers, onions skewered roasted on BBQ chargrill. (contains dairy)
£6.95
Aloo Tikki Starter
Potato cakes blended with indian spices with tamrind and mint chutney
£5.75

Vegan Starters

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Vegan Vegetable Pakora
Deep Fried to perfection with gram flour to produce a delicate spicy indian batter
£5.25
Vegan Vegetable Samosa
Savoury indian pasty with spicy chana (Spicy chickpeas)
£6.25
VG – Haggis Pakora £6.25
Vegan Aloo Channa Poori
Light thin fluffy indian bread with chickpeas
£5.95
Vegan Garlic Mushroom Poori
Light thin fluffy indian bread with mushroom
£5.95
Vegan Aloo Tikki £5.75
Vegan Tofu Shaslik
Marinated tofu,peppers and onion
£5.95
Vegan Chik’n Tikki
Vegan chicken and potato cakes
£6.50
Vegan Tofu Pakora
Tofu fried with gram flour to perfection
£5.50
Vegan Platter
Chik’n Tikki,samosa,aloo tikki,Haggis Pakora,Veg Pakora with fruit sauce
£18.95

House Main Curries

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Jaipuri
Fusion of diced peppers, onions, ginger, garlic, green chillies & a touch of coconut
£10.95
Creamy Masala
Creamy and mild version of masala (contains dairy)
£10.95
Desi Jalfrezi
Peppers, onions, tomatoes & fresh green chillies (contains dairy)
£10.95
Creamy Jalfrezi
Ginger, garlic, crunchy almonds, cashew nuts, sultanas & coconut cream (contains dairy) (contains nuts)
£10.95
Chasni
A light smooth creamy sauce with a twist of sweet n sour (contains dairy)
£10.95
Rogan Josh
A fusion of tomatoes, cream, nuts & host of spices (contains dairy) (contains nuts)
£10.95
Karahi Bhoona
A host of spices sauteed in abundance of peppers & onions
£10.95
Malaidar
Spinach puree simmered with green chilli, garlic and fresh cream (contains dairy) (contains mustard)
£10.95
Masala (Medium Spicy)
Garlic, ginger, cumin, sliced peppers & onions, in homemade yogurt sauce (contains dairy)
£10.95
Jalandri
Ginger, garlic, onion, peppers, coconut cream & green chillies (contains dairy) (contains mustard)
£10.95
Pardesi
Spinach puree, diced onions, garlic & mushrooms (contains mustard)
£10.95
Kerela Chilli
Sweet and tangy sauce, black pepper, coconut cream and green chillies
£10.95
Mughlai Korma
Classic mild indian experience for a delicate palate,A sumptuously creamy sauce (contains dairy)
£10.95
Ceylonese korma
Sumptuously cream with lashings of coconut cream (contains dairy)
£10.95
Shakuti
A sumptuously creamy & coconutty with a hint of wicked green chillies (contains dairy)
£10.95
Kasmiri Korma
A sumptuously creamy sauce with mixed fruits (contains dairy)
£10.95
Biryani
Your choice simmered in a savoury rice, served with curry sauce
£10.95
South Indian Garlic Chilli
Hot dish with garlic & green chilli, slight twist of sweet & sour
£10.95
Saag
Spinach leaves stewed with mustard leaves & pot cooked (contains dairy) (contains mustard)
£10.95
Satrangi
Bhoona style dish with sliced mixed peppers, mixed pickle, tomatoes, red onions (contains dairy) (contains mustard)
£10.95
Patia
Piquent sweet and tangy sauce ashoka favourite
£10.95
Dhansac
Subtle blend of dal, garlic & onion sauce
£10.95
Balti
Combination of chickpeas, green chillies & cream (contains dairy)
£10.95
Dopyaza
Double tempered with onions
£10.95
Ashoka Curry
The original classic on which the Ashoka Empire was born
£10.95
Ashoka Bhoona
Rich and condensed tomato base sauce
£10.95
Pasanda
Old favourite cooked with cream, yogurt & nut powder (contains dairy) (contains nuts)
£10.95
Achari
Spicy dish with added indian pickles, ginger, peppers & onions (contains mustard)
£10.95
Makhani Masala
A sumptuously creamy sauce with grounded cashew nuts (contains dairy) (contains nuts)
£10.95
Balti Butter Masala £10.95
Vindaloo
Cooked in a hot sauce with green chillies
£10.95
Madras
Cooked in a hot sauce with green chillies
£10.95

Vegetarian Menu

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Desi Channa Masala
A staple chickpeas curry at home, onions, tomatoes, ginger & garlic
£5.95
Tarka Daal
Wholesome lentils, fried onions & tomatoes (contains dairy)
£5.95
Aloo Chana Kumba
Potatoes & tangy chickpeas with mushrooms simmered in a succulent bhoona sauce
£5.95
Mushroom Bhaji
Mushrooms sauteed in a flavoursome curry sauce
£5.95
Baingan Aloo
Aubergine & potatoes simmered in a spicy sauce
£5.95
Aloo Saag
Diced potato, cooked with spinach (contains mustard)
£5.95
Mutter paneer
Cottage cheese & peas (contains dairy)
£5.95
Shahi Paneer
Cottage cheese with cream & mixed nut powder (contains dairy) (contains nuts)
£5.95
Bhindi Do Pyazaa
Okra cooked with onions
£5.95
Bombay Potatoes
Potatoes sauteed in onion tomato gravy
£5.95

Vegan Curries

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Vegan Pardesi
Succulent spinach, shallow fried onions & mushrooms simmered in a rich ginger & garlic tarka
£11.95
Vegan Curry
Traditional Ashoka sauce
£11.95
Vegan Bhoona
Condensed rich tomota based sauce
£11.95
Vegan Chasni
Swwt ans sour sauce cooked in vegan cream
£11.95
Vegan-Butter Chik’n
Vegan Chik’n in tomato,vegan cream and vegan honey
£14.50
Vegan Tarka Dal
Wholesome lentils, freied onions & tomatoes in a curry sauce
£10.50
Vegan Aloo Chana Kum
Potatoes & tangy chickpeas with mushrooms simmered in a succulent bhoona sauc
£10.50
Vegan Baingan Aloo
Aubergine & potatoes simmered in a spicy bhoona sauce.
£10.95
Vegan Mushroom Bhaji
Mouth-watering mushrooms sauteed in a flavoursome curry sauce
£10.50
Vegan Aloo Saag
Diced potatoes cooked with spinach & flavoured with corriander
£10.75
Vegan Channa Masala
A staple chickpeas curry at home, this simple punjabi curry is very easy to make and yet flavourful basic ingredients like onions, tomatoes, ginger & garlic
£10.75
Vegan Bombay Potato
Potatoes sauteed with chefs special onion tomato gravy
£10.50
Vegan Kerala chilli
A piquant patia base,black pepper with a touch of coconut cream and green chillies
£11.95
Vegan Saag
home made saag
£11.95
Vegan Biryani
savoury rice served with curry sauce
£11.95
Vegan Ceylonese Korma
A sumptuously creamy and coconuty sauce
£11.95
Vegan Bhindi Dopiaza
Okra cooked with onion
£10.50

Speciality Dishes

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Malabari
Sauteed in a medium sauce with a hint of tropical coconut (contains dairy)
£10.95
Lamb Desi
Lamb on the bone pot cooked
£15.25
Bengali King Prawn Curry
King Prawns cooked in a tranditional recipes of yoghurt, tandoori paste, ginger, garlic & a hint of chilli & tamarind (contains dairy)
£17.95
Ashoka Sea Food Special
Smooth blend of tomato, coconut, nuts, cream with mixed seafood (Contains: Dairy, Crustacean, Nuts)
£15.75
Ashoka Malwa
A mouth watering spicy dish with chicken tikka mixed peppers, succulent spinach leaves, onions, green chillies, & a flourish of fresh coriander (Contains: Dairy)
£10.95
Butter Chicken
Chicken tikka pieces simmered in tomato, honey & cream sauce (contains dairy) (contains nuts)
£15.25
Slow Cooked Beef Madras
Cooked in a hot sauce with green chillies
£14.25
Beef Desi Aloo
Pot cooked beef and potatoes
£14.50
Sharab Masti
Cooked in a garlic & ginger tarka with the addition of sliced peppers. onions, green chilli, tandoori paste & red wine
£10.95
Tandoori Salmon Main £18.50

From The Grill

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Chicken Tikka Main
Chicken marinated to perfection in the charcoal tandoori oven (contains dairy)
£16.95
Tandoori Jhinga
Spiced king prawns barbecued to perfection to melt in the mouth precision (contains dairy)
£19.95
Kick Ass Chicken Kebab Main
Chicken tikka in hot and spicy sauce, skewered with onion, mushroom & chunks of bell pepper (contains dairy)
£17.95
Tandoori Mixed Platter
A mouth-watering medley of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, chicken wings, king prawn,Lamp Chop,Salmon & naan bread (contains dairy)
£20.95
Lamb Chop
Lamb Chops marinated in yoghurt and spices (contains dairy)
£17.50
Surf N Turf £19.95
Shaslik Kebab Grill Main
Chicken tikka pieces skewered with onion, peppers & tomatoes, cooked in the tandoori oven to perfection (contains dairy)
£16.95

Rice and Naans

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Mushroom Rice £3.95
Garlic & Corriander Nan £4.00
Kasmiri Rice £3.95
Garlic Chilli Potato £3.50
Boiled Rice £3.50
Plain Nan £3.75
Pilau Rice £3.75
Garlic Nan £4.00
Vegetable Rice £4.00
Garlic & Cheese Nan
(contains dairy)
£4.25
Peshwari Nan
(contains Dairy, Nuts, Mustard)
£4.25
Haggis Nan £3.75
Chilli Nan £3.95
Cheese Nan
(contains dairy)
£4.00
Salad £2.50
Paratha £3.75
Tandoori Roti £1.50
Vegetable Paratha £4.00
Chips £3.00

Vegan Rice and Naans

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Vegan Plain Nan £3.75
Vegan Garlic Nan £4.00
Vegan Paratha £3.75
Vegan Vegetable Paratha £4.00
Vegan Roti £1.50
Vegan Garlic CorinderNan £4.00
Vegan Jeera Rice £3.95
Vegan Chips £2.25
Vegan Chilli Nan £3.95
Vegan Boiled Rice £3.50
Vegan Pilau Rice £3.75
Vegan Mushrroom Rice £3.95
Vegan Vegetable Rice £4.00

Drinks

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Coke Can 330ml £2.75
Coke Zero Can 330ml £2.50
Irn Bru Can 330ml £2.75
Diet Irn Bru Can 330ml £2.50
Appletizer 275ml £3.00
J20 Orang/Pass 275ml £3.00
Sparkling Water 750ml £3.50
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Ashoka (Ashton Lane) (FAQs)

General FAQs

Q1: What types of cuisine does this location offer?
A: This location primarily offers traditional Indian cuisine selections.

 

Q2: Are there appetizers available on the menu?
A: Yes, appetizers such as Poppadoms, Chicken Pakora, and Vegetable Samosas are available.

 

Q3: Can I order dishes specifically designed to be vegan?
A: Yes, there is a dedicated section for Vegan Starters and Vegan Curries available.

 

Q4: What are some of the main curry styles offered?
A: Main curry styles include Jaipuri, Chasni, Rogan Josh, Karahi Bhoona, and various house specialties.

 

Q5: Does the menu feature items cooked on the grill?
A: Yes, there are main dishes available from the grill, such as Chicken Tikka Main and Tandoori Mixed Platter.

 

Q6: Are rice and naan bread options available?
A: Yes, options include Mushroom Rice, Pilau Rice, Plain Nan, and Garlic & Corriander Nan.

 

Q7: Do they offer any seafood dishes?
A: Yes, the menu includes items like Bengali King Prawn Curry and Ashoka Sea Food Special.

 

Q8: Are there any menu items that contain nuts?
A: Some dishes, like Rogan Josh and Peshwari Nan, explicitly state they contain nuts as an allergen.

 

Q9: Can I order different types of naan bread?
A: Yes, there are several varieties of naan, including Plain Nan, Garlic Nan, and Peshwari Nan.

 

Q10: What sort of vegetable side dishes or starters are available?
A: Vegetarian options include Vegetable Pakora, Aloo Chana Kumba, and Bombay Potatoes.

Pricing FAQs

Q1: How is the pricing displayed for menu items?
A: Prices are displayed in Great British Pounds, such as £0.95 for Poppadoms.

 

Q2: Do appetizers have similar pricing to main courses?
A: Appetizers generally range from £0.95 to £7.95, while main curries are priced around £10.95.

 

Q3: Are customization options reflected in the final price?
A: Items marked with ‘hasCustomizations’ may result in different pricing upon selection.

 

Q4: What is the price range for rice and naan items?
A: Rice and naan items are generally priced between £1.50 and £4.25 based on the selection.

 

Q5: Is there a separate pricing structure for vegan main dishes?
A: Vegan main curries are listed with specific prices, such as £11.95 for Vegan Chasni.

 

Q6: How much does a standard soft drink cost?
A: Canned soft drinks, like Coke Can 330ml, are priced around £2.75.

 

Q7: Are the prices inclusive of all taxes?
A: The menu displays the base price for each item, but specific VAT inclusion details are not stated here.

 

Q8: Do the specialty dishes cost more than standard mains?
A: Yes, specialty dishes like Butter Chicken are listed at a higher price point than standard curries.

 

Q9: Is there a lower price point available for simple accompaniments?
A: Yes, the lowest priced item listed is Tandoori Roti at £1.50.

 

Q10: How does the price of a platter compare to individual items?
A: Larger items like the Tandoori Mixed Platter are priced higher, at £20.95, compared to single mains.